Our students graduate with an average of 43 college credits in their normal course of study. Our Early College program allows them to individualize the amount of college credits based on their goals and interests. Minimally, students will earn 12 units of college credit and many will earn 60 units and/or an Associates of Arts Degree.

Although fully customizable, our students choose from 3 A-G approved pathways...

Standard diploma Plus

Students at ACS graduate with a minimum of 12 CCU college credits in their standard course of study, however they can take more.

Subject9th10th11th12th
EnglishEnglish 9 English 10AP English Language & Composition*English 12
MathematicsAlgebra 1 GeometryAlgebra 2 
ScienceBiologyChemistry  
Social Science AP World History*AP US History*Econ-Gov
World LanguagesForeign Language 1*Foreign Language 2*  
Biblical StudiesBible ClassBible ClassBible ClassBible Class
Visual & Performing Arts10 Credits Required   
Physical Education20 Credits Required20 Credits Required  
ElectiveAdditional credits if neededAdditional credits if neededAdditional credits if neededAdditional credits if needed

*Denotes dual credit courses.

College prep Diploma

Students at ACS graduate with a minimum of 12 CCU college credits in their standard course of study, however they can take more.

Subject9th10th11th12th
EnglishEnglish 9/ (H) English 9English 10/ (H) English 10
AP Seminar*		AP English Language & Composition* AP Literature*
MathematicsAlgebra 1 / Geometry Geometry / Algebra 2 Algebra 2 / Pre-CalcAP Calculus AB*
ScienceBiology / (H) BiologyChemistry / (H) ChemistryPhysics / AP Bio* / EngineeringPhysics / AP Bio* / Engineering
Social Science AP World History*AP US History*AP Microeconomics*/AP Gov*
World LanguagesForeign Language 1*Foreign Language 2*Foreign Language 3* 
Biblical StudiesBible ClassBible ClassBible ClassBible Class
Visual & Performing Arts10 Credits Required   
Physical Education20 Credits Required20 Credits Required  
ElectiveAdditional Credits if NeededAdditional Credits If NeededAdditional Credits if Needed / AP Research*Additional Credits if Needed

*Denotes dual credit courses.

Associates of Arts Degree & High school diploma
Subject9th10th11th12th
English(H) English 9English 10/ (H) English 10
AP Seminar		AP English Language & Composition / Dual Credit OptionsAmerican Lit/ Dual Credit Options
MathematicsGeometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calc Dual/AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
ScienceBiology / (H) Biology           Chemistry           (H) ChemistryAP Biology / AP Physics AP Biology / AP Physics
Social Science AP World HistoryAP US History    AP Microeconomics       AP Gov
World LanguagesForeign Language 1Foreign Language 2Foreign Language 3 
Biblical StudiesBible ClassBible Class          Old Testament           New TestamentSystematic Theology
Visual & Performing Arts10 Credits Required   
Physical Education20 Credits Required20 Credits Required  
ElectiveAP Computer Science PrinciplesGeneral PsychologyCCU Philosophical Inquiry
CCU Worldviews		AP Research
C.S. Lewis Film and Literature

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