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2008 - 2009 COURSE OFFERINGS
DeLaSalle High School is accredited by AdvancED/North Central Association as a College Preparatory School. The core curriculum includes required courses that fulfill college entrance requirements and a range of electives that match student interests.
2008-2009 COURSE OFFERINGS:
Curriculum Guide  (PDF)
COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Admissions policies among the many colleges and universities vary greatly. It is advisable that students check with all colleges of interest for specific requirements. DeLaSalle High School provides course curriculum to meet college preparatory standards. In general, for a four-year college, a student will need 4 years of English, 3 or 4 years of Mathematics, 3 or 4 years of Science (three years of a Lab Science), 3 years of Social Studies, and a minimum of 2 years in the same World Language.

Students interested in highly selective colleges should take the most advanced courses available. Students should work closely with admissions counselors at the collge or university to which they are applying.
If you are considering ... it is recommended you take these courses.
Liberal Arts 2 to 4 years in the same World Language
Engineering 4 years of Mathematics, plus Chemistry and Physics
Business 4 years of Mathematics
Health Careers 3 or 4 years of Mathematics, plus Chemistry and Physics or Biology
     
Typically, college admissions counselors will consider the following when making admissions decisions:
  • Courses the student has taken
  • Grade Point Average
  • ACT and/or SAT Test scores
 
OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE CREDITS

AP (Advanced Placement) Testing is available to students in Calculus, European History, United States History, English 11: Language and Composition, and English 12: Literature and Composition. Any student who wishes to prepare for the AP Test in an area not listed here should see a teacher OR counselor early in the school year for advice on how to accomplish this goal.

PACC Credits(College Credit through St. Mary's University of Minnesota) in Calculus, AP English 11, AP English 12, Spanish 4, and French 4 are available at DeLaSalle.


NCAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to practice and compete in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division 1 or Division 2 institution during the first year in college, students must have maintained a satisfactory high school grade point average and have received a satisfactory score on a standardized college entrance examination. DeLaSalle's Student Services Office has copies of the NCAA's "Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete" or read it online:  NCAA Guide.