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The graduation requirements at Westminster Academy utilize a credit-based protocol (contained entirely in the 9th-12th grades). This provides the opportunity for several improvements to the curriculum and its administration.
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Features of our new credit-based system:
- Greater emphasis on the requirement that graduates demonstrate fluency in a classical language Introduction of a modern foreign language in the middle school
- Reflection of the centrality of the humanities (literature, history, theology, and rhetoric) as an integrated core
- Ability to accept highly qualified transfer students through the 11th grade
- Ability to assist struggling students
- Compliance with ACCS requirements for a Category II accreditation status
- Ability to offer a broader range of academically-oriented electives
- Potential for a less congested daily schedule, particularly in the 11th and 12th grades
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Graduation Requirements
4 credits of English
4 credits of History
3 credits of Math including Algebra II
3 credits of Science including Biology, Chemistry, Physics
3 credits of Foreign Language including 2 credits of Latin
1 credit of Theology
1 credit of Rhetoric including Senior Thesis
1 credit of Fine Arts
1.5 credits of Athletics including 1 credit of Wellness
2 credits of Electives including .5 credit of personal finance
TOTAL MINIMUM OF CREDITS: 23.5
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Why Westminster 