COURSE CATALOG

BISHOP ALEMANY HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG 2016-17 ~~~~ Enlightened in Faith Enriched as Community Inspired by Excellence Empowered to Succeed Committed to Serve

CONTENTS Pages Graduation Requirements. 3-4 Advanced Placement Courses. 5 College Admission Requirements: I. University Of California 6-7 II. California State University 8-9 Courses for Admission to UC/CSU 9-10 III. Private Universities.. 11 IV. Community College. 11 V. Four-year College Testing.. 11 VI. NCAA Eligibility 12-13 Course Codes 14 Department Course Descriptions: Religion. 15-21 English. 22-24 Social Studies.. 25-27 Mathematics 28-31 Science 32-34 Foreign Language. 35-37 Physical Education 38-40 Visual and Performing Arts... 41-46 Career & Technical Education. 47-49 AP Capstone.. 50-51 Miscellaneous Courses 52 2

BISHOP ALEMANY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To qualify for graduation and receive a diploma from Bishop Alemany High School, a student must have earned a total of 240 units of credit with passing grades in all subjects (1 semester course = 5 units). Any student who has not received credit for a subject ("F" or excessive absences) must make up the proper credit in summer school as soon as possible so as to stay on the path to graduation. An student with excessive F s may be required to withdraw. Credit must be earned in the following required courses: I. Religion Eight (8) semesters required = 40 units A student must complete a Religion course every semester that he or she is in attendance at Bishop Alemany, whether or not he or she has the required number of Religion credits. II. English - Eight (8) semesters required = 40 units A student must complete an English course every semester whether or not he or she has the required number of English credits. Additional courses may be taken as electives. III. Social Studies Six (6) semesters = 30 units Prior to graduation, every student must complete the following: 10th grade - AP World History or Global History A/B. 11th grade - U.S. History A/B or AP U.S. History. 12th grade - U.S. Government and Economics or AP Government and AP Macroeconomics. IV. Mathematics Six (6) semesters required = 30 units V. Foreign Language - Four (4) semesters required = 20 units A student must complete 4 semesters of the same Foreign Language (such as Spanish I and Spanish II). VI. Physical Education Two (2) semesters required = 10 units VII. Science Four (4) semesters required = 20 units Students must complete 2 semesters of a biological/life science and 2 semesters of a physical science. 3

VIII. Computer Science Beginning with the Class of 2017, no specific Computer Science course will be required. Students graduating in the classes of 2016, 2015 and 2014 must complete 1 semester of Computer Science (5 units). IX. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Two (2) semesters required = 10 units Students must complete 2 semesters. Courses are selected so as to meet the entrance requirements for the University of California and Cal State University systems. X. Electives Six (6) Eight (8) semesters = 30 40 units Students must complete 6 semesters of electives. Students are encouraged to select courses so as to meet the entrance requirements for the University of California and Cal State University systems. XI. Health Required Beginning with the Class of 2017, the Archdiocesan Health requirement may be met by taking a year-long combined PE/Health course. Students who do not take this combined course may take a separate online Health course offered each semester. 4

B. ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES Admission to AP classes are based on: a. Recommendation by the Department. b. Approval by the Assistant Principal: Academics. c. Approval is based upon overall student GPA, student s grades in pre-requisite courses for the given AP course, and student achievement on standardized tests (HSPT, PSAT 8/9, and PSAT). Any student taking an AP class will be required to take the AP Test. Payment of the entire fee for an AP Test is to be paid before sitting for the exam. Bishop Alemany offers the following Advanced Placement Courses: AP Physics BC AP Physics 1 AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Calculus BC AP Calculus AB AP English Literature AP English Language AP U.S. Government & Politics AP Macroeconomics AP U.S. History AP World History AP Spanish Literature AP Spanish Language AP Chinese Language Beginning in the 2016-17 academic year, the following will also be offered: AP Seminar (the first of two required courses for the AP Capstone diploma program) AP Statistics AP Studio Art 5

C. COLLEGE I. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA A student must meet the minimum requirement described below to be eligible for freshman admission to the University of California. The following specified courses are the minimum units needed in approved high school work in academic or college preparatory courses: SUBJECT REQUIREMENT To satisfy the subject requirement, students must complete the high school courses listed below with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Students must take 15 units (1 unit = year) of high school courses to fulfill the Subject Requirement - seven units of which must be taken in the last two years of high school (a unit is equal to an academic year, or two semester of study). Grades of D and F in these courses must be made up for admission purposes. SPECIFIED a-g COURSE REQUIREMENTS a. History / Social Science 2 years/or 4 semesters required Must include one year of World/Global History, and U.S. History and also a semester of U.S. Government b. English 4 years /or 8 semesters required Courses must be chosen from those, which are certified by the University of California c. Mathematics 3 years /or 6 semesters required, 4 years/ or 8 semesters recommended For example: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, etc. d. Laboratory Science 2 years/ or 4 semesters required, 3 years /or 6 semesters recommended 2 semesters of Biology and 2 semesters of Chemistry or Physics e. Language other than English 2 years /or 4 semesters required, 3 years /or 6 recommended 2 years of the same college-prep foreign language. f. Visual and Performing Arts One year-long course of Visual and Performing Arts chosen from the following: Dance, Drama/Theater, Music or Visual Art. Both semesters must be in the same discipline and must be chosen from those certified by the University of California. 6

