OLSH Course Catalog 2017-2018

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School Course Catalog 2017-2018

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School 1504 Woodcrest Avenue • Coraopolis, PA 15108 • (412) 264-5140

Mission Statement Rooted in Catholic Felician Franciscan tradition, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School educates and transforms each student for a life of exceptional Christian leadership, stewardship, and service to all.

Felician Core Values Respect For Human Dignity

Our reverence for and commitment to promoting and protecting the dignity of persons. "Preserve among yourselves a unity, peace, love and kindness. Practice towards one another gentleness, understanding and cooperation."

--Blessed Mary Angela

Compassion

An empathetic consciousness of others expressed in caring service.

"It is important that we are there for one another, bearing one another's burdens."

-- Blessed Mary Angela

Transformation

The process that encourages an open mind and heart, leading to continuous improvement of the person and ministry.

"Life is change. New life happens when we are open to being changed and transformed.�

-- Anonymous

Solidarity With The Poor

Ensuring the needs of the poor and vulnerable are met through advocacy and action.

Mother Angela gathered children...orphans and the elderly who seemed to be alone and neglected. She gained their confidence and discovered their life stories. The children received an education and the needy learned handicrafts.

Justice And Peace

Forging right relationships, re-creating a sustainable environment, promoting the common good, all in the pursuit of peace.

"A community spirit does not just happen of itself. It flows from people who share a common tradition and strive for a common goal outside themselves."

-- Blessed Mary Angel

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Counseling Center The OLSH Counseling Center works in tandem with faculty, staff, administration, and parents to support the individualized needs of a diverse population by promoting the spiritual, academic, social, and personal educational development of each student. Our goal is to help our students realize their potential for growth and to achieve at their highest level.

The Counseling Center is available to assist all students with college and career planning, testing information, or personal counseling services. Numerous college and career resources are available for students to view.

Throughout the academic year, various College Admission Counselors visit OLSH to meet with juniors and seniors, providing our students with a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insight into the school(s) they may be considering.

The school counselors are available to assist parents and students with any and all questions and concerns related to the education of the whole person. Referrals to outside agencies may be an option in particular situations.

An additional resource for OLSH students is our Teacher-Advisor Program. The purpose of the program is to provide guidance, direction and support to students and to follow their development in spiritual, academic, social and behavioral areas throughout their high school years. The goal of this program is to provide each student with a teacher who will help them develop their interests and goals, as well as encourage them to achieve their fullest potential.

For additional information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Mrs. Susan McDonald, Students last names A - L Counselor (412) 262-3975 or smcdonald@olsh.org Mrs. Caroline Tripodi, Students last names M - Z and students with academic accommodations Counselor (412) 264-4650 or ctripodi@olsh.org

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Preparing For College College Admission

To help students prepare for and complete the college admissions process, students and their parents are provided access to numerous resources while enrolled at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School. The counseling staff works with students and parents helping them to: • Get involved in the planning and advising process – build a resume, complete on-line surveys, and manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers; • Research colleges – Compare QPA, standardized test scores, and other requirements for admissions, as well as personal preferences; • Register for college visits conducted at OLSH (junior and seniors students only); • Research scholarship and enrichment opportunities; and • Provide information regarding practice for the SAT and/or ACT. The Counselor’s Corner e-newsletter is sent to OLSH families weekly and is available on the Counseling Center page of the OLSH website. It shares information about upcoming meetings and events, scholarship opportunities, and Internet resources for college and career information.

Colleges and universities generally consider students for admission by evaluating the following data: College Application: Each college has its own application process that students must follow carefully.

Scholastic Record: A transcript of the student's academic record, senior class schedule, and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School profile are sent by the school to the student's selected college(s) for evaluation.

Admission Tests: Admission officers carefully note ACT, SAT and SAT subject test scores. Students should have their scores sent directly to their selected colleges from the testing agency. As a safeguard, students should check with each institution regarding their policy.

Recommendations: Students gather recommendations from counselors, teachers, coaches, administrators and community members and send them to their selected colleges.

Extracurricular: Students create a resume of their extracurricular experiences and summer enrichment activities that is then sent to their selected colleges.

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College Admission Testing

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School - CEEB Code: 390845 Throughout the year college admission tests are administered to college bound students. It is important that students become familiar with these tests. Information regarding standardized test preparation courses is available through the School Counseling Office. Computer assisted instruction is available on the web by visiting the SAT website, www.collegeboard.com, or the ACT website, www.act.org. Please speak with your School Counselor for information relating to any of the following testing programs.

PSAT/NMSQT - Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarships Qualifying Test Duration: Approximately 3 1/2 hours; given on Wednesday in mid-October during the school day Taken by: High school sophomores and juniors Given by: College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB Code 390845) and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Frequency: One time per year (October) Purpose: Measures educational development in five areas and establishes eligibility for certain scholarships Note: Families are responsible for paying the fee for sophomores and juniors taking the PSAT during the school day. *ACT - The American College Testing Program Duration: Approximately 3 - 4 hours Taken by: High school juniors and seniors Given by: ACT (www.actstudent.org) Frequency: Six times per year (Saturdays – usually offered in September, October, December, February, April, June) Purpose: Used by most colleges for admissions purposes Note: Some colleges will require students to take the Writing component of the ACT. *SAT (Redesigned) Duration: Approximately 4 hours Taken by: High school juniors and seniors Given by: College Board (www.collegeboard.com) Frequency: Seven times per year (Saturdays - usually offered in October, November, December, January, March, May, June) Purpose: Used by most colleges for admissions purposes *SAT Subject Tests Duration: 1 hour per test (maximum of three per testing date) Taken by: Seniors whose colleges require subject tests Given by: College Board (www.collegeboard.com) Frequency: Six times per year (Saturdays - usually offered in October, November, December, January, May, June) *AP Tests Duration: 3 to 4 hours Taken by: Students currently enrolled in AP, Advanced and Honors courses at OLSH and through approved online providers Given by: College Board (www.collegeboard.com) Frequency: One time per year, in May on designated day Purpose: May fulfill college credit requirements; Students should check with individual colleges.

Note: All students enrolled in AP courses may be required to take the AP exam for specific courses in May.

*The publishers for these exams charge a fee. Students who qualify may be eligible for discounted rates. See your counselor for more information.

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Financial Aid

Financial aid for college may be awarded in several ways. It may be a scholarship, grant, parent or student loan from a bank or other agency, or an on-campus work-study program. Some of these may provide money that has to be paid back by a prearranged method. Students interested in financial aid should research the colleges of their choice to discover what is available and how to apply for such aid. A College Financial Aid Night is held at OLSH in the fall of each school year to help students and parents understand the financial aid process. It is the student's responsibility to meet deadlines regarding financial aid. Additional scholarship searches are available in the Counseling Center, on the Counseling webpage, or through Internet search engines such as FastWEB. Information regarding the College Financial Aid Night event is available on the School Counseling page on the OLSH website and in school publications.

Extracurricular Activities

All students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, whether they are related to the school, community, or church. Often, the experience gained by participating in sports, volunteer work, and clubs represent some of the most important learning during a student’s high school years. Employers and colleges are interested in the school activities in which students have participated. However, it is not the number of activities that is considered important, but those in which the student has continuously participated and demonstrated dedication, growth and leadership.

After-school jobs may have a detrimental effect on a student's academic performance. The school strongly advises students and parents to limit student work hours especially during the week. Time for homework and rest is critically important for success in high school.

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Gaining College Experience College in High School (CIHS)/SCHOLAR

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School has articulated agreements with several local colleges that allow students to earn college credit upon successful completion of certain upper level courses offered at the high school and taught by OLSH teachers. For example, students may receive credit from the University of Pittsburgh for successful completion of courses offered by the Computer Science Department. The SCHOLAR program at La Roche College offers college credit in courses offered by the English department. Duquesne University offers college credit in courses offered by the World Language Department. Our courses are reviewed every year and may change from year to year. Students are informed at the start of class in the fall if their course is part of the CIHS/SCHOLAR program. Please note that parents/guardians of OLSH students in the CIHS/SCHOLAR program are responsible for all tuition and fees associated with the CIHS/SCHOLAR program which are separate and in addition to OLSH tuition.

Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University’s First Semester of College in High School program is a cohort-based program for rising juniors, limited to a maximum of 15 OLSH students. OLSH students participating in this program will have the opportunity to complete an entire semester’s worth of courses at Robert Morris University, while still enrolled as a student at OLSH. This program was first made available to students in the 2014-2015 school year and we are pleased to continue to offer it to OLSH students.

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Students who are rising juniors and have at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for the program.

Students accepted into the program will take five, three-credit General Education courses, one per semester, starting in the fall of the junior year.

By committing to the FSCHS program, a student becomes part of a cohort and is expected to take and complete the five Gen. Ed. courses. Therefore, once a student opts out of a course they may not be able to re-enter the FSCHS program.

Courses are taught on the OLSH campus and are taken in addition to the student’s normal high school course load.

The summer semester course, taken between the junior and senior year, will be offered at OLSH or RMU, or online.

Gen. Ed. credits are transferable to most colleges.

Students in the program are considered RMU students and will be issued an RMU ID card, providing them access to all RMU activities, the RMU library, academic resources, tutoring services, and free oncampus parking.

Parents have access to all grades.

Cost – Classes beginning in the fall semester of the OLSH student’s junior year will be offered at a rate significantly lower than RMU’s current tuition rate.

Textbooks represent an additional cost for students.

Parents/guardians of OLSH students in the FSCHS program are responsible for all tuition and fees associated with the FSCHS program which are separate and in addition to OLSH tuition.

OLSH is the only Pittsburgh diocesan Catholic school participating in Robert Morris University’s First Semester of College in High School program.

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Advanced Placement Courses Several Advanced Placement courses are offered at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School and taught by high school faculty. All students enrolled in specific AP courses may be required to take the AP exam for that course in May. Each AP exam costs approximately $93 and payment is required before taking the exam(s) during the second semester. Additionally, students scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams may receive recognition for their test scores from the colleges they attend after graduation. For some colleges, the recognition allows students to skip entry-level courses and enroll in more advanced courses as freshmen. For others, college credits are awarded for the AP course taken in high school. Students should check individual college websites for details on how AP test scores are handled. Note: if a student has ordered a test and then later chooses not to participate in the testing session, please be aware that students will be charged a restocking fee of $15 and no refund will be given for the original test order.

Current AP courses taught at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School are: AP Calculus AB AP AP British Literature AP Calculus BC World History AP Spanish *Note: Through the content offered in the Advanced Science and Intermediate Computer Programming courses, students are also able to sit for AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, and AP Computer Science exams.

Career and Technology Centers Students interested in becoming licensed in technical fields by the time they graduate from high school may take courses at the Career and Technology Center partnered with the student’s home school district. Licensing programs in technology, health, automotive, culinary arts, and medical careers are offered. With these licenses, students are equipped for entry-level jobs in the careers of their field upon graduation from high school. Please contact the school counselors for additional information.

Please note that many programs have fees required for their courses of study.

