PROGRAM OF STUDIES
Each school year BSHS offers an extensive Course Catalog each school year full of challenging academic offerings and opportunities for all of our students. We motivate lifelong learners through student-centered learning and are committed to academic rigor. We look forward to helping your family learn more about the BSHS academic program. Please feel free to contact the Academic Affairs Office with any questions you may have:
Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs | Dr. Robert Moran | rmoran@shanahan.org | ext. 6234
Enroll in New Programs for 2020-21!
Bishop Shanahan High School is excited to offer two new academic programs for the 2020 - 2021 school year: STEM Pathways and The Eagle Business Academy. Students can enroll beginning this year's roster process!
STEM Pathways inspires the next generation of innovators by empowering students to be creative, collaborative and critical-thinking problem solvers. Eagle Business Academy Pathways empowers students in the development of key skills including critical thinking, problem solving, research, reading, writing, speaking, presenting, teamwork, analyzing, reasoning, negotiating, and questioning.
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STEM Pathways inspires the next generation of innovators by empowering students to be creative, collaborative and critical-thinking problem solvers. Eagle Business Academy Pathways empowers students in the development of key skills including critical thinking, problem solving, research, reading, writing, speaking, presenting, teamwork, analyzing, reasoning, negotiating, and questioning.
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Check out this fun video about the two new programs - made by students, for students!
Course Catalog
Core Courses
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Freshman Year
Theology I English Language Arts I Themes in World History Algebra I or Algebra II Conceptual Physics or Biology World Language/Communication Skills Related Arts/Introduction to Studio Art Information Technology I |
Sophomore Year
Theology II English Language Arts II American Government & Politics Geometry Biology or Chemistry World Language/Communication Skills Physical Education/Health |
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Junior Year
Theology III English Language Arts III United States History Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus/Algebra II Trigonometry and Statistics Chemistry/Physics/Environmental Science/1-2 Electives |
Senior Year
Theology IV English Language Arts IV 4 - 5 Electives |
Advanced Placement
At Bishop Shanahan High School, we offer 21 Advanced Placement courses. AP exams are taken in May, and based on the results of these tests, many students receive college credit. For the past five years, BSHS students have performed well above both the Pennsylvania and global Averages. BSHS also has more AP students than the PA and global averages.
University Credit
Bishop Shanahan High School offers unique learning opportunities for 11th and 12th grade students as a means of providing them with the most extensive list of course options. Our partnerships with Immaculata University and Neumann University allow students to take college courses and to receive dual credit for both BSHS and the partner university. These courses are taught by a professor on Shanahan's campus.
Technical College High School
Bishop Shanahan High School partners with the Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS), where our 11th and 12th grade students can begin an exciting career in a program of their choice, all while earning the elective credits needed to fulfill BSHS's graduation requirements.
Allied Health Program & Teacher Leadership Academy
Bishop Shanahan High School partners with The Allied Health Science Program and the Teacher Leadership Academy run through the Chester County Technical College High School. These prestigious programs are a highly regarded option for those considering a career in the medical or teaching professions.
S.T.E.M.
At BSHS, we place great importance on S.T.E.M. specific courses, as well as on our established Science, Technology and Mathematics departments. We design our S.T.E.M. courses to help students develop a set of thinking, reasoning, teamwork, and investigative and creative skills needed in our increasingly technological world.
Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute
Bishop Shanahan High School partners with the Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute (AVLI). AVLI provides online and blended student coursework that complements BSHS's existing instructional programs. Students receive quality learning experiences that help them mature as thoughtful, independent learners.
Diocesan Scholars
Twelve Catholic colleges in the Philadelphia area, in cooperation with the Secondary School System of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, sponsor the Diocesan Scholars Program.
National Merit Scholars
National Merit Scholars are selected based on their excellent PSAT scores out of 1.5 million high school juniors from around the country. 50,000 participants receive recognition as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program annually. Only 16,000 students are selected to be national Semi-finalists. Some 15,000 are named as national Finalists.
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Bishop Shanahan High School
220 Woodbine Road Downingtown, PA 19335 Phone: 610-518-1300 Fax: 610-343-6220 
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