Course Offerings 2023-2024

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English 6

Course Code: ENG 1100 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 6th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This course aims to foster a love of reading. Through the close reading, discussion and analysis of a variety of stories and novels, the course is designed to result in growth in the areas of reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition and responding to reading by analyzing the author's craft and structure. Class discussion and analysis is used as a model for students to compose expository texts in response to their readings, with instructional emphasis placed on developing main ideas. The plot structure of a fiction story will act as a model for the creation of the student’s narrative writing, with instructional emphasis on cohesive idea development. The grammar and writing portion of the class focuses on parts of speech, figurative language, sentence structure, paragraph structure, and essay structure.

English 7

Course Code: ENG 1200 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 7th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 6

Course Description: English 7 students study literature, composition, grammar, and vocabulary as interrelated parts of a whole. Students are challenged to become careful readers of a variety of genres including short fiction, drama, poetry, novels and nonfiction. The modeling of specific reading and writing strategies by the teacher provides a framework for growth in the areas of reading comprehension, critical thinking and written and verbal expression. The writing curriculum focuses on the effective use of vocabulary, writing and mechanics in the development of expository forms, with special emphasis placed on the five paragraph essay Students are challenged to become collaborative and self directed learners through opportunities to collaborate with their peers, work independently and share their learning with their classmates.

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English 8

Course Code: ENG 1300 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 7

Course Description: English 8 is a comprehensive course covering literature, grammar, composition, and vocabulary. It attempts to prepare students for the upcoming freshman year, stressing analytical reading and writing. It also offers an opportunity for personal growth, intellectual development, and self expression through written and oral interpretations, as well as through group discussions of literary topics and universal themes.

Honors English 8

Course Code: ENG 1310 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in English 7 or 87, and departmental approval.

Course Description: Honors Eighth Grade English is a comprehensive course covering literature, composition, grammar and vocabulary. It attempts to prepare students for the upcoming freshman year and high school, stressing intensive reading and writing, both in and out of class. Important skills such as critical reading, academic writing, time management and individual expression are emphasized through a variety of reading, research and writing projects. Exploration of other cultures, places, values, and ethical questions will accompany literary study Writing assignments will vary in length and increasingly focus on essays of literary analysis, but there will be many opportunities for creative expression and personal responses. This accelerated course requires students to complete the reading and writing process at a faster pace, thereby allowing for the study of additional texts and writing of additional essays.

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English 9

Course Code: ENG 1400 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement English

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 8

Course Description: Ninth Grade English is a comprehensive course that explores the interconnected worlds of writing and literature. This course focuses on building a strong foundation in literary and rhetorical analysis, vocabulary, literary and academic writing in preparation for a rigorous course of study In addition, this course emphasizes effective speaking, listening and language skills. An MLA style argumentative research paper is also included in the spring semester

Honors English 9

Course Code: ENG 1410 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement English

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in English 8 or 87 in Honors English 8, and departmental approval.

Course Description: The Ninth Grade Honors English course is a comprehensive course that explores the interconnected worlds of writing and literature. This course focuses on refining a strong foundation in literary and rhetorical analysis, vocabulary, literary and academic writing in preparation for a rigorous course of study. In addition, this course emphasizes effective speaking, listening and language skills. The accelerated pace of reading and writing and the expected depth analysis allows for additional required essays and projects. In addition to an MLA style argumentative research paper included in the spring semester, students will have a variety of different writing opportunities to develop a sense of personal style and tone.

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Grade 10 -American Literature

Course Code: ENG 1500 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement English

Grade Level: 10th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 9

Course Description: Tenth grade English is a comprehensive college preparatory literature program. It is chronologically organized and presents the literature of the United States in a historical context. Emphasis is placed on reading, appreciating, analyzing, and interpreting literature. This course reinforces grammar, usage, and mechanics skills thereby strengthening the connection between good literature and good grammar Additionally, this course offers extensive writing practice with particular emphasis on the organization of thoughts and ideas in a logical and cohesive manner Frequent group discussions of the literature topics and universal themes provide an opportunity for personal growth, intellectual development, and self expression. A short documented paper is a required project in the second semester.

Grade 10 - HonorsAmerican Literature

Course Code: ENG 1510 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement English

Grade Level: 10th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in English 9 or 85 in Honors English 9, and departmental approval.

Course Description: This course is chronologically organized and presents an overview of American culture through its literary figures, movements and genres. Students will read and analyze foundational documents, nonfiction essays, poetry, dramatic works, and novels. Texts may include Of Mice and Men, A Catcher in the Rye, and Death of a Salesman. The form and content of the readings offer great variety, and combine the rhetorical strategies of narration and persuasion reflected in students’ written responses. The course work at every level enables students to improve listening skills, enhance speaking skills, enrich vocabulary, analyze literature, develop writing skills, and expand higher level thinking skills. A short documented paper is a required project in the second semester

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Advanced Placement English Language and Composition

Course Code: ENG 1550 (1.0 credit)

Graduation

Requirement English

Grade Level: 10

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in English 9 or 90 in Honors English 9, and departmental approval.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.This course informs placement for British Literature andAdvanced PlacementArt History.

Course Description: Advanced Placement English Language & Composition explores the world of expository writing, rhetoric, and critical reading. The course follows the basic structure of a college freshman composition course. We will study the spectrum of rhetorical writing forms, the writing process itself, research and documentation. We will write, both in a journal and in longer, formal assignments, with a special emphasis on argumentation and persuasion. Most of the class readings will consist of essays from our primary textbooks. Readings in American literature will be treated as outside reading assignments. These great works will be discussed, but the emphasis will be on the writers' rhetorical techniques, rather than the critical/historical emphasis which prevails in most literature classes. The course also prepares students for the AP Exam with numerous practice sessions dealing with both the multiple choice and free response sections of the exam. In addition, the class includes a comprehensive vocabulary component.

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Grade 11 - British Literature

Course Code: ENG 1600 (1.0 credit)

Graduation

Requirement English

Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisite: Successful completion ofAmerican Literature

Notes: This course will be offered as dual enrollment with St. Thomas University.

Course Description: British Literature journeys from the very beginnings of literature in the English language through the era of narrative verse, into prose and to the modern period. It examines the literary forms, major authors, and stylistic trends that make up the common heritage of all English speaking peoples. The history and culture of the British people is of course an indivisible part of the study of their literature. A wealth of great readings makes up the course content, and students must read actively and think critically. They will refine their skills at writing literary analysis in reaction to what they read. The course also includes a research paper on one aspect of British Literature, as well as an introduction to, and writing of, the college entrance essay The skills required for successful standardized test performance, critical reading, identifying author purpose and contextual understanding of vocabulary are embedded throughout the coursework.

Grade 11 - Honors British Literature

Course Code: ENG 1610 (1.0 credit)

Graduation

Requirement English

Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 inAmerican Literature or 85 in HonorsAmerican Literature or 80 inAPEnglish Language & Composition, and departmental approval.

Notes: This course will be offered as dual enrollment with St. Thomas University

Course Description: Honors British Literature journeys from the very beginnings of the English language, through the era of narrative verse, into prose, and thence to the modern period. It examines the literary forms, major authors, and stylistic trends that make up the common heritage of all English speaking peoples. The history and culture of the British people is of course an indivisible part of the study of their literature. A wealth of great readings makes up the course content, stimulating critical thinking and analytical writing to achieve

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Introduction to Multimedia

Course Code: COM 9302 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of several types of multimedia such as journalism, broadcast, photography and graphic design. This course also introduces students to a number of educational technologies, and provides them the opportunity to develop and create school wide content. By working cooperatively, students will develop an appreciation of working together to achieve shared goals. Students will create, research, and schedule to ensure that their final products are credible, relevant, grammatically correct, and completed in a timely manner.

Broadcast Journalism I

Course Code: COM 9503 (1.0 credit)

Graduation

Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th - 11th

Prerequisite: Final average of B in the previous year’s English course and English teacher and counselor recommendation.

Notes: Coursework may require additional studio or off-campus research time.

Course Description: Students who take Broadcast Journalism will learn how to produce the elements that will go into a variety of television shows through training and developing practical skills such as news writing, developing interviewing skills, video photography, audio production, direction and speaking skills. Students will understand and apply their First Amendment rights and responsibilities in respect toward themselves and others via the school motto, "Men for Others." After a period of training during the first half of the first semester, students will begin to produce weekly digital pieces that will be used in the already established WBLN news show

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Honors Broadcast Journalism II

Course Code: COM 9603 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Broadcast Journalism, teacher recommendation and departmental approval.

Notes:

Coursework will require additional studio, off-campus research and or filming time.

Course Description: This course gives students the real-time experience of a deadline driven television newsroom. In producing newscasts on deadline, students rotate through newsroom jobs such as editor, writer, producer, anchor, reporter and videographer Students hone their skills to write news scripts, edit video to tell a news story, organize and produce a newscast, coordinate video elements for a newscast and work together as a broadcast news team.

Honors Broadcast Journalism III

Course Code: COM 9703 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Broadcast Journalism II, teacher recommendation and Departmental approval.

Notes: Coursework will require additional studio, off-campus research and or filming time.

Course Description: This course provides the most proficient and committed WBLN members an opportunity to take on a leadership role in the various aspects of television production and formally present this mastery of the medium for academic credit. This course allows students to build on the skills acquired in Broadcast Journalism Production I, including news script writing, story ideas, organizing and producing a newscast.

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Film Production I

Course Code: COM 9606 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of History of Cinema and its Social Impact course and teacher recommendation.

Notes: None

Course Description: The Film Production I course is designed to teach students basic film making skills from step one, an idea, all the way to the final step, exhibition. The class will teach students practical skills in camera, lighting and editing. This is a hands-on, procedural class. The key issue to the class is to see how well students grasp the information and put it to use. In other words, how well they can get their idea, in a clear manner, on to the screen. This class will allow students to be as creative as they want but have organized and well thought out ideas. This course does not require any experience in the field. Actually, the less you know the better, since this will allow students to have nothing that can hold them back from being able to think for greatness.

