Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School Course Catalog 2015-2016 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School 1504 Woodcrest Avenue • Coraopolis, PA 15108 • (412) 264-5140

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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School Mission 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 Angela

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HI G H S C HO O L

February, 2015 Dear OLSH Student, The faculty and administration at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School have prepared the 2015-2016 Course Catalog to assist you and your parents in the process of course selection. Within this Course Catalog, you will find course offerings that support the Mission of OLSH – to strike a balance between an education that supports our Catholic faith and Christian Service, and the demands of a challenging college preparatory curriculum. Having a career educational goal in mind as you select courses will help you direct your journey. Your teachers, guidance counselor, and the administration are available to assist you with goal setting and appropriate course selection as you move toward graduation. You are strongly encouraged to discuss your goals with these individuals and your parents prior to scheduling. Separated by academic departments, this book describes the many courses available to you. The various descriptions indicate a course’s credit value, its grading scale, whether it’s part of our regular college preparatory curriculum, an Honors or Advanced Placement course, and if any prerequisites exist for enrollment in the course. Because course offerings may vary from to year, please be aware that the most current and up-to-date version of the Course Catalog will always be found on our Website. This book also contains pertinent information about how grades and grade point averages are calculated, graduation requirements, and preparation for college. Lastly, as you prepare to make your course selections, it’s important that you set high expectations for yourself. That, combined with hard work, diligence, and commitment, will result in a successful high school experience at OLSH. On behalf of the faculty and staff at OLSH, we wish the very best as you plan your future. We look forward to working with you throughout your high school career. Sincerely, Tim Plocinik Principal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission .................................................................................................................................. i Felician Core Values .............................................................................................................. i Welcome ............................................................................................................................... ii General Information Guidance Department ........................................................................................................... 1 Preparing For College .......................................................................................................... 2 College Admission ................................................................................................................ 2 College Admission Testing .................................................................................................... 3 Financial Aid ......................................................................................................................... 4 Extracurricular Activities ........................................................................................................ 4 Gaining College Experience College in High School .......................................................................................................... 4 Robert Morris University ........................................................................................................ 5 eLearning at OLSH ............................................................................................................... 6 Advanced Placement ........................................................................................................... 6 Career and Technology Centers ........................................................................................... 7 The OWL Center ................................................................................................................... 7 Academic Advancement Requirement for Grade Advancement ................................................................................... 8 Grading Scale ....................................................................................................................... 8 Weighted Grades .................................................................................................................. 8 GPA Calculations .................................................................................................................. 9 Incomplete Grades .............................................................................................................. 10 Honor Roll Eligibility ............................................................................................................ 10 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................... 10 Procedures Regarding Secondary Courses Taken At Other Institutions ............................. 10 Student Transcripts ............................................................................................................. 11 General Scheduling Guidelines ........................................................................................... 11 Scheduling Process ................................................................................................ 11 Course Withdrawal & Grading Procedure ............................................................................ 12 Course Levels ..................................................................................................................... 13 Information for the Student-Athlete Eligibility for NCAA Division I and II .............................. 14 Course Descriptions English ................................................................................................................................ 15 Social Studies ..................................................................................................................... 22 Mathematics ....................................................................................................................... 27 Technology ......................................................................................................................... 33 Sciences ............................................................................................................................. 35

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World Languages ................................................................................................................ 40 Religion .............................................................................................................................. 46 Fine Arts ............................................................................................................................. 52

• Art ...................................................................................................................... 52 • Music ................................................................................................................. 56

Physical Education and Health ............................................................................................ 60 Appendices Suggested Course Sequence for English ............................................................................ 64 Suggested Course Sequence for Social Studies ................................................................. 65 Suggested Course Sequence for Mathematics ................................................................... 66 Suggested Course Sequence for Science ........................................................................... 67 Roster of All Course Offerings One Credit Courses ................................................................................................. 68 Half and Quarter Credit Courses ............................................................................. 69 Grade 9 Scheduling Worksheet .......................................................................................... 70 Grade 10 Scheduling Worksheet ........................................................................................ 71 Grade 11 Scheduling Worksheet ........................................................................................ 72 Grade 12 Scheduling Worksheet ........................................................................................ 73

GENERAL INFORMATION

Guidance Department The OLSH Guidance Department 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 and their potential for growth and to achieve at their highest level. The Guidance Department 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 guidance 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 the 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 to their fullest potential. For additional information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Mrs. Susan McDonald, All students last names A - L Counselor (412) 262-3975 or smcdonald@olsh.org Mrs. Stephanie Nese, All students last names M- Z Counselor (412) 264-4650 or snese@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 guidance staff will work 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 GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to actual historical data from students who have already applied;

Register for college visits conducted on the OLSH site – Find out which colleges are visiting our school and sign up to attend those sessions (junior and senior students only);

Research scholarship and enrichment opportunities; and Provide information regarding practice for the SAT and/or ACT.

Counselor’s Corner, available under the Guidance page on the OLSH website 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 and students must follow the instructions carefully for the colleges of their choice. 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 by the testing agency. Students should check with the 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 to be 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 will be made available through the Guidance 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 Guidance 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: the individual families pay the fee for sophomores and juniors taking the

PSAT during the school day. *ACT - The American College Testing Program Duration: 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 ACT with Writing, if they

plan to use their scores to replace the SAT. *SAT Reasoning Test 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)

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Frequency: Six times per year (Saturdays - usually offered in October, November, December, January, May, June)

*AP Tests Duration: 3 to 4 hours Taken By: All students currently enrolled in AP courses at OLSH and through

approved on-line providers Given By: College Board (www.collegeboard.com) Frequency: One time per year, in May 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. Financial Aid Financial aid 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 ways may provide money that has to be paid back by a prearranged method. Students interested in financial aid should study the colleges of their choice; discover what is available, and how to apply for such aid. Financial Aid Night is held 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 Guidance Suite, Guidance webpage, or through Internet search engines such as FastWEB Information regarding the Financial Aid event is available on the Guidance 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 school, community, or church. Often, the experience gained by participating in sports, volunteer work, and clubs represent some of the most important learning in high school. 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 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. 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

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level courses offered at the high school and taught by high school 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 offer it again to OLSH students in 2015-2016.

