High School Information
D1A assists parents in homeschooling high school students by providing comprehensive support and record-keeping, as needed, while maintaining official transcripts, including subjects, grades, and credits.
Graduation Requirements
Required Credits
Earn at least the minimum number of high school credits required for a College-Prep Diploma or a General Studies Diploma.
ACT or CLT Exam
Students enrolled in D1A are exempt from standardized testing. However, to qualify for a College-Prep Diploma, students must take the ACT or CLT at least once.
*Honors, AP, & DE
D1A students can graduate with honors and/or receive credit for Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses.
Required Credits
*Download a copy of our High School Information Handout
College Prep Pathway
English
English 1,2,3,4
4
Math
Algebra 1
1
Geometry
1
Algebra 2
1
Science
Biology
1
Chemistry or Physics
1
Another lab science
1
Social Studies
American History
1
World History or World Geography
1
Government
0.5
Economics
0.5
Miscellaneous Subjects
Health
0.5
P.E.
1
Foreign Language (same language both years)
2
Fine Arts
1
Personal Finance
0.5
Electives (4 or more)
4
Total Minimum Credits
22
General Studies Pathway
English
English 1,2,3,4
4
Math
May include:
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2
Geometry, or other
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2
Geometry, or other
3
Science
Biology
1
Physical Science (high school level)
1
Another high school level science
1
Social Studies
American History
1
World History or World Geography
1
Government
0.5
Economics
0.5
Miscellaneous Subjects
Health
0.5
P.E.
1
Foreign Language
1
Fine Arts
1
Personal Finance
0.5
Electives (5 or more)
5
Total Minimum Credits
22
*Students can earn a maximum of 8 credits per year, with a total maximum of 32 credits for their high school career. Students wanting to earn more credits in a year must get prior permission from D1A. Students enrolling for the 2nd semester only can earn a maximum of 4 credits.
*Students in 8th grade can earn 1-2 high school credits by completing high school-level work. Parents will need to submit both an elementary grade report and a separate high school grade report for those semesters.
*Students in 8th grade can earn 1-2 high school credits by completing high school-level work. Parents will need to submit both an elementary grade report and a separate high school grade report for those semesters.
ACT / CLT Exams
ACT
When setting up a student’s ACT account, you must enter
Daniel 1 Academy’s high school code (430-444) in order for D1A to access their scores.
Register for ACTDaniel 1 Academy’s high school code (430-444) in order for D1A to access their scores.
CLT
This is an online exam that can be done from the comfort of your own home. When registering, save 25% by using our discount code: daniel125.
Register for CLT
Honors / DE / AP
*To graduate D1A with honors, a student must score at or above the benchmarks listed for the tests below.
ACT: English (18) | Math (22) | Reading (22) | Science (23)
CLT: Verbal Reasoning (25) | Grammar&Writing (25) | Quantitative Reasoning (20)
SAT: Contact us if you are planning to take this exam.
*Honor students will be recognized during our graduation ceremony, on transcripts, and on diplomas.
*Dual Enrollment courses may be designated on a student's transcript.
*Advanced Placement courses may be designated on a transcript with proof that the student took the AP exam.
*Transcripts from D1A are unweighted.
ACT: English (18) | Math (22) | Reading (22) | Science (23)
CLT: Verbal Reasoning (25) | Grammar&Writing (25) | Quantitative Reasoning (20)
SAT: Contact us if you are planning to take this exam.
*Honor students will be recognized during our graduation ceremony, on transcripts, and on diplomas.
*Dual Enrollment courses may be designated on a student's transcript.
*Advanced Placement courses may be designated on a transcript with proof that the student took the AP exam.
*Transcripts from D1A are unweighted.