Program of Studies

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Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School, a student must earn a minimum of 26 academic credits as outlined below, satisfy the State of Pennsylvania requirement for physical education and fulfill community service requirements through our Ignatian Service Program.

 

	Religious Studies	4 credits
	English	4 credits
	Mathematics / Computer Science (1)	4 credits
	History (including one year of Government)	3 credits
	Science	3 credits
	Classics and Modern Languages (2)	6 credits
	Fine Arts (3)	1/2 credit
	Electives	1 1/2 credits

 

 

(1) The mathematics/computer science requirement may be fulfilled by the successful completion of four credits, with a minimum of three credits being earned in mathematics courses.

(2) The language requirement may be fulfilled by the successful completion of a combined total of six credits earned studying Latin and one modern language (French, German or Spanish).  A minimum of two credits must be earned in both Latin and the modern language.

(3) The fine arts requirement may be fulfilled by the successful completion of a course in art, music or drama.