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2017-2018 Program of Studies©Holy Name Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School

February 2017144 Granite Street

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Our Mission

Holy Name Central Catholic Junior/SeniorHigh School educates dedicated students

in a community of love and respect tofulfill their academic potential, to

accept personal responsibility, and touse their unique gifts to bring Christ

into the World.


ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS

At Holy Name we are fortunate to have some key academic partnerships with institutions of higher learning, industry leaders, and secondary school associations. All of these partnerships exist for the benefit of our students by helping us provide cutting edge, research-based educational experiences for ALL of our students leading to exceptional opportunities for our students upon graduation.

PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

In March of 2017, Holy Name was honored with associate membership in the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS). Holy Name joins the ranks of a select group of about 100 schools and is just the third school in Massachusetts to be accepted for membership. “NCSSS schools give students a competitive edge. The National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS) includes member schools (high schools), many ranked as the best in the country, along with affiliate members (colleges, universities, summer programs, foundations, and corporations), that share the goals of transforming mathematics, science, and technology education.” (NCSSS website)

AUTHENTIC, CUTTING EDGE, ENERGY RESEARCHOur school’s authentic work over time with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), which includes Holy Name student research experiences, continues as we expand our collaboration with the renewable energy storage study taking place on the Holy Name campus. With WPI, Vionx Energy, and National Grid, we will commission eight power storage units connected to the Holy Name wind turbine and the smart grid. This installation will be studied over the next two years by professors, teachers, and students from both WPI and Holy Name to discover the efficacy of this type of energy storage. At Holy Name we are committed to make this high impact practice of student research a reality for our students. At some level, this project will be part of the academic experience of all students at Holy Name which is something we are exceptionally proud to be able to offer.


FEBRUARY 2017

To All in the Holy Name Community:

It is with a sincere, grateful heart that I thank our God for our school and the blessing of being able to work in a place that He is so much a part of on a daily basis. Holy Name is truly a special place because God’s Holy Spirit is a constant presence in our school. We all know every day that we are Loved at Home, Loved at School, and Loved by God as Christ walks with us through every part of our life.

At Holy Name we work with God’s blessing to continue the work done by our founders, the Sisters of St. Anne, to provide a faith-filled, rigorous, college preparatory education and experience that ministers to the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

Each year our Academic Leadership Team, along with all members of the faculty, work to review and revise our Program of Studies to insure that we are offering a program that is based on educationally researched best practice as well as being guided by the Holy Spirit to provide our students with the preparation they need in order to become successful adults who will bring the gospel values Christ has taught us into our world along with the critical thinking and problem solving skills needed to positively impact the world in which all live.

This year we have two new course offerings that we feel will continue to add richness of our academic program and will benefit many of our students: AP Spanish and Calculus level 2.

While we are not offering as many new courses as we have in past years, that is due to a couple of factors: 1) We feel over the past few years we have been introducing multiple new courses each year. As a faculty we now feel our offerings are very diverse and allow for deep and thorough study in all of our academic disciplines. 2) As a faculty we have been examining our current schedule for students and have identified a number of areas of weakness which we desire to improve upon. We feel our work in this area will continue to help us improve the academic experience for our students. We also believe we will end up with a schedule that will provide additional opportunities for student elective choices. We, therefore, have held off on developing additional electives until our work on our schedule has been completed. We anticipate finishing that work in the first quarter of next year. Much more information about this will be forthcoming as we complete this exciting work.

I thank all the members of the Academic Leadership Team for all their extra hours and effort to make our goals a reality by doing the needed work necessary to introduce continued modifications and improvement efforts. Our Academic Leadership Team is made up of the following instructional leaders:

Academic Achievement Coordinators

Department Coordinators At-Large Faculty Members

Mr. Steven Haggerty, Academic Achievement Coordinator

Ms. Nicole Redmond, English Dept. Coordinator

Ms. Maureen Connolly, Math and Science Teacher

Mr. Jonathan Meagher, Academic Achievement Coordinator and Social Studies Dept. Coordinator

Mr. Dan Gabel, Music Director Mrs. Karen Loin, Social Studies Teacher

Ms. Jennifer Palumbo, Academic Achievement Coordinator and Science Dept. Coordinator

Mrs. Kate Harris, World Language Department CoordinatorMrs. Janet Howard, Technology Department CoordinatorMrs. Susan Ivas, Director of GuidanceMr. Greg Marcotte, Math Dept. Coordinator

On behalf of the entire Administrative Team, I thank all these instructional leaders as well as the entire faculty for their tireless efforts on behalf of the students of Holy Name. It is because of their efforts and constant drive to achieve excellence in every aspect of our school that Holy Name remains the largest co-educational Catholic school in Central Massachusetts and truly provides an outstanding educational experience to ALL our students.

We thank you for making the choice to send your sons and daughters to Holy Name.

May God bless you and yours,

Dr. Bernard Audette


Principal

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

A total of 22 academic credits are required for graduation. These credits are divided as follows:

Theology 4English 4Math 4 Science 3World Language 2Social Studies 3Technology 1.5Art .5 (beginning with the class of 2018)Electives (balance of course work beyond core requirements)

A chart of all courses that show which courses meet which requirements will be posted online. For some courses, although the credits are awarded once, the course satisfies the requirement in more than one curricular area.

COURSE SELECTIONS:Courses that do not meet minimum enrollment figures will be cancelled and the students involved will be placed in their second course choice. The same process will be used should a student be involved in an unresolvable conflict.

IMPORTANT ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE INFORMATION:All students taking an AP course MUST take the AP Exam at the conclusion of the year. This includes students taking an AP course through Virtual High School. There are no exceptions to this rule. Students are also responsible for the fees for each exam they must take. Students not enrolled in an AP course are not eligible to take the AP Exams through Holy Name.

SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS:Many of our courses have summer assignments. These assignments are listed on our web site by the end of the previous school year. Students, regardless of their time of admission and registration at the school, are required to complete all summer assignments for the courses they are scheduled to take.

IMPORTANT POLICY ON COURSE CHANGES:1. Student courses may be changed only under extraordinary circumstances.2. Level changes are initiated by the teacher. These changes may be made if the teacher believes a level

change would be beneficial to the individual student and relevant student academic achievement data exists to support the change.

3. Level changes are not allowed for the purpose of changing teachers.4. Students may not make same level changes.


THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

GRADE 7 - CHRISTIAN FAITH

This course offers an introduction to the Judeo-Christian belief in Divine Revelation. The meaning of the Christian creed is analyzed with the intent that students understand the concept of the Blessed Trinity and the gift of faith. By examining “salvation history” students will come to a deeper knowledge of Jesus Christ and a deeper understanding of the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church and in their own lives. Also, a service project assignment involving 4 hours per year of community service is a course requirement.

GRADE 8 –THE CHURCH AND THE MORAL LIFE

This course will introduce students to the Catholic Church through its history and practice. The presence of Christ in the Church through the ages, and His presence within the Church today will be studied. Christian Morality, with special focus on the Ten Commandments, will present a process to enable the students to navigate through challenges in their lives with a clear and positive Christian moral attitude. Also, a service project assignment involving 4 hours per year of community service is a course requirement.

GRADE 9 – THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST IN SCRIPTURE

The first quarter is a course on the principles of the Christian faith. It incorporates the developmental stages of faith with the tradition of faith and also includes models of the church and images of the Trinity.

The remainder of the year is a course on the Hebrew Scriptures. This includes a study of the meaning of the Bible, its interpretation and Salvation History. Also, a service project assignment involving 2 hours per quarter of community service is a course requirement.

GRADE 10 – THE MISSION OF JESUS CHRIST

This course centers on a study of Jesus’ life and ministry, the early church and its continuing mission of spreading the Gospel. An analysis using historical criticism of the Christian Scripture emphasizes the role of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles and most especially the Paschal Mystery in Salvation History. Also, a service project assignment requires 3 hours per quarter of community service.

GRADE 11 –SEMESTER I: SACRAMENTS AS PRIVILEGED ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS CHRIST SEMESTER II: CHRISTIAN MORALITY

Incorporated into this first semester course is a study of the seven sacraments. This study places the sacraments in the context and meaning of the church. It also includes the essential qualities and purpose of the sacraments and their effects through the work of the church under the power of the Holy Spirit.

The second semester morality course focuses on Christian moral principles and how to apply them correctly in making moral decisions and living by those decisions.

An integral part of this course is the 20 hour community service project that integrates classroom lessons with real Christian service in our community. This service project takes place over the course of the entire school year.


GRADE 12 – CHRISTIAN LIFE STAGES

This course will address some of the lifestyle issues students will encounter as they begin discerning their futures as men and women of faith. We will be discerning vocation, relationships and values by studying Church teachings regarding marriage, the single life, and holy orders. Students should be able to connect their study of Church to their own lifestyle decisions.

We will also study all other aspects of Christian living “from womb to tomb,” including faith development, Christian prayer, Christian service, as well as end of life issues. An integral part of this course is the 15 hour community service project that integrates classroom lessons with real Christian service in our community.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

NOTES:1. Writing Process is a required course for all freshmen in Levels 2 and 3. This is a full year course.

English III Level 1 is divided into two semester courses as follows:Semester 1: Representative American WritersSemester 2: Development of American Drama

2. Elective Courses: one semestera. Creative Writingb. Short Storyc. From Literature to Filmd. Literature and Social Justicee. Women Writers of the 20th Centuryf. Shakespeare: Stage and Film

ENGLISH Grade 7

Students will be assigned to one of three levels based upon student performance on the placement exam. These placements will be flexible as students will be moved to different levels as appropriate based on student achievement data as the year progresses.

This course is a study of literature by genre. Students will investigate various literary forms, including novel, drama, short story, poetry and various types of non-fiction.

Successful completion of this course will be based on the students’ mastery of the following concepts and skills: reading comprehension at the 7th grade level; knowledge and correct usage of parts of speech, sentence types, and phrase types, with potential for further grammatical study; knowledge of literary concepts such as but not limited to, plot, setting, characterization, symbol, etc.; and appropriate grade level spelling and vocabulary skills.

Students will also develop critical analytical thinking and writing skills, with special emphasis placed on writing grammatically correct sentences, as well as the various types of paragraphs, including narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and expository. Book reports and journal responses may also be required.


ENGLISH Grade 8

Students will be assigned to one of three levels based upon student performance on the placement exam. These placements will be flexible as students will be moved to different levels as appropriate based on student achievement data as the year progresses.

This course is a study of literature by genre. Students will investigate various literary forms, including novel, drama, short story, poetry and various types of non-fiction.

Successful completion of this course will be based on the students’ mastery of the following concepts and skills: reading comprehension at the 8th grade level; knowledge and correct usage of parts of speech and types of phrases and clauses, with potential for further grammatical study; knowledge and correct usage of literary terms such as, but not limited to, metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, irony, alliteration, etc.; and, appropriate grade level spelling and vocabulary skills. Students will also develop critical analytical thinking and writing skills, with special emphasis placed on writing effective paragraphs of varying types, and incorporating supporting details. Book reports and journal responses may also be required.

