Graduation Requirements

Required Credits

List of 12 items.

  • English 4 Credits

    English 9 (1)
    US Literature and Writing (1)
    For junior and senior years, students take a Writing course (.5) and Literature elective (.5) each year.  Advanced Placement options are also available to qualified students during the junior and senior years.    
  • Mathematics 4 Credits

    Algebra I (1)
    Geometry (1)
    Algebra II (1)
    PreCalculus/Trigonometry (1)
    Honors and Advanced Placement options are available to qualified students.  
  • Social Studies 3 Credits

    World History (1)
    U.S. History (1)
    U.S. Government (.5)
    Economics (.5)
    Honors and Advanced Placement options are available to qualified students.  
  • Science 3 Credits

    Biology (1)
    Chemistry (1)
    Physics (1)
    Honors and Advanced Placement options are available to qualified students.  
  • Modern Language 2 Credits

    Students must take two years of the same language.  Course options include Spanish, French or German.  
  • Theology 4 Credits

    Grade 9: The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture and Who is Jesus Christ? (1)               
    Grade 10: The Mission of Jesus (The Paschal Mystery) and Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church             (1)               
    Grade 11: Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ and Life in Jesus Christ (1)
    Grade 12: Catholic Social Teaching and an Elective (1)
  • Fine and Performing Arts 1 Credit

    Course options include art, drama, vocal and instrumental music.  
  • Computer Applications 1 Credit

    Computer Applications I (.5)
    Computer Applications II (.5)
  • Health .5 Credit

  • Physical Education .5 Credit

  • Electives 1 Credit

    Students are encouraged to take additional coursework in Social Studies, Science or Modern Language based on college admission recommendations.
  • Marian Acts of Christian Service .5 Credit

    Students receive ½ academic credit for 40 hours of required Christian volunteer service.  Students can also earn an additional ½ credit for completing at least 80 total hours of service.   

Marian High School

7225 Lahser Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
PHONE: 248-644-1750 - Marian High School
Marian High School, an IHM sponsored school, is fully accredited by NCA CASI, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Marian is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The mission of Marian is to ensure, within a Christian environment, an excellent education built on a strong academic curriculum, which will enable young women to value human diversity and live responsible lives of leadership and action based on gospel values.

An enduring tradition: guiding young women spiritually, challenging them academically, and inspiring them to a life of leadership and service.