Graduation Requirements
Graduation at the Jo
Preparing every Jo girl to leave Josephinum with confidence, purpose, and the foundation to lead what comes next.
Your Path to Graduation
It is the responsibility of students and families to be aware of the requirements for graduation. Students and families should review academic schedules regularly to ensure that all necessary credit requirements are being met.
Below, you'll find Josephinum's graduation requirements and course sequencing for a typical student's four years at The Jo. Specific course availability is subject to change.
What We Hope Every Jo Girl Carries With Her
Sacred Heart education seeks to develop graduates whose actions align with their values and beliefs — young women who navigate their futures with hope, joy, courage, and purpose.
Acts with purpose and personal agency rooted in faith, values, and beliefs.
Strives to live according to her principles, values, and respect for others.
Remains intellectually curious, skilled in inquiry, and thoughtful in decision-making.
Approaches life as a lifelong learner with curiosity, creativity, and compassion.
Uses critical thinking and compassion to understand complex issues and perspectives.
Appreciates beauty and uses imagination to build a world reflective of wonder.
Makes thoughtful decisions through reflection, prayer, and a search for truth.
Listens to diverse perspectives and leads with empathy, compassion, and respect.
Practices self-reflection, recognizes strengths and limitations, and takes accountability.
Meets challenges with courage and confidence while learning from every experience.
The Sacred Heart Graduate
Graduation marks more than the completion of high school. It is a moment to celebrate the person each student has become and the values she will carry into the world.
Sacred Heart graduates are called to navigate their futures with hope, joy, purpose, confidence, courage, and a compassionate spirit.
Read The Sacred Heart Graduate →Know Your Path to Graduation
Students and families should review graduation requirements and course sequencing throughout the high school years to stay on track for graduation.
View Graduation Requirements →At The Jo, graduation is not just an ending. It is the beginning of what each young woman will choose to do with all she has learned.