Honors Film Production II

Course Code: COM 9706 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Film Production 1

Notes: None

Course Description: The Film Production II course is designed to teach students to go beyond the basic film making skills that they have learned and push their skills to make longer and more thought provoking films. The key issue to the class is to see how well students have grasped the information from Film I and put it to use. This class will allow students to be as creative as they want but have organized and well thought out ideas. Students will work on their senior thesis projects, consisting of producing a 20 min final project. Students will go through all aspects of production from writing, storyboarding to editing and exhibition of their films. The emphasis of Film II is to continue from where we left off and work on long form projects, enabling students to leave the school with a complete body of work.

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History and Social Impact of Film

Course Code: COM 9506 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th - 12th

Prerequisite: None

Notes: None

Course Description: History of and Social Impact of Film explores the historical development of the film industry. The course will examine the origin of the motion picture, narrative and nonfiction genres in American and world cinemas from its inception to today. It investigates the relationships between economics, industrial history (Technology), social and political effect on society, ethics and the styles and techniques of specific films. In depth looks are given to the diversity of styles of presentation in motion pictures. The course will also look at the development of new technologies such as video and digital media. Finally, there will be in depth discussions of the social impact that cinematography has had on society throughout history, as well as the films that shaped and changed civilization.

Journalism I

Course Code: COM 9507 (1.0 credit)

Graduation

Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th - 11th

Prerequisite: Final average of B in the previous year’s English course and English teacher recommendation.

Notes: Coursework may require additional studio or off-campus research time.

Course Description: Students who take Journalism will learn how to produce a yearbook through training and developing practical skills such as press law, ethics, coverage, news, opinion, feature, entertainment, and sports writing, conducting surveys, creating charts, developing interviewing skills, editing, layout, design, photography, scanning, digital photography, and advertising. Students will understand and apply their First Amendment rights and responsibilities, regard for privacy, and respect toward themselves and others via the school motto, ""Men for Others,"" within a Christian framework. After a period of training during the first half of the first semester, students will begin producing the yearbook content under the supervision of the senior editors as well as the adviser.

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Honors Journalism II

Course Code: COM 9607 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Journalism I, teacher recommendation and Departmental approval.

Notes:

Coursework may require additional studio or off-campus research time. Students may be asked to attend Journalism workshops.

Course Description: This is a hands-on production workshop for ECHOES, the Belen Jesuit Preparatory School yearbook. All students must come up with the school related theme for the yearbook in addition to section ideas, cover school events, assign stories, write stories, edit the writers’ copy, check sources for accuracy, design layouts and prepare pictures and captions for final proof. Students must be responsible for the final publication, including verifying the accuracy of material in accordance with the school administration.

Honors Journalism III

Course Code: COM 9707 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Journalism II, teacher recommendation and Departmental approval.

Notes: Coursework may require additional studio or off-campus research time.

Course Description: Students who take the third year of Journalism will come up with the school related theme of the yearbook including creating the cover, main designs, layouts, folio tabs and page designs of the yearbook. They are responsible for choosing the colors and materials to be used in the yearbook according to the budget. Students must also be responsible for meeting with faculty and administration to keep up with the school's current events. Using the skills acquired in previous courses, students must come up with section ideas, cover school events, assign stories, write stories, edit the writers' copy, check sources for accuracy, design layouts and prepare pictures and captions for final proof. Students in this course must also oversee the work of all section editors and staff writers and lead the staff through each publication. Senior editors must make sure that all publication laws and ethics were followed, and that deadlines are met. Students must be responsible for the final publication, including

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verifying the accuracy of material in accordance with the school administration. They must also attend journalism workshops throughout the year.

Introduction to Public Speaking

Course Code: COM 9402 (0.5 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This course is designed to promote greater ease in effective oral expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Engaging in live presentations addressing small and large groups, the student will design and apply strategies to help overcome oral communication apprehension. The student will develop effective presentation strategies that enhance their presentations. A cooperative learning environment encourages peer review and response to diverse audience feedback. Students engage in the presentation of speeches to inform, persuade and entertain utilizing the process of writing, reading, speaking, listening and viewing. They will study diverse speeches and presentations, and analyze and evaluate public discourses and explore speech writing as a possible career.

Public Speaking

Course Code: COM 9602 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th - 11th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: The student will explore the role of oral communications, including public speaking, engaging in live presentations, speech and debate, and addressing small and large groups. The student will address issues of oral communication apprehension and design and apply strategies to help students overcome it. The student will develop effective strategies that enhance their presentations Everyone will work in a cooperative learning environment to encourage peer review and respond to diverse audience feedback. The program includes a combination of the processes of writing, reading, speaking, listening, and viewing to achieve successful communication skills Students will explore and attempt to effectively intonate, project, and grasp the attention of an audience. They will study diverse speeches and presentations, and analyze and evaluate public discourses This is a hands-on class where students will write and deliver speeches on a weekly basis and explore speech writing as a possible career.

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Art 6

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: Drama 7 is a course in theater Some of the basics in acting: Warm ups, Memorization and Concentration, Focusing, Rhythmic Movement, and Communicating with Words are practiced. In addition, students become familiar with the physical parts of a theater at our Roca Theater. They are assessed through reading and acting short monologues, duet scenes, improvisations, and vocabulary tests. Focus is also placed on diction, concentration, relaxation and memory work. During the entire course each student prepares a monologue for their midterm which he must memorize and act using the stage of our Roca Theater. With the help of the teacher, each student chooses a monologue. The student then reads and understands the play in which his character appears, researches his character, memorizes and rehearses, and finally, presents his monologue. For the final exam each student chooses a partner and prepares a duet acting scene

Music 7

Course Code: HUM 2203 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 6th

Prerequisite: None

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Course Description: Music 7 is an introductory course in music. It explores the many doors the student can enter in the musical world and nurtures the musician who can hear, feel, understand and physically express music. Students will trace the development of music through time and explore traditional, popular, and classical music cultures.Additionally students will consider how we experience and critique music.Through listening, composing and performing, alone and with others, students will learn some of the basic elements in music notation: the staff, notes, pitches, note values, time signatures, repeat signs, tempo, flats and sharps, whole steps, and half steps.

Art 8: CreativeArt Portfolio

Course Code: HUM 2301 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: Art 8 is a middle school course open to all 8th grade students, regardless of previous experience. In this course, students of all levels will be guided through the process of creating a portfolio of artworks that showcase the student/artist’s skills. The central idea for this course is for the student to work on a portfolio, like a personally developed concentration, and create a set of artworks that experiments with mediums/media and processes. The student’s personal aesthetics, seeing, voice, and growth will be part of creating art that becomes the core of a personal artistic portfolio and at the same time experimenting with and challenging the student/artist’s art making process and use of mediums/media. The student will work through aesthetic questions and ideas in their sketch book, and by looking and experiencing the work of different artists as well as different art processes, mediums, and approaches to experiencing and making art. As part of the course, students will have many opportunities to work through assignments created by the student and teacher for the purpose of pursuing their personal creativity and voice. The student/artist is expected to produce, explore and exhibit artworks that express specific intent, aesthetic merit and personal skill. The students will purchase basic materials at the beginning of the year depending on their exploration and will continue to purchase and explore materials as a part of the portfolio process (materials purchases will be different for each student depending on their personally created assignments and exploration). Students are not limited to one medium/media and are encouraged to experiment and explore.

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Band 8

Course Code: HUM 2304 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: Audition

Course Description: This band is designed to prepare students to participate in the Jazz Band, Orchestra, or Concert Band. The students are trained to sight read an advanced repertoire through which they develop stylistic skills and deepen their understanding of musical concepts. To participate in this band, the student should have participated in Band 6 and 7 or passed an audition.

Drama 8

Course Code: HUM 2302 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This course will build upon previously learned skills to portray more compelling characters and complex scenes. Focus on realistic acting, commanding audience attention, and continue to develop stage presence. Students will learn and discuss elements of theater and better understand and analyze characters and scripted material. It will also provide students with creative and improvisational games and exercises to improve performance and group skills. students will work collaboratively to produce a class play performed at the end of the semester

Introduction toActing

Course Code: HUM 2400 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This course, designed as a workshop, introduces students to the study, practice, and use of acting skills, and developing their use of the human body as a means of expression. Students will engage in methods of relaxation and concentration, develop vocal production techniques, such as breath control, projection, phrasing, and diction. Students will apply improvisational techniques to ensemble acting and scene study, using emotional recall and movement as a means of expressing emotion and characterization in developing a role.

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Introduction to Photography

Course Code: HUM 2406 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: None

Course Code: HUM 2610 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Art History

Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in American Literature or 85 in the previous year’s HonorsAmerican Literature, and departmental approval.

Course Description: Honors Western Civilization and Art History is a chronological survey of visual arts and architecture from Prehistory to the 21st Century. Each unit is prefaced by an introduction covering historical, geographical and cultural aspects of the time period and culture. This honor course requires a level of commitment that demands writing, studying, and profound analytical thinking which differentiates it from Western Civilization and Art History course (HUM 2600)

Honors Western Civilization &Art History in Spanish

Course Code: HUM 2610 S (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Art History

Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisite: Aminimum of 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPAand a Final Grade of 92 in the previous year’s Spanish course or a minimum of a Final Grade of 85 in 26

the previous year’s Honors Spanish course.

Notes: This course is taught entirely in Spanish; all assessments and assignments will be completed in Spanish.

Course Description: Honors Western Civilization and Art History in Spanish is a chronological survey of the visual arts and architecture from Prehistory to the 21st Century The styles and periods in the history of Western art will be examined within the context of geography, politics, socio economics, religious and cultural perspectives. This course is offered in lieu of Western Civilization and Art History (HUM 2600 or HUM 2610) for students who have demonstrated a particular interest in advancing their written and spoken command of the Spanish language.

Advanced PlacementArt History

Course Code: HUM 2650 S(1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Art History

Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 inAmerican Literature or 90 in HonorsAmerican Literature or 85 inAPEnglish Language and Composition, and departmental approval.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: This course provides an opportunity for motivated juniors to fulfill their 11th grade humanities requirement in an Advanced Placement setting. Students will be prepared for the Advanced Placement Art History examination. Units will include Prehistory, Ancient Mediterranean, Europe and the Colonial Americas, Indigenous Americas, Africa, Asia, the Pacific region, and Contemporary art. Emphasis will be placed on developing strong writing skills and mastering the comparative, critical, analytical essays that are required by the nationalAdvanced Placement examination.

