Class |
Credits |
Comments |
Theology |
4 |
Must be taken all four years. |
English |
4 |
Must be taken all four years. |
Math |
4 |
Must be taken all four years. |
Science |
3 |
|
Foreign Language |
2 |
|
World Civilization |
1 |
|
U.S. History |
1 |
|
Government |
1/2 |
|
Geography |
1/2 |
|
Fine or Performing Arts |
1/2 |
Choice of Art, Drama, or Music - See Notes Below |
Humanities |
1/2 |
See Notes Below |
Public Speaking |
1/2 |
|
Health |
1/2 |
|
Physical Education |
1/2 |
|
Electives |
5 1/2 |
|
Total Credits |
28 |
Class |
KY Credits |
AHS Credits |
English |
4 |
4 |
Math |
3 |
4 |
Theology |
0 - |
4 |
Social Studies |
3 |
3 |
Science |
3 |
3 |
Foreign Language |
2 |
2 |
Fine Arts |
1/2 |
1/2 |
Humanities |
1/2 |
1/2 |
Health |
1/2 |
1/2 |
Physical Education |
1/2 |
1/2 |
Public Speaking |
0 |
1/2 |
Electives |
5 |
5 1/2 |
Each spring, students select courses for the next school year with the help of their teacher advisor, the dean of studies, the guidance counselors, and teachers. Students are responsible for noting the prerequisites for courses, if any, and obtaining the necessary signatures on the on-line registration form. The printed AHS on-line registration form, signed by the parent/guardian and including any necessary teacher signature(s), the tuition selection form, and a $200 registration fee are due to the school office by the March deadline. Registration forms turned in after that deadline will be assessed a $250 fee. Registration forms turned in much later than the deadline will not be guaranteed placement.
Once a student submits her course selection form and fee, every effort is made to accommodate her requests and the master schedule is developed. For this reason, a student who changes her original schedule is assessed a $20 course change fee.
The school reserves the right to cancel a course for insufficient enrollment.
In 1996, Assumption implemented an innovative block schedule that effectively enhances classroom instruction and learning. Block scheduling provides students with opportunities for more in-depth study, better preparation for college and career, and greater academic success. This scheduling also allows time for more student-centered teaching methods, interactive lectures, and simulation labs.
Courses are leveled according to the degree of difficulty and the depth of subject matter as well as the requirements of the course. All levels are part of a pre-college curriculum.
Advanced Placement (AP): College Board-approved course; students prepare to take AP exams to earn college credit.
Dual Credit (DC): Dual credit college-level course; credit may be earned through the University of Louisville or Western Kentucky University.
Advanced (AD): The most advanced high school level course available to students; accelerated college preparatory course which requires students to independently analyze and synthesize curriculum.
Honors 1 (H1): College preparatory course requiring in-depth consideration of concepts; independent study, analysis, and research; material is presented at an accelerated rate.
Honors (H): College preparatory course based on standard high school curriculum which requires in-depth consideration of concepts and independent study and research.
Academic (AC): College preparatory course for freshman and sophomore students requiring greater emphasis on basic skills.
Assumption offers more AP courses than any other girls' high school in Louisville. With 22 Advanced Placement (AP) courses available to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who meet the criteria required for this college level program. The College Board established the AP program in 1955 to encourage students capable of college level work. Students who participate in AP courses prepare for the College Board exams. College credit can be earned based on a student's performance on these exams. Assumption offers the following AP courses.
AP Art History