2014-2015Course Catalog

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English ............................................................... 3

9 - ESL English I ......................................... 3

11 - ESL English II - Introduction to Literature ..................................................... 3

10 - Introduction to Literature and Composition ................................................ 3

20 - British Literature and Composition ...... 3

30 - American Literature and Composition . 4

45 - Multicultural Literature and Composition ................................................ 4

41 - AP English Literature and Composition4

25 - Writing Fundamentals .......................... 5

40 - Dante .................................................... 5

46 - Detective Fiction .................................. 5

50 - Creative Writing ................................... 6

Mathematics ..................................................... 7

110 - Algebra I ............................................ 7

120 - Algebra II ........................................... 7

130 - Geometry ............................................ 7

140 - Algebra/Trigonometry........................ 8

139 - Finite Math ......................................... 8

145 - Precalculus ......................................... 8

142 - Statistics ............................................. 8

143 - AP Statistics ....................................... 9

150 - AP Calculus AB ................................. 9

151 - AP Calculus BC ................................. 9

701 - Introduction to Computer Programming ............................................... 9

Science ............................................................. 10

210 - Biology ............................................. 10

240 - Advanced Biology ............................ 10

220 - Chemistry ......................................... 10

222 - Chemistry: A Systems Approach ..... 11

241 - Advanced Chemistry ........................ 11

245 - Biochemistry .................................... 11

243 - Anatomy and Physiology ................. 11

230 - Physics ............................................. 12

231 - AP Physics I ..................................... 12

242 - AP Physics II ................................... 12

247 - Oceanography .................................. 12

260 - AP Environmental Science .............. 13

200 - Health ............................................... 13

229 - Engineering ...................................... 13

Social Sciences ................................................ 14

306 - World History I ................................ 14

310 - World History II............................... 14

320 - US History ....................................... 14

325 - AP US History ................................. 15

336 - AP Psychology ................................. 15

340 - AP US Government ......................... 15

342 - AP Comparative Government .......... 16

350 - AP Micro and Macro Economics ..... 16

555 - Leadership ........................................ 16

330 - Government ..................................... 17

331 - Economics ........................................ 17

332 - International Relations ..................... 17

334 - Entrepreneurship .............................. 18

335 - Psychology ....................................... 18

316 - Ind. Research Project ....................... 18

339 - US Civil Rights ................................ 19

390 - British Culture - London .................. 19

391 - Central European History and Culture19

600 - Debate and Current Events .............. 20

601 - Public Speaking ............................... 20

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Foreign Languages ......................................... 21

410 - Spanish 1 .......................................... 21

420 - Spanish 2 .......................................... 21

430 - Spanish 3 .......................................... 21

441 - Advanced Spanish Language (4) ..... 21

442 - Advanced Spanish Literature (5) ..... 22

415 - French 1 ............................................ 22

425 - French 2 ............................................ 22

435 - French 3 ............................................ 22

445 - Advanced French Language ............. 22

446 - French Literature .............................. 23

451 - Latin 1 .............................................. 23

452 - Latin 2 .............................................. 23

453 - Latin 3 .............................................. 23

454 - Latin 4 - Latin Literature .................. 24

470 - Chinese 1 .......................................... 24

471 - Chinese 2 .......................................... 24

Fine Arts ......................................................... 25

500 - Foundations of Art ........................... 25

505 - Photography ..................................... 25

506 - Choir ................................................ 25

507 - Music Theory ................................... 25

508 - Jazz Band ......................................... 25

510 - Art Studio 2-D ................................. 26

520 - Art Studio 3-D ................................. 26

525 - Advanced Study in Art Studio ......... 26

530 - Independent Study in Art ................. 27

550 - Introduction to Drama ...................... 27

Philosophy and Theology .............................. 28

62 - Biblical Literacy ................................ 28

620 - World Religions ............................... 28

631 - Catholicism ...................................... 28

615 - Philosophy ....................................... 29

610 - Ethics ............................................... 29

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English

9 - ESL English I Full Year

In this course, students will develop their vocabulary and basic understanding of the English language. Students will work on their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students will also be placed simultaneously in a mainstream English class if his/her ability allows.

11 - ESL English II - Introduction to Literature Full Year

In this course, students will be exposed to longer and more challenging literary texts while allowing for a more guided approach than in a regular freshman English class. Reading selections will include novels as well as some of the texts included in the mainstream English class. Grammar and vocabulary development will remain a focus during the course. Students will continue to develop and improve their English writing proficiency by exploring and practicing various writing styles. Students will also be placed simultaneously in a mainstream English class if his/her ability allows.

10 - Introduction to Literature and Composition Full Year

English Literature and Composition explores four major works of art; The Odyssey, Antigone, Beowulf, and Romeo and Juliet. Our goal in this course is to increase comprehension skills, practice writing skills daily, and read aloud from the texts, as well as the students' own papers. We strive for quality, active writing, and expect to see growth throughout the year. Peer review, and verbal communication are an essential component of the course.

20 - British Literature and Composition Full Year

This course is a study of British Literature, surveying major works of British authors starting from the inception of the English language. Through a combined study of writing, literature, grammar and vocabulary, we will learn to understand what makes a work worth reading, studying, and remembering. Special attention will be paid to literary analysis, both oral and written, allowing students to continue their pursuit of developing their writing skills. In addition, the vocabulary component will concentrate on a study of Greek and Latin roots for English words in an effort to build a more expansive vocabulary and allow more facility in determining the meanings of a wider range of words.

