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Graduation Requirements

Credits & Graduation Requirements

  1. 28.0 credits needed to graduate
  2. Catasauqua course requirements (minimum)
    • 4.0 credits in English
    • 4.0 credits in Math (Must include an Algebra course)
    • 4.0 credits in Science
    • 4.0 credits in Social Studies
    • 2.0 credits in Wellness/Fitness (2 years)
    • 0.50 credit in Career Skills/0.50 credit in Personal Finance (11th grade)
    • 9.0 credits of Electives (4 years)
  3. College-bound students should have additional math, science, and/or social studies credits (dependent on intended college major).  College-bound student athletes should take College-Prep and/or Honors courses.
  4. It is recommended that students pass at least 8.0 credits each year to enable all students to reach the mandatory graduation credits within 4 years.  If a student fails one or more courses per year, it is strongly recommended that he/she attend a summer school program for make-up credit.  Once a student falls behind in credits, it is very difficult to graduate in 4 years.