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041/01 - Mystery of Suffering, Death, And Resurrection
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The first semester senior theology course begins with an examination of the
inescapable reality of suffering and death in human existence – a reality that
many students have come to know firsthand, through the death of a family member
or close friend. Students then explore the meaning of this suffering and death.
As creatures that suffer and die, what are human beings? Do suffering and death
render our lives worthless and without meaning? Students should come to
appreciate that the Christian tradition understands suffering and death only in
the light of Jesus’ Resurrection.
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041/02 - Lifestyles
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Students in this second semester senior theology course explore how human
nature is intrinsically ordered toward community. Having been created in the
image and likeness of God, humans are created to give of themselves, in
imitation of God. Each human being is called to give of himself or herself in a
unique way, according to one’s unique vocation. Students will explore how to
discern one’s vocation in life and study some of the vocational paths to which
humans might be called, including marriage, single life, and the religious
life.
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141 – Senior English
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Senior English focuses on the major works of British literature including
selections from the Anglo-Saxon period, Chaucer, Shakespeare, the romantic
poets, and the empire/colonial period. Students study and understand the impact
of historical events and shifts of thought on British literature, and also the
role that literature plays in shaping people’s beliefs and values. This course
places a major emphasis on honing writing skills, especially those of a formal
literary essay. Students must complete one research paper, either on a
self-selected topic, or, if applicable, a topic assigned by the science
department. Students continue to build their vocabularies with weekly lists.
Additionally, each student develops at least one college essay with the help of
instruction and peer review. For each of the first three academic quarters,
students must read one outside-reading book and watch one outside-reading film
per quarter.
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152 – SAT Preparation
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| In this elective course, students prepare for the Verbal section of the
Scholastic Achievement Test by examining each of the three types of verbal
questions that appear on the exam. Students learn techniques which help them to
break down the sentence completion, analogy, and reading comprehension
questions and determine a correct answer. Students also study roots and
prefixes, understand the scoring and use of the test, and learn exercises meant
to lessen anxiety. Students should expect to take practice tests frequently.
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153 – Journalism 1
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| Journalism 1 is a one semester elective course open to juniors and seniors. It
focuses on the major components of journalism and the role journalism plays in
society. It is designed to provide a general overview of newspaper structure,
news elements, media ethics, and history of the press. Students are also
introduced to technical aspects of journalism such as interviewing, news
writing, and editorial writing. Technology plays a major role in the classroom
and in student work with outside media sources. Students supply copy for the
school newspaper, The Anchor.
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154 – Journalism 2
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| Journalism 2 is a one semester elective course open to juniors and seniors. It
builds on the skills learned in Journalism 1 and focuses on news, editorial and
review writing, and media ethics. Technology plays a major role in the
classroom and in student work with outside media sources. Students learn
newspaper layout and design and are introduced to copy editing techniques.
Students in this class serve on the editorial board of the school newspaper and
are required to contribute articles and editorials to the school newspaper.
Department approval is required and Journalism 1 is a prerequisite.
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155 – Journalism 3
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Journalism 3 is a one semester elective course open to seniors. It builds on
the skills learned in Journalism 1 and 2 by honing skills in editorial writing,
layout and design, and copyediting. Technology also plays a major role in the
classroom and in student work with outside media sources. It develops skills in
feature writing, headline writing, and editing. Students in this course serve
as editors for the school newspaper and are required to write news articles,
feature stories, and editorials for the school newspaper. They also learn how
to write press releases and submit them to local papers. Department approval is
required and Journalism 1 and 2 are prerequisites
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174 – Public Speaking
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| Public speaking is an elective course open to juniors and seniors. Students who
opt to take this course experience writing, delivering, and evaluating various
kinds of discourse. Each week includes professional and peer evaluation
throughout the process of drafting and perfecting a piece. The course offers
exercises in drama, persuasive speech, commemorative speech, and storytelling.
Each student should expect to speak in front of fifty to eighty people at least
five times during the course. Students also get a chance to explore
anxiety-lessening techniques and learn to understand the role that body
language plays in communication. Most importantly, students leave this course
with plenty of experience speaking in front of larger crowds.
