High School Course Description Guide 2024-2025

ACADEMICINFORMATION

ACADEMICREQUIREMENTS

Allstudentsmustcarrysixsubjects,andallstudentsmustbescheduledforlunch.

Promotiontothesophomoreclassrequiressix(6)credits;promotiontothejuniorclassrequirestwelve (12)credits;promotiontotheseniorclassrequireseighteen(18)credits.Studentsnotmeetingthese requirementswillnotbeinvitedbackforthefallsemester

Astudentwhodoesnotmeettheaboverequirementsduetoclassfailureisexpectedtoattendsummer schoolandacquirethenecessarycredits.SummerschoolcoursesthatareofferedatSt.PiusXHigh SchoolMUSTbetakenattheschool.Exceptionsmustbeapprovedbytheadministration.Courseslisted as“requiredforgraduation”inthecoursedescriptionaretobetakenatSt.Piusoranapprovedsiteif summerschoolisnecessarytomakeupforafailureinthatcourse.

MINIMUMCOURSELOAD

Allstudentswillberequiredtoenrollin6academiccoursesandstudyhall/SOAReachsemester.Any studentwhodoesnotwantstudyhall/SOARinanygivensemestermustsubmitaStatementof Justificationtorequestanexceptiontothisrequirement. ThisStatementofJustificationmustbe submittedwiththestudent’sCourseSelectionForm.

Classesof2025,2026,2027,2028

Twenty-four(24)creditsarerequiredforgraduation.Thesemustinclude:

English8semesters=4unitsofcredit

Mathematics8semesters=4unitsofcredit(minimum)

SocialStudies7semesters=3.5unitsofcredit

LaboratoryScience8semesters=4unitsofcredit

PhysicalEducation*2semesters=1unitofcredit

Theology8semesters=4unitsofcredit

CommunicationSkills**2semesters=1unitofcredit

FineArts1semester=0.5unitofcredit

OtherElectives4semesters=2unitofcredit

NOTE:

*ForstudentsintheClassof2027andbeyond,theonecreditofPhysical Educationmaybefulfilledbythestudent’sparticipationinonefullseasonofaSt. PiusXathleticteamduringthefreshmanyear.

**TheCommunicationSkillsrequirementmaybefulfilledbycompetencyinboth speakingandwritingskillsinalanguageotherthanEnglish(2units)or1unitof DevelopmentalPsychologyand1unitofIndependentLiving. Developmental PsychologyandIndependentLivingdo not satisfytheModernand Classical (foreign)Languagerequirementnecessaryforadmissiontomany colleges/universities.

Electivecourseswillonlybeofferedifminimumenrollmentguidelinesaremet.The masterschedule isbasedonstudentrequestandavailableteacherstaffing.Toensure

courseavailability, studentsshouldmakeeveryefforttosubmittheircourseselection formsontime.Coursesofferedinevenyearswillbegininthefallof2024-2025, 2026-2027,2028-2029.Coursesofferedinoddyearswillbegininthefallof2025-2026, 2027-2028, 2029-2030.

*Mostuniversitiesrequiretwoyearsofthesameforeignlanguage.ThreeyearsofaWorldLanguageare recommended.

Course sections in English, Mathematics, and World Languages are available to meet the needs of various student abilities. Assignment to special course sections will be made by counselors and departmentpersonnelwithfinalapprovalgivenbytheAssistantPrincipal-Academics.

BecauseoftheamountofworkrequiredinAdvancedPlacement(AP)andHonorcourses,studentswillbe allowedtotakenomorethan3courseseachyear.Studentswhowishtoenrollinmorethan3 HonorsorAPcoursesmustreceivepermissionfromthePrincipal.StudentsMUSTtakelunch.

DualEnrollment/Credit

POLICY&PROCEDURESFORDUALENROLLMENT

Purpose-EveryNewMexicohighschoolstudenthastheopportunitytoenrollincollegecoursesthrough theDualCredit(DC)Program.TheDCProgramprovidesaccesstoAcademicandCareer,aswellas Technicaleducation(CTE)coursesthatdeliversimultaneouscredittowardhighschoolgraduationanda postsecondarydegreeorcertificate.DualEnrollmentcoursesmayonlybetakenforelectivecreditand listedassuchontheSt.PiusXHighSchooltranscript Collegegradesarealsoreflectedonthecollege transcript.OnlyCollege-levelcoursesnumbered1000orhigherareallowed. Fitness courses are excluded from the Dual Enrollment Program. Studentsmaynottakeadualenrollmentcoursetomeetacore graduationrequirementortakeacoursethatisalreadyofferedatthehighschool.A3-4collegecredit courseearnedatthepostsecondaryinstitutionresultsin1highschoolelectivecredit.Tuitionand registrationfeesforpostsecondaryinstitutionsarewaived.Textbooks,distancelearningfees,course/lab fees,andtransportationcostsaretheresponsibilityofthestudent.

StudentsmaybeeligibleforDualEnrollmentbeginningasaSophomore.Eligibilityrequirementsto enrollin DualEnrollmentcoursesareestablishedbythepostsecondaryinstitutionandmayvarywith each institutionandthedesiredcoursethestudentwouldliketoenrollin.StudentsmustseetheirSPX counselortoobtainapprovalandinformationpriortoenrollinginanyDualEnrollmentcourse.The Dual EnrollmentinstitutionsthatSPXisworkingwithatthistimeareCNM,UNM,DineCollege,& NavajoTechUniversity. EachinstitutionmayrequiretestscoresfromACT,SAT,orAccupplacer.

ProceduresforenrollingasaDualEnrollmentstudent-StudentswhowishtoenrollinDual Enrollmentarerequiredtodothefollowing:

1. AstudentmustmeetwiththeircounselortodiscusstheirplanstotakeDualEnrollment courses.

2. Thestudentwillreceiveinformationonapplyingtothepostsecondaryinstitution,of theirchoice,andenrollingina classasaDualEnrollmentstudent.TheSPXDual Enrollmentformmustbesignedbythestudent, parent(s),andsupportedbythe

counselorpriortosubmittingittoadministrationforapproval.

3. Studentswillcompleteallnecessarydocumentsandsubmitthem,asrequiredbythe postsecondary institution,inatimelymannertotheinstitution.

4. Studentswillcompleteanyorientationortutorialsrequiredaspartoftheadmissions process.

5. StudentswillscheduleandmeetwithanAcademicCoach/Advisorattheinstitutionto select courses.Reminder: SPXhasarotatingschedule;therefore,most postsecondaryclassescannotbetakenduring theday.Classesshouldbescheduled outsideoftheSPXschoolday(before/afterschoolorweekends).

6. Somecoursesmayrequireaplacementexam.IfanACTorSATscoreisavailable,the studentmaysubmitthosescoresalongwiththeirapplication.Ifnoscoresareavailable, thestudentmustworkwiththeinstitutiontobeevaluatedpertheirrequirements.The studentmustscheduleanappointmentto taketheAccuplaceroranyotherassessments foranycourserequiringacertainscore.

7. Remember:St.PiusXmustapproveyourregistration.SPXwillreceiveinformation aboutthe course(s)youhaveregisteredfor.Ifthecourse(s)arenotapproved,theywill bedroppedfromyour schedule. PleaseworkcloselywithyourSPXcounselor

DUALCREDITENROLLMENTPROCESS

DualCreditstudentsareencouragedtomeetwiththeirhighschoolcounselorpriortoenrollingintheDual CreditProgram.Onceastudenthasmetwiththeircounselor,theyfollowtheenrollmentstepsasoutlined beloworsetbytheinstitution.

1.CompletetheonlineadmissionsapplicationasaDualEnrollmentStudent..

2.SubmittherequiredDualCreditAgreementForm,and/oranyother documentsrequiredbytheinstitution,signedbybothparentandstudent withinfivedaysofadmission.

3.Set-upastudentaccountattheinstitution,ifneeded.Thisisusuallythe student’sportalforallbusinessincludingregistration,requestingtranscripts, accessingtheinstitution’semail,etc.

4.CompletetheDualCreditnewstudentorientationifrequiredbythe institution.

5.SubmitofficialACTorSATscoresortaketherequiredinstitution’sassessment.

6.MeetwithaDualCreditAcademicCoach/Advisortodiscusscourseoptions.

7.Registeronlineforclassesforwhichprerequisiteshavebeenmet.

DUALCREDITGRADEREPORTS

FinalDualCreditgradereportsaresenttothehighschoolwithcurrentDualCreditenrolledstudentsat the closeoftheterm.DualCreditstudentsgeneratea College transcriptandearnelectivecreditontheir SPXHigh Schooltranscript.TheNMPEDDualCreditCouncilhasdelineateda3:1ratioforcredit transcription.Foreach3-4creditcollegecourse,astudentwillearn1highschoolelectivecredit.

SPXwillenterthecourse(s)and gradesontothestudent’shighschooltranscriptattheendofthe semesterthecourse(s)weretaken, if the student requests grades to be included in their SPX

transcript. Thegradesenteredontothestudent’sSPXtranscript,willbeincludedinthe student’s cumulativeGPA.

COMMUNITYSERVICEREQUIREMENT

Grade9: Freshmanarerequiredtocomplete10hoursofservicebytheendofeachsemester

Grade10:Sophomoresarerequiredtocomplete12.5hourseachsemester.

Grade11:Juniorsmustcomplete15hoursofserviceeachsemester.

Grades9-11: Unfulfilledorincompleteprojectswillresultinan“I”-“Incomplete.”All“I”grades thatresultfromafailuretocompletethecommunityserviceprogrammustbemadeupassoonas possible.

Grade12:Seniorsmustcomplete20hoursofserviceeachsemesterandmustfocustheirserviceon corporal/spiritualworksofmercy.Seniorswhofailtosatisfytheircommunityservicerequirementwill receivean“I”-“Incomplete”ontheirtranscriptandwillnotwalkinthegraduationceremony.No unofficialorofficialtranscriptsorthediplomawillbereleaseduntilthecommunityservice requirementis met.

ALL STUDENTSAREREQUIREDTOENTERSERVICEHOURSONTHEX2VOLWEBSITE.

STUDENTS HAVE THIRTY(30) DAYS FROM THE COMPLETION OF SERVICE HOURS TO ENTERTHEMORTHEYWILLBEFORFEITED.

CREDITSANDGRADES

Allgradesarerecordedinletters.The4-pointgradesystemisusedatSt.Pius.

GradeScalePointsGradeScalePoints

TheAdvancedPlacement(AP)andHonorcoursesatSt.PiusXHighSchoolareonthe5-pointgrade system.A=5,B=4,C=3,D=2,F=0andnocredit.

Currently,thefeeforAdvancedPlacementtestsis$98.00foreachAPexamtaken. However,AP SeminarandAPResearchExamsare$146. Examorderingdeadlinesareinthefallandstudents

enrolledinAPclassesatSt.PiusXarerequiredtotaketheexam. Studentpaymentforexamswill beaddedtotheirfamily’sFACTSaccounttostreamlinethepaymentprocess.

Creditisawardedonasemesterbasis.Onehalfunitofcreditisrecordedforasemesterpassinggrade. Eachsemesterofafullyearcourseiscreditedindividually.Creditsearnedatotheraccreditedschools duringthesummerpriortoenteringthefallsemesterofGrade9arerecordedonthepermanentrecordbut arenotcalculatedintheGradePointAverage(GPA).St.PiusSummerSchoolcreditcoursesarecalculated intheGPA.

CREDITSEARNEDATOTHERSCHOOLSAFTERENROLLINGATST.PIUS

StudentswhowishtotakeacourseatanaccreditedschoolotherthanSt.PiusXHighSchoolmustwritea formalrequestpriortoenrollinginthecourseiftheyareseekingtoreceivecreditforthecourseontheir transcript.IfthecourseisnormallyofferedatSt.PiusXHighSchool,theremustbeextenuating circumstanceswhichsupporttherequest.Allrequestsmustincludeastrongrationalefortakingthecourse outsideofSt.PiusXHighSchool.TheserequestsshouldbesubmittedtotheAssistantPrincipalfor AcademicsandwillbeevaluatedbytheAdministration.

CreditsreceivedforattendinguniversityorcollegecourseswhileenrolledatSt.PiusXHighSchoolwill berecordedonthepermanentrecordandincludedinthecreditstowardgraduationandcomputationofthe GPA,ifsorequestedbythestudentandapprovedbytheSt.PiusXHighSchooladministration.

CorrespondencecoursecreditfromanaccreditedinstitutionwillbeacceptedbySt.PiusXHighSchool uponpriorapprovaloftheSt.Piusadministration.

Asemesterfailinggraderemainsonthetranscripteventhoughthestudentmakesupthecreditinsummer school.BothgradesarecalculatedintheGradePointAverage.IfastudentpassesacourseatSt.Piusand wishestoretakethecourseinsummerschool,bothgradesremainonthetranscriptandareaveraged togetherwhencalculatedinthestudent’sGPA.

COURSECANCELLATIONPOLICY

Theschoolretainstherighttocancelacourseofferingafterregistrationif:

A. Thecourseenrollmentistoosmalltojustifyitfinancially.

B. Astaffmemberisnotavailabletoteachthecourse.

C. Physicalfacilitiesarenotavailablefortheclass.

POLICYFORCHANGINGCOURSESAFTERREGISTRATION

Studentadvisementfor registrationatSt.PiusXHighSchoolisatwo-monthprocess.Beforestudents selectandregisterfortheir coursesforthefollowingschoolyear,theyarerequiredtogetinputfromtheir currentteachers,counselors, andparents.Thepurposeofthisprocessistoensurethatthestudentsmeet theiracademicgoalsandfulfill allgraduationrequirements.Theselectionsthatthestudentsmake determinebothclasssizeandteacher assignmentsforthefollowingschoolyear Toensurethatclasssizes remainstablefortheschoolyear,the schooladministrationhasdevelopedthefollowingprocedurefor coursechanges.