• 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 2015. • 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 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 on-campus 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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eLearning at OLSH In partnership with two Felician Colleges, OLSH is pleased to announce the opportunity for students in grades 11-12 to enroll in online elective courses. This eLearning environment will provide high quality, flexible educational opportunities, which include access to relevant academic and exploratory content, to all OLSH students. The purpose of these opportunities is to enhance the learning experiences of all students and to develop the skills necessary to compete in a global society. Student participation in eLearning is based upon the individual needs of the student and is subject to an eLearning approval process. Students who elect to participate in eLearning as OLSH student remain members of our learning community and thus are subject to policies and procedures outlined in the student handbook. Students interested in participating in eLearning opportunities must enroll through the eLearning request and enrollment process. The student’s counselor and principal will determine the appropriateness of the request and make recommendations to the student based upon the student’s academic needs or career plans as to the suitability of an online enrollment. Students are advised to contact their guidance counselor for direction should they have an interest in eLearning opportunities. OLSH online courses are subject to the Course Withdrawal Policy. Students who enroll in online courses have 10 days to drop without penalty. If a student drops a course after 10 days, a grade of “WF” and the credit value of the course will appear on his or her transcript. Online courses may be scheduled as one of the nine periods of the day or as an additional credited class beyond the school day. Online instructors provide content, assignments, feedback, and tests. Students are required to stay in contact with their online instructor and should notify their guidance counselor if they are experiencing difficulty with the online instructor. Students join virtual classmates from all over the country in discussions, peer editing, and other collaborative activities via the laptop computers. Enrollment slots are limited.

eLearning Course Titles • Playwrights With Problems: Issue Driven Drama – Ms. Long (OLSH) • Jane Austin’s Novels and Regency England – Ms. Vent (OLSH) • Hispanic Living in the US– Ms. Kregar (OLSH) • History of Rock & Roll – Mr. Ward (Immaculate Conception/ Lodi, NJ) • Children’s Literature & Creative Writing – Ms. Mineo (Immaculate Conception/ Lodi, NJ) • The Art of Happiness – Ms. Distasi (Immaculate Conception/ Lodi, NJ)

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 $91 and students pay before taking the exams 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

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that students enter after graduation. For some colleges, the recognition is to allow 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 British Literature AP Calculus AB AP World History AP Calculus BC AP Spanish 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 see the guidance office 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:

• Either Mrs. Desman or Mr. Rodgers, or a selected and trained peer tutor will provide assistance to Writing Center students. During the writing conference the student will be provided with individualized tutoring for any writing assignment from any of their 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 also be recommended to the OWL Center by parents, teachers or guidance 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 earn a D or better. 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, 14 credits to enter grade 11, and 21 credits to enter grade 12. No student will be classified as a senior unless (s)he has earned 21 credits, and is a confirmed candidate for graduation by the end of their 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 93 - 100% B 85 – 92.9% C 75 – 84.9% D 70 – 74.9% F 69.9% and below I Incomplete P Pass F 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

Percent Regular Course Quality Points

Honors/CIHS/AP Course Quality Points

A 93-100 4.0 5.0 B 85-92.9 3.0 4.0 C 75-84.9 2.0 2.0 D 70-74.9 1.0 1.0 F 0-69.9 0 0

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GPA Calculations A student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) 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 GPA. The Grade Point Average will be weighted to reflect advanced level coursework. GPA is computed by: Step 1: multiply the Quality Point Value X 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: Courses Grade Earned Quality Points Credit Value English 1 B 3 1 World Geography A 4 1 Algebra II B 3 1 Religion A 4 1 Biology A 4 1 Spanish I B 3 1 Phys Ed. A 4 0.25 Chorus (Elective) A 4 0.50 Step 1: 3x1 = 3 Step 2: Sum = 24 4x1 = 4 Step 3: Total Credits = 6.75 3x1 = 3 24/6.75 = 3.56 (GPA) 4x1 = 4 4x1 = 4 3x1 = 3 4x 0.25 = 1 4x 0.50 = 2 Example 2: with some Weighted Courses Grade Earned Quality Points Credit Value Honors Am. Lit B 4 1 Modern Am History B 3 1 Honors Geometry A 5 1 Religion A 4 1 Chemistry B 4 1 Spanish II B 3 1 Phys Ed. A 4 0.25 Chorus (Elective) A 4 0.50 Step 1: 4x1 = 4 Step 2: Sum = 26 3X1= 3 Step 3: Total Credits = 6.75 5x1 = 5 26/6.75 = 3.85 (GPA) 4x1 = 4 4x1 = 4 3x1 = 3 4x 0.25 =1 4x 0.50 =2

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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 of distribution of the report card, 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 29 credits and from each subject area as outlined below.

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

Religion 4.25 Credits English 4.25 Credits

Social Studies 4 Credits Mathematics 4.25 Credits

Science w/lab 3 Credits World Language 3 Credits

Phys. Ed/Health 1.25 Credits Electives 3 Credits

Fine Arts 1 Credit Senior Seminar 1 Credit

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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 GPA. Requests for OLSH to send out a transcript must be made by:

1. Completing and returning a Transcript Request Form and, 2. Submitting it to the guidance office at least ten (10) business days prior to the due date.

Release Forms and Transcript Request Forms are available in the guidance office as well as online at www.olsh.org under the Academics tab (click on the Guidance Department.) Tuition payments must be current in order for transcripts to be mailed/provided. 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 course that MUST be taken before registering for a more advanced course. For example, the student must satisfactorily complete French I (70% or above) before registering for French II. All students are required to register for 7 “solids” in addition to physical education each year. Due to block scheduling the maximum class periods per student are eight (8) per day.

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The counselor will make every effort to schedule students for the electives that they choose. In the event that it is necessary to cancel a class or limit the number of sections, we are asking students to identify two alternate electives. 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 guidance counselor and each of their teachers for course recommendations. Parents will 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 guidance counselor to transfer the course selections into PowerSchool. Data from PowerSchool are collected and reviewed by teachers and counselors, and any errors or discrepancies are resolved. The accuracy of the information we obtain 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, guidance counselor, and principal or designee to review the placement recommendation. To override the teacher’s recommendation, the student and parent are required to sign a waiver, 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 building 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 course required. At the conclusion of the scheduling process, each student and parent should review his/her tentative schedule by logging onto PowerSchool and clicking “course registration.” Depending on student enrollment, courses listed in this Course Catalog may not be offered. The guidance 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). Students will submit to guidance a completed withdrawal request form from 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 first two 6-day cycles of a semester without receiving a failing grade for the remainder of the quarter. No course may be added after the first two 6-day cycles 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 unweighted 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 administrators, 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.

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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. 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 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. 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 texts and supporting software. Students may elect to take a CIHS/SCHOLAR course for high school credit only, at no cost. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Requirements Students who plan on participating in Division I or II college athletics are responsible for planning their academic studies in accordance with the NCAA standards. Please check the NCAA Eligibility Center website, www.eligibilitycenter.org for information about these standards as well as test scores (SATs and ACTs) and GPA's (grade point averages) required by the NCAA. Students who wish to play for a Division I or II college/university must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at the end of their junior year. College coaches cannot recruit seniors in high school until those seniors have registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Students register using the NCAA Eligibility Center website referred to above. After registering online, student-athletes should complete a Transcript Request form and submit it to the Guidance Office. Students should refer to the College-Bound Athletes under the Guidance webpage for the list of NCAA approved courses.

