The Honors Program
The following serves as an illustration of a typical honors curriculum.
Freshman
- Introduction to Catholicism & Old Testament
- (H1) English
- (H1) Algebra I/Geometry or (H2) Algebra I
- (H1) Biology
- World Language
- (H1) World Cultures and American Pre-Colonial History to 1860
- P/E Health
- Computer/Band/Chorus (elective)
Sophomore
- New Testament & Christology
- (H1) American Literature
- AP Biology, (H1) Human Anatomy, or (H1) Chemistry
- (H1) Geometry/Algebra II or (H2) Geometry
- AP United States History or (H1) American History
- World Language
- P/E Health
- Computer/Art/Band/Chorus/Chamber Singers (elective)
Junior
- Sacraments & Morality
- (H1) European Literature
- (H1) Pre-Calculus or (H2) Algebra II
- AP European History or (H1) Western Tradition
- Science in Junior and/or Senior year (3 credits required)
- Electives: 1-2 credits
Senior
- Religious Studies (1 credit required; elective format)
- AP English Literature or (H1) Senior English
- Civics or equivalent
- Electives: 3.5 Credits
Please refer to the college recommending requirements when planning course of study:
College Requirements and Recommendations
The following is a list of recommended and minimum credit requirements for students entering most liberal arts programs:
- English: 4 Credits
- Mathematics: 4 Credits (*3 credits minimum)
- Science: 3 Credits (including Chemistry) (*at least one credit Laboratory Science)
- History: 3 Credits
- World Language 3 Credits (Same Language) (*2 credits minimum)
Students are reminded that college majors other than liberal arts (e.g. engineering, nursing, etc.) may have additional requirements. Before selecting courses, students should check college admission requirements and consult with their guidance counselors.