High School

Academics Overview

Pomona Catholic offers a college preparatory curriculum with a wide variety of electives. The graduation requirements meet the University of California and California State University admissions criteria. The curriculum offerings include both Honors classes and an Advanced Placement Program. Several core classes are offered for varying ability levels. Standardized testing preparation is integrated within the curriculum and advisory periods.

  • BUSINESS + TECHNOLOGY: 
    Introduction to Business
    Applied Computers

    COMMUNICATION ART: 
    English I,II
    Honors English I,II
    Survey of American Literature
    AP Literature and Composition
    AP Language and Composition
    Survey of British Literature
    Journalism

    VISUAL + PERFORMING ARTS: 
    AP Art History
    AP Studio Art
    Art 1A/B
    Drama Appreciation
    Advanced Drama
    Dance 1A/B
    Film/TV

    ELECTIVES: 
    ASB
    Teacher Assistant
    Yearbook
    Campus Ministry
    Office Aid
    Newspaper

    FOREIGN LANGUAGE: 
    Spanish I, II
    Spanish III
    Spanish III AP Language
    Spanish IV AP Literature

    MATHEMATIC: 
    Algebra I
    Algebra II
    Geometry
    Honors Geometry
    Concepts of Calculus
    Calculus
    Statistics

    PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 
    Physical Education
    Health

    RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 
    Introduction to the Catholic Faith
    Old Testament
    New Testament
    Comparative Religions
    Moral Theology
    Social Justice
    Vocations

    SOCIAL SCIENCES: 
    World History
    U.S. History
    AP U.S. History
    American Government
    AP American Government
    Economics
    Psychology
    Sociology
    Geography
    Criminal Justice

  • Azusa Pacific University
    American University
    Arizona State University
    Benedictine University
    Boston University
    California Baptist University
    California Polytechnic State University Pomona
    California Polytechnic SU San Luis Obispo
    California State University Dominguez Hills
    California State University Fullerton
    California State University Humboldt
    California State University Long Beach
    California State University Los Angeles
    California State University Northridge
    California State University San Diego
    California State University San Francisco
    California State University San Marcos
    Chaffey Community College
    Citrus Community College
    Colorado State University Fort Collins
    Concordia University
    DePaul University
    Dixie State University
    Dominican University
    Emerson College
    Goucher College
    Grand Canyon University
    Holy Names University
    Irvine Valley College
    Johnson and Wales University
    Lewis and Clark University
    Loyola Marymount University
    Marymount Manhattan College
    Marymount University
    Menlo College
    Michigan State University
    Midland College
    Mount Saint Mary’s University
    Mount San Antonio College
    New York Institute of Technology
    Norco College
    Northern Arizona University
    Orange Coast College
    Pace University
    Pacific University
    Pasadena City College
    Point Loma Nazarene University
    Portland State University
    Reed College
    Riverside Community College
    Saint Mary’s at Notre Dame
    Scripps College
    Sierra Nevada University
    Simmons College
    United States Air force
    University of Arizona
    University of California Davis
    University of California Irvine
    University of California Los Angeles
    University of California Merced
    University of California Riverside
    University of California San Diego
    University of California Santa Barbara
    University of California Santa Cruz
    University of Colorado Denver
    University of Delaware
    University of Illinois Chicago
    University of La Verne
    University of Oregon
    University of Portland
    University of Redlands
    University of San Diego
    University of San Francisco
    Wellesley College
    Westmont College
    Whittier College

COLLEGE COUNSELING

College Counseling

The Counseling Office offers multiple resources to help your child prepare for the next steps in his/her educational journey. We aim to provide students with a developmental, comprehensive, and proactive plan that ensures the success of students’ academic, personal, and college and career goals.

In partnership with parents, educators, and school community members, the Counseling Department fosters an environment that promotes personal growth and academic excellence to empower and propel students towards college and career readiness.

Pomona Catholic Counseling Department Services:

  • Academic Advisement and Support

  • College and Post-Secondary Planning

  • Career Exploration

  • Individual Counseling

KELLY GUERRERO
COUNSELOR

PH 909.623.5297 x 307
kguerrero@pomonacatholic.org

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Dual Enrollment

Our focus for all of our high school students is to prepare them for the college admissions process. Colleges look to see that applicants have accessed the curriculum at their schools and have taken challenging courses. In addition, to our Advanced Placement courses, students may take advantage of our dual enrollment program through the following schools:

  • Mount San Antonio College High School Referral Program (high school courses) - Offers high school students the opportunity to complete courses for original and recovery credit.

