Academic Curriculum Guidecourse for his seventh period. Th ose elective courses are Introductory News Writing, Yearbook, Studio Art 2, Beginning Instrumental Music, Instrumental Jazz

Academic Curriculum Guide

2015-2016

De Smet Jesuit Academic Curriculum Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTSGraduation Requirements…………………………………………………………………………..2

Curriculum Guidelines…………..…………………………………………………………………5

Options for College Credit Courses………………………………………………………………...5

College Credit Courses At A Glance....……………………………………………………………..7

Course Off erings…………………………………………………………………………………….8

Course DescriptionsEnglish Department………………………………………………………………………………..11

Fine Arts Department……………………………………………………….……………………..16

Mathematics Department………………………………………………………………………….21

Physical Education / Health Department……………………………………………………….....26

Science Department………………………………………………………………………………..27

Social Studies Department…………………………………………………………………………32

Th eology Department……………………………………………………………………………...37

World Languages Department……………………………………………………………………..39


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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS5 UNITS OF THEOLOGY & SERVICE PROJECTSREQUIRED ½ unit -Th eology 1(Fr)REQUIRED ½ unit -Th eology 2(Fr)REQUIRED ½ unit -Scripture (So) REQUIRED ½ unit -Morality (So) REQUIRED ½ unit -Morality (Jr)REQUIRED ½ unit -Faith & Justice (Jr)REQUIRED ½ unit -Christian Lifestyles (Sr)REQUIRED ½ unit -Christ & Faith (Sr) REQUIRED ½ unit -Ignatian Vision (Sr) (may replace Christ & Faith) REQUIRED ½ unit -ACC Th eological Foundations (Sr) (may replace Christ & Faith) REQUIRED ¼ unit -Junior Service Projects (Jr)REQUIRED ¼ unit -Senior Service Project (Sr)REQUIRED ½ unit -Senior Portfolio Project (Sr)

4 UNITS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTSREQUIRED 1 unit -English 1 or Honors English 1REQUIRED 1 unit -English 2 or Honors English 2REQUIRED 1 unit -English 3 or AP Honors English - LanguageREQUIRED 1 unit -English 4 or AP/ACC Honors English - Literature

ELECTIVE ½ unit -Superheroes and their Films (Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -ACP Best Novels (Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Reading and Writing Fiction (Sr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -Introductory News Writing (So & Jr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -News Writing (Jr & Sr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -Yearbook (So, Jr & Sr)

1 UNIT OF FINE ARTSELECTIVE ½ unit -Studio Art 1 (Fr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Acting & Improvisational Th eater 1 (Fr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Advanced Acting/Directing (So, Jr, & Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Music Appreciation (Jr & Sr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -Music Production (Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Survey of Studio Arts (Jr & Sr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -Studio Art 2 (So)ELECTIVE 1 unit -Studio Art 3 (Jr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -Studio Art 4 (Sr) or Honors Art 4 (Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -ACC Film Appreciation (Jr & Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Public Speaking (Jr & Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Beginning Instrumental Music (Fr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -Beginning Instrumental Music (So)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Jazz Lab Band (Fr)


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ELECTIVE 1 unit -Jazz Lab Band (So & Jr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -Instrumental Jazz Combo (So, Jr & Sr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -Honors Instrumental Jazz Combo (Jr & Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Concert Band (Fr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -Concert Band (So, Jr, & Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Concert Jazz Band (available all four years)ELECTIVE ½ unit -De Smet Chorus (Fr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -De Smet Chorus (So)ELECTIVE 1 unit -Advanced Chorus (So, Jr & Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Competitive Debate and Speech (So, Jr & Sr)

2 UNITS OF WORLD LANGUAGESREQUIRED 1 unit -Chinese 1, Latin 1, Spanish 1REQUIRED 1 unit -ACP Chinese 2, Latin 2, Spanish 2

ELECTIVE 1 unit -Spanish 3, Spanish 4ELECTIVE 1 unit -ACP Honors Chinese 3, ACC Honors Latin 3, ACC Honors Spanish 3ELECTIVE 1 unit -ACC Honors Latin 4, ACC Honors Spanish 4ELECTIVE 1 unit -Honors Spanish 5

4 UNITS OF MATHEMATICS REQUIRED 1 unit -Alg 1, Hon Alg 1, or Hon Alg 2/TrigREQUIRED 1 unit -Alg 2/Geom/Trig, Hon Alg 2/Geom/Trig, or Hon Geom & TrigREQUIRED 1 unit -Math Analysis, Precalc, or Hon PrecalcREQUIRED 1 unit -College Algebra & Statistics, Beginning Calculus, Calculus, AP/ACC Honors Calculus, or AP Statistics

ELECTIVE ½ unit -ACP Computer Applications (Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Web Page Design (Jr & Sr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -AP Intro to Computer Science (Sr)

3 UNITS OF SCIENCE REQUIRED 1 unit -Biology or Honors Biology (Fr)REQUIRED 1 unit -Basic Chemistry, Chemistry, or Honors Chemistry (So)REQUIRED 1 unit -Conceptual Physics, Physics, or AP Honors Physics 1(Jr)

ELECTIVE 1 unit -Anatomy & Physiology (Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Digital Electronics (Sr) ELECTIVE 1 unit -ACC Forensic Science (Sr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -AP Honors Chemistry (Sr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -AP Honors Physics C Mechanics (Sr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -AP/ACC Honors Biology (Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Robotics (So, Jr, & Sr.)


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3 UNITS OF SOCIAL STUDIESREQUIRED ½ unit -World History 1 or Honors World History 1 (Fr)REQUIRED 1 unit -World Studies 2 & 3 or Honors World History 2 & 3 (So)REQUIRED ½ unit -Foundations of American Society (fall sem) (Jr) & REQUIRED ½ unit -America Comes of Age (spring sem) (Jr) orREQUIRED 1 unit -AP/ACC Honors American History (Jr) REQUIRED ½ unit -Modern American Society (Sr) or

ELECTIVE ½ unit -AP/ACC Honors American Government (Sr) ELECTIVE ½ unit -Psychology (Jr & Sr)ELECTIVE 1 unit -AP/ACP Honors Psychology (Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -ACC Honors International Studies (Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Economics (Jr & Sr)

1/2 UNIT OF COMPUTER SCIENCEREQUIRED ½ unit -Introduction to Computer/Study Skills (Fr)

1 UNIT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTHREQUIRED ½ unit -Health/Phys Ed 1REQUIRED ½ unit -Phys Ed 2 (unless scheduling prevents taking the course)

ELECTIVE ½ unit -Weight Training (Jr & Sr)ELECTIVE ½ unit -Lifetime Activities (Jr & Sr)


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CURRICULUM GUIDELINES

All students are required to schedule seven class periods each semester (a minimum of 6 ½ credits, plus study).

A sophomore will have a study period for one period of one semester, unless he chooses a full-year elective course for his seventh period. Th ose elective courses are Introductory News Writing, Yearbook, Studio Art 2, Beginning Instrumental Music, Instrumental Jazz Combo, Concert Band, Jazz Lab Band, De Smet Chorus, and Advanced Chorus. If a sophomore chooses one of these electives, physical education as well as study drops out of his schedule. If he chooses Advanced Acting/Directing, he may still take physical education or a study hall.

Juniors and seniors may have a study period for one period of one semester or they may choose an elective course to replace the study period.

All students, especially juniors and seniors, are encouraged to choose their electives very carefully. On the course selection sheet, please indicate an alternate elective for each elective course.

THREE OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE CREDIT COURSESAT DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

College credit courses off ered to De Smet Jesuit High School students are designed to challenge students to accelerate their learning and to complement their solid, academic repertoire. Such courses can have value for students who will be attending colleges or universities where they are accepted. Students can earn college credit at De Smet Jesuit High School in three ways: (a) through St. Louis University-sponsored classes at De Smet Jesuit (known as the 1818 Advanced College Credit Program), (b) through UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program (ACP) courses at De Smet Jesuit, or (c) through Advanced Placement courses and exams approved by the College Board and administered at De Smet Jesuit.

1818 Advanced College Credit ProgramDe Smet Jesuit High School off ers students the opportunity to earn college credit through St. Louis University’s 1818 Advanced College Credit Program. Students at De Smet Jesuit earn college credits by taking courses at De Smet Jesuit that are approved for college credit by St. Louis University. And, as a result, credits earned by De Smet Jesuit students who take such classes are accepted at many colleges and universities. St. Louis University provides more information about these colleges and universities at the following link: http://www.slu.edu/1818-advanced-college-credit-program/about-us/transferability-report.

De Smet Jesuit off ers students the following courses, which are part of St. Louis University’s 1818 Advanced College Credit Program: American Government, English 4, Film Appreciation, French, Latin, Spanish, American History, Forensic Science, Th eology, International Studies and Modern European History. Students register for the 1818 Advanced College Credit Program in August and in January. Registration takes place at De Smet Jesuit with guidance from our faculty and administration. Because colleges and universities have semester courses that students register for each semester, our students who take year-long courses in a given subject must register each semester as if they were taking two separate courses. All 1818 ACC classes are taught at De Smet Jesuit by De Smet Jesuit faculty members who serve as university adjunct professors. Students who register for 1818 ACC classes are entitled to access and use of the libraries of St. Louis University.


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Th rough this program, a student may take a maximum of three (3) 1818 classes per semester, and he must have an unweighted 3.0 GPA to register. Th ere is a fee of $65.00 per credit hour (most courses are 3 credit hours) for a total of $195 per course each semester. Billing is done through St. Louis University directly to the student. Finally, St. Louis University allows up to 30 credit hours of 1818, essentially the equivalent of fi ve “year-long” high school courses, and the equivalent of a full year of college. St. Louis University provides more information about their 1818 Advanced College Credit Program at this link: http://www.slu.edu/x15948.xml.

University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) Advanced Credit Program (ACP)De Smet Jesuit High School also off ers students the opportunity to earn college credit through UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program (ACP). Students at De Smet Jesuit earn college credits by taking courses at De Smet Jesuit that are approved for college credit through UMSL. And, as a result, credits earned by De Smet Jesuit students who take such classes are accepted at many colleges and universities.

De Smet Jesuit off ers students the following courses, which are part of UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program: ACP Chinese 2, ACP Honors Chinese 3, AP/ACP Honors Psychology, ACP Best Novels, and ACP Computer Applications. Similar to 1818 through SLU, students register for the ACP in August and in January. Registration takes place at De Smet Jesuit with guidance from our faculty and administration. All ACP classes are taught at De Smet Jesuit by De Smet Jesuit faculty members who serve as university adjunct professors. Students who register for ACP classes are entitled to access and use of the libraries of UMSL.

