Academic Programs
Father Lopez Catholic High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council (SACS). Father Lopez has held this accreditation since it opened its doors in 1959. The SACS accreditation is the most rigorous accreditation for a school to both obtain and maintain.
For additional information on our SACS accreditation or any academic related question please contact:
Mr. Sean O'Dell - Assistant Principal for Instruction
sodell@fatherlopez.org
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Rationale
We believe in educating the whole person. Father Lopez offers a course of study that aims to provide for the growth of each student. The phrase 'Pursuing Excellence' expresses a traditional goal of Catholic education.
Graduation Requirement - 28 credits
Theology................................................................4 credits
English...................................................................4 credits
Mathematics (all students must take Geometry)...........4 credits
Science (all students must take Biology).....................3 credits
Social Studies..........................................................3.5
Geography ...........................................................5 credits
World History.........................................................1 credit
American History.....................................................1 credit
American Government...............................................5 credits
Economics..............................................................5 credits
Foreign Language.....................................................2 credits
Performing Arts (Drama, Speech, Art, etc.)....................5 credits
Practical Arts (Computers, Technology, etc.) .................1 credit
Physical Education
Classes of 2009, 2010, and 2011
Personal Fitness ................................................... .5 credit
Physical Education elective .................................... .5 credit
Life Management Skills-Health .......................... .5 credit
Classes of 2012 and beyond
Health Opportunities through Physical Education...............1 credit
Elective Courses ..........................................................3.5-4 creditsA student who transfers to Father Lopez from another school in which Theology was not taught must earn credit in Theology for every semester in attendance at Father Lopez.
Honors Courses
Honors courses are offered in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language. Students must meet subject-specific requirements and receive a teacher recommendation to register. Honors courses emphasize Pre-AP concepts and serve to prepare students for more advanced university credit eligible courses. University Credit Eligible Courses
Advanced Placement:
Admission to Advanced Placement courses is by teacher recommendation based on past performance in classes and standardized tests. Advanced Placement courses are college level courses. At the end of each course, students should take the national exam offered by the College Board in May. The college or university a student attends may award credit or placement based on the score a student receives on each AP exam they take. Students in AP courses must take the Father Lopez course final exam offered by their teacher.
Dual Enrollment:
Father Lopez students in 11th through 12th grades have the exciting opportunity to earn college credits while attending high school! Our dual enrollment agreement with Daytona State College is expanding. This program is offered at no additional tuition cost to you. The only costs for the program are textbooks and some testing fees (see below).
The dual enrollment program is being developed as an effort to allow students to experience college-level classes in preparation for future AP classes and college coursework. Students participating in this program are expected to do college-level work, and will be held to college standards for grading.
Full-year dual enrollment sequence classes (with the exception of the Student Success/Study Skills course) will count toward the AP course requirement for our Summa Cum Laude diploma.
Students enrolled in the dual enrollment program are considered Daytona State College Students. With their Daytona State ID card, they may use all DaytonaState facilities, participate in some sports and arts programs, and take night classes as desired... ALL FOR FREE!
Eligibility:
Students must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative G.P.A and passing scores from any one of the following tests to gain admission:
SAT: 440 Reading, 440 Math
ACT: 18 Reading, 17 Writing, 19 Math
CPT: (Daytona State Placement Test) 83 Reading, 83 Writing, 72 Math
The CPT should be taken at the end of the student's sophomore year in order to begin dual enrollment classes in the fall. ContactDaytonaState Assessment Services at (386) 506-3067 to arrange for a testing date.
Students interested in dual enrollment will meet with the Father Lopez Dual Enrollment Coordinator in the spring. At that meeting, registration and testing information and instructions will be provided.
2008-2009
Dual enrollment eligible students having completed Honors English the previous year with a minimum B average may enroll in English Composition.
- 3 credits per semester: ENC 1101 and ENC 1102.
- These courses will provide a great foundation for AP English in the senior year or for college.
Dual enrollment eligible rising juniors having completed French or Spanish 2 with a minimum B average for the year may enroll in Junior French or Spanish.
- 4 credits per semester: FRE or SPN 1120 and FRE or SPN 1121.
- These courses are prerequisites for the 2009-2010 dual enrollment French and Spanish courses.
Dual enrollment eligible rising seniors having completed French or Spanish 3 with a minimum B average for the year may enroll in Senior French or Spanish. Students must also complete the Assessment of Prior Learning Experience (APLE Test - a $25 fee is charged) at Dayton State College at the end of their junior year. The Father Lopez Dual Enrollment Coordinator will schedule this for the entire group.
- 4 credits per semester: FRE or SPN 1121 and FRE or SPN 2220.
- These courses are excellent preparation for advanced French and Spanish coursework in college.
Florida Virtual School
Florida Virtual School is an accredited online learning high school that offers flexibility in scheduling for students who have failed a class and need to make up the credit, or for students who wish to take a class not offered at Father Lopez. Visit www.flvs.netor contact the Guidance Office for more information.
Summa Cum Laude Honors Program
Father Lopez Catholic High School offers a special four-year honors program called the Summa Cum Laude program for the advanced college-bound student. The 'Summa' program offers a program of our most rigorous courses that challenge and reward our students by preparing them for a successful college career. Requirements for the Summa Cum Laude diploma:
1. Successfully complete a minimum of 12 honors, Full Year Dual Enrollment, and Advanced Placement courses.
2. Successfully complete any combination of four AP or full-year DE courses (all of which count towards the 12 required honors courses),
3. Successfully complete four years of the same foreign language,
4. Successfully complete four years of science, preferably at the AP or honors level,
5. Successfully complete four years of mathematics beginning with Geometry or higher,
6. Successfully complete Speech Honors.
Class of 2008
Summa Cum Laude Candidates
37%of the class (25 of 68 seniors)
Average SAT
Critical Reading 584
Math 601
Writing 592
Average ACT
Composite 26
Top 10% Summa Candidates
Average SAT
Critical Reading 643
Math 693
Writing 646
Average ACT
Composite 28.5
