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Graduation Requirements
The following list indicates the minimum number of credits a student
must earn in order to receive a diploma from Bishop McNamara High School:
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Class of 2008, 2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
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Religious Education |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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English |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Foreign Language* |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Mathematics |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Physical Education/Health |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
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Science |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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Social Studies |
3.5 |
3.5 |
4 |
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Fine Arts |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Freshman Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0.5 |
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Speech Communications |
0.5 |
0 |
0 |
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Information Technology |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Electives |
1.5 |
2 |
2 |
| Total Credits Required |
26 |
26 |
27 |
*Foreign Language credits must be obtained in two consecutive years.
Note: Students are required
to perform community service each of their four years at Bishop McNamara.
Honors and Advanced Placement Courses
Honors courses are offered in English, fine arts, mathematics,
science, foreign language and social studies. Advanced Placement courses
are also offered in biology, English, chemistry, calculus, music theory,
psychology, and foreign languages.
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