Curriculum

St. Catherine’s academic curriculum consists of a full range of credits and electives that have focused emphasis on a classical education. The list provided includes the classes that will be offered as our school acquires senior students. Please note that with the exception of required classes in the 9th-11th grades, not all electives and other credited courses are offered at this point. However, online credited courses are available, and students are required to take at least one before graduating.

Catholic Theology 4 credits required

Grade 9      Introduction to Catholicism
Grade 10   Understanding the Scriptures
Grade 11    The History of the Church
Grade 12    Our Moral Life in Christ

English 4 credits required

Grade 9     English I: Essentials of English /Honors
Grade 10   English II: American Literature / Honors
Grade 11   English III: Composition /Honors
Grade 12   English IV or AP English Lit & Comp

Electives   Public Speaking
                     Creative Writing
                     Journalism/Digital Media

History 3 credits required

Grade 9     World History / Honors
Grade 10  U.S. History / Honors
Grade 11   Civics / Economics
Electives   European History
                      AP World History II
                      AP U.S. Government

Mathematics 4 credits required

Grade 9     Algebra I or Geometry
Grade 10   Geometry or Algebra II
Grade 11   Algebra II or Pre-Calculus
Grade 12   Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus

* A Pre-Algebra course will be offered for students if necessary.

Science 3 credits required

Grade 9      Biology or Honors Biology
Grade 10   Chemistry or Honors Chemistry
Grade 11    Physics or Honors Physics
Electives    AP Physics
                       AP Chemistry
                       AP Biology
                       Environmental Science

                       Anatomy

World Languages 2 credits required

All grades    Latin I-II* III-IV
                        Spanish I-IV
                        French I-IV

*Latin I and II are required in Grades 9 and 10, respectively.
  
Philosophy 1 credit required

Grades 11-12   Introduction to Philosophy
                              Philosophy of the Human Person
                              Bioethics I and II

Visual and Performing Arts 1 credit required

All grades    Introduction to Art/Art Appreciation
                         Choir
                         Orchestra
                         Graphic Design

                          Drama Electives

Business/Computer

All grades    Personal Finance
                         Introduction to Business
                         Business Ethics

Physical Education 1 credit required

Grade 9   Physical Education I /Health**

** This course requirement may be fullfiled in a year other than Grade 9 if necessary.