GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To graduate from Malvern Preparatory School, a student must successfully complete 24.5 credits. To do this, he must satisfy all departmental requirements (20.5 Credits) and take four additional courses (4 Credits). In addition to departmental and overall course load expectations, students must fulfill Christian Service requirements. Departmental credit requirements are outlined below and expanded upon through course descriptions.
English | 4 Credits
Science | 3 Credits
These credits may be earned throughout 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.
All 9th and 10th graders take Integrated Science. Completion of IS 1 & 2 equates to completion of Biology and Chemistry and act as prerequisites for further study within the department.
The Arts | 1 Credit Students can earn this credit by taking a combination of Visual or Performing Arts classes during their time at Malvern Prep.
Health | ½ Credit This credit is typically accomplished as a 10th or 11th grader. Our new online option ensures all students can fulfill the requirement without sacrificing desired course load.
Mathematics | 3 Credits Students may explore the option of ‘doubling up’ on math classes during their high school career, which can allow a student to satisfy the math requirement sooner, or enable him to reach our highest level math offered.
Social Studies | 2 Credits 9th and 10th grade coursework is prescribed as Global Perspectives and U.S. History respectively. Elective studies are reserved for grades 11 and 12.
Theology | 4 Credits These credits may be earned throughout 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.
World Language | 2 Credits Students are strongly encouraged to take a world language starting in 9th grade and continue it throughout their high school career.
Physical Education | 1 Credit 9th graders are scheduled to complete this credit.
EXCEPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES TO REQUIREMENTS: Students must work directly with counselors to outline possible exceptions/alternatives to stated requirements. MP | UPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE 2023-2024
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