HS Program of Studies:
The high school academic program at John Paul II Catholic School is designed to prepare students for success in college, career, and lifelong learning while fostering intellectual growth, character formation, and a commitment to the Catholic faith. Core academic courses are offered at the College Preparatory and Honors levels and are complemented by a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment opportunities. Students are encouraged to pursue a rigorous course of study appropriate to their individual abilities and aspirations while receiving the academic support necessary to thrive.
High school credits earned during middle school are recorded on a student's high school transcript but do not reduce the total number of credits required for graduation. The purpose of allowing students to earn high school credit in middle school is to provide opportunities for students to pursue increasingly advanced coursework, including Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment courses throughout their high school experience.
John Paul II Catholic School requires every student to be enrolled in a theology course, an English language arts course, and a mathematics course each year of high school. Academic programs for transfer students are evaluated individually through consultation with the Counseling Office and school administration to ensure appropriate course placement and graduation requirements.
John Paul II Catholic School is accredited by Cognia and operates under the direction of the Diocese of Charleston. Graduates complete a college-preparatory curriculum that meets college admission expectations and NCAA academic eligibility requirements.
MS Program of Studies:
The middle school academic program at John Paul II Catholic School is designed to provide students with a strong foundation for success in high school while fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and academic growth. Core academic courses are offered at both grade-level and honors levels, with placement determined through a combination of academic performance, teacher recommendations, and placement assessments.
Incoming seventh-grade students are administered a placement assessment during the spring of their sixth-grade year to assist in determining appropriate course placement. Students demonstrating advanced academic readiness may be placed into Honors Algebra I, earning high school credit while in middle school. In addition, qualified eighth-grade students may enroll in first-year world language courses for high school credit.
Earning high school credit during middle school provides students with the opportunity to pursue more advanced coursework, including Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and Dual Enrollment courses during their high school years.
