Required Classes for Graduation
Listed below are the courses required of all students graduating from Heritage Academy. In addition to these required courses, students may take additional courses described in each department to achieve greater mastery and earn a certificate of distinction.
| Subject | Grade Course is Taken | Credits |
| History - 3 credits required | ||
| World History | 9th | 1 |
| American History | 10th or 11th | 1 |
| American Government | 12th | 1 |
| English - 4 credits required | ||
| American Literature | 9th or 10th | 1 |
| Exploring Themes in Literature | 9th or 10th | 1 |
| British Literature | 11th or 12th | 1 |
| World Literature | 11th or 12th | 1 |
| Mathematics - 3 credits required | ||
| Algebra I | 9th | 1 |
| Geometry | 10th | 1 |
| Algebra II | 11th | 1 |
| Science - 3 credits required | ||
| Biology (required) | 10th | 1 |
| Must complete 2 of the following 3 classes: | ||
| Chemistry | 11th or 12th | 1 |
| Physics | 11th or 12th | 1 |
| Earth Science | 11th or 12th | 1 |
| Foreign Language - 2 credits required | 9th - 12th | 2 |
| Must have 2 credits in the same language | ||
| Fine Arts - 1 credit required | 9th - 12th | 1 |
| PE/Health - 1 credit required | 1 | |
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