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Curriculum
The comprehensive curriculum offered at Saint John Vianney High School helps students grow and excel in every area of their lives. This, in addition to our beautiful campus, robust extra-curricular offerings, and more, is the reason that families from near and far trust our Catholic school to help their children attain acceptance to college and prepare for a successful future.
To see a full list of the courses being offered during this school year, please see SJV's 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide.
Academic Departments
Saint John Vianney High School is nationally recognized for offering our students a complete and diverse education, as evidenced by our college acceptance rate of 99%. Our various academic departments work together toward this goal, and include:
Theology
As a Catholic school, we offer our students a strong foundation in theology and Church doctrine. Classes begin with an introductory course designed to be approachable to students from different faiths, later moving into Church history and developments.
Department Head - Margaret Kane
Business & Technology
This section of our curriculum prepares students for taking on the modern world. It includes courses in Marketing, Finance and Accounting, as well as Computer Science, Robotics, and Engineering. Honors and Dual Enrollment courses are available.
Department Head - Ryan Tetro
English
Our teachers work to refine students’ communication and critical thinking skills. Standard courses are supplemented with electives such as Journalism, and students may also contribute to the yearbook or earn credit with Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses.
Department Head - Jessica Gadaleta
Fine & Performing Arts
Creativity and self-expression are valuable to an individual’s overall growth, which is why we encourage students to participate in the arts. We teach chorus, musical instruments, drawing, photography, and digital design, as well as AP and Dual Enrollment electives.
Department Head - Jessica Gadaleta
Mathematics
SJV ensures all students have a foundational grasp of mathematics. True math-lovers, however, can deepen their understanding with modeling, calculus, statistics, as well as AP and Dual Enrollment courses.
Department Head - Frank Platas
Physical Education & Health
Students exercise through various recreational sports and in the weight room while learning about wellness topics, driving, the dangers of drugs and alcohol, first aid, and CPR.
Department Head - Richard Lamberson
Science
Saint John Vianney High School offers a well-rounded science education with classes in biology, chemistry, physics, and forensics Courses take place in a lab setting. Honors and AP courses are offered.
Department Head - Frank Platas
Social Studies
These courses provide an understanding of history, sociology, and psychology and are valuable for navigating the world successfully. That’s why our curriculum addresses all of those subjects, in addition to American law and civilization and multiple AP and Dual Enrollment offerings.
Department Head - Michael Alberque
World Language
In today's interconnected world, learning another language opens doors to new cultures, careers, and global opportunities. Students can choose between four-year programs in Italian and Spanish.
Department Head - Jessica Gadaleta
Academic Integrity
Inherent in the stated goals of Saint John Vianney High School is the commitment to mold moral individuals who adhere to the highest ethical standards. In conformance with these goals, Saint John Vianney High School insists that all students produce their own work. Saint John Vianney High School will not tolerate violations of academic integrity, which include cheating, plagiarism, and the theft of academic materials. A student who cheats is dishonest, deceitful, and fraudulent. Plagiarism, a form of cheating, is dishonest because it is the stealing of others’ ideas or words and passing them off as one’s own. Saint John Vianney High School, as well as every other academic and professional institution, strictly prohibits academic cheating and plagiarizing. Saint John Vianney High School students must adhere to an Academic Honesty and Integrity Code.
Saint John Vianney High School's Honesty & Academic Integrity Policy
Graduation Requirements
All students must carry a full schedule and to graduate from Saint John Vianney High School, students must acquire a minimum of 150 credits. Students are required to complete an approved course of study which includes the following:
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Theology - 4
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English - 4
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Mathematics - 3
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Fine, Practical & Performing Arts - 1
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Physical Ed/Health - 2 *
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Lab. Science - 3
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US History - 2
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World History - 1
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World Language - 2
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To Advance to 10th Grade - 35 credits
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To Advance to 11th Grade - 70 credits
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To Advance to 12th Grade - 110 credits
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To Graduate - 150 credits
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Students taking 2 or more AP courses in one year are exempt from the PE/Health requirement for that same year.
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To earn a diploma from SJV, a student must be enrolled full-time in his/her senior year and be taking a full schedule of approved SJV courses.
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All seniors must pass both marking periods in Term 2 to complete the requirements for a diploma.
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Seniors are required to complete 30 hours of Christian service to graduate.
Students wishing to pursue a rigorous curriculum for competitive colleges should take four years in all core subject areas (Math, Science, English, History, and World Language) with a combination of Honors, Dual Enrollment, and Advanced Placement courses.
