Program of Studies 2026-2027

PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2026-2027

MISSION Serving students from diverse backgrounds since 1861, Saint Patrick, the oldest all-male Catholic high school in Chicago, transforms boys into young men. Guided by innovative Lasallian principles, we prepare leaders inspired by faith, tradition and brotherhood.

VISION To empower young men to pursue excellence, contribute to an ever-changing world, and live a life of faith, zeal and purpose.

table of contents

06 OVERVIEW 06 Core Value Statement 07

Statement of Philosophy

08 Characteristics of a Saint Patrick Graduate 09 Graduation Requirements 10

Senior Graduation Policy

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Scheduling Conflicts

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The Role of the Counselor

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Schedule Changes and Procedures

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Transcript and Proficiency Credit

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Extracurricular Participation

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Course Weighting and Grading

15 THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 16

Course Level Placements

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Sample Four-Year Plan

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Honors, Dual Credit, and AP Program

20 College Prep De La Salle 21

Blessed Brother James Miller Learning Resource Program

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Interpreting Course Descriptions

22 DEPARTMENTS 23

Career & Technical Education

29

English

33

Fine & Performing Arts

40

Language & Culture

45

Mathematics

49

Physical Education

52

Science

57

STEAM Endorsement Course Sequence

57

Social Studies

63

Theology

overview

This Program of Studies is designed to help students and their parents plan a program of study for the upcoming school year. Students are encouraged to seek assistance in preparing a schedule of courses from counselors, teachers, and parents.

It is your responsibility to plan a program of courses that develops your own individual talents and meets your needs and post-high school goals. In planning a program, you need to consider the following questions: • • • •

What are Saint Patrick High School’s requirements for graduation?

What are the College Readiness Standards?

What are the admission requirements of the colleges, universities, or technical schools you may be interested in attending after high school?

Which courses best fit your abilities, needs, and interests?

The course descriptions in this Program of Studies are written by your instructors and give very useful information. In selecting your classes, do not fall into the trap of choosing courses that will keep you with your friends and/or provide you with an “easy” schedule while leaving you with academic gaps you may not be able to fill later. Instead, select courses that provide you with the strongest academic support commensurate with your abilities while enhancing your options after high school.

Courses offered and scheduled for the upcoming school year are based on your selections that are usually made in February and March. Your choice of courses at this time determines whether a course will be offered. If there is insufficient registration for a course, it will be dropped. Because you are requested to discuss your course selections with your counselors, teachers, and parents before completing the Course Selection Sheet, there should be no need to change courses after June 1st (with the only exceptions being a closed class or a conflict in the Master Schedule). Seek the help and advice you need, take the time to select your classes carefully. Remember, an individual student’s program of studies should create opportunities, not limit one’s possibilities.

CORE VALUE STATEMENT We are Catholic in faith, Lasallian in tradition.

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We believe in a holistic educational process that is student-centered and of the highest quality.

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We have a concern for the dignity of each person.

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We create a welcoming atmosphere of mutual respect, caring, and friendliness.

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We foster and promote the development of leadership, service, and community.

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We promote diversity as a life value for living, learning, and growing as balanced persons.

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We believe in the strength of community, faculty, students, parents, alumni, and friends; that is the Saint Patrick family.

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STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY “The end of the Institute is to give a Christian education to children, and it is for this purpose that the Brothers keep schools.” (Rule #1705 of St. John Baptist De La Salle, Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.)

In keeping with these Lasallian foundations, Saint Patrick High School is dedicated to educating its students toward Christian maturity, and to promoting intellectual inquiry in an atmosphere where all subjects are embodied with the spirit of the Gospel. This spirit fosters a lively and growing belief in the Divinity and Person of Jesus Christ and encourages acceptance of, concern for, and understanding of the dignity of the human person.

Saint Patrick High School today seeks to develop a reasoning individual who will be able to cope with today’s complex concerns and it seeks to provide leadership in a modern, changing society. In 1990, Saint John Paul II wrote in Ex Corde Ecclesiae: “(A School’s) Christian inspiration enables it to include the moral, spiritual and religious dimension in its research and to evaluate the attainments of science and technology in the perspective of the totality of the human person.”

He also states that a Catholic educational institution must possess: …institutional autonomy necessary to perform its functions effectively and guarantee its members academic freedom, so long as the rights of the individual person and of the community are preserved within the confines of the truth and the common good.”

Saint Patrick High School will generate this growth through Catholic Christian formation, intellectual development, social consciousness, artistic expression, and physical development.

The Saint Patrick High School community consists of the student body, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, parents and the local community which it serves. As individuals searching for fulfillment, members of this community welcome each other with tolerance, sensitivity, and an awareness of their common human condition and destiny.

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Saint Patrick High School exists to serve the needs of its students. Recognizing the diversity of its students, Saint Patrick High School provides comprehensive programs that accommodate the various needs of all who are accepted for admission. Students who have highly specialized needs will be referred to other agencies or programs.

Saint Patrick High School embodies the educational mandate of the Christian Brothers: First, it is important that the Brothers’ school at every level be characterized by quality education, a truly professional spirit and genuine service to students and to society.

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(The Brothers of the Christian Schools in the World Today, A Declaration, p.55)

CHARACTERISTICS OF A SAINT PATRICK GRADUATE The Saint Patrick High School Graduate will:

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Be able to read, write, and speak effectively, and perform quantitative and analytic functions at a level appropriate to his ability.

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Be able to understand the place of religion and the importance of ethics and morality in human experience, particularly as they relate to Catholicism and Christianity.

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Have an understanding of world geography and cultures, the literary and artistic heritage of Western civilization, the history of the United States and American government.

4. Have an understanding of essential, practical, and theoretical economic principles, with an emphasis on those concepts pertaining to the United States.

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Understand, appreciate and be able to use scientific method in theory and practice.

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Have an understanding and appreciation for the artistic and cultural world in which we live.

7. Be able to understand the importance of personal health and fitness through participatory experiences and academic exposure.

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Be able to employ techniques common to research methodology.

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Be able to use technological instruments, such as computers and iPads, both as working and learning tools.

10. Be able to assume responsibility for directing one’s educational experience.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All courses offered at Saint Patrick High School are designed to prepare students to be college and career ready.

We offer a multitude of opportunities for students to attain a world class education and follow their passions.

Students will work closely with their families, teachers, counselors, and administration to design a four-year educational plan that prepares them for their post-secondary goals. Please note that while the following course credits are considered required, there are still recommended courses for students based on their post-secondary goals. Those should be discussed with the student’s family and counselor.

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ENGLISH (4.0) FINE ARTS (1.0) MATHEMATICS (3.0) PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2.0) SCIENCE (3.0) SOCIAL STUDIES (3.5) THEOLOGY (4.0) WORLD LANGUAGE (2.0) ELECTIVES (7.5)

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TOTAL CREDITS (30.0)

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Students are required to carry a full load of 7.5 credits each academic year.

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Students must also complete 10 hours of Christian Service during each of their four years, as well as a day of service in both junior and senior year.

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Students must pass an examination on the Declaration of Independence, the flag of the United States, the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Illinois.

SENIOR GRADUATION POLICY It is the policy of Saint Patrick High School that failures incurred during an academic year be resolved in summer school. In the case of a senior who is deficient in credit because of his failure to meet the course requirements, participation in the graduation ceremony is denied. The student will earn his diploma after successful completion of summer school.

Two first semester failures, or one in British Literature (English IV), automatically places the student in summer school. In some other subjects, a single first semester failure MAY be able to be resolved before participation in the graduation ceremony is denied. This will be dependent upon the student’s schedule and the nature of the failure; teacher input will be requested. There is no guarantee that any failure can be resolved before summer school. A second semester failure automatically places the student in summer school.

Saint Patrick High School is sensitive to the family’s desire for the young man to be formally recognized as a graduate, acknowledged for four years of effort and directed to the future with our community’s best wishes and prayers. Please have no misunderstanding, though, that participation in the Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Exercises at Holy Name Cathedral is a privilege that is earned, not a right. The student is in control of his graduation; he must meet the graduation requirements.

SCHEDULING CONFLICTS Due to the complexity of scheduling courses, students and parents are advised that conflicts may prohibit students from enrolling in all of the courses they select. All efforts will be made to build student schedules to try to ensure that student course needs are met; however, scheduling conflicts do occur. Conflicts may include the following: limited sections of a course, teacher availability, registration priorities, etc. If scheduling complications arise, students will be notified when their schedules are sent during the summer.

“ That feeling of knowing where you’re going and what your pathway is, is identify what that is.”

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such a benefit and such a strength and we are here to help our young men

- JOHN HARRINGTON, Principal 10

THE ROLE OF THE COUNSELOR Our Student Services Department is integral to our overall program. The counselor’s role is to guide students through their four years and toward the identification and attainment of their post-secondary goals. We encourage students and families to communicate often with their Counselor to discuss their academic goals and progress. Our Counselors use various programs, surveys, and software including Naviance to help students discover their potential college and career goals as well as develop a four-year academic plan aligned to those goals.

SCHEDULE CHANGES Students and families may, at times, wish for the student’s schedule to be changed. At other times, a teacher may recommend a change in course or level due to a student’s performance in class. When these requests are made, careful consideration must be taken in regards to factors such as class size, student performance, the nature of the request, and how disruptive a change may be to the student’s overall schedule.

Course change requests from students or families should be made prior to the start of the semester whenever possible, but no later than the end of the second week of classes. Students who feel a course is too challenging should first see their counselor and/or teacher about getting additional help before a change is made. Students who feel a course is too easy should see their teacher about moving to a higher level class as soon as possible.

There will be times when a change may not be made until the end of a semester.

Saint Patrick High School does not honor course change requests due to teacher preference.

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PROCEDURES If a student wishes to change his courses, he should take the initiative to make that request by following the steps below. He should also be mindful of the course change deadline, which is the end of the second week of classes for each semester. A course change is not always possible given the factors mentioned above, so the best course of action for students is to carefully consider their course selections for each year and choose the courses that best suit their interests in the initial registration process.

1. If the student is considering changing courses because he feels a course is too easy or too difficult, he should first speak to the teacher to inquire about receiving additional help or about his options for more challenging coursework.

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a. If a student is considering a course change because the course he is in does not seem to fit his interests, he should speak to the teacher about those interests; it’s possible that topics he is interested in will be covered later in the course.

If a student determines that he wants to change his courses, he should then speak to his parents about the change. Course changes will not be made without parents’ permission.

If his parents agree with the course change, the student should email his counselor who will provide him with the course change form, which he should fill out and then change: a. The parent will need to approve the change in courses. b. The counselor will review the request and approve or decline it based on school policies c. The administration will review the request and, if it is possible, provide the student with new options. d. The student will decide on the option he wants to take and the change will be made. e. The counselor will provide the student with his new schedule.

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TRANSCRIPT The transcript is the official document that reflects credit earned at Saint Patrick High School, or transfer credit accepted to fulfill graduation requirements. It also documents completion of the Constitution exam and the Driver’s Education classroom portion if completed at Saint Patrick High School. The transcript also includes proficiency credit granted within our program. Credit for enrichment classes earned at other schools or programs is not recorded on the transcript. A student who participates and earns credit from schools outside Saint Patrick High School should request official documents from that institution. The student is also encouraged to pursue instructor recommendations that refer to his participation in that program.

PROFICIENCY CREDIT Saint Patrick High School recognizes that its students come to school with a variety of educational experiences and knowledge. Students who can demonstrate, on a proficiency exam, a high degree of expertise in subjects, such as Mathematics or World Language, are candidates to receive proficiency credit in the respective subject.

The transcript is the official document that reflects credit earned at Saint Patrick High School. For this reason, demonstrated proficiency in a subject area will be listed without a grade or credit. Proficiency credit is not to be viewed as part of the credits required per year, or as partial completion of graduation requirements.

EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATION Students participating in any extracurricular activity, either athletic or non-athletic, are required to meet the standards determined by the Illinois High School Association and those of Saint Patrick High School.

In keeping with these regulations, weekly academic checks are conducted in the activities’ respective seasons.

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Saint Patrick High School follows the eligibility procedures established by the Illinois High School Association. Please refer to the Student Handbook for the formal statement of Eligibility Rules issued by the IHSA.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Among American colleges and universities, there are great variations in admissions requirements and in

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academic demands made on students. Published information about these variations is readily available in college catalogs and online. Students and parents are encouraged to schedule a meeting with the College Counselor.

The principal factors about a high school candidate considered by college admission offices are: 1. High school grades: These are the most important determinants because grades are used to compute the grade point average and class rank.

2. Test results: These include tests administered by the College Entrance Examination Board, the American College Testing Program, and the standardized tests administered by the high school. (Each college lists in its catalog its required admission test.)

3. Personal attributes: These include such qualities as motivation, enthusiasm for learning, social adjustment, emotional maturity, sense of integrity and responsibility, special aptitudes and skills, achievements and leadership (and not mere membership) in school activities, attendance, work experience, and accurate selfassessment of aptitudes and abilities.

4. Subjects studied in high school: The high school subjects and subject levels required of each college are listed in its catalog. Students are urged to use the resources provided by Naviance.

COURSE WEIGHTING AND GRADING Since the type of work and expectations vary according to the ability level of a course, the following system of weighting is used.

These quality points are used to compute one’s adjusted grade point average.

COURSE LEVEL

A

B+

B

C+

C

D+

D

F

100-97

96-90

89-87

86-80

79-77

76-70

69-67

66-60

Below 60

College Prep

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

0.0

Honors

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

0.0

AP & Dual Credit

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

0.0

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A+

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The Saint Patrick High School academic program consists of courses designed to challenge the ability levels of the student body. The graduation requirements are designed to meet most college admission standards and/or job application needs.

