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Course Selection: Offerings for Grade 12
| COURSE NUMBER | LEVEL | COURSE NAME | CREDIT | PREREQUISITE | | | | | |
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| | Senior Theology is a study of the vast scope of the history of the Christian faith. The Roman, Greek and Jewish elements of the ancient world must be recalled as contributors to the new Christian civilization. The class moves through the following periods: the Apostolic era, the Patristic age, Constantine, Monasticism, Charlemagne the Great Schism, the Crusades, Scholasticism and the Mendicants, the Protestant Reformation, the Counter Reformation, the Church in modernity, the church in the twentieth century. Also included are studies of ecclesiology, the nature of the Church, and the various vocations to which men and women may be called. The completion of documented service hours, in accordance with the policy of the Diocese of Scranton, is mandatory for passing Theology IV and is a graduation requirement. | | |
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| | A survey of British Literature forms the basis for development of both reading and composition skills in this course. The vocabulary development will be built through prefixes, suffixes, roots and words encountered in literary study. Frequent composition is emphasized through a series of analytical papers and composition assignments. Writing is also developed through daily writing, writing lessons, and convention studies of grammar and mechanics. Public speaking, supplementary reading and film reviews, as well as research and writing instruction are the major components of this study of major works in the world masterpieces. The Vocabulary Power Plus series is continued. Summer reading is required. | | |
| | 245 | 5 | AP ENGLISH LITERATURE
AND COMPOSITION | 1 | Teacher Approval
Exam Fee |
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| | This course is for students with a serious interest in advancing their English analytical and writing skills under timed circumstances. The course aims at the reading, analysis and criticism of complex literary works, while developing critiquing skills for literature, peer evaluation and proofreading for writing. Public speaking will be included in student presentations and local public speaking contests, vocabulary study of prefixes, suffixes, roots, and literary terminology, supplementary reading of AP selected works, as well as writing instruction, journalizing and a research paper are the major components of this class. Students will be expected to pass the AP Lit exam for college credit. Summer reading is required. An $85.00 fee will cover the cost of the AP exam in May which serves as the final exam for the course. | | |
| | 342 | 4 | PRE-CALCULUS / TRIGONOMETRY ACADEMIC | 1 | 85+ Alg II & Geom.
Teacher Approval |
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| | Pre-Calculus is designed as a preparatory course for students planning to take college mathematics. Major topics of study include a review of algebra, functions and graphs, intercepts, zeros & solutions of equations, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and a brief introduction to sequences, probability and statistics. This course is designed to be taught with the aid of a graphing calculator !!! Trigonometry is the study of the measurements of the sides & angles of a triangle. Included in this course is an in-depth study of the six trigonometric functions and their graphs, right triangle trigonometry and basic identities, oblique triangles (Law of Sines & Law of Cosines), inverse functions, and exponential and logarithmic functions. | | |
| | 343 | 3 | COLLEGE MATH SURVEY | 1 | Successful Completion
of Algebra I |
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| | This course is designed for college-bound students whose main course of study will not be in a mathematically related field. This course covers a broad review of independent topics. Major topics of study include: set theory, logic, systems of numeration including bases other than 10, systems of linear equations using matrices, metric system, geometry, probability, statistics and consumer mathematics. This course will help to prepare students for technological trades. | |
| | 344 | 3 | PROBABILITY & STATISTICS | .5 | 85+ in Algebra II
1 Semester |
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| | Students taking this course will demonstrate knowledge in the graphical representation of numerical data and discover the major differences between the two major types of statistics, descriptive and inferential. Sampling techniques will be introduced and probability will be a major tool for the interpretation of samples to inferences about whole populations. In addition, Normal Probability Distributions and the standard bell shaped curve vs. binomial distributions will be covered. The use of technology such as the TI graphing calculator, Mini-tab, and Excel will be an integral part of this course. Scheduled Semester One | |
| | 345 | 3 | PROBABILITY & STATISTICS II | .5 | Probability & Statistics Semester 1 |
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| | Students taking this course will expand upon the properties taught in Probability & Statistics I. Major topics of study include confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with one or two samples, correlation and regression, and chi-square tests and the F-distribution. Time allowing, set theory will be introduced. Scheduled Semester Two | |
| | 346 | 5 | AP STATISTICS | 1 | Pre-Calculus
Exam Fee |
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| | Students entering this class should have completed a full pre-calculus program in high school mathematics in which they have achieved mastery of a TI calculator; have done elementary counting of permutations and combinations, have been exposed to the idea of relative frequency and basic laws of probability, have been acquainted with measures of central tendency and spread in elementary settings, and have investigated fitting lines to bivariate data sets and evaluating the closeness of fit. It is expected that the student will pass the AP Statistics exam at the end of the course for college credit. Included in the course may be reading, writing, oral presentations, film viewing, calculation, graphing, simulation, experimentations, field trips to corporations or manufacturers, guest speakers, and term projects. This course will be intense, and the student entering it should consider their entire course selections when opting for AP Statistics. Students MUST have a TI-83 plus graphing calculator for this course and must have achieved an average of 93+ in precalculus. There will be NO exceptions to these prerequisites. Summer work is required. An $85.00 fee will cover the cost of the AP exam in May which serves as the final exam for the course. | |
| | 442 | 3 | US GOVERNMENT / ECONOMICS | 1 | |
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| | This year long course is designed to be a multidisciplinary introduction to two distinctly different areas of social sciences : The American Government System in the Fall term, and World Economics in the Spring term. While the specific components of each class are unique to the individual discipline of study and are thus handed out in a course syllabus, students in both courses will find a level of continuity in terms of instructional style and approach. This will include: large and small group discussions, research projects, experiential learning opportunities, guest speakers, field study visits, and the use of technology. | |
