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The business and entrepreneurship curriculum focuses on developing real-world business acumen, entrepreneurial readiness and innovative skills in students. Students learn about marketing, finance, management and entrepreneurship through introductory business courses, attending the multiple business and entrepreneurial events held throughout the year, and by participating in the St. Joseph’s DECA chapter. Students also have the opportunity to complete traditional introductory and advanced coursework in economics.

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The St. Joseph High School English Department presents students with a challenging curriculum that focuses on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. The goals of the English curriculum are to provide a four-year literature-based program to assist in the development of excellence in writing and speaking skills, learning to critically analyze challenging literature and original source texts, as well as building vocabulary and grammar skills. We employ 21st century technology to promote media literacy and to develop students who are prepared to meet their future academic and career goals in an ever-changing technological world.

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St. Joseph High School believes that every student is entitled to a well-rounded education that includes exposure to the arts, including courses in art, music, and theater. A foundation in the arts develops cognitive, analytical, problem solving and task completion skills. The arts allow students to develop self-expression through visual, aural and performance mediums. Upon completion of the program, students should possess a basic understanding and appreciation of the arts in their world and how the arts relate to historical, societal and cultural awareness.

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St. Joseph High School believes in educating the whole student, spiritually, academically and physically. Health & Wellness offers physical activities that emphasize cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and agility and that students can participate in for a lifetime of health and wellness. Teamwork, positive attitude, good sportsmanship and interactions with classmates are emphasized.

The philosophy of the Mathematics Department is to enhance and expand on mathematical knowledge thatstudents have gained throughout their education. We strive to offer a learning environment that fosters analytical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. The department and its faculty strive to inspire in each student an appreciation of mathematics and its practical real-world applications. the Students enrolled in all Mathematics classes need access to a graphing calculator daily. There is always movement between levels in mathematics a final average of a 90 in a CP course is needed to advance to a honors level course.

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The Science Department at St. Joseph High School strives to prepare students for life in a technologically advancing society. Students are taught the importance of science in everyday life as well as an understanding and appreciation of the laws of nature and the universe. Science is a process of inquiry rather than a collection of facts. Through laboratory work, students are taught how to ask the right questions about nature and learn how the sciences interconnect. The department goal is to prepare students to understand the mysteries of the planet, the ecosystems, and the various species populating Earth, and themselves as human beings.

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The Social Studies Department promotes liberal arts instruction that leads to informed citizenship and an inculcation of Christian principles and moral values. Historical knowledge can serve as a bridge to the present, explaining and illuminating how we have developed as a civilization. Students are introduced to a thought-provoking process of investigation and analysis centered on social, political and international issues intended to foster critical thinking skills, diversity of opinion and moral sensibility.

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The Technology & Innovation department foster our students' abilities to critically think, analyze, explore, and create. Freshman year, students begin with a the IDEA Course (Innovation, Design, and Engineering Applications) which is a project-based technology rich course.Many other innovative and technology focused classes can also be taken such as Robotics, Coding, Engineering Design Project, Software Development, and Aviation & Flight Science.

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The mission of the Theology Department is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the magisterial teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. It is the department goal that students be able to articulate the Faith, develop a closer relationship with the Triune God, and manifest the Gospel values in their lives.

Students are required to take a full credit of Theology each year. In the senior year, students will choose two half- credit courses during advising to meet the requirement; or enroll in the year-long Peer Ministry course.

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The mission of the World Languages Department is to educate the whole student through the teaching of language, grammar, and culture. ACTFL National Standards of Communication, Connections, Comparisons, Cultures, and Communities are integrated within all World Language pedagogical initiatives. Interpretive, Presentational, and Interpersonal Modes of Communication are also incorporated in all language curriculums as to guide learners in reaching higher communication achievements in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. Additional emphasis is placed on cultural themes, topics, and issues of target language countries. The department of World Languages encourages students to look beyond their own community and embrace respect, empathy, and diversity in a multicultural society.

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St. Joseph High School offers Advanced Placement courses in collaboration with Virtual High School (VHS), a nonprofit organization based in Maynard, Massachusetts, which serves as a portal through which schools and teachers throughout the world offer online courses. Our partnership with VHS allows us to expand our AP course offerings to provide students with the most challenging and extensive academic curriculum possible taught by certified teachers in accredited schools.

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