Alger Independence High School was founded in 1981 to provide students with a creative alternative to traditional schools. Alger is accredited by NALSAS (National Association for the legal Support of Alternative Schools) and officially approved by the state of Washington. It is located in Sedro-Wooley, Washington, U.S.
Twenty credits are required to graduate from Inter and receive an Alger’s Diploma (one credit equals 150 hours of learning experience).
Washington State Requirements for a High School Diploma (The Following Requirements have been adopted to fit Tokyo Inter-High School):
Subject & Credits
Four (4) English Credits
Three (3) Math Credits
One (1) Science Credits
Two (2) Lab Science Credits
A Half (½) Social Studies Electives Credit
A Half (½) CWP Credit
One (1) United State History Credit
A Half (½) State History Credit
One and a half (1½) Fitness Credit
A Half (½) Health Credit
A Half (½) Civics Credit
Two (2) Fine Arts Credit
One (1) CTE Credit
Two (2) Foreign Language
Four (4) Elective Credits
A Total of Twenty-four (24) Credits
Students need to submit all their work (e.g., term and research papers, certifications, test scores, artwork, designs, etc.) to their private learning coach. A student’s work is then evaluated and graded by his/her learning coach and the principal. The results are then submitted to Alger independence High School for final approval and achievements are awarded.
■Students who have studied at another high school,either in Japan or a foreign country, and have sufficient transferable credits may be able to graduate within six months. Students transferring from other high schools should contact Tokyo Inter-High School Admission Office to have their transcripts evaluated and to receive an estimate on the remaining time and credits needed for graduation.