Upper School Curriculum Guide

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UPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUM at a glance

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NINTH GRADE COURSE OF STUDY ENGLISH FOUNDATIONS OF LITERATURE Storytelling, Identity and History GENRES • Coming of Age Novel • Historical Fiction • Graphic Novel • Fantasy • Allegory • Poetry, Epic and Lyric • Tragedy • Drama SKILLS • Academic discourse • Harkness discussion • Scholarly research • Literary analysis • Close reading and annotating • Visual thinking and sketch-noting • Formulating analytical questions • Literary terminology • Vocabulary development • Crafting arguable claims • Evidence-based argument • Creative writing

WORLD HISTORY I

THEOLOGY

TOPICS • Development of Early Complex Societies • Language Families and Migrations • Foundations of Empires • Impact of Environmental Forces • River Valley Civilizations • Intro to impact on culture, laws, language and literature • Influence of Religion and Art • Emergence of States • Codification of Religious and Cultural Traditions • Competition of States and Empires • Emergence of Classical Civilizations

TOPICS • The Meaning of Theology • Biblical Revelation • Introduction to the Old Testament • Free Will and Morality • Faith, Knowledge and Mystery • Truth and Belief • The Problem of Evil • Introduction to the New Testament • Jesus’ Miracles and Parables • The Nicene Creed • Grace and the Sacraments • Wisdom and Biblical Wisdom Literature • World Religions

SKILLS • Critical reading and facility with historical terminology • Geography proficiency and awareness • Critical thinking and synthesis • Thesis development • Document analysis • Document supported essay and analysis • Argument development • Analysis and use of historical evidence— primary and secondary sources • Contextualization and periodization • Causation & connection of past & present

SKILLS • Critical thinking • Close reading and textual analysis • Analytical writing • Creative academic writing • Oral presentations • Harkness discussion, dialogue and debate skills

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NINTH GRADE COURSE OF STUDY MATH ALGEBRA I (Prerequisite: Pre Algebra) TOPICS • Graph & Solve Linear Equations & Inequalities • Graph & Solve Quadratic, Exponential & Rational Functions • Polynomials (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide & Factor) • Laws of Exponents • Word Problems associated with all above mentioned functions SKILLS • Problem solving & critical thinking • Analytical reasoning, inductive and deductive reasoning • Computation (with and without a calculator) • Conceptual understanding • Algorithmic fluency & error analysis

PHYSICS

WORLD LANGUAGE

TOPICS Scientific Method • Motion • Kinematics • Force & Dynamics • Energy, Matter & Momentum • Wave & Sound • Electricity, Electrostatics, and Light

Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish taught using immersion method to enable interpersonal communication

SKILLS • Problem solving, inquiry, observation, measurement, reporting data, conceptual understanding • Laboratory techniques • Scientific writing • Collaboration • Real-world applications • Critical reading of scientific articles

PROFICIENCIES • Interpretive: Identify basic information in a written or spoken text • Interpersonal: communicate using practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences through spoken and written language • Presentational: present information in written and oral discourse • Written expression

TOPICS • Awareness of Cultures, Communities, Global Connections • Grammatical Structures • Vocabulary Acquisition

GEOMETRY—Honors & CP (Prerequisite: Algebra I) TOPICS • Basic Definitions and Terminology • Logic, Reasoning, and Proof • Right Triangles and Trigonometry • Properties of Quadrilaterals • Angle and Segment Relationships within Circles • Area and Volume • Programming/Coding (Honors) SKILLS • Problem-solving • Analytical, inductive, and deductive reasoning • Conceptual understanding • Critical thinking • Error analysis • Computational thinking (Honors) Other Options ALGEBRA II & TRIGONOMETRY— Honors & CP (Prerequisite: Algebra I & Geometry)

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NINTH GRADE COURSE OF STUDY PHYSICAL EDUCATION TOPICS • Fitness • Lifelong Athletics: Tennis, Badminton, Squash SKILLS • Effects of physical activity on the body • Increasing strength and flexibility • Improved endurance • Rules and strategies of various sports • Personal growth and initiative • Teamwork

