DON BOSCO PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL - Course Catalog 2025-2026

Sep 15, 2026

DON BOSCO PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Course Catalog 2025-2026 outlines academic policies for course selection, graduation credits, and eligibility for Honors and Advanced Placement. It specifies graduation requirements across English, Theology, Mathematics, Social Studies/Business, World Language, Lab Science, Physical Education, and community service hours. The catalog describes exam and payment policies for AP, placement criteria for freshmen using HSPT and transcripts, and a Dual Enrollment program covering credit recognition and participating colleges.

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Academic Policy Related to Course Selection

Graduation Requirements

Recommendations and Notes

Eligibility for Honors and Advanced Placement Courses

Policy of Required Exams for Advanced Placement Courses

Dual Enrollment Program

Course Progression

Required Course Progression 2025-2026

DON BOSCO PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Course Catalog 2025-2026 492 North Franklin Turnpike Ramsey, NJ 07446 (201) 327-8003 2025-2026 COURSE CATALOG A note on accuracy: While every effort has been made to make this document as accurate as possible, it is not intended to form part of the contract between parents and the school. It may contain occasional errors. Also, teachers often modify the content of their course over the summer in order to improve the learning experience of their students, and this document may not reflect such updates. Table of Contents Academic Policy Related to Course Selection ………………………………………………3 Course Progression …………………………..……………………………………………….4 Business Department ...………………………………………………………………………7 Communication Arts Department ………………..………………………………………....10 Computer Science Department ……….………….……………….…………………………11 Engineering Department …………….……………..…………….…………………………13 English Department ……………...…………………………………………………………14 Humanities Department (Art, Music, Chorus, Band) ……….…………………………….20 Mathematics Department ………………………..………………………………………….23 Physical Education Department ……..……………………………...………………………26 Science Department …………………………………….……………………………………27 Social Studies Department ……….………………………………………………………….30 Theater Arts Department …………………………………………………………………….35 Theology Department ……………………………………………………………………….36 World Language Department ……………………………………………………….……….39 ACADEMIC POLICY RELATED TO COURSE SELECTION Graduation Requirements: 140 credits which must include: 4 years of English 4 years of Theology 4 years of Mathematics 3 ½ years of Social Studies/Business 3 years of a World Language 3 years of a Lab Science 4 years of Physical Education (Opportunity) 100 hours of Community Service Recommendations and Notes: ● It is strongly recommended that students applying to competitive colleges take one course in the same world language in each of their four years. ● It is recommended that students applying to competitive colleges take four years of science. ● Electives may not be used as substitutes for the required 12th grade courses in the English and Theology Departments. ● Rare exceptions may be made to graduation requirements as coordinated by the Assistant Principal for Academics and approved by the Principal. Eligibility for Honors and Advanced Placement Courses: ● Don Bosco Prep allows students to take a mixture of College Prep, Honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses on a subject-by-subject basis based on the capabilities of the student. ● To be eligible for an Honors course, a student must have the approval of the instructor and have maintained a minimum 85 average in the prior Honors course or a minimum 93 average in the prior College Prep course. ● To be eligible for an Advanced Placement (AP) course, a student must have the approval of the instructor and have maintained a minimum 85 average in the prior AP course or a minimum 93 average in the prior Honors course. ● Some courses may have additional requirements as indicated in the course description. ● Freshmen are placed in courses based on the results of their HSPT exam and their 7th and 8th grade transcripts. The goal is to place each student in an environment where he will achieve success. ● Any exceptions to these rules must be approved by the Assistant Principal for Academics. Policy of Required Exams for Advanced Placement Courses: ● All students in AP courses are required to pay for and take the corresponding AP Exam offered by the College Board. Dual Enrollment Program Dual Enrollment (DE) is a concurrent program that provides an opportunity for qualified high school students to get an early start on college education by earning college credits while still in high school. The credits earned are recognized as high school credits toward graduation but are also entered onto the student’s permanent transcripts. Most DE courses are transferable to four-year colleges

FAQs

What are the graduation requirements for DON BOSCO PREP?

Graduation requires 140 credits including 4 years of English, 4 years of Theology, 4 years of Mathematics, 3 ½ years of Social Studies/Business, 3 years of a World Language, 3 years of a Lab Science, 4 years of Physical Education (Opportunity), and 100 hours of Community Service.

How does DON BOSCO PREP determine eligibility for Honors and AP courses?

Honors eligibility requires instructor approval and a minimum 85 average in the prior Honors course or 93 in the prior College Prep course. AP eligibility requires instructor approval and a minimum 85 in the prior AP course or 93 in the prior Honors course.

What is the AP exam policy for students enrolled in AP courses?

Students in AP courses are required to pay for and take the corresponding AP Exam offered by the College Board.

Sep 15, 2026

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