Graduation Requirements

The Class of 2018 and beyond will graduate under House Bill 5's Foundation + Endorsement + Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan, AISD's prescribed graduation plan. Students must successfully complete all of the required courses, fulfill the requirements for an endorsement, and pass five EOC exams.


AISD Prescribed Graduation Plan- 26 Credits

  • 4 English Credits
  • English 1, English 2, English 3, and English 4
  • 4 Math Credits
  • Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Adv. Math
  • 4 Science Credits
  • Biology, IPC or Chemistry, 2 Adv. Sciences
  • 4 Social Studies Credits
  • World Geography, World History, US History, Government (0.5), and Economics (0.5)
  • 2 Credits of a Language Other Than English
  • 1 Fine Art Credit
  • 1 PE Credit
  • 0.5 Health Credit
  • 5.5 Elective Credits

End-of-Course Exams

Students must pass five end-of-course exams:

  • English 1 9th
  • Algebra 1 9th
  • Biology 9th
  • English 2 10th
  • US History 11th

Students must choose and meet the requirements for at least one endorsement area:

  • Arts & Humanities
  • Business & Industry
  • Public Service
  • STEM
  • Multidisciplinary