AHS Credit Advancement
Credit Advancement Overview
This summer session option is for high school students (grades 9-12) interested in taking a new course.
- Credit Advancement is virtual and runs June 2 - July 2, except for Driver's Education, which is held in person and includes a driving component.*
- Students are limited to two (2) credit advancement courses, unless approved by the counselor.
- Credit Advancement form must be approved and signed by the school counselor.
- Credit Advancement is virtual and will use ACCESS and/or BrightThinker platforms to meet individual student needs.
- Teachers will be available for virtual assistance on Mondays-Thursdays from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM from June 2 - July 2.
- 50% of the course must be completed by June 25. All coursework must be completed by July 11 to earn credit.
- No digital device will be provided for at-home or school use. AHS Credit Advancement device requests will be approved on a case-by-case basis.
*Driver's Ed classroom work will be both in-person and virtual. Personal driving times will be assigned for in-person instruction between June 2 and July 2. Dates will be assigned after classes begin.
Course List
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Driver's Education
- Health Education
- Spanish I
- Spanish II
- Career Preparedness
- English 9
- English 10
- English 11
- English 12
- Algebra 1 with Probability
- Geometry with Data Analysis
- Algebra II with Statistics
- Algebra with Finance
- Precalculus
- World History 1500 - Present
- US History I (10th)
- US History II (11th)
- Biology
- Physical Science
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Forensic & Criminal Investigations
- Physics
- Please inquire about additional classes
Course Fee
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$300/course
Apply to AHS Credit Advancement
Step 1 - Application
AHS Summer Session Application
Step 2 - Submit Payment
From the ACS eSchool Payment page (link below):
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Select Athens City Schools Central Office.
- Select Summer Session Fees.
- Select Athens High School Credit Advancement Course Fee.
If you have any questions, contact Carla Parker, AHS Summer Session Program Manager, at (256) 233-6613 or carla.parker@acs-k12.org.
Submit the AHS Summer Session Application and payment by Thursday, May 28.