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St. Augustine Preparatory School challenges students to integrate an evolving sense of self and the qualities of Unitas, Veritas, and Caritas with the demands of a rigorous course of study. Our challenging curriculum is designed to teach students at every level how to read critically, write effectively, listen discerningly, calculate logically, speak clearly, and think independently.
Dynamic academic programs such as Third Semester, job shadowing, and a host of AP courses allow students to become more deeply focused and more widely differentiated, while extracurricular activities hone collegial and leadership skills. Unitas Advisors, Counselors, Teachers, and Coaches help students set and meet their goals both on campus and beyond. Of equal importance are our principles of community which are grounded in integrity, curiosity, resilience, and empathy. St. Augustine Prep graduates are inspired and inspiring as they use their wisdom and talents to meet the needs of a rapidly changing and increasingly interconnected world.
Course Catalog (Grade 8)
Course Catalog (Grades 9-12)
Course Requirements
• Religion – 4 courses, 20 credits • English – 4 courses, 20 credits
• Mathematics – 4 courses, 20 credits • History – 3 courses, 15 credits
• Science (Lab) – 3 courses, 15 credits • Foreign Language – 2 courses, 10 credits
• Third Semester – 3 courses, 7.5 credits • Caritas – 2.5 credits
Course Sequence
Required Courses:
English
English 8
Math
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Honors Algebra I
Geometry
Honors Geometry
World Language
World of Language
Science
Energy: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Interdisciplinary Studies
Logic and Civil Discourse
Theology
Igniting the Flame: A Faith Journey
Health and Wellness Education
Physical Education and Fine Arts
Free Period
History
Civics and Geography
Required Courses:
English (select one)
English I: Works & Wordcraft
English I: Honors Works & Wordcraft
Math (select one)
Algebra I
Honors Algebra I Geometry Honors Geometry Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
World Language (select one)
Arabic I
Latin I Spanish I
Honors Spanish I Spanish II
Honors Spanish II
Science (select one)
Physics First
Honors Physics First
Interdisciplinary Studies
Foundations of Public Speaking/Writing
Theology
The Catholic Faith
Health and Wellness Education
Lifetime Fitness Skills
Free Period
History
World History – An online requirement that begins in the second semester of freshman year
Elective Opportunities:
Available to students pursuing multiple years of study in Fine Arts or Computer Science.
Visual/Performing Arts (Lifetime Fitness will be waived if taken)
Art and Design I
Men’s Chorus
Guitar I
Intermediate Stage Band
Computer Science (Lifetime Fitness will be waived if taken)
Computer Science I – Introduction to Problem Solving with Python
Additional Program Requirements
Guidance
Unitas Program
– Freshmen are assigned to a faculty advisor.
– Unitas Advisors serve as a point of contact for students and families.
Spiritual Development: Caritas Community Service & Retreats
Freshman Orientation Experience
Freshman Unitas Retreat
Required Courses:
English (select one)
English II: American Lens
English II: Honors American Lens
Math (select one)
Geometry Honors
Geometry Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
Precalculus
Honors Precalculus
World Language (select one)
Arabic II
Latin II
Honors Latin II
Spanish II
Honors Spanish II
Spanish III
Honors Spanish III
Science (select one)
Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
History (select one)
Survey of the American Experience
Honors Survey of the American Experience
Theology (select one)
Sacred Scripture
Honors Sacred Scripture
Free Period
Visual/ Performing Arts (select one)
Art and Design I
Piano
Guitar I
Men’s Chorus
Broadcasting and Media Arts Production
Art and Design II
Graphic Design
Honors Select Chorus
Guitar Ensemble
Intermediate Stage Band
Advanced Stage Band
Music Theory & Composition
Elective Opportunities:
Available to students pursuing multiple years of study in Computer Science.
Computer Science (Free Period or Fine Arts requirement will be waived if taken)
Computer Science I- Introduction to Problem Solving with Python
Introduction to AutoCAD/3D Design and Rapid Prototyping
IT Fundamentals/Introduction to Web Design
AP Computer Science A
Health and Wellness Education
Lifetime Fitness Skills (if not taken as a freshman)
Additional Program Requirements
Guidance
Unitas Program
Sophomores are assigned to a faculty advisor.
Unitas Advisors serve as a point of contact for students and families.
