What can we offer?
Vincent Memorial is a college-preparatory institution.
Our rigorous academic program is designed to prepare our students for post-secondary education.
VMCHS provides a curriculum in which students can investigate a broad educational spectrum. Students are required to take a full load of seven courses per semester. Each course is worth five (5) units per semester. A student may earn thirty-five (35) units in the first semester and thirty-five (35) units in the second semester for a total of seventy (70) units per school year. A student must earn a minimum of 260 units to graduate.
Graduation Requirements
Religion.....................................8 semesters (4ys)
English ......................................8 semesters (4ys)
American Literature
World Literature
Social Studies ...........................6 semesters (3ys.)
World History.....................(1 year-Sophomore yr.)
U.S. History........................(1 year-Jr. Year)
Government.......................(1 semester-Sr. Year)
Economics ........................(1 semester-Sr. Year)
Math........6 semesters (3yr) 4yrs. recommended
Algebra I (1 yr.)
Algebra II (1yr.)
Geometry (1yr.)
Science................41⁄2semesters(21/2yrs.) 31/2yrs.recommended.
Biology................................2 semesters (1 yr.)
Chemistry..........................2 semesters (1 yr)
Health...............................1/2 semester (1/2 yr)
Language..................................4 semesters (2yrs.) of the same language (6 semesters-3 yrs. recommended)
Spanish
Visual and Performing Arts.....2 semesters (1 yr.) of the same discipline
Art History
Painting
Drawing
Speech .....................................1 semester (1/2 year)
P.E. ............................................4 semesters (2yrs.)
Elective courses offered:
Business
Calculus
Drawing
Environmental Science
Finance
Geography
Graphic Design
Mexican Culture
Human Anatomy/Physiology
Physics
Painting
Psychology
Sociology
Trigonometry
Taller de Lectura y Redacción
Honors courses offered:
Honors English I
Honors English II
Honors English III
Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra II
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Before enrolling in an Honor Course students
must fulfill the following requirements:
1.Successfully pass entrance exam for each subject.
2.Must have good conduct. (NI’s are unacceptable)
3.Parent/guardian permission. Class selection form must be signed by parent/guardian and submitted.
4. Fulfill the prerequisites for the course.
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Taking Honors Courses can assist in achieving a great impression on college admissions.
Honors Courses can help prepare you for specific college majors and career paths. For example, AP courses in STEM subjects can give you a head start in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
We offer 7 AP courses in:
AP Biology
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Microeconomics
AP Macroeconomics
AP Psychology
AP World History
AP US History
AP Spanish/Literature and Culture
AP Government
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Advanced Placement is a program in the United States and Canada, created by the College Board, which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students.
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College Credits. One of the key advantages of taking AP courses is the opportunity to earn college credits. This means you may be able to skip introductory college courses and potentially even graduate early, saving both time and money during your college years.
Taking AP courses can assist in achieving a great impression on college admissions.
Achieving high scores on AP Exams can help you distinguish yourself from other college applicants.
AP courses can help prepare you for specific college majors and career paths. For example, AP courses in STEM subjects can give you a head start in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
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There is NO charge for taking AP courses, but at the end of each, an Exam must be taken which has a College Board Student Fee.

