Below are the graduation requirements for students in grades 9 -11 during the 2011-2012 school year and all students thereafter..
| College-Prep Path | |
|---|---|
| English | |
| English 1,2,3,4 | 4 |
| Math | |
| Algebra 1 & Algebra 2 | 2 |
| Geometry | 1 |
| Advanced Math (Trig/Pre-Calc/Stat) | 1 |
| Science | |
| Biology | 1 |
| Chemistry or Physics | 1 |
| Other Lab Science | 1 |
| Social Studies | |
| American History | 1 |
| World History or Geography | 1 |
| Government | 1/2 |
| Economics | 1/2 |
| Other Credits | |
| Health | 1/2 |
| P.E. | 1 |
| Foreign Language | 2 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Personal Finance | 1/2 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits | 22 |
| General-Study Path | |
| English | |
| English 1,2,3,4 | 4 |
| Math | |
| Algebra 1 | 1 |
| Algebra 2 or Geometry | 1 |
| Other Math (get approved by D1) | 1 |
| Science | |
| Biology | 1 |
| Physical Science (get approved by D1) | 1 |
| Other High School level Science | 1 |
| Social Studies | |
| American History | 1 |
| World History or Geography | 1 |
| Government | 1/2 |
| Economics | 1/2 |
| Other Credits | |
| Health | 1/2 |
| P.E. | 1 |
| Foreign Language | 1 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Personal Finance | 1/2 |
| Electives | 5 |
| Total Minimum Credits | 22 |
- Students can earn a maximum of 7 credits per year. Students wanting to earn more than 7 credits in a year must get prior permission from D1A. Students enrolled 2nd semester only can earn a max of 4 credits.
- Students cannot earn credits before 9th grade unless they have received permission to do so by the D1A administrators prior to beginning the school year.
- Students will be given an achievement test each year of grades 9-12 that includes subtests covering math, English, science and reading. To qualify for a Daniel 1 diploma the student must make the minimum score on each subtest at least once during the 4 years.
- To graduate before age 17, student must have a composite score of 22 on the ACT test.
- To graduate with honors, student must score at or above the benchmarks on the ACT test. English - 18 / Math - 22 / Reading - 21 / Science - 24 Honors students will be recognized at the graduation ceremony and on the transcript.
- Transcripts from D1A are unweighted. We do designate any courses taken as dual enrollment.