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ENGLISH The English Department offers a comprehensive program focused on meeting the individual needs of students, while preparing our students to stand up as witnesses to the Catholic values set forth by the Felician Sisters. The English curriculum provides students with all of the basic skills of English fortified with reading and study skills. There is a college preparatory course 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, and non-fiction prose. In addition to the study of literature, the goals of this class also include the improvement of the students’ vocabulary and writing skills. The rigor and pacing of this course is 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 mature thinking

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and writing. To that end, students will also compose several documents of varying length and purpose throughout the year. This course is for excellent readers who are independent, self-reliant and highly motivated. Summer reading is required. Prerequisites: Placement into this class is by invitation only and is dependent upon placement and standardized test scores and a combined score of 10* on a timed writing exam.

• Standardized test scores: 90% or higher or Advanced Level on PSSA • Placement test scores: 90% or higher

*Each timed writing will be examined independently by two different readers and scored using the SAT rubric.

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 classes. Student progress is assessed through objective tests, writing assignments, presentations, and class participation in addition to 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

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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: 85% or higher and teacher recommendation, OR • English I grade: 97% or higher, combined score of 7* on a timed writing exam, and

teacher recommendation *Each timed writing 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 all 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 sophomore English course. 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 above-average ability and demands achievement in composition and literary interpretation. It is designed as a college-level 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: a final grade of 88% 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 will be examined independently by two different readers and scored using the SAT rubric.

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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 a senior 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 Humanities 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: 88% or higher in AP British Literature AND Teacher Recommendation OR 95% or higher in British Literature, timed writing sample, AND Teacher Recommendation 052 - LEADERSHIP One Quarter Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 9 The purpose of this course is to help the student explore what characteristics are necessary in developing an effective leader. Through discussion, handouts and group work, the student will learn how to apply these practices to their own life experiences, Prerequisites: Summer reading is required: 1:How Many People Does It Take to Make a Difference by Dan Zadra & Kobi Yamada

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ELECTIVES 070 - JOURNALISM Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Pass/Fail Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course is an elective and open to all students with approval of course instructor. It provides basic instruction in journalism and newspaper feature writing. It offers hands-on experience in production of a quarterly newspaper and a weekly blog as well as public relations activities. Attention is given to organizational skills and meeting deadlines. Non-class meeting time is required. Prerequisites: None 071 - FORENSICS/SPEECH/DEBATE Year Long Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Pass/Fail Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course is an elective and open to all students with approval of course instructor. It offers hands-on experience in dramatic interpretation, informative speech, basic argumentation and Forensic debate formats. Prerequisites: None 082 - MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 12 This is an elective course for seniors and has 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. Time will also be taken to explore various media career fields. Students will study communication processes through hands-on activities and projects, and will improve their communication skills through practice and analysis. Students will study media through various aspects of the media by reading various 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, presentation, analysis, and culminating projects. Prerequisites: Students must be approved by the English Department.

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083 - PLAYWRIGHTS WITH PROBLEMS: ISSUE DRIVEN DRAMA (online course) Semester - Fall Credit Value: .50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 11, 12 Playwrights with Problems is a semester-long online elective course offered to upperclassmen. This course is designed to expose students to the influential dramatic works of several American playwrights who sought to use the medium as not only a form of expression, but as a vehicle for change. Students will explore the scope and influence of drama, research related historical context, discuss issues that have challenged America in the past and analyze the role specific pieces played in effecting change. Independent reading is required. Active reading strategies, process writing, and higher order/critical thinking skills will be used to analyze and interpret reading selections. Student progress will be assessed through objective tests, writing assignments, presentations, and participation in addition to collaborative and creative projects. Prerequisites: Successful completion of freshman and sophomore English courses 084 – JANE AUSTEN AND REGENCY ENGLAND (online course) Semester - Spring Credit Value: .50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 11, 12 This semester-long elective course is designed around three of Jane Austen’s most well known pieces: Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility. It includes a study of the novels and how they depict the culture and customs of Regency England in comparison to today’s customs and etiquette. Students will participate in online discussions, projects, reading, and papers in addition completion of the three central novels. Prerequisites: Advanced reading and writing skills; 85% or higher in previous English courses 098 – YEARBOOK Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 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

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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. Prerequisites: None 099 - WCHR TALENT Year Long Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 WCHR trains students to be broadcast news reporters, with instruction in journalistic writing as well as on-screen delivery. This course provides instruction in the four fundamental functions of the broadcast media: information, education, entertainment, and advertising/evaluation. Students taking this class will appear as news anchors on WCHR, the OLSH broadcast news station. Student Directors of WCHR are required to take this class. Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 901 - STUDENT AMBASSADORS Year Long Credit 0.25 Grading: Pass/Fail Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course is open to students who have been chosen to serve as Student Ambassadors for the academic year. Students are required to attend a one-day summer training and meet once in a 6-day cycle during the school year. Students engage in both individual and small group activities including but not limited to learning to give a school tour, practice in public speaking, and writing. Student Ambassadors must be available to give school tours at the annual open house (fall) and participate in specific events pertinent to the OLSH admissions and advancement offices. Prerequisites: Application, teacher recommendation, and interview process, conducted before the start of each academic year.

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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 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 Through the study of World Geography, students will study the National Geographic Standards with a concentration on World Cultures. There will be a strong emphasis on globalization and the effects that humans have on our world. A portfolio of the student’s work will be collected throughout the year with an emphasis on mapping skills that must be completed. Prerequisites: None

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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 will focus on: 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 concluding with 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 Things They Carry by Tim O’Brien. Students will be required to memorize the Gettysburg Address and the Presidents of the United States. Prerequisites: None 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: 80% or higher in Reading on the placement test, 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 be studied. Some topics that will be studies include The Enlightenment, The Rise of

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Nation-States, Capitalism and Communism, Forms of Government, Revolutions, The World Wars, The Cold War, and Modern Global Issues. Prerequisites: None 121 - AP WORLD HISTORY Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 11 This course can replace World History and is geared for the high achiever. As conceived by the College Board, this course is designed to provide students a critical perspective on global history. The course places emphasis on worldwide connections and the need for both factual knowledge and critical assessment skills. Rather than through geographic area, the course stresses knowledge of five defining time periods, from prehistory through the modern world. This concept of “periodization” facilitates student knowledge of continuity and change over time that forms the framework for the study of world history. Topics covered include: 1) Interactions between humans and the environment, 2) Development and interaction of cultures, 3) State-building, expansion, and conflict, 4) Creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems, 5) Development and transformation of social structure. Summer reading is required. Prerequisites: 85% or higher in Honors Modern American History or 90% or higher in Modern American History AND Teacher Recommendation 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