The academic program is comprised of various programs of study based on the student’s ability level(s). The Honors, Dual Credit, and AP Program is intended for students with high ability or special interests. The College Prep De La Salle Program is provided for the student whose ability is at grade level or moderately above grade level. The Blessed Brother James Miller Learning Resource Program is designed for the student who requires special learning attention and needs additional assistance in certain subject areas.

the academic programs

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND PATHWAYS

COURSE LEVEL PLACEMENTS Course level placements into the various academic programs begins upon entry to Saint Patrick High School.

Using the results of the placement exam and the elementary school records, every effort is made to place students in academic levels that both support and appropriately challenge the student to encourage him in his learning. Should a placement be made in too easy of a class, the student is not challenged and may become complacent in his learning. Should a placement be made in too challenging of a class, the student may be discouraged in his learning. Neither is our goal. Thus, Saint Patrick High School takes into account the Local Composite on the HSPT, letter grades from 8th grade, standardized test scores, the perspective of the 8th grade teacher when necessary, the interests of the student, and the family’s perspective. These factors are considered with a decision ultimately made by Saint Patrick High School on initial placement. Our philosophy is for students to continue to grow through the academic levels while at Saint Patrick and engage in more rigorous coursework in each year.

For subsequent years, placements are made by the core academic subject teachers based upon the student’s performance during the year and the expectations for the next year’s learning. The goal again is to support and challenge the student to the best of his ability. Placement is not necessarily based upon a grade or viewed as a reward for a grade as a high grade in an academic level signifies that the student is learning successfully at that level. Movement to what is perceived as a more challenging level may not be appropriate as the structures needed to support a student may not necessarily be in place at that new level which will inhibit his ability to learn.

Questions about academic placements should best be directed to the teacher making the recommendation during the course selection process which is usually in the late winter or early spring of an academic year.

Teacher assignments are based upon the projected enrollments in courses at that time. Requests for level changes after this time, particularly in the summer, may not be possible as there may not be availability at that time.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR PLAN

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FRESHMAN

SOPHOMORE

JUNIOR

SENIOR

ENGLISH (4 Credits Required)

English I

English II

English III

English IV

FINE ARTS (1 Credit Required)

Theatre/Visual Design/Speech

Art I

MATHEMATICS (3 Credits Required)

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2 Credits Required)

Lifestyle Health and Fitness I or Athletic Performance

Lifestyle Health and Fitness II or Athletic Performance

Lifestyle Health and Fitness or Athletic Performance

SCIENCE (3 Credits Required)

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

SOCIAL STUDIES (3.5 Credits Required)

World History

US History I

US History II

American Government/Civics

THEOLOGY (4 Credits Required)

Catholic Foundations & Mass and Sacraments

Old and New Testaments

Morality and Church History

Catholic Social Teaching, Christian Lifestyles, Philosophy, or World Religion

WORLD LANGUAGE (2 Credits Required)

World Language I

World Language II

ELECTIVES

1/2 Credit Possible

1 Credit Possible

1.5 Credits Possible

4.5 Credits Possible

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

Lifestyle Health and Fitness or Athletic Performance

170:1 student-to-counselor ratio compared to the Illinois state average of 522:1

HONORS, AP AND DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM Saint Patrick High School offers Honors, Dual Credit, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses across all four years for students seeking academic challenge or pursuing special interests. Advanced coursework is available in both required and elective classes, ensuring opportunities for growth at every grade level.

Honors, Dual Credit, and AP courses are designed for highly motivated, self-directed learners. These classes move at an accelerated pace and emphasize higher-level thinking, intellectual curiosity, and meaningful exploration of ideas. In these environments, students are challenged to reach their full potential while discovering new strengths and talents.

Beyond the academic benefits of rigorous coursework, weighted grading in advanced courses allows students to earn higher GPAs and compete for top class rankings.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM The Advanced Placement division provides students the opportunity to earn college credit through nationally recognized AP exams. Students who demonstrate strong academic ability, high motivation, or who have a special talent or interest in a particular subject area, are qualified to participate in the examination process.

Saint Patrick High School currently offers formal Advanced Placement courses in Art, Biology, Computer Science, Economics, English, Science, Pre-Calculus, Research, Seminar, Physics, Spanish, U.S. Government, U.S. History, and World History.

DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM Saint Patrick partners with respected universities to offer Dual Credit courses, allowing students to earn college credit while completing high school coursework. Our partner institutions include Lewis University, Christian Brothers University (Memphis), Triton College, and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Dual Credit courses offered include 3D Modeling with Inventor, 3D Modeling with Solidworks, Anatomy & Physiology, Athletic Training, Calculus, Descriptive Geometry, Engineering Design with CAD, Fabrication Processes, Foundations of Education, Probability & Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Thinking Theologically, US Government & Civics, and US History.

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Dual Credit courses recognize sustained academic performance over the duration of a semester - not just a single exam. Upon successful completion, students receive an official college transcript from the partnering university.

Credits may be applied if a student enrolls at that institution or transferred to the vast majority of colleges and universities nationwide.

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The sample progrm below is an example of an Honors, Dual Credit and AP Program four-year schedule: FRESHMAN

SOPHOMORE

JUNIOR

SENIOR

THEOLOGY (4 Credits Required)

Catholic Foundations & Mass and Sacraments

Old and New Testaments

DC Thinking Theologically or Church History and Morality

Catholic Social Teaching, Christian Lifestyles, Philosophy, or World Religion

ENGLISH (4 Credits Required)

H English I

H English II

DC English III

DC English IV

MATHEMATICS (3 Credits Required)

H. Algebra I, H. Geometry or H. Algebra II

H Geometry, H. Algebra II or H Pre-Calculus

H. Algebra II, H. Pre-Calculus or DC Calculus I

AP Pre-Calculus, DC Calculus I or DC Calculus II

SOCIAL STUDIES (3.5 Credits Required)

AP World History

H or DC US History I (one semester)

H or DC US History II (both semesters)

H or DC American Government/Civics and AP Economics

SCIENCE (3 Credits Required)

H Biology

H Chemistry

H Physics

DC Human Anatomy and Physiology

WORLD LANGUAGE (2 Credits Required)

World Language I

H World Language II

H World Language III

H World Language III

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2 Credits Required)

Lifestyle Health and Fitness I or Athletic Performance

Lifestyle Health and Fitness II or Athletic Performance

Lifestyle Health and Fitness or Athletic Performance

Lifestyle Health and Fitness or Athletic Performance

FINE ARTS (1 Credit Required)

Theatre/Visual Design/Speech

Art I

ELECTIVES

1 Credit Possible

1.5 Credits Possible

0.5 Credits Possible

1 Credit Possible

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

More than

$14,000,000

in college scholarships earned by the Class of 2025

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COLLEGE PREP DE LA SALLE PROGRAM The College Prep de La Salle is our regular level of courses and offers the largest number of courses available to students. Students taking these courses over their four years are able to take all of the necessary courses required for admission to state universities in Illinois.

The sample program below is an example of a College Prep De La Salle Program four-year schedule:

SOPHOMORE

JUNIOR

SENIOR

THEOLOGY (4 Credits Required)

Catholic Foundations & Mass and Sacraments

Old and New Testaments

DC Thinking Theologically or Church History and Morality

Catholic Social Teaching, Christian Lifestyles, Philosophy, or World Religion

ENGLISH (4 Credits Required)

English I

English II

English III

English IV

MATHEMATICS (3 Credits Required)

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II/ Trigonometry

Senior Electives

SOCIAL STUDIES (3.5 Credits Required)

AP World History

US History I (one semester)

US History II (both semesters)

H or DC American Government/Civics

SCIENCE (3 Credits Required)

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Senior Electives

WORLD LANGUAGE (2 Credits Required)

World Language I

World Language II

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2 Credits Required)

Lifestyle Health and Fitness I or Athletic Performance

Lifestyle Health and Fitness II or Athletic Performance

Lifetime Fitness or Athletic Performance

Lifetime Fitness or Athletic Performance

FINE ARTS (1 Credit Required)

Theatre/Visual Design/Speech

Art I

ELECTIVES

0.5 Credit Possible

1 Credit Possible

2 Credits Possible

2 Credits Possible

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

FRESHMAN

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BLESSED BROTHER JAMES MILLER LEARNING RESOURCE PROGRAM Saint Patrick High School offers a comprehensive college preparatory program that supports all students.

The Blessed Brother James Miller Learning Resource Program is designed for diverse learners who require additional academic support and interventions inside and outside the classroom. Through the Miller Program, students maximize their potential as learners and develop those skills necessary for continued success at Saint Patrick High School and beyond. The services provided through the Miller Program depend upon a particular learner’s unique educational needs.

Accommodations, modifications, interventions, and supports are developed based upon a variety of factors which include but are not limited to, elementary/junior high grades and standardized test scores, the accommodations included in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan, and input from the learner’s family, previous teachers, and educational support personnel. There are three components of the Blessed Brother James Miller Learning Program: Grade Level College Preparatory Coursework with support, the Every Shamrock Succeeds resource period; and strategic Student Services support.

INTERPRETING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS The remaining pages in this Curriculum Guide contain descriptions of the courses offered at Saint Patrick High School. In reading each course description, the student should be aware of the following items: 1. Each listed course begins with the course number followed by the course name.

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2. A one (1) credit course spans a full year, both semesters. A one-half (1/2) credit course spans one-half of the year, either the Fall or Spring semester.

3. The ability level of the instruction is given for each course: • “Dual Credit” (DC) or “AP” indicates a course designed for students with exceptional ability and motivation.

• “Honors” (H) indicates a course designed for students with high ability, talent and interest that covers more material, proceeds at a faster pace, and is more challenging.

• “De La Salle” indicates a course designed for students of average ability.

4. The prerequisites for a course indicate the necessary minimum/maximum Grade Point Average prior to enrollment, department chairperson/instructor approval that must be secured as the student enrolls, and/or the academic experience a student must possess as he registers for the course.

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departments

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM The Saint Patrick Career & Technical Education Program offers a variety of career-oriented course options that, combined with our “core” subjects, make up College & Career Pathway opportunities. These pathways are meant to prepare students for specific college level course work and majors as well as offer opportunities for career preparation in various fields.

EDUCATION EDU220 (CTE220) DUAL CREDIT FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION 1 credit/Dual Credit weight This course introduces students to the world of professional education. Students come away with an initial understanding of the foundations of education: sociological, economic, legal, governance, and financial, and their influence on teaching today. This general survey course is designed to help them make an informed decision about whether to continue in teacher preparation at the collegiate level. Three hours of college credit can be earned through enrollment in Lewis University’s dual credit program.

ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENTS

ENGR100 (CTE100) INTRODUCTION TO FABRICATION .5 credit/De La Salle weight Fabrication processes of various mediums (metal and wood), from hand and bench operations with basic machine setups and operations on the drill press, sheer, and brake to various other processes in fabrication.

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ENGR101 (CTE101) INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course introduces the essential knowledge and skills required for success in a modern manufacturing environment. Hands-on learning will be emphasized through the use of advanced manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing, Epilog laser cutting, and controller programming on HAAS mills and lathes. The course provides a foundational understanding of how these tools are used in real-world applications, equipping students with practical skills for future careers in engineering and manufacturing.

ENGR102 (CTE102) BEGINNING CNC TURNING AND MILLING .5 credit/De La Salle weight This introductory course focuses on the fundamentals of CNC-controlled turning and milling machinery, providing hands-on experience with setup and operations. Students will learn essential skills such as tool selection, speed and feed rate programming, and proof planning. The course emphasizes basic CNC programming, including editing and running programs on HAAS mills and lathes.

ENGR201 (CTE201) INTRODUCTION TO MACHINING .5 credit/De La Salle weight/7 College Credits This introductory course focuses on the fundamentals of CNC-controlled turning and milling machinery, providing hands-on experience with setup and operations. Students will learn essential skills such as tool selection, speed and feed rate programming, and proof planning.

The course emphasizes basic CNC programming, including editing and running programs on HAAS mills and lathes. Upon successful completion of the class, students will be eligible to take a hands-on exam and receive certification for completing Haas Lathe Machining Center & Lathe Operator Training and Haas Mill Machining Center & Mill Operator Training.

Prerequisites: C or better in ENGR100 (CTE100) Introduction to Fabrication, or ENGR101 (CTE101) Introduction to Engineering ENGR220 (CTE221) DUAL CREDIT ENGINEERING DESIGN GRAPHICS AND AUTOCAD 1 credit/De La Salle weight/7 College Credits Engineering design and graphics, including design problems, sketching, dimensioning, tolerancing, multiview orthographic representations, auxiliary views, section views, and working drawings. In addition, an introductory level course in AutoCAD with emphasis on basic commands and proper manipulation of AutoCAD software to produce finished engineering drawings. Students can earn college credit through enrollment in Triton College’s dual credit program.

Prerequisites: B or better in current Math class ENGR320 (CTE320) DUAL CREDIT AUTODESK INVENTOR DESIGN & RENDER .5 credit/De La Salle weight/3 College Credits Introductory-level course to Autodesk Inventor that includes basic commands and proper manipulation of the software, from basic part modeling to assembly drawings and finished/detailed engineering drawings.

