US High School Diploma

The foundation you need to launch your college journey

Calvert Academy DiplomaCalvert provides a High School curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of college and university study, as well as future success in the job market. Our fully accredited Calvert Academy™ High School diploma program is designed to give all Calvert students a quality foundation of knowledge, as well as a diverse selection of electives and World Languages to expand one’s horizon.

How You Can Earn Your High School Diploma Online

With Calvert, you can earn your High School diploma online. Calvert requires 21 credits to receive a diploma and graduate High School. Each full-year course earns one full credit.

COLLEGE PREPARATORY (Minimum Requirements) Credits
English (I, II, III, & IV) 4
Math (2 years beyond Algebra I) 4
Science (includes two lab courses) 3
History (World, U.S.) 2
U.S. Government/Civics 0.5
Economics 0.5
Health 0.5
Physical Education 1
Fine/Practical Art Elective 1
Foreign Language 2
Electives* 2.5
Total credits required for Graduation: 21.0
GENERAL PREPARATORY (Minimum Requirements) Credits
English (at least through English III) 4
Math (1 year beyond Algebra I) 3
Science (includes lab course) 2
History (World, U.S.) 2
U.S. Government/Civics 0.5
Economics 0.5
Health 0.5
Physical Education 1
Fine/Practical Art Elective 1
Electives* 6.5
Total credits required for Graduation: 21.0

* World Language, additional Math, Science, and History courses can be taken to meet this requirement. Four years of all core courses and two consecutive years of the same World Language are recommended for students who wish to attend a four-year college in the United States.

High School Credit Transfer Policy
Calvert Academy High School will transfer credits from another educational institution. Calvert will transfer in a maximum of 15.5 credits. Students will need to earn 5.5 credits with Calvert to earn its diploma.

International Transcripts will be sent out for independent review by an established 3rd party evaluation service to determine the U.S credit equivalents and transferability to Calvert Academy High School. (fees may apply)

Credits awarded as transfer credit must be earned after completion of 8th grade, with the following exceptions:

  • Up to 2 credits of Math at Algebra 1 (High School equivalent) or higher taken prior to completion of 8th Grade may be awarded upon receipt of an official transcript/school record.
  • Up to 2 credits of World Language (High School equivalent) taken prior to completion of 8th Grade may be awarded upon receipt of an official transcript/school record.

Limitations applied to all transfer credits:

  • ESL and academic support course credits will be applied towards the elective requirement.

Additional Information

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