2022-2023 Program of Studies

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2023-2024

Graduate at Graduation ASA JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL,

CHEVERUSCOMMITSITSELF TOEDUCATESTUDENTSTOBE:

Open toGrowth IntellectuallyCompetent Religious Loving Committed toJustice

Table of Contents Mission Statement............................................................ 4 Letter from Principal ...................................................... 5 Graduation Requirements ............................................. 8 Four-year Academic Plan................................................ 9 English ............................................................................... 10 Mathematics ..................................................................... 12 Theology ............................................................................ 14 Campus Ministry ........................................................... 16 Companions in Mission ................................................ 18 Global and Experiential Opportunities ...................... 20 History ............................................................................... 22 World Language ............................................................... 24 Science ............................................................................... 28 Computer Science ............................................................ 32 Fine & Performing Arts ................................................. 34 Arrupe Virtual Learning Academy ................................ 38 Instructional Support ..................................................... 40 Student Support Services................................................. 41 Academic Policy ............................................................... 42 Academic Resources ......................................................... 44 Academic, Spiritual & Wellness Formation ................ 45

CheverusHigh School isa privateco-educational college preparatorysecondary school conducted by theSocietyof Jesus, theJesuits, and connected toover 80 schoolsin the United Statesand morethan 800 schoolsworldwide.

Theschool servesstudentsfromcommunitiesof southern and mid-coast Maineand issituated alongthenetwork of Portland trailson 30 acresoverlookingtheBack Coveof thecityof Portland. CheverusHigh School is accredited bytheNewEngland Association of Schools and Collegesasa collegepreparatoryhigh school since 1963. Cheverusisa member of theJesuit Secondary Education Association, Independent Schools Association of Northern NewEngland, NewEngland Association for CollegeAdmission Counseling, National Association for CollegeAdmission Counseling, and theCollegeBoard.

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Mission Statement An inclusive Jesuit Catholic college preparatory school, Cheverus teaches students to be people for and with others and to pursue intellectual, spiritual, physical and personal excellence for the greater glory of God.

Each Cheverus student graduates ready to start a fulfilling lifetime journey because they possess these five fundamental qualities: · Open to Growth · Intellectually Competent · Religious · Loving · Committed to Doing Justice taken fromTheProfileof a Graduateat Graduation

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A Letter from the Principal Dear Cheverus Community, When people ask me what makes Cheverus so special, so worth the investment of time and family resources, I?m often quick to respond that it is the ?program? we are able to offer our students. What you are holding in your hands - or more likely viewing online - is an attempt to capture in words a central piece of the total Cheverus package: our Program of Studies.

As we plan for our next exciting school year, we hope these pages will both guide and inspire you to live up to the ideals listed in our mission statement, the Grad at Grad, and the spirit of Magis. I would encourage you to see the courses listed in these pages as opportunities to be Open to Growth and take a class (or several!) you have never taken before.

In writing this I?m aware that no document can fully capture the total scope of what happens in our classrooms or on our campus. The core of our classroom experience is found in the relationships that develop between teachers and students, and we believe that God?s love and presence can be found in these relationships.

Our faculty and staff believe that this is truly sacred work we do each day.

Students and families who come to fully embrace the Cheverus experience find themselves on campus at all times of day, on the weekends and over breaks pursuing their passions beyond the classroom. In our Campus Ministry office, our Robotics lab, our band room, our gymnasium and weight room, students learn and grow towards the young women and men they will become.

And perhaps most importantly, at Cheverus, in embracing our Catholic traditions, we believe that the pursuits you follow here are not for your glory, but for God?s. Ad MajoremDei Gloriam(A.M.D.G.) means ?For the Greater Glory of God,? and it is a phrase you will hear often repeated here and at all Jesuit institutions. This foundational piece of Jesuit wisdom helps to keep all of us grounded in the larger purpose of the work we do each day. We extend this invitation to students of all faiths and those seeking a faith tradition to join in this work.

So dive in and explore! Try and test and stumble and recover and stretch and succeed in the many places and ways we offer our program here at Cheverus. Our talented faculty and staff are here to help and push you along the way. Your piece will be to bring your best with you to each classroom, each discussion, and each assignment, and know that your classmates will do the same for you in this nurturing and supportive school we call Cheverus.

God Bless, Dr. John Moran Principal

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Community Read The mission of the Community Read program is to promote critical reading, community discourse, and action to be people for and with others. Every summer, the Cheverus community reads a book that unites the community and animates the mission of our Jesuit school. This shared read provides our community a chance to deliberately build a culture that promotes social justice and service. It is a conversation starter that is also intended to unite all of our academic studies. Students, staff, faculty, administration will participate in the read and support the focus with programming throughout the year. Small cross-grade discourse groups and independent student projects follow the summer read in the fall.

2018 -- OneGoal by Amy Bass recounts the stories and ref lections that lead up to the 2015 Soccer State Championship including those of Lewiston native Coach Mike McGraw, athletes such as Abdi Shariff Hassan, and other students from refugee families who arrived to Maine through Catholic Charities.

2019 -- Craigand Fred by Craig Grossi We get an inside look at US Marine Craig Grossi?s intelligence work in the front lines of the war in Afghanistan. His friendship with a stray dog, found while serving, becomes his balm not just while on deployment but also upon his re-entry back home. According to Craig, ?It is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it.?

2020 -- All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely is New York Times bestselling novel, where two teens?one black, one white?grapple with the repercussions of a single violent act that leaves their school, their community, and, ultimately, the country bitterly divided by racial tension.

2021 - Barkingtothe Choir by Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ is a continuation of the story of Homeboy Industries. In a nation deeply divided and plagued by poverty and violence, Barkingtothe Choir offers a snapshot into the challenges and joys of life on the margins.

2022 - Sooley by John Grisham is a story of 'Sooley' who is caught between his dream and the nightmare unfolding thousands of miles away. He must make hard choices about his future. This quiet, dedicated boy must do what no other player has achieved in the history of his chosen game: become a legend in twelve short months.

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Graduation Requirements 25.5 credits are needed for graduation. A minimum enrollment of 6 credits are required each year.

Incoming first year students will be required to enroll in 7 credits for their freshman year, except with the express approval of the Assistant Principal of Academics.

Department

Graduation Requirement

English Math Theology Science World Language History Arts Computer Science Electives

4 credits of English I, English II, English III or AP Language, English IV or AP Lit 4 credits which include 1 credit each year 4 credits 3 credits of Global Science, Biology, Chemistry 3 full consecutive credits of one language 3 credits of History I, History II, History III or AP US History 1 credit or 2 half credits of visual or performing arts ½ credit 3 credits

Additional Graduation Requirements Retreats Community Service College Advising

One campus ministry retreat each year 55 hours plus Arrupe Service Project One semester each in 11th and 12th grade

Freshman Year at a glance

Sophomore Year at a glance

English I Math (Algebra I, Geometry) Theology 9: Ignatian Identity History I Global Science World Language Computer Science ½ year and Fine and Performing Art ½ year or Elective full year

English II Math (Geometry, Algebra II) Theology 10: Mission, Sacrament and the Good Life History II Biology World Language Computer Science ½ year or Fine and Performing Art or Elective full year

Junior Year at a glance

Senior Year at a glance

English III or AP Language Math (Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus) Theology 11: Scripture History III or AP US History Chemistry World Language Elective - optional College Advising Spring Semester (no credit)

English IV or AP Literature Math (Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or Statistics) Theology 12: Social Justice Elective Elective Elective Elective - optional College Advising Fall Semester (no credit)

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Four-Year Cheverus Academic Plan Name ________________________________________________________________ Class of _____________

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

5 hours

25 hours

25 hours

Arrupe

IgniteYour Spirit

Trust

Discernment

Kairosor Social Justice

English 4 credits Math 4 credits Theology 4 credits History 3 credits Science 3 credits World Language 3 credits Fine & Performing Arts 1 credit Computer Science ½ credit College Advising 11th & 12th grades Elective 3 credits

Community Service

Retreat

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English TheEnglish student at Cheveruswill learn tousecritical thinkingand languageskills, which foster a loveof literatureand ensurecompetencein critical reading, writing, research, listening, and speaking. Such competenceisa basisfor themoreimportant goal: that thestudyof literature, reflectingdiversecultural traditions, enhancesthegraduate?sability tomakechoicesbased upon theJesuit Profileof theGraduateat Graduation. Theliteratureand languageskillstaught will ultimatelypresent a compelling casefor studentstolead moral and empatheticlivesaspeoplefor and with others.

English I 1 credit This course is designed to introduce students to the demands of high school coursework, encompassing all the aspects of English: literary analysis, non-fiction synthesis, argumentative writing, and rhetorical analysis. Students will read, discuss, and write about various works. Students will read independently as homework and in class. Students will receive guided instruction in essay writing to give them a format for both formal essays and personal narratives. As the school year progresses, students are expected to grow in their writing skills and in their reading analysis skills. The ultimate purpose of this course is to create citizen-scholars who embody thought, compassion, and action, and who understand the relationship between language, identity, and power.

English II 1 credit English II builds off of the foundation students gained from English I in order to prepare students for the intellectual demands of a university English curriculum and the SAT/ ACT. Students are encouraged to grow as critical readers, writers, and thinkers as they read both fiction and non-fiction texts from various traditional and contemporary authors. English II students learn to engage critically with texts, practice grammar, expand their vocabulary, write MLA format literary analysis essays, engage in class discussion, creatively express their understanding, and practice the work habits necessary for future academic success.

English II Honors 1 credit English II Honors fosters appreciation for close reading of literature as an art form and portal to the human experience. The course introduces advanced critical thinking and analysis techniques. Honors 10 2022-2023 Program of Studies

students read in greater depth the core texts from English II and engage in a demanding Honors literature survey. Honors students examine and synthesize symbolic and archetypal patterns, analyze college level literature selections including an epic poem and Shakespeare, respond to extensive literary analysis prompts, annotate texts, begin to identify allusions, form effective class discussion/ lecture notes, actively engage in class discussion, refine verbal expression, exhibit mastery of grammar fundamentals, and master MLA format through analytical essay writing. English II Honors requires habitual reading, analytical thinking, and discussion well beneath the surface.