Prerequisites: C or better in ENGR220 (CTE221) DUAL CREDIT Engineering Design Graphics and AutoCAD ENGR321 (CTE321) DUAL CREDIT SOLIDWORKS DESIGN & RENDER .5 credit/De La Salle weight/3 College Credits Introductory to Solidworks, including basic commands and proper manipulation of the software, from basic part modeling to assembly drawings and finished/detailed engineering drawings Prerequisites: C or better in ENGR220 (CTE221) DUAL CREDIT Engineering Design Graphics and AutoCAD

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ENGR322 (CTE322) DUAL CREDIT FABRICATION PROCESSES .5 credit/De La Salle weight/4 College Credits Fabrication processes of various mediums (metal, polymer, wood), from hand and bench operations with basic machine setups and operations on the drill press, bench grinder, lathe, vertical milling machine, and vertical band saw to various other processes in fabrication. Also included is the use of precision layout and measuring tools, as well as sharpening cutting tools.

Prerequisites: C or better in ENGR220 (CTE221) DUAL CREDIT Engineering Design Graphics and AutoCAD

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ENGR323 (CTE323) DUAL ENROLLMENT WELDING I .5 credit/De La Salle weight/4 College Credits This dual enrollment course is held at Triton Community College outside of school hours. In it, students will learn the fundamentals of oxyacetylene welding theory and practices and beginning electric welding, focused on Metal Inert Gas (MIG) processes, brazing and cutting in the horizontal position, as well as grinding and polishing processes and including elements of reading and interpreting welding blueprints and working drawings used in trades and crafts.

Prerequisites: C or better in ENGR220 (CTE221) DUAL CREDIT Engineering Design Graphics and AutoCAD. Teacher approval is required.

ENGR324 (CTE324) DUAL ENROLLMENT WELDING II .5 credit/De La Salle weight/4 College Credits This dual enrollment course is held at Triton Community College outside of school hours. In it, students will learn the fundamentals of oxyacetylene welding theory and practices and beginning electric welding, focused on Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) processes, brazing and cutting in the horizontal position, as well as grinding and polishing processes, including elements of reading and interpreting welding blueprints and working drawings used in trades and crafts.

Prerequisites: C or better in ENGR220 (CTE221) DUAL CREDIT Engineering Design Graphics and AutoCAD. Teacher approval is required.

ENGR325 (CTE325) DUAL CREDIT DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY .5 credit/Dual Credit weight/3 College Credits Students will learn how to find graphical solutions of original layouts, developments of surfaces and the ability to find true lengths of lines and sizes of a plane figure to determine a point-view of a line, using AutoCAD. Skills gained are fundamental to industries that deal in metal forming and package design Prerequisites: C or better in ENGR220 (CTE221) Dual Credit Engineering Design Graphics and AutoCAD.

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ENGR326 (CTE326) DUAL CREDIT CNC PLASMA FUNDAMENTALS .5 credit/Dual Credit weight/3 College Credits Students will learn how to find graphical solutions of original layouts, developments of surfaces and the ability to find true lengths of lines and sizes of a plane figure to determine a point-view of a line, using AutoCAD. Skills gained are fundamental to industries that deal in metal forming and package design Prerequisites: C or better in ENGR220 (CTE221) Dual Credit Engineering Design Graphics and AutoCAD.

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MEDIA MEDIA100 (CTE103) SHAMROCK MEDIA PRODUCTIONS I .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course explores elements of TV production and broadcasting as well as live streaming and podcasting. TV PROD: Students will work both on camera and off to present a daily news program as well as work behind the

scenes producing community interest stories. PODCASTING: includes exploration of elements of podcasting, recording and editing as well as developing a story format for audio storytelling. LIVE STREAMING: Students will have the opportunity to assist with live streaming, with the expectation that they participate in broadcasting live events that take place outside of the regular school day.

MEDIA200 (CTE205) SHAMROCK MEDIA PRODUCTIONS II .5 credit/De La Salle weight Students in Shamrock Media II will take on the roles of on air talent, producing segments, editing and special segments and interviews. Students will get more producing and directing experience and be responsible for assisting in the production of the daily news show. LIVE STREAMING: Students will have the opportunity to assist with live streaming, with the expectation that they participate in broadcasting live events that take place outside of the regular school day.

Prerequisites: Shamrock Media I MEDIA310 (CTE 310) HONORS SHAMROCK MEDIA PRODUCTIONS III .5 credit/Honors weight This course builds on Shamrock Media I & II and prepares students for real-time broadcasting of school events, including athletic competitions, religious services, performances, and assemblies. Students will manage live production tasks such as multi-camera switching, audio mixing, commentary, and streaming setup while working as part of a professional-style media team.

As an upper level Media course, students are required to work events outside the regular school day, including evenings and weekends. Successful completion results in a portfolio of live production experience applicable to careers in broadcasting, media, or communications.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Shamrock Media I and II

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MEDIA410 (CTE 410) HONORS SHAMROCK MEDIA PRODUCTIONS IV .5 credit/Honors weight This capstone course builds on Shamrock Media III and transitions students into leadership roles within the Shamrock Media program. Students will serve as directors, producers, and crew chiefs for live broadcasts of school events, overseeing setup, execution, and post-production. In addition to managing high-level technical operations, students will mentor and supervise Shamrock Media III students, coordinating team assignments and ensuring professional production standards. Independent decision-making, problem-solving, and accountability are core expectations. Evening and weekend event coverage remains a required component of the course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Shamrock Media I, II, and III

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BUSINESS BUS101 (CTE102) INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 1 credit/De La Salle weight Introduction to Business is an engaging, hands-on course offering a comprehensive introduction to the American business system and its key functional areas. Students will explore topics including types of business ownership, the role of business in society, entrepreneurship and innovation, management and leadership, marketing strategies and consumer behavior, human resources practices, and fundamental financial concepts.

Through dynamic, project-based learning and real-world case studies, students develop skills in analysis, ethical decision-making, communication, and professional preparedness. The course culminates in a capstone experience connecting concepts to potential business career paths, building practical insights and confidence for success in commerce.

BUS201 (CTE201) PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING 1 credit/De La Salle weight This course covers the fundamentals of accounting. The proper forms and papers necessary for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations will be analyzed. There is also a section in the course on state and federal taxes.

Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra I

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BUS203 (CTE203) T-SHIRT DESIGN & BUSINESS INNOVATIONS .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course explores screen printing both as a business and as an art form. In this course, students will master spreadsheet skills related to cost and profit analysis, develop an understanding of how to translate creative vision into screen-printed products, create original artwork that is optimized for screen printing, and learn strategies to effectively promote a screen printing business.

Prerequisite: Principles of Visual Design

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BUS204 (CTE208) MARKETING .5 credit/De La Salle weight Marketing is a semester-long class designed to introduce the fundamental concepts and strategies used to connect businesses with their customers. Students will learn the principles of successful marketing, focusing on how to understand what consumers want and how to effectively promote a product or service. Through indepth case studies and multiple hands-on projects, students will develop practical skills in research, analysis, and communication that are essential for future professional success in any industry.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Business is recommended.

BUS210 (CTE210) INCUBATOREDU@SPHS 1 credit/Honors weight This course is designed to get students excited about becoming true entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create and fully develop their own product or service. Real-world entrepreneurs and business

experts will serve as coaches and mentors guiding student teams through the process of ideation, market research, and business plan development. Over the course of the year, student teams will learn about marketing, accounting, as well as the legal aspects of starting a business. They will have access to a network of professionals to further develop their skills (teamwork, problem solving, presentation, communication) for college and career readiness. Pitch Week helps to further fire the entrepreneurial spirit by putting student teams in front of actual investors so they can pitch their innovative idea to win funding and turn their wishful thinking into a reality.

Prerequisites: Approval of the IncubatorEDU instructor with the completion of an essay and a personal interview and a counselor recommendation.

BUS303 (CTE303) T-SHIRT DESIGN & BUSINESS INNOVATIONS II .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course builds on what students learned in T-Shirt Design & Business Innovations I and takes a deeper dive into both the creative and business side of making apparel.

BUS310 (CTE310) INCUBATOR II 1 credit/Honors weight Incubator II is a course that students can enroll in if they receive funding to implement the business they created in the INCubatorEDU course. The focus in this course is on scaling the business that was pitched to the investors at the end of the INCubatorEDU course. Students will run their businesses for the full school year. Areas of importance include: incorporating the business, project/ time management, opening a business bank account and managing funds, conducting quarterly investor presentations, developing a marketing plan, developing a sales playbook, working with financials and an accounting management system, acquiring customers, doing presentations to potential customers, website development, production management, prototype development, and fully running the business that was created in the INCubatorEDU program.

Prerequisites: Funding of the INCubatorEDU project and approval of the INCubatorEDU instructor.

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BUS420 (CTE421) ADVANCED PLACEMENT BUSINESS WITH PERSONAL FINANCE 1 credit/Honors weight AP Business with Personal Finance is a yearlong course that aligns closely with a college-level introduction to business course. Students explore the business disciplines of entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, accounting, and management through real-world business applications, case studies, and project based learning. In addition, students learn and apply all the National Standards for Personal Financial Education created by the Council for Economic Education and the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Business recommended, but not a formal prerequisite.

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LAW LAW200 (CTE204) INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT .5 credit/De La Salle weight The course will introduce students to the policies, practices, and procedures of the American criminal justice system. This course will provide an overview of the American criminal justice process with emphasis on its constitutional foundations (police, courts, and corrections), constitutional limits, ethical issues, and the right of the individual from arrest through sentencing to release.

LAW300 (CTE300) AMERICAN LAW AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM .5 credit/De La Salle weight Students will learn about America’s legal system and have an opportunity to explore potential careers within the field of law. This course will review the criminal justice system and criminal law and cover an overview of civil law, constitutional law, individual rights, and American attitudes. Students get an insight into the causes and consequences of legal and societal problems in the United States today.

LAW420 (CTE420) DUAL ENROLLMENT FIRE SCIENCE AND OPS 1 credit/Dual Credit Weight This course provides an overview of fire protection and emergency services; culture and history of fire science and emergency services, fire loss analysis, organizations of public and private fire protection services, and fire departments as part of local government. This foundation course includes introduction to fire protection, safety, tactics and safety. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

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ENGLISH

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The Saint Patrick High School English curriculum is designed to prepare students for future academic work in high school and college and for success in their chosen careers. Most importantly, English classes will help students experience, understand, and appreciate the role played by language, literature, and research in all aspects of life.

In striving to realize these goals, the English Department offers an integrated and comprehensive program.

During the freshman year, students are trained in computer word processing and research skills that they will often be required to use throughout their high school years in nearly every subject. Literature, writing skills, grammar usage, and vocabulary development receive emphasis at every level throughout the required four-year English program.

Sample English sequence ACADEMY SCHOLARS

DE LA SALLE

FRESHMAN

H English I

H English I

English I

SOPHOMORE

H English II

H English II

English II

JUNIOR

DC English III or AP Language

English III

SENIOR

DC English IV or AP Literature

English IV

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All students must earn at least four credits over four years from the English Department’s required sequence of course offerings.

ENGL100 ENGLISH 1 credit/De La Salle weight The focus of this course is on reviewing and strengthening basic grammar concepts, vocabulary as well as analytical, writing, and speaking skills. In addition, students study a survey of literary genres to engage students with the texts on a deeper level through group discussions.

ENGL110 H ENGLISH I 1 credit/Honors weight This accelerated course is designed for the student who possesses a strong work ethic, above average reading level, and advanced interpretive skills. Students should have an avid interest in literature, a sound grasp of the fundamentals of grammar (including parts of speech, syntax & diagramming), and the ability to write well-organized, clear, formal essays. Topics of study include reading and analysis of various literary genres, etymology, grammar, and composition. Students will also take part in analytical discussions about literature through both active listening and verbal participation.

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ENGL200 ENGLISH II 1 credit/De La Salle weight Students focus primarily on world literature interpretation and composition skills. They expand, practice and refine interpretation skills learned in freshman year and also learn to create, write and revise compositions.

Students learn how to research and write a short research paper. Students continue learning new vocabulary and improving usage.

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ENGL210 H ENGLISH II 1 credit/Honors weight Students focus primarily on world literature interpretation and composition skills. They expand, practice and refine interpretation skills learned in freshman year and also learn to create, write and revise compositions.

Students learn how to research and write a short research paper. Students continue learning new vocabulary and improving usage. This honors program provides a challenge for students who wish to advance their English skills at a more accelerated rate than that offered by the standard college preparatory program. Students should have an avid interest in literature, a sound grasp of the fundamentals of formal grammar, and the ability to write well-organized, clear formal essays. Students read approximately twice as much literature as those in the nonhonors program and write more challenging essays. Vocabulary and grammar remain an integral part of the program.

Prerequisites: Placement by current English instructor.

ENGL300 ENGLISH III 1 credit/De La Salle weight This course will offer a survey of American literature integrated with composition. Expository, narrative, and descriptive writing will be covered. Students will be required to complete a major research paper. American writers, their distinctive styles, and their contributions to the development of American literature will be highlighted. Vocabulary and grammar skills will be emphasized as needed Prerequisites: Placement by current English instructor.

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ENGL320 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1 credit/Dual Credit weight The AP English Language and Composition course focuses on the development and revision of evidence-based analytic and argumentative writing and the rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts. The AP English Language and Composition course aligns to an introductory college-level rhetoric and writing curriculum, which requires students to develop evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays that proceed through several stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style by making appropriate stylistic and grammatical choices. Additionally students read and analyze the rhetorical situation in various non-fiction texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and historical periods. During the second semester, students refine their research and writing skills as they compose a longer research paper. Successful completion of the research paper is required to pass the second semester. Students will also be introduced to the college essay. In addition, students will prepare for the Advanced Placement Language and Composition exam in May. Prerequisites: Placement by current English instructor.

