Page 3 - High School Course Catalog - 2019-20

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Subject Area
Standard Graduation Requirements
Additional Requirements Scholar Diploma
Additional Requirements Merit Diploma (+ Scholar)
Additional Diploma Endorsements 2017-19 (must apply prior to third quarter of senior year)
English Language Arts
4 credits with major concentration in composition, reading for information, and literature
AP Scholar and Capstone Scholar
Mathematics
4 credits, one of which must be Algebra 1 (Exam is 30% of grade), and one must be Geometry (Exam is 30% of grade).
Algebra 2 AP Statistics or Dual Enrollment Statistics
STEM Scholar
Science
4 credits in Science, one must be Biology (Exam is 30% of grade). If a student has completed Biology, Chemistry, and Physics by the end of 11th grade, an AP computer course or STEM course may satisfy up to one credit of this requirement.
Chemistry Physics
Complete the STEM Program
Pre-Professional Science
Social Studies
1 credit World History
1 credit American History(Exam is 30% of grade)
.5 credit American Government .5 credit Economics
1 credit in general social studies courses
World Languages
Minimum of 2 credits in any foreign language
2 consecutive credits in a world language (State University Requirement)
Fine/Performing/Applied Arts*
1 credit in Fine or Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or specified practical arts
Pre-Professional Fine Arts -Music, Theater, Art
Physical Education
1 credit in Physical Education to include the integration of health
Theology
1 Credit per year attending DSA must be earned.
General Electives
4 credits
Complete at least one of the industry certification programs approved by DSA (See page
Pre-Professional Mass Media Pre-Professional Business Pre-Professional Information Technology
TOTAL:
28 credits
GPA Requirements
Cumulative 2.0 on a 4.0 scale Florida Medallion Scholar 3.0 Florida Academic Scholar 3.5
3.250 or higher
NCAA Eligibility 3.0
Community Service Hours
80 hours
Florida Academic Scholar 100
ACT/SAT scores
NA
Florida Medallion Scholar 26/1170 Florida Academic Scholar 29/1290
NCAA Eligibility Sliding Scale
* Applied Arts include the following: Marketing, Introduction to Engineering Design (STEM 1), Digital Video Production, and Contemporary History Through Film and Literature
* All students must complete a capstone research project in either Research and Writing for College Success or in the AP Capstone program. Any student who fails to meet assigned deadlines will not receive a diploma from Divine Savior Academy.
2019-2020 COURSE CATALOG - HS 3