English III 1 credit English III is designed to challenge and prepare students for intended colleges of their choice. The reading list is composed of both traditional and contemporary literature while focusing on specific themes. Content overview includes emphasis placed upon mastering effective study skills, grammar skills, vocabulary enrichment, comprehensive reading and writing skills, and effective speaking and listening skills. The literature selections are novel-based and supplemented by appropriate poetry, short stories, essays, letters, and lyrics. The writing component complements the literature and is practiced consistently. Students are expected to hone various forms of writing including expository, descriptive, narrative, and the term paper.

English III Honors 1 credit The English III Honors course uses some of the offerings of the English III program along with additional materials, which present a special challenge for the junior student. Daily class participation is expected and evaluated as well as nightly reading. Students should be able to express

sophisticated, literary analysis through written and verbal means. The Honors student must be self-directed and assume responsibility for extensive reading, writing, and research. Two extended literary analysis papers will be written, and bi-weekly in-class essays are expected to be written with clarity and excellence.

AP Language and Composition 1 credit This course is designed to help students become skilled readers of prose written from a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and to become skilled writers who can compose for a variety of purposes. Through their reading and writing in this course, students should become aware of the interactions among a writer?s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effective writing. Weekly formal essays, nightly reading, as well as summer reading and writing assignments are required.

English IV 1 credit The purpose of the senior English class is to complete the process of preparation for the college English curriculum. To that end, students will reacquaint themselves with the rules of grammar, learn to recognize the characteristics of strong writing, acquire a vocabulary necessary to the understanding and analysis of literature, examine the genres of the short story, novel, poetry, drama, and journalism, and, in concert with their religious studies, begin to face philosophical questions.

Students can expect to write critically and creatively and will complete one project over the course of the year. Dual enrollment credit with St. Joseph?s College is available.

English IV Honors 1 credit English IV Honors students should enjoy reading a multitude of texts from a variety of cultures, and they should speak and write about the literature with both skill and integrity. Coursework, lectures, and discussions encourage students to develop their unique voice. Independently and collectively, students survey the extensive language of reading and examine authors, texts, narrators, characters,

readers, and artistic movements to identify patterns and common levels of significance. English IV Honors students assimilate what it means to read, discern, and deconstruct literature. The reading and writing standards are rigorous?expect nightly close-reading assignments including annotations and critical thinking literary analysis questions and prompts. Students write and revise several compositions employing rhetorical, literary, and critical devices. Students exhibit course knowledge through short answer, quotation, and essay exams.

English IV Honors students must demonstrate they are autonomous?able and willing to take responsibility for their own edification. The course requires a fundamental desire to intellectualize and elucidate. Dual enrollment credit with St. Joseph?s College is available.

AP English Literature 1 credit The AP English Literature and Composition student will read college-level literature from several genres and from different time periods, ranging from classic American and British texts to translations from a variety of cultural origins. An emphasis will be placed on slow, careful examination of the literal, metaphoric, and symbolic meanings of each text as they pertain to the culture from which they originate and to the immediate, contemporary culture of the student. The student will write both analytical essays and creative pieces, but always with the intention of deepening the student?s comprehension of the craft and magic of literature.

The expectations for the student?s writing efforts are high; the excellent AP Literature student will compose sophisticated, well-organized arguments while demonstrating a subtle command of vocabulary and recognition of what it means to write with style. Students should expect a variety of major evaluations: take home essays with time for research and ref lection; in class, timed essays in response to questions generated by the instructor; and quotation tests, which ask the students to respond critically to excerpts from either the narrative or the dialogue of the text.

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Mathematics TTheCheverusMathematicsDepartment believesmath should bestudied for itsbeauty aswell asitsutility. Themysteriesof sciencearewritten in thelanguageof mathematicsand thedepartment hopestoopen their students?eyestothepower of math, as well asdevelop a catalogof skillsfor dailyliving. Technologywill beused whereappropriateand thedepartment requiresthe purchaseof a TI-83/ 84 graphingcalculator for itsupper-level courses.

Typical Mathematics Course Progressions Algebra IA ? Geometry A ? Algebra IIA ? Statistics Algebra I ? Geometry ? Algebra II ? Statistics, AP Statistics, or Pre-Calculus Algebra I Honors ? Geometry Honors ? Algebra II Honors ? AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, or Pre-Calculus Geometry Honors ? Algebra II Honors ? AP Calculus AB* ? AP Calculus BC* *TakingAP Statisticsconcurrently with AP CalculusAB or AP CalculusBC isstronglyencouraged.

Algebra IA

Geometry A

1 credit This algebra course is designed for the student who needs extra time to understand mathematical concepts, such as polynomials and linear/ quadratic equations. The course is informal, inductive, and the pace slowed so that fewer topics are covered, but they are mastered in preparation for Geometry.

1 credit This course covers the essential topics of geometry from an inductive point of view. Algebra skills are continuously reinforced while topics such as parallelism, congruent triangles, similarity, right triangles, area, and volume are examined.

Geometry Algebra I 1 credit Algebra I is the foundation course for all secondary mathematics. For most students, it is their first exposure to an axiomatic approach to learning mathematics. Symbolic manipulation will be important, but problem solving will be the main focus of our study. Topics covered in this course include linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, and quadratic equations.

Algebra I Honors 1 credit Designed for the student taking first-year algebra who wants to challenge him/ herself, this course covers all the essentials of elementary algebra included in the regular program as well as challenges the student to grasp advanced concepts. The subject matter enhances the problem-solving capabilities of the student. Students selected for this course must be highly motivated and have a history of outstanding grades in mathematics.

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1 credit This course covers the essentials of plane geometry from a formal point of view. Topics covered in this course include parallelism, congruent triangles, parallelograms, similarity, right triangles, circles, areas, volumes, and coordinate geometry. An introduction to some concepts in elementary logic is included.

Geometry Honors 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra I Honors Geometry Honors presents a complete course in plane geometry for the well-prepared mathematics student. The course is theoretical and an introduction to formal, deductive proof begins very early. Algebraic skills will be constantly reviewed and strengthened through application to solving geometric problems. Supplemental material will be used to enrich the text. Freshmen selected for this course must be highly motivated, have a history of outstanding grades in mathematics, and score well on the Cheverus math assessment.

Algebra IIA

AP Calculus BC

1 credit This course is designed to provide the student with a review of skills from first-year algebra and then to study rational, radical, and trigonometric functions, but with extra time allotted to ensure concepts are mastered. The course finishes with counting methods and probability in preparation for the next course in the sequence, which is Statistics.

1 credit Prerequisite: CalculusAB This course is both a more rigorous examination and an extension of the topics studied in AP Calculus AB. The calculus of parametric and polar functions are introduced and series as approximations for functions are studied in detail.

Algebra II 1 credit This course is designed to provide the student with a review of skills from first-year algebra and then to study trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions as well as other topics as time allows. The emphasis is on equation solving and its application to the solution of word problems.

Statistics 1 credit This course introduces students to the fundamentals of statistical thought. Methods to describe data, both visually and numerically, are examined as well as topics from linear regression, survey and experimental design, probability, and basic hypothesis testing. Topics in financial literacy, such as interest, loans, budgeting, and credit cards, will be considered in the second semester.

Algebra II Honors 1 credit Prerequisite: GeometryH and Algebra I H This course is designed for highly motivated math students who have excelled in Algebra I Honors and Geometry Honors. Algebra II and trigonometry topics are studied in great detail and depth. Conic sections and matrices, typically covered in Pre-Calculus classes, are examined. The next course in the sequence is AP Calculus AB.

AP Statistics

Pre-Calculus

Calculus C

1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II This course develops a foundation so students will be well-prepared for a college calculus course, such as in an economics or business program.

Trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions will be studied in detail. Limits will be introduced in the second semester.

1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II The focus of the course is on the four critical ideas of elementary statistics: planning a survey, probability, describing data, and making inferences about a population from a survey. This course is equivalent to a one semester college statistics class. Dual enrollment credit with St. Joseph?s College is available.

1 credit Prerequisite: AP CalculusBC and Department approval This course extends the topics learned in AP Calculus BC into multiple dimensions. The same concepts of limits, differentiation, and integration are studied, but are no longer restricted to the Cartesian plane. Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and line integrals are among the new ideas introduced. This course is honors level.

AP Calculus AB 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II Honors This is a college-level course for students who have completed Algebra II Honors. Some time is spent strengthening the student?s pre-calculus background, but the focus of the course is differential and integral calculus. Students will grapple with the idea of instantaneous change and the area under a curve, and the numerous applications of these concepts.

Linear Algebra 1 credit Prerequisite: Department approval The topics in this course include matrix operations, determinants, vector spaces, inner product spaces, eigenvalues, and linear transformations. This course is honors level.

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Theology TheTheologyDepartment iscommitted toleadingstudentson a journeythat systematicallyexaminesdivinerevelation, specifically theCatholicFaith, Moral Theology, Scripture, and Social Justice. Through such a study, it isour goal that studentswill havea solid understandingof thesubject matter sothat their own faith maybedeepened toa point wheretheyareconfidently and humbly puttingthat samefaith intoaction for thebetterment of others. Wehopethat thestudentsplaced in our carewill havenurtured reflectivehabitsthat aid themin strivingfor excellencein all things.

Theology 9: Ignatian Identity and Introduction to Christianity 1 credit This course is an introduction to the basics of Christianity, its Church teachings, and Scripture for all Cheverus students regardless of religious background. Students study St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, and are introduced to basic principles of Ignatian Spirituality. Students examine the experiences of growth and questioning, which are part of early adolescence, and explore who God is and how He calls us to faith, individually and collectively.

Students become acquainted with the Old and New Testaments. Special attention is paid to God?s self-revelation, the developing Covenant, and humanity?s evolving understanding of God. The life and teachings of Jesus lead to discussions about the spirit over the letter of the law and what it truly means to be ?people for and with others.? Jesus? passion and resurrection are then seen as the Christian Passover--our rebirth to new life made possible by God?s love. A final unit on the development of the Church helps students understand how Christianity became an independent religion and how the Catholic Church relates to other Christian churches. Lessons on Catholic doctrine, liturgy, sacraments, Holy Days, saints, and structure are introduced throughout the year.