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30 - American Literature and Composition Full Year

American Literature, a survey course, focuses on the critical reading and analytical writing required in college. In this course, we explore movements in American Literature to see how American writers have artfully expressed some of the dilemmas of the human condition. Literary movements will include Puritanism, Rationalism, Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, Modernism, and Postmodernism. As we read the master writers and reflect on their writing, we will become a supportive writing community, united in purpose, tackling the challenges and embracing the rewards of the effectively wielded written word.

45 - Multicultural Literature and Composition Full Year

This course provides students with an introduction to multicultural literature. Emphasis is placed on increasing students’ awareness and understanding of the values, beliefs, and experiences of people from different cultures through literature. The goals of the course are to have students isolate concepts in multicultural literature that may be unfamiliar to their culture, compare and contrast these concepts with their own cultures, research the origins of philosophical, political, religious, and other concepts in multicultural texts through in depth critical analysis, class discussions, and writing assignments. Development of writing skills and reviewing grammar in preparation for college will be a significant part of the course.

41 - AP English Literature and Composition Full Year

As indicated by the Advanced Placement designation, this is a rigorous college-level English literature course. The reading is challenging, the writing is copious, and the work will require high-level thinking. Successful students will prepare thoroughly for class, participate actively in discussion, and produce creative and insightful work. The course will explore a wide variety of works of literature, from ancient to modern times, from Western and non-Western authors, from the fiction, drama, and poetry genres. Students will demonstrate mastery of the elements of literature through written and oral analysis of the works studied. We will also improve our ability to interact with the ideas of others, through class discussion, the study of secondary sources, and written responses. An ongoing study of vocabulary and literary terms will make us more observant readers and more precise writers. We expect all students in the course to take the AP English Literature exam in May.

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25 - Writing Fundamentals 1 Semester

Writing Fundamentals is a course designed to give students the essential writing skills needed for upper-level courses at La Lumiere and for the college application process. The course emphasizes the s-words of sound writing: writing with substance, style, and structure while having something intelligent to say. Moreover, students will be given tips on MLA citation and formatting so their papers meet cross-curricular writing requirements. The course will revolve around discussion of key writing principles, application of sound grammatical and stylistic choices, and revision of a weekly paper in order to help students see writing as a constant quest for improvement.

40 - Dante 1 Semester

This one semester elective will examine closely Dante Alighieri’s Vita Nuova and his Inferno. Students will learn about Dante’s life and influences, with a focus on the author’s tragic unrequited love for Beatrice Portinari, which is the focus of the beautiful but sad Vita Nuova. With those influences in mind, students will be challenged to read the Inferno, as well as examine criticism of this master work. In addition, students will dually enroll in the online MOOC on the Inferno, hosted by Georgetown University, and will work through that class material with the teacher.

46 - Detective Fiction 1 Semester

In this seminar, we will pursue a brief survey of the mystery genre in fiction and film. Starting with the work of Edgar Allan Poe, the creator of the formula still intact today, we will work our way to current manifestations in print, movies and television. We will examine social influences on the development of the genre, looking at what has contributed to how and why elements of the genre have remained or changed. Additionally, we will explore the differences between the American and British schools of mystery fiction. Finally, we will try to determine whether or not the genre has literary merit or if it is destined to be regarded as popular literature and nothing more. To achieve these goals we will rely on written responses and class discussion.

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50 - Creative Writing 1 Semester

This course introduces students to the rewards and demands of creative expression. Specifically, the course focuses on writing in three genres: poetry, the short story, and creative non-fiction. By looking at the works of professionals to distill the qualities of excellence and by participating in a weekly writing workshop, students will develop a litany of skills and start to build a creative writing portfolio, with the goal being to have one work ready to send into publishers by the end of the semester.

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Mathematics

110 - Algebra I Full Year

This is a first year course designed to develop the essential basic mathematical techniques that will be used extensively in future courses. This course will focus on the development of mathematical problem solving skills. The topics covered in class can be grouped into four categories: Developing an understanding of unknowns, which includes the writing out and solving of expressions, equations, and inequalities; Working with Linear Equations including constructing graphs, solving systems of equations, and working with inequalities; Working with Polynomials including evaluating them, factoring them, and dividing them; The use of Exponents and Radicals in various operations, working with fractional and negative exponents.

120 - Algebra II Full Year

This is a second year algebra course designed to prepare students for higher mathematics classes. Topics covered will include: properties of real numbers, equations and theirs graphs, systems of equations, polynomials, rational expressions, quadratic equations, logarithmic and exponential equations, problem solving and applications in all of these areas. This course will focus on developing problem solving skills.

130 - Geometry Full Year

Geometry focuses on a study of the terms, definitions, properties and theorems and their application to figures in the plane. Students study logic, including two-column proofs, truth tables, and operations on conditional statements. They also learn properties of congruence and similarity, and use proportional reasoning to solve applied problems. Geometry students are introduced to basic trigonometry and its application and extension to a variety of situations. They also learn to use theorems and properties of secants, chords and inscribed angles to determine required lengths and measures.

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140 - Algebra/Trigonometry Full Year

Algebra Trigonometry starts the year reviewing skills learned in your previous algebra courses and then focuses on more difficult concepts. Topics covered will include: Trigonometry, Functions, Equations and theirs graphs, Systems of equations, Matrices, Polynomials, Rational Expressions, Logarithmic and Exponential equations, Sets and Sequences, including problem solving and Applications in all of these areas. This course will focus on developing reasoning and problem solving skills while providing a foundation for additional mathematical studies.