g. College Preparatory Electives 1 year/or 2 semesters required. One year, in addition to those required in a-g above chosen from the following areas: Visual and Performing Arts (non-introductory-level course), History, Social Science, English, Advanced Mathematics, Laboratory Science and Language other than English ( a third year in the language used for the e requirement or two years of another language). Please note that a second year of upper division Visual and Performing Arts fulfills this requirement. SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT The Scholarship requirement defines the grade point average (GPA) students must attain in the "a-g" subjects and the SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Test or ACT test scores to be eligible for admission to the University. UC GPA Calculation: only the grades a student earns in a-g courses taken in the 10th and 11 th grades- including summer sessions- are used to calculate a UC GPA. Honors Courses: The University of California assigns extra grade points for up to eight semesters of certified honors-level courses taken in the 10th and 11th grades. No more than two year-long UC approved honors-level courses taken in the 10th grade may be given extra points. A grade of D in an honors course does not earn extra points. UC Examination Requirement: Students must complete the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT plus writing exam no later than December of their senior year. It is recommended that students complete at least two SAT Subjects Tests from two different areas, chosen from the following: history, literature, mathematics (Level 2 only) science or language other than English, for admission to certain campuses or programs. **Important "D" and "F" grades in the "a-g" courses must be repeated with grades of C or higher earned. In these cases, the second grades are used in calculating the Scholarship Requirement GPA. Each course in which a grade of D or F has been received may be repeated only once. However, additional credit is not awarded. Grades for repeated courses in which the student initially earned a grade of "C" or better will not be used. 7

II. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY The California State University requires first time freshmen applicants to complete with a grade of C of higher in each course, the following 15 units (a unit is equal to one year of study in high school) of a comprehensive pattern of college preparatory study. a. History/Social Science 2 years/or 4 semesters required Includes one year of U.S. History and 1 semester of U.S. Government, and one year of world history, cultures and geography b. English 4 years /or 8 semesters required Must be approved college prep courses c. Mathematics 3 years / or 6 semesters, 4 years /or 8 semesters recommended Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and etc. d. Laboratory Science 2 years/or 4 semesters required One year biological and one year physical (Biology and Chemistry, for example) e. Language other than English 2 years /or 4 semesters required 2 years of the same language f. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year /or 2 semesters Visual and Performing Arts One year-long course of visual and performing arts chosen from the following: Dance, Drama/Theater, Music or Visual Art. Both semesters must be in the same discipline and must be approved college prep courses g. College Preparatory Electives 1 year/or 2 semesters required. One year, in addition to those required in a-g above chosen from the following areas: Visual and Performing Arts (non-introductory-level course), History, Social Science, English, Advanced Mathematics, Laboratory Science and Language other than English ( a third year in the language used for the E requirement or two years of another language). 8

CSU ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY The grade point average and test score (SAT/ACT) must meet the minimum eligibility index. This index is calculated as follows: (800 x GPA) + SAT Math Score + SAT Critical Reading Score. In recent years the minimum index number has been 2900. Example: A student with a GPA of 2.5 and Math Score of 500 and Critical Reading Score of 500 would have an index of 3000. CSU GPA Calculation: Same as the UC GPA calculation CSU Examination requirement: Students must complete the SAT Reasoning test or the ACT with Writing exam CERTIFIED COURSES FOR ADMISSION TO UC/CSU It is important to note that the University of California certifies a number of courses offered at Bishop Alemany as acceptable for admission to the university. These courses are considered demanding and rigorous both in content and grading to serve as a good basis for prediction of success in college. Students must select courses at Bishop Alemany only from the approved list to meet requirements for admission to any University of California or California State University campus. Courses not appearing on this certified list are NOT acceptable for admission. Certified courses include: a. History/ Social Science - 2 years required AP World History* AP U.S. Government* Global History AP U.S. History* U.S. Government U.S. History b. English - 4 years required Honors English 9 English 9 The Modern American Novel Honors American Literature American Literature Shakespeare & Literature Honors English Literature* English Literature Art, Cultures & Literature AP English Language* AP English Literature* College Composition c. Mathematics - 3 required, 4 recommended Honors Algebra I Trigonometry & Math Analysis* Algebra I Trigonometry A/B Honors Geometry AP Calculus A/B* Geometry College Prep Calculus Honors Algebra II AP Calculus B/C* Algebra II AP Statistics (new) 9

d. Laboratory Science - 2 required, 3 recommended Honors Chemistry* Biology Anatomy/ Physiology AP Biology* Accelerated Biology Kinesiology AP Chemistry Chemistry AP Physics 1* Physics AP Physics C* e. Language other than English Spanish for Bilingual Students I Spanish I French I Chinese I Spanish for Bilingual Students II Spanish II French II Chinese II AP Spanish Language & Culture* Spanish III French III Chinese III AP Spanish Literature & Culture* AP Chinese Language & Culture* f. Visual And Performing Arts Art and Artist A/B Dance A/B Theater A/B Ceramics A/B Schola Cantorum Orchestra Studio Art A/B Advanced Concert Choir Band Digital Video Production A/B Introduction to Design*** Advanced Digital Video Production Advanced Art IA/IB (to be replaced by AP Studio Art in 2016-17) g. Electives AP Macroeconomics* Comparative Religions Earth Science ** Economics Introduction To Western Philosophy Humanities Psychology Science & Religion AP Seminar (Capstone) Law and Society Rhetoric & Composition Introduction to Sociology Science of Knowledge **** *_ Courses indicated with an asterisk are certified by the University of California as Honors or AP Level and receive extra honors credit in the calculation of GPA (A=5, B=4, C=3). ** Earth Science is not considered a laboratory course by the university, but is counted as a College Prep Course. *** Intro to Design is the first course in the Engineering program. It meets the 1 year Art requirement. **** Science of Knowledge is the second seminar course in the Honors Institute program of studies. 10

III. PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES Subject requirements for freshman admission are often very similar to the University of California and California State University. Since there are differences, students should check the catalog of the college of his/her choice. IV. COMMUNITY COLLEGE A student intending to enroll in any community college (i.e., Pierce, Valley, College of the Canyons, Mission, etc.) must have completed the required course of study as prescribed by his/her high school and have received a high school diploma. If a student does not receive a diploma, he/she may attend a community college if he/she is 18 years of age or older and can present evidence of being able to pursue successfully, and to profit from the proposed course of study. Placement testing is usually demanded by the two-year colleges. V. FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE TESTING PSAT All Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT. The National Merit Scholarships and many other scholarship programs require students to take the PSAT. PSAT 8/9 All Freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9. SAT TEST INFORMATION - It is recommended that students take the SAT Reasoning and/or SAT Subject Tests for the first time in March, May or June of the junior year. The tests can be repeated in fall of the senior year; colleges will use the best set of scores. The University of California and many other universities also either recommend or require the SAT Subject Tests in at least 2 of the following areas: English literature, foreign language, science, or social studies to be taken by December of the senior year. ACT-The ACT (American College Testing) is also acceptable for entrance requirements in the testing area. Parents and students should carefully check college catalogues for acceptability of the ACT program testing instead of the SAT program. 11

VI. NCAA ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for practice, competition, and financial aid in their first year at an NCAA Division I or II college or university, student-athletes must meet specific minimum eligibility requirements. These requirements include a minimum number of Core Courses, a minimum SAT or ACT score, and a minimum GPA. A. Core Courses: NCAA Division I & Division II require 16 core courses. See the chart below for the breakdown of this 16 core-course requirement for each Division (note: there is a slight difference between the two). DIVISION I 16 Core Courses: 4 years of English. 3 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of Natural/Physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 1 year of additional English, Mathematics or Natural/Physical science. 2 years of Social Science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, Foreign Language or nondoctrinal Religion/Philosophy). DIVISION II 16 Core Courses: 3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 3 years of additional English, Mathematics or Natural/Physical science. 2 years of Social Science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, Foreign Language or nondoctrinal Religion/Philosophy). 12

B. Test Scores: Division I has a sliding scale for test score and grade-point average. Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used. The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sections on the ACT: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center. C. Grade-Point Average Only core courses are used in the calculation of the grade-point average. Be sure to look at Bishop Alemany s list of NCAA-approved core courses on the Eligibility Center's Web site to make certain that courses being taken have been approved as core courses. The Web site is www.eligibilitycenter.org Division I grade-point-average requirements are part of a sliding scale combined with SAT or ACT scores. For student-athletes beginning college before August, 2016, the absolute minimum GPA was 2.00. For student-athletes beginning college in or after August, 2016, the absolute minimum GPA to be eligible for financial aid and practice remains 2.00. However, to be eligible for competition, the minimum GPA is 2.30. The Division II grade-point-average requirement is a minimum of 2.00. 13

COURSE CODES: AP - Advanced Placement H - Honors CP - College Preparatory HS - High School Honors and Advanced Placement courses receive extra GPA points: A = 5 points, B = 4 points, C = 3 points. Note: These extra points are utilized for the calculation of Bishop Alemany s internal GPA. While this GPA is recorded on student transcripts, colleges and universities apply their own systems for assigning extra points for Honors and AP courses in the college admission process. 14