Theology 10: Mission, Sacrament, and the Good Lif e 1 credit This course examines the mission of the Catholic Church--her constitution, self-understanding, models, the marks of the Church, diverse roles within the Church, ecumenism, and inter-religious dialogue including the Church?s sacramental vision of the world generally, and the seven sacraments particularly. Students study ethics, moral decision making, and virtue. The nature of this course is 14 2022-2023 Program of Studies

both catechetical and theological. Students are responsible for understanding Church teaching, but they will also be challenged to engage in honest inquiry, raising difficult questions and searching for meaning and personal understanding. The questions raised in theology class will help students evaluate their own ideas about what constitutes a meaningful life, how God is active in their lives, and how to move more deeply and responsibly into their own unique gifts. Despite differences in religious backgrounds and levels of faith, the course will help students develop skill in finding common ground as well as celebrating personal differences. Some central questions for the year: How is religion shaped by society? How is society changed by religion? What does it mean to say that the Church is sacrament?

Theology 11: Scripture 1 credit This course uses the historical-critical lens to examine the Jewish and Christian scriptures found in the Bible. The course depends on careful reading of primary texts as well as relying on the best scholarship available to understand better both the library of books found in the Bible and the unified narrative of salvation it reveals. Progeny and land, the story of the patriarchs, the Exodus liberation, the Sinai covenant, the conquest of Canaan, the Davidic promise, and the prophetic tradition all figure prominently in studying the Jewish scriptures.

With the Christian testament, focus fixes firmly on Jesus - who is he to each of the evangelists and to Paul, and why does he matter to each of them?

Through a critical examination of the texts, students are encouraged to contemplate how biblical truths help them to ref lect on their own lives, as well as their own faith and beliefs.

Theology 12: Social Justice 1 credit Senior theology is dedicated to the study of social justice. Students examine personal spirituality in order that they may develop an authentic view of justice, one based in humility and a consequent understanding of responsibility. Albert Camus?The Fall is used as an examination of conscience.

Examples of Christians and people of integrity will be examined as responses to our own selfishness and the injustice we foster. Aspects of Ignatian Spirituality that are implicit to the Cheverus education become a lens for viewing the application of these theological beliefs in daily life and toil.

Students read excerpts from Greg Boyle?s Tattooson theHeart so that they may see such a response lived in the modern world. The course engages in concrete modern social justice issues including social-economic issues of poverty, hunger, the homeless, just wages, the dignity of work, business ethics, and the environment. Social issues about the dignity and sanctity of life including racism, sexism, abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, non-violence, and the just war are studied. Students? understanding of grace, solidarity, and cultivating virtues, which strengthen our concern for the common good, can be applied to these very real concerns our society faces.

Political Philosophy 1 credit This course covers the western political philosophy tradition, starting with its Greek foundations, moving through liberal ideas born of the Enlightenment, and examines twentieth century reactions and synthesis. Concurrent with the history of political thought, students marshal those ideas in verbal argument. The class will periodically become a lab science, incorporating Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum debate formats, pressing the philosophical ideas covered into spoken arguments.

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Campus Ministry Grounded in Catholicand Ignatian Tradition, CampusMinistryaccompaniesour studentsin their faith development offering themtoolsfor their spiritual journey. Through experiencesof prayer, reflection, leadership, and service, and based on theSpiritual Exercisesof St. Ignatiusof Loyola, weguidestudentstoward a deeper loveof self, others, and God. Out of thislove, werespond bybeingpeoplefor and with others. In theSpirit of theGospelsweheed thecall toaffect changein our school, community, and world bybeingcommitted tojustice. All religiousand spiritual activitiesaredesigned torespect each person?sreligioustradition, for theGreater Gloryof God.

Community Service Program The community service program at Cheverus supports the development of our Grad at Grad to be loving, committed to social justice, and to have experience with the wider community to put into action being people for and with others. Love in action is the central tenet of our service program. As St. Ignatius said to his companions, ?Go forth and set the world on fire.? Examples of eligible service include Preble Street or St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen, Special Olympics, involvement in a Parish community, environmental clean-up, mentoring young people such as through Big Brother Big Sister, and service at Mercy Hospital or Maine Medical Center. Students are not to receive any payment or stipend for their service.

Freshmen

Service is completed under the direction of the school during their fall retreat

Sophomores

20 independent hours plus the school-sponsored community service day for a total of 25 hours

Juniors

25 independent hours, initiating a site for service and reporting their service to Campus Ministry

Seniors

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Seniors participate in a culminating month-long service project during May called the Arrupe Project.

Seniors spend their day at Southern Maine nonprofit organizations aiding the facility in their mission. At the end of the experience, seniors write a ref lection paper in relation to the Grad at Grad and offer their ref lections to small groups of the student body.

Cheverus Retreat Program Themission of theCheverusretreat programistoengage studentsasactiveparticipantsin their exploration of spirituality.

Retreatsprovidea relaxingand reflectiveatmospherefor students toexploreIgnatian Spirituality of discoveringGod in all things and toreflect on what it meanstobea person for and with others. .

Ignite Your Spirit Freshman Retreat This is an overnight retreat held on campus at Cheverus. The retreat centers on the ideals of St. Ignatius. Talks are given by seniors entitled, ?Why Are You Here,? ?Who Am I,? and ?God?s Love.? It is a time for personal ref lection and a time to build community with classmates through small groups, ref lection, games, and activities. The next morning students participate in a community service day, ending the retreat by witnessing what it means to be a person for and with others.

Trust

Social Justice & Kairos

SophomoreRetreat The retreat begins with daily morning mass held in the Cheverus Chapel. The theme of the sophomore retreat is relationships, especially friendships. Through the experience of guided meditation, a variety of trust exercises, and rock climbing, the sophomore student is challenged to recognize the risk and task involved in friendships and how discipline, trust, goal setting, and cooperation can help them to overcome obstacles to a mature relationship with others and God. By sharing their own experiences and growth, juniors and seniors act as peer ministers to their fellow students. The day ends with ref lecting on their experience.

Senior Retreats Kairos is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and is a four-day experience held off-campus.

Kairos means ?God?s time.? The retreat leaders, composed of faculty and students who have experienced Kairos, give several major talks. There are activities to promote and build community, foster trust and openness, and encourage ref lection. There is an additional fee for this retreat. Kairos is offered four times throughout the school year.

D iscerning Your Journey Junior Retreat The retreat begins with daily morning mass held in the Cheverus Chapel. The theme of the junior retreat is Ignatian Discernment. This retreat is an opportunity for students to ref lect on the choices they encounter in their social, academic, and spiritual life. It is a time to ref lect on the positive and negative voices they have heard through their lives (family/ friends/ themselves/ others) so they can choose to respond in a way that leads to the best version of themselves and the greater good. Students? conversations and ref lections offer insight to discern how to respond to relationships, choices, decisions, circumstances, and activities.

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Companions in Mission Learning CheverusHigh School CampusMinistryimmersion programsoffer intentional experiencesof encounter. Immersion participants become?contemplativesin action.? Before, during, and after trips, studentsareled through deep reflection sothat theymight better discern waystoactivelyengagewith theworld. Thevision behind thesetripsisgrounded in theGospel messageof JesusChrist and madeconcretewithin our Jesuit tradition. Although manyof thetripsinvolvetravelingoutsideof Portland, studentscometo understand howcomplex justiceissues, accumulated advantage, and disadvantageareat playin their local context and lives.

Studentsgrowtheir skillsat listeningand accompaniment, formingintelligent questionsand creatingthoughtful dialogue. Through relationshipsbuilt and storiesshared on thesetrips, studentswill learn about peoplewholiveon themargins. Despitetheservice component of thesetrips, immersion tripsarenot meant tochangeor tosaveother people, but instead toopen ourselvesup tobeing changed. Immersion tripsallowour studentstounderstand complex social issues, movingfar beyond sound bitesand tweets.

Ignatian Family Teach-In for Social Justice The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) is an annual gathering in Washington, D.C. in November for members of the Ignatian family. The conference draws attendees from every Jesuit High School and University in the U.S. and beyond. Delegates come together in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn, ref lect, pray, network, and advocate together. Catholics and all people of conscience understand the call to love. Love in the public arena is justice. This conference gives students information and skills to work for justice and build bridges between disparate groups in their communities and the world. The weekend culminates in a meeting, with a Maine Senator or Representative on Capitol Hill, when students advocate for significant justice issues that they learned about at the conference.

Cheverus students in grades 10-12 are invited to apply for this competitive opportunity in the spring prior.

Portland Urban Plunge The Cheverus Urban Plunge is a simple living immersion experience. Participants will learn deeply about many social issues, namely poverty, addiction, homelessness, health care, and immigration. The urban plunge is a hands-on retreat. The days are a combination of service work, listening to personal stories, taking part in experiential learning activities, ref lection, and prayer.

? My favorite parts of the experience were learning about others' stories of trial and triumph as well as touring the Capitol building to speak with legislators about policies that are important to me.?

- Caris Welsh ?23

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Arrupe Leadership Program This year-long formation program provides students to the concept of Ignatian Leadership and focuses

on introducing students to Jesuit traditions of service, justice, ref lection, and discernment while developing leadership skills rooted in the Ignatian vision. This group will comprise students from all grades and meet monthly. Students have the option to attend the Arrupe Leaders Summit in February, where students from across the Jesuit network of U.S. secondary schools meet at a Jesuit Retreat House in Ohio, California, or Maryland to share ideas and develop skills for inspired and effective student leadership.

Southern Border Immersion Trip Motivated by the call of Pope Francis to embrace refugees and asylees, the Southern Border Immersion Program humanizes migration across our U.S. border. On this trip, students learn about the complexities at the borderlands of Arizona and Mexico, paying special attention to stories of human struggle and resilience. Students deepen their appreciation for the efforts of the Jesuit network through our collaboration with the Kino Border Initiative.