Studentsmayrequestachangeintheircourseselectionsiftherequestissubmittedbythelastdayof schooldeadline(lastfinalexamday)oftheyearprecedingtheschoolyearforwhichthechangeisbeing sought.Torequestthis,changestudentsmust:

1.PickupaRequesttoChangeaCourseFormfromtheircounselor

2.Obtainallneededsignatures(counselor,parent,andstudent)

3.SubmittheRequesttoChangeaCourseFormtotheAssistantPrincipal–Academicsbythelast dayofschooldeadline

4.Changeswillbeconsideredbasedonavailability—not all course change requests will be granted.

Afterthelastdayofschooldeadline,theonlycourseselectionchangesthatwillbegrantedwillbe changesduetothefollowingreasons:

1.Coursecancellation

2.Scheduleconflict

3.Studenthasanincompleteschedule

4.Coursesarenotincorrectsequence

5.Studentlacksacourserequiredforgraduation

6.Studentdoesnotmeettheprerequisitefortheclass

7.Studentismisplacedintheclassduetoinappropriateskilllevel.

Coursechangeswillnotbegrantedforanyofthefollowingreasons:

1.Concernthatthegradewillbringdownthestudent’sGPA.

2.Preferenceforadifferentteacher

3.Preferenceforadifferentmeetingtime

4.Changeofmindabouttakingthecourse.

5.Changeforadifferentlunch

AdministrativeCourseChanges-Aftertheschoolyearbegins,discretionaryschedulechangesmaybe madewhentheadministrationdeemsitnecessarytomakethesechanges.

REPORTCARDS

Thefirstquarterreportcardwillbeemailedtoparentsorguardiansafterthecompletionofa quarter/semester Afterreceivingthereportcard,parentswillhavetheopportunitytomeetbrieflywiththe student’steachersinthefallatreportcardnight.Allotherreportcards(andseniordiplomas)willbe emailedormailedwhenallfinancialandotherobligationshavebeensettledwiththeschool.

TRANSCRIPTS

Onetranscriptofgradesisprovidedfreetoallstudentswhorequestitiftheirbillsandfeesarepaid.Afee ofonedollar,tobepaidinadvance,ischargedforeachadditionaltranscriptrequested.

ACADEMICELIGIBILITY

Tobeeligibleforparticipation/performanceinsports(bothinseasonandpre/postseason)andextra

curricularandco-curricularactivities(including,butnotlimitedto,visual/performingartsproductions, ACADEC,etc.)sponsoredbySt.PiusX,astudentmustabidebyscholastic requirementsasdefined bySt.PiusX.

AnystudentwhohasanestablishedAccommodationPlanatSt.PiusXwillbeindividually evaluatedforeligibility. However,ifastudent,onanAccommodationPlan,failsoneormoreclasses forthequarterorthesemester,thestudentwillbeineligibletoparticipatebasedontheguidelines forAcademicEligibility.

1stQuarterand3rdQuarterGrades**

Tobeeligibletoparticipateinsports,extra-curricularandco-curricularactivitiesforthefollowingquarter, astudentmusthave:

•noincompletegradesforthe1stor3rdquarter

•noF’sforthe1stor3rdquarter,and

•aGPAof2.0orbetterforthe1stor3rdquarter.

Astudentwhodoesnotmeettheserequirementswillremainineligibleuntiltheendoftheapplicable semester.Theeligibilityofstudentswhohaveoneormoreincompletegradesisdeterminedafterall courseworkiscompleted(allincompletesmustbeclearedwithin2weeksaftertheendofthegrading period).

Endof1stSemesterGrades

Tobeeligibletoparticipateinsports,extra-curricularandco-curricularactivitiesfortheentirethird quarter**,astudentmusthave:

•noincompletegradesforthe1stsemester

•noF’sforthe1stsemester,and

•aGPAof2.0orbetterforthe1stsemester.

Astudentwhodoesnotmeettheserequirementswillremainineligibleuntiltheendofthethirdquarter,at whichtimethestudent’seligibilitywillbere-evaluated.Theeligibilityofstudentswhohaveoneormore incompletegradesforthe1stsemesterwillbedeterminedafterallcourseworkiscompleted(all incompletesmustbeclearedwithin2weeksaftertheendofthegradingperiod).

**Anystudentwhomeetstherequirementsforeligibilityforthe1stsemester,butwhohasearnedoneF forthe2ndquarter,willbeineligiblefortenschooldays.Attheendoftheten-dayperiod,theAssistant PrincipalofAcademics,willascertainifthestudenthasimprovedhis/herworktoasatisfactorylevel.If not, afinalcheckwillbemade5schooldayslatertodetermineeligibility.Anystudentwhoearnsmore than oneFforthe2ndquarter,hasno1stsemesterfailures,andwhose1stsemesterGPAisabovea2.0, willbeineligiblefortheentirethirdquarter

Endof2ndSemestergrades

Tobeeligibletoparticipateinsports(includingsummerworkouts)andextracurricularactivities,for the firstquarterofthenextschoolyear,astudentmusthave:

•noincompletegradesforthe2ndsemester

•noF’sforthe2ndsemester,and

•aGPAof2.0orbetterforthe2ndsemester

Astudentwhodoesnotmeettheserequirementswillremainineligibleuntiltheendofthefirstquarterof thenextschoolyear,atwhichtimethestudent’seligibilitywillbere-evaluated.Theeligibilityofstudents whohaveoneormoreincompletegradesforthe2ndsemesterwillbedeterminedafterallcourseworkis completed(allincompletesmustbeclearedwithin2weeksaftertheendofthegradingperiod).

AnystudentwhoearnsoneFforthe4thquarter,hasno2ndsemesterfailures,andwhose2ndsemester GPAisabove2.0,willnotbeallowedtoparticipateinanysummerteamactivities,butwillbeallowedto tryoutforandparticipateinfallsportsorextra-curricularorco-curricularactivitiesstartingonAugust1st.

Anystudentwhohascompletedall2ndsemestercoursework,andwhohasearneda2ndsemesterGPAof 2.0orbetterbuthasfailedonlyoneclassforthe2ndsemestermaybecomeeligibleonAugust1st,ifthat studenthassuccessfullycompletedacreditrecoveryclassatSt.Piusforthe2ndsemesterfailure.Ifacredit recoveryclassisnotavailableatSt.Pius,thestudentmustgettheapprovaloftheAssistantPrincipalof Academicstocompletethecreditrecoverycoursethroughanapprovedprogram.Whenthecreditrecovery gradeisreceivedandenteredintothestudent’sacademicrecord,the2ndsemesterGPAmustremainabove a2.0forthestudenttobeeligibletoparticipateonAugust1st.

GradesearnedinsummerschoolmaynotbeusedtoboostGPAtobecomeeligibleforthefall semester.

ACADEMICHONORS

FirstandSecondHonorsareawardedattheendofeachschoolyeartostudentswhoexcelintheir academicwork.Studentsfinishingthesemesterwithatleasta3.3GPAmeritSecondHonors;thosewith atleasta3.7GPAmeritFirstHonors.

NATIONALHONORSOCIETY

TobechosenasamemberoftheNationalHonorSociety,astudentmusthaveleadershipability,perform servicetotheschoolandcommunity,andmaintaina3.5CumulativeGPAthroughthesecondsemesterof Grade10.Ifamemberfallsbelow3.5inanysubsequentsemester,thatmemberwillbeplacedonone semesterprobation.

ACADEMICLETTER

Torecognizeacademicexcellence,St.PiusXHighSchoolawardsacademicletters.Qualificationsto receivealetterareasfollows:(1)StudentsmustcompletetheAcademicLetterRequestformatthe beginningoftheschoolyear,(2)mustmaintainaminimum3.5GPAforfoursemesters(neednotbe consecutive),and(3)mustreceiverecommendationsignaturesoftwoteachersandthestudent’scounselor TransferstudentsmusthaveatleasttwosemestersofworkcompletedatSt.Piusbeforebeingeligibleto applyforaletter

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COURSEDESCRIPTIONS

APCAPSTONEDIPLOMAPROGRAM

This2-yearprogramisopentorisingSophomoresandJuniors.

APCapstone™isaCollegeBoardprogramthatinstructsstudentsintheartofindependentresearch, collaborativeteamwork,andcommunicationskillsthatareincreasinglyvaluedbycollegesandbeyond. APCapstoneincludestworequiredAPcourses—APSeminarandAPResearch—andisdesignedto complementandenhancethediscipline-specificstudyinotherAPcourses.Studentswhoearnscores of 3orhigherinAPSeminarandAPResearchandonfouradditionalAPExamsoftheirchoosing receive theAPCapstoneDiploma™.Studentswhoearnscoresof3orhigherinAPSeminarandAP Research butnotonfouradditionalAPExamsreceivetheAPSeminarandResearchCertificate©.

APSEMINAR®(HonorsEnglishII)

APSeminar®isthefirstyearrequiredclassandfunctionsasthesophomoreHonorsEnglishcourse.It isayear-longcoursethatencouragesstudentstoinvestigatereal-worldissuesfrommultiple perspectives.Studentslearntosynthesizeinformationfromdifferentsources,developtheirownlines ofreasoninginresearch-basedwrittenessays,anddesignanddeliveroralandvisualpresentations,both individuallyandaspartofateam.Foradditionaldetailaboutcourseobjectives,seetheEnglish Departmentcoursedescriptions.

APRESEARCH®

APResearch©isthesecondyearrequiredclassoftheseries.APResearchcourseallowsstudentsto furthertheirskillsacquiredintheAPSeminarcoursebyunderstandingandutilizingresearch methodology;employingethicalresearchpractices;andaccessing,analyzing,andsynthesizing informationastheyaddressaresearchquestion.Studentsdevelopreal-worldresearchandmaintaina portfoliooftheirwork.Thecourseculminatesinanacademicpaperof4000-5000words (accompaniedbyaperformanceorexhibitionofproductwhereapplicable)andapresentationwithan oraldefense.

ENGLISHDEPARTMENT

CoursesectionsinEnglishareavailabletomeettheneedsofvariousstudentabilities.Assignment tospecialcoursesectionswillbemadebycounselorsanddepartmentpersonnelwithfinalapproval givenbytheAssistantPrincipal-Academics.ResearchPaperPolicy:Failuretoproducean acceptableresearchpapermeansthatthestudentlosescoursecreditforthesemester,sohe/shemust enrollinsummerschool,ANDthestudentmustwritesaidpaperbeforehe/shecanbeenrolledin EnglishforthesubsequentschoolyearatSt.PiusXHighSchool.

ENGLISHI-Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachstudentstheprocessofreadingandwritingasan essentialexperiencethatiscontinuouslyandconsistentlyevaluated.Studentsareintroducedtotwo differentwritingstructures:thefive-paragraphcritiqueandthecompare/contrastessay Vocabularyisa fundamentalcomponentofthecourse.Grammaristaughtthroughstudentexpositorywritingand criticalreadingistaughtinrelationtomythology, The Odyssey,shortstories,poetry,drama,andnovels. Studentsmustpasstheresearchpapersectionofthiscoursetopassthecourse.

Prerequisite:None-AcourseopentoFreshmen.Requiredforgraduation.

HONORS ENGLISH I - Students read extensively in multiple genres such as short stories, dramas, novels, poems, and non-fiction selections drawn from world literature. Students apply literary analysis techniques to determine the reasoning and expression of ideas inselectionsofprose,poetry,novelsand plays and demonstrate theirskillincompositionbywritingessaysinvariousrhetoricalmodesaswellas critical and analytical essays. Students may be required to purchase various paperback texts. Students mustpasstheresearchpapersectionofthiscoursetogainsemestercredit.

Prerequisite: Entrance to this class is determined by high entrance exam scores, former teacher recommendations, and grades, and in addition, a letter of application and review of a writing sample

priortoacceptance.

ENGLISH II - This course emphasizes the writing process as a continuous and integrated experience that encourages agile writers whoarepreparedfor21stcenturywriting.Courseworkfocusesonwriting in different genres with rhetorical analysis. Emphasis is on style, fluency, and real-world writing. This course will explore a wide range of literature to enhance the different genres: novels, non-fiction, memoirs, short stories, and poetry will reinforce the genres of writing. Vocabulary and grammatical standards are reinforced throughout the school year. A non-literary research paper is requiredandmust bepassedtogaincreditandpassthecourse.

Prerequisite:None-Acourseopentosophomores.Requiredforgraduation.

APSEMINAR®/HONORSENGLISHII

-Inthiscourse,studentswillengageincross-curricular conversationsthatexplorethecomplexitiesofacademicandreal-worldtopicsandissuesbyanalyzing divergentperspectives.Studentswillsynthesizeinformationfrommultiplesources,developtheirown perspectivesinwrittenessays,anddesignanddeliveroralandvisualpresentations,bothindividually andaspartofateam. Theywillstudyselectionsofprose,poetry,novels,andplaysandapplymore complexliteraryanalysistechniquestodeterminethereasoningandexpressionofideasinthesetexts. Theseessays,presentations,andoraldefensescompletedduringtheacademicyearwillbesubmittedas AP® SeminarPerformanceTasks,whichwillbeevaluatedtocontributetoanoverallAP® Seminar score.

Prerequisite:Applicationrequiredanddepartmentapproval.

ENGLISHIII-ThiscourseusesAmericanandBritishliteratureasaspringboardforcriticalthinking andwriting. Inonesemester,studentswillbeguidedthroughthedevelopmentofAmericanliterature andthesignificantliterarymovementsoftheUnitedStates,andinthesecondsemester,British literatureandliterarymovementswillbesurveyed.Bothsemesterswillutilizenon-fiction,fiction, drama,andpoetry Studentswillcontinueusingthepreviouswritinggenresstudiedandwilladdcause andeffectanddefinitionessayformats.Vocabularyandgrammaticalstandardsareemphasizedin relationtoreadingandwriting.Aliteraryresearchpaperisrequiredandmustbepassedtogaincredit andpassthecourse.

