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Academics at St. Lawrence Seminary High School
St. Lawrence Seminary High School follows a seven period class day, with two additional study hall periods. The periods are forty-five minutes in length. The overall academic curriculum of St. Lawrence reflects a strong bias toward college preparation.
6:1
student to teacher ratio
12-14
average core class size
100%
college acceptance
The following subjects are available to students:
* Dual Credit Course option is available
Religion: Freshman Theology
Physical Education
English 9 or 9+
World History
Freshman Guidance
Algebra
General Science
Elective: World Language or Technology & Engineering
Religion: Christian Morality & Church History
Physical Education
English 11: American Literature
U.S History 11*
Health – If needed
2 Credits from World Language, Science or Mathematics
Religion: Christology & Sacraments
Physical Education
Pre-AP English 10
Geometry
Pre-AP Biology 1
Music Appreciation or Music Theory
Communications
American Government
U.S. History 10
Elective: World Language
Religion: Senior Theology
Physical Education
English 12: World Literature*
Humanities
1 Credit from World Language, Science or Mathematics
- Business Education
- Personal Finance
- Accounting
- Business Law
- English
- Modern World Literature*
- Introduction to Literacy Genres*
- Writing & Writing II
- Speech
- Fine Arts
- Band
- Chorus
- Art
- Classical Mythology
- Mathematics
- Algebra 3
- Pre-Calculus
- Probability & Statistics
- Trigonometry
- Calculus*
- Computer Science
- Science
- Biology II
- Chemistry
- Advanced Chemistry
- Physics
- Social Studies
- Social Problems
- Psychology
- Economics
- Technology & Engineering
- Wood Fabrication I, II and III
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Small Engine Repair
- Engineering & Drafting
- Science
- Biology II
- Chemistry
- Advanced Chemistry
- Physics
- Social Studies
- Social Problems
- Psychology
- Economics
- Technology & Engineering
- Wood Fabrication I, II and III
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Small Engine Repair
- Engineering & Drafting
- Modern Languages
- Spanish
- German
- Classical Language
- Latin*
Several upper level courses are offered for dual credit through our partnering university, which is Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. Any student who meets the strict academic requirements set down by that university and has at least a 3.2 GPA at SLS may enroll and receive college as well as high school credit for the course. Students could graduate with up to 31 credits of college coursework completed. The Dean of Studies of the seminary assists any student who wishes to partake in this dual registration process. Tuition fees are to be dealt with by the university and the parents of the student who choose this option. These courses are highly encouraged for eligible students as they can save students time in their college coursework after leaving SLS and may help them fulfill general education requirements at college.
Pre-AP is a course framework that is back-mapped from the Advanced Placement courses, which students can take to earn college credit. The Pre-AP courses offer instructional strategies, skills, and model lessons that help students prepare for the rigor and challenge of AP courses, college and careers. They emphasize the shared principles of close observation and analysis, higher order questioning, evidence-based writing, and academic conversation. These principles allow students to dive deeply into particular content while developing skills connected to the rigor and expectations of college-level work that the AP courses provide.
Students have some required reading assignments over the summer and Christmas breaks.
St. Lawrence Seminary offers the road course portion of a Driver’s Education program. The classroom portion which is often called “Behind the Wheel” is not offered. The classroom portion should be done online or at home. A student should have completed or at a minimum have started the classroom portion prior to enrolling for the road portion of the class.
Juniors begin the college application process by taking either the ACT and/or SAT tests. About 90% of SLS students take the ACT, achieving an average composite score of 23.2, higher than the State of Wisconsin (20.5) and national averages (20.9), and compares well with other similar private schools in Wisconsin. Additionally, SLS students have an average ACT STEM score of 23.5, compared to the State of Wisconsin (20.8) and national averages (20.7).
Our students are engaged in college prep curriculum that includes a variety of subjects ranging from religion, music and world languages to mathematics, history and computer science. The academic program is challenging but students find their instructors are available for additional assistance when needed.
Total Credits Required – 24
Of the credits needed for graduation, the following are the State of Wisconsin requirements:
4.0 credits – English, including writing and composition
3.0 credits – Social Studies, including state and local governments
3.0 credits – Mathematics
3.0 credits – Science
1.5 credits – Physical Education
0.5 credits – Health education, taken from 7th to 12th grade
In addition to the State of Wisconsin requirements, St. Lawrence requires some courses for graduation. Specific course requirements may be waived for transfer students.
Religion – Full year course each year a student attends SLS
Guidance – Freshman Guidance or Advance Guidance )transfer students)
0.5 credits – Communications – ordinarily during sophomore year
0.5 credits – Fine Arts – ordinarily during sophomore year
0.5 credits – Humanities – One semester (senior year)
2.0 credits – World Language – Four semesters, of the same language
At the middle and end of every quarter, the faculty, along with the student supervisory staff, meets to discuss every student’s progress. These discussions attempt to measure the student’s success in fulfilling the school’s objectives and the student profile, both academically and behaviorally. Prior to the meeting, the Academic Dean compiles a list of names of those students who are academically deficient (receiving a D or F) in their classes. Recommendations for assistance for the student may be made at this time, such as extra study halls, mandatory tutoring, working one on one with teachers, or assigning them to a faculty mentor. Parents will be notified about any area of concern brought forward at these meetings. The fourth quarter evaluation also addresses the question of the student’s return for the next year. This judgment is made on an individual’s overall growth during the past year. A student whose behavior and academics show reasonable progress will be invited to return.
"I love this school, it’s the best thing that has happened to us in our life to prepare our son."
–Laura Guzman, Current parent
"Going to St. Lawrence was probably the best choice I’ve ever made. One of the most inclusive environments to ever be a part of, and learned so much. Lots of Nostalgia watching this video, but if you know someone who might want to go, I’d definitely recommend giving it a look! And if you’re concerned about Covid, don’t be! Well, I mean, so be concerned in general, but St Lawrence had been very strict about social distancing and safety measures and has had absolutely zero cases so far. I’d make the choice to go over and over again."
–Dalton O’Malley, Graduate
"The best education for your son."
–Sandra Diaz, Current parent
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