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Departmental Course Offerings

Course Title Grade Information

*(A) Academic (H) Honors (AP) Advanced Placement See course description for full information.

The Arts | 1 Credit

Ceramics I Ceramics II Ceramics III 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12

Ceramics IV (H) Ceramics V (H) Ceramics VI-VIII (H) Graphic Design I Graphic Design II Introduction to Sewing Photo I Photo II Photo III 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12

Photo IV-VI (H) Sculpture I Sculpture II Sculpture III Sculpture IV (H) Studio I Studio II Studio III Studio IV (H) Theatre 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 11, 12 12

9, 10, 11, 12 Modern Jazz Ensemble (A&H) 9, 10, 11 Beginning Acoustic Guitar 9, 10, 11, 12 Classical Ensemble 9, 10, 11, 12

Drum Line God Band 9, 10, 11, 12 6 - 12

Guitar Ensemble 9, 10, 11, 12

Liturgical Music Men’s Chorus

Music Recording & Technology Music Industry Practical Theory & Songwriting Jazz Improvisation (H) 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 Single Term Single Term | Prerequisite: Ceramics I Single Term | Prerequisite: Ceramics II Single Term | Prerequisite: Ceramics III Single Term | Prerequisite: Ceramics IV Single Term | Prerequisite: Ceramics V Single Term Single Term | Prerequisite: Graphic Design I Single Term Single Term Single Term | Prerequisite: Photo I Single Term | Prerequisite: Photo II Single Term | Prerequisite: Photo III Single Term Single Term Single Term | Prerequisite: Sculpture II Single Term | Prerequisite: Sculpture III Single Term Single Term | Prerequisite: Studio I Single Term | Prerequisite: Studio II Single Term | Prerequisite: Studio III Single Term

Single Term

This course meets at a unique time, discuss with your counselor. 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Beginning Acoustic Guitar -or- Demonstrated Mastery of Guitar This course meets at a unique time, discuss with your counselor.

Single Term Single Term | Prerequisite: Music Recording & Technology Single Term Prerequisite: Modern Jazz Ensemble

*(A) Academic (H) Honors (AP) Advanced Placement See course description for full information.

ENGLISH | 4 Credits

Literature & Composition (A&H) 9 American Literature & Composition (A&H) 10 British Literature & Composition (A&H) 11, 12 - NEW - Law and Literature: Exploring the Narratives that Shape Our Society Writing Seminar 11, 12

11, 12

AP Literature & Composition Contemporary Short Story 12

11, 12

- NEW - Literature and Culture of Hip Hop 11, 12

Friar’s Lantern Journalism and Design 10, 11, 12 Graphic Novel 11, 12

Journalism & Media Literacy Modern Explorations of Poetry and Verse 11, 12 11, 12

The Longest Wars: Afghanistan and Iraq War Literature 11, 12

HEALTH & PE | 1 Credit (PE), 1/2 Credit Health

Physical Education 9

Advanced Life Management Skills 10, 11, 12 Advanced Life Management Skills (online) 10, 11, 12 WORLD LANGUAGE | 2 Credits

Chinese I

Chinese II (A&H) Chinese III (A&H) Chinese IV (A&H) Latin I 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12

Latin II (A&H) Latin III (H) Latin IV (H) AP Latin 10, 11, 12 11, 12 12

12

Spanish I Spanish II (A&H) Spanish III (A&H) Spanish IV (A&H) Spanish V (H) AP Spanish 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 12 Prerequisite: Sit for Honors Placement assessment

Prerequisite: American Literature Prerequisites: American Literature”--Academic level--A-and above; Honors level-B+ and above Prerequisite: Application Process, Counselor and teacher recommendations, and a readiness to tutor outside of class time and during students free period Prerequisite: British Literature (H) or Law and Literature Single Term Single Term

This course meets daily 8-8:30 A.M. Single Term Single Term Single Term

Single Term

Single Term Single Term

Prerequisite : Chinese I Prerequisite: Chinese II Prerequisite: Chinese III

Prerequisite: Latin I Prerequisite: Latin II Prerequisite: Latin III Prerequisite: Latin IV

Prerequisite: Spanish I Prerequisite: Spanish II Prerequisite: Spanish III Prerequisite: Spanish IV (H) Prerequisite: Spanish IV (H)

*(A) Academic (H) Honors (AP) Advanced Placement See course description for full information.

