Academic Program - Academics - Archbishop Riordan High School

Full semester courses are worth ten credits (the equivalent of a full-year course in a traditional high school). A handful of courses last one quarter, or half a semester, and are worth five credits. Every student must pass forty credits per term and eighty credits per year.

Archbishop Riordan Graduation Requirements

Title	Courses	Credits
English	5	50
Religious Studies	4	40
Social Science	4	40
Mathematics	4	40
Foreign Language	2	20
Science	3	30
Physical Education	1	10
Visual/Performing Art	1	10
Elective Courses	8	80
Minimum Credits for Graduation		320
Community Service Requirement (hours)		100

The normal expectation is that students take 40 credits (4 Class) per semester and accumulate 320 credits to graduate.

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