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.
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.
Course Catalog 2026-2027
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.