RELIGION Eight semesters required for Graduation GRADE 9 CHRIST IN THE SCRIPTURES 115 (1 semester) NO PREREQUISITE The purpose of this course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures. Through their study of the Bible, they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. In the course they will learn about the Bible, authored by God through Inspiration, and its value to the people throughout the world. They will learn how to read the Bible and will become familiar with the major sections of the Bible and the books included in each section. The students will pay particular attention to the Gospels, where they may grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally. HONORS CHRIST IN THE SCRIPTURES 127 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Placement dependent upon Placement Test scores and Transcript. As above, but with the opportunity to examine the material at a greater depth using source documents and requiring reflective and critical reading and writing. CHRISTOLOGY 116 (1 semester) NO PREREQUISITE The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. In this course students will understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate Revelation to us from God. In learning about who he is, the students will also learn who he calls them to be. HONORS CHRISTOLOGY 128 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Placement dependent upon Placement Test scores and Transcript. As above, but with the opportunity to examine the material at a greater depth using source documents and requiring reflective and critical reading and writing. 15

GRADE 10 THE PASCHAL MYSTERY 123 (1 semester) NO PREREQUISITE The purpose of this course is to help students understand all that God has done for us through his Son, Jesus Christ. Through this course of study, students will learn that for all eternity, God has planned for us to share eternal happiness with him, which is accomplished through the redemption Christ won for us. Students will learn that they share in this redemption only in and through Jesus Christ. They will also be introduced to what it means to be a disciple of Christ and what life as a disciple entails. HONORS THE PASCHAL MYSTERY 137 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Strong academic work in previous religion classes required and approval of the Department and Studies Office. As above, but with the opportunity to examine the material at a greater depth using source documents and requiring reflective and critical reading and writing. THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH 124 (1 semester) NO PREREQUISITE The purpose of this course is to help the students understand that in and through the Church they encounter the living Jesus Christ. They will be introduced to the fact that the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles and is sustained by him through the Holy Spirit. The students will come to know that the Church is the living Body of Christ today. This Body has both divine and human elements. In this course, students will learn not so much about events in the life of the Church but about the sacred nature of the Church. HONORS THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH 138 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Strong academic work in previous religion classes required and approval of the Department and Studies Office. As above, but with the opportunity to examine the material at a greater depth using source documents and requiring reflective and critical reading and writing. 16

GRADE 11 SACRAMENTS 145 (1 semester) NO PREREQUISITE The purpose of this course is to help students understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way in and through the Sacraments, and especially through the Eucharist. Students will examine each of the Sacraments in detail so as to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life. HONORS SACRAMENTS 147 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Strong academic work in previous religion classes required and approval of the Department and Studies Office. As above, but with the opportunity to examine the material at a greater depth using source documents and requiring reflective and critical reading and writing. CATHOLIC MORALITY 146 (1 semester) NO PREREQUISITE Students face countless choices and challenges in their daily lives. This course addresses how a relationship with Christ and the Church can lead to choices that are in accord with God's plan. The students learn what it means to live as a disciple of Christ and how the Church strengthens this discipleship. HONORS CATHOLIC MORALITY 148 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Strong academic work in previous religion classes required and approval of the Department and Studies Office. As above, but with the opportunity to examine the material at a greater depth using source documents and requiring reflective and critical reading and writing. GRADE 12 SOCIAL JUSTICE 153 (1 semester) NO PREREQUISITE This course is a required course for all seniors. It is a course that looks at Catholic social teachings emphasizing the fundamental dignity of human beings made in God s image and likeness and the profound respect for human life. Students will be challenged to form a firm foundation on which to analyze any problem that may affect living in the community. Students will actively be involved in working for justice. 17

HONORS SOCIAL JUSTICE 157 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Strong academic work in previous religion classes required and approval of the Department and Studies Office. As above, but with the opportunity to examine the material at a greater depth using source documents and requiring reflective and critical reading and writing. SCIENCE & RELIGION (CP) 167 (1 Semester) UC/CSU elective approved PREREQUISITE: Seniors only. Strong academic work in previous religion classes required and approval of the Department and Studies Office. The Primary Purpose of the Science & Religion course is to provide students with an opportunity to critically analyze and evaluate the interaction between science and religion. The course has three objectives: First, it will support the School s focus on developing critical thinking by providing students with an historical framework with which to assess existing interpretations of the interaction between science and religion, enabling students to draw their own, reasoned conclusions on which model best explains this relationship. Second, it will strengthen students ability to present their own ideas both orally and in writing, as they will engage, in depth, with a specific contemporary issue that is influenced by both science and religion. Finally, this course will provide students with an opportunity to explore, in at least a preliminary way, an interdisciplinary subject that may lead to (and will enhance) further study in college in a major or minor in a wide range of fields (e.g. philosophy, history, natural sciences, sociology, psychology, religion, and ethics). INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN PHILOSOPHY (CP) 182 (1 Semester) UC/CSU elective approved PREREQUISITE: Seniors only. Strong academic work in previous religion classes required and approval of the Department and Studies Office. This course introduces the students to various topics that are traditionally dealt with in western philosophy. The course includes consideration of some of the current assumptions that modern science makes in its attempt to understand the nature of reality, while comparing these to the world-views of figures such as Plato and Aristotle. The course critically examines current issues in philosophy today, such as the existence and nature of God, the existence of the soul and modern theories of evolution, among others. The course heavily focuses on developing critical thought and analytical reading skills. 18

COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS (CP) 166 (1 Semester) UC/CSU elective approved PREREQUISITE: Seniors only. Strong academic work in previous religion classes required and approval of the Department and Studies Office. This elective course will introduce students to the major religions of the world and will study the historical and theological developments that shaped these religions. The intent is to promote compassion and community, find greater stability in the faith and to enrich the individual s own practices and values. The religions of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, are studied. Ecumenism will be promoted by studying the common threads that are found in all religions. CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIPS 133 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Seniors only. CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP IN MINISTRY 183 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Seniors only. Students interested in this course will be required to fill out an application, get letters of recommendation from teachers/pastors, write an essay and be interviewed. This two-semester course is designed to help the students develop their leadership skills, understand principles for ministry and grow in their personal spirituality as they minister to the community. While studying the curriculum for the required Social Justice course, the students will demonstrate their understanding of the material by their involvement in: liturgy and retreat planning, leading of retreats, service projects, community outreach, and discernment of personal vocations. MEDIA AND MORALITY 117 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Seniors only. Students will view portions of or all of pre-approved media (movies, television programs, etc.) with a focus of how they relate to specific scripture passages and/or the struggle between good and evil. One block period a week would be devoted to understanding of the Sunday lectionary readings and how they apply to a quality movie. Students would write an essay on each movie or television program viewed which would demonstrate an understanding of what they have viewed, an understanding of the scripture related to it and the connection between the movie and scripture. 19

AM SOCIAL JUSTICE 101 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Seniors only. During the zero period, this course is a required course for all seniors. It is a course that looks at Catholic social teachings emphasizing the fundamental dignity of human beings made in God s image and likeness and the profound respect for human life. Students will be challenged to form a firm foundation on which to analyze any problem that may affect living in the community. Students will actively be involved in working for justice. AM ETHICS 140 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Seniors only. During the zero period, this elective course for seniors is a comprehensive view of correct methods of making moral decisions. The course covers theories and Church teaching about views of morality, responsibility, use of reason, guilt and sin, repentance and forgiveness, moral growth and other concepts. At the same time, specific issues are approached from the viewpoint of Catholic teaching and use of reason. AM CATHOLIC MORALITY 108 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Juniors only. During the zero period, this course addresses how a relationship with Christ and the Church can lead to choices that are in accord with God's plan. The students learn what it means to live as a disciple of Christ and how the Church strengthens this discipleship. AM SACRAMENTS 155 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Juniors only. During the zero period, the purpose of this course is to help students understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way in and through the Sacraments, and especially through the Eucharist. Students will examine each of the Sacraments in detail so as to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life. AM PASCHAL MYSTERY 125 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Sophomores only. During the zero period, the purpose of this course is to help students understand all that God has done for us through his Son, Jesus Christ. Through this course of study, students will learn that for all eternity, God has planned for us to share eternal happiness with him, which is accomplished through the redemption Christ won for us. Students will learn that they share in this redemption only in and through Jesus Christ. They will also be introduced to what it means to be a disciple of Christ and what life as a disciple entails. 20

AM MISSION OF THE CHURCH 126 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Sophomores only. During the zero period, the purpose of this course is to help the students understand that in and through the Church they encounter the living Jesus Christ. They will be introduced to the fact that the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles and is sustained by him through the Holy Spirit. The students will come to know that the Church is the living Body of Christ today. This Body has both divine and human elements. In this course, students will learn not so much about events in the life of the Church but about the sacred nature of the Church. 21

ENGLISH Eight semesters required for Graduation GRADE 9 ENGLISH 9 (CP) 211 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Freshmen only. A course in language, literature, and composition designed for those students who plan to attend a fouryear college immediately after high school graduation. HONORS ENGLISH 9 (CP) 213 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Placement is based upon scores on the High School Placement Test and middleschool grades in English. A course in language, literature, and composition for those students entering ninth grade with advanced ability in English skills. Summer reading may be required. GRADE 10 AMERICAN LITERATURE (CP) 219 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of High School English 9 OR College Preparatory English 9 or Honors English 9. A course for sophomores which provides the student with an opportunity to read and analyze the major writers in American literature and to develop the language as well as writing skills needed on the college level.. HONORS AMERICAN LITERATURE (CP) 269 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Requires a B in Honors English 9 or an A in English 9, as well as approval by the Department and Studies Office. A course for the advanced sophomore student intended to give that student rigorous practice in reading and writing as well as analyzing major American writers in preparation for the English Literature course in the junior year. Summer reading may be required. 22

GRADE 11 ENGLISH LITERATURE (CP) 229 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade 11 - Successful completion of American Literature or Honors American Literature. A course providing the student with an opportunity to read and analyze the major writers in British Literature and to develop the writing skills needed on the college level. HONORS ENGLISH LIT (H) 271 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade 11 - Requires a B in Honors American Literature or an A in American Literature, as well as approval by the Department and Studies Office. A course providing the advanced junior student an opportunity to rigorously read and analyze the major writers in English literature in preparation for the Advanced Placement course in senior year. Summer reading is required. AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE (AP) 227 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade 11 Requires a B in Honors American Literature or an A in American Literature, as well as approval by the Department and Studies Office. GRADE 12 COLLEGE COMPOSITION (CP) 239 (1st semester only) PREREQUISITE: Grade 12 - Successful completion of College Preparatory English Literature or Honors English Literature or AP English Language. A course designed to help students acquire the reading and writing skills necessary for college. The major term project is the completion of a controlled research paper. ART, CULTURES, & LITERATURE (CP) 286 (2nd semester only) PREREQUISITE: Grade 12 - Successful completion of College Preparatory English Literature or Honors English Literature or AP English Language. A course providing the student an opportunity to study and analyze a variety of major works and concepts in the fields of painting, sculpture, literature, and architecture and to develop college level research, speaking and writing skills. Works covered range from Early Greek to contemporary. 23

THE MODERN AMERICAN NOVEL (CP) 240 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Grade 12 - Successful completion of College Preparatory English Literature or Honors English Literature or AP English Language. SHAKESPEARE AND LITERATURE (CP) 241 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Grade 12 - Successful completion of College Preparatory English Literature or Honors English Literature or AP English Language. AP ENGLISH LITERATURE (AP) 237 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade 12 - Requires a B in AP English Language, A in Honors American Literature or an A in American Literature, as well as approval by the Department and Studies Office. A course focusing on rigorous analysis of the various literary genres to prepare the student for the College Boards Testing Program's Advanced Placement English Exam given in May of the senior year and to prepare the student for university level English course demands. Course includes a controlled research paper. Summer reading may be required. ELECTIVES RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION (CP) 243 (1 semester) UC/CSU elective approved PREREQUISITE: Grade 12 - Successful completion of College Preparatory English Literature OR Honors English Literature or AP English Language. This course is designed to introduce the various modes of rhetoric used in written communication. Students will write essays based on personal experiences, current events, controversial topics, and methods used in speech writing. Since this course is based on the principles of logic and argumentation, some outside research will be required of the student. JOURNALISM 255 (1 or 2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Departmental/Moderator approval, writing sample, and application required. A course providing a foundation in applied Journalism, emphasizing Journalistic composition, editing and newspaper production. 24

SOCIAL STUDIES Six semesters required for Graduation GRADE 10 GLOBAL HISTORY (CP) 323 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade 10. This course offers a survey of the History of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, emphasizing cultural and political evolution and revolutions with an emphasis on the development of global awareness and responsibility of the individual in a complex modern society. AP WORLD HISTORY (AP) 325 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade 10 - Requires a B in Honors English 9 or A in English 9, as well as approval by the Department and Studies Office. This is an in-depth study of World History from ancient times to the present with emphasis on developing the skills of analyzing primary source material. It provides experience in using the skills of investigation, analysis, and critical thinking and prepares the student to take a national Advanced Placement Examination in the spring. Summer reading may be required. GRADE 11 U. S. HISTORY (CP) 331 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade 11 and completion of Global History or AP World History. This course is a survey of the social, political and economic history of the United States from colonization to the present time with an emphasis on the 20th century. It stresses the advancement and reinforcement of the skills of critical thinking and the application of value clarification and global awareness to the international and economic problems the United States has faced, is facing and will face in the future. AP U.S. HISTORY (AP) 335 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade 11 - Requires a B in AP World History or A in Global History, as well as approval by the Department and Studies Office. This is an in-depth study of American History with emphasis on developing the skills of analyzing documents. It provides experience in using the skills of investigation, analysis and critical thinking and prepares the student to take a national Advanced Placement Examination in the spring. Summer reading may be required. 25

