REQUIRED
DEPARTMENT COURSE KEY ELEMENTS

Theology
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Christian Testament
  • Development of the Gospel, challenge of Jesus' message today, and role of the Holy Spirit
  • Study of the historical period of Jesus

English/
Language Arts
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American Literature
  • Study of past and modern literary selections
  • Theory and practice of good writing
  • Role of critical essays
  • Theory and preparation of analytical papers
  • Vocabulary development
  • Continued reinforcement of grammar and usage

Mathematics
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Algebra II
  • Equations, inequalities, graphs, complex numbers

History/
Social Sciences
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United States History
  • Development of Americal political, economic, social, and cultural life, with special emphasis on period 1800-2000
  • Current events as they relate to the curriculum
  • Study and writing skills and basic principles of research; use of primary sources

Science
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Biology II
  • An deeper understanding and appreciation of the ways in which all living organisms survive and interdepend
  • A study of ecology, microbiology, botany, zoology

Modern Languages
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French III
Spanish III

  • Refinement and expansion of basic skills and more complicated grammatical structure
  • Introduction to short readings from contemporary and classic authors
  • Expansion of cultural knowledge

Technology
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Integration in Selected Subjects

  • Instruction in Access, Excel, Web design, desktop publishing, and imaging integrated in assignments in various disciplines

ELECTIVES
DEPARTMENT COURSE KEY ELEMENTS

Classical Languages
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Latin II

  • Building on grammar, vocabulary, syntax
  • Reading of Latin authors

History/
Social Sciences
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Business
Leadership
  • Leadership skills in business including leading discussions, presenting and defending a position, analyzing alternatives for action.
  • Business leadership as it relates to ethics, social responsibility, budget and finance, management, and investments
  • Guest speakers from the business world
  • Basic principles of personal finance and career opportunities in busines

Fine Arts
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Intermediate Art I
  • Intermediate studio skills and techniques with a focus on the principles of design
  • Introduction to art history from prehistoric to contemporary art

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