Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements at Ascension Academy
All students in both middle and high schools are required to take the prescribed core courses outlined for their grade. The four-year course of study for high school students outlined in the curriculum section enables the student to meet the diploma requirements. A student must earn a passing grade in each course to qualify for promotion. A minimum of 25.7 High School credits is required for graduation. If a student enters Ascension after attending another high school, adjustment may be made for his/her requirements.
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Middle School
6-7-8th Grades
English
Math
Science
History
Foreign Language
Religion
Fine Arts
Technology
MS Speech
MS Health
Athletics or PE
Promotion Credits
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Credits
3
3
3
3
1
1.8
3
1.5
.5
.5
1
21.3
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High School
9-10-11-12th Grades
English
Math
Science
History
HS credit Religion
Foreign Language
Fine Art
HS Speech
HS Health
Athletics or PE
Graduation Credits
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Credits
4
4
4
4
2.4
3
2
.5
.5
1.3
25.7
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Credits at Ascension Academy
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A course meeting 5 days a week for a full year
A course meeting 5 days a week for a semester
A course meeting 3 days/week for a year (religion)
Athletic courses/sport
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1 credit
.5 credits
.6 credits
.33 credits
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