* 594 Engineering For US All

1.0 credit

Grade 10-12

* 436 AP Computer Science A

AP Computer Science A is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science. The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using Java language These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. The AP Computer Science A course curriculum is compatible with many CS1 courses in colleges and universities.

* 419 Cybersecurity

This course is for students who are considering IT as a career with specialization in cybersecurity. Students are introduced to the layered approach to networking, explore ways to be safe online, learn the different types of malware and attacks, learn measures used by organizations to mitigate the attacks, and research their career opportunities. The curriculum also explores the characteristics of and tactics used by cyber criminals, including the technologies, products, and procedures cybersecurity professionals use to combat cybercrime.

❏ 407 Computer Programming (B)

❏ Algebra 1

Credit 0.5

Grade 10-12

* 437 Digital Making

Learn to make interactive games, music, and wearable technology, through creative projects that teach the basics of digital making. This introductory course familiarizes students with digital tools that are found in the LaReine Science and Innovation Center. The ultimate outcome of this course is a heightened sensitivity to the design of digital objects and systems, along with an increased inclination and capacity to shape one’s world through building, tinkering, re/designing, or hacking

Credit 0 5

Grade 11-12

* 440 Design & Fabrication

Learn how to use modern tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and a CNC machine, alongside tools such as a table saw, miter saw, sewing machine, and drill press. This introductory course familiarizes students with tools and materials that are found in the LaReine Science and Innovation Center. The ultimate outcome of this course is a heightened sensitivity to the design of digital objects and systems, along with an increased inclination and capacity to shape one’s world through building, tinkering, re/designing, or hacking.

1 credit

Grade 10-12

Elective

* 432 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us, from self-driving cars, digital assistants, ride-share apps, to banking applications Experts say AI will change 100% of jobs over the next 10 years This course prepares students to lead the shift to AI, by teaching the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence, including perception, representation and reasoning, machine learning, natural interaction, and societal impact.

This is a college-level course and thus carries a weighted GPA.

Grade 11-12

* 444 Quantum Computing

This course introduces students to the exciting world of quantum computing. Quantum is the next frontier of computing technology, and will impact fields such as healthcare, finance, and cybersecurity Students do not need a background in quantum computing or computer science to take this course. The course will teach students everything they need to know, from basic linear algebra and probability, to Python coding basics. We will also spend time exploring the “weird” physics properties of quantum mechanics that make quantum computers so powerful By the end of this course, students will be able to code quantum gates and circuits, implement quantum algorithms, and even run code on a real quantum computer

This is a college-level course and thus carries a weighted GPA.

Theology

● All students, whatever their religious background or heritage, participate in Theology classes

● Transfer students into the school are required to earn credits in Theology for as many years as they attend Bishop McNamara.

❏ Geometry ❏ Pre-Calculus (or concurrent enrollment)

● Along with all Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Washington, our curriculum is in compliance with the "Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age" as implemented by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Holy Cross Service Program

The Holy Cross Service Program is integral to the education of a BMHS student. As a Holy Cross sponsored school rooted in the Catholic tradition, we not only teach students to “Think with Christ,” but also to live like Christ The Holy Cross Service Program at Bishop McNamara High School is guided by love of neighbor and the work of social justice. It is mandatory for each student to complete a certain amount of Christian Service hours, in a particular focus area, for each academic year. Please visit the school website for more information about the program, as well as specific requirements by grade level.

Credit Course Number and Description

1 credit Grade 9 191 Theology

9

● Holy Cross Experience

● The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture & Who Is Jesus Christ?

● “Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ”

This freshman level course is designed to achieve two goals. First, it acts as a primer for students by establishing a basic knowledge of the Holy Cross tradition and essential Catholic beliefs. After this introduction, students will study Sacred Scripture in depth. As they survey the stories and the teachings of the Bible, with the goal to see the history of God’s loving interactions with humanity, they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ In this course, students will learn about the Bible, authored and inspired by God, and its value to people throughout the world. Students will study salvation history from Adam and Eve to the Incarnation, the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation coming to understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate Revelation to us from God. In learning about who He is, students will also learn who He calls them to be.

Grade 10

192 Theology 10

● The Mission of Jesus Christ & the Mission Continues in the Church

● “Who do you say that I am? You are the Christ, the son of the living God.”

During the sophomore year, students will examine both Jesus’ mission and how that mission continues in the Church. Students will begin by examining the mysteries of Christ’s life through an intensive study of the Gospels, at the heart of which, “ ...we find, in essence, a Person, the Person of Jesus of Nazareth, the only son of the Father ” (CCC426) and then studying how the Church continued Jesus’ work through the first centuries of Christianity. This course will consider in great depth Jesus’ public ministry and the Paschal mystery which accomplished our salvation and how that impacted first his apostles and then all those to whom they spread the Good News In the second semester, students will study more closely early ecclesiology as revealed in Acts and the rest of the New Testament, as well as through the writings of the church fathers and early church councils, especially the Council of Nicea. This course is designed to introduce students to the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the New Testament and illuminated by the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as they developed over the centuries

1 credit

Grade 11

193 Theology 11

● Life in Jesus Christ

● Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society

● “Love God with all of your heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself”

The purpose of this class is to help students understand that it is only through Christ that they can fully live out God’s plan for their lives. Students are taught the moral concepts and precepts that govern their lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. These topics are augmented by an introduction to Catholic social teaching These lessons demonstrate how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission. Connecting the previous years of religious instruction and formative experiences of Campus Ministry, this course ultimately serves as the religious and spiritual culmination of the student’s high school experience, leading to a better understanding of God’s plan for them.

1 credit

Grade 12

194 Theology 12

● Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus

● Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues

● "Let us be always seeking the ways which lead to peace and the ways in which we can support one another."

The purpose of this course is to expose students to the sanctifying grace experienced through the sacraments as well as develop an understanding of the religious world around them. The course begins by helping students to understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way in and through the sacraments, especially through the Eucharist. In order to develop this level of understanding, students will examine each of the sacraments in detail so as to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life. The course continues by looking at the manner in which the Catholic Church relates to the other major world religions As students explore the five major religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, they will recognize ways in which important spiritual truths of Catholicism can be found in other religions as well. Through this intensive study, students will ultimately develop a comprehensive religious literacy through which they will be able to competently engage in interreligious dialogue.

1 credit

Grade 12

Elective

* 171 Peer Ministry

This course is for students selected by Campus Ministry for the role of Peer Minister. This course aims to help students build self-awareness, develop a spirituality based on contemplation and action, and investigate, both spiritually and academically, the roles of Christian service and leadership Through course readings and discussions, students will develop skills they will use as student leaders for the Kairos retreat and as peer mentors for 9th grade students.

NOTE: Please see Campus Ministry for information about the application process, which is separate from the course application timeline.