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CURRICULUM

Our Lady Academy offers a college preparatory curriculum designed to empower young women academically, spiritually, and personally. Rooted in Catholic values and committed to academic excellence, OLA provides a dynamic learning environment where students are challenged through a comprehensive course of study that includes honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and dual-enrollment opportunities. Although the curriculum college preparatory, every effort is made to meet the individual needs of each student. Small class sizes and dedicated faculty ensure individualized attention, preparing students not only for college success but also for leadership and service in their communities.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAM BY GRADE

Religious Studies

English

Math 7

Integrated Science

Social Studies (World Hist. to 1750)

PE or Band

7th Grade Seminar

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To graduate from Our Lady Academy, a student must have successfully completed 28 Carnegie units in the following areas: â€‹

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UNITS

 

  • 4 Religious Studies (each year enrolled at OLA)

  • 4 English (English I or I Honors; English II or AP English Comp; English IV or AP English Lit

  • 4 Social Studies (including MS Studies, World Geography; World History or World History Honors; U.S. History or AP U.S. History; and U.S. Gov't/Economics

  • 4 Mathematics (including Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry; math course to be taken each year of high school)

  • 4 Science (science courses to be taken each year of high school

  • 2 Consecutive years of a Foreign Language (may be waived by the principal if the student is fluent in a second language)

  • 1 Fine Arts

  • 1 Technology

  • 1 College & Career Readiness

  • 0.5 Health

  • 0.5 Physical Education

  • 2.0 Electives

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REQUIRED & ELECTIVE SELECTIONS 9-12

Band

Advanced Band (SSC)

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