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·s t bernard course catalog 2010-2011 9100 falmouth avenue playa del rey 90293 310-823-4651 www.stbernardhs.com summary of college entrance requirements u niversity of california www.universityofcalifornia.edu ·a minimum of 150 credits in academic or college preparator y p hp or ap courses at least 70 must be taken in grades 11 and 12 students planning to apply to competitive universities should take more than the minimum requirements ·eligibility to uc depends on the grade point average in six subject areas combined with sat i or act scores and two sat subject tests any subject a grade of c or higher is required in a-g coursework d f grades in the a-g required courses must be repeated a-g requirements social science two years required must include a one year of u.s histor y or one semester of u.s histor y and one semester of u.s government and b one year of world histor y cultures english fours years required mathematics three years required four recommended must include algebra i geometr y and algebra ii lab science two years required three recommended must include at least two of biology chemistr y or physics foreign lang two years same language required three recommended visual/performing arts vpa must take a full-year course sbhs graduation requirements note ­ with the exception of computer studies fine arts health and pe all graduation requirements must be taken at st bernard during the school year or at sbhs summer school area r eli gi o u s studies english fo re i gn l a n guage m athematics 4 4 2 3 cred i t s cred i t s 40 40 20 30 religious studies is taken ever y semes te r 2 years of the same la nguage uc re co mmends 3 ­ 4 ye a r s must include college prep al g e b ra iandgeometryorhigher u c re commends 4 years of math h is tor y social studies s cie n ce pe and health fi ne ar ts vpa com puter applications elec tive s total required 3 2 1 1 .5 30 20 10 10 5 35 240 wo r ld histor y 10 us histor y 11 g ov t econ 12 or honors a p 10 credits la bbiology 1 0 c re ditsp hy s s cience/lab ch emistry 5 coed pe/health 5 pe elec tive o r co c urric ular at hletics ful l-year course in ar t music theatre or dance c alifornia state university www.csumentor.com high school subject requirements students must have a grade of c in a-g coursework english 4 years math algebra i geometr y algebra 2 history u.s histor y foreign lang 2 years same language science 2 years science at least one year from d and one from g visual/preforming arts 1 year 30 units of college prep electives for uc/csu elec tives must include 10 credits from the a g list i ndependent colleges a strong academic preparation comparable to that for the university of california should be followed each independent school sets its own admissions policies students should check college catalogs for details courses approved by the university of california a-g list as college preparator y are denoted with a p st bernard instructors follow the uc guidelines for college prep content and structure of these courses students must be prepared for the level of work required c ollege preparatory courses p c ommunity colleges to be eligible for admission a student must be at least 18 years old or a high school graduate ap courses are equivalent to a college-level course in the subject ap classes require the student be willing and able to spend a significant amount of outside time on the material and in preparing for ap exams a national exam taken in may is required for all ap classes college credit can be earned for successful marks on the ap exam a dvanced placement courses ap these classes are demanding and require of students additional commitment focus and effort in order to be successful the standards and expectations are set high and intended to provide students with a challenging experience students must be self motivated and prepared for the level of work students must sign the commitment contract i h onors courses hp sbhs 2010-2011

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english e201fhp honors english i hp year 9 english department visual/performing arts department foreign language department mathematics department physical education department religious studies department science department ii 1 1-2 2-3 minimum prerequisite commitment contract b in current english class teacher recommendation required strongly recommended above average ranking on entrance exam or other standardized test a in english summer homework is required this course is designed for high achieving and highly motivated students and includes study in oral presentation essay writing short story novels poetry and drama through close reading and analysis the skills of interpretation and criticism are developed students must be prepared for the level of work e202fp composition p year 9 3-4 4 minimum prerequisite none this course will develop a fundamental mastery of the grammar spelling and vocabulary skills necessary for effective writing students will synthesize literary concepts and terms enabling them to articulate their understanding of key genres of diverse literature read in class additional emphasis is placed on the critical analysis of short stories novels plays note-taking and study skills and timed-test preparation 4-5 e203fhp honors english ii hp year 10 5-6 history social studies department 6-7 notes all classes are subject to minimum and maximum enrollments the school reserves the right to cancel any class due to staffing issues or low enrollments faculty teaching assignments change annually and are based primarily on student course requests students must select courses they wish to take ­ not for or against a specific teacher or time course requests and the master schedule are finalized in july after which selections cannot be changed first choice classes and changes for teacher or period preference will not be made schedule changes are not made after the student schedules are finalized in july unless an error has been made by the school minimum prerequisite commitment contract and c in previous honors english or b in previous college prep english class and teacher recommendation strongly recommended 3.5 gpa b in hon eng i or a in previous english class summer homework is required this course is designed for advanced and highly motivated sophomores literature from classical to contemporary eras are discussed as evidence of the unity underlying the diversity of world cultures frequent reading writing assignments and a research paper are required students must be prepared for the level of work e209fp world literature p year 10 minimum prerequisite none this course is designed to explore the literature from classical to contemporary