St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute immerses our students in a well-balanced, challenging college preparatory curriculum. Our goal, through a highly personalized approach, is to help each and every student achieve his personal best, regardless of the level at which he comes to us.

The academic program at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is arranged on four levels of study: Advanced Placement courses, honors courses, Regents courses, and school-based courses. The courses offered on any level are acceptable for college admissions and for the school's graduation requirements. All students automatically qualify for the NYS Regents diploma, and the majority will also receive an advanced diploma as well.

Advanced Academic Programs

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute offers advanced courses for potential college credit. Academically qualified students may register for the Advanced Placement Program in the following areas: English Literature and Composition, European History, United States Government & Politics, World History, American History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, French, German, Spanish, Studio Art, English Language & Composition, Psychology and Music Theory. College credit is awarded through criteria of each college/university.

Honors Courses

Honors courses, especially AP courses, are designed to challenge the student. Requirements for entry into an honors course are with the understanding that the student is well motivated and willing to accept the increased academic load.

Tutorial Services

In addition to the availability of teachers to give extra help to students, St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute also attempts to provide special tutorial services through peer tutoring, professional tutoring, and special classes. Contacts may be made through the Guidance Department.

Course Of Studies

All students are required to take five academic credits each year in addition to Religion and Physical Education. Freshmen are also required to take music or art. Sophomores are required to take Health and Introduction to Theatre or an advanced music or art course.

The general distribution of the 24.5 units required for graduation is listed below. Graduation requirements may be adjusted in some areas for students entering St. Joe's after the freshman year. Incoming freshmen who have received credit for accelerated programs in elementary / middle school will have their course of studies adjusted accordingly.

*Sophomores who have taken or are taking Concert Band, Glee Club, or Studio Art are not required to take Introduction to Theatre. If they are taking any of these courses in sophomore year, they must take Health during junior or senior year. In order to avoid scheduling conflicts, it is strongly recommended that students in these courses take Health in an accredited summer school.