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 240. 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                               30 credits
Social Studies                             30 credits
Science                                       20 credits
Foreign Language                       20 credits
Physical Education                      05 credits
Health Science                            05 credits
Fine Arts                                      10 credits
Electives                                      40 credits

Total                                           240 credits

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.​