ENGLISH I – LEVEL 0

(Participation in this course will be determined by a placement exam given to all incoming freshmen. Should a student choose to opt out of the course, s/he may instead choose English I – Level 1.)

This course is an advanced study of English grammar, composition, literary analysis, and vocabulary. Students will be expected to demonstrate advanced mastery of the various elements of literature and effective composition, exhibiting dedication to in-depth literary analysis, and demonstrating higher level thinking skills. Literature studied will include poetry, short story, novel, drama, and non-fiction. Students will be expected to complete a variety of written essays, with special focus on persuasive and analytical compositions.


This course offers an introduction to the study of literature, focusing on the short story, non-fiction, poetry, myth and legend, drama and the novel. A structured program of development in vocabulary, critical thinking, expository and creative writing are combined with the study of literature is used in this foundation course to further develop students as critical thinkers and writers. Grammar and composition work deals with such topics as sentence structure and variety, paragraph development and diversity and composition planning, organization and writing. Reading and writing will be coordinated. Independent work will be encouraged.


This course is based on the belief that classic literature endures for two reasons: it expresses concerns that are as real and vital today as when they were first recorded, and it expresses those concerns in a style that excites the imagination of the reader. Such literature gives people a holistic approach to thinking that


reflects the development of civilization and, in particular, the American culture. At the same time, this literature introduces students to the elements and conventions of various genres of writing.

WRITING PROCESS I – LEVEL 2

This course is the study of English grammar, composition and vocabulary.

Successful completion of this course will be based on the students’ mastery of the following concepts and skills: reading comprehension at the 9th grade level; knowledge and correct usage of parts of speech, the parts of the sentence, types of phrases, types of clauses, subject/verb agreement, punctuation, and other grammatical constructions; writing effective sentences; writing effective paragraphs with supporting details; developing an effective thesis statement; and writing five paragraph essays in two or more of the following modes: descriptive, expository, persuasive, narrative.

Novels and short stories will be read to further develop reading comprehension skills as well as serve as models of effective writing, and as a basis for writing prompts.


The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major literary genres and to encourage the enjoyment and appreciation of reading. Emphasis will be placed on the development of reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills.

WRITING PROCESS I – LEVEL 3

This course is the study of English grammar, composition and vocabulary.

Successful completion of this course will be based on the students’ developing mastery of the following concepts and skills: reading comprehension at the 9th grade level; knowledge and correct usage of parts of speech, the parts of the sentence, types of phrases, types of clauses, subject/verb agreement, punctuation, and other grammatical constructions; writing effective sentences; writing effective paragraphs with supporting details; developing an effective thesis statement; and writing a five paragraph essay in at least one of the following modes: descriptive, expository, persuasive, narrative.

Novels and short stories will be read to further develop reading comprehension skills as well as serve as models of effective writing, and as a basis for writing prompts.

ENGLISH II – LEVEL 0

(Class limited to students who have taken English I – Level 0 or English I – Level 1, with that teacher’s recommendation. Transfer students will be required to take a placement exam, to be evaluated by both the course instructor and the English Department Coordinator.)

This course is designed to give accelerated sophomores a writing intensive environment, where special focus will be placed on rhetoric, and how language is used to persuade, and will aid in preparation for Advanced Placement English Language and Composition. Students will be expected to exhibit high level analytical and writing skills. Texts selected will challenge the students to investigate the various genres (poetry, fiction,


non-fiction, drama) in great depth, with a focus on effective use of language. Students will also be expected to master the language of literary analysis, as well as literature based vocabulary.


This is the second year of study in a programmed introduction to literature. Students will be expected to strengthen skills introduced during the freshman year. Written assignments will reflect maturation in depth of thought and increased skills in analytical thinking. Vocabulary skills will also be enhanced through the continued study of word parts, word origins and context clues. Emphasis will also be placed on writing skills and the study of thought patterns necessary for SAT preparations.


This course combines literary genres (short story, poetry, drama, novel and non-fiction) with a carefully structured developmental program of concepts and skills (reading comprehension, vocabulary, research, critical thinking and writing). The course thus integrates the various areas of language arts and related skills with the study and appreciation of literature. Emphasis will also be placed on writing skills and the study of thought patterns necessary for SAT preparations.


This course is the second year of study in a programmed approach to the integration of writing, reading, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Emphasis will be placed on the recognition of literary elements and the development of paragraph writing in conjunction with materials studied in class. Students will also have the opportunity to further develop creative writing skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to write a three paragraph expository essay. Emphasis will also be placed on writing skills and the study of thought patterns necessary for SAT preparations.

AP ENGLISH (ENGLISH III) – LEVEL 0

Class limited to students with a year end average of 90% or higher in English II, Level 1 the previous year or at the discretion of the Principal. Students also must attend a mandatory meeting at the end of the previous school year or meet individually with the AP teacher. The only exception to these requirements would apply to transfer students interested in taking the course, who will be required to complete an assessment to determine the student's readiness for the class.

The Advanced Placement English Language and Composition course is a college introductory course providing an intense study of rhetoric, along with how authors use language to formulate their messages. Special emphasis will be placed on the English Language as it is used in non-fiction, prose, and poetry, culminating in clear and effective communication.

This course will be primarily focused on American Literature, and selections will be studied in depth until students are able to identify each author’s purpose, mode of expression, and argument. Students will achieve an absolute comprehension of diction, syntax, imagery and tone, and be able to display, in writing, full understanding of the tools writers use in persuading their audiences.

*Completion of a mandatory summer assignment is required.*All students enrolled in the course will be expected to take the Advanced Placement examination in May.


AMERICAN LITERATURE (ENGLISH III) – LEVEL 1

This course is a survey of American literature, reflecting the themes, events and values from the various periods of American life and history. In addition, students will also receive intensive PSAT and SAT preparation, instruction in composition skills and instruction in the development of the research analytical paper. Special emphasis will be placed on developing vocabulary skills.


This course is a survey of American literature beginning with the Colonial period and continuing through the Modern Era. Special emphasis will be placed on the further development of comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills. Students will also learn the fundamentals of research in conjunction with the preparation of a research analytical paper. In the first semester, emphasis will be placed on the further development of test-taking skills in preparation for the PSAT/SAT.


This course is a survey of American literature beginning with the Colonial period and continuing through the Modern Era. Special emphasis will be placed on the further development of comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills. Students will also learn the fundamentals of research in conjunction with the preparation of a research analytical paper. In the first semester, emphasis will be placed on the further development of test-taking skills in preparation for the PSAT/SAT. All juniors will write a term paper in American Literature during the second semester.

SENIOR COURSESAll level 2 seniors will take British and Western Literature I and II (each course is one semester). Level 1 students have the option of matching two semester courses together to satisfy the English requirement. Students may choose from the following level 1 courses: British and Western Literature I, British and Western Literature II, Literature and Social Justice, From Literature to Film, Shakespeare: Stage and Film, and Women Writers. Advanced Placement (AP) students can also take English electives in addition to the AP class. All seniors will write a term paper in English class during the second semester.

AP ENGLISH – LEVEL 0

Class limited to students with a year end average of 90% or higher in Level 1 American Literature or a year end average of 85% in Level 0 AP Language the previous year or at the discretion of the Principal. Students also must attend a mandatory meeting at the end of the current school year or meet individually with the AP teacher. The only exception to these requirements would apply to transfer students interested in taking the course, who will be required to complete an assessment to determine the student's readiness for the class.

The Advanced Placement English course is a college level introductory course providing an intensive study of the analysis of the content of literature. Students will also be required to develop proficiency in the writing of compositions. Special emphasis will be placed on the ordering of ideas and development through the use of valid detail culminating in clear and effective communication

This course will be arranged by genres which will be studied in depth until each student can display, in writing, full understanding of the conventions of each literary type. Selections for study have been chosen from each major genre so those students will be able to achieve an absolute comprehension of literature through the study of the elements of structure, style and technique.

*Completion of a mandatory summer assignment is required.


*All students enrolled in the course will be expected to take the Advanced Placement examination in May.

BRITISH AND WESTERN LITERATURE I (ENGLISH IV), LEVEL 1

This course covers ancient literature to literature of the nineteenth century. It is designed to trace the development of English literature by analyzing the styles, techniques and themes of major British writers-poets, dramatists and novelists. This course begins with the Anglo-Saxon period and concludes with the nineteenth century as it incorporates the influence of historical situations on the literature of each time period. This course will also include a comprehensive study of literary terms, writing skills and vocabulary usage.

BRITISH AND WESTERN LITERATURE II (ENGLISH IV), LEVEL 1

This course covers material from the nineteenth century through the present. With attention to the time period that shaped each text, students will read examples of Victorian, Modernist, and Post-Modernist British literature as well as colonial and post-colonial literature from Africa and India. This course will also include a comprehensive study of literary terms, writing skills and vocabulary usage. Finally, to further develop organization and writing skills, a research analytical paper will be assigned that should culminate certain aspects studied in the course.

BRITISH AND WESTERN LITERATURE I (ENGLISH IV), LEVEL 2

This course is a survey of British literature beginning with English literature of the early Middle Ages. This course then follows the development of major literary trends in Britain from the medieval period to the nineteenth century. This course will also include the study and application of literary terms, vocabulary and writing skills.

BRITISH AND WESTERN LITERATURE II (ENGLISH IV), LEVEL 2

This course covers material from the nineteenth century through the present. With attention to the time period that shaped each text, students will read examples of Victorian, Modernist, and Post-Modernist British literature as well as colonial and post-colonial literature from Africa and India. This course will also include the study and application of literary terms, vocabulary and writing skills. As a culminating activity, each student is required to prepare a research analytical paper.

ELECTIVE COURSES – ONE SEMESTER

Elective classes that satisfy the English requirement will be capped at 20 students on a first come, first served basis.

Students must sign up with the following teachers to secure a spot in the following classes:

Literature and Social Justice: Ms. DoyleFrom Literature to Film: Mrs. RedmondWomen Writers: Mrs. BonczekShakespeare: Stage and Film: Mrs. Bonczek

Students not signed up for electives will be placed in British and Western Literature I and II

CREATIVE WRITING – LEVEL 1Grade 12


This course is an introduction to the various techniques necessary to write poetry, non-fiction, short fiction and the one act play. Students will be expected to write daily, with the goal of preparing a portfolio representing work in all of the genres mentioned above. Students will learn not only to write, but to evaluate and edit their own and one another’s work.

SHORT STORY – LEVEL 1Grade 12

This course is an in-depth analysis of the short story genre with a focus on notable authors such as Poe, Hawthorne, Twain, Hemingway, Faulkner and Joyce. Modern stories from both British and American authors are also included to reflect a diversity of cultural themes.

