Graduation Requirements & Grading Scale
Graduation Requirements
This information is designed to help the students of Helias plan a well-balanced 4-year program. The normal student load for freshmen and sophomores is 6 credits plus Theology. Juniors and seniors may take from 5 to 6 credits plus Theology. Before selecting his/her courses, the student should read the course descriptions carefully, noting the required and elective programs that will best prepare him/her for today and tomorrow. With the assistance of the administration, teachers, counselors, and parents, the student is encouraged to choose his/her program wisely.
In compliance with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Helias requires 26 credits for graduation.
| Subject | Helias Graduation Requirements | University of Missouri System Enrollment Requirements | Proposed College Requirements I /my student wants to attend ________________. |
| Theology | 4 Credits 1 credit per year |
No Credit Required | |
| English | 4 Credits 1 credit per year |
Helias graduation requirements fulfill the minimum requirement in this subject area | |
| Math | 3 Credits Any 3 credits |
4 Credits, Algebra I level or higher | |
| Science | 3 Credits Any 3 credits |
3 Credits, one of which must be a lab. | |
| Social Studies | 3 Credits Civics – .5 credit American History 1 credit |
3 Credits | |
| Physical Education | 1 Credit | ||
| Foreign Language | 2 Credits in the same language | ||
| Fine Arts | 1 Credit | 1 Credit | |
| Practical Arts | 1 Credit | ||
| Health | .5 Credit | ||
| Electives | 5.5 Credits | Dependent upon college major intent/interest |
Grading Scale
| Regular grading scale: | AP course grading scale: | ||||
| 100-93 | A | 4.0 | 100-90 | A | 4.0 |
| 92-90 | B+ | 3.7 | 89-87 | B+ | 3.7 |
| 89-87 | B | 3.4 | 86-84 | B | 3.4 |
| 86-85 | B- | 3.0 | 83-80 | B- | 3.0 |
| 84-81 | C+ | 2.7 | 79-77 | C+ | 2.7 |
| 80-78 | C | 2.4 | 76-74 | C | 2.4 |
| 77-75 | C- | 2.0 | 73-70 | C- | 2.0 |
| 74-73 | D+ | 1.7 | 69-67 | D+ | 1.7 |
| 72-71 | D | 1.4 | 66-64 | D | 1.49 |
| 70 | D- | 1.0 | 63-60 | D- | 1.0 |
| 69-0 | F | 0 | 59-0 | F | 0 |