Academic Achievement The OWL Center –OLSH Writing and Learning Center

The OWL Center is open to all OLSH students for individualized tutoring. The OWL Center includes two “centers” sharing one space: • The Writing Center offers writing conferences led by the Center director, instructor, or a selected peer tutor. During the writing conference, the student will be provided with individualized tutoring for any writing assignment from any of his or her classes.

• Learning Center students are tutored individually in any of their subjects by the Writing/Learning Center Instructor or a selected and trained peer tutor.

Students can request tutoring or can be recommended to the OWL Center by parents, teachers or school counselors.

The OWL Center design is modeled on national college writing and learning center models. The following university professors are offering professional support to the OLSH Writing and Learning Center.

• Dr. James Purdy, Director, Duquesne University Writing Center • Dr. Christine Abbott, Director, La Roche College Writing Center

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Requirement For Grade Advancement To receive credit for a course, a student must have earned a D or better at the conclusion of the course.

In order to be promoted to the next grade level, students must earn a passing grade in all core classes. Therefore, students must have earned a minimum of 7 credits to enter grade 10, 13.75 credits to enter grade 11, and 20 credits to enter grade 12. No student will be classified as a senior unless (s)he has earned 20 credits, and is a confirmed candidate for graduation by the end of his or her junior school year. Regardless of the number of promotion credits, students must pass all required subjects to graduate.

Promotion requirements are reviewed at the end of each year. Students and parents are informed if a student is not promoted.

Grading Scale

Grades are rendered as a percent. Regardless of the level of each course, the grading scale remains constant.

A B C D F I P F

93 - 100% 85 - 92.9% 75 - 84.9% 70 - 74.9% 69.9% and below Incomplete Pass Fail

Weighted Grades

All students are graded on a four-point grading scale unless enrolled in a weighted course. Honors, CIHS and AP classes are graded on a five-point scale. Students earning less than a B in any Honors, CIHS or AP course will NOT earn the weighted quality point. These grades and their percentage equivalents are listed below: Letter Grade A B C D F

Percent 93-100 85-92.9 75-84.9 70-74.9 0-69.9

Regular Course Quality Points 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0

Honors/CIHS/AP Course Quality Points 5.0 4.0 2.0 1.0 0

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QPA Calculations

A student’s Quality Point Average (QPA) is based on semester grades and therefore will be calculated twice each school year. Averaging the grades earned in all courses (excluding pass/ fail courses) will be used to calculate a student’s QPA. The Quality Point Average will be weighted to reflect advanced level coursework. QPA is computed by: • Step 1: multiply the Quality Point Value by the Credit Value of each course; • Step 2: find the sum of all products; • Step 3: find the average by dividing the sum from Step 2 by the total number of credits Example 1: Grade Earned Quality Points B 3 A 4 B 3 A 4 A 4 B 3 A 4 A 4 3x1 = 3 Step 2: 4x1 = 4 Step 3: 3x1 = 3 4x1 = 4 4x1 = 4 3x1 = 3 4x 0.25 =1 4x 0.50 =2 Example 2: with some Weighted Courses Grade Earned Quality Points Honors Am. Lit B 4 Modern Am History B 3 Honors Geometry A 5 Religion A 4 Chemistry B 4 Spanish II B 3 Phys. Ed. A 4 Chorus (Elective) A 4 Step 1: 4x1 = 4 Step 2: 3X1= 3 Step 3: 5x1 = 5 4x1 = 4 4x1 = 4 3x1 = 3 4x 0.25 =1 4x 0.50 =2 English I World Geography Algebra II Religion Biology Spanish I Phys. Ed. Concert Choir Step 1:

Credit Value 1 1 1 1 1 1 0.25 0.50 Sum = 24 Total Credits = 6.75 24/6.75 = 3.56 (QPA)

Credit Value 1 1 1 1 1 1 0.25 0.50 Sum = 26 Total Credits = 6.75 26/6.75 = 3.85 (QPA)

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Incomplete Grades

Students who have not completed the work required for a class may be given an ”I” for Incomplete on their report card. In this case, students will have two weeks after the end of the previous quarter to complete the missing work. If the work is not completed within two weeks scores of “0” are entered for all missing work and the grade is calculated accordingly.

Honor Roll Eligibility

Honor Roll is calculated quarterly. Student’s names will be posted on the school’s website. A grade of “F” in any course will automatically eliminate the student from the Honor Roll regardless of the quality point average.

Highest Honor Roll: Any student earning a 4.0+ QPA High Honor Roll: Any student earning a 3.75 - 3.99 QPA Honor Roll: Any student who earns a 3.5 - 3.74 QPA

Graduation Requirements

In compliance with Chapter 4 regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School policy, graduation requirements stipulate for all students to complete a minimum of 28.25 credits and from each subject area as outlined below.

Theology: Social Studies: Science w/ Lab: Phys. Ed./Health: Fine & Performing Arts:

4.25 credits 4 credits 3 credits & 3 years 1.25 credits 1 credit

English: Mathematics: World Language: Electives: Senior Seminar:

4 credits 4.25 credits & 4 years 3 credits 2.5 credits 1 credit

All seniors are required to participate in a culminating experience. Through this experience students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of the Felician Core Values integral to the philosophy of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School.

Felician Values Fulfilled (Senior Seminar) is a course designed to allow the senior student to put into practice the values learned during the Felician Core Values class. This course is designed as an independent study during which time the student will complete at least 15 hours of community service addressing the core values of Justice and Peace, Compassion, and Solidarity with the Poor. In addition, the student must conduct an interview addressing their personal Transformation. Finally, the student will complete a shadow study in which the value Respect for Human Dignity is integral to that job/career. The Seminar will culminate with a 10- 15 minute presentation to a faculty panel in the Spring. Successful completion of this course is required for graduation.

Prerequisites: Felician Core Values

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Procedures Regarding Secondary Courses Taken at Other Institutions

With the pre-approval of the principal, students may enroll in secondary level courses at other educational institutions for purposes of: 1. Credit Recovery; and/or 2. Advancing their studies so that they can move to a higher level in a subject area.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for any tuition costs associated for credit recovery or advancement courses. Also, requests for extended time to complete credit recovery or advancement courses will not be honored.

In such cases, when the student is in 9th grade or beyond, the credit may be noted as part of the student’s record, and the student will be appropriately advanced at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School if he/she has earned a grade of D or better. A second transcript will identify the course and grade earned. These courses will be applied toward graduation requirements; however, they will not be included in grade point average calculations.

Remediation courses must provide 60 hours of instruction for a full credit course. Advancement courses must provide 120 hours of instruction for a full credit course.

Student Transcripts

The transcript officially records the student's academic work done while enrolled at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School. It lists courses taken, final grades earned for each course, earned credits, attendance, and the student's QPA. Requests for OLSH to send out a transcript must be made by: 1. Completing and returning a Transcript Release Form to the Counseling Center.

2. Submitting the Transcript Request Form to the Counseling Center at least ten (10) business days prior to the due date.

Transcript Release Forms and Transcript Request Forms are available in the School Counseling Center as well as online at www.olsh.org under the Academics tab (click on the Counseling Center.) Tuition payments must be current in order for transcripts to be mailed/provided.

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General Scheduling Guidelines Students are scheduled into Honors, College in High School (CIHS) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses on the basis of successful completion of prerequisite courses, their QPA, and/or teacher recommendation.

A prerequisite is a qualifying standard that a student must meet for enrollment in a particular course.

Prerequisites for each course are identified in the course description in the Academic Course Catalog.

All students are required to register for a minimum of 6.75 and a maximum of 7.5 credits each year. The maximum class periods per student are eight (8) plus lunch per day.

The counselor will make every effort to schedule students for the electives that they choose. In the event that there is a scheduling conflict, or it is necessary to cancel a class or limit the number of sections, students are asked to identify two alternate elective choices. Course changes will be made ONLY for scheduling errors, academic misplacements and scheduling conflicts.

Scheduling Process

Pre-registration is a process that takes place during second semester of the current school year. Students will receive a course selection sheet during the third quarter and have the opportunity to confer with their school counselor and each of their teachers for course recommendations.

Parents can schedule a conference with the student’s advisor to review the recommendations and sign-off on their child’s course selections.

Each student will work with his/her school counselor to transfer the course selections into PowerSchool. Data from PowerSchool is collected and reviewed by the administration, teachers and counselors, and any errors or discrepancies are resolved. The accuracy of the information obtained during pre-registration is vital to the creation of a quality master schedule.

Occasionally, a student will request a course for which he/she does not have the current teacher’s endorsement.

Typically, this occurs when a student’s academic performance in a course does not meet the prerequisite(s) required for the course requested. In such cases, the student and his/her parent may comply with the teacher’s recommendation or request a Team Review Meeting with the teacher, school counselor, and principal or designee to review the placement recommendation. To supersede the teacher’s recommendation, the student and parent are required to sign a waiver form, thereby assuming full responsibility for the choice and accepting the potential consequences of this action. The Team Review Meeting and waiver process facilitate open and frank communication between parents, student, and teachers. This process assures that students and parents clearly understand the basis of the teacher’s recommendation, and that students have reasonable access to all courses.

Our first priority with regard to scheduling students is to ensure that graduation requirements are met in a timely manner. For this reason, scheduling is organized to accommodate seniors first, followed by juniors, and so on. Exceptions to this sequence include certain priority groups as determined by the school principal.

While students in the lower grades may not get their first choice electives, they will have future opportunities to access those classes and, regardless of grade level, no student will be denied the appropriate core academic courses required.

At the conclusion of the scheduling process, each student and parent should review his/her tentative schedule by logging onto PowerSchool and selecting “course registration.”

Depending on student enrollment, courses listed in this Course Catalog may not be offered. The school counselor/advisor will work with students before the end of the school year to resolve any scheduling conflicts.

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Course Withdrawal and Grading Procedure

Considerable time is spent each year to ensure that course selections are meaningful, and to enhance the program of the student’s choice. Student schedules resulting from the course selection process will be considered final. However, there will be times when circumstances will necessitate a request for a change. It is essential that such requests be held to a minimum (e.g. insufficient course enrollment, completion of credit recovery/advancement course(s), or inability to meet prerequisites). A student will submit to his or her school counselor a withdrawal request form completed by the student’s parent. The counselor will discuss the request with the student to determine its validity and any consequence with regard to graduation requirements.

The counselor will discuss the request with the teacher and the principal (or designee). The final decision may result in denying the request or approving the schedule change. No course may be dropped after the tenth day of a semester (whether for a year-long or semester-length course) without receiving a failing grade for the remainder of the quarter.

No course may be added after the tenth school day of a semester except upon the advice of a counselor and approval of school administrators. The final decision for granting changes requested after this time shall rest with school administrators.

If a student has earned a grade and it is then deemed necessary to adjust the level of a course, the weighted or non-weighted value of the grade will be moved into the receiving teacher’s grading record for the new course.

Courses without a sufficient level of student enrollment, as determined by administration, may be dropped from the master schedule and therefore also from student schedules.

All scheduling changes must be submitted to the principal’s office no later than the last day of final exams. After that time, no schedule changes will be made prior to the start of the school year.

After the start of the school year, students will be charged a fee of $25 for each drop/add made to their schedules.

