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Curriculum
The purpose of this course selection guide is to provide students and parents with information concerning the academic programs, graduation requirements, and courses of study that are offered at Santa Fe Catholic High School. Students and parents should carefully consult this guide in making plans for the school year.
It should be noted that some elective courses listed in this guide may not be offered for the school year due to low enrollment in a particular course. Should that occur, every effort will be made to get affected students into other courses of their choice.
It is critical that the selection of courses be made carefully, and with the sound advice of teachers and counselors. Schedule changes may only be requested during the first two weeks of the semester.
Graduation Requirements
- Theology 4.0 credits
- English 4.0 credits
- Mathematics 4.0 credits
- Social Studies 4.0 credits
- Science 3.0 credits
- Physical Education/Health 1.0 credit
- Foreign Language 2.0 credits
- Fine Arts 1.0 credit
- Computer Education .5 credit
- Electives (Possible) 6.0 credits
Four Year Curriculum Plan
9th Grade
- Theology I – 1.0
- English I – 1.0
- Computer Applications – 0.5
- Earth/Space Science – 1.0
- Mathematics – 1.0
- Algebra I, IA
- Geometry
- Foreign Language – 1.0
- French I
- Spanish I
- World Cultures – 1.0
- Elective – 0.5
- Minimum Credits = 7.0
10th Grade
- Theology II – 1.0
- English II – 1.0
- World History – 1.0
- Biology – 1.0
- Mathematics – 1.0
- Algebra IB
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Foreign Language – 1.0
- French II
- Spanish II
- Personal Fitness – 0.5
- Life Management – 0.5
- Minimum Credits = 7.0
11th Grade
- Theology III – 1.0
- English III – 1.0
- US History – 1.0
- Mathematics – 1.0
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Advanced Topics
- Probability and Statistics
- Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
- Science – 1.0
- Anatomy/Physiology
- Chemistry, Physics
- Elective Courses – 2.0
- Minimum Credits = 7.0
12th Grade
- Theology IV – 1.0
- English IV – 1.0
- American Government – 0.5
- Economics – 0.5
- Mathematics – 1.0
- Algebra II
- Advanced Topics
- Probability and Statistics
- Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus,
- Calculus
- Science – 1.0
- Physics, AP Biology,
- Anatomy/Physiology
- Elective Courses – 2.0
- Minimum Credits = 7.0
Programs of Study
- Skills: A program is available to assist students in developing additional proficiencies. It will strengthen the students’ basic skills. This program is designed to enable students to succeed in the SFC college preparatory program and to prepare them for college.
- College Preparatory: Most of the courses offered at Santa Fe fall into this classification. The courses are designed for average students enrolled in a college preparatory program.
- Honors: These courses are designed to meet the needs of above average students. Because of the above grade level challenge, students with grades of C or better are given 0.5 additional quality points for taking honors courses.
- Advanced Placement: These courses are the most challenging academic courses at Santa Fe. The courses present college-level material and conclude with students taking a nationally recognized College Board test in May. Successful performance on the examination may result in college credit. Students are given an additional 1.0 quality point for a C or better in an AP course.