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ENGL321 DUAL CREDIT ENGLISH III 1 credit/Dual Credit weight PACC American Literature is designed to challenge the honors student who is especially interested in literature and composition. Like Honors American Literature/Composition, students are expected to be careful readers in studying major literary texts, but the course is “advanced” in that students are working at a college level and pace. Independent understanding and appreciation of literature are important prerequisites. Performance in this course will determine the student’s potential for continuing in Advanced Placement English in senior year.

Three hours of college credit can be earned through enrollment in Saint Mary’s dual credit program.

Prerequisites: A “B+” average or better in English, proficiency in writing, completion of summer reading selections, and placement by current English instructor.

ENGL400 ENGLISH IV 1 credit/De La Salle weight This course combines a survey of British literature with instruction and practice in composing essays in a variety of written forms. The literature covers important literary periods, genres, authors, major poets, and novelists. The composition component anticipates the college writing experience, especially in the analysis of literature and the development of the essay. Vocabulary and English grammar competency for better expression of ideas are stressed. This course is recommended for collegebound students.

Prerequisites: Placement by current English instructor.

ENGL420 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE 1 credit/Dual Credit weight The AP English Language and Composition course focuses on the development and revision of evidence-based analytic and argumentative writing and the rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts. The AP English Language and Composition course aligns to an introductory college-level rhetoric and writing curriculum, which requires students to develop evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays that proceed through several stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style by making appropriate stylistic and grammatical choices. Additionally students read and analyze the rhetorical situation in various non-fiction texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and historical periods. During the second semester, students refine their research and writing skills as they compose a longer research paper. Successful completion of the research paper is required to pass the second semester. Students will also be introduced to the college essay. In addition, students will prepare for the Advanced Placement Language and Composition exam in May. Prerequisites: Placement by current English instructor.

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ENGL421 DUAL CREDIT ENGLISH IV 1 credit/Dual Credit weight Dual Credit British Literature is a course designed to challenge the student who is especially interested in British Literature and composition. Students are expected to be careful readers in studying major literary texts and to work at a college level and pace in this class. Independent understanding and appreciation of literature are important prerequisites. The course emphasizes not only the texts themselves, but also a deep historical background of the authors and their times, as well as significant literary criticism. Three hours of college credit can be earned through enrollment in Saint Mary’s dual credit program.

Prerequisites: A 3.5 or better A.G.P.A., a B+ average or better in English, completion of summer reading selections, placement by current English instructor, and approval of the Dual Credit instructor.

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FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS The fine and performing arts encompass a wide range of creative disciplines that allow individuals to express themselves, communicate ideas, and explore the human experience. Through the study of visual arts, music, theater, and other artistic mediums, students develop critical thinking skills, enhance their aesthetic appreciation, and gain a deeper understanding of diverse cultures and historical contexts. In the fine and performing arts students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on artistic activities, analyze significant works of art, and cultivate their own creative voice.

Whether the student is an aspiring artist, a passionate performer, or simply someone who wants to explore the arts, the courses at Saint Patrick High School will provide you with a rich and transformative learning experience that will broaden your perspectives and enrich your understanding of the world around you.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Freshmen who are new to the Fine and Performing Arts should choose between Beginning Band, Principles of Visual Design, or any Theater Class. Students with experience in one of the Fine and Performing Arts should contact the Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning to discuss placement

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MUS100 BEGINNING BAND 1 credit/De La Salle weight This course is open to students with very little or no previous band experience who have an interest in learning how to play a band instrument. Students will learn the fundamental techniques associated with their instruments as well as basic music reading skills and perform in two concerts during the school year. All performances, while outside of class hours, are considered a part of the course requirements and attendance is expected. Beginning

Band students may bring their own instrument or rent one through Saint Patrick High School with selection determined upon consideration with the band instructor. Band instruments include flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, guitar, bass guitar, and percussion. There is a limit to how many instruments of each kind that a band can have, so flexibility in selection is desired.

MUS102 VOCAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE 1 credit/De La Salle weight The course is designed for students who want to learn the art of singing. and a desire to sing in a vocal music setting. Students will concentrate on the mechanics of singing through proper breathing and tone production.

The students will continue to grow with their understanding of sight-singing and tonal memory, as well as reading from sheet music. Performances are an important component of this course and student participation is required. Students will be expected to perform in at least two concerts during the school year at Saint Patrick.

MUS200 JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 credit/De La Salle weight Selection into this ensemble is based on playing ability along with the needs of the group. An emphasis is placed on learning fundamental skills, techniques, and styles associated with performing jazz band music. Admission is based on prior training on a band instrument and private audition. Students of Jazz Band perform in school concerts, festivals, twice a month sectionals, and home basketball games as part of the Pep Band.

One or two contests/festivals are also scheduled which provide an opportunity for the band to be evaluated by objective professional experts. These performances, while outside of class hours, are considered part of the course requirements and attendance is expected.

Freshmen may enroll in this class with the consent of the instructor.

Prerequisites: Beginning Band and Consent of the instructor.

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MUS201 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 1 credit/De La Salle weight Students will build upon the skills they have acquired in their previous percussion experiences. They will interpret, compose, and perform a wide variety of music using percussion instruments. Students will continue to use drums, keyboard percussion, accessory percussion, hand drums, and found sound as learning tools and performance media. The culmination points of the class will be several public performances in which the students demonstrate the skills they have acquired. All of these performances, while outside of class hours, are considered part of the course requirements and attendance is expected.

Prerequisites: Prior percussion experience and consent of the instructor.

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MUS203 DIGITAL MUSIC I .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course is designed for the student who has an interest in learning to make independent music using technology. Topics covered include music software, song composition, and digital audio recording.

MUS210 HONORS VOCAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE 1 credit/Honors weight This audition-only ensemble concentrates on an advanced repertoire of musical selections allowing for solo work and unaccompanied singing. Emphasis is placed on singing a variety of musical styles and performances of quality choral and contemporary vocal literature. The group performs two scheduled concerts per year in addition to other special performance opportunities. Students are encouraged to participate in Central District and All-State music festivals. Performances are an important component of this course and student participation is required.

Prerequisites: Audition and consent of instructor.

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MUS311 HONORS JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 credit/Honors weight Selection into this ensemble is based on playing ability along with the needs of the group. Priority is placed on performing music at a high level and playing challenging music in a variety of styles. Admission is based on previous performance and private audition. Students of Honors Jazz Band perform in school concerts, open houses, festivals, twice a month sectionals, and home basketball games as part of the Pep Band. One or two contests/festivals are also scheduled which provide an opportunity for the band to be evaluated by objective professional experts. All of these performances, while outside of class hours, are considered part of the course requirements and attendance is expected.

Prerequisites: Audition and consent of the instructor.

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MUS312 H PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 1 credit/Honors weight Selection into Percussion II DLS/H is based upon audition, prior performance, and director consent. Students will build upon the skills they have acquired in their previous percussion experiences. They will interpret, compose, and perform a wide variety of music using percussion instruments. Students will continue to use drums, keyboard percussion, accessory percussion, hand drums, and found sound as learning tools and performance media. The culmination points of the class will be several public performances in which the students demonstrate the skills they have acquired. All of these performances, while outside of class hours, are considered part of the course requirements and attendance is expected.

Prerequisites: Prior percussion experience and consent of the instructor.

MUS313 HONORS DIGITAL MUSIC II .5 credit/Honors weight This course is designed for the student who wishes to further his knowledge of electronic music. Students will build upon the knowledge of music software, song composition, and digital audio recording acquired in Digital Music I. There will be a heavy emphasis on students creating and recording original content. Students will

be able to use musical terminology to identify the progression of musical events and will be able to recognize various musical styles and genres.

Prerequisites: Digital Music I

VISUAL ARTS ART100 PRINCIPLES OF VISUAL DESIGN .5 credit/De La Salle weight This is a one-semester course for both the student who has a high interest in art and for the student who has always wanted to take an art course. Students will develop their drawing skills, and become familiar with the principles of good design. In this studio class students will work in pencil, ink, colored pencils, tempera paint, copper relief, and printmaking.

ART200 ART I .5 credit/De LaSalle weight Art 1 is an introductory course designed to ignite students’ passion for visual expression and creativity. This course further develops the student’s drawing skills, encouraging students to explore various artistic materials, forms, and historical artistic styles. In this year-round studio class, students will build on knowledge gained from the Principles of Visual Design class. Through hands-on experiences and a structured curriculum, students will further develop their artistic skills, enhance their visual literacy, and gain a deeper appreciation for the world of art.

Prerequisites: C or better in Principles of Visual Design ART201 GRAPHIC DESIGN I .5 credit/De La Salle weight This class explores design by mastering the basics of layout, visual composition, and creative problem-solving.

Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools, spending lots of time on computers using the Adobe suite to bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re into digital art, branding, or designing cool graphics, this class will sharpen your skills and push your creativity to the next level.

Prerequisites: Principles of Visual Design and approval of the current Art instructor.

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ART202 COMPUTER GRAPHICS I .5 credit/De La Salle weight In this one-semester course, will take a deep dive into Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop—no coding required!

Students will also get hands-on with drawing tablets to bring their designs to life like a pro. Students learn how to create awesome digital artwork while exploring the ins and outs of two-dimensional design.

Prerequisites: Principles of Visual Design and approval from the Computer Graphics instructor.

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ART203 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY .5 credit/De La Salle weight Get ready to explore the world of photography and photo editing in this intro course. Studentsl learn how to take great shots with a digital camera and bring them to life using Photoshop. Along the way, students build their composition skills, and check out inspiring work by famous photographers. Students can bring their own manual camera or borrow one for the semester.

Prerequisites: Principles of Visual Design.

ART205 WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT .5 credit/De La Salle weight Students gain valuable real life skills by designing and developing websites using Notepad and Photoshop.

Topics in creating hyperlinks, inserting pictures, CSS, and creating their own graphics.

ART206 INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS .5 credit/De La Salle weight This class will include the basics of clay handling and sculpture. Topics will include bowls and vessels, and basic hand building techniques in relation to making sculptural pieces. Glazing and surface techniques will also be covered.

Prerequisites: Principles of Visual Design

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ART207 3-D DESIGN 0.5 credit/De La Salle weight This single-semester studio course introduces students to the elements and principles of 3-D design, allowing them to create art that exists in three dimensions. Students will explore various artists, styles, and genres while working with materials such as wood, wire, clay, and 3D printing. Through sculptural techniques students will produce artwork based on a specific theme or concept.

Prerequisites: Principles of Visual Design.

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ART211 H GRAPHIC DESIGN II .5 credit/Honors weight This course is a non-programming continuation of problem-solving in visual communication. This class takes a deeper look at how to use Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to help with layout design, building technical skills, and getting ready for graphic production projects. Students will sharpen their skills in using these tools to create professional-quality designs.This class will also take a more in-depth examination of the use of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to assist in layout, mechanical skills, and studio preparation for graphic production. Specific projects include posters, promotional materials, identity campaigns, and brochures.

Prerequisites: B or better in Graphic Design I and approval of the Graphic Design I instructor.

ART310 HONORS ART II 1 credit/Honors weight Art II builds upon the foundational skills developed in Art I, with an emphasis on advancing students’

understanding of the drawing, painting and composition and expanding their creative horizons. This course requires successful completion of Art I and a solid grasp of basic artistic concepts. Students will delve deeper into the world of visual arts, refining their techniques, experimenting with advanced mediums, and exploring more complex themes.

Prerequisites: Principles of Visual Design, a C or better in Art I and approval from current art instructor ART311 H GRAPHIC DESIGN III .5 credit/Honors weight This course continues to build problem solving skills in relation to art and visual communication. This class will involve heavy use of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. The use of type in art will also be explored. This class will also pay particular attention to deadlines and finishing skills.

Prerequisites: B or better in H Graphic Design II and approval of the H Graphic Design II instructor.

ART312 H COMPUTER GRAPHICS II .5 credit/Honors weight Students will continue the exploration of drawing concepts using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Additionally, this course will explore 3D modeling and thus delve into the ideas of rendering texture and convincing lighting. This course is meant to prepare students for college courses in character and environment rendering in relation to gaming. Student candidates for this class will be successful only if the students enjoy drawing and are computer savvy.

Prerequisites: B or higher in Computer Graphics I and approval from the Computer Graphics instructor.

ART411 H GRAPHIC DESIGN IV .5 credit/Honors weight This course offers an extension of the concepts covered in H Graphic Design III, including design for multiple page layouts. This class looksdelves heavily into the use of Adobe InDesign as a graphic design tool, thus this class is technology heavy. Additionally, copy-writing is necessary to create the required layouts for this class.

Prerequisites: B or better in H Graphic Design III and approval of the H Graphic Design III instructor.

ART313 HONORS GRAPHIC NOVEL DEVELOPMENT 0.5 credit/Honors weight This course is tailored for high school students who are passionate about storytelling through visual art.

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ART420 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART III 1.0 credit/Dual Credit weight Advanced Placement Art III is an accelerated and rigorous course designed for students who have successfully completed Art II and have demonstrated exceptional dedication and proficiency in the visual arts. Aligned with the expectations of an Advanced Placement (AP) course, this program challenges students to engage in critical inquiry, develop a sophisticated artistic voice, and produce a portfolio that meets the standards of college-level art programs. The course focuses on advanced concepts, techniques, and art historical knowledge to prepare students for the AP Art and Design portfolio submission.

