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2018-2019

COURSE CATALOG

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Course Selection/Planning your Program ...................................... 3 ‐ 4 Advanced Placement Classes .............................................................. 3 Honors Classes ..................................................................................... 3 Dual Enrollment ................................................................................... 4 Schedule Change Procedure ................................................................ 4 Failure Policy ....................................................................................... 4 Course Descriptions Theology .......................................................................................... 5‐ 6 Mathematics ................................................................................... 7 ‐ 8 English .......................................................................................... 9 ‐ 11 Science ........................................................................................ 12 ‐ 13 World Language........................................................................... 14‐ 15 Social Studies ............................................................................... 16‐ 18 Business & Computers ...................................................................... 19 Physical Education/Health ................................................................ 20 Fine Arts...................................................................................... 21 ‐ 22 Performing Arts (Music, Drama, Public Speaking) ...................... 23 ‐ 24 Applied Arts (Engineering, Video Production, Robotics) ............ 25 ‐ 26 Miscellaneous .................................................................................... 26

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COURSE SELECTION/PLANNING YOUR PROGRAM

It is imperative that students review the graduation requirements; they are responsible for fulfilling those requirements. If students are uncertain of courses needed or credits earned, they should meet with their counselor. Students should choose courses that are best suited to their interests, their future plans and their capabilities. Once the scheduling data has been entered into the computer, changes will be permitted only when prerequisites have not been met. Exceptions to this policy are determined by the Guidance Department with Administrative concurrence and are based only on academic reasons. See schedule change procedure on page 4.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Arts (fine, performing, applied) 1 credit Computer Education ½ credit English 4 credits World Language 2 credits Mathematics 4 credits Physical Education ½ credit Health ½ credit Theology 4 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Electives 3 ½ credits

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES Advanced Placement classes prepare students for the College‐Board Advanced Placement Exams given in May each year. The College Board determines the price of the exam. A student who performs above average on the exam (3 or better) can possibly earn college credit depending on the requirements of the student’s selected college. Some students earn Advanced Placement Honors, a recognition given by the College Board to students who pass four or more AP exams. AP courses are designed for students capable of doing college level work. The course of study follows the recommendations of the College Board. Students are placed into AP classes based on grades and recommendations of previous teacher. AP classes are not permitted to be dropped at the semester if they are full year courses.

AP Lit/Comp (12th) AP Lang/Comp (11th) AP Physics (12th) AP United States History (11th) AP Government (12th) AP World History (10th)

AP Psychology (11th and 12th) AP Calculus (12th) AP Chemistry (11th and 12th) AP Biology (11th and 12th) AP Spanish (12th) AP Studio Art (12th)

HONORS CLASSES

At Bishop Foley Catholic HS all classes are college preparatory; however, some classes are classified as honors. Honors classes are accelerated classes which require extensive reading and study; in depth analysis and discussions; critical thinking skills; an ability to work independently; and increased homework and assignments in preparation for the classes. Students are placed into an honors class based on test results, grades, and recommendation of previous teachers.

A weighted grading scale is used to determine the Grade Point Average in all honors and Advanced Placement courses. The grading scale is published in the Student Handbook.

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DUAL ENROLLMENT Bishop Foley offers students an opportunity to earn both high school credit and college credit at the same time. Through U of D Mercy, students who meet the criteria can select courses earning dual credit. The college credit may possibly be transferable to another college should the student select a different university later. In order to receive college credit, students must meet specific grade requirements and pay a tuition fee to the university. SCHEDULE CHANGE PROCEDURE 1. No schedule changes are permitted after the Labor Day weekend. Prior to the Labor Day holiday, schedule change requests should be made to the school counselor. 2. Request for withdrawal submitted by the parent must be accompanied by the recommendations of the student’s counselor, the respective teacher, and then submitted to an Administrator for final approval. 3. No schedule changes will be permitted to change a teacher. 4. Requests for withdrawals made after the first five days of the semester will be considered under the following conditions:

Withdrawal cannot detract from the amount of credit and subject matter needed for graduation requirements. A minimum of six classes is required to maintain student status excluding office aide.

Teacher approval is required. Final approval must be granted by an Administrator.

Grades earned at the time of withdrawal will be reported as “WP” or “WF” on the following quarter report card and will remain on the permanent record. Credit is only granted on a semester basis.

A class may not be dropped or switched to take a 7th hour privilege.

A student cannot drop the 2nd semester of a one‐year course.

Students may not drop a class if the class will fall below minimum enrollment.

FAILURE POLICY

Bishop Foley Catholic High School will allow the repeat of any credit class that is required for graduation in which a

failing grade is earned. Summer school credit will also be accepted. The following guidelines will direct all decisions

regarding the repeat of failed courses.

A student who receives two “Fs” in any class (quarter or exam) will fail the semester.

An “F” earned in the failed course will stand. The grade earned in the repeat of a course will also be averaged into the cumulative GPA. The repeated course grade will not remove a previously earned “F.”

Failure of two or more courses in a semester may result in the student being requested to withdraw from

Bishop Foley Catholic High School.

Regarding Credit Recovery and Summer School:

*Credit Recovery/Summer School courses must be approved by a school counselor prior to the student

registering for a class

*Students must complete summer school/credit recovery course(s) prior to the start of the new school

year. Transcripts reflecting passing grades of previously failed courses must be submitted to BFC prior to

student orientation. If the student does not complete the summer school/credit recovery course(s) and

submit passing grades prior to orientation, the student will be re‐enrolled in the previously failed

course(s) to ensure requirement for graduation are being met.

Please Note: Approved Summer School credit recovery is only accepted for failed courses.


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

THEOLOGY SERVICE REQUIREMENT: All students are expected to perform service hours as a part of their Theology classes. Retreats: Each year students are required to attend Bishop Foley’s scheduled grade level retreat. Fees will be listed in the registration paper work. (Money Matters)

COURSE #112 THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST IN SCRIPTURE The purpose of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of Sacred Scripture as the inspired Word of God. Through study of the Bible they will encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. They will learn the major sections and themes of the Bible, along with how and why the Bible came to be written. They will also learn to read and interpret the Bible from the Catholic perspective, as set forth in the Second Vatican Council document Dei Verbum and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The students will pay particular attention to the Gospels, where they will grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally.

Grade Level Offered: 9 (Required) Credit: ½

COURSE # 113 WHO IS JESUS CHRIST The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. In this course students will learn that Jesus Christ is the ultimate Revelation to us from God. They will analyze the Divine Life of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit as revealed in Sacred Scripture. We will study how God invites us to be in communion with him, so that we can share in the divine life. It also helps students understand what it means to be a Disciple of Christ and who God calls us to be.