Students will be expected to write a daily reader-response journal about their interpretation of each story. They will also analyze the significant literary techniques and their relationship to the meaning of the work as a whole.

FROM LITERATURE TO FILM – LEVEL 1Grade 12

This semester-long course will explore how literature is translated into film. We will explore different genres of literature including classic and modern novels, plays, short stories, and children’s literature. We will scratch the surface of film theory, explore the use of light, camera angles, and other effects, and write analytical comparisons of the stories and their film versions. This is a level 1 course designed to incorporate previously-acquired skills of reading, analyzing, and writing effectively and apply them to the film medium. LITERATURE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE – LEVEL 1Grade 12

With a focus on contemporary literature from a range of perspectives, tackling issues of race, class, gender, and other areas of persistent inequality. This course will address the following questions: How do writers and artists use words to confront injustice and imagine a more just world? Can literature actually contribute to social change? How can we, as a class, use writing to effectively explore issues of personal, local, national, or global importance? The course will culminate in a student-designed, community-based project that uses written and/or spoken words to combat injustice within the school or local community.

WOMEN WRITERS OF THE 20TH CENTURY – LEVEL 1Grade 12

In this course, students will examine works by British and American Women writers of the 20 th Century. Primary focus will be the novel, but short stories and poetry could also be addressed. Sample authors could include Virginia Woolf, Dorothy Parker, Toni Morrison, Margaret Atwood, Kate Chopin, Barbara Kingsolver, Flannery O’Connor, Amy Tan, and others.

SHAKESPEARE: STAGE AND FILMGrade 12

This course examines how the plays of William Shakespeare have been interpreted and performed throughout the past century. Over the course of the semester, students will examine approximately 4-6 plays, sampling from Comedy, Tragedy, History and Late Romance. In addition to reading the plays in class, the students will view various interpretations of the plays, studying both film versions and if possible, viewing at least one stage production (live if possible, filmed if necessary). This class includes a performance component, as students will be asked to develop their own interpretation and concept for one of the assigned


plays, and stage and perform a scene or scenes from their chosen play. In addition to the scene performance, assessments could include other project options, along with written tests and essays. Possible plays could include: Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, The Tempest, Othello, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, Richard II, Henry VI.

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

NOTES:1. The following are required courses:

a. World Historyb. American History

SOCIAL STUDIES Grade 7

This course is a study of Ancient civilizations, geography and cultures. The topics are Prehistory, the Dawn of Civilization, Early Civilization in Africa, Asia, India and China and Europe. Geography skills are incorporated throughout the year. Students will gain skills by working on maps, visuals, primary sources, charts & graphs. Students will compare and contrast content. Special attention will be placed on critical thinking questions. Students will study themes related to change, religions, values, diversity, art and literature.

SOCIAL STUDIES Grade 8

This course is a study of American history. The course will address the Discovery of America, the Colonial Period, the Revolutionary War, the Constitution, the Federal Era, Growth and Expansion, Causes of the Civil War, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Students will investigate how our past comes alive through their research of literature, geography and primary source materials. The student will meet history makers throughout the course. Students will be presented opportunities to develop reading, research, and analytical skills related to American history. Students will sharpen their ability to compare and contrast information related to the development of the American Nation. Students will analyze charts and graphs pertaining to significant topics of American history and government.

WORLD HISTORY – LEVEL 1Grade 9

This course is a study of world history, cultures and civilizations. Topics include civilizations of the Medieval World, the formation of Western Europe, Societies and Empires of Africa, people and Empires in the Americas, European Renaissance and Reformation, Muslim Expansion, the Age of Exploration, the Atlantic World, Absolute Monarchy in Europe, Enlightenment and Revolution, the Napoleonic Era, Nationalist Revolutions and the Industrial Revolution.

Through research papers and outside readings, students will gain a deeper understanding of current world issues and events by recognizing the deep roots off these problems and studying the forces of change common to all periods of world history. Students will develop a healthy global vision and gain an increased awareness and respect for cultures different from their own.


WORLD HISTORY – LEVELS 2 AND 3

This course is a study of world history, geography, cultures and civilizations. Topics include civilizations of the Medieval World, the formation of Western Europe, Societies and Empires of Africa, people and Empires in the Americas, European Renaissance and Reformation, Muslim Expansion, the Age of Exploration, the Atlantic World, Absolute Monarchy in Europe, Enlightenment and Revolution, the Napoleonic Era, Nationalist Revolutions and the Industrial Revolution.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of current world issues and events by recognizing the deep roots of these problems and studying the forces of change common to all periods of history. Students will develop a healthy global vision and gain an increased awareness and respect for cultures different from their own.

GOVERNMENT—LEVELS 1, 2 AND 3Grade 10

This course is designed to encourage students to become more knowledgeable about the U. S. Constitution and the U. S. Government. Students will study the origins of American government, the U. S. Constitution, The Three Branch System, State and Local Government, the Bill of Rights and the subsequent 17 amendments, and Landmark Court cases, and the Role of the Media in American politics. Students will work with primary source documents and participate in class discussions, debates, role playing, and Congressional simulations. Students are encouraged to become self-directed, effective communicators, as well as, contributing citizens.

AP U.S. HISTORY I – LEVEL 0Grade 10 only

Admission to the course requires the approval of a student’s World History teacher (for freshmen, or current history teacher for others) and the approval of the AP U.S. History teacher (Mr. Meagher). Prospective AP U.S. History students who are not in Mr. Meagher’s World History class must submit three writing samples, each of which should be an essay written by the student that has been graded by a teacher. At least one of these writing samples must be a full multi-paragraph essay written for a history class and graded by a history teacher. One or two of the writing samples may be essays written for an English class and graded by an English teacher.

This course will survey American history from the colonial period to 1877. The course is designed to provide students with the broad and sophisticated understanding of our nation’s past necessary to be an informed citizen of the United States and to prepare students to excel on the AP US History Exam, which they will take in May of their Junior year (the second year of the course). The improvement of students’ reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills will also be a primary mission of the course. This advanced placement course will be conducted as if it were an introductory college course to the extent that that is possible, so students should expect to work hard.

AP U.S. HISTORY II – LEVEL 0Grade 11 only – Signature of AP American History I teacher required

This course will survey American history from the late-1800s to the present. The course is designed to provide students with the broad and sophisticated understanding of our nation’s past necessary to be an informed citizen of the United States and to prepare students to excel of the AP US History Exam, which they will take in May. The improvement of students’ reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills will


also be a primary mission of the course. This advanced placement course will be conducted as if it were an introductory college course to the extent that that is possible, so students should expect to work hard.


U.S. HISTORY – LEVEL 1Grade 11

This course is a survey of American History starting with a review of Constitutional principles and national characteristics. Students will then study Reconstruction, the Rise of Corporations, Imperialism, World War I, the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, Domestic and Foreign Issues, 1960 to the present. Students will be required to analyze and interpret primary source material in class and in outside assignments. Emphasis will be placed on writing skills within this course to demonstrate historical knowledge.

U.S. HISTORY – LEVEL 2Grade 11

This course is a survey of American History starting with a review of Constitutional principles and national characteristics. Students will then study Reconstruction, the Rise of Corporations, Imperialism, World War I, the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, Domestic and Foreign Issues, 1960 to the present. Students will be required to analyze and interpret primary source material. Emphasis will be placed on written work and oral presentations.

U. S. HISTORY—LEVEL 3Grade 11

This course is a survey of American History starting with a review of Constitutional principles and national characteristics. Students will then study Reconstruction, the Rise of Corporations, Imperialism, World War I, the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, Domestic and Foreign Issues, 1960 to the present. Students will be required to analyze and interpret primary source material. Emphasis will be placed on basic communications skills in an effort to encourage students to become effective communicators.

MODERN WORLD HISTORY – LEVEL 1Grades 10 and 12

Students will utilize publications from Brown University’s The Choices Program in an effort to understand modern world conditions. In the first quarter students will focus attention on the Arab-Israeli Conflict reading Shifting Sands: Balancing U. S. Interests in the Middle East. This will prepare students for the University of Michigan’s Interactive Simulation Program, The Arab-Israeli Conflict. This program offers hands on, interactive communication with students from other schools via the internet in a role-playing exercise. They will analyze the Arab-Israeli Conflict, using primary source materials and role-playing techniques.

In the second quarter, students will analyze the war on terrorism confronting nations today. Students will read Responding to Terrorism: Challenges for Democracy.

In the third quarter students will read China on the World Stage: Weighing the U. S. Response. At this time students will study 20th century Chinese history and the U. S. relationship with modern China.


In the fourth quarter, focus will be on post-Cold War Russia and the Former Soviet Union Nations, and issues confronting the United States and the international community. Students will read Russia’s Transformation: Challenges for U. S. Policy. Students will become familiar with history of the Soviet Union, changes in Russia following the end of Soviet rule, and the U. S. relationship with the Soviet and contemporary Russian governments.

TEACHING WITH THE NEWS - (Semester Course)Grades 11 & 12

Students will study current international issues and events, utilizing resource materials from the Brown University Watson Institute for International Studies website, choices.edu. Students will access information from “Scholars on Line” at the Brown University website, as well as, from major news sources such as the New York Times and BBC News. Students will gather, analyze, and evaluate information in an effort to understand significant events on the world stage.

AP U.S. GOVERNMENT – LEVEL 0Grade 12 – Approval of AP U.S. Government teacher required.

This Advanced Placement course will survey American politics and government. It is intended tFo be the equivalent of an Introduction to American Politics/Government course at the college level. Topics covered in the first half of the course will include the constitutional basis of American government, major political philosophies, public opinion and voting patterns, interest groups, and the news media. In the second half of the year, the focus will shift to the structure and workings of the government of the United States itself. Congress, the presidency, and the federal court system will all be covered. Since this course will be taught as a college-level course, students should expect to work hard. Students will take the AP US Government exam in May.


PSYCHOLOGY – LEVEL 1Grade 12

The elective course in psychology engages students in an exploration of the background of human behavior, the determinants of human behavior, and the personality characteristics of individuals. Students of psychology also examine some methods used by a professional psychologist in studying human behavior. Psychology students focus on human growth and development, human learning, the effects of emotions on behavior, human growth and development, human learning, the effects of emotions on behavior, and how humans adapt to and interact in a variety of environments.

THE HOLOCAUST –(Semester Course)Grade 12

The Holocaust is an interactive class in which students will study the complex history of the Holocaust using primary and secondary resource from the publications Echoes and Reflections and Facing History and Ourselves. Students will use interactive materials on the internet in the classroom and at home in order to study the issues of prejudice, bigotry, and anti-Semitism. Students will have the opportunity to study the Holocaust in its historical context, through diverse sources that will include: “photographs, artwork, diary entries, letters, government documents, maps, poems, [and] visual history testimony….” Interactive activities will aid students in the development of critical thinking skills, engagement in discussions, and personal understanding of the subject.


WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

PLEASE NOTE: Two years of a world language in HIGH SCHOOL is a requirement for graduation. The World Language Department strongly encourages students of native or near-native ability in one

language to opt for the other language.

WORLD LANGUAGE EXPLORATORYGrade 7

The objective of this course is to give all 7th grade students a broad overview over both the Spanish and French languages and cultures. This course is an exploratory class that will meet three times in every seven day rotation all year long. It will focus on the introduction to both the French and Spanish languages and cultures. A variety of instructional methods and activities will be utilized. Technological approaches and activities will be utilized as often as is reasonable given the material being presented at the time.

INTRO TO SPANISH AND FRENCHGrade 8

Linguistic and oral abilities will be developed by introducing simple vocabulary and grammar concepts through informal conversation, role-playing, discussion groups, situations and games. Students will become knowledgeable of Hispanic and French cultures. This is broken into 2 semester long courses.

FRENCH I – LEVEL 1

The main objective is to develop the ability to understand French and the mastery of simple French languagepatterns. The four basic skills of language learning are stressed: listening, speaking, reading and writing. A study of French culture and civilization is also introduced.

FRENCH II – LEVEL 1 PRE-REQUISITES: Level 1 – a year end average of 75% in French I with a teacher recommendation.

The aim of this course is to continue the development of the basic skills with a view to self-expression in the language. Reading and writing are expanded through cultural readings.

FRENCH III – LEVEL 1PRE-REQUISITES: A year end average of 75% in French II with a teacher recommendation.

This course provides for a complete review of French grammar and will introduce students to a study of French literature. A modified history of culture is given.

FRENCH LITERATURE AND CULTURE—LEVEL 1Grades 11 and 12PRE-REQUISITES: A year end average of 80% in French III with a teacher recommendation OR teacher permission.

This is a fourth year course designed for juniors and seniors who have successfully completed French I, II, and III.


The course will expand upon previously studied concepts to include comprehensive units on structure and usage. In addition, it will include a study of vocabulary and idioms with the goal of enhancing the student’s verbal proficiency and understanding of nuances in meaning.

Selected high interest novels and reading material in French will be presented to encourage discussion in French, promote critical thinking skills and appreciation of world literature.

Projects will be assigned focusing on various aspects of French culture and civilization to develop an appreciation of diversity and a global awareness.

SPANISH I/II – LEVEL 1Grade 9PRE-REQUISITE: A qualifying score on the placement test or on the 8th grade midterm. This score will be determined by the World Language teacher.

Spanish I/II is a class designed to review the curriculum of Spanish I and cover the curriculum for Spanish II in the same academic year. This class will only count as one year of a World Language at the high school level. Students who do not adequately demonstrate understanding will be expected to return to a Spanish I class. A summer assignment will be distributed in the spring and must be completed to the teacher’s satisfaction by its due date (a date during the first week of school to be announced when the assignment is handed out) in order to remain enrolled in this class.

SPANISH II – LEVEL 0 PRE-REQUISITES: Spanish I Mid-Year and/or Final Exam grade of a 93% and with the Spanish I teacher recommendation.

The aim of this course is to move at an accelerated pace through the Spanish II curriculum with emphasis on using the language in context. Students will be expected to demonstrate understanding of the material in both written and spoken forms. Students will build upon their Spanish knowledge gained in the first year but be expected to use that knowledge in unison with the new lessons presented. A summer assignment will be distributed in the spring and must be completed to the teacher’s satisfaction by its due date (a date during the first week of school to be announced when the assignment is handed out) in order to remain enrolled in this class.

SPANISH I – LEVELS 1, 2, AND 3This course introduces the study of Spanish through the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. There is an emphasis on Audio-lingual proficiency. Cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countriesare incorporated into the program. Oral drills are stressed.

SPANISH II – LEVELS 1, 2 AND 3PRE-REQUISITES: Level 1 – a grade of 80% on Spanish I Mid-Year and/or Final Exam with a teacher recommendation.

Level 2 – a grade of 65%on the Spanish I Mid-Year and/or Final Exam with a teacher recommendation.

Level 3 - successful completion of Spanish I.


The aim of this course is to continue the development of the basic skills with a view to self-expression in the language. Reading and writing are expanded through cultural readings. Spanish II, Level 3 will continue to use the Spanish I book along with teacher-provided materials throughout their Spanish II class.

SPANISH III – LEVEL 0Grades 10 & 11

This is an Advanced Placement level course. It will be conducted almost exclusively in Spanish and students will be encouraged to respond in the target language. The present, preterite and imperfect tenses and previously taught grammatical structures will be reviewed briefly at the beginning of the year but much of the course’s work will focus on understanding and using more complex tenses in conversations, presentations, readings and other authentic contexts. Students will be expected to read, write, speak, and understand Spanish at a high level. Additionally, there will be discussion of Spanish and Hispanic history, literature and culture. It is expected that students who complete this class will take AP Spanish Literature and Culture or Advanced Conversation and Literature, Level 0 during the next school year. Students must have successfully completed Spanish II, Level 1 with a Mid-Year Exam grade of 92 or better OR Spanish I/II, Level 0 with a Mid-Year Exam grade of 90; both situations require teacher recommendation.

SPANISH III – LEVELS 1 AND 2PRE-REQUISITES: Level 1 – a grade of 80% on Spanish II Mid-Year and/or Final with a teacher recommendation.

Level 2 – a grade of 65% on Spanish II Mid-Year and/or Final with a teacher recommendation. This course offers a comprehensive review of basic grammar structures. An introduction to modern as well as traditional Spanish prose and poetry is given. Emphasis is given to composition and letter writing. The class is directed in Spanish as much as possible.

SPANISH IV – LEVEL 1PRE-REQUISITES: A year end average of 80% in Spanish III, Level 1 with a teacher recommendation.

This course offers a review of grammatical structures and idioms. Oral and written and communication skills are stressed. Spanish conversation is an integral part of the fourth year course. Students will read shortstories, essays, poetry, excerpts from novels and as a final project, read and produce a full length play in Spanish.

ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND LITERATURE—LEVEL 0 PRE-REQUISITES: Students who have successfully completed Spanish III, Level 0, Spanish IV, Level 1, or AP Spanish Literature and Culture, Level 0 must have a recommendation of their teacher in that course and meet individually with the teacher teaching this course for a one-on-one interview in Spanish.

This course will introduce students to major works from the Spanish and Latin American literary canons. In addition to reviewing Spanish and Latin American history, students will analyze prose, poetry and essays with special consideration of the historical and cultural times in which they were written. Students will meet in large and small group for discussions that will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Students will regularly produce 3-5 page essays in Spanish. Students must be highly-motivated as a considerable amount of work will be expected from students outside of class. This class will be alternated with AP Spanish Literature and Culture and students may take both for credit.


AP SPANISH—LEVEL 0 PRE-REQUISITES: Students who have successfully completed Spanish III, Level 0, Spanish IV, Level 1, or Advanced Literature and Conversation must have a recommendation of their teacher in that course and meet individually with the teacher teaching this course for a one-on-one interview in Spanish. This course will introduce students to major works from the Spanish and Latin American literary canons. In addition to reviewing Spanish and Latin American history, students will analyze prose, poetry and essays with special consideration of the historical and cultural times in which they were written. Students will meet in large and small group for discussions that will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Students will regularly produce 3-5 page essays in Spanish. Students must be highly-motivated as a considerable amount of work will be expected from students outside of class. Students will be expected to take the AP Spanish Literature and Culture exam in May.

MATH DEPARTMENT

1. Freshmen with a strong Algebra background (as demonstrated by their score on a placement test) will be enrolled in Level 1 Geometry. The student would subsequently take Algebra II during their sophomore year, Pre-calculus during their junior year and Calculus during their senior year.

2. Level 1 sophomores, with the permission of their Algebra I teacher and the department chairperson, may take both Geometry and Algebra II during their sophomore year. The students would subsequently take pre-calculus in their junior year and Calculus in their senior year.

3. Level changes require the permission of the student’s math teacher, department chairperson and the student’s guidance counselor. Students must have an average above 87% in order to be considered for a rise in level; students must have an average below 70% and have demonstrated sufficient effort in the course in order to be considered for a decrease in level.

4. Currently, the graphing calculator used and supported by the department is the TI-83/84 or TI 83/84 Plus. Students may ask for permission to use more recent versions of the TI calculator, but students using them will have to learn to operate them on their own using the manuals provided with them.

5. All Holy Name students will be required to complete a summer Math assignment. This assignment will be available on the school’s web page at the start of summer vacation. At the start of the next school year, Math teachers will collect the completed assignment, review the assignment in class and give a test on the same material. Student performance on all three phases of this process will be evaluated and assessed a major test score.

6. Graduation requirements include four (4) successfully completed high school math courses. 7. All Math courses will include significant SAT and ACT preparation.

PRE-ALGEBRA Grade 7

This course will be divided into leveled sections based on the student’s performance on the placement exam. These placements will be flexible. As the year progresses, some students may be moved to different levels as appropriate based on student achievement data.

Pre-Algebra introduces students to the concepts and methods that they will need for successful completion of an Algebra course. In addition to reinforcement of basic computational skills, students will learn to set up and solve basic algebraic equations. In all sections of the course, critical thinking will be emphasized. Based on teacher recommendation, students who complete Pre-Algebra will be placed into a Fundamentals of Algebra course or a High School Algebra I.


MATHGrade 8

Students will be placed in either one of two levels of grade 8 Algebra or in the Algebra I level 1 class based on placement test results or the recommendation of their 7th grade Holy Name math teacher.

FUNDAMENTALS OF ALGEBRARecommended for students entering grade 8.

This course continues to build off of students’ Pre-Algebra skills and works to prepare for them for a High School Algebra I course. The students will acquire a body of knowledge and become fluent in the language of algebra which will empower them to analyze and solve real life problems.

ALGEBRA I – LEVELS 1, 2 AND 3Recommended for students entering grades 8 and 9.

This course focuses on teaching students to solve algebraic equations and inequalities and graph linear relationships. A foundation for working with higher order polynomials will be established. Other topics will include factoring polynomials and solving absolute value problems. Problem solving is stressed at all levels; however, the students in the higher level will solve more challenging problems. A scientific or graphing calculator maybe required. STUDENTS WHO TAKE THIS COURSE AS 8TH GRADE STUDENTS DO NOT EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT.

ACCELERATED/ADVANCED GEOMETRY – LEVEL 0Recommended for students entering grade 9 & 10.PRE-REQUISITES: Earning a year end average of 90% in a level 1 Algebra 1 course and final exam and instructor’s recommendation; or suitable score on the placement test for new students. This is an advanced and accelerated Geometry course for students who have demonstrated an unusually high aptitude and interest in previous math coursework at Holy Name or on our placement tests. The course involves plane geometry with some work in three dimensions. The writing of formal proofs will be required. The course will also expand beyond the topics covered in Geometry level 1 to include more advanced trigonometry, coordinate geometry and other topics. A scientific or graphing calculator maybe required.

