Academics - Montini Catholic

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Our graduation requirements exceed those recommended by the Illinois State Board of Higher Education.

Educators

68% of our faculty hold masters degrees or higher. Many are coaches, moderators of clubs and participate in areas of campus ministry and service. 15 faculty & staff members are alumni of MCHS and have returned to their alma mater.

Curriculum

Our curriculum allows students to take courses within four levels: Signum Fidei, College Prep, Honors and Advanced Placement. These levels are determined by Placement Exam results, Proficiency Exam results and Grade School and High School teacher recommendations. Students are not put into one single track, but rather they are placed into classes that engage and aid in learning at their level.

Montini is proud to offer 4 Dual-Credit Courses, 17 Advanced Placement Courses and 30 Honors Level Courses.

Gradutation Requirements

In order to graduate, students must earn 24 hours of credit, participate in one overnight Junior Retreat, and fulfill the 40 hour requirement to our Service Learning Program.


Theology	4 credits
English/Speech	4 credits
Mathematics	3 credits
Science	3 credits
Social Studies	3 credits
World Language	2 credits
Physical Eduation/Health	1.5 credits
Fine Arts	1 credit
Electives	2.5 credtis

AP & Honors Programs

Montini Catholic currently offers 15 Advanced Placement Courses and 26 Honors Courses. Additionally we offer 4 Dual-Credit Courses. Students may enroll in Honors/AP level courses based upon their entrance exam scores, previous course work and Department Chairperson/teacher recommendation. Honors and AP level courses are taught at an accelerated pace. Additionally, Advanced Placement Tests are offered in the Spring for students who wish apply for college course credit.

Advanced Placement Courses

AP English: Language and Composition

AP English: Literature and Composition

AP French

AP Spanish
AP Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Statistics

AP Computer Science

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics I

AP World History: Modern

AP United States History

AP Political Science and Economics

AP Psychology

AP Studio Art

Honor Courses

Honors English 9, 10, 11, 12

Honors Chamber Choir

Honors Symphonic Band
Honors Drawing & Painting II
Honors Multi-Level Art

Honors French 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Honors Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Honors Chinese III & IV

Honors Algebra I

Honors Geometry

Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry

Honors Biology

Honors Chemistry

Honors Physics

Honors World History & Geography

Honors US History & Geography

Honors Contemporary US History

Honors Economics

Dual Credit Courses

Through our partnership with Lewis University (Romeoville) and the College of DuPage we are able to offer 4 Dual Credit Courses. Students will earn Montini Catholic credits and transferrable credits from Lewis University/College of DuPage. Students pay an additional fee and must complete an application to qualify for the dual credit.

Lewis University

Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry
Multivariable Calculus
Programming in Java

College of DuPage

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Illinois Seal of Biliteracy

Montini Catholic High School is proud to offer the opportunity for students currently enrolled in the 4th or 5th level of a World Language to receive the Illinois State Seal or Commendation of Biliteracy upon graduation. For detailed information about the Seal of Biliteracy and the approved language proficiency, please review this MCHS Seal of Biliteracy or Commendation document.