139 - Finite Math Full Year

Finite Math is an introduction to mathematical topics with applications to business, management, and social science. The course starts with a review of sets and numbers, followed by an introduction to data sets, counting arguments (combinations and permutations), and the Binomial Theorem, which sets the foundation for elementary probability theory and some basic statistics. Further chapters treat graph theory as it relates to modeling, matrices and vectors, and linear programming. The last topics are the introduction to the theory of games and elementary financial mathematics.

145 - Precalculus Full Year

This is an honors level course designed to prepare students for the rigor of a first year Calculus class. Topics covered will include: polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, polar coordinates and vectors, conic sections, systems of equations, and applications in all of these areas. Students should expect, and be prepared for, this course to be a step up in difficulty from previous mathematics courses.

142 - Statistics Full Year

Statistics introduces students to the tools to properly collect, analyze, and make predictions with and from data. Students analyze the structure of formulas to learn how and why they are used in applications, and apply their understanding to gain insight and meaning toward data, using tools such as the mean, variance, and standard deviation, along with graphs and histograms. Students learn the structure and use of hypothesis tests and use them to to test the validity of claims. They also learn how to predict the range of a variable using a confidence interval. Students gain an insight into the use and application of probability, using unions, disjunctions, and Bayesian analysis along with a variety of tools to to assess the outcome and likelihood of events.

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143 - AP Statistics Full Year

AP Statistics serves to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students in the course will be exposed to four broad conceptual themes: Exploring data by observing patterns and departures from patterns; Planning a study by deciding what factors to study and how to measure the factors that you want to study; Anticipating patterns by producing models using probability theory and simulations; and Statistical inference in order to confirm models.

150 - AP Calculus AB Full Year

AP Calculus AB is a college-level introductory Calculus course, with complete coverage of differentiation and single-variable integration. It is required that all students enrolled in this course take the AP Calculus AB exam in May; this takes the place of the second semester final exam and cannot be exempted. This course is available as a dual credit option through Purdue University's North Central campus.

151 - AP Calculus BC Full Year

AP Calculus BC is a college-level introductory Calculus course, with complete coverage of differentiation and single-variable integration. It is required that all students enrolled in this course take the AP Calculus BC exam in May; this takes the place of the second semester final exam and cannot be exempted. This course is available as a dual credit option through Purdue University's North Central campus.

701 - Introduction to Computer Programming 1 Semester

Introduction to Computer Programming focuses on acquainting the student with the syntax and structure of coded computer languages. Students will learn to solve problems to produce a working application by using logic, loops, variables, conditional statements, and encapsulated methods. They begin with a hands-on approach using Logo's turtle graphics. Later, study shifts toward a structured approach as students learn about objects and methods in the Alice program. The class culminates with a study of the syntax and structure of the Java language, and its use to create interactive designs. Students who show promise and interest are encouraged to study the optional self-paced Head First Java Programming text to prepare for a full-year advanced placement computer programming course, as approved by the instructor and Director of Studies.

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Science

210 - Biology Full Year

Biology is a course devoted to the study of the characteristics of life and of living things and how they interact with one another. The subject matter deals with how living things are organized, (i.e. how they are put together), how they function (i.e. how life processes happen), the relationships between different organisms and between organisms and their environment (i.e. classification and ecology), and how organisms adapt to changes in their environment. Emphasis in this course is on the development of an understanding of the concepts through lab activities, demonstrations, problem solving activities, class discussions, and other types of activities in order to provide a solid foundation for future work in science.

240 - Advanced Biology Full Year

The goal of advanced biology is to prepare students for a science major college biology course and to introduce students to extensively used lab techniques and procedures. In the first semester, students focus on cell biology. In the second semester, students study genetics (molecular & Mendelian) and biotechnology. Over the course of the year, students will utilize the compound microscope, pipettes(micro and standard), spectrophotometer, volumeter, gel electrophoresis units, microcentrifuge, thermocycler, and incubator. In addition, students will learn how the processes of spectrophotometry, chromatography, gel electrophoresis, microarrays, bacterial transformations, restriction enzymes, and PCR (polymerase chain reaction) are used as tools in the laboratory.

220 - Chemistry Full Year

Chemistry is an introductory course devoted to examining the properties of matter and energy. The subject matter deals with the principles that govern the properties and reactions of materials as well as the energy changes associated with these reactions. This course places emphasis upon problem solving and lab experiences in order to prepare a proper foundation for future studies in science. Because of some of the mathematical aspects of chemistry, students must have completed one year of algebra as a prerequisite. Students completing this course will be prepared for a Chemistry class at the college level or to take Advanced Chemistry during their Junior or Senior Year.

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222 - Chemistry: A Systems Approach Full Year

Chemistry Systems is an introductory course examining the properties of matter and energy in the context of the environment. This course will prepare students who may wish to take a Chemistry class in college, or take Advanced Chemistry or AP Environmental Science during their Junior or Senior years. The subject matter deals with the principles that govern the properties and reactions of materials as well as the energy changes associated with these reactions. The course also places emphasis upon problem solving and lab experiences in order to prepare a proper foundation for future studies in science.

241 - Advanced Chemistry Full Year

Advanced Chemistry is a course designed to build upon what the students have learned in a first year general chemistry course. The course will assist the students in becoming proficient in chemical problem solving while assisting them in attaining a reasonable depth of comprehension of fundamental chemical principles. The course places emphasis on developing competence in problem solving skills and on the ability to think clearly while expressing ideas in a logical manner.

