Academics
ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIP
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Western Catholic Education Association
National Catholic Education Association
Western Association of Schools & Colleges
College Board
ACADEMICS
St. Genevieve prepares students for their future by providing a quality academic and moral education.
Because we’re a small school, our teachers, coaches, and administrators give one-on-one attention to every student. No one gets lost on campus; nobody falls through the cracks in our classes.
St. Genevieve graduates aren’t only ready for college – they’re prepared for life.
Our alumni are responsible, Christ-centered citizens. They’re effective communicators, technology users and collaborative workers. They’re critical thinkers, problem solvers and lifelong learners.
In short, they’re young men and women of character prepared to lead.
CURRICULUM
St. Genevieve graduates must complete 275 credits for graduation. Requirements include:
Religion 40 credits
English 40 credits
Mathematics 30 credits
Social Studies 30 credits
Foreign Language 20 credits
Science 20 credits
Fine Arts 10 credits
PE/Health 40 credits
Electives 45 credits
ELECTIVES
Psychology Sociology Physiology
Drama Dance Environmental Science
Choir Band Broadcast Journalism
Art Newspaper Music Appreciation
Orchestra Video Production
CHRISTIAN SERVICE HOURS REQUIREMENT
Freshmen: 15 hours Sophomores: 25 hours
Juniors: 30 hours Seniors: 20 hours
GRADING SYSTEM
Grades are weighted for Honors and AP classes.
The following percentage scale is used to determine the semester grade for a course:
A: 90-100 B: 80-89 C: 70-79
D: 60-69 F: Below 60
ADVANCED PLACEMENT & HONORS
The following are current AP and Honors courses offered:
AP Spanish Language AP Chinese
Honors World Cultures AP World History
AP United States History AP Government
Honors English 9 Honors English 10
Honors English 11 AP English Language
AP English Literature Honors Biology
AP Biology Honors Environmental Science
Honors Chemistry Honors Physics
AP Physics B Honors Algebra 1
Honors Geometry Honors Algebra II
Honors Pre-Calculus AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
St. Genevieve is proud of the fact that 99% of our graduates attend colleges and universities, with many admitted to some of the nation's best schools, such as: Columbia University, University of Southern California (USC), Boston University, Loyola Marymount University, Mount St. Mary's College, University of San Francisco, St. Mary's College, University of California schools (Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, etc.), and California State University schools (Channel Islands, SFSU, CSUN, etc.).
Please check the counseling section of the website for comprehensive information on college acceptances, academic advising, and important dates and events.