GEOMETRY –LEVELS 1, 2 AND 3Grades 9 and 10

The course involves primarily plane geometry with some work in three dimensions. Topics will include induction, deduction, elementary principles of logic, properties of lines, angles, polygons, circles, measurement (length, area, and volume), congruence, similarity, ratios and proportions. Also included are introductions to trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and formal proofs. The Level 1 course will have a greater emphasis on original proofs. Approximately 20% of instruction time will be devoted to SAT topicsand skills. Student mastery of SAT skills will be tested and graded. Students will be required to have and to use a graphing calculator.

ACCELERATED/ADVANCED ALGEBRA II – LEVEL 0PRE-REQUISITES: Earning a year end average of 90% in a level 1 Algebra 1 or Geometry course and final exam and instructor’s recommendation; or suitable score on the placement test for new students.


This is an advanced and accelerated Algebra II course for students who have demonstrated an unusually high aptitude and interest in previous math coursework at Holy Name or on our placement tests. The course will expand beyond the topics covered in Algebra II level 1 to include more challenging problems and applications. Additional topics will likely include conic sections and probability. An approved graphing calculator is required.

ALGEBRA II - LEVEL 1Grades 10 and 11

This course is an extension of Algebra I. Topics will include factoring of polynomials, real/imaginary/complex numbers, polynomial functions, radical expressions, matrices and a continued introduction to trigonometry. Problem solving is incorporated into every topic. A graphing calculator is required

ALGEBRA II – LEVELS 2 AND 3Grades 11 and 12

This course is an extension of Algebra I. Topics will include factoring of polynomials, real/complex/imaginary numbers, rational expressions, radical expressions, functions and relations and conic sections. Problem solving is incorporated into every topic. A graphing calculator (TI-83) is required.

ACCELERATED/ADVANCED PRE-CALCULUS LEVEL 0Grades 11 and 12PRE-REQUISITES: Earning a year end average of 90% in a level 1 Algebra 2 course and final exam. Students will also need their instructor’s recommendation. Students who are new to

Holy Name will need a suitable score on a placement test.

This is an advanced and accelerated Pre-Calculus course for students who have demonstrated an unusually high aptitude and interest in previous math coursework at Holy Name or on our placement tests. The course will expand beyond the topics covered in Pre-Calculus level 1 to include more challenging problems and applications. Additional topics will likely include in depth coverage of polar coordinates and parametric equations. An approved graphing calculator is required.

PRE-CALCULUS - LEVEL 1Grades 11 and 12

This course is for those students who want a strong background for higher mathematics and serves as a preparation for Calculus. Topics will include exponential and logarithmic functions, rational equations, conic sections, trigonometry and trigonometric applications, inverse trigonometric functions, probability, statistics sequences and series including sigma notation, and the course will conclude with parametric equations and introduction to limits. Problem solving is incorporated into every topic. A graphing calculator is required. An approved graphing calculator is required.

PRE-CALCULUS – LEVEL 2Grades 11 and 12

This course is for students who want to continue their study of mathematics beyond Algebra II but do not need to concentrate on mathematical theories and abstractions. Topics will include exponential and logarithmic functions rational equations, conic sections, trigonometry and trigonometric applications inverse trigonometric functions, probability, statistics sequences and series including sigma notation, and the course


will conclude with parametric equations and introduction to limits. Problem solving is incorporated into every topic. A graphing calculator is required.

ADVANCED MATH TOPICS – LEVEL 2Grade 12

This course is for those students who want to continue their study of mathematics beyond Algebra II. It will be a topic based course with real life applications and may include: Math SAT preparation, planning and estimating costs for various projects, surveying, the stock market, interpreting data, analysis of statistical data and estimation and measurement. Emphasis will be on group activities. An approved calculator (TI-83) is required.

AP CALCULUS – LEVEL 0 Grades 11 and 12PRE-REQUISITES: Pre-Calculus teacher and Math Department Chairperson approvals are required.

The students enrolled in this course are expected to take and pass the AP Calculus Exam at the end of the academic year. This course is comparable to a college calculus course. In order to be prepared for and to pass the exam, a heavy emphasis is placed on preparation, initiative and inquiry. Topics include limits, functions, derivative of functions, applications of the derivative, curve sketching, analysis of graphs, areas under and between curves, integration of functions, transcendental functions and applications of integration. All students are required to have an approved graphing calculator and to complete an intensive summer assignment.*Completion of a mandatory summer assignment is required.*All students enrolled in the course will be expected to take the Advanced Placement examination in May.

CALCULUS – LEVEL 1Grades 11 and 12

This course enables the student to study mathematical functions and the way they change. Topics include limits, functions, derivative of functions, applications of the derivative, curve sketching, analysis of graphs, areas under and between curves, integration of functions, transcendental functions and applications of integration. All students are required to have an approved graphing calculator and to complete an intensive summer assignment.

CALCULUS – LEVEL 2Recommended for students in grade 12Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus

This course enables the student to study mathematical functions and the way they change. Materials will be covered in a conceptual manner focusing less on complicated algebra and more on the foundational pieces of calculus. Topics include limits, functions, derivative of functions, applications of the derivative, curve sketching, analysis of graphs, areas under and between curves, integration of functions, transcendental functions and applications of integration. All students are required to have a graphing calculator and to complete a summer assignment.

NOTE: Business Math can be found under the Technology Department section.


SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

NOTES:Freshmen who test into Geometry or who score above the 85th percentile in the Math placement test will beallowed to take Biology during the freshman year.

SCIENCE Grade 7

Seventh grade science teaches students to work through problems using logic and critical thinking skills. They will learn the relationships between science, math, technology and society in a cooperative and exploratory environment. Through various hands-on activities, group projects, class discussions, and individual studies, students will apply the scientific method to essential concepts in the physical sciences. Current topics, issues in the scientific community, and student inquiries are also integrated into the course.

SCIENCEGrade 8

Eighth grade science explores the topics of Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students will learn the relationships between science, math, technology and society in a cooperative and exploratory environment. Through various hands-on activities, group projects, class discussions, and individual studies, students will apply the scientific method to essential concepts in the physical and life sciences. Students will also be taught to work through problems using logic and higher-order critical thinking skills while exploring these topics and concepts. Current events and issues in the scientific community will also play a role in the discussion and exploration of science in this course.

ELECTIVE - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – LEVEL 1Grade 9

As disciples of God’s earth, we feel the study of Environmental Science is essential. Environmental science introduces students to a variety of scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies. The course works to introduce and integrate basic chemistry, biology and mathematical skills into the study of ecosystems, energy sources, climate, and society's impact on the global environment. Students will use this information to discuss our social and civic responsibilities as a global community. Lab activities will be utilized as appropriate throughout this course.

BIOLOGY I – LEVEL 1Grades 9 and 10

This course incorporates a molecular and conceptual approach to the study of living and once-living things. Experiments are used in conjunction with critical thinking skills to learn and practice the steps of the scientific method. Considerable independent study is required, as well as an independent year-long research experiment, and dissections in the laboratory.

*Authorization is by principal and guidance department based on math testing scores.

BIOLOGY I – LEVEL 2 Grade 10

A study of life is presented to develop an awareness of how living organisms react to their environment and with each other. This course incorporates a molecular and conceptual approach to the study of living and once-living things. Experiments are used in conjunction with critical thinking skills to learn and practice


steps of the scientific method. Some laboratory dissections will be used to illustrate structure and function in organisms.

BIOLOGY I – LEVEL 3 Grade 10

This course uses a variety of approaches to the study of living and once-living things. Experiments are used in conjunction with critical thinking skills to learn and practice the steps of the scientific method. New biological technology and current events are studied. Some laboratory dissections are required.

AP CHEMISTRY – LEVEL 0Grades 11 & 12

This is a course which conforms to the standards instituted by the College Board for all AP courses and covers all of the topics in the AP Chemistry Course Description.

AP Chemistry involves a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical problems. The course should contribute to the development of the students’ abilities to think clearly and to express their ideas, orally and in writing, with clarity and logic. There will be an emphasis on chemical calculations and the mathematical formulation of principles, and intensive laboratory work done by students. The topics to be covered include: chemical elements, chemical and physical properties of materials, changes in matter, rates of chemical reactions, laws of thermodynamics, and chemical bonds and intermolecular attraction.

Students enrolled in AP Chemistry must have completed a full year of Chemistry, with a year average of a 90%, and successfully completed Algebra II/Trig. All students must complete a summer assignment for AP Chemistry to be passed in on the first day of school.

*Requires approval of Chemistry teacher*Completion of a mandatory summer assignment is required.*All students enrolled in the course will be expected to take the Advanced Placement examination in May.

CHEMISTRY - LEVELS 1 AND 2Grade 11Grade 10 – Level 1 only and based on Math placement and Science Department Coordinator approval

This course includes a qualitative and quantitative examination of the composition and the changes that matter undergoes. Laboratory investigations and write-ups using the scientific method are required to better understand the concepts of chemistry.

CHEMISTRY – LEVEL 3Grade 11

This course is an integrated math/science course which is aimed at applying a connection between knowledge of math concepts and chemistry-related problems, introducing the concepts of chemistry to better understand the scientific method, and applying scientific concepts to everyday life.

AP BIOLOGY-LEVEL 0Grade 12PRE-REQUISITES: Students must have earned a year end average of 90% in both Biology and Chemistry. Enrollment in the course also requires the signature of the student’s Biology teacher. All AP students must


also complete a summer assignment due on the first day of school to remain in the class. FAILURE TO TURN IN THIS ASSIGNMENT ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WILL MEAN REMOVAL FROM THE CLASS.

This is a course which conforms to the standards instituted by the College Board for all AP courses and covers all of the topics in the AP Biology Course Description. These include biochemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, molecular basis of inheritance, DNA technology, evolution, microbiology, classification, plants, animals, animal physiology, and ecology. Furthermore the above topics are integrated throughout the course using the eight major themes of Science as Process, Evolution, Energy Transfer, Continuity and Change, Relationship of structure to function, regulation, Independence in nature and Science, Technology and Society. This is a laboratory course in which students are expected to use collected data to solve biological problems. The objectives of the course are that each student shall demonstrate skills in using various types of biological instrumentation and scientific methodologies, learn how to read and critique papers written by scientists in the field of biology, practice finding and using patterns in collected data to solve scientific problems, exhibit mastery of the major principles of biology, and apply biological knowledge and critical thinking to environmental and social concerns.


ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY – LEVEL 1Grades 11 and 12

A comparative study of the human body, this course aims to develop an understanding of and appreciation for the relationship between structure and function in the human body, the maintenance of homeostasis and resulting pathology, and the structure and function of body systems, which are examined through dissection of the cat (mandatory).

*Requires approval of Biology I teacher

BIOLOGY II – LEVEL 2Grade 12

This course involves an investigation of the major concepts of cellular biology through the study of the cell and the major body systems with the dissection of the fetal pig as a tool in this regard. It also includes current issues of cell biology, especially those related to identifying and understanding life function both inside and outside the organism, along with diseases and genetic disorders that affect an organism’s relationship with its environment.

