Antelope Union High School Graduation Requirements, Diploma Levels, and Awards
Antelope Union High School (AUHS) Graduation Requirements
The Arizona State Board of Education (AZSBE) establishes the requirements for graduation from high school. The minimum course of study and competency requirements are outlined in Title 7, Chapter 2 of the Arizona Administrative Code. The minimum course of study State Board Rule, is R7-2-302.
The table below summarizes the minimum credit requirements for each of the three board-approved diploma tracks offered at AUHS for graduation. The General Diploma aligns with the minimum number of credits required by the AZSBE, along with required locally-prescribed courses for graduation for all AUHS students. The requirements of the General Diploma will not provide students with the rigor, classes, or curriculum necessary to be admitted to or receive scholarships from most four-year colleges and universities, including Arizona's four universities. Please note that school districts and charter schools may, at their discretion, establish additional graduation credit requirements for their students. At AUHS, all students are required to complete two years of computers and a year of ACT prep in addition to the minimum AZSBE requirements, beginning with the Class of 2029.
In addition to the minimum number of credits required for graduation, are required to complete their ECAP (http://www.azed.gov/ecap/) and, beginning with the graduating class of 2026, all Arizona high school graduates are required to pass (70/100) a civics test identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Special education students with an Individualized Education Plan are only required to pass the civics test if it is mentioned in the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). For more information, please visit ADE's website at https://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/high-school-graduation-information
Below are the board-approved graduation requirements for the three diploma tracks available at AUHS.
Antelope Union High School Board-Approved Minimum Credit Requirements for Graduation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Curriculum Subject Areas | General Diploma | Honors Diploma | Distinguished Diploma |
Credits | Credits | Credits | |
English | 4 | 4 (At Least 3 Must Be Honors/Dual Credit/College Credits) | 4 (All 4 Must Be Honors/Dual Credit/College Credits) |
Mathematics | 4 | 4 (At Least 3 Must Be Honors/Dual Credit/College Credits) | 4 (All 4 Must Be Honors/Dual Credit/College Credits) |
Science | 3 | 4 (At Least 3 Must Be Honors/Dual Credit/College Credits) | 4 (All 4 Must Be Honors/Dual Credit/College Credits) |
Social Studies | 3 | 3 (At Least 2 Must Be Honors/Dual Credit/College Credits) | 3 (All 3 Must Be Honors/Dual Credit/College Credits) |
Computers (CTE) | 2 | 2 | 2 |
ACT Test Prep | 1 | 1 | 1 |
PE/Health | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Career Education | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Foreign Language | 0 | 2 | 4 (At Least 2 Must Be Honors/Dual Credit/College Credits) |
College Prep | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Electives | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Minimum Total Credits | 22 | 26 | 28 |
All College Credits Must Be Taken at a Regionally Accredited College or University, Awarded via CLEP Testing, or taken via an Approved Online Course with Prior Counselor, Principal, or Superintendent Approval | |||
*Credit for CLEP Tests Will Be Awarded As Follows And Count As Both High School and College Credits CLEP Score of 50-59 - 1 Year of Credit CLEP Score of 60-64 - 2 Years of Credit CLEP Score of 65-69 - 3 Years of Credit CLEP Score of 70-80 - 4 Years of Credit All classes are eligible for credit based on scores from applicable CLEP tests, with prior counselor, principal, and/or superintendent approval | |||
Additional Graduation Requirements
In addition to the classes and credits listed above, the AUHS board has elected to place additional requirements for graduation for each diploma track.
Below are the board-approved non-credit graduation requirements at AUHS.
Antelope Union High School Board-Approved Non-Credit Requirements for Graduation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Specific Item | General Diploma | Honors Diploma | Distinguished Diploma |
Minimum ACT/SAT Score | N/A | 25 ACT or 1200 SAT | 31 ACT or 1360 SAT |
Minimum ASVAB Score | N/A | 50 | 80 |
Minimum Number of Industry-Recognized CTE Credentials (Technical Skills Assessments Passed) | N/A | 1 | 2 |
Minimum Unweighted GPA Requirement | 1.00 | 3.50 | 3.80 |
Cumulative Volunteer Hours | 0 | 150 | 300 |
Club Leadership Participation (Without F-List Removal) | No | Yes | Yes |
National Honor Society (NHS) Member | No | No | Yes |
Civics Exam Score | 70 or Above | 90 or Above | 95 or Above |
Four-Year ECAP Plan Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Honors Project | No | Yes | Yes |
Number of Diploma Seals | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Diploma Seals (Available To All Diploma Tracks At Graduation)
The AZSBE has approved two seals for social studies and one for world languages. These seals recognize high school students who achieve proficiency in related coursework and complete additional examinations along with extracurricular tasks. Students are recognized with a seal on their diplomas and a notation on their transcripts.
Below are the board-approved diploma seals available at AUHS.
Diploma Seal Name | Diploma Seal Requirement |
During grades 9-12 only, students must pass all English Arts Courses with a minimum of a 2.0 per course, pass the state assessment at proficiency or higher, and achieve a score of 50 or better on the CLEP test in French, German, or Spanish. | |
During grades 9-12 only, students must pass all Social Studies Courses with a minimum of a 3.0 per course, Completion of an ADE approved personal finance program or curriculum, Passage of an assessment(s) of personal finance (Proof of Proficiency), Participation in a co-curricular or extracurricular program (Outside of School), and Completion of a college/career readiness plan. | |
During grades 9-12 only, students must pass all Social Studies Courses with a minimum of a 3.0 per course, obtain a minmum score of 70% on the Civics Test, complete/participate in 3 approved civics learning programs, complete 30 hours of ADE-approved civic engagement activity, and complete a written reflection on an ADE-approved prompt with acceptance from the assigned faculty member. | |
Additional Honors and Awards (Available To All Diploma Levels At Graduation)
The AUHS governing board has elected to create a list of honors and awards available to students who meet the required criteria.
Antelope Union High School Board-Approved Honors and Awards | |
|---|---|
Award Name | Award Requirement |
Dean's List | Cumulative Unweighted GPA over 3.00 |
Cum Laude | Cumulative Unweighted GPA over 3.50 |
Magna Cum Laude | Cumulative Unweighted GPA over 3.75 |
Summa Cum Laude | Cumulative Unweighted GPA over 3.90 |
Principal's List | Cumulative Unweighted GPA of 4.00 |
National Honor Society (NHS) | Successful Induction Into NHS |
Academic Letter | Initial 150 Academic Points Earned |
Academic Bars | Each Additional 150 Academic Points Earned |
Valedictorian | Highest Weighted GPA in Graduating Class |
Salutatorian | 2nd Highest Weighted GPA in Graduating Class |
Physical Excellence | Successfully Completes All Presidential Physical Fitness Tests in the Highest Category |
Athletic Excellence | 3-Year Consecutive (Same Sport) Varsity Athlete Participation With Eligibility for Varsity Letter Each Season |
Student Activity Excellence | 3 Years of Consecutively Being Successfully Elected/Appointed to a Position in Student Council (STUCO) Without Any Gaps or Removals |
Vocational Excellence | 4-Years Consecutive (Same Program) CTE Program, Technical Skills Assessment (TSA) Passed, Shop Certified, Participated in at least 3 Regional Competitions, and Held a Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) Leadership Position in the Same Applicable Area as Their Program |
*Points for Academic Letters Will Be As Follows Semester Grade of an A, 10 Points Semester Grade of an A-, 8 Points Semester Grade of a B+, 6 Points Semester Grade of a B, 4 Points Semester Grade of a B- or Lower, 0 Points | |