25 credits:

4 credits English

• English I

• English II

• Two credits of Junior & Senior English Choice Classes  (Eng 111 and Eng 112 may count for Senior English)

4 credits Mathematics

• Algebra I; 

• Geometry or Geometry in Construction 

• Algebra II or Algebra 2 concepts, or Dual Enrollment in Math 110 and Math 112 or CTE completion in Auto, Welding, or Construction

• a math-related course during senior year (this may be a college course)

3 credits  Science

• Biology, 

• Chemistry or Intro to Physics, Service in Learning in Environmental Science, Agricultural Mechanics,  Anatomy, Sustainable Farming Practices

•  3rd Science or Dual Enrollment

3 credits  Social Studies

• 1 credit U.S. History, 

• 1 credit World History

• .5 credit Government 

• .5 credit Economics, Intro to Marketing, or Dual Enrollment Economics 

.5 credit Physical Education

.5 Health

1 credit Fine, Performing or Practical Arts (Art, Drama, Creative Writing, Yearbook,  Woodworking, Band, Choir, STEM, or completion of a CTE program)

2 credits World Language - Both credits have to be in the same world language

7 credits Electives

15 Dual Enrollment Credits (This equals 3.75 H.S. credits per our current system)

Beginning with the class of 2028: Personal Finance is a graduation requirement.

25 credits:

4 credits English

• English I

• English II

• Two credits of Junior & Senior English Elective Classes  (Eng 111 and Eng 112 may count for Senior English)

4 credits Mathematics

• Algebra I; 

• Geometry or Geometry in Construction 

• Algebra II or Algebra 2 concepts, or Dual Enrollment in Math 110 and Math 112 or CTE completion in Auto, Welding, or Construction

• a math-related course during senior year (this may be a college course)

3 credits  Science

• Biology, 

• Chemistry or Intro to Physics, Service in Learning in Environmental Science, Agricultural Mechanics,  Anatomy, Sustainable Farming Practices

•  3rd Science or Dual Enrollment

3 credits  Social Studies

• 1 credit U.S. History, 

• 1 credit World History

• .5 credit Government 

• .5 credit Economics, Intro to Marketing, or Dual Enrollment Economics 

.5 credit Physical Education

.5 Health

1 credit Fine, Performing or Practical Arts (Art, Drama, Creative Writing, Yearbook,  Woodworking, Band, Choir, STEM, or completion of a CTE program)

2 credits World Language

• 1 credit of World Language

• 1 credit of World Language, Additional core class, additional Fine Art, or CTE.

7 credits Electives

Beginning with the class of 2028: Personal Finance is a graduation requirement.

This diploma is available beginning the summer after the 4th year of high school. It is meant to help 5th and 6th year seniors focus on completion of Michigan required curriculum.

18 credits:

4 credits English

• English I

• English II

• Two credits of Junior & Senior English Elective Classes  (Eng 111 and Eng 112 may count for Senior English)

4 credits Mathematics

• Algebra I; 

• Geometry or Geometry in Construction 

• Algebra II or Algebra 2 concepts, or Dual Enrollment in Math 110 and Math 112 or CTE completion in Auto, Welding, or Construction

• a math-related course during senior year (This may be a college course)

3 credits  Science

• Biology, 

• Chemistry or Intro to Physics, Service in Learning in Environmental Science, Agricultural Mechanics,  Anatomy, Sustainable Farming Practices

•  3rd Science or Dual Enrollment

3 credits  Social Studies

• 1 credit U.S. History, 

• 1 credit World History

• .5 credit Government 

• .5 credit Economics, Intro to Marketing, or Dual Enrollment Economics 

.5 credit Physical Education

.5 Health

1 credit Fine, Performing or Practical Arts (Art, Drama, Creative Writing, Yearbook,  Woodworking, Band, Choir, STEM, or completion of a CTE program)

2 credits World Language

• 1 credit of World Language

• 1 credit of World Language, Additional core class, additional Fine Art, or CTE.

Beginning with the class of 2028: Personal Finance is a graduation requirement.

Instead of recognizing the top 10% of the student population, Alcona High School recognizes its graduating seniors using the Latin Honors System. These are as follows:

Summa Cum Laude: 3.9 - 4.0

Magna Cum Laude: 3.7 - 3.89

Cum Laude: 3.5 - 3.69

Certificates, MTA stamp agreement, and/or Associates Degrees

Class rank is determined purely on GPA to the third decimal point. There are no tie-breakers. In the event that there is more than one valedictorian, there will be no salutatorian. 

Alcona values our graduates who are prepared to serve our country. We recognize those graduates who have completed their enrollment process with any Armed Service Branch and are ready to go on to their military training upon graduation.