FOUNDATIONS OF ART & DESIGN TOPICS • Elements and Principles of Design • Drawing from Observation • Value Study • Color Mixing • Landscape • Portraiture • Abstraction • Linoleum Block printing • Ceramics • Independent Sketchbook SKILLS • Use of pencil, colored pencil, and ink • Use of pen and ink, watercolor, and acrylic • Use of charcoal and chalk pastel • Use of highlights and shadows to create form • Mixing colors and blending paint • Relief printmaking processes • Hand-building and wheel throwing skills • Developing powers of observation • Developing creative process • Creative expression • Critical thinking • Collaboration • Self-reflection

MEDIA LITERACY & RESEARCH TOPICS • Women in Ancient and Medieval History Project • World Religions Project SKILLS • Introduce research materials as presented in a project LibGuide • Search, save and cite in a reference ebook database • Search, save and cite in a history database • Define database vs. website • Review MLA citation and format • Introduce parenthetical, in-text citation • Strategies for organizing a long-term research project

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TENTH GRADE COURSE OF STUDY ENGLISH TOPICS • Self and Society • Tragedy: Greek and Shakespearean • Romantic Poetry • 19th-Century Novels • Modern Drama • Post-Colonial Novels • Genres: Novel, Short Story, Poetry, Essay, Drama, Non-Fiction, Scholarly Article SKILLS • Literary analysis • Close-reading for ideas and information • Formulating inquiry questions • Identifying textual problems • Annotating and visual thinking • Concept mapping • Academic discourse: oral and written • Academic/literary terminology • Literary movements • Voice and style • Harkness discussion • Critical thinking & writing • Crafting arguable claims in a line of reasoning • Writing evidenced based arguments • Creative writing • Scholarly research • Vocabulary development • Public speaking and presentation • Project management • Collaboration

WORLD HISTORY II TOPICS • Rise of Empires • Development of Trade Routes • Age of Exploration and Discovery • Revolutions • The Rise of the Nation State • Changes in Economic Ideologies • Imperialism • Globalization • Industrialization • World Wars • Global Change & Realignments • Decolonization SKILLS • Critical reading • Historical vocabulary and terminology • Geography proficiency and awareness • Critical thinking and synthesis • Thesis and argument development • Document analysis • Document supported essay • Evidence-based argument • Research • Primary and secondary sources • Contextualization and periodization • Causation and connection of past and present

THEOLOGY TOPICS • Theology of Art • Biblical archeology • Structure & Old Testament • God as Revealed in Creation • Israelite History Through the Exile lens • Call of Abraham • Covenant and Concept of God as Relationship • Geography of Fertile Crescent • Structure & Content of New Testament • Life and Times of Jesus: Culture & Religion • Search for the Historical Jesus • Synoptic Gospels • Gospel of John • Infancy Narratives • Public Ministry • Passion, Death & Resurrection SKILLS • Exegeses of scripture • Critical thinking • Analysis of primary source • Public speaking • Close reading of scripture • Pre-writing/enhanced writing skills • Evidence based arguments • Religious terminology • Contemplative and meditative prayer

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TENTH GRADE COURSE OF STUDY MATH GEOMETRY—Honors & CP (Prerequisite: Algebra I) TOPICS • Basic Definitions and Terminology • Logic, Reasoning, and Proof • Right Triangles and Trigonometry • Properties of Quadrilaterals • Angle and Segment Relationships within Circles • Area and Volume • Programming/Coding (Honors) SKILLS • Problem-solving • Analytical, inductive, and deductive reasoning • Conceptual understanding • Critical thinking • Error analysis • Computational thinking (Honors) ALGEBRA II & TRIGONOMETRY—Honors & CP (Prerequisite: Algebra I & Geometry) TOPICS • Quadratics and Higher Order Polynomials • Systems of Equations & Inequalities • Logarithms & Exponential Functions • Sequences & Series • Probability & Statistics • Trigonometry

CHEMISTRY TOPICS • Atomic Structure • Bonding • Reactions and Stoichiometry • Thermochemistry • Rates of Reaction • Equilibrium • Acids, Bases, Salts • States of Matter, Energy SKILLS • Inductive reasoning • Laboratory techniques • Scientific writing • Scientific questioning, explanation, and theory • Data collection, analysis, and evaluation • Quantitative problem solving • Real world applications

