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Core Curriculum
A minimum of 24 credits is required for graduation. Each student receives one unit of credit for each course she successfully completes each year. A half-credit is given for each semester course successfully completed. 

The following courses/credits are required: 
  • Theology - 4 credits
  • English - 4 credits
  • Mathematics - 3 credits
  • Science - 3 credits
  • Social Science - 3 credits
  • World Language - 2 credits
  • Physical Education - 1 credit
  • Health - .5 credit
  • Fine Arts - .5 credit
  • Electives - 3 credits 

Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit Options 
Some of our Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit (high school and college credit) options include: 
  • English
    • First Year Composition I and II (dual credit) 
    • English 3 AP - Language and Composition
    • English 4 AP - Literature and Composition 
  • Math 
    • AP Precalculus
    • AP Statistics
    • AP Calculus
  • Science 
    • AP Chemistry
  • Social Science
    • AP Human Geography 
    • AP US History 
    • AP US Government and Politics 
    • AP Psychology 
  • Theology 
    • Introduction to World Religions (Dual Credit) 

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Rosary College Prep is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. Committed to truth, faith, and strength, Rosary fosters a community of academic excellence and empowered sisterhood.