245 - Biochemistry Full Year

Biochemistry is a course that extends the students knowledge of basic chemistry concepts to the biological system. It is a yearlong course that begins where we left off in Advanced Chemistry, with a short, but deeper look into some of the Organic Chemistry reactions that are important to living organisms. The remaining time will be spent looking at the three major categories of biomolecules: sugars, nucleic acids, and proteins. During the progression of this course, there will be numerous labs designed to give the students exposure to various online databases used in research, more practice writing formal lab reports, as well as a hands-on approach to using laboratory techniques and cutting edge technology.

243 - Anatomy and Physiology Full Year

The human body is an amazing machine. Like all machines, it is made up of various components. Each of these components has a specific or several specific functions. When functioning in tandem, the parts of the human body are remarkable, but when examined piece by piece, the true story of the body is told. In this class, you will learn how each piece fits into the entire puzzle. We will use microscopes, dissection, models, and lecture to unlock the wonders of our amazing bodies.

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230 - Physics Full Year

This course is a yearlong introduction to several major topics in physics, including energy, force, light, sound, heat, and nuclear physics. Students successfully completing this course will have a good foundation in physics, and will be able to build upon it in a college-level physics course.

231 - AP Physics I Full Year

AP Physics 1 can be taken either as a standalone college level course, or as the first year of a two-year course (the second year is AP Physics 2). It is required that all students enrolled in this course take the AP Physics 1 exam in May; this takes the place of the second semester final exam, and cannot be exempted. Topics covered include a complete study of mechanics and dynamics (including rotational motion and harmonic motion), waves and sound, electric circuits, and the Theory of Relativity. This course is also available as a dual credit option through Purdue University's North Central campus.

242 - AP Physics II Full Year

AP Physics 2 is the second year of the two-year college level physics program at La Lumiere. It is required that all students enrolled in this course take the AP Physics 1 and 2 exams in May; this takes the place of the second semester final exam, and cannot be exempted. Topics covered include fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, electric potential, magnetism, electromagnetic radiation, optics, and modern physics. This course is also available as a dual credit option through Purdue University's North Central campus.

247 - Oceanography Full Year

This course represents an introduction to the oceans and the study of the oceans and bodies of water like the oceans. Oceanography emphasizes the physical, chemical, geological, biological, and ecological aspects of the marine environment. Several types of marine environments from the intertidal zone to the deep sea mid-ocean ridge hydrothermal vent communities will be examined. During this course an introductory survey of marine organisms will also take place emphasizing the ecology, anatomy and physiology, reproduction, and behavior of marine organisms. The course consists primarily of laboratory work and emphasis is placed on research skills.

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260 - AP Environmental Science Full Year

The AP Environmental Science course is a full-year course designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science. Unlike most other introductory-level college science courses, environmental science is offered from a wide variety of departments, including geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography. The AP® Environmental Science course has been developed to be a rigorous science course that stresses scientific principles and analysis and includes a laboratory component (on average at least one period per week will be devoted to labs); as such, it is intended to enable students to undertake, as first-year college students, a more advanced study of topics in environmental science or, alternatively, to fulfill a basic requirement for a laboratory science and thus free time for taking other courses. The course provides students with the scientific principles required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world and draws upon various scientific disciplines. In both breadth and level of detail, the content of the course reflects what is found in many introductory college courses in environmental science.

200 - Health 1 Semester

Students will have a basic understanding of health and wellness, focusing on current health issues, life concerns, and decision making, which will translate into awareness of actions having consequences that affect their personal lives as well as the lives of those around them. The goal of this class is to help develop critical thinking skills, self-awareness, and personal growth as it relates to health and wellness.

229 - Engineering 1 Semester

The purpose of this class is to learn and apply methods of engineering to hands-on projects. Students will research a project, tinker and work with different materials, then build a device that meets specific parameters. After testing their device, students will repeat the process so that at the end of the semester they are ready to present their best efforts to the class.

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Social Sciences

306 - World History I Full Year

As an introduction to high school social studies, world history is meant to expand student historical and geographic knowledge. World History I will encourage students to explore the art, architecture, and culture of various civilizations up to the European Middle Ages. Students will participate in primary source readings, discussions, analyses, lectures, and collaborative learning experiences. These classwork activities will develop students’ historical and critical thinking skills and give students the ability to detect trends, analyze movements and events, and develop a sense of history.

310 - World History II Full Year

World History II is a year-long course which covers material similar to the AP World History Exam from the years 1000 AD to 2000 AD. Major topics in this first semester will be The Age of Mercantilism, The Age of Enlightenment, The American & French Revolutions, The Industrial Revolution & Imperialism, World War I, and Nationalist Movements in the Third World. Following the recent development in the AP World History curriculum itself, more emphasis is placed on students understanding themes and interconnections in world history and less emphasis on students memorizing facts of isolated events. In addition, greater emphasis is also placed on students acquiring and developing historical skills such as crafting historical arguments, chronological reasoning, comparison & contextualization, and applying historical interpretation & synthesis.

320 - US History Full Year

This course is an Introduction to the History of the United States of America. One major theme of this course comes from the name of our textbook: Out of Many: A History of the American People. In other words, we will examine how there are many interpretations to United States History depending on one’s situation and viewpoint. In addition, great emphasis will be placed on studying the social history of normal people from various backgrounds. Following the recent developments in the AP US History curriculum, more emphasis is placed on students understanding themes and interconnections in US history and less emphasis on students memorizing facts of isolated events. In addition, greater emphasis is also placed on students acquiring and developing historical skills such as crafting historical arguments, chronological reasoning, comparison & contextualization, and applying historical interpretation & synthesis.

