Upper School Academics
A college preparatory program inspiring transformative learning experiences that build pathways to self discovery and personal empowerment.
Our Upper School students, who are academically prepared and ready to transform the world as responsible citizens and stewards, embody their Catholic education through the example of their lives, intellectual curiosity and cultivated personal talent.
INTEGRAL STUDENT OUTCOMES
CULTIVATE
COLLABORATE
- Practice a global mindset where diverse ideas, traditions, histories and cultures are nurtured and valued.
- Recognize the strength in partnering with others in the scholarly exchange of ideas and beliefs in order to create innovative solutions.
- Interpret the world with a socially conscious mind and are compelled to act in the service of their local and global communities.
ENCOURAGE BELONGING
- Encourage Belonging.
- Use knowledge and life experiences to discover a greater sense of self and become leaders who will improve the world.
- Rooted in their spiritual journey, create communities where all people are recognized as unique creations of God with intrinsic value and dignity.
- Fed by their intellectual curiosity, graduates courageously advocate for marginalized voices and care for all of God's creation.
ACADEMIC PATHWAY PROGRAM
Program Details
A new opportunity to thrive!
In line with the school’s Mission and building on the rigorous college preparatory curriculum, Saint Monica Preparatory offers this exciting new opportunity for our students to thrive called the Academic Pathway Program (APP).
What is APP?
APP is a unique opportunity for students to engage in challenging, project-based coursework, authentic hands-on learning experiences and a culminating capstone project within a selected area of focus.
Do I have to enroll in an Academic Pathway?
Participation is optional. Students are not required to enroll in an Academic Pathway. Students who want to enroll are required to submit an application and be considered for entry.
How do I enroll in an Academic Pathway?
Contact Blake Mayer at bmayer@smprep.org
ACADEMIC PATHWAY COURSES
- ENGINEERING PATHWAY
- HUMANITIES PATHWAY
- VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PATHWAY
- AP/HONORS HUMANITIES PATHWAY
ENGINEERING PATHWAY
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Summer of 9th |
9th |
Summer of 10th |
10th |
Summer of 11th |
11th |
Summer of 12th |
12th |
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Intro to Health |
Theology 9 | P.E.+ | Theology 10 | Theology 11 | Theology 12 | ||
| English 9 (H) | English 10 (H) | English 11 (AP) | English 12 (AP) | ||||
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Mathematics (H) |
Mathematics (H) |
Mathematics (H/AP) |
Mathematics (H/AP) | ||||
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World Language**(H) |
World Language (H) |
World Language (H) |
World Language (AP) Elective |
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VPA 1 & 2 |
World History (AP) |
U.S History (AP) |
Economics (H)/U.S. |
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Intro to Engineering |
Engineering |
Digital Electronics |
Engineering |
**World language available for Class of 2025: American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish or Japanese.
+ May be completed participating in two seasons of sport or non-school related athletics activity with prior approval from Principal.
HUMANITIES PATHWAY
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Summer of 9th |
9th |
Summer of 10th |
10th |
Summer of 11th |
11th |
Summer of 12th |
12th |
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Intro to Health |
Theology 9 | P.E.+ | Theology 10 | Theology 11 | Theology 12 | ||
| English 9 (H) | English 10 (H) | English 11 (AP) | English 12 (AP) | ||||
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Mathematics (H) |
Mathematics (H) |
Mathematics (H/AP) |
Mathematics (H/AP) | ||||
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World Language**(H) |
World Language (H) |
World Language (H) |
World Language (AP) Elective |
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VPA 1 & 2 |
World History (AP) |
U.S History (AP) |
Economics (H)/U.S. |
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Conceptual Physics |
Biology (H) |
Chemistry (H) |
Elective |
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Major specific course |
Major specific course | Major specific course | Major specific course |
**World language available for Class of 2025: American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish or Japanese.
+ May be completed participating in two seasons of sport or non-school related athletics activity with prior approval from Principal.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PATHWAY
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Summer of 9th |
9th |
Summer of 10th |
10th |
Summer of 11th |
11th |
Summer of 12th |
12th |
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Intro to Health |
Theology 9 | P.E.+ | Theology 10 | Theology 11 | Theology 12 | ||
| English 9 (H) | English 10 (H) | English 11 (AP) | English 12 (AP) | ||||
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Mathematics (H) |
Mathematics (H) |
Mathematics (H/AP) |
Mathematics (H/AP) | ||||
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World Language**(H) |
World Language (H) |
World Language (H) |
World Language (AP) Elective |
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VPA 1 & 2 |
World History (AP) |
U.S History (AP) |
Economics (H)/U.S. |
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Conceptual Physics |
Biology (H) |
Chemistry (H) |
VPA Elective |
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Elective |
VPA | VPA | VPA Capstone |
**World language available for Class of 2025: American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish or Japanese.
+ May be completed participating in two seasons of sport or non-school related athletics activity with prior approval from Principal.
The Visual and Performing Arts pathway focuses on the direct creation of art and entertainment by the individual artist. Music, Dance, Theater–What is your talent, or what would you like it to be?
VISUAL ARTS
Visual artists create art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings. They use a variety of methods—painting, sculpting or illustrating—and an assortment of materials, including oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, pencils, pen and ink, photography, plaster, clay and computers. Their works may be realistic, stylized or abstract and may depict objects, people, nature or events.
Fine artists create art to satisfy their own needs for self-expression. This pathway leads to careers that are involved in working with your hands and artistic abilities to create new things and new art.
PERFORMING ARTS
DANCE
Dance Pathway students participate in an intensive study of dance that allows them to build technical, performance and choreographic skills. Through these pathways, students foster strong relations with community members as they build a creative and innovative arts language. Dancers can be found in a number of settings—from theatrical and television productions, to eating and drinking establishments, to dance studios and schools, to theme parks.
THEATRE ARTS
Specialization in the Theatre Arts discipline offers theoretical training and performance experience for students interested in careers in acting. This pathway focuses on drama, expressive communication and performance. Actors express ideas and portray characters in theater, film, television and other performing arts media. Students may also choose a pathway in technical theatre design and technology, which focuses on technical theatre, history and production.
MUSIC
The Music Pathway provides students with knowledge and skills related to the music field. The study of music at Saint Monica Prep helps students develop foundational skills in the classroom and on stage. Led by professional faculty, students learn theory and performance techniques and gain experience in performance opportunities to perfect their techniques and skills.
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AP/HONORS HUMANITIES PATHWAY
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Summer of 9th |
9th |
Summer of 10th |
10th |
Summer of 11th |
11th |
Summer of 12th |
12th |
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Intro to Health |
Theology 9 | P.E.+ | Theology 10 | Theology 11 | Theology 12 | ||
| English 9 (H) | English 10 (H) | AP English Language and Composition | AP English Literature and Composition | ||||
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Mathematics (H) |
Mathematics (H) |
Mathematics (H/AP) |
Mathematics (AP/H) | ||||
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Spanish I Honors |
Spanish Il Honors |
Spanish Ill Honors |
AP Spanish Language/ Elective |
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VPA 1 & 2 |
World History (AP) |
U.S History (AP) |
Honors Economics/ AP U.S. Government |
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Biology (H) |
Chemistry (H) |
AP Physics 1 |
AP Biology/ Ap Chemistry/ AP Physics 2 or C |
**World language available for Class of 2025: American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish or Japanese.
+ May be completed participating in two seasons of sport or non-school related athletics activity with prior approval from Principal.