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Yap Catholic High School
Education in the Service of God and Others
Academics
As a college preparatory high school, Yap Catholic High School offers a comprehensive curriculum that will prepare students for the rigors of higher education. All of our courses are taught at the honors level.
The goal of our academic program is to prepare our students today for the world of tomorrow. At the center of our philosophy is the Ignatian tradition of educating the mind andthe heart. As our mission statement claims, we strive to educate young women and men who "live their faith in the service of God and others."
Curriculum Overview
While striving for academic excellence, YCHS students are challenged with a curriculum of core courses. Below is a general outline of our academic program:
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
|
Algebra I |
Geometry |
Algebra II/ Trigonometry |
PreCalculus/ Calculus |
|
Earth Science |
Biology |
Chemistry |
Physics |
|
Civics & Geography |
Micronesian History |
U.S. History |
World History |
|
Religion 9: Our Catholic Faith |
Religion 10: Jesus of History, Christ of Faith |
Religion 11: Morality |
Religion 12: Sacred Scripture |
|
Literature 9 |
Literature 10 |
Literature 11 |
Literature 12 |
|
English Language Arts 9 |
English Language Arts 10 |
English Language Arts 11 |
English Language Arts 12 |
Additional courses offered throughout the curriculum include:
Supplementary Math Review (9), Algebra Review (10), Silent Reading (9,10,11,12), Physical Education (9,10,11,12), Art (10,11), Student Skill Building (9,12), Computer Literacy (10), Health (9,10), SAT Prep (11), College Counseling (12), Life Skills (12)
All students also participate in a four-week long summer session each year which includes intensive Math and English courses in the mornings and various activities, sports, and clubs in the afternoons.