WORLD LANGUAGE Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish TOPICS • Global Perspective • Awareness of Cultures, Communities, Connections PROFICIENCIES • Short essay writing, short literature reading • Poetry recitation • Interpretive: Identify and understand ideas and information in short informational written or spoken texts • Interpersonal: Exchange information in written and spoken conversations asking and answering follow-up questions • Presentational: Give a presentation and topics previously researched in written and oral discourse • Spanish and French students achieve intermediate mid proficiency by the end of 10th grade • Arabic and Chinese students achieve novice high proficiency by the end of 10th grade

SKILLS • Problem & equation solving, critical thinking • Analytical reasoning, inductive and deductive reasoning • Conceptual understanding • Calculator use for graphing, statistical analysis Other Options PRECALCULUS—Honors, Advanced & CP (Prerequisite: Algebra II & Trigonometry) CALCULUS—AP_BC, AP_AB, & CP (Prerequisite: Precalculas) SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SOLVING (Elective)

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TENTH GRADE COURSE OF STUDY HEALTH & WELLNESS TOPICS • Communication • Stress • Substance Awareness & Wellness • Human Sexuality • Theology of the Body • Nutrition/Healthy Choices • Disease Transmission/ Prevention • First Aid/CPR • Self-Defense SKILLS • Decision-making • Interpersonal communication • Stress management • Self-defense • Self-reflection and analysis • Personal goal setting • Advocacy

MEDIA LITERACY & RESEARCH

DRAWING & PAINTING

TOPICS • Research Reading Journal English Project • Enlightenment History Project • Nuclear Chemistry Project • Food and Nutrition Chemistry Project • Chemistry & Society Project

TOPICS • Observational Drawing • Contour Drawing • Value Scales and Creating Form • Painting Techniques • Mixed Media • Sketchbook • Independent Work

SKILLS • Introduce print anthologies and collection • MLA citation, including parenthetical/in-text citation • Review humanities database and ebook database usage • Introduce science and current events databases • Introduce academic journal articles, abstracts & peerreview • Introduce advanced database search techniques • Introduce Google Scholar and RefSeek & advanced search strategies • Understand predictive search strategies • Develop search terms and inquiry questions • Organizational strategies for research and writing • Paraphrasing vs. quotation

SKILLS • Careful observation and accuracy • Development of expressive qualities of line • Creating three-dimensionality through the use of values • Drawing, charcoal, and pen & ink • Creating shadows and form • Watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel encaustics technique • Color mixing • Varied mediums for expression • Creative problem solving • Risk taking, perseverance, and craft

GRAPHIC DESIGN TOPICS • Balance & Unity • Contours & Patterns • Intro to Architecture • Industrial Concepts • Fashion • Prototyping • History of Design SKILLS • Critical thinking • Collaboration • Communication • Empathy & curiosity • Risk taking • Comfort with constraints and ambiguity • Technology

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ELEVENTH GRADE COURSE OF STUDY ENGLISH

UNITED STATES HISTORY

TOPICS Diverse Voices: Studies in American Literature across Genres and Literary Movements • Early America (Colonial & Federalist Eras) • Romanticism & Transcendentalism • Realism & Naturalism (“The Gilded Age”) • Modernism & The Harlem Renaissance (“The Jazz Age”) • Postmodernism • Contemporary World

TOPICS • Pre-Columbian North America and the Meaning of 1492 • The British Colonies and their Americanization • Revolution in America and a Constitutional Republic • Nationhood, Jacksonian Democracy, Sectionalism, and Change • Manifest Destiny, Civil War, and Reconstruction • Gilded Age Successes, Challenges, and the Birth of Progressivism • America as a Reluctant World Power and Isolationism • The Great Depression and World War, Part II • The Cold War, an American World Order, and Superpower Challenges • The Meaning of Freedom and the Challenges of a 21st Century Republic

SKILLS • Close reading • Annotating • Academic discourse and terminolgy • Literary terminology • Rhetoric • Writing for different audiences • Public Speaking • Collaboration • Critical thinking, critical and creative writing • Evidence-bsed argument • Research as literary critics and scholars • Appreciation of the power of language, word choices, diction, and tone: the craft of style and communication

SKILLS • Critical reading and historical terminology • Geographical awareness • Critical thinking and synthesis • Document analysis • Document supported essay (DBQ) • Argument development • Analysis and use of primary and secondary sources • Contextualization and periodization • Causation, continuity and change over time • Current events