Prerequisites: Principles of Visual Design, Art I, B or better in Art II and approval from current art instructor

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Students will explore character design, narrative structure, and the art of graphic storytelling. By the end of the course, students will create a short graphic novel or comic that showcases their unique characters and storylines.

Prerequisites: Principles of visual design & Art 1 or permission from instructor and/or department chairperson.

THEATRE ARTS THTR100 TECHNICAL THEATRE .5 credit/De La Salle weight Technical Theatre is designed to provide the student with the techniques used by designers and technicians in the production of theatrical work. Course content builds off basic knowledge gained from Fine Arts and expands the student’s skills with construction, design, lighting, sound, and implementation in a production atmosphere.

THTR101 SPEECH .5 credit De La Salle weight This course will help the student develop verbal skills and self-confidence in a formal speaking situation.

The emphasis will be placed on three major types of speeches: the informative, the demonstrative, and the persuasive. Concentration on organization of ideas, good oral delivery, resource materials, and voice diction will be stressed. The course is offered to all students interested in becoming better speakers.

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THTR102 FILMMAKING I .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course is a hands-on introduction to filmmaking techniques including: screenwriting, pre- production, storyboards, editing and cinematography. Students will make and edit short films, music videos and promotional videos.

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THTR110 HONORS THEATRE ARTS .5 credit/Honors weight This course will provide a survey of all the components that make up a theatrical production including script reading, acting techniques, blocking and staging as well theater design.

Students will gain practical experience participating in a production in a required public performance outside of school hours. This course is offered to all students who have ever imagined themselves “on stage” or working behind the scenes.

THTR200 FILM CRITICISM: ANALYZING AESTHETIC, MOOD, AND TONE IN CINEMA .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course explores the art of film criticism, focusing on how aesthetic choices, mood, and tone shape the cinematic experience. Through selected screenings, critical analysis, and hands-on writing assignments, students will learn to engage deeply with films, discerning how directors, cinematographers, and production designers communicate ideas and emotions through visual and auditory means. The course aims to develop students’ analytical skills and enhance their appreciation of diverse cinematic styles, while also encouraging original critical perspectives on film. The ultimate objective of this course is to explore, understand and appreciate film as a narrative artform.

THTR212 HONORS FILMMAKING II .5 credit/honors credit This course will build on the technical elements acquired in FM1. Students will study film theory, cinematography and filmic narrative to produce short films, documentaries and promotional videos.

Prerequisite: Filmmaking 1 and approval of the instructor

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE The primary objective of the Language and Culture Department is to provide an opportunity for students to become proficient in communicating in the target language. Students receive instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the target language. Students also encounter cultural aspects of the people and places where the target language is spoken. Additionally, students will be exposed to and learn about the traditions and customs of the various cultures represented by our student population and will raise awareness of multiculturalism throughout the school

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The Language and Culture Department currently offers a traditional four-year sequence in Spanish. As part of the curriculum, the department also offers two years of Spanish for Heritage Speakers. Both pathways offer opportunities for higher level elective studies including Advanced Placement courses. Incoming Freshmen are placed in Spanish I, unless their prior experience with Spanish merits evaluation for Heritage Spanish or a higher level of traditional Spanish. Native speakers and students with previous coursework will be evaluated at the Math/Spanish Placement Exam in the spring before starting their Freshman year.

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phrases to create communicative opportunities for students, such as conversation, reading, and listening. In this way, we support students in developing cultural understanding at a depth rarely achieved in beginning language courses.

The SOMOS curriculum published by The Comprehensible Classroom will form the basis of our curriculum.

By the end of the first two units, students will be able to write a short story. By the end of the year, students will be able to write in paragraphs in present tense. Communicative competency is the goal.

SPAN101 HERITAGE SPANISH I 1 credit/De La Salle weight Spanish for Heritage Speakers is a course intended for students who have learned Spanish in a natural context and/or students of Hispanic/Latino background who grew up speaking Spanish. The Heritage Spanish sequence will allow students to bypass basic vocabulary and grammar instruction in order to study history, culture and literary contexts while immersed in the target language. Heritage Spanish students will be eligible to take two AP Spanish classes during their time at Saint Patrick High School, potentially beginning college coursework at a higher level. They will also prepare to qualify for the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy. Additionally, they will be able to talk with grandparents and relatives who live at home and abroad, prepare to perform in future employment comfortably in Spanish, as well as be prepared for study and travel in the Spanish-speaking world.

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Whereas traditional Spanish 1-3 courses focus on laying the foundation of language and give a basic-level introduction to culture, the heritage classes center on the learning of history and culture for each unit studied, so that Hispanic/Latino students get a wider view of their own history and heritage. Additionally, the course takes a more language arts approach rather than a language learning approach, giving the students more input interacting with literature and writing, and thus dovetails with what students are learning in their ELA classes.

The course(s) are a combination of social studies (focused on the Spanish speaking world) and Spanish language arts, with the focus of language development in an immersive environment.

Prerequisites: Intermediate-Mid language proficiency based on evaluation by teacher

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SPAN200 SPANISH II 1 credit/De La Salle weight Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I. This course integrates vocabulary and culture together in each unit.

Grammar is learned inductively as we read, answer questions, interact, and learn about Spanish-speaking cultures. Instead of teaching about the language, we prioritize strategically introducing students to frequently used words and phrases to create communicative opportunities for students, such as conversation, reading, and listening. In the second level of Spanish, students deepen their understanding of grammatical structures, expand their vocabulary and develop more advanced communication skills in the target language.

Somos 2 is the basis for the curriculum and will support students’ developing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading comprehension and writing skills.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish I or evaluation of previous Spanish coursework and proficiency by the teacher prior to placement.

SPAN201 HERITAGE SPANISH II 1 credit/De La Salle weight The Spanish for Heritage Speakers is a course meant for students who have learned Spanish in a natural context and/or students who are of Hispanic/Latino background who grew up speaking Spanish. Heritage Spanish II is a continuation of Heritage Spanish I. Different tasks that pre-expose students to the units of AP Spanish, and especially cultural content they will need, will be covered, building on the foundation started in Heritage Spanish I. SPAN201 HERITAGE SPANISH II The Heritage Spanish sequence will allow students to bypass basic vocabulary and grammar instruction in order to study history, culture and literary contexts while immersed in the target language. Heritage Spanish students will be eligible to take two AP Spanish classes during their time at Saint Patrick High School, potentially beginning college coursework at a higher level. They will also prepare to qualify for the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy. Additionally, they will be able to talk with grandparents and relatives who live at home and abroad, prepare to perform in future employment comfortably in Spanish, as well as be prepared for study and travel in the Spanish-speaking world.

Whereas traditional Spanish 1-3 courses focus on laying the foundation of language and give a basic-level introduction to culture, the heritage classes center on the learning of history and culture for each unit studied, so that Hispanic/Latino students get a wider view of their own history and heritage. Additionally, the course takes a more language arts approach rather than a language learning approach, giving the students more input interacting with literature and writing, and thus dovetails with what students are learning in their ELA classes.

The course(s) are a combination of social studies (focused on the Spanish speaking world) and Spanish language arts, with the focus of language development in an immersive environment.

Prerequisites: Heritage Spanish I

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SPAN210 H SPANISH II 1 credit/Honors weight Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I. This course integrates vocabulary and culture together in each unit.

Grammar is learned inductively as we read, answer questions, interact, and learn about Spanish-speaking cultures. Instead of teaching about the language, we prioritize strategically introducing students to frequently used words and phrases to create communicative opportunities for students, such as conversation, reading, and listening. In the second level of Spanish, students deepen their understanding of grammatical structures, expand their vocabulary and develop more advanced communication skills in the target language. The honors level course moves at a faster pace and includes more complex authentic texts for reading and additional units of study.

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Somos 2 is the basis for the curriculum and will support students’ developing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading comprehension and writing skills.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish 1 with a B+ or higher and teacher recommendation SPAN300 SPANISH III 1 credit/De La Salle weight The third level of Spanish includes a refinement of the basic skills learned in the first two years. Maximum use of the target language and participation in oral proficiency exercises help the students to internalize the vocabulary and grammar studied so far. Writing proficiency is encouraged through formal writing assignments.

Readings at this level are longer and deal specifically with the historical, artistic, and cultural development of the Spanish-speaking world. Spanish 3 is an elective course for students who have completed Spanish 1 and Spanish 2.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish II SPAN310 H SPANISH III 1 credit/Honors weight The third level of Spanish includes a refinement of the basic skills learned in the first two years. Maximum use of the target language and participation in oral proficiency exercises help the students to internalize the vocabulary and grammar studied so far. Writing proficiency is encouraged through formal writing assignments.

Readings at this level are longer and deal specifically with the historical, artistic, and cultural development of the Spanish-speaking world. Honors Spanish 3 is an elective course for students who have completed Spanish 1 and Spanish 2. This course is taught at an accelerated pace with increased expectations for student performance.

Prerequisites: B+ or better in Honors Spanish II or A+ in Spanish II with teacher recommendation to move up.

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SPAN400 SPANISH IV 1 credit/De La Salle weight The fourth level of Spanish continues on the road to proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. Grammar is intensified and perfected. Readings are based on works by native authors. Written assignments are given to encourage the student to express himself in a more formal manner. Oral proficiency activities are continued and the student is expected to engage in extended discourse. Cultural units are presented covering every phase (geographic, historic, artistic, and literary) of the countries where the target language is spoken. The fourth year of Spanish moves away from learning about the language to learning in the language. As such, this course is taught primarily in Spanish. Spanish 4 is an elective course for students who have completed Spanish 1 , Spanish 2 and Spanish 3.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish III

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SPAN410 H SPANISH IV 1 credit/Honors weight The fourth level of each of the target languages continues on the road to proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. Grammar is intensified and perfected. Readings are based on works by native authors. Written assignments are given to encourage the student to express himself in a more formal manner. Oral proficiency activities are continued and the student is expected to engage in extended discourse.

Cultural units are presented covering every phase (geographic, historic, artistic, and literary) of the countries

where the target language is spoken. The fourth year of Spanish moves away from learning about the language to learning in the language. As such, this course is taught primarily in Spanish.

This course is taught at an accelerated pace with increased expectations for student performance. Honors Spanish 4 is an elective course for students who have completed Spanish 1, Spanish 2 and Spanish 3.

Prerequisites: B+ or better in Honors Spanish III or A+ in Spanish III with teacher recommendation to move up.

SPAN420 AP SPANISH LANGUAGE 1 credit/Dual credit weight The purpose of this course is to develop proficiency in the target language. Students have already acquired a basic knowledge of the language and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples and have developed a reasonable proficiency in listening, comprehension, speaking, and reading and writing. This course stresses vocabulary, oral skills, composition and grammar, and requires students to use the target language for active communication.

In accordance with College Board standards to promote language proficiency, the class is conducted entirely in Spanish. Students work toward building a larger reading, speaking, and listening vocabulary through the use of materials representative of Spanish speaking culture. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions is an integral part of AP Spanish. Students are also prepared to take the AP exam at the conclusion of the course. AP Spanish is an elective course.

Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation

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SPAN421 AP SPANISH LITERATURE 1 credit/Dual credit weight The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course uses a thematic approach to introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, plays, and essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and US Hispanic literature. Students develop proficiencies across the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) in the range of Intermediate High to Advanced Mid of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines. Through careful examination of the required readings and other texts, students work to hone their critical reading and analytical writing skills. Literature is explored within the contexts of its time and place, and students gain insights on the many voices, historical periods, and cultures represented in the required readings and other texts. The course also includes a strong focus on cultural, artistic, and linguistic connections and comparisons, which is supported by the exploration of various media (art, music, film, articles, and literary criticism).In accordance with College Board standards to promote language proficiency, the class is conducted entirely in Spanish.

Students are also prepared to take the AP Spanish Literature exam at the conclusion of the course. AP Spanish is an elective course.

Prerequisites: B+ or better in AP Spanish Language and teacher recommendation

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MATHEMATICS The general aim of the mathematics curriculum is to provide each student with the opportunity to acquire and develop mathematical skills commensurate with his ability. These include basic areas necessary for everyday life in our modern society and topics which are fundamental for studies in a wide variety of disciplines at the college level and in other technical areas. The courses cover the traditional areas of high school Algebra and Geometry as well as advanced topics from a modern viewpoint. Both traditional and modern teaching techniques are employed. In an effort to keep abreast of modern technologies, the use of calculators is required and the study of computer science is encouraged.

HONORS, AP & DUAL CREDIT

DE LA SALLE

FRESHMAN

H Algebra II with Trigonometry

H Geometry

H Algebra I

Algebra I

Pre-Algebra

SOPHOMORE

H Pre-Calculus

H Algebra II with Trigonometry

H Geometry

Geometry

Algebra I

JUNIOR

DC Calculus I

H Pre-Calculus

H Algebra II with Trigonometry

Algebra II with Trigonometry

Geometry

SENIOR

DC Calculus II

DC Calculus I

AP Pre-Calculus

Math Electives

Algebra II with Trigonometry

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At least three credits and the completion of Algebra II are required for graduation.

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MATH100 PRE-ALGEBRA 1 credit/De La Salle weight Pre-Algebra is designed for the incoming freshman who has not yet been exposed to formal topics of algebra.

This class will focus on fundamental skills of numerical operations using whole numbers, integers, decimals and fractions and two- and three-dimensional graphical representations of equality and inequalities. Practice will include exercises using calculators and spreadsheets. Pre- Algebra will concentrate on the processing of the language of mathematics into symbols and operations for use in practical applications, ultimately for use in algebra. Placement is determined through the freshman mathematics placement exam.