Prerequisite:None-Acourseopentojuniors.Requiredforgraduation.

AP® ENGLISHIII--LITERATURE-Studentsarechallengedtobecomeskilledreadersofnovels, dramas,andpoetrywritteninavarietyofperiods,disciplines,andrhetoricalcontexts.Studentswill readextensivelyandcomposeadvancedanalysisofworksbyWilliamShakespeare,Americanand Europeanauthors,and20thcenturyLatinAmericanwriters.Studentswillwriteaminimumofeight essaysandaliteraryresearchpaper.Timed-writesandAPexampreparationwillalsobeincluded. Materialiscollegelevel,andstudentsarerequiredtotaketheAPLiteratureExaminationinMay. The courserequiresacoursefeeforthepurchaseofrequiredtexts Studentsmustpassthe researchpapersectionofthiscoursetogainsemestercredit.

Prerequisite:Applicationrequiredanddepartmentapproval.

ENGLISHIV-Thiscourseisdesignedforcriticalwritingbasedongreatworksofworldliterature andphilosophybySophocles,Plato,Dante,Camus,Shakespeare,Kafka,andothers.Allrhetorical modesofexpositorywritingarereviewedandreinforced.Studentsareintroducedtothepersonalessay, collegeapplicationessay,andtheargumentationessay,whichincludesusageofantitheticalarguments andrefutations.Formalandinformalessays,practicalwritingassignments,andaliteraryresearch paperarerequired.Studentsmustpasstheresearch papersectionofthiscoursetogainsemestercredit andgraduate.

Prerequisite:None-Acourseopentoseniors.Requiredforgraduation.

AP® ENGLISHIV–LANGUAGEANDCOMPOSITION

-Thiscourseisdesignedtoinstruct studentsinrhetoricalanalysis,anapproachtoliteraturethatmoststudentswillencounteratthecollege level.Studentsreadliteratureandnon-fictionfromarangeofhistoricalperiodsandculturalcontexts. Studentsalsocomposemyriadanalytical,personal,andargumentativeessaysusingavarietyof rhetoricaltechniquesandmodes.Materialiscollegelevel,andstudentsarerequiredtotaketheAP EnglishLanguageandCompositionExaminationinMay Studentsmustpasstheresearchpapersection ofthiscoursetogainsemestercreditandgraduate.

Prerequisite:Applicationrequiredanddepartmentapproval.

CREATIVEWRITING(Year)

This course is designed to replicate a college-level CreativeWritingworkshop.Studentswillpractice writing daily with the freedom to explore whatever writing paths or genres are of interest. The main objective is that students become better writers through continual practice and reflection. Students must have a willingness to cooperate with the class to create an atmosphere conducive to writing, sharing, and providing feedback to their peer’s work. In lieu of a final, students will compose a portfolio of their revised original work. In addition, students will be responsible for putting together St.Pius’sliterarymagazine,Akira.

Prerequisites:Thiscourseisopentosophomores,juniorsandseniorswithteacherrecommendation.

YEARBOOK

(Year) - This course is offered for creative students interested in producingtheschool yearbook. Students will receive training in all facets of yearbook production with emphasis on story, headline,andcaptionwriting,interviewing,andreporting,layout,editing,digitalphotography,andIn DesignYearTechsoftwareprogramusage.Basiccomputerskillsarenecessary Studentsmayelectto takethiscourseforthreeyearsandwillreceiveonecreditforeachyeartaken.Theworkloadof studentswillbethesameasinanyotheracademiccourse.

Prerequisite:Twopositive,highlyrankedwrittenrecommendationsfromthestudent’scurrent English teacherandanotherteacherofthestudent’schoice.Awritingsamplefromtheapplicantisalso required.

FAMILYSTUDIESDEPARTMENT

CULINARYARTSI

(Semester)-ThefieldofCulinaryArtsisrapidlygrowing.Thiscoursewill enablestudentstodevelopvariousskillsinfoodpreparationandpresentation.Therewillbethe opportunityforweeklylabs,enablingthestudentstodemonstrateandimprovetheircookingskills(and eatthefoodtheyprepare),increasetheirknowledgeofavarietyoffoods,andbecomeself-sufficientin thekitchen.Thecurriculumincludesnutrition,regionalandinternationalfoods,theartistic presentation offoods,tablesettingsandmealplanning,purchasingfood,sanitation,andsafety Several special projectsareincorporatedinthiscoursesuchasGingerbreadHouses(fall),cakedecorating (spring), andgarnishing,pastries,andpastamaking.

Prerequisite:None-Asemesterelectivecourseopentoallstudents.

CULINARYARTSII

(Semester)-Thiscoursewillbeofferedonceduringtheschoolyear.Students willexpandandimprovetheirculinaryskills.Therewillbeanemphasisoninternationalcuisine, studyingadifferentcountryforonetotwoweeks.Foodlabs,culture,customs,andtraditionsfromeach countrywillbeincludedinthecourse.Thiscoursewillbeverybeneficialforstudentsinterestedin pursuingacareerintheculinaryarts.

Prerequisite:MustcompleteasemesterofCulinaryArtsItobeeligibletotakeCulinaryArtsII.

DEVELOPMENTALPSYCHOLOGY

(Semesterorfullyear)-Doyoueverwonderhowyoucame tobethepersonyouareandwhatyouwillbelikeinthefuture?Thiscoursecanhelptoanswerthese questions(andmore)becausethestudyofhumandevelopment(howpeoplechangeovertime)can provideinsightsintoself-understanding.Whileeverystageofthelifecycleiscovered,thereisan emphasisonchilddevelopment.Thecurriculumincludesseveralpsychologicalanddevelopmental theories,culturaldiversity,andfamilytraditions,anddevelopingeffectiveparentingskills.Students canincreasetheirknowledgeandunderstandingofchildrenthroughavarietyofexperiencesincluding variousobservations,interviews,andmanyexcitingandfunprojectssuchasthecomputerizeddoll, correspondingwithelementaryschoolpen-pals,andplanningandhostingapen-palday.

Prerequisite:None-Asemesterorfull-yearelectivecourseopentosophomores,juniors,andseniors.

Note:Communicationskillscreditawardedfor1unitofIndependentLivingand1unitof DevelopmentalPsychology.DevelopmentalPsychologyandIndependentLivingdo not satisfythe Modern(Foreign)Languagerequirementnecessaryforadmissiontomanycolleges/universities.

INDEPENDENTLIVING

(Semesterorafullyear)-Areyoureadyforlifeintherealworld?This courseisdesignedtohelpstudentsmeetthechallengesofeveryday,independentlifewithconfidence. Itprovidesstudentswithinformationneededtomanagetheirpersonalfinances,buy,andtakecareofa houseandacar,dotheirownlaundry,understandbasicchilddevelopment,fileataxreturn,andsafely cookahealthymeal.Studentswillalsodevelopskillsrelatedtointerpersonalandfamilyrelationships, theappreciationofculturaldiversity,andtheapplicationofcommunicationskillswheninterviewing forjobs.Independentlivingisacoursedesignedforstudentswhoenjoyhands-on,realworldlearning.

Prerequisite:None. EnrollmentintheIndependentLivingClassislimitedtostudentswhoneed theclasstocompletetheCommunicationSkills/WorldLanguagerequirement.

Note:Communicationskillscreditawardedfor1unitofIndependentLivingand1unitof DevelopmentalPsychology.DevelopmentalPsychologyandIndependentLivingdo not satisfythe Modern(Foreign)Languagerequirementnecessaryforadmissiontomanycolleges/universities.

FINEARTSDEPARTMENT

AMERICANMUSICSTUDIES(Semester)-Theevolutionfromjazztohiphopmarksa significanttrajectoryinAmericanmusichistory,epitomizingculturalshifts,socialmovements, andtechnologicaladvancements.Jazz,originatinginAfricanAmericancommunities,fused AfricanandEuropeanmusicaltraditions,embracingimprovisationandindividualexpression throughfigureslikeLouisArmstrongandMilesDavis.R&Bandsoulemergedalongsidejazz, incorporatingbluesandgospelinfluences,withartistssuchasRayCharlesandArethaFranklin shapingthesegenres.Funkanddiscofurtherevolvedinthelate20thcentury,pavingtheway forhiphop,whichbeganasaculturalmovementintheBronx,NewYorkCity,inthe1970s, encompassingmusic,dance,graffitiart,andfashion,ledbypioneerslikeDJKoolHerc.Hip hop'sgrowthintoaglobalphenomenon,featuringsubgenreslikegangstarapandconscious rap,solidifiesitsplaceasacontinuumofAfricanAmericanculturalexpression,constantly reshapingAmericanmusicandsociety.

Prerequisite: None. Asemesterclassopentoallhighschoolstudents.

FILMSTUDIES

(Semester)-Thiscourseoffersthestudenttheopportunitytogain knowledgeandan understandingofthenatureandhistoryoffilm.Thestudentwillanalyze artisticcomponentsoffilmsuchas framing,editing,soundproduction,lighting,technique, directing,acting,andgenre.Thestudentwillbeexpectedtoreviewandcritiqueavarietyof filmsthroughoutthesemesterthroughwrittenessaysandpresentations.Thecourseisa college-levelfilmanalysiscourse,thereforethefilmswatchedwillcoverawiderangeof ratings(G-R)andgenres.

Prerequisite:Onlyopentojuniorsandseniors;classmayonlybetakenonce.

APMUSICTHEORY

(Year)-Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhointendtostudymusicatthe collegelevelorhaveaninterestinthetheoryofmusic.Thecoursewillofferthestudentthe opportunitytostudythebasicprinciplesofmusictheoryandcompositionandlearnaboutthe compositionaltechniquesandstyleoftheBaroque,ClassicalandRomanticmasters.Theultimategoal ofthiscourseisforthestudenttolearntoapplythefundamentaltechniquesandprinciplesofmusic compositionasacreativeformofself-expression.StudentsareexpectedtotaketheAPMusicTheory examinthespring.

Prerequisite:Applicationrequired(pickupfromAPmusictheoryinstructor).Onlyopento juniorsandseniorsandisayearlongelectivecourse.

STUDIOART

(Year)-Thiscourseisdesignedfortheentrylevelartist.Thegoalsofthiscourseare toexposestudentstothevarietyofVisualArtscoursesandpracticesavailableatSt.Pius,including drawingandpainting,sculpture,andgraphicdesign.Studentswilllearnaboutmethodsandmaterials foreachsubjectasthecourseprogresses.Theemphasisforallmediaisontheelementsandprinciples ofdesign,arthistoryandcriticism,andtheexploringofcontemporaryissuesaroundthevisualarts world.

Prerequisite:None;ayear-longelectivecourseopentoallhighschoolstudents.

DRAWINGANDPAINTING

(Year)-Thiscourseoffersstudentstheopportunityforadvanced investigationofdrawingandpaintingtechniques,formalcomposition,andproblem-solving experiences.Emphasisindrawingwillbeplacedonstilllifedrawing,within-depthstudyofline, value,texture,shape,linearperspective,andspace.Emphasisinpaintingwillbeplacedonthe explorationofcolortheory,variouspaintingtechniquesandmaterials.Thedrawingandpainting projectscompletedinthisclassaredesignedtopreparestudentsforcontinuedstudyofthevisualartsat thecollegelevel.

Prerequisite: Onlyopentosophomores,juniors,andseniors;freshmanbyinstructorapprovalbased uponportfolio.

APDRAWING

-(Year)ThepurposeoftheAPDrawingclassistocreateabodyofworkthatwould allow thestudenttogaincollegecredit.Itisnowarequirementtosubmitaportfolio.Fortheportfolio studentswillbegradedinthreecategories;qualityofwork,concentrationanddevelopmentofanidea andbreadthwhichwillentailtheknowledgeofartelementsand2Dprinciplessuchasbalance, contrast,unity,variety,emphasis,andproportion.Studentswillcreatetheirowncourseofstudyi.e., technicalproblems,ideas,andconceptswiththeinstructor'sguidance.Theinstructorwillbeworking witheachstudentindividuallytohelpthemdeveloptechniquesthatwillcoincidewiththeirartist ideasandconcepts.Originalityandmessageorpersonalstatementwhetheritbeaportrait,landscape, animals,orotherimages, areimportant.Themajorgoalsoftheclasswillbetocombineoriginal ideasandarttechniquetocreatemeaningfulwork.Gradeswillbegivenonclassworkand participation.Studentswillsubmitaportfoliotothecollegeboardtoreceivecollegecredit.

Prerequisite:2semestersofartwithanAaverageandinstructor’sapproval.(SeeAPDrawing instructorforasignature)

PRINTMAKING

(Semester)-Thiscourseoffersstudentstheopportunitytoexplorethe fundamental aspectsofprintmakingasanartform.Studentswillgainskills,knowledgeandan understandingof relief,intaglio,serigraphicandlithographicprintmakingprocesses.Studentswill designprinciplesand thehistoryofprintmakingasaculturalartform.

Prerequisite:None;Onlyopentojuniorsandseniors.