COURSE # 114 THE PASCHAL MYSTERY AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP This course is designed to help students understand God’s eternal plan of redemption and the need for redemption after the fall of Adam and Eve. Through this course of study, students will examine the various ways God promised redemption throughout the Scriptures, culminating in the redeeming act of Jesus Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection as the realization of those promises. In light of this reality, students will also be introduced to what it means to be a Disciple of Christ and what life as a disciple entails.


COURSE # 115 NATURE AND MISSION OF THE CHURCH The primary focus of this course is to introduce the students to the Church as the place where they will encounter the living Jesus Christ. Students will recognize that the Church was founded by Jesus through the Apostles and He continues to sustain it today with the Holy Spirit. It is through the Church that God reveals His plan of salvation for all mankind. The Church is the living Body of Christ and it has both divine and human elements. The focus of this course will not be so much the events in the life of the Church but the sacred nature and mission of the Church, foreshadowed in the Old Testament and developed in the New Testament and throughout history, so that “all men belong to the new people of God.”



COURSE # 116 THE SACRAMENTS: PRIVILEGED ENCOUNTERS WITH CHRIST (1st S) The Seven Sacraments; Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony, are the ordinary means by which God dispenses sanctifying grace to his people. Relying on Holy Scripture, Sacred Tradition and teachings of the Church, this class will assist students in their understanding of how they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way, through the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation. Students will come to see that Jesus continues to provide for his people through the Seven Sacraments, which constitute the foundation for living an authentic Christian life.


COURSE # 117 DISCIPLESHIP: OUR MORAL LIFE IN CHRIST (2nd S) The purpose of this course is to help students understand that it is only through Christ that they can fully live out God’s plans for their lives. They will study the moral life of Christ based on his teachings in the Gospels, Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes which will enable them to imitate the life of Christ in their lives, to make correct moral decisions and spread the Kingdom of God on earth. Students are to learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples.


COURSE # 118 WORLD RELIGIONS/INTERRELIGIOUS STUDIES (1st S)

The purpose of this course is to help students understand the manner in which the Catholic Church relates to non‐Catholic Christians as well as to other religions of the world. Building on the foundational truth that Jesus Christ established the Catholic Church and entrusted to her the fullness of God’s Revelation, this course is intended to help students to recognize the ways in which important spiritual truths can also be found in non‐Catholic Christian Churches and ecclesial communities as well as in non‐Christian religions. It is also intended to help them to recognize the ways in which other systems of belief and practice differ from the Catholic faith. There will also be an emphasis on prayer and spirituality.


COURSE #127 THE GOSPELS AND CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS (2nd S) For Christians, Jesus Christ is at the center of all human history. The first part of this course examines the purpose and meaning of Jesus’ life as found in the written Gospels. The course will highlight the importance of historical study of the Gospels, which allows us to be grounded in our knowledge and faith in Jesus. Building upon the first half of the course, the second part will help students be able to “Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an account to the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15).” Students will be able to learn, explain, defend and share the life and teachings of Jesus and the Catholic Faith in a loving and effective way. The student will learn what to say and most of all how to say it.



MATHEMATICS

COURSE # 560/561 ALGEBRA I Algebra I is the first course in Algebra. The course includes the structure of the real number system, operations and basic properties of real numbers, solutions of linear equations, inequalities, graphs and solutions of systems of equations in two variables, polynomials, factors, rational expressions, functions, graphs, and quadratic equations. Scientific calculators will be heavily utilized in this class. Prerequisite: Placement determined by High School Placement exam scores and recommendation of 8th grade teachers.

Grade Level Offered: 9 Credit: 1

COURSE # 562/563 HONORS ALGEBRA I This course covers the same topics covered in Algebra I but in greater depth. Additional topics may also be covered. Scientific calculators will be heavily utilized in this class. Prerequisite: Placement is made by High School Placement exam scores and recommendation of 8th grade teachers.


COURSE # 574/575 GEOMETRY The topics covered include lines, planes, angles and triangles, congruencies, proofs, perpendicular and parallel lines and planes, circles, polygons and their perimeters, areas, and volumes, similarity, and right triangle trigonometry. Euclidean and coordinate geometry are utilized. Scientific calculators will be heavily utilized in this class. Prerequisite: Algebra I

Grade Level Offered: 9‐11 Credit 1

COURSE # 576/577 HONORS GEOMETRY This course covers the same topics covered in Geometry but in greater depth. The course moves at a faster pace and additional topics are covered. Scientific calculators will be heavily used in this course. Prerequisite: Algebra I or a qualifying score on the Algebra 1 Placement Test.

Grade Level Offered: 9‐11 Credit: 1

COURSE # 582/583 ALGEBRA II AND TRIGONOMETRY The topics include real number systems and their properties, exponents, radicals, solving linear equations and inequalities and their graphs, quadratic functions, complex numbers, functions, polynomials and trigonometry. Students will also learn functions of graphing calculators. Students must have a graphing calculator (TI83 or TI84 recommended). Prerequisite: Geometry


COURSE # 584/585 HONORS ALGEBRA II AND TRIGONOMETRY

This course covers the same topics covered in Algebra II and Trigonometry. Honors section moves at a faster pace and can cover additional topics Students must have a graphing calculator (TI83 or TI84 recommended). Prerequisite: Geometry or Department approval required.



COURSE # 551/552 PRE‐CALCULUS In this course, the foundations of mathematics are strengthened, mathematical concepts are studied in greater depth and the students are preparing for Calculus. This course includes Pre‐Calculus mathematics and other advanced topics including exponential equations, logarithms and logarithmic equations, sequences and series, analytical Geometry, functions, complex numbers, solving polynomial functions, and matrices. Students must have a graphing calculator (TI83 or TI84 recommended). Prerequisite: Algebra II/Trig and recommendation of Algebra II/Trig teacher.


COURSE # 553/554 HONORS PRE‐CALCULUS This course covers the same topics covered in Pre‐Calculus. Honors section moves at a faster pace and can cover additional topics. Students must have a graphing calculator (TI83 or TI84 recommended). Prerequisite: Algebra II/Trig and recommendation of Algebra II/Trig teacher.


COURSE # 588/589 CALCULUS AB ADVANCED PLACEMENT MATHEMATICS This is a first course in college level Calculus. Topics include analysis of functions, limits, the derivative and its applications, integration and its applications. This class is recommended for those planning a college course of study requiring Calculus. This course is intended to prepare students for the College Board Advanced Placement Exam. High scores on this Exam can be worth up to 4 semester hours of college credit. Students are required to have a Graphing Calculator (TI83 or TI84 recommended). AP classes are not permitted to be dropped at the semester, they are full year courses. Prerequisite: Pre‐Calculus and recommendation of math department.