Course Levels

College Preparatory The educational program at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School is college preparatory in nature and provides a comprehensive educational program for students with varied academic needs and interests. If a student desires to move into an Honors level course, he/she must earn at least an 89% at the conclusion of the third nine weeks grading period in the previous year’s academic level course and meet any other prerequisites indicated for that course.

Honors Courses Honors level courses are more demanding than non-weighted courses. The requirements, as listed in the Course Catalog, may include major research projects, multiple assessment instruments and assignments that are more in-depth and detailed. Honors courses carry a weighted value for grades of B or better. To remain in an Honors level course the following school year students must earn at least an 85% final grade and satisfy all other prerequisites.

Advanced Placement These college level courses require students to meet high standards for success. They require extensive reading and writing skills at a superior level as well as abilities to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and create.

Students selecting these courses must be highly motivated, self-directed learners. AP courses carry a weighted value for grades of B or better. All students enrolling in specific AP courses may be required to take the 13

Advanced Placement exam for that course. To remain in an AP level course the following school year, students must earn at least an 85% final grade and satisfy all other prerequisites.

College in High School Courses/SCHOLAR Courses offered through the College in High School (CIHS/SCHOLAR) programs provide students the opportunity to earn college credit at affiliated institutions while taking courses at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School.

CIHS/SCHOLAR courses carry a weighted value for grades of B or better. Students who choose to pursue college credit will be assessed a fee for the course. The fees are approximately $200. In addition, students may be responsible for the cost of textbooks and supporting software. Students may elect to take a CIHS/SCHOLAR course for high school credit only at no cost.

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletic Eligibility Center (NAIA) Students who plan to participate on a NAIA team are responsible for planning their academic studies in accordance with the NAIA standards. In order to participate in a Division I or Division II sport in college, a student must meet the minimum requirements for core courses as established by the NCAA. •

NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses as of August 1, 2008. This rule applies to any student first entering any Division 1 college or university on or after August 1, 2008. See the chart below for the breakdown of the 16 core course requirements.

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NCAA Division II requires 16 core courses. See the breakdown of core course requirements below.

NCAA Division I 16 Core-Course Rules

NCAA Division II 16 Core-Course Rules

16 Core Courses:

16 Core Courses:

4 years of English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, world language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy)

3 years of English 2 years of mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, world language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy

PLEASE NOTE: If you are planning to participate in a Division I or Division II sport in college, please see your counselor prior to scheduling your courses. Please check the NAIA Eligibility Center website, www.playnaia.org for

more information about these standards as well as test scores (SATs and ACTs) and QPA's (quality point averages) required by the NAIA. Students register using the NAIA Eligibility Center website referred to above.. After registering, students must complete a Transcript Request Form and submit it to the Counseling Center. Students should refer to the NAIA website for a listing of the schools, academic requirements, and to register.

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ENGLISH The English Department offers a comprehensive program focused on developing literacy while preparing students to stand up as witnesses to the Catholic values set forth by the Felician Sisters.

The English curriculum provides the opportunity for students to develop critical reading and writing skills. There are college preparatory and advanced courses at each grade level. The Honors and AP/SCHOLAR courses focus on analytical skills, as well as advanced writing and speaking skills. The curriculum provides students with access to notable literature, as a means to providing the opportunity to read, write, speak, listen, and think with competence and confidence, which will enrich their lives well beyond the boundaries of classroom walls.

010 - ENGLISH I Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 9 English I is required of most freshmen and has an average level of difficulty. Course work for English I includes a survey of grammar, vocabulary, and paragraph composition, as well as the four genres of literature. Students will read and interpret poetry written by a variety of poets, Greek epic by Homer, Shakespearean drama through Romeo & Juliet, and a number of short “coming-of-age” stories, as well as one independent novel each quarter.

There is a composition element associated with each genre, which will be developed over the course of the year.

Students are encouraged to explore their creativity through art projects associated with the required reading of four independent novels and the poetry, epic, drama, and short story units. Students are required to conduct an interview, develop an outline and construct a biography. The students are introduced to vocabulary in an attempt to ready them for SAT testing. All students are required to complete the summer reading assignment: Tuesdays with Morrie, by M. Albom.

Prerequisites: None 015 - HONORS ENGLISH I Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 9 Honors English I is an accelerated survey of the genres of literature: poetry, novel, drama, short story, epic, and non-fiction prose. In addition to the study of literature, the goals of this course include the improvement of the students’ vocabulary and writing skills. The rigor and pacing of this course are designed for those students who demonstrate the ability to perform strongly in the areas of critical thinking and analysis, and verbal and writing skills. Students will be expected to analyze texts as to word choice (authors’ styles and students’ styles) as well as demonstrate mature thinking and writing. To that end, students will also compose numerous documents of varying length and purpose throughout the year. This course is for excellent readers who are independent, selfreliant, and highly motivated. Summer reading is required.

Prerequisites: Placement into this class is by invitation only and is based upon the following: • Most recent standardized test scores: 90th percentile or higher (or Advanced Level on PSSA) • Placement test scores: 90th percentile or higher • A combined score of 10* on a timed writing exam *Each timed writing exam will be examined independently by three different readers and scored using the SAT rubric.

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020 - AMERICAN LITERATURE Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 10 American Literature is required of most sophomore students and has an average level of difficulty. Course work centers on an awareness of American literary heritage beginning with the works of Native Americans and early settlers and concluding with 20th century writers. Students explore a variety of genres and literary movements as well as work on composition skills, vocabulary acquisition, and literary analysis. Students are expected to read independently, as well as during class time. Student progress is assessed through objective tests, writing assignments, presentations, class participation, and creative projects. Summer reading is required.

Prerequisites: Passing grade in English I 021 - HONORS AMERICAN LITERATURE Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 10 Honors American Literature provides a survey of major American authors from the Native American cultures to late 20th centuries, while analyzing American Literature within its historical and cultural context. Emphasis is placed on analyzing how authors convey their ideas and produce emotional effects in individual works as well as on understanding major trends in the development of American Literature. Active reading strategies, process writing, and higher order/critical thinking skills will be used to analyze and interpret reading selections across the chronological study of American authors and genres through this fast-paced, reading and writing- intensive course. Students will be required to complete the summer reading assignment prior to the start of the school year.

Prerequisites: Placement into this class is by invitation only and is dependent upon the following criteria: • Honors English I grade of 85% or higher and teacher recommendation, OR • English I grade of 97% or higher, combined score of 7* on a timed writing exam, and teacher recommendation *Each timed writing exam will be examined independently by two different readers and scored using the SAT rubric.

030 - BRITISH LITERATURE Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 11 British Literature is required of most junior students. Students will read various texts from British Literature with the goal of improving their skills in text analysis and critical thinking skills.

Students will also examine the historical periods in British history and how they impacted and were reflected in the literature. It has an average level of difficulty and includes composition, vocabulary, and writing development.

Summer reading is required.

Prerequisites: Passing grade in American Literature.

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038 - AP BRITISH LITERATURE Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 11 This course may be substituted for British Literature. Advanced Placement British Literature requires aboveaverage ability and demands achievement in composition and literary interpretation. It is designed as a collegelevel course requiring a significant amount of reading and writing, and is registered with the College Board.

Students will be prepared to take the AP English Literature and Composition Exam. Students will also complete a number of timed writing essay exams and a research-intensive project, as well as two college-level papers.

Extensive summer reading is required.

Prerequisites: Placement into this class is dependent upon the following criteria: • Honors American Literature final grade of 85% or higher AND teacher recommendation OR • American Literature final grade of 95% or higher, a combined score of 7* on a timed writing exam AND Teacher Recommendation. * Each timed writing exam will be examined independently by two different readers and scored using the SAT rubric.

040 - WORLD LITERATURE Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 12 World Literature introduces students to a broad spectrum of plays, novels, short stories, poetry, and essays from around the world. The course provides a study of the skills of critical reading and writing, along with vocabulary study and a major research component. Students are required to complete a major research-based literary analysis paper and presentation of the year-long culture project. Summer reading is required.

Prerequisites: Passing grade in British Literature

039 - SCHOLAR WORLD LITERATURE Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 12 SCHOLAR World Literature is designed for academically superior students in English. This course surveys the literature of both the western and eastern world with intense focus on critical thinking, critical reading and writing skills. It is designated a SCHOLAR course, giving students the opportunity to earn 3 college credits in Composition from La Roche College. Students taking SCHOLAR World Literature are also prepared to take the AP Literature and Composition Exam.

Extensive summer reading is required.

Prerequisites: 85% or higher in AP British Literature AND Teacher Recommendation OR 95% or higher in British Literature, timed writing sample, AND Teacher Recommendation

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ELECTIVES 070 - DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Digital Media Production is a hands-on course that will introduce students to the basics of reporting, writing, editing, photography, video, and layout. Students will also be introduced to law and ethics related to the field and explore collaboration and teamwork as well as creativity. Students in this course will learn valuable skills as they produce a variety of media including advertisements, public service announcements, documentaries, sports commentaries, print and broadcast news, and short story videos. The students will use the media that they produce to entertain and inform the students at OLSH about school and current events using the WCHR daily news show and the Clarion digital newspaper. Students will experience both on-camera and behind the scenes aspects of news production.

Prerequisites: None 082 - MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 This is an elective course with an average level of difficulty. The emphasis of Media and Communications will be on communication models, processes and purposes, interpersonal communication, group communication, public speaking, media history and the cultural influence of media. Students will study communication processes through hands-on activities and projects, and will improve their communication skills through practice and analysis. Students will study mass communication through various aspects of the media by reading texts, watching film, listening to music and engaging the Internet as a medium. This course presents the basics of personal and mass communication. Time will be taken to explore various media career fields. Student progress will be assessed through objective tests, essays, journals, research writing, creative writing, speech writing, presentations, analysis, and culminating projects.

Prerequisites: Students must be approved by the English Department 085 - ADOLESCENT LITERATURE Semester Long Days A and B Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 This is an elective semester-long course with an average level of difficulty. This course is designed to study adolescent literature and meet students where they are currently reading. Students will study modern forms of the coming of age story and explore issues of identity and adversity through alternative assessment methods such as book talks, poetry, creative writing, film adaptations, etc.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English in Grade 9 AND in Grade 10

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098 - YEARBOOK Year Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to produce the school yearbook, publishing a complete record of an entire school year. The year begins by planning the coverage of the school year’s events and designing a unifying theme for the book. Students will work to develop skills necessary for layout and design techniques, writing and editing copy, headlines and picture captions. This course provides the study of and practice in gathering and analyzing information, interviewing, note-taking and photography. Students will learn strategies of planning, marketing (ad sales) and distribution of the yearbook. At times, deadlines require that staff members work after school, on weekends, and holidays. Students will develop good work habits and are responsible for all phases of yearbook publication.

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SOCIAL STUDIES The primary goals of the Social Studies Department include: providing all students with a working knowledge and understanding of the events that shaped the United States of America and the world in which they live; promoting the Felician Core Values along with this knowledge to enable all students to become good citizens of the United States of America and of the world; and ensuring all students have the opportunity to pursue higher levels of the core curriculum as well as the opportunity to enroll in courses outside the core curriculum to enhance their interest in history. It is the overall goal of the Social Studies Department to teach students to become active learners and independent thinkers while providing them with the curriculum opportunities to pursue their interest in history.

