Magna Cum Laude
The Magna Cum Laude Diploma Requirements
The Magna Cum Laude diploma offers a flexible course of study for parents. Students may opt to follow the Kolbe curriculum as closely as they desire, including, but not limited to seeking the Kolbe Honors (H) or Kolbe Core (K) designation in all coursework. To graduate with the Magna Cum Laude diploma students must fulfill the following course requirements by using either Kolbe courses or other high school level courses:
Subject | Credits | Semesters | Course Requirements |
Theology | 40 | 8 | |
English & Literature | 50 | 10 | at least 20 credits (4 semesters) of Literature |
History | 30 | 6 | 10 credits of World History and 10 credits of US History |
Mathematics | 30 | 6 | Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or higher |
Science | 30 | 6 | Biology, Chemistry, and a Physical Science. |
Science Lab | 4 | 2 years of lab work in Biology and Chemistry | |
Foreign Language | 30 | 6 | at least 20 credits in the same language |
Academic Elective | 20 | 4 | from academic areas only |
Visual/Performing Arts | 10 | 4 | |
Physical Education | 20 | 8 |