COURSE # 546 STATISTICS/PROBABILITY Statistics and Probability is the study of applying numerical values to the outcomes of events and determining how to measure real life situations. Topics include sample spaces, independent and dependent events, types of graphs, expected value, interpreting data, determining if statistical information is valid, measures of central tendency, variation and position and probability distribution. Students are required to have a graphing calculator (TI83 or TI84 recommended) Prerequisite: Algebra II/Trig

Grade Level Offered: 12 Credit: ½

COURSE #548 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS This one semester class will explore polynomial, exponential, trigonometric and logarithmic functions in greater depth. Emphasis will be the applications of these functions including non‐linear regression models. Students are expected to develop the skills needed for logical and critical thinking and appreciate the usefulness of functions in real life scenarios. Curriculum will also include Polar Coordinates and Conic Sections as time allows. Prerequisite: Algebra II/Trig Grade Level Offered: 12 Credit: ½


ENGLISH

COURSE # 227/228 WORLD LITERATURE This 9th grade course acquaints the student with world literature and mythology. These significant works are studied for literary, cultural, historical and social implications. Students will continue to develop their reading skills and writing skills.


COURSE # 229/230 HONORS WORLD LITERATURE This course is intended for the ninth grader who meets the prerequisites listed below. This accelerated Literature/Composition course includes four major English areas: literature, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. The literature is a survey of works that include short story, novel, nonfiction, drama, and poetry with which students will develop their reading and writing skills. The expectation is that the student continues in the Honors program if recommended by the Honors Literature/Composition teacher. Prerequisite: Composite score of 90 or higher on the Placement Test; B+ in English.


COURSE # 253/254 AMERICAN LITERATURE/EXPOSITORY WRITING This 10th grade course highlights the development of American Literature both chronologically and thematically. Classic American writers are studied in forms of the essay, short story, drama, poetry, and the novel. Literary analysis and critical thinking skills are emphasized, and students will continue to deepen their development of reading skills and writing skills.


COURSE # 255/256 HONORS AMERICAN LITERATURE/EXPOSITORY WRITING This accelerated course highlights the development of American literature both chronologically and thematically. Classic American writers are studied in forms of the essay, short story, drama, poetry, and the novel. Literary analysis and critical thinking skills are emphasized, and students will continue to deepen their development of reading and writing skills. The expectation is that the student continues in the Honors program if recommended by the American Literature/Expository Writing teacher. Prerequisite: Department Approval Required.


COURSE # 234/235 BRITISH LITERATURE This 11th grade course traces the development of British literature from the Anglo‐Saxon era through modern times. Significant works are studied for their literary, cultural, historical, and social implications. Students will continue to develop and refine their reading skills and writing skills. Students complete a college‐style research paper.


COURSE # 239/241 ADVANCED PLACEMENT LANGUAGE W/BRIT LITERATURE & COMPOSITION A.P. English Language and Composition is an elective that focuses on the close reading and interpretation of a wide range of fiction and nonfiction texts. Special emphasis is placed on writer’s usage of literary devices and thesis driven, expository writing. Passing scores on the College Board A.P. English Language test may count as college credit in the area of writing and composition. AP classes are not permitted to be dropped at the semester; they are full year courses. Prerequisite: Department Approval Required.



COURSE # 212 CREATIVE WRITING (Elective) This one semester creative writing course is designed to encourage students to express themselves in writing. Students will explore various types and styles of creative writing including short stories, poetry, and personal narratives. In addition to writing in different genres, students will revise drafts and learn how to publish for a larger audience. The course will not only benefit future writers but will be a valuable class for anyone wishing to learn how to communicate more clearly in writing.

Grade Level Offered: 10‐12 Credit: ½

COURSE # 275 JOURNALISM I (Elective) Journalism I is a one semester class designed to introduce students to the field of journalism. In the beginning of the semester, students compose practice stories and editorials with an emphasis on writing leads, headlines, interview questions, and captions. Sample features, editorials, news and sports stories will be written and revised. Basic tutorials in Design software will allow students to create several practice layouts complete with pictures and graphic design elements. Once training is complete, students spend the rest of the semester as contributing staff writers on the school newspaper and blog “The Venturian”.


COURSE # 284 JOURNALISM II (Elective) Journalism II is a one semester class for students who have already completed Journalism I. Journalism II students comprise the editorial staff of the school newspaper and blog “The Venturian” Students write features, sports, editorial, and news stories on a tight deadline schedule. All students layout their own stories, cover, and staff pages. More specific, expert training in Design software is an integral component of Journalism II. Journalism II students also train and monitor Journalism I students as they complete their training and join the Venturian staff Prerequisite: Department Approval Required.


COURSE # 251/252 YEARBOOK (Elective) This full year class is designed to introduce students to various aspects of publishing through the creation of the school’s yearbook. Students will learn the guidelines of a proper layout and design layouts using a computer program. Students will also learn to take effective photographs for publication and photograph the school’s events and activities throughout the year. Writing for this course includes summarizing highlights of the school year as well as writing captions for photographs. Students will also be responsible for the creation and marketing of the yearbook supplemental that highlights spring events and sports. The student will also be required to participate in the distribution of the yearbook. This class does not meet the requirements for English. Prerequisite: A signed contract from the student and parent and use of a digital camera.

Grade Level Offered: 11‐12 (elective credit only) Credit: 1

**These electives do not count toward the required 4 years of Core English.


ENGLISH – 12th Grade (Seniors must choose 1 full credit)

COURSE # 237/238 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH: LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION A.P. Literature and Composition is an accelerated course designed for seniors capable of doing college‐level work. The class focuses on literary criticism, which enhances the student’s understanding and analysis of quality literature. Special emphasis is placed on advanced writing skills. Passing scores on the College Board A.P. English Literature test may count as college credit. AP classes are not permitted to be dropped at the semester; they are full year courses. Prerequisite: Department Approval Required.

Grade Level Offered: 12 Credit:1

COURSE # 211 LITERATURE TO FILM (Senior Elective) This 12th grade one semester course acquaints the student with literature translated to film. Students will read literary works and then analyze how literature is applied to film, as well as how film techniques are used to tell a story. A diverse selection of works is read and analyzed on film for their literary, cultural, historical, and social implications. Students will continue to develop and refine their reading skills and writing skills. Second semester seniors complete a college‐style database research paper.


COURSE # 202 ADVENTURE IN LITERATURE (Senior Elective) This 12th grade one semester course acquaints the student with fictional works by a variety of significant authors, focusing thematically on adventure in literature. A diverse selection of works is read and analyzed for their literary, cultural, historical, and social implications. Students will continue to develop and refine their reading skills and writing skills. Second semester seniors complete a college‐style database research paper.