of various world cultures literature will be discussed as evidence of the unity underlying the diversity of world cultures the class will include frequent reading and writing assignments and a research paper e204fhp honors english iii hp year 11 minimum prerequisite commitment contract a c in previous honors english or an b in previous college prep english class and teacher recommendation strongly recommended 3.5 gpa b in hon eng ii or a in previous english class summer homework is required this course is designed for advanced and highly motivated juniors literature of the great american masters from the pre-colonial to the modern eras are examined there is a focus on literary analysis and criticism as well as expository writing frequent reading writing assignments and a research paper are required students must be prepared for the level of work e206fhp a.p english language ap year 11 12 minimum prerequisite commitment contract and b in previous honors english or a in previous english class and teacher recommendation students must take the ap exam ap exam fee required strongly recommended 3.5 gpa summer homework is required this college-equivalent course is for the advanced and highly motivated student and follows the curricula defined by the college board interpretive and analytical skills will be developed by in depth exploration of the great works of american writers writing skills will be sbhs 2010-2011 ii

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developed through frequent writing assignments including a formal research paper outside class study sessions required students must be prepared for the level of work fin e ar ts visual arts coursework fa316fp intro to art/history p-vpa year 9-12 minimum prerequisites none this course is designed to give the first year student experience in using various media in visual arts as well as to examine and analyze major artists and art works and important periods and movements in art history students will use drawing painting and ceramics as tools for creative expression in addition students will be expected to critically assess their work the work of their peers and the work of major artists ­ both contemporary and classical written testing will be required e207fp am lit /res writing p year 11 minimum prerequisites none this course provides a broad survey of classical american literature students also receive instruction and practice in grammar and the skills necessary for planning researching and writing research and critical papers e208fhp a.p english lit ap year 12 minimum prerequisites commitment contract c in previous ap english or 3 on ap exam b in hon eng iii a in am lit/eng 11 with teacher recommendation students must take the ap exam ap exam fee required strongly recommended 3.5 gpa b in ap eng language or a in hon eng iii summer homework is required this college-equivalent course is for the advanced and highly motivated student and follows the curricula defined by the college board topics include a detailed analysis of british literature and challenging examples of literary genres ranging from the classical to the contemporary extensive critical writing and class discussions are important elements of the course outside class study sessions required students must be prepared for the level of work fa301 drawing painting i p-vpa semester 10-12 minimum prerequisites c in intro to art or the permission of the instructor this course is designed to provide develop the student s skills in drawing and painting through the use of a variety of artistic media major artists whose work helps to facilitate an understanding of the principles of media and technique are highlighted students will be expected to critically respond to the various topics explored e217fp british lit sr comp p year 12 fa302 drawing painting ii p-vpa semester 11-12 minimum prerequisites none this course provides a broad survey of british literature from the anglo-saxon to the contemporary periods to ease the transition from high school to college this course is taught using a college style syllabus of assignments students also receive instruction and practice in college-level writing english electives do not fulfill english graduation requirements e210p creative writing p semester 11-12 minimum prerequisites none uc elective this course is designed to give the student instruction and practice in the craft of writing essays fiction and poetry principles of writing as a process and modeled writing are stressed along with grammar spelling and punctuation students must be prepared for the level of work minimum prerequisites b in drawing and painting i or instructor permission this course is designed to increase the student s drawing and painting skills students will be exposed to a variety of drawing and painting techniques as they learn to develop their own expressive style media will include pencil charcoal ink pastels acrylics and tempera in addition the course will include the thoughtful use of the elements of art critical analysis and the expressive response to art fa306p a.p portfolio drawing ap-vpa year 12 e211sp shakespeare/performancep semester 11-12 minimum prerequisites none uc elective this course studies the relationship between the printed page and performance students tudy selected plays of shakespeare and their interpretation on the stage and in film and television to study the insight creativity and expertise needed to interpret and perform shakespeare students must be prepared for the work minimum prerequisites instructor approval commitment contract required a.p exam fee required this course is designed for highly motivated students with a great deal of interest and talent in visual art students will develop their technical artistic skills as they become familiar with the functions of visual art students will choose between completing a drawing portfolio or a 2-d design portfolio of 20-25 finished pieces to be submitted to the ap college board students must submit a portfolio to the ap college board to receive ap credit for the full year fa307p humanities and the arts p year 11-12 e216p film as literature p semester 11-12 minimum prerequisites none uc elective in this course students will study film both as an art and as a form of communication students will be taught to read a film analyzing its structure genre subtext and artistic features and will be given the opportunity to become active and critical viewers of film students must be prepared for the level of work minimum prerequisites none this course is follows the california state standards for fine arts and offers a detailed look at art history in the areas of painting sculpture and architecture students will evaluate and respond to art