Th rough this program, a student may take a maximum of three (3) classes per semester, and he must have an unweighted 3.0 GPA to register. Th ere is a fee of $60.00 per credit hour (most courses are 3 credit hours) for a total of $180 per course. Billing is done through UMSL directly to the student. UMSL provides more information about their Advanced Credit Program at this link: http://www.umsl.edu/continuinged/acp/

Advanced Placement ProgramDe Smet Jesuit High School off ers students the opportunity to earn college credit through Advanced Placement, off ered through the College Board. Advanced Placement college credit is obtained aft er students take a De Smet Jesuit AP course and pass a national AP exam, given in May of each year. Scores of 3, 4, or 5 are recognized at most colleges and universities – which means students who score a 3, 4, or 5 can earn college credit; however, the values of scoring on the AP tests vary from university to university. De Smet Jesuit High School off ers AP courses in English Language and Literature, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Forensics, Physics, World History, American Government, Psychology, Computer Science, Calculus, U.S. History and European History. Primarily, juniors and seniors take AP courses and exams, but sophomores may take our AP World History course and the national AP exam in World History. Th ere is an $87.00 fee for each exam. Th e College Board provides more information about the Advanced Placement Program at this link: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/Controller.jpf.


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De Smet Jesuit High SchoolAP, SLU 1818, & ACP College Credit Courses

Class SLU 1818 UMSL ACP AP CommentsEnglish

AP Honors English - Language X AP Exam - RequiredAP/ACC Honors English - Literature X X Can take AP exam

ACP Best Novels XFine Arts

ACC Film Appreciation 1 SemesterWorld Languages

ACC Honors Spanish 3 2nd ACC Honors Spanish 4 X Can take AP exam

ACC Honors French 4 X Can take AP exam

ACC Honors Latin 3 2nd ACC Honors Latin 4 X Can take AP exam

ACP Chinese 2 XACP Honors Chinese 3 X

MathematicsAP/ACC Honors Calculus X X AP Exam - Optional

AP Statistics X AP Exam - Optional

AP Computer Intro to Computer Science X AP Exam - Optional

Economics Can take AP exam

ACP Computer Applications XScience

AP Honors Chemistry X AP Exam - OptionalAP Honors Physics 1 X AP Exam - Optional

AP Honors Physics C Mechanics X AP Exam - OptionalACC Forensics X

AP/ACC Honors Biology X X AP Exam - Optional

Social StudiesAP World History X AP Exam - Required

AP Honors American History X AP Exam - RequiredACC Honors American History X

AP/ACC Honors American Government X X AP Exam - Optional

AP/ACP Honors Psychology X X AP Exam - OptionalACC International Studies X

� eologyACC Th eological Foundations 1 Semester


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FRESHMAN REQUIRED COURSES

English 1 (2) orHonors English 1(2)

Algebra 1 (2) orHonors Alg 1 (2) orHonors Alg 2 & Trig (2)

World Language 1 (2) orWorld Language 2 (2)

Biology (2) orHonors Biology (2)

World Studies 1 (1) orHonors World Studies 1 (1)

Th eology 1 (1)Th eology 2 (1)

Intro to Computer (2) (every other day)

Physical Ed 1/Health (1)

FRESHMAN ELECTIVE COURSES

(Freshmen must choose one of the following courses.)

Studio Art 1 (2)Acting & Improvisational Th eater 1 (2)Beginning Instrumental Music (2)Concert Band (2)Jazz Lab Band (2)De Smet Chorus (2)

� e following course is held a� er school and is an “extra course.”

Concert Jazz Band (2)

SOPHOMORE REQUIRED COURSES

English 2 (2) orHonors English 2 (2)

Algebra 2 (2) orAlg 2/Geom/Trig (2) orHon Alg 2/Geom /Trig (2) orHon Geom & Trig (2)

World Language 2 (2) orWorld Language 3 (2) orACC/ACP Hon Foreign Language 3 (2)*

Scripture (1)Morality (1)

Basic Chemistry (2) orChemistry (2) orHonors Chemistry (2)

World Studies 2 & 3 (2) or AP Honors World Studies 2 & 3 (2)*

Physical Education 2 (1) (may sub Weight Training or Lifetime Activities Jr. or Sr. year)

Study (1)

SOPHOMORE ELECTIVE COURSES

(Sophomores may replace study period with one of the following courses.)

Introductory News Writing (2)Yearbook (2)Advanced Acting/Directing (1) Studio Art 2 (2)Beginning Instrumental Music (2)Instrumental Jazz Combo (2)Concert Band (2)Jazz Lab Band (2)De Smet Chorus (2)Advanced Chorus (2)

COURSE OFFERINGS 2015-2016


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� e following courses are held before or a� er school and are “extra courses.”

Competitive Debate and Speech (2)Concert Jazz Band (2)Robotics (2)

JUNIOR REQUIRED COURSES

English 3 (2) orAP Honors English - Language (2)* or

Math Analysis (2) or Precalculus (2) or Honors Precalculus (2)

Morality (1)Faith & Justice (1)Service Project (Full Year)

Foundations of American Society (1) andAmerica Comes of Age (1) or

AP Honors American History* (2)ACC Honors American History (2)* or

Conceptual Physics (2) orPhysics (2) orAP Honors Physics 1 (2)

Junior Project (1)

JUNIOR ELECTIVE COURSES

ACP Honors Chinese 3 (2)*ACC Honors Latin 3 (2)*ACC Honors Latin 4 (2)*Spanish 3 (2) Spanish 4 (2)ACC Honors Spanish 3 (2)*ACC Honors Spanish 4 (2)*

Advanced Acting/Directing (1) Survey of Studio Arts (1)Studio Art 3 (2) Music Appreciation (1) ACC Film Appreciation (1)*

Public Speaking (1)Instrumental Jazz Combo One (2) Honors Instrumental Jazz Combo (2)Concert Band (2) Jazz Lab Band (2) Advanced Chorus (2)

Economics (1)Introduction to Business (1)Personal Finance (1)Web Page Design (1)Introductory News Writing (2) News Writing (2) Yearbook (2) Psychology (1) Weight Training (1)Lifetime Activities (1)Study (1)


Competitive Debate and Speech (2) Concert Jazz Band (2)Robotics (2)

SENIOR REQUIRED COURSES

English 4 (2) orAP/ACC Honors English - Literature (2)*

College Algebra & Statistics (2) orCalculus (2) orBeginning Calculus (2)AP/ACC Honors Calculus (2)* or AP Statistics (2)*

Christian Lifestyles (1) andChrist & Faith (1) orIgnatian Vision (1) orACC Th eological Foundations (1)*

Modern American Society (1) orAP/ACC Honors American Government (1)* or

Senior ProjectInsignis Project


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SENIOR ELECTIVE COURSES

ACC Honors Latin 4 (2)*Spanish 4 (2)ACC Honors Spanish 4 (2)*Honors Spanish 5 (2)Anatomy & Physiology (2)AP Honors Chemistry (2)*AP Honors Physics C Mechanics (2)*AP/ACC Honors Biology (2)*Digital Electronics (1)ACC Forensic Science (2)*

Advanced Acting/Directing (1) Studio Art 4 (2)Honors Studio Art 4 (2)Survey of Studio Arts (1)Music Appreciation (1) Music Production (2) ACC Film Appreciation (1)*Public Speaking (1)Instrumental Jazz Combo (2) Honors Instrumental Jazz Combo (2) Concert Band (2) Advanced Chorus (2)

Personal Finance (1) Introduction to Business (1)ACP Computer Applications (1)*Web Page Design (1) AP Intro to Computer Science (2)* News Writing (2) Yearbook (2) ACP Best Novels (1)*Superheroes and their Films (1)Reading and Writing Fiction (1)

Psychology (1)AP/ACP Honors Psychology (2)*ACC Honors International Studies (1)*AP/ACC Honors American Government (1)Economics (1)

Weight Training (1)Lifetime Activities (1)


Concert Jazz Band (2)Competitive Debate and Speech (2)Robotics (2)

Note: *indicates courses that are o� ered for college credit as either AP or ACC (1818)/ACP.


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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

ENGLISH 1 (20211) (B)(Required, one credit, full year)

English I focuses on a strengthening writing and reading skills. Students will be instructed at a pace dictated by their collective abilities. Students will engage in daily grammar work and vocabulary study and will also work to develop their reading comprehension skills. Students will choose and read two novels in addition to reading three novels chosen by the teacher. Various short stories will also be studied. Written assignments will follow each of these readings, as students will be asked to synthesize and analyze the literature while improving their grammar and writing skills.

ENGLISH 1 (20311) (A)(Required, one credit, full year)

Th is course focuses upon an introduction to various genres of literature – novels, drama, poetry, short stories, and essays. Students study the three interwoven areas of grammar, composition, and literature. Students use an anthology of literature and numerous short novels to provide the literary genres which become springboards or materials for their compositions as well as providing vocabulary words which they can incorporate into their own writing. Th e fi rst semester is more heavily weighted towards mastery of basic English grammar, while the second semester is geared more toward literature and composition. Th e grammar study does not consist solely of textbook activities and diagramming sentences; rather, it focuses upon strong syntax, punctuation and communication at both the sentence and paragraph level. Th e composition curriculum prepares students to write a well-organized fi ve paragraph, logical, analytical essay, by year’s end.

HONORS ENGLISH 1 (20331)(By invitation, required, one credit, full year)

Th is freshman English course aims at growth in three areas: the students study grammar in an eff ort towards a clear understanding of basic syntax and sentence structure; the students develop their composition skills by writing unifi ed, coherent paragraphs and longer essays by practicing various methods of sentence and paragraph development; the students read various works of fi ction exploring basic literary elements such as plot, character development, point of view, theme, etc., and work at building active vocabulary, using numerous words selected from the context of the readings.


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ENGLISH 2 (20412) (B)(Required, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: English 1

Th is course emphasizes the basics of grammar, vocabulary, literature, and writing at a tempo dictated by the students’ collective abilities. Th roughout the year, students learn to recognize and amend the sixteen most common ACT English problems. Students encounter, defi ne, and demonstrate their comprehension of the words from several ACT vocabulary lists. Students read fi ve novels and one play at a relaxed pace in order to practice and refi ne ACT Reading skills. Students engage in class discussions and activities designed to enhance their understanding of each chapter and engender a personal relationship with literature. Students practice the fundamentals of writing a sentence and then a paragraph in the fi rst semester before graduating to the fi ve-paragraph essay in the second semester.

ENGLISH 2 (20512) (A)(Required, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: English 1

Sophomore English requires students to master the grammatical principles that were introduced during their freshman year and to practice and refi ne the fundamentals of prose writing through a logically structured, multi-paragraph essay. Clarity and accuracy of written expression are emphasized, as is vocabulary development. Th e students also deal with literature on a deeper and more sophisticated level: they learn to defi ne literary types, identify fi gures of speech, and understand characterization and theme. Students are expected to respond intelligently—in both verbal and written form—in works ranging from Shakespeare to twentieth-century novelists. Students write to develop their individual voice and technique in writing. A strong emphasis is placed on teaching logical, structured writing within the multi-paragraph essay.