COURSE # 201 DRAMA IN LITERATURE (Senior Elective) This 12th grade one semester course acquaints the student with the genre of drama, focusing entirely on works written in play format. A variety of plays will be analyzed for their cultural, historical and social implications; as well as the manner in which works are presented in the dramatic style. Students will continue to develop and refine their reading and writing skills. Second semester seniors complete a college‐style database research paper.


** Seniors must choose 1 full credit ***For Senior Year English, all first semester courses will include College Writing, and all second semester courses will include a Research Paper.


SCIENCE

COURSE # 620/622 BIOLOGY The purpose of this course is to instruct students in the study of life. It is the mandatory 1st course in high school science. This course is designed so students experience daily instruction and assignments. Students will learn hands‐on laboratory/experimental procedures, problem solving, note and test taking, organization, and how to positively contribute to the class as an active learner. This course will not only teach the major and minor concepts of biology but is geared to teach the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

Grade Level Offered: 9 (Required) Credit: 1

COURSE # 611/612 PHYSICAL SCIENCE This course is designed as an introduction to the three major physical science subjects of Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics. The purpose is to prepare students for higher level sciences, standardized testing, laboratory courses, organization, note taking, and active learning. Prerequisite: Biology


COURSE # 631/632 CHEMISTRY Topics in Chemistry includes matter and energy, atoms and molecules, periodicity, chemical bonding, quantitative study of chemical reactions, gas laws, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. In addition to chemistry topics the course will teach proper laboratory techniques, collection of data and reporting results with hands on laboratory assignments each unit. Prerequisite: Completed Geometry and/or presently taking Honors Geometry.


COURSE # 635/636 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY This course is specifically designed as the first course for college anatomy preparation. Students who have a deep interest in science and expect to use anatomical and biological knowledge in college and in their career should expect to enroll in this course. Many real‐world concepts involving medical and health issues are frequently discussed. This course is academically demanding, with a high degree of self‐discipline and responsibility expected of the students. The class involves a combination of theory, problem solving, learning and laboratory experiments. Students will also perform animal dissections at the conclusion of the course. Prerequisite: Biology completed with a June semester grade of B or better. Full year course‐cannot be dropped at semester


COURSE # 609 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE This course will review the basic factors that contribute to a stable and sustainable environment. The course will then focus on how to maintain sustainability. Current environmental topics will include, but are not limited to, endangered species, global warming, pollution, overpopulation and alternative fuel. Prerequisite: Biology


COURSE # 618 FORENSIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY This is a laboratory based science that will improve scientific writing ability, analytical skills, and laboratory techniques. Forensic Science topics will include but are not limited to crime scene investigation, hair evidence, fingerprints, DNA, blood and blood spatter, tool marks, and ballistics. Prerequisite: Biology



COURSE # 655/656 ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY/COLLEGE BIOLOGY This course is specifically designed as the first course for college biology. Students who have a deep interest in science and expect to use biological knowledge in college and in their career should expect to enroll in this course. This course is academically demanding, with a high degree of self‐discipline, responsibility expected of the students and significant time invested outside the classroom. It is not mandatory, but students are expected to prepare for and take the AP Biology exam in May. This class has an extremely fast pace and students are expected to attend all classes, labs and review sessions. The two main goals of this course are to develop the conceptual framework of modern biology and to appreciate science as a process. AP classes are not permitted to be dropped at the semester, they are full year courses. Prerequisite: Chemistry completed with a June semester grade of B or better.


COURSE # 637/638 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY Advanced Placement Chemistry is intended for those students who wish to increase their knowledge of chemistry and to better prepare themselves for college level chemistry and science. Topics covered will include thermochemistry, equilibrium, reaction rates, qualitative analysis, oxidation‐reduction, nuclear and organic chemistry. Appropriate laboratory work is included. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Exam in May. AP classes are not permitted to be dropped at the semester, they are full year courses. Prerequisite: Enrolled in Honors Algebra II/Trig. or Pre‐Calculus plus Chemistry completed with a June semester grade of B or better and department approval required.


COURSE # 627/628 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS AP Physics is a college level course that uses advanced algebra and trigonometry as the primary tools for problem solving. The course covers topics in mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and optics. The first semester will focus on mechanics and waves. The second semester will emphasize thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism and optics. AP classes are not permitted to be dropped at the semester, they are full year courses. Prerequisite: Math through Pre‐Calculus with department approval required.


COURSE # 614 APPLIED ANATOMY This course will focus on how disorders and diseases affect anatomical and physiological processes to cause symptoms. An emphasis will be placed on diagnosis and treatments. Students will also explore how science and science research impacts society. The course will change with current interests of students, and current medical procedures. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology grade of B‐ or higher and department approval.



WORLD LANGUAGE

COURSE # 460/461 SPANISH 1 First Year Spanish is an introduction to the many phases of foreign language study: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Vocabulary and structures are presented and practiced in context, with emphasis on oral communication in real‐life situations. Cultural themes are woven throughout the course to acquaint students with Hispanic life and geography. By first seeing and hearing Spanish in use, and using it for real communication in a natural setting, students begin to acquire the skills necessary for communication in a second language. Incoming 9th graders can elect to test into the 2nd year of Spanish. Contact Curriculum Supervisor for details.


COURSE # 462/463 SPANISH 2 While similar in its goals and methods to First Year Spanish, Second Year Spanish includes a more extensive study of grammar, and more emphasis on oral communication. Students are expected to converse in Spanish according to their knowledge base and abilities. There is considerable oral practice in cooperative learning situations to reinforce pronunciation, vocabulary, and structure. Hispanic culture and geography continue to be studied in a variety of contexts. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I or department approval required.


COURSE # 464/465 SPANISH 3 As an advanced language course, Third Year Spanish places great emphasis on oral communication. Therefore, a great deal of the class will be conducted in Spanish and students are expected to communicate in Spanish according to their knowledge base and abilities. This course will guide students toward functional communication proficiency while developing a general insight into how languages work. The goal is to equip students to function in the Spanish‐speaking world; to use the language for a lifetime of personal enjoyment and enrichment; to appreciate the role of Hispanic cultures in a global context; and to continue to expand their communication proficiency for further education or for the workplace. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 2 or department approval required.


COURSE # 437/438 ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH AP Spanish continues with emphasis on the basic language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, pursued in a more sophisticated and in‐depth manner. The class is conducted almost entirely in Spanish, and students are expected to converse in Spanish according to their knowledge base and abilities. Great emphasis is placed on the comprehensive and survival uses of Spanish in a culturally sound context. Numerous oral presentations are required, together with dialogue and conversation sessions. A variety of activities are provided to increase fluency and proficiency. The course includes preparation for the Advanced Placement Exam, with second semester emphasis greatly stressing this preparation. AP classes are not permitted to be dropped at the semester, they are full year courses. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 3 or department approval required.