THEOLOGY TOPICS • Foundations in Christian Ethics and Morality • Catholic Social Teaching • Conscience • Global Economic & Business Ethics • History of Death Penalty • Concept of Just War • Ethics: Select Topics SKILLS • Critical thinking • Close reading of texts • Research, evaluation, and selection of sources as evidence • Creative journaling • Presentation\delivery in small and large group discussions • Dialogue and debate skills • Application to current events • Analysis and understanding of points of view

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ELEVENTH GRADE COURSE OF STUDY MATH ALGEBRA II & TRIGONOMETRY— Honors & CP (Prerequisite: Algebra I & Geometry) TOPICS • Quadratics and Higher Order Polynomials • Systems of Equations & Inequalities • Logarithms & Exponential Functions • Sequences & Series • Probability & Statistics • Trigonometry SKILLS • Problem & equation solving, critical thinking • Analytical reasoning, inductive and deductive reasoning • Conceptual understanding • Calculator use for graphing, statistical analysis PRECALCULUS—Honors, Advanced & CP (Prerequisite: Algebra II & Trigonometry) TOPICS • Polynomial & Rational Functions • Exponential & Logarithmic Functions • Trigonometry of the Unit Circle • Sinusoidal Modeling • Limits & Continuity • Rates of Change & Definition of the Derivative (Advanced & Honors) • Parametric & Polar Equations (Honors) • Sequences & Series (Honors)

BIOLOGY TOPICS • Biochemistry • Biological Organization Ecosystems • Cell Structure & Function • Cell Cycle • Genetics • Molecular Biology • Evolution • Human Anatomy & Physiology SKILLS • Experimental design • Statistical data analysis • Scientific writing • Analysis of ethical topics in biology • Real-World Problem Solving

WORLD LANGUAGE Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish TOPICS • Global Perspective • Awareness of Cultures, Communities, Connections • Current Events • Literature: Poetry and Short Stories from Authentic Texts SKILLS • Reflections on literature, poetry, films • Interpretive: Understand mains idea and pertinent information on familiar topics in written or spoken texts • Interpersonal: Participate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations on familiar topics asking and answering a variety of questions • Presentational: Communicate information and express thoughts and opinions about familiar topics in spoken and oral discourse • Spanish and French students achieve Intermediate High proficiency by the end of 11th grade • Arabic and Chinese students achieve Intermediate Low proficiency by the end of 11th grade

SKILLS • Problem & equation solving, critical thinking • Analytical reasoning, inductive and deductive reasoning • Conceptual understanding • Calculator use for graphing • Error analysis Other Options CALCULUS—AP_BC, AP_AB, & CP (Prerequisite: Precalculas) MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (Prerequisite: AP Calculus BC) SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SOLVING (Elective)

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ELEVENTH GRADE COURSE OF STUDY PHYSICAL EDUCATION TOPICS • Fitness • Lifelong Athletics, Rules and Strategies: Tennis, Badminton, Squash SKILLS • Effects of physical activity on the body • Increasing strength and flexibility • Improving endurance • Personal growth and initiative

MEDIA LITERACY & SCHOLARLY RESEARCH TOPICS • American Literature Research Paper SKILLS • Presearch reading and brainstorming • Form inquiry questions • Define and locate essays of literary criticism • Differentiate reference articles from critical articles • Introduce multiple literary databases • Introduce a university-level journal database (JSTOR) • Master an annotated bibliography in MLA format • Master an online, digital library of academic books and journals (Questia) • Locate and cite multi-media databases and websites • Integrate primary sources and historical & social context into an essay of literary criticism • Master parenthetical and bibliographic citation • Differentiate Annotated Bibliography from works cited

ARTS TOPICS • Portfolio Creation for College Admission and AP Art and Design • Drawing and Painting • Printmaking • Mixed Media SKILLS • Higher level drawing skills • Artist’s craft: choices to effect outcomes • Effective use of mediums to evoke emotional/aesthetic responses • Expanded range of mark-making techniques • Divergent thinking • Personally expressive work • Development of theme through a variety of mediums • Creating meaning • Constructive critique of self and others’ work • Ability to assess one’s own work • Close attention to principles of design • Goal-setting • Time management

