Curriculum
The course of study at St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School is predominantly college preparatory. However, not all students desiring a Catholic education plan to go to a four-year college or a community college. Efforts are made to direct a student into a program consistent with the student's capacity and potential. In some cases, students may be encouraged to pursue non-academic careers. Yet all students will be exposed to ample opportunity to discover and develop their true educational potential.
Requirements
To graduate from St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School, students must earn a total of 260 credits as outlined below. Juniors and seniors must carry a minimum of 60 credits per academic year. Freshmen and sophomores must take 70 credits each year. St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School is under no obligation to accept credits from other institutions. Make-up courses (night school and summer school) must be approved. The Assistant Principal makes all final decisions concerning the evaluation of credits.
The following courses are required of all students:
- Religious Studies 40 credits
- English 40 credits
- Mathematics 30 credits
- Science 20 credits
- Social Studies (must include World History,
- U.S. History, Civics, and Economics) 30 credits
- World Language (required of honors/college-bound
- students; recommended for all others) 20 credits
- Physical Education (including 5 credits of Health) 20 credits
- Keyboarding/Computer Applications 10 credits
- Fine Arts 10 credits
- Electives 40 credits
- Christian Service Annual requirement
SPSV Honor Code
Every member of the St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School community strives to live by the letter and the spirit of the SPSV Honor Code:
As a member of the St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School Community, I promise to aspire to the highest level of personal and academic integrity. I will work toward building an environment of trust and mutual respect in all that I do. Furthermore, I commit myself to truth (Veritas), avoiding dishonesty in both academic work and in personal encounters. I will always endeavor to create an atmosphere of peace and tolerance, with respect for others and their ideas.
