Kolbe Academy Requirements
Graduation from Kolbe Academy requires a minimum of 27 credits in the following areas as mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Board of Education, Diocese of Allentown Policy #5127. They include:
- Theology (students who transfer in after 9th grade are excused from courses missed) – 4 Credits
- English – 4 Credits
- Mathematics – 3 Credits
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, choice) – 3 Credits
- History (American History, American Government & World History) – 3 Credits
- Foreign Language – 2 Credits
- Electives – 5 Credits
- Minors (PE, Health, Fine Arts, Drivers Ed) – 2 Credits
- Community Service – 1 credit (.25 credits earned each year)
Total: 27 Credits
All classes taken must be passed with a 70% or higher, regardless of the number of credits completed. Any student who has not completed or passed all subjects necessary to receive a diploma may participate in the graduation ceremony, however, will not receive a diploma until everything has been satisfactorily completed.
Besides meeting the academic criteria to be eligible to participate in the Graduation Ceremony and receive a diploma, a student:
- Must have a passing grade in conduct
- Must have fulfilled all counseling obligations
- Must have fulfilled all service requirements
- Must have satisfied all financial obligations
- Must attend all Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation rehearsals
