Curriculum
Education at Strake Jesuit is based on a core curriculum of liberal studies—languages, mathematics, sciences, fine arts, social studies, and theology. The school endeavors to have each student progress at a pace consistent with his ability in a given subject and encourages individualized study programs. There are special advanced classes in some subject areas to allow selected students to proceed at a more rapid pace and/or to approach the subject in more depth.
Strake Jesuit is a member of:
- The Jesuit Secondary Education Association JSEA
- The National Catholic Educational Association NCEA
and is accredited by:
- The Texas Catholic Conference Education Department TCCED
- The Texas Educational Agency TEA
- The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools SACS
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS for graduation:
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9th Grade
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Credit
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10th Grade
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Credit
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Theology 1
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1
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Theology 2
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1
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English 1
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1
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English 2
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1
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Foreign Language 1
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1
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Foreign Language 2
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1
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Algebra 1
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1
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Geometry
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1
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Biology
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1
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Chemistry
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1
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Speech
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½
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Health
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½
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American History
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1
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Physical Ed 1
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½
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Computer Science
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1
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6 ½ Credits
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7 Credits
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11th Grade
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Credit
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12th Grade
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Credit
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Theology 3
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1
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Theology 4
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½
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English 3
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1
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Theology Elective
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½
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Foreign Language 3
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1
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English 4
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1
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Algebra 2 / Trigonometry
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1
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Calculus or Pre-Calculus
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1
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Government & Economics
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1
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World History
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1
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Physical Ed 2
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½
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Art History
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½
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Introduction to Music
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½
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Senior Project
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½
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Elective
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½
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Physical Ed 3
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½
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Choice of Elective
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1
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6 ½ Credits
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6 ½ Credits
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One elective credit must be Physics which can be taken Junior or Senior year. Graduation requirements include three full credits in science, one in Comm/Fine Arts, and three in foreign language. Minimum requirements for graduation 26 ½ credits.
Typically, 98 to 99 percent of each graduating class continue into higher studies.