Academics

Graduation Requirements

Required Courses

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  • SFBHS Graduation Requirements

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  • 4

    Theology

  • 4

    English

  • 4

    Social Studies
    Must include Civics, Human Geography, World History, US History I, and US History II

  • 3

    Math

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  • 3

    Science
    Must include full credit Biology, 1 credit Physics, Earth, and Space Science, and 1 credit Chemistry/Practical Chemistry

  • 2

    Foreign Language, Success Skills, or English Skills
    *Class prior to 2026 Success Skills is counted as a foreign language

  • 1

    Physical Education

  • .5

    Health
    *1/2 credit must be 700 PE or equivalent

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  • 1

    Practical Arts
    1/2 credit must be Personal Finance

  • 1

    Fine Arts
    1/2 credit must be Speech

  • 6.5

    Electives

  • 30

    Required Credits

Additional Requirements

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  • Christian Service Requirement

    All students are required to perform a minimum of 25 Christian Service hours per year.

  • Closed Retreat

    Any senior wishing to participate in graduation must have made a closed retreat some time during his/her junior or senior year.

  • Transfer & External Credit

    Transfer credits from an accredited school will be accepted, and the grades converted to Borgia’s grading scale. Credits from non-accredited schools and home school credits will be evaluated by the principal to determine if credits are acceptable. These grades may be transferred as pass/fail. The principal must approve all external credits in advance.

St. Francis Borgia High School

1000 Borgia Drive, Washington, MO 63090   |   P: 636-239-7871   F: 636-239-1198