Academics

Graduation Requirements
26 credits, including the following:
English 4
Mathematics 4
Religion 4
Social Studies 3.50
Science 3
World Language 2
Fine Arts 1
Physical Education 1
Health & Wellness .50
Technology Elective .50
Integrated Technology .50
Electives 2

1. English I
2. English II: American Literature
3. English III: English Literature
4. English IV: World Literature
5. Latin I, II, III, IV
6. French II, III, IV
7. Spanish II, III, IV
8. Mandarin Chinese II, III, IV
9. Algebra I, II
10. Geometry
11. Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry
12. Biology
13. Chemistry
14. Physics
15. Anatomy and Physiology
16. Human Geography
17. World History
18. U.S. History
19. Religion IV: ATCS (A Chance to Serve)
20. Religion IV: HILL (Honors Institute for Leadership in Life)
21. Advanced Visual Arts Studio (Portfolio Development)
22. Wind Ensemble
23. Advanced String Ensemble
24. Advanced Jazz Band
25. Concert Choir
26. Jazz Choir

1. Calculus AB 
2. Chemistry
3. Chinese
4. Comparative Government & Politics
5. Computer Science 
6. English Language & Composition
7. English Literature & Composition
8. French V
9. Music Theory 
10. Physics 
11. Psychology
12. Spanish V
13. Studio Art
14. World History
15. U.S. History

EARLY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

Northwest Catholic offers ECE courses in Biology, English, and Statistics.  These courses offer students the opportunity to obtain college credit from the University of Saint Joseph while still in high school.  A nominal fee of $50 per credit is charged.  Students must be approved to enroll in this course by the Department Chairperson, School Counselor, and Principal. A grade of “C” in the course is required to earn University of Saint Joseph credit.

UNIVERSITY OF ST. JOSEPH CHALLENGE PROGRAM

Certain 100 and 200 level courses are available for Juniors, and Seniors to take for college credit through the University of St. Joseph. Spots for USJ courses are limited, and there is an application process for acceptance into the USJ Challenge Program. Tuition is free for the first class, but students are responsible for the cost of books. Students must be ages 16-18. Students are only allowed to take one USJ Challenge Program course at a time. Please see the school counseling office for more details.