Kennedy Catholic Middle & High School Academics
At Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools in Hermitage, PA, our middle and high school programs offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic and career success. Middle school students engage in subjects emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills, with advanced coursework to inspire them. Our high school program features Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and College Preparatory courses, focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and character development. With an exceptional student/teacher ratio and state-of-the-art technology, more than 90% of our graduates continue their education at top universities.
Our compelling course of study, along with three distinct academic programs, including AP courses offered on-campus and through our partnership with the Jesuit Virtual Learning Academy, keeps students excited, involved, and engaged. Our programs encourage students to think critically, invent, create, and imagine, placing them among the nation’s academic elite.
At Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools… we teach life.
Advanced Placement and Honors Classes
Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors classes at Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools are designed for academically gifted, high-above-average, and highly motivated students. Admission to these courses is by invitation, based on standardized testing, academic performance, and department recommendations. Our AP courses are approved by the National Advanced Placement program, providing students the opportunity to earn college credit. These challenging courses foster academic excellence and prepare students for higher education.
College Preparatory Classes
The College Preparatory level at Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools is designed for strong-average to above-average students. This program aims to challenge and prepare students for college admission and success through a well-rounded liberal arts education at the secondary level.
General Academic/Studies Courses
General academic studies at Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools encompass courses not designated as College Preparatory (CP), Honors (HN), or Advanced Placement (AP). These include various general elective classes aimed at providing students with fundamental knowledge and skills. The goal is to equip students for career, technical, or trade education, as well as further education at a junior college level.
High School Graduation Requirements
To advance to the next grade at Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools, students must earn a minimum of 7 credits per year. A total of 28 credits is required for graduation.
- Theology: 4 credits
- English: 4 credits
- Social Studies: 4 credits
- Science: 4 credits
- Mathematics: 4 credits
- World Languages: 2 credits (3-4 strongly encouraged)
- Other Required Courses and Electives: 6 credits
At Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools… we teach life.
Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools is a prestigious college preparatory Roman Catholic school system serving the Diocese of Erie from Preschool through Grade 12. We are dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, academic excellence, and enriching extracurricular activities, embodying our mission "to serve Christ" (Christo Servire).
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