Program of Study

The Program of Study offers detailed descriptions of each department and course on the Course Selections list, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, prerequisites, and credits awarded for successful completion of the class. Although it describes all the courses taught at John Bapst Memorial High School, not all courses are offered every year. Availability of some is based student enrollment.
For the current list of offerings in 2022-2023, please consult the Course Selections list below.

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Course Selections list

Download and print our Course Selections list or review the list below to help map out your core course choices for your four years at John Bapst.
Students carry a course load of at least five academic subjects each semester.
Courses listed in bold italics require teacher recommendation.
Courses marked “½” are ½ credit, semester-long courses.
Course scheduling is subject to student demand.
#students may be in multiple ensembles at once; all may require performances and rehearsals outside of the school day
+ Requires a registration fee (scholarships available)

English
English I
Honors English I
English II
Honors English II
English III
AP English III – Lit. & Comp.
AP English IV – Lan. & Comp.
English IV
Eng IV: Creative Writing

Social Sciences
World History
American History
AP Comparative Government
AP Human Geography
AP European History
AP Psychology
AP U.S. History
AP Macroeconomics
AP US Government & Politics
World Issues ( ½ )
Contemporary Politics ( ½ )
Intro to Philosophy ( ½ )
Cultural Anthropology ( ½ )
Economics ( ½ )

Mathematics
Algebra I
Honors Algebra I
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
Functions, Stats, & Trigonometry
Precalculus
Honors Precalculus
Honors Statistics
Honors Calculus
AP Calculus (AB)
AP Calculus (BC)
AP Statistics
Multivariable Calculus

Science
Biology
Honors Biology
Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
Physics
Honors Physics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics
Anatomy & Physiology I ( ½ )
Anatomy & Physiology II ( ½ )
Astronomy I ( ½ )
Astronomy II ( ½ )
Field Biology+ ( ½ )
Marine Biology ( ½ )
Oceanography ( ½ )

Modern & Classical Languages
Chinese I
Chinese II
Honors Chinese II
Honors Chinese III
AP Chinese/Honors Chinese IV
Intermediate ESL
Advanced ESL
French I
French II
Honors French II
Honors French III
AP French/Honors French IV
Latin I
Latin II
Honors Latin III
AP Latin/Honors Latin IV
Spanish I
Spanish II
Honors Spanish II
Honors Spanish III
AP Spanish/Honors Spanish IV

Health and Wellness
Physical Education I ( ½ )
Lifetime Physical Activities ( ½ )
Wellness ( ½ )
Yoga ( ½ )

Fine Arts
Drawing ( ½ )
Online Drawing ( ½ )
Basic Design ( ½ )
Illustration ( ½ )
Painting ( ½ )
Digital Photo & Design ( ½ )
Online Digital Photo ( ½ )
Sculpture & Ceramics ( ½ )
Beginning Drama
Advanced Art
AP Studio Art
Music Theory
AP Music Theory
Beginner Piano Studio
Intermediate Piano Studio
Intro to Band & Chamber (lessons)
Concert Band #
Chamber Ensemble/Orchestra #
Jazz Band # (audition req.)
Contemporary Music Workshop
Concert Choir #
Chamber Choir # (audition req.)
Treble Choir#

Technology & Engineering
AP Computer Science
Intro to Comp Prog (½ ) – Spring sem
Technology I ( ½ )
Technology II ( ½ ) – Spring sem
Engineering I ( ½ )
Engineering II ( ½ ) – Spring sem
Robotics I ( ½ )
Robotics II ( ½ ) – Spring sem
Artificial Intell ( ½ ) – Spring sem
2D Graph Prog ( ½ ) – Spring sem
3D Graph Prog ( ½ ) – Spring sem
Game Development

Special Topics
TOEFL Prep ( ½ )
SAT Prep (with study hall – no credit)