AP2-DARTANDDESIGN

(Year)willbeofferedinevenyears2024-2025,2026-2027. APArt Studioisacoursethatisdesignedtochallengehighschoolstudentswithcollegiatelevel investigationsintostudiopracticeinthe2DDesigncategory.Allworkiscompletedandsubmittedto

APStudioPortfolioevaluationsinMay,andcollegecreditmaybeawardedaccordingtoscoreand participationofcollegesindividually.Whatstudentscanexpectisarigorousandrewardingyear, investigatingthevisuallanguageofartanddesigninavarietyofmedia(drawing,painting, printmaking,photography,&digital).TheFinalportfolioconstitutestwenty-fivepercentofthe student’sgrade,andstudentswhoareconsideringthecourseneedtobecommittedtovisualresearch andproductionforthelonghaul.Therewardwillbeaportfolioofcollegiatelevelqualitywork,a deepeningofthestudents'understandingofartinourlives,andanappreciationfordeveloping creative ideaswithdepthandpurpose.StudentsmustpaytheAPexamfeeforportfoliosubmission. Prerequisite:2semestersofartwithanAaverageandinstructor’sapproval.(SeeAPDrawing instructorforasignature)

MIXEDCHOIR(Year)-Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswithlittleornochoralexperiencewho wishtolearnthebasics.Anemphasisisplaceduponthedevelopmentofsight-singing,vocal techniques,performingandgeneralmusicalknowledge.Thisensemblewillperformmusiconall concertsandinconjunctionwiththeBelCantoConcertChoir.Thestudentwillberequiredto participateinallschool-sponsoredperformances,workshopsandclinics,andallspecialevents.

Prerequisite: Thiscourseisopentoallhighschoolstudents.

CONCERTCHOIR:BELCANTO(Year)

Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswithpreviouschoralexperience.Thiscourserequiresaformal auditionandislimitedtostudentsexhibitingadvancedsingingskills.Thisensemblewillperform musicofhigherdifficulty.Thecoursewillplaceanemphasisonfurtherdevelopmentofsight-singing, vocaltechniques,andperformance. Thisensembleperformsfrequentlythroughouttheyearfor schoolandcommunityevents.Thestudentwillberequiredtoparticipateinallschool-sponsored performances,workshopsand clinics,andallspecialevents.Studentsareresponsibleforpurchasing therequiredensemble attire.Studentswhochoosetoparticipateindistrictorstatechoralevents (SoloandEnsemble,HonorChoir,NMMEAAllState)are responsibleforallassociatedcosts. Prerequisite: Sophomores,JuniorsandSeniorsonly,byinstructorapproval.

BEGINNINGPIANO1(Semester)

Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsinterestedinlearningthebasicfundamentalsandtechniquesof pianoplaying.Studentswilllearnaboutthemusicstaff,pitchandrhythm,andproperhandposition. Studentsarenotexpectedtohaveanybackgroundinpianoormusic.Thisclassisdesignedasan entrylevelclasstothemusicdepartment.Thestudentwillberequiredtopurchasethepiano workbook(approximately$25.00)

Prerequisite:None;asemester-longelectivecourseopentoallhighschoolstudents.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCEDPIANO(Semester)

ThisisacourseopentoanystudentthathasearnedaBorbetterinPianoI.Thiscourseis designedforstudentsinterestedinlearningmore advancedfundamentalsandtechniquesofpiano playing.Moreadvancedstudentswhoparticipateinthe coursemaycontinuetofurthertheirknowledge

andrefinetheirskills.Thestudentwillbe requiredtopurchasethepianoworkbook (approximately$25.00)

Prerequisite:ThisisacourseopentoanystudentthathasearnedaBorbetterinPianoI.Thiscourse mayberepeated.

BEGINNINGGUITAR(Semester)

Thisisanintroductorycourseopentoanystudentbuttargetedtothosewhohavenoformalguitar training.Thecourseisdesignedforstudentsinterestedinlearningthebasicfundamentalsand techniquesofplayingguitar.Studentswillperformaloneandingroups,interpretbasicmusicalnotation, define,andusefundamentalmusicalterms,discussthevariousstylisticperiodsofmusicalhistory,and listentoandevaluateperformancesbypeersaswellasrecordedperformancesbyprofessional musicians.Thisclassisdesignedasanentrylevelclassinthemusicdepartment Moreadvanced studentswhoparticipateinthecoursemaycontinuetofurthertheir knowledgeandrefinetheirskills. Studentswillberequiredtoprovidetheirownacousticguitarwithacase,labeledwiththeirname clearlyontheoutside.

Prerequisite:None;asemestercourseopentoallhighschoolstudents.

ADVANCEDGUITAR(Semester)

ThisisacourseopentoanystudentthathasearnedaBorbetterinGuitarI. Studentsmayaudition forplacementinlieuofcompletionofGuitar1.Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoare interestedinadvancedfundamentalsandtechniquesofguitarplayingandcontinuetofurthertheir knowledgeandrefinetheirskills.Studentswillberequiredtoprovidetheirownacousticguitar withacase,labeledwiththeirnameclearlyontheoutside.

Prerequisite:Guitar1withagradeofBorbetterorbyaudition.Thiscoursemayberepeated.

SYMPHONICBAND(Year)

Thisisthetopwindandpercussionensembleoftheschool.Thehighestlevelofperformanceis expected.Itisstronglysuggestedthatthestudenttakeprivatelessons outsideofschoolconcurrent withthiscourse.Studentsarerequiredtoattendallperformances, workshopsandclinics, competitions,andfestivalsaswellason-campusoroff-campusschoolevents scheduledfor SymphonicBand.Studentsareresponsibleforpurchasingtherequiredensemble attire. Studentswhochoosetoparticipateindistrictorstatebandevents(SoloandEnsemble,Honor Band,NMMEAAllState)are responsibleforallassociatedcosts.

Prerequisite:BeginningBandwithaBorbetterorbyaudition.Thisisayear-longelective courseandmayberepeated. Thiscourseisopentoallhighschoolstudents.

CONCERTORCHESTRA(Year)

Thisisthestringensembleforexperiencedoradvancedplayers.Thehighestlevelofperformanceis expected.Instrumentationislimitedtostringsonly. Studentsshouldtakeprivatelessonsoutside theschoolconcurrentwiththiscourseforfurthertechniquedevelopment. Musictheory,history andinternationalmusicwillbeintroduced.Studentsarerequiredtoattendallperformances,workshops andclinics,competitions,festivals,aswellasallon-campusoroffcampusschooleventsscheduledfor

SymphonicOrchestra.Allperformances,rehearsalsandeventsaregradedactivities.Studentsare responsibleforpurchasingtherequiredensemble attire.Studentswhochoosetoparticipatein districtorstateorchestraevents(SoloandEnsemble,Orchestra,NMMEAAllState)are responsibleforallassociatedcosts.

Prerequisite:Placementauditionrequired. Thisisayearlongclassandmayberepeated. Thiscourse isopentoallhighschoolstudents.8thgradersbyauditiononlyandinstructorapproval.

THEATERARTS

DRAMAI(Semester)

Thecourseisanintroductiontoactingandthetheater. Thestudentwilllearntheelementsofstage acting,bothindividuallyandinsmallgroupsaswellasunderstandingthebasicsofthetheater space. Emphasiswillbeplacedondramaticelements,vocalwork,improvisation,physical movement. Studentswillstudydramaticliterature,monologuesandscenework.Thisclassis designedasafoundationalcourseforfurtherstudyintheater

Prerequisite:None;asemester-longelectivecourseopentoallhighschoolstudents.

DRAMAII

(Semester)

Thiscourseisforfurtherstudyintoadvancedactingandtheater.Studentswhohavedemonstrated proficiencyandgrowthoverthecourseofDramaIwillcontinuetheirstudieswithdeeperacting techniquesandcomplexvocalwork.Inadditiontobuildingonthetoolsintroducedearlier,studentswill alsoreadandworkwithchallengingcollegelevelplaysandscripts.Studentswillfocusoncollaborating withanddirectingtheirpeersforvariousstagedprojectsintheclass.

Prerequisite:DramaIwithagradeofBorhigherandteacherapproval.

INTERDISCIPLINARYCOURSE

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS (Year) (1unitofcreditwithlettergrade)-Theprimaryfocusofthis course involves studying ten different disciplines in preparation for the Academic Decathlon competition, though skills learned can also be applied to college and non-academic life. Subject areas include the following: Mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and elements of calculus, depending on the topics for the year); Geography and History;VisualArt(primarytopicmay focusononeeraofartormaybeasurveyofarthistory throughouttheages);Music(elementsofmusic appreciation and afocustopicconcerningaparticular eraorgenreofmusic);Economics(fundamentals of macro-and micro-economics);Science(specific topicsdiffereachyear–biology,chemistry,physics, earth science, environmentalscience,or astronomy);EssayWriting;LanguageandLiterature(grammar andanalysisofpoetryandanovel);and PersonalInterview(interviewskills).

The St. Pius X Academic Decathlon Team will be formed from the members of this class and will compete at the State and possibly National Academic Decathlon events. Due to the deadlines for team rosters forofficialcompetitions,onecannotdropthiscourseintheFallSemesteraftertheFirstQuarter Participation inthe LocalorRegionalCompetitionsoftheAcademicDecathlon,whicheveroccursfirst,

isrequired.

Members of the class may also steer the course into other competitions of their interest, such as the Knowledge Masters Open, The National Science Bowl, and others -- some of which have substantial awards.

Prerequisite:None-Anelectivecourseopentosophomores,juniors,andseniors. Note:Thiscourseis not only for honors students. It must have at least three students in each of the following cumulative GPA ranges for academic courses: 3.80 to 4.00; 3.20 to 3.80; and 0.00 to 3.20. Students compete forawardsonlyagainstotherstudentsinthesameGPAcategoryasthemselves. AwardsintheAcademicDecathlonareevenlydistributedtostudentswithineachGPArange.

MATHEMATICS/COMPUTERSCIENCEDEPARTMENT

CoursesectionsinMathematicsandComputerScienceareavailabletomeettheneedsofstudentswith variousstudentabilities.Assignmenttospecialcoursesectionswillbemadebydepartmentpersonnel withfinalapprovalgivenbytheAssistantPrincipal-Academics.Allcoursesareyear-longunless otherwiseindicated.Itisdepartmentpolicythatstudentsarerequiredtotakeacoremathematics courseeachacademicyear.Ifastudentwantstochallengehis/herplacement,he/shemust petitionthemathdepartmenttotakethecourse.Thestudentmustseetheirmathteacherfor details.Foranhonorstudentwhoisallowedtochangeduringthesemester,thenumericalgrade earnedinthehonorscoursewilltransfertothenewcoursewithnoalterationforhonorsgrade pointsandbeweightedappropriatelyfortheamountoftimethestudentspentinthehonors course.

ALGEBRAI

- AlgebraIisarequiredcoursethatprovidesthefoundationforallsubsequentmath courses. Thisclassintroducesthestudenttothebasicstructureofalgebrathroughtheuseand applicationofrealnumbers,polynomials,factoring,linearandquadraticequationsandtheirgraphs, inequalitiesandrationalandirrationalnumbers. Thiscoursewillprovideopportunitiesforstudentsto buildtheirthinkingandproblemsolvingskills. Requiredforgraduation.Calculatorsarenotallowed.

HONORSALGEBRA/GEOMETRY

-Thiscourseisdesignedforfreshmenstudentswithhigher abilityinmathematics.Itisfastpaced,asstudentsareexpectedtolearnandapplyskillsmorequickly thanstudentsinAlgebraI.Thefallsemestercoversallmaterialofregularalgebra(first-andsecond degreeequations,lines,inequalities,radicals,polynomials,andwordproblems)aswellassome AlgebraIItopics,includingcomplexnumbersandsyntheticdivision.TheSpringsemesteris comparabletoafullcourseingeometry.Topicsincludeparallelism,triangletheorems,formalproofs, similarity,circleproperties,quadrilaterals,areaoftwo-dimensionalfigures,andsurfaceareasand volumeofthree-dimensionalfigures.

Prerequisite:Havingtakenapreviouscourseinalgebraisnotarequirement.Admissiontothisclass

isdeterminedbyhighentranceexamscoresandgrades. Nowithdrawalswillbeallowedafterweek 7ofschool.

GEOMETRY-Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpthestudentunderstandthebasicstructureofplane, solid,andcoordinategeometry Studentswilldevelopproblemsolvingskillsandpowersof visualization.Theywillalsobuildtheirknowledgeoftherelationshipamonggeometricelementsand theywillincreasetheirunderstandingoftheinductiveanddeductivemethodsofreasoning.Students arerequiredtohavethefollowingitemsonthefirstdayofclass;compass,protractor,andascientific calculator.

Prerequisite:AlgebraI.Requiredforgraduation.

ALGEBRAII-Thiscourseisdesignedtoenablethestudentstostrengthentheirknowledgeand understandingofthebasicalgebraicprinciples.Emphasiswillbeplacedonthestudyoftherealand complexnumbersystem,linearandquadraticfunctions,exponentialandlogarithmicfunctions,andthe conicsections.Thiscoursewillbeofferedonanasneededbasis.Placementofstudentsintothisclass willbemadebythemathdepartmentprogressionsystemthathasbeendevelopedfortheplacementof studentsbasedonpreviousperformance.

Prerequisite:StrictlyDepartmentalrecommendation

ALGEBRAII/TRIGONOMETRY-ThiscoursebeginswithreviewandextensionofAlgebraI topics,includinglinearfunctions,quadraticfunctions,andinequalities.Algebraicskillsarethen cultivatedwithinandappliedtothefollowingcontexts:polynomialfunctions,exponentialand logarithmicfunctions,rationalfunctions,conicsections,andtrigonometricfunctions.Anemphasisis placedonalgebraicproceduralfluencythroughoutthecourse.Ascientific,non-graphingcalculator isrequired.

Prerequisite:AlgebraI.Requiredforgraduation.

HONORSALGEBRAII/TRIGONOMETRY-Thiscoursechallengessophomoreswhocangrasp mathematicalideasandconceptsquickly.Itsemphasisisonunderstandingthestructureof mathematics.TheAlgebraportionofthecourseprovidesanin-depthstudyofquadratic,polynomial, rational,exponential,logarithmicfunctions,complexnumbersystems,multivariatesystems,andconic sections.Trigonometryanditsapplicationscovertopicsincludingrighttriangletrigonometry,analytic trigonometry,andthelawsofsinesandcosines.Ascientificcalculatorisrequired.

Prerequisite:C+inHonorsAlgebraI/Geometryforbothsemesters.

