Curriculum

Ursuline Academy offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum with additional opportunities for elective course work to support individual growth and interest.

Ursuline has also partnered with One Schoolhouse, an online curriculum, to maximize course offerings and minimize scheduling conflicts. These innovative learning models help in our student-centered world of learning.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a diploma from Ursuline Academy, a student must meet the following requirements:

  • Obtain the last six credits from Ursuline Academy while enrolled as a full-time student
  • Earn passing grades in all courses or remediate failures
  • Fulfill all community service requirements
  • Be enrolled in a minimum of six courses in a given semester
  • Complete the required graduation requirements:

Students need 27 total credits for graduation from Ursuline Academy.

Subject Credits
Theology 4
English 4
Math 3

Social Studies 
Must include World History, Government, United States History, and Macroeconomics.

3
Science
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology beginning in Freshman year.
3

World Language
Same language in consecutive years beginning with Freshman year. Two years must be taken in high school; freshmen entering at level 3 will also need to take level 4.

3

 

Electives 3
Physical Education 1
Fine Arts 1
Computer Science 1

Life Skills
0.5 credit Freshman and 0.5 credit Junior or Senior year

1

TOTAL 27
  • Senior students may take two free periods in the first semester of their senior year; in the second semester, senior students may take only one free period.

  • Students may take no more than one Zero Hour class and one class during the school day for a pass/fail option per semester.

   

Honors and AP Courses

AP School Honor Roll

Ursuline Academy earned Platinum recognition on the
2025 AP School Honor Roll.

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