on an aesthetic level as therapy and artifact as well as a political and social commentary of the time the course provides the needed background for a college art history or introduction to humanities course extensive reading is required uc elective/visual and performing arts students must be prepared for the level of work ritical analysis and the expressive response to art music coursework fa309 instrumental music p-vpa minimum prerequisites none in this course students will discover the world of music through hands-on experience with a concert band/orchestra instrument it introduces students to the aspects involved in instrumental band performance and provides each student with a broad base of musicianship skills students will learn to perform both individually on their instrument and within an ensemble/band e200f academic success class semester 9 year 9-12 minimum prerequisites none placement by administration based on summer school hspt and previous grades this one semester course provides students with additional resources in writing instruction critial reading reinforcement of study skills time management techniques subject-specific tutoring and motivational activities 1 sbhs 2010-2011

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setting students are required to participate in all performances instruments being offered include but are not limited to flute clarinet saxophone trumpet trombone piano guitar bass drums and percussion some instruments are available students with a preference for an instrument should either purchase or rent focusing and expanding on dance concepts and techniques as well as study the history and major achievements in dance in addition they will continue to explore various dance styles as they learn to appreciate create and critique a variety of dance forms fa310f viking band p-vpa year 9-12 fape616 inter/adv dance performance after school minimum prerequisites instructor permission and audition 7th period course this performance based course gives the student a solid foundation in the understanding appreciation and performance of styles of dance including jazz ballet modern hip hop and musical theatre performance it serves as a lab for the creation and preparation of advanced dance routines to be performed at various school functions students can take the course multiple times but can only earn a total of 10 credits toward graduation for dance performance advanced dance is vpa approved minimum prerequisites instructor approval this course meets during zero period at 7:15 am daily as a seventh course students must be present this course studies the standard and contemporary band literature with the intent to develop the individual s technical and artistic abilities public performances are presented and home practice is required students can take the course multiple times but can only earn a total of 10 credits toward graduation fa319 choir performance p-vpa year 9-12 minimum prerequisites instructor approval this course meets during zero period at 7:15 am daily as a seventh course students will learn the elements of singing with a choir singing choral parts and develop their vocal music skills through the genre of gospel and other religious music students can take the course multiple times but can only earn a total of 10 credits toward graduation digital media coursework fa320 tv/video production p year 10-12 minimum prerequisites c in previous english class this course is designed to introduce students to the aspects of television and video production students will be involved in the news gathering technical and pre-production aspects of vnn viking news network students may be required to attend events outside of the school day class size is limited as determined by the administration uc college-prep elective theatre arts coursework fa318 theatre arts i p-vpa year 9-12 minimum prerequisites none this course is designed to cover basic acting theory and characterization acting exercises and performances in monologues scenes pantomime and interpretation to develop skill levels and enhance ability attendance at outside theater events is required vpa approved fa321 tv/video production ii p year 10-12 fa308 theater arts ii p-vpa semester 10-12 minimum prerequisites c in previous english class this course is designed for students who will write and produce the daily viking news network vnn news students may be required to attend events outside of the school day class size is limited and students must complete a screen test to be eligible on-air talent minimum prerequisites c in th arts i or instructor approval this course is designed for advanced theatre students as an intensive acting workshop in this performance based class students will experiment with monologues contemporary scene study classical works and improvisation students will also be exposed to acting exercises costuming lighting and set design projects the art of direction and stage composition will be addressed students will have the opportunity to perform design and direct in a variety of genres fa322 contemporary digital media p year 10-12 fa320 tv/video production p year 10-12 minimum prerequisites c in previous english class this course is designed to introduce students to the aspects of television and video production students learn the creative and the technical aspects of video production as well as the history and development of television and film and its impact on society students will be involved in the production of a live morning school news program and make instructional videos commercials and movie shorts uc college-prep elective minimum prerequisites previous tv/video production class or instructor permission contemporary digital media is an advanced media course for students who have taken tv and video production students will learn the history of filmmaking and the technological advances that have come about in the art form students will learn to storyboard direct tape and edit their personal ideas to create finished films students will study the impact of digital media i.e youtube film and television on society from a social economic and political viewpoint historical and cultural ramifications of digital video in film will be addressed students will be challenged with advanced projects and higher-level explorations fo reign l anguages fl403fp french iii p year 11-12 minimum prerequisites commitment contract required strongly recommended b in french ii course is conducted in french this course focuses on a review of basic grammar the study of progressive and perfect tenses and the format and use of the subjunctive mood reading writing and listening skills are developed through a study of selected works of french