Path to Excellence: Graduation Requirements

Navigating the Academic Journey at the Classical School of the Medes

Graduation Requirements

High school learners (grades 9–12) must complete several credited hours per class per year to meet GPA requirements.

Credited Classes Include:
  • Mathematics
  • Language Arts
  • Humanities
  • Science
  • Arabic
 
  • Kurdish
  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
  • Civics
  • Health & Physical Education

Post‑Graduation

CSM graduates receive a diploma and a transcript detailing grades and credited classes from grades 9 to 12. These documents are essential for applying to local colleges and universities.

CSM

Honor Roll

CSM recognizes outstanding academic achievement upon graduation with the following honor titles:

Latin Honors
  • Summa Cum Laude GPA 4.0+
  • Magna Cum Laude GPA 3.5–3.9
  • Cum Laude GPA 3.0–3.49
Special Honors
Valedictorian

Awarded to the student with the highest GPA in the graduating class, who delivers the valedictory address at the graduation ceremony. This title is awarded in every city.

CSM Top Student

Awarded to the student with the highest combined rank (GPA + SAT/AP scores) in the graduating class across all CSM branches.