HONORS ENGLISH 2 (20532)(By invitation, required, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Students must earn a B or higher in Honors English 1 Honors sophomore English focuses on a sophisticated study of the elements of fi ction, drama and poetry, encourages critical thinking through close reading, class discussion, and frequent writing assignments, and places strong emphasis on further developing students’ writing skills. Grammar is addressed as areas of concern arise in student writing, and attention is given to organization and clarity, as well as elements of style such as fl uency, precise word choice, variety of sentence structure, and voice. Students refi ne their literary analysis and expository writing in fi ve paragraph essays on major works, and develop creativity and personal voice and style in weekly journal entries which use literature as a catalyst for their personal thoughts and observations. In works ranging from Shakespeare, to 19th and 20th century English and European authors, to works by women, and by Native American, Latin American and African authors, students study such thematic areas as the growth to maturity, the relationship between parents and off spring, racism and bigotry, some diff erences between various cultures, the position of women, and the relationship between men and women.


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ENGLISH 3 (20813)(Required, one credit, full year)

A chronological study of American literature and an emphasis on writing the argumentative, expository essay provide the two-fold focus for junior English. Students read selections from American fi ction and non-fi ction and view American fi lm in order to better understand their culture and appreciate their historical background. Th e writing assignments provide practice in critical and logical thinking and in applying techniques of literary analysis. Research methods leading to the fi nished research paper as well as work on vocabulary improvement are part of the junior English curriculum.

AP HONORS ENGLISH - LANGUAGE (20933)(by invitation, one credit, full year, Advanced Placement)

Prerequisite: Students must earn a B or higher in Honors English 2

Th e primary texts, both fi ction and non-fi ction, in this AP course will lead students through an investigation of American literature and its themes, authors, and culture. Students write in both informal and formal contexts to gain authority with varied rhetorical stances, while continuing to develop their vocabulary and address problems in grammar and style as they appear in their own writings.

An AP course in English Language and Composition prepares students for the AP exam in May, and engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Consequently, students become aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects. Students will study the rhetorical patterns of organization and various rhetorical devices used for analysis. Th is course emphasizes the expository, analytical and argumentative writing that forms the basis of academic and professional communication, as well as the personal and refl ective writing that fosters the development of writing facility in any context.

ENGLISH 4 (21014) (Required, one credit, full year)

In English 4, students read, think, and write about the literature of Ancient Greece and the literature of England. In a chronological approach to this literature, students read many full-length works and excerpts of prose and poetry of the great epic writers and dramatists of Greece. Th e study of English literature begins with the Anglo-Saxon period and ends with the Modern Period. Aft er reading the literature, students write formal essays, creative papers, research projects, and creative projects based on the literature. Class discussion helps students articulate ideas, evaluate their response to literature, and comprehend the literary works assigned. Th rough the use of fi lms, slides of related art works, other media and technology, the course sets literature in its social and cultural context.


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AP/ACC HONORS ENGLISH - LITERATURE (21034)(By invitation, required, one credit, full year, 1818 college credit)

Prerequisite: Students must earn a B or higher in AP Honors English - Language

Students of English IV study important works from ancient Greece and from the literature of England. Students study these works in chronological order within the philosophical context of the times in which they were composed, but also with attention to their timelessness and relevance to today’s world. Students read and/or view fi lms of important literary works, discuss them, and write primarily analytical essays on them. Students develop vocabulary in the context of the readings, and address problems in grammar and style as they appear in their own writing. Students in the class will prepare for the AP English Literature and Composition exam.

SUPERHEROES AND THEIR FILMS (21254)(Elective, senior level, half-credit, one semester)

Comic Books started a world-wide phenomenon from their early inception as “Funny Pages” to the more modern Graphic Novel. Th ey have been vilifi ed, suppressed, banned, and raised to an art form. Th e class will attempt to defi ne the nature of the comic book and why they receive such positivity in today’s world as opposed to the history of their banishment as “real” literature and how they have been adapted into some of the top grossing fi lms of all time. An analysis of the “types” of comic heroes will begin the class that will culminate in the discussion of the cultural impact of the comic.

ACP BEST NOVELS (21214)(Elective, senior level, half-credit, one semester, Advanced Credit Program - UMSL)

Th is elective course is aimed at exploring and enjoying recent books which are not covered in other courses, and at studying themes and styles which are current today. Th e class focuses primarily on reading - six novels, approximately 2000 pages - for enjoyment. Students should plan to read about 30 pages per class day. Student response to the reading is encouraged through frequent class discussion, informal essays, and interpretive or informative projects on subjects suggested by details in the books. Th is course is available for college credit through UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program (ACP).

READING AND WRITING FICTION (21324)(Elective, senior level, half-credit, one semester)

Students express their own views by writing fi ction and creating meaning from the experiences of their lives. Students may also freely alter (or completely fabricate) these experiences. Students will review the works of professional authors and use them as sources of inspiration and technique in their own writing. We will read other authors to understand professional craft s and techniques and to utilize them in our own writing. Draft ing, revising and editing, familiarity of writers of various genres, infl uence student understanding of particular strengths and ability in fi ction writing and develop one’s voice as a writer.


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YEARBOOK (21414)(Elective, sophomore, junior & senior level, one credit, full year)Prerequisite: Approval of Ms. Knight

Th is course aims mainly at producing the Spartan Olympiad, DeSmet’s student yearbook. Students work to strengthen their writing skills (for articles, headlines, photo captions, and other feature material). Students also gain valuable experience in page and graphic design and computer layout. A high level of personal initiative and reliability is a must. Each class member is responsible for producing his own allotment of pages, plus helping with other eff orts, which contribute to the yearbook’s completion.

Th e class meets every day, during a normal class period, and a great deal of the production work must be done on the student’s own time aft er school. Note: At the senior level, it is only open to students with prior yearbook experience. Freshmen are invited to join the staff on a non-credit, extracurricular basis aft er the fi rst quarter of the school year.

INTRODUCTORY NEWS WRITING (21113)(Elective, sophomore & junior level, one credit, full year)Prerequisite: Approval of Ms. Knight

Th is class provides an introduction to newspaper writing and production; it is available to sophomores and juniors. Th rough frequent eff ort on several articles and long-range projects of their own, students sharpen their overall skills as writers and practice the main forms of newspaper writing (news, features, editorials, sports). At the same time, they will be working in other areas that are part of the production of a newspaper – such as interviewing, proof-reading and editing, headlines, photo captions, layout and desktop publishing with InDesign CS6. Course work includes other issues such as history of journalism, free speech and freedom of the press, honesty and newspaper ethics. As the writers gain skill, they will publish their work in the school newspaper, and try their hand at helping to produce the paper.

NEWS WRITING (21114)(Elective, junior & senior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Introductory News Writing Approval of Ms. Knight

Th is course is open only to juniors and seniors who have completed the Introductory News Writing class, focuses on the actual production of the Mirror, DeSmet Jesuit’s offi cial student newspaper. While working to improve their skills as writers and journalists, News Writing students will publish the Mirror. In addition to fi lling editorial roles with various leadership duties, each member of the class will be required to write for every issue of the paper. Longer-range projects will also aim to broaden their knowledge of the world of professional journalism beyond DeSmet Jesuit.


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FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT BEGINNING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (30619 for freshmen & 3061 for sophomores) (Elective, freshmen and sophomores, one-half credit for freshmen, full year course; one credit for sophomores, full year course)

Th is class is open only to freshmen and sophomores and no prior musical training is required. Students will learn to play a musical instrument of their choice. Th e instruments include all woodwinds, brass and percussion instruments along with guitar, electric bass and acoustic bass. Along with an in depth study of their chosen instrument students will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of all of the instruments and the experience of playing each instrument. Music theory will also be taught so an overall understanding and appreciation of music will be developed. Class meets daily and is a full credit fi ne arts class. All students are required to purchase a copy of SmartMusic music soft ware.

INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ COMBO (30612) (Elective, sophomore, junior and seniors, one credit, full year.)

Prerequisite: Jazz Lab Band and Concert Band

Th is advanced class is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students are selected by audition. Th is class is an in-depth study of jazz improvisation and music theory as it applies to jazz. Students are required to do listening and most tests are performed on their instrument. Th is is also a performing group participating in many school functions and community events. All students are required to purchase a copy of SmartMusic music soft ware.

HONORS INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ COMBO (30618)(Elective, juniors & seniors, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Instrumental Jazz Combo

Th is class is an in-depth study of jazz improvisation. It is open to students who have music theory knowledge and a high level of profi ciency on their musical instrument. Th is course will study advanced music theory along with all song forms. Listening to musical examples, attending concerts and written tests are part of class assignments. Th is is a performing class which will participate in many school functions, community events and various workshops and festivals sponsored by local high schools and universities.

CONCERT BAND (30625 for freshmen & 3064 for sophomores) (Elective, freshmen and sophomores, one-half credit for freshmen, full year course; one credit for sophomores, full year course)

Th is course, which is open to all grade levels, requires that students already know how to play a band instrument. Th is class is designed to improve students overall musicianship, and sight reading skills. Material covered is scales, technique exercises and a wide variety of band literature covering many musical styles. Th is group performs in two concerts during the school year and participates in music festivals. All students are required to purchase a copy of SmartMusic music soft ware.


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CONCERT JAZZ BAND (30620) (Elective, Open to all grade levels and is by audition, one-half credit, full year)

Th is class is a performing group and students are admitted by audition. Th e class meets once a week on Wednesdays from 3PM until 4:30. Members of this class will perform as a group and study all forms of jazz as well as jazz improvisation, rock and contemporary styles of music. Since it is a performing group it will perform on school concerts, at Open House, jazz festivals and in our community

Since it meets aft er school students may take this class as an online class for two of the four quarters. Online work will include tests and practice assignments on SmartMusic soft ware. Students will also meet with the instructor at convenient times throughout each quarter. Students will be required to attend required performances during each quarter.

JAZZ LAB BAND (30626 for freshmen & 30616 for sophomores) (Elective, freshmen and sophomores, one-half credit for freshmen, full year course; one credit for sophomores, full year course)

Th is is an intermediate level group open to freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Th is group studies all styles of jazz. Students also study jazz improvisation and music theory. Admission to the class is by audition. All students are required to purchase a copy of SmartMusic music soft ware.

