Villa Joseph Marie High School
Villa Joseph Marie High School is a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls high school in Holland, Pennsylvania. It is independent of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Background. Villa Joseph Marie High School was established in 1932 by the Sisters of Saint Casimir. The school began as a small boarding school with the students living in Regina Hall and attending classes in Maria Hall. In 1957, the current school building was completed and Villa became a traditional day school. Through the 1990s, St. Joseph's Hall, a nursing home for retired sisters and non-affiliated citizens, was  attached to the school. It has since been closed and the space is used for classrooms and student use. Construction of an auditorium and developed classrooms began in 2018 and was finished in 2019. Curriculum and grading. Villa Joseph Marie High School has three categories of courses: College Preparatory Courses These courses are the most basic courses offered to students who wish to attend a 4-year college/university program. Honors Courses Accelerated courses that require more "in-depth studying". Admission into these courses requires recommendations from teachers and approval from parents. Advanced Placement Courses Advanced Placement classes are comparable  to college courses. Any person enrolled in an AP course is required to take an AP exam when the course is completed. Academic requirements. -4 credits in Theology -4 credits in English -3 credits in Social Studies -3 credits in Mathematics -3 credits in Science -2 credits in Foreign Language -1 credit in Physical Education/Health -1/2 credit in Fine Art