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143 - HONORS GOVERNMENT/ECONOMICS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 12 As conceived by the College Board, 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. Prerequisites: 85% or higher in AP World History or 93% or higher in World History AND Teacher Recommendation ELECTIVES 149 - THE LOST CULTURE/GREAT WAR Year Long Credits: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 10 THE LOST CULTURE The 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 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. GREAT WAR 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 1920’s. Related topics that will be included are the Russian Revolution, the American Red Scares of the 1920’s and the effects that the war had on immigration in this country. Prerequisites: None

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155 - HONORS PSYCHOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 12 HONORS PSYCHOLOGY: 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: heredity-environment, personality development, motivation, how the brain works, psychological testing, altered states of consciousness and psychological disorders. This is a discussion-oriented class that also requires strong writing skills and critical thinking skills. Class participation, on a daily basis, is required. HONORS SOCIOLOGY: 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. 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. 171 - HOLOCAUST Year Long Credits: 0.25 Grading: Pass/Fail Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This introduction to the Holocaust attempts to understand the economic and social problems that helped propel Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party to power, the rise of anti-Semitism in the Germany of the 1930’s, and the complex choices people living through the Holocaust had to make. This is a full-year course. Prerequisites: None

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175 - THE PRESIDENCY Year Long Credits: 0.25 Grading: Pass/Fail Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 Students must have an interest in the presidents and obtain approval from the course instructor. This course meets once during a six-day cycle for the entire school year. Students study the presidency and the people who have served as president of the United States. There is a heavy concentration on the effects the presidency has had on the United States and on the world. This course is offered every other year. Prerequisites: None 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 One Quarter Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Pass/Fail 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

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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. Enrollment in the ALEKS on-line math support program is required as part of this course. Prerequisites: Performance of less than 25% in mathematics on the 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. Enrollment in the ALEKS on-line math support program is required as part of this course. Prerequisites: None 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 scientific calculator is required, but a graphing calculator is recommended. Enrollment in the ALEKS on-line math support program is required as part of the course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I in Grade 8, 70% or higher in Math on the 7th grade Terra Nova Test, 85% or higher on Algebra I final exam AND Teacher Recommendation 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 three-dimensional figures. There will be a focus on writing sequences of statements and on simple synthetic proofs. Work with coordinate and indirect

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proofs will also be discussed. It has an average or above average level of difficulty and placement is dependent upon teacher recommendation. It 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 Teacher Recommendation 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 85% or higher in Algebra II OR 93% or higher in Algebra I AND Teacher Recommendation 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 scientific calculator is required, but a graphing calculator is recommended. Prerequisites: A final grade of 75% or higher in Algebra I and Geometry AND Teacher Recommendation

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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: Successful completion of Algebra II AND Teacher Recommendation 240 - PRECALCULUS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course is designed for the 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 Teacher Recommendation 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 seniors or juniors 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. Prerequisites: A final grade of 88% or higher in Algebra II AND Teacher Recommendation

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ELECTIVES 245 - STATISTICS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 This course is designed for seniors as an alternative to Calculus. Topics discussed include statistical graphing, normal curves, designing experiments, probabilities and techniques of statistical inference. A TI-83 or 84 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. Enrollment in the ALEKS on-line math support program is required as part of the course. Prerequisites: None 260 - 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 also can serve as a preparatory course for AP calculus AB in their senior year. 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. Prerequisites: A final grade of 90% or higher in a precalculus course OR Introductory Calculus 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. Students enrolling in this course will 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 269 - VIDEO GROUP Year Long Credit: 0.25 Grading: Pass/Fail Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 The Video Group is responsible for all video studio presentations including News and Special Shows, as well as Sports, Musical and Dramatic events. The Group meets daily from 7:30 am thru the end of Home Room. Members may choose either the Technical or Talent teams. In addition, each team meets during a class period once a cycle. Prerequisites: None 271- INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE Semester - Fall Credit: 0.5 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

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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 Pitt 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 281 - VIDEO/TELEVISION PRESENTATIONS Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 12 A computer intensive approach to information processing, CS281 continues the use of video tools such as iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, Final Cut X and others, enabling the student to construct creative, meaningful presentations. This course is for the creatively inclined student. Grading is by Teachers of Video & Television (TVT) rubrics. Prerequisites: None 272 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN AND 3-D MODELING Semester - Spring Credit: 0.5 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 strives to provide our students with the tools and opportunities to acquire knowledge, to participate 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 and Earth Sciences, 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: 1.00 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. Prerequisites: An average of a “B” or higher from their respective 8th grade science class; a “B” 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. A scientific calculator is required. Students will be able to use this course as a foundation for college chemistry. Prerequisites: A final grade of 75% or higher in previous science courses and 75% or higher in current math course AND be enrolled in or have taken Algebra II. 331 – HONORS CHEMISTRY W/LAB Year Long Credits: 1.00 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. 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. Teacher recommendation required.

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ELECTIVES 324 – EARTH SCIENCE Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course describes and explores the various branches of Earth Science (geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy) through concentrated study. Students will recognize the unique contributions of earth science in the understanding of environmental issues. Math requirements are minimal. Course offering is dependent on enrollment. Prerequisites: A final grade of 70% or higher in Biology 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. Prerequisites: A final grade of 75% or higher in both Biology and Academic Chemistry 340 – PHYSICS Year Long Credits: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 Physics is a classical Newtonian physics that includes motion and energy. This course is a mathematically based and includes the study of vectors. A strong math background is encouraged. Requirements include a scientific calculator. Prerequisites: A final grade of 80% or higher in all math courses, enrollment in a PreCalculus course 345 – ADVANCED PHYSICS Year Long Credits: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grades 11, 12

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Advanced Physics begins where traditional Newtonian physics (Physics 340) concludes. After a short review of mechanics, the course continues with fluid mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, waves, sound, light and electricity. Computer simulations and problem solving are an integral part of this course. Labs consist of computer-collecting data and analysis. Calculus will be used in certain instances for demonstration. 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: 1.00 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. Prerequisites: A final grade of 80% or higher in all math and science courses 359 – ADVANCED CHEMISTRY Year Long Credits: 1.00 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. Advanced Chemistry intended to prepare college-bound students for the sciences. A scientific calculator is required. 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 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

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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 – ASTRONOMY/METEROLOGY Year Long Credits: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 ASTRONOMY 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: planets, star constellations, star classification, life of a star, novae, supernovas, and types of galaxies. A special emphasis will be placed on the development of ideas from a historical perspective. Prerequisites: Successful completion of freshman science course. METEOROLOGY Meteorology is a semester-long course designed to introduce students into the language and make-up of situations that influence and cause our weather. Topics to be addressed include but are not limited to: clouds, atmospheric pressure and pressure systems, extreme conditions, weather maps and the collection of data. National Weather Service Warning Systems and climate changes, both short and long term, will be discussed. Prerequisites: Successful completion of freshman science course. 371 – INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING AND APPLICATION Semester Credits: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This semester-long course is student centered and designed to advance and stimulate interest in the field of engineering through an experimental approach. In this student-centered, project-based course emphasis will be placed on applying a scientific approach to problem solving, problem identification, inquiry, data gathering and analysis. Students will be expected to report and communicate their processes, designs, and analysis used throughout their projects. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I

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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 Latin 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 V. In partnership with Duquesne University, students enrolled in French IV or Spanish IV may earn college credit for these courses as well as Advanced Placement credits for successful completion of Spanish V. 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 in 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

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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 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 these areas: 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. Participants may earn college credit from Duquesne University. Prerequisites: 85% or higher in French III and Teacher Recommendation

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NEW 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. Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 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.