AP PHYSICS I – LEVEL 0Grade 12

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course that explores topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits. Through inquiry-based learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. The student needs to be enrolled in Pre-Calculus or Calculus. The student should have a year average of a 90% in both Math and Chemistry. They will be required to complete a summer assignment to be passed in on the first day of school.



PHYSICS – LEVEL 1Grade 12Grade 11 depending on Math Placement and with approval of the Science Department CoordinatorPRE-REQUISITES: Students must be enrolled in either Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Calculus or have successfully completed the Pre-Calculus course.

*Physics level should not exceed the math placement level.

Physics is a study of matter and energy and how they are related. This honors physics course is designed for students with considerable facilities in mathematics. Students will discover the workings of the universe at the most basic level. The subjects of study in Physics will include: the mechanics of motion (specifically kinematics and Newton’s three laws of motion). Students will use the scientific method and the knowledge of the concepts discussed in class to perform hands-on experiments in a laboratory setting. Throughout this course students will develop critical thinking skills that will be helpful in all future educational pursuits as well as to prepare students for the rigors of college-level work in the fields of science, engineering and mathematics. Students must be enrolled in pre-calculus to enroll in honors physics.

CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS – LEVEL 2Grade 12

Physics is a study of matter and energy and how they are related. Students will discover the workings of the universe at the most basic level while using mathematics rather heavily. The subjects of study in Physics will include: the mechanics of motion (specifically kinematics and Newton’s three laws of motion). Students will use the scientific method and the knowledge of the concepts discussed in class to perform hands-on experiments in a laboratory setting. Throughout this course students will develop critical thinking skills that will be helpful in all future educational pursuits as well as to prepare students for the rigors of college-level work in the fields of science, engineering and mathematics. Students must have completed Algebra II in order to enroll in this physics course.

TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

COMPUTER (Semester Course) Grade 7

This is a semester course that will run four days out of the seven day cycle and is a Pass/Fail course. This course will be focused on Introduction to Programming through Game Design. Utilizing tools such as Scratch, TNG Logo and Gamemaker students will learn the basic programming logic constructs that will be valuable as they move forward in their education and into the workforce.

COMPUTER (Semester Course) Grade 8

This is a semester course that will run four days out of a seven day cycle. Students taking this course will have only 1 study in a seven day rotation. This course is an Introduction to Robotics. Using a Lego NXT Interface, students will learn the basics of programming robots through a series of interesting challenges. Students taking this course will also be expected to participate in Holy Name’s competitive Robotics Club which will occur as an after-school activity. More specifics on this after-school activity will be available at the start of the next school year. This course will be graded on our normal grade scale.


BUSINESS OFFICE APPLICATIONS (Semester Course) – LEVEL 1Grades 9-12

This course is designed to develop students' skills in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Business Technology. Students will be introduced to standard electronic business communication tools: word processing, spreadsheet, presentation media and internet applications. These tools will be used in a variety of interesting and applied methodologies to insure that each student receives multiple opportunities to build confidence and competency in electronic business communication. Topics to be covered may include: Cover Letter/ Resume, Business Advertising, Web Page development and Oral Presentation, Financial Sales Reporting, Stock Market and Company Analysis, Personal Budgeting. Students will have free access to hands-on computer lab and e-books.

LOGICAL PROBLEM SOLVING & PROGRAMMING (Semester Course) – LEVEL 1Grades 9-12

This course is designed to develop students' skills in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Information Technology and Computer Science. Students will be introduced to the core concepts of logical problem solving. Through the use of a variety of computer programming tools, students will develop skills in defining problems, creating test cases, preparing resolutions, and verifying results through additional analysis. Through these challenges, students will become familiar with the basic constructs of computer programming:

Data Types, Assignment Variables, DecisionStructures, Iteration & Looping, Arrays, Lists and

Random Functions.

Concepts are cumulatively built upon, incorporated by hands-on activities. Students will use a variety of programming languages including but not limited to: BASIC, SCRATCH, TNG- LOGO, and PYTHON.

VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING (Semester Course) – LEVEL 1Grades 9-12

This course is designed to develop students' skills in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Information Technology and Computer Science. Students will explore and develop computer applications using a GUI programming environment. Through implementation of elements from MICROSOFT VISUAL STUDIO, the students will build interesting applications in a Windows based environment. Content will include: Computer Operating Systems/Networking Overview, Visual Basic Programming Techniques and Computer Ethics. Upon completion, the student will be expected to understand standard programming concepts such as:

Object attributes & behaviors, Data Types,Assignment Variables, Decision Structures, Iteration

& Looping, Arrays, Lists and Random Functions.

This course requires the completion of a “computer game” project.


INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN (Semester Course) – LEVEL 1Grades 9-12

This course is designed to develop students' skills in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Information Technology and Computer Science.

Students will learn to code interesting web pages with HTML, CSS and JAVASCRIPT. Several interesting Projects will be undertaken as students begin to uncover the mystery behind Web Design. Topics to be covered include: Basic tag design, Drop down Menu Systems, Multimedia integration, Interactive and Animation implementations. Upon completion, the student will be expected to design several full functioning Web Sites, including a Student Portfolio which will be used in a “mock interview” oral presentation.

JAVA PROGRAMMING (Semester Course) – LEVEL 1Grade 10-12 (recommended)PRE-REQUISITE: Student must meet the following criteria: 1. Successful completion and achievement of “85” or above in Math & Science related courses.

This course will offer students who are interested in computer programming an opportunity to learn Java, the popular Object Oriented language. Students will learn the basic constructs of the language and use it to solve a variety of programming problems. Using the Java programming language, students will explore and employ the details of data encapsulation, class and method constructs, standard programming algorithms, programming methodology and syntax structures at an introductory level. Students will work on many programming examples, both text & gui based, including a large case study program called Gridworld. This course is designed as to prepare each student for further study in the AP Computer Science course, though they are not required to pursue this. Most importantly, it is hoped that each student receives a solid foundation in logical thinking and problem solving that will serve them well as they begin their post high school journey in any discipline they choose.

AP COMPUTER – SCHEME, JAVA PLATFORMS (Full Year) – LEVEL 0Grades 11 and 12PRE-REQUISITES: Student must meet the following criteria:

1. Successful completion and achievement of “90” or above average in PRIOR COMPUTER/ MATH BASED COURSES.

2. Approval/Signature of computer teacher.

AP Computer Science A is a college level course for students who are interested in pursuing opportunities in the field of computer science or related disciplines. The course is designed to provide each student a solid foundation in object oriented programming and logical problem solving techniques. Through an organized presentation that includes object oriented concepts, standard logic algorithms, and hands-on programming projects, each student will develop and strengthen their ability to conceptualize and solve problems through the implementation of effective solutions. The course will begin by introducing the students to the simple world of Karel the Robot. Through analysis of the robots’ ability and operation, students will develop an immediate sense of the object oriented (class and method) procedural approach. Students will then develop further understanding by developing projects in animation with PLT/SCHEME & ALICE. This GUI visual platform will strengthen understanding about object relationships and data terminology. Finally, we will spend the bulk of our efforts focusing on the Java language as our main tool of choice. Using the Java programming language, students will explore and employ the details of data encapsulation, class and method constructs, standard programming algorithms, programming methodology and syntax structures. Students will work on many programming examples including a detailed analysis of a large case study program. This


course is designed to prepare each student to complete the AP Computer Science A Exam. However, more importantly, it is hoped that each student receives a solid foundation in logical thinking and problem solving that will serve them well as they begin their post high school journey in any discipline they choose.


VEX ROBOTICS (Semester Course) – LEVEL 1 Grades 11 and 12 PRE-REQUISITE: Student must meet the following criteria: 1. Successful completion and achievement of “90” or above average in ROBOTICS PROGRAMMING I. This course is offered to students seeking to further their experience in robotics programming. Students will be responsible for design and fabrication of “erector set style” robot constructions. They will continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of computer programming as it relates to movement in robotics using the VEX Robot System. Abiding by a S.T.E.M. standards based curriculum, students will continue their use of basic computer programming logical constructs and terminology and then employ these principles to develop programmed instructions for VEX based robots that they will creatively design and implement. All project based work will be performed in a “hands-on” computer lab environment. This course will provide endless problem solving opportunities for the creative and disciplined student. This course is specifically designed for students most interested in further study in the Robot sciences.

DR. RACKET - Programming (Semester Course) – LEVEL 1Grades 11 and 12PRE-REQUISITE: Student must meet the following criteria: 1. Successful completion and achievement of “90” or above average in PRIOR COMPUTER/ MATH BASED COURSES. 2. Approval/Signature of computer teacher or approval of principal.

The course is designed to provide each student a solid foundation on how to think like a computer programmer. Using the Design Recipe, students will become familiar with a scientific process to solve computer programming problems. Through an organized presentation that includes step by step analysis, object oriented concepts, standard logic algorithms, and hands-on programming projects, each student will develop and strengthen their ability to conceptualize and solve problems by implementing effective programming solutions. Dr. Racket is a Scheme based programming language that is used in many colleges featuring strong computer science curricula. The course will begin by introducing the students to the simple mathematical operation constructs, then work into logical problem solving and culminating with a game programming project. Students will work on many programming examples, utilizing both text based and graphical environments. This course is designed to prepare each student to expand their computer programming skills. However, more importantly, it is hoped that each student receives a solid foundation in logical thinking and problem solving that will serve them well as they begin their post high school journey in any discipline they choose.

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN II (Semester Course) – LEVEL 1 Grades 11 and 12PRE-REQUISITE: Student must meet the following criteria:

1. Successful completion and achievement of “85” or above in CAD I.

This course is offered to students seeking to further develop their understanding and skills in Computer Aided Design for Engineering. The students will be using professional CAD software in a hands-on lab


following a standards-based curriculum. Students will continue their CAD training by strengthening their existing skills, extending their understanding of the full design process, performing analysis, creating and designing 3D parts and assemblies for use in a manufacturing industrial environment. In CAD II, students will re-create the experience they had in CAD I. However, this course will consist of longer and more intricately designed assemblies and animations. Featured projects will include: multi-geared assemblies, furniture and automobile designs. This course is specifically designed for students intending to further their study in the engineering sciences.

MUSIC & TECHNOLOGY (Semester Course) – LEVEL 1Grades 10-12PRE-REQUISITE: Faculty approval and prior experience with band, chorus, or private lessons is required.

This course is designed to develop students' skills in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Information Technology and Arts-Music. Students will learn to identify, analyze and compose the basic elements of Music (melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics and form) and develop efficiency with existing technology tools involved in composing and recording music. Through various hands-on exercises, the students will combine these skill sets to produce their own unique compositions. This course will require the use of multimedia capable computers or an I-Pad. Students will learn to use several software applications that can produce musical notation and recording of multi-track compositions. The course will develop the student’s ability to create, compose, perform and appreciate music, while also exposing them to the use of technology tools and equipment.

