Transcript class of 2015 curriculum - Regis Jesuit High School

REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
BOY’S DIVISION
ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 Required Credits
 4 English
 4 Math
 3 Science
 4 Theology
 3 Social Studies
 2 World Language (same language)
 1.0 P.E. (Health & P.E.)
 .05 Fine Arts
 .05 Communications
 .05 Computer Class
 5.5 Electives
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28 Credits
FRESHMAN CURRICULUM
 English - English 1 or Honors English 1
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- Honors placement is by invitation only
 Math – Algebra 1 is standard for incoming freshmen

- Placement tests were previously offered for advancement
 Science – Physical Science is standard for incoming freshmen

-Advanced placement decisions were based on a student’s performance on the
mathematics placement test
 Social Studies – World History/Global Studies 1
 World Language – French, Latin, or Spanish

- Placement tests were previously offered for advancement
 Theology – Theology 1 is standard for incoming freshmen
 Required Electives – Oral Communication & Health
 General Elective – one semester course of student’s choice
REQUIRED GRADUATION
ELECTIVES:
Required for Freshmen:
 Oral Communication 9
(one semester)
 Health
(one semester)
Required Prior to Graduation:
 Computer Class
(one semester)
 Fine Arts
(one semester)
 Physical Education
(one semester)
Mathematics Course Sequences
Traditional Pathway
Accelerated Pathway
Algebra 1 or Honors Alg. 1
9th grade
 Honors Geometry
Geometry or Honors Geo.
10th grade
 Honors Algebra 2/Trig
Alg.2, Alg.2/Trig or
Hon Alg.2/Trig
11th grade
 Intro to Calculus/Calculus 1
 AP Calculus AB,
Trig/Math Analysis,
12th grade
Advanced Algebra or
Intro to Calculus/ Calculus 1
 AP Calculus BC,
 AP Statistics
Students are encouraged to accelerate their course of study by enrolling in
Summer School.
Science Course Selections
Traditional Pathway
Physical Science (1.0 credit)
Biology or Honors Biology
9th grade
10th grade
Chemistry or Honors Chem. 11th grade
Science Electives
12th grade
Accelerated Pathway
 Honors Biology
 Honors Chemistry
 Honors Physics
 Science Electives
Students are encouraged to accelerate their courses of study by enrolling in
Summer School.
Science Electives: Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics,
Colorado Geology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Scientific Principles of
Athletic Training
English Course Selections
Traditional Pathway
Accelerated Pathway
English 1
9th grade
British & World Lit
10th grade
U.S. Lit. & U.S. History
11th grade
Or
American Lit. (if taking AP U.S. History)
Senior English options:
12th
grade
World Mosaic: Literature & Diversity
Analysis of Literature & Film
Detective Fiction: Genre & Archetypes
Perspectives of War in Literature
Religious Ideology in Literature
Literature of Shakespeare
Advanced Journalism
Honors English 1
9th grade
Honors British Literature
10th grade
AP English Lang & Comp
11th grade
AP English Literature
12th grade
SOCIAL STUDIES SELECTIONS
Traditional Pathway
World History/Global Studies 1
9th grade
Accelerated Pathway
World History/Global Studies 1
9th grade
World History/Global Studies 2 & 3 10th grade
AP World History
10th grade
U.S. Lit. & U.S. History
11th grade
or
U.S. History (if taking AP Eng Lang & Comp)
Senior Social Studies options:
Economics
Sociology
American West
Philosophy
AP U.S. History
11th grade
AP European History
12th grade
12th grade
20th Century Studies
Psychology
U.S. Government
CLASSICAL & MODERN
LANGUAGES
Traditional Pathway
Spanish 1, French 1 or Latin 1
9th grade
Spanish 2, Hon. French 2 or
Hon. Latin 2
10th grade
Spanish 3, Hon. French 3 or
Hon. Latin 3
11th grade
Spanish 4: Conversation
& Culture
French 4: Conversation
& Culture
AP Latin: Vergil
12th grade
Accelerated Pathway
Hon. Spanish 2, Hon. French 2
or Hon. Latin 2
9th grade
Hon. Spanish 3, Hon. French 3
or Hon. Latin 3
10th grade
AP Spanish Language
AP French Language
AP Latin: Vergil
11th grade
AP Spanish Literature
12th grade
Scheduling Guidelines
7 Classes Per Semester
 All students are required to enroll in 7.0 credits per year.
Students are not permitted to have a free period.
 Please note those classes which students are permitted
to enroll in more than once during their four years.
 Please go to www.regisjesuit.com and click on
“Academics.” Scroll down on the right side and
click on “Boys Division Course Description
2011-2012.”
course description not there
HONORS SELECTION PROCESS
 A minimum of a “B” at the end of the semester and the 4th
six weeks.
 Approval from current teaching faculty/department
members
 Review of data by counselor