DE SMET CHORUS (30725 for freshmen & 30721 for sophomores) (Elective, freshmen and sophomores, one-half credit for freshmen, full year course; one credit for sophomores, full year course)

De Smet chorus is for freshmen and sophomores who have little or no singing experience. It is preparatory for Advanced Chorus. Emphasis will be placed on learning to read music and improving voice range and quality. A few performances will be planned. Th ere are no tryouts required.

ADVANCED CHORUS (30724) (Elective, sophomore, junior & senior levels, one credit, full year)

Th e performance of traditional and contemporary three-and four-part music is the goal of this group. Th e class concentrates on improving the ability to sight-sing, sing with a full and fl exible technique, and to be an independent part-singer. Continued improvement of the individual’s voice and performance are also stressed. Th is group performs frequently. Prior experience is not necessary; however, an audition is required before admission into the class. All members are expected to strive as an individual for the excellence of the ensemble. Th e class is graded on attendance, eff ort and individual skill testing.


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MUSIC PRODUCTION (30323)(Elective, senior level, one credit, full year)

Th is class is open to seniors who have an interest in studying music theory, composition, MIDI sequencing and music production. Students will learn how to: read and notate music; listen to, analyze, evaluate, and describe music; compose and arrange music; sequencing music using MIDI programs, and; mix, arrange and produce music using studio soft ware. Students will become familiar with and utilize various programs including Finale (for notation), Auralia (for ear training), Musition and Compass (for composition), and Reason (for studio and audio production).

STUDIO ART 1 (30110)(Elective, freshman level, one-half credit, full year) Th is is an entry level drawing class, working from the very basic elements of proportionality, perspective, composition and shading, to more complex assignments. Students will work with subjects ranging from still life to portrait to fi gure drawing. Students will put their drawing skills to work as they produce a comprehensive fi nal project.

STUDIO ART 2 (30112)(Elective, sophomore level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Studio Art 1 Th e fundamentals of design, painting and sculpture will be the thrust of this course. Th e fi rst semester will begin with the basic elements of design (line, shape, texture, value, balance, harmony, etc.) and how they are used in art. Th e basic techniques of sculpture will be the second half of the semester. Th e students will produce a human bust as their fi nal project.

Th e second semester will be devoted solely to the fundamentals of oil painting, including color mixing, color harmony, and brush techniques as applied to a variety of subject matter. STUDIO ART 3 (30113) (Elective, junior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Art 2 Th is course presumes that the students have a strong interest in art and therefore goes well beyond the basics of art. Creativity and design are the major focus of the course. No matter what the medium or project, the focus will be on the composition and creative approach to the subject matter. Th e course is broken into three parts: fi gure drawing, water color and advanced 3D design (sculpture). Figure drawing will work with gesture and contour line drawing, with an emphasis on capturing a pose quickly. Th ere will be creative approaches to handling of the fi gure as well. Watercolor painting will begin with the fundamentals and progress into more advanced approaches to applying those techniques to a variety of subject matter. Advanced sculpture will consist of problem-solving projects in three dimensions. Each project will have multiple correct solutions to foster creativity.


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STUDIO ART 4 (30114) (Elective, senior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Studio Art 3. With the instructor’s approval, this course may be taken as an “Honors” course.

Th e fi rst semester will focus on advanced oil painting. Th ere will be a series of quick paintings focused on increasing speed, as well as loosening up the students approach to applying paint. Th e remainder of the semester will be a series of paintings centered on developing well thought out ‘concepts’ for class assignments. Emphasis will be placed on creative problem solving. Second semester will be advanced drawing, where the emphasis will be on working from life. Drawing will be done in charcoal, graphite, and mixed media. Th e main thrust of the course will be to explore the various approaches to drawing and representing a concept or image.

SURVEY OF STUDIO ARTS (30118)(Elective, junior & senior level, one-half credit, one semester)

Th is is an introductory-level course for students who have had little or no experience in art, yet have an interest in exploring the basics of drawing, painting, sculpting and digital photography. Students will complete projects using a variety of two and three-dimensional media. An emphasis will be placed upon increasing perceptual, technical and creative thinking skills, along with an over-all appreciation for the arts.

ACTING & IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER 1 (30215)(Elective, freshman level, one-half credit, full year)

Th is course provides the students with an exposure to the various forms of acting, improv and drama, thereby helping the student develop a more creative and fl exible approach to solving performance problems and critical thinking. Th is is a very active class which challenges the imagination of the actor and gives him a chance to explore a variety of experiences on stage. Th e ensemble will play improv and theater games and perform scenes in order to communicate better with one another and the community at large. Th rough a series of exercises the student will obtain a basic understanding of one of the fundamentals of acting—improvisation.

Th e course is also designed to provide students with an introduction to the theater and acting in theory and performance. Emphasis will be on the use of imagination, the senses, an introduction to stage movement, and script analysis. Students will read a play and perform a scene from a script. Students will see a live theatre performance and write a play review.

ADVANCED ACTING/DIRECTING (30515)(Elective, sophomore, junior, and senior level, one-half credit, one semester)

Th is course develops and expands upon the skills developed in acting and improvisational theater by teaching/introducing the student to character techniques, blocking, and an awareness of the actor’s and director’s point of view. Th is course is focused on the continued development of Acting techniques and introduces students to the Art of Directing. Th e students will be divided into two “tracks” during the course of the semester...


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(continued...) Track I (“Acting”) students will focus solely upon the study of Acting and will perform three or four scenes and monologues, continue reading plays, and explore theater history. Track 2 (“Directing”) students will perform two scenes, and, with a focus upon Directing, direct the Track 1 (“Acting”) students in two scenes and monologues (and be eligible to Direct the Student One Act plays in the Spring).

Attending live theater performances and writing play reviews will also be required. Emphasis will be placed on fi ne-tuning technique and upon specifi c problems in staging.

Th e improvisational acting/theater aspects of the course are also designed to help the students master a more creative and fl exible approach to acting. Th is is a very active class which challenges the imagination of the actors and directors. Th e use of improvisation as an audition technique will also be used as an in-depth study of the audition process from the perspective of both the Actor and the Director. Th ere is no prerequisite to enroll in this course.

ACC FILM APPRECIATION (30414)(Elective, junior & senior level, one-half credit, one semester, 1818 off ered) Th is course will focus on American Films through two main approaches: genres and directors. Th e impact of media and mass communication on life in the twentieth century will also be explored. An historical context will be given for fi lms that range from the 1910’s to the present . Directors such as Chaplin, Keaton, Ford, Hitchcock, Welles, Demme, Coppola, Kubrick, Spielberg, Kazan, Peckinpah, Nichols, Tarentino, Redford, Cohen, Stone, Eastwood, Lee, Rosenberg, Robbins, Nolan, Fincher, and Scorsese will be studied, along with western, suspense, satire, war, gangster, comedy, drama, noir and horror genres. Th e fi lms seen in class will be critiqued in several ways that draw upon various fi lm theories and techniques. Films will be “read” — much the same way a book is read — concentrating on both style and themes. Th en students will prepare and give reports to the class on specifi c fi lms and topics. Students will learn how a fi lm is made, an historical overview, key terms and concepts, as well as how to give presentations on fi lm. Each student will be responsible for an independent project, powerpoint presentations, quizzes, tests, written reports, refl ections, content/detail quizzes and a media log.

MUSIC APPRECIATION (30313)(Elective, junior and senior level, 1/2 credit, one semester)

Th is junior and senior elective course is for students who are interested in music and willing to consider the valuable role it plays in our lives. Students will learn basic music theory, survey the history of music, listen to the way musical styles evolved over the centuries, and also study diversity within music, the role of the media, and other contemporary issues.

PUBLIC SPEAKING (30516)(Elective, junior and senior level, one-half credit, one semester)

Th is (introductory) course in public speaking and speech writing and composition is designed to introduce students to the skills required to: 1. develop ideas, theories and analysis of various topics and positions and 2. draft , write and present eff ective public speeches. Additional emphasis will be placed on informative (expository) and persuasive (argumentative) discourse.


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COMPETITIVE DEBATE & SPEECH (30524) (Elective, sophomore, junior, and senior level, one-half credit, full year)

Th is class is designed to prepare students for competitive speaking and debating. Its goal is to improve students’ skills in speaking, listening, composing, and reasoning through practical experiences and applications, especially during scheduled competitions.

Th e course includes a concentration in argumentation, critical thinking, the techniques of persuasion, means of detecting propaganda and fallacies, and the refi nement of voice and diction. It will feature an emphasis on forensics which will necessitate extensive practice and rehearsal in oral performances such as oral interpretations, humorous interpretations, dramatic interpretations, duo interpretations in humorous and dramatic, duo-acting, extemporaneous speaking, public forum debating and speaking, and original oratories. Since this course was developed and taught for competitive speaking, each student is required to compete in a minimum of four tournaments.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENTALGEBRA 1 (50211) (B)(1 credit, full year, by invitation only)

Th is course begins with a review of Pre-algebra. Th en the students will study the basic properties of numbers and solving of equations. Th e study of proportional reasoning, as well as, relations and functions are explored further. Graphing and the analysis of linear relations, functions and systems will be studied.

ALGEBRA 2/GEOMETRY/TRIGONOMETRY (50512) (B)(1 credit, full year)Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (50211)

Th is course begins with a review of solving equations and inequalities in one variable. Aft er exploring linear functions, quadratic functions are examined in depth. Operations on polynomials including factoring and solving for real zeroes will be studied in depth. Geometry topics are interwoven throughout the course.

MATH ANALYSIS (51123) (B)(1 credit, full year)Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (50512)

Th e course re-emphasizes equations and inequalities studying them as functions and extending the ideas to systems, now including work in matrices. Polynomial and quadratic functions and their applications to conics are studied. Students will be introduced to the basic trigonometric ratios both as functions and within right triangles.


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ALGEBRA 1 (50311) (A)(1 credit, full year)

Th is course covers the standard topics of Algebra 1. Expressions are evaluated and equations are solved. Linear functions are represented in multiple ways: as equations, tables, and graphs. Systems of two linear equations are introduced. Operations on polynomials including factoring and solving for real zeroes will be studied in depth. Graphing calculator techniques are introduced early and applied throughout the course. Concepts in geometry are integrated throughout the course, including the Pythagorean Th eorem, angles, and triangles. Th e quadratic function is studied along with rational and radical expressions and equations.

HONORS ALGEBRA 1 (50331)(1 credit, full year, by invitation only)

Th is course covers the standard topics of Algebra 1 in more depth. Expressions are evaluated and equations are solved. Linear functions are represented in multiple ways: as equations, tables, and graphs. Systems of two linear equations are introduced. Exponential functions are studied, including applications of growth and decay. Operations on polynomials including factoring and solving for real zeroes will be studied in depth. Graphing calculator techniques are introduced early and applied throughout the course. Concepts in geometry are integrated throughout the course, including the Pythagorean Th eorem, angles, and triangles. Th e quadratic function is studied along with rational and radical expressions and equations.

