Required Courses

Grade School

Students in grades one through six are enrolled in courses, which include computer, language arts, phonics, reading, writing, mathematics, religion, science, social science, and physical education.
 

Junior High School

The Junior High curriculum is structured to allow students to develop and achieve in all facets of academic growth.  The requirements are:
 

Junior high school students graduating from Mount Carmel School must complete their eighth grade year with at least 14 credits (total for grades 7 and 8), and have met all of the above course requirements; that is, passing and receiving credit for all the required courses.  (Students transferring into the junior high may waive one credit of religion, therefore requiring a minimum of 13 credits to graduate.)

In the event that graduation requirements are not fulfilled, the school will issue a certificate of attendance.  Upon completion of all graduation requirements the school will issue a diploma.

 

High School

The high school curriculum is structured to allow students to develop and achieve in all facets of academic growth.  The requirements are as follows:
 
Note:  Credits are given by the semester.  For a student to receive a semester credit (.5 credits) for a course he/she must have a grade point of 0.66 or above for that course.  A student whose semester grade point for a course is less than 0.66 must make up that half credit (.5).  Most missed credits can be made up through the Independent Study Program and/or during summer school. *The fourth-year math requirement will be waived for graduating Seniors facing scheduling conflicts with other required courses.

To graduate from Mount Carmel School, a student must complete his/her senior year with at least 28 credits, and meet all of the above course requirements, that is, passing and receiving credit for all the required courses.  The School Administration may waive one credit of Theology for any graduating senior who transferred into Mount Carmel School during their high school year(s.) The School Administration may waive one more credit of Theology for any incoming Junior or Senior who has received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church. In the event that graduation requirements are not fulfilled, the school will issue a certificate of attendance.  Upon completion of all graduation requirements the school will issue a diploma.
 

Courses and Credits from Other Institutions

A high school student attending summer classes at an accredited college or university will be given credit for those classes in which they received passing grades.  Such credits will be reflected in the student’s transcript after those credits are evaluated by school personnel. 

For online courses taken at other institutions, students must get an approval from MCS school principal and vice principal before registering for online classes. The approval will be based on the following criteria:

• The course is not offered at Mount Carmel School
• The course is needed for graduation requirements and cannot be accommodated in the student’s current class schedule and independent study.
• The student must finish a prerequisite class for a certain course in preparation to take an AP class on the same subject. The student must take the AP class on that subject at the beginning of the next school year. Taking this or these classes usually take place during the summer time.

 

High School Course Sequence for SY 2020-2021

Note: For elective credits, students may take elective course offerings.
 

Homeroom

Homeroom period is considered part of the school day.  Students are expected to be on time, in proper uniform, and follow school rules.  Students will receive a behavior grade for homeroom, which may affect a student’s eligibility for the Honor Rolls.