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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
In order to receive a diploma from Saint Joseph High School, students must have a MINIMUM of 240 credits or six classes each semester. The following courses must be taken in these specific departments: (Note: one semester course = 5 credits)
| Departments |
Credits |
Courses |
| Religious Studies |
One course each semester
of attendance (40 credits) |
9 - Living Our Catholic Faith/Old Testament |
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10 - New Testament/Morality |
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11- Peace & Justice/Sacraments |
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12 - Christian Vocations/Elective
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| Christian service is a requirement for graduation. Please click here for details. |
| English |
40 credits |
9 - English I |
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10 - English II |
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11 - English III |
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12 - English IV
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| The Proficiency of Writing Exam is also required for graduation. Please click here for details. |
| Social Studies |
30 credits |
10 - World History (2 semesters) |
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11 - US History (2 semesters)
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12 - US Government/Economics |
| Mathematics |
30 credits |
Three years of mathematics |
| Science |
20 credits |
One year of biological science |
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One year of physical science |
| Foreign Language |
20 credits |
Two years of the same foreign language |
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Visual and Performing Arts
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10 credits |
One year of visual and performing arts |
| Physical Education |
10 credits |
Two semesters of physical education |
| Computer Science |
5 credits |
One semester of computer science |
| Health |
5 credits |
One semester of health |
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Electives
A maximum of only TEN CREDITS of the 240 required to graduate may be taken as a Teacher's Aide, Office Aide, Lab Assistant, or Library Assistant. |
Senior Exit Interview
POW (Proficiency of Writing) Exam
See description of these graduation requirements in the Student/Parent handbook.
For a printable copy of the academic graduation requirements, please click here.
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