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To graduate from Holy Savior Menard, students must earn a minimum of 23 units in the increments specified for each year. (Beginning with the Class of 2012, 24 units are required). The student must earn 7 units each year for the first 3 years, and either 6 or 7 units the senior year.
High School Status and Promotions
A high school student’s standing as a sophomore, junior, or senior depends upon the credits accumulated and passing each year’s English course. A student must meet at least the minimum requirements to be promoted:
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Promotion to 10th grade: 6 credits
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Promotion to 11th grade: 12 credits
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Promotion to 12th grade: 18 credits.
Any student who fails a required English or math course must make it up in summer school. Holy Savior Menard will only accept summer school credit from programs accredited through the Louisiana State Department of Education. Information on summer school is available through the Guidance Department.
Holy Savior Menard’s college preparatory curriculum is designed to provide students with the opportunity to meet the entrance requirements of most colleges and universities. Parents and students are encouraged to investigate requirements of schools they are considering. Listed below is the simplified version of the graduation requirements for a Holy Savior Menard Diploma.
Holy Savior Menard Curriculum Requirements
Holy Savior Menard Diploma
4 Credits English I, II, III, IV
4 Credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math
3 Credits Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry
1 Credit Additional Science (Physics, Biology II, Chemistry II, Anatomy, Environmental Science)
3 Credits Civics, U.S. History, World History
4 Credits Religious Studies I, II, III, and History of Religion*
2 Credits Physical Education, I, II
2 Credits Foreign Languages
1 Credit Arts (Art, Media Arts, Fine Arts, Theater Arts, Music, Dance)
3 Credits Approved Electives
27 Credits Total
* A student must have one unit of credit in Religion for every year that he/she attends Holy Savior Menard.
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