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Welcome to Gibbons, a supportive home where students receive an outstanding Catholic, college preparatory academic experience.
Campus Life
Our visitors always remark at the joy and life they see on our Gibbons campus, seemingly at all hours. This joy and activity comes from our deep sense of faith, hope, and love. It comes from our gratitude toward each other.
Ministry
Faith and Ministry is at the very heart of the Cardinal Gibbons community and our programs serve to foster the spiritual development of our students, educators, parents, alumni and friends.
Academics
Gibbons educators support & challenge students to develop to their full potential as independent thinkers, conscientious citizens, and lifelong learners.
Fine Arts
Gibbons Arts aims to enrich, enhance and empower our students’ artistic modes of thinking.
Athletics
We strive to make athletics a formational experience for students and parents. Our success is measured by how well our programs further the mission of our school and how we choose to use the talents and gifts that we have been blessed to receive.
Giving
Financial contributions fuel our school's ability to focus on advancing our mission. Your support allows our students and educators to be more engaged than ever before based on our call to form men and women of faith, service, and leadership in church and community.

Course Registration

When registering for classes, students and parents should take a four-year view, keeping in mind graduation requirements and college entrance requirements.

Course registration period: Feb. 1-14, 2023.

What you need to know

Rising 9th-11th grade students will register for 7 credits of live instruction on campus.
Rising 12th grade students will register for between 6 and 7 credits, with 7 credits recommended.
All students will be enrolled in a flex course each semester.
Students may also enroll in a semester or year-long elective course for online instruction through Catholic Virtual.

Explore course offerings

Next steps

Step 1: Review course placement and discuss options
Step 2: Register for classes

Step 1: Review course placement and discuss options

During the two-week registration period, students and parents will have the opportunity to discuss course placement with their educators and college counselors to make informed decisions.

VIEW course offerings

FAQs

What should I do if my student wants to take a course that was not recommended?

Complete the Course Placement Inquiry form by Feb. 13.

What should I do if my student wants to take a Special Course?

Submit a request by Feb. 13. Not sure what's considered a special course? View all special courses →

Step 2: Register for classes

Helpful forms

Course Placement Test

Course Placement Test

Placements are determined by:

Current Course
Semester 1 grades
PSAT scores

Students seeking a change in placement must take a Course Placement test.

Complete the form → about Course Placement Test

Special course requests

Students should complete the Special Request Form for the following:

An additional course beyond the 7 required.
Catholic Virtual AP courses
Laboratory and technical theater assistants
Summer economics or math advancement

Request a special course → about Special course requests

Need help?

Check out our video library. Access each video by clicking the title.

Course Registration Overview Video

Placement Testing Video

Rising Sophomore Registration Video

Rising Junior Registration Video

Rising Senior Registration Video

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