High School Program of Study
The academic program of study in grades 9 through 12 is designed to prepare young minds for the world that awaits them: one that requires creative problem solving, the ability to look at information critically, and the drive to dive below the surface to explore topics and issues at their core.
With over 100 elective courses and 23 Advanced Placement opportunities, our High School students truly get to build an academic foundation that will send them on the path to their own personal success. With an assortment of class levels including College Preparatory, Accelerated, Honors, and Advanced Placement for a majority of our course offerings, students get to experience academics at the pace and demand that works best for them, while still being challenged to be the best they can be in the classroom. With a distinct set of requirements for each academic year, students are provided with a helpful outline that grants them an all encompassing education while leaving room for exploration and dedication to each student’s personal interests.
Graduation Requirements
Course requirements for graduation from St. John's Prep are outlined below. Full-year courses are worth 1 credit; semester courses are worth 1/2 credit; and physical education classes are worth 1/4 credit. All students must take a 1/2 credit course in computer science, fine arts, and physical education, in addition to their other required courses before graduating.
Course Requirements
With a distinct set of requirements for each academic year, students are provided with a helpful outline that grants them an all encompassing education while leaving room for exploration and dedication to each student’s personal interests.
Academic Placement
Students coming in to St. John’s in Grade 9 are placed into specific course levels in each discipline based on entrance exam results, placement exam results, and previous teacher recommendations. Placing students into levels on a subject-by-subject basis ensures our ability to hone students’ strengths and support them in their areas of growth. At the end of each academic year, there is the opportunity for students to adjust level based on performance.