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ST. URSULA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

2015-2016

The mission of St. Ursula Academy is to educate young women

to develop their spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional

well-being in light of the values found in the Gospel and

reflected in the life of St. Angela Merici.

4025 Indian Road, Toledo, Ohio 43606 Phone 419-531-1693 Fax 419-534-5777 www.toledosua.org

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HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS & CREDITS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS SOCIAL STUDIES FINE ARTS: American Literature 1.0 American Government 1.0 INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE British Literature 1.0 American History 1.0 Orchestra 1.0 Composition 0.5 Current World 0.5 Honors Orchestra 1.0 Creative Writing 0.5 Macroeconomics 1.0 Digital Communications 1.0 Microeconomics 1.0 FINE ARTS: English I 1.0 Modern World History 1.0 VISUAL ARTS English II 1.0 Social Psychology 0.5 Art I 1.0 History of Film 0.5 Women in Leadership 0.5 Ceramics 1.0 Speech 0.5 Honors Modern World History 1.0 Drawing 1.0 Writing Well 0.5 AP Comparative Gov. & Politics 1.0 Painting 1.0 Honors English I 1.0 AP Human Geography 1.0 Photography 0.5 AP Language & Composition 1.0 AP Psychology 1.0 Sculpture 1.0 AP Literature &Composition 1.0 AP US Government & Politics 1.0 Women in Digital Arts 1.0 AP Seminar 1.0 AP United States History 1.0 Honors Yearbook Design 1.0 AP Art History 1.0 MATHEMATICS THEOLOGY AP Studio Art Drawing 1.0 Algebra I 1.0 Theo I: Faith & Revelation 1.0 Algebra IA 0.5 Theo II: Church & Sacraments 1.0 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Algebra II 1.0 Theo III: Morality 1.0 Health 0.5 Algebra IIA/Algebra IIB 2.0 Theo IV: The Call of Christ 1.0 Nutrition & Exercise 1.0 College Algebra 1.0 Physical Education 0.5 Geometry 1.0 BUSINESS Women’s Health 1.0 Introduction to Engineering 1.0 Accounting I 1.0 Pre-Calculus 1.0 Contemporary Computer Skills 0.5 LIFE SKILLS Statistics & Probability 1.0 Introduction to Law 0.5 Culinary Arts 0.5 Honors Algebra I 1.0 Personal Finance 0.5 Fashions 0.5 Honors Algebra II 1.0 Web Page Design 0.5 Single Survival 0.5 Honors Geometry 1.0 Women in Business 0.5 Honors Pre-Calculus 1.0 WORLD LANGUAGES AP Calculus AB 1.0 COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS Spanish I, II, III, Honors IV 1.0 AP Calculus BC 1.0 Test Preparation 0.5 AP Spanish 1.0 AP Statistics 1.0 French I, II, III, Honors IV 1.0

FINE ARTS : AP French 1.0 SCIENCE VOCAL PERFORMANCE Latin I, II, III, Honors IV 1.0 Anatomy & Physiology 1.0 Chorale 1.0 AP Latin 1.0 Biology & Lab 1.0 Honors Concert Choir I 1.0 Mandarin Chinese I, II, III 1.0 Chemistry & Lab 1.0 Honors Concert Choir II 1.0 Geoscience 1.0 AP Music Theory 1.0 WOMEN IN CAREER PROGRAMS Physics & Lab 1.0 Women in Business 0.5 Women in Health Science Professions 0.25 FINE ARTS: Women in Digital Arts 0.5 Honors Anatomy & Physiology 1.0 DANCE/ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCE Women in Health Science Professions 0.25 Honors Biology & Lab 1.0 Dance I 0.5 Women in Leadership 0.5 Honors Chemistry & Lab 1.0 Dance II 0.5 Honors Physics & Lab 1.0 Hip Hop/Street Jazz 0.5 AP CAPSTONE Honors Satellite Remote Sensing 0.5 Musical Theatre Dance 0.5 AP Seminar 1.0 AP Biology 1.5 Entertainment Arts 0.5 AP Research (Offered 2016 – 2017) 1.0 AP Chemistry 1.5

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BUSINESS GENERAL INFORMATION Contemporary Computer Skills and Personal Finance are required for graduation.

Courses in Business

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

⋅ Contemporary Computer Skills

⋅ Accounting I ⋅ Introduction to Law ⋅ Web Page Design

⋅ Accounting I ⋅ Introduction to Law ⋅ Personal Finance ⋅ Web Page Design ⋅ Women in Business

⋅ Accounting I ⋅ Introduction to Law ⋅ Personal Finance ⋅ Web Page Design ⋅ Women in Business

B34 ACCOUNTING I Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: C average or higher in math This course covers basic principles, concepts, and procedures of accounting for a partnership and proprietorship, and introduces applications that use special types of business records. Course culminates with business simulation project utilizing the accounting cycle. This course cannot be used to satisfy the Math graduation requirement. B20 CONTEMPORARY COMPUTER SKILLS Grade Level: 9 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None This course integrates Office 2007 programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher) with MacBook programs (Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, and Final Cut). Students will be able to demonstrate graphic presentation skills. Personal and business letters, a simple manuscript, résumés, tables, templates and videos are covered. Keyboarding is in the touch-type method for computers. A keyboarding speed of 60 words per minute is the goal. B38A INTRODUCTION TO LAW Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Students will study the court system, case histories, and interpretation of the Constitution, including differences between civil and criminal law, and the effect of law on society and family, as well as on personal and real property. Recommended for college-bound business and pre-law majors. B56 PERSONAL FINANCE Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Students will learn practical money management skills. This course will introduce financial planning, investing, credit, and identity theft. Students will develop and monitor a personal budget through the use of a stock market simulation. This course will provide students with the opportunity to apply the financial planning process through stimulating NEFE (National Endowment for Financial Education) exercises.

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BUSINESS B45 WEB PAGE DESIGN Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: Contemporary Computer Skills Students will learn the basics of creating, publishing, and managing a complex website. Web site structure, integration of Office 2007 applications, and hyperlink management of pages containing forms, tables, multimedia, sound clips, and other standard web features will be concepts mastered. B60 WOMEN IN BUSINESS Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None This course is designed to expose students to many aspects of business, including, but not limited to finance, management (human resource, operations, and organizational leadership), management information systems, entrepreneurship, international business, and an emphasis on marketing. The flexibility of each program allows each student to pursue areas of special interests. This course is offered in the block schedule.

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COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS

Courses in Business Education


Test Preparation

C85 TEST PREPARATION Grade Level: 11 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisites: None This course is recommended for sophomores and juniors preparing for the ACT. The three primary goals of this course are (1) To prepare students for the ACT, (2) To develop test-taking strategies to apply to future tests, and (3) To enhance logic ability, critical thinking, and writing skills necessary for success in college. The course is structured around concept lectures, group and individual exercises, and practice testing and review.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS GENERAL INFORMATION A total of 4.5 units of English credit are required for graduation. One unit of credit each year is required. Writing Well or Composition is required of all freshmen; placement determined by High School Placement Test (HSPT)

Writing scores and Language scores. With the exception of AP courses, electives do not fulfill the 4.5 unit requirement.