HONORS ALGEBRA 2/TRIGONOMETRY (50431)(1 credit, full year, by invitation only for incoming freshmen)

Th is course concentrates on extending and enhancing the algebra initiated during the student’s previous year of Algebra 1, including concepts involving real numbers, linear and quadratic equations, and operations involving polynomials and irrational numbers. Also new material introduced in this algebra course are complex numbers, conic sections, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, identities, circular functions and their inverses, matrices, and sequences and series.

ALGEBRA 2/GEOMETRY/TRIGONOMETRY (50822) (A)(1 credit, full year)Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (50311)

Th is course extends the concepts of Algebra 1. Systems of equations are explored as well as an exploration of polynomials and their functions. Th e quadratic and exponential functions are studied along with rational and radical expressions and equations. Graphing calculators and geometry are integrated throughout the program. Also new material introduced in this algebra course includes numbers, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions, circular functions and their inverses, matrices.


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HONORS ALGEBRA 2/GEOMETRY/TRIGONOMETRY (50832)(1 credit, full year)Prerequisite: B+ in Honors Algebra 1 (50331) or A+ in Algebra 1 (50311)

Honors Algebra 2 concentrates on extending and enhancing the algebra initiated during the student’s previous year of Honors Algebra I, including concepts involving real numbers, linear and quadratic equations, and operations involving polynomials and irrational numbers. Graphing calculators and geometry are integrated throughout the program. Also new material introduced in this algebra course are complex numbers, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions, identities, circular functions and their inverses, matrices, sequences and series.

HONORS GEOMETRY & TRIGONOMETRY (50932)(1 credit, full year)Prerequisite: Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry (50431)

Th e sophomore student is introduced to a classical geometry course to acquaint him with two-dimensional spatial relationships as well as some selected visualizations in three dimensions. Aft er a brief introduction to sets, the postulates and theorems for points, lines, and planes are presented. Special attention is given to the theorems involving parallel and perpendicular lines, and congruency in segments, angles, and triangles including formal proofs. Circles, their tangents, their arcs and chords, with related properties, are discussed. Area and volume formulas are studied. Coordinate graphing techniques are applied to geometric concepts.

MATH ANALYSIS (51413) (A)(1 credit, full year)Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Geometry/Trigonometry (50822) or A in Algebra 2 (50512)

Th e course continues the students’ study of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry. Topics covered include, among others, the following: Coordinate and Plane Geometry including informal proofs, Polynomials, Inequalities, Algebraic Functions, and Trigonometric Functions, Cartesian Coordinates, Sequences and Series.

PRECALCULUS (51523)(1 credit, full year)Prerequisite: C in Honors Geometry & Trigonometry (50932) or C+ in Honors Algebra 2/Geometry/Trigonometry (50832) or B in Algebra 2/Geometry/Trigonometry (50822)

Th e course continues the students’ study of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry from an advanced point of view. Topics covered include, among others, the following: Coordinate Geometry, Polynomials, Inequalities, Algebraic Functions, Logarithmic Functions, Exponential Functions and Trigonometric Functions, Cartesian Coordinates, Complex Numbers, Vectors and Determinants, Sequences and Series.


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HONORS PRECALCULUS (51533)(1 credit, full year)Prerequisite: B in Honors Geometry & Trigonometry (50932) or B+ in Honors Algebra 2/Geometry/Trigonometry (50832) or A+ in Algebra 2/Geometry/Trigonometry (50822)

Students who will probably take the Honors Calculus course as seniors take this course. It covers algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry from an advanced point of view. Topics covered include, among others, the following: Coordinate Geometry, Polynomials, Inequalities, Algebraic Functions, Logarithmic Functions, Exponential Functions and Trigonometric Functions, Polar and Cartesian Coordinates, Complex Numbers, Vectors and Determinants, Sequences and Series, and an Introduction to Calculus.

COLLEGE ALGEBRA & STATISTICS (51325)(1 credit, full year)Prerequisite: Enrollment in Math Analysis (51413) or Math Analysis (51123)

Th e fi rst semester of this course the students will study functions and their applications. Included in this study will be polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic and radical functions. Th e second semester of the course will introduce the student to the fi eld of statistics, with a focus on the normal distribution and its applications. Students will then generate and test hypothesis based upon statistics gathered and their distribution.

BEGINNING CALCULUS (51925)(1 credit, full year)Prerequisite: B+ in Math Analysis (51413) or enrollment in Precalculus (51523)

Th is course will provide an introduction to diff erential and integral calculus and the applications of each, without delving much into the theory behind the mathematics. It is designed for the student who doesn’t have the strongest math background but wishes to get his feet wet and get an understanding of what calculus is. Students will defi ne limits, fi nd and evaluate basic derivatives while connecting them to slope, and evaluate basic integrals while connecting them to area and net change.

CALCULUS (51924)(1 credit, full year)Prerequisite: C+ in Honors Precalculus (51533) or B in Precalculus (51523)

College calculus is the quantitative study of continuous change in preparation for advanced work in mathematics, science, or specialized business fi elds. Topics studied include analytic geometry, limits, continuity, the derivatives, and integrals of various functions with applications. Calculus is then applied to the trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. Th e conic sections are also treated in detail. Th is course covers approximately the fi rst semester of college calculus.


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AP/ACC HONORS CALCULUS (52034)(1 credit, full year, Advanced Placement and 1818)Prerequisite: B+ in Honors Precalculus (51533) or A+ in Precalculus (51523)

Th is course is taught at the college level. Functions, limits, continuity, and techniques of diff erentiation will be studied with applications including maxima and minima of functions, curve sketching, related rates and rectilinear motion. Th e course also covers the concept of the integral, techniques of integration, application of the integral, including areas, volume of solids and work. Th e diff erentiation and integration of elementary transcendental functions is explored. Th e course concludes with improper integrals, L’Hopitals’ Rule, infi nite sequences, divergent and convergent series, and power series.

AP STATISTICS (51634)(1 credit, full year)Prerequisite: C in Honors Precalculus (51533), B in Precalculus (51523), or A in Math Analysis (51413)

Students enrolled in this course will be introduced to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students will be exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Th e course will be similar to a college level Elementary Statistics course. Th roughout the course, students will practice AP type problems and questions. Students are expected to take the AP Statistics Exam at the end of the year.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER/STUDY SKILLS (10501 or 10512)(Required, freshman level, one-half credit, full year)

Th is course focuses on maximizing the features of the student’s computer to facilitate learning at De Smet Jesuit. Students will learn the basic features of the computer as well as the resources available through the network. Microsoft Offi ce applications including OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher will be introduced as well as the basics of HTML to design web pages. Th is year-long course will also strengthen the student’s ability to acquire information through research and class notes, organize the information in meaningful ways, and access the information when needed. Th e student will also learn the skills necessary to transition from eighth grade to high school. Th ese skills include responsibility, organization, time management, reading, and test-taking.

WEB PAGE DESIGN (10623)(Elective, junior & senior level, one-half credit, one semester)

Web Page Design is a one-semester elective course off ered to juniors and seniors. Th e goal of the course is for students to learn to create meaningful, organized, and aesthetic web sites. Students will use the most cutting-edge versions of HTML and CSS to create modern web pages using industry standard techniques and designs. Students will practice organizational skills and fi le management as they expand their websites. Finally, students will create a website for an outside organization to learn client relationship skills, copyright practices and fair use of information.


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ACP COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (10514)(Elective, senior level, one-half credit, one semester, Advanced Credit Program - UMSL)

Computer Applications is a one-semester class off ered to seniors. Th e course centers on the computerized transition from raw data to usable information. Students will focus Microsoft Excel and Access in addition to other Microsoft products to facilitate this transition. Th ey will use their skills in these programs to build to a fi nal capstone in the class: assembling, maintaining and utilizing a complete business infrastructure including a functional database, website and order forms. Th is course is taught to the standards of the Advanced College Credit program from the University of Missouri – St. Louis.

AP INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (10734)(Elective, senior level, one credit, full year, Advanced Placement)

Introduction to Computer Science AP (ICS) is a one-year elective class for honors credit. ICS is a college prep class for those interested in pursuing a career in Computer Science or another related fi eld in business technology, information technology or engineering. ICS is off ered for college credit as the class is written to College Board standards as an Advanced Placement preparation class. ICS students will read, write and debug programs in the Java programming language, learn the basics of algorithm design (both practical and heuristic), and learn to write code within the framework of Object-Oriented Programming.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH 1 (60011 or 60111)(Required, freshman level, one-half credit, one semester)

Approximately nine weeks (one academic quarter) of this course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practices of cardiovascular effi ciency, muscular strength, muscular endurance, fl exibility and muscular power through plyometric training. Th e students will be pre and post tested in each of these areas. Th e other nine weeks (one academic quarter) Health Education will be provided in the following areas: Taking Responsibility For Your Health, Stress, Stress Management, Nutrition, Alcohol, Tobacco and other drugs, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV Infection, Prevention of Physical Activity-related Injuries and Fitness Planning.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 (60112)(Required, sophomore level, one-half credit, one semester)

Th is course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of team sports. Th is course is organized to provide competition in bocce, fl oor hockey, touch football, soft ball, indoor soccer, Frisbee, basketball and volleyball. Team play within a tournament, knowledge of the particular rules of the sport, sportsmanship and discipline are emphasized.


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WEIGHT TRAINING (60214) (Required unless PE 2 has been taken, junior and senior level, one-half credit, one semester)

Th is course is organized for those students who are interested in improving strength, lift ing technique, fl exibility and overall movement. It includes an overview of the physiological basis for strength development, introduction of plyometrics and medicine ball drills and it emphasizes safe lift ing techniques.

LIFETIME ACTIVITIES (60234)(Required unless PE 2 has been taken, junior and senior level, one-half credit, one semester)

Lifetime Activities is designed to off er a higher level of profi ciency and in-depth instruction in lifetime activities. Th e curriculum will emphasize individual or dual activities. Th e only team sports will be those that have carry-over values as lifetime activities. Th e curriculum will provide diverse off erings to meet the individual needs of all students and develop competency in these activities.

Examples of activities include, but are not limited to golf, weight training, conditioning, jogging, walking, aerobics, yoga, disc sports i.e., disc golf, disc freestyle, skating, cycling, martial arts, cross-fi t, badminton, horse shoes, two- and four-man volleyball.

Physical fi tness and proper nutrition are emphasized as necessary to maintain good health throughout life and physical activity will be taught as a means of reducing stress and broadening students’ physical education experience.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

BIOLOGY (80121) (B)(Required, freshmen level, one credit, full year)

Th e course gives a broad overview of the science of Biology. It introduces the student to the scientifi c method, biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, and classifi cation, characteristics of various plant and animal phyla, and the systems of the human body. Inquiry- based laboratory work, including dissection, is an integral part of the course.

