Graduation Requirements

Course Credits
Theological Studies 4 credits (Students entering after the 9th grade earn one credit each year at DeMatha.)
English 4 credits (These include only English 9, American Lit., World Lit., British Lit.)
Social Studies 3 credits (These include World History, U.S. History and Government.)
Sciences 3 credits (Recommend 4 credits)
Mathematics 4 credits
Computer Science 1/2 credit (in a computer language or computer-based course)
Health/Physical Education 1 credit
Arts At least one fine arts class.
World Languages 3 credits (2 credits required for students taking Introduction to Spanish and Studies in Spanish 2)
Christian Service 55 hours of Christian service during Sophomore, Junior or Senior year (0 credit).
Note: All students must earn a minimum of six credits per year while in attendance at DeMatha. Independent Study courses and repeated electives do NOT count toward this six credit minimum. Likewise, the extra ½ credit awarded for AP Biology, AP Chemistry and AP Calculus BC does NOT count toward this six credit minimum.