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SHAMROCKSTUDIES ACADEMICYEAR 2017–2018 January2017 DearStudentsandParents: You are about to embark upon an important period of the academic year -- the course selection, registration,andlevelplacementprocess.ShamrockStudies,ourcoursecatalog,isdesignedtoprovide you with specific course descriptions and academic information necessary to complete your course registrationforthe2017-2018academicyear. BishopFeehanHighSchoolchallengesandencouragesitsstudentstoacquiretheskillsandknowledge necessary to continue on to higher education, to prepare to become responsible members of the globalcommunity,andtoparticipateinsports,schoolactivities,andcommunityservice--allthewhile growing in faith. The curriculum has been carefully designed to inspire, challenge, direct, and encouragewithinthecontextofacaringChristiancommunity.Theacademicprogramconsistsofcore coursesrequiredbyallandavarietyofelectivesfromwhichstudentsmaychoose,basedupontheir individualtalents,interests,andgoals. Thisyearwehavemadeseveraladjustmentstothecourseselectiontimelineandproceduresthatwill allowmoretimeforstudentstomeetwiththeirguidancecounselorsabouttheirfutureplansbefore makingtheirfinalchoices.Wehopethatthisadditionaltimewillallowforamorereflectiveprocess that will result in fewer course conflicts and changes. Please be sure to review the procedures carefullyandallowtimeforthecompletionoftheonlineprocess.Manystepstakeplacebehindthe scenesandcannotoccuruntilotherstepsarecomplete.Inordertobereadyforthe2017-2018school yearitisimportantthatalldeadlinesarestrictlyobserved. Duringthenextfewweeks,itistheresponsibilityofeachstudenttoreadtheShamrockStudiescatalog carefullyandseektheadviceofteachers,administrators,parents,andguidancecounselors.Thiswill ensurethatallstudentscanmakeappropriateandrealisticcourserequests;accuratelycompletethe SchedulePlanningWorksheet;andsubmitittotheirguidancecounselorbeforethedeadline. May God bless each of you with wisdom and grace as you make these important choices in your academicexperienceatBishopFeehanHighSchool. Sincerely, Ann Perry VicePrincipalofAcademics ADMINISTRATION President Principal Mr.TimothySullivan'87 [email protected] Mr.SeanKane [email protected] VicePrincipalofAcademics VicePrincipalofStudentLife Mrs.AnnPerry'83 [email protected] Mr.AlSvendsen [email protected] DirectorofGuidance DirectorofAthletics Ms.RhondaLaliberte [email protected] Mr.PaulO'Boy [email protected] DirectorofCampusMinistry Chaplain Mr.DouglasRodrigues [email protected] Rev.DavidCosta [email protected] DEPARTMENTCHAIRPERSONS Mr.JamesFasy Mr.TimothyReid Theology-Co-Chairs [email protected] [email protected] Mrs.EileenCorreia Science [email protected] Ms.MeredithBickford English [email protected] Mrs.RosemaryAnderson SocialStudies [email protected] Mrs.JacquelineBriant Mathematics [email protected] Mrs.LindaAusiello WorldLanguages [email protected] Mrs.BrendaLoiselle FineArts [email protected] Mrs.NancyMowry HealthandFitness [email protected] SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page3 TableofContents TimetableforScheduling................................................................................................................5 GraduationRequirementsandCourseLoad..................................................................................6 SuggestedFour-yearEducationalPlan...........................................................................................7 TheSchedulingProcess..................................................................................................................8 CourseLevelDescriptions..............................................................................................................9 CourseLevelPlacement...............................................................................................................10 FreshmenElectives.......................................................................................................................10 AdvancedPlacementCourses......................................................................................................10 PossibilityofSchedulingConflicts................................................................................................11 PersonnelandStudentSchedules................................................................................................11 CourseCancellations....................................................................................................................11 AcademicPrograms Theology.......................................................................................................................................12 English..........................................................................................................................................15 Science..........................................................................................................................................19 Mathematics&ComputerScience...............................................................................................27 WorldLanguages..........................................................................................................................34 SocialStudies................................................................................................................................39 FineArts.......................................................................................................................................44 • VisualArts...............................................................................................................................44 • PerformingArts......................................................................................................................47 Health&Fitness...........................................................................................................................52 HonorSocietyEligibilityCriteria...................................................................................................53 Page4 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 TimetableforScheduling–2017-2018 January3,2017 January3–Feb10 January5 January6 WeekofJanuary23 February10 Feb13–March9 March10 March17 March24 WeekofMay1 May21 May22toJune6 June15(tentative) FirstMondayinJuly (tentative) (datesarebasedonnoweatherdelays) Student/ParentTimetabledistributedinhomeroomande-mailedtoparents. ShamrockStudiescoursecatalogavailableonlineonourAcademicswebpage. SchedulePlanningWorksheetsdistributedtostudentsduringscheduled Guidanceappointments.StudentsmeetwithGuidanceCounselorstoreview courseoptions. APInformationNight–Auditorium@7:00PM Signed2017-2018Student/ParentTimetabledueinhomeroom. CourseSelectionAssembliesatXPeriodforrisinggrades10through12. • 1/24:RisingGrade12studentassembly • 1/25:RisingGrade11studentassembly • 1/26:RisingGrade10studentassembly SignedSchedulePlanningWorksheetduetoGuidanceCounselors.Acopywill bereturnedtostudentsbeforeonlineregistration. Meetingsforteachersanddepartmentchairstakeplacetomakecourse/level recommendationsforstudents.Courseandlevelrecommendationsare recordedinanOnlineCourseRegistrationFormforlaterreviewbystudents. InstructionsforOnlineCourseRegistrationFormpostedonlineandemailedto parentsandstudents.Onlinecourseregistrationisopenforstudentstomake finalcourse/levelrequestsafterreviewingschoolrecommendations. Onlinecourseregistrationisclosedtostudents. CourseAssignmentFormsmailedtoGrade10-12parents.Decisionsmustbe finalby4/5. Students/parentsnotifiedofschedulingconflicts. Deadlinetoresolveallscheduleconflicts. Finalrevisionsto2017-2018MasterSchedule. RisingGrade10-12schedulesdistributedinhomeroom. K12SDonlinebookstoreopensfor2017-18bookpurchases. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page5 GraduationRequirementsandCourseLoad Inordertograduate,aminimumof26creditsmustbeearnedasfollows: Theology English Mathematics *Science *WorldLanguages *SocialStudies HealthandFitness TestPreparation Electives TOTAL 4 4 4 3 3 3 0.5 0.5 4 26 Biology,Chemistry,Physics Consecutiveinsamelanguage 1.5eachofWorldHistoryandUnitedStatesHistory IncludesonequartereachofVerbalandMath *Four credits in these disciplines are strongly recommended in order to satisfy the entrance requirements/recommendationsofavarietyofcolleges. Students are required to complete a minimum of 7 credits in core academic areas or graduation requirements during their freshman year, and 6.5 credits in core academic areas during their sophomore and junior year. To receive a diploma, students must pass six core academic courses duringtheirsenioryearregardlessofthenumberofpreviouslyearnedcredits. Students may not carry a course load of 8.0 credits in any given year without approval of the Vice PrincipalofAcademics.StudentsmaynotenrollinmorethanthreeAdvancedPlacementcoursesin anygivenyear. ServiceGraduationRequirements: ServiceisanintegralpartofChristiandiscipleshipandanexpressionofMercy,Feehan’scharism.The typesofserviceforwhichstudentsvolunteershouldcorrespondtotheCorporalWorksofMercy.All studentsarerequiredtocompleteanddocumentatleasttwenty(20)hoursofserviceforverification during freshman, sophomore, and junior years. Visit the school website for more information about thisgraduationrequirement. Page6 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 SuggestedFour-YearEducationalPlan For a majority of the students at Bishop Feehan High School, these courses represent a suggested standard design for a four-year educational plan. This plan allows students some flexibility with electives but also meets the graduation requirements. Students may choose to take more than the requiredcredits. GRADE9 GRADE10 TheologyI TheologyII EnglishI TheChurch Biology EnglishII AlgebraIorAlgebraII ChemistryorConceptualPhysics Spanish,French,orMandarinChinese Geometry WorldHistoryI Spanish,French,orMandarinChinese ElectiveOpportunities WorldHistoryII&U.SHistoryI HealthandFitness ClassRetreatRequirement ElectiveOpportunitiesorTestPrep 20hoursofService ClassRetreatRequirement Minimumnumberofcredits:7.0 20hoursofService Minimumnumberofcredits:6.5 GRADE11 GRADE12 TheologyIII TheologyIVandTheologyElective EnglishIII Composition&Literature PhysicsorChemistryorScienceElective MathematicsPlacement MathematicsPlacement PhysicsorScienceElective Spanish,French,orMandarinChinese LanguageContinuationorElective U.S.HistoryII ElectiveOpportunitiesorTestPrep ElectiveOpportunities ClassRetreatRequirement 20hoursofService Minimumnumberofcredits:6.0 Minimumnumberofcredits:6.5 SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page7 TheSchedulingProcess Theschedulingprocessisdesignedtogiveeachstudenttheopportunitytoparticipateinthedecision making process with regard to their four-year academic program. During the process, students are encouragedtoengageinconversationwithparents,GuidanceCounselors,teachers,andDepartment Chairs with the goal of designing a challenging, college-preparatory program of study that fits their interests and abilities. Parents are also strongly encouraged to discuss course selections with their student’sGuidanceCounselorinordertogaingreaterperspectiveonhowthoseselectionsfitinto,and impact, the four-year course of study. Bishop Feehan’s philosophy is to place all students on the highestlevelatwhichtheywillbesufficientlychallengedyetcanachieveacademicsuccess.Weare confident that the scheduling process will ensure that the best possible schedule is created for each student. The process of scheduling is broken down into five areas: course selection, course/level recommendation, online registration, approval/review, and building. Students and parents must clearlyunderstandtheirresponsibilitiesandassociateddeadlineswithinthisprocess. CourseSelection:Studentsareinformedofprogramofferingsduringcourseselectionassembliesand meet with their Guidance Counselors to discuss their program of study. Detailed information about academicofferingsislistedwithintheShamrockStudiescoursecatalog,whichispostedontheschool website.Studentsandparentscompleteandsignthe“SchedulePlanningWorksheet”andreturnitto theirGuidanceCounselorbythedeadline. CourseandLevelRecommendations:TeachersandDepartmentChairsattendaseriesofmeetingsto review students’ course requests and make their own recommendations for course and level placement in PlusPortal. Discussions include the review of all materials and data pertaining to students’ past and current academic performance, graduation requirements, and the ability of the studenttohandletherequestedcourseload. Online Course Registration: Students log on to PlusPortal to review the courses and levels recommendedforthem.Studentscompletetheregistrationprocessbymakingtheirfinalcourse/level requestsinPlusPortal.DetailedinstructionsforusingthePlusPortalcourserequestmodulearealso postedontheschoolwebsite. Schedule Approval/Review: Department Chairs, Guidance Counselors, and administrators attend a seriesofmeetingstoreviewandcomparestudents’registrationanddepartmentalrecommendations. Final decisions are made and course/level assignments are forwarded to the scheduling database. Studentsandparentsareinformedofthesefinalsdecisionsviathe“CourseAssignmentForm”,whichis mailedhome.Studentsandparentssignthe“CourseAssignmentForm”andreturnittoschool. Schedule Building: Once all course assignments are finalized, Department Chairs and administrators divide courses into sections based on enrollment numbers. Students are assigned to sections, and sectionsareassignedtoperiods.Thisprocessisrepeateduntiltheleastamountofschedulingconflicts occur.Studentsandparentsareinformedofanyschedulingconflictsandareaskedtomakealternate coursechoices.Schedulesarefinalizedanddistributedtostudentspriortofinalexams.Pleasenote: Teachercourseassignmentsarefinalizedduringthesummermonths,afterschedulesaredistributed tostudents.Giventhatteachingassignmentsareaffectedbyenrollmentineachsection,requestsfor changesaftertheJunedistributioncannotbeentertained. Page8 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 CourseLevelDescriptions The academic program at Bishop Feehan High School is designed to prepare all students for postsecondaryeducation.Coursesareofferedatseverallevelsofdepthanddifficultytoaddresstheneeds ofstudentswithvaryingaptitudesandlearningstyles. Mostrequiredorcorecoursesareofferedatfourlevels:Honors1,Honors,CollegePrep1,andCollege Prep. Some required courses are also offered at the Advanced Placement level and require departmental approval. Elective courses are usually offered at a limited number of levels, mostly Honors 1 and College Prep 1. Teachers and department chairs discuss student progress and make recommendations during the level placement process if a student chooses an elective with limited levels.Studentsareadvisedthatstudypracticesandworkhabitsmayneedadjustmentinordertobe successfuliftheyarerecommendedtoahighercourselevelthancoursestheyhavetakeninthepast. AdvancedPlacement:Advancedstudentsareofferedtheopportunitytoengageincollegelevelstudy in several disciplines as part of the College Entrance Examination Board’s Advanced Placement Program.Inordertoparticipate,studentsmustdemonstratesuperioraptitudeandachievementanda willingness to commit to considerable independent study. Admission to these courses is selective; criteriaarelistedinthedepartmentalcoursedescriptionsfoundinShamrockStudies.Allstudentsin these courses are required to take and pay the fee for the College Board Advanced Placement ExaminationinMay.Manycollegesawardcredittothosestudentswhoreceiveasatisfactoryscoreon theexamination. Honors1:CoursesattheHonors1levelaredesignedtochallengestudentswhohavedemonstrateda high level of academic aptitude and achievement as demonstrated in the placement exam and past academicperformance.Thepaceofinstructionisrapid,andtopicsareexploredingreaterdepththan intheHonorslevel.Studentsareexpectedtocompleteindependentresearch,groupwork,andlong termassignments.Assessmentsemphasizethedevelopmentofcriticalthinkingskills,originalityand creativity,andtheabilitytomakeconnectionswithinthesubjectareaaswellaswithotheracademic disciplines. Honors: In courses at the Honors level, academically talented students are challenged to make the transition from thorough recall of information to higher levels of thinking and application of course material. Students at this level usually have well-developed skills. Although course content is often very similar to the Honors 1 level, more time is devoted to guiding students in the development of criticalthinkingskillsandthecapacityformoreindependentwork.Studentsareexpectedtodoboth independent and group projects and long term assignments. Assessments reflect the transitional natureofthislevel. College Preparatory 1: This level provides students who have demonstrated above average aptitude and achievement with a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the subject area and the applicationofconcepts.Emphasisisplacedonfinetuningskillsaswellasdevelopingthecapacityfor more critical thinking. Students are expected to complete daily homework assignments as well as somelongtermassignmentsandprojects.Frequentandvariedassessmentscharacterizethislevel. College Preparatory: Students at this level receive more personal attention in their academic preparation for college. Teachers use a variety of instructional practices to engage students with different learning styles. Emphasis is