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BUILDING YOUR SCHEDULE
thinking and problem-solving prowess. This course will focus on supplemental curriculum to support the learning in the study of Algebra. Placement is by the Administrative Admissions Committee and is determined after a review by the Department Chairperson using student test scores, report cards, and elementary school recommendations. This course will receive a Pass/Fail grade.
1052 McAuley Algebra 2
2.5 credits 40 minutes, 1 semester McAuley Algebra 2 will run concurrently with Algebra 2. This course will provide a small group setting for students to learn and receive individual support on the math skills being taught in their Algebra 2 course. Placement is determined by the Math Department Chairperson and the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction. This course will earn a Pass/Fail.
1054 McAuley Geometry
2.5 credits 40 minutes, 1 semester McAuley Geometry will run concurrently with Geometry. This course will provide a small group setting for students to learn and receive individual support on the math skills being taught in their Geometry course. Placement is determined by the Math Department Chairperson and the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction. This course will earn a Pass/Fail.
3050 McAuley Enrichment Seminar (10, 11, 12)
2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester
This course is designed to strengthen writing and reading skills and improve appreciation of literature in its various forms. Organizational techniques and test-taking strategies will be an integral part of this course. Critical thinking, public speaking, and note-taking will also be addressed. Placement is determined by the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction and the Counseling Department Chairperson.
BUILDING YOUR SCHEDULE
Post High School Considerations
Preparation for college and career goals should be ongoing throughout one’s high school experience. College-bound students need a rigorous program of study in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and World Languages. College admissions committees look favorably upon the student who has studied beyond the minimum requirements.
In addition to wise course selection, high academic achievement is an essential requirement for admission to the best post-secondary institutions. Most colleges require the SAT or the American College Testing Program (ACT). To better prepare for the SAT, all Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen will take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), which will provide students with the opportunity to compete for the National Merit Scholarship. Freshmen and Sophomore students will also take the PreACT. We strongly recommend that
