ACADEMICS
ACADEMIC VISION
At Cristo Rey Orange County we are committed to engaging students in rigorous, meaningful learning experiences that promote collaboration, encourage critical thinking and ensure ALL students are prepared for college and beyond.
Grading Scale
| Letter Grade | Equivalent Percentage |
|---|---|
| A | 90 - 100 |
| B | 89 - 80 |
| C | 79 - 70 |
| F | 69 or below |
Graduation Requirements
At Cristo Rey Orange County, all our graduates exceed the minimum high school graduation and college acceptance requirements. Our college-preparatory academic program focuses on developing critical-thinking skills that prepare students for life-long success.
Our college-preparatory academic program cultivated individuals who possess lifelong critical thinking skills and embody our core values. At Cristo Rey Orange County, students are supported as they:
- Follow intentionally designed course sequences that exceeds minimum A-G UC admissions requirements
- Access a rigorous course curriculum content that adheres to Common Core Standards, USCCB Curriculum Frameworks, and the Cristo Rey National Benchmarks
- Participate in Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes aligned to College Board Curriculum
At Cristo Rey OC, students earn 5 credits each semester per course. Year-long courses result in earning 10 credits per course.
| Course Subject | # credits required |
|---|---|
| History / Social Science | 3 |
| English | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Laboratory Science | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 2 |
| Visual / Performing Arts | 1 |
| College Prep Elective | 2 |
| Corporate Work Study | 4 |
| Theology | 4 |