GRADE 12 U. S. GOVERNMENT (CP) 344 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Grade 12 and completion of U.S. History or AP U.S. History. This course is an examination of the Constitutional foundations of American government and the function of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of local, state and federal government with an emphasis on the refining of the skills of critical thinking and values clarification through the use of extensive primary source material, case studies and participatory activities. AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS (AP) 361 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE Grade 12 - Requires a B in AP U.S. History or A in U.S. History, as well as approval by the Department and Studies Office. Must be taken together with AP Macroeconomics. This course is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United States. The topics covered include the constitutional underpinnings of American government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties and interest groups, institutions and policy processes of national government and civil rights and civil liberties. This course prepares the student to take the national Advanced Placement Examination in the spring. AP MACROECONOMICS (AP) 361 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Grade 12 - Requires a B in AP U.S. History or A in U.S. History, as well as approval by the Department and Studies Office. Must be taken together with AP U.S. Government & Politics. This is a college level course designed to prepare the student for the Advanced Placement Examination in Macroeconomics. Topics include key concepts in macroeconomics, aggregate supply and aggregate demand, growth, inflation, employment, fiscal and monetary policy, and international economics. ECONOMICS (CP) 351 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Grade 12 and completion of U.S. History or AP U.S. History. This course introduces the student to key concepts in microeconomics, macroeconomics; including business, labor, the stock market, supply and demand, the gross domestic product, inflation, employment, and fiscal and monetary tax policies. 26

ELECTIVES PSYCHOLOGY (CP) 349 (1 semester) UC/CSU elective approved PREREQUISITE: Grade 11 or 12. This course is an introduction to the fundamental theories in psychology; including the areas of learning, thinking, creativity, and behavior. Focus is on study of the individual. This course helps to prepare a student for life in general and for the ways that psychology can be useful in the world of work. It provides a basis of self understanding and the knowledge of better ways to understand others. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (CP) 303 (1 semester) UC/CSU elective approved PREREQUISITE: Grade 11 or 12. Sociology is the study of people, social life, and society. In this course students will examine how people behave in groups and how group interaction shapes both individual and group behaviors. They will analyze the rules, organizations, and values systems that enable people to live together. Through the study of social behavior, students will develop critical thinking and writing skills. LAW & SOCIETY (CP) - 305 (1 semester) UC/CSU elective approved PREREQUISITE: Grade 11 or 12. Law and Society is a course dedicated to an understanding of the American legal system and its impact on every American s life. Particular focus will be on Criminal Law, with additional attention paid to Civil Law (lawsuits). Students will understand the current state of the law and broader relevant public policy. Through the study of basic law, students will develop critical thinking and writing skills. HISTORY THROUGH FILM (CP) - 309 (1 semester) UC/CSU elective approved PREREQUISITE: Grade 11 or 12. History through Film is a course designed to look at how certain U.S. historical events have been portrayed in films through the twentieth and early twenty-first century. Students will examine visual interpretation and the philosophical meanings of those who directed and produced these pieces with an emphasis on the telling of the story. In addition to seeing how Hollywood brings history to life, the students will be engaged in learning the facts vs. fiction aspect of telling history while providing entertainment and how those interpretations can influence the masses. 27

MATHEMATICS Six semesters required for Graduation PRE-ALGEBRA (HS) 511 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade 9. Placement based upon proficiency in basic math skills as indicated on the High School Placement Test and middle-school math grades. Pre-Algebra provides a complete foundation for the study of Algebra I. The course deals with the properties and structure of the real number system, linear equations, inequalities, and graphs. ALGEBRA I (CP) 523 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: 9th grade students must have department approval based on the High School Placement Test and middle-school math grades. 10th grade students must have grades of C or higher in Pre-Algebra. This is a traditional Algebra I course introducing the fundamental operations on numbers, polynomials, and rational expressions. Other topics include factoring, linear equations, exponents, radicals and their applications. HONORS ALGEBRA I (CP) - 525 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade 9 - Students must have department approval based on the High School Placement Test and middle-school math grades. This is an advanced Algebra course specifically designed for students intending to be Math/Science majors. Covers same objectives as the other Algebra I courses, but in a more rigorous manner. GEOMETRY 9 (CP) 561 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade 9 - Students must have department approval based on the High School Placement Test and middle-school math grades. This is a geometry course designed for ninth grade students who desire to take Honors Algebra II in their sophomore year. Course objectives are the same as for Geometry but are handled in a more rigorous manner. GEOMETRY (CP) 531 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or higher in Algebra I or passing Honors Algebra I. Geometry is a course offering a transition from Algebra I to the study of Plane Geometry, as well as related concepts of Space Geometry with emphasis on intuitive, inductive and deductive reasoning. 28

HONORS GEOMETRY (CP) 567 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade 9 - Students must have department approval based on the High School Placement Test and middle-school math grades. This is an advanced geometry course designed for the student who is placed in the Honors Program or has demonstrated high achievement in mathematics. Course objectives are the same as for Geometry but are handled in a more rigorous manner. ALGEBRA II (CP) 541 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or higher in Geometry. Course provides for the logical extension of the concepts studied in Algebra I. In addition to a furtherance of the student's knowledge of basic algebra skills, this course incorporates the more advanced algebraic concepts. HONORS ALGEBRA II (CP) 543 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade of B or higher in Honors Geometry or an A in Geometry. This is an advanced course designed for the student who intends to major in math or science in college. Course objectives are the same as for Algebra II but are handled in a more rigorous manner. TRIGONOMETRY A/B (CP) 549 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or higher in Honors Algebra II or B or higher in Algebra II. Full year trigonometry course designed for the non-math/science major. A review of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II will also be included in this course to prepare the student for college placement tests. TRIGONOMETRY (H) 545 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Grade of B or higher in Honors Algebra II. This course includes solutions of triangle problems, radian measure, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, identities, polar coordinates and inverse trigonometric functions. This course is part one of a two-course Honors Sequence: Trig/Math Analysis. 29

