Graduation Requirements
In compliance with the requirements set by the Michigan Non-Public School Accrediting Association and those of the Catholic Secondary School Board, West Catholic High School requires that students earn 24 credits prior to graduation. One credit hour is one full year of successful work in a course or subject.
| Credit Hours | |
|---|---|
| Religion | 4 Credits |
| English | 4 Credits |
| Mathematics | 4 Credits |
| Science | 3 Credits |
| Social Studies | 3 Credits |
| World Languages | 2 Credits |
| Health / Physical Education | 1 Credits |
| Technology / Visual, Performing, Applied Arts | 1 Credits |
| Electives | 2 Credits |
* Students may waive one semester of the required Physical Education requirement by successfully completing two athletic programs during the same school year, participating in Band for two years or by successfully completing 90 hours of athletic instruction/practice/competition of a pre-approved non-school program related to physical education/athletics/recreation under the supervision of a teacher/coach/personal trainer in an 18-week period of time. The Guidance Department will counsel registrants regarding this policy.
** Technology/Visual, Performing & Applied Arts may include credits earned in the Technology and Fine Arts Departments. Online courses, with the approval of the administration, may also be considered for this requirement and may also be used to fulfill a requirement in another discipline.
For assistance with tracking graduation requirements please see the Four Year Plan.
| WC Grade Scale | |
|---|---|
| A+ | 96.5-100% |
| A | 92.5-96.4% |
| A- | 89.5-92.4% |
| B+ | 86.5-89.4% |
| B | 82.5-86.4% |
| B- | 79.5-82.4% |
| C+ | 76.5-79.4% |
| C | 72.5-76.4% |
| C- | 69.5-72.4% |
| D+ | 66.5-69.4% |
| D | 62.5-66.4% |
| D- | 59.5-62.4% |
| E | 0-59.4% |
| CR | Credit |
| NC | No Credit |
| INC | Incomplete |