Courses in English Language Arts


⋅ Composition ⋅ English I ⋅ Speech ⋅ Writing Well ⋅ Honors English I

⋅ Creative Writing ⋅ English II ⋅ History of Film ⋅ Speech ⋅ AP Seminar

⋅ American Literature ⋅ Creative Writing ⋅ Digital Communications ⋅ History of Film ⋅ Speech ⋅ AP Language & Composition ⋅ AP Seminar

⋅ British Literature ⋅ Creative Writing ⋅ Digital Communications ⋅ History of Film ⋅ Speech ⋅ AP Literature &

Composition ⋅ AP Language & Composition ⋅ AP Seminar

E31 AMERICAN LITERATURE Grade Level: 11 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: English I and II or Honors English I and II This course surveys American literature from the colonial period through the modern era. It includes the study of poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction, as well as related composition with emphasis on literary analysis, expository writing, and research. Grammar and vocabulary building skills are developed through writing and reading. E41 BRITISH LITERATURE Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: American Literature or AP English Language & Composition British Literature surveys English literature from Beowulf to the present and emphasizes the chronological development of literature and culture, as well as the development of the English language. It includes related composition with emphasis on literary analysis and expository writing, as well as a research paper. E46 COMPOSITION Grade Level: 9 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None This course focuses on organization and style with particular attention to writing clear, coherent, and unified essays. Students will write powerful thesis statements and supporting topic sentences, will learn and use clear transitions, and will be able to write interesting and effective introductions and conclusions. Students will review and practice all the steps of effective writing: pre writing, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Model essays and peer review will be critical elements in the writing process. Student writers will produce several different forms of essays, but focus will be on persuasion and research. Students may engage in literary analysis.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS E50 CREATIVE WRITING Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisites: English I or Honors English I In this workshop-style class, students will learn the concepts of creative writing: voice, tone, grammar, how it affects reading/meaning, detail, and flow. Through a series of creative assignments, students will master the above concepts. Genres to be studied include, but are not limited to: poetry, fiction, drama, and creative non-fiction. The course is divided into two parts. Part I consists of learning about writing and editing. Students will learn the art of writing through short readings, activities, and writing lessons. Part II consists of creating a portfolio, consisting of writing of their choosing, which demonstrates the concepts of creative writing. The workload for this course is demanding. Students should be advised that effective time management and a willingness to write are a must. E80 DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Students enjoy hands-on experience in both print media and video journalism, with focus on production of newscasts and special broadcast events. Students write, edit, produce, direct, film, and/or televise productions. This is a workshop in broadcast reporting and editing with students responsible for the production of broadcast news reports. Topics of study include: composition, lighting, audio, camera use, story boarding, script writing, production, scheduling, transitions, character generators, and use of graphic images. All students will gain experience on-camera, working with studio equipment, and producing independent projects. This class is responsible for presenting daily video announcements to the school community. E11 ENGLISH I Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None English I students read and analyze short stories, poetry, nonfiction, drama, and novels. The writing process is taught, with emphasis on pre writing and organization skills. Other areas of study include grammar, usage, speech, vocabulary, and MLA citation format. This course is required of freshmen with the exception of those placed in Honors English I. E21 ENGLISH II Grade Level: 10 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: English I or Honors English I Sophomore English consists of literature and composition. It focuses on the advanced study of literary genres: drama, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Emphasis is placed on the development of reading and composition skills with continued study of grammar, vocabulary, and correct usage. Students will complete a research paper. E72 HISTORY OF FILM Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None The focus of this course is the history and study of film as an art form. It emphasizes the critical analysis of movies from the silent film era to modern day. Various genres will be studied. Some reading and writing will also be involved.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS E34 SPEECH Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Speech helps develop comfort and confidence in public speaking. Students will prepare and deliver formal speeches: informative, persuasive, technological/visual, and special occasion. Periodic, informal impromptu speeches help students learn to think clearly and speak articulately on their feet in any situation. Regular warm-up exercises improve fluency, overcome stage fright, and help speakers use gesture, body movement, eye contact, and other strategies to enhance speech delivery. E45 WRITING WELL Grade Level: 9 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Writing Well emphasizes the elements of effective written communication process with focus on sentence formation and paragraph development leading to the production of different types of essays: narrative, persuasive, descriptive, expository, and research. Grammar and mechanics will be strongly emphasized. Students will practice all steps in the writing process: pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Model essays, peer and teacher conferences, and self-evaluation are used to provide assistance and promote independence in writing a variety of essays. E12 HONORS ENGLISH I Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Scored 90th percentile or above on both the Language and Reading Comprehension sections of the High

School Placement Test The course uses world literature to introduce the student to the advanced study of fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry as literary forms. It emphasizes written communication and methods of critical analysis of selected works of literature and other dimensions of the humanities. E52 AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: English II or Honors English II and teacher recommendation AP English Language and Composition is intended to meet the requirements for the composition courses for all incoming college freshmen. As such, this one-semester course provides students with opportunities to write about a variety of subjects from various disciplines and to demonstrate an awareness of audience and purpose. The primary objective is to enable students to write effectively and confidently in their college courses and in their professional and personal lives. It will emphasize the expository, analytical, and argumentative writing that forms the basis of academic and professional communication, as well as the personal and reflective writing that fosters the development of writing facility in any context. Students will read primary and secondary sources carefully, synthesize material from these texts in their own compositions, and cite sources using conventions recommended by professional organizations. (Source: AP College Board) This course may be taken in addition to American Literature, Honors American Literature, British Literature, or AP English Literature & Composition. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS E42 AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Acceptance of the department based on a skills assessment and either American Literature or Honors

American Literature AP Literature is an in-depth study of English and western literature and culture. It includes related composition with emphasis on literary analysis and expository writing. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses. E20 AP SEMINAR Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Students with an aptitude for both written and oral presentation are encouraged to consider this course. Requirement: End-of-Course Exam developed by the College Board. Exam fee is $139. Other: This course fulfills the Sophomore-level English requirement only. AP Seminar will empower students to explore a variety of disciplines and perspectives. Both fictional and non-fictional written sources will be utilized, and students may explore a topic from an interdisciplinary perspective: artistic, scientific, economic and/ or ethical considerations of topics are encouraged. Students will be responsible for daily participation, reading and reflection, a team project and multimedia presentation, an individual research-based essay and presentation, and an end-of-course exam (required). Exam fees ($139) are payable to the College Board and are due prior to the second week of the course. Students who meet the College Board’s guidelines for financial need may apply for a fee reduction. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses.

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FINE ARTS – DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCE GENERAL INFORMATION One unit of credit in Fine Arts is required for graduation. This can be Dance, Dramatic or Musical Performance, or Visual Arts. ALL DANCE STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THE REQUIRED SHIRT FROM THE SPIRIT STORE.

Courses in Fine Arts – Dance Performance


⋅ Dance I ⋅

⋅ Dance I ⋅ Dance II ⋅ Hip Hop/Street Jazz ⋅ Musical Theatre Dance



Courses in Fine Arts – Entertainment (Dramatic) Performance


⋅ ⋅ Entertainment Arts ⋅ Entertainment Arts ⋅ Entertainment Arts

F40 DANCE I Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Additional requirements: Students must purchase required dance shirt through the spirit shop, The Quiver This is an introductory dance course designed to expose students to dance as a form of expression as well as a suitable lifetime activity. A variety of dance types will be included: jazz, contemporary, ballet, ballroom, hip hop, etc. This course is intended for students of all levels of training, ranging from none to advanced. It is the required course before any other dance course can be taken. F41 DANCE II Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Additional requirements: Students must purchase required dance shirt through the spirit shop, The Quiver Dance II expands the dancer’s strength, flexibility, balance and endurance with a special focus on musical awareness, technique, advanced choreography, and performance. Each of the disciplines in Dance I will be explored with an increased level of difficulty and expanded depth in each genre.

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FINE ARTS – DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCE F43 HIP HOP/STREET JAZZ Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisites: Dance I or audition with dance teacher Additional requirements: Students must purchase required dance shirt through the spirit shop, The Quiver This course is a take on a traditional jazz class in combination with street, funk, and hip-hop styles. Students should have a basic understanding of jazz technique. The warm-up is designed to strengthen the student’s ability to adopt jazz and funk movement. Specific choreography genres taught will vary throughout the course and will be contemporary with today’s music video and entertainment industry styles of dance. F44 MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: Dance I or audition with dance teacher Additional requirements: Students must purchase required dance shirt through the spirit shop, The Quiver, Tap shoes (high-heeled or oxford-style tap shoes) are required. Musical Theatre will combine jazz dance with other varieties of dance to learn a “Broadway” style of dance. Tap dancing will be studied. No singing will be involved in this class, rather a focus on traditional musical theatre choreography that would be a positive for anyone wishing to explore this genre for the first time or enhance their study of this style. F30 INTRODUCTION TO THE ENTERTAINMENT ARTS Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None This course takes a broad look at all things entertainment including theatre, musical theatre, music, film, television, food, gaming, commercials, and marketing. Students will study historical trends in entertainment, shifts in television and movie content, and how theatre and music influenced reality-based entertainment as we know it today.

