To graduate from Elyria Catholic High School, the student must successfully complete the following courses:
Religion: 4 Credits
English: 4 Credits
Social Studies: 3½ Credits
Mathematics: 3 Credits (4 Credits beginning with class of 2014)
Science (Biology required): 3 Credits
Fine Arts: 1 Credit
Health: ½ Credit
Physical Education: ½ Credit
Electives: 5.5 Credits (4.5 Credits beginning with classof 2014)
TOTAL 25 Credits
OHIO GRADUATION TEST:
Students are required to take and pass all levels of the state-mandated proficiency tests. Any student who has failed to do so may not participate in graduation or receive a diploma. Beginning March 2005, the new Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) was administered to all sophomores as a graduation requirement. Elyria Catholic students continue to rank amongst the highest in the area.
The required credits needed to be promoted to the next grade level are as follows:
PROMOTION TO: NEEDS:
Grade 10 7 credits
Grade 11 19 credits
Grade 12 20 credits
COLLEGE ADMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Students should be aware that college admission requirements vary. It is important that students and parents begin the admissions process early and research the requirements of the colleges of interest. The following courses are recommended as the preparatory program for most four-year colleges and universities:
English: 4 Credits
Social Studies: 3 Credits
Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II): 4 Credits
Science (lab experience required): 3 Credits
Foreign Language: 2-3 Credits (minimum 2 credits in the same language)
Fine Arts: 1 Credit
CRITERIA FOR AWARDS