Christian Service

Honors and Advanced Placement Courses

A course designated by Judge Memorial Catholic High School as Honors (H) or Advanced Placement (AP) requires that a student commit to an in-depth, intensive study of complex material, both in and out of class. All Honors and Advanced Placement classes require prerequisite coursework, a minimum GPA and teacher recommendation. An AP designation indicates that the course meets the standards set by the College Board for advanced college placement. Students enrolled in the course are required to take the AP test in that subject at the end of the school year. Rarely, students may be exempt from taking the exam due to unforeseen circumstances. Approval by the vice principal for curriculum and instruction along with parent and teacher consultation is required.

Classes from Outside Institutions

Because a Judge Memorial education requires student engagement in Judge ' s curriculum via Judge ' s faculty, students are not permitted to take classes from outside institutions without pre-approval from the vice principal. Because Judge ' s schedule is designed to meet graduation requirements, students may request an exemption only if there are special circumstances which include, but are not limited to: remediation, credit shortage for transfer students, credit recovery, acceleration of courses to move into AP or honors. If permission to take a course is granted, the grade will not be reflected in the Judge GPA; this includes Judge summer courses. Students are not permitted to take a course for credit from an outside institution to avoid a Judge class or to create a free period in their schedule.

Graduation Requirements

Each freshman and sophomore must pass a minimum of eight full credits per year. Each junior and senior must pass a minimum of seven full credits per year. Thirty credits are required for graduation.

ENGLISH – 1 credit per year required all four years

WORLD LANGUAGE – 2 credits of the same language required

SOCIAL STUDIES – 1 credit per year required all four years, including 1 credit in human geography, 1 credit in world history and world cultures, 1 credit in U.S. history, 1/2 credit in economics and financial literacy, and 1/2 credit in American government

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THEOLOGY– 1 credit per year required all four years

MATHEMATICS – 1 credit per year required in grades 9, 10, and 11

P.E./HEALTH – 2 credits required, including 1/2 credit for health, 1/2 credit of fitness for life. Varsity athletes, cheerleaders, and dancers may be eligible for 1/2 P.E. credit. See counselor for details

SCIENCE – 1 credit per year required in grades 9, 10, 11, including 1 year of biology

COMPUTER TECH – 1/2 credit required

ARTS – 1.5 credits performing or visual arts

In addition, students are required to complete Christian service hours all four years.

Christian Service Program Christ Revealed In Service To Others

Mission Statement: In forming students through “ cura personalis,

” or care for the whole person, the Christian Service Program exposes students to living out the tenets of Catholic social teaching, rooted in the person of Christ, through service to and solidarity with others.

Student Service Requirements:

Students of Judge Memorial High School will complete at least 100 hours of service by the time they graduate. Specific amounts and types of service are expected for each grade level. Students have the opportunity to complete 5 hours each fall through our schoolwide Christ the King Service Day, for 20 hours total over their 4 years. The requirements for each grade level are listed below:

● Freshmen - 20 hours of service for friends, family, and neighbors (5 may be completed on Christ the King Service Day). ● Sophomores - 20 hours of service for a church/place of worship and/or school (5 may be completed on Christ the King Service Day). ● Juniors and Seniors - 60 hours of service must be completed by the end of first semester of senior year. A minimum of 40 of these hours must be completed through one, pre approved nonprofit organization working in direct service with a marginalized population. (10 hours may be completed