Only students who have maintained full-time enrollment (earning 5.5 or more Calvert Academy credits in the same enrollment term for two consecutive semesters of their senior year) are eligible for a Calvert Academy diploma.
The college preparatory course of study is designed to prepare students for entrance into most colleges and universities. However, because each college or university has its own entrance requirements, the student will want to consult with the college of his or her choice in order to meet its specific high school program requirements. This is the responsibility of the student.
Calvert Academy’s general course of study does not represent the same scope or rigor of the college preparatory course of study. Students completing the general course of study possess credentials enabling them to attend community college, some vocational or technical schools, and possibly some universities.
Twenty-one credits are the minimum needed to earn a high school diploma from Calvert Academy. If a particular state considers a Calvert Academy student as a homeschool student and has additional graduation requirements, it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that these requirements are met.
To graduate within four years, students should be enrolled in at least 5 classes each year. That does not include a continuing student who may have fewer than 5 credits left to complete in order to graduate. Additional credits may be earned for courses taken outside of the academy, as long as the courses have been evaluated and pre-approved by academy administration. Requests for such approval must be submitted through your Education Coordinator. A recording fee is assessed for each outside elective.
Your Education Coordinator will work with you and your student to ensure that graduation requirements for either the College Preparatory or General Preparatory course of study are met.
High School Course Track Options for Graduation
| Course | College Preparatory (Minimum Requirements) |
|---|---|
| English (I, II, III, & IV) | 4 credits |
| Math (2 years beyond Algebra I) | 4 credits |
| Science (includes two lab courses) | 3 credits |
| History (World, U.S.) | 2 credits |
| U.S. Government | 0.5 credit |
| Economics | 0.5 credit |
| Health | 0.5 credit |
| Physical Education | 1 credit |
| Fine/Practical Art Elective | 1 credit |
| Foreign Language | 2 credits |
| Electives | 2.5 credits |
| Total Credits | 21 credits |
| Course | General Preparatory (Minimum Requirements) |
|---|---|
| English (at least through English III) | 4 credits |
| Math (1 year beyond Algebra I) | 3 credits |
| Science (includes lab course) | 2 credits |
| History (World, U.S.) | 2 credits |
| U.S. Government | 0.5 credit |
| Economics | .5 credit |
| Health | 0.5 credit |
| Physical Education | 1 credit |
| Fine/Practical Art Elective | 1 credit |
| Electives | 6.5 credits |
| Total Credits | 21 credits |
A full list of high school courses offered by Calvert Academy can be found here.
High School Reference Sheet
Typical sequence of courses for a college preparatory student
| Freshman Year | Sophomore Year | Junior Year | Senior Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| English I 1 credit | English II 1 credit | English III 1 credit | English IV 1 credit |
| Algebra I 1 credit | Geometry 1 credit | Algebra II 1 credit | Pre-Calculus or Consumer Math 1 credit |
| World History 1 credit | U.S. History 1 credit | Government 0.5 credit | Elective 0.5 credit |
| Integrated Physics & Chemistry 1 credit | Biology 1 credit | Chemistry 1 credit | Health 0.5 credit |
| Physical Education 1 credit | Foreign Language 1 credit | Foreign Language 1 credit | Fine/Practical Art Elective 1 credit |
| Elective 1 credit | Elective 0.5 credit | Elective 0.5 credit | Economics 0.5 credit |
| Elective 0.5 credit |
*Note: All but the 4 core (math, language, science, and history) courses can be taken in a different year, as long as they don’t have a prerequisite.