Graduation Requirements
29 Credits are required for graduation at DuBois Central Catholic. Two courses of study are offered for high school students. Students declare their course of study during the freshman year.
1. College Preparatory: This course of study requires, in addition to basic state requirements, at least two years of a foreign language, four science courses with a least two lab courses and a minimum of four credits of math. Honors courses, advanced placement classes, and college course work are also options for a College Preparatory student at Central. A total of 29 credits are required for graduation
2. Liberal Arts: Students in the program meet the same requirements as College Preparatory but with these exceptions: no foreign language and only three years of science. A total of 29 credits are required for graduation.
Course Check Sheet (2015-2016 School Year)
| Subject | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
| English (4 credits required) |
English 9 | English 10 Research 10 (required course to rotate with Phys Ed & Driver Ed) |
English 11 Advanced English 11 Communications Composition College Composition AP* English Advanced Topics I Applied Journalism |
Honors English 12 Communications Composition College Composition Advanced Topics I AP* English Applied Journalism |
| Social Studies (4 credits required) |
U.S. History I | U.S. History II | World Cultures AP* U.S. History World Geography Psychology I Law Sociology |
Economics AP* U.S. History World Geography Psychology I, II Law Sociology |
| Mathematics (4 credits required) |
Basic Algebra I Algebra I Algebra II Honors |
Algebra I, II Basic Algebra II Geometry Honors |
Algebra I, II Honors Algebra II Basic Geometry Geometry Honors Geometry Pre-Calculus / Elements of Calculus Personal Finance / Statistics Accounting |
Algebra II Geometry Honors Geometry Trigonometry Pre-Calculus / Elements of Calculus Calculus AP* Calculus Personal Finance / Statistics Accounting |
| Science (4 credits required; College Prep – 2 labs) |
Biology I | Chemistry I Chemistry I Honors Basic Physics Ecology |
Chemistry I Advanced Chemistry I AP* Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology AP* Biology Physics Basic Physics AP* Environmental Science Medical Technology Ecology |
Chemistry I Advanced Chemistry I AP* Chemistry AP* Biology Physics Anatomy & Physiology Basic Physics AP* Environmental Science Medical Technology Ecology Senior Science Seminar |
| Theology (4 credits required) |
Theology 9 | Theology 10 | Theology 11 Liturgy & Sacraments World Religions Christ in Art |
Theology 12 Liturgy & Sacraments World Religions Christ in Art |
| Foreign Language (2 credits required – College Prep) |
Spanish I French I |
Spanish I, II German II French I, II |
Spanish I, II, III German II, III French I, II, III |
Spanish I, II, III, IV German II, II French I, II, III, IV |
| Fine Arts (1 credit required) |
Art I Concert Choir Vocal Instruction Instrumental Instruction Music Composition |
Art I, II Drama Concert Choir Vocal / Instrumental Music Composition |
Art I, II, III Drama Concert Choir Vocal / Instrumental Music Composition |
Art I, II, III, IV Drama Concert Choir Vocal / Instrumental Music Composition |
| Business & Technology (1 credit required) |
Adv Excel & Data Base 3D Design & Web Design or Multi-Media & Gaming |
Digital Graphics & Design Marketing & Social Media Intro to Programming Mastering Web Design App Design |
Personal Finance / Statistics Accounting Digital Graphics & Design Marketing & Social Media Intro to Programming Mastering Web Design App Design Engineering Graphics Architectural Design |
Personal Finance / Statistics Accounting Digital Graphics & Design Marketing & Social Media Intro to Programming Mastering Web Design App Design Engineering Graphics Architectural Design |
| Physical Education (1 credit required) |
Phys Ed 9 Healthy Living 9 |
10th Gr. Fitness for Life Driver Ed (these courses will rotate with Research 10) |
Phys Ed Lifetime Fitness Girls’ Aerobics |
Phys Ed Lifetime Fitness Girls’ Aerobics |
| Rotations | Phys Ed 9 Healthy Living 9 |
Phys Ed 10 Driver Ed Research 10 |
SAT Verbal Prep SAT Math Prep Preparing for College/Careers Phys Ed 11 |
Societal Issues Social Justice Contemporary Issues in Humanity |
