Academics
It is the purpose of the academic program at Conwell-Egan Catholic to develop students’ abilities and talents and to meet the needs of all students. The curriculum of Conwell-Egan Catholic High School is derived from the regulations of the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the directives of the School System of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and the philosophy and objectives of the school itself. Conwell-Egan offers a four-year comprehensive program of studies. Advanced Placement courses are available to academically talented students.
All students are required to complete 4 Theology credits to graduate from Conwell-Egan Catholic High School, including the specified number of credits in the following subjects:
| Theology | 4.0 |
| English | 4.0 |
| Social Studies | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Science | 3.0 |
| PE/Health | 1.0 |
| Related Arts | 0.5 |
| Technology/Applications | 0.5 |
| World Language | 2.0 |
| Electives | 2.0-4.0 |
Rank In Class
To compensate for the degree of work demanded in each track level, a system of Quality Points has been devised by the diocesan school system. For each grade a student receives, a corresponding number of Quality Points based on the track level of the subject are awarded. Current and cumulative rank in class are determined by Quality Point Average at the end of the semester in January and June.
Calculating Quality Points for Third Quarter
The program averages the first semester and third quarter grades. This average is cross referenced with the course's track to determine the number in the quality point table. Multiply the quality point table number by the amount of credit to get the quality points for the course. For a first semester course, cross reference the first semester grade with the course's track to determine the number in the quality point table. Multiply the quality point table number by the amount of credit to get the quality points for the course. The averaging of the semester grade with the third quarter grade is an important consideration for those schools which determine honors based on quality points. As a rule, the schools do not report rank-in-class for the third quarter, because the diocesan scholars do not have third quarter grades.
Example:
(((First Semester Grade + Third Quarter Grade)/2 ) +.5) (For you algebra lovers)
(95 + 98 ) = 96.5 plus .5 to round up = 97.0 Now take the integer.
Humanities Seminar
Conwell-Egan Catholic is proud to go on with this innovative and exceptional elective for School Year 2010-2011. CEC is very delighted that the Humanities Seminar was well received by the students and the course was successful in meeting its intended outcomes.
010 HONORS HUMANITIES SEMINAR 1.00 cr. Tr. 1, Gr. 11, 12
This elective course is available to juniors and seniors who would benefit from belonging to a Project-based Learning Community. This course requires a great deal of self-direction and individual responsibility. The topics will be determined on the student’s individual interests, talents and educational goals. Students will investigate a number of Humanities based components. There will be several face-to-face meetings throughout each quarter or marking period. Additional meeting times may be scheduled at the request of the participants. Assignments for the course and communications throughout the quarter will take place with Seminar Facilitators primarily on the Humanities NING and face-to-face. The Seminar Facilitators will be regularly available for conferences as well as to answer student questions.
Advanced placement
Advanced Placement Courses are offered in Art, English, Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Physics, United States History, Spanish, Italian and Government. A score of 3-5 on the Advanced Placement Exam may qualify a student for college credit in that particular subject.