literature and culture dance coursework fape615 dance i fundamentals year 9-12 minimum prerequisites none this course is designed to give a solid foundation in the appreciation performance and historical significance of a variety of dance styles including jazz ballet modern hip hop and musical theater performance students will explore critique and experience dance forms while observing and discussing their impact on contemporary culture and the development of the arts written testing daily participation and gym clothes are required p-vpa fl404fhp ap french lang ap year 12 fape618 dance ii techniques p-vpa semester 10-12 minimum prerequisites dance i fundamentals this course serves as the continuation of the dance i course minimum prerequisites commitment contract c in french iii ability to attend a course conducted in french and instructor permission.students must take the ap exam ap exam fee required strongly recommended b in french iii summer homework is required course is conducted in french sbhs 2010-2011 2

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this college-equivalent course is for the advanced and highly motivated student and follows the curricula defined by the college board the course presents a review of all elements of french as it develops vocabulary and style through literature composition and conversation students build oral and written proficiency and prepare for the a.p exam mathematics eligibility for math courses 1 placement in 9th grade is based on entrance exam scores 7/8th grade math grades and teacher recommendations students taking algebra i prior to 9th grade must have an official transcript showing a full-year course in algebra i with a b or better to take geometry 2 only students earning a grade of c in the first semester of math may sign-up for the next level students below a c must either improve their grade for the second semester or attend summer school before advancing 3 students with a d in math should repeat the semester in summer school if the course is offered at st bernard the student must attend st bernard credit will also be given for approved classes taken at a community college or other catholic high school 4 students who have a grade of f must take the summer school course at st bernard or at a community college 5 students wishing to take the entire year course during the summer may only do so at a community college fl405fp spanish i p year 9-11 minimum prerequisites none this course covers introductory grammar including present and past tenses and vocabulary oral comprehension speech and listening skills will be stressed students will begin reading and writing activities fl409fp spanish ii p year 9-12 minimum prerequisites 9th graders b or better in full-year spanish i course or department assessment and commitment contract required students with a d in spanish i should take a review course prior to taking spanish ii this course stresses vocabulary skills grammar speech oral comprehension and the past and future tenses of spanish reading and writing skills are developed fl410fp spanish iii p year 10-12 minimum prerequisites this course is conducted in entirely in spanish students must be prepared for the level of work commitment contract required c in spanish ii strongly recommended b in spanish ii this course is a general review of basic grammar the study of progressive and perfect tenses and the format and use of the subjunctive mood reading writing and listening skills are developed through a study of selected works of spanish literature and culture m503f intro to algebra i summer 9 fl411fhp ap spanish language ap year 11-12 minimum prerequisites placement by scores on entrance exam previous math grades and teacher recommendation this summer course is designed to reinforce basic math skills in preparation for algebra i it introduces students to methods of problem solving and elementary forms of algebra the grade earned in this ss class determines placement for the fall semester minimum prerequisites this course is conducted in entirely in spanish students must be prepared for the level of work commitment contract required b in previous spanish course instructor recommendation students must take the ap exam ap exam fee required strongly recommended b in spanish iii summer homework is required this college-equivalent course is for the advanced and highly-motivated student and follows the curricula defined by the college board it is designed to build oral and written proficiency present spanish literature and prepare students for the a.p spanish language exam students must listen speak read and write in spanish m504f algebra i 0/a/b p ­ 3 semesters m502fp algebra i p year ss 2011 required 9 prerequisite d or below in summer intro to algebra must attend summer school 2010 to complete the class this is a three-semester algebra i course designed for students who require a slower pace to complete the curricular demands of college prep algebra i over three semesters students will complete the same content and assessments as those taking the course using the traditional two-semester format students must take all three semesters fall spring and summer school in order to complete the course and meet the graduation and college entrance requirements for algebra i for uc/csu admissions requirements credit will be granted for only one year two semesters of work fl415fp chinese i p year 9-12 minimum prerequisites none chinese i is designed to provide a frame-work for beginning learners of mandarin chinese focusing on all four language skills listening speaking reading and writing it consists of learning the language for tasks that approximate daily life situations these include becoming acquainted using transportation contextual language in home school and public places and practical readings of texts such as street signs and menus students will also learn to communicate in simple fashion by writing chinese characters m502fp algebra i p year 9 minimum prerequisites placement determined by entrance exam scores 8th grade math course and grades and teacher recommendation this course introduces students to the study of the set of real numbers operations that can be performed on the set and the use of algebra in problem solving the student s algebra skills will be developed through practice problem solving and real life applications fl416fp chinese ii p year 9-12 m506fp geometry p year 9-10 minimum prerequisites none in this second course of elementary mandarin chinese students will continue to build their skills in listening speaking reading and writing in a communicative context daily life topics such as date time routine visiting friends shopping eating out weather and clothing will continue to be the focus of this course grammatical accuracy and cultural awareness will be emphasized throughout this course prepares students to proceed to the intermediate level of mandarin chinese minimum prerequisites 9th graders commitment contract b in full-year algebra i course and recommendation of 8th grade teacher required this course is designed to help the student understand the nature of a mathematical system to appreciate the basic structure of euclidean geometry and to help the student understand the methods of coordinate geometry primary topics include vocabulary postulates theorems proofs and a review of algebra concepts m505fhp honors geometry hp year 9-10 minimum prerequisites commitment contract b in fullyear algebra i course and teacher recommendation 3 sbhs 2010-2011