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241–- Pre-Calculus
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This senior elective course is designed for the student who has a solid algebra
background. It provides a foundation of pre-calculus concepts, techniques, and
applications to prepare students for college level mathematics. The topics
studied include polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic
functions, trigonometric functions, sequences, combinatorics (counting
techniques), and probability. Students will use graphing calculators to
facilitate learning. Pre-requisite: successful completion of Algebra I,
Geometry, and Algebra II. The approval of the department is required.
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242 – Introduction to Calculus with Pre Calculus
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This senior elective course is designed for the advanced student who has a
solid Algebra background. The course reinforces algebraic skills and
transitions students into calculus. Included in the course are a review of
pre-calculus and an in-depth, systematic study of each basic class of
functions: algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic. Students
master differential calculus and apply the differentiation rules to a variety
of problems, including real life applications. Each student is required to have
a graphing calculator. The course is not intended to prepare students for the
AP exam. Pre-requisite: successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and
Algebra II. The approval of the department is required.
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253 - Computer—Microsoft Office
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This is a one semester elective course open to juniors and seniors. This course
delves into Microsoft Excel (a spread sheet program) and Access (a data base
program). Toward the end of the semester, Microsoft Publisher and Front Page
are introduced.
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255 - Computer—Web Page
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Design This is a one semester elective course open to juniors and seniors. This
course introduces the student to the various aspects that go into making a good
Web site. It also introduces the structure and use of HTML (Hypertext Markup
Language), the backbone of a Web page. Later in the semester the students will
create a Web page using Microsoft FrontPage—a program that displays text on the
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256 – Graphic Art
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Graphic art is a one semester, introductory level, elective course open to
juniors and seniors. Students in graphic art learn to use the computer as a
tool for creating artwork. This course consists of long-term projects, weekly
quizzes, and weekly homework assignments designed to introduce students to the
language of graphic art. Students use Adobe Photoshop, and various hand
techniques to study typography, graphic literacy, photo manipulation,
communication design, and illustration. All students are required to maintain a
digital portfolio and compile a Visual Reference Journal (VRJ), both of which
are used on the class final.
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353 – Psychology
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This one semester elective course, open to juniors and seniors, introduces the
students to the study of psychology, beginning with an overview of the field of
psychology and its historical roots and ending with a discussion of
psychotherapy. Videos and students activities help the student comprehend
psychological ways of viewing the behavior of individual human beings. Emphasis
is placed on reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, understanding of
the scientific method as applied in psychological research, and retention of
information about key historical figures and general psychological concepts.
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451 – French III/IV
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This elective course is designed for students who have successfully completed
high school level French II. Skills already developed are expanded so that
students are able to function using the language in a greater number of
situations encountered in daily life or while traveling. More creative use of
the language begins to replace highly structured situations. Reading of simple
stories with more idiomatic expressions is introduced along with the
accompanying grammar. Culture continues to be an integral part of the
curriculum. The emphasis in this course on acquiring the practical usage of the
language in a variety of settings requires daily practice in and out of the
class. Classroom exercises and homework are assigned every day, and are an
essential part of a student’s success in French III and IV.
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452 – Spanish III/IV
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This elective course focuses on the development of functional skills in the
students. More creative use of the language begins to replace structured
situations. Reading of simple stories and idiomatic expressions is introduced
along with the accompanying grammar. Students are expected to write simple,
creative communication in the language within the limits of their experience.
Culture continues to be an integral part of the curriculum. Aural and oral
exercises are used constantly, since acquiring practical usage of the language
requires frequent practice.
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623 – Introduction to Business
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This elective course, open to juniors and seniors, introduces students to the
world of business, including the concepts, functions, and skills required for
meeting the challenges of operating a business in the twenty-first century. It
also covers units that focus on business in general. Areas of concentration
include: banking, investments, insurance, consumerism, business and economic
structure, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing. Students participate in
business simulations.
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541 – Physics
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| Physics, a senior elective, examines motion, matter, and energy from both a
conceptual and a mathematical viewpoint. The focus of this course is on motion,
energy, light, mechanics, and electricity. Throughout the year, students learn
strategies to approach problem solving throughout the year and complete
projects, such as an egg drop and building a structurally sound bridge, that
focus on physics concepts. There is also a laboratory component of this course,
which accounts for a portion of the overall grade. Emphasis is placed on
problem solving strategy, mathematics, physical concepts, and lab work.
