Academics At School

The academic program at St. Catherine High School places an emphasis on every aspect of our student’s growth and development. We take advantage of the natural curiosity children possess by having our teachers present new information in creative ways whereby students learn through exploring and understanding using their own emotions and experiences.

Our general curriculum includes a variety of challenging courses that meet or exceed state requirements. Suitable class sizes and exceptional, qualified teachers allow St. Catherine High School to offer an intimate and inclusive educational environment, while also ensuring each student receives the individualized attention and support they need.

Curriculum

As a secondary school in Jamaica, St. Catherine High follows the traditional English grammar school model used throughout the British West Indies, incorporating the optional year 12 and 13, collectively known as sixth form. The first year of secondary school is regarded as first form, or Year Seven, and the subsequent year groups are numbered in increasing order up to sixth form. Students in the sixth form (years twelve and thirteen) are prepared for their CXC CAPE examinations.

Core Courses (available from 1st–3rd form)

English A (English Language), Mathematics, Physical Education
Agricultural Science, Art, Auto Mechanics, Biology, Chemistry, English B (English Literature), French, Geography, History, Integrated Science, Physics, Religious Education, Spanish, Technical Drawing

CSEC Courses (available from 4th–5th form)

English A (English Language), Mathematics
Biology, Chemistry, English B (English Literature), EDPM, Geography, History, Mathematics, Office Procedures, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, Spanish, Social Studies, Information Technology

CAPE Courses (available for 6th form)

Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies
Accounts, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Literature, Geometrical Design, Management of Business., Physics, Spanish, Sociology, Pure Mathematics.

Academics Success

The academic program at St. Catherine High School places an emphasis on every aspect of our student’s growth and development. We take advantage of the natural curiosity children possess by having our teachers present new information in creative ways whereby students learn through exploring and understanding using their own emotions and experiences.

Our general curriculum includes a variety of challenging courses that meet or exceed state requirements. Suitable class sizes and exceptional, qualified teachers allow our school to offer an intimate and inclusive educational environment, while also ensuring each student receives the individualized attention and support they need.