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Academics
School Hours
Core Curriculum
| Religion |
Students must take four years of religion classes, which cover a variety of topics, including the Old and New Testaments, church history and reformation, morality, relationships, social justice, prayer and liturgy, and contemporary religious issues. |
| English |
Four years of English courses prepare students for writing and researching term papers, enjoying and evaluating American and British literature, poetry, short stories and prose. Vocabulary and use of grammar are sharpened in Freshmen and Sophomore English. Students also can participate in Journalism where they publish the yearbook and school newspaper, The Accipiter |
| Business |
Students are required to take Word Processing and Computer Applications. Other business courses give our students a head start on the inner workings of personal finance, business law and accounting. Working in our two computer labs, students learn about word processing, Web design and navigating the Internet. |
| Social Studies |
The history of the world and the United States are at the fingertips of Saint Albert Freshmen and Sophomores. Getting closer to voting age, Juniors learn about the intricacies of government and economics. Students expand their social knowledge learning about current events and modern U.S. history. Three years of Social Studies is required. |
| Math |
Students can prepare for a mathematical, logical world through three years of Math courses, such as Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. |
| Science |
The world of science is opened up to St. Albert students in the Science and Technology wing. It is in the Biology, Chemistry and Physics labs that students are able to prepare for college using the latest in science technology. Students also may earn their three years of Science courses in Earth Science and Environmental Science. |
| Physical Education |
Saint Albert students work on building their bodies as well as their minds. With four years of Physical Education classes, students learn the value of working together as a team, developing a life-long physical fitness and wellness routine, managing stress, eating right and staying away from harmful habits such as smoking, drinking and drugs. |
Supplementary Curriculum
| Foreign Language |
Up to four years of Spanish and French are offered |
| Library Science |
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| Fine Arts |
Students have the opportunity to study band, choir, theater arts and a variety of art classes in the Barnes Family Fine Arts Center. |
| Iowa Communications Network Fiber Optic Laboratory |
allows for extra classes to be offered throughout the year. |
| College Credit Courses |
A variety of courses are available on the Saint Albert campus through Iowa Western Community College, including Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Art Appreciation, English Composition I and II, Spanish 4, Personal Finance, Advanced Computer Applications, Music Appreciation and Fundamentals of Music. Chemistry I and II are offered for college credit through Creighton University. Psychology and Sociology can be taken through the Iowa Communications Network. |
For a more in-depth look at the High School curriculum, click on the link below for our course description catalog.
 High School Course Description Catalog 2010-11
Additional classes, such as Building Construction, Child Care, Radio/Television Production and Auto Mechanics, are available through the Tucker Center. Click on the link below for more information.
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Tucker Center