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FINE ARTS – MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION One unit of credit in Fine Arts is required for graduation. This can be Dance, Dramatic or Musical Performance, or Visual Arts. Music Instrumental Performance groups include: Orchestra and Honors Orchestra. Students are encouraged to continue studies with private instructors.

Courses in Fine Arts – Music Instrumental Performance


⋅ Orchestra ⋅ Orchestra ⋅ Honors Orchestra

⋅ Orchestra ⋅ Honors Orchestra

⋅ Orchestra ⋅ Honors Orchestra

U11 ORCHESTRA Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites: A basic ability on the desired instrument; general knowledge of major and chromatic scales and permission of the instructor Additional requirement: Orchestra will be taught in the Block Schedule during the first half of the school year. Students will be required to attend practices and performances during the second half of the school year. COURSE CREDIT WILL NOT BE GIVEN UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. Once scheduled, Orchestra may not be dropped after the fifth day of Term 1. SUA Orchestra is open to all students who play an orchestra instrument. Students in the Junior Academy can be admitted with the conductor’s permission. Students are highly encouraged to continue or begin private lessons with a qualified instructor. The Orchestra performs at various functions during the school year including a concert at the end of each semester. Travel opportunities exist in some circumstances. Extra rehearsals can be called and, with advance notice, these rehearsals are required. The group will perform at various functions at the discretion of the director. Participants will have the opportunity to read various styles of musical works. Attendance is REQUIRED at all performances and any additional rehearsals which may be called. Additional practices are required. U16 HONORS ORCHESTRA Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: One year of Orchestra and permission of the instructor Additional requirement: Honors Orchestra will be taught in the Block Schedule during the first half of the school year. Students will be required to attend practices and performances during the second half of the school year. COURSE CREDIT WILL NOT BE GIVEN UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. Once scheduled, Orchestra may not be dropped after the fifth day of Term 1. Honors Orchestra rehearses and performs in the Orchestra (U11). However, this course includes supplementary study of music history and theory. In addition to the requirements of Orchestra membership, members of Honors Orchestra will be required to complete an additional assignment per term regarding the study of music history, theory, or performance. Student performance will also be graded on a more rigorous scale. The study of music history will cover the development of musical style from the Baroque to the Modern Era. Music Theory will address the study of more advanced key signatures, model structures, and the basic study of tonal harmony. Attendance is REQUIRED at all performances and any additional rehearsals which may be called. Additional practices are required.

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FINE ARTS – MUSIC VOCAL PERFORMANCE GENERAL INFORMATION One unit of credit in Fine Arts is required for graduation. This can be Dance, Dramatic or Musical Performance, or Visual Arts. Music Vocal Performance groups include: Chorale, Concert Choir, and Honors Vocal Ensemble. Students are encouraged to continue studies with private instructors. ALL CONCERT CHOIR STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A DRESS AND PEARLS THROUGH THE MUSIC

DEPARTMENT.

Courses in Fine Arts – Musical Vocal Performance


⋅ Chorale ⋅ Chorale ⋅ Honors Concert Choir I ⋅ Honors Concert Choir II

⋅ Chorale ⋅ Honors Concert Choir I ⋅ Honors Concert Choir II ⋅ AP Music Theory

⋅ Chorale ⋅ Honors Concert Choir I ⋅ Honors Concert Choir II ⋅ AP Music Theory

U12 CHORALE Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Additional requirements: Additional fees may be incurred; purchase of performance attire. Chorale is open to all students who have the desire to perform in a singing group. Music of a lighter, simpler style from the Concert Choir will be studied. Basics of sight-reading, music theory, producing, and performing vocal music are covered. Rehearsals will include critical work on musicality, vocal, and aural techniques, and stylistic nuances appropriate to the repertoire. Attendance is REQUIRED at all performances and additional rehearsals. At least four pieces are selected from various style periods throughout music history, and may be performed from memory. U22 HONORS CONCERT CHOIR I Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Chorale, audition and/or approval of Honors Concert Choir director Additional requirements: Additional fees may be incurred; purchase of performance dress and pearls. Additional time after school hours to perform for community. Honors Concert Choir is a concert group that places emphasis on quality public performance. Basics of sight-reading, music theory, producing, and performing vocal music are covered. Class will explore all styles of choral music with concentration on serious music. Rehearsals will include critical work on musicality, vocal, aural techniques, and stylistic nuances appropriate to the repertoire. Attendance is REQUIRED at all school performances and outside performances. At least 4 pieces are selected from various style periods throughout music history, and may be performed from memory.

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FINE ARTS – MUSIC VOCAL PERFORMANCE

U36 HONORS CONCERT CHOIR II Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Honors Concert Choir I, audition and/or approval of Concert Choir director Additional requirements: Additional fees may be incurred; purchase of performance dress and pearls. Additional time after school hours to perform for the community. Honors Concert Choir II is a concert group that places emphasis on quality public performance. Attendance is REQUIRED at all performances and outside rehearsals. Advanced music theory, sight-reading, aural ear training, and quality vocal music performance are covered. Rehearsals will include critical work on musicality, vocal, and aural techniques, and stylistic nuances appropriate to the repertoire. Class will explore all styles of choral music from Renaissance period to the Contemporary period. Members are selected by audition and are required to have musical skills which enhance the group. At least four pieces are selected from various style periods throughout music history, and may be performed from memory. This choral group will emphasize the experience of moments of true ensemble: a oneness of musicianship, musicality, and spirit within the group. U41 AP MUSIC THEORY Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: One year of Chorale and one year of Honors Concert Choir; Teacher’s recommendation based on prior

musical experience The Advanced Placement (AP) Music Theory course develops the highly-motivated student’s ability to recognize, understand and describe the basic music materials that are heard or presented in a music score. Students will be able to achieve college-level work in the areas of reading music, analyzing works and aural skills. The course will emphasize many aspects of musicianship skills: listening skills, sight singing ability and knowledge of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form, musical analysis, elementary composition and some history and compositional style. The student’s ability to read and write musical notation is fundamental to the course. It is strongly recommended, but not mandatory, that the student will have acquired some basic performance skills in voice or on an instrument. The successful student will be equipped with the skills necessary to function intelligently in any musical situation. The work of the course will emphasize preparation for the advanced placement music theory examination. The course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses.

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FINE ARTS – VISUAL ARTS GENERAL INFORMATION One unit of credit in Fine Arts is required for graduation. This can be taken as a Visual, Musical, or Performing Art course. Courses in Visual Arts are designed to advance students’ visual literacy, as well as refine artistic and design skills. These courses provide students with experiential applications of fine arts practices and a platform for visual literacy in an academic setting. Visual Literacy provides a connection between perception, cognition, and memory. The ability to construct meaning from imagery is achieved in visual art education and applied across all disciplines. Arts classes train students to use careful observation, analysis, and interpretation to enhance their self-expression and communication skills. Classes in conventional media (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Ceramics) provide students with a rich experience in history and traditional techniques. The historic context (art history) of art production is integral to all fine arts courses fostering a greater understanding of media use, product function, and artistic or visual communication. Classes in new media (Photography, Graphic Arts, and Yearbook Design) require students to implement visual and textual literacy in combination with advanced comprehension and real-world application of design and communication principles. The following courses are suggested for the serious art student: Art I, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Advanced Placement Studio Art, and Advanced Placement Art History.

