Pope John Paul II High School (Pennsylvania)

The school opened in September 2010 as a merger of Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School, in Norristown, Pa., and St. Pius X High School, in Lower Pottsgrove Township (Pottstown), Pa., by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. == Academics ==

Graduate students need to complete 0.5 art credits, 0.5 technology credits, 1 health and gym credit, 2 language credits (of the same language), 3 mathematics credits, 3 history credits, 3 science credits, 4 ELA credits, 4 Catholic theology credits, and 5 elective credits chosen by the students. To earn 0.5 credits students must pass one semester of a class. The school offers college courses through Immaculata University. Languages Pope John Paul II High School offers 3 languages: French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin for professionals. The school also offers ASL and a full Latin course through the Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute Levels of Classes Pope John Paul II High School offers three categories of courses: College Preparatory - on-level courses Honors - advanced courses Advanced Placement - college-level courses == Religion ==

The school states that it is open to all faiths. As a Catholic school, every month it celebrates Mass, and students are offered Mass and Eucharistic adoration during their lunch periods. Students are required to complete 4 years of education in Catholic theology in order to graduate. The school also requires service to the community, which it calls "Christian service". Each year students must complete several hours of service in order to graduate or advance to the next grade. ==Arts==

The performing arts program, Studio 38, at Pope John Paul II High School is currently headed by Mrs. Marusia Lynn. The school has an art show every year, exhibiting students' paintings, sculptures, and photography. List of Spring Musicals Band The concert band is open to all students that play an instrument and they play at various school events throughout the year. Within the band, there are the subgroups of the Jazz Band, String Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble. For those who do not know how to play an instrument and are interested in joining the band, the school offers free lessons to their students. == Athletics==

PJP offers athletics for their students to participate in. They have fall, winter, and spring sports, with separate teams for the boys and the girls. Each team usually consists of a Junior Varsity and Varsity. Fall sports • Field Hockey • Football • Golf • Soccer • Girls Tennis • Volleyball • Cheer • Cross Country Winter Sports • Cheer • Wrestling • Basketball • Swimming Spring Sports • Baseball • Softball • Track and Field • Lacrosse • Boys Tennis • Flag Football ==References==