Course Catalog & Departments

Courses in Business Education offer students a diverse background in many technological areas and enable students to adjust to the ever-changing advances in the business world. The Business Education program is designed to provide and develop occupational competencies and an understanding of business, economic competencies and life skills. 

With courses in engineering, robotics and programming, Central Catholic takes a hands-on approach with students, encouraging them to use their math skills to solve real-world problems.

The English Department at Central Catholic prepares students for adulthood by cultivating the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for success in a competitive society. Through the study of great literature, students engage with profound ideas and values that foster self-discovery and equip them to navigate real-world challenges with confidence.

The student’s understanding of the role of history and his place within its framework are the major goals of the History and Social Sciences Department. Through classroom activities emphasizing writing and critical thinking the department is consistently attempting to develop a sense of citizenship, aiding the student in the formulation of his political and social values, attitudes and beliefs, all informed by Lasallian principles.

The Fine Arts Department offers several for-credit courses as well as extra-curricular activities.

With courses in engineering, robotics and programming, in addition to traditional math subjects, Central Catholic takes a hands-on approach with students, encouraging them to use their math skills to solve real-world problems.

Central Catholic’s prides itself on providing a well-rounded approach to mathematical learning, including teaching students the principles and tools of mathematics and logic. The Mathematics Department affords the opportunity to model real-world problems in business, science, engineering, economics, architecture, and other disciplines. In addition, the department seeks to encourage its students to think clearly, precisely, concisely, and with awareness that mathematics and science can help explain the workings of the known universe. Ultimately, the department hopes the exploration of the universe’s marvelous complexities can lead to a sense of wonder and, in turn, to a greater appreciation of God’s presence.

Advanced Placement courses in Statistics, Calculus and Computer Science and honors courses in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Computer Science afford the opportunity for high-achieving students to achieve their full potential.

The four years of religion are designed to provide the student with a foundation for a deeper understanding and an integration of the Christian faith into his own life.

In each course, both lecture and small group discussions are utilized. Students are required to involve themselves in the classroom activities and complete reading assignments from the text and supplementary sources. A number of short research papers and reflections are normally assigned; periodic quizzes and exams will be given and a longer paper may be required at the discretion of the instructor.

The science faculty strives to promote within our students the development of sound scientific reasoning, tempered, and enriched by the Christian ideals perpetuated by our entire school community.

We believe that a mastery of the fundamental insights revealed by the scientific community, both past and present, is necessary for an adequate understanding and appreciation of our material universe. In addition, students are encouraged to develop an understanding of, and skills in, the process of science investigation.

To accomplish these goals, students are expected to master basic scientific principles within a context of experimentation, problem formulation and solving, discussion, data evaluation, and scientific communication. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of data, and the subsequent construction of cohesive relationships, predicted outcomes, and/or feasible hypotheses. Students are challenged to utilize the scientific method of reasoning. These skills will prove to be both applicable and beneficial throughout their educational and personal experience.

Central Catholic is proud to offer enriching academic programs that provide additional resources and challenges for our students. Our signature programs, the Brother David S. Baginski, FSC Scholars Program, the Engineering Institute at Central Catholic, and the Bishop McDowell Program, provide opportunities for students to be challenged and to grow.

*Effective in the 2026-2027 school year, all Pennsylvania schools are required to implement a mandatory Personal Finance course that all students must complete before graduating from high school. Beginning with the Freshman class of 2026-2027, students will be required to take Personal Finance. The first graduating class required to have Personal Finance on their transcripts is the class of 2030.