Standard Diploma
The Standard Diploma Requirements
The Standard diploma offers the most 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 Standard 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 | 30 | 6 | |
English/Literature | 30 | 6 | |
History | 30 | 6 | 10 credits of World History and 10 credits of US History |
Mathematics | 20 | 4 | at least Algebra I or higher |
Science | 20 | 4 | 10 credits of a Biological Science and 10 credits of a Physical Science. |
Foreign Language or Visual/Perf Arts | 10 | 2 or 4 | students may either take one year of foreign language or 2 years of a visual performing arts |
Physical Education | 20 | 8 | |
Electives | 20 | 4 or 8 | may be academic (4 semesters) or non-academic electives (8 semesters) or some combination totalling 20 credits |