ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

CovCath students test significantly higher than the state and global averages on the ACT math test, and consistently pass the AP Calculus exam at almost double the rate of the Kentucky average.

Incoming freshmen are placed in the appropriate math level based primarily on their HSPT scores. Students who have taken Algebra I as 8th grades may take an Algebra II Honors Placement Exam in May. Some gifted 8th graders, recommended by in-district grade schools, may take Algebra I Honors at CCH, and place into Algebra II Honors as Freshmen.

100% of AP Physics students achieved a passing score on the 2019 AP test, a consistent result at CovCath. AP Chemistry scores are also routinely strong. Every year, a significant number of graduates major in sciences at the college level, including at prestigious programs such as Case Western University, Carnegie Mellon University, the U. S. Service Academies, the University of Louisville Speed School, and many more.

The English Department empowers CovCath students to be proficient writers and engaged readers. English Composition and Literature are offered in AP, Honors and College Prep I/II levels. AP exam pass rates are almost double the Kentucky average.

The Social Studies department offers a wide range of courses to fulfill the three credit requirement for graduation. AP classes include Psychology, World History, European History, US History, and Macro/Microeconomics.

World language courses focus on cultural awareness as well as language proficiency. The pre-college curriculum includes two years of a world language. CovCath offers Spanish, German, Latin and French (online course).

The art studio at Covington Catholic is filled with the creative energy of the students, in the disciplines of printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and more. Many CCH graduates have gone on to study art in college and pursued careers based on their positive experience in Mr. Hader's art classes.

Students may choose from classes and ensembles in vocal and instrumental music. The Chamber Choir represents CCH through concerts, community events, recording projects, all-school liturgies and graduation. The Select Choir is an opportunity to learn more about choral music in a fun, supportive atmosphere. These groups have collaborated with the univesity groups, including the male choruses from UK and UofL.

Students who play an instrument or who want to learn a new one can earn 1/2 fine art credit in the CCH/NDA Band or jazz ensemble, performing multiple concerts as well as at athletic events, school events, and graduation.

CovCath and Notre Dame Academy together produce theatrical productions throughout the school year. CCH young men have many opportunities to participate in these shows as performers, production staff, set and lighting designers, and musicians in the state-of-the-art Notre Dame Academy theatre and Covington Catholic's Wessels Auditorium.

• Computer Science - Programming
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Computer Aided Design II - Architecture
• Graphic Design
• Animation

Please click here for a full description of the CovCath STEM Program.

Students are required to study the basics of the Catholic faith, Sacred Scripture, Church History, and Morality, under the guidelines of the Diocese of Covington in conjunction with the Didache series of texts, as mandated by our bishop.

The Academic Support Program (ASP) is an elective class led by dedicated ASP teachers to help students develop better study and organizational habits. It is designed to help students succeed by providing modifications for and reinforcement of their regular classroom instruction.