In addition to the English I curriculum, honors English I requires thinking critically, reading entire literary works as contrasted toexcerpts of literature, reading assigned literary works during the summer, writing weekly competitions, and vocabulary study and ACT standardized test preparation

Writing in fictional, descriptive, narrative, expositive, and persuasive modes; proofreading and editing; oral composition; and vocabulary
comprises semester I. Semester II consists of study of world literature organized by genre (short story, non-fiction, poetry, drama and the novel).

In addition to the English II curriculum, honors English II requires thinking critically, reading entire literary works as contrasted to excerpts of literature, reading assigned literary works during summer, writing weekly compositions and quarterly book reviews, participating in fairs and other parish-endorsed competitions, and SAT vocabulary study and ACT standardized test preparation.

Writing, proofreading and editing, oral composition, vocabulary, and a
study of American literature from its beginning to the present; prerequisite English II.

In addition to the English III curriculum, honors English III requires thinking critically, reading entire literary works as
contrasted to excerpts of literature, reading assigned literary works during the summer, writing weekly compositions and quarterly book reviews, participating in fairs and other parish-endorsed competitions, and SAT vocabulary study and ACT standardized test preparation

In addition to the English IV curriculum, honors English IV requires thinking critically, reading entire literary works as contrasted to excerpts of literature, reading assigned literary works during the summer, writing weekly compositions and quarterly literary reviews, participating in fairs and other parish-endorsed competitions, and SAT vocabulary study and ACT preparation for standardized testing.

A college-level course developed through literary analysis of selected works involving extensive reading and writing at the college level.

A study of oral and written communication business, and management occupations; prerequisite English III.

A course in writing with an emphasis on developing technique through the study, analysis, and imitation of selected models; the writing process; career writing; the narrative, descriptive, and expositive modes; and College Application Essay. Prerequisite English II.A course in writing with an emphasis on developing technique through the study, analysis, and imitation of selected models; the expositive and persuasive modes; the documented essay; and the literary analysis essay.Prerequisites are English II and Intermediate Composition.

A continuation of Algebra 1, Part 1. Students partying in great depth: the properties of the real number system and operations, evaluating rational algebraic expressions, solving and graphing
first degree equations, and using real-world problems to apply theory. Students will learn these concepts using a hands-on approach.

A study of elementary algebra that includes performing the four basic operations on directed numbers and developing the basic language skills needed for other areas of mathematics.

A study of Euclidean Geometry; prerequisite Algebra1.

In addition to the Geometry curriculum, honors geometry requires the student to present at least two class presentations and participate in at least one competition.
Other supplemental activities, such as ACT/SAT preparation, are expected of the student.

An extension of the language and equation solving skills developed in Algebra I, including the development of trigonometric skills; Prerequisite Algebra I and Geometry.

In addition to the Algebra II curriculum, honors Algebra II requires
the student to presents at least two class presentations and  participate in at least one competition. Other supplements activities, such as ACT/SAT preparation, are expected of the students.

  An intensive course in areas of advanced mathematics that include the study of algebraic systems, vectors, concept of functions, trigonometry, plan analytic geometry, complex numbers, use the logical inference, development of  the axiom of the completeness, study of sequence and series, and application of vector concepts in geometric proof; prerequisites Geometry and Algebra II.

In addition to the above curriculum, students are required to present at least two class presentations and participate in at least one interschool competition. Other supplemental activities, such as ACT/SAT preparation , are expected.

This course provides a format for individual students to move from mathematical concepts to concrete applications in real life contexts as consumers, employees, business persons, and/or community leaders

A second course in physical education offering a variety of required activities including health education, team and individual sports; prerequisite Physical Education I.A comprehensive health education course that focuses on the eleven components of health and how healthful or risk behavior in one component may affect other components.  The course includes understanding the human body, mental health, family and social health, growth and development, nutrition, exercise and fitness, drugs, diseases an disorders, consumers and personal health, safety and first aide, C.P.R., and community and environmental health.

Course introduces students to the history of flight, development of air power from WWI through the Vietnam conflict, and military aerospace. In the leadership portion of the course, cadets are introduced to the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program. Topics covered include elementary good fellowship, personal development skills, and health awareness. Includes practical lessons in the areas of drill and ceremonies, self discipline, and wearing of the military uniform

Communication using listening, speaking, reading, and writing  around  the themes studied in all three courses for beginning students provides the content  for Language Experience story  writing and reading. High interest/ low vocabulary reading will also aid in the development of language proficiency

Developmental listening, speaking, reading, and writing experiences and exercises are integrated with the thematic being addressed across the three courses for beginning students. The video instructional program offers natural language in natural settings that  add cultural information as well as language and  concept  development. The textbook offers additional reading and writing exercises. (Individual/ small group tutoring in mainstream subject as  needed.)

Introduction to the literary genres (short story, poetry, mythology, drama, and the novel). Reading, discussing a and writing based on                                                        appropriate simplified classics. Limited instruction of grammar,                                                spelling, and punctuation using student’s writing.

