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Academics

All students graduating from Catholic High School must satisfy the credit requirements listed below. A minimum of 7 courses must be taken each year

Required Subjects	Credits
For detailed course descriptions, click on subjects below.
Religion	4
English	4
Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II required)	4
Science (Biology, Chemistry required)	4
Foreign Language (2 years of the same language)	2
Social Studies (World History I & II, American History, Govt./Econ. required)	4
Fine Arts	1
Health/Physical Education	1.5
Electives	3
Computer and Business Technology	.5*
An acceptable research paper	NC
100 hours of Community Service to be completed before senior year	NC
Computer literacy: students must either demonstrate literacy through the placement test or through completion of the Computer Applications course.	NC

Total Credits	27.5

*Beginning with class of 2011, 28 credits

Advanced Placement Courses

Statistics	US History
Calculus AB	US Government & Political Science
Biology	English - Literature & Composition
Chemistry	English - Language & Composition
European History	World History

* Students desiring to take Advanced Placement classes must receive approval from the AP instructor.

Dual College Credit Courses w/ UAH
Any course at UAH that meets the requirements for graduation at Catholic High School, including foreign languages, mathematics, social sciences, and the arts can be taken as dual credit class.

Alabama State Course of Study