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325 - AP US History Full Year

This course is intended to be an expansion of the knowledge already learned in a US History course. This course will require students to go well beyond the memorization of historical facts and dates. Students will be expected to explore a variety of historical sources, both primary and secondary. In their exploration of United States History from 1491 to the present-day, students will be expected to develop historical perspective and apply critical analysis to the crafting of historical arguments. The course will seek to develop the four historical thinking skills set forth by the AP curriculum. First, the course will seek to develop an understanding of chronological reasoning by discussing historical patterns and the importance of periodization. Students will then develop comparison and contextualization skills by studying the great diversity of cultures that have inhabited North America and the United States’ global interactions since 1491. The third skill type is crafting historical arguments from historical evidence, which will be developed by the extensive historical writing in the class. The final skill type is historical interpretation and synthesis, which will be developed by our extensive discussions of content and by the investigation of selected historical writing throughout the year. In terms of the periodization of content, the course is divided into 9 chronological units, subdivided into 104 thematic lessons. The goal of this course is to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exam with the expectation that students study United States History as amateur historians.

336 - AP Psychology Full Year

The purpose of AP Psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. A variety of activities, demonstrations, and projects will be provided to meet this goal of instructing scientific and empirical approaches.

340 - AP US Government Full Year

This course seeks to foster an understanding and love of the American political process in preparation for the AP United States Government & Politics Exam. The course is equivalent to a college level political science course, which means that the students will be expected to be active learners. Students will be expected to complete a thorough amount of required readings and research current political topics. The goal and focus of this course is to provide an introduction to an active political life. Students will be exploring the constitutional foundations of American politics, the nature of the American political process, the institutions of governance, and the policy choices created by the American political process.

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342 - AP Comparative Government Full Year

This course is designed to familiarize students with the concepts and methods necessary to develop an understanding of some of the world’s diverse political structures. We will examine six countries in detail: China, Great Britain, Russia, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran. These states represent a diverse range of cultural complexity and governance, allowing us to uncover similarities and differences across a wide ranging ideological spectrum. The three world approach to categorization will also be used to place governments in the proper context. Empirical and normative methods of comparison will be used consistently to analyze and assess nations historically and currently. This will equip students with the ability to identify political behaviors and patterns that lead to economic and political changes.

350 - AP Micro and Macro Economics Full Year

The Advanced Placement Micro and Macro Economics course is designed to be a thorough overview of economic theory that will introduce key concepts of both microeconomics and macroeconomics. The first semester will be devoted to introductory material and a survey of microeconomics and the second semester will be a survey of macroeconomics and international economic questions, along with AP examination review. Students who take this course will be prepared to take both the AP Microeconomics and the AP Macroeconomics examinations in May. Though the course is year-long, it will move at a fast pace in order to cover the material needed to have a clear understanding of the topics and be successful on the examinations, but time will be taken over the course of the year to engage in practical projects and outside readings to further edify the students’ understanding.

555 - Leadership 1 Semester

What do leaders do? Who is a leader? Can anyone be a leader? These are all questions that will be asked in this class. This course will challenge students to implement the skills and behaviors needed to lead people. Leadership class with cover a wide variety of topics: leadership styles, social responsibility, the bystander effect, and many other leadership principles.

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330 - Government 1 Semester

United States Government and Politics is a one semester, comprehensive course designed to give students a solid understanding of the constitutional foundations of democracy and governance. The course will analyze the importance of checks and balances, court decisions, executive power, legislative processes, as well as the all-important fourth pillar, the media. All of these concepts will be weighed and measured against the Constitution, most notably in the context of the original intent of the Founding Fathers, watershed court cases, and our current situation as a society in the second millennium. Students will be required to participate in class discussions, moot courts, pro se courts, legislative hearings and debates, and town meetings. It is imperative that students come to class prepared to discuss assigned readings and exercises. Through class discussion and analysis students will develop valuable problem-solving skills in addition to conflict management and the self-control needed to engage in respectful and meaningful dialogue with fellow classmates. Controversy will be encouraged to promote an environment similar to that of the Founders at the Constitutional Convention, where compromise and mutual respect was critical to drafting a Constitutional government.

331 - Economics 1 Semester

Economics is the study of money and business behaviors with an ultimate goal of understanding the processes necessary for an exchange economy to function. Although a social science, economics has pertinent real world applications. Throughout the class study of economics, we will examine both theoretical and real world applications of economic behaviors and systems. Due to the fluid nature of economic policies, we will spend a great deal of time exploring current global economic issues. The study of economics will develop students’ critical thinking and reasoning skills, as well as foster research and writing abilities.

332 - International Relations 1 Semester

This course is intended as a study of geopolitics since 1945. While the United States played a major role in almost every major world event since 1945, the class is not a study of US History. The class will focus on international events and look at the events through the eyes of the various parties involved. Frequently, the author and instructor will offer sharp criticism of US policies. Areas of study within the class include the origins of the Cold War, Nationalism and the end of colonialism, the shifting sands of global power, the Third World, and Postmodern Geopolitics. The course will operate in a manner similar to a college seminar. Each unit will be studied in a group setting.

