Step-By-Step

1. Complete high school diploma program consists of 18 credit hours - All online courses are 1 credit hour

   
   

2. Identify a ‘major’ in one of the following programs of study:
   - Childcare & Education
   - Certified Protection Officer
   - Certified Transportation Services
   - Healthcare
   - Homeland Security
   - Office Management
   
   

3. Registrar analyzes student transcripts and builds an individualized career plan customized for each student. To receive a high school diploma, students must take a minimum of 5 courses at American Central Online High School
   
   

4. Students wishing to transfer credits must complete the Transcript Request Form and submit to their previous school(s).  Official sealed transcripts must be mailed to:
   
   American Central High School
   Attn: Admissions and Enrollment
   25 E. 9 1/2 Mile Road
   Pensacola, FL 32534
   
   

5. Courses combine academic content with applied career-based concepts, such as job-training requirements, job skills, technology competencies, and communication skills
   
   

6. Students receive an individualized ‘pacing plan’ within each of their courses to help manage their time in an efficient manner
   
   

7. Individual academic coaches and certified teachers are available via email or Instant Messenger for academic assistance in online courses
   
   

8. Student academic grades and progress are maintained within an individualized grade book and can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
   
   

9. Upon graduation, students receive a high school diploma and coursework completed toward earning a career-credentialed certificate