Academics
Overview
St. Augustine Prep offers a college preparatory academic program based in the Catholic Augustinian tradition through a four-year course of study that encompasses the humanities, arts, and sciences. Classes are offered on three levels: College Preparatory, Honors (32 courses) and Advanced Placement (15 courses). Dual credit is available in some upper-level courses through, Camden County College, Stockton University and Rowan College of South Jersey – Cumberland. Independent study courses are also offered to seniors. Students at the Prep are required to take a minimum of six academic subjects each year.
"As you look inside our classrooms, you only see part of the picture of our academic excellence."
-Mrs. Nancy McHugh P’08 ’11 ’15
Dean of Academics
Requirements & Descriptions
Academic Requirements
St. Augustine Preparatory School offers college preparation through a four-year course of study that encompasses the humanities, arts, and sciences. There are two types of courses offered at the school: Major and Minor.There are three levels of Major courses: college preparatory, honors, and advanced placement. Major courses are either semester-long courses or year-long courses. Examples of Minor courses would be Third Semesters and Caritas Projects, which are calculated into the GPA of a student.
Registration & Course Descriptions
St. Augustine Prep offers many honors, AP courses and College Credit Opportunities. Entrance into these challenging courses is very competitive. Students must have exhibited superior academic work and must have teacher approval to select an Honors/AP course. Independent study courses are also offered to seniors.