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St. Thomas enrolls 100% of its students in a challenging college preparatory curriculum. Over 25% of students are further challenged in honors and advanced classes.

Honors Classes Offered:

Adv. Algebra I/Geometry
Adv. Algebra II/Trigonometry
Adv. Biology I
Adv. Java Programming
Adv. Chemistry
Adv. English I, II
Adv. Geometry
Adv. Physics
Adv. Pre-Calculus
Adv. Spanish I, II, III
Adv. World History I, II
French III
Honors Instrumental Music
Latin III, IV

27.0 Credits Required for Graduation:

English

4.0

Mathematics

4.0

Social Studies

4.0

Theology

4.0

Science

3.0

Foreign Language

2.0

Computer Technology

1.0

Health/P.E.

2.0

Speech

0.5

Fine Arts

0.5

Electives

2.0

2003-2004 Curriculum Outline

 

9th Grade

 

11th Grade

1.0

Theology I

1.0

Theology III

1.0

Adv. English I or English I

1.0

AP English Language or English III

1.0

Adv. Geometry, Adv. Algebra I / Geometry or Algebra I

1.0

Adv. Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Algebra II or Algebra II / Trigonometry

1.0

Adv. World History I or Ancient World History

1.0

AP U.S. History or U.S. History

1.0

Adv. Biology or Biology

1.0

Adv. Chemistry, Chemistry, Advanced Physics, Environmental Science (1.0 credit each), Geology or Oceanography (0.5 credit each)

1.0

Foreign Language - Adv. Spanish I, Spanish I, Latin I or French I

1.0

Choice of Elective - Level III Foreign Language (recommended for most students)

0.5

Fine Arts

0.5

P.E., Band or Fine Arts Elective

0.5

Choose one: Speech, P.E. or P.E. Football

0.5

Technology Elective - Adv. Programming, Programming, Multimedia or Visual Basic

7.0

Total Credits

7.0

Total Credits

 

 

 

 

 

10th Grade

 

12th Grade

1.0

Theology II

0.5

Theology IV (one semester)

1.0

Adv. English II or English II

0.5

Theology Elective (one semester)

1.0

Adv. Algebra II/Trigonometry, Adv. Geometry or Geometry

1.0

AP English Literature or English IV

1.0

Adv. World History II or Modern World History

1.0

AP Calculus, Adv. Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry/Algebra III

1.0

Adv. Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Science

1.0

AP Government/Adv. Economics or Government/Economics

1.0

Adv. Spanish II, Spanish II,
Latin II or French II

2.5

Choice of Electives - Upper Level Science, Foreign Language, Fine Arts or other

0.5

Health or Fine Arts Elective

0.5

P.E. or Band

0.5

Computer Applications

 

 

7.0

Total Credits

7.0

Total Credits

Electives are available in Science, Fine Arts, Music, Journalism, Social Studies, Foreign Language and Computer Technology. Music Courses are offered in all four years and include Concert Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, Orchestra and Beginning Band.


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