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334 - Entrepreneurship 1 Semester

This one semester elective is a beginning course in entrepreneurial studies. The course examines the basic skills required to be an entrepreneur, and looks at the importance of entrepreneurial thinking in all aspects of life. Students will engage in a variety of case studies that reflect both the success and the failure of the entrepreneurial spirit, as well as gaining a thorough understanding of basic business economics. When possible, the course will align with a business studies or entrepreneurial studies online course from a major university. Online courses from MIT and CalTech have been used.

335 - Psychology 1 Semester

Introduction to Psychology provides students with a basic foundation in the study of the mind, its functions, and their relationship to behavior. In this class, students will cover topics including cognition, perception, personality, and mental illnesses. Genetic, environmental, biochemical, and sociological influences on the development of the human person will be considered. The text will be supplemented with films, fiction, nonfiction, and self-reports.

316 - Ind. Research Project 1 Semester

History is not a static subject, but instead is constantly changing due to evolving research and unique perspectives. The independent history study allows students to explore their individual historical interests without restrictions. Students are initially introduced to secondary source materials considering contemporary and revisionist historical practices. From there, students are invited to explore any historical area of interest, considering the schools of research and the evolution of interpretation. Students will demonstrate this knowledge through a research paper explaining one dimension of the current argument.

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339 - US Civil Rights 1 Semester

The major focus of this class is to explore, in detail, all facets of the African-American Civil Rights Movement in the United States, starting in the 1950s and continuing to the present. Our major resources will be the following: 1) The Eyes on the Prize Documentary & Reader, 2) The Writings of Martin Luther King, Jr. and 3) The Autobiography of Malcolm X. The class will also discuss the influence of the African-American Civil Rights Movement on other movements such as, the Women’s Rights Movement, the Chicano Movement, and the LGBT Movement. The class will also involve several field trips/guest speakers to interview actual participants in these movements to experience its meanings and effects first-hand.

390 - British Culture - London Spring Break Trip

This course consists of a week-long tour through London, England. Beginning with some pre-trip research on London’s geography and transportation, students will become familiar with the major landmarks and historical sites of this world-class city. From Big Ben to Westminster Abbey, from the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace, students will see and learn about London’s history while being immersed in the food, art, and daily bustle of London. The course will include Shakespearean drama at the Globe Theatre, as well as a more contemporary production in the West End. The course also includes day-trips to Stratford-upon-Avon and the University of Oxford. Students will chronicle their experience through the daily maintenance of a personal blog and will complete a reflection paper following their return.

391 - Central European History and Culture June Trip

This is a one week trip to the Czech capital city. Students will experience the majesty and tragedy of Prague's old town. From the sites where dissidents were persecuted or killed by the Nazi and Soviet occupations to Golden Lane, where Franz Kafka once lived, the city offers an incredible backdrop to learn about Central Europe's turbulent past. Excursions outside of the city will take students to two UNESCO world heritage sites: Cesky Krumlov, a picturesque village in southern Bohemia, and Kutna Hora, which is home to the uniquely macabre "bone church." Other highlights include the Terezin Concentration Camp, Prague's Jewish Quarter, and a Czech opera at the magnificent National Theater. Each day, students will complete a blog entry to reflect on their experience as well as complete a course workbook to gain a general understanding of Czech history and language.

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600 - Debate and Current Events 1 Semester

This course is designed to elicit critical thinking and dialogue about controversial topics. Students will be required to become familiar with all of the various angles of the topic in question so as to better understand complex problems in our world today. By engaging in civil discourse with other members of the class, participants should search for points of possible agreement and common ground. In contrast to a competitive debate format, winning the argument is secondary to solving problems and revealing truth. Some of the discussion topics that will be covered are state surveillance in the digital world, gun control, affirmative action, military intervention, and immigration.

601 - Public Speaking 1 Semester

This course is designed to give students practice in organizing, writing and delivering speeches. Students will learn techniques for preparing informative, persuasive and occasional speeches. Frequent opportunities for practice will help students improve their skills and gain confidence in their abilities.

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Foreign Languages

410 - Spanish 1 Full Year

The primary goal of teaching a foreign language is that each student acquires the ability to communicate the target language through listening, speaking, reading and writing. These four skills of the language are consistently reinforced in our foreign language program. In the first year of Spanish, students begin to build their vocabulary and grammar structures. They are introduced to a wide variety of vocabulary, and will be required to read, translate, write and speak the language.

420 - Spanish 2 Full Year

The primary goal of teaching a foreign language is that each student acquires the ability to communicate the target language through listening, speaking, reading and writing. These four skills of the language are consistently reinforced in our foreign language program. In the second year of Spanish, students continue to build their vocabulary and grammar structures. Most of the tenses are introduced in the second year.

430 - Spanish 3 Full Year

This a a college preparatory class where all skills of the language are practiced. We continuously practice listening, speaking, reading and writing while acquiring new vocabulary. By the end of Spanish 3, all grammar and verb tenses have been introduced. We learn about the culture of Spanish speaking countries through readings.

441 - Advanced Spanish Language (4) Full Year

This is a college preparatory class where all skills of the Spanish language are practiced. We continuously practice listening, speaking, reading and writing while acquiring new vocabulary. All the grammar that was previously learned is reinforced for proficiency. Students will learn about the culture of Spanish speaking countries through readings.

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442 - Advanced Spanish Literature (5) Full Year

In this course, students read abridged versions of novels written in Spain. All eras of literature are covered from the Middle Ages to Modern. A large part of the course is the interpretation of the novel, Don Quijote de La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes.

