North Star Academy follows the Michigan Department of Education’s Michigan Merit Curriculum.  In order for a student to earn a North Star Academy High School Diploma they must meet the following criteria:

Credit Requirements – 20

Mathematics   4.0 credits
  Math I – Algebra 1 / Geo
  Math II – Algebra 1/Geo
  Math III – Algebra II / Geo
  Sr. Math Class - Student Choice

English   4.0 credits
  Literacy I 
  Literacy II 
  Literacy III 
  Literacy IV

Science   4.0 credits
  Biology    
  Chemistry or Physics
  Science Electives

Social Studies  3.0 credits
  Civics
  Economics
  World History/Geography
  U.S. History / Geography

Art  - 1.0 credit

Health - .5 credit

Physical Education  - .5 credit

Senior Exploratory  - 1.0 credit (must pass with a ‘C’ or above)

Electives- 2.0 credits

Participate in an Online Learning Experience

400 Hours of Service in the Community (pro-rated by enrollment year)

Pass Project Term Segment Each Year Enrolled at NSA

For information about specific courses, please click on the subject headings above.