Spiritual Development: Caritas Community Service & Retreats
Sophomore Veritas Retreat (Three days in Camden, NJ)
Required Courses:
English (select one)
English III – Global Voices
English III – Honors Global Voices
AP English Language and Composition
Math (select one)
Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
Precalculus
Honors Precalculus
Applications in Calculus
Honors Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Statistics
AP Statistics
Science (select one)
Physics
AP Physics I
Honors Applied Chemistry
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
Anatomy and Physiology
Honors Anatomy and Physiology
Environmental Science
History (select one)
United States History II
Honors United States II
AP United States History II
Theology (select one)
The Moral and Sacramental Life
Honors Moral and Sacramental Life
World Language (select one)
Arabic III
Latin III
Honors Latin III
Spanish III
Honors Spanish III
Spanish IV
AP Spanish Language & Culture
Free Period
Elective Opportunities:
Science
Psychology
AP Psychology
Honors Fundamentals of Engineering
History
Honors Constitutional Law and Contemporary American Society
Constitutional Law and Contemporary American Society
The Other 337: African-American Studies
AP Modern European History
AP United States Government and Politics
Honors Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Honors Civil War/Honors American Presidency
The World Wars/Great Revolutions in History
Business
Accounting
Marketing (1 semester)/Business Management (1 semester)
Computer Science
Computer Science I – Introduction to Problem Solving with Python
Introduction to AutoCAD/3D Design and Rapid Prototyping
IT Fundamentals/Introduction to Web Design
AP Computer Science A
Visual/Performing Arts
Art & Design I
Art & Design II
2D and 3D Design: Drawing, Painting & Sculpture
AP Studio Art – 2D, 3D, or Drawing
Graphic Design
Men’s Chorus
Honors Select Chorus Guitar I
Guitar Ensemble
Piano
Intermediate Stage Band
Advanced Stage Band
Music Theory & Composition
AP Music Theory
Theology
Philosophy
Additional Program Requirements
College Guidance
College Search and Résumé Building
Spiritual Development: Caritas Community Service & Retreats
Cathedral Kitchen Service Trip (required for juniors)
Required Courses:
English (select one)
English IV: Conflict of Wills
English IV: Honors Conflict of Wills
AP English Literature and Composition
Math (select one)
Precalculus
Honors Precalculus
Applications in Calculus
Honors Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC Statistics
AP Statistics
Theology (select one)
Religious Perspectives
Honors Religious Perspectives
Interdisciplinary Studies
Senior Seminar
Free Period
Elective Opportunities:
World Language
Honors Arabic IV
Honors Latin IV
Spanish IV
AP Spanish Language & Culture AP Spanish Literature & Culture
Science
Physics
AP Physics I
AP Physics C
Honors Applied Chemistry
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
Anatomy and Physiology Honors Anatomy and Physiology Environmental Science
Honors Fundamentals of Engineering
Psychology
AP Psychology
History
Honors Constitutional Law and Contemporary American Society
Constitutional Law and Contemporary American Society
The Other 337: African-American Studies
AP Modern European History
AP United States Government and Politics
Honors Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Honors Civil War/Honors American Presidency
The World Wars/Great Revolutions in History
Theology
Philosophy
Business
Business Management (1 semester)
Marketing (1 semester)
Honors Macroeconomics/Honors Microeconomics
Personal Finance
Computer Science
Computer Science I – Introduction to Problem Solving with Python
Introduction to AutoCAD/3D Design and Rapid Prototyping
IT Fundamentals/Introduction to Web Design
AP Computer Science A
Visual/Performing Arts
Art and Design I Art and Design II
2D and 3D Design: Drawing, Painting & Sculpture
AP Studio Art: Art 2D, 3D, and Drawing
Graphic Design
Men’s Chorus
Honors Select Chorus Guitar I
Guitar Ensemble
Piano
Intermediate Stage Band
Advanced Stage Band
Music Theory & Composition AP Music Theory
Additional Program Requirements
Spiritual Development: Caritas Community Service & Retreats
Caritas Project (Project-based 50 hours of service)
Kairos Senior Retreat (weekend)
Advised Course Selection Path
Freshman Year – 2 Electives
(Students who plan to take 3 or 4 years of a Fine Art should choose a Fine Art Course in place of Lifetime Fitness Skills)
- Lifetime Fitness Skills
- Public Speaking/Computer Coding
Sophomore Year – 2 Electives (declare concentration by end of the year)
- Art Requirement
- Leadership in Concentrations Course
Junior Year – 3 Electives
- Third Year of a language (strongly advised) or Elective in Concentration
- Elective in Concentration
- Logic and Comprehension Course or Elective in Concentration
Senior Year – 5 Electives
- Free Period or Elective in Concentration
- Elective in Concentration
- Elective in Concentration
- Exploratory Elective Choice (if concentration credits are complete)
- Exploratory Elective Choice (if concentration credits are complete)