HONORSPRE-CALCULUS

-Thiscourseinthehonorsmathematicssequencestressesarigorous analysisoffunctions.Thecoursewillunifyconceptsfromtrigonometry,elementaryanalysis,and

analyticgeometry StudentswillalsobeexposedtothestudyofCalculus.

Prerequisite:Departmentapproval.

STATISTICS

-Thiscoursefirstintroducestoolsforcollectingdataandconductingstudies.Then weanalyzeanddescribedistributionsofone-variabledatasets,followedbyasurveyofprobability distributions(normal,binomial,geometric,Poisson,andexponential).Samplingdistributionsand theCentralLimitTheoremfollow,fromwhichwedevelopintroductoryinferencetechniques (hypothesistestingandconfidenceintervals).Finally,werepeattheseexplorationsintwo-variable contexts.Thiscourseisequivalenttoaone-semester,introductory,non-calculuscollegecoursein statistics.Avarietyofcomputerapplicationsareusedtoenrichthecoursework.

Prerequisite:AlgebraII/Trigonometry

FINANCIALMATHEMATICS

-Thisfull-yearcourseintroducesfinancialtopicswhilereinforcing conceptsandskillsinthehighschoolmathematicsstandards.ThecoursebeginswithaPhilosophyof Moneyexploration,informedbyestablishedresearchandfaithvirtues.Thisfoundationpermeatesthe restofthecourse,inwhichstudentswilllearnaboutfinancialinstitutions,budgeting,credit,student loans,carloans,mortgages,investing,insurance,taxes,andcharitablegiving,andothertopics,time permitting.Eachtopicretainsanemphasisinmathematicalcomputation.TheStandardsfor MathematicalPracticeapplythroughoutthiscourseand,togetherwiththecontentstandards,present mathematicsasacoherent,usefulsubjectthatmakessenseofrelevant,applicablesituations.

Prerequisite:Strictlydepartmentrecommendation.

Note:CannotbetakenbyastudentenrolledinorplanningtoenrollinFinancialLiteracy.

CALCULUS-Thisisatwo-semesteradvancedmathematicscourseofferedasanalternativetothe fasterpacedAPCalculuscourse.Itisopentoseniorswhohavebeensuccessfulinthehonors mathematicsprogramorwhohaveexcelledintheregularmathematicsprogram.Astrongbackground inalgebraandtrigonometryisrequired.Pre-calculustopicscoveredincludetrigonometry,and functions.Calculustopicscoveredincludelimits,continuity,differentialcalculus(including applications),andalimitedamountofintegralcalculus.Applicationsandproblemsolvingare emphasizedthroughoutthecourse.

Prerequisite:Pre-Calculus

APCALCULUSAB-Thisisatwo-semesteradvancedmathematicscourseopentothetopseniorsin themathematicsprogram.TheAPCalculusABexaminationinMayofthespringsemesterisrequired. ThecoursecoversallofwhatisconsideredCalculusIandaportionwhatisconsideredCalculusIIby mostcollegesanduniversities.Topicsincludelimits,differentiation,applicationsofderivatives, integration,approximationsandapplicationsofintegrals,logarithmicdifferentiation,elementary differentialequations,advancedtechniquesofintegration.Agraphingcalculator(theequivalentofa TexasInstrument82,83,84,85,or86)isrequired.

Prerequisite:HonorsPre-Calculus.

APCALCULUSBC-Thisisatwo-semesteradvancedmathematicscourseopentothetopseniorsin themathematicsprogram.TheAPCalculusBCexaminationinMayofthespringsemesterisrequired. ThecoursecoversallofwhatisconsideredCalculusIandCalculusIIbymostcollegesand universities.Topicsincludelimits,differentiation,applicationsofderivatives,integration, approximationsandapplicationsofintegrals,logarithmicdifferentiation,elementarydifferential equations,advancedtechniquesofintegration,sequencesandseries,andpolarcoordinates.Agraphing calculator(theequivalentofaTexasInstrument82,83,84,85,or86)isrequired.Thecourseis designedforstrong,seriousmathematicsstudentsinterestedinamath/science/engineeringcareerwho wouldliketotestoutoftwosemestersofcollegecalculus.

Prerequisite:HonorsPre-Calculus.

APSTATISTICS-Thisisanadvancedmathematicscourseopentothejuniorandseniorlevel. TheAPStatisticsexaminMayofthesecondsemesterisrequired.Inthefirstsemester,thecourse coversdatacollection,describingandanalyzingoneandtwo-variabledata,randomvariables,and probabilitydistributions.ThesecondsemesterusessamplingdistributionsandtheCentralLimit Theoremasafoundationforbuildinginferencetechniques,includinghypothesistestingand confidenceintervalsforoneandtwo-variabledatasets.Agraphingcalculatorisrequired(Casio

orTIstronglyrecommended.)

Prerequisite:Applicationrequired

HONORSCALCULUSIII-Thisisthethirdcourseincalculusandanalyticgeometryincluding: vectoranalysis,Euclideanspace,partialdifferentiation,multipleintegrals,lineandsurfaceintegrals, theintegraltheoremsofvectorcalculus.Iftherearenotenoughstudentstofillthecourse,thecourse willbeofferedon-linethroughauniversitywithtutoringprovidedbytheSt.Piusfaculty.

FINANCIALLITERACY

(Semester)-Thiselectivecoursesurveysintroductoryfinancialtopics forpersonalmanagement,literacy,andwealth-building.ThecoursebeginswithaPhilosophyof Moneyexploration,informedbyestablishedresearchandfaithvirtues.Thisfoundationpermeatesthe restofthecourse,inwhichstudentswilllearnaboutfinancialinstitutions,budgeting,credit,student loans,carloans,mortgages,investing,insurance,taxes,andcharitablegiving.Anemphasisisplaced ondevelopingapplicablewisdomforeverystudent’sfinancialfuture.

Prerequisite:None;opentojuniorsandseniorsonly

Note:CannotbetakenbyastudentenrolledinorplanningtoenrollinFinancialMath.

INTRODUCTIONTOCOMPUTERSCIENCEANDROBOTICS

(Semester)-Anintroduction toComputerSciencethroughtheprogrammingofrobots.Robotsareusedtoinvestigatebasic conceptsinbothroboticsandcomputing,bothwirelesslyandvirtually.Studentswilllearnhowto controlthemovementofarobotthroughitsworld.Thisincludessensingsurroundingsandmaking decisionsonhowtomodifybehaviorstoattainprescribedgoals.Thecourseisintendedforthose withnopriorexperienceincomputerscience,butwithadesiretohoneproblemsolvingand computingskillswithafocusonrobotics.

Prerequisite:None-Anelectivecourseopentogrades9-12.

ENGINEERINGI:ENGINEERINGDESIGNANDANALYSIS-Experiencemechanical, chemical,civil,electrical,computer,andaerospaceengineeringthroughfun,hands-onprojects.You willworkinteamstobuildapinholecameraforartistswithdisabilities,designandbuildearthquake resistantbuildings,programanelectronicinstrumenttoplayasimplesong,andcreateandlaunchan automatedaerialimagingsystemfortargetingdisasterreliefefforts.Learnhowtoturnyourideasinto reality,usescienceandmathtocreatesolutionsthathelppeople,buildyourproblem-solvingand teamworkskills,andmore!

Prerequisite:None-Anelectivecourseopentogrades9-12.

HONORSENGINEERINGII:ENGINEERINGAPPLICATIONSOFCOMPUTER

SCIENCEDiscoverhowtouseengineeringdesignprinciplesandprogrammingtosolvefun,hands

onprojectsattheintersectionofengineeringandcomputerscience.Thecoursewillcoverbasic circuitdesign,programming,andelectro-mechanicalsystems.Studentswillworkinteamsto programanInstagram-likepicturefilter,developawebcamsystemthatprovidesreal-timefeedback tophysicaltherapypatients,buildandprogramavarietyofassistivedevicesusingaRaspberryPi andotherelectronichardware,developaroboticwheelchairprototypethatdrivesaccordingtouser headmovementsdetectedbyachair-mountedcamera,andbuildandlaunchawaterrockettoreach amaximumaltitude.Gainvaluable Python programming andengineeringexperiencewhilehaving funatthesametime!

Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofEngineeringIandteacherapproval.

APCOMPUTERSCIENCE willbeofferedinevenyears,i.e.,2024-2025,2026-2027. This two-semestercourseemphasizesbasiccomputerscience concepts,includingthedevelopmentand analysisofalgorithms,thedevelopmentanduseof fundamentaldatastructures,thestudyofstandard algorithms(suchassortingandsearching algorithms),andconvertingtoandfromvariousnumber systems,aswellasanunderstandingofthe basichardwareandsoftwarecomponentsofcomputer systemsandtheresponsibleuseofthese systems.Throughoutthecourse,properdocumentation, testing,anddebuggingofcomputerprograms willbetaught.StudentsareexpectedtotaketheAP ComputerScienceexaminMay. NOTE:APCOMPUTERSCIENCEDOESNOTCOUNTASA SCIENCECREDIT. Prerequisite:AnElectivecourse.BinAlgebraII/TrigorHonorsAlgebra II/Trig.Information Technologyorequivalent.ThecourseisopentoqualifiedJuniorsandSeniors. Nocomputing prerequisitesarerequired.

WORLDLANGUAGESDEPARTMENT

Coursesectionsinthisdepartmentareavailabletomeettheneedsofvariousstudentabilities. Assignmenttospecialcoursesectionswillbemadebycounselorsanddepartmentpersonnelwithfinal approvalgivenbytheAssistantPrincipal-Academics.Allcoursesareyearlong.

FRENCHI-ThisisanintroductorycoursetobasicskillsinFrenchvocabularyandgrammar.Four communicationskillsaredeveloped:speaking,listening,reading,andwriting.Cultureisweavedinto eachlessonviavideos,Frenchartifacts,literature,slides,andskitssostudentscanlearnto communicateeffectivelywithFrenchspeakersacrosstheglobe,learnabouttheirownculture,and becomemoresensitivetoculturaldifferences.Requirements:dailyreviewofmaterialstudied, memorizationofvocabularyandgrammar,weeklyactivitiesintheworkbook.

Prerequisite:None-Anelectivecourseopentoallstudents.

FRENCHII-ThiscourseseekstopresentthemorecomplexstructuresofFrenchIandtoexpandthe culturalthemesoflevelI,butinamoreadvancedandrapidfashionthanaregularFrenchIIclass.A varietyofmethodsandtechniques,usedexclusivelyintheFrenchlanguage,willassistthestudentto

internalizethelanguagemorereadily Atotalimmersionmethodwillbeutilizedwithintheinstruction, andalinguisticenvironmentwilldominatetheclass.Bytheendoftheyear,studentswillhavea commandofallbasicandintermediatestructuresnecessaryforcommunication,bothoralandwritten, aswellasanappreciationandanunderstandingoftheculturesetwithinthecontextandcontentofthe languagetaughtthroughhistoryandliterature.

Prerequisite:AtleastaC-inFrenchIorteacherapproval.

HONORSFRENCHII-ThiscourseseekstopresentthemorecomplexstructuresofFrenchIandto expandtheculturalthemesoflevelI,butinamoreadvancedandrapidfashionthanaregularFrenchII class.Avarietyofmethodsandtechniques,usedexclusivelyintheFrenchlanguage,willassistthe studenttointernalizethelanguagemorereadily.Atotalimmersionmethodwillbeutilizedwithinthe instruction,andalinguisticenvironmentwilldominatetheclass.Bytheendoftheyear,studentswill haveacommandofallbasicandintermediatestructuresnecessaryforcommunication,bothoraland written,aswellasanappreciationandanunderstandingoftheculturesetwithinthecontextand contentofthelanguagetaughtthroughhistoryandliterature.

Prerequisite:A-inFrenchIorteacherapproval,applicationrequired

FRENCHIII-ThiscoursepresentsthemorecomplexstructuresofFrenchandexpandsthecultural themesofthefirstlevels.Avarietyofmethodsisused,andFrenchisspokenalmostexclusively By thetimestudentscompletethethird-yearhonorslevel,theywillhaveacquiredacommandofthekey vocabularyandstructuresnecessaryforpersonalcommunicationbothinthewrittenandspokenformas wellasanappreciationofthecultureoftheFrench-speakingworldthroughitshistoryandliterature.

Prerequisite:AtleastaC-inFrenchIIorteacherapproval.

HONORSFRENCHIII-ThiscoursepresentsthemorecomplexstructuresofFrenchandexpands theculturalthemesofthefirstlevels.Avarietyofmethodsisused,andFrenchisspokenalmost exclusively Bythetimestudentscompletethethird-yearhonorslevel,theywillhaveacquireda commandofthekeyvocabularyandstructuresnecessaryforpersonalcommunicationbothinthe writtenandspokenformaswellasanappreciationofthecultureoftheFrench-speakingworldthrough itshistoryandliterature.

Prerequisite:B+inFrenchIIorteacherapproval,applicationrequired.

APFRENCHLANGUAGEANDCULTURE-APFrenchLanguageandCultureisanexploration ofhowFrenchidentityisdefinedinthe21stcentury Throughthestudyofsixessentialcoreunits, FamiliesandCommunities,PersonalandPublicIdentities,BeautyandAesthetics,Scienceand Technology,ContemporaryLifeandGlobalChallenges,studentswilldiscoverthatFranceisnotonly amajorplayerontheworldstage,butalsothatitscitizensface-andhavefaced-manyofthesame trialsandchallengesoftheirAmericancounterpartswhichhavecometoshapethedefinitionof France. Thiscourse,conductedprimarilyinFrenchwithallwrittenwork inFrenchaswell,will includeastudyofvocabularyrelatedtoeachunitandactivitieswhichwillraisecommunicationskills andculturalawareness.Eachunitwillincorporateactivitiesthatfocusonbothtangibleandintangible productscreatedbyFrenchcultureaswellasthediversepracticesthatarerepresentativeofit.Asa result,studentswillcometounderstandthevariousperspectivesthatunderlieboththesepractices

andproductsthatarelessapparenttothecasualobserver Bytakingthiscourse,studentswillengage withFrenchandFrancophoneculturethatwillputthemintouchwiththeFrancophonecultureof todayandwilldevelopanawarenessandappreciationfortheroleitplaysintoday’ssociety.

