Helias Catholic requires students to complete a minimum of 26 academic credits for graduation. One credit is equivalent to a full school year; one semester is 0.5 credit.

• Theology: 4 credits (0.5 credit must be Civics)
• English: 4 credits
• Mathematics: 3 credits
• Science: 3 credits
• Social Studies: 3 credits
• Fine Arts: 1 credit
• Physical Education: 1 credit
• Practical Arts: 0.5 credit
• Personal Finance or Consumer Education: 0.5 credit
• Health: 0.5 credit
• Electives: 5.5 credits

While it is not required to complete a World Language class for graduation, it is recommended that students who plan to attend college complete at least 2 credits in the same language as part of their elective credits.

Advanced Placement is a program overseen by the College Board that allows students to take college-level courses taught by qualified educators on their high school campus. Students who complete AP coursework in high school have the opportunity to earn college credit and/or qualify for more advanced classes when they begin college. AP exams are administered each spring, with associated fees set by the College Board.

Taking AP courses and exams indicates to college admissions officials that students are challenging themselves and preparing for the rigor of college coursework. Click here to read more about the benefits of Advanced Placement.

AP and AP exam preparatory courses offered at Helias Catholic include:

• AP American History
• AP Calculus
• AP Computer Science
• AP English
• AP French IV
• AP Physics
• Psychology II
• AP Spanish IV
• AP Studio Art

Helias Catholic offers dual-credit courses through Lincoln University and State Technical College of Missouri.

Enrolling in dual-credit courses during high school can offer first-hand exposure to college-level work, a smooth transition from high school to college, and financial savings for college coursework.

Click here for more information about applying and registering for dual-credit courses at Helias Catholic.

Dual-credit courses currently offered at Helias Catholic include:

• Accelerated Pre-Calculus
• American Government
• American History
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Calculus
• Chemistry
• College Algebra
• English I
• English II
• Physics
• Public Speaking
• Spanish III
• Spanish IV
• Statistics