| The Maryland State Department of Education requires a minimum
of 21 credits for graduation from a Maryland secondary school.
The Catholic High School of Baltimore requires satisfactory
completion of at least 7 credits each year of attendance. Students
are required to take theology each year of attendance. All credit
courses taken at Catholic High must be passed to meet graduation
requirements. |
Graduation Requirements *
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Course
|
Total Credits |
| Theology |
4 Credits** |
| English |
4 Credits |
| Social Studies |
3 Credits |
| Mathematics |
4 Credits |
| Science |
3 Credits |
| Foreign Language |
2 Credits |
| Health/Physical Education |
1 Credit |
| Fine Arts |
1 Credit |
| Technology |
1 Credit |
| Electives |
4.5 Credits |
| SAT Preparation |
0.5 Credit |
| Community Service |
Classes of 2009 & 2010: 96 hours
Future Classes:
130 hours** |
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* The administration of The Catholic High School of Baltimore retains the right to make minor adjustments in credit requirements for graduation in situations where a student’s accomplishment in a particular area may warrant it. In all cases, the requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education for Non-Public Schools will be met. The decision of The Catholic High School of Baltimore in these matters will be final.
**Graduation requirements for theology course credits and community service hours are adjusted according to year of entry. In the case of transfer students, the school
reserves the right to prorate the service requirement according
to the length of the school year remaining. As a requirement for graduation, every student in the Class of 2009 and 2010 must complete 24 hours of service each year, totaling 96 hours for graduation. For the Class of 2011 and beyond, students must complete service as follows:
Freshman Year: 25 hours due
Sophomore Year: 30 hours due
Junior Year: 35 hours due
Senior Year: 40 hours due
TOTAL: 130 hours
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