The administration and faculty of Incarnate Word Academy have established the curriculum, prerequisites, and policies for graduation from IWA. The following is a list of graduation requirements by department.
|
English |
4.0 |
|
Mathematics |
3.0* |
|
Science |
3.0** |
|
Social Studies |
3.0 |
|
Foreign Language |
2.0 |
|
Physical Education and Health |
2.0 |
|
Theology |
4.0 |
|
Business Education |
1.0*** |
|
Fine Arts |
1.5 |
|
Speech Communications |
0.5**** |
|
Guidence |
0.5 |
|
Electives |
2.5 |
|
Totals |
27 |
*The University of Missouri System requires 4.0 credits of mathematics for admission.
**2.0 credits of Lab Science are required.
***Students must take at least one Computer Course before they graduate from Incarnate Word Academy.
****Personal Finance is a required course and may be taken in the Junior or Senior year.
****Speech Communication is a required course and may be taken in the Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year.
Incarnate Word Academy requirements meet Missouri State Requirements for graduation. The State of Missouri requires twenty-two units. Local units required for graduation from Incarnate Word Academy include the religion program, for a minimum of twenty-seven.
The minimum number of units of credit that a student must carry in her freshman year is 7.25 and in her sophomore year is 7.125. The minimum number of units of credit that a student must carry in her junior year is 6.625 and her senior year is 6.5.