Four social studies credits are required for graduation. These include World Geography, Modern American History, World History, and Government/Economics. These courses are considered academic in nature and are presented for continued study on the college level.

Students are able to select from a wide variety of elective courses to round out their studies and interests.

110 - WORLD GEOGRAPHY Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 9 In the study of world geography, students utilize physical and cultural perspectives to examine people, places, and environments at local, national, and international levels. Students describe the influence of geography on the events of the past and present. A significant portion of the course centers around the physical processes that shape patterns in the physical environment; the characteristics of major landforms, climates, and ecosystems; the political, economic, and social processes that shape cultural patterns of regions; types and patterns of settlement; the distribution of movement of world population; relationships among people, places, and environments; and the concept of religion. There is an emphasis on mapping skills.

Prerequisites: None

130 - MODERN AMERICAN HISTORY Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 10 Modern American History begins with a review of early American history including: The Declaration of Independence, Manifest Destiny, The Gettysburg Address, and Teddy Roosevelt. Additional topics covered include: World War II, Communism, The Cold War, The Korean War, The Space Race, Assassinations, The Civil Rights Movement, Watergate, The Ford/Carter Administration, the Reagan Era, and Terrorism. Students will analyze economic, political, and social changes that occurred, as well as the roles American citizens played while faced with the challenges of their generation. Students will read The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien.

Students will be required to memorize the Gettysburg Address and the Presidents of the United States.

Prerequisites: None

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129 - HONORS MODERN AMERICAN HISTORY Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 10 While addressing the same topics as Modern American History, the rigor of work and pacing of the content will challenge the student. Students will be required to read one supplemental novel each quarter, including A Night to Remember by Walter Lord and Animal Farm by George Orwell. Student assessments/assignments will require a greater emphasis on writing with critical analysis and the use of challenging reading materials. Participation in class discussions is expected.

Prerequisites: 93% (A) or higher in World Geography AND the recommendation of the Social Studies Department 120 - WORLD HISTORY Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 11 Through this course students will examine the development of modern society from the Renaissance through the modern era. Focus will be placed on the social, political, and economic systems as well as the people and groups who have shaped our world. Students will develop critical and analytical thinking skills through the use of both primary and secondary sources. Course content will emphasize the western world, but developments from around the globe will also be studied. Some topics that will be studied include the Renaissance, Enlightenment, The rise of nation-states, capitalism and socialism, Imperialism, revolutions, the World Wars, and the Holocaust.

Supplemental readings for this course include numerous primary sources as well as Night by Elie Wiesel.

Prerequisites: None 121 - AP WORLD HISTORY Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 11 The AP World History course focuses on developing students’ understanding of world history from approximately 8000 BCE to the present. This college-level course has students investigate the content of world history for significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in six historical periods, and develop and use the same thinking skills and methods (analyzing primary and secondary sources, making historical comparisons, chronological reasoning, and argumentation) employed by historians when they study the past. The course also provides five themes (interaction between humans and the environment; development and interaction of cultures; state building, expansion, and interaction; creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems; development and transformation of social structures) that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places encompassing the five major geographical regions of the globe: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. The course requires strong writing skills as 60% of the AP test involves writing. A graded summer assignment is required.

Prerequisites: 90% or higher in Honors Modern American History OR 93% or higher in Modern American History AND Teacher Recommendation

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146 - GOVERNMENT/ECONOMICS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 12 GOVERNMENT This course is designed to familiarize students with basic political concepts as well as the structure and functions of the government. Students will focus on the study of the United States Constitution, familiarizing themselves with foundations of democracy. This will include how the United States Government works, stressing the student’s role in this process. Current events that pertain to the study of America’s government will be discussed and evaluated.

ECONOMICS Students will be instructed on how markets work, business and labor, money, banking, and finance. They will also learn about our nation’s Gross Domestic Product and the role of the government in the economy. The course will conclude with a unit on the Global Economy that is rapidly growing through the use of technology.

Prerequisites: None 143 - HONORS GOVERNMENT/HONORS ECONOMICS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 12 This course is designed to provide students a critical perspective on government and politics in the United States.

It is a study of general concepts used to interpret American politics, including an analysis of specific case studies.

These governmental concepts are combined with a study of the underlying economic theories that drive governmental systems and direct foreign policies, including capitalism, communism and traditional economic ideologies. It requires a familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American political reality. Topics include: constitutional underpinnings of American government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties and interest groups, institutions and policy processes, and civil rights and liberties.

Economics will include a study of micro- and macroeconomics concepts including supply and demand, scarcity, the stock market, and the world of investing.

Prerequisites: 85% or higher in AP World History OR 93% or higher in World History AND Teacher Recommendation

ELECTIVES 152 - THE LOST CULTURE Semester Long Days A and B Credits: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 10 This class will consist of a study of the Native American from the landing of the first Europeans to the results of assimilation and the effects it had on Native Americans to current times. There will also be a comparison of American impressions of the Native Americans through early Cowboy and Indian movies to more modern movies about Native American culture. Topics include: early arrival of Europeans, French and Indian War, Native Americans and President Jackson’s policy, the removal of the Cherokee and the eastern tribes, the Southwestern Indians, the Nez Perce, removal of the Plains Indians, and relations with Native Americans in modern times.

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153 - THE GREAT WAR Semester Long Days A and B Credits: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 10 This class will consist of a study of the events of World War I. Students will review the causes of the Great War and the reasons why America needed to become involved in European affairs.

Timeframe will involve the start of WWI and will continue on as it addresses the effects that the war had on American life through the early 1920s. Related topics that will be included are the Russian Revolution, the American Red Scare of the 1920s and the effects that the war had on immigration in the United States.

Prerequisites: None 150 - HONORS PSYCHOLOGY Semester Long Days A and B Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 12 This introductory course will expose students to many of the fields of interest within psychology. Included will be the scientific method of psychology and basic processes necessary to understanding human behavior. Topics covered will include: science of psychology, biological basis, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, personality, psychological disorders, and how the brain works. This is a discussion-oriented class that also requires strong writing skills and critical thinking skills. Class participation, on a daily basis, is required.

Students will be required to complete supplemental readings including Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl.

Prerequisites: Final grade of 85% or higher in Honors Modern American History and AP World History OR a final grade of 90% or higher in Modern American History and World History AND Teacher Recommendation 160 - HONORS SOCIOLOGY Semester Long Days A and B Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 12 This course offers a study of human relationships in society. It focuses on the use of a sociological point of view to examine culture, social structure and the individual in society, social institutions, and social inequality. The changing social world and its implications are presented and analyzed. Students will also create a social deviance experiment for the class. This is a discussion-oriented class that also requires strong writing skills. Class participation, on a daily basis, is required.

Prerequisites: Final grade of 85% or higher in Honors Modern American History and AP World History OR a final grade of 90% or higher in Modern American History and World History AND Teacher Recommendation.

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172 - CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT Semester Long Days A or B Credits: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11,12 This course focuses on the modern Civil Rights Movement through the mediums of biography and film. Students learn to critically evaluate these historical sources as they trace major events of the Civil Rights Movement and evaluate their impact. Through written assignments and discussion, students will explore the main issues, players, events, and ideologies of the Civil Rights Movement. Prerequisites: None 178 - CIVIL WAR Semester Long Days A or B Credits: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 Civil War is a course designed for those students who have an interest in the Civil War. This course concentrates on the major battles of the Civil War. Additionally, students will analyze the effects this war had on our nation. This course is offered every other year.

Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation

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MATHEMATICS The Mathematics Department encourages the learning and use of mathematics as a life-long process. We believe strongly in preparing students to progress through advancing levels of mathematics by thoroughly teaching the fundamentals necessary for success at the next level. To that end, all students are required to enroll in a four-year sequence that is appropriately individualized to their ability and academic goals. Admission into successive courses is based on performance and the recommendation of faculty. Freshman students that do not initially start at an advanced or honors level are able to progress into an honors level/AP sequence if their historical performance indicates that they are capable of succeeding at a higher level. For advanced students having the goal of attaining college credits, OLSH offers access to two years of Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

203 - MATH SKILLS Semester Long Day A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 9 This course is required of all freshmen and is scheduled during one academic quarter. The course involves everyday topics that require basic math skills. Sample topics include: budgets, insurance, comparison-shopping, interpreting tables and graphs, and estimation of money.

Prerequisites: None 205 - BASIC ALGEBRA Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10 Basic Algebra, while still considered to be a college-prep course, is recommended for students who might have difficulty with standard first-year algebra. The fundamentals of algebra are taught without the embellishments of the more demanding Algebra I course. Successful student performance in Basic Algebra can be used as a prerequisite to Algebra II. Prerequisites: Determined by members of the Math Department based on performance on the OLSH Math Placement Test 211 - ALGEBRA I Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10 This course is required of all students who have a strong foundation of basic math skills. It has an average level of difficulty and placement is dependent upon teacher recommendation. Topics of this Algebra course include computations with real numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, and linear graphing.

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222 - GEOMETRY Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course is required of all students going on to higher-level math and science courses. Students will work with the language and logic of geometry, reflections, concepts of congruence and similarity, and two- and threedimensional figures. There will be a focus on writing sequences of statements and on simple synthetic proofs.

Work with coordinate and indirect proofs will also be discussed. It has an average or above average level of difficulty and placement is dependent upon teacher recommendation. The course stresses proofs of triangles, parallelograms and circles. It also includes constructions, ratios and an introduction to trigonometry. A scientific calculator is required.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I AND Algebra II 225 - HONORS GEOMETRY Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted Honors/AP Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 Honors Geometry is a fast paced course, requiring students to develop both deductive and inductive reasoning skills. Students will work with the language and logic of geometry, reflections, concepts of congruence and similarity, discover and prove properties of polygons and circles, study area and volume relationships, and apply the Pythagorean Theorem. A higher-level of algebraic applications will be stressed and a heavier emphasis on formal proofs will be required. Work with indirect proofs will also be addressed as well an introduction to trigonometry. It stresses higher- level Algebra applications and more intense analysis with the proofs. The course addresses much of the same material as Geometry (Course 222). Honors Geometry stresses proofs of triangles, parallelograms, and circles. It also includes constructions, ratios, and an introduction to trigonometry. A scientific calculator is required.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 90% or higher in Algebra II OR 93% or higher in Algebra I 230 - ALGEBRA II Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 Algebra II is a continuation of the Algebra I course, emphasizing advanced work with rational expressions, linear and quadratic equations, higher-order polynomial functions, exponential functions, problem solving applications.

The course stresses multiple representations for equations including problem statements, formulas, graphs, and tables. A graphing calculator is recommended.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I

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231 - ALGEBRA II FOR FRESHMEN Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 9 Algebra II is a continuation of an Algebra I course, emphasizing advanced work with linear and quadratic equations, higher-order polynomial functions, exponential functions, and rational expressions equation solving and its applications. The course stresses multiple representations for equations including written problem statements, formulas, graphs, and tables. A graphing calculator is recommended.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I in Grade 8 OR determined by members of the OLSH Math Department based on performance on the OLSH Math Placement Test 238 - ADVANCED ALGEBRA II & TRIGONOMETRY Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course is presented as a functional approach to the algebra of the real number system. It is intended for students who have completed two years of Algebra and need to strengthen their skills in preparation for a college mathematics core requirement. Topics include algebraic operations and equation solving, complex numbers, functions, inverse functions, linear equations and their graphs, composite functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, and the basics of trigonometric functions.

