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The goal of the
program of studies is to educate the whole
person: mind, body, and soul. The college
preparatory curriculum is designed to
prepare the young man for future academic
pursuits in a way that will promote
self-confidence, individual responsibility,
and moral integrity. The first three years
of study include a thorough and demanding
experience in both the liberal arts and
sciences. These courses include English,
world languages, chemistry, biology, and
physics, mathematics, and social studies.
Religious studies is introduced to the
student over the four year period and
provides an avenue for the young student to
seek and understand his faith through
classroom studies, liturgies and day to day
interaction with faculty and other students.
Physical education each year adds to the
complete development of the whole man. A
health course is a requirement for
sophomores. Senior year allows for a
continuation at an advanced level in all the
disciplines and introduces a variety of
elective courses. Advanced Placement courses
are available in Spanish, English,
mathematics, chemistry, biology, and United
States history. Those students who excel in
their studies are recognized by inclusion on
the Principal's List with a grade point
average (GPA) of 95 or higher and no
individual class average below 83. First
Honor Roll recognizes students with a GPA of
90 or higher and no individual class average
below 80. Second Honor Roll recognizes
students with a GPA of at least 85 and no
individual class average below 75. Freshmen,
sophomores, and juniors who rank in the top
ten of their class at the end of the
academic year are awarded partial academic
scholarships for the following school year.
To keep parents informed on the progress of
their son, parents may check Edline which
teachers update weekly. Interim grade
reports are sent home halfway through a
marking period whenever a student's progress
is in question. In addition, report cards
are sent home four times a year and include
mid-year and final exam grades.
Parent/teacher conferences are held at the
end of each of the first two marking
periods. Inquiries from parents as to their
son's progress are always welcome by members
of the faculty.
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