When you homeschool in high school, one of the top things you’re probably thinking about is meeting graduation requirements.
With Abeka Academy, it’s simple! The accredited program offers two distinct plans of study to accommodate the academic goals for each student: the Standard plan and the College Preparatory plan.
The Standard plan of study is designed to meet the essential requirements for completing high school, providing a solid academic foundation for students who may be pursuing a variety of post-high school paths. This option is a practical choice for those seeking flexibility in their future plans.
Alternately, the College Preparatory plan of study is tailored for students who intend to continue their education at the collegiate level, offering a more rigorous and comprehensive curriculum aimed to aid in college entrance expectations.
The plan of study below outlines what to study and when for both tracks. Abeka Academy graduation requirements are listed at the bottom of this page and on the Dashboard Graduation page. If you follow Abeka Academy’s plan of study, you’ll have met those graduation requirements. Upon completion of either plan of study, you will receive an official transcript, diploma, and the option to walk in the Abeka Academy graduation ceremony (on the campus of Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL). You’ll also receive one free standardized test per enrollment year. Choose from Stanford 10 Online or The Iowa Online.
What about state-specific graduation requirements? To find out whether your state has them and what they are, you can go to the Homeschool Legal Defense Association.
Subject and Credit Requirements Overview
New accredited high school students and students graduating with the Class of 2030 must select one of the plan options below.
| Standard Diploma |
| 4 |
Bible |
| 4 |
English |
| 4 |
Math
1 in Algebra 1
1 in Plane Geometry
2 math electives |
| 3 |
Science
1 in Biology
2 science electives
(2 of the 3 must have lab components) |
| 3 |
History
1 in World History
1 in U.S. History
.5 in American Government
.5 in Economics
|
| 1 |
Physical Education |
| 1 |
Performing / Practical Arts Elective |
| ½ |
Personal Financial Literacy |
| 3 ½ |
Electives |
| 24 |
Total Credits |
| College Preparatory Diploma |
| 4 |
Bible |
| 4 |
English |
| 4 |
Math
1 in Algebra 1
1 in Algebra 2 (or higher rigor)
1 in Plane Geometry
1 Math Elective |
| 3 |
Science
1 in Biology
1 in Chemistry
1 Science Elective
(2 of the 3 must have lab components) |
| 3 |
History
1 in World History
1 in U.S. History
.5 in American Government
.5 in Economics
|
| 1 |
Physical Education |
| 1 |
Performing / Practical Arts Elective |
| ½ |
Personal Financial Literacy |
| 2 |
Foreign Language
- Must be a language other than English
- Both credits must be in the same language
|
| 1 ½ |
Electives |
| 24 |
Total Credits |
Standard Diploma Suggested Course Sequence
College Preparatory Diploma Suggested Course Sequence
Age Requirements
|
Ages |
| K4
|
N/A |
| K5
|
5-6 |
| Grade 1
|
6-7 |
| Grade 2
|
7-8 |
| Grade 3
|
8-9 |
| Grade 4
|
9-10 |
| Grade 5
|
10-11 |
| Grade 6
|
11-12 |
| Grade 7
|
12-13 |
| Grade 8
|
13-14 |
| Grade 9
|
14-15 |
| Grade 10
|
15-16 |
| Grade 11
|
16-17 |
| Grade 12*
|
17-18 |
| *Accredited-program students are eligible for graduation after their 16th birthday and before their 20th birthday. |