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Philosophy

Course Code: HUM 2700 (0.5 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Philosophy

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This one semester course introduces the students to the basic ideas of Western philosophy It deals with the development of the fundamental ideas that have influenced our Western culture. It is a historical course about the thoughts and ideas that have made the Western World develop in its present form. Ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary philosophers will be presented to the students according to their influence on Western culture.

Honors Philosophy

Course Code: HUM 2710 (0.5 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Philosophy

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in Western Civ &Art History or 85 in Honors Western Civ &Art History or 80 inAPArt History, and departmental approval.

Notes: This course is offered as dual enrollment with St. Thomas University.

Course Description: This one semester course introduces the students to the basic ideas of Western philosophy. It deals with the development of the fundamental ideas that have made the Western World develop in its present form. Ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary philosophers will be presented to the students according to their influence on Western culture. This course requires increased reading, writing, studying, and self reliance compared to the Philosophy course (HUM 2700).

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High School Music Electives

Concert Band

Course Code: HUM 2626 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 9th - 12th

Prerequisite: Audition

Notes: Students in this class are required to participate in a music competition.

Course Description: The Belen Concert Band is the largest band formed entirely by high school students who are selected by auditions. Students in this band must have the skills to approach high school musical material that requires difficult techniques, styles, emission, and expression.

Honors Concert Band

Course Code: HUM 2510 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.00 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous music class and a minimum of 3 years in the High School music program.

Notes: Students in this class are required to participate in a music competition.

Course Description: The Honors Concert Band performs the same repertoire as the Belen Concert Band. Students in this course must complete a mandatory presentation about the composers and styles that have been performed during the year

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High School Band

Course Code: HUM 2404 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 9th - 12th

Prerequisite: Audition

Course Description: The High School Band course is designed to help students improve their instrumental skills by playing in a small orchestra and creating small ensembles. These students will learn basic knowledge of how to play different styles of music, including liturgical music.

Jazz Band

Course Code: HUM 2625 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 9th - 12th

Prerequisite: Audition

Notes:

Students in this class are required to participate in a music competition. Participation is by the director’s recommendation only

Course Description: The Belen Jazz Band is the top performing group in the school. Students are exposed to a wide variety of music that encompasses all styles of jazz, Latin, rock, funk, and other forms of popular music. Repertoire is consistent with that of high school, collegiate, and professional ensembles. The Jazz Band features guest artists and also performs in a variety of festivals and community events.

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Honors Jazz Band

Course Code: HUM 2711 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Audition

Notes: The students in this band perform in a variety of festivals and community events. Students in this class are required to participate in a music competition.

Course Description: The Belen Honors Jazz Band is part of the Belen Jazz Band, performing the same repertoire, which includes all styles of jazz. This honors class is offered to students who have been in band for more than three years, have earned a final grade of A in all band courses, have a minimum point grade average of 3.0, and are in their junior or senior years. This course includes a mandatory presentation at the end of the academic year about the composers and styles that have been performed during the year

Honors Strings Orchestra

Course Code: HUM 2713 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: Audition

Notes: The students in this band perform in the school Christmas and Spring concerts.

Course Description: Honors Strings Orchestra is offered to students in their senior year who play the violin, viola, or cello. To qualify, these students must have been enrolled in band throughout their high school years, earned a final grade of A in all band courses, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.This course includes performances during the Christmas and spring concerts.

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High School Theater Electives

Acting

Course Code: HUM 2641 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th - 12th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: Taking this acting class means being on your feet. Students learn and practice new skills as they explore diverse opportunities for self expression. Acting has the ability to motivate students to develop ideas, insights, and values through an exploration of the thoughts and feelings of other people, welcoming and encouraging a community of creative thinking, expressing freely and building upon the student’s experiences, beliefs and learning. Students will also work on the skills to master the fears associated not only with performance, but with public speaking, interviews, oral examinations, and many other experiences they will face as they grow. Students will perform improv exercises, give a monologue, and work in teams to build scenes with a final short play presentation.

Stagecraft

Course Code: HUM 2501 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th - 12th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: Power tools, construction, and design are at the heart of this course. Students will construct the set for Belen Jesuit Theater’s extracurricular plays. However, no extracurricular commitment is required, and no theater experience is necessary All construction will be done in class. During the course of study, students will learn the principles and skills needed for the main technical theater areas: Sets, Lights, Sound, Props, and Costumes. Students will practice the use of power tools needed to construct scenery, work with lighting instruments, sound equipment, build props, and scenic artistry in a variety of techniques. Additionally, students will be introduced to basic design theory, and will be given an opportunity to draft their own designs creating scale model sets for a theatrical production.

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Theater Directing

Course Code: HUM 2502 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th - 12th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: In this course, students will learn the skills and techniques of a theater director by working with actors on scenes and will apply their learning to their directing of a final one act play All students are invited to consider this course, not just students who are actors. Indeed, one of the first lessons of this course is that acting and directing are two very different skills. The course begins by covering the basic theory of performance and direction, and then moves into a workshop setting in which students apply their skills. The class then allows students to demonstrate their learning in a real world environment, with a real cast, a real show, and a real audience.

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High School Art Electives

AP2DArt and Design

Course Code: HUM 2756 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th - 12th

Prerequisite: The student must turn in a portfolio of ten artworks for departmental approval or have a final grade of 95 in StudioArt or Introduction to Photography

Notes: Students are required to build and submit a portfolio of their artwork for evaluation, as theirAPexam, to the College Board.

Course Description: The AP 2D Art and Design Studio Art course is intended for highly motivated independent students, who are seriously interested in developing their personal artistic vision. In this course the student is able to submit one of the three portfolios the AP Program Offers (AP 2 D Art and Design Portfolio, AP 3 D Art and Design Portfolio and AP Drawing Portfolio). Students should have successfully completed at least one high school art class, possess a desire to grow artistically and demonstrate artistic skill. Students will need to work extensively outside of the classroom, as well as within, to be able to produce a mature, high quality portfolio of work.

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StudioArt I

Course Code: HUM 2505 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th - 12th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: Studio Art I is a beginning level course. The major concept of this course is for students to gain personal knowledge of the creative process, the art making process, aesthetics and criticism. The course is designed to foster familiarity with 2 dimensional visual art media. Exposing the students to a variety of 2 dimensional exercises will aid, the student in experiencing and understanding the principles of design and the elements of art in their own 2 dimensional artwork and the artworks of other artists. The student/artist will encounter art works from different cultures and artists furthering their knowledge of art, art history, art criticism and cultural awareness. Exposure to other artists will give the student/artist the ability to deal with the entire idea or concept of an artwork as well as parts enhancing the student’s critical thinking analysis. The student/artist is expected to produce artworks that show specific intent, expressive qualities and aesthetic merit, by using skills they acquire through experimentation within class.

StudioArt II

Course Code: HUM 2605 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th - 12th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of StudioArt 1

Course Description: Studio Art II is an elective course for students who successfully completed Studio Art I. The course is intended for students who wish to continue their exploration in art making by taking on the task of exploring the two dimensional drawing process towards the creation of three dimensional objects. By using a variety of artistic media and techniques the students begin to relate the planning of an object from drawings to finished product. Students work towards the creation of individual artworks in search of a "voice". Work outside the classroom is demanding and requires a serious commitment from the student to further develop existing skills and interest

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Math 6

Course Code: MAT3100 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 6th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This one year course of mathematics is designed to develop the student's understanding of mathematical concepts, skills and ability to perform arithmetic computations, and facility in working with word problems. The students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in performing mathematical operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and integers as well as working knowledge of percents, geometrical measures of liquid volume and weight. In addition, the students will be introduced to algebraic expressions and solving algebraic equations.

Pre-Algebra

Course Code: MAT3202 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 7th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 6

Course Description: This seventh grade mathematics course is designed to review previously learned mathematical skills and provide the students with a pre algebra background as well as a strong introduction to Algebra I (MAT 3302). The new areas of study include integers, problem solving, equations, graphs, measurements, and statistical probability

Honors Pre-Algebra

Course Code: MAT3210 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 7th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in Math 6 and departmental approval.

Course Description: Honors Pre Algebra is a comprehensive and accelerated course in pre algebra mathematics designed for the students who exhibit an aptitude to pursue mathematics at a higher level. Topics of study include: signed numbers, rational numbers, algebraic equations, geometric figures, ratio, proportion, percent, inequalities, the coordinate plane, areas and volumes, right triangle trigonometry, probability and statistics.

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Algebra 1

Course Code: MAT3302 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra

Course Description: This eighth grade mathematics course is a complete course in algebra. The course will help the students organize their thoughts in solving mathematical problems that are met in everyday life. The course will also prepare the student to continue studies in mathematics and the sciences. Topics of study include: variables and equations, real numbers and operations with real numbers, factoring of polynomials, algebraic fractions, ratios and proportions, solving equations, linear functions and their properties, inequalities in one and two variables, rational and irrational numbers, radicals and quadratic functions.

HonorsAlgebra I

Course Code: MAT3310 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in Pre-Algebra, departmental approval.

Course Description: This eighth grade mathematics course is an honors course in algebra. The course will help the students organize their thoughts in solving mathematical problems that are met in everyday life. Topics of study include: variables and equations, real numbers and operations with real numbers, factoring of polynomials, algebraic fractions, ratios and proportions, solving equations, linear functions and their properties, inequalities in one and two variables, rational and irrational numbers, radicals and quadratic functions. This course will also prepare the students to continue their studies in advanced mathematics courses.

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Geometry

Course Code: MAT3402 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Math

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: Successful completion ofAlgebra I

Course Description: This ninth grade mathematics course is a complete course in geometry The course covers formal proofs, deductive and inductive reasoning, indirect proofs, plane geometry, coordinate geometry, constructions and loci, trigonometry and transformations. The course is structured to teach the theory of geometry and its applications. Therefore, students will learn geometric theorems and their applications.

Honors Geometry

Course Code: MAT3410 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Math

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 inAlgebra 1 or 87 in HonorsAlgebra 1, and departmental approval.

Course Description: This ninth grade mathematics course is an honors course in geometry. The course covers deductive and inductive reasoning, indirect proofs, plane geometry, coordinate geometry, constructions and loci, trigonometry and transformations. The course is structured to teach the theory of geometry and its applications. Therefore, students will learn geometric theorems and their applications.

