*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.

• Business & Tech Department
  
  
• English Department
  
  
• Fine Arts Department
  
  
• Foreign Language Department
  
  
• Math Department
  
  
• Physical Education Department
  
  
• Science Department
  
  
• Social Studies Department
  
  
• Theology Department