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At Tolton, our curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while helping them discover their God-given gifts and prepare for college, careers, and lifelong learning. Working alongside teachers and school counselors, students create a personalized academic plan that fulfills graduation requirements while supporting their interests, strengths, and future goals.
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Academic Curriculum that builds a strong foundation across all core subject areas.
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Advanced Placement (AP) Courses that provide the opportunity to earn college credit.
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Dual Credit Courses offered in partnership with Moberly Area Community College (MACC), allowing students to earn both high school and college credit.
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Electives that encourage students to explore interests in the arts, technology, business, and other specialized areas offered at both Tolton and in partnership with the Columbia Area Career Center.
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Accreditation: Tolton Catholic is accredited as a non-public school through the State of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
For a four-year student, graduation from Fr. Tolton Catholic High School requires the successful completion of no less than 28 credits. A year-long course earns 1.0 credit. A semester-long course earns 0.5 credits.
• Theology: 4.0 Credits
• English: 4.0 Credits
• Mathematics: 3.0 Credits
• Social Studies: 3.0 Credits
• Science: 3.0 Credits
• World Language: 2.0 Credits
• Health: 0.5 Credits
• PE: 1.0 Credit
• Fine Arts: 1.0 Credit
• Personal Finance: 0.5 Credits
• Practical Arts: 0.5 Credits
• Electives: 5.5 Credits
A: 93–100 - Standard GPA: 4.0 - Weighted GPA: 5.0
A-: 90–92 - Standard GPA: 3.7 - Weighted GPA: 4.7
B+: 87–89 - Standard GPA: 3.4 - Weighted GPA: 4.4
B: 83–86 - Standard GPA: 3.0 - Weighted GPA: 4.0
B-: 80–82 - Standard GPA: 2.7 - Weighted GPA: 3.7
C+: 77–79 - Standard GPA: 2.4 - Weighted GPA: 3.4
C: 73–76 - Standard GPA: 2.0 - Weighted GPA: 3.0
C-: 70–72 - Standard GPA: 1.7 - Weighted GPA: 2.7
D+: 67–69 - Standard GPA: 1.4 - Weighted GPA: 2.4
D: 63–66 - Standard GPA: 1.0 - Weighted GPA: 2.0
D-: 60–62 - Standard GPA: 0.7 - Weighted GPA: 1.7
F: 0–59 - Standard GPA: 0.0 - Weighted GPA: 0.0Advanced Placement (AP) courses provide students with the opportunity to take college-level coursework while still in high school. Taught by qualified Tolton faculty, AP courses help students strengthen critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills while preparing them for college-level expectations. Students may also earn college credit or advanced placement by achieving qualifying scores on College Board AP Exams, which are offered each spring.
AP and AP exam preparatory courses offered at Tolton Catholic include:-
AP Biology
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AP Calculus
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AP Chemistry
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AP European History
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AP Language
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AP Literature
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AP Physics
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AP Statistics
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AP US History
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Through our partnership with Moberly Area Community College (MACC), eligible students can enroll in Dual Credit courses and earn college credit while fulfilling high school graduation requirements. A variety of in-person and online course options are available each year.