Academics

Saint Elizabeth High School is a coeducational Catholic Diocesan high school that provides a college preparatory curriculum and meets all criteria established for college and university requirements. We are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). Our electives in the arts and sciences provide opportunities for students to explore personal areas of interest and develop as well-rounded persons.

INTELLECTUAL
Supporting the concept that students are best served by a challenging curriculum; our academic program provides a base from which all students will:

1. Act as the primary agents in their own learning.
2. Show progress towards specific goals as laid out in required courses of study.
3. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills, which will enable the student to integrate successfully into a post high-school environment.
4. Be able to question and communicate analytically, critically, creatively, and effectively.
5. ntegrate the responsible use of technology in their lives as well as in the learning process.

1. Recognize and respect God's presence in all creation.
2. Live Gospel values
3. Passionately pursue truth.

SOCIAL
Believing that each person has a responsibility to reach out to others, our students will:

1. Recognize and compassionately respond to people in need through community service.
2. Form healthy relationships with others marked by sensitivity and compassion, both inside and outside the school community.
3. Acknowledge and respect diversity as well as promote unity.

PHYSICAL
Recognizing that students must respect themselves before they can fully respect   and support others, students of Saint Elizabeth will:

1. Be exposed to sound habits of health and wellness.
2. Develop a healthy balance between school responsibilities and life commitments.
3. Respect the sacredness of their own bodies and those of others

Revised May 2004

Graduation Requirements

Total Minimum Credits required for Graduation: 260 Units

Required credits and courses by Department:

Religious Studies 40 Units
Religion 9 + Religion 10
Religion 11 + Religions of N.America


Language Arts (English) 50 Units -
Composition
English 9
English 10
American Literature or Honors
World Literature or AP English Literature


Mathematics 30 Units
Three years of mathematics courses

Social Science 30 Units
World Cultures + US History
Civics/Economics

World Languages 10 Units
Spanish 1 or Spanish 1 (NS)

Science 20 Units
Biology plus another year of Physical and/or + Life Science

Fine Arts 10 Units
Art and Culture, Intro to Drama or
Graphic Design

Physical Education 20 Units
PE 9
PE 10
Conditioning

Electives 50 Units

Christian Service 100 Hours
Students are required to complete 260 Semester Units and 100 Hours of Christian Service in four years.