Courses in Fine Arts – Visual Arts


⋅ Art I ⋅ Art I ⋅ Ceramics ⋅ Drawing ⋅ Photography ⋅ Women in Digital Arts ⋅ AP Art History

⋅ Art I ⋅ Ceramics ⋅ Drawing ⋅ Painting ⋅ Photography ⋅ Sculpture ⋅ Women in Digital Arts ⋅ Honors Yearbook Design ⋅ AP Art History

⋅ Art I ⋅ Ceramics ⋅ Drawing ⋅ Painting ⋅ Photography ⋅ Sculpture ⋅ Women in Digital Arts ⋅ Honors Yearbook Design ⋅ AP Art History AP Studio Art Drawing

A11 ART I Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is designed to introduce students to the elements and principles of art through art vocabulary and techniques. Students will create works of art in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media. They will learn the basics of drawing, painting, and design through various techniques and projects. Students will learn important and relevant points regarding the history of art from prehistoric art through early Renaissance. Various Modern artists and styles are also introduced throughout the course.

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FINE ARTS – VISUAL ARTS A32 CERAMICS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Art I and department recommendation Using terra cotta and white clay, students will learn and incorporate the building processes of pinch, coil, slab, and mold to construct individual pieces. In addition to hand building techniques, students will also have the opportunity to form pieces on an electric wheel. They will be introduced to the different tools associated with pottery building and how they may be used for various techniques. Students will create and apply a variety of decorative clay and glazing techniques to enhance their individual projects. The history of ceramics and various works of art will be highlighted throughout the course. A25 DRAWING Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Art I Students will refine their drawing skills using a variety of media and learn how to plan a pleasing composition. They will concentrate on several subjects such as perspective, figure drawing, and still life as a focus for understanding how to draw what they truly see (observational drawing). Students will also learn how a two-dimensional shape is transformed into a three-dimensional concept through different drawing techniques. Students will explore the history of drawing and the styles of various artists. A30 PAINTING Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Art I and Drawing (with a B average or better in each course) Students will become acquainted with and use a variety of painting styles and techniques in this course. They will be introduced to the different tools associated with painting and how they may be used for various painting techniques. They will also focus on the use of the elements and principles of art when planning compositions. Throughout the course, students explore the history of painting and the styles of various artists. A64 PHOTOGRAPHY Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Additional Requirement: Must have access to your own SLR, D-SLR, or Bridge camera. This is an introductory course to photography. Students will have hands-on learning experience through assignments, field trips, and class exhibitions. Topics covered include history, composition, lighting, motion, depth of field, camera function, presentation, and special techniques. This course will be taught in the block schedule.

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FINE ARTS – VISUAL ARTS A59 SCULPTURE Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Art I and department recommendation Students will explore three-dimensional art work through the use of form and positive/negative space. They will incorporate the elements of art and principles of design in 3D through additive and subtractive means, with a variety of media. They will be introduced to, and will create, three-dimensional sculptures using the four sculpture methods: casting, carving, modeling, and assembling. Throughout the course, students will study the styles of various artists who have impacted this area of art. A60 WOMEN IN DIGITAL ARTS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: None Women in the Digital Arts is a comprehensive applied arts course. Students will learn to work with various digital media, including digital photography and digital design programs (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite). The course covers photojournalism and graphic arts using digital media for real world applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of photo-journalism, including camera use and settings, format and composition, lighting and angles, how to capture and captivate, photography with multi-media art-making, photography as record-keeping (Photo-Journalism), digital photo editing, ethics in image-making and editing, creating, and organizing an image library (for use in personal portfolios and Yearbook). This class will also cover the fundamentals of design, including elements and principles of design, communication through digital images, text as a visual element, layout design using Adobe Creative Suite and Jostens’ Yearbook Avenue, digital media art processes, digital media for marketing, digital media for communication, digital media for journalism, and ethics in image processing Students will learn effective visual communication by analyzing and manipulating the elements and principles of art, producing digital images that are accessible and interpretable to multiple audiences and potential clients. This course is a prerequisite for Honors Yearbook Design. A49 HONORS YEARBOOK DESIGN Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Women in Digital Arts, Photography, or Graphic Arts Students apply to Honors Yearbook Design as they would apply to a job. Cover letter and resume, including a photo and writing sample, and an interview with the yearbook advisor are required. Additional requirements: Attendance at extracurricular events This course produces a product that is valued by the entire school community. Students enrolled in this course are entrusted with the history and memories of a given academic year. Digital photography, graphic design, and journaling are key skills applied in this course to publish a bound, finished, memory book, The Scroll. This course requires competence and dedication. Students are expected to use class time to process images and text that they acquire outside of class. Those enrolled should expect to put in additional time by attending academic and extracurricular events. They are expected to complete the book before the end of the school year.

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FINE ARTS – VISUAL ARTS A45 AP ART HISTORY Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: No Class Prerequisites, but prior success in History and English courses. Art I highly recommended. The AP Art History course gives students the opportunity to explore the history of art from ancient times to the present in preparation for the AP Art History exam. This will be accomplished through readings, research, viewing images and videos, virtual and real visits to art museums and galleries. Art history emphasizes understanding works of art within their historical context. The students will be asked to look, research, discuss, and write about art by examining issues such as politics, class, religion, patronage, audience, gender, function, and ethnicity. The AP Art History course also teaches visual analysis of works of art. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses. *This course can be used as a fine arts credit to meet the requirement for high school graduation. A40 AP STUDIO ART – DRAWING Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Art I, Drawing (B average or better in Drawing), and department recommendation; Painting is highly

recommended Students who take this course will create a portfolio that illustrates a broad spectrum of drawing issues and media. The portfolio is made up of three sections: Concentration (Sustained Investigation), Breadth (Range of Approaches), and Quality (Selected Works). Drawing issues may be created using a variety of means which could include painting, print making, mixed media, etc. Students will demonstrate their competence in drawing by creating abstract, observational, and inventive works of art. This course will emphasize the important issues of artistic integrity, ethics, and plagiarism when creating works of art. Students will participate in critiques and use art vocabulary on a regular basis. Students will learn proper ways to take photos of their work and prepare digital information to submit with their portfolios. This course will be extremely beneficial to students who are interested in majoring or minoring in visual art, but also to students who enjoy creating art. Portfolio presentation is an essential asset for students who desire to seek scholarship opportunities as well as serious consideration for acceptance into a visual arts program at various universities. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses.

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HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION GENERAL INFORMATION One-half credit of Health is required for graduation; it must be completed by the end of the sophomore year. Other electives do not fulfill the 0.5 credit requirement. Physical Education is required of all freshmen. It is an 18 week course.

Courses in Health & Physical Education


⋅ Physical Education ⋅ Health ⋅ Women’s Health ⋅ Nutrition & Exercise

⋅ Women’s Health ⋅ Nutrition & Exercise

T11 HEALTH Grade Level: 10 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None This course is required for sophomores to expand their knowledge of personal and community health in an effort to encourage positive life-style choices. T50 NUTRITION & EXERCISE Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Health Additional requirements: Students must purchase required attire through the spirit store, The Quiver. Additional fees may be incurred for occasional field trips. This elective course focuses on nutrition, strength training, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, weight control, injury prevention, stress management, and lifetime sports and activities. Students actively participate in exercise programs designed to improve physical fitness for a lifetime. Course includes occasional field trips in order to expand fitness opportunities. P41 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Grade Level: 9 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Additional requirements: Students must purchase required attire through Flynn & O’Hara This course encompasses the development of gross and fine motor skills through a variety of sports and fitness activities. Specific units include archery, soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse, badminton, team handball, volleyball, softball, and basketball. Personal conditioning includes use of the St. Ursula fitness room, weightlifting, yoga, Pilates, and outdoor walking and jogging.

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HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION T43B WOMEN’S HEALTH Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Health This elective course provides a comprehensive study of women’s health issues. Topics include nutrition and eating disorders, menstrual cycle irregularities, benign and malignant conditions of the breast, gynecological concerns, pregnancy and childbirth, sexually transmitted infections and other infectious diseases, teen dating violence, rape awareness, and issues concerning the skin.