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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 424 – HONORS SPANISH IV Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grades 11, 12 The fourth year 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

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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 compete a summer assignment, which is due the first week of class. Prerequisites: 85% or higher in Honors Spanish IV AND Teacher Recommendation 428 – HISPANICS LIVING IN THE US (online course) Semester - Fall Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: 11, 12 Students will examine stereotypes regarding immigrants in the US and explore the various social, economic, political, and cultural issues of Latin America and Hispanic-America. Independent reading will be required throughout the course. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of course content and reading assignments through weekly discussions, reading quizzes, exams, and scholarly writing assignments. Prerequisites: Successful completion of sophomore English and Social Studies courses 430 – ITALIAN I Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 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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441 – LATIN I Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 The main objectives of this course are to introduce students with limited or no language experience to learning Latin, as well as basic linguistic concepts such as cases, declensions, conjugation, tenses, aspect and mood. Latin I will begin with basic concepts such as nouns and verbs, and continues with learning more advanced grammatical elements such as pronouns, the perfect system, and simple subordinate clauses. A heavy emphasis will be placed on Roman cultural topics, including the transition from republic to empire, the Roman class system, literature’s role in Roman society, and how modern society views Ancient Rome’s culture and contributions. Prerequisites: Placement into this class is dependent upon placement and standardized test scores AND recommendation of 8th grade English teacher 442 – LATIN II Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Latin II continues to develop students’ grammatical skills, as well as delving deeper into aspects of Roman life. After reviewing prior material from Latin I, Latin II explores more advanced grammatical topics, such as the passive voice, the fourth and fifth declension, participles, and the various ablative uses. Also, students will look more intensely at Roman life, such as the Roman family, slavery in the ancient world, Roman architecture, the development of the church in the Roman world, and other issues. An emphasis is placed on using linguistic skills garnered from learning Latin to understand English as well as other languages. Prerequisites: A final grade of 70% or higher in Latin I. 445 – LATIN III Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 Latin III enables students to obtain a deeper understanding of the Latin language. This course concludes the basics of Latin grammar and explores more complex grammatical structures, such as the supine, subjunctive mood, advanced hypotaxis, negations, comparatives and characteristic relative clauses. The students will also begin to read and translate Latin prose and poetry, including works from Augustus, Petronius, Caesar, Suetonius, and Cicero. The students will transition to discussing topics from the Latin readings in depth, as well as

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understanding the significance of these texts in later literary traditions, as well as in modern times. It is highly recommended that students purchase a Latin dictionary. Prerequisites: A final grade of 70% or higher in Latin II 444 – LATIN IV Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 Focus in Latin IV will be on reading Latin literature, with specific attention on poetry. After briefly reviewing grammar, students will be introduced to scansion—the method of examining Latin poetic meter. Students will scan and translate the works of Vergil, Horace, Ovid, and Martial, with emphasis on seeing many of the advanced concepts from Latin III in context and applying the linguistic skills from previous levels to “complete the bigger picture” of understanding Latin literature. Students will also do Latin composition, with an emphasis on prose. Prerequisites: A final grade of 90% or higher in Latin III AND Teacher Recommendation.

RELIGION The Religion 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 an 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. 510 – RELIGION 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 the 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.

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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. Prerequisites: None 511 – FELICIAN CORE VALUES One Quarter Credit – 0.25 Grading: Pass/Fail 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: 1: How Many People Does It Take to Make a Difference?, by D. Zadra and K. Yamada. Prerequisites: None 520 – RELIGION 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

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530 – RELIGION 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. Prerequisites: None 540 – RELIGION 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

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ELECTIVES 550 – HONORS RELIGION IV Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 Grading: Weighted AP/Honors Available to: Grade 12 This senior Honors Religion program covers the standard Religion IV curriculum in order to fulfill diocesan requirements (see Religion IV). The honors students will be challenged with alternative readings and assignments that will take them 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 Religion III AND Teacher Recommendation 560 – PHILOSOPHY Year Long Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Pass/Fail Available to: Grades 11, 12 This course is a basic introduction to the study of Philosophy based in the classical, realist tradition of Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas as well as their contemporary inheritors. Topics included are: the history of philosophy, human nature, human happiness and virtue, the natural universe, and metaphysics. Prerequisites: None 562 - FAITH THROUGH MEDIA Year Long Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Pass/Fail Available to: Grades 11, 12 Through this course the richness of the Catholic religious vision will be conveyed to students using a collection of classic and modern readings, and visual and performance arts. The teachings of the Church as outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be expressed in a personal way that will allow the student to more readily see and reflect the goodness and beauty of God. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Religion II

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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 Religion course and current teacher recommendation. 564 – PRAYER Year Long Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 In this quarter-credit elective course, students will learn and practice different styles, methods, and types of prayer. The primary purpose of the Prayer elective is to help students discover the way in which they best listen and speak to the Holy Trinity. Students will spend time examining the various structures of prayer in scripture and practice Lectio Divina; students will learn the Liturgy of the Hours, the Rosary, and the use of Litanies and becoming familiar with their use. Students will also learn how to write, edit, and pray their own prayers. This is a discussion-oriented course in which daily participation is required. Prerequisite: Recommendation of current Religion teacher. 565 – SEEKING SAINTHOOD: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LIVING THE FAITH Year Long Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 This quarter-credit course asks the question, “How are we to live as Catholics, especially in a secular culture?” The course will explore a variety of answers to that question, giving us the opportunity to focus more intently on the practical applications of the Faith learned in Religion class. The course will explore various methods of prayer, the importance of having a relationship with Christ (His Church, and His Mother), and Catholicism in popular culture.

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Discussion topics will include “hot-button” issues in light of Church teaching, the state of Catholicism in America and around the world, and how we can effectively share the Faith with others in light of social media and the New Evangelization. This course is an additional venue for asking tough questions in light of Christ. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Religion I.