MATH101 ALGEBRA I 1 credit/De La Salle weight In Algebra I, students cover all aspects of working with basic numeric operations, algebraic expressions, equations, linear functions, and inequalities in the first semester. The second semester covers systems of equations, exponents, polynomials and their operations, quadratic equations, and radical expressions. Problem solving is an integral part of Algebra I. Students will be exposed to several features of the TI-84 graphing calculator. Placement is determined through the freshman mathematics placement exam or by completion of Pre-Algebra.

MATH111 HONORS ALGEBRA I 1 credit/Honors weight Honors Algebra I is a fast-paced, rigorous introduction to foundational high school mathematics. Students explore the full Algebra I curriculum—including expressions, equations, linear and quadratic functions, systems, exponents, polynomials, radicals, and rational expressions—at an accelerated pace with increased depth and complexity. This course emphasizes problem solving, abstraction, and justification of mathematical reasoning.

Prerequisites: Freshman Placement Test MATH200 GEOMETRY 1 credit/De La Salle weight This course uses deductive logic as a system of reasoning applied to plane and solid figures. This course covers Euclidean geometry which includes the discussion of points, planes, angles, triangles, polygons, circles, areas, and volume. Algebra and Coordinate Geometry are used to reinforce and apply theoretical concepts.

Prerequisite: Algebra I MATH210 H GEOMETRY 1 credit/Honors weight This course covers the concepts of Euclidean Geometry in great detail with more emphasis on formal proofs and more difficult applications than the College Prep De la Salle course. Coordinate geometry and basic analytic Geometry will be interspersed throughout the year. Students will also complete a detailed study of Trigonometry in Triangles, including both Right and non-Right Triangles. Written and oral communication of mathematics is emphasized.

Prerequisites: For Grade 9: Freshmen placement exam. For Grade 10: B or better in Honors Algebra I or A+ in Algebra I with teacher recommendation to move up.

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MATH220 ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE I AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students also explain how computing innovations and computing systems—including the internet—work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical.

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I

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MATH300 ALGEBRA II WITH TRIGONOMETRY 1 credit/De La Salle weight Algebra II is an in-depth study of topics covered in Algebra I. A good understanding of Algebra I topics is required. Other topics include the study of roots, rational irrational/complex numbers, conics, solving and graphing quadratic functions, an introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions, as well as an introduction to trigonometry. Students learn how a graphing calculator can be used in problem solving situations.

Prerequisite: Geometry MATH310 HONORS ALGEBRA II 1 credit/Honors weight Algebra II is an in-depth study of topics covered in Algebra I. A good understanding of Algebra I topics is required. Other topics include the study of roots, rational irrational/complex numbers, conics, solving and graphing quadratic functions, and an introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions. Students learn how a graphing calculator can be used in problem solving situations.This course is taught at an accelerated pace with increased expectations.

Prerequisites: For Grade 9: Freshmen Placement Exam. For Grade 10 or 11: B or higher in Geometry Honors or A+ in Geometry with the teacher recommendation to move up.

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MATH311 H PRE-CALCULUS 1 credit/Honors weight Pre-Calculus covers elementary vector theory, analytic geometry, real and complex number relationships, and the function concept. The circular functions, trigonometry, and applications of triangles and geometric figures are studied.

Prerequisite: B or better in H. Algebra II A+ in Algebra II with teacher recommendation to move up.

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MATH320 ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE II 1 credit/Honors weight AP Computer Science II follows the College Board’s AP Computer Science A curriculum and introduces students to computer science through programming. Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language.

Prerequisite: AP Computer Science I with a grade of B or better MATH401 COLLEGE ALGEBRA .5 credit/De La Salle weight This one semester course is designed for students who wish to expand and reinforce their background in mathematics. Topics covered include linear, quadratic, rational, and logarithmic functions, equations and

inequalities when applicable. The study of functions in the abstract is facilitated through the study of their graphs using paper and pencil as well as technology.

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II/Trigonometry MATH402 TRIGONOMETRY .5 credit/De La Salle weight This one semester course is appropriate for students who are not taking Pre-Calculus but want to extend their knowledge of trigonometry to better prepare for college. Along with a review of basic right triangle trigonometry, students learn radian measure, the unit circle, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, and applications of trigonometry, including solving triangles using the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II/Trigonometry MATH403 FINANCIAL ALGEBRA .5 credit/De La Salle weight This is a course in applied Mathematics that will give students the tools to become financially and technologically responsible adults. In this course, students will use Algebra and Geometry to solve financial and technical problems that occur in everyday life.

Real world scenarios in estimating, investing, credit banking, insurance, mortgages, employment, taxes, and retirement planning are solved by applying relevant mathematics.

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II/Trigonometry MATH404 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS .5 credit/De La Salle weight This one semester Course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of statistics--probability, correlation and regression, the binomial and normal distributions, samples and populations, Correlation and Regression, and making predictions with confidence.

The focus will be on developing a conceptual understanding and application of statistics. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II/Trigonometry

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MATH420 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PRE-CALCULUS 1 credit/Honors weight This Pre-Calculus course is designed for seniors that have completed 3 years of Math at Saint Patrick. The course covers elementary vector theory, analytic geometry, real and complex number relationships, and the function concept. The circular functions, trigonometry, and applications of triangles and geometric figures are studied.

Prerequisite: B or better in H. Algebra II A+ in Algebra II with teacher recommendation to move up.

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MATH421 DC CALCULUS I 1 credit/Dual Credit weight This course follows the prerequisite Honors Pre-Calculus course and covers the balance of the pre-calculus concepts while introducing the calculus topics of the derivative and integral of all the standard functions as well as applications of areas, volumes, maxima and minima problems, and related rates. Four hours of college credit can be earned through enrollment in Saint Mary’s University dual credit program (Saint Mary’s University course M151).

Prerequisite: B or better in Honors Pre-Calculus and teacher recommendation.

MATH422 DC CALCULUS II 1 credit/Dual Credit weight This course follows Calculus I and four additional hours of college credit can be earned through enrollment in Saint Mary’s dual credit program (Saint Mary’s University course M152). Some of the topics of DC Calculus I are revisited at a higher mathematical level, including limits, differentiation, differential equations, applications of the definite integral, inverse trigonometric functions, along with techniques of integration, improper integrals, indeterminate forms, numerical methods for integration and approximation, curves in the plane given parametrically, and vectors in 2-space and 3-space.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B in Calculus I and teacher recommendation.

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MATH423 DC PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS .5 credit/Dual Credit weight This course is offered to students with a strong mathematical background. The course is designed to introduce students to the use of statistical methods and concepts with numerous examples of the importance of statistics in everyday life. Topics include Design of Experiments, Descriptive and Inferential Statistics, The Laws of Probability, Probability Distributions, Population Estimates and Sample Sizes, Hypothesis Testing, Chi-Square Tests, Nonparametric Statistical Tests, and Correlation and Regression. Appropriate technology, including Graphing Calculators, and Excel will be used to aid in calculations and interpreting the results of a statistical study or graph. Three hours of college credit can be earned through enrollment in Saint Mary’s dual credit program.

Prerequisites: Juniors or seniors that have completed Algebra II/Trigonometry with a grade of B+ or higher OR Honors Algebra II/Honors Pre-Calculus with a B or higher.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education is more than a body-building program of activities for the purpose of healthful living or for the development and maintenance of physical fitness. It is also more than just the teaching of physical skills or the playing games for recreation purposes. Physical Education is a method of education; it is a way of teaching students through experiences gained by participation in motor activities.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Two credits in Physical Education/Health are required for graduation. A student takes one-half credit in Physical Education/Health during each school year. Only those students with a permanent medical excuse from a practicing physician will be exempt from the two-credit requirement. Those students exempting themselves from Physical Education must file a medical excuse in the Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning’s office.

PE101 LIFE STYLE HEALTH & FITNESS I .5 credit/De La Salle weight Students will explore the physical and nutritional aspects of lifetime wellness. The primary areas of study include individual physical fitness and physiology, nutritional fitness, and lifetime healthy habits. Fitness concepts include, free weight training, cardiovascular endurance, and yoga.This course also introduces students to the basic skills and strategies needed for team and net sports.

PE102 AND PE103 ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE I .5 credit/De La Salle weight A physical education class for freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior athletes. Emphasis will be placed upon developing the proper conditioning skills to be an effective athlete.

PE200 LIFE STYLE HEALTH & FITNESS II .5 credit/De La Salle weight In this course, students will learn and apply more advanced team and net sport skills and strategies In fitness, they will learn the physiology/function of each major muscle, and how to safely perform two power lifts and the purpose of doing so Students will apply previously learned fundamental fitness concepts to new modes of exercise using TRX straps, resistance bands, medicine balls, and stability balls.

PE201 BECOMING AN IHSA OFFICIAL .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course will prepare students to take the IHSA officials test and prepare them to officiate multiple competitions at various levels.

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PE202 AND PE203 ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE II .5 credit/De La Salle weight Building upon the foundational skills acquired in Athletic Performance I, Athletic Performance II is designed for athletes of any sport who aim to elevate their athletic performance through advanced training techniques. This course emphasizes the development of strength, agility, endurance, and coordination essential for high-level athletic performance.

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Students will engage in a rigorous, structured program that incorporates a variety of training methods, such as plyometrics, advanced strength training, speed and agility drills, and endurance building activities.

Key components of the course include: • Advanced Strength Training: Building muscular strength and power through tailored resistance training exercises.

• Agility and Speed Workouts: Enhancing agility, reaction time, and speed, crucial for competitive sports.

• General Physical Preparedness : Increasing the stamina necessary for sustained athletic performance.

• Injury Prevention: Learning advanced techniques in stretching, warm-up, and cool-down exercises to minimize the risk of injury.

• Nutritional Guidance: Understanding the role of nutrition in athletic performance and learning to make informed dietary choices.

• Mindset and Mental Toughness: Developing mental strategies to boost focus, resilience, and performance under pressure.

Assessment in this course will be both practical and theoretical, with students expected to demonstrate improvement in their physical capabilities as well as an understanding of advanced performance training principles.

Prerequisites: Active participation in a sport, completion of Athletic Performance I, and/or evaluated approval from instructor.

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PE302 PHYSICAL EDUCATION PEER LEADER .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course open to juniors and seniors involves assisting the Lifestyle Health and Fitness I instructors in those classes. Peer leaders will lead freshmen students in the completion of various exercises and activities throughout the class period at the direction of the instructor. Students will also assist the instructor in presenting different aspects and applications of the Health curriculum. from a student perspective.

Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation

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PE303 ATHLETIC TRAINING TECHNIQUES .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course covers the principles of emergency care, initial treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries in athletes and active individuals. Students will learn the primary responsibilities of athletic trainers and occupational duties.

PE320 DUAL CREDIT ATHLETIC TRAINING I .5 credit/Dual Credit weight This course covers the principles of emergency care, initial treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries in athletes and active individuals. Students will learn the primary responsibilities of athletic trainers and occupational duties.

PE321 DUAL CREDIT ATHLETIC TRAINING II .5 credit/Dual Credit weight In this course, students will build upon the previous Athletic Training course. They will study the principles and theories of sport rehabilitation and athletic training. There will be a focus on specific sports, including conditioning, periodization training, and rehabilitation from sport injuries. Modalities, progressive resistive exercises, flexibility training, and sport specific drills. This course corresponds to HTH 221: Sport Specific Training and Rehabilitation at Triton College Prerequisite: B or better in Dual Credit Athletic Training I

SCIENCE In order to contribute its part to scientific education, the Saint Patrick High School Science Department offers its students a varied program of studies. Science courses not only prepare the student for college studies in science but also build skills for non-scientific areas such as pre-law and business. Besides teaching the subject matter of a science, science courses present challenging learning experiences which are designed to improve reading, writing, communication, and analytical thinking skills. Skills learned in science courses increase a student’s chances of success in all areas of college study.

COLLEGE PREP/DE LA SALLE

FRESHMAN

H Biology

Biology

SOPHOMORE

H Chemistry

Chemistry

JUNIOR

H Physics

Physics

SENIOR

• Dual Credit Human Anatomy & Physiology* • AP Biology* • AP Physics 2* • AP Environmental Science*

• Forensic Science* • Aquatic Science*

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HONORS, AP OR DUAL CREDIT

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*Can be taken Junior year in addition to Physics

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of three credits in Laboratory Science is required of all students in order to graduate. All Science Department offerings are laboratory courses.

Science and College Admission Colleges and universities differ regarding how many courses in science they require for admission. Some require only two years of laboratory science, while others require three or more years of science. While a university may require two years of science for admission, a college within that university may require additional credits of science for admission.

The State of Illinois Board of Higher Education recommends that the best way to prepare for college is to include at least three years of science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) in the student’s high school program of study.

SCI100 BIOLOGY 1 credit/De La Salle weight In this one year laboratory course, the student gains both theoretical and practical experience with scientific method and becomes proficient in the laboratory skills of biological science. Among the major concepts learned are the three theories of biology: the cell theory, the gene theory, and the theory of evolution. Students learn the principles of ecology and the structural and functional aspects of the human body.

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SCI110 H BIOLOGY 1 credit/Honors weight Thirs course follows the Pre-AP Biology curriculum published by the College Board. It integrates core biological concepts with scientific practices to develop students’ analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills. The course emphasizes foundational knowledge and the connections within and across biological systems, preparing students for advanced science coursework, college, and future careers. Students apply their understanding to real-world scientific issues at the personal, local, and global levels, building both scientific literacy and readiness for life beyond high school.