415 - French 1 Full Year

In French 1, students are introduced to the sounds of the French Language, as they develop the four basic skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The emphasis during this first year will be on building a solid vocabulary while students learn some basic grammatical concepts and are introduced to elements of French culture. From the first day of class, students are encouraged to use the language as they participate in class discussions, perform oral presentations, and write short compositions.

425 - French 2 Full Year

French 2 is designed to further develop the basic skills (i.e. reading, writing, listening and speaking) acquired in French 1. Basic concepts will be reviewed and more complex grammatical structures will be introduced. Students will be expected to communicate in French both orally and in writing. The majority of the class will be conducted in French.

435 - French 3 Full Year

French 3 will continue to develop the skills acquired in French 1 and 2. The course will review and reinforce the basic French grammar learned while introducing additions in areas that may have been simplified at the lower levels. Idioms will be introduced and students will be encouraged to use them as them as they strive to communicate in French. At least 75% of the class will be conducted in French.

445 - Advanced French Language Full Year

This course will include a complete review of French grammar and an introduction to literature from the French-speaking world. In addition to works by important French authors, excerpts will include the works of Caribbean and African authors. Throughout the year, students will be required to use the language in class, and whenever possible, outside of class.

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446 - French Literature Full Year

The objective of this course is the perfection of languages skills that can be used in various disciplines. It is essentially a survey of French literature from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Some works will be studied in their entirety while some will only use excerpts. While the focus of the course will be to study important works in French literature, authors from other parts of the French-speaking world will be included in the study of the 20th century. The course will also include a complete review of French grammar. Students will be required to conduct research while preparing for oral presentations and written assignments. They will also be expected to demonstrate the ability to communicate with reasonable fluency and accuracy in both written and spoken French.

451 - Latin 1 Full Year

This course is designed to give students a solid foundation in the basic grammar and vocabulary of the Latin language, as well as introduce them to the civilization and literature of the ancient Romans. The primary emphasis of the course is to develop reading and translation skills in Latin while learning the first three declensions of nouns and adjectives, pronouns, and all four conjugations of verbs in the present system, both active and passive.

452 - Latin 2 Full Year

In the second year of Latin, students continue to build their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. With further emphasis on reading, writing, translating and speaking, students will be introduced to advanced grammatical principles—including the formation and uses of the subjunctive mood, fourth and fifth noun declensions, participles, and deponent verbs—which will allow them to read unadapted Latin texts.

453 - Latin 3 Full Year

In this course, students will complete their systematic study of Latin grammar and syntax and transition to reading real Latin literature. Grammatical features will be reviewed throughout the year, both in isolation and as they occur in our readings. Students will read selections from several authors in the textbook, and then finish the year by reading selections from Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Through these readings, the course will introduce basic features of Latin poetry, including poetic forms, word order, meter, and several figures of speech.

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454 - Latin 4 - Latin Literature Full Year

This course is designed as a year-long study of Vergil’s epic poem, the Aenied. The entire poem will be read in translation, and substantial portions from it will be read in the original language. Students will review grammar and meter, and be introduced to a variety of figures of speech and other key features of epic poetry. Students will learn to identify and comment on aspects of the poem’s language, meter, and themes by reading secondary literature about the Aeneid and by writing their own analyses of key passages. In order to fully understand the poem’s importance, the course will also cover the historical and cultural background behind the poem.

470 - Chinese 1 Full Year

Students will learn how to speak, read, and write Mandarin Chinese. Students will be able to read and write 300 Chinese characters by the end of the course. Students will also learn about the culture and history of Mandarin Chinese and its speakers.

471 - Chinese 2 Full Year

Students will learn proficiency in the necessary skills for Mandarin Chinese: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn over 500 Chinese characters in the second year of the Chinese course. The course will also integrate media and technology in Mandarin.

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Fine Arts

500 - Foundations of Art 1 Semester

Foundations of Art is a semester long course for students to focus on the building blocks of visual thinking and art making. Students will learn to analytically and intuitively problem solve using drawing and 2-dimensional design skills. Students will also gain an introduction to color theory and 3-dimensional design. Brief sections of art history will also be studied.

505 - Photography 1 Semester

This one semester course in photography introduces students to creating photographs, including basic layout and design, color theory, shape, form, and composition. This course will familiarize the student with both digital and film photographic equipment and methods through hands-on practice. Students will finish the course by presenting a portfolio of their work.

506 - Choir Full Year

This is a year-long course studying choral music from different cultures and time periods through study and performance. Students will learn vocal technique, sight-reading, music theory, and music history. Students in choir are expected to participate in various school performances and competitions.

507 - Music Theory Full Year

The course is designed to introduce of the fundamental elements of music and an understanding of basic music materials. Subjects include the study of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, and form. Students will focus on sight-reading, aural skills and harmonization using the keyboard.

508 - Jazz Band Full Year

This course studies the elements of jazz and pop band performance. Students will study and rehearse a variety of songs in preparation for school and competition performances. Participation in this ensemble is by audition only.

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510 - Art Studio 2-D Full Year

2-D Studio Art is a year-long advanced art course that covers studies in drawing, printmaking and painting. In the first semester you will primarily learn advanced drawing techniques based on specific classroom assignments from our textbook and will conclude with a general introduction to the medium of printmaking followed by experiments with monotype and/or linocut. Various value studies in painting media and exercises in drawing from imagination will supplement our observational skills throughout the semester.

