Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School
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For High School Graduation Requirements, please refer to the chart below. Click here for course description list.
Required “Core” Subjects Credits
Religious Studies 4
English 4
Social Studies 4
Math 4
Science 4
Second Language 3
Art or Music 1
Physical Education 2
Health .5
Electives Optional
Total Credits 26.5
In addition to the listed requirements, all students must take a minimum number of units (credits) each year as follows:
Grade Credits
9 7.5
10 7.5
11 7.5
12 7.5
Regents Diploma
Foreign Language Proficiency
Math A / Algebra
One Regents Science
Global History
United States History and Government
English
Advanced Regents Diploma
Foreign Language
Math A / Algebra
Math B / Algebra II and Trig
Two Regents Sciences
Global History
United States History and Government
English
Honors course credit is available at all levels upon request. Outside of core subjects, all courses are subject to enrollment requirements.
Required Testing
Juniors and Seniors are strongly advised to take SAT 1, SAT subject tests, or ACT tests which are given throughout the school year. Bishop Grimes administers the ACT test on Saturday, April 3, 2010 (7:30am - 1:00pm) and the SAT and SAT Subject Tests on Saturday, May 1, 2010 (7:30am - 1:00pm). To take any of these tests at other sites consult the appropriate website: www.actstudent.org and www.collegeboard.com.