High School
American School is pleased to offer two different high school diploma programs for students in grades 9-12.
The General High School Program is designed for students who plan to earn their high school diplomas and then enroll in a two-year college or join the workforce after graduating.
The College Preparatory Program is designed for students who plan to attend a four-year college or university after graduating.
To earn American School’s accredited high school diploma, students must complete a total of 20 units of credit, 5 of which must be American School courses. American School accept credits from other accredited schools and offers comprehensive examinations in certain subjects for students who were homeschooled prior to becoming American School students.
A full year of high school for grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 consists of 5 units of credit at a cost of $1050. Students may choose the course delivery method that is most comfortable to them–all print, all online, or a combination of the two. Tuition includes all study materials, grading, access to the Online Student Center and more. Monthly payment plans are available for students in full year high school programs.
Graduation requirements are established by the Illinois State Board of Education and are listed below. They also include one full unit of Algebra, one full unit of Geometry, two units of Science with lab, one full unit of Computer Literacy (either a paper-based full unit Computers course or one full unit of any online course), one full unit of Art, Music, Foreign Language or Vocational Education (CTE), one half-unit of Consumer Education/Financial Literacy, one half-unit of Government/Civics, and one half-unit of Health. In addition, Illinois residents are encouraged to complete the Public Law 195 Exam covering the United States and Illinois Constitutions plus flag etiquette in accordance with Illinois State Board of Education guidelines.
Scroll down to learn more about the requirements for both programs, and then review High School Policies and Procedures. Finally, visit our enrollment page to begin the enrollment process.
GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
English: 4 units of credit
Math: 3 units of credit
Science: 2 units of credit with lab
Social Studies: 2 units of credit
Computer Literacy: 1 unit of credit
Consumer Education/Financial Literacy: .50 units of credit
Government/Civics: .50 units of credit
Health: .50 units of credit
Art, Music, Foreign Language or Vocational Education (CTE): 1 unit of credit
Electives: 5.5 units of credit
TOTAL CREDITS: 20
COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
English: 4 units of credit
Math: 4 units of credit
Science: 3 units of credit (at least 2 units of credit must be with lab)
Social Studies: 3 units of credit
Computer Literacy: 1 unit of credit
Consumer Education/Financial Literacy: .50 units of credit
Government/Civics: .50 units of credit
Health: .50 units of credit
Art, Music, Foreign Language or Vocational Education (CTE): 1 unit of credit (2 units of foreign language recommended)
Electives: 2.5 units of credit
TOTAL CREDITS: 20