BIOLOGY (80211) (A)(Required, freshmen level, one credit, full year)

Th e course gives a broad overview of the science of Biology. It introduces the student to the scientifi c method, biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, and classifi cation, characteristics of various plant and animal phyla, and the systems of the human body. Inquiry- based laboratory work, including dissection, is an integral part of the course.


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HONORS BIOLOGY (80231)(Required, by invitation, freshmen level, one credit, full year)

Th is course gives a molecular approach to the science of Biology. Topics covered are scientifi c method, biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, classifi cation, the study of various plant and animal phyla, immunology, and ecology. Laboratory work, which emphasizes investigations of biological principles, is an integral part of the course.

BASIC CHEMISTRY (80712) (Required, sophomore level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Biology B (80121)

Th is course deals with the fundamental concepts in the study of matter, its structure, properties, and composition, and the changes that matter undergoes. Th e student will be introduced to properties of matter, chemical formulas, the mole, solution chemistry, atomic structure, the periodic table, and acid-base theory. Inquiry-based laboratory investigations are emphasized.

CHEMISTRY (80722) (Required, sophomore level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Biology A (80211)

Th is course is an introductory chemistry program combining chemical concepts and theories with quantitative problems. Th e course will introduce the student to chemical formulas, the mole, atomic structure, the periodic table, gas laws, acid-base theory, and other general chemistry principles that would be taught in a college course. Laboratory procedures are more intricate and require more analysis than in the basic chemistry class. Inquiry-based laboratory investigations are emphasized.

HONORS CHEMISTRY (80632) (Required, by invitation, sophomore level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Honors Biology with a grade of B or above

Th is course is an introductory chemistry program combining chemical concepts and theories with quantitative problems that require a mastery of the subject matter. Th e course will introduce the student to chemical formulas, the mole, atomic structure, the periodic table, the gas laws, acid-base theory, and other general chemistry principles that would be taught in a college course. Th e student is also introduced to laboratory techniques and procedures that reinforce the principles taught. Th is course is recommended for students who have achieved a high level of success in their previous science and math courses.


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CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS (80913) (Required, junior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Basic Chemistry

Conceptual physics is an algebra based course designed to provide students with the fundamentals of physics. Th e course includes the study of forces and motion, energy and work, heat and thermodynamics, waves and sound, light and optics. Labs develop skills of experimentation, observation, analysis, and use of lab equipment. Problem solving emphasizes mathematical and analytical skills as applied to physical laws and concepts.

PHYSICS (80923) (Required, junior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Chemistry Algebra 2/Geometry/Trigonometry (50832) with a grade of C or above.

Physics utilizes mathematics and investigative science laboratory activities to describe the relationships between matter and energy. Advanced math will not be required. With emphasis on problem solving techniques, students must have a solid background in algebra and basic trigonometry. Th is course places emphasis on understanding concepts involving technical data, math, and laboratory proofs. Th is course will serve as a good background for college courses in physics and physical science.

AP HONORS PHYSICS 1 (80935)(Required, junior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Honors Chemistry with a grade of B or above Honors Algebra 2/Geometry/Trigonometry with a grade of B or above or Honors Geometry/ Trigonometry with a grade of B or above.

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, college-level physics course that explores topics such as Newtonian mechanics, work, energy, power, mechanical waves and sound, and basic circuits. Th rough inquiry-based learning and lab activities, students will develop scientifi c critical thinking and reasoning skills. Th e pace of this class will be much quicker and depth of analysis deeper than the other junior-level Physics classes. Strong profi ciency in Trigonometry and Algebra II is required.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (81024)(Elective, senior level, one credit, full year course)

Anatomy & Physiology, designed for students interested in the life sciences, provides a more in-depth study of the various systems of the body and how they function. Study begins at the cellular level and continues through all the body’s organ systems. Th ere will be a number of microscope labs, and dissections for comparison in the course. Students interested in a basic knowledge of the human body and students pursuing college degrees in science will benefi t from the class. Th e course is highly recommended for students interested in working in the medical fi eld.


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DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (80534)(Elective, senior level, one-half credit)

Digital electronics surround us. Gaming systems, DVRs, and smart phones are just a few items that you use every day that contain digital circuits. Th is course provides a foundation for students who are interested in electronics. Students learn about topics such as combinational and sequential logic, logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices by designing and building digital electronic devices.

ACC FORENSIC SCIENCE (81734)(Elective, senior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Students must have an A average or higher in their previous science classes.

Forensic science is the application of science to the law and involves various scientifi c disciplines. Th is course introduces the various methodologies and applications used in forensics. Th e objectives of the course are to introduce various disciplines and methodologies of forensic sciences, understand the roles of various disciplines in crime investigation, and demonstrate the use of forensic science in actual cases. Problem solving and critical thinking skills will be utilized through the application of science concepts to solve real world problems. Laboratory work which demonstrates the use of forensic science is an integral part of the course.

AP HONORS PHYSICS C MECHANICS (81225)(Elective, senior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: AP Honors Physics 1 with a grade of B or above, and taking Calculus or AP/ACC Calculus concurrently

Topics covered include motion, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, gravitation and oscillation. Students entering this class need to be highly profi cient in mathematics. Students who complete this course will be prepared to take the National Advanced Placement Physics test in May.

AP HONORS CHEMISTRY (81124)(Elective, by invitation, senior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Honors Physics or Physics with a grade of A or above

Th e AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the fi rst college year. Students will attain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and competence in dealing with chemical problems. Th e course is designed to contribute to the development of the student’s abilities to think clearly and to express their ideas, orally and in writing with clarity and logic. Students who complete this course will be prepared to take the National Advanced Placement Chemistry Test in May.


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AP/ACC HONORS BIOLOGY (81324)(Elective, by invitation, senior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Honors Physics or Physics with a grade of A or above

Th is AP Biology course is designed to facilitate an in-depth study of all aspects of biological study including molecular biology, cellular processes and structures, molecular and Mendelian genetics, comparative study of living organisms, comparative anatomy and physiology of animals and humans, and also general concepts in ecology and animal behavior. Th is course is supported by frequent laboratory activities and formal experimental studies. Th e laboratory section of the class is at least 25% of the course. Th ese exercises allow the students to gain confi dence in scientifi c study and also facilitate their understanding of how to analyze data and make supported conclusions. AP Biology Labs or the equivalent will be completed in the course. Th e course will include many additional laboratory experiences, very frequent teacher demonstrations, student inquiry activities, bioethical discussions and virtual labs that are not included in this designation of the lab session.

ROBOTICS (80234)(Elective, sophomore, junior, senior level, one-half credit, full year)

Prerequisite: 1 season of robotics experience and/or consent of instructor

Robotics is an aft er-school class that will introduce students to all aspects of competitive robotics. Students will work in groups to master all the necessary disciplines that are utilized, including: pneumatics, electronics, drive train mechanics, motors/gears, wiring, safety, and programing. Th e course will meet approximately once weekly in the fall, followed by intensive involvement with the robotics team as it competes in the FIRST robotics competition at the FRC level. Season/class wrap-up will follow the competition with meetings once a week.

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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENTTh ree units (six semesters) of credit in Social Studies are required for graduation. Th e required courses include World Studies and American History:

World Studies Freshman Year: World Studies 1 or Honors World Studies (1 semester)Sophomore Year: World Studies 2 & 3 or AP Honors World Studies 2 & 3 (2 semesters)

American HistoryJunior Year: Foundations of US History (1 semester) & America Comes of Age (1 semester) ORAP/ACC Honors American History (2 semesters)

Senior Year: Modern American Society (1 semester) ORStudents who complete AP/ACC American History are required to choose one of the following courses to complete their American History Requirement:

ACC Honors American Government (Sr) ACC Honors International Studies Economics (Jr & Sr) Psychology (Jr & Sr), AP/ACC Honors Psychology (Sr), Summer Academy Electives (Civil War class, WWII class, Vietnam class)

WORLD STUDIES 1 (90211 & 90311)(Required, freshman level, one-half credit, one semester)

World Studies 1 focuses on the development of civilizations and peoples in the following areas of the world: Eurasia, Africa, East Asia, and South, Southwest Asia and the Americas. To present and familiarize the student with a basic knowledge of signifi cant and recurring historical themes: Power, Authority and Revolution; Religious, Philosophical, and Ethical Systems; Culture and Cultural Interaction; Social Structures; Economics; Science and Technology; Interaction with the Environment. Th e focus of this objective is to explore history from pre-history to c. 1000 C.E.

HONORS WORLD STUDIES 1 (90231)(Invitation required, freshman level, one-half credit, one semester)

Honors World Studies 1 is a pre-AP level course that focuses on the development of civilizations and peoples in the following areas of the world: Eurasia, Africa, East Asia, and South, Southwest Asia and the Americas. Th e course examines these areas in the framework of the six basic themes of the AP World History curriculum. A primary focus of this course is the development of critical thinking and writing skills in preparation for AP World Studies II.


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WORLD STUDIES 2 & 3 (90212)(Required, sophomore level, one-credit)

World Studies 2 and 3 are the second and third semesters of a three semester World Studies program. Th e course continues to examine themes that are introduced in the freshman. World Studies 2 opens with a review of freshman year and ends with the Age of Exploration and Isolation. Th e fi nal semester of the program begins with the Age of Absolutism and ends in the post-Cold War era.

AP HONORS WORLD STUDIES 2 & 3 (90232)(Sophomore level, one-half credit, one each semester, required)Prerequisite: A in History and English, cumulative GPA of 3.25, and approval of social studies teacher

Honors World Studies 2 is the second part of the three semester Honors World Studies program. Th is course will cover two primary units of study: the period from 600 to 1450 AD, and the period from 1450 to 1750 AD. Th e fi rst unit (600 to 1450) will cover China’s internal and external expansion, the Islamic world, changes in Christianity, non-Islamic Africa, and demographic and environmental changes through key regions of the world. Th e second component (1450 to 1750) will stress changes in global interactions, trade and technology, knowledge of major empires and other political and social systems, demographic and environmental changes (diseases, animals, new crops and comparative population trends), and key cultural and intellectual developments.

Honors World Studies 3 is required during the second semester of a student’s sophomore year. Th is course is comprised of two principal units of study: 1750-1914 and 1914 to the present. Th e fi rst unit (1750-1914) will cover the following areas: changes in global commerce, communications, and technology; demographic and environmental changes; changes in social and gender structures (such as the Industrial revolution and demographic developments); political revolutions and independence movements, and the rise of new political ideas. Th e second unit (1914 to the present) will examine: the importance of the World Wars, the Cold War, nuclear weaponry, international organizations, and their impact on the global framework; the global balance of power; the reduction of European infl uence in world aff airs; the League of Nations and the United Nations; the impact of major global economic developments such as the Great Depression; emerging technology; the Pacifi c Rim; multinational corporations.

FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN SOCIETY: 1603 – 1840 (90513) (Required, junior level, one-half credit, fall semester)

Th e focus of this course is the origins of American society beginning with the arrival of European colonists in the new world, the founding of the thirteen English colonies, and the American Revolution. Th e historical narrative continues through the Age of Jackson. Th e course also examines the foundations of American government, the origins of the American political system, the Constitution, and the foundations of separation of powers.


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AMERICA COMES OF AGE: 1840 – 1920 (90613) (Required, junior level, one-half credit, spring semester)

Th e second semester begins in the 19th century with Manifest Destiny, the Industrial Revolution, the growth of the Federal Judiciary, the evolving presidency, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age. In the early 20th century, the course explores the Progressive Era and World War I.

ACC HONORS AMERICAN HISTORY (90423)(Junior level, one credit, full year, taken as an option to American History, Advanced Placement and 1818 college credit)

Prerequisite: cumulative GPA of 3.25 & the approval of social studies teacher

ACC Honors American History is designed to give students a thorough understanding of United States History, requiring students to master historical and analytic skills, including chronological and spatial thinking, historical research, and historical interpretation. Th e class strives to prepare students to assess historical materials, evaluate relevance and reliability, and deal critically with problems and materials in United States History. Th e course is equivalent to a full-year introductory college class, thus preparing students for intermediate and advanced college courses. All students enrolled in this course are required participate in the 1818 program through St. Louis University.

AP HONORS AMERICAN HISTORY (90533)(Junior level, one credit, full year, taken as an option to American History, Advanced Placement and 1818 college credit)

Prerequisite: cumulative GPA of 3.25 and the approval of social studies teacher

Advanced Placement Honors United States History is designed to give students a thorough understanding of United States History, requiring students to master historical and analytic skills, including chronological and spatial thinking, historical research, and historical interpretation. Th e class strives to prepare students to assess historical materials, evaluate relevance and reliability, and deal critically with problems and materials in United States History. Th e course is equivalent to a full-year introductory college class, thus preparing students for intermediate and advanced college courses. Students have an opportunity to demonstrate content mastery by taking the AP Exam in May. All students enrolled in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement exam.


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PSYCHOLOGY (90523 & 90514)(Elective, junior or senior level, half-credit, one semester)

Prerequisite: Th e approval of the teacher

Th e primary goal of this course is to introduce the student to the many foundational topics within the discipline of psychology. Topics include adolescence, sex-roles, drug-altered states, sleep, sensation, hypnosis, learning, the psychology of the brain, psychological disorders and intelligence. Along with learning these basic principles and theories of psychology, students will develop the ability to think critically about the relationship between the subject material and their own lives. In doing so, students will be expected to play the role of instructors once throughout the semester, teaching a psychology topic to their peers.

AP/ACP HONORS PSYCHOLOGY (90534)(Elective, senior level, one credit, full year, Advanced Placement credit, Advanced Credit Program - UMSL)

Prerequisite: cumulative GPA of 3.9 or received an A or higher in the previous Psychology course and the approval of the teacher

Th e AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientifi c study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfi elds within psychology. Th e course also examines the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Th e AP exam will be taken at the end of the course.

MODERN AMERICAN SOCIETY 3: 1920 TO PRESENT (90724) (Required unless student has taken American Studies, senior level, one-half credit, one semester)

Th e focus of Part 3 is essentially modern America with a strong emphasis on the American political system. Among the many topics covered are the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, as well as the corresponding presidencies. Th e course also closely examines the workings of the American government in the twentieth century, with a strong emphasis on the evolving nature of politics.

ACC HONORS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (90614)(Elective, senior level, one half credit, one semester, 1818 college credit)

Prerequisite: cumulative GPA of 3.25, received a B+ or higher in previous history courses and the approval of social studies teacher

International Studies is a one semester course that aims to explore the nature of modern geopolitics. Th e course opens with a detailed examination of the Cold War to set the context for the dynamics of the Post-Cold War world. Our examination of the Post-Cold War world begins with a look at globalization and how changes in technology are transforming economies and global power structures. In this section, we will take a close look at modern India and China. Next we turn our attention to the Middle East with particular emphasis on understanding Islam, the Israel-Palestine confl ict, and the Arab Spring. Finally, we will explore issues facing developing nations in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa.


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AP/ACC HONORS AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (90725)(Elective, senior level, one-half credit, one semester, Advanced Placement, 1818 college credit)

Prerequisite: cumulative GPA of 3.25, received a B+ or higher in previous history courses and the approval of social studies teacher

Th is course examines the policy making process in America. Special emphasis will be placed on the constitutional underpinnings of the United States government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties, interest groups, mass media, institutions of the United States national government, public policy, civil rights, and civil liberties. Upon completion of the course students will participate in the Advanced Placement exam in United States Government and Politics.

ECONOMICS (10313)(Elective, junior & senior level, one-half credit, one semester)

Th is one-semester survey course will expose students to the fundamental principles of macro and micro economics. Supply and demand, the role of government, production, and the behavior of fi rms in diff erent market settings are major topics that will be covered in the course. Th e course goal is to give students enough information to recognize the signifi cant impact economics has on their world and provide a lens through which to understand that infl uence.

PERSONAL FINANCE (10114)(Elective, junior & senior level, one-half credit, one semester)

Th is course is designed to give juniors and seniors a basic understanding of personal fi nancial issues. Topics covered include: budgeting and money management, home and car loans, credit cards, investing, insurance, IRA’s, 401(k)’s, and other retirement planning tools.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (10414)(Elective, junior & senior level, one-half credit, one semester)

Th is course is an introduction to the business world. Students will learn about most of the major fi elds of study within business including entrepreneurship, management, human resources, fi nance, marketing, and operations. Th e goal is to get students interested in the business world by exposing them to the various fi elds they could chose to focus on in college.


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THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

FRESHMAN YEAR - THEOLOGY 1 & 2 (70013 & 70014)(Required, one half-credit each, one semester each)

Th ese two courses provide the basic framework for a religious education within the Catholic tradition of De Smet Jesuit High School. Th e courses focus on Catholic doctrine, St. Ignatius and the Jesuits, the sacramental nature of religion and an introduction to scripture, while beginning to develop the skills of refl ection, prayer and Catholic literacy.

SOPHOMORE YEAR – SCRIPTURE (70122) (Required, one half-credit, one semester)

Th e Scripture course engages students with scriptural lessons of faith while also examining the authorship, history, themes and literary forms of the Old and New Testaments as students learn to engage the Scriptural texts critically and refl ectively. Course discussion emphasizes the original context of scripture as well as modern day applications.

SOPHOMORE YEAR – MORALITY (70132) (Required, one half-credit, one semester)

MORALITY seeks to answer the question, “How ought a Christian live the Good News of Christ?” Th roughout this course, students are challenged to develop critical thinking skills as they examine the foundational principles of moral decision making, human nature, the virtues, and the nature of Christian love.

JUNIOR YEAR – MORALITY (70413) & FAITH & JUSTICE (70513)(Required, one half-credit each, one semester each)

MORALITY seeks to answer the question, “How ought a Christian live in the modern world?” Th roughout this course, students are challenged to develop critical thinking skills as they examine the foundational principles of moral decision making, a philosophical understanding of truth and the human person, the virtues, and the nature of Christian love.

FAITH AND JUSTICE extends the skills and principles developed in the Morality course to examine issues surrounding human rights and the responsibilities of the Christian in the public square. Th e course explores principles of Catholic Social Teaching and Gospel values to help students respond to critical issues of structural injustice such as poverty, marginalization, confl ict resolution, destruction of the environment, race and sexism. It encourages students to integrate the experience of the Junior Service Projects with a lived Christian faith, and juniors articulate how they have encountered Christ in the poor and marginalized of our society.


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SENIOR YEAR – CHRIST & FAITH (70714) & CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLES (70614)(Required, one half-credit each, one semester each)

CHRIST AND FAITH is a course in Christian apologetics with a threefold purpose: information, formation, and transformation. Th is course is designed to assist students in both developing and taking ownership of their faith and value system.

CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLES not only provides relevant information on the “states” of life but also addresses the key developmental tasks of adulthood. Th e key issues – identity, autonomy, love, and relationships – are approached from the Christian perspective and are foundational to any examination of the single life, marriage, religious life, and the ordained ministry.

IGNATIAN VISION (70814) - replaces Christ & Faith (Senior level, one half-credit, one semester)

Th is course uses Jesuit history and spirituality as a springboard for discussion and refl ection on issues facing students as they fi nish four years of Jesuit education and prepare for their future. Th e content of this course, while maintaining a focus on Jesuit history and spirituality, is fairly fl exible and adjusts to student interest and discussion.

ACC THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (70834) - replaces Christ & Faith(Senior level, one half-credit, one semester, may be taken for 1818 college credit)

Th is course is designed specifi cally for students seeking a university-level theology experience. Based on Saint Louis University’s entry-level theology course, Th eological Foundations provides students with an honors-level senior capstone course that revisits previous foundational theological topics in greater academic detail with an emphasis on challenging and engaging students with university-level coursework.

JUNIOR SERVICE PROJECT (70313)(Required, ½ credit, full year)

As a Jesuit apostolic work, De Smet Jesuit High School shares in the mission of the Society of Jesus: “the service of faith and the promotion of justice”. To this end, the Junior Project program is a required experiential community service project outside of De Smet Jesuit, serving the disadvantaged, the elderly, the economically challenged, the sick and children and adults with special needs. Th e program takes place every Monday aft ernoon from September through May. Aft ernoon classes are dismissed to provide time for this program. Th ere are weekly peer refl ections sessions including journaling and a major capstone refl ection project on the experience.


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SENIOR SERVICE PROJECT(Required, senior year, 50 hours outside of class, noted on student’s transcript)

Complementing and building on the service experience of the Junior Project, the Senior Service Projects is a 50 hour requirement on the student’s own time, completed between the summer before senior year and April of his senior year. Th e focus of the project is serving the marginalized of society, following the mandate of the “fundamental option of the poor”. To seek the meaning and purpose of the service work, the senior keeps a journal in which he logs his experiences, but more importantly, refl ects upon his experience and how it has helped others, changed him and helped to bring about the Kingdom of God. Th e experience is capped by a four-page written refl ection of the student’s four years of service - what he has contributed and where, how he has been aff ected, and what service means to him going forward.

