Vesta and Ralph Bidwell,
Administrators

1301 Rosewood Drive
Maytown, AL 35118
Tel. (205) 786-2209
Mobile (205) 586-4831

High School students have several ways to work towards a diploma.
Of course, there is the traditional textbook path, earn credits through a portfolio or by means
of essays and research, and dont' forget life experiences and work/apprentice opportunities.
Diploma Requirements: click on the type of diploma you will be working on for a diploma
preparation worksheet.

Standard Diploma: 22 credits :: 3 each of Math/History/Science/English - 10 elective credits

Academic Diploma: 24 credits :: 4 each of Math/History/Science/English - 8 elective credits
Required subjects :: Algebra 1, Biology, US History and World History

Advanced College Prep Diploma: 26 credits :: 4 each of Math/History/Science/English - 10 elective credits

Required subjects: Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Biology, US History and
World History, ACT/SAT score of 16 composite or better.
Highly recommended: Foreign Language, Chemistry, Basic Computer
Skills, Literature

Requirement options for enrollment in a Jr or Community College:
1. A diploma and an ACT/SAT score of 16 composite. (Most AL Colleges want a ACT score)
2. A diploma and an Alabama Exit Exam Score
3. A GED score
4. Take the Asset test for the Ability to Benfit program and pass.


"Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed
- there's so little competition." - Elbert Hubbard