Developmental listening, speaking, reading, and writing experiences and activities are selected from the content of school courses.  American history is stressed so that while English is being acquired, concept and cognitive growth is taking place. (Individual/small group tutoring in mainstream subjects as needed.)

Reinforcement of literary genres. Appropriate simplified classics provide the literature for reading, discussing and writing activities. Emphasis is on process writing and  the teaching of discrete grammar rules through those writings. (Time and assistance will be given to help students complete the requirements for their English I or II classes.)

Study of the living systems, including ecology, cell biology, energy pathways, and diversity among organisms, physiology processes, psycho biology, reproduction, processes of mutation and natural selection

In addition to the Biology curriculum, honors Biology requires student participation in specific laboratory investigations each nine weeks, one student initiated, researched, performed, and completed investigatory
 project during each of the first, second, and third nine weeks, written summaries on at least two subject related in science competitions and/or fairs at the local, regional, or state/ national level, and the use of a different textbook.

A college level course preparing students for examination for college
credit and/or advanced standing in participating colleges. Advanced studyof biological topics with emphasis on molecular biology, evolution, physiology, development, comparative anatomy, population ecology. Also included are advanced laboratory investigations; prerequisite Honors Biology.

Theoretical and investigate approach to basic concepts of matter, including
atomic theory, periodic properties, bonding, formula writing, balancing  equations, gas laws, mole concept, and the basic concepts of stoichiomety, solutions, reaction rates, oxidation-reduction, organic  chemistry and nuclear chemistry; prerequisite Algebra I.

In addition to the Chemistry curriculum, honors Chemistry requires student participation in specific laboratory investigations each nine weeks, one student initiated, researched, performed, and completed investigatory  project during each of the first, second, and third nine weeks, written  journals each nine weeks, participation in science competitions and/ or
 fairs at the local, regional, state/national level, and the use of a different textbook.

Study of principles and processes of general ecology, including ecology; an in-depth approach to examining the environment using physicochemical parameters, including resource and energy in the environment, and pollution and health of the environment.

Theoretical and investigative approach to measurement, motion, forces,
work, power, energy, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism, sound, and light (wave motion); prerequisites Algebra I, geometry, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II .

In addition to the Physics curriculum, honors Physics requires student
participation in specific laboratory investigations each nine weeks, one student initiated, researched, performed, and completed investigatory project during the first, second , and third nine weeks, written summaries on at least two subject related journals each nine weeks, participation in
science competitions and/or fairs at the local, regional, state/national
level, and the use of a different textbook.

In addition to the World Geography curriculum, honors World Geography requires the student to read and analyze a supplemental book each nine weeks, participate in competitive activities, such as fairs, rallies, etc., present one research paper, physical display, and oral presentation of a social studies project.

Study of federal, state, and local governments (legislative, executive, and judicial branches), and analysis of current events.

In addition to the Civics curriculum, honors Civic requires the student to read and analyze a supplemental book each nine weeks, participate in competitive activities, such as fairs, rallies, etc., present one research paper, physical display, and oral presentation of a social studies project, and the use of a different textbook.

A study of the positive aspects of American free economics system and its interaction with labor, world economic systems, consumerism, and economic .

In addition to the Free Enterprise curriculum, honors Free Enterprise requires the student to read and analyze a supplemental book each nine weeks, participate in competitive activities, such as fairs,rallies, etc., present one research paper, physical display, and oral presentation of a social studies project, and the use of a different textbook.

Survey political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United States from the beginning to the present.

In addition to the American History curriculum, honors American History requires the student to read and analyze a supplement book each nine weeks, participate in competitive activities, such as fairs, rallies, etc., present one research paper, physical display, and oral of a social studies project, and the use of a different textbook.

A college level survey of political, economical, social, and cultural development of the United States from the beginning to the present

A college level course that involves both the concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific casa studies. The course requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American political reality.

The course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of law that could be of practical use to the student I everyday life. Student involvement is emphasized through the use of problems, case studies, role-plays, mock trials, and a variety of activities. The course will provide understanding of the roles that the law, lawyers, law enforcement officers, and the legal system play in our society.

Study of general psychology, heredity, environment, intelligence,
motivation, behavior, and the nature of personality.

Basic sociological study of the institutional behavior of society, including religion, politics, and domestic life; influence of geography, population, and cultural development of human behavior.

Survey of history of the world from prehistoric man to the present with emphasis on the great periods of the renaissance, reformation, development of nation states, and world conflicts, consideration of geographical, economic, political, religious, and cultural factors influencing the direction taken by world groups.

A college level survey course of the history of Europe and world from prehistoric man to the present with emphasis on the great periods of history.

Individualized study in an area of the student’s interest, following the
guidelines of Renzulli’s Enrichment Triad Model Type III activities.
The student gifted and the education teacher together develop
goals, objectives, activities, a timeline, and criteria for evaluation.
In addition to the requirements listed for the regular Individual
Projects course, the honors course requires that:

• Students work is subject to outside professional evaluation.
• Student attends at least on related field trip
• Student keeps project journals with a minimum of 80 entries
• student reads and summarizes 10 project related articles, and
• Student writes one paper about the project experience

Intermediate French: emphasis on more intense oral expression, reading, and writing; greater awareness of grammar patterns is established; prerequisite French I.

