Requirements
All students, in order to graduate, must pass all required courses and
fulfill all academic requirements. The academic requirements are
consistent with the Office of Catholic Education of the Diocese of Richmond and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roanoke Catholic School confers only an Advanced College Preparatory Diploma.
The requirements for graduation are as follows for grades 8 through 12:
Subject - Units
English - 5 units
Social Studies - 4.5 units
Theology - 5 units
P.E./Health - 3 units
Electives - 3-5 units
Foreign Language - 3 units of one language or 4 units of 2 languages
Mathematics - 4-5 units
Computer Science - .5 units
Science - 4-5 units
Each year, students are encouraged to take seven classes. Please refer to the Courses in Sequence for the order of courses. For specific department and course requirements, you may view the Curriculum Guide , or request a printed copy from our Guidance Office. Selection for AP course is done by application.
Required Courses – Grades 9 to 12
9th Grade
Theology
English
World History II
Math
Science
Foreign Language
PE/Health
10th Grade
Theology
English
Economics (Semester)
Computer Applications (Semester)
Math
Science
Foreign Language
PE/Health
11th Grade
Theology
English
VA/US History
Math
Science
Foreign Language/Elective
Elective
12th Grade
World Religions (semester)
Christian Lifestyles (semester)
English
VA/US Government
4 Electives
Electives
Any course(s) taken above the minimum requirements for each discipline
is considered an elective. For example, the fourth and fifth year of a
foreign language and additional electives in each department qualify as
elective requirements.
Courses will be offered only if there is sufficient interest, available staffing, and time/period permits.
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General Requirements
Roanoke Catholic offers a
college preparatory curriculum with a comprehensive religious education
program. All students are required to take theology classes and to
attend religious functions. Family life education, including
age-appropriate aspects of human sexuality, is part of the religion
curriculum.
Student Community Service Requirements
All
students are required to perform 40 hours of community service each
year. Students are to develop personal service projects, perform acts
of service, and submit verification forms in a timely manner.
Information on service opportunities both within the school and the
broader community will regularly be made available. The number of
verified service hours performed will be noted on each quarterly
student report. If students have not completed the required service, or
if they have not submitted verification, their report cards will be
withheld.
Campus Ministry Requirements
Per diocesan policy, every Upper School student must attend an
annual school-sponsored retreat as part of the Theology curriculum.
Exact details regarding the individual grade level retreat will be
announced at the beginning of the year. As the high school retreat is a
diocesan requirement for graduation, attendance is mandatory for all
students enrolled in the Upper School. A fee will be charged for the
retreat.
RESEARCH PROGRAM
Requirements For Major Research Papers
GRADE: MAXIMUM LENGTH - MINIMUM SOURCES
8: 3-5 typed pages/ 750-1250 words - 4; 3 cited in text
9: 4-6 typed pages/ 1000-1500 words - 5; 4 cited in text
10: 5-7 typed pages/ 1250-1750 words - 6; 5 cited in text
11: 6-8 typed pages/ 1500-2000 words - 7; 6 cited in text
12: 8-12 typed pages/ 2000-3000 words - 10; 8 cited in text
For
all courses, grade level papers may not exceed the above standards.
English teachers introduce, reinforce, or review, the research process,
the skills, and the techniques necessary to plan, research, and write
formal papers, according to Modern Language Association (MLA)
guidelines. Throughout the process, students are also encouraged to
learn to use technology to locate information and to prepare their
manuscripts. Satisfactory completion of the senior research project is
a requirement for graduation. This project combines the formal research
paper and the senior speech. The grade for this project is recorded
separately on students’ transcripts.