Prerequisite:OpentostudentswhohaveatleastaBaverageinHonorsFrenchIIIanda recommendationfromtheteacher.AnynewstudenttoSaintPiusXwhohastakenatleast threeyearsofFrenchatanotherschoolwillalsoneedtobeinterviewedbytheFrench instructor

SPANISHI-InthiscoursestudentsstudythebasicsofSpanishgrammar,includingthepresent, imperfect,andpreterit.Fourcommunicationskillsaredeveloped-speaking,listening,reading,and writing.Studentswillbeexposedtothesimilaritiesanddifferencesinthecultureofthepeoplewho speaktheSpanishlanguage.

Prerequisite:None-Anelectivecourseopentoallstudents.

HONORS SPANISH I - Honors Spanish I is an accelerated Spanish I course covering all the basic concepts and cultural items taught in Spanish I regular This course is designed to meet the needs of students who have mastered some of the more basic concepts of regularlevel1butarenotproficient enoughtofunctioninalevelIISpanishcourse.Theprimarylanguageofinstructionwillbethetarget language!Spanishisusedextensivelyforcommunicationintheclassroom!Inaddition,studentswill beresponsibleforamajorprojecteachsemester.

Prerequisite:Pre-evaluationgivenpriortoregistration,teacherrecommendationorinterviewwith department

SPANISHII-Thiscourseisacontinuationofthecourseworkbeguninthefirstyear.Theremaining simpleandcompoundtenseswillbestudied.Moreemphasisisplacedongrammarandwrittenwork; oralskillsarealsostressed.

Prerequisite:CinSpanishIorteacherapproval.

HONORSSPANISHII-ThiscoursepresentsthemorecomplexstructuresofSpanishandexpands theculturalthemesoflevelI.Avarietyofmethodsandtechniques,usedexclusivelyintheSpanish language,assistthestudenttointernalizethelanguagemorereadily.Atotalimmersionmethodis utilizedwithintheinstruction,andalinguisticenvironmentdominatestheclass.Bytheend ofthe year,studentswillhaveacommandofallbasicandintermediatestructuresnecessaryfor communication,bothoralandwritten,aswellasanappreciationandanunderstandingoftheculture set withinthecontextandcontentofthelanguagetaughtthroughhistoryandliterature.

Prerequisite:BinSpanishI,studentapplication,and/orteacherrecommendation,application required.

SPANISHIII-Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopandapplygrammaticalknowledgeacquiredduring thefirsttwoyearsofthestudyofSpanish.Studentsarerequiredtoparticipateactivelyindaily grammarexercisesandinoralexercisesdesignedtoenhanceconversationalskills.

Prerequisite:BinSpanishIIorteacherapproval.

HONORSSPANISHIII-thiscoursepresentsthemorecomplex structuresofSpanishandexpandsthe culturalthemesofthefirstlevels.Avarietyofmethodsisused,andSpanishisspokenalmost exclusively.Allexercisesaresetinasituationalcontext.Bythetimestudentscompletethethird-year honorslevel,theywillhaveacquiredacommandofthekeyvocabularyandstructuresnecessaryfor personalcommunicationbothinthewrittenandspokenformaswellasanappreciationofthecultureof theSpanish-speakingworld. Onlinestreamingseriesareusedtoreinforcelanguageacquisition. Full-lengthmotionpicturesrelatingtothecoursegoalswillalsobeseenandintegratedintothecourse. SelectionsfromvariousHispanicauthorsareutilizedtoenhancereadingcomprehension,expand vocabulary,andpromoteculturalenrichment. TheAPSpanishLanguagethemesofGlobalChallenges, ScienceandTechnology,ContemporaryLife,PersonalandPublicIdentities,Familiesand Communities,andBeautyandAestheticsareintroducedandexploredthroughout.

Prerequisite:BinSpanishII,studentapplication,and/orteacherrecommendation,application required.

APSPANISHLANGUAGEANDCULTURE-Thisisanhonorscoursedesignedtoachieveahigh degreeofproficiencyinauralcomprehension,speaking,reading,andwriting.Throughastudyof representativeauthorsandliterarygenresthestudentacquiresabroadvocabularyandthe abilityto

comprehendformalandinformalspokenSpanish,towriteexpositoryprose,andexpressideas with accuracyandfluency.Oralproficiencyisimprovedthroughextemporaneousandpreparedtalks. Grammarisreviewedasexemplifiedintheworksbeingstudied.Thegoalofthecourseistoprepare studentsfortheAPexamanddemonstratesuccess.

Prerequisite:Teacherrecommendation.Studentapplicationandteacherrecommendation,application required.Opentosophomores,juniors,andseniors.

LATINI- Far from being a ‘dead language,’ Latin is the one language that can infuse life into anyone’s knowledge of English. Latin I will show students not only how Latin works, but why English functions the way that it does. Through the study of grammar and syntax, not only will the students’ own vocabulary grow as they learn the origins of many words often found on the SAT, but they will come to have an appreciation for the mechanics of English by developing stronger language skills that will strengthen their writing abilities. In addition to the Latin language, students will learn about the civilization of Ancient Rome, its daily customs and its mythology. As each cultural topic is studied, students will be surprised by how many aspects of contemporary civilizations have been and still are influenced by Ancient Rome and its supposedly ‘dead language.’

Prerequisite:None-Anelectivecourseopentoallstudents.

LATINII- After having been introduced to basic grammar and vocabulary in Latin I, students in Latin II will expand their knowledge of the language and culture of Ancient Rome. The goal of Latin II is to reinforce the philosophy that knowing Latin is relevant to 21st century students since so much grammar and vocabulary in English is directly rooted in Latin. Furthermore, emphasis will be placed on the connections that exist not only between the Latin language and English, but also between the Ancient Roman civilization and contemporary culture Beyond the study of the language, students will be exposed to the major figures of Ancient Roman literature through both adapted and original passages from Ancient Roman authors.

Prerequisite:CinLatinIorteacherapproval.

PHYSICALEDUCATIONDEPARTMENT

PHYSICALEDUCATION/HEALTH(Year)-Thiscoursewillincludebothphysicalandhealth educationconceptsandapplications.Itisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththeskills,knowledge,and attitudesessentialforachievingabalancedandhealthylifestyle.Thematerialcoveredinthis course willprovidethefoundationforstudentstomakeinformeddecisionsregardingtheirmentaland physicalwell-beingthroughoutlife.Additionally,studentswillengageinroutinephysicalexercise designedtoimprovetheiroverallbaselevelofphysicalconditioning.

Topicstobediscussedinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thephysicalandmentalbenefitsofleadingan activelifestyle,explanation,andpracticeofavarietyofteamandindividualsports,andcooperative learningprojectsfocusingonbasicelementsofnutrition,lifetimefitnessopportunitiesandteamwork. Healthandwellnesstopicstobediscussedmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,anti-bullying,suicide

awareness/prevention,cardio-respiratory,upper,andlowerbodystrength,stressmanagement,body image,nutrition,effectsofalcohol,tobacco,drug,andillegalsupplementuseandhowtoformhealthy habits.Thisclasswillemphasizetheuseofcreativity,collaboration,criticalthinkingandinnovation, communication,andourschoolcharism.Thestudentswillbepresentedwithchallenging,cross curricularassignments(suchaspresentationsandwrittenassignments),thatwillhelpthemdevelop multipleskillsatatime.

Note:*StudentsarerequiredtodressoutintheirownSt.PiusXPEuniformandathletic,laceupshoes. Studentsthatdonotdressoutproperlyforclasswillnotbeallowedtoparticipateinclassandwill receivea“0”fortheday.Additionally,duetothelargeamountofactivity-basedparticipationrequired inthisclass,anystudentthatsustainsaninjurythatpreventsthemfromparticipatingfor4ormore weekswillberequiredtodroptheclass.Ifpossible,thestudentmayenrollinanotherclassorwillbe placedinastudyhallfortheremainderofthesemester

Prerequisite:None-Acourseopentofreshmenandsophomores.Bothsemestersmustbecompleted bytheendofthesophomoreyear.Requiredforgraduation.

SPORTSMEDICINEI(Semester)-Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithabrief introductiontothefundamentalsofSportsMedicine.Itwillprovidestudentswiththeopportunityto learnbasicprinciples,concepts,andskillswithafocusonethicsinsportandteamdynamic management.TherewillbeastrongemphasisonthemanycomponentsofSportsMedicinesuchas tapingandbracing,woundcareandmanagement,modalities,andtreatment.

One-half(1/2)unitofcreditisearnedpersemester.

Prerequisite:Studentapplicationandinstructorapproval.Asemester-longenrichmentcourseopento juniorsandseniors.Itmustreplaceastudyhallasa7thcourse.

SPORTSMEDICINEII(Semester)-Thiscoursewillcoverthespecificsoftheevaluation, rehabilitation,andspecifictreatmentofathleticinjuries.Itwillcovertheanatomicaldetailsinvolved withtheevaluationofathleticinjuries.AdditionalathletictapingsnotcoveredinSportsMedicineIwill alsobecovered.

One-half(1/2)unitofcreditisearnedpersemester.

Prerequisite:Studentapplicationandinstructorapproval.Asemester-longenrichmentcourseopento juniorsandseniors.Itmustreplaceastudyhallasa7thcourse.SuccessfulcompletionofSports MedicineI.

SCIENCEDEPARTMENT

CoursesectionsintheScienceDepartmentaredesignedtomeettheneedsofvariousstudentabilities. Studentsareassignedtoappropriatecoursesbydepartmentpersonnel,withfinalapprovalgivenbythe AssistantPrincipal-Academics.

Allcoursesareyear-long.Somecoursesmaybeofferedinthesummer,aswellasduringtheacademicyear.

Itisdepartmentpolicythatastudentmayonlytake2oftherequired4yearsofscienceduring summerschool.Theremaining2yearsmustbetakenduringtheacademicyear.

AllSPXAPsciencecourses(Biology,EnvironmentalScience,Chemistry)requirethat studentstakethe NationalAPexamsinMay.

*Enteringfreshmen:Studentswhoscoreinaqualifyingpercentileoraboveoncombinedscience, mathematics,andreadingportionsoftheentranceexamareplacedintoBiology(ratherthanthefreshman course,ScienceandEngineeringPractices);however,thesestudentsmay apply totakeHonorsBiology**as freshmen.

**HonorsBiologyhassignificantsummerassignmentrequirements(seecourse descriptionfordetails) whichmustbecompletedbeforetheFallsemesterbegins,orthestudentwill beremovedfromthecourse andplacedintoBiology.StudentswhoqualifytoapplyforHonorsBiologywillreceivetheirapplication materialsatthetimeofregistration.

Ataminimum, all studentsarerequiredtotakethefollowing:

❏ ScienceandEngineeringPractices*

❏ onebiologycourse

❏ onechemistrycourse

❏ oneelectivesciencecourse, *OR asecondelectivesciencecourse ifthestudenttestsoutofScienceandEngineeringPractices

SCIENCEANDENGINEERINGPRACTICES(SEP)-

ScienceandEngineeringPracticesisafull-year laboratoryscienceforonecredit.ThecourseisdesignedtoprovideageneralorientationtoEarthsystems andanintroductiontophysics,withemphasisonscienceandengineeringskills,asbackgroundtoupper-level courses.Studentsworkcollaborativelytofigureoutengagingandthoughtfullyselectedphenomenafor whichtheygeneratequestions,formulateexplanations,designinvestigations,andapplymathematicaland criticalthinkingskillstosolveproblemsoridentifysolutions.Studentsincrementallybuildandrevisetheir ideasandunderstandingofthescienceunderlyingthephenomena,whichmotivatesdeepsciencelearning. Studentsarerequiredtohaveanon-graphingscientificcalculatorforthisclass.

Prerequisite:None.

Note:AstudentplacedintothisfreshmanlevelSEPsciencecoursemustsuccessfullycompleteitbefore beingpermittedtotakeBiologyor HonorsBiology.

BIOLOGY -Biologyisafull-yearlaboratoryscience coursedesignedforsophomores.Thisintroductory biologycourseaddressesthestudyoflifeonEarth,withcollaborativeinquiry-basedstudent-centered assignmentsthatfocusonecologicalrelationships,geneticsandinheritance,evolutionmechanisms,cell biology,humanimpactsontheenvironment,and thestructuresandsystemsofdiverselivingorganisms.The natureofscienceandexperimentaldesignareemphasizedthroughoutthecourse.Studentsstrengthencritical thinkingandanalyticalskillsas theydeterminemeaningfromcollecteddata.Studentsalsodevelop laboratoryskillswithmethodsand equipmentusedbyactualfieldandlaboratorybiologists.

Prerequisite:Enteringfreshmenstudentswhoscoreinaqualifyingpercentileoraboveonthe combined science,mathematics,andreadingportionsoftheentranceexamwillbeplacedinto Biologyormay apply to takeHonorsBiology**asfreshmen.

**Note:HonorsBiologyhassignificantsummerassignmentrequirements(seecourse descriptionfor details)whichmustbecompletedbeforetheFallsemesterbegins,orthestudentwill beremovedfrom thecourse.Studentswhoqualifyto apply forHonorsBiologywillreceiveapplicationmaterialsatthe timeofregistration.

