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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS      Effective for students who enter the 9th grade during the 2003-2004 school year and thereafter, an Alabama High School Diploma, Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement, or Occupational Diploma or Alabama Alternate Adult High School Diploma may be earned by students in the School system.  In order to earn an Alabama High School Diploma, students must successfully complete the Alabama High School Graduation Exam and earn the requirements for the Alabama High School Diploma or the Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement. Alabama High School Diploma         English Language Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 units             Four credits to include the equivalent of:                  English 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1                  English 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1                  English 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1                  English 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1         Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 units             Two credits to include the equivalent of:                 Algebra I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1                 Geometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1             Two additional math credits. . . . . . .2         Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units             Four credits to include the equivalent of:                   Grade 9 World History. . . . . . . 1                   Grade 10 U.S. History . . . . . . . 1                   Grade 11 U.S. History. . . . . . . .1                   Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2                    Economics . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2         Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 units             Two credits to include the equivalent of:                        Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1                     A Physical Science . . . . . . . . . .1             Two additional Science credits . . . . . 2          Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 unit            Health ED/ Fine Arts/ Computer Applications*  . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 units          Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .  5.5 units TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 UNITS The designated one-half credit shall then be added to the elective credits, making a total of six elective credits. Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement     Students shall complete advanced level work in the core curriculum consistent with any guidelines established by the State Department of Education and local boards.  Credit earned through applied academic courses or embedded credit situations will not satisfy the core curriculum requirements for a diploma with the advanced academic endorsement, except as determined applicable by local school officials and as is consistent with State Department guidelines regarding applied academic courses (Refer to Changing Diploma Options AAC Rule 290-3-1-02 (9) (d).          English Language Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 units             Must include advanced levels of:                 Honors English 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1                 Honors English 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1                 Honors English 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1                 Honors English 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1          Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units              Four credits to include the equivalent of:                  Algebra I . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1                  Geometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1                             Algebra II with Trigonometry. . . . . . . . . .1 Precalculus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1          Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 units              Two credits to include the equivalent of:                    Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1                    A Physical Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1                    Additional Upper Level Life and/or Physical Science . . 2                     (Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Biology, A & P, Forensics, Geology)       Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units             Four credits to include the equivalent of advanced levels of:                   Honors Grade 9 World History. . . . . . . 1                   Honors Grade 10 U.S. History . . . . . . . 1                   Honors Grade 11 U.S. History. . . . . . . 1                   Honors Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2                   Honors Economics . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2          Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 unit          Health Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1/2 unit          Fine Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1/2 unit          Computer Applications.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 unit          Foreign Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 units             (2 yr. program of study in same Foreign Language)          Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 units TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 UNITS Alabama High School Graduation Examination Requirement     Students pursuing either diploma, Standard or Advanced, will be required to master all required subject test of the Alabama High School Graduation Examination before becoming eligible for a high school diploma.  Students will be given the opportunity to take the test at the times established by the State Board of Education as needed. Alabama Occupational Diploma**     Effective for students with disabilities as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Public Law 10-476) must earn the course credits outlined in Ala. Admin. Code r.290-3-1-03 (11) (k) 1 .and successfully complete an approved occupational portfolio in order to be awarded  the Alabama Occupational Diploma.          English Language Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units              Four credits to include the equivalent of:                 Employment English I. . . . . . . . . . . 1                 Employment English II . . . . . . . . . . 1                 Employment English III  . . . . . . . . . 1                 Employment English IV . . . 1          Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units              Four credits to include the equivalent of:                 Essentials Math I  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1                 Essentials Math II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1                 Algebraic Explorations I . . . . . . . . . . .1                 Algebraic Explorations II . . . . . . . . . . 1         Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 units              Four credits to include the equivalent of:                 Life Skills Science I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1                 Life Skills Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1                 Life Skills Science III. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1                 Science  Connections IV . . . . . . . . . . .1          Social Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units             Four credits to include the equivalent of:                 Life Skill World History I . . . . . . . . . . .1                 Life Skill U.S. History I . . . . . . . . . . . .1                 Life Skill U.S. History II . . . . . . . . . . . .1                 Life Skill Economics . . . . . . .  . . . . . . .1/2                 Life Skill U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . .1/2          Career/Technical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2 units          Coordinated Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 unit          *Cooperative Career/Technical Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 unit          Health Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2 unit          Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 unit          Fine Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 unit          Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 units TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 units *May be a part of the two credits for Career/Technical Education.  The designated one credit for Cooperative Education will then be added to the electives.   **Special education students pursuing an Occupational Diploma will not be required to pass the Alabama High School Graduation Exam.  They may take the AHSGE as determined appropriate by IEP team.***See page 33 in student handbook for criterion for AHSGE. CLASS LIST FOR HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL 2008-2009 Agriscience Agriscience (Prerequisite) Agri-Power Mechanics Horticulture Animal Science Band Marching Band Concert Band Auxilliary Business Education Accounting Business Technology Essentials Coordinated Studies Work Drivers Education Drivers Education English 9th English 9th Honors English 10th English 10th Honors English 11th English 11th Honors English 12th English 12th Honors English Fine Art Chorus Music Appreciation General Music Foreign Language Spanish I Spanish II Health Health Family Consumer Science Family Dynamics (prerequisite) Culinary Arts & Hospitality Careers Math Algebra I Algebra I-A Algebra I -B Geometry Geometry A Geometry B Algebra II Algebra II w/Trigonometry Precalculus Algebraic Connections Physical Education Boys Fall Athletic Training Boys Spring Athletic Training Girls Fall Athletic Training Girls Spring Athletic Training Physical Education LIFE Speecial Needs Classes Resource Science General Biology Biology I Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Human Anatomy & Physiology Chemistry Geology Physics Social Studies 9th World History 9th Honors World History 10th U S History 10th Honors U S History 11th U S History 11th Honors U S History 12th Government & Economics 12th Honors Government & Economics Technical Classes Drafting & Design Barbering and Cosmetology Machine Tool Technology Yearbook Yearbook Staff Other Electives Sociolog Basic Skills