Program of Studies
The 2020-21 Catalog of Courses contains brief descriptions of each course of study that is currently offered to DeMatha students during this academic year.
These descriptions are skeletons that teachers and students will flesh out and bring to life over the term of the course. DeMatha continually reflects on its academic offerings to provide a program of studies that serves the need, interests and abilities of each student.
We recommend every student plans his program in consultation with his parents, teachers and counselors. DeMatha provides the formal aspect of a education at a critical time of his life. Through the program of studies, a partnership of parents and students, and in coordination with the religious and co-curricular activities of the school, we attempt to prepare each student for adulthood.
Sample Program by Grade
9TH Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
The Search For God |
Sacred Scripture |
Christian Ethics |
Christian Life and Other Religion Elective (One Semester each) |
English 9 | American Literature |
World Literature |
British Literature |
Biology | Chemistry | Physics or Advanced Chemistry |
Government |
Mathematics | Mathematics | Mathematics | Mathematics |
World History |
World Language |
United States History |
Electives (2) |
DeMatha Way (One Semester) |
Physical Education (One Semester) |
World Language |
|
Health (One Semester) |
Electives (1 or 2) | Electives (1) |
Sample Math Track
9th GRade | 10TH Grade | 11Th Grade | 12TH Grade | |
Track 1 | Algebra 1 | Algebra 2 | Geometry | Trigonometry or Algebra 3 |
Track 2 | Algebra 1 | Algebra 2 | Geometry or Trigonometry |
Pre- Calculus |
Track 3 | Honors Algebra 1 |
Honors Algebra 2 |
Honors Geometry or Trigonometry |
Honors Pre- Calculus |
Track 4 | Honors Algebra 2 |
Honors Geometry or Trigonometry |
Honors Pre-Calculus |
AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC |
* For most DeMatha students
Graphing calculators required for all levels of Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus
Statistics is available as a math elective for 11th and 12th graders