placed on developing a strong understanding of the course fundamentals,thecapacityforindependentandcriticalthinking,masteryofgradelevelstandards,and SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page9 thelearningskillsnecessaryformoreadvancedstudy.Dailyhomeworkisassignedtoprovidestudents with practice in working with new concepts, review of previously learned material, and structure in theirlearningprocess.Long-termassignmentsarefrequentlybrokendownintoseveralcomponents. Studentprogressisassessedfrequentlyusingavarietyoftools. CourseLevelPlacement The placement of students in appropriate levels is a comprehensive and collaborative process that evolvedfromastrongdesiretocreatethebestpossibleacademicexperienceforeachstudent.The goaloflevelplacementistohaveeachstudentsufficientlychallengedbyarigorousacademicprogram while ensuring that he or she has the aptitude and skills to be successful in the classroom. After meetingwithguidancecounselors,studentsselectcoursesaccordingtorequirementsforeachgrade and personal preferences. Members of the faculty meet within their departments to determine the appropriate level placement in each academic discipline for every student in the school. This opportunity for discussion allows present and former teachers to have input into a student’s level placement. Once the departments have agreed upon a student’s level placement, administrators, department chairs, and guidance counselors meet to discuss each student’s schedule and level placement.Allinformationaboutastudent’sacademicrecordisconsideredinordertorecommenda level placement congruent with the totality of a student’s academic aptitude and achievement, includingresultsofstandardizedtesting,reportcards,progressreports,andpreviousschoolrecords. TheVicePrincipalofAcademicsmakesthefinaldecisioninallscheduling/levelingmatters. FreshmanElectives Freshmanstudentsarerequiredtocomplete7.0creditsofstudy.Asidefromthesixcorecoursesof Theology, English, Science, Mathematics, World Languages, and Social Studies, freshmen students must choose the equivalent of 1.0 credits from a list of approved elective courses. A list of these electivesisprovidedtoincomingstudentswhentheyregisterandincludescoursesintheVisualand PerformingArts,StudySkills,WorldLanguages,andComputerScience. AdvancedPlacementCourses AnystudentwishingtoenrollinanAdvancedPlacementcourseforthe2017-2018schoolyearmust meetwiththeirGuidanceCounselortodiscusstheirselections.Studentsshouldclearlyunderstandthe prerequisitesforeachcourseinordertodeterminetheireligibilityforenrollment.Thiswillensurethat studentsareabletomakewell-informeddecisionsabouttheircourseselectionsforthecomingyear. Studentsandparentswillberequiredtosignan“APCourseContract”acknowledgingtheirawareness oftheuniquerequirementsandexpectations,aswellastheveryspecificcommitmentsassociatedwith APenrollment. In general, no student will be allowed to enroll or register in more than three AP courses in a given year. Rising seniors who have demonstrated exceptional academic success may appeal to the Vice PrincipalofAcademicstoenrollinafourthAPcourse. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are required to take the Advanced Placement Examinationassociatedwiththatcourse.TheseexamsarescheduledbytheCollegeBoardandtake place in the first few weeks of May, before the senior final exam week. Students must pay the fee associatedwiththeAPexam,whichiscurrently$93.00. Page10 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 PossibilityofSchedulingConflicts Bishop Feehan utilizes a computerized scheduling system, which allows for the creation of a master schedule that maximizes the number of successful course requests. However, even with this sophisticated system it is inevitable that some students will submit course requests that cannot be fulfilledduetoschedulingconflicts.Studentsandparentswillbeinformedofanyschedulingconflict andwillbeofferedalternativecoursechoices. PersonnelandStudentSchedules It is important to note that personnel and physical plant decisions are predicated upon the courses selectedbythestudentsthroughthiscourseselectionprocess.Theschoolengagesteachers,allocates funds,andmakesteachingassignmentsbaseduponthesestudentschedules.Forthisreason,requests tochangecoursesandlevelscannotbesubmittedorconsideredaftertherespectivedeadlineshave passed. CourseCancellations Bishop Feehan High School reserves the right to withdraw a course offering due to insufficient enrollmentorlackofteacheravailability. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page11 THEOLOGY Afour-yearprograminTheologyisrequiredofallstudents.Studentsmustreceiveapassinggradefor eachcourseinordertofulfillthegraduationrequirement. THEOLOGYI–INTRODUCTIONTOTHEOLOGY 101/111 Required AllYear Grade9 This course will give students a foundation in the study of theology. They will explore the nature of God as Trinity, Christ and His Church, the Sacraments, Morality and Social Justice. This along with a unit on the “Theology of the Body” will provide a strong foundation for the four-year theology program. The course will then introduce students into the reading and interpretation of Sacred Scripture.ThroughtheirstudyoftheBibletheywillcometoencounterthelivingWordofGod,Jesus Christ.InthiscoursestudentswilllearnabouttheBible,authoredbyGodthroughInspiration,andits valuetopeoplethroughouttheworld.ThiscoursewillconcentrateontheHebrewScripturesandthe covenantswithGod’sChosenPeople,whichleadtotheNewCovenantofJesusChrist. THEOLOGYII–THEMISSIONOFJESUSCHRIST&THECHURCH 102/123 Required AllYear Grade10 ThiscourseprovidescorematerialsaroundthecentralmysteryofoursalvationbytheTriuneGod.The first semester will concentrate on the three persons of the Trinity and their role in our salvation, participationinthecommunityoftheChurch,prayer,andsacraments.Asaresultofparticipationin thisclass,studentswillbetterunderstandthepractices,teachings,andbeliefsoftheRomanCatholic Church. This course then focuses on the Church as a community of faith and is the beginning of a historicalexaminationofthemysteryoftheChurch.StudentsexplorethelifeandmissionofJesusand how the Church as pilgrim continues Christ’s presence in the world with both a human and divine dimension. Through the dimensions of One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic, students will see how the ChurchhasbeenandcontinuestobeasignandservantofGodintheworld. THEOLOGYIII–THESACRAMENTS&CATHOLICCHRISTIANMORALITY 103/133 Required AllYear Grade11 ThepurposeofthiscourseistohelpstudentsunderstandthattheycanencounterChristtodayinafull and real way in and through the sacraments, and especially through the Eucharist. Students will examineeachofthesacramentsindetailincludingtheiroriginsandpracticethroughoutthecenturies so as to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life. It then focuses on the search for an authenticCatholicChristianMoralitybasedonanencounterwiththepersonandvaluesofJesus,and guided in its development by the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. Emphasis is placed on developing a process for making moral decisions accompanied by discussion of the following: personhood, stages in moral development, Christian principles and values, freedom, responsibility, authority,law,sin,andconscienceformation.Thecoursetreatsissuesofpersonalandsocialmorality throughanexaminationofselectedcasestudies. THEOLOGYIV–SOCIALJUSTICE 104/144 Required Semester1 Grade12 This first semester course continues the examination of the nature and mission of the Church that began during the sophomore year. Social Justice focuses on the Church, the world, and issues of justice.ItexploresthedevelopmentsthatledtotheemergenceofthemodernChurchanditssocial teachings.Furthermore,thecoursechallengesthediscipletoacceptownershipofthatmissionofthe Page12 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 Churchandtoconfronttherealityofsocialandinstitutionalsin.Studentsexploreavarietyofcurrent issuesintheChurchandsociety,especiallythosethatdealwithmattersofsocialjustice. Allseniorsenrollincourse104/144–SocialJusticeduringthefirstsemesterunlesstheyareselectedto participateinthefullyearcourse159–SocialJustice/ChristianServiceInternship. Studentsenrollingin104/144–SocialJusticemustalsochooseanelectivecoursetofulfilltheirsecond semesterrequirement. THEOLOGYELECTIVES–SENIORSONLY INTRODUCTIONTOBIOETHICS 151 FulfillsRequirement Semester2 Grade12 Thissecondsemesterseniorelectivecoursefocusesonthesignificantethicalissuesthatemergefrom science and medicine. After an initial examination of key values and principles of bioethics, the student will undertake an in-depth exploration of the following moral issues: abortion, medical treatment of newborns, genetic engineering, cloning, reproductive technology, euthanasia, suicide, andcareofthecriticallyill.Eachissueaddressedwillinvolveanalysisoftheproblemandpresentation ofCatholicethicalwisdominapproachingthesedilemmas.Studentswillparticipateinseminarsonthe mostpressingbioethicalissuesofourtime. INTRODUCTIONTOWORLDRELIGIONS 152 FulfillsRequirement Semester2 Grade12 Thissecondsemesterseniorelectivecourseintroducesthestudenttothemajorreligioustraditionsof the world, both East and West. The student will explore the diverse interpretations of the sacred. Additionally, the study of each religion will be pursued in terms of three key dimensions: (a) Creed: What the community believes about the sacred; (b) Code: The community’s values and norms for behavior;and(c)Cult:Howthecommunitycelebratesitsbeliefsinritual. DEATH,DYING,LIFE,ANDLIVING 154 FulfillsRequirement Semester2 Grade12 Thissecondsemesterseniorelectivecourseispracticalinnaturewithitsgoalofassistingstudentsin developing an approach to life which enables them to cope in healthy ways with the losses and transitionsexperiencedinlife:death,divorce,break-upofrelationships,lossofhealth,etc.Centralto thiscourseareChristianattitudestowardthemysteryofsufferinganddeath,thebeliefinresurrection, andgrieftherapy. DISCOVERINGTHESACREDTHROUGHSCRIPTUREANDTHEARTS 155 FulfillsRequirement Semester2 Grade12 ThissecondsemesterseniorelectivecourseappliesthearticlesoffaithasoutlinedintheCatechismof theCatholicChurchtosomegreatliteraryandartisticworks.Thecourseseekstoexplorethemany anddiversewaythathumanshaveusedtheartstorevealthemysteryofGod’spresenceamongus,His relationshiptous,andourresponsetohisDivineRevelation.Theworksofartthatwillbeutilizedare organizedaroundthefourpillarsoftheCatechism,withthegoalofdeepeningstudents’appreciation ofGodinareflective,imaginative,andproperlydevotionalway.Throughdiscussionofandreflection onthepowerthattheseworkshavebeyondentertainment,thecoursewillbothenrichandchallenge theheadandheartofthestudents. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page13 BUSINESSETHICS 157 FulfillsRequirement Semester2 Grade12 Thissecondsemesterseniorelectivecoursefocusesonthesignificantethicalissuesthatariseinthe fieldofbusiness.ByexaminingrelevantChurchteachings,Scripture,andmajorphilosophicaltheories of ethics, this course is designed to provide students with an ethical framework for approaching decision making within the context of economic life. Through the in-depth examination of case studies, students will explore the following topics: corporate culture and organizational decision making, personal and professional codes of ethics, corporate social responsibility, technology in the workplace,employerandemployeerightsandresponsibilities,environmentalsustainability,andsocial entrepreneurship. Students will be required to participate in seminars and to conduct independent researchoncurrentethicalissuesinbusiness. SOCIALJUSTICE/CHRISTIANSERVICEINTERNSHIP 159 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade12 Thisfullyearseniorelectivecourse,integratestherequiredSocialJusticecoursewithapracticumin supervised service. The goal of this course is to educate and inspire students to grow in an understanding of Christian attitudes with respect to earthly goods and socio-economic relationships. ChristiansstrivetocreateafutureinwhichtheseChristianattitudesarelivedoutindailylife.Students will come to a fuller understanding of what is meant to live the "Kingdom of God" in the context of Catholic social teaching and scriptural reflections. Through direct service internships, students will cometoseeserviceasatoolthatcanactasacatalystforsocialchangeleadingtogreatersocialjustice. Students will understand that service, coupled with dependence upon God, is a powerful vehicle throughwhichtheHolySpiritimpactsone’spersonallifeandcommunallife. Requirements:Studentswillchooseaninternshipthatishands-onandlinkedtothecurriculum.They willparticipateinthisinternshipexperiencetwiceduringeachseven-daycycle.Duringthistimethey maybeinvolvedinservicethatdirectlyimpactsBishopFeehanHighSchool,ortheymaytravelashort distance into the community to work in a service agency. During the cycle, students will have the opportunitytoreflectuponandprocesshisorherserviceexperienceandmakelinkstothecurriculum. Theserviceportionofthiscoursewilltakeplaceduringtwodaysofthecyclewhentheclassperiod coincideswiththeXperiod.StudentsmaynottakethisclassiftheyarescheduledforanXperiod class.ItispossiblethatacourseconflictcouldoccurafterthemasterscheduleisbuiltintheSpring.If anotherchosencourseisscheduledduringtheXperiod,thestudentandparentswillbenotifiedofthe courseconflictandaskedtodecidewhichcoursetakesprecedenceforenrollmentintheFall.Inthe unlikelyeventthattheXperiodcourseisrequiredforgraduationtherewillnotbeachoice–theone requiredforgraduationwilltakeprecedence. Enrollmentinthiscourseisbyinvitationonly.Itisaprivilegetobeabletoserveoffcampustwicea cycle. The number of supervised, off-campus service sites available in any given year is limited; therefore, the number of students accepted in this course is also limited. Students wishing to be a part of this course must complete an application, which can be found on the school website, and handdeliverittotheChairoftheTheologyDepartmentbyMonday,February10,2017. Page14 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 ENGLISH Afour-yearprograminEnglishisrequiredofallstudents.StudentsinGrades9,10,11,and12takea fullyearcourseeachyear;studentsinGrades11and12maychoosetotakeadditionalelectivecourses inEnglish.ElectivecoursescannotbeusedtofulfillthegraduationrequirementforEnglish. ENGLISHI 212Honors1 Required AllYear Grade9 213Honors Required AllYear Grade9 214CollegePrep1 Required AllYear Grade9 215CollegePrep Required AllYear Grade9 This first course in the English program provides a foundation in English language skills including writing, grammar, vocabulary, and oral communication. The course introduces students to the four basictypesofliteraturethroughastudyoffiction,non-fiction,drama,andpoetry. ENGLISHII 222Honors1 Required AllYear Grade10 223Honors Required AllYear Grade10 224CollegePrep1 Required AllYear Grade10 225CollegePrep Required AllYear Grade10 ThiscourseintroducesthestudenttothemajorthemesandideasofAmericanLiteratureinselected poems, novels, short stories, and essays from the Puritans to the Modern Period. It is designed to expand the basics of English language skills and to increase competency in vocabulary, paragraph development, and oral communication. The course introduces basic skills in literary analysis and provides instruction in the development of the research paper and other multi-paragraph compositions. ENGLISHIII 232Honors1 Required AllYear Grade11 233Honors Required AllYear Grade11 234CollegePrep1 Required AllYear Grade11 235CollegePrep Required AllYear Grade11 ThiscourseinBritishliteratureexaminesauthorsfromtheAnglo-Saxonperiodtothepresentthrough thelensofBritishliteraryandhistoricalheritage.Inadditiontoreviewingandrefiningbasicskillsin literaryanalysis,thiscoursecontinuesinstructioninthedevelopmentoftheresearchpaperandother multi-paragraphcompositions. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page15 ADVANCEDPLACEMENTLITERATUREANDCOMPOSITION 241AdvancedPlacement FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofcurrentEnglishHonors1coursewithaminimumaverageof92, or current English Honors course with a minimum average of 94 and the approval of the English teacher.PSATCriticalReadingscoreof30+andWritingscoreof30+required.Recommendationofthe English teachers and approval of department chairperson. Students who fail to meet these prerequisitesmaybeaskedtosubmitawritingsampleortakeadiagnosticexamination.Allstudents enrolled in #241 are required to take the Advanced Placement Examination for this course in May.Studentsmustpaythefeeassociatedwiththisexam. This college level course engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of fictional and dramaticliterature.Throughtheclosereadingofselectedtexts,studentsdeepentheirunderstanding ofthewayswritersuselanguagetoprovidebothmeaningandpleasurefortheirreaders.Selections will place an emphasis on British and world literature. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes as well as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. The following genres will be explored: short story, novel, drama, and poetry. AP English Literaturestudentsmusthavestrongwritingskills,includingcommandoftherulesofEnglishgrammar, a strong and varied writing style, and mastery of the mechanics of English. Because they will be enrolledinacollegecourseinhighschool,thesestudentsmustalsobewillingtoacceptresponsibility fortheirownlearning.Forjuniors,thiscoursewillfulfilltheEnglishIIIrequirement;forseniors,this coursewillfulfilltheEnglishIVrequirement. ADVANCEDPLACEMENTLANGUAGEANDCOMPOSITION 242AdvancedPlacement FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofEnglishIIIHonors1withaminimumaverageof93,orEnglishIII Honorswithaminimumaverageof95andtheapprovaloftheEnglishteacher.PSATCriticalReading scoreof30+andWritingscoreof30+required.RecommendationoftheEnglishteachersandapproval of department chairperson. Students who fail to meet these prerequisites may be asked to submit a writingsampleortakeadiagnosticexamination.Allstudentsenrolledin#242arerequiredtotake theAdvancedPlacementExaminationforthiscourseinMay.Studentsmustpaythefeeassociated withthisexam. Thiscourseprovidesintensivepracticeinorganizingandwritingavarietyofessaysnecessarytomake thestudentaflexiblewriterwhocancomposeinavarietyofmodesandforavarietyofpurposes.The courseemphasizesexpository,analytical,andpersuasiveessaysonnon-literarytopicsandprovidesthe studentwiththebackgroundnecessarytoeffectivelycritiquetherhetoricalstructure,purpose,tone, andeffectofgoodwriting.Toreflecttheincreasingimportanceofgraphicsandvisualimagesintexts publishedinprintandelectronicmedia,studentswillanalyzehowsuchimagesbothrelatetowritten texts and serve as alternative forms of “text” themselves. In addition, the informed use of research materialsandtheabilitytosynthesizevariedsources(toevaluate,use,andcitesources)areintegral partsoftheAPEnglishLanguageandCompositioncourse.PracticeinpreparingfortheAPLanguage andCompositionexamiscentraltothecourse.APEnglishLanguagestudentsmusthavestrongwriting skills, including command of the rules of English grammar, a strong and varied writing style, and masteryofthemechanicsofEnglish.Becausetheywillbeenrolledinacollegecourseinhighschool, thesestudentsmustalsobewillingtoacceptresponsibilityfortheirownlearning. Page16 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 COMPOSITIONANDLITERATURE 251Honors1 Required AllYear Grade12 261Honors Required AllYear Grade12 In this course, students learn to become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. The course provides practice in composition, making students flexible writers who can compose in a variety of modes and for a variety of purposes. The course emphasizesexpository,analytical,andpersuasiveessaysonnon-literarytopics.Inaddition,avariety ofliterarytopicswillbeexploredprovidingthestudentanopportunitytorefineskillsrelatedtoliterary analysis. COMPOSITIONANDLITERATURE 271CollegePrep1 Required AllYear Grade12 281CollegePrep Required AllYear Grade12 Thiscoursebringsthestudenttothethresholdofreadinessforcollege-levelstudyinthedisciplineof English.ItsaimistorefinewritingskillsusingtheconventionsofstandardwrittenEnglish.Thecourse provides practice in composition, making students flexible writers who can compose in a variety of modesandforavarietyofpurposes.Emphasisisplacedontheinterrelationshipoflanguageskills.In addition,avarietyofliterarytopicswillbeexploredprovidingthestudentopportunitiestorefineskills relatedtoliteraryanalysis. SATTESTPREP 919 Required Semester Grade10or11 This course familiarizes the student with the format of the SAT examinations and emphasizes the developmentofstandardizedtesttakingstrategies.Writingskillsandcriticalreadingcomprehension arestressed,andareviewofarithmetic,algebra,andgeometryispresented.Studentspracticeusing sample exams several times over the course of the semester. Students will be assigned an English teacher for one quarter and a mathematics teacher during the other quarter. This is a Pass/Fail course. ENGLISHELECTIVES ORALCOMMUNICATIONS 291 Honors Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofEnglishII. This course is an activity-based speech communication program designed to help students become more competent speakers and more efficient listeners. Through a variety of activities, this course develops the key concepts of communication as a process, reinforcing the skills and techniques necessary for effective speaking and interactive listening in both formal and informal situations. Participationinpublicspeakingeventswillbeanintegralpartofthecourse. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page17 INTRODUCTIONTOFILMSTUDIES 293 Honors1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 294 Honors Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofEnglishII. This course is an introduction to the twentieth century’s most important visual medium: movies. Studentswillstudythelanguageandaestheticsofcinemaandlearnaboutthebasicbuildingblocksof film. The course will also introduce students to significant developments in film history, from the invention of motion pictures and the establishment of the film industry to the digital and CGI innovations of today’s cinema. For the purposes of this course, we will consider the film as text. Studentswillreadfilmsinordertoimprovetheirunderstandingofthewaymeaningiscreatedwhile also deepening their appreciation and understanding of the medium. Students will learn to think criticallyaboutmovies,withemphasisonimprovingbothwrittenandspokenexpression. **Dependingonenrollment,theHonors1andHonorscoursesmayberunconcurrently,withadditional requirementsandassignmentsfortheHonors1level. CREATIVEWRITING 297 Honors Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofEnglishII. Thiscourseisdesignedforthestudentwhowantstodeveloptheabilitytowritewitharefreshingly new perspective. Classroom dialog, group dynamics, and frequent writing assignments, both casual andformal,arerequiredofstudentsinthisclass.Thestudentmusthaveasinceredesiretoimprove hisorherwritingability. STUDYSKILLS 298 Elective Semester Grade9ONLY Thisfreshman-onlycourseisdesignedtofacilitatethelearningskillsnecessarytobesuccessfulinour core curriculum. The focus will be on identifying individual learning styles and developing lifelong study habits. Students will build proficiency in: time management, note taking, outlining and organizationskillsusingwrittenmaterials,enhancingmemory,goalsettingandapplicationstrategies. Critical thinking, test taking techniques, and sound habits of home study will be addressed using strategicorganizationalmethods.StudentswillbeintroducedtoguidelinesforAcademicIntegrityand Internet Safety and learn how they apply to everyday life. This course also includes instruction on currentmethodsforwritingatermpaperandconductingabookreview,andoffersbasicinstruction onbestuseoftechnology.Studentswilldevelopefficientandeffectivetechniquesforusinglibraryand Internet references and resource materials including: search engines and directories, electronic databases,otherlibraryresources,andwebsiteevaluation.Assessmentforthecourseincludesin-class and homework assignments, class participation, and the successful completion of a research paper. ThisisaPass/Failcourse. Page18 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 SCIENCE A three-year program in science is required, and includes one year each of biology, chemistry, and physics.TheScienceDepartmentFacultyrecommendsthatallstudentstakeanelectivecourseinthe fourthyear.TheserequirementsareinaccordancewithNationalScienceEducationStandardsandthe 2006ScienceandTechnology/EngineeringCurriculumFrameworksfortheStateofMassachusetts.The three required courses provide the skills and concepts necessary for a graduate of a college preparatory high school. Since mathematics is the language of science, the science faculty closely monitors students’ progress in mathematics courses. Student performance in mathematics is an integralpartofthedecisionmakingprocessthatdeterminescourseandlevelplacementinthescience curriculum.Duetothedifferingnatureoflifescienceandphysicalsciencecourses,itisnotuncommon forstudentstochangelevelplacementeachyearintheirsciencecourses,dependingonthecontent deliveredinpriormathcourses,aswellastheirmasteryofthatcontent. The recommended course of study in science is determined by a student’s analytical (mathematical anddatainterpretation)skills. Studentswhohavestronganalyticalabilitiespursuethefollowingcourseofstudy: FreshmanYear: Biology SophomoreYear: Chemistry(322,323,324) JuniororSeniorYear: Physics(353,332,333,334) * In this sequence of courses, the student may take a science elective in his/her junior or senior year. Students who need additional support with their analytical (mathematical and data interpretation) skillsareadvisedtopursuethefollowingcourseofstudy: FreshmanYear: Biology SophomoreYear: ConceptualPhysics(335) JuniorYear: Chemistry(325) *Inthissequenceofcourses,thestudentmaytakeascienceelectiveinhis/hersenioryear. The second sequence of courses also allows students who need additional time and support in mathematics to take the more math-intensive Chemistry course concurrently with Algebra II, thus offeringmorecongruencebetweenrequiredanalyticalskills. SCIENCE FAIR: Participation in the BFHS Science Fair is mandatory for students enrolled in designated courses. Participation in the fair is part of the grade for these courses. The individual teacher determines the weighting of this grade in their course. Students who are interested in the sciencefair,butarenotenrolledinthesecourses,areencouragedtospeakwiththeirscienceteacher about participation so that the appropriate forms can be completed. Winners at the local fair are expectedtoparticipateinsubsequentregionalandstatefairs. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page19 REQUIREDCOURSES BIOLOGYI 312Honors1 Required AllYear Grade9 This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts, processes, and systems of living organisms. Topics include the nature of life, ecology, cell structureandfunction,genetics,andevolution.Attheendofthecoursestudentsareexpectedtohave anin-depthknowledgeofthetopicscoveredandbeabletosynthesizethedetailsofeachtopicinto the larger conceptual framework of the biological world. Laboratory experiments are designed to illustratetheconceptslearnedintheclassroomwithanemphasisoncriticalthinkingskillsandproblem solving.Sciencefairparticipationisrequiredforallstudentsenrolledinthiscourse. BIOLOGYI 313Honors Required AllYear Grade9 This course is designed to teach the fundamental concepts, processes and systems of living things. Topics include the nature of life, ecology, cell structure and function, genetics, and evolution. Assignments and laboratory activities will help students integrate the details of each topic into the largerconceptualframeworkofthebiologicalworld. BIOLOGYI 314CollegePrep1 Required AllYear Grade9 Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachthefundamentalconcepts,processesandsystemsoflivingthings.Life willbestudiedfrombasiccellularstructureandfunctiontothecomplexinteractionsoforganismsinan ecosystem. Topics include the nature of life, ecology, cell structure and function, genetics, and evolution. In the laboratory, emphasis is on investigation and inquiry as a means of developing a deeperunderstandingofbiologicalconcepts. BIOLOGYI 315CollegePrep Required AllYear Grade9 This activity and lab-centered course presents the fundamental concepts, processes and systems of livingthingsfrombasiccellularstructureandfunctiontothecomplexinteractionsoforganismsinan ecosystem. Topics include the nature of life, ecology, cell structure and function, genetics, and evolution. Emphasis is on a practical, concrete approach integrating investigation and inquiry as a meansofunderstandingbiologicalconcepts. CHEMISTRYI 322Honors1 Required AllYear Grade10 Prerequisites:Successfulcompletion(80orbetter)ofanHonorslevelmathematicsclassandapproval ofDepartmentChair. This course will introduce basic chemical concepts and principles from experimental observations. Electronic structure and bonding, organization of matter, states of matter and solutions, kinetics, equilibria, and thermodynamics with descriptive topics will be the focus of this course. Extensive problemsolvingwillbeintegratedintothesetopics,thereforestudentsinthiscoursemusthavevery strong analytical skills and excellent mastery of algebraic concepts. Laboratory experiences will reinforce the concepts discussed. This course has a lab period once each cycle. Science Fair participationisrequiredforallstudentsenrolledinthiscourse. Page20 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 CHEMISTRYI 323Honors Required AllYear Grade10 Prerequisites:Successfulcompletion(80orbetter)ofanHonorslevelmathematicsclassandapproval ofDepartmentChair. This course includes the study of matter and its changes. Topics covered are: the mole concept, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, chemical bonding, and periodic law as well as other general concepts. Students in this course must have good analytical skills and mastery of Algebra concepts. Emphasiswillalsobeplacedonlaboratorytechniquesandexperimentation.Thiscourseincludesalab periodonceeachcycle. CHEMISTRYI 324CollegePrep1 Required AllYear Grade10 Prerequisites:Successfulcompletion(80orbetter)ofAlgebraICP1andapprovalofDepartmentChair. This course studies matter and its changes. Students learn the language of chemistry and the mathematics of chemical equations, therefore students should have mastery of basic Algebra skills. Thecourseislab-orientedandprovidesmanyopportunitiesforstudentstodrawconclusionsbasedon lab data. All aspects of chemistry are explored giving students an overview of the entire field. This courseincludesalabperiodonceeachcycle. CHEMISTRYI 325CollegePrep Required AllYear Grade11 Thiscourseemphasizesfundamentalconceptsinchemistryandhowtheyareappliedineverydaylife and society. A goal of this course is to combine the theory and applications of chemical concepts. BasicAlgebraskillsarereinforcedbyconnectingconceptualmodelstomathematicalprocesses.Topics tobecoveredinclude:thestructureofmatter,interactionsofmatter,stoichiometry,statesofmatter, andacidsandbases. ADVANCEDPLACEMENTPHYSICS1 353AdvancedPlacement Required AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites: Successful completion (90 or better) of Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Honors 1 (course 432),andsuccessfulcompletion(90orbetter)orconcurrentenrollmentinPrecalculusHonors1(course 442). Recommendation of Department Chairperson required. All students enrolled in #353 are requiredtotaketheAdvancedPlacementExaminationforthiscourseinMay.Studentsmustpaythe feeassociatedwiththisexam. ThisfirstyearPhysicscourseisdesignedforhighlymotivatedstudentswithsuperioranalyticalability aswellasexceptionalmathematicalskills.APPhysics1isanalgebra-based,introductorycollege-level physicscoursethatexplorestopicssuchasNewtonianmechanics(includingrotationalmotion);work, energy,andpower;mechanicalwavesandsound;andintroductory,simplecircuits.Throughinquirybased learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. A significant portion of the instructional time will be spent in hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-basedinvestigationsthatprovidestudentswithopportunitiestoapplythesciencepractices. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page21 PHYSICS 332Honors1 Required AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra II-Honors 1(432) and concurrent enrollment in Precalculus-Honors1(442)orCalculusHonors1(482). Thisdemandingalgebra/trigonometry-basedcourseisintendedtoprovidestudentswithanin-depth andanalyticalstudyofthemajortopicsofphysics.Priorinstructionandastronggraspoftrigonometry are required to enroll in this course. The principal focus is on mechanics, electricity and magnetism, withampleconsiderationgiventowaves,sound,andheat.Laboratoryexperimentsaredesignedto illustrateconceptslearnedintheclassroomwithemphasisoncriticalthinking. PHYSICS 333Honors Required AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra II/Trig-Honors (433) or Pre-Calculus CPI (448) or concurrentenrollmentinPre-Calculus-Honors(443). Thisdemandingalgebra/trigonometry-basedcoursepresentsananalyticalapproachtotheprinciples ofgeneralphysics.Priorinstructionoftrigonometryisrequiredtoenrollinthiscourse.Topicsinclude mechanics, waves, sound, heat, electricity and magnetism. Laboratory experiments are designed to illustrateconceptslearnedintheclassroomwithemphasisoncriticalthinking. PHYSICS 334CollegePrep1 Required AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraII-CP1(434). Thisalgebra-basedcourseintroducesthestudenttothecentralideas,principles,andrelationshipsof general physics. This course is for students who have not received prior instruction in trigonometry. Thegoalofthiscourseistofosteranappreciationforthepresenceofphysicsinallaspectsofourlives, impart knowledge of the principles or concepts on which physics is based, abolish the common misconceptionsaboutphysics,anddeveloptheabilitytosolveaproblem.Topicsincludemechanics, waves,sound,light,electricity,andmagnetism.Theseconceptsaredevelopedandsupportedthrough laboratoryinvestigations. CONCEPTUALPHYSICS 335CollegePrep Required AllYear Grades10 Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraI-CP(415). This is a descriptive course in general physics that examines the underlying principles of how things workandinteractintheworldaroundus.Thegoalofthiscourseistoexploreexamplesofphysicsin oureverydaylives,developanunderstandingoftheprinciplesandconceptsonwhichphysicsisbased, and apply these concepts through laboratory work, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Topics include mechanics, heat, waves, light, sound, electricity, and magnetism. Mathematics is kept to a minimumbutbasicalgebraskillsarerequired. Page22 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 SCIENCEELECTIVES ADVANCEDPLACEMENTBIOLOGY 351AdvancedPlacement Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites:Successfulcompletion(90orbetter)inBiologyI-Honors1(312),successfulcompletion (90orbetter)ofChemistryI-Honors1(322)orHonors(323),andapprovalofDepartmentChairperson. All students enrolled in #351 are required to take the Advanced Placement Examination for this courseinMay.Studentsmustpaythefeeassociatedwiththisexam. Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswithsuperioranalyticalabilityandastronginterestinbiology.It demandshighmotivationandanabilitytowritecogently,coherently,andanalytically.Thecoursewill require extensive reading assignments and substantial laboratory work. The course will develop the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills related to molecules, cells, heredity, evolution,diversityoforganisms,ecology,structureandfunctionofplants,animals,andhumans. ADVANCEDPLACEMENTCHEMISTRY 352AdvancedPlacement Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofChemistry1–Honors1(322)withagradeof91orhigher,or Chemistry 1 – Honors (323) with a grade of 95 or higher, successful completion of Algebra II and Trigonometry–HonorsorHonors1(432,433,or436)withagradeof91orhigher,andapprovalof DepartmentChairperson.Allstudentsenrolledin#352arerequiredtotaketheAdvancedPlacement ExaminationforthiscourseinMay.Studentsmustpaythefeeassociatedwiththisexam. In keeping with the College Board’s standards, that AP Chemistry curriculum will include: kinetics, thermochemistry, periodicity, chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, and intermolecular forces. Thiscourseisdesignedforhighlymotivatedstudentswhohavedemonstratedanextraordinarydegree ofcompetenceinafirst-yearchemistryclass.Studentsmustexhibitmasteryofstoichiometry,atomic theory,gaslaws,andchemicalbondingsincethesetopicswillbeconsideredpriorknowledge.Success inthiscourserequiresahighlevelofmathematicalproficiencyandproblem-solvingskills.Testswillbe administeredbeforeschooltoaccommodatearigorousscheduleofclassesandlabs. ADVANCEDPLACEMENTENVIRONMENTALSCIENCE 354AdvancedPlacement Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofBiology1andChemistry1attheHorH1level.APESstudents mustbegoodreadersandwritersandhavestronganalyticalabilities.Allstudentsenrolledin#354 arerequiredtotaketheAdvancedPlacementExaminationforthiscourseinMay.Studentsmustpay thefeeassociatedwiththisexam. APEnvironmentalScience(APES)isayear-longcoursethatistheequivalenttoaonesemestercollege levelEnvironmentalSciencecourse.EnvironmentalScienceistheinteractionofsciencesthatattempts toexplainhowlifeontheEarthissustained,whatleadstoenvironmentalproblems,howhumansare responsibleandinteractwiththeseelementsandhowtheseproblemscanbesolved.Manysciences areimportanttoenvironmentalscience.TheseincludeBiology(especiallyEcology,thatpartofBiology that deals with the relationships among living things and their environment), Geology, Hydrology, Climatology, Meteorology, Oceanography, and Soil Science.In addition, APES students learn about environmentallaws,environmentalregulations,andenvironmentalhistory. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page23 MARINEBIOLOGY 363Honors1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 364CollegePrep1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofBiologyI. Thisisanintroductorycoursethatexploreslifeintheoceansandalongitsshores.Topicswillinclude physicalandchemicaloceanography,characteristicsofdifferentformsofmarinelife,andconservation issues which will be studied in an analytical approach. Independent research and laboratory investigationswillprovideadeeperunderstandingofspecificmarineorganisms. EARTHSCIENCE 366Honors1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 367CollegePrep1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofBiologyandChemistry. This course is intended to provide students with an introduction to earth science, with a focus on hazardsandnaturaldisastersandhowtheyaffectandinfluencetheinterfacebetweenhumanityand its needs for space and resources. Students will be introduced to the mechanisms and processes of volcanoes,earthquakes,tsunamis,hurricanes,andtornadoes.Theinteractionsbetweenthesenatural processesandagrowingpopulationwillbeexplored. MICROBIOLOGYANDHUMANDISEASE 369Honors1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 370CollegePrep1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofBiologyandChemistry. Thiscourseacquaintsstudentswithmicroorganismsandtheiractivities.Thecoursewillgivestudents an overview of the microbial world including the structure, functioning, and diversity of microorganisms through the exploration of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and the interaction of these organismswiththehumanworld. MEDICALTERMINOLOGY–ONLINECOURSE 371Honors1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofBiologyandChemistry. THISCOURSECANNOTBEUSEDTOSATISFYASTUDENT’SYEARLYCREDITREQUIREMENT.ITMUSTBE TAKENINADDITIONTOASENIOR’SREQUIRED6CREDITS,ORAJUNIOR’SREQUIRED6.5CREDITS. Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsseekingtopursueacollegeeducationinascienceormedicalfield. Thecoursefocusesunderstandingthepartsofwords(roots,suffixes,andprefixes)asawaytomore easilyaccessthemeaningofcomplicatedterminology.Thecoursewillfocusonlearningthemeanings ofcommonwordpartsandhowtheyarecombinedintoavarietyofmedicalterms.Thecoursewillbe taught as an online course using a combination of PlusPortals and Google Apps for Education, and otherelectronicresources.Studentswillbeexpectedtoworkattheirownpaceandontheirowntime to complete activities and assignments without frequent deadlines or supervision. Students will be asked to periodically check in with faculty to ensure they are making adequate progress toward completingeachquarter’swork. Page24 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 INTRODUCTIONTOEMERGENCYMEDICINE 372Honors1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 373CollegePrep1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 Thiscoursewillintroducestudentstothefieldofemergencymedicineandtheassociatedknowledge and skills, which are practiced on a daily basis by medical doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMT’s, and other medical professionals and first responders. The two objectives of this course will be provide studentswithamorerealisticviewofwhatthemedicalfieldentails,aswellasprovidestudentswith knowledgeandskillsthatcanbeusedinarealemergencymedicalsituation. SpecialNoteforStudents:Duetothenatureofemergencymedicineandthemedicalandtraumatic injuriesitentails,itwillbenecessaryforstudentstodiscussandviewblood,organs,andotherbodily fluids. It is highly encouraged that all students are comfortable with this material before enrolling in thiscourse. ANATOMYANDPHYSIOLOGY 376Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofHonorslevelBiologyI(312or313)andChemistryI(322or323). Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowishtogainanin-depthunderstandingofthehumanbody.It is an intensive course that demands high motivation and strong attention to detail. This course examines the relationship between structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous,digestive,circulatory,respiratory,excretory,lymphatic,endocrine,andreproductivesystems. Thethemeofhomeostasisisalsoemphasizedthroughoutthecourse,aseachsystemplaysavitalrole intheoverallhealthofthebody.Catdissectionisarequirementforthiscourse. ANATOMYANDPHYSIOLOGY 378CollegePrep1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofCollegePreplevelBiologyI(314or315)andChemistryI(324or 325). Thiscourseisofferedtostudentswhoareinterestedinpossiblecareersinthemedicalfieldandinthe humanservicesarea.Itincludesintroductoryanatomy,physiology,andpathologyasrepresentedby thelatestadvancesinthesefields.Thecourseincludesresearch,dissection,andanalysis. GENETICS 381Honors1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 379CollegePrep1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofBiologyandChemistry. This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the major principles of heredity with a focus on human inheritance. Topics for the course include: Mendelian genetics, quantitative genetics, extra nuclear inheritance, gene expression, mutations, human genetics, and population genetics.Thecourseincludeslabactivities. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page25 INTRODUCTIONTOENGINEERING 385Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisite:Successfulcompletion(80orabove)ofAlgebraIIattheCP1levelorabove. Theprimarypurposeofthiscourseistointroducestudentstotheworldoftechnologyandengineering as a first step in becoming technologically literate citizens. Students will develop a deep and rich understanding of the term technology and the engineering design process. Through this course’s practical real-world connections and hands-on activities, all students will have an opportunity to see howscience,math,andengineeringarepartofoureverydayworld,andwhyitisimportantforevery citizentobetechnologicallyandscientificallyliterate.Studentsareassessedthroughdesignportfolios, oralpresentations,traditionaltests,andgroupwork.Asignificantamountofgroupworkoutsideof theclassroomisrequiredinthiscourseinordertocompletethedesignprojectforeachquarter.Itisa rigorous course that requires students to be highly organized self-starters with strong skills in teamwork. A considerable portion of each student’s grade is based on group presentations, and reportspreparedoutsideofclass.Studentsmusthavetheabilitytomeetoutsideofclassandschool timetodothiswork. ENVIRONMENTALSCIENCE 388Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 389CollegePrep1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofBiologyandChemistry. EnvironmentalScienceenablesstudentstodevelopanunderstandingofthenaturalenvironmentand the environmental problems the world faces. Students will investigate the following topics: fundamentalecologicalprinciples,humanpopulationdynamics,naturalresources,energysourcesand theiruse,humaninteractionwiththeenvironment,andpersonalandcivicresponsibility.Thisscience course will utilize group lab experiences. Particular emphasis will be placed on local environments. Studentswilldevelopabasicunderstandingofecologyasthefoundationformakingethicaldecisions asresponsibleChristianmembersofmodernsociety. Page26 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 MATHEMATICS&COMPUTERSCIENCE Bishop Feehan has a four-year mathematics requirement for graduation. Courses that require a calculatorarenotedasfollows:**TI84+calculatorisrequired. GRADE9coursesaredeterminedbasedonperformanceontheAlgebraPlacementExam.AllGrade9 level placements are reviewed at the middle of the first marking period by individual teachers, in consultationwiththeDepartmentChairperson. GRADE 10 students who want to take Calculus in their senior year, but who have entered Bishop FeehanattheAlgebraIlevel,mustenrollinbothGeometryandAlgebraIIingrade10.Studentswho choseto“double-up”inmathduringGrade10mustachievean86averageincourse412,a91average incourse413,ora95averageincourse414.Thisaveragemustbemaintainedthroughouttheyear. StudentswhochoosethisoptionmustdelaytheirSocialStudiesprogramofstudybyoneyear. Information for Students taking Advanced Mathematics Classes in Middle School: All students admittedtoBishopFeehantakeaplacementexaminMarchtodetermineifthestudentshouldtake Algebra I during their freshman year. Certain students are eligible to take additional mathematics placement exams depending on their middle school mathematics curriculum. In order to take the GeometryorAlgebraIIplacementexam,thestudentmustahavefullyearofGeometryorAlgebraIIon their middle school transcript and must have passed Bishop Feehan’s Algebra I placement exam. Students must achieve a minimum score of 80% on the Geometry or Algebra II placement exam to place out of the respective course. Students who are successful on these exams will be placed in advanced mathematics classes according to Bishop Feehan’s mathematics curriculum, but will not receivecreditforthesecoursesontheirBishopFeehantranscript.Regardlessofcourseplacement,all students are required to complete four years of mathematics courses to meet Bishop Feehan’s graduation requirement. The Geometry and Algebra II placement exams are given on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the chair of the Mathematics Department to make an appointment to take these exams. The Geometry and Algebra II placement exams must be taken within six weeks of completing the course in middle school. Documentation of completion of the respectivecoursemustbeprovidedtouswhenmakingtheappointmentfortheexamadministration. TheGeometryandAlgebraIIplacementexamsmaybetakenonceonly. ALGEBRAI 412Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade9** 413Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade9** 414CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade9** 415CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade9** Thisfirst-yearcourseusesmathematicalconceptstodevelopbasicprinciplesofalgebrainasystematic andmeaningfulway.Topicsincludesolvingequationsandinequalities,graphingandwritingfunctions, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents, polynomials, quadratics, and data analysis. Word problems are an integral part of the curriculum in order to develop critical thinking skills. The differencebetweenthelevelsisthespeedofinstructionandthedifficultyoftheproblems. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page27 ALGEBRAI–PARTA 419CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade9** ThiscoursecoversthefirsthalfofaregularAlgebraIcourse.Thesecondhalfiscoveredingrade10by takingAlgebraIPartBCourse429.Thetopicsinthisfirst-yearcourseincludesolvingequationsand inequalities,graphingandwritingfunctions,andsolvingsystemsofequationsandinequalities.Word problemsareanintegralpartofthecurriculuminordertodevelopcriticalthinkingskills. ALGEBRAI–PARTB 429CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade10** This course covers the second half of a regular Algebra I course. Topics include exponents and polynomials,quadraticequationsandfunctions,anddataanalysisandprobability.Wordproblemsare anintegralpartofthecurriculuminordertodevelopcriticalthinkingskills. GEOMETRY 422Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade10 423Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade10 424CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade10 425CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade10 Prerequisites:(422/423)SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraIorAlgebraIIandTrigonometryatthesame level.(424/425/426).SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraIorAlgebraIIatthesamelevel. Topicsincludedinthiscoursearethebasicelementsofgeometryanddeductivereasoningthroughthe two-column proof. Students are introduced to angle measurement and perpendicular and parallel lines.Congruenttrianglesandsimilarpolygonsarecoveredindetailwiththeirappropriatedefinitions, postulates, theorems, and applications. A special section is reserved for right triangles where the PythagoreanTheoremisintroducedalongwithsomefundamentalconceptsoftrigonometry.Circles, area and volumes are also discussed. Honors sections treat subject matter with greater acceleration andintensity. ALGEBRAIIANDTRIGONOMETRY 432Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade9** 430Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade10or11** 436Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade9** 433Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade10or11** Prerequisites: (432/436) Approval of Department Chairperson after successful performance on the Algebra I placement exam. (430/433) Successful completion of Algebra I at the same level with an averageof82. This course focuses on the study of various functions – Quadratic, Polynomial, Exponential, Logarithmic, Rational, Radical, and Trigonometric. There is an emphasis on analyzing graphs of functionsbytransformationsoftheirparentfunctions.AunitaboutStatisticalAnalysisisalsoincluded. In the fourth quarter of the school year, students are introduced to trigonometry, including right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric functions and graphs, and inverse trigonometric functions. This course enables students to make connections between math and other curriculum areas, improve logicalthinking,andapplyalgebraicskillstosolveandinterpretreallifeproblems. Page28 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 ALGEBRAII 434CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade11** 435CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11** Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraIatthesamelevel. This course focuses on the study of various functions – Quadratic, Polynomial, Exponential, Logarithmic, Rational, and Radical. There is an emphasis on analyzing graphs of functions by transformationsoftheirparentfunctions.AunitaboutStatisticalAnalysisisalsoincluded.Thiscourse enables students to make connections between math and other curriculum areas, improve logical thinking,andapplyalgebraicskillstosolveandinterpretreallifeproblems. PRE-CALCULUS 442Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade11** 443Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12** Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraII&Trig(82orbetter)atthesamelevelwithdepartment approval. The major emphasis in this course is the examination of the number systems and the study of the functions.Thecontent,therefore,comprisesthealgebraofrealnumbers,vectors,complexnumbers, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, the circular functions and trigonometry, mathematicalinduction,sequences,seriesandlimitsaswellasanintroductiontoCalculus. PRE-CALCULUS/TRIGONOMETRY 448CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12** Prerequisites:CompletionofAlgebraII&TrigHonors(433/436),orsuccessfulcompletion(82orbetter) ofAlgebraIICollegePrep1(434). The first semester covers all the topics in trigonometry including ratios, identities, graphs and problems. The second semester is a study of real number functions including direct and indirect variation,conicsections,exponentialandlogarithmicfunctionsandmatrices. INTROTOPRE-CALCULUS/TRIG 454CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12** 455CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade12** Prerequisite:(454)SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraIICollegePrep1witha75average. (455)SuccessfulcompletionAlgebraIICollegePrep(435). This course consists of one semester of trigonometry including trig functions, identities, circular functions,inversetrigfunctionsandthesolutionoftriangles.ThiscoursealsooffersasemesterofPrecalculustopicsincludingexponentialandlogarithmicfunctions,probabilityandstatistics. ADVANCEDPLACEMENTCALCULUSAB 481AdvancedPlacement FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12** Prerequisites:CompletionofPre-CalculusHonors1(85orbetter)orcompletionofPre-CalculusHonors (92orbetter)andapprovaloftheDepartmentChairperson.Allstudentsenrolledin#481arerequired to take the Advanced Placement Examination for this course in May. Students must pay the fee associatedwiththisexam. This course covers all the material in a traditional introductory Calculus course. With graphing technology, the students are able to approach the material through analytical, numerical, and graphicalmethods.Topicsincludethestudyoflimitsandcontinuity,findingderivativesoffunctions, and applications of derivatives. Integration and its applications are studied in the second semester. Alsocoveredaretranscendentalfunctions,growthanddecayapplications,andoptimizationproblems. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page29 Emphasis is on theory as well as on applications. The course is directed toward the serious math student. CALCULUS 482Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12** Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofPre-CalculusHonors1orsuccessfulcompletionofPre-Calculus Honorswithanaverageof85orbetterandapprovaloftheDepartmentChairperson. StudentsinthiscoursearenotrequiredtotaketheCollegeBoardAdvancedPlacementexamination inMay,butmaychoosetotakeitiftheysodesire.Studentsmustpaythefeeassociatedwiththis exam. As in Advanced Placement Calculus, this course covers all the material in a traditional introductory Calculus course. With graphing technology, the students are able to approach the material through analytical,numerical,andgraphicalmethods.Topicsincludethestudyoflimitsandcontinuity,finding derivativesoffunctions,andapplicationsofderivatives.Integrationanditsapplicationsarestudiedin thesecondsemester.Alsocoveredaretranscendentalfunctions,growthanddecayapplications,and optimizationproblems. CALCULUS 483Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12** Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofPre-CalculusHonors,orcompletionofPre-CalculusCollegePrep1 withanaverageof80orbetter,andtheapprovaloftheDepartmentChairperson. ThiscoursecoversthematerialofatraditionalCalculuscoursewithlessemphasisonthetheorythatis coveredintheCalculusHonors1course.Thegraphingcalculatorisincorporatedintotheteachingand applicationofalltopicsthusmakinguseofvisualsupportforthemethodsused. APSTATISTICS 489AdvancedPlacement FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12** Prerequisites: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus Honors 1 or Pre-Calculus Honors with an 85 averageandapprovaloftheDepartmentChairperson.Allstudentsenrolledin#489arerequiredto take the Advanced Placement Examination for this course in May. Students must pay the fee associatedwiththisexam. ThiscoursewillcoveralltopicsintheAPStatisticscurriculum.Emphasisisplacedontheapplicationof statisticstoproblemsinscience,biology,economics,andthesocialsciences.Studentsareexpectedto do statistics projects that involve gathering data on a subject of interest and performing a statistical analysis. Topics covered include analyzing and graphing data, correlations and linear regression, the normal distribution, designing statistical experiments, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, sampling distributions, and comparing sets of data. Graphing calculators will be used extensively. STATISTICS 487Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12** Prerequisites:Successfulcompletionof(80orabove)orconcurrentenrollmentinPrecalculusHonorsor Honors 1, or Precalculus CP1 with approval of the department chair. If a student will be taking PrecalculusconcurrentlywithHonorsStatistics,thestudentshouldhaveaminimumaverageof82in AlgebraII&TrigonometryHonors(433/436)or87inAlgebraIICP1(434). Emphasis is placed on the application of statistics to better understand topics in science, business, economics,educationandthesocialsciences.Studentsareexpectedtodostatisticalassignmentsthat involve gathering data on a subject of interest and performing a statistical analysis. Topics covered Page30 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 includefundamentalelementsofdescriptiveandinferentialstatisticsincludinganalyzingandgraphing data distributions, correlations and regression, the normal distribution, designing statistical experiments, probability, sampling distributions and significance testing. Graphing calculators or computer-basedstatisticalsoftwarewillbeusedextensively.Studentswhoenrollinthiscoursemay berequiredtopurchaseastatisticssoftwarepackageandinstallitonapersonallaptopthattheybring toclassonaregularbasis.MoreinformationonthisrequirementwillbeavailableinlateSpring2017. STATISTICS 491CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grade12** Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionoforconcurrentenrollmentinPre-CalculusHonorsorCollegePrep 1orIntroductiontoPre-CalculusCollegePrep1. Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhodonotmeettheprerequisitesfor,ordonotchoosetotake Calculus. The course includes data collection and analysis, probability theory, estimation and hypothesis testing. This course will focus on the statistical thinking behind data graphing and interpretationthatreflectsthewayworkingstatisticianscontributetoourunderstandingoftheworld. Thisthinkingwillenablestudentstolearnwhatthenumbersfromsurveys,polls,andstudiesarereally saying. SATTESTPREP 919 Required Semester Grade10or11 This course familiarizes the student with the format of the SAT examinations and emphasizes the developmentofstandardizedtesttakingstrategies.Writingskillsandcriticalreadingcomprehension arestressed,andareviewofarithmetic,algebra,andgeometryispresented.Studentspracticeusing sample exams several times over the course of the semester. Students will be assigned an English teacher for one quarter and a mathematics teacher during the other quarter. This is a Pass/Fail course. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page31 COMPUTERSCIENCEELECTIVES INTRODUCTIONTOCOMPUTERPROGRAMMING 478Honors Elective AllYear Grades9-12 StudentswilldevelopthelogicalthinkingandskillsneededtoprogramusingVisualBasic,Pythonand otherintroductorylanguages. TECHNIQUESOFCOMPUTERPROGRAMMING 485Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades10-12 Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to Computer Programming (478) or successful completionofAlgebraIorII(HorH1)withagradeof90orabove. This course introduces the student to the discipline and structure of OOP (Object-Oriented Programming)usingC++,C#,ObjectiveC,Swift,MySQL,andPHP.Thecourseprovidesthestudentwith anopportunitytodevelopadvancedskillsalongvariousbranchesofcomputerprogramming. ADVANCEDTECHNIQUESINCOMPUTERPROGRAMMING 492Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofIntroductiontoComputerProgramming(478)orTechniquesof ComputerProgramming(485). ThiscourseintroducesthestudenttoprogrammingwithJava.Thecourseprovidesanopportunityfor students to continue to develop the logical thinking processes and problem solving experiences requiredofcomputerprogrammersandappdevelopers.ThisisaprerequisitefortheAPprogramming class. APCOMPUTERSCIENCEA 493AdvancedPlacement Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites: Completion of Techniques of Computer Programming (485) or Advanced Techniques in ComputerProgramming(492)withatleast90average.Allstudentsenrolledin#493arerequiredto take the Advanced Placement Examination for this course in May. Students must pay the fee associatedwiththisexam. This course is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course introducing students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organizationofdata(datastructures),approachestoprocessingdata(algorithms),analysisofpotential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both objectoriented and imperative problem solving and design using the Java language. These techniques representprovenapproachesfordevelopingsolutionsthatcanscaleupfromsmall,simpleproblemsto large, complex problems. Students who enroll in this course may be required to bring a personal laptoptoclassonaregularbasis. PRINCIPLESOFIT-I 495 Elective Semester Grades9-12 Thepurposeofthiscourseistoprovidestudentswithrealworldtechnologyandenduserexperience throughthesupportanduseofhardwareandsoftwareintheschool.AstheStudentHelpDesk,they will track, assess & document technical issues, devising the best approach in issue resolution both individuallyandasateam.Studentswillparticipateinhands-onactivitiestobecomeexpertsintheuse ofvarioussoftware&toolsforeducationalpurposes.Studentswillsharetheirknowledgewithothers through web communication and in person, upon request. Digital portfolios will serve to showcase Page32 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 student work and reflective practice. Students who enroll in this course may be required to bring a personallaptoptoclassonaregularbasis. PRINCIPLESOFIT-II 496 Elective Semester Grades10-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofPrinciplesofIT–I(495,formerlyAppliedPracticalTechI,804). The purpose of this course is to provide students with real world experience and life skills in mentorship,problemsolving,andcomputerscienceprinciples.StudentswillbeLeadMembersofthe student tech support team for the school. Mentoring PIT I (formerly APT I) students in running the school’s Help Desk, they will provide guidance in issue resolution/prevention. Students will also be afforded class time for inquiry-based learning relevant to information technology with the option to pursue technical certification based upon their interests. Students who enroll in this course may be requiredtobringapersonallaptoptoclassonaregularbasis. APCOMPUTERSCIENCEPRINCIPLES 497AdvancedPlacement Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofAppliedPracticalTechnologiesII(808)ORsuccessfulcompletion ofAlgebraII-HonorsI(430/432)withaminimumaverageof85orAlgebraII-Honors(433/436)witha minimum average of 87. Recommendation of APT II or Algebra II teacher, and approval of the DepartmentChairperson.Allstudentsenrolledin#497arerequiredtotaketheAdvancedPlacement ExaminationforthiscourseinMay.Studentsmustpaythefeeassociatedwiththisexam. This course addresses the seven "Big Ideas" of computer science and six "Computational Thinking Practices",asspecifiedbytheCollegeBoard'sAPComputerSciencePrinciplescurriculumframework. Theyear-longcourseconsistsofsevenunitsthathavebeencarefullystructuredtogentlyguidenovice studentsthroughthestudyofcomputationaltechnologybyfirstestablishingacontextforthecourse material, then teaching the core skills for creating and using computational tools, followed by demonstratingreal-worldapplicationsofdigitaltechnology,andfinallyallowingthestudentstoexhibit theskillstheyhavedevelopedthroughindividualandgroupprojects.Eachstudentwillberequiredto maintainanddocumentaportfoliooftheirindependentandcollaborativeworkthroughoutthecourse inpreparationfortheirfinalsubmissionstotheCollegeBoard.Studentswhoenrollinthiscoursemay berequiredtobringapersonallaptoptoclassonaregularbasis. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page33 WORLDLANGUAGES Afourorfive-yearprogramintheWorldLanguagesisrecommendedforcollegeboundstudents.All studentsmustfulfillaminimumgraduationrequirementofthreeconsecutiveyearsofonelanguageat thehighschoollevel.Departmentapprovalisrequiredforstudentstoelectthefourthandfifthyears ofaworldlanguageorAdvancedPlacementlanguage.TheelectivecoursesinLatinIandLatinIIcanbe countedasoneofthe6requiredcoursesforseniors. LatinisrecommendedasanelectiveandmaybetakeninGrades11and12;however,itdoesnotfulfill theminimumthree-yearworldlanguagerequirement.TheonlineAmericanSignLanguagecoursemay alsobetakenasanelectivebutdoesnotfulfillthelanguagerequirementforgraduation. An additional course fee is required for online courses. Please be advised that fees are subject to change. FRENCHI 511Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 591Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 512CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 513CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 Thisintroductorycourseemphasizesthedevelopmentoflistening,speaking,reading,andwritingskills inFrench.Frequentlisteningcomprehensionandspeakingactivitiesenablethestudentstobeginto understand spoken French and to communicate basic information and needs. Students start to develop their reading skills by obtaining information from authentic materials and cultural readings. Writingactivitiesincludeconversations,emails,shortessays,andwritingletters.Animportantpartof thecourseinvolvesintroducingstudentstoFranceandtheFrench-speakingworld. FRENCHII 521Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 592Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 522CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 523CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 Ongoingdevelopmentofthefourlanguageskillsoflistening,speaking,readingandwritingisthegoal of second year French. Learning to narrate events in the past in spoken and written French is an important objective of this course. Students will continue to explore the Francophone world, especiallymodernlifeinFrenchspeakingCanadaandEurope. FRENCHIII 531Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades10-12 590Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades10-12 532CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades10-12 533CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades10-12 Proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is the goal of French III. Students learn to express themselves by using a variety of tenses. In addition, they learn to incorporate idiomatic expressions in their speaking and writing. Students study the contemporary cultures of the Frenchspeakingworld. Page34 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 FRENCHIV 541Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 540Honors Elective AllYear Grades11-12 542CollegePrep1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Communication skills, both oral and written, are emphasized in French IV. Grammatical topics are presentedwithstressonconventionalandfamiliarlanguage.Literaryandauthenticreadingsfromthe FrancophoneworldarepresentedincludingselectionsfromLePetitPrinceandPetitNicolas.Thestudy ofFrenchculturewillincludeexposuretoFrenchartists,films,andfamousFrenchmuseums. FRENCHV 551Honors1 Elective AllYear Grade12 Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofFrenchIVHonors1orFrenchIVHonorsandrecommendationof Frenchteachers. Spontaneousconversationandoriginaloralandwrittenproductionarefurtherdeveloped.Vocabulary andgrammararereviewedandpracticedincontext.Culturaltopicsareexploredasstudentscontinue to read a variety of texts from the French-speaking world, listen to videos and podcasts and watch FrenchLanguagefilms.Studentswillcreateandparticipateinperformanceandonlineassessmentsas well as a yearlong autobiography project, which includes writing, images and French narration in an electronicformat. SPANISHI 514Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 570Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 515CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 516CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 Thisintroductorycourseemphasizesthedevelopmentofthelistening,speaking,writingandreading skillsinSpanish.Listeningcomprehensionandspeakingactivitiesenablethestudentstocommunicate basicinformationandneeds.Studentsdevelopreadingskillsbyobtaininginformationfromauthentic materials and learn to write in a well-organized manner in Spanish on a familiar topic. Hispanic culturesbothintheUnitedStatesandthroughouttheworldareintroduced. SPANISHII 524Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 571Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 525CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 526CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades9-12 Continueddevelopmentofthefourbasicskillsoflistening,speaking,reading,andwritingisthegoalof secondyearSpanish.Learningtonarratepastandfutureeventsisanimportantobjectiveofthis course.StudentscontinuetostudytheHispanicworldandHispanicfigures,includingwriters, performersandartists. SPANISHIII 534Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades10-12 572Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades10-12 535CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades10-12 536CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades10-12 TheobjectiveofSpanishIIIistobuildontheskillsdevelopedinthefirsttwoyearswhileencouraging originality in the student’s written and oral expression. Authentic readings, podcasts and videos as SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page35 well as current vocabulary provide the basis for developing practical communication skills. Various aspectsofSpanishlifeandcultureareexplored.Emphasisisoncontinueddevelopmentofpastand future narration and expression in hypothetical situations. Daily conversation and composition are integralcomponentsofthecourse. INTERMEDIATESPANISHCONVERSATION 594Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades12 595CollegePrep1 Elective AllYear Grades12 Prerequisite: Student must have successfully completed three years of Spanish, and receive a recommendationfrompreviousSpanishteachers. ThisIntermediateConversationalSpanishclassprovidesapracticalapproachtotheacquisitionofthe language skills needed to communicate in a variety of situations. The instructor will speak almost exclusively in Spanish. Students must be actively engaged and communicate in Spanish every class. Studentswillencounterpracticalandauthenticcontextsinordertoperfectoralskillsinlargeandsmall group activities. The primary objective of the course is to develop the student’s competency in communicating in speaking and writing. Students enrolled will actively participate in local Hispanic organizationsoronlineopportunitiesinordertopracticeandrefinespeakingskills. SPANISHIV 543Honors1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12 593Honors FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12 545CollegePrep1 FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12 546CollegePrep FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12 Theemphasisofthiscourseisplacedupondevelopingaccuracyandoriginalityinspeakingandwriting. StudentsareintroducedtoSpanishlanguageliteraturethroughavarietyofshortstoriesandpoetry. Acquired proficiency in hypothetical situations is expanded and there is continued emphasis on vocabularythematicexpansion.Dailyconversations,oralpresentations,andcompositionsareintegral componentsofthiscourse. SPANISHV 554Honors1 Elective AllYear Grade12 557Honors Elective AllYear Grade12 StudentscontinuetheirstudyofSpanishliteraturewhilelearningtocommunicateideasandopinions orallyandinwriting.Studentsfocusoncomplexgrammaticaltopicsandcontinuedexpansionof currentvocabulary.ThiscoursereflectssomeaspectsoftheAdvancedPlacementPrograminSpanish Language. APSPANISHLANGUAGE 555AdvancedPlacement Elective AllYear Grade12 Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofSpanishIVH1orSpanishVH1withan85averageandapproval of the Department Chairperson. All students enrolled in #555 are required to take the Advanced PlacementExaminationforthiscourseinMay.Studentsmustpaythefeeassociatedwiththisexam. Thiscourseisarigorousfifthyearcoursewhoseprimarygoalistohelpstudentsinupper-levelSpanish succeedinthelanguageclassroomand,more,importantly,theworldaroundthem.Asdefinedbythe College Board, successful students in the advanced language course should “demonstrate an understandingoftheculture(s),incorporateinterdisciplinarytopics(Connections),makecomparisons betweenthenativelanguageandthetargetlanguageandbetweencultures(Comparisons)andusethe targetlanguageinreal-lifesettings(Communities).”Thecourseisdesignedtopreparethestudentfor Page36 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 successfulcompletionoftheAdvancedPlacementSpanishLanguageandCultureexaminationgivenat theendoftheyearforcollegecredit.AsecondarygoalistoincreaseculturalawarenessofSpanishspeakingcommunitiesbothintheUSandbymeansofthestudyofcurrenteventsandglobalissuesby meansofthesixGlobalthemesoftheAPSpanishcurriculum. LATINI 518Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 519CollegePrep1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 ThiscoursepresentsareadingapproachtothestudyofLatin.Studentstranslatestoriesthatreflect Romanculture,history,andmythology.Grammarisstudiedinthecontextofthestories.Consistent emphasisisgiventoEnglishwordsthatarederivedfromLatin.Seniorsmayusethiscoursetofulfill their6-creditrequirementforsenioryear. LATINII 527Honors1 Elective AllYear Grade12 528CollegePrep1 Elective AllYear Grade12 Prerequisite:StudentmusthavesuccessfullycompletedLatinI. LatinIIstressesareadingapproachtothestudyofLatin.ThereadingsreflectRomanhistory,culture, and mythology. Students will read selected poems and portions of major classical works and learn aboutthemajorclassicalauthors.ConsistentattentionisgiventoEnglishwordsthatarederivedfrom Latinwords.Seniorsmayusethiscoursetofulfillthe6-creditrequirementforsenioryear. MANDARINCHINESEI 507Honors Elective AllYear Grade9-12 This first-year course introduces students to the Mandarin Chinese language and Chinese culture. Listening,speaking,reading,andwritingtechniquesandactivitiesarepresented.Thiscoursemaybe usedtofulfillthefreshmanelective.Seniorsmaychoosethiscoursetofulfillthe6-creditrequirement forsenioryear. MANDARINCHINESEII 509Honors Elective AllYear Grade10-12 Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofMandarinChineseI. This course continues the study of the Mandarin Chinese language and Chinese culture. Listening, speaking,reading,andwritingtechniquesandactivitiesarefurtherdeveloped.Studentswillexplore moreoftheChineselanguageandculture.Everyeffortwillbemadetoaccommodatethemaximum numberofstudents. MANDARINCHINESEIII 520Honors Elective AllYear Grade11-12 Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofMandarinChineseII. Continued development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing is the goal of MandarinChineseIIIaswellasproficiencyincharacterwritingandpinyin.Studentslearntoexpress themselves by using a variety of tenses. In addition, they continue to incorporate idiomatic expressions in their speaking and writing. Students will explore more of the Chinese language and culture. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page37 MANDARINCHINESEIV 530Honors Elective AllYear Grade11-12 Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofMandarinChineseIII. Continueddevelopmentofthefourskillsoflistening,speaking,readingandwritingisthecontinuing goalofMandarinChineseIIIaswellasproficiencyincharacterwritingandpinyin.Studentscontinueto expressthemselvesbyusingavarietyoftenses.Theywillcontinuetointegrateidiomaticexpressions into their speaking and writing and begin to recognize them in readings. Students will continue to exploreChineselanguage,historyandculture. AMERICANSIGNLANGUAGE<www.signingonline.com> 503 Elective AllYear Grades10-12 Prerequisite:Allrequirementsforenrollinginanonlinecourse(listedbelow)mustbemet.Approvalof theDepartmentChairpersonisalsorequired.ThisisaPass/Failcourse.Thereisafeeassociatedwith takingthiscourse. Thiscourseisaninteractive,independentstudy,web-basedcourse,designedtoeffectivelyteachthe student basic American Sign Language at his/her own pace. The course will focus on conversational ASLandmakeextensiveuseofdigitalvideotodemonstratethevisualnatureofsigning.Eachterm, thestudentwillbeexpectedtocompleteapproximatelytenonlinelessonsonhis/herhomecomputer, andthentakeanexamattheendofthequarter.Inaddition,duringthefirstsemester,studentswill be required to demonstrate knowledge of 10 words and/or phrases selected from the first two quarters. During the second semester, students will be required to demonstrate knowledge of 10 wordsand/orphrasesselectedfromthethirdandfourthquarters.Alistofpossiblewordsorphrases willbeprovided. ThestudyofAmericanSignLanguageonlineoffersstudentstheuniqueopportunitytolearnASLina non-traditional format. ASL is an elective course, which is in addition to other yearly course requirements.AnystudentwishingtoparticipateinAmericanSignLanguagemustmeetthefollowing requirements: • Allstudentsmusthavemaintainedan85averageintheircurrentworldlanguagecourse. • A candidate must submit a completed recommendation form for an online class from their presentworldlanguageteacherandtheirguidancecounselor.Thisformisavailablefromthe World Language Department Chairperson and must be submitted to the Department Chairpersonatthetimeofgeneralcourseselection • The student must be able to attend a class at least once per cycle in the language lab to be arrangedwiththeonlinefacilitator. • Studentsandparentsmustalsosignanonlinestudiescontractthatoutlinestherequirements andtheexpectationsoftheAmericanSignLanguageCourse. • AcoursefeewillberequiredfortheASLcourse.Allfeesarenon-refundableandmustbepaid byJune15,2017. Page38 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 SOCIALSTUDIES A three-year program in Social Studies (1.5 years of World History and 1.5 years of United States History)isrequired.Grade9studentstakeafullyearofWorldHistory.Grade10studentscomplete WorldHistoryinthefirstsemesterandbeginU.S.Historyinthesecondsemester.Grade11students completetheSocialStudiesrequirementwithafullyearofU.S.History.Qualifiedstudentsmayelect AP U.S. History to fulfill the grade 11 U.S. History requirement. GRADE 10 students who chose to “double-up”inGeometryandAlgebraIImustdelaytheirSocialStudiesprogramofstudybyoneyear, completingtherequirementintheirsenioryear. InordertobeconsideredforaCOREclasslevelchange,thestudentmustattaina93averageforthe semester through midterm grades and have recommendations from BOTH present and former teachers. If a student requests to be considered for a semester elective that is leveled above their currentsocialstudiescourseapprovalrequiresBOTHpresentandformerteacherrecommendation. WORLDHISTORY–PART1 612Honors1 Required AllYear Grade9 613Honors Required AllYear Grade9 614CollegePrep1 Required AllYear Grade9 615CollegePrep Required AllYear Grade9 Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithaglobal,historical,andcontemporaryunderstanding of the formation of civilizations from the early centuries up to the western Age of Absolutism. The courseisageographicalsurveythatbeginswithaninvestigationoftheearlycivilizationsofIndiaand China, moves westward with a look at the first civilizations and trading states of Africa, discusses ancientGreeceandRome,andconcludeswithanexplorationoftheRenaissanceandReformationas wellasEuropeancolonizationoftheAmericas.Thecourseaimstoprovideanunderstandingofhow thepastaffectsthepresent,whileconsideringsociety’sresponsetothesuccessesandfailuresofthe past. WORLDHISTORY–PART2&U.S.HISTORY–PART1 622Honors1 623Honors 624CollegePrep1 625CollegePrep Required Required Required Required AllYear AllYear AllYear AllYear Grade10 Grade10 Grade10 Grade10 Thefirstsemesterofthiscourse(WHII)isdesignedtoprovidestudentswithaglobal,historical,and contemporaryunderstandingofthetimeperiodfromtheFrenchRevolutiontotheRussianRevolution. Themajoreventsofmodernhistoryarepresentedthroughachronologicalapproachemphasizingthe effects of past events upon the present. The second semester of this course (US I) surveys the beginningsandgrowthoftheUnitedStatesasreflectedinkeypolitical,social,economic,andcultural eventsoftheperiodfrom1607to1850.Themajorconcentrationofthiscourseistheformationand structure of the United States government, the Constitution, and the individuals who played major rolesinestablishingandmaintainingtheprinciplesonwhichournationwasbuilt.Topicsincludethe growthofthenationandtheprogressionfromnationalism,tosectionalism,totheCivilWar. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page39 U.S.HISTORY–PART2 604Honors1 605Honors 606CollegePrep1 607CollegePrep Required Required Required Required AllYear AllYear AllYear AllYear Grade11 Grade11 Grade11 Grade11 Thiscoursepresentsacomprehensivehistoryoftheperiod1850tothelate20thcenturyandtakesa chronological approach to events and ideas of the past and their influence on the present. The strugglesandaccomplishmentsofallAmericans,includingdiverseethnicandminoritygroups,willbe examined in depth. The ultimate objective of the course is to provide students with a broad appreciationoftheirheritagesoastobeinformedandeffectivecitizens. ADVANCEDPLACEMENTU.S.HISTORY 621AdvancedPlacement FulfillsRequirement AllYear Grades11-12* *ForseniorswhohavenotyetfulfilledtheirU.S.Historyrequirement. Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofUSHistoryIattheHonors-1levelwithaminimumgradeof90 and the approval of the Department Chairperson. Students who have completed the Honors level US HistoryIcoursewithaminimumgradeof93requiretheapprovaloftheSocialStudiesteacherandthe DepartmentChairperson.Allstudentsenrolledin#621arerequiredtotaketheAdvancedPlacement ExaminationforthiscourseinMay.Studentsmustpaythefeeassociatedwiththisexam. Thiscourseisforstudentswithsuperiorverbalabilityandastronginterestinhistory.Itrequireshigh motivationandanabilitytowritecogently,coherently,andanalytically.Studentsmustalsobeableto acquire knowledge from varied sources as necessary. The course requires extensive reading assignmentsandnumerouspapersandessays.Thecoursesurveysthekeypolitical,social,economic, and cultural events from the Age of Exploration to the present. The areas of concentration include ColonialAmerica,theAmericanRevolution,thedevelopmentoftheConstitution,theJacksonianEra, Civil War, Reconstruction, the Populist and Progressive Movements, WWI, the Twenties, the Great Depression,theNewDeal,WWII,andtheColdWaranditsaftermath. SOCIALSTUDIESELECTIVES U.S.CONTEMPORARYHISTORY 632Honors1 Elective Semester Grades12 634CollegePrep1 Elective Semester Grades12 Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofU.S.History. ThiscourseisdesignedtoprovideabetterunderstandingoftheUnitedStates’roleintheworldfrom 1945 to the present. Topics researched and discussed in depth include: the historic civil rights movements,eventsoftheColdWar,popculture,andterrorismintoday’sworld. NATIVEAMERICANHISTORY 635Honors1 Elective Semester Grade12 Prerequisites:CompletionofUSHistory1.CollegePrep1andCollegePrepstudentsmustobtainthe permissionoftheDepartmentChairtoenrollinthiscourse. This course will look into the history of the “American Indian” from its pre-Columbian roots to the presentday.ThiscoursewillbrieflystudytheoriginalnativetribesoftheAmericas(Aztecs,Mayans, andIncas)aswellasthenativetribesoftheUnitedStates,butwillfocusonanindepthanalysisofthe tribesoftheGreatPlainsandtoday’sReservationsystem. Page40 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 CONTEMPORARYWORLDSTUDIES 636Honors1 Elective Semester Grade11-12 637CollegePrep1 Elective Semester Grade11-12 Prerequisites:CompletionofWorldHistoryII. This course will examine major historical themes that have occurred around the world since the conclusion of World War I. While this course is intended to provide a strong European base of knowledgetothestudent,anexaminationofeventsinAfrica,theMiddleEast,AsiaandLatinAmerica willbeconsidered.Issuesrelatedtoformsofgovernment,ethnicgenocide,nationalism,decolonization andterrorismwillbeconsidered(amongstmanyothers)inthisclass.Furthermore,thesignificanceof the environment, science, disease, technology and religion will be considered in contemplating 21st centuryandfuturisticproblems. WORLDGEOGRAPHY 650Honors1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisites:CollegePrep1andCollegePrepstudentsmustobtainthepermissionoftheDepartment Chairtoenrollinthiscourse. This course will provide students with an opportunity to understand the geography of our world. Utilizing the five themes of geography, students will analyze and evaluate the location and characteristics of places, cultures, and settlements. This analysis will help students become more competitiveintheglobalmarketplace. EASTASIANSTUDIES 652Honors1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisites:CollegePrep1andCollegePrepstudentsmustobtainthepermissionoftheDepartment Chairtoenrollinthiscourse. ThiscourseaimstopresentafullhistoricalperspectiveoffourimportantsocietiesinEastAsia—China, Mongolia,Korea,andJapan.Afterestablishingancientsocial,political,andreligiousfoundationsof eachsociety,thecoursewillturnitsattentiontotheinvestigationofmorerecentinternational relations.Thiscourseoffersstudentstheuniqueopportunitytobetterunderstandandexpandtheir knowledgeofthesocietiesandculturesofEastAsia. LEGALPROCEDURES 654CollegePrep1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 This course explores the foundations of business law as well as the application of legal concepts to everydaylife.Contract,criminal,environmentalandfamilylawwillbecoveredalongwithconsumer protection. ADVANCEDPLACEMENTPSYCHOLOGY 661AdvancedPlacement Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofpriorSocialStudiesHonors1coursewithaminimumgradeof 90,oranHonorscoursewithaminimumgradeof95withtheapprovaloftheSocialStudiesteacher, andtheapprovaloftheDepartmentChairperson.Allstudentsenrolledin#661arerequiredtotake