Required Courses: Students must complete a minimum of 240 units for graduation. Each subject completed with a passing mark is equivalent to five units per semester. The following are the required courses:
English 40 credits (8 semesters)
World Language 20 credits (4 semesters)
Religion 40 credits (8 semesters)
Social Studies 30 credits (6 semesters)
Mathematics 30 credits (6 semesters)
Science 20 credits (4 semesters)
Physical Education/Health 15 credits (3 semesters)
Fine/Performing Arts 10 credits (2 semesters)
Electives 35 credits (7 semesters)
Please note:
• All students must be enrolled and complete 6 courses per semester (minimum of 240 units) through the senior year.
• BMHS does not grant graduation credit or waivers for any AP scores.
• BMHS does not grant credit for courses taken prior to the fall semester of the start of high school.
• BMHS does not grant credit for athletic participation however, 1 semester of an Upper Division PE course may be waived with documented participation in a full season of a sport.
For a list of courses please refer to the course catalog on the BMHS website: www.bmhs-la.org
Bishop Montgomery offers a balanced curriculum which is based upon the principles and values set forth in the school's philosophy, goals, and objectives. The teachers and academic counselors help the students to set realistic, attainable goals. The school strives to graduate students who can offer sound intellectual and spiritual perspectives which will help renew the world and the Church. Bishop Montgomery High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and follows archdiocesan and state mandates.
A re-registration day occurs during the spring at which time students make class selections for the following academic year. Prior to this day, the course catalog is available on the BMHS website, and presentations are conducted by the counseling department to assist students in the proper selection of courses. Students, in consultation with parents and school personnel, have the responsibility of selecting courses for which they are qualified and that satisfy college and graduation requirements. BMHS reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason, including scheduling conflicts and insufficient enrollment. For this reason, students are required to select alternate courses. Students are highly restricted in making course changes following re-registration. Such changes are made at the discretion of the academic counselors and require sufficient cause and a fee of $25.