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LIFE SKILLS

Courses in Life Skills


⋅ Culinary Arts ⋅ Culinary Arts ⋅ Fashions

⋅ Culinary Arts ⋅ Fashions ⋅ Single Survival

⋅ Culinary Arts ⋅ Fashions ⋅ Single Survival

H30 CULINARY ARTS Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Additional requirements: Additional fees may be incurred This elective examines the relationship of foods to a well-balanced, healthy diet based upon the recommendations and guidelines of the Harvard School of Nutrition. Students learn how to select, prepare, cook, and store foods for optimal nutritional value and flavor. Budget, menu planning, and dietary concerns are also addressed. Class projects include international menu preparation as well as recipe selections from all food group exchanges. Exceptions may be difficult if food allergies, including certain intolerant food items, are not considered. H32 FASHIONS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Additional requirements: Each student is responsible for purchasing her own supplies needed for the assigned projects. This course is individualized for the various levels of sewing ability from the novice or beginner to the more experienced. Basic sewing lessons include how to choose a pattern and fabric for a garment, use of the sewing machine, introduction to textiles, and fashion awareness including a report on a fashion industry designer/icon. At least two articles of clothing are completed in class. H41 SINGLE SURVIVAL Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None This course can be a useful tool in helping students prepare for and manage successful living. Topics may include knowing oneself and relating to others, developing shopping skills while preparing a consumer report/project, basic sewing skills, basic laundry and clothing care, buying and preparing nutritious meals, insurance needs for the single woman, apartment/housing and rental leases, basic car maintenance needs, checking account/credit card and banking basics, job interview skills, and cover letter and résumé preparation.

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MATHEMATICS M11 ALGEBRA I-A Grade Level: 9 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: Scheduled by recommendation Additional requirements: must be followed by Algebra I during the second semester; TI84 or TI84 Plus This course is offered in the first semester and is required for students who place in the bottom 10% on the High School Placement Test. It is optional or at the recommendation of administration for students placing in the bottom 20%. This course will review pre-algebra concepts and introduce Algebra I concepts at a slower pace and with more reinforcement than traditional Algebra I. M12 ALGEBRA I Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus Basic algebraic concepts involving expressions, equations, and inequalities are presented. Students work with polynomials, exponents, functions, proportions, and factoring. Students graph linear equations and find solutions to linear systems. Problem solving and data analysis are stressed throughout. M32 ALGEBRA II Grade Level: 10, 11 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus This course is an extension of Algebra I with an introduction to complex numbers, quadratic equations, conic sections, matrices, and graphing piece wise, power and root functions. Graphs are extensively analyzed and multistep factoring is used. M32A ALGEBRA IIA Grade Level: 10, 11 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry Additional requirements: Must be followed by Algebra IIB; TI84 or TI84 Plus This course is designed to strengthen math skills. Various methods (numerical, graphic, and algebraic) are used to develop skills in analyzing and solving problems. It will reinforce algebra skills while moving into the introductory concepts of Algebra II. This course will only be offered during the Fall semester and must be followed with Algebra IIB. M32B ALGEBRA IIB Grade Level: 10, 11 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra IIA Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus This course is an extension of Algebra IIA and will cover all the topics of Algebra II with emphasis on continual review. This course will only be offered during the spring semester and must be preceded by Algebra IIA.

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MATHEMATICS M58 COLLEGE ALGEBRA Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Algebra II and department recommendation Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus This course is an introductory college-type mathematics class. It reviews concepts presented in Algebra II and strengthens algebra skills, including rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. New topics include an introduction to trigonometry, conics, sequences, and matrix algebra. Students who take this course are not eligible to take Pre-Calculus later, but could take Statistics and Probability. M22 GEOMETRY Grade Level: 9, 10 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Algebra I; for incoming freshmen, a test is given to determine placement Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus This course presents concepts involving plane and solid figures, emphasizing both problem solving and computational applications. Proofs are presented. There is also work with operations of square roots, factoring, and solving quadratic equations. M43 PRE-CALCULUS Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Algebra II and department recommendation Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus This course strengthens algebraic concepts, examines right triangle trigonometry and trigonometric functions. It also emphasizes exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences, conics, probability, and problem solving. Students who take this course are not eligible to take College Algebra. M59 STATISTICS & PROBABILITY Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Algebra II and department recommendation Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus This introductory course emphasizes work with data and statistical ideas. Areas covered include data analysis with graphical and numerical examination of distributions and relationships, producing data using random sampling and randomized comparative experiments, and sampling distributions and probability. There is also a study of statistical inference starting with an introduction to confidence levels, significance tests, and errors. Technology is integrated throughout the course. M13 HONORS ALGEBRA I Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: High School Placement Test score in 90th percentile or higher Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus

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MATHEMATICS M33 HONORS ALGEBRA II Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Honors Algebra I, Honors Geometry, or department recommendation and 95% test grade average in both

Algebra I and Geometry Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus This accelerated course covers polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions in addition to the concepts of Algebra II. Emphasis is on finding general solutions to problems of an abstract nature. M23 HONORS GEOMETRY Grade Level: 9, 10 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Honors Algebra I or Algebra I, 95% test average in Algebra I, and department recommendation. For

incoming freshmen, a test is given to determine placement Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus Honors Geometry covers the topics of traditional Euclidean geometry with emphasis on proofs. In problem solving, general solutions are stressed, with a higher level of abstraction than in regular geometry. This course includes an in-depth study of trigonometry and coordinate geometry. M42 HONORS PRE-CALCULUS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Honors Algebra II or department recommendation and 95% test grade average in Algebra II Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus This course strengthens algebraic concepts, introduces trigonometric, polar and parametric functions, vectors, sequences and series, maxima and minima. Emphasis is placed on problem solving through the use of technology. This is an accelerated course for high ability math students, covering concepts in greater depth, and stressing theory for all of the topics listed under Algebra I. Quadratic, rational, and radical functions are also presented. I30 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING (PSEOP COURSE) Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Honors Physics, concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus and applications PSEOP and course applications.

(This course is taught at 7:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday at St. Francis de Sales and the University of Toledo).

Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus The course is designed to give students the ability to understand and solve open-ended engineering problems. Students will develop hands-on and computer skills suitable for engineering applications. Introduction to the design process will include team-based experiences in several laboratories and a semester-long design/build project. The breadth of engineering disciplines and careers will be presented through discussions and guest speakers. Engineering ethics will be introduced. Post-secondary credit will be granted by the University of Toledo (3 semester credit hours). This course has been designed to exceed the Ohio Transfer Assurance guides for OES 001-Introduction to Engineering to be accepted by any public engineering college in Ohio, subject to Ohio Board of Regents’ approval. Introduction to Engineering may be taken for elective credit in Mathematics or Science.

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MATHEMATICS M46 AP CALCULUS AB Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Honors PreCalculus and department recommendation; Honors Physics is highly recommended Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus This introductory calculus course covers limits, derivatives, and indefinite and definite integrals for functions of one variable. Graphical, numerical, algebraic, and verbal approaches to problems are used throughout the course with an emphasis on utilizing technology. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses. M47 AP CALCULUS BC Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Successful completion of AP Calculus AB with a grade of A or B, Honors Physics, and department

recommendation Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus This course covers college Calculus II material. Topics include: derivatives of parametric, polar, and vector functions; antiderivatives by substitution of variables, parts, simple partial fractions, and improper integrals; applications of antidifferention including logistic differential equations and series. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses. M60 AP STATISTICS Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Honors PreCalculus or PreCalculus and department recommendation Additional requirements: TI84 or TI84 Plus This course is offered as an alternative to AP Calculus or in addition to it. It introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses.

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SCIENCE GENERAL INFORMATION Three units in Science are required for graduation. Biology & Lab and Chemistry & Lab are required; Physics is recommended.

