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Academic
Excellence
St.
Pius X High School has a 50 year history of providing academic
excellence. Through a diversified curriculum, offering a variety
of core and elective courses, we challenge each student to reach
his/her full academic potential.
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
| English
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4
Credits |
| Religion
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4
Credits |
| Social
Studies |
4
Credits |
| Math
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3
Credits |
| Science
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3
Credits |
| Fine
Art |
1
Credit |
| Practical
Art |
1
Credit |
| Physical
Education |
1
Credit |
| Speech
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1/2
Credit |
| Electives |
4 1/2 Credits |
27
Credits required for graduation |
(Foreign
Language 4 Credits Strongly Recommended)
HONORS
COURSES: Honors courses cover more
material at a faster pace and possibly require more homework than
regular courses.
AP (ADVANCED PLACEMENT): Courses
designated as Advanced Placement
(AP) courses conform to the guidelines set forth by the College
Board. Students must understand
that they are committing themselves to work at a college level.
The AP Exam will be given at the end of the school year.
ACCP (ADVANCED COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM):
Courses designated as (ACCP) Courses conform to the guidelines set
forth by the University in which the class is sponsored. At St Pius
X ACCP courses are offered either through Rockhurst University or
Park University depending on the course. ACCP Courses will be designated
on the students transcript as course completed through Rockhurst
University or Park University respectively.
Departments will recommend a student for an honors class on the
basis of:
1) grades in previous courses; 2) teachers’ recommendations;
3) the student’s interest and motivation; 4) placement tests.
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