Curriculum
St. Thomas enrolls 100% of its students in a challenging college preparatory curriculum. Over 60% 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. Chemistry I
Adv. English I, II
Adv. Geometry
Adv. Java Programming
Adv. Physics
Adv. Pre-Calculus
Adv. Spanish I, II, III
Adv. World History I, II
French III
Honors Instrumental Music
Latin III, IV
28.0 Credits Required for Graduation:
Theology |
4.0 |
Mathematics |
4.0 |
Social Studies |
4.0 |
English |
4.0 |
Science |
4.0 |
Foreign Language |
2.0 |
Computer Technology |
1.0 |
Health/P.E. |
2.0 |
Speech |
0.5 |
Fine Arts |
0.5 |
Electives |
2.0 |
Curriculum Outline
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9th Grade |
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11th Grade |
1.0 |
Theology I |
1.0 |
Theology III |
1.0 |
Adv. Eng. I or English I |
1.0 |
AP Eng. Language or Eng. 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., Health or Fine Arts Elective |
0.5 |
Choose one: Speech, P.E. or P.E. Football |
0.5 |
Technology Elective - Adv. Programming, Programming, MS Office, Visual Basic or Web Design |
7.0 |
Total Credits |
7.0 |
Total Credits |
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10th Grade |
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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, Problem Solving 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, Speech or Fine Arts Elective |
0.5 |
P.E. or Band |
0.5 |
Computer Applications |
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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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