GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Mater Dei strives to educate a broad spectrum of students within an academic program geared toward college preparation. Designed to meet the needs of all students, the curriculum offers Advanced Placement and Honors courses in all major disciplines as well as courses in Basic Skills.

To earn a Mater Dei diploma, a student must successfully complete 120 credits of course work, including the specified number of years in the following areas:

English (4)

Mathematics (3)

Physical Education/Health (2)

Religion (4)

(Including a mandatory         yearly retreat)

U.S. History (2)

Science (3)

(Including Biology)

World Language *(2)

*two years of the same language

World History (1)

Computer Applications (1/2)

 

Fine,Visual/Performing,and/or Practical Arts (1)

 

Seniors must successfully complete all courses and fulfill all requirements            in order to graduate with their class.