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Algebra 2 & Trigonometry

Course Code: MAT3502 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Math

Grade Level: 10th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry

Course Description: This course is a second year algebra course in a college preparatory curriculum. It includes a review of skills from Algebra I and all the essential topics of Algebra II and an introduction to trigonometry There is an emphasis on equation solving and its application to the solutions of realistic word problems. Topics of study include: practice in fundamental operations of arithmetic, properties of real numbers, concepts of equations, inequalities, polynomials and functions, graphs, problem solving and algebraic language.

HonorsAlgebra 2 & Trigonometry

Course Code: MAT3510 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Math

Grade Level: 10th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in Geometry with a minimum grade of 90 inAlgebra, or 85 in Honors Geometry and departmental approval.

Notes: Students entering this honors course from the college preparatory level are required to take a summer course.

Course Description: This tenth grade mathematics course is an accelerated second year algebra course. It includes a review of skills from Algebra I and all the essential topics of Algebra II. The emphasis is on equation solving and its application to solutions of world problems. Topics of study include: functions, graphing and solving polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions as well as work with series, statistics and probability

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Pre-Calculus

Course Code: MAT3700 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Math

Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisite: Successful completion ofAlgebra 2 &Trigonometry

Course Description: Pre Calculus is a two semester course which is a general survey of pre calculus mathematics with an introduction to calculus. The topics which are covered include linear, polynomial, rational, circular, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, sequences and series and limits.

Honors Pre-Calculus

Course Code: MAT3610 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Math

Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 inAlgebra II or 85 in HonorsAlgebra II, and departmental approval.

Notes: Students entering this honors course from the college preparatory level are highly encouraged to take a summer course.

This course is offered as dual enrollment with St. Thomas University.

Course Description: Honors Pre Calculus is a two semester course which is an intensive survey of pre calculus mathematics with an introduction to calculus. This course is designed to prepare students for AP Calculus AB. The topics which are covered include polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. It also includes matrices, vectors, polar coordinates and graphs, analytic geometry in two and three dimensions, sequences and series, introduction to statistics, discrete mathematics, logic and limits. This course is available for Dual Enrollment both first and second semester

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Advanced Placement CalculusAB

Course Code: MAT3650 (1.0 credit)

Graduation

Requirement: Math

Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in Honors Algebra II or 90 in Honors Pre Calculus, PSATscore of 600, and departmental approval.Additionally, the College BoardAPPotential ExpectancyTables will be used to inform placement.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: A year long advanced placement course designed to qualify the student for one to two semesters of college credit in calculus. Credit and/or placement varies with the college or university and depends upon the performance on the AB Calculus test administered by the College Board in May. Topics include: properties of functions, limits, differential and integral calculus. This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry (rectangular and, equations, graphs and lines).

Introduction to Calculus

Course Code: MAT3703 (1.0 credit)

Graduation

Requirement: Math

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus

Course Description: A two semester course designed to provide a foundation for the study of college level Calculus. Topics covered will be the same as a College level Calculus 1 course. Topics include: properties of functions, limits, derivatives, application of derivatives, integration and applications of integration.

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Honors Calculus

Course Code: MAT3710 (1.0 credit)

Graduation

Requirement: Math

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in Pre-Calculus (MAT3600) or 85 in Honors Pre-Calculus (MAT3610), and departmental approval.

Notes: Students entering this honors course from the college preparatory level are highly encouraged to take a summer course.

Course Description: A two semester course designed to provide a foundation for the study of college level Calculus. The course will be taught at an AP level without the requirement of taking the AP exam. Topics include: properties of functions, limits, differential and integral calculus. This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry.

Advanced Placement CalculusAB

Course Code: MAT3750 (1.0 credit)

Graduation

Requirement: Math

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 90 for Honors Pre Calculus (MAT3610), and departmental approval.Additionally, the College BoardAPPotential Expectancy Tables will be used to inform placement.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: A yearlong advanced placement course designed to qualify the student for one to two semesters of college credit in calculus. Credit and/or placement varies with the college or university and depends upon the performance on the AB Calculus test administered by the College Board in May Topics include: properties of functions, limits, differential and integral calculus. This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry (rectangular and, equations, graphs and lines).

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Advanced Placement Calculus BC

Course Code: MAT3755 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Math

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 for Honors Pre Calculus or a passing score on the College BoardAPCalculusAB exam, and departmental approval.Additionally, theAPPotential ExpectancyTables will be used to inform placement. Students entering this course from Honors Pre-Calculus must take an approved Calculus course through Florida International University.

Notes:

Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: A yearlong advanced placement course designed to qualify the student for one to two semesters of college credit in calculus. Credit and/or placement varies with the college or university and depends upon the performance on the BC Calculus test administered by the College Board in May Topics include: properties of functions, limits, differential and integral calculus. This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry (rectangular and polar coordinates, equations, graphs and lines).

Statistics

Course Code: MAT3705 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Math or Elective

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: Statistics is a two semester, non calculus based course with an emphasis on Business. Statistics is the science of data collection, description, analysis, interpretation and presentation. The objective of the course is for students (1) describe and present data; (2) make evidence based decisions using inferential statistics based on valid and well reasoned statistical arguments; and (3) interpret statistical analyses performed by others. The focus of the course will be on applying these skills in a business context. The course will be conducted using an Experience First Formalize Later (EFFL) approach, and will include project based learning assignments throughout.

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Advanced Placement Statistics

Course Code: MAT3757 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Math or Elective

Grade Level: 11th (elective) and 12th (Math Requirement or Elective)

Prerequisite:

11th:Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in Algebra 2 &Trigonometry (MAT3502) or 90 in HonorsAlgebra 2 & Trigonometry (MAT3510) and departmental approval.Additionally, theAP Potential ExpectancyTables will be used to inform placement.

12th:Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in Pre-Calculus (MAT3700) or Honors Pre-Calculus (MAT3610) and departmental approval.Additionally, theAPPotential Expectancy Tables will be used to inform placement.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: Advanced Placement Statistics is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Examination. It is a two semester, non calculus based, course in the formal study of the basic principles of statistical thinking and scientific investigation. An emphasis will be made in the following four areas: Exploring Data; Planning a Study; Anticipating Patterns; and Statistical Inferences. Topics include: data collection and organization, central tendencies, probability theory, binomial probability distribution, normal distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, chi square, and t distributions.

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Earth & Space Science

Course Code: SCI 6102 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 6th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the basic concepts in earth and space science including the exploration of earth’s structure, geologic changes, and exploration of the universe. This course is specifically designed to promote critical thinking skills through project based learning, along with the use of the scientific method in laboratory activities that will instill an awareness of the Earth and universe.

Life Science

Course Code: SCI 6200 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 7th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Earth & Space Science

Course Description: This course provides students with a general understanding of the basic concepts and terminology of life science. Students investigate the structure, function, and processes of living things, such as, how cells divide, grow, and convert matter and energy to sustain life; how organisms reproduce and pass hereditary characteristics from one generation to the next; and how living things have changed over time. In addition, students also investigate similarities and differences in living organisms, and learn about the human body systems and factors responsible for maintaining human health. Students will continue more in depth project based learning, laboratory practices and become familiarized with the use of the microscope.

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Physical Science

Course Code: SCI 6300 (1 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Life Science

Course Description: This course will introduce students to fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry Students will gain a conceptual and mathematical understanding of the basic physical laws and chemical processes that govern everyday life. Topics that will be covered include but are not limited to the nature of matter, atomic structure, properties of matter, various types of chemical reactions, motion, forces, work, energy, and electricity & magnetism. In addition, students will further their understanding of the scientific method by participating in laboratory activities.

Honors Physical Science

Course Code: SCI 6311 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous science course and departmental approval.

Course Description: This course encourages students to study and investigate scientific concepts that will enable them to appreciate the knowledge and processes of science, understand the consequences and limitations of science, and appreciate personal and social relevance of science and technology in our society. Topics include but are not limited to the nature and properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical reactions, motion, forces, work, energy, and electricity & magnetism. This accelerated course places strong emphasis on mathematical approaches to chemistry and physics by incorporating problem solving. In addition, students will engage in laboratory investigations, class demonstrations and projects that will provide further understanding of the concepts being studied.

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Biology

Course Code: SCI 6500 (1.0 credit)

Graduation

Requirement: Science

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Science

Course Description: This course offers a study of the biological sciences with the goals of defining a framework for a healthier and broader understanding of life and how different forms are interrelated. Students will cover many topics including the unique properties of living and nonliving organisms and the use of various microscopes. The presentation of molecular and cellular biology will be discussed in depth. This allows proper background preparation for the concepts of reproduction, genetics, biotechnology, and organic variation. The course concludes with scientific classifications with units dealing with microbiology, multicellular plants, invertebrates, vertebrates, and human biology.

Honors Biology

Course Code: SCI 6510 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Science

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous science course or 85 in the previous year’s honors science course, and departmental approval.

Course Description: The Honors Biology course is an accelerated and in depth first year course that uses four themes to organize important concepts throughout the course: science, technology, and society; evolution; the relationship between structure and function; and science as a process. The Honors Biology course involves the scientific study of living organisms; considers the interactions among the vast number of organisms that inhabit planet Earth; presents the basic form and function of these organisms, from cells to organ systems, from simple unicellular bacteria to complex humans. It delves into interactions between organisms, and between an organism and its environment. It also explores how genetics, genetic engineering, and biotechnology are used to improve our health and daily lives.

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Chemistry

Course Code: SCI 6600 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Science

Grade Level: 10th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology

Course Description: This course explores the links between matter, energy, and its relationship to chemistry and the laws of physics by which they interact. Topics that will be studied include the nature of matter, properties of matter, changes of matter, atomic structure, periodic table, bonding, formulas and equations, mole concept, gas laws, energy, heat, solutions, nuclear chemistry, and many more. Laboratory investigations of selected topics in the content which also include u

Honors Chemistry

Course Code: SCI 6610 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Science

Grade Level: 10th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous science course or 85 in the previous year’s honors science course, concurrent enrollment in honors orAPmath course and departmental approval.