MATHEMATICS | 3 Credits

Algebra I (A&H) Geometry (A&H) Algebra II (A&H) Pre-Calculus (A&H) Honors Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC 9

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

Honors Statistics 11, 12

Applied Calculus SCIENCE | 3 Credits

11, 12

Introduction to Computer Science 9, 10, 11, 12 Integrated Science I 9

Integrated Science II (A&H) 10

AP Chemistry AP Biology

11, 12 10, 11, 12 Advanced Computer Science (H) 10, 11, 12 AP Environmental Science 11, 12

AP Physics Engineering I (H) Engineering II (H) Environmental Science Lab Techniques in Chemistry and Biology (H) Marine Biology (H) 12

11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12

11, 12

Meteorology Modern Medicine (H) Physics (H) Zoology

11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 - NEW - Agriculture and Botany 11, 12 Robotics Design & Automation I-IV 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Algebra I & Geometry Prerequisite: Algebra I & II, Geometry Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus (H) Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus (H) Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB Prerequisite: Algebra II (H) Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus

Single Term

Prerequisite: Integrated Science I *Completion of IS1 & IS2 equates to completion of Biology & Chemistry Prerequisite: Integrated Science II (H) Prerequisite: Integrated Science II Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Science Prerequisite: Integrated Science II Prerequisite: Physics (H), * AP Calculus AB Single Term | Prerequisite: Integrated Science II Single Term | Prerequisite: Engineering I Single Term | Prerequisite: Integrated Science II Single Term | Prerequisite: Integrated Science II

Prerequisite: Integrated Science II | Research I and II concurrently | Travel to the Florida Keys with the class during the spring semester. Single Term | Prerequisite: Integrated Science II Single Term | Prerequisite: Integrated Science II Prerequisite: Integrated Science II Single Term | Prerequisite: Integrated Science II Prerequisite: Integrated Science II This course meets at a unique time, discuss with your counselor.

*(A) Academic (H) Honors (AP) Advanced Placement See course description for full information.

SOCIAL STUDIES | 2 Credits

Currents - 21st Century History 11, 12 Global Perspectives 9 United States History (A&H) 10, 11 AP United States History 10, 11

African American History 11, 12

AP Macroeconomics 11, 12

AP United States Government 11, 12

East Asian Studies (H) Economics 11, 12 11, 12

Historic Preservation (H) Introduction to Law

11, 12 11, 12 Modern European History (H) 11, 12 - NEW - Sports Diplomacy and Society 11, 12 THEOLOGY | 4 Credits

Adeodatus 12

Biblical Studies 9

Church History Moral Theology Issues in Social Justice God and the Good Life 10

11

11

12

God, The Search, and Theology of the Body Senior Leadership M.E.C.O. INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

12

12

- NEW - Introduction to Psychology 9, 10, 11, 12 Business Ethics 9, 10, 11, 12

Leadership In Action

9, 10, 11, 12 Mosaics: The Beauty of Diversity 9, 10, 11, 12 Social Entrepreneurship 9, 10, 11, 12

Media Production 9, 10, 11, 12

Pursuing Excellence: Developing Mental Skills for Academics, Sports, and Life 9, 10, 11, 12

DIRECTED INDEPENDENT STUDY (DIS)

DIS (Single Term) 10, 11, 12

DIS (Full-Year) 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Global Perspectives Prerequisite: Global Perspectives

Single Term

This course meets at a unique time, discuss with your counselor.

Single Term Single Term Single Term | Required, except for MECO students Single Term | Required, except for MECO students

Course membership is reserved for M.E.C.O. Leaders

Single Term Single Term Single Term Single Term Single Term Single Term Single Term

Departmental and Counseling approval is required. DIS Experiences are student-driven with mentor support. Departmental and Head of Academics approval is required.

*(A) Academic (H) Honors (AP) Advanced Placement See course description for full information.

ONLINE LEARNING

Business Branding & Marketing 9, 10, 11, 12 Honors Physics (H) Research I: Proposal Writing Research II: Action Research 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12

Nutrition 101 Biblical Studies 9, 10, 11, 12 9 Single Term Year Single Term Single Term | Prerequisite: Research I Single Term Year

- NEW - Ceramics 4 (Kiln Firing and Maintenance) 10, 11, 12 Single Term | Prerequisite: Ceramics III

University Coursework - Dual Enrollment with Villa Maria Academy and Immaculata University

Databases: Querying & Reporting 12 Fall

Introduction to Data Analytics 12 Spring

Accounting & Budgeting 12 Spring

EXCEPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES TO REQUIREMENTS: Students must work directly with counselors to outline possible exceptions/ alternatives to stated requirements. Those requests are then processed by the Assistant Head of School for Academics with the assistance of the Curriculum Coordinator Team on a case by case basis.

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