ACS Athens requires twenty-six (26) Carnegie Units to be earned over a minimum of eight semesters for the Academy Diploma. These will include the following (see Program of Studies for relevant graduation requirements):
Classes are taken each semester in grades 9-12. The following courses or their equivalents must be taken:
English 9: Literature or Language and Literature (Regular or Honors)
English 10: Literature or Language and Literature (Regular or Honors)
English 11: Humanities or a year of IB English Literature or IB English Language and Literature year 1
English 12: Humanities, or a year of IB English Literature or IB English Language and Literature year 1
All students are required to take either Greek language (A), as a first language, or (B) as a modern language for each of their high school years.
Modern Language Requirements for the American Diploma: All students must have three years of modern language, two years of which must be in the same language.
It is recommended that students take four years.
It is recommended that students take four years.
Preferably in grade 10
Classes are taken in grades 9-12, including:
European History: grade 9 requirement (Regular or Honors)
American Studies: grade 10 requirement (Regular or Honors)
Plus two full years of Social Studies classes in grades 11-12.
Students may elect courses from the Visual Arts and Performing Arts.
All 9th graders must take Physical Education. A third semester must be taken for graduation, preferably in Grade 10.
Students must elect eight courses per semester, including Academic Advisory in grades 9 and 10 and then Junior and Senior Advisory. Students in grade 11 who are not enrolled in the IB Diploma Program or five IB certificates or AP courses must enroll in eight classes including Junior Advisory. The same students in grade 12 not enrolled in the IB Diploma program or five IB certificate or AP courses must enroll in eight classes including first semester Senior Advisory. Exception to this in extraordinary circumstances must meet with the principal’s approval.