Course Description: Honors Chemistry is a demanding course meant to prepare students for AP Chemistry, a one year general chemistry college level course. This course will provide students with a rigorous study of the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter. The content includes, but is not limited to heat, changes of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, formulas and equations, mole concept, gas laws, and energy Laboratory investigations of selected topics in the content which also include use of the scientific method, measurement, laboratory apparatus and safety are an integral part of the course. Methods of instruction will vary, from lectures using digital and practical demonstrations to laboratory experiments.This course emphasizes critical thinking, data analysis and problem solving.

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Physics

Course Code: SCI 6700 (1 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Science

Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Chemistry

Course Description: Physics is an introductory study of the theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy, and the forces of nature. The course covers a wide range of topics which include but are not limited to kinematics; dynamics; energy, work, and power; momentum; and electricity. Students will be introduced to the laboratory as it pertains to the field of physics with emphasis given to understanding and applying the scientific method in a variety of situations. The ultimate goal of this course is to instill an understanding of the basic principles of physics while honing qualitative and quantitative critical thinking skills that can be applied in a broad variety of fields and circumstances.

Honors Physics

Course Code: SCI 6710 (1 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Science

Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisite: A minimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous science course or 85 in the previous year’s honors science course, concurrent enrollment in honors or AP math course and departmental approval.

Course Description: Honors Physics is an algebra based college physics course. It encompasses an analytical approach to the study of the interactions in the physical world around us. It covers a wide range of topics including mechanics, kinematics, statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. The course stresses an in depth conceptual understanding of the basic principles of physics and emphasizes the application of these principles in the laboratory. The ultimate goal of this course is to provide the student with a solid scientific foundation and the necessary critical thinking skills that will enable him to be successful problem solver

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Advanced Placement Physics I

Course Code: SCI 6650 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement Science (11th) or Elective (12th)

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous science course or 90 in the previous year’s honors science course, concurrent enrollment in honors or AP math course and departmental approval. Additionally, the College Board AP Potential Expectancy Tables with a 60% threshold for a qualifying score of 3 or higher will be used to inform placement.

Notes:

Students in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: AP Physics 1 is an algebra based, introductory college level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry based investigations as they explore these topics: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, torque and rotational motion, electric charge and electric force, DC circuits, and mechanical waves and sound.

Advanced Placement Biology

Course Code: SCI 6750 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement Elective

Grade Level: 10th - 12th

Prerequisite: A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous science course, 90 in the previous year’s honors science course, or 90 in Honors Biology and departmental approval. Additionally, the College BoardAPPotential Expectancy Tables will be used to inform placement.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: AP Biology is designed to be the equivalent of a two semester college introductory biology course and its lab usually taken by biology majors during their first year It conforms to the standards instituted by the College Board’s AP Biology course and covers all the topics in the AP Biology Course Description. Moreover, these topics are incorporated throughout the course using the eight major themes from the AP Biology

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Curriculum Requirements (Science as a Process; Evolution; Energy Transfer; Continuity and Change; Relationship of Structure to Function; Regulation; Interdependence in Nature; Science, Technology, and Society. AP Biology students will develop a conceptual framework for modern biology; develop an appreciation of science as a process; demonstrate the ability to apply scientific skills and follow scientific processes. Laboratory experiments in Biology are an integral component of this course.

Advanced Placement Chemistry

Course Code: SCI 6757 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous science course or 90 in the previous year’s honors science course, and departmental approval. Junior students selecting this course must be concurrently enrolled in honors orAPmath course. Seniors selecting this course must be enrolled in a Calculus course.Additionally, the College BoardAPPotential Expectancy Tables will be used to inform placement.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: This course is designed to be the equivalent of a one year general college chemistry course. As part of this course students will be presented with a series of topics in general chemistry that will not only enhance their critical thinking skills but also expose them to problem solving, both in class, and in the laboratory. AP Chemistry is a lecture course with 85 minute blocks as well extra time set aside for laboratory experiments. All laboratory experiments are hands-on activities specifically designed to meet the requirements and rigor of an AP Chemistry lab. The course material will be covered in 34 weeks of a 38 week school year The remaining 4 weeks will be used as a review for theAPChemistry exam.

Advanced Placement Environmental Science

Course Code: SCI 6759 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement Elective

Grade Level: 10th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous science course or 90 in the previous year’s honors science course, and

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Notes:

Course Description:

departmental approval.Additionally, the College BoardAPPotential ExpectancyTables will be used to inform placement.

Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

AP Environmental Science is designed to engage students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships within the natural world. The course requires that students identify and analyze natural and human made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary, embracing topics from geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography. Students will explore how decisions directly impact the environment, as well as how to balance both humanity's and nature's needs, always keeping in mind the Jesuit principle of Caring for Our Common Home.

Advanced Placement Physics C: Mechanics

Course Code: SCI 6755 (1.0 credit)

Course Credit: Elective

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in Physics, 90 in the Honors Physics, 85 in AP Physics 1. Students should be enrolled in Calculus AB or, preferably Calculus BC, and earn a passing score on the AP Physics I exam.Additionally, the College Board AP Potential Expectancy Tables will be used to inform placement.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: AP Physics C Mechanics is a calculus based version of a first semester college physics course designed for students who have already taken a solid introductory physics course and are considering a career in math or science. This course is specifically designed to meet the demands of the AP Physics C Mechanics as published by the College Board. AP Physics C Mechanics focuses on Newtonian mechanics. Instruction is given in Kinematics; Dynamics: Newton’s Laws; Work, Energy, and Power; System of Particles and Linear Momentum; Rotation; and Oscillations. The course emphasizes rigorous problem solving in physics and it demands a higher level of conceptual and mathematical understanding. The student is assumed to have a working knowledge

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of algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. In addition, the course requires a basic understanding of differential and integral calculus. Differentiation and integration will be applied to all topics and problems that merit so, therefore; it is recommended that a student taking Physics C be enrolled concurrently in a calculus course. Laboratory practices are also an integral part of the course where students will become familiar not only with traditional methods of data collection and analysis but also with digital and computerized methodologies.

Honors Environmental Science

Course Code: SCI 6611

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite:

Course Code: SS 7311 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in U.S. History 7 and departmental approval.

Course Description: This course is designed to familiarize adept students with societies and civilizations from the Ancient World to c. 600 BCE concentrating on how humans interact with the environment, establish cities, build complex governments, economic systems, and cultures. More broadly, students will study the cultures of Ancient Egypt and the ancient Near East and the classical cultures of Greece and Rome. Students will be introduced to and asked to practice and master specific skills of historical interpretation, analysis, and comparison to achieve a skilled and developed perspective on the historical record. Students will demonstrate fluent written analysis of historical events and processes using a combination of readings, maps, photographs, video documentaries, and artwork. Students will develop the skills needed to produce persuasive argumentative essays through primary source analysis.

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World History

Course Code: SS 7400 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9th

Graduation Requirement: Social Studies

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Civics

Course Description: The World History course covers the history of the world from the early civilizations through the twentieth century. It starts with the prehistoric time and the early African and Asian civilizations. The course then deals with important periods, trends and/or events including, the empires of the ancient world, the rise of Europe, the growth of the Muslim world, the Renaissance and Reformation, the age of exploration, the Enlightenment and Revolutionary era, the development of industrialism, the rise of nationalism and imperialism, the two World Wars, and the Cold War, amid technological advances and globalization.

Honors World History

Course Code: SS 7410 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9th

Graduation Requirement: Social Studies

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in Civics/Introduction to World History or 87 in Honors Civics/Introduction to World History, and departmental approval.

Course Description: Honors World History covers the history of the world from the early civilizations through the twentieth century. It starts with the prehistoric time and the early African and Asian civilizations. The course then deals with important periods, trends and/or events including, the empires of the ancient world, the rise of Europe, the growth of the Muslim world, the Renaissance and Reformation, the Age of Exploration, the Enlightenment and Revolutionary eras, the development of industrialism, the rise of nationalism and imperialism, the two World Wars, and the Cold War, amid technological advances and globalization. The social studies high school honors program offers qualified students the opportunity to complete their social studies requirements at a level of commitment that demands increased reading, writing, studying, and self reliance over the comparable courses. Only students with a dedicated interest in social studies and an eagerness to excel should consider the honors courses.

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Advanced Placement World History

Course Code: SS 7450 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9th

Graduation

Requirement:

Social Studies

Prerequisite: A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in Honors Civics/Introduction to World History, and departmental approval.

Notes:

Course Description:

Students in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

The Advanced Placement World History course is to prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination to obtain college credit. The course is designed to familiarize adept students with the major events, themes and personalities in diverse cultures and civilizations from the earliest civilizations to the present day. Students will master the skills of historical interpretation, analysis, and comparison in order to achieve a skilled and developed perspective on the historical record. Students will demonstrate fluent written analysis of those events through a combination of readings, maps, photographs, video documentaries, and artwork. Students will develop the skills needed to produce persuasive essays through primary source analysis and defend them through thoughtful analysis.

U.S. History

Course Code: SS 7500 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10th

Graduation

Requirement: Social Studies

Prerequisite: Successful completion of World History

Course Description: The United States History course is to acquire a fundamental chronological knowledge of the persons and events that influenced the social, economic, and political development of the American people. An understanding of the scientific, religious, military, and cultural aspects of America’s growth will be sought. Through thoughtful study of over two centuries of American history (with a special emphasis on the Twentieth Century), the student will be exposed to the triumphs and hardships that have affected our nation, and as a result, gain valuable insights that should help him develop his own identity as a citizen of the United States.

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Honors U.S. History

Course Code: SS 7510 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10th

Graduation

Requirement: Social Studies

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in World History or 85 in Honors World History or 80 inAPWorld History, and departmental approval.

Notes: This course will be offered as dual enrollment with Florida International University.

Course Description: The Honors United States History course is to acquire a fundamental chronological knowledge of the persons and events that influenced the social, economic, and political development of the American people. An understanding of the scientific, religious, military, and cultural aspects of America’s growth will be achieved. Through thoughtful study of over two centuries of American history (with a special emphasis on the Twentieth Century), the student will be exposed to the triumphs and hardships that have affected our nation, and as a result, gain valuable insights that should help him develop his own identity as a citizen of the United States. The social studies high school honors program offers qualified students the opportunity to complete their social studies requirements at a level of commitment that demands increased reading, writing, studying, and self reliance over the comparable courses. Only students with a dedicated interest in social studies and an eagerness to excel should consider the honors courses.

