Freshman Facts

Even though the 9^th graders in ACS are housed at AJHS, they officially become HIGH SCHOOLERS on the first day of school!  This is due to the fact that as 9^th graders students begin earning HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS for every class they take and PASS.  Below are some IMPORTANT FACTS for 9^th graders AND their parents.

• Students must successfully complete all sections of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) in order to graduate.  Subject area tests include English, Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. 

• Students must earn 28 credits to graduate.

4 credits of Math (Must include Algebra I or Algebra IA and Algebra IB and Geometry)

5 credits of English (2 - 9^th grade year, 1 – 10^th, 11^th, 12^th)

4 credits of Social Studies/History

4 credits of Science

1 credit of PE

½ credit of Health

1 credit of Business Essentials (Students earn 1/2 credit for Business Essentials if taken in 8th grade, and this fulfills the requirement as well.)

½ credit of a Fine Art

8 credits of free electives

• Students take 8 credits per year, with the option to take less during Senior year.

• Students earn credit for each class they take and pass.

• Students earn the following credits their 9^th grade year:

English 9 or English 9 PreIB/AP = 2 credits (1 per semester).

World History = 1 credit (1/2 per 9 weeks).

Biology = 1 credit

Math  - 9^th graders take 1 or 2 of the following:

Algebra 1A = 1 credit

Algebra 1B = 1 credit

Geometry = 1 credit

Algebra II = 1 credit

Electives = 2 credits

TOTAL = 8 credits

• 9^th grade students must earn 4 credits, 3 of which must be in core classes (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) in order to move to Auburn High School for 10^th grade.

• Beginning with 9^th grade, all classes count towards GPA (Grade Point Average).

• GPA is a very big factor in admittance into college.

If you have any questions, please see or contact one of the Counselors.