  • Chaffey College Dual Enrollment (college courses) - Students may take college courses at Chaffey College to earn college and high school credit. Must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. Students will take an assessment test on campus and attend an orientation prior to registering for classes.

  • Brigham Young University Independent Study (high school and college courses) - A nonprofit online educational program that offers more than 500 accredited online courses for high school and university students. For BYU’s course catalog please visit: Online Courses at BYU

  • The following universities have partnered with us to offer ONLY Pomona Catholic students with scholarships & opportunities.  

    • Mount Saint Mary's University

    • Mount Saint Mary's University

    • Azusa Pacific University

    • University of La Verne

    • Point Loma Nazarene University

    • Grand Canyon University

    • University of San Francisco

    • University of Redlands

COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS

College Partnerships

The College Partnership Program is designed to connect institutions of higher learning with venue managers in their community to combine in-class learning with real life experiences and examples.

The following universities have partnered with us to offer ONLY Pomona Catholic students with scholarships & opportunities:

  • Mount Saint Mary's University 

  • Azusa Pacific University

  • University of La Verne

  • Point Loma Nazarene University 

  • Grand Canyon University 

  • Mount San Antonio College

  • University of Redlands

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

    • Waive application fee for all applicants. 

    •  Provide a minimum of $21,000.00 per year in scholarship and/or grant dollars to students who are admitted and apply for financial aid.

    • For students who have a 3.5 weighted academic gpa or higher, as calculated by Redlands, will pay no more than $23,000 in tuition in fall 2023.

    • For students who have a 3.5 weighted academic gpa or higher, as calculated by Redlands, and qualify for Cal Grant A (family income is $110K or less for a family of 4), they will receive a scholarship that covers full tuition costs in their first year. 

    • Host admitted students for a day or overnight visit to Redlands with 10 days’ notice.

    • Guarantee admission into Redlands’ Four-Year Graduation Promise and facilitate graduation in four years.

    •  Provide materials and information regarding Redlands’ enrollment, attendance, and event data for PCHS applicants.

    • Work with PCHS to communicate this guarantee to all students, staff, and community members.

    • Share freshman course expectations with school counselors and administrators.

    • Provide on-going Redlands admission and enrollment training for teachers, counselors, and parents.

    • Assist and support PCHS graduates at Redlands with structured programs designed to improve retention and completion rates.

    • Facilitate financial aid and scholarship workshops for students and parents and distribute financial aid materials.

    • Guaranteed admission for any students with a minimum Pomona Catholic GPA of 3.0 (No SAT or   ACT required).

    • Catholic Connection Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 per year above available standard MSMU merit and need grant assistance.

    • Onsite application and admission days for 12th grade women interested in MSMU.

    • Participation in Pomona Catholic college prep programming as needed for 9th-12th graders including financial aid, college application, preparing for college, and private school information sessions.

    • Host information sessions as desired at Pomona Catholic for family members interested in our adult learner or graduate programs.  We are prepared to offer priority admission and unique financial assistance for Pomona Catholic families wishing to complete or advance their education.

    • Our Academic Affairs leadership is drafting a proposal for options for dual enrollment courses for Pomona Catholic 11th and 12th graders through our online program.

  • APU will provide a guarantee of admission for graduating seniors who:

    • Achieve a minimum cumulative 10th-12th grade weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher

    • Attain a minimum SAT score of 990 or an ACT composite score of 19

    • Submit official ACT/SAT scores, final transcripts, letter of recommendation, and other requirements by the specified deadlines

    • Waive the application fee for applicants that qualify for College Board fee waiver

    • Provide admitted students who complete the FAFSA a minimum scholarship of $10,000 each year for four years (students must be enrolled full time and maintain a 2.8 GPA, and meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards).

    • Students receive an additional $1,000 on top of any merit award money earned

  • Students falling under the PACE agreement receives the following benefits during the application process:

    • Guaranteed admission for meeting GPA and SAT/ACT thresholds as set by the University of La Verne

    • A minimum $10,000 annual academic scholarship for up to four years of undergraduate study

    • Application fee waiver

    • PACE schools and students may also take advantage of the following support programs provided at no-cost by the University of La Verne:

    • Summer Visit Day (July/August): High school juniors and seniors will have a chance to explore our campus.