Advanced Placement U.S. History

Course Code: SS 7550 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10th

Graduation

Requirement: Social Studies

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous year's Social Studies class or 90 in previous year's Honors Social Studies class or 85 in previous year'sAPSocial Studies course, and departmental approval.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Code: SS 7700 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 12th

Graduation

Requirement: Social Studies

Prerequisite: Successful completion of U.S. Government

Course Description: The nature of the Latin American History course is to expose the students to the history, culture, and contemporary issues of Latin American nations. Therefore, the students acquire the knowledge which provides them a privileged position to cooperate with Latin America. The course covers the history of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America from the pre Columbian era to the present. Topics include: The development of indigenous society and culture, Spanish and Portuguese heritage, the exploration and conquest of the New World, the role of the Africans in the Americas, Spanish and Portuguese colonialism, the Spanish American wars for Independence, the political process of the Latin American republics during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the United States intervention in Latin America, and Latin America’s role in the contemporary world. Special attention is devoted to the history of Cuba to familiarize the students with the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Cuban people.

Honors LatinAmerican History

Course Code: SS 7710 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 12th

Graduation Requirement: Social Studies

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous year's Social Studies course or 85 in previous year's Honors Social Studies course, 80 in previous year’sAPcourse and departmental approval.

Course Description: The nature of this Latin American History course is to expose the students to the history, culture, and issues of Latin American nations. Therefore, the

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students will acquire the knowledge which provides them a privileged position to appreciate Latin America. The course covers the history of Hispanic American countries from the pre Columbian era to the present. Topics include: The development of indigenous societies and cultures, Spanish heritage and the exploration and conquest of the New World, the role of Africans in the Americas, Spanish colonialism, the Latin American wars for Independence, the political process of the Latin American republics during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, United States relations with Latin America, and Latin America’s role in the contemporary world. Special attention is devoted to the history of Cuba to familiarize the students with the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Cuban people.

Honors LatinAmerican History S

Course Code: SS 7710 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 12th

Graduation

Requirement:

Social Studies

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous year's Social Studies course or 85 in previous year's Honors Social Studies course or 80 in previous year’sAPcourse and departmental approval.

Notes: This course is offered in lieu of Latin American History (7710) for students who have demonstrated a particular interest in advancing their written and spoken command of the Spanish language. The course is taught entirely in Spanish; all assessments and readings will be in Spanish as well.

Course Description: The nature of this Latin American History course is to expose the students to the history, culture, and issues of Latin American nations. Therefore, the students will acquire the knowledge which provides them a privileged position to appreciate Latin America. The course covers the history of Hispanic American countries from the pre Columbian era to the present. Topics include: The development of indigenous societies and cultures, Spanish heritage and the exploration and conquest of the New World, the role of Africans in the Americas, Spanish colonialism, the Latin American wars for Independence, the political process of the Latin American republics during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, United States relations with Latin America, and Latin America’s role in the contemporary world. Special attention is devoted to the history of Cuba to familiarize the students with the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Cuban people.

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Economics

Course Code: SS 7650 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 12th

Graduation

Requirement: Social Studies

Prerequisite: Successful completion of U.S. History

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the understanding of a mixed market economy The student will be introduced to the logic of a mixed market economy through the study of microeconomics and macroeconomics concepts such as consumer choice, supply and demand, business organizations, competition, monopoly, government regulation, short and long term financing, production, the labor market, national income accounting, the determination of output and prices, business cycles, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, international trade and finance, and economic development. It is expected that this course will help the student become a more informed and critical thinker.

Honors Economics

Course Code: SS 7651 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 12th

Graduation Requirement: Social Studies

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous year's Social Studies course or 85 in previous year's Honors Social Studies course, 80 in previous year’sAPcourse and departmental approval.

Course Description: Honors Economics mirrors the existing curriculum of the college prep Economics course, but with significantly more emphasis placed on the quantification (graphical and mathematical) of the subject matter. The course requires a higher level of analysis of current economic world events, and will help the student become a more informed and critical thinker. The student is expected to understand the logic of a mixed market economy through the study of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and concepts such as consumer choice, supply and demand, government regulation, national income, accounting and international trade; these are a sample of the topics that the student will be responsible for mastering. Students are required to use the Notability app to fulfill the graphical portion of this course, and the use of primary and secondary source documents, relevant websites, and scholarly articles will be employed throughout the course.

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Advanced Placement Macroeconomics

Course Code: SS 7760 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 12th

Course Code: CAP9600 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 11th -12th

Graduation

Requirement: Elective

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, satisfactory completion ofAP Capstone Seminar and departmental approval.

Notes: Students in this course are required to complete an original scholarly investigation for submission to the College Board. The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards. For more information on the Capstone Diploma, please visit the College Board website linked HERE.

Course Description: The second course in the AP Capstone experience allows students to design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation on a topic of individual interest. Through this inquiry and investigation, students demonstrate the ability to apply scholarly understanding to real world problems and issues. Students further the skills developed in AP Seminar by understanding research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information to build, present, and defend an argument. Students may choose to

·Dig deeper into a topic studied in anAPcourse.

·Work across academic areas with an interdisciplinary topic.

·Study a new area of interest, perhaps one for further study at the college level.

Advanced Placement Comparative Government and Politics

Course Code: SS 7765 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Graduation

Requirement: Elective

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous year's Social Studies class or 90 in previous year's Honors Social Studies class or 85 in previous year'sAPSocial Studies course, and departmental approval.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

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Course Description: The AP course in Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the processes and outcomes of politics in a variety of country settings. The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, to show available institutional alternatives, to explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate to students the importance of global political and economic changes. Additionally, the course covers the major concepts that are used to organize and interpret what is known about political phenomena and relationships. As mandated by the College Board, the course will focus on six specific countries (China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia) and their governments.

Advanced Placement Human Geography

Course Code: SS 7560 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10th - 11th

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous year's Social Studies class or 90 in previous year's Honors Social Studies class or 85 in previous year'sAPSocial Studies course, and departmental approval.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: AP Human Geography is a yearlong course focusing on the spatial variations among cultural groups with an emphasis on analyzing geographic differences in language, religion, economy, and government. Students will discern patterns of land usage, internal structures of cities, size and spacing of human settlements, as well as interpret maps, graphs, and tables. Units of study include culture, population, migration, language, religion, ethnicity, political geography, economic development, industry, agriculture, and urban geography. The course is designed to prepare the students for the Advanced Placement examination.

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Psychology

Course Code: SS 7720 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 12th

Graduation

Requirement: Elective

Prerequisite: None

Notes: This course is offered as dual enrollment with St. Thomas University.

Course Description: This course offers an introduction to the fundamental concepts and methodologies of psychology examined from a traditional and contemporary perspective. Areas of study include: historical development of the discipline of psychology; biological processes of behavior and sensation; perception; research techniques; statistical analysis of data; psychological development; states of consciousness; learning; memory; motivation and emotions; personality; stress and conflict; abnormal psychology; methods of therapy and social psychology A special emphasis is placed on the physiology of behavior and the scientific method.

Advanced Placement Psychology

Course Code: SS 7755 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 12th

Graduation

Course Code: SS 7607 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 10th - 11th

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Prerequisite: None

Notes: This course is offered as dual enrollment with Florida International

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University.This course must be taken with its partner course, Principles of Business.

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the general theories, principles, concepts and practices of entrepreneurship. The specific business requirements for starting new ventures and running small businesses.

Principles of Business

Course Code: SS 7606 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 10th - 11th

Graduation

Requirement: Elective

Prerequisite: None

Notes: This course is offered as dual enrollment with Florida International University This course must be taken with its partner course, Entrepreneurship.

Course Description: This course is an introduction to business principles, including the function of business and management, the free enterprise system and the role of business in society The concepts of ownership, management, marketing, personnel, finance, accounting, business research and law as they affect the operation of American business and industry will be discussed. Ownership, operations, marketing and the role of business in society will also be explored.

Principles of Marketing

Course Code: SS 7608 (0.5 credits)

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Prerequisite: None

Notes: This course is offered as dual enrollment with Florida International University This course must be taken with its partner course, Principles of Management.

Course Description: This is an introductory course which provides a solid foundation of the fundamentals of marketing. Additionally, the marketing management concept of the distribution of goods and services with consideration of market research and analysis, buying and selling, product design, pricing,

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promotion, transportation, competition, and the responsibilities of the marketing manager is explored.

Principles of Management

Course Code: SS 7609 (0.5 credits)

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Prerequisite: None

Notes: This course is offered as dual enrollment with Florida International University.This course must be taken with its partner course, Principles of Marketing.

Course Description: This is an introductory course which provides a solid foundation of the fundamental management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of improving the key managerial requirements of interpersonal and conceptual skills. Topics include goal setting and goal achievement, strategic planning, decision making, designing organizational structure, motivating and leading, managerial control techniques and applications, and managerial ethics.

Vocation of Business

Course Code: SS 7705 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 12th

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Prerequisite: None

Notes: This course is offered as dual enrollment with The Catholic University of America.

Course Description: The Catholic Entrepreneurship Design Experience is a college level program for high school students that forms the Catholic imagination toward the Incarnation: the creation of things that are true, good and beautiful - things that contribute to the common good and create value in their lives, and the people they serve. This course focuses on helping students discover, embrace and live out their unique calling in any state of life and in any form of work by equipping them with an entrepreneurship mindset and spirit.

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Course Descriptions STEAM Department

Computer Science Electives

Computer Science Discoveries

Course Code: CS 3320 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This is an introductory Computer Science course that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun.The course is designed from the ground up to be an accessible and engaging course for all students, regardless of background or prior experience. By providing students opportunities to engage with culturally and personally relevant topics in a wide variety of CS related fields we hope to show all students that Computer Science can be for them. It also provides students opportunities to engage with culturally and personally relevant topics in a wide variety of computer science related fields.

Introduction to Computer Science

Course Code: CS 3420 0.5 credit

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: In this introductory course, students will learn how to use JavaScript, Python, and physical microcontrollers to innovate and create impactful solutions to real-world problems. Using the design process, students will learn applications of physical computing, machine learning, and AI. Students will leave this course having created a portfolio of projects.