For more information: immersion.cheverus.org

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Cheverus Global & Experiential Opportunities

Swan?s Island Field Research Science teacher Erika Rhile has been working with Dr. Peter Petraitis, Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Pennsylvania, on research regarding the ecological mechanisms that maintain strands of algae and beds of mussels and barnacles in the Gulf of Maine as distinct, self-sustaining communities for over twenty years. Each spring, a small group of students have the opportunity to assist in this research project on Swan?s Island, a small island located six miles off the coast of Mount Desert Island. Students are taught research methods including field sampling, organism counts, and statistical and microscopic analysis. This immersion experience is open to students in grades 10-12. Students are selected for their interest in environmental studies and the outdoors, their appeal in the Advanced Placement and marine science courses offered, and their overall academic competence in the sciences.

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Italian Exchange Program Students from Cheverus have the opportunity to travel to Institute Leone XIII, a Jesuit secondary school in Milan, Italy, and stay with host families for one week. Students also have the opportunity to host a Leone student for a week-long exchange. Additionally, students and families have an opportunity to host Leone students for a semester at Cheverus as part of a cultural exchange and English language immersion.

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History & Social Studies Cheverusoffersa three-year corecurriculumin historythat surveysthehistoryand geography of both theworld and theUnited Statesin an integrated wayfromtheprehistoricperiod tothemodern world, includingbasicconceptsin U.S. civics, political science, and economics. Electivesareavailablefor seniorsand qualified juniors. Thecorecurriculumof History I, II, and III are taken duringa student'sfreshman, sophomore, and junior years.

History I: Origins of World Civilizations 1 credit This course surveys the origins of the major world civilizations today, focusing on the development of western civilization through the medieval period from its roots in the ancient Near East and the Greco-Roman tradition of the Mediterranean, as well as the early history of the Islamic, Slavic, Indian, and Chinese cultures and civilizations. Pre-Columbian and sub-Saharan African civilizations and cultures are also examined in this course.

History II: Foundations of the Modern World and the United States 1 credit History II covers world and U.S. history from c. 1400 AD to the first decades of the 19th century. The course begins with a survey of world civilizations on the eve of the Renaissance in western Europe, then examines the early modern period in Europe, including the Renaissance, Reformation, voyages of discovery, colonization, Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the emergence of constitutional government in contrast to absolutism. Early American history, including the settlement of North America, the British colonial period, the American Revolution, the establishment of the United States and its founding documents, and the federal period, are all considered in their historical context.

History II Honors: Foundations of the Modern World and the United States 1 credit This course covers the same content as History II but at a more challenging level involving greater exploration of primary source documents and more conceptual analysis of historical events. Students should expect more intensive writing at the honors level. It also serves as a springboard for AP History III and preparation for students interested in taking the AP U.S. History exam junior year.

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History III: The United States and the World from the 19th Century to the Present 1 credit This course surveys history since the mid-19th century, with a close look at the internal history and development of the United States as well as at its foreign relations. These will be considered also in their global context. Trends and phenomena characteristic of the period such as industrialization, nationalism, the expansion of democracy, global trade, imperialism, the rise and fall of Communism and Fascism, the world wars, decolonization, and, more recently, the resurgence of non-Western cultures will be considered both from a U.S. and global perspective.

History III Honors: The United States and the World from the 19th Century to the Present 1 credit This honors level course covers the same material as History III but at a more challenging level. Solid reading, interpretive, and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to homework and study, are necessary to succeed. Students must demonstrate success in writing and analytical skills necessary for continued honors level work.

AP History III: AP United States History 1 credit This class covers the History III material at a more challenging level involving greater exploration of primary source documents, extensive reading, and greater conceptual analysis of historical events. In keeping with the College Board?s AP program, this course is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college course. Students are expected to learn to assess primary and secondary sources, to weigh thoughtfully the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship, to arrive at conclusions based on informed judgment, and to present a historical argument clearly and persuasively in essay form.

AP Comparative Government & Politics 1 credit The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of world political life other than in the United States, to show institutional alternatives, to explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate the importance of global political and economic changes. We will compare the effectiveness of policy approaches to poverty or overpopulation.

By comparing the political institutions and practices of wealthy and developing countries, students can begin to understand the political consequences of economic well-being. Why are some countries stable democracies and not others? Why do many democracies have prime ministers instead of presidents? By paying special attention to these six countries--China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia--students will move the discussion from abstract definition to concrete example.

AP Government 1 credit Students gain an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. It includes the study of general concepts used to interpret government and politics, and the analysis of specific examples. The course exposes students to the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. government and politics. Students will learn important facts, concepts, and theories pertaining to U.S. government and politics; understand typical patterns of political behavior; analyze and interpret basic data relevant to U.S. government and politics; and analyze relevant theories and concepts, apply the ideas, and develop connections across the curriculum.

Dual enrollment credit with St. Joseph?s College is available.

AP Psychology 1 credit In this year-long elective students will explore the ideas, theories, and methods of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Students will examine the concepts of psychology through reading and discussion, and analyze data from psychological research studies. Students will be introduced to differing approaches adopted by psychologists including biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural perspectives. Students will also learn the basic skills of psychology research and develop critical thinking skills.

Economic Forces in US History 1 credit This course will provide students with an introduction to basic economic theory in the context of American history. Students will re-examine key moments from American history, focusing on the economic considerations of the events. Individual units of study will incorporate interactive simulations and exercises that will deepen students?understanding of both history and current events, as well as economic theory and practical financial literacy.

Latin American History and Politics: The Caribbean Islands Semester, ½ Credit This course examines the history, politics, and culture of the Caribbean islands from the 17th century to the present. Students will explore the political and cultural history of places like Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico. Through the study of a variety of key moments in Caribbean history, students will ref lect on the effects of colonialism, race and ethnicity, land and the environment, and border and migration patterns on modern Caribbean society.

The Sixties Semester ½ credit This course explores the political, social, and cultural history of an era that fundamentally reshaped American life. Students will examine the Kennedy and Johnson presidencies, the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, student protest and the counterculture, and women?s liberation.

World War II: Causes, Course, and Consequences Semester, ½ credit This course includes origins of World War II in the Treaty of Versailles, surveying the geopolitical landscape of the inter-war years and the events of the war itself.

The course also covers the aftermath, focusing on the scientific and technological developments that are an important legacy of the war, as well as the diplomatic arrangements that gave an uneasy stability to the Cold War period.

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World Language TheWorld LanguageProgramat Cheverusguidesour studentstoward linguisticand cultural proficiencyin Spanish and French.

Studentslearningtospeak in a second languagerequiremuch repetition, practice, and commitment todevelop theskill. Our intention istocreatean interactive, safe, risk-takingenvironment for growth in thelanguage. Studentsdevelop their proficiency usinga varietyof contexts, tools, and techniquesthat emphasizeboth oral and written expression. Learnerswill refinetheir abilitiesin interpersonal communication, interpretivecommunication, and presentational communication accordingtoAmerican Council on theTeachingof Foreign Language(ACTFL) guidelines. A second languageisan important asset in an increasingly diversesocietyand global economy. Studentswill encounter different waysof thinkingabout theworld, themselves, and their own culture. Weagreewith Charlemagnewhen hesaid, ?Tohaveanother language, istopossessa second soul.?

French French 101: Introduction to French 1 credit In this introductory course, students will first begin to develop listening and speaking skills through oral and written drills, simple conversations, and a variety of audio-visual tools, including online resources. Regular reading and writing assignments emphasize elementary sentence structure, verbs, and vocabulary usage.

Students will use predictable language in familiar settings. Students will also start to develop cultural awareness as we journey throughout the French-speaking world through research projects, visual resources, and cultural reading topics. This course is conducted in French and English.

French 201 1 credit Prerequisite: French 101 Students build upon their understanding of elementary French to communicate about a variety of topics. They develop their vocabulary and incorporate new grammar themes into their work. Authentic video, audio, and printed material engage students as they communicate with one another through listening, writing, speaking, and reading in French. In addition, students begin to navigate authentic materials and practice communication in real-life contexts.

Students will compare their daily lives to the lives of students their age around the world. Cultural topics include: technology and its effects on society, fine arts in the French-speaking community, and African and Canadian folk tales.

This course is conducted in French and English.

French 201 is eligible for honors credit.

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French 301 1 credit Prerequisite: French 201 Students will continue to deepen their comprehension of vocabulary and grammar concepts in the target language, furthering their skills through the examination of authentic resources. The emphasis of this course is on communicating using the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) to navigate authentic resources that deepen students? understanding of the French language and cultures of the French-speaking world. Cultural topics include: heritage and traditions, public personalities, environmental issues and volunteer work, and cultural awareness and travel. This course is conducted primarily in French. French 301 is eligible for honors credit.

French 401 Honors 1 credit Prerequisite: French 301 Honorsor permission of the instructor Speaking and participating in the French language is emphasized in this course. Students will fine-tune their ability to use a variety of tenses to communicate. Emphasis is placed on cultural comparisons of health and wellness, careers and college preparation, and celebrations in the Francophone world. This class is conducted entirely in French and students are expected to use French as the primary means of communication.

This is a pre-AP course designed to prepare students to study at an advanced level.

AP French Language & Culture 1 credit Prerequisite: French 401 Honorsor permission of the instructor Students develop advanced proficiency in listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills. Oral communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational as defined in the ACTFL standards for World Languages) in a variety of contexts is emphasized using the six themes of the College Board. Texts include articles and excerpts from French magazines, newspapers, literary texts, and websites focusing on the culture of French-speaking countries. Verbal and written language skills applied to language competencies beyond the school setting are used to attain advanced proficiency of ACTFL?s Proficiency Guidelines. French is spoken in the entire class and students are encouraged and expected to practice speaking French outside of class.

Spanish 201 1 credit This course is a continuation of Spanish 101.

Students build upon their understanding of elementary Spanish to communicate about a variety of topics. They develop their vocabulary and incorporate new grammar themes into their work. In addition, students begin to navigate authentic materials and practice communication in real-life contexts. Students will compare their daily lives to the lives of students their age around the world. Cultural topics include: technology and its effects on society, fine arts in the Spanish-speaking community, and Hispanic folk tales. This course is conducted in Spanish and English.

