St. John’s School

Curriculum Information: Upper School Curriculum.

Graduation Requirements: 

• English I, English II, AP English Language, English IV
• Global Issues in Historical Context, World History II, and United States History
• Geometry, Algebra II and Precalculus
• Biology I, Chemistry I, and Physics I
• Through Level III of a world language
• Fine arts classes or performing ensembles (one credit)
• Additional elective courses
• 17.5 credits is the minimum required to graduate

Note that these are the minimum graduation requirements. We recommend, and colleges prefer to see, that students have taken four years in each of the core academic subjects: Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and a foreign language. 

Language Options: 

• Mandarin Chinese, including AP
• French, including AP
• Latin, including AP
• Ancient Greek (only one year offered)
• Spanish, including AP

Advanced Study Options: St. John’s offers advanced study options in a number of disciplines. Here are some particularly interesting courses: 

• Engineering, including introductory courses, robotics, and capstones offered in partnership with UT Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering. 
• A scientific research project course, neuroscience, marine science, and anatomy and physiology. 
• Advanced math, including multivariable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and complex analysis.

Educational Philosophy: The School seeks to develop the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of personal fulfillment and contribution to society. In particular, it is dedicated to the enhancement and the expansion of future leadership for Houston and the country. The School offers talented, motivated, and energetic students a genuine challenge for academic accomplishment and for development of a sense of self-worth and of personal responsibility. The School in turn holds itself responsible for providing that challenge.