COURSE # 483/484 HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY WORLD LANGUAGE/CULTURE 5TH YEAR This course is designed for those students who have successfully completed an AP World Language course and who wish to obtain further knowledge and fluency in preparation for university studies. This independent study course can also accommodate the student who after completing the AP level wants to take one more year of intensive study before taking the AP Exam. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an AP World Language course and/or department approval required.



COURSE # 441/442 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I This is an overview of American Sign Language (ASL), its basic vocabulary, structure, syntax and grammar. Students will focus on mastering the basics of finger spelling, numbers, colors, facial grammar and sentence structure; students will also learn conversational/cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning‐level conversation in ASL, with deaf/hard‐of‐hearing native users of the language. Introductory information about deaf culture will also be presented, along with deaf humor, to provide students with a broad picture of language and culture.


COURSE # 447/448 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II The course emphasizes grammatical structure, various sentence types, giving directions, conceptual accuracy, vocabulary, verb agreement, and increased finger spelling and numerical proficiency. Students will build on the foundation of previously learned vocabulary, and expand basic sentence structure to use more complex sentences in preparing them to communicate with Deaf individuals. Prerequisite: American Sign Language I


COURSE # 469/479 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III As an advanced language course, American Sign Language III (ASL) places great emphasis on signed communication, both expressively and receptively. Therefore, the class is conducted almost entirely in ASL, and students are expected to converse in ASL according to their knowledge base and abilities. A variety of activities are provided to increase fluency and proficiency, and to prepare students to communicate with Deaf individuals in the community. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASL II or department approval.



SOCIAL STUDIES

COURSE # 311/312 WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY World History and Geography takes a global and comparative approach to studying the world and its past to develop greater understanding of the development of worldwide events, processes, and interactions among the world’s people, cultures, societies and environment. As discussed in the Michigan Social Studies High School Content Expectations, topics include the classical world, the growth of world religions and regional differences, the emergence of the first global age, the age of global revolutions, global crisis and achievement, and the Cold War and its aftermath. Videos, hands on activities, projects, writing and extensive use of maps are incorporated in the development of Social Studies skills.


COURSE # 308/309 ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY The Advanced Placement World History course is designed to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in different types of human societies for those students whose reading, writing skills and intellectual curiosity are ready for college level work. This understanding is advanced through a combination of factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in global frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. The course emphasizes relevant factual knowledge, leading interpretive issues, and skills analyzing types of historical evidence. Specific themes provide organization to the course, along with consistent attention to contacts among societies that form the core of world history as a field of study. The course offers a balanced global coverage of all major areas of the world including Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. This course will train the student to analyze and interpret primary sources, maps, statistical tables, graphs, and charts. It will prepare the student for the Advanced Placement Examination that will be given in May. AP classes are not permitted to be dropped at the semester, they are full year courses. Prerequisite: Department approval required.


COURSE #330/331 UNITED STATES HISTORY I/II and GEOGRAPHY This course is a survey of American History beginning with the colonial era and moving forward to the 21st Century. Major topics prior to Reconstruction include the Political, Intellectual, Economic, Geographic, and Social Transformation of America to 1877. Post‐Reconstruction topics include Industrialization, Urbanization and Becoming a World Power, The Great Depression and World War II, Post‐World War II United States, and America in a New Global Age. Social Studies knowledge and processes such as critical reading, analysis and decision making are incorporated throughout the course.


COURSE #361/362 ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY I/II The Advanced Placement U.S. History course will develop a greater understanding of the history of our nation for those students whose reading, writing skills and intellectual curiosity are ready for college level work. The course will cover from the time of Columbus through the present and develop students' historical thinking, critical reasoning and primary source analysis skills. Students are expected to take the College Board Advanced Placement Exam in May. AP classes are not permitted to be dropped at the semester, they are full year courses. Prerequisite: Department approval required.



COURSE # 322 ECONOMICS Students are taught economic literacy which includes analysis, reasoning, problem solving and decision making that helps people function as consumers, producers, savers, investors and responsible citizens. Units of study as outlined by the Michigan High School Social Studies Content Expectations involve the market economy, the national economy, the international economy and personal finance. The study of the market economy includes scarcity and opportunity costs, supply and demand and the role of government. The national economy unit focuses on financial institutions, the money supply and economic indications. The focus of the international economy is on comparing economic systems and world trade. Personal finance studies money management and personal decision making. Required class in 11th or 12th grade.

Grade Level Offered: 11‐12 Credit ½

COURSE #340 GOVERNMENT The basic principles and foundations of our federal government are discussed as well as units on the Structure and Function of Government in the United States of America, the U.S. and World Affairs, and Citizenship and how it is put into action. Social Studies knowledge, processes such as critical reading and communication, inquiry, research and analysis, public discourse and decision making and citizen involvement are incorporated throughout the course as expressed in the Michigan Social Studies High School content expectations.


COURSE #341 ADVANCED PLACEMENT GOVERNMENT (2ND S) The course will focus on Constitutional Principles, the Federal system and the political process. Advanced thinking and writing skills will be demonstrated through critical interpretative essays, legislative histories, and policy papers. Students are expected to take the College Board Advanced Placement Exam in May. High scores on this AP Exam can be worth up to 4 semester hours of college credit. Prerequisite: Government is required before taking Advanced Placement Government.


COURSE #354 SOCIOLOGY The course introduces the student to an examination of culture. The student will study values, norms, methods of social control and how they develop, as well as the process of socialization and its effect on society. A society's structure and organization will be examined from the religious, economic and ethnic points of view. The sociological research process will be studied and implemented with each unit. The course concludes by examining how social institutions affect and influence the individual and society as a whole. Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts presented in class through discussions, papers, research projects and other assignments.


COURSE # 357 CRIMINAL JUSTICE This course is designed to acquaint the student with the criminal justice system as it exists in the United States today. The criminal laws and statutes, the police and criminal investigative procedures, the criminal courts, and the American penal system will be covered in this class. In addition, the class will go on a field trip to the criminal courts in Detroit.



COURSE #359 PSYCHOLOGY The primary focus of this course understands the individual. Students will study a number of topics that relate to the individual including why psychology is a science, learning and creativity, social psychology, stress and health, the importance of sleep, child development, key personality theorists and abnormal behavior. Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts presented in class through discussions, activities and other assignments.