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strongly recommended above average on entrance exam and a in algebra i summer homework is required this honors course is designed for the high ability math student it is intended to help the student better understand the nature of a mathematical system and to develop an in-depth appreciation of the basic structure of geometry students must be prepared for the level of work students must maintain a c at the semester to stay in the honors program m510fhp a.p calculus ap year 12 m513f algebra ii 0/a/b ­ 3 semesters m502fp algebra ii p year ss 2010 required 10-12 prerequisite d or below in algebra i and geometry must attend summer school 2010 to complete the class this is a three-semester algebra ii course designed for students who require a slower pace to complete the curricular demands of college prep algebra ii over three semesters students will complete the same content and assessments as those taking the course using the traditional two-semester format students must take all three semesters fall spring and summer school in order to complete the course and meet the graduation and college entrance requirements for algebra ii for uc/csu admissions requirements credit will be granted for only one year two semesters of work minimum prerequisites commitment contract required c b strongly recommended in hon math analysis students must take the ap exam ap exam fee summer homework is required this challenging college equivalent course is for the advanced and highly motivated student and follows the curricula defined by the college board it is intended for highly motivated analytical students with a thorough knowledge of mathematics algebra axiomatic and analytic geometry trigonometry and elementary functions it is an intuitive study of calculus i methods and applications calculator with trig functions is required students must be well prepared for the difficulty and level of work physic al educ ation pe601 health/coed pe semester 9-12 minimum prerequisites none · health topics choosing wellness managing stress human life cycle drug and alcohol awareness and abuse and safety and first aid according to the california education code parents must give written permission for the student to study the human life cycle unit topics are presented in a valuesoriented manner · coed phys educ emphasis is on lifetime activities techniques and physical fitness units include basketball football soccer volleyball badminton tennis and track written assignments are required sbhs pe clothes required blue/gold reversible shirt and royal blue shorts m509fp algebra ii p year 10-12 minimum prerequisites c or better in both algebra i and geometry strongly recommended b in both courses this course is designed for students with a solid understanding of elementary algebra skills major topics include rational expressions polynomial functions linear operations algebraic expressions and an introduction to trigonometry calculator with trigonometric functions is required m508fhp hon algebra ii/trig hp year 10-11 pe613 coed pe/fitness semester 9-12 minimum prerequisites commitment contract required c in hon geometry or b in geometry and b in algebra i and teacher recommendation strongly recommended b in previous honors math courses or a in previous math courses summer homework is required this course is designed for high ability mathematics students it covers the algebra ii course at a quicker pace and in greater depth than standard algebra ii and includes the study of trigonometry and its applications students must be well prepared for the accelerated pace of work calculator with trig functions is required students must be prepared for the level of work prerequisite none this course presents advanced skills and introduces new sports and physical activities lifelong fitness health fitness and the presidential physical fitness program are stressed written assignments are required pe clothes required blue gold reversible shirt and royal blue shorts pe611f team sport conditioning period 6 9-12 minimum prerequisites permission from coach this course is for athletes who participate in any of the school s interscholastic athletic teams topics include weighttraining conditioning interval training and sport-specific skills sbhs pe clothes required blue/gold reversible shirt and shorts m512fp trig pre-calculus p year 11-12 minimum prerequisites commitment contract required c b strongly recommended in algebra ii this course is designed to provide an in depth study of the basic components of trigonometry as well as introduce the fundamentals of beginning pre-calculus it is intended to deepen the student s understanding of applications and uses of high level mathematics and to integrate the skills of algebra geometry trigonometry and pre-calculus a calculator with trigonometric functions is required students must be prepared for the level of work pe609s coed weight train/fitness semester 10-12 minimum prerequisites none this elective course is an introduction to the fundamental skills of weight training skill progression conditioning individual fitness development and safety are emphasized information on nutrition cardiovascular and knowledge of effective methods of maintaining proper body weight for a lifetime in included sbhs pe clothes required blue/gold reversible shirt and royal blue shorts m511fhp hon math analy calculus hp year 11-12 minimum prerequisites commitment contract required c b strongly recommended in hon alg ii/trig or b in trig pre-calculus and teacher recommendation summer homework is required this course is designed to prepare those who intend to continue their study of math beyond high school with a solid foundation for entry into college level calculus it covers the fundamentals of calculus and emphasizes logical sequential and theoretical thought a calculator with trig functions is required this is an honors math course and college prep elective students must be prepared for the level of work religious studies r711f catholic christianity semester 1 9 minimum prerequisites none this course provides a foundational understanding of catholicism introducing themes designed to help students mature in their faith topics are based on the four pillars of the catechism of the catholic church creed liturgy morality and prayer using the structure of the apostle s creed and the nicene creed and include the nature of revelation sacraments dogma and moral and social issues sbhs 2010-2011 4

