GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All students graduating from The Academy of the Holy Cross must satisfy the following requirements: |
| Subject Area | Credit Requirements | |
| Theology | 4 | |
| English | 4 | |
| Mathematics | 3 (includes Algebra I ,II, and Geometry) | |
| Social Science | 3 (includes U.S. History and World Studies) | |
| Science | 2 ½ (Includes 1 credit of Biology & 1 credit of either Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science and ½ credit of any other science course) | |
| Languages | 2 (the equivalent of 2 in the same language) | |
| Physical Education and Health | 1 ½ (includes PE I, PE II, and Health) | |
| Art | ½ Cart Fundamentals | |
| Performing Arts | ½ | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Senior Project: Every senior participates in a career education experience during her senior year. | ||
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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courses required for graduation are usually taken at The Academy of the
Holy Cross during the regular school year. In order to deviate from this
norm, special permission must be obtained. If a student fails a required course,
she must repeat the semester or semesters failed in order to be eligible
to return to the Academy. |
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WAIVERS
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student may request a waiver of the full-time enrollment requirement during
her senior year or apply for early graduation for early college admission.
Since a waiver requires careful planning, application for it should be
made early in the student's high school career. For information concerning
application for a waiver, please contact the Office of Instructional
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PROMOTION
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advance to the next grade level, the student must have the following number
of credits: Sophomore - 6; Junior - 12; Senior - 18. |
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HONORS PROGRAM
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Honors Program is designed for academically advanced and highly motivated
students. Emphasis is placed on achievement of goals through extensive
use of higher order thinking skills, independent study, and integration
of knowledge in an interdisciplinary approach to education. |
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| Criteria for entry into honors courses in grades 10-12: | ||
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Completion of all course prerequisites 2. Minimum B+ semester average in subject areas if the prerequisite course is a regular-level couse, or a B if the prerequiste course in an honors level course , unless specified by department 3. Placement test where applicable 4. Guidance and departmental approval 5. Work samples when appropriate 6. Parental approval |
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| Criteria for entry into honors courses in grade 9: | ||
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Score in the appropriate percentile on standardized testing in subject area(s)
related to the honors course 2. Cumulative average of B or higher in seventh and eighth grade work; A average in related subject areas 3. Satisfactory score on preliminary test in subject area where applicable 4. Parental approval |
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
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Advanced Placement Program consists of college-level courses for high
school students. Most colleges give credit or advanced class placement
to students whose scores on the college board A.P. examination are considered
acceptable. Courses are open to students in grades 11 and 12. |
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COMPUTER SKILLS
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students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with the computer keyboard.
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SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM |
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Each
student participates in Christian Service Commitment activities through
service projects sponsored by clubs, specific courses, grade-level classes,
the Student Council, or through programs initiated through the Christian
Service Commitment Program (CSC). A record of each student's service
is maintained and recognition is given annually. Participation in CSC
activities constitutes part of course requirements in Religious Studies
courses. |
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SUMMER PROGRAM |
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Each
summer, The Academy of the Holy Cross offers a variety of courses to
enrich student's academic experience or provide further preparation
for courses offered during the school year. Information on
Summer at the Academy is available on our website or in our brochure. |
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THE MADELEVA SCHOLARS PROGRAM |
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The
Madeleva Scholars Program provides a structure enabling students to
achieve most fully those qualities articulated in the Mission Statement
of the Academy of the Holy Cross: courage, compassion, and scholarship.
Students participate fully in five areas of development: Academics,
Service, Leadership, Activities and Athletics, and Enrichment. The
Madeleva Scholar |
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maintains a B average; B. completes at least one honors course per year, excluding freshmen year; C. completes a half credit in Public Speaking; D. submits an Honors Paper at the end of the third quarter of her senior year, advised by a faculty mentor overseeing the inception, progress, and completion of this paper beginning first semester junior year; the Honors Paper is an integrated paper, fully researched and documented, containing at least 2500 words, synthesizing material studied at The Academy of the Holy Cross; |
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| II. Service | ||
| performs at least 150 hours of service emphasizing action involving social justice; | ||
| III. Leadership | ||
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actively in clubs, activities, and/or athletics (grade 9); runs for an elected office in a club or organization (grade 10); assumes leadership positions in clubs, activities, and/or athletics (grades 11 and 12); |
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| IV. Athletics/Activities | ||
| participates in a meaningful and committed way in school athletics/activities during each year of her enrollment at the Academy of the Holy Cross; | ||
| V. Enrichment | ||
| participates in at least one extra-academic activity per year. | ||
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