Graduation Requirements
CSHM offers courses to prepare the student for admission to any university, college or community college. These courses satisfy the graduation requirements of the State of California, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary. The minimum number of credits required for graduation from Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School is 270. In order to graduate from Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary, a student must have successfully completed the following:
Religion 40 credits
English 40 credits
Mathematics 40 credits
Social Studies 30 credits
Science 30 credits
Foreign Language 20 credits
Physical Education 05 credits
Health Science 05 credits
Fine Arts 10 credits
Electives 50 credits
Total 270 credits
Elective Requirement – Transition Provision
The updated 270-unit graduation requirements apply to all students. The school recognizes, however, that students in the Classes of 2027 and 2028 may have had limited opportunities in prior years to complete the newly established elective-unit requirement due to course schedules developed under the previous graduation requirements.
For these students, the school will provide flexibility in meeting the elective-unit requirement. A shortage of elective units resulting from this transition will not, by itself, prevent an otherwise eligible student from graduating. Students must continue to meet all other graduation requirements, including the required units in mathematics, science, and other designated subject areas.
Please see section 3-05 for the Christian Service hour requirements.
Notes for Seniors
Graduation is a privilege, not a right. Seniors must meet all academic, financial, disciplinary and service hour requirements for graduation to be eligible to participate in the formal commencement exercises. Evidence of successful completion of a failed course must be submitted to the Vice Principal by the assigned date.