theAdvancedPlacementExaminationforthiscourseinMay.Studentsmustpaythefeeassociated withthisexam. Defined as the “scientific study of behavior and mental processes”, psychology seeks to answer the “how”and“why”ofboththoughtandactionfromaresearch-basedperspective.Thiscourseprovides an introduction to psychology at a college level, and holds students to rigorous academic standards. Some topics covered include: Biology of Behavior, Development, Abnormal Psychology, Social SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page41 Psychology,Memory,Motivation&Emotion,Sensation&Perception,Learning,andTherapy.Attimes, studentswillberequiredtoindependentlystudycomplexmaterialandattendadditionalclasssessions beforeschoolinordertoadequatelypreparefortheAPExamDeadline. PSYCHOLOGY 663Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 664CollegePrep1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 Thiscourseisanin-depth,challenging,andfascinatingstudyofhumanbehavior.Itspurposeistohelp studentsdevelopagreaterself-awarenessandunderstandingthatwillaidinsettingrealisticgoalsin developingabetterunderstandingofself.Studentswillalsobeabletodevelopabetterunderstanding ofotherpeoplesoastofunctionmoreeffectivelyinparticularsocialenvironments.Throughoutthe coursevariouspsychologicalconceptsandtheorieswillbestudied.Someoftheseinclude:learning, intelligence, child development, personality, abnormal behavior, treatment, and therapies. Career opportunitiesinthefieldsofpsychologywillalsobeexplored. SOCIOLOGY 674CollegePrep1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 Thiscoursestudiestheorganizationandstructureofsocialgroups.Itseekstodeterminethekindsand causesofvariationsinsocialstructureandprocessesbywhichsociallifeismaintainedorchanged. ECONOMICS 687Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 693Honors1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 688CollegePrep1 Elective Semester Grades11-12 ThispracticalEconomicscourseintroducesbasiceconomicprinciplesandcurrenteconomicissueswith afocusontheAmericaneconomy.StudentswillexaminecomponentsoftheAmericaneconomysuch as price, competition, business and banking institutions. We will also examine issues related to macroeconomics – as they relate to national and international issues and microeconomics – issues relatedtoindividualsandbusinesses.Thiscoursewillintroducethefollowingtopicsandquestionsto frameeachtopic:Supply&Demand;Money,InvestmentandBanking;InternationalTrade&Exchange andGovernmentintervention. ECONOMICSII:MACROECONOMICS 680Honors1 Elective Semester Grades12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionoftheHonors-1level(allyearorsemester)Economicscourse(#687 or693). This course is a follow-up course to the Economics-H1 course. It introduces students to the field of economics via macroeconomics. Topics include basic concepts such as: efficiency; trade; supply, demand, and how markets function; taxes and price controls; inflation, and unemployment. It also exploreshowmarket/capitalistsystemsworkandhowcountriescanfostereconomicgrowth. U.S.GOVERNMENTANDPOLITICS 689CollegePrep1 Elective Semester Grades12 This course introduces students to the study of politics focusing on basic concepts, processes, and institutions. Emphasis is placed on government and politics of the U.S., examined in comparative perspective. Topics include the nature of constitutional democracy, ideology, parties and elections, andformationofpublicpolicy. Page42 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 ADVANCEDPLACEMENTU.S.GOVERNMENTANDPOLITICS 690AdvancedPlacement Elective AllYear Grades12 Prerequisites: Successful completion of AP US History or US History II at the Honors-1 level with a minimumgradeof90andtheapprovaloftheDepartmentChairperson.Studentswhohavecompleted the Honors level US History II course with a minimum grade of 95 require the approval of the Social StudiesteacherandtheDepartmentChairperson.Allstudentsenrolledin#690arerequiredtotake the Advanced Placement Exam for this course in May. Students must pay the fee associated with thisexam. The Advanced Placement course in United States Government and Politics will give students an analyticalperspectiveongovernmentandpoliticsintheUnitedStates.Thiscoursewillincludeboth thestudyofgeneralconceptsusedtointerpretU.S.politics,andtheanalysisofspecificexamples.It requiresfamiliaritywiththevariousinstitutions,groups,beliefs,andideasthatconstituteU.S.politics. Studentswillbecomeacquaintedwiththevarietyoftheoreticalperspectivesandexplanationsforthe various behaviors and outcomes within U.S. politics. The following topics will be explored: Constitutional underpinnings of U.S. government; political beliefs and behaviors; political parties, interestgroups,andmassmedia;institutionsofnationalgovernment;publicpolicy;civilrightsandcivil liberties. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page43 FINEARTS The Fine Arts Department, which is comprised of Visual Arts and Performing Arts, offers elective courses that seek to inspire each student to develop his or her artistic talents in Visual Arts and Graphics,VocalandInstrumentalMusic,TheatreArts,andDance.Thisprogramofstudiesisavailable to all students including the advanced student who plans to pursue his or her talent as a Visual or PerformingArtsprofessional. VISUALARTS The Visual Arts Program is planned to strengthen the student’s powers of observation, memory, imagination, judgment, and construction. The program also helps to prepare portfolios for collegeboundstudentsastheyprepareforcareersinartrelatedfields.Studentswhoplantomajorinartor art-relatedfieldsincollegeareencouragedtoenrollinartcoursesasearlyaspossible.Aminimumof three years of art is required in order to prepare a college portfolio at the beginning of senior year. The Visual Arts program consists of the study of design theory, studio art or art production, and art history.Thecurriculumisdesignedtopresentspecificlessonsintheoryalongwiththepresentationof avarietyofmedia.Asastudentprogresses,newandmorechallengingtheoryproblemsandmediaare introduced. This study incorporates the use of technology, printed material, virtual art, and actual worksduringmuseumvisits.Thisrigorousprogramstrivestogiveeachstudentabroadbackgroundin thefieldofart.Itoffersamixtureoftraditionalacademicstudywithexperimentationandcreativity. StudentworkisexhibitedintheDoranGalleryandonlineandsubmittedtolocal,regional,andnational contests. Grade 11 students who are seriously considering majoring in the Visual Arts in college, and whose academicschedulesarefull,mayopttotakeafullyearofArtingrade11anddelaytheGrade11Social Studies requirement until Grade 12. It is recommended that students who plan on majoring in the VisualArtsincollegetakefouryearsofhighschoolart. FOUNDATIONS–STUDIOART 711 Elective AllYear Grades9-12 712 Elective Semester Grades9-12 Thisisanintroductorycourseforfirsttimevisualartsstudents.Thiscourserevolvesaroundthebasic integrating forces that underlie all techniques of art: the Elements and Principles of Design. Design theoryisintegratedwithbasiccolortheoryandproperdrawingtechniquestoexploretwoandthreedimensionalmedia.Visualizationandabstractionareintroducedalongwitharthistoryandavarietyof mediaincludingdigitalphotography. FOUNDATIONS–COMPUTERGRAPHICS 759 Elective Semester Grades9-12 Thisisanintroductorycourseforfirsttimevisualartsstudents.Thecourseintroducesthestudentto thebasictechniquesandaestheticsofproducingartwiththecomputerandrelatedequipment.Basic design, composition, and color theory will be explored. Students will produce black & white and coloredworks.Someprojectswillbepresentedinthecontextofarthistory.Thecurriculumwillbuild towardsmoreconceptualandsophisticatedprojectsthatencouragepersonalstyle. Page44 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 STUDIOART–PARTA 731Honors Elective AllYear Grades10-12 732Honors Elective Semester Grades10-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofaFoundationscourse(eitherStudioorGraphics),orapprovalof DepartmentChairperson. Colortheory,printingmethods,drawing,painting,andsculptingaresomeofthetopicsexploredusing thesubjectoftheportraitandself-portraiture.Compositionaldrawingisstrengthenedwhilelearning theproportionsoftheface.Drawingfromobservationisstressed;however,abstractionisalso studied.Arthistorycontinuestobeintegratedintoourstudioprojects.Particularemphasisisplaced onthedevelopmentofarchitectureandmedievaldesign.Designtheoryisdevelopedfurtherwiththe introductionof3dworks.Thisstudyisexpandedwithfieldtripstoexperiencerelatedworksofart. STUDIOART–PARTB 741Honors Elective AllYear Grades10-12 742Honors Elective Semester Grades10-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofaFoundationscourse(eitherStudioorGraphics),orapprovalof DepartmentChairperson. In this course there is a continuation of design theory; and further work on techniques necessary to exploreproblemsofgreatercomplexity,bothintermsoftechnicalskillandcompositionalelements. Figure drawing classes introduce the basics: the skeleton and muscular system. All previously taught media and techniques are now approached from the idea of self-expression and creativity. Project basedarthistorycontinues.Lessonsareaugmentedwithfieldtrips. SENIORPORTFOLIO 752Honors1 Elective AllYear Grade12 753Honors1 Elective Semester Grade12 Seniorswillberequiredtodesignandcompleteatleastfivehighqualityoriginalworksinthefirstthree quartersand3inthelastquarter.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoexplorepersonalinterestsand style. Specific projects will be assigned and students will also work on school-related projects. Studentsmayalsobepreparingresumesandportfoliosforcollegeapplications. ADVANCEDPLACEMENTART 751AdvancedPlacement Elective AllYear Grade12 Prerequisite: ApprovalofDepartmentChairperson. Threefullyearsof studioand/orgraphics art are stronglyrecommended,asstudentswillusepriorartexperiencetoprepareaportfoliointheareaof2d designordrawingandpresenttwenty-nineworkstotheCollegeBoardinMay.Allstudentsenrolledin #751 are required to take the Advanced Placement Examination for this course in May. This examinationconsistsofsubmittingaportfoliooftwenty-nineworkstotheCollegeBoard.Students mustpaythefeeassociatedwiththisexam. This course follows the curriculum prescribed by the College Board for Advanced Placement and is designedtohelpstudentsdevelopandbegintorefinetheirownstyleanddirectioninthefieldofart. Muchtimeisspentonrefiningportfoliosintermsof:morechallengingtechniques,breadthofworks, andmorein-depth,concentratedworkofaspecificsubject.Advancedstudyrequiresthatasignificant amount of work be done outside of regular classes.This course can include all artistic media: studio anddigitalgraphics. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page45 COMPUTERGRAPHICS–PARTA:3DDESIGN 760 Elective Semester Grades10-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofaFoundationscourse(eitherStudioorGraphics),orapprovalof DepartmentChairperson. ThiscourseisanIntroductionto3DDigitalHardSurfaceDesign.Inthecourse,studentswilllearnthe fundamentalsofworkingwithinadigital3Dspacetocreateobjectsfrombothpicturereferenceand fromtheirownconcepts.Studentswilllearnthepracticalapplicationsof3Dmodelingthroughvideo, handsondemonstration,andprojects.ProgramsusedformodelingwillbeTrimble/GoogleSketchup withthe3rdpartyrenderpluginTwilight.Photoshopwillbeusedtocreatemodelsheetsandtodo touchuponthemodels. COMPUTERGRAPHICS–PARTB:ANIMATION 769 Elective Semester Grades10-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofaFoundationscourse(eitherStudioorGraphics),orapprovalof DepartmentChairperson. ThiscoursebuildsonthetechniquesandtheoriesmasteredintheFoundationscourses.Studentswill learntheprinciplesoftraditional2Danimationandwillbeintroducedtobasicthroughintermediate animation techniques. Adobe Flash Professional CS5.5 is the primary program used throughout this course. COMPUTERGRAPHICS–PARTC:VIDEOPRODUCTION 770 Elective Semester Grades10-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofaFoundationscourse(eitherStudioorGraphics),orapprovalof DepartmentChairperson.(Ownershipofadigitalvideocameraisrecommended.) This course explores the basics of both the cutting and visual aspects of film editing. Students will learnaboutvariousfilmingtechniques,howtoshootfilminasuccessfulcompositionalway,andhow tosuccessfullyeditfilminameaningfulway.Videocapture,editing,andproductionwillbetaughtand skills will build upon concepts learned in the Foundations courses. This course further explores the possibilitiesandintricaciesofvideoproductionusingAdobePremierElements,WindowsMovieMaker, andiMovie.Videofootagewillbeoutofclassashomeworkassignments. COMPUTERGRAPHICS–PARTE:PRODUCTIONSTUDIO 773Honors Elective AllYear Grades11-12 774Honors Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofGraphicsA,BandCorapprovalofDepartmentChairperson. Thiscoursewillallowtheseriousgraphicsstudenttodevelopadvancedknowledgeinthegraphics mediumoftheirchoosing.Studentswilllearnthestepsandskillsneededtocompletealong-term projectoftheirpersonaldesign.StudentswillcreateandfollowaproductionplanusingMicrosoft Excel,whichwillbeusedforthedurationoftheirproject.Thiscourseisdesignedtopreparethe studentforproductionworkincollege.Creationofassets,maintainingastricttimelineandworkethic willallplayapartincritiqueandevaluation. Page46 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 YEARBOOK-PARTA–PUBLISHING,LAYOUT,&DESIGN 745 Elective AllYear Grades10-12 746 Elective Semester Grades10-12 This course provides an introduction to desktop publishing software capabilities. Emphasis is on the efficientuseofpagelayoutsoftwaretocreate,design,andprintpublications.Uponcompletionofthis course, students will have created the school yearbook, FLASHBACK. Students will use Walsworth Publishing’s Online Design, and Adobe Photo Shop Elements software. Students will understand the process of creating a book as well as how the elements and principles of design factor into page layouts.Thiscourseprovidestheopportunityforlearningtheprocessesofcreating,editing,revising, andtypography. YEARBOOK-PARTB–ADVANCEDPUBLISHING,LAYOUT,&DESIGN 747 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 748 Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofoneoftheelectiveYearbookPartAcourses(orGraphicsD). ThiscourseprovidesacontinuationofthedesktoppublishingconceptsintroducedinYearbookPartA. Emphasis is placed on more in depth use of the page layout software to create, design, and print publications. Upon completion of this course, students will have had a more prominent part in the creationoftheschoolyearbook,FLASHBACK.StudentswilluseWalsworthPublishing’sOnlineDesign, andAdobePhotoShopElementssoftware.Studentswillunderstandtheprocessofcreatingabookas wellashowtheelementsandprinciplesofdesignfactorintopagelayouts.Thismoreadvancedcourse preparesstudentstousetheprocessesofcreating,editing,revising,andtypographyintheirfuture. PERFORMINGARTS ThePerformingArtsprogramisdesignedtoinstillandpromoteinstudentsaloveofperforming.From ensembleperforminggroupstosoloopportunities,ourstudentsaretrained,nurtured,andpromoted toliveperformance.Collegeboundstudentswhoplantomajorinmusic,theater,anddancereceive advancedtraining.Ourstudentsgraduatewell-trainedtoparticipateinmusic,theater,anddanceat thecollegelevel. Coursemarkedwitha(♫)symbolrequireparticipationinoneormoregradedperformancesoutside oftheschoolday. VOCALMUSIC CHORUS♫ 703Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades10-12 Prerequisite:Atleast2semestersofChorusorGirl’sGlee.Noauditionnecessary. 