St. John Neumann Regional Academy follows a program of studies in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Education of the Diocese of Scranton and the basic requirements of the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Each spring, students will make course selections for the following year. Students, with the help of the Guidance Department and their parents, will choose courses wisely, bearing in mind all the future goals they hope to achieve. All course selection sheets, registration forms, and the registration fees must be returned to the Main Office.
All students must carry a minimum of six major subjects each year. Graduation from St. John Neumann Regional Academy requires satisfactory completion of no less than twenty-seven credits of planned courses in acceptable sequences during grades nine through twelve. This includes the successful completion of the prescribed course in Theology for every student each year. In addition, students must have a passing grade in all subjects in order to receive a diploma (regardless of number of credits).
THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION:
| Courses |
Credits |
| Theology |
4 |
| English |
4 |
| Social Studies |
4 |
| Science |
4 |
| Mathematics |
4 |
| Foreign Language |
2 |
| Fine Arts |
1 |
| Health/Phys. Ed. |
1 |
| Graduation Project |
1 |
| Electives |
2 |
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Total Credits
|
27 |
Each student at St. John Neumann Regional Academy is required to take physical education each year. In case of scheduling conflicts, however students may earn a ¼ credit by one (1) of the following:
| 1. Participation in a school-approved alternative program which includes: |
A. 30 hours of activity
B. completion of a signed log book with dates and times
C. all expenses must be borne by student/parents |
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| 2. Participation in and completion of the season in two varsity sports at St. John Neumann Regional Academy |
All arrangements must have prior approval of the principal and/or academic dean.
Any student who is physically unable to participate in Physical Education must present a statement from a medical doctor as to the nature of the disability.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Students taking Vocational Courses may graduate with three credits in social studies, science, and mathematics in accordance with current state graduation requirements. Vocational Course credits may range from one to nine depending on the type and length of a student’s vocational program.
