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. 

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.

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

Advanced courses are available -- see our Advanced Placement & Honors page.

Electives are available in the following subject areas:  Business, digital arts, computer applications and programming, engineering, health sciences (nursing, pharmacy, etc.) and social science (psychology & sociology).  

Note: All full-time students entering the 9th grade or transferring in from another school are required to take the course Online Learning & Digital Citizenship their first term with us.  (Incoming 12th graders may substitute Critical Thinking & Study Skills for OL&DC.)  

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.