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Curriculum & College Credit

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Bellarmine’s comprehensive curriculum builds on the rich, historic strengths of Jesuit education—an approach centered on inquiry, experience, action, and reflection. This holistic method encourages students to engage deeply with their learning, fostering critical thinking and personal growth. Students today face a world that demands interdisciplinary learning and the ability to navigate complex societal challenges and opportunities. At Bellarmine, we ensure that all students develop strong skills in applied problem-solving, research, and inquiry.

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  • College in the High School: Dual Credit

    Bellarmine provides students with multiple pathways to earn college credit while still in high school. Through partnerships with Central Washington University’s (CWU) and Eastern Washington University’s (EWU) College in the High School programs, students take rigorous courses taught by Bellarmine teachers certified by CWU and EWU. These dual enrollment courses prepare students for the demands of college-level work and allow them to earn valuable college credits.

    In addition to the College in the High School program, Bellarmine offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses—challenging, college-level classes across a variety of disciplines designed to help students develop academic skills recognized by colleges and universities. Students enrolled in AP courses are expected to take the AP exam in the spring. Many courses are cross-listed as both College in the High School and AP courses, giving students multiple opportunities to earn credit.

  • Advanced Placement (AP)

    AP courses are rigorous, college-level classes in a variety of subjects that give students an opportunity to gain the skills and experience colleges recognize. Your AP score shows how well you did on the AP Exam. It's also a measure of your achievement in your college-level AP course. This score will be used by colleges and universities to determine if they will grant you credit for what you've already learned, or allow you to skip the equivalent course once you get to college (this is known as advanced placement). Students enrolled in an AP course, even a dual credit course, are expected to sit for the AP exam offered in the spring.
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