In the second semester you will be introduced to painting in egg tempera, acrylic, oil and watercolor. We will also be viewing contemporary art and artists and afterwards produce paintings centered on specific conceptual themes. Class critiques will take place throughout the year, and during the second semester you will have an individual critique on a selected piece of art in front of the class.

Students may take the first semester independent of the second semester, but you may not enroll in the second semester without first having completed the first semester.

520 - Art Studio 3-D Full Year

3-D Studio Art is a year-long advanced art course that covers studies in sculpture, ceramics and beginning casting and mold-making. In the first semester you will learn to create low relief sculptures, hand-built ceramic pieces, body casts and assemblage, along with several small-scale 3-D studies. A fair amount of drawing and idea development is required in the sketchbook as well. During the second semester you will learn about environmental architecture, figurative low relief sculpture, hand-made books environmental installation. Additional emphasis will be placed on overall composition, principles of design, solving structural problems and experimentation.

Students may take the first semester independent of the second semester, but you may not enroll in the second semester without first having completed the first semester.

525 - Advanced Study in Art Studio Full Year

Advanced Study in Art Studio is a course for the student who has met all previous requirements in art and wishes to pursue concentrated studies in specific 2-D or 3-D media in order to prepare a portfolio for college. Each student will meet with the instructor for an evaluation of weaknesses and strengths culminating in a rigid course of self-driven projects meant to enhance the student's art experience and goals. Monthly critiques, self-evaluation and a weekly drawing journal will also be required. Students will end the year with an art exhibition of their cumulative work.

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530 - Independent Study in Art Full Year

Independent Study of Art in 2-D or 3-D media is a course for the highly motivated senior art student preparing a college-level art portfolio. Each student will meet with the instructor for evaluation of weaknesses and strengths culminating in a rigid course of self-driven projects meant to enhance the student's art experience and goals. Monthly critiques, self-evaluation and a weekly drawing journal will also be required.

Student work will be displayed throughout the academic year on and off campus. All students will be submitting work to the Scholastic Art Awards and other local competitions.

550 - Introduction to Drama 1 Semester

This is an introductory course that examines the history and art of theatre. Recognizing that drama is an ancient and continuing aspect of human civilization, the first part of the semester will explore the historical aspects of the theatre. Students will begin their study in ancient Greece, the setting surrounding the birth of theatre, as we know it, and then survey the major innovations that ushered drama into its modern existence. Several major works of the Western canon that represent hallmarks in the development of drama will be studied during this time. Recognizing that drama is not merely an artifact of the past, but is a living art, we will spend the second half of the semester writing and producing a one-act play. Students will be introduced to light design, set design and construction, sound design, costume design, make-up design, stage management, and properties.

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Philosophy and Theology

62 - Biblical Literacy 1 Semester

This class will be studying the Old Testament (OT) and the New Testament (NT). It will enable students to recognize allusions to the OT and NT in literature art, and Western culture, a skill which will deepen the understanding of material that will appear throughout their education. During this term, a familiarization will be developed with the major characters and stories in the Bible. Students will learn to identify the many different genres of literature contained in the Bible – hymns, histories, prophetic writings, wisdom texts, letters, sermons, and apocalyptic texts.

620 - World Religions 1 Semester

This class begins and ends with humanity’s big questions: 1)What is the meaning of life?; 2)Is there a God?; 3)What happens after you die?; 4)Is the Universe moral & just?; 5)What does it mean to be human? During the course of this semester we will explore together how different world religions & cultures have answered these questions. Major philosophies explored will be Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Native American Spirituality, Goddess Spirituality, Judaism, Christianity & Islam. A major theme of this class is to also explore if there are different “ways of knowing” the answers to these big questions through the use of different faculties: reason, emotion, faith, imagination, intuition, language, memory, and experience. The goal of this course is to assist students in the exploration of these questions by looking at how different religions, cultures, and ways of knowing have approached them. As such, we will not only read about religious ideas but also experience them through doing yoga, meditation, mandala-making, tai-chi, calligraphy, and field trips.

631 - Catholicism 1 Semester

This course aims to introduce students to some of the riches of the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition through the writings of the Saints, the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, and other eminent authors. Our goal is not to survey every aspect of Catholicism at a superficial level, but to sample a few topics in order to experience the depths which can be uncovered through an attentive reading of the great masters of the tradition. Topics covered include the nature and unity of the Church, Christian morals, the Eucharist, monastic life, the love of God, the blessed virgin Mary, proofs of the existence of God, purgatory, divine providence, the spiritual life, prayer, Church history, and more.

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615 - Philosophy 1 Semester

The goal of this course is to introduce students to philosophy – to the love of wisdom for its own sake – and to some of the timeless questions in each of the main branches of philosophy. These are: Logic and Methodology, Metaphysics, Natural Theology, Cosmology, Philosophical Anthropology, Epistemology, General Ethics, Applied Ethics, Political Philosophy, and Aesthetics.

610 - Ethics Full Year

The goal of this course is to think critically about the ultimate meaning and basis of right and wrong in general, and to learn how to discern between right and wrong in particular cases. Because our goal is to help our students develop their abilities to express and defend themselves intelligently in controversial matters, active participation in classroom discussions is especially important in this course. The course is divided into four main sections: (1) we begin with a formal study of logic, which is an invaluable tool for sharpening one’s ability to formulate and criticize arguments; (2) we proceed next to a study of the writings of several of the most influential philosophers in Western history; (3) this is followed by a study of the general principles of traditional moral theory, as opposed to the prevailing consequentialism; (4) and we conclude with a more detailed study of several particular controversial cases.

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