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Veritas — Truth

A curriculum that challenges —
and a community that believes in you.

One hundred percent of our students graduate from St. Catherine's with a foundation preparing them for success. Nearly twenty percent of our faculty are alumni — they know what is possible here because they lived it.

Study · Inquiry · Excellence
Academic Overview

College and career ready —
by design.

Racine St. Catherine's curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing a strong foundation of knowledge and the opportunity to explore different fields of study. Our goal is to prepare every student for post-secondary life — both college-ready and career-ready.

Our enriching curriculum is delivered by excellent teachers who value each student as an individual and will move mountains to help them succeed. Nearly 20% of our faculty are alumni of St. Catherine's themselves.

Our commitment to continuous innovation is evident: a $1.2 million renovation of the science department, the addition of Microsoft's Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) program, and new courses including AP Computer Science Principles, Principles of Biomedical Science, and Journalism.

Every Angel completes curriculum on an Apple iPad. Teachers often begin class with prayer and offer opportunities for students to engage with their faith within every content area.

Academic Departments

Nine disciplines.
One vision.

Science & STEM

Biology through AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Home of the SC Johnson STEM Lab.

Mathematics

Algebra through AP Calculus. Chair: Jennifer Parr, M.S. (Johns Hopkins).

English

Literature through AP English Literature & Composition.

Social Studies

World History, U.S. History, and AP U.S. History.

Theology & Religion

Four years required, aligned with Archdiocesan guidelines.

Modern Languages

Spanish taught by native and heritage speakers.

Business & Tech

Microsoft TEALS coding, computer technology, business foundations.

Fine Arts

Music, Drama, Studio Art, and AP Studio Art.

Physical Education

Phys Ed and Health required across all grade levels.

Graduation Requirements

27 credits. 78 hours of service.
One well-formed person.

Students must complete required service hours and 27 academic credits to graduate. A full-time course load is seven credits each year for four years. Four credits of Theology are required to meet Archdiocesan requirements.

Service Hours by Grade
9th Grade 16 hours
10th Grade 18 hours
11th Grade 20 hours
12th Grade 24 hours
Credit Distribution

Minimum Credits by Subject

English 4.0
Theology / Religious Studies 4.0
Mathematics 3.0
Science / STEM 3.0
Social Studies 3.0
Modern Languages 2.0
Phy Ed / Health 2.0
Fine Arts 0.5
Business Education 0.5
Electives 5.0
Total Credits 27.0
Advanced Placement

Seven college-level courses.
One very real head start.

Our AP program lets juniors and seniors enroll in college-level courses and — through the College Board AP exam — earn credit recognized by colleges and universities nationwide.

AP English Literature & Composition
AP Studio Art
AP Calculus
AP Biology
AP Microeconomics
AP Macroeconomics
AP United States History
Partner Institutions

University of Wisconsin–Madison · the UW System · Marquette University · St. Norbert College · University of Illinois · University of Michigan · University of Minnesota · Northwestern University · Notre Dame · Xavier University.

Academic Recognition

Honor Roll & Aquinas Awards.

Honor Roll

Calculated at the conclusion of each semester. Students are recognized with a certificate; names submitted to the Journal Times.

High Honors 3.50 – 4.00 GPA
Honors 3.00 – 3.49 GPA

SCHS does not rank its students. Grades are not weighted. Emphasis is placed on GPA and a strong academic program.

Aquinas Awards

A long-standing Dominican tradition. A student must be enrolled full-time (9–12) and maintain a 3.00–4.00 GPA across three consecutive semesters.

  • Gold-Trim Shield 3 consecutive semesters of High Honors.
  • White-Trim Shield 3 consecutive semesters of Honors (or mixed).
  • 5
    Gold Pin 5 total semesters on honor roll.
  • 7
    Silver Pin 7 total semesters on honor roll.
PLTW
"Problem-based, project-driven engineering."

Engineering, by problem.

Project Lead The Way is a nationally recognized STEM program delivered through activity-, project-, and problem-based curriculum. Rather than chasing the "right" answer, students learn to define problems and invent their way to solutions — the habits of mind required in every STEM career.

PLTW courses are electives and do not count toward Math/Science graduation credits.

LRC
"Individualized support when a student needs it most."

The Learning Resource Center.

The LRC provides direct homework assistance and individualized tutorial instruction. Students learn note-taking, study technique, reading comprehension, research skills, and time management — the habits that make every other class easier.

Open Monday through Friday, 7:15am–2:15pm. An Extended Day program runs 2:30–4:00pm, three days per week.