As a college preparatory school, Marist offers a comprehensive course of study to equip its graduates with the fundamental and advanced skills needed for college admission. Marist expects all of its students to attain their highest level of academic success. This is achieved by presenting a variety of teaching methodologies so that particular learning styles can be accommodated. The core curriculum includes courses in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Religion, Science and Foreign Language. Students are also required to take courses in Fine Arts, Writing, Computer Applications and Physical Education. Electives are scheduled based on individual interest.

To challenge the most ambitious and gifted students, a full roster of Honors courses is offered each year. Advanced Placement courses are offered to qualified students. Marist is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

ENGLISH All students are required to take four years of English. All English courses encompass the study of vocabulary, writing, literature, grammar and test taking skills. All Sophomores are required to enroll in the Writing Workshop, a one semester course to develop writing skills. The English department also offers the following senior electives: College Writing, Multicultural Studies, and Advanced Placement English.

MATHEMATICS The Mathematics curriculum includes a thorough and comprehensive high school course of study. Mathematics is taught with the belief that application of math concepts, as well as the development of logic and creativity, is necessary. The Mathematics department offers the following Senior electives: Advanced Placement Calculus, Advanced Computer Applications and Concepts, and Computer Programming in Turbo Pascal and C++.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES The Religious Studies Program is a vital part of the school curriculum. The students are required to take religion for each of the four years that they are enrolled. While Catholic dogma and doctrine are central to the religion curriculum, Marist High School welcomes and provides the utmost respect for all religious traditions. Christian Service is a one semester course offered in the senior year.

SCIENCE Marist has a three year science requirement. These required courses are Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry. The science faculty believes that science should be approached in the light of Catholic principles and ideals. The members of the department encourage their students to develop an appreciation of both living and non-living things that interact in this world. Forensic Science and Honors Physics are offered as senior electives.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Included in the academic program is a two-year language requirement. The goal of a language is to enable a student to express himself fully in the target language and initiate the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in this language. After the student has completed three semesters of a language and has a cumulative average of 90% or higher, the student qualifies to become a member of the Marist Chapter of the Spanish Honor Society. These students are also able to continue to study Spanish for a third year. Some elect to continue with AP Spanish in their senior year.

SOCIAL STUDIES Marist has a four year social studies requirement. The role of the department is to motivate the students so that they become aware of their own uniqueness while coming to understand the past as the past understood itself. The department believes that its role is to create an atmosphere where students will acquire the necessary tools to become open-minded, generous and educated members of an everchanging world. Electives include: Advanced Placement United States History, Advanced Placement European History, Contemporary America, Multicultural Studies, History of Art, and Economics.