Graduation Requirements

To graduate from Sterling Academy, the following credits must be earned. One credit is the equivalent to two semesters of study in a subject. 

Subject Area		Credits Required
English		4
Math		3
Science		3
Social Studies		4
Fine Arts		1
Physical Education		1
Electives		6

While the above are the minimums, those who are planning to go on to college are recommended to have 4 credits of science and 2 credits of a world language.  

Our Typical Four Year Plan

Here is a sample of what a college-bound high school student at Sterling Academy may choose.

Freshman - Semester 1

1. English 1A* 2. Algebra 1A* 3. Biology A* 4. World Cultural Geography A* 5. Health & P.E. 6. World Language I A Freshman-Semester 2 1. English 1B* 2. Algebra 1B* 3. Biology B* 4. World Cultural Geography B* 5. Health & P.E. 6. World Language I B

Sophomore - Semester 1

1. English 2A* 2. Geometry A* 3. Chemistry A 4. World History A* 5. Elective 6. World Language II A Sophomore - Semester 2 1. English 2B* 2. Geometry B* 3. Chemistry B 4. World History B* 5. Elective 6. World Language II B

Junior - Semester 1

1. English 3A* 2. Algebra 2A 3. Earth Science A 4. United States History A* 5. A Fine Arts course (Art, Music, Theater) 6. Elective Junior - Semester 2 1. English 3B* 2. Algebra 2B 3. Earth Science B 4. United States History B* 5. A second Fine Arts course 6. Elective

Senior - Semester 1

1. English 4A* 2. An advanced mathematics course 3. Physics A 4. United States Government* 5. Economics* 6. Elective Senior - Semester 2 1. English 4B* 2. An advanced mathematics course 3. Physics B 4. Elective 5. Elective 6. Elective *These specific courses are required for graduation (or honors versions, if available).

We recommend students take the most rigorous courses available and within their ability.

Honors courses are available -- see the list on this page.

Electives are available in the following subject areas:  Business, digital arts, information technology, engineering, forensics/law/security, life skills, health sciences (nursing, pharmacy, etc.), social science (psychology & sociology) and Bible. 

 Accelerate 9-12 Course Catalog List

Students should expect to spend an amount of time on their studies per week that is comparable to the amount of time spent in school at a bricks-and-mortar school.  With our program, however, students can choose how to arrange those hours in the way needed to accommodate their schedule.