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High School Graduation Requirements


High School Graduation Requirements

English - 4 credits
  • English 1
  • English 2
  • English 3
  • English 4
Social Studies - 4 credits
  • World Geography
  • World History
  • US History
  • Government (1 semester)
  • Economics (1 semester)
Math - 4 credits 
  • Algebra 1
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2
  • Additional Math Course
Science - 4 credits
  • Biology
  • Chemistry or Physics
  • Additional Science Course
  • Additional Science Course
Language Other Than English (LOTE) - 2 credits in same language
Fine Arts - 1 credit
PE - 1 credit
Health - 0.5 credit (1 semester)
Electives - 5.5 credits

*1 credit = 2 semesters
*0.5 credit = 1 semester

A passing score on the STAAR EOC EXAMS in the following subject areas are also required for graduation:
English I
English II
Algebra I
Biology
US History

Students also have to fulfill one endorsement area out of the 5 listed below to meet graduation requirements. **A minimum of one is required students can graduation with more than one.

Multidisciplinary
Arts & Humanities
Business and Industry
STEM
​Public Service

Financial Aid Requirement
House Bill 3 Financial Aid Graduation Requirement Beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year, each students must do one of the following in order to graduate: 1.Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or 2.Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) or 3.Submit a signed opt-out form. Seniors and their parents/guardians should reach out to their Austin ISD college and career advisor or counselor for assistance in completing their financial aid application.

Pick an Endorsement area - for more information click HERE
Develop a 4 year plan in TEAMS - watch a video HERE for instructions
​More information on course selection can be found HERE
​AISD Secondary School Information Guide click HERE
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