Academic Life
The academic program at John Paul II Catholic High School prepares students for life after graduation and the college experience by fostering a spirit of self-discovery, independence, service, and a love of learning.
Academics at a Glance
- Accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED)
- 9-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio provides personalized education
- Dual enrollment courses through Pitt Community College provide juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit without leaving the JPII campus
- In addition to the National Honor Society, students have the opportunity to earn recognition in honor societies for English, math, and science
- Faculty utilize Apple Classroom to integrate technologically with students via MacBooks issued by the school
- Dedicated science labs offer hands-on, STEM-related classes including biology, chemistry, and physics
- College prep curriculum meets and exceeds the State of NC standard course of study
College Preparedness
At the foundation of our curriculum lies the tools for students to prepare for the college of their choice. We develop students who are well-versed in a variety of areas and emphasize preparation for college through the rigor of our coursework.
- Guidance from a professional college admissions counselor begins in 9th grade
- 100% college acceptance rate
- Students have the option of an internship their senior year
- Preparation for standardized testing
Elective Offerings
- 21st century skills
- advanced art & painting
- advanced PE
- anatomy and physiology
- business and entrepreneurship
- ceramics
- creative writing
- drawing and mixed media
- environmental science
- improv
- innovation and technology
- instrumental music
- photography
- political theory
- public speaking
- sculpting and welding
- senior internship
- sports medicine
- STEM
- technical theatre
- vocal performance
- weight training
- woodworking
- yearbook
AP Offerings
- biology
- calculus
- chemistry
- English language
- English literature
- human geography
- macroeconomics
- microeconomics
- physics
- pre-calculus
- psychology
- seminar
- Spanish language
- statistics