page_title: Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh)
section_title: Academics
hierarchical_section_title: Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh) / Academics
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context_page_description: Central Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic, Lasallian, all-boys college preparatory school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh and is administered and partially staffed by the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
context_section_description: Central Catholic's academic courses are divided into five levels:
  Regular (Level 1; 4.0 scale),
  Intermediate (Level 2; 4.4 scale),
  Advanced (Level 3; 4.8 scale),
  Honors (Level 4; 5.4 scale),
  Advanced Placement (Level 5; 6.0 scale).
  Class rank is based upon GPA weighted for level. Because the different academic levels are weighted differently, the weighted GPA is based upon a 6.0 rather than 5.0 scale. Freshmen are placed into levels within the six departments of (English, mathematics, social studies, science, foreign language, catechetics) based on elementary school grades and a standardized test given by the school itself. The languages offered are French, Italian, Latin and Spanish. Freshman may choose to take an elective course in music or art departments. All freshman are required to take 1 semester of Gym (Level 1) and 21st Century Technology (Level 3).
  Upperclassmen have more flexibility in course and department selection. The school offers 16 Advanced Placement courses and over 30 honors courses.
  The Baginski Scholars Program is a progressive, interdisciplinary program, designed to let students at the school who excel academically to participate in activities and discussion meant to build their knowledge in social sciences, humanities, and the sciences. The program is directed by John Allen and Dr. Patrizia Costa Frezza.
  In the 2013–2014 school year, two pilot engineering classes were introduced, and the school planned to construct a new building for STEM subjects.
  Beginning in the 2013–2014 school year, a one to one computing program was initiated at the high school. Apple iPads were deployed to all freshman and sophomores.
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