Spanish 101 1 credit In this introductory course, students will first begin to develop listening and speaking skills through oral and written drills, simple conversations, and a variety of audio-visual tools, including online resources.

Regular reading and writing assignments emphasize elementary sentence structure, verbs, and vocabulary usage. Students will use predictable language in familiar settings. Students will also start to develop cultural awareness as we journey throughout the Spanish-speaking world through research projects, telenovelas, and cultural reading topics. This course is conducted in Spanish and English.

Spanish 301 1 credit Prerequisite: Spanish 201 This course is a continuation of Spanish 201.

Students will continue to deepen their comprehension of vocabulary and grammar concepts in the target language, furthering their skills through the examination of authentic resources. Development of the four language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) will provide students with the opportunity to communicate in the target language in a variety of contexts.

Cultural topics include: heritage and traditions, public personalities, environmental issues and

Spanish 201 Honors 1 credit Prerequisite: Spanish 101 This course is designed for students who have a firm background in elementary Spanish and a high level of commitment to advancing in the language.

Students use vocabulary and grammar in more complex situations. Authentic video, audio and printed material engage students as they communicate with one another through listening, writing, speaking, and reading in Spanish. Students will compare their daily lives to the lives of students their age around the world. Cultural topics include: technology and its effects on society, fine arts in the Spanish-speaking community, and Hispanic folk tales. This course is conducted in Spanish and English.

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volunteer work, and cultural awareness and travel.

This course is conducted in Spanish and English.

Spanish 301 Honors 1 credit Prerequisite: Spanish 201 Honorsor permission of the instructor This course is designed for students who have a firm background in Spanish and a high level of commitment to advancing in the language.

Students are expected to work as independent learners within the pacing of the course. The emphasis of this course is on communicating using the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) to navigate authentic resources that deepen students?understanding of the Spanish language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Cultural topics include: heritage and traditions, public personalities, environmental issues and volunteer work, and cultural awareness and travel. By the end of the year, students complete the indicative mood in all its tenses, can write with ease about a cultural topic, and are able to present in two minutes following the College Board curriculum on Product, Practice and Perspective. This course is conducted in Spanish.

Spanish 401 Honors 1 credit Prerequisite: Spanish 301 Honorsor permission of the instructor Speaking and participating in the Spanish language is emphasized in this course. Students will fine-tune their ability to use a variety of tenses to communicate. Emphasis is placed on cultural comparisons of health and wellness, careers and college preparation, and celebrations in the Hispanic world. Cultural topics include: el Camino de Santiago, the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, and la Feria de Abril in Seville. This class is conducted entirely in Spanish and students are expected to use Spanish as the primary means of communication. This is a pre-AP course designed to prepare students to study at an advanced level.

Dual enrollment credit with St. Joseph?s College is available.

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AP Spanish Language & Culture 1 credit Prerequisite: Spanish 401 Honorsor permission of the instructor Students develop advanced proficiency in listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills. Oral communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational as defined in the ACTFL standards for World Languages) in a variety of contexts is emphasized using the six themes of the College Board. AP Spanish Language & Culture is intended for students who wish to develop proficiency and integrate their language skills, using authentic materials and sources. Students who enroll should already have a basic knowledge of the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples and should have attained a reasonable proficiency in using the language. Dual enrollment credit with St. Joseph?s College is available.

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Science Cheverussciencepreparesstudentstobeinnovativescientistsand informed citizens. Wearecommitted toa rigorousfoundation in lifeand physical sciencesin thecontext of our changingworld. Werecognizethat in therecent decadealone, advancesin applied and basicscienceshavecatapulted usintoa world of greater opportunitiesand questions. Laboratoryexperienceswill serveto illustratetheprinciplesbeingstudied aswell astointroducesafeand proper scientificinvestigativeprocedures. Our hands-on, inquiry- and lab-based curriculumisgrounded not only in rich content, but isalsoguided byour Jesuit mission of serviceto humanity. Weaimtogrowleaders, thinkers, innovators, designers, and engaged citizens.

Global Science 1 credit Global Science combines the foundations of biology, chemistry, and ecology. Students will develop an understanding of the enterprise of science as a whole?the wondering, investigating, questioning, data collecting, analyzing, problem solving, designing, and communicating. Topics will include Earth systems, geochemical cycles, natural resources, and sustainability. An emphasis on environmental science, policy, and social justice helps students relate science to themselves, our community, and ultimately, the world.

Biology 1 credit This introductory course presents many of the major concepts in the field of biology, the study of life. Students will develop an understanding about the science of biology and experimental design, the chemistry of life, cellular biology, metabolism, genetics, the central dogma of biology, and evolution. The course includes an exploration of the human body and promotes a critical analysis of current advances in medicine and science.

Biology Honors 1 credit

Biology Honors is intended for those interested in pursuing science. The goals achieved by each student through participation in the Biology Honors experience are a heightened awareness and interest in biology as well as an appreciation of both the broad scope and the enormous depth that the field of biology encompasses. Students will develop an understanding about the science of biology and experimental design, the chemistry of life, cellular biology, metabolism, genetics, the central dogma of biology, and evolution. The course includes an exploration of the human body and promotes a critical analysis of current advances in medicine and science, including the 28 2023-2024 Program of Studies

advancements in genetic engineering and the ethical decisions created by such advances.

Chemistry 1 credit This introductory course presents many of the major concepts in the field of chemistry, the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Laboratory investigations and collaborative classroom activities are used to illustrate the relationship between the structure of matter and its behavior, attempting to answer the question ?Why does something behave a certain way?? A primary emphasis of the course is

on the process of learning problem-solving techniques and strategies, both mathematical and investigative, in order to foster scientific habits of mind including curiosity, creativity, and objectivity. Students will begin to understand the interconnections of chemistry to the other sciences, society, culture, and technology.

Chemistry Honors 1 credit

Chemistry Honors is designed for students considering a career requiring further science education at the college level. This introductory course presents many of the major concepts in the field of chemistry, the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Laboratory investigations and collaborative classroom activities are used to illustrate the relationship between the structure of matter and its behavior, attempting to answer the question ?Why does something behave a certain way?? A primary emphasis of the course is on the process of learning problem-solving techniques and strategies, both mathematical and investigative, in order to foster scientific habits of mind including curiosity, creativity, and objectivity. Students will begin to understand the interconnections of chemistry to the other sciences, society, culture, and technology. Personal initiative is expected in this fast-paced course.

Physics 1 credit

Prerequisite: Algebra II Physics is an algebra-based, introductory course.

Students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; momentum; and mechanical waves. Basic use of trigonometric functions can be gained either in the concurrent math course or in the Physics course itself.

Physics Honors/AP Physics 1 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II Physics Honors/ AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); forces; work, energy, and power; momentum; and simple harmonic motion.

This course will provide students with the background needed for study in an engineering program in college and for students who will pursue a career requiring further science education at the college level.

Marine Biology Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: Biology This course is designed for students with special interest in marine biology and contains significant laboratory and field experience.

Students study ecological concepts of the sandy beach, rocky shore and benthic communities, seaweeds, planktonic forms, plankton and their relationship to marine life cycles, nekton, benthos, marine bacteriology, marine biological resources, and marine pollution. Special attention is given to Maine?s coastal environment and working waterfront.

AP Environmental Science 1 credit Prerequisites: Studentsshould havecompleted twoyearsof high school laboratoryscience. Duetothequantitative analysisrequired in thecourse, studentsshould alsohave taken at least oneyear of algebra.

AP Environmental Science will provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/ or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary, embracing topics from geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography.

AP Chemistry 1 credit Prerequisite: Recommended Chemistry AP Chemistry is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of solution chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermochemistry, gas laws, reaction equilibria, acid-base chemistry, buffered solutions, oxidation-reduction reactions and electrochemistry. Emphasis is placed on representations and models to communicate scientific phenomena as well as asking students to engage in scientific questioning to extend thinking. During advanced laboratory experiences, students will perform data analysis and evaluation 2023-2024 Program of Studies 29

of evidence while working with scientific explanations and theories. Considerable personal initiative is expected as the course is designed for motivated students who are preparing for the Advanced Placement Exam in early May. Dual enrollment credit with St. Joseph?s College is available.

Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 credit Prerequisite: Biology Human Anatomy and Physiology is a hands-on laboratory course that investigates the forms, processes, and systems of the human body.

Students will study the basic organization of the body, the biochemical composition and interactions, and the parts of the major body systems as well as how they work together. Case studies of infectious and genetic diseases and current discoveries in medicine will enhance our study. This class is designed for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the health fields, and for students who want to learn more about their own bodies and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

AP Biology 1 credit AP Biology aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. AP Biology labs are equivalent of those performed by college students over the course of one year of college study. The course culminates in a Research Project that is presented to judges and the Cheverus community through the AP Biology Symposium in the spring. This presentation meets the STEM diploma requirement for Strand 3: Research & Design.

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Computer Science Studentstakingcoursesin theComputer ScienceDepartment will understand thebasicsof computational thinkingand beableto applythoseskillstoother disciplines. Studentsarerequired tocompletea half-credit in theComputer ScienceDepartment.

Studentscompletework both independently and collaborativelyin groups.

Introduction to Coding Semester, ½ credit In this introductory course, students learn the basics of how computer programs work, even if they have never done any programming before. In this hands-on course students will use online coding tools, such as MIT?s Scratch, to learn programming concepts in an interactive environment. Students will learn fundamental computational thinking concepts including event sequencing; parallelism; loops and conditional statements; mathematical and logical operators; using variables and lists; and debugging code.

Students will practice ?everyday coding? by applying computational thinking concepts in other programs such as email, documents, and spreadsheets. Students explore sample programs, solve problems, and complete challenging projects.

Python for Data Analysis Semester,½ credit Prerequisite: Introduction toCodingor permission of the instructor Building on the computational thinking concepts from Introduction toCoding, this intermediate level course covers the essentials of Python coding language: variables, strings, and numbers; lists and tuples; if statements and loops; functions and dictionaries; and comments and coding best practices. Then, students will learn how to import, analyze, and visualize large data sets using Python.

Students should have some experience with basic programming concepts.

