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 |
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Social Studies |
3 |
| Science Physics, Chemistry, and Biology beginning in Freshman year. |
3 |
|
World Language |
3
|
| Electives | 3 |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
|
Life Skills |
1 |
| TOTAL | 27 |
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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.
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Students may take no more than one Zero Hour class and one class during the school day for a pass/fail option per semester.
