PATHFINDER GRADUATION

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A digital graphic for a graduation event featuring patriotic colors and themes. It displays the text 'Pathfinders Class of 2026 Graduation' with the date 'May 21' and hashtag '#AlabamaGrad.' The graphic includes a shield emblem with a graduation cap, a star, and laurel wreaths, in red, white, and blue.
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Graduation Ceremony Details

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Hosted at: Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre
Location: 20464 E Riggs Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

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Pathway to Graduation

Planning for graduation starts now. Visit our Pathway to Graduation page to learn about graduation requirements, important deadlines, award recognitions, and the steps you need to take to stay on track for graduation.

Graduation Requirements

ALA Applied Technologies offers three different diploma tracks for students to choose from. Please review the tables below to see the graduation requirements of each diploma track. View course catalogs→

Subject Required Courses Diploma (Credits)
English English I, English II, English III, English IV 4 credits
Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, One Additional Math Course 4 credits
Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics (lab sciences) 3 credits
History & Social Sciences World History, American/Arizona History, Economics, Civics/Government 3 credits
Physical Education PE Course 1 credit
CTE/Fine Arts Career & Technical Education or Fine Arts 4 credit
Financial Literacy/Entrepreneurship Financial Literacy or Entrepreneurship Course 1 credit
Electives 2.0 Foreign Language credits are required 2 credits
Total 22 credits
Subject Required Courses Diploma (Credits)
English English I, English II, English III, English IV 4 credits
Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, One Additional Math Course 4 credits
Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics, One Additional Science Course (lab sciences) 4 credits
History & Social Sciences World History, American/Arizona History, Economics, Civics/Government 3 credits
Physical Education PE Course 1 credit
CTE/Fine Arts Career & Technical Education or Fine Arts 4 credit
Financial Literacy/Entrepreneurship Financial Literacy or Entrepreneurship Course 1 credit
Foreign Language Two consecutive Foreign Language Courses (for university entrance) 2 credits
Electives Elective Course 1 credits
Total 24 credits
Subject Required Courses Diploma (Credits)
English English I, English II, English III, English IV 4 credits
Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Two Additional Math Courses 5 credits
Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Two Additional Science Courses (lab sciences) 5 credits
History & Social Sciences World History, American/Arizona History, Economics, Civics/Government 3 credits
Physical Education PE Course 1 credit
CTE/Fine Arts Career & Technical Education or Fine Arts 4 credit
Financial Literacy/Entrepreneurship Financial Literacy or Entrepreneurship Course 1 credit
Foreign Language Two consecutive Foreign Language Courses (for university entrance) 2 credits
Electives Elective Course 0 credits
Total 25 credits