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AP Computer Science Principles 1 credit 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 also explain how computing innovations and computing systems?such as the internet?work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical.

AP Computer Science A 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures.

Universal Apostolic Preferences

?With these universal apostolic preferences, we resolve to concentrate and concretize our vital apostolic energies during the next ten years, 2019-2029. We accept them as a mission of the Church through Pope Francis, who has approved them by confirming the communal discernment that was undertaken by the apostolic body.?

Father General ArturoSosa S.J. February19, 2019

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Fine & Performing Arts TheCheverusFineand PerformingArtsDepartment preparesstudentstobesuccessful in a diverseand ever-changingsociety through experiencesin thefineand performingarts. Theobjectivesof thedepartment areto: 1) encourageparticipation in and appreciation of musicand art, 2) foster creativityand develop technical skillsin performingmusicand creatingvisual art, 3) preparestudentsfor careersor professional schoolingin thosefieldsthat requirestrongpresentational skills, creativeproblem solving, effectivecollaboration, and an understandingof human experiences.

Visual Arts Introduction to Art Semester, ½ credit This class is an introduction course, providing This introductory course provides students with a strong foundation in the basics of art. The course combines hands-on techniques, enriched with art history, art theory, and critique. Guided exercises will help students develop a base understanding of studio processes and practice of art. Students will develop understanding and application of observational drawing, color mixing, painting, elements of art, principles of design, and three-dimensional design.

2D Art Semester, ½ credit In this course students build upon two-dimensional art skills: composition design, color theory, and basic drawing and painting applications. Students are introduced to more advanced 2D techniques and design concepts, such as collage, print-making, illustration, and graphic design. Students explore a variety of media and have opportunities to experiment with mixed media applications as well.

Past and contemporary artists and art movements serve as inspiration to students throughout the course.

Ceramics Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: Introduction toArt or permission of the instructor Dive into the wonderful world of ceramics and create 3D art with clay! In this course students will explore the diverse history of ceramics, learn a variety of handbuilding techniques, and experiment with glazing. Students will create multiple 3D artworks while learning ceramic techniques such as carving, raised relief, sgraffito, and resist/ stencil glazing. This course will explore form versus function in art; students will make art that is both functional and decorative. Sketching, self-ref lections, and group critiques will be incorporated throughout the course.

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Drawing I Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: Introduction toArt or permission of theinstructor This course focuses on the strength of two-dimensional art. Time will be spent on the fundamentals of drawing using various media including graphite, pen and ink, colored pencil, pastel, and charcoal. Students will explore creative and self-directed themes while gaining skills in observational drawing, anatomy and portraiture, design, and landscape drawing. Course material is enriched with art history and group critiques.

Painting I Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: Introduction toArt or permission of theinstructor Painting students experience a series of exercises designed to develop fundamental skills and knowledge while painting with acrylic and watercolor paint. Through frequent instruction students delve into a multitude of interrelated activities exploring essential methods and skills. In a stimulating atmosphere students are encouraged to immerse and explore their artistic expression, uncover their talents, and develop the unique style of the whole person. A well-informed approach to the medium is enhanced by the study of works throughout significant artistic movements in history.

Studio Art Honors 1 credit Prerequisite: Introduction toArt or Drawing/ Painting This is an honors level course for students of proven interest and stresses the creative process. After reaching a level of proficiency at rendering the natural form, experimentation leads to deeper study into the fields of two-dimensional design, printing, three-dimensional design, sculpture, painting, watercolors, color, collage, and stained glass. Artist demonstrations and works are intermittently shown to enhance thought and nurture an atmosphere of creativity through established theory. Portfolio development and theme will inf luence the course of study for each student.

Stained Glass Workshop Semester, ½ credit In this course, students learn the creative elements and technical aspects of basic stained glass construction using the required materials, tools, and skills. Through a series of focused projects, students will gain an understanding of the history and aesthetics of stained glass work, as well as produce a variety of stained glass pieces and functional art. There is an additional art lab fee of $50 for tools/ safety equipment.

Music Piano Lab Semester, ½ credit This course is designed for beginning piano students or students who have very little piano experience. Using electronic pianos in a lab setting, students will learn the basics of music notation, rhythm, melody, and harmony. Students progress through instruction utilizing beginning piano books and supplementary materials. Access to a piano/ keyboard outside of the classroom is required. Students will be required to purchase a low cost electronic keyboard to have at home.

Seniors may only register for this class during the first semester of their senior year.

Advanced Piano Lab Semester ½ credit Prerequisite: PianoLab or permission of theinstructor This course is designed for students who wish to further their piano skills. Students should have already taken one semester of piano lab in order to sign up for this course. Using electronic pianos in a lab setting, students will learn more advanced concepts of music notation, rhythm, melody, and harmony. Students progress through instruction utilizing piano books and supplementary materials. Access to a piano/ keyboard outside the class is required. Students will be required to purchase a low cost electronic keyboard to have at home. Seniors may only register for this class during the first semester of their senior year.

Digital Media Production 1 credit The goal of this course is to create, contribute to, and produce the finished yearbook for the school year. Students will learn how to successfully operate a digital camera as well as photography techniques, composition, and photo editing. The course will also cover the relationship between digital photography and media production. This course requires that students attend a variety of school events, such as sporting events and student activities.

Cheverus Choir 1 credit The Cheverus Choir emphasizes vocal techniques and the exploration and interpretation of various periods and styles of choral literature. This course is designed for the experienced singer who can match pitch and hold their own harmony part.

Enrollment is determined by the director and may consist of an audition. Students are encouraged to study privately outside of Cheverus. Students must participate in all major school performances and may be asked to perform at various performances outside of school. Auditions for All-State and District ensembles are strongly encouraged. This course is eligible for honors credit.

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Music Technology and Production Semester ½ credit Students are given a background in acoustical concepts related to audio recording and will learn the application of a digital audio workstation through major production projects. The class prepares students for postsecondary study in communications, production, and audio engineering at colleges, universities, and technical schools. Students learn basic digital editing and recording using a variety of concepts and software including MIDI, Audacity, and Mixcraft. Seniors may only register for this class during the first semester of their senior year.

History of American Popular Music Semester, ½ credit This introductory course examines the development of popular music traditions in the United States from the nineteenth century to the present. Students will employ the basic vocabulary used to describe the physics of musical sound, the psychology of musical perception, and the description of musical elements, such as timbre, rhythm, harmony, melody, and structure, in written and oral communication. Course content will provide students with a critical perspective on the historical, socio-cultural, political, and economic forces that have inf luenced the composition, performance, production, and consumption of popular music in the United States. Discussions on the ethical implications of race, ethnicity, gender, and class on the production and consumption of popular music in the United States will also be a focus in this course. Students will utilize library and online resources and research tools to retrieve primary and secondary sources in order to present an individual perspective on the role of popular music in American society.

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AP Music Theory 1 Credit This course is a rigorous study of music theory for students interested in pursuing music beyond high school. Students considering this class should have a strong background in music, including the ability to read both bass and treble clefs f luently. The course focuses on skills required to be successful as a first-year music student at a college, university, or conservatory.

Course content includes harmony and harmonic analysis, melodic and rhythmic structure, part-writing, formal analysis, score reading, and a music history overview. Personal musical skills are developed daily through ear-training, dictation, and sight-singing. Although keyboard skills are not required, they are beneficial and should be developed during the class.

Concert Band 1 credit Students enrolled in this course have participated in band throughout middle school and have a technical command that includes knowledge of all notes within the range of their instrument.

Students rehearse and perform music of high school-level that is written for standard concert band instrumentation. Students who play f lute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone horn, tuba, or percussion should sign up for this section.

Students are required to participate in all major school performances, and may be asked to audition for All-State and other regional festivals.

This course is eligible for honors credit.

Jazz Band 1 credit Prerequisite: Audition mayberequired Students rehearse and perform high school level music geared toward standard jazz band instrumentation, including trumpet, trombone, saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, and drums.

Students are required to participate in all major school performances. There may be an additional fee for use of school owned instruments. This course is eligible for honors credit.

Jazz Combo 1 credit This course is designed for the advanced musician. Enrollment is determined by the director and may consist of an audition. Students explore musical concepts that deal with improvisation, transcription, and ensemble techniques that are needed within the context of small group playing. Students are required to participate in all major school performances and may be asked to perform at various performances outside of school. This course is eligible for honors credit.

String Ensemble 1 credit This course is designed for experienced players of violin, viola, cello, and bass. Students explore music for strings from trios and quartets to arrangements of orchestral pieces--jazz, pop, and classical. Students have an opportunity to advance individual skills and techniques. Students are required to participate in all major school performances and may be asked to play at liturgies. Students are encouraged to audition for All-State and other regional music festivals. This course is eligible for honors credit.

Honors Credit in Music Performance Available for students enrolled in Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, and String Ensemble when a student completes 5 or more of the following: 1. Take private lessons with a degreed/ qualified teacher or artist on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

2. Audition for one MMEA District 2 Music Festival Concert Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, Orchestra, or Jazz Choir.

3. Audition for MMEA All-State Concert Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, or Jazz Choir.

4. Attend an instructor-approved concert and prepare a typed summary/ evaluation of the concert. The student must also turn in a program and fill out a critique sheet for each concert.

(Limited to one per semester.)

5. Conduct research and prepare a typed, written report (5-10 pages) on one of the following topics: the instrument being studied, the orchestra, a composer whose music is being performed during the semester credit is desired, or a topic agreed upon by the instructor.

6. With instructor approval, work with and assist another student playing the same instrument. This will be scheduled between the instructor and students involved. Student musicians at area middle schools may be included with instructor permission. 7. Rehearse and perform with a church or community or other outside organization (PYWE, PYSO, MYO, Westcustago, etc.) on a regular basis (weekly/ bi-weekly) throughout the semester.

