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A Higher Standard
Fr. Thomas F. Price Catholic High School strives to be a premier Catholic educational community where academic excellence and faith-based values intersect. We are committed to fostering intellectual growth, moral development and active community engagement, empowering students to reach their highest potential and lead with faith, integrity, and compassion. Through this transformative education, our graduates seek the Truth, live the Faith, and thrive as Leaders.
To achieve this vision, we will create a well-rounded learning environment by cultivating our students’ growth of mind, body and spirit preparing them to serve their families, the community and Christ. We will stress rigor in our coursework, thereby preparing our students for college and/or the world of work upon graduation. We will instill the value of developing and maintaining the importance of a lifelong pursuit of faith, knowledge and service.
Academic Excellence Overview
Fr. Price High School offers a rigorous college prep curriculum. After two years of Latin, students will be able to access another world language if they desire. They will have access to a lab for their science classes. In addition, during their junior and senior year students will be able to access Advanced Placement courses and Dual Enrollment courses at Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) or the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). Click here for information about the Career and College Promise/Dual Enrollment program. Presently, our small enrollment offers a great teacher-to-student ratio to help offer your student the attention he/she needs to be successful.
Curriculum Bulletin
Graduation Requirements
Students are required to complete 25 credits; a credit is defined as a yearlong course.
Theology: 4 credits - one credit for each year of attendance
English: 4 credits
Mathematics: 4 credits - Math 1, Math 2, and Math 3, one credit must be above Math III
Science: 3 credits - Biology is required; one credit must be a physical Science (Chemistry or Physical Science)
Social Studies: 3 credits - World history, U.S. History, Economics and U.S. Government are required
Health and Physical Education: 1 credit
World Language: 2 credits in the same language
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Electives: 3 electives
Graduation requirements for Fr. Thomas Price Catholic High School exceeds the minimum undergraduate admissions requirements at all 16 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. Please note: Individual constituent institutions or a specific area of study may require other courses in addition to the minimum requirements and, therefore, prospective students should refer to the catalogs and contact the admissions offices of any institutions to which they plan to apply.
Distance Learning
The goal of the Distance Learning at Fr. Price High School has three main objectives.
To continue to grow in our Catholic faith
To continue to provide an education for your child in the event that face-to-face learning is not possible.
To maintain a sense of normalcy for your and your child and to continue to develop the sense of community.
Fr. Price High School has a plan for transitioning to distance learning strategies in the event of a natural disaster, disease outbreak or any other circumstances that make it unsafe or imprudent to continue on-campus education. The judgment of the school administration, in consultation with our pastor, and in conjunction with the Catholic Schools Office of the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, will determine when the change to our school’s normal instructional model warrants the transition to distance learning. The strategies used for distance learning will be developed by the school administration and faculty.
Faith and Values Formation
FTPCHS will offer a unique focus on moral and ethical values rooted in Catholic teachings, promoting character development. We will develop a close-knit, supportive community that emphasizes respect, discipline, and service to others.
Students in all classes engage in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church celebrated perfectly in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. To accomplish this important work, prayer will be at the center of our daily classroom experience.Students will pray daily, attend school mass weekly, and flourish under the direction of a dedicated school chaplain.
As a Catholic school community, we orient our students to living a life rooted in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 25:40, Jesus reminds us that discipleship rests on serving others: “When you did this to the least of my brothers, you did it to me.” In support of this, and as disciples of Christ, all students will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service each year in conjunction with their Theology course.
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