High School and College RequirementsNational Honor Society
Pacelli Catholic is proud to be a memeber of the National Honor Society. Membership in the National Honor Society is based upon excellence in four areas:
- Scholarship
- Service
- Leadership
- Character
Juniors and Seniors are considered for this honor. They must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. National Honor Society requires participartion in the four areas listed above. Students apply for NHS Membership. Applications are reviewed and approved by the faculty.
Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program (P.S.E.O.)
The PSEO program allows eligible juniors and seniors to take courses at Riverland Community College. Eligiblity is determined by grade point, juniors mu have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and seniors must have a 3.0. All course must be apporved by the Pacelli administration. This program is designed to provide students who meet the program guildelines with a great variety of offerings and the oppourtunity to pursue more challenging course work. The tuition fees and required textbooks are at no cost to the students. Students who are interested in the program should contact the counselor ASAP.
Graduation Requirements for Pacelli Catholic Senior High School
Students must earn 24 credits for graduation. Although 24 credits in four years is the minimum requirement, most students will earn more. Credits must be earned in the following areas:
Language Arts 4.5 credits
Religion 4 credits
Social Science 4 credits
Physical Education 1 credit
Math 3 credits
Science 3 credits
Health .5 credit
Fine Arts 1 credit
Electives 3 credits
Total 24 creditsCollege Requirements and Minnesota's Graduation Requirements
English/Language Arts
4 years
Mathematics
3 credits (encompassing at least algebra, geometry, and statistics and probability)
Science
3 credits (1 credit biology, 2 credit's student's choice)
Social Studies
3.5 credits (encompassing U.S. history; geography; world history; government and economics OR 3 credits encompassing first four above plus .5 credit of economics taught in social studies or business department)
Electives
7 credits (1 must be in the arts; media arts, music, theatre, dance or Visual arts)
Total 20.5
MN State Colleges Requirements
Enlish/Language Arts
4 credits
Mathematics
3 years (2 years of algebra, 1 year of geometry)
Science
3 years (min. 1 year each of a biological and physical science)
Social Studies
3 years (min. 1 year each of US History and geography; 1 credit of student's choice)
Electives
2 years of a single language
1 year of world cultures or fine artsTotal 16
Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Academic Standards