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Curriculum

Nazareth Prep students are compassionate, creative and critical thinkers, and problem-solvers. Our curriculum is rooted in our mission to prepare young adults to powerfully contribute in the workplace, to live lives of faith, meaning and service, and to fully participate in civic life. Our curriculum equips students to excel in college or in a high-demand career pathway in our local region immediately after graduation.

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Each academic year, all students take core courses in the disciplines of science, math, humanities, and religious studies. Junior and senior students also take Advanced Placement courses in the core disciplines of math, science, and English.

All courses help students develop competence and skill in core subject matter and apply that knowledge to complex real-world professional problems. Nazareth Prep is accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS).

Coursework

All Nazareth Prep students complete courses in six core subjects each year.

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English

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Math

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Science

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Social
Studies

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Theology

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Social
Science

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Vocation Seminar

College and career readiness courses offer students the broad and flexible skillset required to pursue and excel in post-high school education, training, and work. Students refine skills such as strategic innovation, project management, professional writing, and more. Upperclassmen focus on exploring and researching college and career pathways and application processes.

Technology

Nazareth Prep understands that technological literacy is essential in the modern workforce, so our curriculum incorporates necessary digital skills and competencies. Each student is provided with a Chromebook for their use while enrolled at Nazareth Prep and we are an official Google Apps for Education and Office 360 school, to expose students to the variety of software and programs needed for success in college and career.

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Internship

Nazareth Prep is committed to partnering with local companies to help close the education-to-employment gap and develop career pathways though corporate internships. The program pairs students with Pittsburgh employers to work on-site one day each week for the entire school year. Learn more about the Internship Program.