HONORSBIOLOGY

-HonorsBiologyisamorechallengingversionofBiology,where conceptsare coveredingreaterdepthandatafasterpace.Assignmentsarecollaborative,inquiry-based,and student-centeredthatfocusonecologicalrelationships,geneticsandinheritance,evolution mechanisms,cell biology,humanimpactsontheenvironment,andthestructuresandsystemsofdiverselivingorganisms.The natureofscienceandexperimentaldesignareemphasizedthroughoutthe course.Studentsstrengthencritical thinkingandanalyticalskillsastheydeterminemeaningfrom collecteddata.Studentsalsodevelop laboratoryskillswithmethodsandequipmentusedbyactualfield andlaboratorybiologists.Studentsare alsorequiredtoreadanon-fictionscientificnovelduringthe summerpriortothestartoftheschoolyear. Pastreadingshaveincluded: The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Studentsmustreadtheassignedbook,completeanassignmentabout thebook,andtakeatestonthe readingduringthefirstweekofschool.

Prerequisite:Incomingfreshmenwhoscoreinaqualifyingpercentileoraboveonthe combinedreading, mathematics,andscienceportionsoftheentranceexamareeligibletoapply forthiscourse.Thosewho qualifytoapplywillreceivetheirapplicationmaterialsatthetimeof registration.Incomingsophomores whoareinterestedinbeingconsideredforthiscourseneedtocompletetheapplication,presentaletterof recommendationfromascienceteacher,andpassaqualifyingassessment. The final decision for admittance to the class is determined by the department, even if students meet the academic requirements.

Allstudentswhoenrollmustcompletetherequiredsummerassignmentsbytheirduedates,orthey willberemovedfromthecourseandplacedintoBiology.

PRINCIPLESOFCHEMISTRY

-ThiscourseisanadaptationofChemistrydesignedforstudentswho haveidentifiedasbeingonanon-scientificacademicpath.Conceptscoveredwillincludelaboratory techniques,classificationofmatter,atomicstructureandtheory,periodictablepropertiesandtrends, chemicalbonding,nomenclature,reactions andequations,andstoichiometry.Acidsandbases, thermochemistryandgaslawsalsowillbecoveredastimepermits.Emphasiswillbegiventocollaboration, laboratorywork,andfoundationalmathskills.Ascientific(non-graphing)calculatorisrequired.Students whoaresuccessfulinthiscourse willhaveasolidfoundationinscienceandbebetterpreparedforscience coursesatthecollegelevel.

Prerequisite:C+orlowerinBiology/AlgebraI, or CorlowerinHonorsBiology/HonorsAlgebraIand byrecommendationoftheBiology/HonorsBiologyteacher.Studentsmeetingtheprerequisitesforthe Chemistrycoursewillnotbeeligibleforthiscourse.Studentswhoqualifyfor PrinciplesofChemistrymay petitiontoenrollinChemistry;butifapproved,studentsmaynotmove backintoPrinciplesofChemistry.

CHEMISTRY-Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhointendtopursueadegreeinascientificfield. Conceptscoveredincludeatomicstructureandtheory,electronarrangement,periodictableandperiodic properties,chemicalbonding,nomenclature,reactionsandequations,stoichiometry,changesofstate,gas laws,solutions,andacid/basechemistry.Studentsareexpectedtobeabletoincorporatetheirmathskillsinto thecoursematerial. Ascientific(non-graphing)calculatorisrequired.Studentswhoaresuccessfulinthis courseshouldbepreparedforsuccessinchemistryatthecollege/universitylevel

Prerequisite:CorhigherinAlgebraIandBiology, or C-orhigherinHonorsBiologyandHonorsAlgebra I,inadditiontotherecommendationoftheBiology/HonorsBiologyteacher.Concurrentenrollmentin AlgebraII/Trigonometryorahigher-levelmathcourseisrequired duringtheacademicyear.Ifastudent meetstherequirementsforenrollmentinChemistry,thestudentmaynotmoveintoPrinciplesofChemistry.

HONORSCHEMISTRY

-Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhointendtopursueadegreeina scientificfieldandwhomightbeinterestedinpursuingAPcreditinChemistry. Thiscoursecoversthesame conceptsasthegeneralchemistrycoursebutinmoredetailanddepth. Thiscoursealsocoverstheadditional topicsofredoxreactionsandelectrochemistry. Asaconsequencethiscoursewillrequiremoretimespent outsideofclasstocompleteassignmentsandpreparefortests. Studentsarerequiredtobeabletoincorporate theirmathskillsintothecoursematerial. Ascientific(non-graphing)calculatorisrequired.Studentsmust

completeanapplicationinordertobeconsideredforthiscourse. Studentswhoaresuccessfulinthiscourse willbepreparedforsuccessinchemistryatthecollege/universitylevel.

Prerequisite:B+orhigherinAlgebraIandBiology, or BorhigherinHonorsBiologyandHonorsAlgebra I. ConcurrentenrollmentinAlgebraII/Trigonometryorahigher-levelmathcourseisrequired. An applicationisrequired.

AllstudentswillbeplacedbythedepartmentintoeitherPrinciplesofChemistry,ChemistryorHonors Chemistrybasedontheprerequisites.

APBIOLOGYII-Thiscourseisequivalenttoafirst-yearcollegebiologycourse.TheAdvanced Placement® designationmeansthatstudentsmaybeabletoearncollegecredit,dependingontheir scoreona NationalexamtakeninMay,whichallstudentsarerequiredtotakeaspartofthiscourse. APBiologyII preparesstudentsforsuccesswitharigorouscurriculum,complexlabs,focusedin-class activities,and college-levelexpectationscombinedwithhighschool-levelsupport.Thetopics addressedinAPBiologyII includeallthemajorfieldsofbiology,fromorganiccompounds,molecular genetics,andevolution,through anatomyandphysiologyofmulticellularorganisms,andconcluding withbehaviorandecology.Studentsare expectedtohavegoodtimemanagementskillstohandlea greatdealofindependentwork,includingreading forcomprehension,note-takingfromvideolectures, studying,andfrequentessaywritingassignments.The labssupplementtopicsaddressedinclass,and trainstudentsinmethodsusedbyprofessionalbiologists.A majorgoalofAPBiologyistohelpstudentsappreciatescienceasaprocess;thus,studentsareexpectedto completeandpresentan independentscientificinquiryprojectattheSPXScienceSymposium,usuallyheld duringthethird quarter.

Note: Studentsarerequiredtocompleteasummerreadingandwritingassignment.Failuretocompletethe summerassignmentwillresultinthestudentbeingremovedfromtheAPBiologycourse.

Prerequisites:B(80%orhigher) inBiologyORC+(78%orhigher)HonorsBiology;C(75%orhigher)in Chemistry.Studentswhomeettheprerequisitesandareinterestedinbeingconsideredforthiscourseneedto completetheapplication,presentaletterofrecommendationfromascienceteacher,andpassaqualifying assessment. The final decision for admittance to the class is determined by the department, even if students meet the academic requirements.

APCHEMISTRY

-APChemistryisasecondfull-yearcourseinchemistry,duringwhichstudents cover topicssuchasacidsandbases,electrochemistry,equilibrium,solutions,kinetics,and thermodynamics. Studentswillalsoreviewandexpandupontheirknowledgeofstoichiometry,the statesofmatterandtheir behavior,andchemicalbonding.Thecourserequiresagreatdealoflabwork; andassuch,itisexpectedthat studentswillcomeinat7:00amonsomeoccasions,allowingforthisextratimenecessaryforlabwork. Occasionally,studentsmayneedto comeinafterschooltocompletelabsaswell.Allstudentsarerequired totaketheAPExamin May.Also,studentsarerequiredtocompleteasummerreviewassignmenttoensure theyareprepared forthecourse.Failuretocompletetheassignmentbythefirstdayofclasswillresultinthe removalofthestudentfromthecourse.

Prerequisites:B-inHonorsChemistry,BinHonorsAlgebraII/Trig,concurrentenrollmentin Pre-Calculus/HonorsPre-Calculusorahighermathcourse.Applicationand departmentapprovalrequired.

APENVIRONMENTALSCIENCE

-ThisAdvancedPlacement® courseisequivalenttothepaceandrigor ofafirst-yearcollegesciencelaboratorycourse.Thisisauniquesciencecourseinthatitiscomprehensiveof alltheothersciences,inadditiontosomehistory,economics,law,andmath.APESprovidesstudentswith thescientificprinciples,concepts,andmethodsrequiredtounderstandEarth’snaturalsystemsandhuman impactsonthem.Topicsofstudyinclude:Earthsystems,resources,andstructure;biogeochemicalcyclesand energyflowthroughecosystems;endangeredspecies;populationdynamics;landandwateruses(agriculture, forestry,mining,fisheries,solidwaste);humanenergyresourcesandconsumption;urbanplanning;water quality,airpollution,waste management,andrecycling;humanhealthandtoxicology;biotechnology; climatology;andotherglobalenvironmentalconcerns.Studentsreviewcasestudies,identify,andanalyze environmentalproblems,evaluaterisksassociatedwiththoseproblems,andexaminealternativesolutionsfor resolution,restoration,orprevention.Labsaredesignedtosupportandputintopracticetheconceptsbeing studied.Sometimesstudentsarerequiredtoconductandmaintainmorethanonelabatatime,dependingon thedurationneededtocollectdata.Successfulstudentsarepreparedforcollege-levelexpectationswhich includegoodtimemanagementskills,self-motivation,discipline,andflexibilitytohandleagreatdealof independentworkoutsidetheclassroom(readingforcomprehension,note-takingfromavarietyofsources, dailystudying,frequentessaywritingassignments,andpreparationfor complexlabactivitiesandclass discussions).

Pleasenotethefollowingstudentrequirementsandcommitments:

● CollegeBoardrecommendedlaboratoryandfieldinvestigationsareessentialcomponentsoftheAPES coursedesignedtohelpstudentsappreciatescienceasaprocess.Someoftheseactivitiesrequire significantlymoretimethanisprovidedina45-minute(orless)class;therefore,theyoccasionally necessitateadditionaltimebeforeand/orafterschool,oronaSaturday,tocompletecertainlabsorfield work.BecauseoftheSPXrotatingclassschedule,thisclassmayberequiredtomeetat7:00amonthe dayoffirst-hourrotation.Theadditionalclasstimeisusedforlecture,lab,andAPexamreview,orto accommodateaguestspeaker.

● Allstudentswhoenrollinthiscoursearerequiredtocompletesummermath,reading,andwriting assignments,whichhaveduedatespriortothestartoftheacademicyear Failuretocompletethese assignmentsontimewillresultinthestudentbeingremovedfromthecourse.Atestwillbegivenonthe summerassignmentsduringthefirstweekofschool.

● StudentsenrolledinthiscoursearerequiredtotaketheNationalCollegeBoardAPESexaminMay, whichmayallowthestudenttoearncollegecredit,dependingontheexamscore.

● SomecollegesmayrequirestudentstopresenttheirlaboratorymaterialsfromAPsciencecoursesbefore grantingcollegecreditforlabwork;therefore,studentsarerequiredtomaintainneatandorganized laboratorynotebooks,reports,andothercoursematerials.

Prerequisite:CorhigherinChemistry,departmentapproval,andcompleteanapplication processthat includesacceptableperformanceonaqualifyingexam.

PHYSICS-Thiscourseinvestigatesthebasisforunderstandingthephysicalworldfromavarietyof viewpointswithemphasisonproblemsolvingandreal-worldapplications.Themajorityofthecourse focusesonanin-depthunderstandingofclassicalmechanics.Studentinterestwilldeterminewhatadditional topicsmaybecovered,including:optics,sound,magnetism,electricity,andnuclearphysics.

Prerequisites:CorhigherinChemistryorBorhigherinPrinciplesofChemistry,andB (80%orhigher)in AlgebraII/Trigonometry;ORC(75%orhigher)inHonorsAlgebraII/Trigonometry

HONORSPHYSICS-HonorsPhysicsisatrigonometry-basedintroductorycollege-levelphysicscourse. Studentscultivateanunderstandingofphysicsthroughinquiry-basedinvestigationsastheyexploretopics suchasNewtonianmechanics,includingrotationalmotion;work,energy,andpower;momentumand impulse;mechanicalwavesandsound;andanintroductiontosimplecircuits.

Prerequisites:C(75%orhigher)inChemistry;ORB(80%orhigher)inPrinciplesofChemistry;B (75% orhigher)inHonorsPre-Calculus,andapplicationarerequired.

ANATOMYANDPHYSIOLOGY

-Thiscourseemphasizescontemporaryproblemsinmedicineand health,alongwiththenormalfunctionsofhumansystems.Labsaredesignedtocomplementthematerial covered,includinghistologyoftissues;identifyingbones,muscles,andjoints;andothersystemssuchas nervous,endocrine,circulatory,respiratory,anddigestion.Theexcretory,immunological,andspecialsense systemswillbecoveredtimepermitting.Throughouttheyear,timeandresourcespermitting,dissections includepigskinsuturing,afetalpig,andsheepbrain,heartand lungs.Dissectionsfollowunitsstudied,so thatstudentsmayidentifyorgansassociatedwiththevariousbodysystems,andtheyareamandatory componentofthecourse.Allstudentsarerequiredtocompletearesearchwritingcomponentinthefirst semester

Prerequisite:B(80%orhigher)inBiologyI;ORC+(75%orhigher)HonorsBiologyI,andaC (70%or higher)inChemistry;oraB(80%orhigher)inPrinciplesofChemistryarerequired.