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543 – Anatomy and Physiology
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| This is an elective course for seniors who have
maintained a minimum of a B average in life science courses. Students cover all
of the human systems, beginning with anatomical structures, and learn how all
of these structures are related to the form and function of each component and
how each ultimately will become interrelated with every other part of the body.
A term paper is required, and labs and activities are assigned. The course
culminates with the dissection of the fetal pig, which brings the study of all
of the systems together.
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651 – Accounting
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This elective course, open to juniors and seniors, provides students with an
understanding of basic accounting principles and practices. The course covers
accounting activities from beginning balance sheets through the post closing
trial balance. It includes a study of specialized business transactions as they
apply to both service and merchandising businesses. In addition, the completion
of two major projects gives objective evidence of progress each student is
making.
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655 – Economics
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This elective course, open to juniors and seniors, introduces students to
essential terminology and concepts of macro and microeconomics and to the
economic way of thinking. Students learn to understand and evaluate the complex
economic problems encountered in modern society. Topics include: business
cycles, economic growth, exchange rates, pricing and output decisions in a
market economy, and the impact of governmental policies on the economy.
Concepts are explained by means of lecture, illustrative examples and class
activities.
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658 – Business Law
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Business Law is an elective course open to juniors and seniors. It emphasizes
the basic principles of law that underlie the everyday personal and business
transactions made by individuals and companies. The course is designed to cover
the following topics: law and society, the legal implications of buying and
selling goods, consumer protection, credit, insurance, financial institutions,
and property. Concepts are explained by means of lecture, illustrative
examples, and mock-court activities.
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712 – Studio Art I, Semester 1
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Studio art I, semester 1 is an introductory level, elective course open to
juniors and seniors. Students in this course are exposed to a variety of art
media with a particular emphasis on drawing media. Throughout the course of the
semester students complete a variety of long-term workshops and projects
addressing portfolio design, drawing techniques, artists study, art history,
self-portraits, and mural design or special project. Students also complete a
variety of short-term exercises used as additional practice. All students are
required to maintain a sketchbook with weekly homework assignments, as well as
a portfolio of class work used to complete the class mid-term.
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712 – Studio Art I, Semester 2
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Studio art I, semester 2 is an introductory level, elective course open to
juniors and seniors. Students in this course are exposed to a variety of art
media with a particular emphasis on painting media. Throughout the course of
the semester, students complete a variety of long-term workshops and projects
addressing painting techniques, artists study, art history, perspective,
independent study, and a class project. Students also complete a variety of
short-term exercises used as additional practice. All students are required to
maintain a sketchbook with weekly homework assignments, as well as a portfolio
of class work used to complete the class final.
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713 – Studio Art II, Semester 1
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Studio art II, semester 1 is an advanced level, elective course open to juniors
and seniors with teacher approval. Students in this course follow the same
curriculum as students in studio art I, semester 1, but with modifications and
additional expectations and requirements. Students in studio art 2, semester 1
are expected to demonstrate a working understanding of art elements, art
principles, and composition on all assignments. The work of students in this
advanced level course is evaluated with an emphasis on drawing skills and
craftsmanship. Students are assigned leadership roles in the classroom and work
as mentors to students in studio art I. In addition to all requirements of
studio art I, semester 1, students in studio art II, semester 1 are required to
complete one long-term independent project outside of class.
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713 – Studio Art II, Semester 2
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Studio art II, semester 2 is an advanced level, elective course, open to
juniors and seniors with teacher approval. Students in this course follow the
same curriculum as students in studio art 1, semester 2, but with modifications
and additional expectations and requirements. Students in studio art 2,
semester 2 are expected to demonstrate a working understanding of art elements,
art principles, and composition on all assignments. The work of students in
this advanced level course is evaluated with an emphasis on painting skills and
craftsmanship. Students are assigned leadership roles in the classroom and work
as mentors to students in studio art I. In addition to all of the requirements
of studio art I, semester 2, students in studio art II, semester 2 are required
to complete one long-term independent project outside of class.
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