Curriculum
The minimum number of credits required for graduation is 28 (outlined below). Notre Dame High School meets all requirements of the North Central Accrediting Association, the State of Missouri as well as the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Notre Dame also offers 30 honors classes as well as college credit classes through St. Louis University's 1818 program.
Breakdown of Required Credits:
English — 4 credits
Mathematics — 3 credits
Science — 3 credits
Social Studies — 3 credits
Theology — 4 credits
World Language — 2 credits
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Class Seminar — 1 credit
Electives — 3.5 credits
Family & Consumer Sciences — .5 credits
Health — .5 credits
Physical Education — 1 credit
Practical Arts — 1 credit
Visual & Performing Arts — 1.5 credits
TOTAL: 28 credits
Course Offerings for the 2024-2025 School Year
Course Description Book for the 2024-2025 School Year
Grading Scale
GPA Policy established for NDHS students graduating in 2024 and beyond:
Letter Grade | Percentage Range | Point Value | Weighted Point Value |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | 98% – 100% | 4.3 | 4.8 |
A | 93% – 97% | 4.0 | 4.5 |
B+ | 90% – 92% | 3.3 | 3.8 |
B | 85% – 89% | 3.0 | 3.5 |
C+ | 82% – 84% | 2.3 | 2.8 |
C | 76% – 81% | 2.0 | 2.5 |
D | 70% – 75% | 1.0 | 1.5 |
F | below 70% | 0 | 0 |