William V Fisher Catholic High School

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
One of the primary goals of our academic and religious programs at Fisher Catholic High School
is to prepare students for post-high school education and life-long learning. Our programs are
designed to help students acquire the knowledge, skills, values, and character traits necessary for
their future success in their chosen areas of pursuit. Morality, critical thinking, problem solving,
understanding and discrimination in reading, viewing and listening, as well as the tools for
research, are emphasized throughout the school’s curriculum.
Each student is required to pursue a course of study encompassing theology, English, foreign
language, mathematics, science, social studies, health, and physical education. A variety of
electives are offered to enhance the students’ skills and interests in areas including art, music,
business and computer applications, computer science, and industrial technology.
Every student is responsible for completing all coursework assigned by his or her teachers.
If a student has outstanding assignments he or she may not pass for the quarter until all
work is complete.
Academic Accommodations
Recognizing that some of our students have special academic needs, Fisher Catholic High
School has established a system of academic accommodations for those students who have
written documentation of a professionally diagnosed learning disability (ies). Although limited
in scope, the accommodations may include extra time for tests, testing outside the classroom
setting, and tutor supervised tests. A student may gain entry into the program by going through
an intervention and evaluation process with the school psychologist from Lancaster City
Schools. Parents may initiate that process communicating with the Intervention Specialist.
Course Selection
Appropriate selection of courses should provide a challenging curriculum that fits the ability
level of every student. The students and their parents with the advice and approval of the
guidance counselor make course selections. Efforts will be made to minimize study halls and
to emphasize courses that will assist the student with their post-secondary goals.
Graduation Requirements
The graduation requirements of Fisher Catholic High School exceed the minimum Ohio core
curriculum as well as the religion requirements befitting a Catholic school of the Diocese of
Columbus. The minimum number of credits and their distribution for each academic discipline
are listed below: