Devon Preparatory School

Devon Preparatory School 2016-2017 School Curriculum Guide and Progression Guidelines for Graduation DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 1 OF 51

Mission Statement and Philosophy Devon Prep is a private, Catholic, college preparatory school, grades six to twelve, focused on the holistic education of young men for life. The mission of the Piarist Order is the holistic education of youth. Founded with the motto Pietas et Litterae, meaning Piety and Learning, the order continues to evolve at and with Devon Prep. Devon Prep serves as an important priority to enabling the Piarist mission of preparing young men for the rigors of 21st Century life by modeling in word and deed, the Piarist values of charity, humility, patience, respect, and simplicity. Statement of School Goals The school, in the Piarist tradition, is committed to preparing students for higher education and for life, by pursuing the following goals: 1. Promote the values of the Piarist education, fostering the relationship between faith and science. 2. Within a Roman Catholic framework and the teachings of Jesus Christ, help each student to understand his relationship with God, his place in God s plan and his responsibilities to his fellow man. 3. Enable students to put their faith into action through activities designed to help those less fortunate, both intellectually and materially. 4. Foster a spirit of respect among all members of the Devon Prep community. 5. Maintain and develop curricular and extracurricular programs that challenge the intellectual capability and curiosity of students and thereby strengthen their skills of inquiry, critical analysis, decision making and communication. 6. Maintain and develop extracurricular programs that nurture the diverse skills and interests of students and thereby strengthen their mental, physical, social and leadership abilities. 7. Through coursework, extracurricular activities and assemblies, teach students to be good citizens in our pluralistic society. 8. Through effective classroom management, establish environments conducive to learning, where creative and independent thought is enthusiastically encouraged and respectfully considered. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 2 OF 51

Requirements for Graduation All Devon Prep students must complete the designated credits in the courses below in order to qualify for graduation. 4 Credits in Theology 4 Credits in Math 4 Credits in English 3 Credits in Science 3 Credits in Social Studies 3 Credits in World Language *1 Credit in Art *1 Credit in Physical Education All students must take additional elective credits in order to satisfy the minimum number of scheduled class periods that Devon Prep allows (to be described later). Additionally all students must complete twenty hours of community service during each academic year. These hours must be approved by our Christian Service Coordinator. *Denotes a requirement for all ninth grade students. Course Offerings 1. All courses offered are for-credit and as such will count towards a student s GPA. 2. All courses are subject to a maximum student enrollment. When a maximum enrollment is reached the first preference will be given to students who require the course in order to achieve the graduation requirement (it is not an elective for them). 3. AP courses are COLLEGE-LEVEL courses and all parents and students should understand that before enrolling in them. Pre-requisites for these courses will be enforced on a department-by-department basis. 4. Any student who wishes to enroll in a course for which they do not meet the pre-requisite must submit Academic Waiver Form #2 which is located in the Curriculum Guide. This waiver must be submitted to the Director of Instruction. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 3 OF 51

Grade Scale A+ 97-100 A 93-96 A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82 C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72 D+ 67-69 D 65-66 F below 65 Failing Grades Failure (F) in a subject at the end of the year must be made up in an approved summer program. Summer remediation must be approved by the Director of Student Affairs prior to its start. Students must pass the course in order to be invited to return to Devon Prep for the next school year. The passing grade will be submitted with the transcript. If the final failure occurs in eighth grade or senior year, the student will be permitted to participate in graduation exercises, but will not receive his diploma until the failure has been made up in an approved program and the student has passed the departmental exam. Absences Any student who is absent for more than ten days in a quarter is not eligible for the Honor Roll without a specific medical exemption for a long-term illness. This exemption is given by the Director of Student Affairs. Any student whose work is not completed at the end of the quarter shall be given a grade of INC (Incomplete) on their report card. All work that is not complete should be made up within two weeks of the end of the quarter. Exceptions to this would be students who were out of school for an extended period of time (ten or more days) or students who are recovering from a concussion. Exceptions to this will be communicated to all teachers by the Guidance Counselor. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 4 OF 51

Middle School Curriculum Overview Subject 6 th Grade 7 th Grade 8 th Grade English Language Arts 6 Language Arts 7 Language Arts 8 Math Pre-Algebra Algebra Integrated Algebra I and Algebra II Science Interactive Life Science Interactive Physics Introduction to Chemistry Theology Old Testament New Testament Sacraments World Language None French I, German I French I, German I, or Spanish I Spanish I or Latin I Social Studies Pennsylvania History Colonial History and World Geography American Geography Art Studio Art 1 Studio Art II Studio Art III Physical Education Phys. Ed. 6 Phys. Ed. 7 Phys. Ed. 8 Computer Science Microsoft Certification 6 Microsoft Certification 7 Microsoft Certification 8 All middle school students will participate in Guidance lessons. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 5 OF 51

High School Curriculum Overview Subject 9 th Grade 10 th Grade English Introduction to Literature and Composition British Literature Public Presentation Math Algebra II / Trigonometry Pre-Calculus Geometry Algebra II / Trigonometry Algebra I Science Molecular Biology AP Biology Organismal Biology Introduction to Chemistry Social Studies Ancient History AP European History World Geography Contemporary Studies AP Human Geography Theology Introduction to Catholicism History of the Catholic Church World Language Latin I Latin II French I French II German I German II Spanish I Spanish II Computer Science Microsoft Certification AP Introduction to Computer Introduction to Graphic Design Principles Studio Art Cumulative Art Maker Space Physical Education Phys. Ed. 9 Phys. Ed. 10 Business None Introduction to Macroeconomics DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 6 OF 51

High School Curriculum Overview continued Subject 11th Grade 12th Grade English AP Language/Composition AP Literature/Composition World Literature World Literature Math AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BS Pre-Calculus Calculus (College Prep) Calculus (College Prep) Applied Statistics Applied Statistics AP Statistics AP Statistics Algebra II / Trigonometry Science AP Physics I & II AP Physics C Physics (College Prep) AP Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Environmental Science Forensics Forensics Sports Physiology Sports Physiology Social Studies AP American History World History World History Seminar in The Vietnam War and Seminar in The Vietnam War and The JFK Assassination The JFK Assassination AP Comparative Government AP Comparative Government AP US Government AP US Government Theology Faith and Morality Faith and Morality Apologetics Apologetics Catholic Social Theory Catholic Social Theory Religions of The World Religions of The World World Language Latin III AP Spanish IV French III Italian II German III Spanish III Italian I Computer Science AP Introduction to Computer Principles AP Introduction to Computer Principles Studio Art Ceramic Hand Building Ceramic Hand Building Multi-Faceted Media Multi-Faceted Media Physical Education Phys. Ed. 11 Phys. Ed. 12 Business AP Economics AP Economics Introduction to Marketing and Management Introduction to Marketing and Introduction to Finance and Entrepreneurial Management Business Writing Intro. to Finance and Entrepreneurial Introduction to Psychology Business Writing DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 7 OF 51

Advisory and Counseling Program Middle School Our middle school students will meet in advising groups during the entirety of each of their three years. All students will have a dedicated Counselor (by grade) and Faculty Advisor. Counseling and Advising meetings will take place on both an individual and group basis. The purpose of these meetings is to further facilitate the social and emotional growth of each student. The meetings will also allow for our students academic progress to be tracked by a specific adult(s) who can recommend help from your teachers where necessary. 9 th Grade All of our incoming freshmen will be assigned to a Guidance Counselor who will meet with them in small groups and individually. These meetings are designed to help in forming relationships between the students and the counseling staff. These meetings are also important for trying to, both individually and as a group, help all our students transition to high school and all of the unique pressures that come with it. 10 th Grade Our sophomores will be assigned to a Guidance Counselor who will meet with them in small groups and individually. The purpose of our group counseling program in tenth grade is to begin the process of career assessment. Our program will guide the students towards selfrealization of their strengths and how those strengths may eventually lead them towards a fulfilling career. Clearly all students come to these realizations at different intervals but we believe strongly that the conversations and guided self-assessment are critical for all high school students. 11 th Grade Our juniors will be assigned to a Guidance Counselor who will meet with them in small groups, during the second semester, and individually. The purpose of our group counseling program in eleventh grade is to begin the process of college guidance. We believe strongly that our students need to be experts in understanding all that goes into the process of applying to colleges. This is a culminating experience for our families and we need to ensure that they receive as much information as possible so that they may be put in the best possible position for acceptance. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 8 OF 51

12 th Grade Our seniors will be assigned to a Guidance Counselor who will meet them in small groups, during the first semester, and individually. Our group counseling program will focus specifically on the college process. Our seniors will be in the midst of the application process and these meetings will be crucial for assistance that will be needed but also for continuing dialogue and discussion on how best to prepare each individual application. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 9 OF 51

Course Descriptions English Courses 6 th Grade Course Eng01 Language Arts I Our sixth grade English course is designed to provide all of our students with a basic foundation in reading and writing skills that they can take with them into the remainder of their language arts coursework at Devon. The focus of our writing program is the expression, development, and support of a main idea in a student s writing. The reading focuses on novels and short stories. 7 th Grade Course Eng02 Language Arts II Seventh grade English focuses on improving grammar, writing, and critical thinking skills. This course builds off the sixth grade course with an additional focus on reading proficiency and vocabulary development. Writing focuses on developing proper sentence and paragraph structure while continuing to develop the ability to pre-write effectively. Readings are comprised of novels, short stories, and Greek mythology. 8 th Grade Course Eng03 Language Arts III This course provides ours students with the necessary focus on writing and literature that is needed to succeed in our rigorous high school program. Students will read novels outside of the text and also learn the process involved in writing a research paper on a topic that is interesting and familiar to them. 9 th Grade Course Eng04 Introduction to Literature and Composition Our ninth grade English class is an introduction to genre, that is, an overview of the most common literary genre: prose, poetry, drama, and non-fiction. In addition to the study and analysis of literature, we write, augment vocabulary, and refine grammar and writing mechanics. A contemporary novel is read in the summer prior to the start of ninth grade, and a writing assignment is completed that explores some aspect of the novel. 9 th Grade Course Eng11 Presentation Skills The course aims to reduce anxiety and develop techniques for a variety of academic and other situations in which formal presentations are required. Speaking confidently and comfortably in front of groups is a valuable and essential skill in every aspect of life. Topics will include viewing and critiquing famous speeches, becoming aware of how verbal and nonverbal messages impact your audience, and being taught foundational methods of research, preparation and delivery that will enhance public speaking skills. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 10 OF 51

Grade 10 Course Eng05 British Literature This course will acquaint students with the history and conventions of British literature from the Old English period to the present. It is a survey course, which, by definition, imposes limits on both the scope and the depth of study, but there will be intensive examination of certain authors and works during the year. Students will read two novels and complete an assignment on those readings during the summer prior to their sophomore year, and read many more works of various genres during the year. Assessments will include homework, quizzes, tests, recitations, and papers. Vocabulary will be taught in the context of the literature studied. Grade 10 Course Eng12 Presentation Skills The course aims to reduce anxiety and develop techniques for a variety of academic and other situations in which formal presentations are required. Speaking confidently and comfortably in front of groups is a valuable and essential skill in every aspect of life. Topics will include viewing and critiquing famous speeches, becoming aware of how verbal and nonverbal messages impact your audience, and being taught foundational methods of research, preparation and delivery that will enhance public speaking skills. Grade 11/12 Course Eng06AP Advanced Placement Language and Composition Our eleventh grade English class covers a wide area of study: American literature from colonial times to the present in tandem with a comprehensive study of rhetoric. Students are expected to read two novels and one autobiography for which they will complete a double entry journal in the summer prior to their junior year. In addition, students will read several novels, shorts stories, plays, and nonfiction pieces during the school year. Practice in reading and taking the AP Language and Composition examination is included in class time. Grade 12 Course Eng08AP Advanced Placement Literature and Composition The AP Literature and Composition course is taught with college level demands and expectations. It involves intense study of Western literature, following upon the survey courses of British Literature of 10 th Grade and American Literature of 11 th Grade. It will also include comparative study of multi-cultural literature as well. There will be intense discussion of the literary works as well as extensive written expression focused on classical literary analysis, but there will be abundant opportunity for the student to engage his own imagination in responding to various works through creative writing projects. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 11 OF 51

Grade 11/12 Course Eng09 World Literature This full year course, open to 11 th and 12 th grade, focuses on modern literature of many countries and cultures. A wide array of multi-cultural works in several different genres will be explored as the basis for discussion, comparison, and written analysis. Students will have frequent writing assignments of the types which they will encounter in college, with particular emphasis on personal response papers based on the readings. Students will also have the opportunity to produce a creative project as an alternative assessment. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 12 OF 51

Math Courses Grade 6 Course Math01 Pre-Algebra The course follows topics as presented in the text with the exception of the last three chapters which are Algebra I and Geometry topics. Otherwise, the course covers the entire textbook. Following are the chapter headings which provide an outline of the course material. Important topics covered in the course include; solving one-step equations, integers, fractions, decimals, and algebraic expressions. Grade 7 Course Math 02 Algebra I This course works extensively with variables, equations, real numbers, inequalities, and rational numbers. The course covers each of these concepts over the course of the 12- chapter text. The course concludes with polynomials, functions, and radicals. This course covers a tremendous amount of material and is a foundational course for a student s future success in Mathematics courses. Grade 8 Course Math 04 Integrated Algebra I and II This course begins with the review and conclusion of all Algebra I concepts including all listed in the description above. The course then moves directly into a study of Algebra II. The students will cover linear equations and systems. Students should expect to cover at least the first three chapters of the Algebra II textbook by the end of the year. Grade 9 Course Math 18 Algebra I This course works extensively with variables, equations, real numbers, inequalities, and rational numbers. The course covers each of these concepts over the course of the 12- chapter text. The course concludes with polynomials, functions, and radicals. This course covers a tremendous amount of material and is a foundational course for a student s future success in Mathematics courses. Grade 9 Course Math 05 Algebra II and Trigonometry The students will cover linear equations and systems and review all related Algebra I concepts to begin the year. The course will then move on to matrices, quadratic equations, polynomial functions, completing squares, and exponential and radical functions. The students will conclude the year with a study of trigonometry. Grade 9 Course Math 06 Geometry Geometry is a required course in the mathematics curriculum. It is offered after the successful completion of Algebra I and is typically taken in 8 th, 9 th, or 10 th grade. The course follows a DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 13 OF 51

standard plane geometry curriculum with emphasis on preparation for the PSAT, SAT and ACT tests. Grade 10 Course Math 07 Pre-Calculus The purpose and function of our pre-calculus course is to prepare students to succeed in calculus coursework in either junior or senior years. The course will begin by covering all aspects of functions and limits. The course will then move to concepts relating to several different applications of trigonometry. The year will end with instruction on series, sequence, and probability. Grade 10 Course Math 08 Algebra II The students will cover linear equations and systems and review all related Algebra I concepts to begin the year. The course will then move on to matrices, quadratic equations, polynomial functions, completing squares, and exponential and radical functions. The students will conclude the year with a study of trigonometry. Grade 11 Course Math 10 Algebra II The students will cover linear equations and systems and review all related Algebra I concepts to begin the year. The course will then move on to matrices, quadratic equations, polynomial functions, completing squares, and exponential and radical functions. The students will conclude the year with a study of trigonometry. Grade 11/12 Course Math 17 Pre-Calculus The purpose and function of our pre-calculus course is to prepare students to succeed in calculus coursework in either junior or senior years. The course will begin by covering all aspects of functions and limits. The course will then move to concepts relating to several different applications of trigonometry. The year will end with instruction on series, sequence, and probability. Grade 11/12 Course Math 12AP Advanced Placement AB Calculus Our text covers the specific topics of the College Board syllabus almost in the same sequence as the actual syllabus. The text topic will be supplemented by handouts and the math web sites related to the text: www.mathxl.com and www.interactmath.com. Students who begin Calculus AB have already had experience using graphing calculators. Nonetheless, time is spent at the beginning of the course addressing issues of the limitations of technology, including round-off error, hidden behavior examples, and other issues. Grade 11/12 Course Math 13AP Advanced Placement BC Calculus DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 14 OF 51

This course is the equivalent of a college calculus course of two semesters. It will follow the syllabus of the College Board for a course in the calculus of single variable algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions. Topics treated will be determined by the syllabus of the College Board. Topics include a review of the calculus AB material as well as infinite series, the calculus of parametric functions, and differential equations in a variety of applications. Allowing for the ability of the class and time constraints, the instructor will enrich the course with topics and applications from multivariable calculus. Grade 11/12 Course Math 11 Applied Statistics This non-ap course offering teaches the basic principles of statistics and applies them in the area of professional sports. The course begins with a study of variables and how to create and test hypotheses. The class will move on to studies of mean and median and their relevancy to hypotheses testing. The course will conclude with principles of graphing and the use of permutations. Grade 11/12 Course Math 14AP Advanced Placement Statistics AP Statistics is an introductory, non-calculus-based, college-level course covering topics designated by the College Board in preparation for the AP exam given in May. The course teaches students how to communicate methods, results, and interpretations using the vocabulary of statistics. Students will develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the statistical process, including design, analysis, and conclusions. The course outline is based on the four major themes and 15 major topics as presented in the College Board course outline. The course is designed to engage students in constructing their own knowledge and encourages cooperative group problem solving. Wherever possible, students should build interdisciplinary connections with other subjects and with their world outside school. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 15 OF 51

Science Courses Grade 6 Course Sci01 Life Science This course is an overview of Life Science. The first quarter focuses on the scientific process, laboratory techniques and technology with the remainder of the year discussing the diversity of life. Students learn about different types of living organisms, from the smallest amoeba to the largest mammal, and remark on how all energy is connected. The class uses the Pearson Interactive Science Program featuring an innovative write-in student edition that makes learning personal, relevant, and engaging. This course helps students to better understand and appreciate the world they live in through investigative techniques, virtual exploration and hands on laboratory activities. Grade 7 Course Sci02 Interactive Physics This course is an overview of Physics. In this unit of study, students are introduced to force and how it causes an object s motion to change, as well as the different forms energy can take. Students also learn about machines and work, energy conservation, heat, electricity and magnetism. Students investigate waves, sound, and the interaction between light and matter. The class uses the Pearson Interactive Science Program featuring an innovative write-in student edition that makes learning personal, relevant, and engaging. This course helps students to better understand and appreciate the world they live in through investigative techniques, virtual exploration and hands on laboratory activities. Grade 8 Course Sci03 Physical Science II Physical Science II is an 8 th grade science course with a focus on chemistry. The course involves reading, discussion, lecture, laboratory exercises and hands-on activities. The course is based on the National Science Education Content Standards of (A) Science as Inquiry, (B) Physical Science, (E) Science and Technology, (F) Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, and (G) History & Nature of Science. The course also correlates with the AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Current events reading in the area of chemistry are also required. Grade 9 Course Sci05 Molecular Biology 9 th Grade Molecular Biology is a first year, introductory level course covering topics appropriate for an introduction to the study of Biology. Students in this course are assumed to have taken preparatory science courses in life science, physics, and chemistry. Wherever appropriate, issues of social concern are embedded within the curriculum to provide students with the opportunity to connect their biological knowledge to major issues and become scientifically literate citizens. Molecular biology will cover topics such as: chemistry of life, evolution and diversity of life, cellular structure and function, metabolism, genetics and biotechnology. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 16 OF 51

Grade 9 Course Sci04 Organismal Biology Organismal Biology is a first year, introductory level course covering topics appropriate for an introduction to the study of Biology. Wherever appropriate, issues of social concern are embedded within the curriculum to provide students with the opportunity to connect their biological knowledge to major issues and become scientifically literate citizens. Organismal biology will cover topics such as: scientific process, evolution and the tree of life, plants, animals, human biology, and ecology. This course meets for seven periods per cycle and includes laboratory explorations for two semesters. Grade 10 Course Sci07 Introduction to Chemistry This is an introductory course in the topics of chemistry, designed for the college-bound student. Major topics in chemistry are covered through lecture and discussion. The course provides the necessary background information for students to proceed into our AP Chemistry program in 11 th or 12 th grade. Laboratory activities are carried out in an adjunct course in the chemistry lab. Grade 10 Course Sci06AP Advanced Placement Biology AP Biology is a second year, college-level course covering topics designated by the College Board in preparation for the AP exam given in May. The course involves extensive reading, discussion, lecture, and 12 required laboratory exercises. The course outline is based on the four Big Ideas and the numerous Enduring Understandings as presented in the College Board course outline. Wherever appropriate, issues of social concern are embedded within the curriculum to provide students with the opportunity to connect their biological knowledge to major issues and become scientifically literate citizens. Grade 11/12 Course Sci08 Physics College Prep Physics is an 11 th grade science course, covering a broad range of topics in mechanics and electricity & magnetism. Physics is the study of matter, energy, and the interaction between them and as such, this will be the focus of our studies. The course involves discussion, lecture, problem solving, and laboratory exercises. Grade 11/12 Course Sci09AP Advanced Placement Physics AP Physics 1 is the first AP Physics offering at Devon Preparatory School. All of the material required by the College Board for mastery of AP Physics 1 must be covered in a single year. There is a lab component to this course. The majority of classroom time is spent in reviewing the theory and, especially, the problems covered in each unit. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 17 OF 51

Grade 11/12 Course Sci10AP Advanced Placement Chemistry AP Chemistry is a fourth year course designed to be equivalent to a first year college chemistry course. As such, students should be prepared for a rigorous schedule including extended instructional time and laboratory time as well as extended individual study time outside of the classroom. This course is structured around the six big ideas articulated in the AP Chemistry curriculum framework provided by the College Board. In addition, a special emphasis will be placed on the seven science practices that emphasis important aspects of the work scientists engage in. These seven practices allow the student to gain an understanding of the content through inquiry and reasoning. Grade 11/12 Course Sci11 Introduction to Chemistry This is an introductory course in the topics of chemistry, designed for the college-bound student. Major topics in chemistry are covered through lecture and discussion. The course provides the necessary background information for students to proceed into our AP Chemistry program in 11 th or 12 th grade. Laboratory activities are carried out in an adjunct course in the chemistry lab. Grade 11/12 Course Sci13AP Advanced Placement Environmental Science AP Environmental Science is a college-level course covering topics designated by the College Board in preparation for the AP exam given in May. The course involves extensive reading, discussion, lecture, and required laboratory exercises. The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to (1) understand the interrelationships of the natural world, (2) to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and man-made, (3) to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and (4) to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Grade 11/12 Course Sci14 Forensic Science Forensic Science is a senior year science elective. Forensic Science is multidisciplinary; it is an applied science that encompasses the sciences, technology, mathematics, social studies, and language arts. The course involves extensive reading, discussion, lecture, laboratory experiments and activities. The course is correlated to the National Science Education Standards. Wherever appropriate, issues of social concern are embedded within the curriculum to provide students with the opportunity to connect their scientific knowledge to major issues and become scientifically literate citizens. Grade 11/12 Course Sci16 Advanced Placement Physics C AP Physics C consists of two separate components, each of which is tested by a separate AP exam in May. These two separate components are Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 18 OF 51

AP Physics C is the second-year AP Physics offering at Devon Preparatory School. There are two pre-requisites. First, all students taking this course must have successfully completed AP Physics 1 in their junior year. Second, All students taking this course must either be taking or have successfully completed AP Calculus AB. Grade 11/12 Course Sci17 Chemistry Lab This course is a component of the college prep Chemistry course. Grade 10 Course Sci08 10 th Grade Chemistry Lab This is a component of the Introduction to Chemistry course for those in tenth grade. Grade 11/12 Course Sci12 Sports Physiology The study of how the body (sub-cell, cell, tissue, organ, system) responds in function and structure to acute exercise stress, and chronic physical activity. Aspects of chemistry, biology, and physics are integrated to explain biological events and their sites of occurrence in the human body as they affect exercise and training. The course includes the energy systems, neuromuscular concepts as applied to sports, functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during rest, steady state and exhaustive physical activity. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 19 OF 51

World Language Courses Grade 9 Course WL07 French I The French I course provides an introduction to the French language and culture. Students learn how to read and write in the language and also become familiar with common colloquial phrases that are common in countries where the language is spoken. Discussion topics include common greetings, the weather, and descriptions of relationships and names for family and friends. Grade 10 Course WL12 French II The French II course follows the introductory French I course. The French II course is designed to expand the students understanding of the language to include more conversational language development. Students will learn how to provide detailed descriptions of objects and events and articulate comparisons. Students will also learn basic narration in the past, imperfect, and future tenses. Grade 11 Course WL16 French III The French III course follows the French II course. Students learn expanded narration and conversational skills. Comparison of people, places, and things using complex description is reviewed thoroughly in class. Students learn how to express hypothetical thought and describe emotions, doubt, and cause or purpose. Students are expected to be able to converse frequently in the language during class periods. Grade 7 Course WL03 Seventh Grade French This is the first in our two-year middle school program designed to have all our middle school students achieve their first year of foreign language study by the time they finish eighth grade. The learning of a foreign language involves listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Active participation on the part of the student is essential. Grade 7 Course WL02 Seventh Grade German This is the first of our two-year modern foreign language course for middle school students. First year German introduces students to learning how to speak and listen to the German language and then develops skills in reading and writing German. Students will master the grammatical structure of basic German as well as correct pronunciation and a basic vocabulary. Most of the course will be conducted in the present tense using basic verbs. A wide variety of authentic texts will introduce students to German culture. Most of the class each day will be conducted in the German language. Students will receive a daily classroom participation grade. Students will be expected to speak German in class on a regular basis. The successful learning of a foreign language is proportional to the amount of time dedicated DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 20 OF 51

to practicing that language. Therefore, in addition to the time spent in the classroom and working on written homework, it is essential that students regularly drill vocabulary by using flashcards and spend time practicing speaking and pronunciation on their own. Grade 9 Course WL08 German I First year German introduces students to learning how to speak and listen to the German language and then develops skills in reading and writing German. Students will master the grammatical structure of basic German as well as correct pronunciation and a basic vocabulary. Most of the course will be conducted in the present tense using basic verbs. A wide variety of authentic texts will introduce students to German culture. Most of the class each day will be conducted in the German language. The learning of a foreign language involves listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Active participation on the part of the student is essential. Therefore, students will receive a daily classroom participation grade. Students will be expected to speak German in class on a regular basis. The successful learning of a foreign language is proportional to the amount of time dedicated to practicing that language. Therefore, in addition to the time spent in the classroom and working on written homework, it is essential that students regularly drill vocabulary by using flashcards and spend time practicing speaking and pronunciation on their own. Grade 10 Course WL13 German II Second year German will build upon the foundation of German I. Students will increase their fluency and command of German, mastering some more complex grammatical structures and using the past and future tenses. Short readings and writing exercises, and short essays will help improve proficiency in these two critical language skills. More challenging and varied authentic texts will expand appreciation of German culture. The learning of a foreign language involves listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Active participation on the part of the student is essential. Therefore, students will receive a daily classroom participation grade. Students will be expected to speak German in class on a regular basis. The successful learning of a foreign language is proportional to the amount of time dedicated to practicing that language. Therefore, in addition to the time spent in the classroom and working on written homework, it is essential that students regularly drill vocabulary by using flashcards and spend time practicing speaking and pronunciation on their own. 11/12 Grade Course WL17 German III The third year of German builds upon material learned during the previous two years. While listening and speaking skills will expand, greater emphasis is placed on reading and writing. Reading will include longer texts and short stories. Writing assignments will involve responses to prompts and short essays. Both reading and writing assignments will contribute to a greater appreciation of the German culture. The learning of a foreign language involves listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Active participation on the part of the student is DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 21 OF 51

essential. Therefore, students will receive a daily classroom participation grade. Students will be expected to speak German in class on a regular basis. The successful learning of a foreign language is proportional to the amount of time dedicated to practicing that language. Therefore, in addition to the time spent in the classroom and working on written homework, it is essential that students regularly drill vocabulary by using flashcards and spend time practicing speaking and pronunciation on their own. Grade 8 Course WL05 Latin II This is the second year of our three-year Latin program for our middle school students. The course will build off the concepts covered in Latin I including parts of speech, verb conjugations, syntax, and grammatical structures. Emphasis is placed on teaching the culture and impact of Ancient Rome. The teachings about the impact of the Ancient Rome are used to show students its effect on modern society. Students are further instructed on the connections between their English vocabulary and Latin roots taught over the first two years of the course. Grade 9 Course WL06 Latin III This is the third year of our three-year Latin program for those who enter our middle school. The course will focus on translations of full Latin text and advancing students knowledge of vocabulary and its connection to the English language. This course will hopefully propel students forward to AP Latin IV. Grade 10 Course WL11AP Latin IV This course, designed for those students who have excelled in our Latin program, will provide our students the opportunity to gain college credit through the AP Latin program put forth by College Board. The course focuses on literature and translation along with all of the vocabulary and grammar skills which were points of focus in years one through three. The AP exam challenges students to synthesize four years of knowledge during the final assessment. Grade 9 Course WL09 Spanish I This course is taught at the level of beginning Spanish-speakers. Basic vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure are stressed. Spanish culture is also a major point of discussion and dialogue as students must be immersed in the culture in order to properly understand aspects of the language. Students will be permitted to speak some English in class as this will allow for better understanding and comprehension for beginning speakers. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 22 OF 51

Grade 10 Course WL14 Spanish II This course will build on the instruction of the first year course. Students will be expected to dialogue, in Spanish, much more frequently in class. Students will be exposed to literature and begin to write short stories. Vocabulary and grammar concepts will be emphasized greatly as the students will need to advance those skills in order to effectively communicate in written form. Grade 11 Course WL18 Spanish III The third year course concludes the mandated portion of a student s foreign language requirement. However our most accomplished Spanish students will use the third year course to propel them into our fourth year course. Students will need to converse in the language very frequently in class. Usage of English will be very limited. In addition they will be expanding their vocabulary, as well as learning and refining more grammar concepts using authentic materials. Supplemental vocabulary, expanded grammatical concepts, and additional reading and writing tasks are included in this course. Grade 12 Course WL23 Advanced Placement Spanish IV This class is designed as a continuation of the principles taught in Spanish 3. The four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) will be developed and integrated daily in classroom activities. Students will continue to develop their knowledge of the Spanish language as well as the culture, history, and literature of Spanish-speaking countries. Students will be exposed to some of the most famous authors to come from those countries. Some of these authors include: Cervantes, Nobel Prize winners and contemporary Latin American authors. The course will be taught at an Advanced Placement level but students will have the OPTION of taking the AP exam or not at year s end. Grade 7 Course WL01 Seventh Grade Spanish This is the first in our two-year middle school program designed to have all our middle school students achieve their first year of foreign language study by the time they finish eighth grade. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 23 OF 51

Theology Courses Grade 6 Course The01 Old Testament The sixth grade course focuses on the Old Testament. Students will become familiar with various texts, discussions of which will clarify the meaning of the lessons taught in the Bible and their importance and relevance in our lives today. A text is a book or a portion of a book of the Bible, e.g. the Book of Judges. A lesson would be taught on the judge Samuel, for example, and the students would learn about his life, his message, his vocation, etc., as they relate to the overall story of salvation history. Through the study of this course, the student comes to realize how the Old Testament prepares us for the Good News (or Gospel) of the New Testament as it declares in prophecy the coming of the Messiah, our Redeemer, Our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Savior who fulfills what is promised in the Old Testament and unites the two testaments and makes them one book, the Bible. Grade 7 Course The02 New Testament This course will cover the second 15 chapters of the Understanding The Scripture text from The Didache Series (Greek for Teaching), which is the New Testament of The Bible. We will begin with building the student s ability to take effective notes as well as organizational and study skills. We will begin our coursework by generally reviewing the world that was The New Testament. Perhaps the most important aspect of this course will be examining the life of Jesus Christ and the effect he had on the world of The New Testament. This will lead us in to The 12 Apostles and the early formation of The Catholic Church. Grade 8 Course The03 Sacraments This course examines the Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, their origins and applications to Catholics worldwide. The study of each sacrament will involve symbols of both the Old and New Testament as well as the declarative teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These studies will be mindful of the incredible binding, healing and vocative power each one of them have and how the Church utilizes them today. Grade 9 Course The04 Introduction to Catholicism The freshman religion course introduces each student to a basic understanding of the Bible and will require him to learn the principal elements of the Catholic faith. The vast majority of the first semester involves the student gaining a knowledge of the divine origins of the Bible, its structure and content, its rich layers of meaning, and its place at the heart of Catholic belief and worship. This will be accomplished primarily through the student reading directly from a select number of books of the Bible as provided by the teacher who will also guide and instruct the student in gaining an understanding of the meaning of the specific texts being read. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 24 OF 51

The remainder of the academic year will be devoted to a study of the content, morality, structure and worship of the Catholic faith. Jesus Christ and his followers / disciples will be center stage for most of this portion of the course. Grade 10 Course The05 History of the Church The Sophomore Religion Course introduces the student to the history of the Catholic Church from its inception to modern times. The student is taught that the single most important event in all of history is the Incarnation of Jesus Christ (including his birth, life, death and Resurrection). It is in this event that God gives us his only Son, who is both truly God and truly man, for the salvation of all peoples throughout time. Early in the course, the student is reminded of the significance of the Scriptural events leading up the Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Before returning to the Father, Jesus establishes his Church on earth as the instrument by which his work of salvation would continue until the end of time. In doing so, Jesus promised to always be with his Church and to send the Holy Spirit to empower and guide it. Grade 11/12 Course The06 Faith and Morality The Junior Religion Course will present to each student the Christian vision of morality, with Jesus Christ as the model of full humanity. As children of God, each of us is called to the common shared vocation of holiness; of aspiring to live according to the Gospel of Christ. In fulfillment of this vocation, we look to Jesus and his Church for example, guidance, and the source of grace that enables us to live the moral life through our participation in the sacraments and daily prayer. The framework of this course centers on the importance of baptism. In this sacrament, we are given the gifts of the Holy Spirit and are incorporated into Christ, which gains for us a share in his Resurrection. Through baptism, we become partakers of the divine nature of God through our union with Jesus. This union calls us to be imitators of Christ by following a way of life set out for us in the Gospel and taught by his Church. Grade 11/12 Course The07 Apologetics The first semester of this course requires each student to actively engage himself in philosophical and theological thought and discussion. The second semester challenges the students to take an active role in the Church community through the living out of a personal vocation of service to God and the Church. Students will be given an introduction to the classical, realist tradition of philosophy as represented by such notables as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, and St. Thomas Aquinas. Although philosophy is an exercise that involves human reason exclusively, it is also understood that in order to pursue a more complete knowledge of the truths of reality, one must also learn of the truths of divine revelation that which God reveals to us through sacred scripture and sacred tradition. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 25 OF 51

Within the theological segment of this course, the student is given a clear and precise summary of the central doctrines of the Christian faith from a Catholic perspective. Grade 11/12 Course The08 Catholic Social Theory As stated by the US Conference Catholic Bishops in Sharing Catholic Teaching: Challenges and Directions, Catholic social teaching is a central and essential element of our faith. Its roots are in the Sacred Scriptures, with the Revelation of God s special love for the poor and his Mercy. Catholic Social Teaching emerges from the Revelation and the Church s Teaching, and is based in our understanding of the human life and human dignity. It makes reference to the society we have to build according with the Gospel. The course will make reference to the teaching of the Catholic Church, from the new things (Rerum Novarum, Pope Leo XIII, 1891) to our days (Laudato Sii, Pope Francis, 2015). The course is focused on the main topics of our society, such as the family, labor, finances, and their role in the modern world. Grade 11/12 Course The10 Religions of the World We live in a plural society where catholic believing is not the majority. When the Catholic Faith may be in rapport with other religions, we can discover the originality of the Revelation in Jesus Christ and the strength of the Catholic Faith. The course will take into consideration all religious phenomena, starting with an approach to the Myths and Rites, as well as the new atheism. The approach to the classic religions in the world will take into consideration the oldest religions, as well as the Christian Confessions. It will help the students to better understand the Catholic Faith and to develop attitudes of respect, tolerance, together with a strong catholic identity. DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAGE 26 OF 51