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SCI200 CHEMISTRY 1 credit/De La Salle weight This is a one-year laboratory course for Sophomores and Juniors, stressing the fundamental principles of chemistry. Some topics covered are: the scientific method, phase and chemical changes, mass and weight, forms of energy, the metric system and measurement, the chemistry of gasses, elements and compounds, the periodic table and chemical periodicity, the atomic theory, nuclear chemistry, chemical bonding, molecular structures, redox reactions, acid-base chemistry, and the concepts of energy rates and equilibrium in chemical reactions.

Successful completion of this course will assist a college-bound student in future science courses in high school and in college whether or not the student majors in science.

SCI201 FORENSIC SCIENCE .5 credit/De La Salle weight Forensic Science is a course that uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of the crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scenes, questioning, interviewing, criminal behavior characteristics, truth detection, and scientific procedures used to solve crimes.

Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies and simulated crime scenes such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood splatter analysis. This course is open to junior and senior students of all learning levels.

Prerequisites: Students are encouraged to take Criminal Law prior to taking this course. Criminal Law will give the foundation and background necessary to understanding Forensics Science. Students must be a Junior or Senior.

Must have approval of the current science teacher.

SCI210 H CHEMISTRY 1 credit/Honors weight This course follows the Pre-AP Chemistry curriculum published by The College Board. It integrates foundational chemical concepts with scientific practices to strengthen students’ analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills. The course emphasizes core principles such as atomic structure, chemical reactions, energy changes, and matter interactions while highlighting connections within and across chemical systems.

Students apply their understanding to real-world issues at the personal, local, and global levels, building scientific literacy and preparing for advanced science coursework, college, and future careers.

Prerequisites: A 3.5 or better A.G.P.A., no semester grade lower than a B+ in Algebra I or Biology, concurrent enrollment in an advanced mathematics course, and approval of current Science instructor.

SCI300 PHYSICS 1 credit/De La Salle weight This is a one-year laboratory course for Juniors and Seniors in the fundamental principles of physics. Some of the topics covered are: the scientific method, measurements, kinematics of motion, vectors, force, momentum, work, energy, gravity, heat, temperature, electricity, magnetism, sound, light, and atomic and nuclear physics.

Successful completion of this course will assist an average student in future science courses in high school and college whether or not the student majors in science.

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SCI320 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS I 1 credit/Dual Credit weight This class is an Algebra-based,introductory college-level physics course.Students cultivate their understanding of physics by developing models of physical phenomena through inquiry-based investigations. Students build

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their understanding of physical models as they explore and solve problems in these content areas: Kinematics, Forces and Translational Dynamics, Work, Energy, and Power, Linear Momentum, Torque and Rotational Dynamics, Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems, Oscillations, and Fluids Prerequisites: A 3.5 or better A.G.P.A., no semester grade lower than a B+ in Algebra I and Chemistry, concurrent enrollment in Algebra II with Trigonometry. Pre-Calculus, or Calculus I.Approval of current Science instructor.

SCI321 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1 credit/Dual Credit weight The AP Environmental Science course provides students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. The course helps students identify and analyze natural and human-induced environmental problems. It enables them to learn how to assess the risks associated with these problems and evaluate alternative solutions for resolving and preventing them Prerequisites: Completion of Biology and Chemistry

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SCI400 AQUATIC SCIENCE 1 credit/De La Salle weight This course is taught in conjunction with the Shedd Academy, a partnership with the Shedd Aquarium. This is a lab and field-based course and students should expect to conduct a variety of investigations outside in various aquatic environments and in the lab. The fall semester will focus on freshwater ecosystems. We will conduct in-depth studies of freshwater aquatic systems particularly in Illinois. The spring semester will focus on marine science including physical oceanography and marine biology.

Prerequisites: Approval of the current Science instructor and must be a junior or senior.

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SCI420 AP PHYSICS 2 1 credit/Dual Credit weight This is a two semester AP course modeled after the first two semesters of college physics for science and engineering majors. Taken as seniors, students will expand on their physics knowledge from their previous physics class, and will integrate Algebra into their coursework. Students will design experiments, derive functions, and undertake significant analytical challenges throughout both semesters. This course is very difficult and is highly recommended for students looking to pursue science or engineering in college. The experience gained by students who take this course will provide significant aid and support for their upcoming collegiate coursework. The standards used throughout this course align with those of The College Board.

Prerequisites: B or better in AP H Physics I and concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus. Approval of the current Science Instructor.

SCI422 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 credit/Dual Credit weight This is a college-level course in human anatomy and physiology. Through lectures and labs, the 11 organ systems of the human body are studied, including the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and cardiovascular system. During the course of the year, students improve their proficiency in dissections and prosections. Microscope studies in cytology and histology are also done. Exercise is also performed during certain portions of the course. This course will prepare students for careers in medical or health-related professions as well as other scientific fields. Special emphasis is placed on the acquisition of efficacious learning techniques

and habits appropriate for college. Elements of physical therapy, personal training, athletic training, and sports medicine will be included. Three hours of college credit can be earned through enrollment in Saint Mary’s dual credit program.

Prerequisites: Approval of the Anatomy and Physiology instructor. If a student enrolls as a junior, he must be concurrently enrolled in Physics if he has not already taken the subject.

SCI421 AP BIOLOGY 1 credit/Dual Credit weight This is a two semester AP course modeled after the first two semesters of college level biological sciences.

Students will expand on their biological knowledge by going further in-depth with biological mechanics and function. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics like evolution, energetics, information storage and transfer, and system interactions to determine how life functions at both the microscopic and observational level. The experience gained by students who take this course will provide significant aid and support for their upcoming collegiate coursework. The standards used throughout this course align with those of The College Board.

Prerequisites: If a student enrolls as a junior, he must be concurrently enrolled in Physics if he has not already taken the subject. Approval of the current Science Instructor.

SCI425 DUAL CREDIT KINESIOLOGY & FITNESS This course provides fundamental knowledge of physical activity, including cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. Additionally, students will be introduced to behavioral, injury, and environmental influences and safety concepts for working with an active population.

Topics in Kinesiology will also be covered. Students have the opportunity to earn 3 credit hours for HUPR10100 Foundations of Physical Activity through Lewis University.

Prerequisites: Students must maintain a 3.5 or higher cummulative GPA

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SCI424 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY The Advanced Placement Chemistry course is equivalent to a college-level course in general chemistry. Students study matter and its changes, as well as the energy changes associated with physical and chemical reactions.

Topics include: atomic theory and structure, states of matter, stoichiometry, equilibrium, acids and bases, chemical kinetics, oxidation/reduction, and thermodynamics. Understanding chemical concepts is stressed, but there is considerable emphasis on mathematical calculations based on chemical principles. Laboratory work highlights the chemical concepts covered in class as well as descriptive chemistry.

Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra II. B or better in junior year Honors Math or A in College Prep Math course.

Completion of Honors Chemistry with a B or higher or an A in College Prep Chemistry.

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STEAM ENDORSEMENT COURSE SEQUENCE These courses, along with the required core courses in Science, Fine and Performing Arts, and Mathematics will fulfill the requirements for a student to earn a STEAM endorsement on his transcript.

In addition to these courses, students will fulfill an: INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENT Complete course 738: STEAM Field Experience CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT Research Project - Develop a unique research project and test hypothesis. ◦ Complete Courses: • 761: AP Seminar • 762: AP Research

Entrepreneurship Project - Create a working business inside St. Pat’s ◦ Additional elective requirements: • INCubator 1 • INCubator 2 and/or • Entrepreneurship/Small Business • Graphic Arts/Fabrication

Engineering Project - Lead the development of two Engineering projects ◦ Participation in Engineering Club

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Students must declare intention to pursue the STEAM endorsement at any time between their freshmen and sophomore years.

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738 STEAM FIELD EXPERIENCE (FE) .5 credit/Honors weight Students are matched with a company in a related field of interest and gain hands-on professional experience.

Students also meet with their STEAM Instructor before, during, and after the full field experience to assess and review objectives and complete a reflection project. Credit is based on the field experience with the company and final reflection project with the STEAM instructor.

Prerequisites: Only open to Juniors who have declared that they are pursuing the STEAM endorsement.

761 AP SEMINAR 1 credit/Dual Credit weight AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry

framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies and foundational, literary and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. At the completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to submit the Individual Research Report and Individual Written Argument performance tasks as well as take the AP Seminar end of course exam.

762 AP RESEARCH 1 credit/Dual Credit weight *Not Offered in 2026-2027 This Course Engages Students to deeply explore academic topics,problems, issues,or ideas of individual interest. Within this course they will design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. The Skills that were acquired in AP Seminar of research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information will be applied to their research process. Students will reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio (PREPJournal). The Course culminates in an academic paper of approximately 4,000-5,000 words and a presentation with an oral defense.

Prerequisite: Completion of AP Seminar

STEAM ELECTIVE COURSES ENGINEERING

TECHNOLOGY

Foundations of Engineering

DC Engineering Design*

Introduction to Fabrication

Technical Theatre

DC Engineering Design*

Introduction to Computer Science

(1 credit minimum)

(1 course minimum)

3D Modeling with SolidWorks Graphic Design I, II, III, IV

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3D Modeling with Inventor

Computer Graphics I, II Webpage Development

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SOCIAL STUDIES The Social Studies Department objectives are: 1. To convey to the student an understanding of man’s role in society in its cultural, historical, political, psychological, geographical, sociological and economical dimensions; 2. To stimulate (by teaching and example) an adherence to Christian values which convey to the student the balance and judgment necessary for human interaction; 3. To foster the development of clear writing, critical thinking and analytical reading skills in students, in order that they might discover causative relationships; 4. To promote in the student a sense of social justice and to develop in him a sense of his responsibilities as a citizen of a democratic society.

SAMPLE SOCIAL STUDIES SEQUENCE CLASS OF ‘29 & UNDER

DUAL CREDIT

FRESHMAN

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DE LA SALLE

AP World History

World History

SOPHOMORE

DC US History I (Columbian Invasion to 1865)

Adv US History I (Columbian Invasion to 1865)

US History I (Columbian Invasion to 1865)

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DC US History II (1865-present)

AP US History II (1865-present)

US History II (1865-present)

SENIOR

DC Government and Electives

AP Government and Electives

Government and Electives

CLASS OF ‘30+

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HONORS/AP

DUAL CREDIT/AP DUAL CREDIT

DE LA SALLE

FRESHMAN

AP Human Geography

Human Geography

SOPHOMORE

AP World History

World History

JUNIOR

DC US History

AP US History

US History

SENIOR

DC Government and Electives

AP US Government

US Government

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Three and a half credits in social studies are required for graduation with one credit in World Studies, one and a half credits in American History, one half credit in American Government/ Civics, including the Constitution exam, and one half credit in other elective courses.

SOC101 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 1 credit/De La Salle weight Human Geography introduces students to the study of how people interact with the world around them.

The course explores patterns of culture, population, politics, economics, and urban development, helping students understand how human activities shape places and regions. Students examine real-world issues such as population growth, migration, economic development, and environmental change, learning to see connections between people, places, and the environment. Through maps, case studies, and analysis of cultural landscapes, students develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning, preparing them to understand and engage with the world they live in.

SOC121 ADVANCED PLACEMENT HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 1 credit/Dual Credit weight AP Human Geography introduces students to the systematic study of human patterns and processes that shape our world. Taking a thematic rather than regional approach, the course explores major subfields of the discipline, including cultural, economic, political, and urban geography. Students analyze how humans interact with the environment, how places and regions evolve, and how cultural landscapes are formed and transformed. Through real-world case studies from across the globe, students investigate contemporary issues such as economic development, migration, globalization, and resource use, as well as the impacts of technology, environmental change, and sustainability. Students build key geographic skills, including interpreting maps and spatial data, applying geospatial technologies, analyzing cultural and environmental relationships, and evaluating patterns at various scales.

Prerequisites: Placement determined by the High School Placement Test

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SOC200 UNITED STATES HISTORY I .5 credit/De La Salle weight This is a one semester course that, combined with the two junior semesters of US History, will acquaint the student with the important events of our history as a nation and will help him gain deeper insight into the people, movements, and ideas which have fashioned us as a people. Topics of special interest include: Colonial and Revolutionary America, formation of the new nation, the Federalist, Republican, and Jacksonian periods, slavery, sectional struggle and Manifest Destiny, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Classroom work will be supplemented by additional readings and papers selected by the instructor.

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SOC201 WORLD HISTORY 1 credit/De La Salle weight The purpose of this course is to enable the student to better understand the complexities of world issues and problems. The course will investigate the history and culture of particular regions and their positions and problems in today’s world. Although attention will be given to other important areas, most time will be spent on Western Europe.

SOC210 ADVANCED UNITED STATES HISTORY I .5 credit/Honors weight Advanced United States History uses the Advanced Placement curriculum in a one semester survey of American history from the age of exploration and discovery to Reconstruction (1877). Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, essay-writing, interpretation of primary sources, and comparative analysis of varying approaches to American history. Throughout our exploration of American history, we will discuss themes that apply to the present day as a framework for developing the critical thinking skills necessary for informed citizenship.

Prerequisites: A minimum 3.5 GPA and the approval of the AP US History instructor.

SOC220 DUAL CREDIT UNITED STATES HISTORY I .5 credit/Dual Credit weight Dual Credit United States History is a one-semester survey of American history from the Age of Exploration through Reconstruction. The course emphasizes critical thinking, analysis of primary sources, and evaluation of different historical interpretations. Students explore historiography, the methods historians use to study and interpret the past, and apply these skills to assess evidence and competing perspectives.

