Academic Overview

Education at St. Elizabeth High School provides a well-rounded, rigorous college preparatory curriculum while striving to achieve all aspects of the school philosophy and mission.  The educational program offers a core curriculum of liberal studies – English, reading, and the language arts; world languages; visual and performing arts; mathematics; economics; science; the social studies – geography, history, and government and civics; and religious studies.  The liberal education format is intended to produce a cultured, well-informed person who can read, listen, and converse intelligently about a variety of topics.  In conjunction with these subjects, students are exposed to the 21st century interdisciplinary themes of global awareness; financial, economic, business, and entrepreneurial literacy; civic literacy; health literacy; and environmental literacy.  Upon graduation, students are skilled in the art of presentation, research, and collaboration.  This contemporary curriculum integrates Christian values, exemplifies current instructional strategies, and incorporates technology into classrooms across the campus.

It is the goal of our curriculum design to meet the needs of all students enrolled at St. Elizabeth High School.  With this in mind, students select challenging courses consistent with their abilities and are able to meet college preparatory expectations of SEHS, the State of Delaware, and prestigious colleges and universities.  There are special advanced classes in some subject areas to allow qualified students to proceed at a more rapid pace and/or approach the subject in more depth.

St. Elizabeth High School is a member of:

• The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
• The Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS)
• The College Board
• The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) 

and is accredited by:

• The Diocese of Wilmington
• The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Courses are set up in three levels:

Level 1 – College preparatory 
Courses that are not honors or Advanced Placement.

Level 2 – Honors 
Courses designed for students who are capable of excelling in a particular area and of moving at a faster pace than the majority of students.

Level 3 – Advanced Placement
Highly challenging courses taught at the college level and for which students may obtain college credit while still in high school.

Courses are offered in 10 broad areas:

• English:  10 courses
• Mathematics:  11 courses
• Physical Education and Health:  4 courses
• Religious Studies:  8 courses
• Science: 12 courses
• Social Studies:  8 courses
• Visual & Performing Arts:  6 courses
• World Languages:
  – French:   4 courses    
  – Spanish:  7 courses 
• Driver's Education:  1 course