College Code:   440-141

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Accreditation: 

Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department 2018
 

Curriculum: 

The academic program at Holy Cross Catholic Academy is designed to prepare students for college.  It meets the requirements of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department and aspires to meet the standards of academic excellence long associated with Catholic secondary edcuation. 
 

Middle School Requirements 

• Religion     6, 7, 8                           
• English/Language Arts     6, 7, 8               
• Social Studies     6, 7, 8 
• Science     6, 7, 8
• Mathematics    6, 7, 8 
• Fine Arts     6, 7, 8
• Life Skils (.5 credit) 6
• Physical Education (.5 credits)     6, 7, 8
• Technology (.5 credit)     7,8

High School Requirements

• Religion (1 credit each year) 
• English/Language Arts (1 credit each year)
• Social Studies (1 credit each year)                                                                                              (World Geography, World History, US History, US Goverment/Economics)
• Science (1 credit each year)                                                                                                         (Biology, Chemistry, Phyusics, Advanced Science Course)
• Mathematics (1 credit each year)                                                                                                  (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Precalculus/Trigonometry, Advanced Math)
• Fine Arts (1 credit each year)
• Foreign Language (1 credit for 3 consecutive years)
• Physical Education/Athletics (1 credit)
• Technology (.5 credits)
• Junior Seminar (.5 credits)
• Senior Capstone Seminar (.5 credits)
• Academic Electives (3-4 credits)

Demonstrated proficiency in speech skills, ordinarily fulfulled by .5 credit, through speech, debate, Jr. Seminar and St. Capstone.

A minimum of 28 credits is required for graduation.  The above requirements meet those set forth by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department and the Texas Education Agency. 
                                          
Grade point is on a 100-point scale.
 

Dual Credit: 

Dual credit available for Algebra, English, Government, Biology through Amarillo College.
 

AP: 

U.S. History
 

Clubs/Organizations:  

Band, Choir, Handbells, Student Council, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Speech/Debate, Science Bowl, Math Counts, Yearbook,

Athletics: 

Cross Country, Volleyball, Boys/Girls Basketball, Boys/Girls Track, Boys/Girls Golf, and Cheerleading.