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TWELFTH GRADE COURSE OF STUDY ENGLISH & THEOLOGY: SEMINAR IN LITERATURE & THOUGHT TOPICS Faith & Reason • Introduction to Philosophy • Plato & “The Allegory of the Cave” • Epistemology • Metaphysics • Truth & Authority • Aquinas’ Proofs for the Existence of God • Job & the Problem of Evil • Biblical Wisdom Literature Human Nature & Identity • Scientific Approaches to Knowledge • Darwin, Freud & Christian perspectives on Human Nature • Hobbes, Rousseau & the Organization of Society • Modernity & Brave New World • Gender and Identity • Shakespeare’s The Tempest • The human search for meaning: An Introduction to Existentialism Social Justice, Service & Global Awareness • Gospel Witness to the Poor and Marginalized • Nonviolence • Direct Action and Civil Disobedience • Global Stewardship • Catholic Principles of Social Justice SKILLS • Critical Thinking • Philosophical and syllogistic thinking • Pre-writing and peer editing • Synthesizing interdisciplinary themes • Academic discourse: Oral and written • Evidenc-based arguments • Philosophical writing • Literary analysis • Scriptural analysis • Complex claim/thesis construction • Harkness discussion • Student-led forums • Service learning • Scholarly research connected to social Justice/service work • Review MLA format

MATH PRECALCULUS—Honors, Advanced & CP (Prerequisite: Algebra II & Trigonometry) TOPICS • Polynomial & Rational Functions • Exponential & Logarithmic Functions • Trigonometry of the Unit Circle • Sinusoidal Modeling • Limits & Continuity • Rates of Change & Definition of the Derivative • (Advanced & Honors) • Parametric & Polar Equations (Honors) • Sequences & Series (Honors) SKILLS • Problem & equation solving, critical thinking • Analytical reasoning, inductive & deductive Reasoning • Conceptual understanding • Calculator use for graphing • Error analysis CALCULUS—AP_BC, AP_AB, & CP (Prerequisite: Precalculas) TOPICS • Limits and Continuity • Rates of Change & Differentiation • Applications of Differentiation • Integration & Accumulation of Change • Differential Equations • Applications of Integration • Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, & Vector-Valued Functions (BC Only) • Infinite Sequences and Series (BC Only)

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (CP) TOPICS • History and Perspectives in Psychological Science • Research Strategies • The Brain • Sensation • Perception • Sleep, Dreams, & Body Rhythms • Psychoactive Drugs • Hypnosis • Conditioning (Classical vs. Social) • Social Thinking, Influence, and Relations • Nature vs. Nurture • Psychology of Gender • Memory • Thinking, Emotion, Motivation • Personality, Traits, Genes • Psychological Disorders • Personality Disorders • History of Psychotherapy SKILLS • Informed understanding of psychological information & terminology • Introduction to major research findings, methodologies, and differences in psychology • Competence in application of psychological information in everyday life

SKILLS • Notational fluency • Multi-representational approach to problem-solving • Connecting mathematical representations • Justification of mathematical theorems • Communication and verbalization of calculus • Technology use to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, & support conclusions Other Options PROBABILITY & STATISTICS (Prerequisite: Algebra II & Trigonometry) MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (Prerequisite: AP Calculus BC) SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SOLVING (Elective)

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TWELFTH GRADE COURSE OF STUDY SCIENCE ELECTIVES AP Physics C • A calculus-based mechanics course with a heavy emphasis on problem solving AP Chemistry • Builds on the Introductory Chemistry course with a more mathematically rigorous and deeper study of a range of topics AP Biology • Builds on the Introductory Biology course with increased emphasis on analytical thinking and experimental design AP Environmental Science • Builds on the Introductory Environmental Science course with a deeper understanding of concepts and complex mathematical calculations Environmental Science • Study of the interrelationships of the natural world, investigation of environmental issues and potential solutions Astronomy Research • Basic principles and theories of modern astronomy, astronomical research methods, visual and digital observation methodologies, and digital data collection methodologies

