Upon successful completion of a course, students at Bethlehem Academy receive 0.5 credit for each semester course and 1.0 credit for a year-long course. To graduate from BA, students need to fulfill the following requirements and maintain a schedule equivalent to eight academic courses. Students are required to take a minimum of four classes (not including teacher aide courses) at BA each semester in order to be eligible for a BA diploma. Students may only schedule one study hall per semester unless taking multiple college-level classes and with the approval of the counselor and Principal

Minimum Graduation Requirements
Grades 9-12
Theology* 4.0
English 4.0
Mathematics 3.0
Science 3.0
Social Studies 3.5
Personal Finance 0.5
Fine Arts 1.0
Physical Education 0.5
Health 0.5
Electives 7.0

*Students are required to take Theology for each semester while enrolled at Bethlehem Academy.

Our Mission
Bethlehem Academy, a Catholic school in the Sinsinawa Dominican tradition, strives to empower its students and staff to achieve personal, spiritual and academic excellence. We challenge ourselves to love as Jesus Christ loved, to lead, to serve, to inspire and to seek the truth: Veritas.
Address
105 3rd Ave. SW
Faribault, MN  55021
Phone:  507-334-3948
Fax:  507-334-3949