Honors Computer Science

Course Code: CS 3625 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th

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Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in CS 3420 or 85 in the previous year’s honors orAPmathematics course or 92 in the previous year's college prep mathematics course, or departmental approval.

Course Description: In this accelerated introductory course, students will be introduced to the foundational concepts of computer science by using text based programming with languages such as Python to create apps and develop websites, and learn how to make computers work together to put their design into practice. They’ll apply computational thinking practices to physical computing projects in order to meld real-world objects with digital code to learn about the impact of computing and apps on society, economies, and cultures.

Advanced Placement Computer ScienceA

Course Code: CS 3760 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous mathematics course or 90 in the previous year’s honors/APmathematics course, or departmental approval.

Notes:

Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: AP Computer Science A is an introductory college level computer science course that introduces students to computer science through programming. Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object oriented programming and design using the Java programming language.

Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles

Course Code: CS 3660 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

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Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous mathematics course or 90 in the previous year’s honors/APmathematics course, or departmental approval.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students will also explore how computing innovations and computing systems—including the internet—work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical.

Computer Programming

Course Code: CS 3720 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA. Successful completion of either Introduction to Computer Science or Honors Computer Science.

Course Description: Computer Programming Dual Enrollment is an intermediate difficulty class that teaches introductory programming curriculum. Utilizing both Java and Python, students will learn the fundamentals of programming, algorithms, and standard libraries for both languages. Students at the end of year should be set to start taking intermediate programming classes the first year of college.

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Science, Engineering and Technology Electives

Technology Essentials

Course Code: CS 3120 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 6th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This course provides foundation skills to enable students to effectively and responsibly utilize technology and information sources. The course will focus on digital citizenship; a brief history of technology; a variety of iPad applications to learn how to move beyond the basic product creation of each, and will provide an introduction to computer science through block-based coding. This course is designed to familiarize students with the technology tools available to them in order to support their educational goals.

Robotics

Course Code: SCI 6305 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This course is intended to be an exploration into robotics technology. Students apply the design process to solve technological problems, using VEX Robotics and other tools, processes and systems while gaining an understanding of the effects of robotics technology, creativity, and innovation on our everyday lives. Students will design, build, and program real world objects while learning about mechanical systems and computer control systems. This will provide the foundation needed for design thinking in engineering.

STEAM Explorations

Course Code: SCI 6405 (0.5 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 9th

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Prerequisite: None

Course Description: In this course, students will solve problems through hands-on projects guided through scientific inquiry and research. Using science and engineering practices, students’ will grow in their abilities to define problems, carry out investigations, collect and analyze data, use mathematics and computational thinking in order to design solutions and solve problems using evidence. Students will apply the concepts and knowledge from different subject areas to STEAM activities and projects and, as a result, understand the influence of creativity and innovation in their lives.

Introduction to Engineering Design

Course Code: SCI 3515 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th

Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

Notes: This is a Project Lead the Way course. Students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive End of Course exam at the end of the school year

Course Description: In this introductory course, students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. In addition, they will learn to use 3D solid modeling design software to design solutions to problems. Students will develop problem solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions, document the process, and communicate the results. As the course progresses and the complexity of the design problems increase, students will learn more advanced computer modeling skills as they become more independent in their learning, more professional in their collaboration and communication, and more experienced in problem solving.

Honors Principles of Engineering

Course Code: SCI 3620 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous mathematics, science, or engineering course or 85 in the previous year’s honors/APmathematics, science, or engineering course, or departmental

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approval.

Notes: This is a Project Lead the Way course. Students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive End of Course exam at the end of the school year

Course Description: This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology by developing a more in depth mastery of the required knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology. Through problem based learning strategies, students study key engineering topics, including mechanisms, energy sources, energy applications, machine control, fluid power, statics, material properties, material testing, statistics, and kinematics. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.

Honors Design and Innovation

Course Code: SCI 3620 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 85 or above in Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering, OR final grade of 85 or above in HonorsAnatomy & Physiology and departmental approval.

Notes: This course follows the curriculum and standards of Project Lead the Way.

Course Description: In this course, students will use their knowledge gained during their academic career to identify a 21st century issue and develop an innovative solution for a design problem. Students work in teams to design, engineer, create a prototype, perform product testing, and then produce a finished product. They will apply the professional skills they have developed to present their solution in a portfolio and formal report to a panel.

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HonorsAnatomy and Physiology

Course Code: SCI 6612 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous science course or 85 in the previous year’s honors science course, or departmental approval.

Notes: This is a Project Lead the Way course. Students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive End of Course exam at the end of the school year.

Course Description: Honors Anatomy and Physiology is a design based advanced study of the human body emphasizing the interdependency of the body systems. In this course, students examine the interactions of body systems as they explore identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis in greater depth. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use software to collect data and monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration through laboratory experiences. Students will solve real world medical cases with a thorough understanding of human anatomy and the interrelatedness of the body systems.

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Theology 6

Course Code: THE 8100 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 6th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: Foundations of Christian Faith is designed to help students understand what we believe as Catholic Christians. The course is intended to convey a basic understanding of our faith. Not only will students be instructed in what we believe but how those beliefs are lived out through doctrine, tradition, liturgy and scripture. The course will focus on stories from the Old Testament and how they connect to Jesus’ fulfillment of God’s covenant described in the New Testament and lived out in the Catholic Church today The course will also include a study of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Theology 7

Course Code: THE 8200 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 7th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: We Live Our Faith as Disciples of Jesus addresses the dogmas of the Catholic faith as expressed through the creeds of the Church and the person of Jesus during the first semester During the second semester the course is centered on the seven sacraments of the Church. The course presents Jesus' call to each person to become his disciple and describes the ways in which his teachings and the Church nourish them for discipleship. The course also includes discussion and prayer in the Catholic tradition, the sacraments, the Ten Commandments, the liturgical calendar, Church history, the saints, as well as the teachings of the Church. Students will experience personal growth in their faith through scripture, action and prayer

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Theology 8

Course Code: THE 8300 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This course focuses on the Sacrament of Confirmation and Morality. The Eighth Grade students prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. There is a focus on the Holy Spirit, offering opportunity for reflection and spiritual development, while giving an overview of basic concepts in moral theology as well as more specific moral issues that students educated in the Catholic Faith should practice. Students focus on the importance of imitating Christ and promoting the Kingdom of Heaven.

Theology 9

Course Code: THE 8402 (1.0 credit)

Graduation

Requirement: Theology

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: The Living Word: The Revelation of God’s Love (Semester 1 First course of the Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework of the USCCB). The purpose of this course is for the students to grow in a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures, especially the Old Testament. Through their study of the Bible they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. They will learn about the Bible, authored by God through inspiration, and its value to people throughout the world. They will learn how to read the Bible and become familiar with the major sections of the Bible and the books included in each section. Students will grow to understand, know and love Jesus Christ more personally Jesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible (Semester II Second course of the Framework of the USCCB). The purpose of this course is for the students to be introduced to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. In this semester students will understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation to us from God. In learning who He is through the New Testament, the students will also learn who He calls them to be.

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Peer Ministry 9

Course Code: THE 8405 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Theology

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: Minimum unweighted cumulative GPAof 3.0, Christian Service hours up to date, completed application and approval from Campus Ministry Office.

Notes: Candidates will go through an interview process.

Course Code: THE 8701 (0.5 credit)

Graduation

Requirement: Theology

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: None

Notes: This course is offered as dual enrollment through St. Thomas University. It must be taken with its partner course, Ecumenism and World Religions.

Course Description: This course is designed as an introduction to the history of the Catholic Church from its beginnings in the apostolic period to its most recent

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expressions in the twenty first century. It began as a small band of supporters following the teachings of an itinerant preacher in an outpost of the Roman Empire. From there, the church expanded both its size and its importance in the grand scheme of Western history. The course will offer a unique contextual view of how the Catholic Church spread and developed. The church did so not in a vacuum, but in a setting of times, cultures, and events that both influenced and were influenced by the church. This course looks closely at the integral link between the history of the world and that of the church. The course is aligned with the USCCB’s framework for high school theology as the option B elective entitled History of the Catholic Church.

Ecumenism and World Religions

Course Code: THE 8701 (0.5 credit)

Graduation

Graduation

Requirement: Theology

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite:

● Aspiritual maturity and willingness to grow through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

● Completion of at least 75% of the service requirement for graduation.

● Asincere interest in developing an understanding of Ignatian spirituality and the role of prayer in one’s life.

● Must be a practicing Catholic.

● Agrade point average of 3.25 or more and a grade of B or above in all previousTheology classes. Must receive the written recommendation by his 11th GradeTheology Instructor

Notes: Students in this class will be required to complete the Spiritual Exercises.

Course Description: The course, Honors Ignatian Spirituality, is a study of St. Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual heritage as contained in his Autobiography, the Spiritual Exercises, the Constitutions of the Society of Jesus and his Letters. The course will also explore Ignatius of Loyola’s importance in the Church and the world today, his influence on the Society of Jesus, his missionary character and his contribution to understanding God and the world. Ultimately, the study of Ignatius’ spirituality will help the student understand the spiritual values that shape our Jesuit school and its learning environment.

In the first semester, students are expected to participate in the Spiritual Exercises, and from there begin the process of understanding and practicing this rich spirituality in their lives. In the second semester, students will study how Ignatian spirituality has influenced the Church, its social doctrine, and the meaning of service of the faith through the promotion of justice in our world.

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Course Code: WL4202 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 7th

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Spanish I Heritage

Course Description: This course is designed to improve the student's skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the Spanish language and to give an overall background of the culture of LatinAmerica.

Spanish III

Course Code: WL4300 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 7th and 8th

Prerequisite: Placement is based on satisfactory completion of Spanish II or equivalent performance on the Spanish Placement Exam

Course Description: This course is designed to improve the student's skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the Spanish language and to give an overall background of the culture of LatinAmerica.

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Spanish III Heritage

Course Code: WL4302 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Spanish II Heritage

Course Description: This course is designed to allow the student to practice and improve the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language and to give an overall background of the culture of the Spanish speaking countries. Grammar is presented through oral and written exercises in context. The use of multi media presentations helps the student develop a working knowledge of the language through the presentation of the history, current celebrities, culture and literature of countries where Spanish is spoken. Special projects, films, and current cultural events are used to promote interest in the Spanish language.

