Graduation Requirement

Graduation Requirement

Requirements for Graduation

In order to participate in the Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Ceremony, a student must fulfill the school’s academic and service requirements and have no outstanding financial obligations. A total of 28 credits is required for graduation. Graduation requirements are as follows:

Current Graduation Requirements

  • 4 Theology
  • 4 English
  • 4 Mathematics (must include Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II)
  • 3 Science (must include Biology and two additional laboratory component classes)
  • 3 Social Studies (must include World History, American History, Government, and Economic Literacy)
  • 1 HOPE – Health Opportunities through Physical Education
  • 1 Visual or Performing Arts
  • 2 World Languages (must include two consecutive years of the same world language; a third year of the same world language is recommended for highly competitive colleges)
  • 6 Credits in additional courses *One course from the above 28 credits must be online, not to include Driver’s Ed

Additionally, each student must complete 100 Community Service hours (25 hours per academic year) as a requirement for graduation.

Transfer Student Theology Course Placement
A transfer student must take grade-level theology courses starting from the time of enrollment.

Grade Level Progression for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025
To proceed to the next grade level students will need the following minimum credits:
9th going to 10th – 7 credits (1 credit in English, Mathematics, Science, History & Theology)
10th going to 11th – 14 credits (2 credits in English, Mathematics, Science, History & Theology)
11th going to 12th – 21 credits (3 credits in English, Mathematics, Science, History & Theology)

Future Requirement Updates

New Academic Graduation Requirements starting with the class of 2026

  • 4 Theology
  • 4 English
  • 4 Mathematics (must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
  • 4 Science (must include Biology and two additional laboratory component classes)
  • 4 Social Studies (must include World History, American History, Government, and Economic Literacy)
  • 1 HOPE – Health Opportunities through Physical Education
  • 1 Visual or Performing Arts
  • 2 World Languages (must include two consecutive years of the same world language; a third year of the same world language is recommended for highly competitive colleges)
  • 4 Credits in additional courses

Additionally, each student must complete 100 Community Service hours (25 hours per academic year) as a requirement for graduation.

New Academic Graduation Requirements starting with the class of 2027

  • ½ Credit in Finance Literacy and 3.5 Credits in additional courses

Additionally, each student must complete 100 Community Service hours (25 hours per academic year) as a requirement for graduation.

Transfer Student Theology Course Placement
A transfer student must take grade-level theology courses starting from the time of enrollment.

Grade Level Progression for the Class of 2026 and Beyond
To proceed to the next grade level students will need the following minimum credits:
9th going to 10th – 7 credits (1 credit in English, Mathematics, Science, History & Theology)
10th going to 11th – 14 credits (2 credits in English, Mathematics, Science, History & Theology)
11th going to 12th – 21 credits (3 credits in English, Mathematics, Science, History & Theology)