Academics: Courses
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Theology, English, and Math are required all four years, while Science and Social Studies have a three-year requirement.
World Languages are offered in Spanish and Italian with a three-year requirement for students on all but the standard level. At that level there is a two-year requirement with a Language Arts course being required of freshmen.
In addition to these core courses students' complete 1 credit in Physical Education/Health over the first two years, ½ credit in Fine Arts in sophomore year, and 3 credits in elective courses in senior year.
Courses are offered on the following levels:
Advanced Placement (AP): Students in these courses are expected to do college level work.
Honors College Preparatory (HCP): Students in these courses are expected consistently to achieve and to do a significant amount of independent work.
Standard College Preparatory (SCP): These courses are challenging both in terms of pace and material.
College Preparatory (CP): Students develop skills that will enable them to be successful at the college level.
Counselors and teachers are available to help with the elective decisions each student must make. Parents are encouraged to discuss with their child future plans and the need for a well-balanced program of studies that affords the student a challenging education while at the same time meeting his or her individual academic needs and interests.