    • On-the-Spot Admission Days (August – December): High school seniors will have the opportunity to meet with a University of La Verne admission counselor at their high school and be admitted “on the spot.” Students are required to bring a copy of their academic transcripts and their SAT or ACT scores.

    • On-the-Spot Admission at Homecoming (October): High school seniors will be able to tour campus and attend the day’s festivities and sporting events. Those who bring official test scores and transcripts will be considered for conditional admission on the spot.

    • Fall Preview Day (November): High school juniors and seniors will learn about the admission process and financial aid, meet with faculty and students, and tour our beautiful campus.

    • Junior/Senior College Process Workshops: A four-part educational curriculum that helps students understand the college application process.

    • Parent/Student Financial Aid Nights: Helping parents and students navigate financial aid and how it pertains to them.

    • Spotlight Weekend (April): Admitted students sample residential life during an overnight, on-campus experience

    • Senior Send-Off (April-May): Held at partnering high schools, this is an exclusive party for admitted students to meet with classmates admitted to La Verne. An admission counselor will go over next steps in the enrollment process.

    • In order to receive the aforementioned benefits of the PACE, students must meet the following criteria:

    • Continuous enrollment in the partner district for at least four years

    • Completion of all A-G coursework required by University of La Verne admission policies

    • Minimum SAT score of 980 with no less than 440 on each sub section, or; ACT composite of at least 19, with no lower than a 19 on each sub score

    • Cumulative 9-12 GPA as set by the University of La Verne Office of Admission

    • Complete application submitted before Feb. 1

    • Submission of SAT or ACT test scores, final transcripts, letter of recommendation, and other required documents by the specified deadline

    • If admitted, submission of confirmation deposit before May 1

    • PLNU will guarantee admissions to incoming freshmen from Pomona Catholic who have met the following admissions requirements. Excluding the School of Nursing and Biology.

    • Minimum weighted cumulative 3.5 GPA

    • Minimum ACT score of 22 (minimum on each section of a 19 and 21 on math) or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 (math minimum of a 510/verbal minimum of a 530)

    • Meet all PLNU admission deadlines

    • PLNU will offer a summer bridge event for confirmed students  and their parents at no cost to the student or family

    • PLNU will commit to gifting a confirmed student with a PLNU sweatshirt

  • GCU will guarantee admission to Pomona Catholic students who have met the following admissions requirements:

    • Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 or an ACT composite score of 19 with an unweighted GPA of 2.5, or a SAT score of 1000 with a unweighted GPA of 2.5

    • Free application

    • $4000 per year. Students will also receive between $3000 and $9500 per year depending on Academic Scholarship level

  • SMC shall provide guaranteed admissions into SMC for graduating School Twelfth (12th) grade students who meet its admissions requirements as set forth above in Provision 1. The next cohort of students shall be the school’s graduating class of 2024. SMC shall support the attainment of these admissions requirements by:

    • Working with the school to communicate and promote the college preparation and guaranteed admissions program, including facilitating dialogue between SMC and School students, parents and staff.

    • Providing the school with materials and information regarding SMC admissions, enrollment, and events for distribution on campus and social media.

    • Providing on-going SMC admissions and enrollment counseling for School students, parents, and staff.

    • Sharing Freshman course expectations with the School.

    • Waiving the Common App fee for all school applicants with the waiver code: ApplySMC.

    • Facilitating financial aid and scholarship workshops for School students, parents, and staff.

    In addition, SMC shall:

    • Award two (2) admitted School students a minimum Cordero Scholarship in the amount of Thirteen Thousand United States Dollars ($13,000)

    • Assist and support School graduates at SMC with structured programs designed to improve retention and completion rates.

AP CAPSTONE

AP Capstone

Pomona Catholic is proud to announce that we are an AP Capstone school. College Board's unique program prepares students for the rigor and challenge of college life through courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. Under the guidance of our talented faculty, students will learn to master argument-based writing skills and experience unique research opportunities. Students who complete and pass the program exams will be given the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. AP Capstone elevates our current Advanced Placement program by challenging students to integrate information learned through research and writing. Skills many students will not learn until they get to college.

AP Capstone™ is a College Board program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. It cultivates curious, independent, and collaborative scholars and prepares them to make logical, evidence-based decisions.

AP Capstone is comprised of two AP courses - AP Seminar and AP Research - and is designed to complement and enhance the discipline-specific study in other AP courses. Participating schools can use the AP Capstone program to provide unique research opportunities for current AP students, or to expand access to AP by encouraging students to master the argument-based writing skills that the AP Capstone program develops.