PROPOSED 4-YEAR SCHEDULE
4 Year Most Challenging Schedule

   Graduating seniors need 27 credits:  4 religion, 4 English, 4 social studies, 3 math, 3 science, 1 fine art (underlined below), 1 practical art—in BOLD below (includes ½ computer tech),  1 ½ physical education (includes ½ health credit), ½ speech / oral interpretation / drama, ½ personal finance,  5 electives.  Most students will earn 28 credits.  Students may earn ¼ P.E. credit with each organized sport season that is completed.  Computer Tech and Health ½ credits are taken freshman year; Personal Finance ½ credit is limited to senior year.  Many students take foreign language for a minimum of two years.a highly-recommended option for most colleges.

     A graduate may be awarded the Missouri College Prep Certificate at graduation which commends a student with “B” grades in core courses (English, social studies, math, science,  foreign language) and scores a 21 ACT.

      Aspirants to college should know that Pius graduation requirements match or exceed admission requirements for most universities.  Be advised, though:  U Kansas requires a year of chemistry and computer; U Missouri schools require 4 math beginning with Algebra I.  Some schools will give students college credit for qualifying scores on AP exams, “C” or higher grade for ACCP classes, CLEP tests, and test-out exams on local university campuses.     ACT  or SAT  exams are required for college admission.

  4 Year Most Challenging Schedule

Test out options for freshmen courses Algebra I and Integrated Science available in June