761 Elective AllYear Grades9-12 762 Elective Semester Grades9-12 Thiscourseisaconcertchoirthatisofferedtobothmaleandfemalesingerswhowishtodeveloptheir choral singing skills. It includes voice training, basic music theory, and choral music reading. Both sacred and secular music will be performed. It will include a range of traditional and contemporary vocal music. This course will focus on the development of vocal technique, as well as a basic understanding of musicianship and music theory. Requirements include attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances, including but not limited to Open House, Christmas Concert, Spring SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page47 Concert, Cabaret, at least two concerts during the school day, and some Monday Night Chorus rehearsals.StudentswhoareenrolledinthiscoursewillbecomeeligibletoauditionforSelectChoir, SeniorDistricts,orJuniorDistricts. MusicstudentsacceptedintotheHonorslevelperformanceensembleswillbeselectedbydepartmental approval.Thestudentsintheseensembleswillbeexpectedtoindependentlypursueopportunitiesfor personal musical growth over the course of the school year and will be expected to satisfactorily complete specific graded projects. Participation in the Monday Night Chorus, all year, is mandatory. Detailedsemesterrequirementsareavailablefromthemusicdepartmentfaculty. GIRLS’GLEECLUB♫ 704Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades10-12 Prerequisite-atleast2semestersofChorusorGirlsGlee-noauditionnecessary 763 Elective AllYear Grades9-12 764 Elective Semester Grades9-12 Girls’ Glee Club, Ragazze, is offered to provide an opportunity for interested girls to perform in a women’s vocal ensemble. Both sacred and secular music will be performed with an emphasis on learningvariedandchallengingrepertoire.StudentsenrolledinthiscoursewilllearnmusicforChorus in addition to learning pieces for this ensemble and will participate in all concerts. Students will demonstrate their musical skills as well as develop vocal techniques and knowledge of basic music theory. Students who are enrolled in this course will become eligible to audition for Select Choir, Senior Districts, or Junior Districts. Music students accepted into the Honors level performance ensembleswillbeselectedbydepartmentalapproval.Thestudentsintheseensembleswillbeexpected toindependentlypursueopportunitiesforpersonalmusicalgrowthoverthecourseoftheschoolyear and will be expected to satisfactorily complete specific graded projects. Participation in the Monday Night Chorus, all year, is mandatory. Detailed semester requirements are available from the music departmentfaculty. ACAPPELLACHOIR 799 Elective AllYear Grades9-12 765 Elective Semester Grades9-12 Students enrolled in this course will participate in the creation of an a cappella group in the contemporarystyle.Studentswillperformawide-rangeofsongswithanemphasisonsongsfromthe late20thand21stcenturies.Thisensemblewill,undertheguidanceoftheinstructor,selectanameand identity, costume, choreography, and repertoire. Students will also be introduced to the history of a cappella music and the basics of arranging music for an a cappella ensemble. After completing this course, students will be well-prepared to audition for one of Bishop Feehan’s extra-curricular a cappellaensemblesand/orcollegiateensembles. LITURGICALENSEMBLE♫ 789 Elective AllYear Grades9-12 790 Elective Semester Grades9-12 This course is offered to provide interested vocalists and other instrumentalists (including string playersandpianists)theopportunitytodeveloptheskillsandknowledgenecessarytoleadtheBishop Feehancommunityinsongwithinliturgies.Studentsenrolledinthiscoursewillserveasthemusical leadersforBishopFeehan’sMassesandotherliturgiesunderthedirectionoftheinstructor.Students willbeintroducedtothehistoryofliturgicalmusicaswellasthestructureandmeaningofthepartsof Page48 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 the Catholic liturgy, with an emphasis on learning how to select appropriate music to encourage worship.Someadditionalmorningrehearsalswillberequired. INSTRUMENTALMUSIC HISTORYOFROCKANDROLL 767 Elective Semester Grades9-12 Thiscourseisanindepthstudyoftheoriginsofpopularmusicinthe20thcenturyandthesocialand historical context that gave birth to it and related genres and musical off shoots. From blues and country to punk and heavy metal, students will familiarize themselves with landmark groups, music, and movements of different periods, exploring connections between modern music and the artists fromthepastthathavepavedthewayforthepopularmusicoftoday. MUSICTECHNOLOGY 768 Elective Semester Grades9-12 Thiscoursewillexploretheelementsofmusicwithsoftware(Sibelius6.0,GarageBand,theMaciLife Suite and other internet applications), listening to music, reading articles about music and creating compositions.Youdonotneedtoknowhowtoplayaninstrumenttosucceedinthiscourse.Abasic knowledgeofwrittennotationandmusicalterminologyisrecommendedbutnotrequired.Essential concepts will be briefly reviewed as they pertain to each unit. Instruction will be a combination of lecture, hands-on exploration and creating, guided individual and group projects, and supplemental readingassignments.Thecoursewillexploresoundproduction,recordingandtransmission,electronic music composition and arranging, live audio reinforcement, multi-track studio recording, editing, mixingandmastering.Copyrights,intellectualpropertyrightsandethicalissuesregardingdigitalmusic andtherecordingindustrywillalsobediscussed. MUSICIANSHIP 775 Elective Semester Grades9-12 Thisclassisforanyonewholovesmusicandwouldliketolearnmoreaboutit.Studywillincludean introductiontothe“ingredients”ofmusicsuchasmelody,harmony,notation,texture,style,rhythm andformthroughlisteningtodifferentstylesofmusic.Thecoursewillalsofocusontheevolutionof musicthroughouthistory.Thereisnoperformancerequirement.Thefinalwrittenexaminationwill includelisteninganalysis. BAND♫ 702Honors1 Elective AllYear Grades10-12 Prerequisite:atleast2semestersofBand-noauditionnecessary. 776 Elective AllYear Grades9-12 777 Elective Semester Grades9-12 This instrumental performance course is offered to student musicians who are players of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments who wish to continue their band experience from middle school. Students who are enrolled in this course will represent Bishop Feehan High School through band performances and at other activities in and outside of the school day. Students will learn intermediatetoadvancedmusicskillsincludinglanguage,theory,andappropriatebandliteratureasit pertains to ensemble performance. This course will require students to attend some rehearsals and performances outside of the school day as a performance nears. Performances will include two to three concerts per school year and other related school events. Students who are enrolled in this coursewillbeeligibletoauditionforotherselectensemblessuchastheJazzEnsemble,JazzCombo, SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page49 Percussion Ensemble, and others. Although Marching Band is extra-curricular, students who participateinmarchingbandarerequiredtobeenrolledintheconcertbandclass. MusicstudentsacceptedintotheHonorslevelperformanceensembleswillbeselectedbydepartmental approval.Thestudentsintheseensembleswillbeexpectedtoindependentlypursueopportunitiesfor personalmusicalgrowthoverthecourseoftheschoolyearandwillbeexpectedtosatisfactorily completespecificgradedprojects.Detailedsemesterrequirementsareavailablefromthemusic departmentfaculty. PERCUSSIONI 778 Elective Semester1only Grades9-12 This course is offered to any student who has the desire to learn and develop their understanding, skills, and techniques on percussion instruments. There is no prior drumming experience required. Beginners as well as intermediate players are welcome. Course material will begin with the basic techniquesofstickcontrolandmayprogresstostudentshavingsomehands-oninstructionwiththe many instruments of the percussion family. These instruments will include: snare drum, bass drum, timpani,marimba,drumset,andmostLatin-typeinstrumentssuchascongas,bongos,andaccessory instruments.Studentswillalsolearnbasicmusicskills,language,andtheoryasitrelatestopercussion performances. MUSICTHEORYANDCOMPOSITION 780 Elective Semester Grades9-12 This course is offered to any student who wishes to develop an understanding of the concepts of music: melody, harmony, and rhythm. All major and minor scales, key signatures, chord structures, formsandstyleswillbeincludedthroughoutthecourseofstudy.Theaimofthiscourseistoprovide students with a solid foundation from which they may begin to compose their own original compositions, songs, and other music media. This course includes acoustics, music notation, scales, harmony, and basic musical structures with which composers write music. Contemporary musical style, jazz, and rock idioms will be studied. Student compositions incorporate all musical elements. Introductiontomusictechnology/computerbasedMIDImusicproductionisincluded. GUITAR&BASSLAB 783 Elective Semester Grades9-12 This unique course offering will focus on developing music reading skills for those guitar and bass playerswhodonotreadmusicandhavelittleornomusictheorybackground.Thiswillbedoneusing rhythmexercisesandbasicmusictheoryasitappliestomusicnotation.Studentswillalsolearnmore basic theory at it pertains to scales and chords. Students who take this course must be a functional playerontheirinstrument.Thiscoursewillnotteachstudentshowtoplayguitarorbass.Theintentof thiscourseistoguidestudentstowardbecomingamorecompletemusician.Studentsmustprovide theirownacousticguitarsincethecoursedoesnotprovideamplification. Page50 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 THEATREANDDANCE INTRODUCTIONTOTHEATRE 781 Elective AllYear Grades9-12 782 Elective Semester Grades9-12 This course introduces the art of theatre. Lectures help students examine all facets of technical theatrework.Studentswillalsoparticipateinvariousexercises,theatregames,discussions,andother training processes in order to develop their acting skills. Grades are based on performances, tests covering the technical theatre lectures, and the student’s level of enthusiasm and performance with regardtotheiractingortrainingskill.Thefinalexaminationconsistsofanextensivesetofquestions coveringalllectures,andanevaluationoftheworkandperformanceofeachstudentinagroupplay,a scenefromaplay,oramonologue. THEATREWORKSHOPI 784 Elective AllYear Grades10-12 785 Elective Semester Grades10-12 Prerequisite:Successfulcompletion(80orbetter)inIntroductiontoTheatre(781or782). ThiscourseisacontinuationofIntroductiontoTheatre.Amoreadvancedandprofessionalapproachis given to theories and techniques through practice in acting, mime, makeup, stagecraft, scene and productionanalysis,andsoforth.Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohaveastronginterestin theatre. THEATREWORKSHOPII 787 Elective AllYear Grades11-12 788 Elective Semester Grades11-12 Prerequisite:Successfulcompletion(80orbetter)inIntroductiontoTheatre(781or782)andTheatre WorkshopI(784-785). Thisclasswillcontinuethedevelopmentoftheatreskillsthatwillincludeacting,directing,setdesign, choreography, blocking, and limited lighting. The class will participate in a complete theatre production,completelyindependentofaprofessionaldirector;however,theteacherwillsuperviseit. Thegoalofthecourseistodevelopamoreconcentratedawarenessandappreciationoftheatre,build astrongself-esteem,andtodeveloppeopleskillsbyworkingtowardacommongoal. CREATIVEDANCEI♫ 791 Elective AllYear Grades9-12 792 Elective Semester Grades9-12 AllDancestudentsarerequiredtoparticipateinatleastoneMusicalTheatreproductionduringthe year. ThiscourseincludesBalletI,ModernDance,andTap.Itcoverstheterminologyofdancenotes,ballet movements,freestyle,andstudentchoreography.Inaddition,classesinvolvebarrework,costuming, make-up, hairstyle, and an annual performance. All classes incorporate beginner and intermediate students. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page51 CREATIVEDANCEII♫ 794 Elective AllYear Grades9-12 795 Elective Semester Grades9-12 Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofCreativeDanceI(791or792)orplacementbytheinstructorafter audition.AllDancestudentsarerequiredtoparticipateinatleastoneMusicalTheatreproduction duringtheyear. This course is a continuation of the curriculum of Creative Dance I designed specifically for the intermediateoradvanceddancestudent.Classesinvolvebarrework,costuming,make-up,hairstyle, andpreparationforanannualperformance. SOCIALDANCE 796 Elective AllYear Grades10-12 797 Elective Semester Grades10-12 Thisclasswillintroducesocialdancing/partnerdancing.Thisclassisopentoboysandgirlswhowishto learnstructureddance,specificallyfoxtrot,waltz,cha-cha,tango,mambo,introtosalsa,swing,and introtohip-hop. HEALTH&FITNESS HEALTH&FITNESS 860–Boys Required Semester Grade10 861–Girls Required Semester Grade10 Health and Fitness is required for graduation and is offered to students in Grade 10. This program focuses on teaching students to assume responsibility for their own personal health and lifestyle by developingtheknowledgeandskillsnecessarytoachieveahigherlevelofwell-beingthroughouttheir lifetime.ThisisaPass/Failcourse. TheHealthcomponentofthecourseencompassesadolescenthealthissuessuchas:addiction,body dysmorphia, eating disorders, conflict resolution, drug use, infectious disease, nutrition, stress, and wellness.StudentswillalsolearnadultCPR. TheFitnesscomponentofthecourseencompassesbasicskills,strategies,andrulesoflifetimesports and activities such as: badminton, flag football, frisbee, golf, tennis, volleyball, and weight training. Students will be able to identify and assess components of physical fitness, and develop a personal fitnessprogramforvariousstagesoftheirlives. Page52 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 HONORSOCIETYELIGIBILITYCRITERIA Bishop Feehan High School holds charters for membership in several academic honor societies. The minimumcriteriaforinductionintothesesocietiesaregenerallyestablishedbythesponsoringnational organization. Students found to be in violation of the school’s academic honor code may not be eligible for membership in any honor society. Candidates for all honor societies are subject to the approvalofthePrincipal,VicePrincipalofAcademics,andVicePrincipalofStudentLife. NationalHonorSociety–MercyChapter • • • • • Scholarship: Students must have attained a cumulative weighted grade point average of 3.5 or higher at the conclusion of the sophomore year. These students become eligible for further consideration in the areas of service,leadership,andcharacter. Service: Students must document their significant voluntary contributions to the school, community, or parish. Thisdirectserviceisperformedwithoutcompensationandinapositive,courteous,andenthusiasticmanner. Leadership:Studentleadersdemonstratethattheyareresourceful,dependable,andgoodproblemsolvers.They promote school activities, and contribute ideas. Leadership can be demonstrated through involvement with schoolorcommunityactivitiesandwhileworkingwithorforothers. Character: Students who exemplify good character uphold principles of morality and ethics, demonstrate high standardsofhonestyandreliabilityandshowcourtesy,concern,andrespectforothers.Theygenerallymaintaina goodandcleanlifestyle. Allcandidatesmustbeingooddisciplinarystanding. ArtHonorSociety • • • • • • th ChineseHonorSociety • • • • • • th th th th Candidatesmustbeenrolledin11 or12 grade. CandidatesmusthaveanoverallunweightedGPAof88orhigher. CandidatesmusthaveanoverallEnglishgradeaverageof92orhigher. Allcandidatesmustbeingooddisciplinarystanding. FrenchHonorSociety • • • th Candidatesmustbeenrolledin11 or12 grade. CandidatesmusthavecompletedfoursemestersofstudyinMandarinChinese. Candidatesmusthaveanoverallaverageof88orhigherinMandarinChinese. Allcandidatesmustbeingooddisciplinarystanding. EnglishHonorSociety • • • • th Candidatesmustbeenrolledin10 ,11 ,or12 grade. Candidatesmusthaveathreeconsecutivesemesteraveragegradeof92inArtwithnosemestergradebelow85. Candidatesmaynothavefailedacourseinanyothersubject. InordertograduatewithAHSrecognition,studentsmustbeenrolledinastudioartorgraphicsclassduringtheir senioryear. Officersmustbeenrolledinastudioartorgraphicsclassduringtheirsenioryear. Allcandidatesmustbeingooddisciplinarystanding. th th th Candidatesmustbeinthe10 ,11 ,or12 grade. CandidatesmustbeenrolledinatleasttheirfourthsemesterofFrench. Candidatesmusthavemaintaineda90averageinFrenchforthreeconsecutivesemesterswithnoquarterbelow an80. Candidatesmusthavemaintainedanoverallcumulativeaverageof80inallothersubjectsexcludingFrench. Allcandidatesmustbeingooddisciplinarystanding. SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18 BishopFeehanHighSchool Page53 LatinHonorSociety • • • CandidatesmaybeenrolledinanygradeorlevelofLatin. Candidatesmusthaveattainedaminimumaverageof90oraboveforthefirstsemesterinLatin. Allcandidatesmustbeingooddisciplinarystanding. MathHonorSociety:MuAlphaTheta • • • • • th th Candidatesmustbeinthe11 or12 grade. CandidatesmusthavecompletedAlgebra2. CandidatesmustbecurrentlyenrolledinHonorsorHonors1mathcourses. CandidatesmusthaveattainedanoverallGPAof85andacumulativemathaverageof91. Allcandidatesmustbeingooddisciplinarystanding. MusicHonorSociety--Tri-M • • • • • • ScienceHonorSociety • • • • • • th th th th th th Candidatesmustbeenrolledin10 ,11 ,or12 grade. Student must have enrolled in a school sponsored performance music ensemble and/or music class for at least threesemesters. Student must be of excellent character, exhibit a good attitude toward teachers and fellow students, and be cooperativeandhelpfulintheirclassesandschool. Studentmusthavemaintainedfortheprevioussemesteratleastagradeof92,orequivalentinmusicclasses,and havenofailuresinanyotheracademicsubjects. Studentmustexhibitaboveaveragemusicalproficiencyonhis/herprimaryinstrument. Allcandidatesmustbeingooddisciplinarystanding. Candidatesmustbeenrolledin10 ,11 ,or12 grade. OverallunweightedGPAof90orhigher. OverallSciencegradeaverageof90orhigher. EnrolledinHonors1orHonorscoursesintheirfreshman,sophomore,andjunioryears. InordertograduatewithSNHSrecognitionstudentsmustearnatleastonecreditinscienceduringeachoftheir fouryears. Allcandidatesmustbeingooddisciplinarystanding. SocialStudiesHonorSociety–OpusBonoHistoriae • • • • • • • th SpanishHonorSociety • • • • • th Candidatesmustbeineither11 or12 grade. CandidatesmusthaveonoverallSocialStudiesgradeaverageof92orhigher. ThereisathreepointdifferentialfromH1toAP(i.e.:89becomesa92). Candidatesmusthavefinished2½completeyearsofSocialStudiestobeeligible. JuniorswhoareinductedanddonottakeaSocialStudiescourseinthesenioryearmaynotbecomeofficers. Candidatesmaynothavereceivedfailinggradesinanyothersubject. Allcandidatesmustbeingooddisciplinarystanding. th th th Candidatesmustbeinthe10 ,11 ,or12 grade. CandidatesmustbeenrolledinSpanishIIorhigheratanylevel. Candidates must have attained a minimum average of 92 for three consecutive semesters at Bishop Feehan in Spanish,withnoquarterbelowan85. OfficersmustbeenrolledinaSpanishclassduringtheyeartheyserveinthatcapacity. Allcandidatesmustbeingooddisciplinarystanding. Page54 BishopFeehanHighSchool SHAMROCKSTUDIES2017-18