MATH ANALYSIS (H) 546 (1 semester) PREREQUISITE: Grade of B or higher in Honors Algebra II. Math Analysis provides the student with a rigorous analysis of the real number system. Special emphasis will be placed on the topics of series, vectors, functions, logarithms, limits, derivatives, and integrals. This course is part two of a two-course Honors Sequence: Trig/Math Analysis. AP CALCULUS AB (AP) 547 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade of B or higher in Trig/Math Analysis (545-546) or A in Trigonometry. A study is made of the differentiation and integration of algebraic functions; applications of the derivative to maximum-minimum problems, related rates, motion of a particle and curve sketching, applications of the integral to the area between two curves, volumes of solids of revolution and work, the Fundamental Theorem of Integral Calculus. AP CALCULUS BC (AP) 553 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Grade of B or higher in AP Calculus AB or A in Trig/Math Analysis (545-546). A study is made of the differentiation and integration of algebraic functions; applications of the derivative to maximum-minimum problems, related rates, motion of a particle and curve sketching, applications of the integral to the area between two curves, volumes of solids of revolution and work, the Fundamental Theorem of Integral Calculus. Content areas: Functions and Models, Limits and Rate of Change, Derivatives, Applications of Differentiation, Integrals, Applications of integration, Inverse functions, Exponential, Logarithmic, Further Applications of Integration, Differential Equations, Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates, Infinite Sequence and Series COLLEGE PREP CALCULUS (CP) 555 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: C or higher in Trig/Math Analysis or B or higher in Trigonometry. This course covers the basics of Introductory Calculus, but does not prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination. 30

ADVANCED TOPICS (CP) 565/566 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: C or higher in Algebra II or higher level Mathematics course (Honors Algebra II, Trig/Math Analysis, Trigonometry). This course mainly covers Statistics and Probability. Other college preparatory topics not covered in previous courses will also be covered; including matrices, logarithms, and exponential functions. This course is particularly useful for a student planning on attending a four-year college and majoring in a subject in which Statistics is a requirement (such as Business, Accounting, and Social Studies). FINANCIAL LITERACY (CP) 560 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: Senior standing Students will learn the basics of financial literacy. They will acquire skills that assist them in becoming fiscally responsible citizens, resulting in good economics decisions. This is a course that will engage them in real world financial examples and challenges. Students will have a variety of activities in this class; this includes mini-- lectures, Internet research, presentations, assignments, and course projects. CONSUMER MATHEMATICS (HS) 559 (2 semesters) PREREQUISITE: None The course deals with practical applications of general mathematical skills as it affects the consumer. 31

SCIENCE Two semesters of Biology and two semesters of a Physical Science required for Graduation Codes: BS = Biological Science PS = Physical Science BIOLOGY (CP/BS) 631 (2 semesters) Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites. Biology is a one-year laboratory based course covering the principles of elementary organic chemistry and biochemistry, cells, Mendelian and molecular genetics, evolution, taxonomy, cladistics, systems and ecology. Included in the curriculum is an Amgen biotech unit in which students learn how to construct recombinant plasmids and perform gene insertions, electrophoresis and PCR. ACCELERATED BIOLOGY (CP/BS) - Two semesters in Summer School Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites. This course is designed to allow students increased flexibility in designing their four-year course of studies at Alemany by completing the Biology requirement over two summer sessions rather than during the regular school year. This is a one-year laboratory based course covering the principles of elementary organic chemistry and biochemistry, cells, Mendelian and molecular genetics, evolution, taxonomy, cladistics, systems and ecology. Included in the curriculum is an Amgen biotech unit in which students learn how to construct recombinant plasmids and perform gene insertions, electrophoresis and PCR. AP BIOLOGY (AP/BS) 681 (2 semesters) Prerequisites: Department approval. This rigorous course is designed to prepare the student for the College Board AP exam. Course content includes biochemistry, molecular biology, energetics, evolution, cladistics, the relationship of structure and function, regulation, interdependence in nature, and the relationships between science, technology, and society. ANATOMY / PHYSIOLOGY (CP/BS) 653 (2 semesters) Prerequisites: Juniors and seniors only. This laboratory based course is a study of human anatomy and physiology that involves the integration of the biological and physical sciences. All human systems will be covered in detail. 32