Academics
Saint Lawrence Academy offers a four-year college preparatory curriculum for students of all abilities. These courses are designed to give students a solid foundation and to encourage students to pursue lifelong learning.
Within the course curriculum, students may chose from an array of courses, challenging students at the Honors, Advanced Placement, college preparatory, and basic skills levels. Most Academy courses meet University of California A-G requirements.
Contact Information:
Assistant Principal: Anne Eubanks
Phone: 408-296-3013 ext. 333
Email: aeubanks@saintlawrence.org
COURSES REQUIRED FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE
St. Lawrence Academy Graduation requirements |
University of California entrance requirements |
40 credits (8 semesters) of English |
8 semesters of English |
30 credits (6 semesters) of Mathematics |
6 semesters (recommendation of Algebra I, II, and Geometry) of Mathematics |
30 credits (6 semesters) of Social Studies |
4 semesters of Social Studies |
25 credits (5 semesters) of Science |
4 semesters (l year of Life Science and 1 year of Physical Science) |
20 credits (4 semesters) of Foreign Language |
4 semesters (8 recommended) of Foreign Language |
10 credits (2 semesters) of Fine Arts |
2 semesters of Fine Arts (of the same area) |
35 credits (7 semesters) of Religious Studies |
No requirement |
5 credits (1 semester) of Computers |
No requirement |
10 credits (2 semesters) of Physical Education |
No requirement |
35 credits (7 semesters) of Electives |
2 semesters of Electives |
COURSE OFFERINGS
Business Courses
- Law – Civil and Consumer
- Marketing/Careers
- Finance
- Accounting
- Keyboarding/Computer Technology
English Courses
- English 1
- English 1-Z
- Accelerated English 2
- English 2
- English 2-Z
- American Literature
- British Literature
- American Literature-Z
- World Literature-Z
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP English Language and Composition
- Sports in Literature
- Film as Literature
- Creative Writing
- Study Skills
- Yearbook
- Journalism I
Fine Arts Courses
- Chorus 1
- Art I
- Art II
- Advanced Placement Studio Art
- Drama I
- Drama II
- Music Appreciation
- Digital Photography
- Computer Graphics
- Visual Technology
- Oral Communications
Foreign Language Courses
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 2
- Spanish 3
- Spanish 4 Honors
- Spanish 5 Honors
- French 1
- French 2
- French 3
- French 4 Honors
- French 5
- American Sign Language 1
- American Sign Language 2
Mathematics Courses
- Introduction to Algebra
- Algebra 1
- Advanced Algebra 1
- Algebra 2
- Geometry
- Trigonometry/Statistics
- PreCalculus
- Advanced Placement Calculus AB
- Consumer Math
Religious Studies Courses
- Introduction to Catholicism
- Sacred Scripture
- Church History
- Social Justice
- Christian Lifestyles
- World Religions
Science Courses
- Integrated Science
- Integrated Science-Z
- Accelerated Biology
- Biology
- Biology-Z
- Accelerated Biology
- Chemistry
- Honors Chemistry
- Physics
- Honors Physics
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Ecology
- Physical Education/Health
Social Science Courses
- World History
- World History-Z
- U.S. History
- Advanced Placement U.S. History
- U.S. History-Z
- Economics
- Economics-Z
- Government
- Government-Z
- Psychology
- Sociology