U.S. High School Diploma Program
The U.S. High School Diploma Program grants you credit courses and qualified U.S. hgih school diploma which enables you to apply for your college! This page will guide you through an overview of how credits work, the different types of credits available, and the benefits of earning credits. Get ready to unlock a world of opportunities!
Now we accept 6-12th Grade students.
What is High School Courses For Credits?
Online Credit Programs, Facilitating Credit Makeup, Recovery, and Diverse Educational Goals. Since 2014, 58%+ of California high school students took online courses. Admissions officers at top global colleges value online-educated students for self-directed learning, time management, and knowledge thirst.
Through online credit programs, students gain flexibility, supplementing unavailable subjects for credit requirements. Engaging in AP courses and achieving a 5.0 GPA enhances overall GPA, building a robust academic foundation for competitive college applications.
GPA: A Key Factor in College Applications
In the U.S., GPA typically scales to 4.0 for standard courses (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.) and 5.0 for advanced courses like AP classes.
What is Dual Credit Program?
Intended for you
Given your current school situation, this course is well-suited for you：
G10: Take2-3 AP courses
G10 May: Complete AP exams and prepare scores
G11: Enroll in 2-3 AP courses
G11 May: Finalize next year’s courses and complete AP exams
G12 October: Submit university applications and request transcripts.
G12 November: Meet EA/ED deadlines
G12 Januray: Submit RD applications
G12 December to April: Review offers and finalize decisions
Available High School Courses For Credits offerings
- English 9 (I), Honors English 9
- English 10 (II), Honors English 10
- English 11 (III), American Literature
- English 12 (IV), British Literature
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP English Literature and Composition
- Algebra I, Honors Algebra I
- Algebra II, Honors Algebra II
- Geometry, Honors Geometry
- Pre-Calculus, Honors Pre-Calculus
- Statistics
- AP Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Statistics
- Physics, Honors Physics
- Biology, Honors Biology
- Chemistry, Honors Chemistry
- AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
- AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
- AP Physics C: Mechanics
- AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
- AP Biology
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Chemistry
- United States History, Honors United States History
- World History (Since 1450), Honors World History
- World Geography
- United States Government and Politics, Honors United States Government and Politics
- Economics, Honors Economics
- AP United States History
- AP World History: Modern
- AP European History
- AP African American Studies
- AP Human Geography
- AP United States Government and Politics
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- AP Psychology
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Macroeconomics
- Music Appreciation: The Enjoyment of Listening
- AP Music Theory
- 2-D Art and Design
- Art History and Appreciation
- AP Art History
- AP 3-D Art and Design
- AP Drawing
- French: French 1, French 2, French 3, French 4, AP French Language and Culture
- Spanish: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Spanish Language and Culture
- Latin: Latin 1, Latin 2, Latin III, AP Latin
- Chinese: Chinese 1, Chinese 2, AP Chinese Language and Culture
- German: German 1, German 2, AP German Language and Culture
- Japanese: Japanese 1, Japanese 2, AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Introduction to Java
- Computer Science
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Computer Science Principles
Chart Your Course with High School Credits
Get Ahead
Earning credits allows you to graduate early giving yo a head start on college or you desired career
Stand Out
Colleges and employers value students who challenge themselves and take on rigorous credit programs.
Explore Interests
Take advantage of a wide range of course options to discover your passions and potential career paths. Explore diverse subjects such as mathematics, sciences, literature, history, foreign languages, and even specialized courses like coding or art.
Diploma
Students looking to supplement their traditional high school education with additional courses or seeking a flexible learning environment due to various reasons like health concerns. scheduling conflicts, or specific learning needs.
Accreditation
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges
WASC is a non-prof it, non-governmental organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to set the standard for higher quality education in the West United States.
UC A-G Curriculum
UC A-G Curriculum, the core curriculum of California high schools in the United States, is a systematic and rigorous curriculum. The system is referred to and recognized by all universities throughout the United States, and is also known as the benchmark of the U.S. university system.
College Board
College Board is the off icial organization for AP courses and exams such as SAT and PSAT. It is responsible for approving high schools to offer AP courses. Transcripts and credits earned are widely recognized only if the AP course is taken with College Board accredited schools.
AdvancED (Cognia)
AdvancED is a global education accreditation community and the high school accreditation institution. Its education quality accreditation is regarded as the gold standard for the world’s top education. The accreditation is a rigorous evaluation of schools based on over 60 criteria, including teaching philosophy, class schedule, faculty, teaching management and operational management.
Earn credits toward a qualified U.S. diploma.
Novel Prep’s U.S. High School Diploma Program helps students complete credit-bearing courses, build an official academic pathway, and prepare for future college applications with greater flexibility.
Flexible online courses for credit makeup, recovery, and academic planning.
High school courses for credit give students a flexible way to complete required subjects, recover missed credits, supplement unavailable courses, or pursue a more rigorous academic pathway.
Credit Makeup & Recovery
Students can address missing or incomplete credits and stay aligned with graduation requirements.
Course Flexibility
Online learning helps students access subjects that may not be available at their current school.
College-Ready Transcript
AP, honors, and advanced courses can support a stronger GPA and a more competitive academic profile.
Strong grades in rigorous courses matter.
GPA remains one of the most important indicators in undergraduate admissions. In the U.S., standard courses typically follow a 4.0 scale, while advanced courses such as AP or honors may support a weighted scale.
By selecting appropriate credit courses, students can strengthen their transcript, demonstrate academic responsibility, and prepare for more competitive college applications.
A clear timeline from course planning to applications.
Students receive guidance on course planning, AP preparation, transcript requests, and college application timing.
Build rigor early
Take 2–3 AP or advanced courses and prepare for AP exams.
Strengthen transcript
Enroll in additional AP or credit courses and finalize senior-year planning.
Apply to colleges
Submit applications, request transcripts, and meet EA / ED deadlines.
Review offers
Compare admissions results, finalize decisions, and prepare for college transition.
Available high school courses for credit.
Students can choose from core academic subjects, AP options, electives, world languages, computer science, and arts courses based on goals and eligibility.
English Courses
English courses support reading, writing, literature, analysis, and college-prep communication skills.
- English 9 (I)
- Honors English 9
- English 10 (II)
- Honors English 10
- English 11 (III)
- American Literature
- English 12 (IV)
- British Literature
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP English Literature and Composition
Subject Areas
Course availability may vary by term and student needs.
Chart your course with high school credits.
Credit courses can help students move ahead, stand out, explore interests, and build a pathway toward a U.S. high school diploma.
Get Ahead
Credit planning may help students accelerate graduation or create more flexibility for future goals.
Stand Out
Rigorous credit programs can show academic motivation, independence, and readiness for challenge.
Explore Interests
Students can explore literature, math, science, history, languages, coding, arts, and more.
Flexible Diploma Path
Helpful for students needing additional courses, flexible scheduling, or alternative learning support.
Academic recognition matters.
Families should confirm provider accreditation, course approval, transcript recognition, and college policies before final enrollment decisions.
Interested in our high school diploma program?
Join the program today and build a stronger academic pathway for future college success.