Grade Level Offered: 11‐12 (Grade 10 with a 3.5 or better GPA) Credit: ½

COURSE #363 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY This course is a continuation of Psychology with the additional focus of preparing for the College Board Advanced Placement Exam in May. High scores on the test may earn the equivalent credit of a half‐year college course. Students will look at the topics covered in Psychology in more depth as well as explore the biological bases of behavior, motivation and emotion, testing and individual differences, treatment of psychological disorders and social psychology. Students should have strong reading, writing and analytical skills as well as an interest in the subject. Prerequisite: Psychology is required before taking Advanced Placement Psychology.



BUSINESS & COMPUTERS

COURSE # 740 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS This course will introduce young consumers to the world of business and will prepare them for productive interaction with the business world and the economy in which we all live. This course will concentrate on how the business world operates and how advances in technology influence present and future job availability. Students will also learn personal and business financial management.


COURSE # 730 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING This course is designed to teach students the principles and practices of accounting as they relate to the daily accounting functions of a business operation. Students will be given an overall picture of the complete accounting cycle which includes journal entries, posting to the ledger, preparing a trial balance, a worksheet and financial statements of a business. Content will include sole proprietorship and partnership organizations as well as accounting theory, corporate accounting procedures and cost accounting.


COURSE # 722 MARKETING This course will introduce the student to the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of goods and services. Students will learn how to take the product from conception to consumption using a step‐by‐step process in the marketplace. Other concepts that are covered are branding, packaging and labeling and product development. This class can count as a math requirement in grade 12.


COURSE # 701 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERS I Students will begin to understand the development of the microcomputer, where it has gone and where it is going now. Keyboarding will introduce the student to the terminology, concepts, and functions of the computer as they develop the mastery of the alphabetic and numeric keyboard. An introduction to the Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) will also be covered throughout the semester. Students will be introduced to career exploration options. This is an overview course to establish essential computer skills to complete assignments in other high school departments.

Grade Level Offered: 9, (10 if not taken and passed in 9th grade) Credit: ½

COURSE # 709 ANDROID APP DEVELOPMENT This course will cover the basis of creating applications using Android Studio. Students will learn how to set up and troubleshoot the Android Studio work environment. This course covers building XML layouts, adding interactivity, as well as object oriented programming. Ownership of an Android device is not a requirement. Prerequisite: CAD, Engineering 856 and Web Development 712 or Instructor approval.

Grade Level Offered: 11‐12 Credit1/2

COURSE # 712 WEB DEVELOPMENT This project‐based course introduces the students into the development of webpage design. Students will learn the infancy of how WebPages were built using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). Students will then improve their skills using the most current web page creator, Adobe Dreamweaver. Students will build WebPages with many multimedia aspects to enhance their own WebPages. The student will be exposed to button creations, image rollovers, and the use of tables in development. How to apply text, sound, and other graphical elements will also be studied.

Grade Level Offered: 9 – 12 Credit ½

COURSE # 724 OFFICE AIDE Students are given the opportunity to work in the offices as aides allowing them to have some time for supervised study. Students earn a pass/fail grade.

Grade Level Offered: 11– 12 Credit: ½


PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH

COURSE # 908 PHYSICAL EDUCATION This course deals with basic skill development in soccer, football, golf, badminton, volleyball, basketball, physical conditioning, and moderate weight training.

Grade Level Offered: 9 (Required) Credit ½

COURSE # 833 DANCE TECHNIQUE 1‐4 These classes are for anyone interested in dance, no experience necessary. These classes fulfill ½ Art Credit or ½ PE credit. The classes consist of barre work, technique and combinations in different styles of dance along with strength and flexibility training. Students that are pursuing dance are expected to have innumerable hours of technique work upon entering a college dance program or performing in the arts. The students will be working at their own level, with instructor input, to continually improve their technique. The styles covered are ballet, modern, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and tap if time allows. Students learn some dance history and how to critique dance performances. The classes perform one dance at the Christmas or Spring concert depending on which semester the class is being taken. Courses beyond Dance Technique I require instructor approval.


COURSE # 909 HEALTH The health program is to aid the student in healthful living habits (including physical fitness, nutrition, drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse, mental health, and STI’s) and to serve as an orientation of health habits for the future.

Grade Level Offered: 10–12 (Required) Credit ½

COURSE # 915 FITNESS TRAINING This course will provide an opportunity to physically condition the body either in preparation for Bishop Foley sports specific seasons, or for personal athletic training. All students must follow a predetermined training program. Bishop Foley athletes may follow a program designed by their coaches. All programs must include weight training as well as aerobic conditioning, as each will be a part of weekly schedules. Basic knowledge of the human body will be part of this course, as well as assessment about the knowledge of proper nutrition. Prerequisite: PE


COURSE # 901 TEAM SPORTS This course will consist of numerous team sports or games that will teach students the importance of team work as well as making sure that they stay physically active for a lifetime. Students will develop and practice the basic skills necessary in order to compete in that specific team sport or game, with an emphasis on skill development techniques and refining them for the duration of the year. Prerequisite: PE


COURSE # 903 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COACHING This is an introduction class to coaching as a profession including the ethical and legal implications. Different coaching techniques and methods are explored. Active participation will be required to implement the theories discussed and reviewed in class, with the possibility for students to intern in a selected team sport to practice these theories. Prerequisite: PE



FINE ARTS

COURSE # 850 INTRODUCTION TO ART This course is designed to introduce the student to the language of art and design. A wide range of materials and art techniques will be used to educate the student in the basic aspects of drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture art history, vocabulary, aesthetics and critiques are discussed and tested routinely. A portfolio and sketchbook are required. There will be an additional fee for this class.


COURSE # 809 3‐D STUDIO This course is designed for students who enjoy working with their hands and want to explore the principles of 3‐D design. This class covers a variety of tools and techniques used in Ceramics and Sculpture. The class will introduce several hand building techniques including pinch, coil, slab and mold methods to model clay. Further exploration will be through carving, assemblage and relief sculpture assignments. Historical and cultural influences are discussed and tested. A sketchbook is required. There will be an additional fee for this class.


COURSE # 810 ADVANCED 3‐D STUDIO (Pre A.P.) This course is designed for students who were successful in 3‐D Design and want to take their exploration of Ceramics and Sculpture to the next level. Moreover, this class will aid with the development of student portfolio submissions for the Senior A.P. Studio Art Course and college admissions. More advanced work will be done using the various techniques already learned. Students will work with various tools and materials, defining form from both realistic and abstract viewpoints. Mosaics, molds and advanced clay building concepts are covered. Students will also experiment with new sculpture techniques and the appropriate use of power tools. A sketchbook is required. There will be an additional fee for this class. Prerequisite: 3‐D Design or department approval required.


