Academics
High School
Graduation Requirements
Each student must successfully complete La Salle’s program of studies to graduate. Each year, a student enrolls in six academic courses and physical education. A student will earn 6.75 academic credits per year as a freshman and 6.25 credits each of the following three years resulting is a total of 25.50 credits during his/her four years of high school.
Starting with the Class of 2025, each student must complete an online financial literacy course as a graduation requirement.
Starting with the Class of 2025, each student must complete an online financial literacy course as a graduation requirement.
| Subject | Required Credits |
| Religious Studies | 4 credits - one required course each year |
| English | 4 credits - one required course each year |
| Mathematics | 3 credits - 4 credits recommended; completion of Algebra II required |
| Modern World Language | 2 credits - 3 recommended; minimum 2 credits must be within the same language (French, Italian, or Spanish) |
| Lab Science | 2 credits - 3 credits recommended |
| Social Studies | 3 credits - 4 credits recommended; completion of Civics, World History, and US History required |
| Fine Arts | .5 credits - 1 additional credit recommended |
| Physical Education | 1 credit - one .25 credit course each year |
| Electives | to balance the minimum 6.25 credits each year |
La Salle Academy is a high school rich in history and grounded in the person and teachings of Jesus and the Catholic faith, which are core to the school's life and culture. The De La Salle Middle School provides a strong holistic foundation for students to transition into high school. The high school and middle school provide students of diverse ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds, a community to foster growth in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle’s ideals of faith, service, and community.
