Additional Electives

HERITAGE SPANISH II* | WL1012 | GRADES 10-12 | FULL YEAR Prerequisites: C or higher in Heritage Spanish I This course will build on the skills acquired in Heritage Spanish I. Students will read a variety of Spanish literature; continue to write clear, grammatically correct paragraphs; speak in order to express their advanced level of critical thinking through projects and presentations, while increasing their sophisticated grammar and vocabulary. Opportunities for further development of Hispanic culture and heritage will be explored.

HONORS HERITAGE SPANISH III* | WL1112 | GRADES 10-12 | FULL YEAR Prerequisites: Completion of Heritage Spanish II or Honors Spanish IV, or permission of instructor This advanced course continues to give Heritage Spanish students the opportunity to study and practice advanced grammar and culture of the Hispanic countries of their family’s background. Oral, cultural, grammar, history, and experiential lessons are studied to maintain heritage and pride for both the students and their families, at the same time maintaining the academic rigor of a world language class.

ELECTIVES ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES OFFICE ASSISTANT (CTE) | MI0070 | GRADES 11-12 | SEMESTER + FULL YEAR Prerequisites: None Students will do general office procedures in assigned areas by the school on a daily basis. Elective credit will be given.

LEADERSHIP SERVICE I (CTE) | MI1206 | GRADES 11-12 | SEMESTER + FULL YEAR Prerequisite: None The course is curriculum based and emphasizes the importance of communication, character, personal growth, and building strong relationships and teams. Also covered will be listening skills, synergy, perceptions, conflict styles, personality, and group formation. A variety of initiatives will be used to facilitate the learning of skills along with various media, to reinforce those skills throughout the semester.

LEADERSHIP SERVICE II (CTE) | MI1208 | GRADES 11-12 | SEMESTER + FULL YEAR Prerequisite: None This course if for students who have been selected for leadership roles in ASB, Campus Ministry, and Captain’s Council. The course is to form students through developing the necessary leadership skills for growth in relationship with themselves, their community, and with God. Students will receive servant-leadership formation and hands-on leadership training, with equal time spent on planning and executing various events within Campus Ministry, Activities, and Athletics.

PSYCHOLOGY OF PERFORMANCE & SPORT | MI1102 | GRADES 11-12 | SEMESTER Prerequisite: None This course is a platform for Kennedy Catholic students to gain knowledge and insight for their present and future life in the areas of performance and to develop a better future in whatever they choose to pursue both personally and athletically. At the conclusion of the course, students gain a better understanding of the successes or failures of athletes based on theoretical principles. Students will develop a better understanding as to which psychological techniques help their own performance, not only in a sport setting, but in all performance pursuits (public speaking, academics, and professional settings).

AP PSYCHOLOGY* | MI1104 | GRADES 10-12 | FULL YEAR Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA or higher This course introduces the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The aim is to provide a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college introductory psychology classes.