Academic Requirements

Academic Requirements

Since our school’s inception in 1927, the academic program at St. Francis High School has challenged
students to pursue the highest standards of excellence. As a Franciscan school, the philosophy of education
strives to teach, form and transform young men in an atmosphere of brotherhood that develops between
our teachers and students over the course of one’s academic journey.
Students who successfully complete the requirements listed and detailed below will receive a St. Francis
High School Diploma. Requirements exceed those established by the Board of Regents of the State of
New York for graduation from high school in New York State.
Graduation requirements are expressed in terms of credits. One credit generally equals one full-year of
study. Half year courses that meet less frequently award half-credits and quarter-credits as determined by
the administration. Summer Session courses do not count as credits towards the St. Francis High School
diploma nor are they included in a student’s GPA calculation.
In order to receive the St. Francis High School diploma, a student must complete his senior year at the
school. Furthermore, in addition to the competency requirements established by New York State and
participation in the Social Justice Outreach Program, St. Francis High School requires the following
academic accomplishments for graduation:
Religious Studies ................................ 4 units
English ................................................ 4 units
Social Studies ...................................... 4 units
(including 1 unit of American History & Government and 1 unit of
Economics/Government)
Natural Sciences.................................. 3 units
Mathematics ........................................ 3 units
Foreign Language ............................... 2 units
Physical Education .............................. 2 units
Introduction to Computers .................. ¼ unit
Health .................................................. ½ unit
Fine Arts (Music/Art) .......................... 1 unit
Study management/Honors Seminar... ¼ unit
Electives .............................................. 3 units
Total .......................................... 27 units
Absence in excess of 20 days for any course may warrant failure and denial of course credit. The
principal’s office, in consultation with the dean of students, makes determinations regarding denial of
credit in the case of absenteeism exceeding 20 days.

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