WORLD LANGUAGE Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish TOPICS • Global Perspective • Language and Cultural studies • Current Events • Contemporary Life SKILLS • Interpretive: Understand main ideas and supporting details in a wide variety of familiar and general topics in complex and organized written and spoken texts • Interpersonal: Sustain spoken or written conversations and discussions in a wide variety of familiar and general topics using connected sentences and probing questions • Presentational: Deliver detailed and organized presentations in a range of topics through paragraphs in spoken and oral discourse • Spanish and French students achieve Advanced Low proficiency (AP level) by the end of 12th grade • Arabic and Chinese students achieve Intermediate Mid proficiency by the end of 12th grade

HISTORY ELECTIVES Art History (AP) • An intensive survey of the history of art from prehistory to the present day Constitutional Law: • The evolution and history of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights, including discussions of religion and equality Contemporary Issues in the Modern World • Emphasizes major contemporary issues in history and geopolitical trends of the world’s major civilizations Comparative Government & Politics (AP) • Introduction to political science, international relations, globalization, and democratization

Human Anatomy & Physiology • Human body systems • Maintaining homeostasis • Abnormalities and disease Nutrition & Wellness (online course)

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TWELFTH GRADE COURSE OF STUDY (AP) ART & DESIGN GRADES 10–12 TOPICS • Creation of a Portfolio • Sustained Investigation of a Theme or Individual SKILLS • Research • Planning • Critique and reflection • Attention to detail • Attention to principles of design • Development of own unique style • Writing artist statements related to works • Time management & planning

HEALTH & WELLNESS TOPICS • Stress • Self-defense • Substance Awareness and Wellness • Disease Transmission/ Prevention • First Aid/CPR • Healthy Choices SKILLS • Decision-making • Interpersonal communication • Stress management • Self-defense • Self-reflection and analysis • Personal goal setting • Advocacy

LIBRARY RESEARCH TOPICS • Senior Seminar Final Research Paper SKILLS • Introduce current events and issues databases how to search, save, cite and evaluate results • Introduce Religion and Philosophy databaes • Using a visual TopicFinder • Google search strategies and tools • Review website evaluation and citation • Creation of an annotated bibliography in MLA format

MUSIC/CHORUS TOPICS • Voice Techniques • Sight Singing • Basic Music Theory SKILLS • Proper breathing support • Tone and intonation • Confidence and projection • Scales, solfege and key signature knowledge • Rhythm and time signature knowledge • Sight singing simple melodies and rhythms • Dynamics

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COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVES INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING IN PYTHON

COMPUTATIONAL THINKING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING

GRADES 9–12 Graduation requirement starting with the Class of 2024

GRADES 9–12

TOPICS • Intro to Programming • Computational Thinking • AP Computer Science Principles • AP Computer Science A SKILLS • Have a better understanding on how computers work • Develop knowledge on how to use computational thinking to solve problems • Understand general programming concepts • Use programming as a tool to solve problems • Develop familiarity with Python syntax

TOPICS • Computer Science Foundations • Algorithm Design and Programming • Design Thinking Process • Learning from Data: Intro. to Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) • 3-D Printing • Microcontrollers • Robotics SKILLS • Computational thinking to solve problems • Understanding general programming concepts • Use programming as a tool to solve problems • Design-thinking process • Collaboration • Social Awareness

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A

GRADES 10–12 (Prerequisite: Introduction to Programming in Python)

GRADES 11–12 (Prerequisite: Introduction to Programming in Python)

TOPICS • Creative Development • Data • Algorithms & Programming • Computing Systems & Networks • Impact of Computing SKILLS • Evaluate and test algorithms and programs • Design computational solution for a purpose • Describe the impact of a computing innovation • Explain how computing systems work • Explain how knowledge can be generated from data

TOPICS • Understand and apply the main principles of objectoriented software design and programming: classes and objects, constructors, methods, instance and static variables, inheritance, class hierarchies, and polymorphism.

• Learn to code in Java in a well-structured fashion and in good style; learn to pay attention to code clarity(readability) and documentation.

