Academic Curriculum

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The academic experience at Central Catholic consists of an extensive and rigorous curriculum that offers several pathways to academic success.

We offer numerous programs to provide students with additional learning opportunities and support.

Dual Enrollment for College & High School Credit

Central Catholic partners with Syracuse University and Southern New Hampshire University to offer dual enrollment courses to CCHS students, giving them the opportunity to receive both college credit and CCHS credit for a course taken at CCHS and taught by a CCHS faculty member.

Click here for more details on our AP Program and Dual Enrollment for College Credit.

Dual Enrollment Courses Offered

Dual Enrollment Courses Offered

The following courses are offered for dual enrollment with Syracuse University:

Honors Forensic Science
Honors Introduction to Personal Finance
Honors Introduction to Entrepreneurship

The following courses are offered for dual enrollment with Southern New Hampshire University

Honors Chemistry
Honors Physics
Honors English III
Honors Spanish IV
Honors Calculus
Honors United States History
Psychology
Drawing & Painting
Photography
Public Speaking
Spanish IV
World Religions

Advanced Placement Program & Courses

Central Catholic offers 27 Advanced Placement (AP) Courses. The AP Program allows students to personalize an academic program that reflects their strengths and talents.

Click here for more details on our AP Program and Dual Enrollment for College Credit.

AP Courses Offered

AP Courses Offered

Offered on Campus	Offered in Virtual Environment
AP Biology	AP Art History
AP Calculus AB	AP European History
AP Calculus BC	AP Human Geography
AP Chemistry	AP World History
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Economics Micro & Macro
AP English Language & Composition
AP English Literature & Composition
AP Environmental Science
AP French Language & Culture
AP Music Theory
AP Physics 1
AP Physics C
AP Psychology
AP Research (Capstone)
AP Seminar (Capstone)
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature & Culture
AP Statistics
AP Studio Art
AP US Government & Politics
AP US History

Academic Course Guide2021-2022 Academic Year

Online Learning Environment

Through partnerships with the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS), for New Hampshire residents, and The Educational Cooperative Connections Academy (TECCA), for Massachusetts residents, students are able to enroll in elective online classes that are more uniquely suited to a student’s particular interests.

The Plus One Program (POP)

Juniors and seniors with a career adjusted GPA of 3.5 or higher can enroll in a seventh course in place of their study hall.

This additional flexibility empowers student to pursue an additional interest and passion or and further satisfy their intellectual curiosity,

The Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center provides academic support to students in need of those additional resources.

The program works in collaboration with the National Honor Society to provide peer-to-peer tutoring from NHS members, in addition to tutoring from faculty members and professional tutors.

The support and resources provided, including study skill and time management workshops, help ensure the academic success of each student.

Academic News

Facing History & Ourselves

Jan 23 2023

Students enrolled in the course Facing History & Ourselves recently met with Dr. Rita Goldberg, an author and Harvard lecturer who is the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and resistor. Thank you to Dr. Goldberg for sharing her stories and insights, and thank you to Religious Studies teacher Ms. Anne Martino, who coordinated her visit.

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First Term Academic Honor Roll & Award Winners

Dec 13 2022

Ms. Jeanne Burns, Assistant Principal: Academic Dean, has announced the Academic Honor Roll of Students and Award Winners for the First Term of the 2022-2023 Academic Year (as of 12/4/2022). The Administration, Faculty, and Staff congratulate these young men and women for their well-earned achievements.

Native American Heritage Month: Protecting the Earth

Nov 28 2022

During November, Central Catholic honored Native American Heritage Month through morning reflections and recognition of the Native American impact on history, art, and literature. Mr. Sam King, the Ecology Coordinator for the Marist Brothers US Province, spoke with students about indigenous peoples and their leadership on climate change.

Beyond the Classroom: Day of the Dead Exhibit at Harvard

Nov 28 2022

On November 2, over 40 students enrolled in AP Spanish and Honors Spanish IV traveled to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology at Harvard University to visit the Day of the Dead Exhibit and additional galleries.

Commended! Our National Merit® Scholarship Program Students

Nov 16 2022

Congratulations to the Central Catholic seniors who have been recognized by the National Merit® Scholarship Program, including six "Commended Students" and a National Merit® Semifinalist.

'The Write Stuff' for College Essays

Oct 20 2022

Last Wednesday, seniors had the opportunity to sit down with College Admissions Representatives to review their essays as part of The Write Stuff: College Essay Review Day. Good luck to our seniors as they prepare to submit applications to their best fit schools.

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