Requirements for a DeLaSalle diploma include:

• 4 years of Theology (for transfers, credit required for each semester enrolled)
• 4 years of English
• 3.5 years of Social Studies
• 3 years of Mathematics
• 3 years of Science
• 2 years of a single Modern Language
• 1 year of Fine Arts
• 1 semester credit in Health is required in Grade 10, 11, or 12
• 1 semester credit of Physical Education 9
• 1 additional semester in Physical Education: Wellness in Grade 10, 11, or 12 and may be fulfilled either as a course or by administrative exemption, upon fulfilling requirements for a waiver.
• Passing the Christian Service requirement
• 45 minimum semester credits are required for graduation

For all students, common requirements in sequence:

• Four years of English are required in Grades 9-10-11-12.
• For entering ninth graders, four years of Theology are required in Grades 9-10-11-12.
• Theology requirements for Grade 11 and 12 include one required semester course plus a choice of one semester elective.
• Incoming transfer students must earn one Theology credit for each semester of attendance.
• Service Learning is introduced in Grade 9 and must be completed by the end of the first semester of Grade 12.
• One semester of Social Studies in Grade 9 (World History), plus one full year in Grade 10 (Modern World History and Geography) and Grade 11 (U.S. History or AP U.S. History), and two course choices in Grade 12 (of which one course must be U.S. Government (one semester) or AP U.S. Government (full year), plus one course choice among Anthropology, Economics, or Psychology.
• Three years of Mathematics are required.
• Three years of Science are required, to include at least one full year of a Physical Sciences course, a full year of a Biological/Life Sciences course, and a full year of Chemistry.
• Two years of a single Modern Language are required.
• One year of Fine Arts is required and may be taken in any grade.
• One semester of Physical Education is required in Grade 9.
• One semester credit in Health is required in Grade 10, 11, or 12.
• One semester credit in Physical Education: Wellness is required in Grade 10, 11, or 12, and may be fulfilled either as a course or by administrative exemption, by fulfilling requirements of a Physical Education waiver. 

1. All students must register for at least six credits each semester. Seven courses can be taken, or six courses and one non-credit study hall.
2. A $350.00 non-refundable registration deposit must be paid to confirm enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. For new students, the registration deposit is paid at the time of registration. Under the Continuous Enrollment model, returning students will have the registration deposit added to the current year’s tuition agreement for the March statement.
3. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient number of students registered or change in personnel. A student’s alternative course selections will be used in the case of course cancellation. NOTE: Preference for alternate course selections will be granted to upperclass students who registered in advance of all deadlines.
4. Course Drop/Add Policies: Students are advised to choose courses wisely: The master schedule and instructional personnel are set to accommodate those courses chosen in the spring of the year. If a parent or a student requests a schedule change, it will be governed by the following policies. Students who do not adhere to the policies will not receive credit for classes.
   • Once a semester has begun, both the parents and teachers involved must give written approval for a schedule change on a Drop/Add Form, hich is available in the Guidance Office or the Registrar.
   • If a class is already filled, a request to add that class will not be honored. DeLaSalle is committed to keeping class sizes small and balanced and will not accommodate a change if it means overloading a class. (Note: This may also involve other classes affected by the change).
   • Students must follow their current schedule until they receive a new schedule.
   • Schedule changes will not be made to accommodate requests for specific teachers or for lunch wave.
   • A senior who wishes to be a Teacher Aide and receive credit for the course must complete the Teacher Aide form - with all appropriate signatures - and return it to the Registrar during the first week of the semester. Students may not be a Teacher Aide and also have a study hall during the same semester.
   • Courses dropped during the first two weeks of a semester will not appear on a student’s transcript. Any course dropped in week 3 or later in the semester will appear as a W (withdrawn) on their transcript. 

College admission requirements vary greatly by institution. It is advisable that students check with all colleges of interest for specific requirements. DeLaSalle High School provides a course curriculum to meet college preparatory standards. In general, for a fouryear college, a student will need 4 years of English, 3-4 years of Mathematics, 3-4 years of Science (3 years of a Lab Science), 3 years of Social Studies and a minimum of 2 years in the same Modern Language.

Students interested in highly selective colleges should take advanced courses; the level of “academic rigor” is important to selective colleges. Students should work closely with admissions counselors at the college or university to which they are applying.

College admissions counselors will consider the following academic criteria when making admissions decisions:

• Course choices by the student and academic rigor
• Grade Point Average
• ACT and/or SAT Test scores

To be eligible to practice and compete in collegiate athletics at an NCAA Division 1 or Division 2 institution, students must have satisfy NCAA high school GPA and core course requirements. Students and parents view specific requirements on the NCAA website at ncaa.org.

Our 3-day bell schedule allows for students to take at least six credits each semester. Seven courses can be taken, or six courses and one non-credit study hall. Below is a sample schedule. 

DeLaSalle is a Catholic high school that seeks to create a community of students from various economic levels, academic abilities, racial communities, and ethnic backgrounds. In the Lasallian tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the school strives to facilitate personal academic success but also to prepare students to be of service to society. Within the larger tradition of the Catholic Church, DeLaSalle regards spiritual development as a primary educational goal. All students are required to take Theology courses and attend school worship services.

Admission to Grade 9 is based on assessment of the following:

• Completion of application forms,
• At least one grade school teacher recommendation regarding academic potential and personal character,
• Entrance exam scores,
• Middle school transcripts

Admission may be unconditional, or probationary in which case additional conditions may need to be met before entering ninth grade. Students transferring to Grade 10, 11, or 12 must:

• Provide a high school transcript,
• Provide a letter from a counselor or teacher attesting to academic potential and personal character,
• Interview with the Executive Director for Enrollment and/or Principal,
• If an international student, demonstrate competence in English.

Transfer students are accepted at the start of a quarter/semester, except for special circumstances. To receive a DeLaSalle diploma, Grade 12 transfer students must normally be enrolled for the entire year.