Prerequisites: Algebra I & Algebra II final grades BELOW 80% 240 - PRECALCULUS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course is designed for students who have completed Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry and intend to take Introductory Calculus as juniors or seniors, or those who will be taking Calculus as a college freshman. Topics include functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, and topics related to analytical geometry. Because of the strong emphasis on graphing, a graphing calculator is required.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 80% or higher in Algebra II and Algebra I 242 - HONORS PRECALCULUS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course prepares the student for success in AP Calculus AB. Only students who have demonstrated superior proficiency in Algebra and Geometry and plan to enroll in AP Calculus AB as juniors or seniors will be considered. The advanced pace of this course presents all topics covered in the PreCalculus course and further includes the advanced topic of trigonometric equations, concluding with an introduction to calculus and limits.

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ELECTIVES 245 - STATISTICS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 This course is designed as an alternative to Calculus. Topics discussed include statistical graphing, normal curves, designing experiments, probabilities, and techniques of statistical inference. A graphing calculator is required.

Prerequisites: Final grade of 75% or higher in Geometry and Advanced Algebra II/Trigonometry or PreCalculus AND Teacher Recommendation 250 - PERSONAL FINANCE Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 12 Personal Finance is a math course for students who either need a fourth year math course or want to learn practical applications of math. Some of the related topics are personal banking, budgeting, jobs, insurance, marketing, etc. Placement is dependent on teacher recommendation.

Prerequisites: None 258 - INTRODUCTORY CALCULUS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 Introductory Calculus is designed for those students not seeking advanced placement college credit. This course offers an introduction to the concepts of limits, derivatives and rules for differentiating polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Some advanced topics in applications of differentiation will also be presented. For juniors who have taken PreCalculus as sophomores, this class can also serve as a preparatory course for AP Calculus AB in their senior year. A graphing calculator is required.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 75% or higher in a PreCalculus course AND Teacher Recommendation

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262 - AP CALCULUS AB Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grades 11, 12 This is a college-level course in differential and integral calculus, equivalent to one semester of calculus at most universities. Topics include a review of functions, an introduction to limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications, integrals and their applications, anti-derivatives and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and an introduction to differential equations using slope fields. It is designed in accordance with the Advanced Placement curriculum. This course prepares students for the AP Calculus AB exam. Students should be prepared for a very rapid pace of instruction and considerable amount of group interaction with a larger homework load than in a typical honors level course. Students enrolling in this course may be required to complete the AP Calculus AB exam offered in the spring. A graphing calculator is required.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 90% or higher in a PreCalculus course OR 85% or higher in an Introductory Calculus course AND Teacher Recommendation 263 - AP CALCULUS BC Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grades 11, 12 The AP Calculus BC course is a follow-on course for students who have completed AP Calculus AB. This Advanced Placement course extends the topics addressed in AP Calculus AB to include additional techniques of integration, analysis of parametric, polar, and vector functions and fundamentals of sequences and series. Students should be prepared for a very rapid pace of instruction and considerable amount of group interaction with a larger homework load than in a typical honors level course. This course prepares students for the AP Calculus BC exam.

A graphing calculator is required. Students enrolling in this course may be required to complete the AP Calculus BC exam offered in the spring.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 75% or higher in AP Calculus AB

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TECHNOLOGY Computer science and the technologies it enables now lie at the heart of our economy and the way we live our lives. To be well-educated citizens in a computing-intensive world and to be prepared for careers in the 21st century, our students must have a clear understanding of the principles and practices of computer science. A core set of learning standards has been designed to provide the foundation for a complete computer science curriculum. To this end, the coursework provided at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School strives to not only introduce the fundamental concepts to all students but to allow interested students to study additional facets of computer science.

ELECTIVES 271 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE Semester Long Day A and B Credit: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 Introduction to Computer Science is a semester course designed to develop computational thinking and programming skills using object oriented programming languages. Input, output and decision- making algorithms form the core of this course. Sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in STEM-related courses are encouraged to enroll in this course.

Prerequisites: None 273 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 Introduction to Computer Programming follows the course syllabus provided by the School of Computer Science at the University of Pittsburgh. The demonstration language used is Java with jGRASP IDE. Parents will have the option of paying for the student to take this course for three college credits through the University of Pittsburgh.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 85% or higher in Algebra II or completion of Introduction to Computer Science AND Teacher Recommendation 274 - INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grades 11, 12 Intermediate Computer Programming begins the in-depth study and application of the Java programming language and is equivalent to University of Pittsburgh course CS0401. The course emphasizes problem analysis, algorithm development and object-oriented design. Parents will have the option of paying for the student to take this course for three college credits through the University of Pittsburgh.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Programming

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272 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN AND 3-D MODELING Semester Long Day A and B Credit: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 The semester-long Introduction to Engineering Design and 3-D Modeling course is a problem-solving based course that will introduce students to the engineering design process and the use of an engineering notebook. Students will learn to use CAD software to create 2-D technical drawings and 3- D modeling software to design prototypes.

Students will have access to a 3-D printer to print 3-D models of some of their designs Prerequisites: None

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SCIENCE In our ever-increasing technological world, awareness and competence in the sciences is more and more expected of our citizens. The Science Department at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School strives to provide our students with the tools and opportunities to acquire knowledge, to participate in, and to be successful in many fields of science. Our students gain science literacy by taking Biology and Chemistry courses. Students may elect to take courses in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Biology, Bioinformatics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Physics and Advanced Physics. All students must complete, at minimum, three credits of science.

321 - BIOLOGY W/ LAB Year Long Credits: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10 This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Biology including: genetics, metabolism, evolution, ecology and protein synthesis. Students will also explore cellular structures and processes relating it to functioning bacteria, protists, plants and animals. Lab investigations and research projects are an integral part of the program.

Prerequisites: None 322 - HONORS BIOLOGY W/ LAB Year Long Credits: 1.50 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 9 Students enrolled in Honors Biology explore the functions and processes of cells, tissues, organs, and systems within various species of living organisms and the roles and inter-dependencies of organisms within populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere. Students work with concepts, principles, and theories of the living environment. In addition, students enrolled in this course are expected to: (1) gain an understanding of the history and development of biological knowledge; (2) explore the uses of biology in various careers; and (3) investigate biological questions and problems related to personal needs and societal issues.

This course will investigate the following topics: Ecology, DNA Structure, Biochemistry, Gene Expression, Cells, Cell Cycle & Mitosis, Photosynthesis and Respiration, Meiosis, Heredity, Characteristics of Life, Population Genetics, Biotechnology, Evolution, and Science as Inquiry. This class meets daily with a double period every other day.

Students will be expected to spend a minimum of 45 minutes each night in preparing and studying for class.

Prerequisites: An average grade of “A� from their respective 8th grade science class with recommendation from their 8th grade science teacher and an 85% average or higher in Algebra I.

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330 - CHEMISTRY W/ LAB Year Long Credits: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course is an introductory Chemistry course for students who have a strong math and science background. It emphasizes the structure and interaction of matter. The laboratory experience is an important part of this course as students demonstrate their understanding of course concepts. Topics covered are scientific method, atomic theory, periodic trends, formulas, chemical properties, stoichiometry, and chemical equations. Students will be able to use this course as a foundation for college chemistry. A scientific calculator is required.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 75% or higher in previous science courses and 80% or higher in current math course AND be enrolled in or have taken Algebra II 331 - HONORS CHEMISTRY W/ LAB Year Long Credits: 1.50 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 10 Honors Chemistry is designed to provide an excellent background for college chemistry and is designed for those students who plan on majoring in science or a related field. Topics addressed include, but are not limited to: scientific methods, atomic theory, periodic trends, chemical bonding, chemical properties, stoichiometry, chemical equations, and gas laws. A scientific calculator is required. The laboratory experience is an important part of this course as students demonstrate their understanding of course concepts. More in-depth labs will be done with an increase in scientific writing. This class meets daily all year long with a double period every other day.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 90% or higher in previous science courses and must be enrolled in or have taken Algebra II, with a 93% or better in previous math course AND Teacher Recommendation required

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ELECTIVES 328 - PHYSIOLOGY/HUMAN ANATOMY Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 This course is designed not only for those students seeking careers in the health sciences, but also for those interested in the mechanics of the human body. It explains all of the facts and concepts students need in order to gain a definitive understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, with emphasis on histology, cell structure and function of body systems.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 80% or higher in both Biology and Academic Chemistry 335 - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 Environmental science will explore the topics of air and water pollution, integrated pest management, endangered species, biomes, habitat destruction, and ecosystems. Students will examine how each of these interact with each other and how all of these topics relate to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the world. Course offering is dependent on enrollment.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 70% or higher in Biology 340 - PHYSICS Year Long Credits: 1.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 This course stresses the mathematical and conceptual development of classic Newtonian physics. Topic include Linear Motion, Newton’s Laws, Energy, Momentum, Rotational and Circular Motion, and the Universal Law of Gravitation. Mathematical problem solving, including algebraic manipulation, systems of equations, trigonometric functions, and graphical analysis are used extensively. Laboratory exercises are included to enhance the development of concepts and data analysis techniques. This class meets daily all year long with a double period every other day.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 80% or higher in all math courses AND enrollment in a PreCalculus course

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345 - ADVANCED PHYSICS Year Long Credits: 1.50 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grades 11, 12 This second-year physics class will review the topics covered in Physics 340 and continue with the topics of waves and sounds, and introduction to electrostatics and electric circuits. Mathematical problem solving, including algebraic manipulation, systems of equations, trigonometric functions, and graphical analysis are used extensively. Laboratory exercises are included to enhance the development of concepts and data analysis techniques. This course covers the curriculum of the AP Physics 1 exam and the students are encouraged to take the AP Physics 1 exam at the end of the year. This class meets daily with a double period every other day.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 85% or higher in Physics and successful completion of Trigonometry and PreCalculus and concurrently enrolled in a Calculus course 350 - ADVANCED BIOLOGY Year Long Credits: 1.50 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grades 11, 12 This course extends the concepts of Biology with an emphasis on the basic utility of life. Contents include: Biological Diversity and life processes, Chemical and Molecular Biology, Fundamentals of Genetics, DNA Technology, and the Ecological Interactions of Life. Also applied in this course are the processes of science and the many contributions of scientists leading to our current understanding of Biology and the Bioethical issues surrounding society. This course encompasses the curriculum of the AP Biology exam and the students are encouraged to take the AP Biology exam at the end of the year. This class meets daily all year long with a double period every other day.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 80% or higher in all math courses and 85% or higher in all science courses 359 - ADVANCED CHEMISTRY Year Long Credits: 1.50 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grades 11, 12 This course extends the concepts of Chemistry with a mathematical emphasis on scientific thinking and problem solving. The topics for this course include: Bonding and Molecular Structure, Principles of Reactivity, Gas and Solution Stoichiometry, Acids and Bases, Thermodynamics, and Electrochemistry. Laboratory practices and formal lab reports also accompany chapter content material. This course encompasses the curriculum of the AP Chemistry exam and the students are encouraged to take the AP Chemistry exam at the end of the year.