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r711s hebrew scriptures semester 2 9 s802fp lab biology p year 9-12 minimum prerequisites none this course will provide students with the basic skills that they need to use and understand the bible topics will include the history of the people of israel types of literature found in the old testament and major hebrew scripture themes that enrich our christian faith minimum prerequisites 9th grade enrollment by school placement based on grades recs and hspt scores this course provides students with a detailed knowledge of biology and to sharpen their ability to analyze information laboratory investigations are a primary element in the class topics include cellular functioning classification evolution life systems and functions and genetics r709 christology semester 1 10 s806f phys science w/lab p year 10-12 minimum prerequisites none this course examines the historical and religious background of jesus and his ministry it includes an overview of understanding christian scriptures specifically the gospels r703 ethics/morality semester 2 10 minimum prerequisites none this course introduces students to the major philosophies of moral behavior values and decision-making processes christian morality and moral reasoning will be explored in depth through such topics as conscience freedom and responsibility these ideals are then applied to such issues as substance abuse sex and sexuality the influence of the media and culture and respect for life minimum prerequisites lab biology this course provides a science background needed to understand our everyday surroundings topics covered include structure of matter applied chemistry motion forces electricity magnetism waves and energy lab investigations are utilized to reinforce topics studied meets uc requirements as an elective g s811fhp hon lab chemistry hp year 10-12 r710 church and sacraments semester 1 11 minimum prerequisites none this course provides students with an understanding of the interrelationship of the various components that comprise the contemporary catholic church major themes will include the church as a community of faith sacrament and service minimum prerequisites commitment contract algebra ii or higher concurrently 3.0 gpa strongly recommended 3.5 gpa hon alg 2 or higher and b or better in all previous math courses this lab course gives the student an accelerated and in-depth study of general chemistry with emphasis on principles theory problem solving and application topics include atomic and molecular structure atomic theory phases of matter chemical acids and bases oxidation-reduction and nuclear chemistry lab activities and research are included chemistry is a challenging course students must be prepared for the level of work r706 social justice semester 2 11 s812fp lab chemistry p year 10-12 minimum prerequisites none this course examines social justice issues affecting the world today in light of scripture and social teachings topics include human rights prejudice and discrimination racism poverty hunger and labor issues emphasis will be on the causes of injustice and the need for a personal faith response r704 christian vocations semester 2 12 minimum prerequisites none this course analyzes the developmental tasks of young adulthood and the lifestyle paths of single life married life and religious life topics include self-esteem communication love friendship dating sexuality and family life emphasis is placed on lifestyle issues and choices in light of the gospel and christian tradition minimum prerequisites commitment contract c in lab biology algebra ii or higher concurrently and minimum 2.5 gpa strongly recommended 3.0 gpa and b or better in previous math science courses this course covers the study of chemistry with emphasis on principles and theory included are discussion of atomic and molecular structure atomic theory phase of matter chemical acids and bases and oxidation-reduction reactions emphasis is placed on problem solving lab investigations include quantitative and qualitative experiments data collection and analysis chemistry is a challenging course students must be prepared for the level of work s807fp lab physics p year 11-12 r705 comparative religions p semester 1 12 minimum prerequisites none this college preparatory course provides a rigorous examination of the world s major religions including judaism islam christianity hinduism buddhism taoism and confucianism students will explore world religions belief structure traditions customs and behaviors and key historical events and people students must be committed to extensive reading writing and oral exposition students must be prepared for the level of work minimum prerequisites commitment contract c b strongly recommended in lab chemistry and trig/pre-calc or higher concurrently this lab course covers the basic physical laws of mechanics heat energy sound light electricity magnetism and the age of the atom and the electron this is challenging college prep elective students must be prepared for the level of work s803fhp a.p biology ap year 10-12 s cience s801fhp hon lab biology hp year 9-10 minimum prerequisites commitment contract hon geometry or higher concurrently strongly recommended 3.5 gpa a in algebra i summer homework is required this course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the major biological principles included is an examination of the study of evolution life functions classification genetics and cellular functioning laboratory experience is a primary element in this class students must be prepared for the level of work minimum prerequisites commitment contract b or better in honors lab biology or a in biology and instructor permission 50 ap lab fee required ap exam fee required strongly recommended 3.5 gpa students must take the ap exam ap exam fee required summer homework is required this college-equivalent course is for the advanced and highly motivated student and follows the curricula defined by the college board it is designed to challenge the student interested in pursuing biology-based science at the college level students work at an accelerated rate covering the topics found in a typical college biology course these topics include cellular function regulation and energetics molecular genetics gene regulation and biochemistry frequent lab work and dissections are required students must be prepared for the level of work 5 sbhs 2010-2011