Courses in Science


⋅ Biology & Lab ⋅ Honors Biology & Lab

⋅ Chemistry & Lab ⋅ Honors Chemistry & Lab

⋅ Anatomy & Physiology ⋅ Geoscience ⋅ Physics & Lab ⋅ Honors Anatomy & Physiology ⋅ Honors Physics & Lab ⋅ Honors Satellite Remote Sensing ⋅ Women in Health Science

Professions ⋅ AP Biology ⋅ AP Chemistry

⋅ Anatomy & Physiology ⋅ Geoscience ⋅ Physics & Lab ⋅ Honors Anatomy & Physiology ⋅ Honors Physics & lab ⋅ Honors Satellite Remote Sensing ⋅ AP Biology ⋅ AP Chemistry

S32 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Students learn the parts of the human body and how they function. Normal structure and function are emphasized. S21 BIOLOGY & LAB Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Biology is a lab course in which the student examines the structural and chemical basis of organisms. The course includes the study of cells, ecology, and genetics, with an emphasis on the scientific method. The classification of organisms allows the student to conduct comparative analyses beginning with protozoa and continuing through mammal. S31 CHEMISTRY & LAB Grade Level: 10 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Biology This experimental science class deals with matter and energy and the characteristic properties of each. Basic concepts are introduced and developed throughout the course. An emphasis is placed on the practical and everyday applications of chemistry, as well as on the theoretical principles and mathematical relationships.

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SCIENCE S50 GEOSCIENCE Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Chemistry This upper-level course is an introduction to physical geology, oceanography, astronomy, meteorology, and the environment. Laboratory investigations, group projects, and internet exploration extend class work to help address some of the pressing issues about the earth and its systems in the twenty-first century. S40 PHYSICS & LAB Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Algebra II The laboratory study of the relationship between matter and energy includes motion, sound, light, and electricity. This course is problem based, but uses laboratory work to illustrate concepts and to encourage a hands-on approach. This course uses a less mathematical approach than Honors Physics. S60 WOMEN IN HEALTH SCIENCE PROFESSIONS (WHSP) Grade Level: 11 Credits: 0.25 Prerequisite: Acceptance into program. Honors Anatomy and Physiology to be taken prior to or concurrently with

WHSP St. Ursula is partnering with the University of Toledo College of Medicine to offer Women in Medical Professions. This monthly seminar is designed to expose a select group of twelve young women to the wide range of career options in the health sciences and to provide them with an opportunity to observe the clinical aspects of heath care in a teaching environment. In addition to the monthly sessions (August - April) students will be required to keep an on-line journal, arrange and complete a six-hour shadowing experience with a female health care professional, and research a topic relative to their shadowing experience to present before a panel of professionals in the Spring. S42 HONORS ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: At least a 93% in Biology or at least a 90% Honors Biology Anatomy and physiology are closely linked extensions of biological science which, in this course, are applied to a detailed study of the human body. Supplementary work uses dissection of a fetal pig. Some discussion of abnormal functioning of the body is also included. This course may not be taken by students previously enrolled in Anatomy & Physiology. S12 HONORS BIOLOGY & LAB Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: 90%ile or above on High School Placement Test This in-depth study of life forms begins at the biochemical/cellular level and continues in order of complexity to the level of mammal. An emphasis is placed on interaction among life forms and relationships with the environment, and on laboratory exercises and group work. The pace of this course demands highly self-motivated students willing to spend extra time preparing for daily lessons.

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SCIENCE S34 HONORS CHEMISTRY & LAB Grade Level: 10 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: At least a 93% in Algebra I; at least a 85% Honors Algebra I Honors chemistry topics include bonding, types of reactions, chemistry, solutions, and acid-bases. Laboratory work is used to illustrate and emphasize chemical concepts. S41 HONORS PHYSICS & LAB Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: At least an 85 % in Honors Algebra II; or at least a 90% in Algebra II; and at least an 85% in Honors

PreCalculus, or at least a 90% in PreCalculus In this laboratory and mathematical study of the relationships between matter and energy, some of the areas stressed are motion, sound, light and electricity. This course uses laboratory work to illustrate concepts and to encourage a hands-on approach to gain understanding of physics principles. S43 HONORS SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: Chemistry This elective course is designed to expose students to satellite images and its uses. Students will develop skills and then use those skills to learn about our world as it applies across disciplines and is aligned with science, technology, and other content standards. The structure of the course will be highly web-based using several new and other widely used tutorials, online e-books, and free web-based software tools. Time in class will be spent learning about remote sensing as a tool to learn. It is proposed that the students design a complete project connecting remote sensing with one of their current other classes and then present a 5-10 minute presentation in that class. S37 AP BIOLOGY/S37T AP BIOLOGY TERM Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.5 Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry Offered alternating years. Next offered 2015-2016 AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes—energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions. This course requires that 25 percent of the instructional time will be spent in hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that provide students with opportunities to apply the science practices. AP Biology follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses.

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SCIENCE S36 AP CHEMISTRY Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.5 Prerequisites: At least a 93% in Chemistry or at least 85% in Honors Chemistry and in Honors Algebra II Will be offered alternating years. Next offered 2015-2016, 2016 – 2017, 2018 – 2019, 2020 – 2021 Students will be expected to maintain a level of achievement equivalent to a first-year college chemistry course. Topics include the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics, and the basic concepts of thermodynamics. This class will meet for 27 weeks (three terms). AP Chemistry follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses. I30 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING (PSEOP COURSE) Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Honors Physics, concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus and applications PSEOP and course applications.

(This course is taught at 7:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday at St. Francis de Sales and the University of Toledo).

The course is designed to give students the ability to understand and solve open-ended engineering problems. Students will develop hands-on and computer skills suitable for engineering applications. Introduction to the design process will include team-based experiences in several laboratories and a semester-long design/build project. The breadth of engineering disciplines and careers will be presented through discussions and guest speakers. Engineering ethics will be introduced. Post-secondary credit will be granted by the University of Toledo (3 semester credit hours). This course has been designed to exceed the Ohio Transfer Assurance guides for OES 001-Introduction to Engineering to be accepted by any public engineering college in Ohio, subject to Ohio Board of Regents’ approval. Introduction to Engineering may be taken for elective credit in Mathematics or Science.

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SOCIAL STUDIES GENERAL INFORMATION Three units of Social Studies are required for graduation. The sequence of courses is: World History in Grade 9, American History in Grade 10 and Government in Grade 11 or 12 (or the honors/AP equivalent of each).

Courses in Social Studies


⋅ Modern World History ⋅ Honors Modern World History

⋅ American History ⋅ Current World ⋅ Social Psychology ⋅ AP United States History

⋅ American Government ⋅ Current World ⋅ Macroeconomics ⋅ Microeconomics ⋅ Social Psychology ⋅ Women in Leadership ⋅ AP Comparative Government & Politics ⋅ AP Human Geography ⋅ AP Psychology ⋅ AP United States Government & Politics

⋅ American Government ⋅ Current World ⋅ Macroeconomics ⋅ Microeconomics ⋅ Social Psychology ⋅ Women in Leadership ⋅ AP Comparative Government & Politics ⋅ AP Human Geography ⋅ AP Psychology ⋅ AP United States

Government & Politics

W10 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None The purpose of this course is to prepare students to be informed and engaged citizens. Students will learn the important democratic principles found in the state and federal constitutions, amendments, key court cases, and related legislation. Included will be the organization, powers, and interactions among local, state, and federal government. Students will understand the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy, and will have opportunities to observe the political process. Students will know the influence of the government in the economy such as taxing, spending, regulation, and the Federal Reserve System. Students will understand the role of the media and political interest groups in developing public policy. W31 AMERICAN HISTORY Grade Level: 10 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Throughout this course, students will trace the history of the United States from the end of Reconstruction (1877) to the present, including its development as an economic and world leader. Students will learn how constitutional principles based on the foundation documents of the past have sustained our country through challenge and adversity, both at home and abroad. Students will use primary sources and historic interpretation to understand how past events continue to influence their lives today, as individuals and as members of a multicultural society.

