Academics
U of D Jesuit is a college preparatory school. At the high school level, students take four years of both English and Theology; three years of a foreign language (Chinese, Latin or Spanish), with the fourth year as an elective; three years of mathematics, with the fourth year as an elective; three years of social studies, with the fourth year as an elective; and three years of science, with the fourth year as an elective.
French was offered as a language at U of D Jesuit, but was discontinued in 2008 due to a lack of student interest. In its place, Chinese is now offered due to a higher demand by incoming students.
Students may also take advanced placement (AP) courses in American History their sophomore year; government or Modern European History their junior or senior years; and Spanish, Latin, English, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics or Biology their senior year.
Theology classes consist of Introduction to U of D Jesuit and Hebrew Scriptures freshman year; Christian Scriptures and Sacraments & Church History sophomore year; Morality and World Religions junior year; and Social Justice and Marriage & Family senior year.
Social studies classes consist of World History freshman year, U.S. history or AP U.S. history sophomore year; and government, or an AP class junior year (see above). Juniors may also elect to take African American History, Economics, Sociology, Michigan History, and American Society since 1945. Seniors may take the same courses, plus Psychology.
In mathematics, freshman take Algebra I unless placed into a higher level; sophomores take Algebra II/Trigonometry, unless placed into a higher level; and juniors take Geometry, unless placed into a higher level. Seniors may take Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Analytical Math, Statistics and AP calculus.
In science, freshman either take Physical Science or Biology; sophomores take Biology, Honors Chemistry or Chemistry (for those who took Biology as freshmen); juniors take Chemistry, Physics, Honors Physics, Applied Chemistry, or Honors Chemistry. In addition to the above AP science classes, seniors can take Honors BioChemistry; Forensic Science or Anatomy & Physiology.
Other classes: Freshman take Physical Education/Health; sophomores take 21st Century Media and Culture or Computer Applications.
General electives include supervised study, band or art for freshmen and sophomores; and band, art, acting, music appreciation, debate, computer applications, computer web design, AP Computer Science, Physical Education Health 1 and Physical Education Health 2 for juniors and seniors.
Seventh grade students take classes in Mathematics, Language Arts, English, Social Studies, Art, Computer Applications, Faith in Jesus, Biology, and Physical education.
Eighth grade students take classes in Mathematics (Algebra or Pre-Algebra depending on the student's mathematics score on the entrance exam), Religion (Life in the Church), Integrated Science, English, Language Arts, Latin (which may be substituted if the student plays in the school band), Social Studies (World Geography), and physical education.
In keeping with their dedication towards the betterment of the local community, seniors are required to spend their Wednesday mornings at a designated service project site of their choice among the designated areas.
The school has a reputation for academic excellence with 99-100% of seniors attending college each year. Since 1955, U of D Jesuit has had a total of 766 National Merit Semi-Finalists and National Achievement Semi-Finalists, including 16 for the class of 2009. In 2011, over $17.9 million was awarded in higher education scholarships to graduating seniors.
The school has been continually rated above public schools and other Catholic private schools in Michigan.
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