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The Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute Studentsmaytakeonlinecoursesthrough theArrupeV irtual LearningInstitute(AV LI). AV LI isstaffed byJesuit school teachers, includingour own Cheverusfaculty. Studentswith strongindependent study skillsand expectationsof commitment similar toan onsitecourse(estimated at 7+ hoursper week) will bemost successful. AV LI coursesmayrequiredigital online conferencing, includingactiveparticipation on discussion boards, blogs, wikis, and other projects. WhileCheverusencourages studentstotakecourseson campuswith liveteachers, werecognizethat therearestudentswhohaveinterest beyond our course offeringsand havemotivation that exceedswhat ispossibletotakein our dailyschedule. AV LI coursescan fulfill elective requirementsfor graduation. Year-longcoursesrun September 7, 2023 through May3, 2024. Fall termrunsSeptember 7 through December 15, 2023; springtermrunsJanuary11 through May3, 2024. Thereisa one-week add/ drop period for AV LI coursesfor full tuition refund. AV LI coursesincur an extra feeof $415 for a year-longcourseand $280 for a semester course. Books, supplies, and dual credit enrollment through Creighton Universityarean additional cost. Consult your School Counselor todetermineif AV LI studyisa good fit.

Art AP Art History DC AP Music Theory DC Digital Photography* (fall) Advanced Digital Photography* (spring) Computer Science** AP Computer Science A DC C++ Programming (spring) Computer Game Development (spring) Computer Science Principles (fall) Database Development for Real World Problems (spring) JavaScript Programming (fall)) Understanding Artificial Intelligence: The Science and Morality (fall) English/Communications Catholic Authors (spring) Comic Book Fiction (spring) Multimedia Authorship: The Power of Words and Images (fall) Mathematics Accounting (fall) AP Calculus BC DC AP Statistics DC Linear Algebra Multivariable Calculus DC Statistical Reasoning in Sports (spring) Science AP Environmental Science Astronomy: An Introduction (spring) Engineering Principles (fall) Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (spring) Introduction to Biochemistry (fall) Introduction to Veterinary Careers (spring)

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Social Studies AP Comparative Government and Politics DC AP European History AP Macroeconomics (spring) DC AP Microeconomics (fall) DC AP Psychology DC AP United States Government and Politics DC AP World History DC Genocide and the Holocaust (spring) Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship (fall) Introduction to Sociology (fall) Law and Society (fall) Model United Nations and International Relations (spring) Theology Bioethics: Navigating the Ethical Dilemmas of Our Future (fall/ spring) World Languages AP Spanish Literature and Culture DC AP American Sign Language Level 1 Latin Level 1 Latin Level 2 *Successful completion of this course will fulfill a ½ credit of the 1 credit requirement in Fine and Performing Arts. **Successful completion of these courses will fulfill the ½ credit requirement in Computer Science.

DC Dual Credit Available through Creighton University All coursesareyear-longunlessotherwisespecified in italics.

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Instructional Support Instructional Support (IS) isdesigned toassist studentsin academiccoursework duringtheir tenureat Cheverus. It isa goal of IS tohelp studentstransition tocollege. IS helpsstudentsevaluatestrengthsand weaknessestodeterminethebest methodsand strategies for successin a collegepreparatorycurriculum. Eligiblestudentsareassigned toIS asanyother academiccourse.

Instructional Support 1 credit Instructional Support is a class designed to help the IS student in regular coursework here at Cheverus. The IS student?s responsibility is to come to class prepared to work, with all the necessary information and supplies to complete assignments and prepare for assessments.

Students will learn to identify one?s own needs for progress as well as the resources to meet those needs.

Students will work on time management, organization, prioritization, planning, and academic awareness skills with the aim of increasing independence.

IS Eligibility and Determination for New Students

IS eligibility for new students is informed by the following: 1. Any known prior referral for special education services or school accommodation plan (i.e. IEP or 504).

2. Documentation of the student?s learning disability including the most recent IEP, other standardized or educational test results.

3. The student?s cumulative file. Cheverus will evaluate all documentation provided by new families and/ or referrals from teachers to make a determination regarding IS enrollment. If the student is eligible for IS, a list of possible accommodations specific to the student will be provided along with an outline of the impact on the student?s courses. The student will sign an IS contract to confirm expectations of the support course.

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Students with Learning Disabilities

Cheverus offers resources that may assist students with diagnosed mild to moderate learning disabilities. However, the demands and design of the curriculum, in conjunction with the school?s schedule, do not permit us to implement all recommendations in a student?s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Cheverus is committed to providing certain accommodations to students with documented learning disabilities. Please note that these are accommodations and not modifications. Modifications indicate a change in the requirements of the class, such as requiring a student to complete half as many math problems.

Cheverus offers the following student support services if such services are indicated by a student?s need and the student is enrolled in IS: - Extended time for tests and projects ? up to 50% - Separate testing environment - Permission to use a laptop or iPad/ tablet in the classroom for note taking and in-class assignments - Permission to record lectures - Priority classroom seating as needed - Limited oral testing using speech-to-text software - Access to student note-taker - Spelling waived on timed or non-word-processed assignments - Verbal directions to accompany written directions on tests and assignments - Use of a calculator in math class and on quizzes/ tests for students diagnosed with dyscalculia - Access to academic monitoring and support through the use of the Instructional Support program - Fee-based Faber Tutoring service Access to extra help by teachers during the 2:15-3:00 p.m. consultation period, as available to all students

Student Support Services

Counseling Services Student support servicesat Cheverusassist and encourageall Cheverus School Counselors are members of a team studentsin makingappropriatedecisionstoreach their personal of caring professionals at Cheverus High School. best. Wehelp studentsbecomepeoplefor and with otherswhoare Students meet with counselors individually and in sociallyresponsiblemembersof their school and local communities. small groups as part of a comprehensive grades 9-12 School counselors, thecollegeadvisor, and theschool nurseare counseling curriculum. Families can request to meet partnersin student achievement and will spend timewith each with school counselors throughout the year. student toprovideguidancefor academic, career, personal, and Counselors are professionally obligated to maintain social development. Astheprimary point of contact, school counselorswill alsocollaboratewith families, faculty, staff, various the confidentiality of their relationship with students, stateand local agencies, scholarship programs, and sendingschools unless such disclosures are necessary to protect the student from harm to self or others, including towork for thewell-beingof each individual student. parents, other students, faculty, or administration.

Freshman Formation Students are assigned a counselor and will remain Semester ? Nocredit with their counselor from the time they enter The goal of this course is to help students practice Cheverus through graduation. the skills and tools necessary for success in high school while introducing them to the mission and Health and Wellness Office Jesuit character of Cheverus. The freshman formation Student health and wellness is our number one program is designed to prepare students for academic, priority. The school nurse assists the students, faculty, social, and emotional success in high school and and staff with any issues related to health and beyond. This is an opportunity for students to form wellness. Students can visit with the school nurse for relationships with each other, their school counselors, physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and other members of the faculty and staff who serve environmental, and occupational well-being. Health as resources for our newest students. The program records are maintained by the school nurse and offers students tools to improve their ability to selfcomplete student records allow us to provide the best advocate, time-manage, and take ownership of their care possible. The school nurse welcomes any education. questions or concerns on any forms related, but not limited to medical, physical, sports clearance, College Advising concussions, or immunization.

Semester ? Nocredit, Pass/ Fail, Grades11-12 99% of Cheverus students enroll in an undergraduate program after graduation. Cheverus recognizes that all students complete the college selection process at different rates. Students will be supported in their college search, provided standardized test taking strategies, and become familiar with application basics and organizational methods that will make the college search an enjoyable learning experience.

College Advising provides a weekly program during the second semester of junior year and the first semester of senior year. The program prepares students for the task of exploring post-secondary options and understanding how the college application process works, ultimately concluding with a plan for life after graduation. Informational nights, one-on-one meetings, group meetings, college admission representative visits, and fairs are scheduled throughout the year to support students as they explore their post high school undergraduate 2023-2024 Program of Studies 41 options.

Academic Policy Progress Reports & Report Cards Students will receive progress reports midway through each of the four marking periods and report cards at the end of each quarter; these reports will be accessed through ParentsWeb. Quarter grades and progress reports are used to help students and families stay informed about academic progress. Quarter grades are also used for eligibility and probation purposes.

Specific dates for progress reports and report cards will be announced on the school calendar. Transcripts are permanent records and report only semester and final grades.

Course Changes A one week add/ drop period at the beginning of the school year enables a student to fine tune their academic program without record on a student?s transcript. Students can initiate the add/ drop process for changes aligned with school policy by meeting with their counselor, who will investigate approvals from the appropriate parties. Without the express consent of the Assistant Principal for Academics, after the first progress report is released, a W or withdrawn will appear on the student?s transcript for a dropped course. Students with extenuating circumstances who would like to add a course in exchange for a dropped course after quarter 1 progress reports may make an administrative appeal with the Assistant Principal for Academics.

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Honors & AP Course Enrollment Cheverus encourages students to challenge themselves and take the most rigorous good fit course offered. Students who earn a year end grade of an A- or higher in a College Preparatory (CP) level course can enroll in an honors and/ or AP course. Students already enrolled in an honors or AP course and who earn a final grade of a B or higher can enroll in an honors and/ or AP course. Students may apply for a variance if they wish for placement that differs from the sending teacher?s and department?s original recommendation based on year end grades. In addition to student interest, passion and ambition, a student?s effort and conduct rating, attendance and disciplinary records, teacher and counselor recommendation, and course prerequisites may inform enrollment in college preparatory, honors, and AP courses. Honors and AP classes earn an additional increment of 0.25 in the student GPA. Academic Integrity Cheverus High School expects all students to abide by its academic code of honor as described in the Cheverus Student Handbook, to be true to themselves and to our community of learners.

Students found in violation of academic integrity can earn zero credit, have distinctions stripped, and suffer suspension or expulsion.

Cheverus STEM Endorsement Thanks to Ben Bellatoni ?18 and Colby Benway ?18, Cheverus offers a STEM endorsement to signal the necessary coursework and co-curricular experiences for students to become college- and career-ready in science. This designates that a student has elected to concentrate their studies in science, technology, engineering, and math. These requirements, which highlight the STEM offerings at Cheverus, may encourage a student to stretch beyond their natural comfort zone. Each student can tailor the STEM requirements to their specific interests. Additional requirements for the STEM endorsement include, but are not limited to, extra credits of science and math, presentation of student generated research to an external body such as through the Maine State Science Fair, service, and leadership in science.