This class meets daily all year long with a double period every other day.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 85% or higher in all math and 80% or higher in honors level science classes or an 85% or higher in college-prep level science courses

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368 - BIOINFORMATICS Year Long Credits: 1.00 Grading: Weighted Honors/AP Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This bioscience course uses an interdisciplinary approach to biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, statistics and physics to understand biological macromolecules, solve computational applications and research case studies. Students will be introduced to the world of databases which link to causes of gene expression. Enrichment opportunities will be provided to investigate computational bioscience fields. Students planning to study medicine, pharmacy, genetics, molecular biology, medical technology and computational biosciences will benefit from completion of this course.

Prerequisites: A final grade of 80% or higher in Biology AND Teacher Recommendation 370 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING AND APPLICATION Semester Long Day A and B Credits: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This semester-long, hands-on course is student-centered and designed to advance and stimulate interest in the field of engineering. The course is designed to provide sampling of activities that will expose students to various technical fields and engineering career choices by exposing students to a variety of open-ended challenges.

Students will have the opportunity to apply a scientific approach to problem identification, brainstorming a solution, design and construct a prototype, test and analyze their product.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I 373 - ASTRONOMY Semester Long Day A and B Credits: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 Astronomy is a semester-long course designed as an investigation of the world “beyond� our earth. Students will obtain a general understanding of our solar system and the surrounding galaxy. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: our solar system, the celestial sphere, planets, constellations, stars,, and space exploration. A special emphasis will be placed on the development of ideas from a historical perspective. Starry Night astronomy software is used to stress the descriptive aspects of the sky.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of freshman science course 374 - METEOROLOGY Semester Long Day A and B Credits: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 10, 11, 12 Meteorology is a semester-long course designed to introduce to weather basics including layers of the atmosphere, energy exchanges, formation of clouds, types of precipitation, thunderstorms, hurricanes, blizzards and ways to handle the dangers associated with severe weather.

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WORLD LANGUAGE The World Language Department at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart offers four years of sequential study in French and up to five levels of Spanish. Italian I is offered as an elective for those students who have fulfilled the language requirement. Honors/weighted grading is offered for French IV, Spanish IV and Spanish V. In partnership with Duquesne University, students enrolled in French IV or Spanish IV may earn college credit for these courses. AP Spanish is offered as a level 5 course in Spanish, for which students may earn credit dependent upon their score on the AP test. Placement of incoming freshmen and transfer students with prior (and significant) world language experience may be determined by their performance on a language test administered at OLSH. We encourage all students to enroll in three or more years of the same language thus providing students with more of an in-depth study to foster a greater appreciation/understanding of other languages and cultures. To that end, as a part of OLSH’s graduation requirements, students must earn three world language credits. Two of these credits must be earned in consecutive years, in the same language. The World Language Department at OLSH strives to integrate skills in the target language to effectively communicate in another language and to prepare students to participate in our increasingly global, diverse, multi-cultural and multi-lingual community.

411 - FRENCH I Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 At this level of French, the instructor provides opportunities for the student to acquire basic skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. The course introduces cultural topics concerning France and French speaking countries. A main emphasis of the course is vocabulary, including such topics as greetings, classroom/everyday objects, nationalities, adjectives, numbers, calendar information, etc. Students engage in question/answer pair activities using verbs (regular and irregular) in the present tense. It is highly recommended that students retain important handouts (that is, a resource file) throughout their study of French to help them maintain a basic foundation of the language. Assessments mainly include tests, quizzes, homework, active participation and projects.

Prerequisites: Placement into this class is dependent upon placement and standardized test scores AND recommendation of 8th grade English teacher 412 – FRENCH II Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 At the French II level, students will advance their skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. They will build upon the foundation of information acquired in French I in order to communicate in practical situations.

Topics may include: giving directions and commands, talking about time, weather, shopping, places in the city, descriptions of self and others, family, professions, etc. Students will expand their knowledge of verbs in the present tense and talk about past and future events. The construction of dialogues, projects and presentations are designed to strengthen vocabulary and grammar acquisition. In addition to tests and quizzes, the instructor emphasizes the completion of homework (both written and unwritten) and active class participation.

Prerequisites: 70% or higher in French I

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415 - FRENCH III Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 In the third level French course, students continue to develop communication skills. They apply their existing knowledge of the language to participate in extended conversations. Topics include detailed food/shops and restaurant vocabulary as well as sports and leisure activities, French holidays, hotel reservations, house and household terms, etc. Further examination of the past tense and irregular verbs in the present tense also appears. The instructor encourages students to use as much French as possible in the classroom. In addition to quizzes and tests, the course grade continues to reflect performance in the areas of homework, projects, and class participation.

Prerequisites: 70% or higher In French II 414 - HONORS FRENCH IV Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grades 11, 12 At this level of French, students enhance their studies through longer and more complex literary formats, such as tales, fables, and short stories. From these works, students gain the main vocabulary and grammar points. Some of the topics presented in this course include body/health expressions, regions of France, and travel. Vocabulary may also include a variety of everyday nouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, etc. not covered (or lightly covered) in previous courses. Grammatical structures become more detailed and combine aspects of already existing knowledge. Students may expand their verbs by constructing sentences with imperfect, conditional tenses as well as the introduction of compound verb tenses. Students engage in role-play, interviews, conversations, and other activities, to enhance speaking skills. Assessments include writing, listening, reading and speaking skills. An increased use of French (rather than English) in classroom activities is expected. This course offers students the option of earning college credit through Duquesne University. The credits are transferable to any college that accepts Duquesne University credits.

Prerequisites: 85% or higher in French III and Teacher Recommendation 403 - SPANISH: LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10 For this introduction to Spanish, students will be provided with opportunities to acquire basic skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will be introduced to the geography, history, and cultural influences of Spanish speaking regions around the world, including the United States. A major emphasis of the course is vocabulary including typical first level topics such as: greetings, numbers, telling time, everyday objects, travel phrases for getting around different places, food, colors, etc. A basic knowledge of English grammar will assist students in understanding key grammatical points of the Spanish language. This course will include projects, reading assignments, films, and activities to develop an appreciation for Hispanic culture.

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421 - SPANISH I Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Students enrolled in Spanish I are introduced to the basic structures of the language such as the basic sound system, common vocabulary and simple sentence and question structure. This course focuses on forming a solid foundation in speaking, reading, writing, listening and comprehension skills. These skills will be used to facilitate basic conversations with classmates. General cultural information is presented within the context of the curriculum as it applies to given topics. Students are assessed in a variety of ways including quizzes, tests, projects, writing assignments, and oral exams.

Prerequisites: Placement into this class is dependent upon placement and standardized test scores AND recommendation of 8th grade English teacher 422 - SPANISH II Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course focuses on strengthening and expanding the skills learned in Spanish I. Students will use more advanced grammar and sentence structures in order to communicate with classmates. Emphasis is placed on more elaborate oral and written skills. Students will use expanded grammar structures to report and solicit information on a variety of topics. Students will continue to be assessed in a variety of ways including quizzes, tests, projects, writing assignments, and oral exams.

Prerequisites: For incoming freshmen interested in enrolling in Spanish II, students must pass the OLSH Spanish placement test with a 70% and Teacher Recommendation; for currently enrolled students a 70% or higher in Spanish I 423 - SPANISH III Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 Review and reinforcement of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills will be the focus of this course. Verb tenses beyond the Past and Present Tense will be explored. Cultural awareness will be emphasized as students are exposed to Hispanic literature and poetry. The requirements for the course include active class participation, written exercises, tests and quizzes including oral exams. Interactive activities, Internet sites and short directed compositions will facilitate a confidence in further mastery of the language.

Prerequisites: 70% or higher in Spanish II

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424 - HONORS SPANISH IV Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grades 11, 12 The fourth year of Spanish allows the student to put into practice conversational and writing skills. The emphasis will be on reviewing and reinforcing grammar skills. Students will examine literary works and are expected to write more extended essays using the Spanish language. Selected readings followed by comprehension question and answer activities, discussions and critical thinking/creative compositions are at the core of this course. Class requirements include: oral exams, skit presentations, short stories, poetry, etc. Students are encouraged to express their ideas while emphasizing proper grammatical practices. All students who are enrolled in this course require a summer assignment due the first week of class. This course offers students the option of earning college credit through Duquesne University. The credits are transferable to any college that accepts Duquesne University credits.

Prerequisites: 85% or higher in Spanish III AND Teacher Recommendation 426 - AP SPANISH Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 12 In this course students will review and elaborate upon grammar skills and prior knowledge from previous courses. Students will be encouraged to use Spanish regularly within the class with an emphasis placed on extemporaneous speaking formally and informally. Students should be able to use the language to refine and expand their writing skills both formally and informally in a variety of styles. Furthermore, students will hone and improve comprehension skills both in written and aural forms through exploration of Hispanic culture, literary works, and Internet sites relevant to the target language. Students may be required to complete the AP Spanish Language Exam in May. All students who are enrolled in this course are required to complete a summer assignment, which is due the first week of class.

Prerequisites: 85% or higher in Honors Spanish IV AND Teacher Recommendation 430 - ITALIAN I Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11,12 For this introduction to Italian, students will be provided with opportunities to acquire basic skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will be introduced to cultural topics such as regions within Italy and Italian influences in the United States and around the world. A major emphasis of the course is vocabulary (which may include typical first level topics such as: greetings, numbers, everyday objects, calendar, adjectives, food, colors, etc.) A basic knowledge of English grammar and other Romance languages (i.e. French or Spanish) will assist students in understanding key grammatical points of the Italian language. In addition to quizzes and tests, students will be responsible for completion of homework, projects and active participation. Students who will be taking a fourth level course in another language, while enrolled in Italian, should obtain a recommendation from their current language teacher. This course will be offered depending on course enrollment.

Prerequisites: Students must be concurrently enrolled in a third level language class or must have already taken three years of a Romance language in order to enroll in this course. A teacher recommendation is required for students planning to study two languages at the same time.

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THEOLOGY The Theology department of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School strives to provide a welcoming environment that faithfully transmits the genuine message of Christ and the authentic teachings of the Catholic Church. We seek to assist our students in their ongoing process of faith development by encouraging growth in love for God and neighbor, spiritual growth service to the underprivileged and a respect for the dignity of all people. This is accomplished through a particular emphasis on the Core Values of the Felician Sisters, so that our graduates are empowered to transform society by cooperating with Christ in the spiritual renewal of the world.

511 - FELICIAN CORE VALUES Semester Long Days A or B Credit: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 9 Through discussion, video and group projects, the students are introduced to the five Core Values essential to the Felician Sisters who sponsor Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School. These values include: Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Solidarity with the Poor, and Justice and Peace. It is through this class that the students begin to understand what OLSH stands for and what we want to profess to the world. All students must complete the summer reading assignment: How Many People Does It Take to Make a Difference?

by D. Zadra and K. Yamada.

Prerequisites: None 512 - THEOLOGY I Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 9 Semester 1: Revelation: Jesus Christ in Scripture The purpose of this course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures.

Through their study of the Bible they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. In this course, they will learn about the Bible, authored by God through Inspiration, and its value to people throughout the world.

