Academics
The courses which are offered at Notre Dame fulfill the requirements of the Louisiana State Department of Education for graduation. The courses also provide a challenge to a fairly wide range of student abilities. To graduate with a Notre Dame diploma will require more work than the State minimum requirements. Seven courses will be taken each year that a student is enrolled at Notre Dame. To be eligible for a Notre Dame diploma a student must accumulate 27 credits.
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
The graduation requirements of Notre Dame High School include the requirements of the Department of Education of the State of Louisiana’s TOPS University Diploma
Religious Studies I-IV
4 units
English I-IV
4 units
Mathematics
4 units
Required
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
AND one of the following
Adv Math I CB
Adv Math II HCB
Pre-Calculus HCB
Calculus HCB
Science
4 units
Required
Biology
Chemistry
AND two of the following
Physical Science
Environmental Science
Physics
Biology II
Ag I & Ag II = 1 Science
Social Studies
4 units
Required
U.S. History
Civics
History of Religion
(Religion III)
AND one of the following
World Geography
World History
Foreign Language
2 units
(from the same Language)
Art
1 unit
Fine Arts
Physical Education
2 units
Electives
3 units
*Religion requirements begin upon entrance to Notre Dame High School
*All students undergo individual advising on a yearly basis. During this meeting, TOPS and Board of Regents requirements as well the student’s interests and future plans will be addressed.