ACADEMICS
Curriculum and Departments
Discover a wealth of knowledge and skills at Cathedral High School.
Cathedral’s college preparatory, standards-aligned curriculum is designed to engage students in exploration, challenge them beyond their expectations, and develop the 21st-century skills necessary to become leadership ready, college ready, and life ready.
Explore Cathedral’s Academic Departments
Course levels:
- AP – Advanced Placement (AP) courses are college-level classes and exams designed to give scholars an advantage in preparing for college. Learn more about AP courses at Cathedral.
- Honors – Honors courses offer a more accelerated and in-depth curriculum for scholars seeking additional academic challenges
- CP – College Prep (CP) courses are designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in college-level coursework.
Mathematics
Our math department helps our scholars see themselves as mathematicians and problem solvers as they connect abstract mathematical ideas to their real lives.
Courses offered:
- Math 7
- Math 8
- Algebra I CP/Honors
- Algebra II CP/Honors
- Geometry CP/Honors
- PreCalculus CP/Honors
- AP Calculus
- Trigonometry
- Statistics
- Financial Literacy
English
Our English department helps our scholars use themes from literature to develop empathy, compassion, and an understanding of the human condition.
Courses offered:
- English Language Arts 7
- English Language Arts 8
- English I CP/Honors
- English II CP/Honors
- English III CP/Honors
- English IV CP/Honors
- AP Language and Composition
- AP Research
- AP Seminar
- AP Literature and Composition
Science
Our science department designs classroom experiences for our scholars to engage with content as scientists with hands-on learning activities.
Courses offered:
- General Science
- Physical Science
- Health
- Chemistry
- Chemistry II
- Biology
- Biology II
- AP Biology
- Environmental Science
- AP Environmental Science
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Bioethics
STEAM
Our STEAM department provides an education based in innovation, exploration, and creativity, enabling our scholars build critical 21st century skills.
Courses offered:
- Coding & Technology I
- Coding & Technology II
- AP Computer Science
- Explorations in Art
- Studio Art 9
- Studio Art 10
- Ceramics
- Drawing & Painting
- Exploring Creativity through Mixed Media Art
- Art Journaling
- Theater / Public Speaking
Social Science
Our social studies department explores the social world as it is – its flaws, strengths, and promise – empowering our scholars to deepen their understanding and influence the future through informed analysis and innovative ideas.
Courses offered:
- World Regions and Cultures
- Civics
- US History
- US History II CP/Honors
- AP US History
- World History CP/Honors
- AP World History
- AP Government & Politics
- Sociology of Boston
- History in Film
World Languages
Our world language department offers our scholars opportunities to connect with the world around them through the exploration of different languages and cultures.
Courses offered:
- Exploring Languages
- French I
- French II
- French III
- AP French Language & Culture
- Spanish I CP/Honors
- Spanish II CP/Honors
- Spanish III CP/Honors
- AP Spanish Language & Culture
Theology
Our theology department sincerely invites our scholars, from their varied, rich, and noteworthy experience, to reflect on their character and spiritual formation and that which tends to the common good.
Courses offered:
- Introduction to the Church
- Introduction to Faith & Christianity
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Ethics & Moral Decision Making
- Social Justice & Discipleship
Physical Education
Cathedral’s Physical Education program, through a wide variety of activities, strengthens scholars’ physical health, teamwork abilities, and personal development, preparing them to lead active and healthy lives.
Courses offered:
- Physical Education
Challenge Yourself with AP Courses
Cathedral scholars have the ambition to challenge themselves academically and deeply explore subject areas of interest. We have continually expanded our Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings so our scholars have ample opportunities to engage in rigorous coursework.
We currently offer the following 13 AP courses:
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus
- AP Computer Science – new!
- AP Environmental Science – new!
- AP French Language and Culture
- AP Government & Politics
- AP Language & Composition
- AP Literature & Composition
- AP Research
- AP Seminar
- AP Spanish Language & Culture
- AP US History
- AP World History
Your Academic Journey by Grade
Each year, you will be presented with new opportunities to explore subject areas, increase your knowledge, and challenge yourself. The courses you will take in your early years at Cathedral create a strong foundation for success while encouraging you to discover your passions. As you advance in your academic journey at Cathedral High School, you will have the option to choose from more and more courses tailored to your college and career goals!
Grade 7
- English Language Arts 7
- Math 7
- General Science
- World Regions and Cultures
- Theology: Introduction to the Church
- Physical Education
- Literacy Lab
- Explorations in Art
Grade 8
- English Language Arts 8
- Math 8/Algebra I
- Physical Science
- Civics
- Theology: Introduction to Faith & Christianity
- Physical Education
- Health
- Exploring Languages
- Explorations in Art
Grade 9
- English I
- Algebra I/Geometry
- Chemistry
- US History
- Theology: Old Testament
- Spanish I/French I
- Physical Education
- Art Studio
Grade 10
- English II/ AP Seminar
- Algebra II/Geometry
- Biology
- World History /AP World History
- Theology: New Testament
- Spanish II/ French II
- Art Studio II
- Physical Education
- Theater/Public Speaking
- Coding & Technology I
Grade 11
- English III/ AP Language & Composition
- Algebra II/ Geometry/Pre-Calculus
- Biology II/Chemistry II/Environmental Science
- US History II/AP US History
- Theology: Ethics and Moral Decision Making
- Spanish III/French III
- AP Computer Science
- Ceramics/Drawing & Painting/Art Journaling/Mixed Media Art
- Coding & Technology I & II
- Financial Literacy
Grade 12
- English IV/ AP Literature & Composition
- Pre-Calculus/AP Calculus/Statistics/Trigonometry
- Anatomy & Physiology/AP Environmental Science/AP Biology/Bioethics
- Theology: Social Justice & Discipleship
- AP French Language & Culture/AP Spanish Language & Culture
- AP Computer Science
- Ceramics/Drawing & Painting/Art Journaling/Mixed Media Art
- Sociology of Boston/History in Film
- Coding & Technology I & II
- Financial Literacy
