General Academic Information

St. Henry District High School (SHDHS) offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of our students. The challenging coursework required for graduation prepares students for success in their post-secondary studies.

At SHDHS, we are dedicated to helping each student optimize their skills. Our caring teachers build strong foundations for academic success, and with a student-teacher ratio of 24:1, our small class sizes ensure a highly personalized instructional experience.

Additionally, SHDHS provides exceptional students with the opportunity to earn college credits by taking Advanced Placement courses or by participating in Dual Credit programs offered by our local universities.

St. Henry District High School is committed to helping all graduating seniors find the right college fit. To support the application process, all senior students participate in a Senior Seminar class where they research and apply to colleges. Moreover, every student has access to a College Counselor for guidance.

FOUR-YEAR PLAN

St. Henry District High School Program of Study 2025-2026

Freshman Course Plan

Religion I
English I / English I Honors
Biology / Biology Honors
Algebra I / Algebra I Honors / Geometry Honors
Health and Physical Education
Crusader 101 / AP Human Geography
(ELECTIVE)
*Foreign language – two consecutive years by graduation to meet the pre-college curriculum requirement
*One creative or performing art by graduation is required by the state

Sophomore Course Plan

Religion II
English II / English II Honors
Chemistry / Chemistry Honors
Geometry / Geometry Honors /
World History / World Civilization Honors / AP World Civilization
(ELECTIVE)
(ELECTIVE)

Junior Course Plan

Religion III
English III / English III Honors
Algebra II / Algebra II Honors / Algebra III / Precalculus / Precalculus Honors / AP Calculus
United States History / AP United States History
Lab Science
(ELECTIVE)
(ELECTIVE)

Senior Course Plan

Religion IV
English IV / English IV Honors / AP English
Government / Economics / AP Government
Math Course
(ELECTIVE)
(ELECTIVE)
(ELECTIVE)

SHDHS Grade Scale

Grade Point Calculation

When calculating GPA, St. Henry District High School will award quality points for all courses as follows.
Grade point averages will be calculated and rounded to two decimal points.

Letter Grade	Numeric Value		College Prep	Honors	AP	Dual Credit
A	93	100	4.00	4.50	5.00	5.00
A-	90	92	3.84	4.34	4.84	4.84
B+	87	89	3.67	4.17	4.67	4.67
B+	83	86	3.33	3.83	4.33	4.33
B-	80	82	3.00	3.50	4.00	4.00
C+	77	79	2.67	3.17	3.67	3.67
C+	73	76	2.33	2.83	3.33	3.33
C-	70	72	2.00	2.50	3.00	3.00
D+	67	69	1.67	2.17	2.67	2.67
D+	63	66	1.33	1.83	2.33	2.33
D-	60	62	1.00	1.50	2.00	2.00
F	0	59	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Subject	Credits
English	4
Social Studies	3
Mathematics	4
Science	3
Health	1/2
Physical Education	1/2
Fine Arts	1
World Language (Recommended)	2
Religion	4

In addition to the state requirements, St. Henry District High School requires the following courses for graduation: Religion I | Religion II | Religion III | Religion IV Crusader 101 or AP Human Geography (Taken Freshman Year) *Please note: The information listed above is the pre-college curriculum requirements in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The minimum high school graduation requirements in Kentucky are 22 credits, where students are not required to take the 2 years of a foreign language. Students must also meet the following obligations before graduation:

Pass each semester of Senior English, Religion, and Government/Economics
If necessary, register for summer school
Return all school-issued textbooks
Return all athletic equipment
Pay all financial obligations to the school
Continue to follow all school rules and regulations

EXAMS

Exams for the entire student body are held at the end of each semester and cover the material from that semester. Each exam is graded separately, and the marks are recorded on the report card.

Students may be exempt from the second-semester exam if they maintain an average of 90% or higher for both semesters. Additionally, students who take an AP exam may be exempt from the end-of-year exam at the teacher’s discretion.

If a student misses an exam due to absence, they must make up the exam by the end of the week in which it was given. Any exceptions to this rule must be approved by the administration.

SHDHS counselors are highly educated, professionally certified individuals who help students succeed in school and plan their academic and career paths. An integral part of the overall education system, school counselors help students set healthy goals, develop positive mindsets, and adopt healthy behaviors. With the support of a school counselor, students learn to build effective collaboration and cooperation skills, practice perseverance, manage their time, acquire study skills, and cultivate habits of self-motivation and self-direction. (American School Counselor Association).