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FINE 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. The understanding is taught through the exploration of the art elements and principles and analysis of works of art. An appreciation is taught though the study of various cultures and historical periods of art. Production is taught through the hands on use of various art media, including 2-D, 3-D, media, and ceramics. Visual Arts classes generally meet two times a cycle for the entire year. Art Appreciation is available junior year if the student is not interested fulfilling their art requirement in art elective courses. The goal of the Visual Arts Department is to expose students to the variety of artistic expressions and provide students with the opportunity to expand their imagination and their artistic abilities. Through focusing on art, students will be encouraged to broaden their ability to think critically, to grow intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. 700 – ART APPRECIATION Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 11 This course is an option for junior students who have not fulfilled their fine arts requirement previously. This course uses the great masters of visual arts to introduce the elements and principles of art to students. Students learn how to analyze art through subject matter and emotional impact. The history of art from prehistoric times through modern times is surveyed and compared to contemporary artists and art styles. Prerequisites: None 710 – STUDIO ART I Year Long Credit Value – 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Studio Art I helps students to develop their artistic skills through projects that introduce various drawing techniques. Students work with a variety of media and study various artists. Painting is introduced as a tool to study color theory as well as painting techniques. Sculpture is used to explore recyclable materials as an art media. Prerequisites: None

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715 – STUDIO ART II Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 Studio Art II focuses on further development of student skills in drawing, painting and sculpture. Projects introducing various artists will be used to reinforce the elements and principles of art. Seniors taking this course will also create an independent art project that they will use in connection with their World Literature Cultural Presentation Prerequisites: Studio Art I 717 – STUDIO ART III Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 Studio Art III continues to develop student skills and in both 2-D and 3-D media. Realism and Abstraction will be studied. Seniors taking this course will also create an independent art project that they will use in connection with their World Literature Cultural Presentation. Prerequisites: Studio Art II 719 – STUDIO ART IV Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 12 Studio Art IV focuses on portraiture. Students will develop realistic as well as altered images using a variety of media. Seniors taking this course will create an independent art project that they will use in connection with their World Literature Cultural Presentation. Prerequisites: Studio Art III

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721 – CERAMICS Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Ceramics I introduces the basic techniques of hand building. Students design functional and decorative pieces and examine various types of finishing including under-glazing, glazing, resists, burnishing and acrylic painting. Ceramics from assorted cultures and various ceramic artists are explored. Prerequisites: None 722 – CERAMICS II Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11,12 Students are introduced to wheel throwing techniques, advanced hand building and slab sculpture. Additional finishing techniques are also explored. Students will also create various functional objects. Prerequisites: Ceramics I 723 – CERAMICS III Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 11, 12 This course continues the study of ceramics with more involved projects having an emphasis on sculptural and functional forms. Drape and slump molds will be used as well as an introduction to more wheel throwing forms. Drape and slump molds will be used as well as an introduction to more wheel throwing forms. Students will also create lamps made out of clay. Seniors taking this course will create an independent art project that they will use in connection with their World Literature Cultural Presentation. Prerequisites: Ceramics II 724 – CERAMICS IV Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 12 The emphasis in Ceramics IV is directed toward developing individualistic style through independent projects. Students will study historical pottery as well as create their own historical

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pot. Students will also create an independent art project that they will use in connection with their World Literature Cultural Presentation. Prerequisites: Ceramics III 728 – ART AIDE Year Long Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Pass/Fail Available to: Grade 12 This course is for serious art students. Aides will help prepare materials for classes and help with displays and art shows. Time will also be used for independent art projects and portfolio development. Prerequisites: None 730 – MULTICULTURAL STUDIO ART Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course introduces students to a variety of cultures through the study of their arts and crafts. Geographic areas to be covered are Europe, Central and North America. After students study examples from a particular culture, they use similar techniques to create their own works of art. Prerequisites: None 735 – DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY/GRAPHIC DESIGN Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course is divided into two semesters. The first semester, students will learn the basics of using a digital camera as well as the techniques of taking a superior picture. Adobe Photoshop Elements will be used to manipulate images and to explore the creation of digital art. The second semester will focus on graphic design. This course will allow students to utilize Adobe Photoshop Elements to create needed graphic art throughout the school. Students will learn how to create graphic flyers in Photoshop Elements to promote upcoming OLSH events, as well as work on color theory, typography, and composition. Prerequisites: No prerequisite required, however students would benefit by having familiarity with Adobe Photoshop.

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733 – ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 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 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 enrich their school and community by sharing their talents for the Glory of Jesus Christ. 740 – MUSIC APPRECIATION Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 11 This course is an option for junior students who have not fulfilled their fine arts requirement previously. Students will study the history of Western European and American music. Students will study vocabulary and etiquette that they can apply to everyday listening as well as special concerts and performances. Students will be graded on in class listening reflections, vocabulary quizzes, and a final project. 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 Year Long Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Guitar is an elective course designed for students with no previous guitar experience. Areas of concentration will include: understanding the history and origin of the guitar, correct posture and hand position, understanding and identifying the parts of the guitar, proper tuning, playing

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basic chords and single notes in first position and learning the proper beginning strumming/picking styles. Although it is obvious that none of the student will become expert guitarist in the time allotted, they will learn to play for enjoyment and develop an interest in music. All students will be required to purchase a beginning acoustic guitar and method book. (Please see instructor) The students will be graded on class participation and completion of the studies in the method book. This class will be limited to no more than 10 students per class. Prerequisites: None 750 – CHORUS Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course is open to all students with or without experience. Students will learn musicianship and vocal techniques while exploring a variety of choral repertoire. Chorus students will be graded on class participation, concerts/performances, singing tests, practice journals and written theory exams. Skills are developed for a Concert Choir audition that will take place in the spring of each school year. Prerequisites: None 759 – CONCERT CHOIR Year Long 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 recommended. Student will be required to participate in a brief audition for the purposes of determining pitch memory and specific vocal group.

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754 – MUSIC PRAISE AND WORSHIP CLASS Year Long Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 In the Praise and Worship elective, students will learn and perform contemporary and ancient forms of worship music through the use of instruments and voices. The purpose of this class is to help students develop their gifts of music, leadership and expressive prayer such that they are able to lead others in prayer through music. The students will be graded on class participation and performance. This class will be a part of Religion and Music. Prerequisites: Experience on instruments is required. Vocal experience is preferred and recommended but not necessary. 758 – SHOW CHOIR (GLEE) Year Long Credit Value: 1.00 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 Broadway and pop tunes. Show choir will perform at the school concerts (at least two concerts a year). Grades will be determined by class participation, concerts and performances. This class is limited to 20 students. Prerequisites: Singing experience is highly recommended and dancing experience is preferred, but not necessary. A brief audition is required. 771 – MUSIC AIDE Year Long Credit Value: 0.25 Grading: Pass/Fail Available to: Grades 11, 12 This course is designed for serious music students who are interested in a career in music education. Responsibilities are determined on an individual basis and may include such opportunities as conducting, accompanying, filing music, etc. This course is offered based on enrollment. Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation

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776 – BAND Year Long 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 are also 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. 778 – MUSIC THEORY Year Long Credit Value: 0.50 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Music Theory is for the serious music student looking to further his/her music education. This course will address the topics of scales, key signatures, ear training, sight singing, rhythm reading, and writing, etc. Students who select this course should be able to test out of a Music Theory Level 1 college course. Students will be required to purchase a music theory book/workbook. Grades will be based on tests and beginning sight singing. Prerequisites: No music experience or knowledge is required but highly recommended. 779 – PIANO Year Long 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. 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 two students per class. 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 9/10 Year Long 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, 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 11/12 Year Long 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), 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 980 – HEALTH Year Long Credit: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grade 9

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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 Year Long Credit: 0.25 Grading: Standard Available to: Grades 10, 11, 12 All volleyball all the time! Course includes volleyball skills, training methods, game strategies, and opportunities for competition within the class. This class may be substituted for the regular Physical Education requirement or can be taken in addition to any physical education class or elective. Prerequisites: Physical Education Teacher Recommendation

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923 – ADVANCED/COMPETITIVE GAMES – COED Year Long 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 included, 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 924 – WEIGHT TRAINING AND PERSONAL FITNESS – BOYS Year Long 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 Year Long 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

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926 – FLAG FOOTBALL FOR BEGINNERS – COED Year Long 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 a little less intimidating and at a little 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 Phys. Ed. 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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Scholar World Literature World Literature

British Literature Advanced Placement

British Literature

American Literature

English I

Electives

Media and Communication

Honors American Literature

Honors English I

Yearbook Jane Austen* Playwrights*

ENGLISH COURSE SEQUENCE (pending a student satisfying all prerequisites for course advancement)

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Honors Government and Economics

Government and Economics

World History

Advanced Placement World History

Modern American History

World Geography

Electives

*Honors Psychology & Sociology

Lost Cultures/Great War

Honors American History

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE SEQUENCE (pending a student satisfying all prerequisites for course advancement)

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Geometry

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PreCalculus

Basic Algebra I Algebra I

Algebra II for Freshmen

Adv Algebra

II/Trig

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PreCalculus

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Adv Alg

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Algebra II

Geometry

PreCalculus

AP Calculus BC

AP Calculus AB

Intro

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Personal Finance Statistics

Algebra II

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Physiology/ Human Anatomy

Advanced Chemistry

Physics Advanced Biology

Advanced Biology

Advanced Chemistry

Physics

Chemistry w/Lab

*Earth Science

Biology w/Lab

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Advanced Physics

Bioinformatics

*Earth Science

*Earth Science

Honors Biology w/Lab

Honors Chemistry w/Lab

Astronomy/ Meteorology

Introduction to Engineering

Physiology/ Human Anatomy

SCIENCE COURSE SEQUENCE (pending a student satisfying all prerequisites for course advancement)

Environmental

Environmental

* These courses are offered on a 2-year rotation. Please refer to the Course Catalog for the course being offered for this school year.

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Course Selections or 2015-2016 One Credit Courses

Number Course Name Grade Level Number Course Name Grade English Department Science Department

010 English I 9 321 Biology w/Lab 9,10 015 Honors English I 9 322 Honors Biology w/Lab 9, 10 020 American Literature 10 324 Earth Science 10, 11, 12 021 Honors American Literature 10 330 Chemistry w/Lab 10, 11, 12 030 British Literature 11 331 Honors Chemistry w/Lab 10, 11, 12 038 AP British Literature 11 328 Physiology/Human Anatomy 11, 12 040 World Literature 12 359 Advanced Chemistry 11, 12 039 Scholar World Literature 12 350 Advanced Biology 11, 12 082 Media and Communications 12 340 Physics 11, 12 098 Yearbook 10, 11, 12 345 Advanced Physics 11, 12

Social Studies Department 368 Bioinformatics 10, 11, 12 110 World Geography 9 370 Astronomy/Meteorology 10, 11, 12 130 Modern American History 10 World Language Department 129 Honors Modern American History 10 411 French I 9, 10, 11, 12

120 World History 11 412 French II 9, 10, 11, 12

121 AP World History 11 415 French III 9, 10, 11, 12

146 Government/Economics 12 414 Honors French IV 11, 12 143 Honors Government/Economics 12 403 Spanish: Language and Culture 9, 10, 11

149 The Lost Culture/Great War 10 421 Spanish I 9, 10, 11, 12

155 Honors Psychology/Sociology 12 422 Spanish II 9, 10, 11, 12 Math Department

423 Spanish III 10, 11, 12

205 Basic Algebra 9 424 Honors Spanish IV 11,12 211 Algebra I 9, 10 426 AP Spanish 12 231 Algebra II for Freshmen 9 430 Italian 11,12 222 Geometry 10, 11, 12 441 Latin I 9, 10, 11, 12 225 Honors Geometry 10, 11, 12 442 Latin II 9, 10, 11, 12

230 Algebra II 10, 11, 12 445 Latin III 11, 12

238 Advanced Algebra II/Trigonometry 10, 11, 12 444 Latin IV 11, 12 240 PreCalculus 10, 11, 12 Religion Department 242 Honors PreCalculus 10, 11, 12 510 Religion I 09 245 Statistics 11, 12 520 Religion II 10 250 Personal Finance 12 530 Religion III 11 260 Intro to Calculus 11, 12 540 Religion IV 12 262 AP Calculus AB 11, 12 550 Honors Religion IV 12 263 AP Calculus BC 11, 12 563 Apologetics 11, 12 273 Intro to Comp Programming 10, 11, 12 Fine Arts

274 Intermediate Comp Programming 11, 12 758 Show Choir (GLEE) 10, 11, 12 281 Video/TV Presentations 12

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Course Selections or 2015-2016 Half Credit Courses

Course Selections or 2015-2016

Quarter Credit Courses

Number Course Name Grade

Number Course Name Grade English Department Math and Technology Department

083 Playwrights with Problems 11, 12 271 Introduction to Computer Science 10, 11, 12

084 Jane Austen 11, 12 272 Intro to Engineering/3D Modeling 10, 11, 12

Science Department World Language

371 Introduction to Engineering 10, 11, 12 428 Hispanic Living in the US 11, 12

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Fine Arts Department 700 Art Appreciation 11 730 Multicultural Studio Art 9, 10, 11, 12

710 Studio Art I 9, 10, 11 735 Digital Photo/Graphic Design 10, 11, 12

715 Studio Art II 10, 11, 12 733 Adv Digital Photography 10, 11, 12

717 Studio Art III 11, 12 740 Music Appreciation 11

719 Studio Art IV 12 750 Chorus 09, 10, 11, 721 Ceramics 9, 10, 11, 12 759 Concert Choir 10, 11, 12

722 Ceramics II 10, 11, 12 776 Band 9, 10, 11, 12

723 Ceramics III 11, 12 778 Music Theory 9, 10, 11, 12

724 Ceramics IV 12

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Number Course Name Grade English Department Fine Arts Department

