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Academics at Saint Mary High School
As stated in our mission, guided by the Gospel message of faith and moral development, students are challenged with a rigorous college preparatory academic program. Because of our low student/teacher ratio, the faculty meets individual needs as they occur. We believe our program encourages the development of a well-rounded individual.
Academic Departments
For more information on course offerings, click on the individual department:
Fine Arts | English | Mathematics | Science
Social Studies | Theology | World Languages
Academic Requirements
Graduation Requirements:
English: 4 units
Theology: 4 units
Mathematics: 3 units (fourth year recommended)
Science: 3 units (2 units with lab)
Social Sciences: 2 units (third year recommended)
Foreign Languages: 2 units (2 years of a single language; third year recommended)
Electives: 2 units
30 hours of community service per year are required.
Grading Policy:
A (4.00): 93-100
A- (3.67): 90-92
B+ (3.33): 87-89
B (3.00): 83-86
B- (2.67): 80-82
C+ (2.33): 77-79
C (2.00): 73-76
C- (1.67): 70-72
D+ (1.33): 67-69
D (1.00): 63-66
D- (0.67): 60-62
F (0.00): 0-59
Academic Calendar 2011-12
First Quarter: August 29-October 27, 2011
Progress Reports due: September 23, 2011
Second Quarter: October 31, 2011-January 13, 2012
Progress Reports due: December 2, 2011
Third Quarter: January 23-April 5, 2012
Progress Reports due: February 17, 2012
Fourth Quarter: April 9-end of school
Senior Progress Reports due: April 28, 2012
Underclassmen Progress Reports due: May 4, 2012
School Library
The library is open from 7:30am-3:00pm for school use. The purpose of the library is to support the school's educational programs. Teachers have unlimited access to all library and media materials. The collection includes books, periodicals, encyclopedias, videos, DVDs, and CDs. The Saint Mary High School library has access to resources from the local libraries, Westfield State College library, and the Office of Religious Education of Saint Mary Parish. The library is overseen by the librarian, Mrs. Schweitzer (pschweitzer@stmaryhs.com).
Students are welcome to use the library during study for the following reasons: research, to borrow books, to read or study, or to use computer equipment.
Students are responsible for books they use in the library or which they check out. Books may be signed out for two weeks. They can be renewed at no charge, but books need to be brought back to the library to be renewed. If a book is lost or defaced, the student must replace it or pay for it. Students with overdue books may not sign out more books until the overdue ones are returned. Reference books or magazines can only be used in the library.
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