Honors Spanish III

Course Code: WL4310 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous Spanish course or 85 in the previous year’s honors Spanish course, and departmental approval.

Course Description: This course is designed to allow the student to improve the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language and to give an overall background of the culture of the Spanish speaking countries. Grammar is presented through oral and written exercises in context. The use of multimedia presentations helps the student develop a working knowledge of the language through the presentation of the history, current celebrities, culture and literature of countries where Spanish is spoken. Literary analysis is emphasized through additional readings and individual oral and written book reports. Special projects, films, and current cultural events are used to promote interest in the Spanish language.

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Spanish IV

Course Code: WL4400 (1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 8th and 9th

Prerequisite: Placement is based on satisfactory completion of Spanish III or equivalent student performance on the Spanish Placement Exam.

Course Description: This is an introductory level Spanish course that is designed to develop and enhance the non heritage student’s listening, writing and reading skills in the target language. The course uses a communicative approach to language learning. It concentrates on developing the student’s speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that they will be able to express their own ideas and interact with others meaningfully and for real life purposes. It emphasizes frequently used vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammatical agreement as tools for effective communication. The course provides a strong emphasis on vocabulary building, and on the understanding of complex grammar structures which facilitate effective and accurate communication in the target language. Finally, because cultural knowledge is an essential part of the process of language acquisition and effective communication, the course introduces the students to the everyday life of Spanish speakers, as well as to the geography, facts and history of the Spanish speaking countries.

Spanish IV

Course Code: WL4400 (1.0 credit)

Course Code: WL4550 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Foreign Language

Grade Level: 9th and 10th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous Spanish course or 90 in the previous year’s honors Spanish course, and departmental approval.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: This course follows the College Board's Advanced Placement Spanish language and culture program. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish and is designed to help students further develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Spanish by immersing them in a Spanish only class setting. Students will be able to comprehend formal and informal Spanish and develop their vocabulary and grammatical structures in order to adequately communicate and express themselves in a variety of settings. Reading assignments will include the use of assigned textbooks, newspaper articles, newscasts, and literary texts.

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8th and 9th Grade Electives

Introduction to French Language and Culture

Course Code: WL4420 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This is a one semester course that covers introductory concepts and basic knowledge of French culture and history for 9th graders. By using a communicative approach to language learning, students will be able to carry a basic conversation and read and write simple sentences in the target language. The course will emphasize vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural components that are essential for effective communication in the target language.

Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture

Course Code: WL4430 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This is a one semester course that covers introductory concepts and basic knowledge of French culture and history for 9th graders. By using a communicative approach to language learning, students will be able to carry a basic conversation and read and write simple sentences in the target language. The course will emphasize vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural components that are essential for effective communication in the target language.

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High School Electives

Spanish for Professionals

Course Code: WL4605 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish V (4500), Spanish Heritage (4502), Spanish VI (4600) or equivalent. Department approval grade of 85 in previous Spanish 4550, 4652, or 4750, and departmental approval.

Notes: This course is offered as dual enrollment through Florida International University.

Course Description: This course, conducted in Spanish, intends to further prepare the student to practically use his skills in the language in the world of the third millennium. Throughout the conversational topics covered, students develop the linguistic skills needed to be successful in dealing with various aspects of Hispanic culture both in the personal and in the professional settings. The course emphasizes the acquisition of the vocabulary and the understanding of cultural practices involved in various daily situations that they will encounter in Hispanic culture and from Hispanic perspectives. Students enrolled in the course are exposed to culturally contextualized situations to promote more in depth analysis and deeper understanding of other systems of values. Students practice oral and written skills and develop professional documents such as memos, Curriculum Vitae, letters of recommendation, personal statements, etc. The course also highlights translation skills taking into consideration that English and Spanish languages are two of the most common languages used in the world.

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Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture

Course Code: WL4650 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous Spanish course or 90 in the previous year’s honors Spanish course, and departmental approval.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: This course follows the College Board's Advanced Placement Spanish language and culture program. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish and is designed to help students further develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Spanish by immersing them in a Spanish only class setting. Students will be able to comprehend formal and informal Spanish and develop their vocabulary and grammatical structures in order to adequately communicate and express themselves in a variety of settings. Reading assignments will include the use of assigned textbooks, newspaper articles, newscasts, and literary texts.

Advanced Placement Spanish Literature

Course Code: WL4750 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th - 12th

Prerequisite: Aminimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 85 inAP Spanish 4550 or Spanish 4652, and departmental approval.

Notes: Students in this course are required to take theAdvanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of thisAPcourse are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: This course is designed to comply with the requirements of the Advanced Placement Literature Program. At the end of the school year, students are expected to read and be knowledgeable of the main streams of the Latin American and Spanish evolution of literature from the Middle Age to the current times. The students should master a variety of literature terminologies and the main literary trends along the centuries. Classes will be conducted by using lectures, audiovisual media, daily discussions and readings from topics studied in class. There will also be oral and written presentations of the texts and authors studied in the course.

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French I

Course Code: WL4620 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th

Prerequisite: None.

Course Description: This course is designed to enable the beginning language student to develop basic skills in this foreign language. This will be accomplished by the study of the vocabulary, grammar and syntax of the French language. The students will learn how to speak, read and write in French during the course. Moreover, it is our goal to demonstrate the importance of this language in the world today as well as to maintain the students' interest and increase insight into the life and ways of people of French culture.

French II

Course Code: WL4720 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of French I or its equivalent

Course Description: This course expands on the knowledge acquired in the first year of French. The basic sounds, pronunciation and grammatical structures of the French language are reviewed. Starting also with the revision of the last grammatical points of French I, it continues with the different verb tenses needed for communication. It also stresses the study of French culture and its new place in the European Union.

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Mandarin Chinese I

Course Code: WL4530 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 10th and 11th

Prerequisite: None.

Course Description: This course is designed to develop the student’s basic Chinese proficiency in the four modalities of language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be asked to actively use the target language. Common classroom expressions will be taught intensively at the beginning of the course and at appropriate teaching moments throughout the course. This course will cover Hanyu Pinyin (Chinese pronunciation system), Chinese writing system, and Chinese typing. Students will acquire communication skills through songs, games, current events, useful phrases, movies, numerous contextualized and personalized mini situations, and technology to supplement the student textbook and foster increased language use.

Mandarin Chinese II

Course Code: WL4630 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Mandarin I or its equivalent

Course Description: This course builds upon the skills developed in Mandarin Chinese 1, extending students’ ability to understand and express themselves in Chinese with richer vocabulary and sentence structures. It also continues to develop the overview of Chinese language and culture through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By developing these skills, students acquire the ability to respond and interact appropriately in real life situations. Students will achieve communicative competence in a variety of everyday situations.

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Mandarin Chinese III

Course Code: WL4730 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Mandarin II or its equivalent

Course Description: This course builds upon the language skills developed in Mandarin Chinese 1 and 2, continuing to enrich students' learning of Chinese vocabulary and intermediate level of sentence structures. This course elevates students' understanding of more complex Chinese syntax and grammatical concepts. Students' communicative competence will be further advanced through performing longer dialogues in a variety of interactive activities in real life situations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to communicate more deeply on the topics they have learned in Chinese 1 and 2. They will have the opportunity to apply the communicative skills they have already learned to express themselves coherently in a variety of everyday situations.

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Team Sports 6

Course Code: PE 5100 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 6th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: The purpose of Team Sports I is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and strategies of team sports play, to develop skills in those selected sports, and to maintain or improve their physical fitness. The content of this course should include but not be limited to the knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules and safety practices necessary to participate in team sports.

Team Sports 7

Course Code: PE 5200 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 7th

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Team Sports 6

Course Description: The purpose of Team Sports II is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of strategies of team sports play, to develop skills in selected team sports, and to maintain or improve their personal fitness. The content of this course should include, but not be limited to, the knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and safety practices necessary to participate in selected team sports.

Team Sports 8

Course Code: PE 5300 (0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 8th

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Team Sports 7

Course Description: The purpose of Team Sports III is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge of the strategies of team sports play, to develop skills in the selected team sports, and to maintain or improve on their personal fitness. The content of this course should include but not be limited to, knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies rules, and safety practices necessary to participate in selected team sports.

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Physical Education

Course Code: PE 5401 (0.5 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Physical Education

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Team Sports 8 or equivalent

Course Description: This course is divided into two parts, Personal Fitness and Life Management Skills (Health). The purpose of Personal Fitness is to provide the student with the opportunity to develop an individual optimal level of physical fitness, acquire knowledge of physical fitness concepts, and to understand the significance of lifestyle on one's health and fitness. The content of this course will include: knowledge of the importance of physical fitness, assessment of health related and skill related components of physical fitness, knowledge of health problems associated with inadequate fitness levels, knowledge and application of biomechanical and physiological principles to improve and maintain the health and skill related components of physical fitness, knowledge of the safety practices associated with physical fitness the psychological values of fitness including stress management, sound nutritional practices and consumer related issues that relate to physical fitness. Life Management Skills focuses on the relationships that exist between physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Students will learn that their decisions affect all of these areas of health. They will discover that the decisions they make can promote their health, their enjoyment of life now and in the future. Healthy decisions not only help prevent diseases but also help students feel good physically and enable them to energetically do those tasks they choose. Healthy decisions help students feel good about themselves, feel comfortable with others, and cope with the challenges of life. Healthy decisions help students choose and build positive relationships. Throughout the health course, students are provided many opportunities to apply their understanding of health knowledge. By improving decision making skills, they learn and practice ways to make healthy choices, they learn how taking responsibility for their own health has positive effects not only for themselves but also for others around them.

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High School Elective

Care and Prevention ofAthletic Injuries

Course Code: PE 5602 (1.0 credit)

Graduation Requirement: Elective

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic principles of acute care of athletic or exercise related injuries and to introduce basic principles of injury prevention. Students will become familiar with safety precautions, physical and environmental risk factors, and contraindications associated with participation in athletics/exercise. Various methods of application of the aforementioned areas will be discussed and demonstrated. The students will then be able to apply the basic principles of acute care and prevention of athletic or exercise related injuries.

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