High School Courses Required for an ACA Diploma
Each student must satisfy the Oregon Department of Education graduation requirements using approved curriculum. In addition, students must meet minimum passing grades on formal assessments (demonstrating proficiency of essential skills), and must satisfy other requirements such as lab experiences and the completion of a Semester Course Agreement. Your E.S. will guide you on the path to satisfying these requirements.
Credit Category and # of required credits
Language Arts 4
Mathematics 3
(Algebra level or higher)
Science 3
(3 must be labs)
World History 1
US History 1
Social Studies* 1
*Starting with the graduating class of 2026 a .5 Civics requirement will take the place of half the general social studies credit requirement. The other .5 can be a general social studies credit.
Health 1
CRLE/Higher Education
Plan & Profile .5
Fine Arts,
Career Technical Education,
World Language 3
Physical Education 1.5
Financial Literacy * .5
*Required starting in 2027
Electives 6.5
CPR & AED/First Aid Workshop
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End of freshman year - 6.5 credits
End of sophomore year – 13 credits
End of junior year – 19.5 credits
End of senior year – graduate – 26 credits
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