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (Semester Course) – LEVEL 1Grades 11 and 12PRE-REQUISITE: Must have successfully completed Geometry with a year end average of 85% or higher

This course is offered to students seeking to develop their understanding and skills in Computer Aided Design for Engineering. The students will be using professional CAD software in a hands-on lab following a standards-based curriculum. Students will become familiar with the full design process, performing analysis, creating and designing 3D parts and assemblies for use in a manufacturing industrial environment. Through a project based approach, students will gain valuable experience working both as individuals and in team environments. The course will require consistent use and continuous development of critical and strategic thinking skills to solve real world problems. This course is specifically designed for students intending to further their study in the engineering sciences.

ROBOTICS PROGRAMMING (Semester Course) – LEVEL 1Grades 11 and 12

This course is offered to students seeking to develop their knowledge and understanding of computer programming as it relates to movement in robotics. Abiding by a S.T.E.M. standards based curriculum, students will learn basic computer programming logical constructs and terminology, and then employ these principles to develop programmed instructions for the “Lego Mindstorm NXT Robot. All project based work will be performed in a “hands-on” computer lab environment. This course will provide endless problem solving opportunities for the creative and disciplined student. This course is specifically designed for students most interested in further study in the computer or robotic sciences.

BUSINESS MATH – LEVELS 1 AND 2Grade 12


This course if for students who want to focus on the applications of the mathematics covered in the algebra and geometry courses. Students will begin with a brief review of the most pertinent mathematical topics on which the class is founded. A majority of the course will be focused many common mathematical applications. These include; doing calculations in simple everyday finance, running a simple business, and creating and interpreting statistics.

CAFE’ I (semester course)Grade 12

This hand’s on course is designed for the student interested in the world of business. Students will begin by creating a business model based on sales/marketing, customer service, Inventory control/purchasing, basic accounting, food prep and sanitation. Students then take this model and implement it in the running of our on Café’144. This Café is located in our student center which also acts as an area for senior’s to come and relax or study during their privilege time. Students are graded on participation and class work, walk thru inspections, financial success, and a final presentation and evaluation by an independent board of directors. This course is open to seniors only and has a max of 7 students per class.

CAFE’ II (semester course)Grade 12PRE-REQUISITE: Cafe’ I.

This course is designed to be a continuation of Café I. Students in this course will be responsible to carry out the duties they have learned in Café I as well as being introduced to the world of management. The management portion will concentrate on skills team building, overseeing employee’s problem solving, and decision making. In this semester students will also be responsible to create their own virtual small business by using and implementing their own business model they have designed. Students will be graded on class participation, effective management skills, success of the virtual business and Café’144, as well as a final presentation and evaluation by an independent board of directors. This course is open to seniors only and has a max of 7 students per class.

FINE ARTS AT HOLY NAME

THEATRE

FULL YEAR ELECTIVES

THEATRE ARTSGrade 8

This is an elective class, which meets two times a cycle, and is meant to offer a fun introduction to Theatre. The students will learn appropriate theatre terms and participate in a variety of acting exercises, including those meant to develop energy, focus, and improvisational skills. Each student is required to participate in a formal production to be presented during an evening in May, which will be directed and produced by the upperclassmen in Theatre Arts II as their final project.

THEATRE ARTS II– LEVEL 1Grades 11 and 12


This course is designed for students who took Theatre Arts I or who have significant experience in theatrical productions as evaluated by the instructor. This course is designed to involve the student in a full-length play. Such involvement will expose them to the process of play production. All experience will be preceded by theory.

DANCE

SEMESTER ELECTIVES

DANCEDance can be fun… whether you dance outside of school or you just want a new way to work out, the Dance Program has a level and class to fit you! In addition to improving cardiovascular health, students enrolled in the dance program will also develop their creativity, poise and self-confidence.

DISCOVERING DANCE A (semester course) DISCOVERING DANCE B (semester course)Grades 9-12Level One – Intro/Beginner

Little or no previous dance experience required as the Discovering Dance course is an introductory course that provides the students with an exploration of the basic fundamentals of movement. The basic skills of Jazz Dance, Ballet, Hip Hop and Modern Dance will be emphasized. In addition to the physical aspect of class, students will be exposed to terminology and dance history all while preparing for at least one performance per semester.

Students will be able to take 2 Semesters of this course – Section A and Section B. Each Semester will focus on two of the four dance forms. The goal of the course is to help students achieve a better understanding of physical movement while improving flexibility and coordination.

DEVELOPING DANCE TECHNIQUE A (semester course)DEVELOPING DANCE TECHNIQUE B (semester course)Grades 10-12 Level Two – Adv. Beginner/IntermediatePRE-REQUISITE: Students should have some previous dance experience, or by faculty invitation or audition.

Developing Dance Technique assumes the student has prior knowledge of Ballet and Jazz Dance. Technique will be further developed in those areas and Modern Dance will also be explored. The physical demands of the class will increase and vocabulary and dance history will be further developed. Dancers will be required to learn and retain more choreography than in previous levels. The routines will also be more complex and demand more attention to detail.

Students will be required to participate in at least one performance per semester and will have more performing opportunities than in previous levels.

The goal of the course is to help students develop technical and performance skills in multiple genres while furthering their appreciation for the art form. Students will be able to take 2 Semesters of this course – Section A and Section B.


EXPANDING THE DANCER’S WORLD (Full year course)Level Three – Intermediate/AdvancedGrades 11-12 gradePRE-REQUISITE: Students should have several years of previous dance experience, or by faculty invitation or audition.

Expanding the Dancer’s World assumes the student has prior knowledge of Ballet, Jazz and Modern Dance. Technique will be further developed in those areas, however, the focus of this course moves to Contemporary Dance. The physical demands of the class will increase from the previous levels. Dance routines will be longer and there will be more routines to learn and perform. Students will be required to participate in multiple performances and will have more performing opportunities than in previous levels.

The dancer’s in this course will also have the opportunity to have “Master Classes” in school and outside-of-school performance opportunities are being explored. In addition, to the dance work required, students will also be working on editing music using Audacity software. Students will also be taught to create performance and marketing materials using a variety of software.

The goal of the course is to help students develop technical and performance skills while developing a more rounded understanding of the dance world (i.e. music editing and marketing). This is a full year course.

ART DEPARTMENT

MIDDLE SCHOOL ART

Grade 7

The 7th grade Art class will develop basic drawing skills. Students will develop skills in rendering images with a pencil, graphite and color. Students will learn how to use tone, perspective and the use of the horizon line.

Course Objectives:1. Create drawings using the elements of art and the principles of composition. The elements and

principles consist of line, shape, form, value, texture, center of interest, movement, balance, harmony, structure and design.

2. Successfully draw with a variety of drawing tools.3. Understand the principles of linear and atmospheric perspective.4. Students will complete four (4) drawings of landscape with an animal image.

Grade 8

The 8th grade Art class will develop basic drawing skills. Students will develop skills in rendering images with a pencil, graphite and color. Students will learn how to use tone, perspective and the use of the horizon line.

Course Objectives:1. Create drawings using the elements of art and the principles of composition. The elements and

principles consist of line, shape, form, value, texture 1, center of interest, movement, balance, harmony, structure and design.


2. Successfully draw with a variety of drawing tools.3. Understand the principles of linear and atmospheric perspective.4. Students will complete ten (10) drawings focusing on portraits.

ART I – DRAWING – LEVEL 1Grades 9 - 12

Students will study the basic principles of construction of visual forms. Emphasis on line, perspective and shading in student art work will be developed. Students will critique their projects as well as specific pieces of art relevant to and understanding of the development of the visual art.Course Objectives: 1. Create drawings using the elements of art and the principles of composition. The elements and

principles consist of line, shape, form, value, texture 1, center of interest, movement, balance, harmony, structure and design.2. Successfully draw with a variety of drawing tools, surfaces and techniques. 3. Understand the principles of linear and atmospheric perspective by successfully rendering a variety of images.

4. Students will complete four (4) drawings each term for their personal portfolio.

ART II – ILLUSTRATION – LEVEL 1Grades 10 - 12

Students will develop skills in the art of communicating ideas using pictorial illustration. The studio assignments will include political cartoons, the language of comics and the sequencing of pictures to tell stories and convey information. Specific genres explored and practiced will be the comic strip, the editorial cartoon and the illustration of songs and poems. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Create drawings using the elements of art and the principles of composition. The elements and principles consist of: line, shape, form, value, texture 1, center of interest, movement, balance, harmony, structure and design. 2. Successfully draw with a variety of drawing tools, surfaces and techniques.

3. Students will use their drawings skills to communicate ideas and feelings.4. Students will develop quality pieces that can be used in a portfolio.

ART III – LEVEL 1Grades 11 and 12

The Art III course of study emphasizes art criticism and critical thinking skills in two and three-dimensional design. Studio activities include drawing, painting, sculpture, two and three dimensional design as well as art history. Special attention is given to developing a portfolio for students interested in art as a career.

Course Objectives: 1. Create drawings using the elements of art and the principles of composition. The elements and principles consist of line, shape, form, value, texture 1, center of interest, movement, balance, harmony, structure and design. 2. Successfully draw with a variety of drawing tools. Students will construct several 3D projects


with a variety of materials. 3. Understand the principles of linear and atmospheric perspective by successfully rendering a story boards. 4. Students will complete four (4) drawings or sculpture each term for their personal portfolio.

ART IV – LEVEL 1Grade 12

The Art IV course is designed to help the student complete his/her portfolio and develop proficiency in a particular medium. Students who do not plan to pursue a career in art are encouraged to learn the intricaciesof art for personal enrichment. Studio activities include computer graphics, two and three dimensional design, painting, drawing, and sculpture and art history.

Course Objectives: 1. Create a portfolio that can be used to apply to colleges and universities as an Art Major. 2. Successfully draw with a variety of drawing tools. Students will construct several 3D projects with a variety of materials. 3. Students will complete ten (10) to twelve (12) art pieces of their portfolio before midterm exams.

4. Students will select a work of art that has influenced art history and recreate it. This work will be placed in the Holy Name halls and added to the gallery of art at Holy Name. The work will be no smaller than 8”x11”.

YEARBOOK AND DIGITAL DESIGNGrades 11 and 12 – Instructor approval required.

Students will produce a culmination publication of memorable school events following a designed and organized plan to develop a permanent piece of school memorabilia. Concepts that are emphasized are the use of technology via computers, internet, and digital photography. Students will also value the use of teamwork and organizational skills. Students will build the Yearbook on line as well as using Photoshop, In Design and Adobe Illustrator.

The purpose of this course is to publish a journalistic, graphic and photographic history of the school year using knowledge gained of terms, ideas and concepts. Students will use programs to create digital art that can be used in the yearbook as well as pieces that can be displayed independently.

