The purpose of the Frassati Catholic High School History Curriculum is to encourage students to learn from the past and so as to acquire the wisdom necessary to live as responsible and, if necessary, heroic citizens. Through the integrated study of history, culture, and geography, students acquire a deep understanding of the world around them—both past and present—so that they may walk intelligently into the future.

After a solid historical foundation has been established in the coursework of the freshman and sophomore years, the overall emphasis then shifts to a deeper consideration of current political, economic and cultural issues both national and international.

Since ideas and socio-political ideologies that move history often manifest themselves concretely in culture and art, the history courses give special attention to the cultural expression of the arts evolving during the epoch studies.

In coordination with the Fine Arts Department and the Ethics and Culture Department, students study the history of art and culture in order to deepen their understanding of the key elements of a given historical period. Moreover, such study not only teaches students to read cultures of the past but also of the present. 

​​​​​​​This prepares them to recognize the underlying ideas and beliefs about the human person that are made manifest in their own culture, and judge their veracity.

Here again, Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati serves as an exemplar for our students. 

During the turbulent times of the post-World War I era when the Fascists took control of the Italian government, Pier Giorgio was actively engaged in fulfilling his civic duty. After careful study of the issues, he became involved in a Catholic political organization at the university which sought just laws to protect the dignity of every human person. He was a frequent speaker and leader in peaceful political demonstrations.