• Learn to use Java library packages and classes within the scope of the AP Java subset • Understand the concept of an algorithm; implement algorithm in Java using conditional and iterative control structures and recursion • Understand one- and twodimensional arrays and the ArrayList class, and use them appropriately in programming projects SKILLS • Develop knowledge on how to use computational thinking to solve problems • Problem solving, analysis of potential solutions • Design and implementation of algorithms, and using objectoriented analysis and design to develop solutions in the Java programming language • Use of data structures to organize data • Pair programming

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THEATRE ELECTIVES THEATRE I

THEATRE II

THEATRE III

THEATRE IV

GRADES 9–12

GRADES 10–12

GRADES 11–12

GRADES 12

TOPICS • Production Leadership • Collaborative Workshopping • Advanced Acting, Directing, Playwriting, and Design Work • Concentration-Specific Projects

TOPICS • Sharing Expertise • Public Performance and Community Engagement • Advanced Acting, Directing, Playwriting, and Design Work • Culminating Project

SKILLS • Creating and conveying an overall production concept • Communication and collaboration within a production team • Principles of staging and design • Understanding of theatre criticism and strong performance analysis vocabulary • Proficiency and experience within a chosen field of interest in theatre

SKILLS • Researching, preparing, and teaching a lesson within an area of concentration • Mounting productions, workshops, or exercises for the broader school community • Leadership within the advanced Theatre courses and on multi-level projects • Demonstrated mastery within chosen field or fields of interest in theatre

TOPICS • Acting Process • Monologues • Scene Study • Playwriting • Theatrical Production • Theatre History • Theatre Theory and Criticism SKILLS • Character creation and script analysis techniques for actors • Stanislavski and action verbbased acting • Dramatic structure and writing for the stage • Workshopping, editing, and constructive feedback • Production design and artistic collaboration • Vocabulary for discussing, analyzing, and critiquing performance

TOPICS • Classical Acting • Directing • Dramaturgy • Theatrical Design • Performance Analysis SKILLS • Playable actions and classical text • Blocking and stage picture • Dramaturgical research and rehearsal room presentations • Cutting, glossing, and translation selection • Theatrical adaptation • Practical experience in production roles • Analysis of directing and design choices

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UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING CAMPUS MINISTRY

STUDENT LIFE

SERVICE LEARNING

GRADE 9

GRADE 9

GRADE 9–12

TOPICS • Morning Prayer by Advisory • Weekly Chapel Services • Participate in All School Liturgies and Prayer Services RETREAT (A day of reflection & prayer) • Full Day On Campus • Becoming a Child of the Sacred Heart: • Understanding the SH Legacy, Living the Goals and Criteria, • Finding Time and Space for Prayer • (Goals One, Two, Three, Four Five) GRADE 10 TOPICS • Morning Prayer by Advisory • Weekly Chapel Services • Participate in All School Liturgies and Prayer Services • Option: Retreat Leader for Middle School RETREAT (A day of reflection & prayer) • Full Day Off Campus • Becoming a Steward of Creation: Laudato Si • Listening to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of Poor • (Goals One, Three, Four) GRADE 11 TOPICS • Morning Prayer by Advisory • Weekly Chapel Services • Participate in All School Liturgies and Prayer Services • Option: Retreat Leader for Grade 9 Retreat • Campus Ministry Club Leader—Option

TOPICS • Overnight Bonding Trip • Peer Leadership • Advisory • Student Council • 1 Day Retreat GRADE 10 TOPICS • Sophomore Seminar • Financial Literacy • Advisory • Student Council • Clubs • Wellness • 1 Day Retreat GRADE 11 TOPICS • Advisory • Student Council • Clubs • College Guidance • 3 Day Retreat • Can be leaders of Clubs—Start a Club

TOPICS • Students in grades 9-12 are required to perform 25 hours of service each year.

• Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly – Bi-weekly visit to nursing home – Quarterly visit to soup kitchen – Assisitance at Don Bosco English Language Program – Carver Center after school program – Caritas Food Rescue Program • Service Learning Trips: – Habitat for Humanityvaried locations – Red Cloud School- Pine Ridge Native American Reservation – Pilgrimage, Lourdes, France SKILLS • Problem solving • Critical thinking • Critical analysis • Cooperative learning • Prioritization of tasks • Leadership • Cultural awareness • Social conscience • Adaptability • Empathy

GRADE 12 TOPICS • Bonding Trip • Advisory • Student Council • Clubs • College Guidance • Wellness • 1 Day Retreat • Can be leaders of Clubs—Start a Club

RETREAT (A day of reflection & prayer) • Two night, three day KAIROS retreat— On Campus • Who Am I? Where Do I Find God in my Life, Who Can We Be? Where Do We Go from Here?

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