General High School Course

American School has designed its flexible high school curriculum to meet the individual needs of all its students. With over 70 subjects, the American School offers a broad academic program as well as a large number of career oriented subjects at the high school level in which students may work at their own pace and earn an American School Diploma. This course is recommended for those persons who wish to earn a high school diploma for career reasons or for their own satisfaction rather than for the purpose of entering college.

Required Subjects	Units of Credit
Build Your Writing Skills 1.................................................	1
Planning Your Career........................................................	1
Civics, Social (Government)...............................................	1
English, Practical...............................................................	1
Literature 1......................................................................	1/2
History, United States........................................................	1
Literature, World...............................................................	1
Mathematics, Essential 1 ..................................................	1
Mathematics, Essential 2 ..................................................	1
Integrated Algebra ......................................................	1
Physiology and Health.......................................................	1
Psychology ........................................................................	1
Science, General...............................................................	1
Speech--How to Talk More Effectively...............................	1/2
Total Required Units	13
Five Elective Units	5
Total Units	18

Students can select the five electives units of credit from the electives listed in the Complete List of High School Subjects page. This wide choice allows students to fit their courses to their own individual needs. Each person will find subjects that will contribute to his or her educational objectives, personal interests, and career needs. For example, a person working in a business office might select Introduction to Business and Business English as electives. Other students might be interested in the automotive field, in the electrical field, or in home economics. Those who are not certain where their interests and abilities lie have the opportunity to explore several areas.