COURSE # 813 2‐D STUDIO

This course is designed for the student who has a serious interest in Art and wants to enhance their technique and knowledge of drawing, painting, and printmaking. The class will take a more in depth look at the elements and principles of design and how they can be used to successfully communicate ideas visually. Students will explore a range of mediums, materials and techniques applied to still life, figure, portrait, and landscape, abstract and conceptual assignments. Art history, vocabulary and critiques will be part of this course. A sketchbook is required. There will be an additional fee for this class. Prerequisite: Introduction to Art and/or department approval required.


COURSE # 814 STUDIO ADVANCED 2‐D STUDIO (Pre A.P.)

This course is offered to students who wish to begin developing their portfolio submissions for either the A.P. Studio Art Course or college admissions. Students will be given assignments pertaining to senior requirements. The work levels are intensive but designed to lessen the volume burden in the senior year. The class will delve deeper into drawing, painting, and printmaking, while experimenting with several new techniques and materials. Art history, vocabulary and critique will be key as students begin more in depth dialogs about aesthetics and art interpretation. Successful completion of this course is required for admission into the senior A.P. Studio Art class. There will be an additional fee for this class. Once a month students will be required to attend a critique session to be scheduled. Prerequisite: Intro to Art, 2‐D STUDIO and/or approval of instructor.



COURSE # 823 DIGITAL DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY

This course is offered to students who want to expand their knowledge and application of the elements and principles of design. Focus will be placed on Digital Photography and how it pertains to graphic art application. Students will create logos, posters, and package designs and extensively explore Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop programs. Art history, aesthetics and critiques will be strong elements in this class as students learn the steps to building a successful composition. A sketchbook and digital camera are required. There will be an additional fee for this class. Prerequisite: Introduction to Art or Photography


COURSE # 893 ADVANCED DIGITAL DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY This course is offered to students who have taken Digital Design 1 and are interested in exploring photography and graphic design further. Photography will be examined in depth and students can begin preparing a photo portfolio. This class will act as a stepping stone for any student who wishes to focus on Photography as a concentration for their senior year in the AP 2D studio course. Students will use their skills for real world applications such as creating logos, posters, and package designs. Art history, aesthetics and critiques will be strong elements in this class as students continue learning the steps to building a successful composition. A digital SLR Camera is strongly encouraged. There will be an additional fee for this class. Prerequisite: Digital Design & Photography


COURSE # 804/805 AP STUDIO ART The Advanced Placement Studio Art class is for students who have demonstrated a superior grasp of art fundamentals and wish to further challenge themselves artistically. A minimum of 1½‐art credits is required for acceptance. Students work with the instructor to establish a body of work that satisfies all the requirements of the A.P. Studio Portfolio (there are 3 to select from: Drawing, 2‐D Design and 3‐D Design). A 29 piece portfolio is required for submission by early May (exact dates vary). It must be a culmination of the student’s best work. Certain materials come at a cost to the student. Enrolled students should expect to work a large amount of time after and out of school on their assignments. There will be an additional fee for this class. Once a month students will be required to attend a critique session (To be scheduled). AP classes are not permitted to be dropped at the semester, they are full year courses. Prerequisite: Introduction to Art, Adv. Classes, Studio Art and Department approval required.



PERFORMING ARTS

COURSE # 833 DANCE TECHNIQUE 1‐4 These classes are for anyone interested in dance, no experience necessary. These classes fulfill ½ Art Credit or ½ PE credit. The classes consist of barre work, technique and combinations in different styles of dance along with strength and flexibility training. Students that are pursuing dance are expected to have innumerable hours of technique work upon entering a college dance program or performing in the arts. The students will be working at their own level, with instructor input, to continually improve their technique. The styles covered are ballet, modern, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and tap if time allows. Students learn some dance history and how to critique dance performances. The classes perform one dance at the Christmas or Spring concert depending on which semester the class is being taken. Courses beyond Dance Technique I require instructor approval.


COURSE # 826/827 CONCERT CHOIR (A or B) Bishop Foley currently offers 2 sections of Concert Choir (A or B) each semester to allow students greater flexibility during registration. Both sections rehearse/perform the same music and follow the same course of study in basic musicianship. Concert Choir is designed for students who wish to express themselves musically in a choral/vocal ensemble. Course objectives include the following: performance of a varied repertoire of choral music encompassing diverse styles and levels of difficulty; development of basic musicianship and ensemble skills; use of vocal music as a means of expression and storytelling; cultivation of confidence and musical expression through public performance; basic harmony and theoretical concepts; and a positive, engaging musical experience. Performance opportunities include the following: seasonal concerts (Christmas and Spring), all‐school liturgies, and other public performances as necessary. Class participation, performances, practice sessions (homework), and classwork will be factored into the final grade. Prerequisite: None. Audition with director may be requested.


COURSE # 828/829 CONCERT BAND (A or B) Bishop Foley currently offers 2 sections of Concert Band (A or B) each semester to allow students greater flexibility during registration. Both sections rehearse/perform the same music and follow the same course of study in basic musicianship. Concert Band is designed for students who play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument only. Additional instrumentation (strings, piano, bass, etc.) may be considered at the discretion of the director and is dependent upon ensemble needs and sheet music/parts availability. Course objectives include the following: performance of a varied repertoire of concert band music encompassing diverse styles and levels of difficulty; music literacy; fundamental theoretical concepts; historical concepts as applicable; cultivation of confidence and musical expression through public performance; and a positive, engaging musical experience. Performance opportunities may include the following: seasonal concerts (Christmas and Spring), all‐school liturgies, pep‐rallies and sporting events (pep‐band), pit orchestra for Spring musical (by invitation only), and other public performances as necessary. Class participation, performances, practice sessions (homework), and classwork will be factored into the final grade. Prerequisite: 2 or more years of study on a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. Audition with director may also be required.



COURSE # 830 MUSIC MINISTRY Music Ministry is designed for students with a desire to sing/play contemporary sacred music and learn about music of the Church. This course will be primarily performance‐based with supplemental lectures and assignments covering various topics throughout the semester. Course objectives include the following: regular preparation and presentation of sacred music for all‐school liturgies and para‐liturgical events (all‐school Adoration, Reconciliation, Retreats, etc.) with particular emphasis on contemporary sacred/praise & worship styles; an overview of historical styles in liturgical music (chant, organum, polyphony, hymnody, folk, and contemporary); sacred music in the Western musical tradition; an introduction to major works and cantatas; an overview of Catholic music publishing companies and current composers; modern techniques and resources for liturgical planning and preparation; and a positive, engaging musical experience. Participation in liturgical and para‐liturgical events, class participation, classwork, and homework will be factored into the final grade. Prerequisite: None. All vocalists welcome; instrumentalists will be required to complete an interview/audition with the director.


COURSE # 890 DRAMA I This course is designed for those students who are interested in theatre. The class introduces scene presentation, improvisation techniques and information on technical theatre. Theatre history will be covered from theatre’s origin through the Italian Renaissance.

