Advanced Placement,
Concurrent Enrollment & Special Studies

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Pius XI offers 15 Advanced Placement courses (and an independent study option for those interested in AP Calculus BC).  Students enrolled in advanced coursework learn persistence while challenging themselves to rigorous college-level coursework.  68% of students score a 3 or higher on AP exams. Additionally, you can earn college credit through Project Lead The Way Engineering as well as select courses in theology and social science through a partnership with Cardinal Stritch University.

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Advanced Placement Opportunites Include:​

Art

AP Studio Art Portfolio Preparation, AP Studio Art-11, AP Studio Art-12

English

AP English Literature and Composition

Math

AP Calculus, AP Statistics

Performing Arts

AP Music Theory

Science

AP Biology, AP Physics 1, AP Environmental Science

Social Studies

AP Macroeconomics, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP European History

World Languages

AP Spanish Language

Special Studies

This ungraded, non-credited program provides academic support for students who have been diagnosed with specific learning disabilities.  Approximately 60 students are part of this college-preparatory program staffed by two certified special education specialists. Students learn to compensate for their disability, advocate for their needs and improve academic achievement.