St. Mary’s Academy High School Curriculum

St. Mary’s Academy offers a program in accordance with the Department of Education of Secondary Schools in the State of Louisiana and the Southern Association of Secondary Schools.

Requirements:

AP PROGRAM
Physics 1 unit and/or
Calculus 1 unit and/or
English -1 unit

HONORS PROGRAM
English 4 units
Social Studies 4 units
Mathematics 5 units
Science 4 units
Languages 4 units
Physical Education 2 units
Religion 4 units
Community Service

ELECTIVES
Freshmen in honor’s program will be required to have one
unit in Algebra as a pre-requisite.

REGULAR PROGRAMS
English 4 units
Social Studies 4 units
Mathematics 4 units
Science 4 units
Languages 2 units
Physical Education 2 units
Religion 4 units
Elective
Community Service

COMMUNITY SERVICE – All students are required to do community service according to grade level.

5th Grade – 5 Required Community Service Hours
6th Grade – 5 Required Community Service Hours
7th Grade – 5 Required Community Service Hours
8th Grade – 10 Required Community Service Hours
9th Grade – 15 Required Community Service Hours
10th Grade – 20 Required Community Service Hours
11th Grade – 25 Required Community Service Hours
12th Grade – 25 Required Community Service Hours

GRADUATION POLICY

Full participation in the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies at St. Mary’s Academy is a privilege, and not a right, for the student and her parents. Therefore, the privilege of participating in these ceremonies with one’s class is governed by the following principles:

1. Successful completion of the course of studies required by the State.
2. Successful completion of the course of studies required by St. Mary’s Academy.
3. Fulfillment of the required number of days of attendance.
4. Fulfillment of all senior activities. (as described in the Student Handbook)
5. Resolution of all financial indebtedness.
6. Certification by the Administration that the student has followed the rules and regulations of the school to such an extent that the student has earned the privilege of being an active participant in the baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.

These rules and regulations specifically include the section on suspension and dismissal as found in the STUDENT HANDBOOK. However, other egregious breaches of rules and regulations may be considered by the Administration before bestowing on the student the privilege of being able to participate in the above mentioned ceremonies.