Grade Level Offered: 9 ‐12 Credit: ½

COURSE # 892 DRAMA II Drama II is a continuation of Drama I. This class covers theatre history from the Italian Renaissance to current trends. There will be a more in‐depth study of makeup, costuming, set design, and theatrical production. Scene presentation and improvisation techniques will be included to enhance performance abilities of the students. Prerequisite: Must complete Drama I

Grade Level Offered: 9 ‐12 Credit: ½

COURSE # 874 PUBLIC SPEAKING This course concentrates on the training of the individual student and offers the opportunity to develop confidence and effective speaking techniques using both individual and group experiences. The student is trained to intelligently and logically communicate ideas and knowledge to others. Special attention is given to developing awareness and understanding of effective communication and the opportunity to train the mental, written, verbal & physical techniques of communication by means of classroom & extracurricular application. Training is geared to each individual’s ability and topics are drawn from personal knowledge and experience.

Grade Level Offered 9‐12 Credit: ½

COURSE # 898 DANCE HISTORY Dance history, technique and styles of historical dance. This class offers a historical look at dance and its place in society. The history of dance will be taught covering dance from its beginning through current times. Students will learn the background of dances from different eras as well as learning to perform these dances.


COURSE # 899 DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY Students will view dances by different choreographers and learn different choreographic techniques. Students will have the chance to choreograph for other students in the class or if offered in conjunction with dance 1,2 etcetera, they would choreograph for those students. Requires instructor approval.



APPLIED ARTS

COURSE # 875 VIDEO PRODUCTION AND FILM MAKING I This one semester course is designed to give students the opportunity to experience the process used to produce a professional quality video broadcast. Students will learn the basics of the pre‐production process, including script writing and storyboarding. Students will also learn to effectively use equipment utilized in producing and broadcasting, digital cameras, lighting equipment and computer editing programs. Students will work on projects focusing on various aspects of film making and must effectively work as a team in order to achieve a professional style production. The focus in the class will be on producing, directing, filming, and editing projects for Bishop Foley Catholic High School broadcasting needs. There will be an additional fee for this class.

Grade Level Offered: 11‐12 (10th grade with department approval) Credit: ½

COURSE # 876 VIDEO PRODUCTION AND FILM MAKING II This course requires a mastery of all skills introduced in Video Production and Film Making I. Students will continue developing their skills and learn more advanced techniques used in pre‐production planning, producing, directing, editing, and broadcasting. Students will work on projects focusing on various aspects of film making and must effectively work as a team in order to achieve a professional style production. The focus on the projects of the class includes producing, directing, filming, and editing announcements, and other Bishop Foley Catholic High School broadcasting needs. There will be an additional fee for this class. Prerequisite: Video Production and Film Making I or department approval required.


COURSE # 858 ROBOTICS ENGINEERING This course will appeal to students who would like to experience the engineering design process by designing, building, wiring and programming their own robots. The course will cover safety, tool naming and use, measuring, machinery use, strength and conductivity of materials, gear ratios, building, wiring, programming and finally driving robots built by the students “from scratch” during the class. The course takes a “hands‐on” approach to learning with approximately one‐third lecture and two‐thirds lab work. No previous experience is necessary and it builds life‐long skills useful to all students. This is a 1st semester class and is highly recommended for those wishing to join our “Foley Freeze” F.I.R.S.T. robotics team. There will be a fee for this class.


COURSE # 723 ROBOTICS ENGINEERING TEACHING ASSISTANT This course is designed for students who wish to share their robotics knowledge with new students and gain valuable teaching and leadership skills. They’ll work with sub‐teams of 4 to 5 students and guide them in the building of their team’s robots. TAs will also assist in the preparation of tests and setup of the robotics lab and teaching materials. Prerequisite: Robotics Engineering, or two years Varsity letter on the Robotics Team.


COURSE # 853 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR ENGINEERING Before anything can be engineered it must first be conceived! Conceptual Design will give students a chance to participate in the creation and exploration of new ideas. It is the precursor to engineering where drawings and 3D models are the dominant tools. Students will be challenged to solve problems and build prototypes as they venture from ideation, through concept development and refinement, into final modeling and commercial graphics. The aesthetics and principles of design will be discussed and applied. There will be an additional fee for this class.



COURSE # 856 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN ENGINEERING This course is intended to be taken after students complete Conceptual Design for Engineering. Students who take this course should have a basic knowledge of drafting, design, and engineering principles to achieve maximum success. This course introduces Autodesk Inventor features necessary to create, edit, analyze, and print 3D models and drawings. Upon completion, students will be able to construct parts and assembly models of moderate complexity and generate 2D drawings. Hands‐on exercises representing real‐world, industry‐specific design scenarios will be incorporated throughout the course. There will be an additional fee for this class. Prerequisite: #853 Conceptual Design for Engineering


COURSE # 881 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN ENGINEERING II The course provides students with training on how to read and create standard engineering drawings. Topics include: orthographic projection, auxiliary views, section views, dimensioning, tolerancing, fasteners, pictorials, and assemblies. After taking this course, students will be able to read technical drawings, create orthographic projections, apply dimensions to an orthographic projection, apply tolerances, create auxiliary projections, draw technically correct thread symbols and apply thread notes. Students will also create assembly drawings and a complete working drawing package. Students will use the computer software Autodesk Inventor to create parts, assemblies, and technical drawings. Prerequisite: Computer Aided Design Engineering


COURSE # 709 ANDROID APP DEVELOPMENT This course will cover the basis of creating applications using Android Studio. Students will learn how to set up and troubleshoot the Android Studio work environment. This course covers building XML layouts, adding interactivity, as well as object oriented programming. Ownership of an Android device is not a requirement. Prerequisite: CAD Engineering 856 and Web Development 712 or Instructor approval. There will be an additional fee for this class.

Grade Level Offered: 11‐12 Credit1/2

MISCELLANEOUS

COURSE # 011, 012 SEMINAR I & II Seminar is a course designed to assist students in successfully navigating their college preparatory course work. This class will include time for personal and quiet study, organizational and study skills, and learning strategies. Students are expected to use class time to study, work on course work, make‐up missing assessments and keep up to date with their grades. Students earn a pass/fail grade. With Counselor Recommendations and approval


COURSE # 981, 984 PRIVILEGE I & II If a student in grades 11 or 12 has an accumulated 3.00 GPA or higher, they are permitted to take one period of a privilege, which allows them to be in the cafeteria or media center to socialize or study. If the privilege is period 1 or 7, the student can come to school later or leave early. They do not have to be on campus for a period 1 or 7 privilege. All other privilege periods require the student remain on campus.

Grade Level Offered: 12 No Credit

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