Grading Scale
Vermilion Catholic High School’s unweighted GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale. This scale is as follows:
Letter Grade
| Numerical Average
| | A | 94-100 | | B | 87-93 | | C | 77-86 | | D | 70-76 | | F | BELOW 70
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ACT Information
Benchmark scores on ACT indicate a 50% chance of achieving an A or B in the corresponding subjects introductory college class. The benchmark scores are as follows:
| English | Math
| Reading
| Science
| 18
| 22
| 21
| 24
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The scores below are averages of seniors from 2006 - 2010
| English | Math
| Reading
| Science
| Composite
| VC
| 22.5
| 20.1
| 21.0
| 21.4
| 21.2
| LA
| 20.3
| 19.6
| 20.2
| 20.0
| 20.1
| USA
| 20.6
| 21.0
| 21.4
| 20.9
| 21.1
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The following is the yearly percentage of seniors meeting all benchmarks:
| VC | State
| 2005
| 9%
| 13%
| 2006
| 26%
| 14%
| 2007
| 23%
| 14%
| | 2008 | 15%
| 14% | | 2009 | 8%
| 15%
| 2010
| 9%
| 16%
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CEEB/ACT Code: 190-020
Vermilion Catholic Graduation Requirements
For 2010 & 2011 Seniors:
A total of 26 units are required for graduation with a Vermilion Catholic High School diploma. A total of 23 units are required for a State of Louisiana diploma and for participation in Senior Class Night and Graduation. Theology | 4 units | I - IV | English | 4 units | I - IV | Mathematics | 3 units | Algebra I and any TWO of the following:, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, or Financial math | Science | 3 units | Biology I and any TWO of the following: Chemistry, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology II, or Physics | Social Studies | 4 units | American History, Civics and any TWO of the following: World History, World Geography, or Western Civilization | Health & P.E. | 2 units | PE I - IV | Electives | 6 units | | Total | 26 units | |
For 2012 Graduates & beyond: Louisiana Core Four Curriculum
Theology | 4 units | I - IV | English | 4 units | I - IV | Mathematics | 4 units | Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and any ONE of the following: Advanced Math, Calculus, or Financial math | Science | 4 units | Biology I, Chemistry, and any TWO of the following: Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology II, or Physics | Social Studies | 4 units | American History, Civics and any TWO of the following: World History, World Geography, or Western Civilization | Arts | 1 unit | Fine Arts Survey or one unit of art, dance, music, or theater | Foreign Language | 2 units | Of the same language or substitute with two Speech units | Health & P.E. | 2 units | PE I - IV | Electives | 1 unit | | Total | 26 units | |
Contact Ms. Kayla Gaspard in the Counseling Department for more information.
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