THE “INSIGNIS” CAPSTONE REFLECTION (7000)(Required, ½ credit, Spring semester of senior year)

To complete the fi nal stage of his journey at De Smet Jesuit, each senior will make an Insignis Presentation. Th is graded presentation is a formal refl ection and assessment of his De Smet Jesuit experience. Th e framework for this personal, individual, unique refl ection will be the six elements of the “Graduate at Graduation” Profi le. Before a panel of three, composed of two teachers, a staff member and possibly a member of the Board of Trustees, the senior will articulate his experience at De Smet Jesuit through the lens of the “Grad-at-Grad” – what have his experiences been in relation to each of these characteristics and how has he grown as a result of these experiences. For a school that believes so highly in the value of refl ection, the Insignis Presentation is a fi tting culmination to a student’s education at De Smet Jesuit High School.

WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

CHINESE 1 (40711)(Required, freshman level, one credit, full year)

Th is course is an introduction to Mandarin Chinese and to Chinese culture. Study will include basic language patterns using typical settings such as greetings, family, dates and time, hobbies, visiting friends, lifestyles, and various topics highlighting Chinese culture. Th e student will learn elementary skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing by using both the Pinyin phonetic system and traditional Chinese characters. Students will be introduced to 300 characters and engage in simple conversation using these characters. At the end of this level, students will have acquired the following language skills: asking and answering questions, narrating events, describing likes and dislikes, making short oral presentations in Chinese, and engaging in short reading and writing activities.


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ACP CHINESE 2 (40722)(Required, sophomore level, one credit, full year, Advanced Credit Program - UMSL)

Th e course will continue to expand on Chinese 1 and focus on improving profi ciency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will refi ne their speaking and listening skills as well as increase their vocab-ulary. Study will include making appointments, studying, school life, shopping and transportation. Students will also develop further appreciation and understanding of Chinese culture.

ACP HONORS CHINESE 3 (40733)(Elective, junior level, one credit, full year, Advanced Credit Program - UMSL)Prerequisite: Students must earn a B+ or higher in Chinese 2 or obtain teacher’s approval

Chinese III will progressively transition into more intricate sentence structures while continuing to expand and build on vocabulary and knowledge of grammar. Students will continue to refi ne their speaking and compre-hension skills using dialogue drawn from common daily activities. Th ey will continue to improve their reading and writing skills to reduce the use of English during class work and assignments. Study and discussion topics will include weather, dining, directions, doctor’s visits, etc. Students will also develop further appreciation and understanding of Chinese culture.

LATIN 1 (40521)(Required, freshman level, one credit, full year)

First year Latin emphasizes basic vocabulary and the grammatical form of nouns and adjectives, the uses of the cases, verbs, and pronouns. Th ere are internet practice activities for additional drills in grammar and vocabulary. Students will translate Latin stories, which tell tales of Roman life, culture and mythology. English words derived from Latin are studied to expand the student’s English vocabulary.

LATIN 2 (40522)(Required, sophomore level, one credit, full year)

Second year Latin continues focusing on vocabulary and grammar. By the end of the second year, all grammati-cal constructions usually presented in a beginning two-year program will have been covered, including all verb tenses in the active and passive voice, participles, usage of noun cases, pronouns and special adjectives. Students will progress to translating more diffi cult stories based on Roman history and daily life. Mythology study contin-ues with students researching and reporting on additional Greek and Roman myths.

ACC HONORS LATIN 3 (40533)(Elective, junior level, one credit, full year, 1818 college credit) Prerequisite: Students must earn a B+ or higher in Latin 2 or obtain teacher’s approval

Th ird year Latin begins with a review of all nouns, verbs, and verbals covered during the fi rst two years. By the end of the third year, students will have learned the majority of Latin grammar needed to begin study of the Ro-man authors. Students are now translating Latin authors in slightly edited form. Th ey will read selections from Horace.


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ACC HONORS LATIN 4 (40534)(Elective, senior year, one credit, full year, 1818 college credit)

Prerequisite: Students must earn a B+ or higher in Latin 3 or obtain teacher’s approval

Th e traditional fourth year Latin content is prose and poetry of the Golden Age. Students will read selections from Caesar’s “De Bello Gallico” and various selections from Cicero’s writings. Students will pay special attention to the politics of the late Republic. Students will also read excerpts from Virgil’s “Aeneid,” and they will investi-gate and discuss Virgil’s portrayal of Dido and Aeneas. Finally, students will read selections from Catullus and Ovid. Th ey will compare lyric poetry to epic poetry. Th ey will learn to scan poetry in a number of meters. By the end of the year students will have studied a wide range of Latin literature, history, and culture, and they will have learned how to apply Latin roots to new English words.

SPANISH 1 (40611) (B)(Required, freshman level, one credit, full year.)

Spanish 1 provides an introduction to the language and culture of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world. Lessons are organized to refl ect the goals set by the National Standards for learning foreign languages. Profi cien-cy is gained in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with an overall emphasis on communication skills. Students use conversation cards, dialogues, speaking exercises, partner work, and interactive computer programs to learn proper grammar and pronunciation. Memorization, speaking, and writing are required. Aft er satisfactory completion of this course, students proceed to Spanish 2, College Prep B, but are not then eligible for third-year Spanish courses.

SPANISH 1 (40621) (A)(Required, freshman level, one credit, full year)

Spanish 1 provides an introduction to the language and culture of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world. Lessons are organized to refl ect the goals set by the National Standards for learning foreign languages. Profi cien-cy is gained in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with an overall emphasis on communication skills.

Th e textbook and ancillary materials use an integrated approach to language learning. Th e introduction and reinforcement of new material, takes place in class and through the textbook publisher’s website and “Con-juguemos”. Evaluation, review, exercises, and activities in the course are designed to span all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Cultural awareness is integrated through textbook readings and chapter DVD’s about people and places in Latin America and Spain. By means of oral practice in pairs or groups, the students discuss relevant themes and learn to express themselves in Spanish. Th e mechanics of reading and writing are acquired through daily written assignments. Proper habits of studying and learning foreign language are acquired through carefully prepared homework and error correction.


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SPANISH 2 (40802) (B)(Required, sophomore level, one credit, full year)

Spanish 2 reviews and reinforces the four language skills developed during the fi rst year of Spanish. It introduces more advanced grammar and sentence structures. Lessons are organized to refl ect the goals set by the National Standards for learning foreign languages. Writing skills are improved, communication is emphasized, and stu-dents are presented with practical vocabulary. Students use conversation cards, dialogues, speaking exercises, and interactive partner work. Proper pronunciation is practiced. Computer programs are used to supplement vocabulary acquisition. Memorization, speaking, and writing are required. Students fi nishing this course are not eligible to continue in third year Spanish.

SPANISH 2 (40822) (A)(Required, sophomore level, one credit, full year)

Spanish 2 reinforces the language skills taught during Spanish 1 (listening, speaking, reading, writing and cul-ture) while introducing new vocabulary, grammar, and cultural materials. Lessons are organized to refl ect the goals set by the National Standards for the Learning of Foreign Languages. Practice activities include reading and discussing textbook passages, guided viewing of videos, and enactments of typical situations. Writing assign-ments allow students to use increasingly complex grammar and new vocabulary while building on previously learned material. Listening comprehension and listening skills are developed through taped exercises, music, and media presentation of native speakers. Cultural awareness is increased through readings, discussions, and com-parisons of Spanish language and customs with those of other cultures. Th e amount of Spanish used to conduct the class is increased as the year progresses. Students are prepared for travel and interaction with native speakers. Practice is provided through on-line assignments in eStudio and through the Glencoe.com website.

SPANISH 3 (41013)(Elective, junior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Students must earn a C+ or higher in Spanish 2 or obtain teacher’s approval.

Th is course is designed for students who have completed the second-year college prep “A” course with a “C+” average and who want to continue the study of Spanish. Permission of the Spanish 2 teacher is required. Th ese students study all of the necessary verb tenses, grammar and culture of the Spanish- speaking countries. Supple-mentary material consists of fi lms and videos on culture. Students completing this course will not be eligible to take Honors Spanish 4.

ACC HONORS SPANISH 3 (41033)(Elective, junior level, one credit, full year, 1818 college credit)

Prerequisite: Students must earn an A in Spanish 2 or obtain teacher’s approval.

It is expected that students complete the advanced level of second-year Spanish with an “A” average to enroll in this course. Permission of the Spanish 2 teacher is required. Th e course consists of the study of advanced...


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(continued...) grammar and composition. Th ere is more emphasis on reading and discussion of news articles, stories, poetry, and materials on the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Students are expected to read these materials in Spanish and to be able to write compositions of increasing length as they continue to improve their writing skills. Grammar and verb tenses continue to be taught and reviewed throughout the year and reading and listening exercises are periodically used in class. Verbal requirements need to be met in order to advance to the next level. An electronic portfolio of the students’ work will be compiled.

SPANISH 4 (41014)(Elective, senior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Students must earn a C+ in Spanish 3 or obtain teacher’s approval.

Th is is a course of study of the culture and civilization of Spain and Latin America. During the year the students will be completing projects, using the Internet, reading assorted articles and stories, viewing movies in the target language and listening to music and studying the song lyrics. Students will compare aspects of the Spanish-speaking culture to that of other cultures and their own. Students will study current events that have shaped the Latin countries. Films, Internet articles, and readings serve as supplementary materials. Students are expected to discuss current world events (emphasizing the Hispanic world) in Spanish. Presentations, projects and writ-ten work will be assigned.

ACC HONORS SPANISH 4 (41034)(Elective, senior level, one credit, full year, 1818 college credit)

Prerequisite: Students must earn a B+ in Honors Spanish 3 or obtain teacher’s approval.

Permission of the Honors Spanish 3 teacher is required. In this course, students will study the culture and civi-lization of Spain and Latin America though assorted literary works. During the fi rst semester, students continue a review of advanced grammar through exercises in oral skills and reading selections. As a basis for the study of Latin America and Spain, students study the events and institutions that have infl uenced contemporary thought and political and economic movements. Films, Internet articles, and readings serve as supplementary materials. Students are expected to discuss the content in Spanish. Short compositions in which the students apply ad-vanced structures are frequently assigned and added to the students’ electronic portfolio

HONORS SPANISH 5 (41035)(Elective, senior level, one credit, full year)

Prerequisite: Students must earn a B+ in Honors Spanish 4 or obtain teacher’s approval.

Students in Honors Spanish 5 will prepare for advanced courses at the college level through a comprehensive re-view of all previously learned grammar and vocabulary. In addition, students are introduced to essential Spanish literary masterpieces and their corresponding cultural/historical context. Th e use of the language through con-versation, composition, additional readings and presentations will be emphasized.

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Academic Curriculum Guidecourse for his seventh period. Th ose elective courses are Introductory News Writing, Yearbook, Studio Art 2, Beginning Instrumental Music, Instrumental Jazz