Graduation Requirements and Academic Programs
This Curriculum Guide is designed to help students plan a program of study at Driscoll Catholic High School. It should be read carefully by both parents and students. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from counselors, teachers and parents in preparing a schedule for the next year. The Curriculum Guide is a catalogue of the subjects offered at Driscoll Catholic. Some courses are offered on alternate years. All courses are subject to a minimum enrollment.
| Requirements for Graduation by Subject |
Credits |
| English - Four full year credits |
4.0 |
| Mathematics - Three full year credits |
3.0 |
| Religion - Three full year credits |
3.0 |
| Social Studies - Two full year credits |
2.0 |
| Science - Three full year credits |
3.0 |
| Physical Education - One-Half year of Phys. Ed is required;Health is taken by all Freshmen & Sophmores |
1.0 |
| Computer Science |
0.5 |
| Business Education |
0.5 |
| Electives |
7.0 |
| Total |
24.0 |
Students are expected to enroll in a minimum of six credits of course work per year and are required to fulfill at least twelve hours of service annually.
State College Requirements
The Board of Higher Education has established statewide minimum admissions standards for public colleges and universities.
| Subject |
Credits |
| English - Emphasizing written and oral communications and literature |
4.0 |
| Social Studies - Emphasizing History and Government |
3.0 |
| Mathematics - Introductory through Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry |
3.0 |
| Science |
3.0 |
| Foreign Language, Music or Art |
2.0 |
Individual public universities and community colleges may have other subject prerequisites in effect as well as other requirements involving test scores and grade point averages. Applicants must contact each college or university for details about its specific requirements.
Driscoll Catholic Offers Three Types of Academic Programs
HONORS
Courses are geared toward the college bound student who excels in a challenging academic environment. These accelerated courses are characterized by a higher grading system, critical thinking skills and more challenging exams. Students enter this program with upper percentile test scores, with strong teacher recommendations and upon consultation with the parents.
COLLEGE PREP I
Courses are geared toward the college bound student who achieves at an above average level. These courses have a standard grading system. Students enter this program by scoring in a competitive percentile range with favorable teacher recommendations and upon consultation with the parents.
COLLEGE PREP II
Courses are geared toward the student who is college bound but needs extra preparation in reading, math and writing. These courses use a standard grading system. This program is rigorous and structured to help students develop skills and self-esteem. Highlights of the program are a summer bridge program, small class size, peer tutoring and individual attention. The College Prep II program is a two year program. Students that master this curriculum will move to the College Prep I program in their junior year.
The Mathematics and Science Departments offer Fundamentals of Algebra II and Environmental Lab Science in the Junior and Senior years to students who have begun in the College Prep II Program. Juniors may also opt to begin Spanish I or French I in their Junior year.