SCIENCEANDSUSTAINABILITY

-Thisisanadaptationofanenvironmentalsciencecoursedesigned forstudentswhohaveidentifiedasbeingonanon-scientificacademicpath.Thiscoursepromotesan understandingofthedynamicandintegratedprocessesofEarth’snaturalsystems;thedelicatenatural balanceofresourcesthatmustbemaintainedtosustainlife;andtheimpactsthathumanactivitieshaveon thesesystems.Thecoursecomprehensivelyintegrateslifescience(biology)andphysicalsciences(Earth, marine,atmospheric,ecology,chemistry),aswellassome(light)engineering,forapracticalapplicationand experience.Topicsinclude:naturalandcomplexcyclingofEarth’senergyandmatter;ecosystemsand evolution;sustainabilityofnaturalresources;humanhealth,toxicology,consumption,andimpacts;and environmentalconcernswithevaluationofmitigationstrategies.Someactivitiesmayincludeenergyand wateraudits,maintainingraisedbedgardens,hydroponics,aquaponics,composting,andreviewof environmentallyfocusedcasestudies,aswellasanalysisofenergyandresourcesusedinthefoodindustry.

Prerequisites:Ataminimum,completionofScienceandEngineeringPractices,Biology,and Principlesof Chemistryarerequiredpriortoenrollinginthiscourse.Studentsmayonlytakethiscourseforanelective

fourthcreditinscienceiftheyareineligibleforeveryotherscienceelective;thisincludesanystudentwho earnslessthanaC(74%orlower)inChemistryora79%orlowerinPrinciplesof Chemistry.

SOCIALSTUDIESDEPARTMENT

NEWMEXICOHISTORY

(semester)-Theprimaryobjectiveofthiscourseistoserveasareviewofthe historyofNewMexicofrompre-contacterasupthroughthe18thcenturywithafocuson NewMexican Historyfromthe19thcenturyuptothepresentday.Theelementsofthiscoursearedesignedtoinform studentsonthemajoreventsandtrendsthatareessentialintheunderstandingofthedevelopmentofNew MexicowithinthecontextoftheAmericas.BeingadualcreditcoursethroughCNM, thisclasswillfocus ondevelopingstudent’sskillsinprojectbasedlearning,writing,historicalmethodologyandresearch. To get the dual credit credit a student must receive a C (2.0) or better in the class and pass the introductory examination from CNM given at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisite: None;acourseopentoFreshmanandSophmores.Requiredforgraduation.

U.S.HISTORY-GEOGRAPHY

-ThisclasstakesachronologicalapproachtoUnitedStatesHistorywith emphasisonthe20thcentury Thisincludesgeography,politics,social/culturalevents,economic,military andreligiousmovements.Methodsofinstructionusedintheclassincludelectures,discussions,analyzing primarysourcedocuments,politicalcartoons,simulations,speeches,andfilms.Thecourserequiresa document-basedresearchproject.

Prerequisite: None;acourseopentojuniors.Requiredforgraduation.

APU.S.HISTORY[andGEOGRAPHY]

-Acollegelevelcoursedesignedtoprovidestudentswith the analyticskillandfactualknowledgenecessarytodealcriticallywiththeproblemandmaterialsin U.S. History.Documentanalysis,historicalessaywritingandgroupdiscussionareskillsfeaturedin thecourse. ALLstudentsMUSTtaketheAPExaminationaspartoftherequirementsforthecourse. Thefeeforthe examissetbytheSt.PiusXHighSchoolAPCoordinator,whichatthetimeof publicationwas$94.00.

Prerequisite:Mustapplyforconsiderationbytheduedate,toincludeessay,recommendationformfroma HumanitiesInstructor,andaGPAof3.0.

AMERICANGOVERNMENTANDECONOMICS

-Thiscourseisarequiredcourseforseniors whichprovidesanonpartisanintroductiontokeypoliticalandeconomicconcepts,ideas,institutions, policies,interactions,roles,andbehaviorsthatcharacterizetheconstitutionalsystem,thepoliticaland economiccultureoftheUnitedStates.StudentswillstudyU.S.foundationaldocuments,SupremeCourt decisions,andothertextsandvisualstogainanunderstandingoftherelationshipsandinteractionsamong politicalinstitutions,processes,andbehaviors.Studentswillalsoengageindisciplinarypracticesthat requirethemtoreadandinterpretdata,makecomparisonsandapplications,anddevelopevidence-based arguments.Inaddition,studentswillengageinanappliedpublicpollingproject,amediaprojectand conductresearchonpublicpolicy.

Prerequisite:None-acourseopentoseniors.Requiredforgraduation.

APUNITEDSTATESGOVERNMENTANDPOLITICS[ANDGRADELEVEL ECONOMICS]

-In additiontotherequirementsforthegradelevelAmericanGovernmentcourse, APUnitedStates GovernmentandpoliticsandgradelevelEconomicsisdesignedtogivethestudentanonpartisananalytical perspectiveongovernmentandpoliticsintheUnitedStates.Studentsareexpectedtobeselfmotivatedand self-directed.Ahighvolumeofreadingisrequiredfromthecollegeleveltextaswellas avarietyofother sources.StudentswillalsoprepareforthenationalAPExaminationinMay,which ALLstudentsMUST taketoreceivecreditforthecourse.ThefeefortheexamissetbytheSt.PiusX HighSchoolAP coordinator,whichatthetimeofpublicationwas$100.00.

Prerequisite: Mustapplyforconsiderationbytheduedate,toincludeessay,recommendationformfroma HumanitiesInstructor,andaGPAof3.0.

APPSYCHOLOGY-TheAPPsychologycourseintroducesstudentstothesystematicandscientific study ofhumanbehaviorandmentalprocesses.Whileconsideringthepsychologistsandstudiesthat haveshaped thefield,studentsexploreandapplypsychologicaltheories,keyconceptsandphenomena associatedwith suchtopicsasthebiologicalbasesofbehavior,sensation,andperception,learningand cognition, motivation,developmentalpsychology,testingandindividualdifferences,treatmentsof psychologicaldisorders,andsocialpsychology Throughoutthecourse,studentsemploypsychological researchmethods,includingethicalconsiderations,astheyusethescientificmethod,evaluateclaims, and evidence,andeffectivelycommunicateideas.APPsychologywouldprovideanopportunityto studentswho wishtocompletestudiesinsecondaryschoolequivalenttoanintroductorycollege course.Collegecredit maybeawardedbasedontheresultsoftheAPexam.

Prerequisite:Tobeconsideredforadmission,studentsmustcompleteanapplicationformandreceive departmentapproval.

MODELUNITEDNATIONS

ModelUnitedNationsisasimulationoftheUNGeneralAssemblyandothermultilateralbodies.InModel UN,studentsstepintotheshoesofambassadorsfromUNmemberstatestodebatecurrentissuesonthe organization'sagenda.Studentsmakespeeches,preparedraftresolutions,negotiatewithalliesand adversaries,resolveconflicts,andnavigatetheconferencerulesofprocedure-allintheinterestof mobilizing“Internationalcooperation”;toresolveproblemsthataffectcountriesallovertheworld.AModel UNdelegateisastudentwhoassumestheroleofanambassadortotheUnitedNationsinaModelUN simulation.Priortoaconferenceorevent,aModelUNdelegatedoesnotneedextensiveexperiencein internationalrelations.AnyonecanparticipateinModelUN,solongastheyhavetheambitiontolearn somethingnewandtoworkwithpeopletotryandmakeadifferenceintheworld.

Prerequisite:Tobeconsideredforadmission,studentsmustcompleteanapplicationformandreceive departmentapproval.Studentsmustbewillingtotraveltotwooffcampuseventsondesignateddaysfor competitionsandtoSantaFeforthefinalcompetition,whichcountsfortheFinalExam

THEOLOGYDEPARTMENT

THEOLOGY I: SACRED SCRIPTURES (Semester) - This course leads the students toward a deeper understanding of the Bible and the history ofoursalvationpresentedwithinit.Thestudents learntonavigatetheBibleandusebasicexegeticalskills.Theyexaminetherelationshipamong Revelation,Inspiration,andvocation.Theylearnwhysalvationhistoryisnecessary.Theythencometo knowthepeopleofsalvationhistory:theearlyleadersofIsrael,thejudgesandkings,andtheprophets. TheycometounderstandthatJesusChrististhefulfillmentofsalvationhistoryandoftheIsraelites’ covenantrelationshipwithGod.

Prerequisite:None-Asemestercourseopentofreshmen.Requiredforgraduation.

THEOLOGYI:SACRAMENTS-CELEBRATINGTHEPASCHALMYSTERY(Semester)Thiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentsanappreciationandunderstandingofthecelebrationofthe PaschalMysteryofJesusChristthroughthestudyoftheMassandtheSacraments.Thethree

Sacraments ofInitiation-Baptism,Confirmation,andEucharist–andthetwoSacramentsofHealing –ReconciliationandAnointingoftheSick–areexaminedascommunalcelebrations,withattentionto bothscripturalandhistoricalcontexts.TheSacramentsofService MatrimonyandHolyOrders areintroducedbutarecoveredin-depthduringtheseniorlevelcourse,CatholicSpiritualityand Vocations.

Prerequisite:None-AsemestercourseopentoFreshmen.

THEOLOGYII:CHURCHHISTORY(TwoSemesters)-Thiscourseleadsthestudentstoward a deeperunderstandingofthehistoryoftheChurchfromthetimeofChristtothetwenty-first century. ItincludestheoriginsoftheChurch,theAgeoftheChurchFathers,thedevelopmentofcore doctrinesoffaith,theMiddleAges,theRenaissance,theProtestantReformation,thespreadofthe GospeltotheNewWorld,theEnlightenment,theScientificRevolution,andthegrowthoftheChurch intheUnitedStates.The firstsemesterbeginswithselecttopicsinrecentChurchHistory,including VaticanIIand Lumen Gentium (TheConstitutionontheChurch).Itcoverstheearlychurch,doctrinal developments,andtheearlymiddleages.Thesecond semestercoverskeyeventsinthesecond millennium.ItespeciallyfocusesonthewaysthattheChurchshapedandwasinfluencedbythe developmentofWesternCivilization.Thisincludesthedevelopmentoftheuniversitiesfrom monasteriesandcathedralschoolsandtheinfluenceofgreatCatholicthinkersonthedevelopmentof scienceandmodernphilosophies.Westudythedevelopmentofreligiousorders,theGreatSchism,the ProtestantReformation,andrelatethesetocurrenttimes.WestudytheChurch’sroleintheWorld Wars,aswellastheintroductionofCatholicSocialTeaching,particularly Rerum Novarum (PopeLeo XIII’sresponsetobothsocialismandcapitalistabusesatthetimeoftheIndustrialRevolution).We alsolookatexamplesoftheChurch’sdevelopmentaroundtheworld.

Prerequisite:None-Asemestercourseopentosophomores.Requiredforgraduation.

THEOLOGYIII:WORLDRELIGIONS(Semester)

-Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovide comprehensiveoverviewsofthehistory,beliefs,andpracticesofthesixmajorreligionsoftheworld (Christianity,Islam,Judaism,Hinduism,Buddhism,andConfucianism).Thestudentswillresearch, readprimarydocumentsusedbythemajorreligions,analyzesimilaritiesanddifferencesbetweenthe religionsandexploretheglobalimpactofthereligioustraditions.Uponcompletionofeachunit,the studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofthefollowingconceptsregardingeachmajorreligion: origins/historicaldevelopment,Sacredtexts,Traditionsandrituals,keytheologicalindividuals,and Globalimpactofthereligion.ThecourseisindirectresponsetoPopeFrancisandArchbishop Wester’scallforinter-religiousdialogueandstudy Additionally,thematerialwillsatisfythe students’ desiretogainafundamentalunderstandingofthemajorworldreligions.

Prerequisite:None-Asemestercourseopentojuniors.Requiredforgraduation.

THEOLOGYIII:CHRISTIANMORALITY(Semester)-

Thiscoursewillpresentthemoral teachingoftheChurchwithanemphasisonthedignityofthehumanpersonmadeintheimageand likenessofGod.ReflectingonthetruththatweareallmadeforcommunionwithGod,witheachother, andwithcreation,thestudentswilllearnhowlivingamorallifesatisfiesourdeepestdesiresandleads toourultimatefulfillmentinChrist.

Prerequisite:None-Asemestercourseopentojuniors.Requiredforgraduation.

THEOLOGYIV:CATHOLICSOCIALTEACHING(Semester)-

Thiscourseleadsstudents towardadeeperunderstandingoftherichtraditionofCatholicsocialteaching.Thecoursestartsby examiningthefoundationsofCatholicsocialteachinginScripture, TraditionandthePrinciplesof CatholicSocialTeaching.Studentsthenexplorespecificcurrentsocialissues,suchasracismandbias, immigration,povertyandhunger,economicjustice,andenvironmentaljustice.Throughoutthecourse, studentsarecalledtoreflectonChrist’scalltolivejustlyandconfrontsinfulsocialstructuresusingthe "twofeetofloveinaction",charityandjustice.

Prerequisite:None-Asemestercourseopentoseniors.Requiredforgraduation.

THEOLOGYIV:CATHOLICSPIRITUALITYANDVOCATIONS(Semester)-

Therich spiritualheritageisexploredthroughthewritingsofSt.Augustine,St.TeresaofAvila,St.Ignatiusof Loyola,PopeJohnPaulII,andBlessedMotherTeresaofCalcutta.Vocationalguestspeakersincluding priests,deacons,sisters,marriedcouples,andsinglepersonspresentadetailedstudyofthethree Catholicvocations:Marriage,HolyOrders,andthesinglelife.

Prerequisite:None-Asemestercourseopentoseniors.Requiredforgraduation.

STUDYHALL /SOAR

STUDYHALL -Allstudentswillberequiredtotaketwosemestersofstudyhall. Studentsingrades 10-12mayrequestanexceptiontotakingastudyhall. Theseexceptionswillbegrantedonalimited basis. Torequestthisexception,studentsmustbeinhighacademicstandingandmustsubmita StatementofJustificationtobeconsideredforthisexception ThisStatementofJustificationmustbe submittedwiththestudent’sCourseSelectionForm.

SOAR-XPeriod-Thefollowingaretheonlyoptionsforthestudents. SOARshouldbelimitedto 9thand10th. Themajoritywillbeinstudyhalls.