Course Objectives:1. Students will demonstrate the importance of yearbook design consistency by planning the design of the yearbook.2. The students will recognize types of font and typefaces.3. The students will experiment with placement of design elements to create a yearbook spread that

incorporates dominance to catch the reader’s eye.4. The students will work with the advisor to plan the coverage and record the history of the year.5. The students will develop a theme for the book that will be reflected throughout.6. The students will write in journalistic feature style, covering all phases of school life.7. The students will record events of the year in a factual, truthful way.8. The students will conduct interviews to gather information for the yearbook.9. The students will write headlines.10. The students will proofread and edit copy before it is submitted to publication.11. The students will gain knowledge in publication design and journalism law.


12. Students will work with Photoshop, In Design and Adobe Illustrator to create art work.

Instructional Materials: Life Touch Yearbook Website, computer, digital camera, Photoshop, In Design and Adobe Illustrator.

Instructional Procedures: Material will be presented in lecture format with an emphasis on individual and small group instruction. Student participation in all phases of yearbook production is required. Participation points are awarded for all activities.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

JUNIOR HIGH BANDPRE-REQUISITE: Individual assessment of performance level to insure appropriate placement. All levels (beginner to advanced) are welcome.

Students will learn the fundamentals of instrumental performance and musical development. Topics include proper breathing techniques, embouchure, posture, tone production, and music notation. Students will develop skills related to performing together as an ensemble and as an individual. Ensemble will be showcased in at least two performances during the school year.

JUNIOR HIGH CHORUSPRE-REQUISITES: None

Students will learn the fundamentals of vocal tone production and musical development. Topics included will be proper breathing, vocal technique, music notation, rhythm, and solfeggio. Students will develop skills related to performing together as an ensemble and as an individual. Ensemble will be showcased in at least two performances during the school year.

BEGINNING BAND – LEVEL 1Grades 9-12PRE-REQUISITES: NoneThis course is designed for students with limited or no prior musical experience. Focus is on learning a traditional concert band instruments (winds, brass or percussion). Students will learn individual instrument technique, as well as ensemble performance skills and basic music theory. Students will be tested to find the most appropriate instrument for them. Students will be expected to provide an instrument or rent an instrument. While there are limited instruments available through the music department, those are typically reserved for students with financial difficulty. The ensemble will be showcased in at least two performances during the school year.

BAND – LEVEL 1Grades 9 – 12PRE-REQUISITES: Previous playing experience or instructor approval.

Students will study the fundamentals of music theory and performance. This ensemble performs music from myriad time periods and genres. In addition to the study of basic instrumental performance techniques, students also develop important ensemble performance practices. While private lessons are not required, they are encouraged for more in-depth individual instrument study. Students will be expected to provide an instrument or rent an instrument. While there are limited instruments available through the music department, those are typically reserved for students with financial difficulty. The ensemble will be


showcased in at least two performances during the school year, a competition, and a optional music department field trip.

CHORUS – LEVEL 1Grades 9 - 12

Students will study the fundamentals of music theory and performance. This ensemble performs music from myriad time periods and genres. In addition to the study of basic vocal performance techniques, students also develop important ensemble performance practices. Students will be guided through a rigorous ear-training and sight-singing program, as well as developing basic piano skills. While private lessons are not required, they are encouraged for more in-depth individual instrument study. The ensemble will be showcased in at least two performances during the school year, a competition, and an optional music department field trip.

BEGINNING CHORUS – LEVEL 1Grades 9-12PRE-REQUISITES: NoneThis course is designed for students with limited or no prior musical experience. Focus is on learning a traditional choral repertoire. Students will learn individual vocal technique, as well as ensemble performance skills and basic music theory. Students will be guided through an introductory ear-training and sight-singing program, as well as developing basic piano skills. While private lessons are not required, they are encouraged for more in-depth individual instrument study. The ensemble will be showcased in at least two performances during the school year, a competition, and a optional music department field trip.

INTRO TO GUITAR (Semester Course) – LEVEL 1 Grades 9-12 PRE-REQUISITE: Student must meet the following criteria: 1. An interest in learning about music and playing the guitar. 2. Student may be required to supply their own guitar (based on school funding).

This course is designed to offer the student an enjoyable opportunity to learn how to play the guitar. Following an integrated and cumulative process, students will learn the basics of musical notation, guitar tuning and maintenance, single line melody and chord accompaniment. Each week progressive, step by step assignments will include tips on technique, a melodic performance piece and a popular tune to exercise the new chords learned. A variety of musical styles will be examined with an emphasis on popular guitarists of the 20th century.

Students who follow a consistent and focused effort will be able to play and accompany themselves quite effectively with a solid repertoire by the end of the course. As a final project, a class performance will bescheduled either during or after school.

WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

INTRAMURALS PROGRAMGrades 7 and 8The Seventh and Eighth grades students are eligible to participate in intramurals during the school day. This program will run one day a week – one day for seventh grade and one day for eighth grade - and will take


place for one period during that day. The day of the week that students have intramurals will be announced upon their return to school. This program will focus upon the introduction, development and understanding of various team sports. The sport selections will rotate throughout the school year. Students will be given the option of signing up for the intramurals at the start of each rotation. Participation is optional and students who do not participate in the intramural rotation will be assigned a study for that rotation. Regardless of the student’s choice, all students will be required to wear the Holy Name Gym uniform, purchased from JB Edwards on “Intramural Day.”

WELLNESSGrades 7 and 8Wellness is a course designed to encourage students to lead a healthy and active life. Students will be involved in a variety of team sports, dual sports, recreational activities, and fitness activities. These sports and activities will help to develop motor skills, physical growth, cardiovascular endurance, and personal and social behaviors that promote a healthy and fit lifestyle. Participation in either a competitive sports team or participation in a session of intramural sports is required.

FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH AND WELLNESSGrades 9, 10, 11 and 12

This course will offer a comprehensive overview of health and wellness. We will discuss the impact personal choices make on our lifestyle, and all aspects of personal health will be discussed including physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, social, and environmental. Students will explore topics related to nutrition, physical fitness, athletics, stress management, substance abuse, and healthy relationships. In addition, the class will discuss how to make better decisions, and healthier decisions that will promote wellness with an emphasis on self responsibility.

SPORTS COMMUNICATION & MEDIAGrades 9, 10 and 12

This course will provide students with a look at the sports communication and management field. Theywill understand how to develop a sports story, news releases, social media, print media, radio, television, and the Internet. Students will develop and manage the athletic web site and also run our penalty box and Napoleon of the Week. They will develop new ideas that will help the Athletic Department and will learn how to operate an athletic department and game management. The basic principles of sports supervision, sports ethics, and sports media will also be covered.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM (Semester Course – Faculty/Department Coordinator/Principal Approval Required) Grades 11 and 12 Independent studies are available for self-motivated students to take on a limited basis. In order to take an independent study, the student must write a proposal that gives a title to the course, describes the course indetail and indicates how the course will be assessed. The student then must receive approval for the proposal from the teacher, who will be conducting the independent study. Once the teacher approves the proposal, the teacher must submit it to the principal for approval. If approved, the principal will indicate how many


credits the student will receive for the course and what, if any, academic content area requirements will be met once the study is successfully completed.

SAT PREP

SAT PREP – Semester CourseGrade 11

To enhance our students’ access to college opportunities, we will provide a comprehensive SAT-preparation course for all members of our junior class during the 2015-2016 school year. This course will include 60 hours of instruction and three full practice tests. All math and grammar content, as well as reading, writing, and problem solving skills will be reviewed and practiced. Additionally, students will practice applying their academic skills strategically and efficiently to maximize their SAT scores. The SAT-preparation course will be run six times during the year, including sessions during the summer, on Saturday mornings, and on Sunday evenings.

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HOLY NAME CENTRAL CATHOLIC JR.SR HIGH SCHOOLVirtual High School Course Application Form

2016-2017 School YearCongratulations on your decision to pursue a Virtual High School course. Since Virtual High School (VHS) is a program that

requires a great deal of self-motivation, time, and dedication on behalf of the student, Holy Name must be certain that all students requesting such a course are able to meet the rigors involved. Students are expected to do a great deal of self-directed work and perform at a high level of academic proficiency in order to pass a VHS course. Therefore, Holy Name requires that all students

who wish to enroll in a VHS course show proof of their responsible, self-sufficient, and scholarly nature prior to being accepted in the VHS program.

Before completing all aspects of this VHS course application form, students should visit www.govhs.org to review the course list and course expectations. Not all courses listed will be accepted by Holy Name; final course selections must be approved by Dr. Audette. All students and parents must review the course descriptions and VHS criteria before completing and signing this form.

Criteria for Acceptance and Continued Participation in VHS1. Student must be either a Junior or Senior at Holy Name.2. Student must have a previous year average of 85% or higher.3. Student must have a discipline record acceptable to all members of the administrative team.4. Student must be on track to meet all Holy Name graduation requirements. VHS course selections must serve only as elective

courses and not as academic course requirements. Exceptions to this must be approved by Dr. Audette and will only be granted in very rare circumstances based on individual student circumstances.

5. Student must have their application for a VHS course approved by their guidance counselor and two teachers prior to turning it in to Dr. Audette.

6. Both the student and their parent must also sign the application form.7. Student may be required to attend a VHS meeting with the VHS Coordinator prior to the start of the academic year. This

meeting will be mandatory and will occur after school.8. Any student participating in a VHS course must abide by the “acceptable use policy” regarding the Internet as written in the

Student Handbook.9. Any student participating in a VHS course must be sure to utilize their time scheduled for their VHS course for their course.

Any student causing a disruption in the library or found to be not using their time wisely may be removed from their course and they may be assessed a $200 fee to offset the cost incurred by the school for the course.

Please list your Course Selections in order of preference:Rank Course Name & Number Year or Semester Course

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I affirm without hesitation that (student name):_____________________________________ is a highly motivated scholar capable of completing self-directed study at an honors or Advanced Placement level as part of the Virtual High School program.Teacher: Parent/GuardianTeacher: StudentGuidance Counselor Dr. AudettePlease submit this completed application along with a typed essay of at least 500 words describing why you wish to take the Virtual High School courses listed above. Explain why you believe you will be successful in this course and why you feel this course, or courses, are important to your academic objectives. Dr. Audette retains the right of admission or denial of any student to the Virtual High School Program. Completed applications must be turned in to Dr. Audette in the Main Office. Dr. Audette will approve them on a first come, first serve basis and forward them to the VHS Coordinator for registration. The earlier you pass this information in, the quicker and more likely you are to get the course you want. Incomplete packages will be returned and not reviewed. Also, students enrolled in a VHS class are not allowed to drop that course; all VHS course placements are final. All students enrolled in an AP VHS course must also take the AP Exam at year’s end. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ENROLLED IN A VHS COURSE W/O A COMPLETED APPLICATION BEING SUBMITTED TO DR. AUDETTE.


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