Dual Credit Enrollment Students can earn college credit while attending Cheverus. Through agreements with St. Joseph?s College in Maine and Creighton University in Nebraska, select courses from Cheverus High School and the Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute can be granted college credit with an additional fee.

Applications for dual enrollment are available through the Office of the Registrar.

Diploma Awards Graduating seniors can earn diploma awards that are based on cumulative grade point averages as follows: summa cumlaude: magna cumlaude: cumlaude:

3.75-4.00 3.50-3.74 3:00-3:49

Grade Scale A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF

4.0 94-100 3.75 91-93 3.5 89-90 3.0 87-88 2.75 85-86 2.5 82-84 2.0 79-81 1.75 76-78 1.5 74-75 1.0 72-73 0.75 70-71 0.0 <69

Distinctions

Attendance and Earned Credit

The valedictorian is the student with the highest grade point average and class standing for a high school career. The salutatorian is the student with the second highest grade point average and class standing. To qualify, a student must have been enrolled at Cheverus High School for junior and senior years at a minimum. The administration reserves the right to remove the distinction of valedictorian or salutatorian from any student who has a violation of academic integrity during their high school career.

Students must attend classes to earn credit. Excessive absences may result in zero credit earned for a course.

Family trips, vacations, and other planned absences are strongly discouraged for times when Cheverus is in session. In the event that there is a planned absence, the student and parents/ guardians must meet with the administration, at least 2 weeks in advance, to explain the purpose of the planned absence, to discuss the ramifications of this absence, and develop the specific timeline for work makeup not to exceed one week beyond the scheduled return date. Families must understand that such pull outs compromise the quality of education for the student.

Honor Roll Twice during the academic year, on the basis of cumulative GPA points earned for the first and second semesters, honors are awarded. High Honors are awarded to those students who earn all A?s for semester grades. Honors at Cheverus are awarded to those students who have attained a 3.0 average or better and do not have any grades below a C+ among their semester grades.

AP Exams Any student enrolled in AP courses has the option of taking the AP exam in the spring.

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Academic Resources Cheverus has a full gamut of information and technology resources for students through library services, a makerspace, and two computer labs. Teachers are regularly available for consultations after school and or before school. Our librarian and technology specialists can help students with special projects. While all students are expected to bring their own devices, students can also check out Chromebooks from the library.

Library Resources The library is located on the far end of the main building and is a physical place where students can conduct their research or complete assignments. It is also a virtual space in which a variety of research tools are available to students such as Factson File, GaleV irtual Library, MARV EL, and OpposingV iewpoints databases. Tucked away in the corner is also a chess table frequented by students during an unscheduled period. Exercise your brain by trying to solve the librarian?s ever-changing puzzle found on the book clock.

Faber Tutoring Center The Faber Tutoring Service is named after Peter Faber, a co-founder of the Society of Jesus who first met Ignatius Loyola at the University of Paris in 1529. They had been assigned as roommates. Although 15 years younger than Ignatius, Faber served as a tutor for Ignatius when Ignatius struggled to master the content of a course. At Cheverus, students have access to this on-site, fee-based tutoring service which can be scheduled at the convenience of the student. Our Faber Tutors can help students in our core academic subjects in individual or small group sessions.

FERPA The school abides by the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children?s education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. ?Parent? means a parent of a student and includes a natural parent, a guardian, or an individual acting as a parent in the absence of a parent or a guardian. An educational agency or institution shall give full rights under the Act to either parent, unless the agency or institution has been provided with evidence that there is a court order, State statute, or legally binding document relating to such matters as divorce, separation, or custody, that specifically revokes these rights. A copy of such legal document should be given to the student?s guidance counselor and will kept in the student?s permanent record.

Disclaimer Statement At the time of publication, reasonable effort was made to ensure the accuracy of the information herein, especially requirements for graduation. However, this publication is not a complete statement of all policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and academic requirements applicable to Cheverus, its students, or its programs. Changes or additions may be made to the policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and academic requirements. Cheverus High School reserves the right to make these changes and additions to the information in this publication without prior notice. When a curriculum or graduation requirement is changed, it is not made retroactive unless the change is to the student?s advantage and can be accommodated within the span of years normally required for graduation.

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Academic, Spiritual, and Wellness Formation Cheverusstudentsareabletobecometheir best selvesbecausetheyaresupported by relationshipswith educatorswho work together for their development. UniquetoCheverusisa Cura Personalisteam, or wholestudent careteam, that coordinatescollaboration between all educatorson campustosupport studentstobemoreand believemoreof themselves than when theyfirst entered Cheverus. Cura Personalisworkswith academicteachers, campusministers, counselors, school nurse, and peer mentors. Our coachesand club moderatorsarealsotrained toteach character development toour student athletesin thecontext of our Jesuit school. In addition toa student'susual courseload, our school provides sequenced formation programsfor each gradetosupport thedevelopment of studentswhocan ask for help, areforgiving and giving, becomecompassionatecommunitymembers, foster a deeper relationship with God, find joy in learning, and flourish. Tothisend, throughout theschool year, studentsenjoytheseprograms: -

Community Events such as daily prayer and Examen, monthly Masses, Spirit Week, Activities Fair, College Fair, Community Read, concerts, and assemblies.

Campus Ministry programs such as retreats, service work, immersion trips, and student leadership opportunities.

Academic advocacy and counseling for goal setting, program planning, performance evaluation, and success.

Wellness education for healthy relationships, mindfulness, anxiety coping tools, suicide awareness, substance abuse, and social media responsibility.

Responsive services for students in crisis.

Relationship building

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Faculty & Administration Helene Adams* Science

Nicholas Denari Mathematics

Erin Ambrose ?11 Science

Jane Glass* Librarian, Webmaster, Computer Science

BS University of Connecticut MS University of Connecticut

BS, Northeastern University MS, University of Southern Maine

Kelli Antonson* English

BA DePaul University MEd University of Florida

BS Boston College MEd University of Notre Dame

BA Duke University MLIS Simmons University MSIS University of Maine

Regina Hackleman Mathematics

BA SUNY Geneseo MEd Boston University

Amy Ashley Director of Athletics & Activities

Marty Harvey School Nurse, RN

Richard Ashley ?97 History

Dan Haskell ?90 Theology

BA Franklin Pierce College

BSN University of Southern Maine

BA Fordham University

BA University of Notre Dame MTS Boston College

Emily Banks* World Language

Anne Hayes World Language

BA Bowdoin College

MEd University of New England

Victoria Bellomo School Counselor

BA College of the Holy Cross MA Boston College

Brenna Chalifour History

BA University of Southern Maine MA Salem State University

Laura Cholod World Language

BS University of Rhode Island

Rodger Cilley Director of Campus Ministry BA LeMoyne College MA Emerson College

Elizabeth Coates English

BA Boston University MA University of Southern Maine

Dan Costigan ?82 Dean of Students

BA University of Maine MA University of New England

Maureen Curran Swanson* History BA Dartmouth College MSM University of Richmond

Andrew Digan School Counselor

BA University of Notre Dame MA University of Louisville MA Boston College

BA Fordham University MAT Maine College of Art

James Horner English

BA Washington & Lee University MA SUNY Stony Brook

Chris Humphrey Performing Arts

Kathy Little Mathematics

Randy Shaw VP for Advancement

Angeline Marcotte Science

Taylor Sullivan English

BA St. Joseph?s College of Maine

BS Eastern Michigan University MEd University of Southern Maine

Christina Metcalf* Visual Arts

BA University of Maine

John Moran Principal

BA Fordham University MA Middlebury College EdD Boston College

Valerie Murken World Language

BA American University MEd Rutgers University

Aaron Mooney Director of College Advising BS University of Evansville MS Indiana University

Gary Nielsen IT Coordinator, Computer Science

BA Pace University PhD University of WI-Madison

Erica Papkee ?12 Theology

BM University of New Hampshire MS University of New Hampshire

BA Boston College MA Boston College, School of Ministry & Theology

Fr. Kevin Hughes, S.J. Campus Ministry, Theology

Jose Peralta* Theology

BA LaSalle University MS St. Louis University STB Regis College (Toronto, ON) MDiv Regis College (Toronto, ON)

Kerry Knott Director of Instructional Support

BA Sienna College MA Boston College MS University of Southern Maine

Michael Komich Senior VP for Finance and Operations BS University of New England MBA Babson College

Jen Lafrance Science

BA St. Michael's College

Fr. Robert Pecoraro, S.J. President

BS SUNY Buffalo State MA Loyola University Chicago MA University of San Francisco MDiv Santa Clara University ThM Santa Clara University

Kathryn Ray

Assistant Principal of Academics

BS St. Joseph?s College of Maine MEd Boston College

Brooke Reid Assistant Director of Athletics & Activities

BA Plymouth State University

BA University of Southern Maine

Dan LaVallee ?84* Mathematics,

BA College of the Holy Cross MST University of New Hampshire

Erika Rhile Science

BA Gettysburg College

BA Bowdoin College

BA Miami University of Ohio

Andrew Wimmer Instructional Support

BS East Stroudsburg Univ. of PA MS East Stroudsburg Univ. of PA

* Department Chair Cheverus High School 267 Ocean Avenue Portland, ME 04103 (207) 774-6238 (207) 774-8461 (Fax) www.cheverus.org CEEB: 200805

?I want my students to follow their passions and realize that everything they do can be offered up for the greater glory of God.?

Nick Denari Cheveruseducator since2019

?I ?m proud of the work we do to prepare our students academically; Cheverus graduates have the skills and knowledge to succeed in their post-secondary educations.

But I'm even more proud of our emphasis on cura personalis and the consistent effort we make to develop our students into high-quality human beings who contribute to our society in so many amazing ways.?

Maureen Curran Swanson Cheveruseducator since2008

?Everything I have gained in this world has been because of my Jesuit education. Being a member of the Ignatian Family here at Cheverus High School and getting to live out my Ignatian Values every day is a dream come true.?

JoséPeralta Cheveruseducator since2007

Educat ing t he whol e per son 267 Ocean Avenue Portland, ME 04103 207-774-6238 cheverus.org