Curriculum
Saint Joseph Academy has a college preparatory curriculum requiring 19 academic units. Twenty-eight credits are required for graduation and a typical course of study would include:
- Theology - 4.0 credits
- English - 4.0 credits
- Mathematics - 4.0 credits
- Science - 4.0 credits
- Social Studies - 3.0 credits
- Foreign Language - 3.0 credits
- Life Mgt./Personal Fitness - 1.0 credits
- Practical or Performing Arts - 1.0 credit
- Electives - 4.0 credits
Honors Courses
- English I, II
- Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Marine Science, Anatomy/Physiology
- Social Science: American Government/Economics
- Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus
- Foreign Language: Spanish II, III, ASL III
Advanced Placement Courses
- Calculus AB/BC
- Statistics
- Studio Art
- Studio Art 3-D
- Studio Art 2-D
- Psychology
- Government
- World History
Other AP opportunities may be offered through the Florida Virtual School.
Dual Enrollment Classes are offered through St. Johns River State College:
- World Civilizations
- U.S. History
- English Composition
- American Literature
- ASL
- Marine Biology/Environmental Science
- Spanish
Nearly 70% of students participate on athletic teams: Football, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Swimming, Cross Country, Golf, Track, Cheerleading, Tennis and Flag Football. [4]
Grade and rank information Cumulative grade point averages are based on semester grades. Class rank is based on all students and on all subjects. Honors, Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment courses receive an additional quality point. [4]
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