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SOCIAL STUDIES W54 CURRENT WORLD Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None, but an interest in global cultures is helpful. Contemporary political and cultural issues will be addressed in this nine-week elective course. Map and media literacy skills, as well as general research skills, will be reviewed during the introduction to this course. Students will then utilize these abilities as they explore domestic and global events in the news. The role of international organizations, including the United Nations, will be addressed. Students will complete a series of research papers, projects and presentations regarding these topics. This course is recommended (but not required) for students who wish to be involved in Model United Nations. W53 MACROECONOMICS Grade level: 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Why can’t the government just print more money to eliminate poverty? What is inflation? How can the U.S. government keep operating if it is in debt? Why do tariffs on imports help some Americans but hurt others? How is the U.S. economy different from the economies of other nations and how does that affect U.S. policies toward those nations? These concepts, as well as other issues of national or international economics, comprise Macroeconomics. This is a great course for students interested in business, international economics, or politics. Students may also sign up for Microeconomics but are not required to do so. W52 MICROECONOMICS Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Microeconomics, or market economics, explores how consumers decide how much to buy and how much to sell, whether to work, study, or even to play! Through the study of supply and demand, market forces, business models, and the role of banks, students will investigate the way in which goods and services are bought and sold in our community. This is a great course for students who are interested in studying business, marketing, or related fields in college. Students may also sign up for Macroeconomics but are not required to do so. W12 MODERN WORLD HISTORY Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course begins with a review of the Enlightenment and then concentrates on the past four hundred years of the global experience. Students will learn about the geography, economy, history, and cultural characteristics of each region of the world. Current events, primary sources and various texts will be used throughout the course. In addition, students will employ critical thinking, writing, and communicating skills. Students will complete research assignments to extend learning beyond the classroom. An emphasis will be on reading historical documents.

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SOCIAL STUDIES W48 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None An elective open to students interested in psychology. This course examines how individuals understand the self and others in a social world, as well as how self esteem and self concept are formed. Additionally, the course examines the behavior and thoughts behind altruism, persuasion, obedience, conformity, discrimination, and prejudice. Social Psychology may precede or be taken concurrently with AP Psychology. The course utilizes several works of fiction to illustrate the concepts. Students are expected to complete all readings. W60 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisites: None The primary objective of this course is to begin to uncover and understand the unique challenges, constraints, and opportunities that face women today as they ascend to leadership positions in organizations. The issues have to do with the dynamics of power, authority, and influence, being different, managing multiple roles, and social expectations as they pertain to women. We will explore these topics by drawing on the experiences of women leaders from a variety of sectors and by bringing in important concepts and research insights from psychology, sociology, and business. W36 HONORS MODERN WORLD HISTORY Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Evidence of upper-level reading and writing ability as indicated by Reading scores in the 90th percentile or

above on the High School Placement Test This honors course begins with a review of the early periods of world history, and then concentrates primarily on the past thousand years of the global experience. Students will learn about the geography, economy, history, and cultural characteristics of each region of the world. Extensive use of primary source material and advanced writing techniques will allow for an in-depth analysis of major themes in history: change and continuity, technology, resources, social structure, culture, and national identities. This course contains balanced global coverage of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Students will complete research assignments to extend learning beyond the classroom.

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SOCIAL STUDIES W55 AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: A or B in American History, or C or above in AP U.S. History and/or AP U.S. Government & Politics;

successful completion of a pre-course assignment Note: This course does not fulfill the American Government requirement.

This honors-level course introduces students to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the processes and outcomes of politics in various countries. The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, show available institutional alternatives, explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and communicate the importance of global political and economic changes. Six countries form the core of the course: China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia. Students will be able to compare and contrast political actions across countries and derive generalizations. Students will also analyze and interpret basic data relevant to comparative government and politics. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses. Offered alternating years. Next offered 2016-2017 W42 AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: A or B in American History, or C or above in AP U.S. History and/or AP U.S. Government & Politics;

successful completion of a pre-course assignment This course is a systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to study human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses. Offered alternating years. Next offered 2015-2016. W50B AP PSYCHOLOGY Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: An A in the most recent Social Studies and English courses, as well as an established aptitude for science;

successful completion of a pre-course assignment. In this systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals, students are exposed to each of the major sub-fields within psychology, including the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Topics to be covered include intelligence, cognition, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, motivation and emotions, personality, treatment of psychological disorders, and the human brain. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses.

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SOCIAL STUDIES W45 AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: A or B in American History, or C and above in AP U.S. History; successful completion of pre-course

assignment This course uses an analytical approach to learn about government and politics in the United States, general concepts of institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. politics. Concepts are learned by analyzing specific examples, such as presidential decisions, court cases, and current events. Students will learn various theories on patterns of political thought and behavior, and how each influences the political process. This course may be substituted for American Government. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses. W35 AP UNITED STATES HISTORY Grade Level: 10 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: A in World History or A/B in Honors World History, A/B in Composition, also successful completion of

pre-course assignment An in-depth study of the history of the United States from the age of exploration to the present, this course combines factual knowledge, analytical ability, and writing skills to address problems and primary sources from United States history. Students will be expected to maintain a level of achievement equivalent to a full-year introductory college course. The amount and advanced level of preparation work outside the classroom requires more time than a typical honors-level course. This course may be substituted for American History. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses.

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THEOLOGY GENERAL INFORMATION The theology curriculum of St. Ursula Academy follows the course of study proposed by the Diocese of Toledo. This course of study comes from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) framework for teaching religion. The Theology Department presents the teachings and values of the Roman Catholic Church in an atmosphere of ecumenical respect for other beliefs, practices, and faith traditions. In keeping with the spirit and Catholic identity of St. Ursula Academy, all students are required to pass Theology as a regular academic subject, and to attend all religious functions planned for the student body.

Courses in Theology


⋅ Theology I ⋅ Theology II ⋅ Theology III ⋅ Theology IV

R11 THEOLOGY I: FAITH AND REVELATION & WHO IS CHRIST Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None The freshman student will encounter the Bible in the first term in order to gain general knowledge and appreciation of Sacred Scripture. In the second term students will get to know the person and the mystery that is Jesus Christ. Woven throughout these two courses are many of the basic beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church. R21 THEOLOGY II: THE MISSION OF CHRIST THROUGH THE CHURCH & THE SACRAMENTS Grade Level: 10 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Sophomore level students will spend their semester going in-depth with the mission of Jesus Christ. They will learn what God has done for us in the person of Jesus and what true discipleship is all about. By then studying the Church, especially the Sacraments, students will understand the opportunity they have to encounter the Living Christ throughout their lives. R31B THEOLOGY III: MORAL LIFE IN CHRIST & CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Grade Level: 11 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Junior students will learn the moral concepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples and see how they can live out God’s ways in their own lives. Students will see how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission. They will discover what it means to live life for the benefit of others. R41B THEOLOGY IV: THE CALL OF CHRIST & WORLD RELIGIONS AND CATHOLIC FAITH Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course helps students understand all vocations in the Christian community: married life, single life, priestly life, and consecrated life. Students will see how important spiritual truths can also be found in non-Christian religions. Students will also recognize ways in which other systems of belief and practice differ from the Catholic faith.