If they have not been taught this earlier, they will learn how to read the Bible, and will become familiar with the major sections of the Bible and the books included in each section. The students will pay particular attention to the Gospels where they may grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally.

Semester 2: Who is Jesus Christ?

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Mystery of Jesus Christ, the Living Word of God, the second Person of the Blessed Trinity. In this course students will understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation to us from God. In learning about who he is, the students will also learn who he calls them to be.

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522 - THEOLOGY II Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 10 Semester 1: Paschal Mystery: The Mission of Jesus Christ The purpose of this course is to help students understand all that God has done for us through his Son, Jesus Christ. Through this course of study, students will learn that for all eternity, God has planned for us to share eternal happiness with him which is accomplished through the Redemption Christ won for us. Students will learn that they share in this Redemption in and through Jesus Christ. They will also be introduced to what it means to be a disciple of Christ and what life as a disciple entails.

Semester 2: The Church: Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues The purpose of this course is to help the students understand that in and through the Church they encounter the Living Jesus Christ. They will be introduced to the fact that the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles and is sustained by him through the Holy Spirit. The students will come to know that the Church is the living Body of Christ today. This Body has both Divine and human elements. In this course, students will come to know the sacred nature of the Church as well as some of the key events in Church history.

Prerequisites: None 532 - THEOLOGY III Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 11 Semester 1: Sacraments: Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ The purpose of this course is to help students understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way in and through the Sacraments, and especially through the Eucharist.

Students will examine each of the Sacraments in detail so as to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life.

Semester 2: Life in Jesus Christ The purpose of this course is to help students understand that it is through Christ that they can fully live out God’s plans for their lives. Students are to learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples. The course presents a thorough study of relationships, including the Sacrament of Penance, responsibility, law and freedom, conscience, sin and the Ten Commandments. Faithful to the teachings of the Magisterium, this course guides students to live a virtuous life in imitation of Jesus Christ.

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542 - THEOLOGY IV Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 12 Semester 1: Vocations: Sacraments at the Service of Communion The purpose of this course is to help students understand the vocations of life: how Christ calls us to live. In this course students learn how all vocations are similar and how they differ. The course is be structured around married life, single life, priestly life, and consecrated life. Students will learn what it means to live life for the benefit of others and the value in considering a vocation in service to the Christian community and the world.

Semester 2: Catholic Social Teaching: Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s Social Teaching. In this course students are to learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission. A survey of scripture, Church documents, and social morality provides an understanding of the Church’s search for a just society. In addition, the student is challenged to implement this understanding in his/her life as a way of upholding the covenant that all Christians have with God. In addition, this semester includes a survey of the major non-Christian religions of the world. The purpose is to promote an understanding of the essential elements of the major non-Christian religions in order to foster cooperation with all peoples in attaining justice and peace in our world.

Prerequisites: None

ELECTIVES 551 - HONORS THEOLOGY IV Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 12 This senior Honors Theology course encompasses the standard IV curriculum in order to fulfill diocesan requirements (see Theology IV). The honors students will be challenged with alternative readings and assignments that will delve deeper into the theology of Catholic Social Teaching and the nature and meaning of vocation. These include church documents, quarterly spiritual reading/writing assignments and a summer reading/writing assignment. The course will include in- depth coverage of the issues of ecumenism and dialogue with non- Christian communities, including a unit on Catholic apologetics.

Prerequisites: 95% or higher in Theology III AND Teacher Recommendation

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563 - APOLOGETICS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 In this one-credit, year long course students will explore the reasonableness of the beliefs of the Catholic Faith.

The course will begin with the exploration of the existence of God and what we can know about Him from the philosophical perspective of reason alone. The course continues by addressing the reasonableness of Christianity and the Catholic Church by discussing God’s Revelation with its miracles and prophecy, the historical value of the Gospels, the claims of Jesus, the historical investigation of the Resurrection, and the founding of the Church by Christ Himself. The course will conclude by surveying the basic teachings of the Church in light of what has been discovered from the prior inquiry into the reasonableness of the existence of God, Jesus, and the Catholic Church. This is a discussion-oriented course in which daily participation is expected.

Prerequisites: Final grade of 80% or higher in the student’s current Theology course and current Teacher Recommendation

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FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS All students are required to earn one graduation credit in the Arts. This credit can be met through a combination of the following courses.

ART The Visual Arts Department seeks to provide an understanding, appreciation and production of art. Production is taught through the hands-on use of various art mediums. The goals of the Visual Arts Department are to present students with a variety of mediums and to provide students with the opportunity to expand their artistic abilities.

In fine arts classes students are encouraged to broaden their ability to think critically and to grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

700 - ART APPRECIATION Semester Long Days A and B Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 11 In this course students first learn how to analyze art through the Elements and Principles of Art. Students then begin analyzing and recognizing art from Prehistoric to Renaissance times.

Students will be able to relate their knowledge in World History to make greater connections. Contemporary art is also presented to the students so they are able to experience work that is being created in the present time.

Prerequisites: None 710 - STUDIO ART I Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 In this course students learn the basics of drawing. Students will study the Elements of Art from contour lines to negative space. Students will begin to learn how to draw what they see to create realistic drawings. Students will also study color theory through various media projects.

Prerequisites: None 715 - STUDIO ART II Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 In this course students will be given various projects that will focus on the Principles of Art to develop their own style through different mediums. Students will continue working on traditional art techniques; however they will be encouraged to pursue their artistic intuition to develop their own style.

Prerequisites: Studio Art I

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717 - STUDIO ART III Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 Studio Art III provides students with a variety of projects allowing students the opportunity to develop their own style through different mediums. Students will continue working on traditional art techniques; however they will be encouraged to pursue their artistic intuition to develop their own style.

Prerequisites: Studio Art II 719 - STUDIO ART IV Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 10, 11, 12 Studio Art IV provides students with a variety of projects allowing students the opportunity to develop their own style through different mediums. Students will continue working traditional art techniques; however they will be encouraged to pursue their artistic intuition to develop their own style.

Prerequisites: Studio Art III 712 - STUDIO ART V Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 11, 12 Studio Art V provides students with a variety of projects allowing students the opportunity to develop their own style through different mediums. Students will continue working traditional art techniques, however they will be encouraged to pursue their artistic intuition to develop their own style.

Prerequisites: Studio Art IV 713 - STUDIO ART VI Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 Studio Art IV provides students with a variety of projects allowing students the opportunity to develop their own style through different mediums. Students will continue working on traditional art techniques, however they will be encouraged to pursue their artistic intuition to develop their own style.

Prerequisites: Studio Art III

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721 - CERAMICS I Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Ceramics I introduces the basic techniques of hand building such as pinch pottery, coil pottery, and slab pottery.

Students design functional and decorative pieces and examine various types of finishing including under-glazing, glazing, resists, burnishing and acrylic painting.

Prerequisites: None 722 - CERAMICS II Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11,12 In Ceramics II students will be building on what they have learned previously to create more advanced work.

Students are introduced to wheel throwing techniques, advanced hand building, and slab sculpture. Additional finishing techniques are also explored.

Prerequisites: Ceramics I 723 - CERAMICS III Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course continues the study of ceramics with more involved projects having an emphasis on sculptural and functional forms. Students will create a large pieces that will demonstrate their knowledge of clay consistency.

Students will also continue to work on their throwing a variety of pieces on the wheel.

Prerequisites: Ceramics II 724 - CERAMICS IV Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 10, 11, 12 The emphasis in Ceramics VI is directed toward developing individualistic style through various projects. Students will have the opportunity to work on the wheel and/or hand building. Students will demonstrate their advanced skills in a number of ways, as well as studying contemporary ceramic artists.

Prerequisites: Ceramics III

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744 - CERAMICS V Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 11,12 The emphasis in Ceramics V is directed toward developing individualistic style through various projects. Students will have the opportunity to work on the wheel and/or hand building. Students will demonstrate their advanced skills in a number of ways, as well as studying contemporary ceramic artists.

Prerequisites: Ceramics IV 746 - CERAMICS VI Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 11,12 The emphasis in Ceramics VI is directed toward developing individualistic style through various projects. Students will have the opportunity to work on the wheel and/or hand building. Students will demonstrate their advanced skills in a number of ways, as well as studying contemporary ceramic artists.

Prerequisites: Ceramics V 735 - DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY/GRAPHIC DESIGN Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Students will learn the basics of using a digital camera as well as the techniques for taking a superior picture.

Students will focus on how to create a great composition, through studying the Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, and Perspective. Students will study various artists and their techniques to create a variety of projects. Adobe Photoshop Elements will be used to manipulate images and to explore the creation of digital art.

Prerequisites: No prerequisite required, however students would benefit by having familiarity with Adobe Photoshop 733 - ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11,12 This course will allow students to further develop their photographic skills using digital cameras and flip video cameras. Students will hone their skills by completing projects in connection with events at school as well as independent projects. Students will create a portfolio of their photographs and use these to complete projects using Photoshop Elements and iMovie.

Prerequisites: Digital Photography/Graphic Design

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MUSIC Music is an integral part of education and of spiritual renewal. Music incorporates aspects of all other course work and provides a place for students to dream and create. The music department at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School is a place where students are intellectually challenged, yet find renewal for their souls. The curriculum offered allows every student to find a place of belonging. We offer courses for students who want to discover the enjoyment of music, to develop skills, and to enrich their school and community by sharing their talents for the Glory of Jesus Christ.

740 - MUSIC APPRECIATION Semester Long Days A and B Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 11 This course is an option for junior and senior students who have not yet fulfilled their fine arts requirement.

Students will study the history of the orchestra and of famous composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th century eras. They will study the history of Rock ‘n’ Roll and how its music was a reflection of our society. We will also briefly discuss Opera and Musicals. Video clips, movies and a great deal of music listening will enhance the curriculum. The students will be graded on in-class worksheets/tests, and listening reflections.

Emphasis is on the appreciation of all musical forms and styles, and how music enhances other art forms and everyday life.

Prerequisites: None 748 - GUITAR Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Guitar is an elective course designed for students with no previous experience. Areas of concentration will include correct posture/hand position, understanding and identifying the parts of the guitar, proper tuning, playing basic chords and single notes in first position, and learning the proper beginning strumming/picking styles. Although it is obvious the students will not become expert guitarists in the time allotted, they will learn enough to play for enjoyment and to develop an interest in music. The students will be graded on class participation and completion of the studies in the method book. One-on-one instruction is imperative for success in this class that will be limited to no more than 5 students per section. Students should contact the instructor for information on the appropriate beginner guitar and method book required to be purchased.

Prerequisites: None 759 - CONCERT CHOIR Year Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Concert Choir is open to all students who love to sing, with or without experience. Students will learn musicianship and vocal techniques while exploring a variety of choral repertoire. Concert Choir will perform at least two concerts per year. Concert Choir students will be graded on class participation, concert/performances, and individual short singing tests.

Prerequisites: No prior singing experience is necessary, but is recommended. Students will be required to participate in a brief audition. The audition process will determine pitch memory and specific vocal group.

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758 - SHOW CHOIR Year Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 Show Choir students are expected to be strong singers and dancers. Students will learn musicianship, choreography, and vocal techniques while singing pop and Broadway tunes. Show choir will perform in at least two school concerts per year. Grades will be determined by class participation, concerts, and performances.

