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Requirements

Divine Child's curriculum is varied to meet the needs and interests of each student. A total of 26.0 units of credit are required for graduation including demonstrating proficiency with computers. The requirements include:

Applied/Fine Arts	1.0 credit	(0.5 credits must be in Fine Arts; the other 0.5 may be in the Applied Arts)
English	4.0 credits
Mathematic	3.0 credits*
P.E./Health	1.0 credit	(0.5 P.E.; 0.5 Health)
Religious Studies	4.0 credits
Science	3.0 credits	(1 biological; 1 physical)
Social Studies	3.0 credits**	(1 World, 1 American, 0.5 American Government)
World Languages	2.0 credits	(2 consecutive years of the same language)
Computer	0.5 credit	(or Pass Proficiency Test)
Electives	5.0 credits

*Effective with Class of 2009, 4.0 credits of Math
**Effective with Class of 2010, add 0.5 credit of Economics
***Effective with Class of 2011, On-line learning experience required

To receive a diploma a senior must:

1. earn 26 credits
2. pass all required courses
3. meet all financial responsibilities regarding tuition, fees, books, etc.
4. meet all other obligations in reference to detention time, library books/fines, office forms, etc.

Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors are required to carry a minimum load of 7 classes per semester while Seniors are required to carry 6 classes per semester. Any student who fails 3 semester courses during a school year cannot return to Divine Child High School. Divine Child High School reserves the right to require a parent to withdraw a student. Not every school or program is right for every child or parent and appropriate action must be taken by the Principal, when mutual cooperation cannot be sustained.