Graduation Requirements
• Approved by Board of Trustees, 10/11/16 •
To graduate from Arts Academy of New Hampshire, all students must earn passing grades and receive the following academic credit as listed:
A minimum of 26 high school credits in the following areas
Arts 6.0 Credits
English/English Language Arts 4.0 Credits
Mathematics 3.0 Credits
Social Studies 3.0 Credits
Science 2.0 Credits
Wellness 1.5 Credits
Electives* 6.5 Credits
Total 26.0 Credits
Arts 6.0 Credits
English/English Language Arts 4.0 Credits
Mathematics 3.0 Credits
Social Studies 3.0 Credits
Science 2.0 Credits
Wellness 1.5 Credits
Electives* 6.5 Credits
Total 26.0 Credits
Students who intend to apply to college should consult in advance with Guidance on their course selections to ensure that the courses taken at Arts Academy of New Hampshire meet the minimum requirements of a college’s admission standards. There is a recommended chart at the end of this document.
Unless there are extenuating circumstances as determined by the Head of School the following must be adhered to:
Early College
We participate in the early college program at Manchester Community College (MCC) that allows juniors and seniors to take MCC credit-bearing courses online. The credits can be applied to a degree at MCC or possibly a transfer to another college or university. Find more information here.
Early Graduation
Unless there are extenuating circumstance, students may not graduate until June of their senior year at Arts Academy of New Hampshire. Permission for early graduation must be given by the Head of School with extensive discussion between parents and Guidance.
- Even though it is not a graduation requirement, students are encouraged to take at least one credit in World Languages before graduation for colleges that require it.
- Transfer students to Arts Academy of New Hampshire in Grade 11 or Grade 12 must meet these graduation requirements except for Art:
- A student who transfers into Arts Academy of New Hampshire in grade 11 must take 3 Art Credits over their last two years.
- A student who transfers in grade 12 must take 1 Art Credit before graduation.
- Students with parental permission may request to substitute a VLACS online course for a failed course to receive credit recovery. Permission is granted by the Head of School. To receive this credit, a student must receive a passing grade in the VLACS course and it must be completed by June 30 of the school year in which it is taken. If the course is taken during the summer for credit recovery, it must be completed by October 1.
- A student who wishes to substitute a VLACS online course for something other than recovery must seek permission from the Head of School after consulting with Guidance.
Unless there are extenuating circumstances as determined by the Head of School the following must be adhered to:
- A student must be actively present while attending the school. The student must be enrolled in 6 credits per academic year regardless of their credit total. A student must take at least 3 credits per semester, but freshmen and sophomores should take 4 credits to achieve a total of 26 by graduation.
- The only exception to this rule pertains to students who are approved for Dual Enrollment at a college, university, or junior college.
- In grade 9–11, students must take 4 credits per semester (wherever possible)
Early College
We participate in the early college program at Manchester Community College (MCC) that allows juniors and seniors to take MCC credit-bearing courses online. The credits can be applied to a degree at MCC or possibly a transfer to another college or university. Find more information here.
Early Graduation
Unless there are extenuating circumstance, students may not graduate until June of their senior year at Arts Academy of New Hampshire. Permission for early graduation must be given by the Head of School with extensive discussion between parents and Guidance.
