St. Jude Educational Institute

Course of Study
The curriculum at St. Jude Educational Institute meets the requirements of the State of Alabama and the Archdiocese of Mobile. The curriculum is designed to challenge students, meet individual needs, develop critical thinking skills, promote creativity, and encourage good study habits.

The English Department provides courses in Composition, Speech, Grammar, African-American Literature, English Literature, and American Literature.

The Religion Department provides courses in Old and New Testament, Morality, Contemporary Issues, World Religions, Church History, Sacraments, Christian Life Styles and Christian Service, daily prayer opportunities, thematic prayer services, celebration of Eucharist and annual retreats are part of the curriculum.

The Mathematics Department offers Algebra 1A and 1B, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II and Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.

The Science Department offers Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

The Social Studies curriculum includes World Civilization, American History, Government/Economics, and African-American studies.

The Foreign Language Department provides two years of Spanish for those students who qualify academically.

The Business/Technology Education Department courses include Keyboarding, Computer Applications I and II, Multimedia Applications, Desktop Publishing I and II and Accounting.

The Physical Education and Health Department offers one semester of Health as well as Physical Education I and Physical Education II.

The Fine Arts Department provides courses in Chorus, Music Appreciation, Advanced Chorus, Art I, II, and III, and Band.

The School Media Center provides excellent resources for students. The book collection of over six thousand books and subscriptions to more than twenty-seven periodical provide students with information to supplement their textbooks. Students have regular access to the Media Center through both individual and class visits. The Media Specialist assists the students and teachers in incorporating technology in their curriculum.

The St. Jude Educational Institute Faculty and Administration review the curriculum on an annual basis. They make the necessary modifications in order to comply with state and diocesan requirements as well as to meet the needs of the student population.

In the spring of each year, classroom teachers, the Guidance Counselor, and the members of the Administration assist students in making course selections that will fulfill requirements for graduation and that will develop their individual gifts. Parents sign the course selection sheet before student schedules are prepared.

Student schedules are mailed to parents in July. This provides time for course changes before the semester begins as well as necessary modifications based on student performance.