Graduation Requirements

General Studies

English 4 years 4 credits
History 4 years 4 credits
Science 4 years 4 credits
Mathematics 4 years 4 credits
Arts 2 years 2 credits
Physical Education 2 years 2 credits

Total 20 credits

Judaic Studies Program

Hebrew Language 4 years 4 credits
Jewish History 4 years 4 credits
Biblical Literature (Tanakh) 4 years 4 credits
Rabbinic Literature (Talmud) 4 years 4 credits

Total 16 credits

Additional Requirements
Academic Elective (Spanish, etc.) 4 years 4 credits
Community Service 4 years 4 credits
Senior Thesis 1 credit
Senior Israel Seminar 1 credit
Senior Internship 1 credit

Total 11 credits

Graduation Total 47 credits

A student may earn a Beth Tfiloh diploma upon completion of:

• All required course work
• 20 General Studies credits
• 16 Jewish Studies credits
• Additional Community Service Requirements
• Senior Thesis, Israel Senior Seminar, Senior Internship


CREDIT FOR PROGRAMS OTHER THAN THOSE OFFERED DURING THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY AND YEAR

Opportunities exist for obtaining such credit under the following conditions:

1. A student who transfers into Beth Tfiloh from another accredited secondary school will receive credit for those equivalent courses that appear on an official transcript as having been successfully completed at the prior secondary school.

2. A student may receive credit, with prior approval of the Principal or Director of Education, for courses taken and passed in an accredited college or secondary summer school.

3. A student may receive credit by examination for a course, based on private tutoring by a certified teacher, provided that:
a. The student is making up course work that he has previously failed OR the student is making up work that has been missed in class due to extended absence.

AND

b. The student has obtained prior Administrative approval to obtain credit in such a manner