Advanced French: intensive study of grammar and syntax; emphasis on conversation, culture, literature, and formal and informal composition; course conducted in French; prerequisite

Beginning Spanish: emphasis on basic language skills, understanding and speaking the language by learning basic dialogues; limited introduction to grammar.

Intermediate Spanish: emphasis on more intense oral expression, reading, and writing; greater awareness of grammar patterns is established; prerequisite Spanish I.

Advanced Spanish: intensive study of grammar and syntax; emphasis on conversation, culture, literature, and formal and informal composition, course conducted in Spanish; prerequisite Spanish II.

Advanced Spanish expression and composition: emphasis on original, descriptive and narrative composition, with attention to style, syntax, idioms, and verb forms; special emphasis on original spontaneous oral expression; course conducted in Spanish; prerequisite Spanish III.

Continues above as an independent study.

A practicum s students perform the required duties of a yearbook staff position; prerequisite Yearbook Publications I (grade 12).

An introduction to newspaper journalism with emphasis on the study of news value, the writing of the lead paragraph, the composite news story, headline writing, layout, and paste up (grade 11.)

Concepts of layout and design will be studied and explored. Students will use logical steps when integrating text and graphics.(original and scanned) to create papers, reports, newsletters, brochures, and other professional documents. Students will develop portfolios of work produced for assessment purposes. Keyboarding skills are a recommended prerequisite for this course.

An introduction to verbal and non-verbal communication; a study of the voice and body as tools of communication; an introduction to public speaking; an introduction to theater, parliamentary procedure, discussion, debate and media.

Business Computer Applications I is designed to acquaint students
with the basic principles and terminologies associated with data “information” processing. The one semester course includes units in computer concepts, word processing, spreadsheets, database, addition software, telecommunication, and security and ethics

Further development of techniques and processes of painting or sculpture; pre-requisite: Art II.

Advanced projects in medium selected by the student; pre-requisite Art III

Survey of major periods, artists, and musical forms representative of them; use of slides, lecture, and discussion (not a lab course); this course is broadbased and general in nature.

A performing group (audition required): for students who have achieved reasonable proficiency; includes theory, sight-reading, scales, and technique development; includes many before and after school rehearsals and perfomances thatare required of advanced band members.

A study of the basic fundamentals of reading music, along with basic fundamentals of the instrument, comprehension, rhythm reading, tunning the instrument, left and right hand positions, fret positions that lead to single line and chord performance, strumming and finger pick techniques; groups perfomance is not necessary.

Advanced study of mechanical drafting, involving section drawings, auxiliary drawings, and pattern developments; prerequisite basic technical drafting.

Preparation of party foods, “home cooking,” special diets, regional foods; current research and trends in meals and preparation; use of microwave oven; prerequisite foods and nutrition.

This course builds upon and continues the instruction in Teaching Cadet I. This course integrates and internship at elementary schools in the local area. The course is designed to assist the student to enter college to become a teacher.

Students will design, develop, and maintain web pages using appropriate current editors and/or tagging languages. Students will demonstrate technical knowledge of the equipment and an ability to use a variety of input devices, file formats and transfer methods. Students will use appropriate research methods and applications to retrieve and evaluate information and use a variety of web communications. Career possibilities related to the internet and web design will be explored.

Multimedia Productions is a course that combines text, graphics, sound, animation, and video delivered by a computer or other electronic means. The course focuses on the systematic design and development of effective, efficient, and appealing visual productions. Class sessions consist of discussions, collaboration activities, demonstrations, skill-building activities, peer evaluation, and time to work on projects.

Students will use graphics, images, and/or videos to create content-oriented productions. The media used within these productions will be developed, edited, or otherwise manipulated by the students. Final products should reflect multimedia elements, knowledge of design theory, and the effective use of productivity tools.

An advanced level course designed to build upon concepts of technology applications introduced and developed in previous secondary technology courses. In addition to addressing basic concepts in greater depth, students will explore more advanced applications of technology in real-life contexts.

This course focuses on verbal and non-verbal communication; a study of the voice and body as tools of communication, public speaking, an introduction to theatre, parliamentary procedure, discussion, debate, and media. Performances will include J.A.F.A. productions and community relations.

This is designed to portray theatre arts as a reflection of society, a response to basic human needs, and a creative, collaborative art form. Investigation of the theatrical elements of acting, staging and literature ranging from the major historical periods to today’s contemporary theatre.

Students will be introduced to the basics of carpentry including safety procedures, measurements and tools care and use, foundations, frame set and construction and job/set planning. Technical students will assist with theatre environment construction and J.A.F.A. productions.

The course builds on technical theatre skills acquired in stagecraft with focus on advanced set construction, lighting, and sound effects for J.A.F.A. productions.