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Graduation Requirements

In order to receive a diploma from Salesian College Preparatory, students must successfully complete 250 semester credits. This includes course work from the following:

  • 8 semesters (40 credits) of Religious Studies
  • 8 semesters (40 credits) of English
  • 6 semesters (30 credits) of Mathematics (CSU and UC recommends 8 semesters of Mathematics)
  • 6 semesters (30 credits) of Social Sciences (World History, U.S. History, Government, and Economics)
  • 4 semesters (20 credits) of World Languages (CSU and UC recommends 6 semesters)
  • 6 semesters (30 credits) of Science (UC recommends 6 semesters of Lab Science)
  • 2 semesters (10 credits) of Physical Education
  • 2 semesters (10 credits) of Visual/Performing Arts
  • 8 semesters (40 credits) of Electives

In addition to the credit requirement, students must complete their service requirement which includes the following:

  1. Two Service Donation Projects (Thanksgiving and Project Santa)
  2. An Individual Service Project of the student’s own choice, on or off campus. This includes completion of a self-assessment/reflection form and a project supervisor’s confirmation of the project completion. We suggest a minimum of twelve hours of dedication to the project.
  3. A Service Day Project. This includes completion of a self-assessment/reflection form and a project supervisor’s confirmation of the project completion. Service Day usually takes place in the spring. On Service Day all students, faculty, and staff go out, as Faith Families, into the local neighborhood to offer their service in a variety of ways; and most importantly, develop a commitment to service in the long term.
  4. Complete Class Service Learning Project (grade level specific; details shared via religion classes each year). The Service Learning Coordinator approves individual Service Learning Projects and monitors student progress in completing other requirements in the program annually.