GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To earn a Lowell Catholic High School diploma, a student must complete a total of 25 credits. (Members of the freshman and sophomore class must complete a total of 26 credits.) Our Program of Studies is now available to download. Please
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The requirements are as follows:
| Theology | 4 Credits
|
| English | 4 Credits |
| Mathematics | 4 Credits |
| Science | 4 Credits |
Social Studies
| 3 Credits |
Foreign Language
| 2 Credits (3 Credits are Recommended)
|
Freshman Seminar
| 1 Credit
|
Wellness
| 1 Credit |
Electives
| 3 Credits
|
• Students are required to carry six full courses each year. Freshmen and sophomores are required to carry seven courses.
• Students are also required to complete all hours of community service as outlined in our Community Service Learning Program in order to receive a diploma.
• Exceptions/exemptions to total course requirements are made for transferring students on an individual basis and require input from guidance and approval of the principal.
Grading Scale
| Numeric | Letter | College
Prep
| Honors | Advanced Placement
|
| 97-100 | A+ | 4.33 | 4.67 | 5.00 |
| 93-96 | A | 4.00 | 4.33 | 4.67 |
| 90-92 | A- | 3.67 | 4.00 | 4.33 |
| 87-89 | B+ | 3.33 | 3.67 | 4.00 |
| 83-86 | B | 3.00 | 3.33 | 3.67 |
| 80-82 | B- | 2.67 | 3.00 | 3.33 |
| 77-79 | C+ | 2.33 | 2.67 | 3.00 |
| 73-76 | C | 2.00 | 2.33 | 2.67 |
| 70-72 | C- | 1.67 | 2.00 | 2.33 |
| 65-69 | D | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 0-65 | F | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |