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Immaculate Heart


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High School Academics

 
{Admission} Immaculate Heart High School offers all students a rigorous college preparatory program that exceeds the requirements for admission to the University of California. Virtually 100% of our students go on to college immediately after graduation, often to some of the most prestigious in the country.

Students are encouraged to maximize their academic potential by enrolling in the many honors, advanced placement and elective classes we offer. Students must complete 240 credits for graduation (5 credits per class, per semester). Honors and advanced placement classes are offered in English, social studies, mathematics, science, foreign language, and art.

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Following are the requirements for graduation:
 

Department

Semester Requirements

English 8 Semesters
Social Studies 8 Semesters
Theology 7 Semesters
Mathematics 6 Semesters
Foreign Language 6 Semesters (one language)
Laboratory Science 4 Semesters
Visual & Performing Arts 4 Semesters (Class of 2010 only)
Physical Education 2 Semesters
Computer Science 1 Semester (Class of 2010 only)
 

Following is a typical 9th grade student's schedule:
  • Theology I
  • English I or Honors English I
  • Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, or Honors Geometry
  • French or Spanish (I or II or III)
  • World Civilizations I or Honors World Civilizations I
  • Elective: Biology, Visual Arts and Performing Arts, or Physical Education