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High School Curriculum

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     The curriculum of the Academy of St. Joseph for grades 9-12 is college preparatory. Emphasis is placed on the development of skill in the process of learning as well as on the academic content. A feature of the curriculum is the three-year Humanities program which integrates Art, Music, History and Literature. 

     Advanced Placement Courses are scheduled in American and European History, English, Chemistry, Biology and Calculus.

     A majority of students earn the Regents endorsement on their Academy diplomas.

Diploma Requirements

Religion

400 credits
Humanities 300 credits
English 400 credits
Social Studies 400 credits
Science 400 credits
Mathematics 400 credits
Foreign Language 300 credits
Physical Education 200 credits
Computer Education 100 credits
Health Education 50 credits
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Minimum Total

2950 credits

Honor Societies

National Honor Society
National Art Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society
French Honor Society
Latin Honor Society
Math Honor Society
Tri M Music Honor Society

 

For Grades 10 - 12

 Grading System

 Table A

The  GPA  for Grades 10 - 12

A grade point average is calculated at the conclusion of the year on the basis of all credits attempted. Currently, a weighting factor of 1.05 will be applied to Honors Courses and 1.10 to AP. Courses in calculating GPA.

93% -100%

A

4.0
90% - 92% A- 3.7
87% - 89%

B+

3.3
83% - 86%

B

3.0
80% - 82%

B-

2.7
77% - 79%

C+

2.3
73% - 76%

C

2.0
70% - 72%

C-

1.7
65% - 69%

D

1.0
below 65% F 0.0

 

Beginning September 2007 for Grades 6 - 9

 Grading System

Table B

97% - 100% A+ 4.3
93% - 96% A

4.0
90% - 92% A- 3.7
87% - 89% B+

3.3
83% - 86% B

3.0
80% - 82% B-

2.7
77% - 79% C+

2.3
73% - 76% C

2.0
70% - 72% C-

1.7
65% - 69% D

1.0
BELOW 65% F 0.0

The  GPA  for Grades 6 - 9

beginning September 2007

A grade point average is calculated at the conclusion of the year on the basis of all credits attempted. A weighting factor of 1.08 will be applied to Honors Courses and 1.16 to Advanced Placement Courses in calculating GPA.

  

 

Honor Roll

Principal's List

3.8 - 4.0+    Weighted GPA

First Honors

3.4 - 3.7      Weighted GPA

Praiseworthy

2.9 - 3.3      Weighted GPA

 

 

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