Graduation Requirements

General Requirements

Prospective graduates must earn a minimum of 5.5 credits from Clonlara School to be eligible for graduation and must be under 21 years of age at the time of graduation.

Before enrolling as a Senior, please read Clonlara's Senior Class Enrollment Policy.

Students interested in our International Programs should review International Program Graduation Requirements

Academic Requirements - 22 credits

Please Note:

Most students earn between 5-6 credits per year. Students looking to accelerate their learning may earn up to 9 credits per year.  Electives may be in a variety of areas - imagination and resources are the only limitations!

Non-Academic Requirements:

• Portfolio of Work
• Clonlara Exit Exam
• Submission of a Reading List
• Community Service*

*Note - requires 180 total hours or 45 hours per year of enrollment for transfer students; religious and family service hours are limited to 36 total hours or 9 hours per year.

Additional Guidelines for Early Graduation

Students under 17 who wish to graduate must:

• Have been enrolled in Clonlara School as a secondary student for at least two years
• Submit a request for early graduation 
• Submit their plans for post graduation in writing
• Receive prior approval from Clonlara School

Questions?

If you are an enrolled student, please speak with your Clonlara Advisor for more detailed information on your progress toward graduation and specific requirements you have left to fulfill. 

If you are a prospective student, please call us at (734) 769-4511 and ask to speak with an Enrollment Associate.