052 Leadership 9 728 Art Aide 12 070 Journalism 10, 11, 12 748 Guitar 9, 10, 11,

071 Forensics/Debate 9, 10, 11,

754 Music Praise and Worship 10, 11, 12 099 WCHR Talent 10, 11, 12 771 Music Aide 11,12 901 Student Ambassadors 10, 11, 12 779 Piano 9, 10, 11,

Social Studies Department Physical Education/Health Department 171 The Holocaust 10, 11, 12 920 Physical Education 9, 10 175 The Presidency 10, 11, 12 918 Physical Education 11, 12

Math and Technology Department 980 Health 9 203 Math Skills 9 922 Advanced Volleyball 10, 11, 12 269 Video Group 9, 10, 11, 12 923 Adv Competitive Games 10, 11, 12

Religion Department 924 Weight Training – Boys 10, 11, 12 511 Felician Core Values 9 925 Weight Training – Girls 10, 11, 12 560 Philosophy 11, 12 926 Flag Football 10, 11, 12 562 Faith Through Media 11, 12 564 Prayer 11, 12

565 Seeking Sainthood 10, 11, 12

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COURSE SELECTIONS FOR 2015-2016 Name __________________________ ........................................................................................ Entering Grade 9 (Print in blue or black ink) Grade School: __________________________ Please fill in the courses below using the recommendation of your current teachers. All information must be filled out in blue or black ink. Department Course Number Course Name Credit Value Subject Comments

English 015 Honors English 9

1.0 010 English 9

Social Studies 110 World Geography 1.0

Mathematics

205 Basic Algebra

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211 Algebra

231 Algebra II for FR

321 Biology/Lab

330 Chemistry/Lab

World Language

403 Spanish: Lang/Culture

421 Spanish I

411 French I

441 Latin I

Other Level II

Religion 510 Religion I 1.0

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Education 920 Physical Education 0.25

Quarterly Rotation 511 Felician Core Values 0.25

Quarterly Rotation 052 Leadership 0.25

Quarterly Rotation 203 Math Skills 0.25

Quarterly Rotation 980 Health 0.25

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ART, MUSIC, & MINI-COURSE ELECTIVES (PUT IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE)

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Course Selections for 2015-2016

Name _______________________________________ Entering Grade 10 (Print in blue or black ink) Advisor: ____________________________________ Homeroom ____________

Please fill in the courses below using the recommendation of your current teachers. All information must be filled out in blue or black ink.

CURRENT SUBJECT AREA TEACHER SIGNATURE

Department Course Number

Course Name

Credit Value

I recommend the student for the selected course.

I do NOT recommend the Student for the selected course

English 1.0

Mathematics 1.0

Science 1.0

Social Studies 1.0

World Language 1.0

Religion 520 Religion II 1.0 NA NA

Physical Ed 0.25

7th Solid Course: Students will be scheduled for on ONE of these choices. Every effort will be made to place the student into

their First Choice. However, placement is not guaranteed. 7th Solid Course Choice

Course Number

Course Name 7th Solid Teacher Signature

I recommend the student for the selected course.

I do NOT recommend the Student for the selected course

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Third

FINE ARTS & MINI-COURSE ELECTIVES (PUT IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE) Please note: If nothing is selected, student will be scheduled into a Study Hall. ___ ___ ___ _______________________________ .___ ___ ___ _______________________________ I approve of my advisee’s course selection for the 2015-2016 school year. I understand that the above selections are subject to review by the faculty in accordance with the school’s academic requirements. _______________________________________ ___________ Signature of Teacher/Advisor/Counselor Date I approve of my child’s course selection for the 2015-2016 school year. I understand that the above selections are subject to review by the faculty in accordance with the school’s academic requirements. ______________________________________ __________

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Course Selections for 2015-2016

Name ___________________________________ Entering Grade 11 (Print in blue or black ink) Advisor: _____« __________________________________ Homeroom __________

Please fill in the courses below using the recommendation of your current teachers. All information must be filled out in blue or black ink.

CURRENT SUBJECT AREA TEACHER SIGNATURE Department Course

Number Course Name Credit Value

I recommend the student for the selected course.

I do NOT recommend the student for the selected course.

English 1.0

Social Studies 1.0

Mathematics 1.0

Science 1.0

World Lang 1.0

Religion 530 Religion III 1.0 NA NA Physical Ed 0.25

7th Solid Course: Students should schedule for Fine Arts equaling 1 credit value if not already completed. If

completed, students will need to indicate 7th solid course selections. Every effort will be made to place the student into their First Choice. However, placement is not guaranteed.

Fine Arts/ 7th Solid Course Choice

Course Number

Course Name 7th Solid Teacher Signature

I recommend the student for the selected course.

I do NOT recommend the Student for the selected course

First OR

Second OR

Third

FINE ARTS & MINI-COURSE ELECTIVES (PUT IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE) Please note: If nothing is selected, student will be scheduled into a Study Hall. ___ ___ ___ _______________________________ ___ ___ ___ _______________________________ I approve of my advisee’s course selection for the 2015-2016 school year. I understand that the above selections are subject to review by the faculty in accordance with the school’s academic requirements. _______________________________________ ___________ Signature of Teacher/Advisor/Counselor Date I approve of my child’s course selection for the 2015-2016 school year. I understand that the above selections are subject to review by the faculty in accordance with the school’s academic requirements. ______________________________________ __________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date ***** I plan to attend the Vocational-Technical school located in my home school district. ______

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Course Selections for 2015-2016

Name ____________________________________________ Entering Grade 12 (Print in blue or black ink) Advisor:_____________ _____________________________ Homeroom _____________

Please fill in the courses below using the recommendation of your current teachers. All information must be filled out in blue or black ink.

CURRENT SUBJECT AREA TEACHER SIGNATURE Department Course

Number Course Name Credit Value

I recommend the student for the selected course.

I do NOT recommend the student for the selected course.

English 1.0 Social Studies 1.0 Mathematics 1.0 Science World Lang Religion 1.0 Phys Ed 0.25

7th Solid Course: Depending on selections above, students will be scheduled for one or more of these choices. Every effort

will be made to place the student into their courses in the order listed, however, placement is not guaranteed.

7th Solid Course Choice

Course Number

Course Name 7th Solid Teacher Signature

I recommend the student for the selected course.

I do NOT recommend the Student for the selected course

First

Second

Third

FINE ARTS & MINI-COURSE ELECTIVES (PUT IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE) Please note: If nothing is selected, student MAY be scheduled into a Study Hall. ___ ___ ___ _______________________________ . ___ ___ ___ _______________________________ ___ ___ ___ _______________________________ I approve of my advisee’s course selection for the 2015-2016 school year. I understand that the above selections are subject to review by the faculty in accordance with the school’s academic requirements. _______________________________________ ___________ Signature of Teacher/Advisor/Counselor Date I approve of my child’s course selection for the 2015-2016 school year. I understand that the above selections are subject to review by the faculty in accordance with the school’s academic requirements. ______________________________________ __________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

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