Course Levels
Course Levels
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Guided by our mission, the educational program at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy is specifically designed to meet the needs of our students, affording each vast opportunities to explore new interests, pursue their passions and achieve a healthy balance between curricular and extracurricular activities, in our unwavering pursuit to develop confident, well-rounded, women of faith. From our course offerings to the structure of our school day, the FOCUS at Lourdes Academy is each student’s personal path to success; and each student is encouraged to FOCUS on how she can successfully achieve her goals, both as a high school student and beyond. The following is a guide to understanding the different course levels offered at OLLA.
College Preparatory, Level 3
Courses are designed for the average student aspiring to continue their education beyond high school. Students are prepared to assume the responsibility of working independently to some degree.
Honors, Level 4
Courses are designed for the above average student capable of critical thinking analysis beyond the expectations of average course content. Students are expected to assume the responsibility of working independently.
Honors Advanced, Level 4.5
The advanced level courses were recently introduced in the mathematics and English departments. This level courses allow students the opportunity to take the most rigorous courses available at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. The courses are designed to prepare the students to think and analyze at a much higher level. The courses are more intense and at a faster pace than an honors level. The advanced level will cover more in-depth curriculum that are more difficult in nature to challenge exceptional students. The rigorous coursework is given to students in preparation for their post-high school studies.
Advanced Placement, Level 5
Curriculum for these courses is designed by the College Board. Students are prepared to and are required to take the AP exams in May. Students in these courses have the opportunity to earn college credit; determined by the score on the AP exam and the college to such she attends.
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