| | 445 | 5 | AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT & POLITICS | 1 | Teacher Approval
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| | This very intense AP course in U. S. Government and Politics will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. Students are expected to pass the AP U. S. Government exam for college credit. This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific examples. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U. S. politics. Requirements : summer reading, 1 research paper per semester, participation, debates and discussions. Summer work is required. An $85.00 fee will cover the cost of the AP exam in May which serves as the final exam for the course. | |
| | 541 | 4 | PHYSICS HONORS | 1 | Trigonometry Recommended
Teacher Approval |
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| | This course is for motivated students who seek the challenge of studying the natural laws of the universe. Regular lab work and daily assignments are expected along with some long term projects. Math-based problems are stressed. The major emphasis is on kinetics, dynamics and mechanics. Students also study thermodynamics, optics, electricity and magnetism and quantum theory with emphasis on problem solving. This course is designed to prepare students for college physics. | |
| | 543 | 4 | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | 1 | Teacher Approval |
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| | This course is designed for all who wish (indeed, need) to know more about the earth around us. The emphasis will be on understanding the hazards which Earth’s normal processes present for humanity, and of the means we may use to recognize, avoid and/or cope with them. Students will be expected to understand the general concepts behind each topic and apply this knowledge to current problems in both written and oral presentations. There will be regular assignments, some lab work, and out-of-class reading and reports | |
| | 545 | 5 | AP BIOLOGY | 1 | Biology H, Chemistry & Algebra II, Teacher Approval, Exam Fee |
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| | The Advanced Placement Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory Biology course. Students are expected to pass the AP Biology exam for college credit. Goals are set in three general areas of topics : Molecules and Cells, Heredity and Evolution, Organisms and Populations. Eight major themes will be identified : science as process; evolution; energy transfer; continuity and change; relationship of structure and function; regulation; interdependence in nature; and science, technology, and society. Twelve sophisticated AP Laboratory exercises will be included, in conjunction with Biology II level lab exercises. There are no exceptions to the prerequisites. Summer work is required. An $85.00 fee will cover the cost of the AP exam in May which serves as the final exam for the course. | |
| | 641 | 5 | SPANISH 4 HONORS | 1 | Spanish 3H
Teacher Approval
Exam Fee |
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| | “Don’t leave high school without it.” Es tu pasaporte a la universidad y al mundo. Si no puedes leer esto, no trates de escogerlo. Este curso es solamenta para los estudiantes avanzados y sobre-salientes. “Bienvenidos.” Vamos a aprender muchisimo y divertirnos a la vez. (It’s your passport to college and to the world.) This is an advanced, college prep course which is limited to students who have successfully complete Spanish III. The emphasis is on refining the students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. An $85.00 fee will cover the cost of the AP exam in May which serves as the final exam for the course. | |
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| | Students who take computer languages will learn C ++, a computer language. In conjunction with logic skills students will construct algorithms and use C ++ to design programs that compute formulas, format output and meet various criteria. A second language, Hyper-Text Mark Up Language (HTML) will also be presented to the students. Students will design their own web pages using HTML. Course also covers the history of computers (1 semester = .5 credits) (At this time maximum class size will be 20 students) | |
| | 865 | 3 | DESKTOP PUBLISHING / POWER POINT | .5 | |
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| | Students will learn to effectively use various Microsoft Applications such as Power Point, Publisher and, time permitting, Access. Design principles are discussed and used throughout the course. The fundamentals of Power Point will be taught with the students creating two researched Power Point presentations. The material regarding Publisher will include newsletter publication, creation and the use of clip-art and decorative posters. (1 semester =.5 credits) (At this time maximum class size will be 20 students) | |
| | 815 | 3 | PHYSICAL EDUCATION | .25 | |
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| | Physical Education will be offered as two-day per week semester course worth .25 credit. Students will only need 1 semester of Physical Education per year. | |
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| | 765 | | ADVANCED ART | .5
each semester | |
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| | In this course the student will be given the opportunity to explore the medium of his/her choice. Instruction is given on basic fundamental art concepts and on an individualized need-to-know basis. The creative thought process and freedom to create expressively are stressed. (Course has progressive levels and is scheduled by the semester.) Weekly sketchbook is required. |
| | | 755 | | MUSIC THEORY | .5 | 1 Semester |
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| | This course is designed for the student with piano or instrumental music background. Students will learn how music is constructed: how scales and chords are formed, major and minor keys, and how music is composed through melodies and harmonies with emphasis on reading, writing, and analyzing musical compositions. | |
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| | Senior high choir is offered to Ninth through Twelfth grade students. Students focus on proper singing techniques including proper warm-ups, posture, breathing, and tone production. Senior Choir meets three times per cycle and performs for all school liturgies. | |
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| | This course is offered to any student regardless of music background. Class piano provides musical instruction in a small group. This class emphasizes reading music and performing on electronic and digital pianos. | |
| | 767 | | LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE | .25 | |
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| | Students who currently play musical instruments are encouraged to participate in the Liturgical Ensemble. The ensemble will meet weekly to prepare instrumental selections, solos and accompaniment for liturgies. | |
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| | Instrumental lessons will be offered to any interested student. Lessons will include any band instruments or piano. Students will be scheduled one period per week and when advanced enough, will join the ensemble in accompanying for school liturgies. | |
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