Graduation
In cooperation with the Iowa State
Department of Public Instruction, Bishop Garrigan High School has set up
certain requirements for graduation.
The requirements for each class are spelled out in detail in the current
Course Description Booklet.
The following include the
requirements for graduation as determined by the State of Iowa as well as Bishop
Garrigan High School.
Religion.......................................... 8
credits
English........................................... 8
credits
Mathematics.................................. 4
credits
Physical
Education......................... 1
credit
Science.......................................... 4
credits
Social
Studies............................... 6
credits
Electives...................................... 12
credits
Total................................... 43 credits
Special Notations:
1. The 8 credits
in Religion are related to attendance in Bishop Garrigan. A student must earn one credit for each
semester of attendance in Bishop Garrigan.
2. The single
credit in Physical Education is earned by participation in Physical Education
each semester. One eighth credit is
earned in each semester, totaling one full unit for four years. Medical excuses can dispose a student from
this requirement.
3. Students
should consult the Curriculum booklet to determine the specific requirements in
the English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Department.
4. In choosing
electives, students should consider their educational plans or employment plans
for post high school graduation.
5. Should a
student desire to graduate in mid-year of his/her senior year, he/she must have
earned a total of 37 credits. These 37
credits will include State of Iowa requirements, plus some Bishop Garrigan High
School credits. While mid-year
graduation is possible, students are reminded that it is impossible to gain as
much in a seven semester program as in an eight semester program; while State
of Iowa requirements can be met, additional fullness in education experience
can be lacking.
6. The basic
requirements herein stated have been the requirements of Bishop Garrigan High
School for many, many years. Specifics
within departments have been adjusted occasionally to meet changing times.