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WOMEN IN CAREERS PROGRAM B60 WOMEN IN BUSINESS Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: None This course is designed to expose students to many aspect s of business, including, but not limited to finance, management (human resource, operations, and organizational leadership), management information systems, entrepreneurship, international business, and an emphasis on marketing. The flexibility of each program allows each student to pursue areas of special interests. This course is offered in the block schedule. A60 WOMEN IN DIGITAL ARTS Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: None Women in the Digital Visual Arts is a comprehensive applied arts course. Students will learn to work with various digital media, including digital photography and digital design programs (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite). The course covers photojournalism and graphic arts using digital media for real world applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of photo-journalism, including camera use and settings, format and composition, lighting and angles, how to capture and captivate, photography with multi-media art-making, photography as record-keeping (Photo-Journalism), digital photo editing, ethics in image-making and editing, creating, and organizing an image library (for use in personal portfolios and Yearbook). This class will also cover the fundamentals of design, including elements and principles of design, communication through digital images, text as a visual element, layout design using Adobe Creative Suite and Jostens’ Yearbook Avenue, digital media art processes, digital media for marketing, digital media for communication, digital media for journalism, and ethics in image processing Students will learn effective visual communication by analyzing and manipulating the elements and principles of art, producing digital images that are accessible and interpretable to multiple audiences and potential clients. This course is a prerequisite for Honors Yearbook Design. W60 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisites: None The primary objective of this course is to begin to uncover and understand the unique challenges, constraints, and opportunities that face women today as they ascend to leadership positions in organizations. The issues have to do with the dynamics of power, authority, and influence, being different, managing multiple roles, and social expectations as they pertain to women. We will explore these topics by drawing on the experiences of women leaders from a variety of sectors and by bringing in important concepts and research insights from psychology, sociology, and business.

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WOMEN IN CAREERS PROGRAM S60 WOMEN IN HEALTH SCIENCE PROFESSIONS (WHSP) Grade Level: 11 Credits: 0.25 Prerequisite: Acceptance into program. Honors Anatomy and Physiology to be taken prior to or concurrently with

WHSP St. Ursula is partnering with the University of Toledo College of Medicine to offer Women in Medical Professions. This monthly seminar is designed to expose a select group of twelve young women to the wide range of career options in the health sciences and to provide them with an opportunity to observe the clinical aspects of heath care in a teaching environment. In addition to the monthly sessions (August - April) students will be required to keep an on-line journal, arrange and complete a six-hour shadowing experience with a female health care professional, and research a topic relative to their shadowing experience to present before a panel of professionals in the Spring.

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WORLD LANGUAGES GENERAL INFORMATION Three or four years of a foreign language are recommended for students who intend to pursue a formal college education. Students recommended by teachers should take the third, fourth and fifth years if offered.

Courses in World Languages


⋅ Spanish I, II, III ⋅ French I, II ⋅ Latin I ⋅ Latin II ⋅ Mandarin Chinese I, II

⋅ Spanish I, II, III, Honors IV ⋅ AP Spanish ⋅ French I, II, III ⋅ Latin I, II ⋅ Mandarin Chinese I, II, III

⋅ Spanish I, II, III, Honors IV ⋅ AP Spanish ⋅ French I, II, III, Honors IV ⋅ AP French ⋅ Latin I, II, III, Honors IV ⋅ AP Latin ⋅ Mandarin Chinese I, II, III

⋅ Spanish I, II, III, Honors IV ⋅ AP Spanish ⋅ French I, II, III, Honors IV ⋅ AP French ⋅ Latin I, II, III, Honors IV ⋅ AP Latin ⋅ Mandarin Chinese I, II, III

L11 SPANISH I Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 This course introduces basic skills in pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, and glances into the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. L21 SPANISH II Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Spanish I; for incoming freshmen, a placement test is given Students review and further develop basic skills in pronunciation, grammar, listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Cultural studies are expanded. L31 SPANISH III Grade: Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Average of 80% or above in Spanish II Selections of contemporary fiction and nonfiction emphasize speaking, reading, and writing. Listening comprehension and grammar are drilled. History, culture, and literature of the Spanish-speaking world become the focus. L41 HONORS SPANISH IV Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Average of 85% or above in Spanish III Speaking, reading, and writing skills are broadened through selections of more advanced fiction and non-fiction. Complete review of Spanish grammar, further study of history, culture and literature of the Spanish-speaking world, and conversational skills are emphasized.

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WORLD LANGUAGES L51 AP SPANISH Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Average of 85% or above in Honors Spanish IV The AP Spanish Language course is intended for students who wish to develop proficiency and integrate their Spanish language skills using authentic materials and sources. The course will prepare students to demonstrate their level of Spanish proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication, equivalent to that of a third-year college or university course. Knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures will be infused in the course, with a focus on speaking and writing at an advanced level. AP Spanish is offered as a fifth-level foreign language. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses. L12 FRENCH I Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Students develop basic skills in pronunciation, listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing French. French culture is introduced. L22 FRENCH II Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: French I; for incoming freshmen, a placement test is given Students further develop basic skills in pronunciation, grammar, listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing French, as they continue study of culture. L32 FRENCH III Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Average of 80% or above in French II This course is a continuation of basic skills in listening, speaking, and grammar. More emphasis is given to reading on this level, beginning with short stories and culminating with reading a novel. Writing is also emphasized, with frequent paragraphs and compositions assigned. L42 HONORS FRENCH IV Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Average of 85% or above in French III Students speak, read, and write through contemporary and historical selections. An overview of French history uses literature from each of the various time periods. Grammar review and listening comprehension continue as conversational skills grow.

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WORLD LANGUAGES L52 AP FRENCH Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Average of 85% or above in Honors French IV Students who enroll in AP French Language should have a good command of French grammar and vocabulary and have competence in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The course emphasizes the use of language for active communication and helps students develop the following: the ability to understand spoken French in various contexts; a French vocabulary sufficiently ample for reading newspaper and magazine articles, as well as literary texts, without dependence on a dictionary; the ability to express themselves coherently, resourcefully, and with reasonable fluency and accuracy in both written and spoken French. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions is also emphasized. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses. L14 LATIN I Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Students learn to read and understand Latin through a story-line set in ancient Pompeii. This approach includes salient points of the history and culture of Roman civilization. Basic grammatical principles and word study are incorporated. L24 LATIN II Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Latin I Students learn to read and understand Latin through a story line that follows characters after the eruption of Pompeii to Greece, Alexandria, and Britain. The infrastructures of ancient Roman civilization and the extent of the Roman world are highlighted. Basic grammatical principles, word study, derivatives and mythology are integrated into the stories. L38 LATIN III Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Average of 80% or above in Latin II This level of Latin concentrates on reading and understanding original Latin works by authors of both prose and poetry. Classical authors are Cicero, Sallust, Pliny, Ovid; post classical authors include the Venerable Bede, William Fitzstephen and Roger Bacon. L37 HONORS LATIN IV Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Average of 85% or above in Latin III Students continue to concentrate on reading and understanding Latin. Emphasis is placed on poetry, its content, meter, rhetorical figures and on the social political and economic structures of the times. This is an excellent preparation for the AP Latin courses.

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WORLD LANGUAGES L44 AP LATIN Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Average of 85% or above in Honors Latin IV Required syllabus of the readings include both poetry and prose; Latin readings are from the books 1, 2, 4 and 6 of the Aeneid, and books 1, 4, and 6 of Caesar’s Gallic War; readings in English are also included in the required syllabus. Curriculum framework provides a list of terms (grammar and syntax, literary style) that students are expected to learn and apply to their study of the required Latin texts. More emphasis is place on developing students’ ability to read Latin at sight. This course follows the curriculum and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement courses. L15 MANDARIN CHINESE I Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This is an introductory course in Mandarin Chinese, designed for students who have had no prior exposure to the Chinese language. The emphasis in this class is to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills using both the Pinyin phonetic system and Simplified Chinese characters. Approximately 300 words will be taught relating to essential real-life topics, which also introduce the social and cultural background of the language. L35 MANDARIN CHINESE II Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese I In this course, students focus on conversation combined with further study of grammatical and syntactic rules, and of cultural elements. The objective is a further development of communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will learn how to type Chinese texts using the Pinyin input method. L35 MANDARIN CHINESE III Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Average of 80% or above in Mandarin Chinese II Besides continuing speaking and listening comprehension, this course offers students more opportunities to improve their reading ability, to enlarge their vocabulary, and develop their writing skill. Chinese III will gradually switch the focus from colloquial conversation to text reading. Students should also be able to write simple letters and diaries. The Chinese culture concerning values, attitudes, ethics and other ways the Chinese act in their daily lives will be studied. Students work to achieve fluency in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

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