Mater Dei High School

About MD
Mater Dei is a distinguished destination of excellence in academics and technology, the arts, faith and service, campus life, and athletics. We are proud to be Orange County’s oldest and largest Catholic high school.
Admissions
Your journey to becoming a Monarch starts here! Tour campus, schedule a shadow day, begin your application, and more. We are excited for you to join the MD family!
Programs
Built on Catholic fellowship and intellectual rigor, our programs in academics, technology, athletics, faith and service, and the arts provide unlimited opportunities for student success. Comprehensive counseling and wellness resources educate and bolster families throughout the high school journey.
Faith in Action
Guided by the articulation of Catholic Social Teachings, Mater Dei prioritizes the faith development of our students with an emphasis on Christian service. We believe this allows our students to grow in their spiritual lives while living our gospel values through giving back to others and truly experiencing the face of God.
Campus Life
Through avenues of leadership, faith, shared interests, and extracurricular activities and events, students can make Mater Dei their own. Get involved today!
Community
Tradition never graduates. Alumni, lifetime parents, grandparents, and friends are a vital and vibrant aspect of our community. Once a Monarch, always a Monarch.
Giving
Behind every achievement, success, and championship, stand the alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who fortify our future. We invite you to support MD in a variety of ways with a gift that is meaningful to you.
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Graduation Requirements and Course Catalog

ACADEMIC GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: CLASSES OF 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027

To receive a diploma from Mater Dei High School, students who attend Mater Dei grades 9-12, must successfully complete (“D” or better) the following requirements. All graduation requirements must be taken at Mater Dei from the time a student enrolls in the school.

REQUIRED COURSE (1 semester = 5 credits)	REQUIRED YEARS	REQUIRED CREDITS
Religious Studies	4	40
English	4	40
Mathematics	3	30
Science	2	20
Social Studies	3	30
World Languages (same language)	2	20
Visual or Performing Art	1	10
Additional Credits/ Elective Courses*	7	70
TOTAL		260 CREDITS

*All credits earned in excess of the required courses in any subject area will count toward the “Additional/Elective” requirement

SERVICE REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION

CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROGRAM	REQUIRED HOURS
Christian Service Hours	80 Hours (40 Hours direct)
Reflection Essay OR Group Discussion	Completed in Senior Year after 80 Hours submitted

Students must meet minimum deadlines for their service hours during their four years at Mater Dei.

CLICK HERE for Christian Service Program page and see deadline schedule for more information.

COURSE CATALOG

The Course Catalog lists the courses offered by each department at Mater Dei and a brief description of each class. Please be sure to review the course prerequisites as you plan your classes.