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s815fap a.p chemistry ap year 11-12 minimum prerequisites commitment contract b or better in honors lab chemistry or a in chemistry and instructor permission 50 ap lab fee required ap exam fee required strongly recommended 3.5 gpa students must take the ap exam ap exam fee required summer homework is required this college-equivalent course is for the advanced and highly motivated student and follows the curricula defined by the college board it is designed to challenge the student interested in studying sciencebased coursework at the college level students work at an accelerated rate covering the topics found in a typical college chemistry course extensive labwork required students must be available and willing to spend outside class time on the subject histor y ss902fhp hon world history hp year 9-10 minimum prerequisites 9th grade commitment contract b is current social studies class and teacher recommendation 10th grade commitment contract and b in previous english course required strongly recommended 9th grade a in current social studies and english course and above average ranking on the entrance exam honors english concurrently 10th grade 3.5 gpa a in previous english class and honors english ii concurrently summer homework is required this course deals with historical events and their significance in relation to the development of democratic ideas and institutions primary topics include the renaissance the reformation the american and french revolutions and the world in 19th and 20th centuries students will be required to read outside sources novels and historical documents students must be prepared for the level of work s816ap a.p enviromental science ap year 11-12 minimum prerequisites commitment contract · b or better in lab biology/honors lab biology b or better in chemistry honors chemistry and b or better in all previous math courses minimum 3.0 gpa 3.5 strongly recommended instructor approval 50 ap lab fee required ap exam fee required summer homework is required ap environmental science is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester introductory college-level course in environmental science that offers the rigor of a college class the goal of this course is to provide students with the principles concepts and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them and to develop and focus their own political perspective the interdisciplinary nature of ap environmental science draws on materials from the areas of biology chemistry earth science and physics students must take the ap exam in the subject ss912fhp ap euro history ap year 10-12 s817fp marine biology p year 10-12 minimum prerequisites · commitment contract b or better in lab biology or c in honors lab biology · concurrent enrollment in geometry or higher this second-year biology course builds upon and extends biological concepts developed during the first year students take an in-depth look at the physical chemical and geological characteristics of the world s oceans they then investigate the structure functions behaviours adaptations and classification of a variety of plant and animals that live in the marine environment students learn how energy flows and matter cycles through the earth s ocean system and they investigate the impact of humans on that system laboratory activities include dissection experimentation data collection and data analysis that develop scientific investigation and scientific thinking skills minimum prerequisites commitment contract honors english ii or higher concurrently b in previous history course or instructor permission strongly recommended 3.5 gpa b in honors world history or a in previous history course students must take the ap exam ap exam fee required summer homework is required this rigorous collegeequivalent course is for the advanced and highly motivated student and follows the curricula defined by the college board it is an intensive study of european history from 1450 to the present the course will develop the heightened ability to see the relationships and distinctions in european political social economic and intellectual history as well as an awareness of the consequences of european contacts with other areas of the world students must be prepared for the level of work ss903fp world history p year 10 minimum prerequisites none this course deals with historical events and their significance in relation to the development of democratic ideas and institutions primary topics include the renaissance the reformation the american and french revolutions and the world in 19th and 20th centuries ss904fhp ap u.s history ap year 11 s818fp anatomy physiology p year 11-12 minimum prerequisites commitment contract b or better in lab biology or c in honors lab biology and b or better in lab chemistry or c in honors lab chemistry minimum 3.0 gpa $50 dissecting/lab fee required anatomy physiology is a rigorous second-year biology course designed for students interested in pursuing careers in biology medicine and related fields this course involves a basic introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body students completing this class will have gained an understanding of the major functions of most body parts and systems as well as how these relate to disease injury and other health issues it includes lab work and advanced dissections lab fee required minimum prerequisites commitment contract b in previous history class students must take the ap exam ap exam fee required summer homework is required strongly recommended 3.5 gpa b in honors world history or a in previous history course and teacher recommendation this college-equivalent course is for the advanced and highly motivated student and follows the curricula defined by the college board it is an extensive examination of u.s history from the age of exploration to the present and covers colonization the revolutionary war the age of jackson the civil war industrialization and the u.s role in the twentieth century emphasis is on the period from the reconstruction to the present students will compare historical interpretations and will complete outside readings and research papers ss905fp u.s history p year 11 computer m519 computer applications semester 9-12 prerequisites none this hands-on course explores in detail the computer concepts of advanced word processing database spreadsheet desktop publishing presentation graphics and various other computer applications the class is a hands-on computer experience lab work and projects are stressed written testing is required minimum prerequisites none this course is a survey of united states history from the period of exploration to the present it offers an examination of the political economic cultural and social forces that have influenced american history and have made it unique in addition it provides an analysis of the institutions and the environment in which they have developed emphasis is placed on the period from reconstruction to the present sbhs 2010-2011 6