Prerequisites: Dancing experience is preferred but not necessary. Singing experience is highly recommended. This class will be limited to 15 students, with enrollment of at least 5-6 males preferred and recommended. A brief entrance audition will also be required.

771 - MUSIC AIDE Year Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Pass/Fail Available to: Grades 11, 12 This course is designed for serious music student who is interested in the responsibilities associated with music education. Duties will be determined on an individual basis and may include opportunities such as conducting, accompanying, filing music, etc. This course is offered based on enrollment and is limited to 1 or 2 students.

Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation selected from those students concurrently enrolled in Band or Concert Choir 776 - BAND Year Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 The band will perform a variety of band repertoire at concerts and home football games. Band participants must have their own instruments. Percussion and keyboard instruments will be provided at the school. While not required, private lessons are strongly recommended. Band students are required to participate in summer band camp and after school rehearsals to prepare for football games and concerts. Band students will be required to perform at two school concerts as well as school pep rallies. Band students will be graded on participation in class and all performances. They will also be graded on individual playing tests and various and relevant scales.

Prerequisites: Middle school playing experience on chosen instrument.

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779 - PIANO I Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course is for beginning piano students. No prior piano experience is necessary. This curriculum begins with basic fingering, note reading in both treble and bass clef, chords, major scales, minor scales, etc. The students are not expected to become expert pianists in the allotted time. Hopefully they will enjoy music and develop the desire to continue with instruction. Students will be required to purchase a piano methods book (please see instructor). The students will be graded on class participation and assigned studies in the methods book. Due to the one-on-one required instruction and instrument availability, this class is limited to only 3 students per section. A piano or a keyboard at home is recommended but not required.

Prerequisites: None 781 - PIANO II Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course is for piano students that have already taken Piano I within the same school year (semester I and II) or can demonstrate the skills outlined in the method book for Piano I. Students will continue with the same book required for Piano I. All of the skills and areas of concentration from Piano I will continue and be enhanced. The students will be graded on class participation and assigned studies in the methods book. Due to the one-on-one required instruction and instrument availability, this class is limited to only 3 students per section.

Prerequisites: Piano I within the same school year 780 - THEATER ARTS Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Students study theater from many perspectives: theatrical, artistic and historical. Emphasis is placed on acting techniques, movement and dance, and technical aspects of a production. Class covers a wide range of topics including acting and improvisational skills, various styles of dance, script analysis and selection, producing and directing, set design and construction, lighting design, costume design and special effects make-up.

Requirements include classroom participation, end of year performance, and field trip activities.

Prerequisites: None

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION and HEALTH The goal of the Physical Education Department at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School is to offer a diverse curriculum so that the students develop in mind, body, and spirit. Students are provided with the fundamentals, knowledge and basic skills to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. We provide a balanced, sequential program of age-appropriate activities such as: fitness, cooperative games and movement, as well as individual and team activities. The physical education program provides a positive learning environment conducive to learning, enjoyment and building self-confidence. Students will exhibit respect, responsibility and sportsmanship through participation in a variety of physical education activities.

920 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9 Semester Long Days A or B Credit: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10 Classes are coed and most activities are team-sport oriented. Grade is based on the following: quality of participation (i.e. level of physical effort), degree of skill, and knowledge of the activity in regards to rules of the game and methods of scoring. Additional evaluation could include assessment of physical condition and strength as well as quizzes to confirm basic knowledge of the activity. All students must wear the physical education uniform issued by the school, which must be purchased by the student.

Prerequisites: None 918 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10/11/12 Semester Long Days A or B Credit: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 Classes are coed and most activities are team-sport oriented. Grades are based on the following: quality of participation (i.e. level of physical participation), and knowledge of the activity in regards to rules of the game and methods of scoring. Additional evaluation could include quizzes to confirm basic knowledge of the activity. Juniors are to be attired in the physical education uniform issued by the school. Seniors have additional privileges regarding phys. ed. attire.

Prerequisites: None

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980 - HEALTH Semester Long Days A or B Credit: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 9 All students are required to take health, with the exception of transfer students who have taken the course at their previous school. This course is usually scheduled during the freshman year unless there is a scheduling conflict.

This class is coed and most of the time meets in a classroom setting. Subject topics include, but are not limited to, current health/wellness issues prevalent to secondary school age students, (i.e. mental health, physical wellness, substance abuse, etc.) along with first aid CPR training. Grade is achieved through quiz results and small class assignments.

Prerequisites: None

ELECTIVES The following elective courses are only offered pending availability within a student’s schedule and student enrollment.

922 - ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL - COED Semester Long Days A or B Credit: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 All volleyball all the time! This course includes volleyball skills, training methods, game strategies, and opportunities for competition within the class. This class may be substituted for regular Physical Education or can be taken in addition to any physical education class or elective.

Prerequisites: Physical Education Teacher Recommendation 923 - ADVANCED/COMPETITIVE GAMES - COED Semester Long Days A or B Credit: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course will provide students with the opportunity to participate in a highly competitive atmosphere. This course will feature multiple games/sports in a team-oriented setting. Sports include, but are not limited to: football, basketball, hockey, soccer and volleyball. This class may be substituted for regular physical education or can be taken in addition to any physical education class or elective.

Prerequisites: Physical Education Teacher Recommendation

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924 - WEIGHT TRAINING AND PERSONAL FITNESS - BOYS Semester Long Days A or B Credit: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn strength and conditioning concepts used for obtaining optimal physical fitness. Students will benefit from the exposure to comprehensive weight training and cardio respiratory endurance activities. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of strength training, aerobic training, and overall fitness training and conditioning. Students can use this experience to develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime. Activities may include: free weights, weight machines, “core” training apparatus, and cardio programs/options. This class may be a substitute for regular physical education or can be taken in addition to any physical education class or elective.

Prerequisites: Physical Education Teacher Recommendation 925 - WEIGHT TRAINING AND PERSONAL FITNESS - GIRLS Semester Long Days A or B Credit: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn strength and conditioning concepts used for obtaining optimal physical fitness. Students will benefit from the exposure to comprehensive weight training and cardio respiratory endurance activities. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of strength training, aerobic training, and overall fitness training and conditioning. Students can use this experience to develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime. Activities may include: free weights, weight machines, “core” training apparatus, and cardio programs/options. This class may be a substitute for regular physical education or can be taken in addition to any physical education class or elective.

Prerequisites: Physical Education Teacher Recommendation 926 - FLAG FOOTBALL FOR BEGINNERS - COED Semester Long Days A or B Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 All football all the time! This course is specifically geared toward the non-player or athlete that would like to learn the skills, terms, and nuances of the game in an environment that is less intimidating and at a slower speed. A great class for someone that has never played sports, or the game of football but wants to learn! This class may be substituted for regular Physical Education or can be taken in addition to any physical education class or elective.

Prerequisites: Enrollees must be a beginner or non-athlete; Physical Education Teacher Recommendation

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Course Selections for 2017-2018 One Credit Courses Number 010 015 020 021 030 038 040 039 082 070 110 130 129 120 121 146 143 205 211 231 222 225 230 238 240 242 245 250 260 262 263

Course Name E n gl i s h D epart m en t English I Honors English I American Literature Honors American Literature British Literature AP British Literature World Literature SCHOLAR World Literature Media & Communications Digital Media Production Soc i al St u di es D epart m en t World Geography Modern American History Honors Modern Amer. History World History AP World History Government/Economics Honors Government/Economics M at hem at i c s D epart m en t Basic Algebra Algebra I Algebra II for Freshmen Geometry Honors Geometry Algebra II Advanced Alg II/Trogonometry PreCalculus Honors PreCalculus Statistics Personal Finance Introductory Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

Grade Level

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321 322 330 331 328 359 350 340 345 368

9 10 10 11 11 12 12

411 412 415 414 403 421 422 423 424 426 430

9 9, 10 9 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 11, 12 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12

512 522 532 542 551 563 273 274

Course Name Grade Level Sc i en c e D epart m en t Biology w/ Lab 9, 10 Honors Biology w/ Lab 9, 10 Chemistry w/ Lab 10, 11, 12 Honors Chemistry w/ Lab 10, 11, 12 Physiology/Anatomy 11, 12 Advanced Chemistry 11, 12 Advanced Biology 11, 12 Physics 11, 12 Advanced Physics 11, 12 Bioinformatics 10, 11, 12 Worl d Lan gu age D epart m en t French I 9, 10, 11, 12 French II 9, 10, 11, 12 French III 9, 10, 11, 12 Honors French IV 11, 12 Spanish: Language & Culture 9, 10, 11 Spanish I 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish II 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish III 10, 11, 12 Honors Spanish IV 11, 12 AP Spanish 12 Italian I 11, 12 Theol ogy D epart m en t Theology I 9 Theology II 10 Theology III 11 Theology IV 12 Honors Theology IV 12 Apologetics 11, 12 Tec hn ol ogy D epart m en t Intro to Computer Programming 10, 11, 12 Intermediate Comp. Programming 11, 12

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Course Selections for 2017-2018 Half Credit Courses Number 152 153 155 160 271 272

Course Name Soc i al St u di es D epart m en t The Lost Culture The Great War Honors Psychology Honors Sociology Tec hn ol ogy D epart m en t Intro to Computer Science Intro to Eng. Design & 3D Modeling

Grade Level

Number

10 10 12 12

700 740 759 758 776

10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12

370 373 374

Course Name Fi n e & P erf orm i n g Art s D ept .

Art Appreciation Music Appreciation Concert Choir Show Choir Band Sc i en c e D epart m en t Intro to Engineering & Application Astronomy Meteorology

Grade Level 11, 12 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12

Quarter Credit Courses Number 098 172 178 203 511 920 918 980 922 923 924 925 926

Course Name E n g l i s h D epart m en t Yearbook Social Studies Department Civil Righs Movement Civil War M at hem at i c s D epart m en t Math Skills Theology Department Felician Core Values P hys E d & H eal t h D epart m en t Physical Education 9 Physical Education 10/11/12 Health Advanced Volleyball - Coed Adv. Competitive Games - Coed Weight Training - Boys Weight Training - Girls Flag Football for Beginners

Grade Level 10, 11, 12 11, 12 10, 11, 12 9 9 9 10, 11, 12 9 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12

Number 710 715 717 719 712 713 721 722 723 724 744 746 735 733 748 771 779 781

Course Name Grade Level Fi n e & P erf orm i n g Art s D ept .

Studio Art I 9, 10, 11, 12 Studio Art II 9, 10, 11, 12 Studio Art III 11, 12 Studio Art IV 11, 12 Studio Art V 11, 12 Studio Art VI 11, 12 Ceramics I 9, 10, 11, 12 Ceramics II 9, 10, 11, 12 Ceramics III 11, 12 Ceramics IV 11, 12 Ceramics V 11, 12 Ceramics VI 11, 12 Digital Photo/Graphic Design 9, 10, 11, 12 Adv Digital Photo & Photoshop 10, 11, 12 Guitar 9, 10, 11, 12 Music Aide 11, 12 Piano I 9, 10, 11, 12 Piano II 9, 10, 11, 12

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