Curriculum Guidelines
These curriculum guidelines serve to provide essential information concerning the courses and the programs of study offered at Sacred Heart High School.
The goal of this guide is to assist students and their parents in the selection of the best possible program of study, based upon a student’s needs and abilities. The success of the student’s high school career is related to his/her wise selection of courses, as well as to a commitment to the development of good study habits.
| Academic Level | Description | Course Weight For Class Rank Calculation |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | Most competitive level of study. | 1.15 x GPA |
| Honors (H) | Highly competitive level of study. | 1.10 x GPA |
| College Prep II (CP2) | Very competitive level of study. | 1.05 x GPA |
| College Prep I (CP1) | Competitive level of study. | 1.00 x GPA |
Programs of Study by Year Level
| HONORS | COLLEGE PREP 2 |
COLLEGE PREP 1 |
|
| Freshmen | Religion English Algebra I Geometry Algebra II*** World History Foreign Language Biology Physical Education Computers I Elective |
Religion English Algebra I Geometry*** Science World History Foreign Language Computers I Physical Education Elective |
Religion English Algebra I World History Science Physical Education Computers I Elective |
| Sophomores | Religion English Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus*** Chemistry World History II AP World History*** Foreign Language Physical Education Elective |
Religion English Geometry Algebra II Biology Global Studies/Art Foreign Language Computers I/II Physical Education Elective |
Religion English Geometry Biology Foreign Language Computers I/II Global Studies/Art Physical Education |
| Juniors | Religion English AP English*** Algebra II Pre-Calculus Calculus*** Physics Foreign Language U.S. History AP U.S. History*** Elective |
Religion English AP English*** Algebra II Pre-Calculus Chemistry Foreign Language U.S. History AP U.S. History*** Elective |
Religion English Algebra II Chemistry Science Elective Foreign Language U.S. History Elective |
| Seniors | Religion English AP English*** Pre-Calculus Calculus AP Calculus*** Physics AP Biology*** AP Chemistry*** Science Elective Social Studies Elective Foreign Language Elective Elective |
Religion English AP English*** Pre-Calculus Calculus*** Math Elective Physics Science Elective Social Studies Elective Elective |
Religion English Algebra II Math Elective Physics*** Science Elective Social Studies Elective Foreign Language Elective Elective Elective |
Electives
| Course | Grade | SHHS Credit | College Credit |
| Science | |||
| Introduction to the Carrafa-Petrello Allied Health Program | Grade 11 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Nutrition | Grade 11/12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Human Body | Grade 11/12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Forensics | Grade 11/12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Carrafa-Petrello Allied Health Program | Grade 12 | 3 Credits | |
| Social Studies | |||
| Global Studies | Grades 10/11/12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Asian Studies | Grades 10/11/12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Psychology | Grade 12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Sociology | Grade 12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Introduction to Law | Grade 12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Practical Economics | Grade 12 | 1 Credit | |
| U.S. in the 20th Century | Grade 12 | 1 Credit | |
| Education | Grade 12 | 1 Credit | |
| Political Science | Grade 12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Business/Technology | |||
| Computers I | Grades 9-12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Computers II | Grades 10-12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Accounting | Grades 11/12 | 1 Credit | |
| TV Production | Grades 11/12 | 1 Credit | |
| Fine Arts/Vocational Studies | |||
| Marketing (Post University) | Grade 12 | 1/2 Credit | 3 Credits |
| Management (Post University) | Grade 12 | 1/2 Credit | 3 Credits |
| Drawing and Design | Grades 9/10 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Color and Painting | Grades 9/10 | 1/2 Credit | |
| PhotoShop | Grades 11/12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Sculpture | Grade 12 | 1/2 Credit | |
| Portfolio Prep*** | Grade 12 | 1 Credit |
*** By approval of Department Chair and Principal
College Requirements and Recommendations
| Courses | Minimum | Required |
| English | 4 years | 4 years |
| Foreign Language | 2 years | 3 years |
| Mathematics | 3 years (4 years as of 2018) |
4 years |
| Science | 2 1/2 years (3 years as of 2018) |
3 years |
| Social Studies | 3 years | 3 years |
Requirements for Graduation
The Archdiocese of Hartford and Sacred Heart High School have established specific requirements for graduation.
Twenty-three credits (24 for class of 2013) are required for graduation. These include the following:
- four credits in English
- three credits in Mathematics (four in 2013)
- four credits in Theology
- three credits in Social Studies
- one credit in Physical Education
- two and one-half credits in Science (3 in 2013)
- one credit in Fine Arts/Vocational Studies
- two credits in Foreign Language (3 credits for CPII and Honors)
- Community Service Hours (details…)
All course selections are subject to course enrollments. There is no guarantee that a student will take every course he/she selects.
