Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements include:

(a) required courses to develop knowledge, thought, skills, and positive attitudes toward learning, challenging each student to work toward his/her educational potential; and

(b) elective courses to expand particular areas of student interest and need. Total credits required for graduation is 230.

Grade 9

Theology I – 10
English I – 10
Geography – 5
Mathematics – 10
Science – 10
PE/Health – 10
Electives – 15
Minimum Credits – 70

Grade 11

Theology III – 10
U.S. History – 10
Mathematics – 10
Science – 10
English Electives – 10
Elective – 20
Minimum Credits – 70

Grade 10

Theology II – 10
English II – 10
World History – 10
Mathematics – 10
Science – 10
Speech – 5
Electives – 15
Minimum Credits – 70

Grade 12

Theology IV – 10
American Government – 5
Social Studies – 5
English Electives – 10
Electives – 35
Minimum Credits – 65

Early Graduation

A Catholic education cannot be measured solely by a minimum of credits earned. Pius X High School believes in the value of four years spent in a Catholic environment. Consequently, the school does NOT offer an “early graduation” or “work for credit” program.

Requirements for Graduating Seniors

Seniors must register for a minimum of 27.5 credits each semester, of which 12.5 must be taken at Pius. Credits transferred from other schools must receive prior approval from the Director of Guidance in order to be accepted for graduation credit or placement on the student’s official transcript.

Transfer Credits

In accord with our mission, courses are taught with objectives ranging beyond academic mastery to the heart, mind, and soul of the student. Therefore, courses taken outside of Pius must be approved by the Director of Guidance if they are to be transferred for Pius graduation credit

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION = 230

Graduation Requirements by Department

THEOLOGY – Forty (40) Total
Theology I 10
Theology II 10
Theology III 10
Theology IV 10

ENGLISH – Forty (40) Total
English I 10
English II 10
Electives 20

SOCIAL STUDIES – Thirty-five (35) Total
World Geography 5
World History 10
United States History 10
American Government 5
Electives 5

MATHEMATICS – Thirty (30) Total
Any courses for which you meet prerequisites.

SCIENCE – Thirty (30) Total
Any courses for which you meet prerequisites.
Biology is available to freshmen who are enrolled in Algebra I or Geometry.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS – Fifteen (15) Total
English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Business or International Language – 15

SPEECH COMMUNICATION – Five (5) Total
Speech or Competitive Public Speaking and Oral Interpretation – 5

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Fifteen (15) Total
Girls PE/Health or Boys PE/Health – 10
PE Electives (a 3rd semester of PE may be taken at any time during grades 10, 11, or 12) – 5

FINE ARTS – Five (5) Total
Any course from the Art or Music Departments, Acting I or Film Production for which the student meets the prerequisites.

LIFE SKILLS REQUIREMENT – Five (5) Total
Accounting I, Computer Applications, Food/Nutrition, House/Interior Design, Child Development, Careers/Life Management, Textiles, Machine Woodwork, Small Engines.

ELECTIVES – Ten (10) Total
Any course for which the student meets prerequisites – 10