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 | 60 Hours (No Credit) | See Academics – Community Service section of this Handbook. |
| Senior Project | 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 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 Senior Project, that focuses on a science them; and
- Complete at least one of the following:
- An intern experience
- Summer science enrichment course
- Shadow three different scientists/engineers for at least one day each and summarize each experience.
Students will be monitored during their senior year. After the first quarter, their Senior Projects must be approved by the Science Department Chair. Students must have completed either their internship or enrichment or one shadowing experience by this time. After the second quarter, students must be passing their Senior Project class. Students must complete an application indicating their interest in working toward a Science Diploma with Distinction no later than the end of their first semester in the student’s junior year. This deadline is to ensure that the student fulfills the necessary requirements.
Diploma with Distinction in Fine Arts
- Fine Arts Diploma with Distinction Criteria:
- Cumulative 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 senior project that focuses on a fine arts theme; or
- Complete at least one of the following:
- An intern experience
- Summer fine arts internship/approved fieldwork and/or shadow (2 professionals/written response)