Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

 

SUBJECT  MIN REQUIRED CREDIT  DESCRIPTION OF ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
 Religion 4  
 English 4  Successful completion of senior term paper.
 Mathematics 4  
 Science 3  Biology
 Social Studies 3  U.S. History
 World Language 3  Three consecutive years of the same world language
 Fine Arts 1  
 Physical Education .5  
 Health .5  
 Additional Elective 1  
 Community Service 80 Hours (No Credit)  See Academics – Community Service section of this Handbook;
 for classes of 2023 - 2025, requirement is modified to 55 hours due to COVID

 Capstone Project for
 Distinction Program &
 STEAM Seniors

 Required (No Credit)  Passing grade awarded upon successful completion of project requirements.
 Retreats Required (No Credit)  Four (4) year retreat program is a mandatory graduation requirement

 Total Minimum Number
 of Credits Required
 for Graduation 

 24  Definition of Unit of Credit: Semester courses earn .5 credit; Year courses earn 1 credit

 

You can view additional information on available courses, requirements by grade and the John Carroll Course of Study plan in our online Course Catalog.

Diploma with Distinction in Science

This diploma is awarded to the highly motivated science student who meets the following criteria below:

  • Cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5 or above;
  • No final course grades below a 75 in a science class;
  • Complete five credits in science;
  • Receive a passing grade on a Capstone Project that focuses on a science theme; and
  • Complete at least one of the following:
    1. An intern experience
    2. Summer science enrichment course
    3. Shadow three different scientists/engineers for at least one day each and summarize each experience
    4. Volunteer at a hospital or science center and write a reflection.

Diploma with Distinction in Fine Arts

  • Cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 or above;
  • No final course grade below 80 in all applicable fine arts courses;
  • Earn 3 credits in Fine Arts electives in grades 10-12; and
  • Receive a passing grade on a Capstone project that focuses on a fine arts theme

AP Capstone Diploma Criteria

  • Complete AP Seminar and AP Research and score a 3 or higher on both AP exams;
  • Complete four additional AP courses and score a 3 or higher on all four AP exams;
  • Complete a Capstone Project with an academic focus in an area of interest

STEAM Academy Diploma Criteria

  • Cumulative weighted GPA of 3.75 or above;
  • Complete STEAM Centered Learning 1 freshman year and STEAM Centered Learning 2 sophomore year;
  • Complete Intro to Drawing and Design freshman year;
  • Take one additional science credit (cumulative total of four credits);
  • Take two credits of STEAM electives;
  • Participate in at least one competitive academic club such as Envirothon, Science Olympiad, Academic Team or Robotics;
  • Complete a Capstone Project with a science/technology theme