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Academic Program

Hill is a place where students have a choice of:

  • Pathways
  • Learning Styles
  • Courses
  • Activities

St. Joseph Hill Academy has a long tradition of offering college preparatory curricular programs that seek to meet the individual needs of students. We do this by providing a highly unique experience. With a selection of Honors, College, and AP courses, Hill is equipped to provide a challenging and enriching experience for all students.

 

At Hill, every student embarks on a comprehensive four-year journey through core academic subjects, culminating in an Advanced New York State Regents Diploma. Beyond these foundational courses, students have the opportunity to specialize their education by choosing between our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Pathway or our Humanities Pathway. These pathways serve as the cornerstone of each student's academic program, fostering depth of knowledge and passion in their chosen field.

Hill offers 17 Advanced Placement courses across 7 different disciplines, ensuring that students have access to rigorous, college-level coursework.
 
You Will Be Challenged
 
At Hill, your teachers will challenge you because we believe in you. We know what you are striving to become, and we want you to be successful in the world after you graduate from Hill.

AP for All
At many schools, students have to compete for a seat in an AP class. Hill works differently. Through our AP for All program, every student has the opportunity to take at least four AP courses during her four years here. Every learner, whatever her background, deserves the chance to stretch herself, sharpen her critical thinking skills, and enter college ready from day one.

Because Hill is small, we really know you. We can identify your strengths and intentionally build a path that helps you succeed. We will guide you toward the passions worth chasing.

AP Capstone Program
Hill is the only Catholic high school on Staten Island offering the AP Capstone Program, and the only high school on Staten Island that offers it to every student.

AP Capstone consists of two courses, AP Seminar and AP Research. This interdisciplinary program develops the skills students will rely on in college and beyond: research, analysis, evidence-based argument, collaboration, writing, and public speaking. It's also a powerful way for a student to distinguish herself in the college application process.