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Throughout the course, students connect historical themes to present-day issues, strengthening the analytical skills necessary for informed citizenship. Students have the opportunity to earn three hours of college credit through enrollment in Lewis University’s dual credit program.

Prerequisites: A minimum 3.5 GPA and the approval of the Dual Credit instructor.

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SOC221 ADVANCED PLACEMENT HUMAN GEOGRAPHY .5 credits/Dual Credit Weight In this course, students will investigate population trends, explore diverse cultural landscapes, and identify spatial patterns across various scales. From bustling cities to rural areas, students will embark on a journey of discovery as they examine the diverse interactions that people have with the environment. Students may earn college credit through the AP exam given in May. SOC222 ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY 1 credit/Dual Credit weight AP World History: An introductory college-level modern world history course. Students cultivate their understanding of world history from c. 1200 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and

learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation.

SOC300 UNITED STATES HISTORY II 1 credit/De La Salle weight This is a full-year course that will acquaint the student with the important events of our history as a nation and will help him gain deeper insight into the people, movements, and ideas which have fashioned us as a people.

Topics of special interest include: westward movement, industrial growth, emergence of the U.S. in world politics, Jim Crow, World War I, the Depression and the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, and history to present. Classroom work will be supplemented by additional readings and papers selected by the instructor.

SOC301 HISTORY OF CHICAGO .5 credit/De La Salle weight Beginning with a study of Chicago’s strategic geographic setting, this course will trace the remarkable growth of the city from the days of frontier settlement to today’s metropolitan center. Key events and patterns in the city’s history (the Fort Dearborn Massacre, the Chicago fire, the Columbian Exposition, immigrant trends, Chicago neighborhoods, and the political machine) will be emphasized. Finally, attention will be given to the present status of Chicago as a political, cultural, and economic center. Each student will be made aware of the uniqueness of Chicago’s place in history.

SOC302 SPORTS IN SOCIETY .5 credit/De La Salle weight Sport and Society is designed to acquaint students with the principles and applications of social issues within the sport industry. The course is grounded in sociological research and requires critical thinking to investigate the links between many of the major issues facing sports organizations today. Specifically, we will assess the intersection of race and sports, gender and sports, class, and sports, media and sports, politics and sports, social class and sports, as well as the issues plaguing youth, college, and professional sports in American society.

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SOC303 PSYCHOLOGY .5 credit/De La Salle weight Psychology is the study of the human experience. The topics that will be covered in this course are: motivation, consciousness, learning theory, bias, heuristics, basic brain structure and functioning, psychopathology, personality theory, and the different approaches used to study, understand, and address problems that arise throughout the development of the human lifespan. Students will learn how to think critically about the foundational theories, how to make sense of psychological research, and how to apply psychotherapeutic concepts to their own experience.

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SOC320 ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY II 1 credit/Dual Credit weight AP U.S. History is a full-year course that examines major events, individuals, and developments across nine historical periods from pre-Columbian America to the present. Students develop the skills used by historians, including analyzing primary and secondary sources, crafting historical arguments, making connections across time, and evaluating comparison, causation, and continuity and change.

The course is organized around eight central themes: American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.

Prerequisites: A minimum 3.5 GPA, US History Advanced (823) and the approval of the AP US History instructor.

SOC321 DUAL CREDIT UNITED STATES HISTORY II 1 credit/Dual Credit weight Dual Credit United States History is a two-semester survey of American history from Reconstruction to the present. The course emphasizes critical thinking, analysis of primary sources, and evaluation of different historical interpretations. Students will study historiography, the methods historians use to research and interpret the past, and apply these skills to assess evidence and competing perspectives.

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Throughout the course, students will connect historical themes to present-day issues, strengthening the analytical skills necessary for informed citizenship. Students may earn three hours of college credit through enrollment in Saint Mary’s dual credit program.

Prerequisite: A minimum 3.5 GPA, Dual Credit US History 824 and the approval of the Dual Credit instructor.

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SOC322 DUAL CREDIT PSYCHOLOGY .5 credit/Dual Credit weight Dual Credit Psychology provides an overview of the methods, core principles, and major perspectives that define the field of psychology. Topics include the biological basis of behavior, sleep and dreaming, learning and conditioning, cognition, human development, abnormal psychology, and psychological treatment.

Students examine both classical and contemporary research through biological, cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, sociocultural, and evolutionary perspectives. Active learning is emphasized through applications, interactive exercises, simulations, and projects. Students may earn three hours of college credit through enrollment in Saint Mary’s dual credit program. Prerequisite: Approval of the teacher.

SOC323 DUAL CREDIT SOCIOLOGY .5 credit/Dual Credit weight The course will cover such topics as crime, the family, group interaction, culture, socialization, social research, stratification, race, sexuality, crime and punishment, and social/ political movements. We will explore the significance of these relationships in our daily lives and see the importance of understanding others as a means of understanding ourselves.

Prerequisite: Minimum 3.5 GPA., previous or current enrollment in a Dual Credit course, approval of the Department Chair.

SOC324 AP ECONOMICS .5 credit/Dual Credit weight This course focuses on and analyzes the impact of micro- and macroeconomics on the world of today and of our labor force, the economic policies of capitalism, socialism and communism, price determination, the law of supply and demand, the American banking system, the extension and restriction of credit, the role of the Federal Reserve System, and the impact of government regulation on the free enterprise system of economics.

Prerequisite: A minimum GPA of 3.5 and approval of the Department Chairperson.

SOC400 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT/CIVICS .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course is designed to prepare students for responsible participation in a democracy. Topics covered include the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government through a study of the U.S. Constitution and extra-legal developments such as judicial review and the political party system. Students must pass an exam on the United States Constitution as well as on the Constitution of the State of Illinois.

SOC420 ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN GOVERNMENT/CIVICS .5 credit/Dual Credit Weight This course will follow a similar format to the DeLaSalle level, but with an added emphasis on critical thinking, comparative analysis, and preparation for the Advanced Placement exam.

Prerequisite: A minimum GPA of 3.5, AP US History (833), and the approval of the AP instructor.

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SOC421 DUAL CREDIT AMERICAN GOVERNMENT/CIVICS .5 credit/Dual Credit weight As a college-level course, the students will approach American national government through a critical thinking perspective that fosters independent thought, analysis and expression. A range of sources will be employed, with particular emphasis on the conflicting ideologies and assumptions of the authors. Through readings,

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discussions and written assignments, our goal will be the development of personal perspectives on the American political process - and its effects on society - that reflect an understanding of the biases inherent in all political expression. Because any enlightened understanding of current events requires a similarly enlightened analysis of the historical events that caused them, we will be revisiting American history from the same critical approach.

There is an enormous disconnect between historical scholarship - what historians know - and what appears in high school history (and government) textbooks. We will explore that disconnect, and employ it as a vital cog in our understanding of American government. Three hours of college credit can be earned through enrollment in Saint Mary’s dual credit program..

Prerequisite: A minimum 3.5 GPA, Dual Credit US History (834) and the approval of the Social Studies Chairperson.

THEOLOGY The Theology Department challenges the student to acquire an intellectual understanding of Catholic teachings and of his Lasallian heritage and to put this understanding into practice. The student is urged to embrace his faith in a living and loving relationship with God and neighbor.

Catholic and non-Catholic students are required to complete the Theology curriculum.

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CAMPUS MINISTRY YEARLY SERVICE REQUIREMENT Students at Saint Patrick High School are required to participate in the Christian Service Program as part of the school’s Lasallian Catholic identity. In performing Christian Service, students will, in addition to participating in the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, experience self-discovery, growth, and a deepening of their faith.

Our goal is that each student will see God in the people around him and make Christian Service to others the foundation of his post-high school life.

FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE YEAR Required Service Hours - 20 hours. 5 Hours must come from Lasallian Youth Events JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS Required Service Hours - 25 hours. Hours must come from Lasallian Youth Events

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RETREAT PROGRAM Students have many opportunities for spiritual growth. Once such way is through the Retreat Program.

Freshmen participate in a half-day on-campus retreat while sophomores participate in a one-day, on-campus retreat facilitated by a retreat director, faculty, and peers. Juniors engage in an overnight retreat experience at La Salle Manor in Plano, Illinois. For senior year, students have the option of Kairos which is an intense, four day experience in faith or a daylong retreat at Benet Lake Retreat Center. All retreats have a thematic approach ranging from self-discovery to building up the kingdom of God.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Four credits in Theology.

THEO100 CATHOLIC FOUNDATIONS .5 credit/De La Salle weight The first goal of the Archdiocese of Chicago Religion Curriculum is to “understand, believe, and proclaim the Triune God as revealed in the signs of creation, Sacred Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and human experience.”

This introductory course seeks to provide the creedal foundations of the Catholic Faith upon which the rest of the curriculum may be built.

THEO101 MASS AND SACRAMENTS .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course leads the students to a deeper understanding of the liturgy and of the Sacraments which were instituted by Christ and given to us through the Church. Students will explore the foundational concepts basic to an understanding of liturgy and the Sacraments. The Sacraments are first introduced through an exploration of symbols and rituals which is followed by presenting the Sacraments as symbols and encounters with Christ in our lives. Throughout the course, the importance of the Sacraments as encounters with the Risen Christ and a strengthening of our relationship with Him is emphasized.

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THEO200 OLD TESTAMENT .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course will be taught in the first semester of sophomore year. This course studies the inspired writings of the Old Testament in the context of the covenant between God and His people, drawing to fulfillment in the coming of Jesus. It will survey the historical, literary, cultural, and theological heritages of ancient Israel from its earliest beginnings to the start of the Christian Era. Special attention will be paid to the geographic and historical contexts in which the Jewish Scriptures arose, their social settings, political biases, and theological message.

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THEO201 NEW TESTAMENT .5 credit/De La Salle weight This second semester sophomore course provides an introduction to the New Testament based on the understanding of the Old Testament studied in the previous semester with a focus on a deeper understanding of the Catholic approach to Sacred Scripture. It examines the relationship between the Old and New Testaments as well as the history, Christology, and ecclesiology of the books of the New Testament as the fulfillment of Salvation History in the Person of Jesus Christ.

THEO320 THINKING THEOLOGICALLY .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course introduces first year college students to the methods and practices of thinking theologically through an examination of some of the major questions people have asked and found answer to within religious contexts, especially the Judeo-Christian narrative. This course pays particular attention to the human experience of suffering, and how those different experiences shape our theological questions, both past and present. The course also embeds how theology is examined at a university defined by multidisciplinary approaches to truth and knowledge. Three hours of college credit can be earned through enrollment in Saint Mary’s dual credit program.

This course can be taken in place of THEO300 Church History for those students who wish to take a Dual Credit Theology course. If a student attends Catholic university, this credit usually counts for their Theology requirement. If a student attends a public university, this credit usually counts as a comparative religions course for a humanities credit.

Prerequisites: Approval of current Theology Teacher and the Theology Chairperson.

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THEO300 CHURCH HISTORY .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course provides the student a general knowledge of the Church’s history from Apostolic times to the present. The student will gain a greater understanding of the founding by Christ, through the Apostles, of His Church and its 2000 year legacy of guiding Jesus’ people in prayer and action. We will investigate the Church as it progressed from the time of its early apostolic community and its development as a social institution during the time of the Roman Empire to the growth of the Middle Ages, the turmoil of the Reformation, and to its understanding and mission in the world today.

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THEO301 UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIAN MORALITY .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course leads the students toward a deeper understanding of the biblical foundations of moral laws summarized in the Ten Commandments and informed by Christ’s moral teachings in the Gospels and by the moral teaching of the Church as it applies to what God has revealed to our contemporary moral questions.

THEO400 CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLES .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course is a discussion and consideration of a Christian model of living as communicated through various lifestyles: single, married, priestly, and religious life, with a particular focus on vocational discernment and the married life. The course is designed to assist a student in coming to a deeper appreciation of his vocational identity, and understand how to apply Christian values to his daily life in a practical way.

THEO402 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course is an introductory study – partly historical and partly topical – examining methods and assumptions of philosophical systems, theories of knowledge, metaphysics, values, ethics, philosophy of religion, and the world views of leading philosophers in these areas. This course considers some trends in contemporary philosophy and will review the use of philosophy, various philosophers and their philosophies, and analyze how students use philosophy in relation to their personal lives.

THEO401 CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course deepens students’ understanding of Catholic Social Teaching, rooted in the Gospels and developed throughout Church history, particularly since Pope Leo XIII’s 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum.

Students begin by exploring its foundations in Scripture and Tradition, then examine how the Church has responded to major social changes over the past century.

The course addresses key social issues including the dignity of life from conception to natural death, poverty and hunger, war and peace, and economic and environmental justice. Throughout the year, students reflect on Christ’s call to live justly. The course is organized around eight essential questions of Christian morality, each building upon the last.

Students will study the development and global influence of major religious traditions while learning to approach other beliefs with understanding and respect.

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THEO403 WORLD RELIGIONS AND ECUMENISM .5 credit/De La Salle weight This course explores how the Catholic Church relates to other Christian denominations and world religions.

Rooted in the belief that Christ established the Catholic Church and entrusted to her the fullness of God’s Revelation, students will examine the spiritual truths found in other Christian communities and non-Christian religions, as well as the key differences between these traditions and the Catholic faith.

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DR. MICHAEL GODINEZ ASST. PRINCIPAL, DATA & STUDENT INFORMATION

773.282.8844, ext. 229 jharrington@stpatrick.org

773.282.8844, ext. 306 mgodinez@stpatrick.org