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ss906shp a.p u.s government ap semester 2 12 ss910p psychology p year 11-12 minimum prerequisites commitment contract c in ap us history or a in us history and department approval students must take the ap exam ap exam fee required summer homework is required this college-equivalent course is for the advanced and highly motivated student and follows the curricula defined by college board it provides an indepth study of the origins structure and functions of federal and state government emphasis is on an examination of the u.s constitution and its contemporary application extensive outside reading and study is required students must be prepared for the level of work strongly recommended 2.5 cumulative gpa this is an approved u.c college prep elective students must be prepared for the level of work this course provides students with a fundamental understanding of psychology emphasis is placed on the beginnings and science of psychology consciousness motivation abnormalities and treatment students should expect to participate in numerous activities experiments and projects ss911p sociology p year 11-12 ss907p u.s gov t and law p semester 12 minimum prerequisites none this course examines the structure and functions of government on the federal state and local levels students will examine the basic principles of the u.s constitution and the rights that are guaranteed by this document minimum prerequisites none this is an approved u.c college prep elective students must be prepared for the level of work this course provides a systematic study of the realities of society topics include the family roles people play socialization interpersonal relationships deviant behavior and social change ss914p int issues public pol law p year 10-12 strongly recommended c in previous history course this course is designed for students interested in mock trial and model un and will introduce students to the elements of the legal system and the study of international affairs topics include the interactions of nation states multinational organizations and international bodies in addition topical issues such as racism environmental destruction poverty and basic human rights on the global level will be examined u.c college prep elective students must be prepared for the level of work ss908fhp hon economics hp semester 12 minimum prerequisites commitment contract c in prior honors math class or b in prior college prep math class math analysis or trig/pre-calc previously or concurrently strongly recommended 3.5 gpa this honors course in macroeconomics is designed to give the student a thorough understanding of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole it places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price determination and develops student familiarity with economic performance measures economic growth and international economics this course is taught as a college course students must be prepared for the level of work ss916p hist western philosophy p semester 11 12 minimum prerequisites none the course is a historico-philosophical survey of the major concepts and achievements of western philosophers down through the centuries the course will examine the key contributions to the major branches of philosophy i.e metaphysics ethics political theory and epistemology by seminal thinkers such as socrates plato aristotle augustine aquinas descartes and nietzsche uc college prep elective students must be prepared for the level of work ss909p applied economics p semester 12 minimum prerequisites none this course examines the features and functions of economics and economic systems it is intended to develop an awareness of economic principles and theories topics include scarcity supply and demand the roles of management labor and government financial institutions unemployment inflation and international economics tenets of the commitment contract this contract is required ito register for any honors/ap and upper division elective coursework 1 i understand that the upper division honors and advanced placement ap courses listed above are rigorous and demanding i have read the expectations course syllabus and summer requirements and i believe that i have the necessary academic background commitment and academic motivation necessary to succeed 2 i am aware that ap and honors courses will require summer homework due the rst day of school which will be included in my grade failure to complete summer homework may result in my removal from the class removal from an honors/ap class may result in the removal from other honors/ap classes to accommodate the late change in schedule 3 i understand that advanced placement ap courses are equivalent to college freshman-level courses at an american university and that at the conclusion i will be required to take the ap exam in the course i understand that i must pay an additional ap exam fee approximately $85 for each ap course taken 4 i am prepared to make a commitment to stay in classes selected above for the entire year ­ regardless of the grade i earn in the rst semester i understand that many colleges and universities do not consider a d an acceptable level of achievement for admission and require that all d s be reviewed in summer school 5 i recognize that my success in these courses may require that i sacrifice school or outside activities interests entertainment or employment especially those that demand signi cant time commitments during the evening hours and on week-ends for ap classes i understand i will be required to attend additional meeting times study sessions and practice exams outside of class including before/after school and on week-ends 6 i have discussed my decision to enroll in honors/advanced placement/upper division classes with my teacher counselor and parents and take full responsibility for my achievement 7 i understand that after july 1 2010 my decision to take this course is absolutely final after this date i am completely committed to taking the classes and i will be unable to change 7 sbhs 2010-2011

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