Standard Diploma Track
The Standard Diploma Track offers students a full range of courses designed to prepare them for either a college education or the job market. The included courses prepare students to take the ACT or SAT and also offer a wide range of elective topics to suit personal interests or career and career goals.
In addition, the following guidelines apply:
- Applicants should be at least 14 years old.
- Students must complete a minimum of 3.0 credits (6 courses) every 6 months.
- Students must complete 24.0 credits.
- Students must complete a minimum of 6.0 credits (12 courses) through BYU Online High School which is at least 25 percent of their total credits. Additionally, students must be enrolled at BYU OHS during the semester of their intended graduation and complete at least two courses with BYU OHS during their senior year. Concurrent Enrollment courses taken and passed at BYU or through BYU Independent Study University courses can count toward the 25 percent. External credits and transfer credits (including BYU Independent Study High School courses) do not count toward the 25 percent.
Note: Although most colleges accept credits from the BYU Online High School, students should always consult with their intended college before enrolling.
Required Courses (Utah State Standards)
English (4.0 credits)
Complete these courses:
9th Grade English:
ENGL 041, 043
10th Grade English:
ENGL 045, 047
11th Grade English:
ENGL 051, 053
12th Grade English:
ENGL 055, 057
Math (3.0 credits)
Complete these courses:
Algebra 1:
ALG 051, 053
Geometry:
GEOM 041, 043
Algebra 2:
ALG 055, 057
or
Secondary Mathematics I:
Math 051, 052
Secondary Mathematics II:
Math 053, 054
Secondary Mathematics III:
Math 055, 056
Science (3.0 credits)
Complete two of these Science core courses:
Earth Science:
EARTH 041, 043
Biology:
BIOL 041, 043
Physics:
PHSCS 041, 043
Chemistry:
CHEM 061, 063
Complete an additional Science core or Science elective (1.0 credit):
See our Course Catalog for elective options:
https://is.byu.edu/catalog?school=11
Social Studies (3.0 credits)
Complete these Social Studies core courses:
World Geography:
GEOG 041
World History:
HIST 061
US History:
HIST 041, 043
US Government:
GOVT 041
Complete Social Studies elective (0.5 credit):
See our Course Catalog for options:
https://is.byu.edu/catalog?school=11
Health/Physical Education (2.0 credits)
Complete both of the following Health/Physical Education courses:
Health Education:
HLTH 041
Physical Education:
FIT 041
Complete two PE electives (1.0 credit):
FIT 045
AEROB 045
BOWL 041
CYCLE 041
FIT 049
GOLF 041
JOG 041
SWIM 043
TEN 041
WALK 041
WTRNG 041
Career & Technical Education (1.0 credit)
Complete two Career & Technical Education courses:
See our Course Catalog for options:
https://is.byu.edu/catalog?school=11
Digital Studies (0.5 credit)
Complete one Digital Studies course:
Computer Science:
CS 041
Business Office Specialist:
CS 045
Fine Arts (1.5 credit)
Complete any three Fine Arts (or Visual and Performing Arts) courses:
See our Course Catalog for options:
https://is.byu.edu/catalog?school=11
Financial Literacy (0.5 credit)
Complete the following Financial Literacy course:
Financial Literacy:
FINL 041
Elective (5.5 credits)
Complete 5.5 credits of elective courses:
0.5 credits must come from our Career & College Readiness (CCR) course.
Other elective courses are any nonrequired courses offered that have not previously been taken. Courses that may fulfill the requirements for two or more subjects can only be counted once.
See our Course Catalog for options: https://is.byu.edu/catalog?school=11
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