Demonstrate knowledge of the basic doctrine of the Catholic faith
Explore the divine and human Jesus as revealed in the New Testament
Elaborate the mysteries of Christ’s public life
Examine and understand that Jesus’ miracles are dramatic signs of God’s power and love
Study and analyze the parables
Recognize and understand the role of the Ten Commandments in our lives
Elaborate the sacraments and their meanings
Present the New Testament as the story of Jesus
Examine the Beatitudes as a guide to the values of God’s kingdom
Understand that moral virtue is the key to living a moral life
Teaching Strategies used
Large group instruction
Small group instruction
Oral presentations
Class discussions
Journals
Artistic and written expression
Written responses to questions
Quizzes
Tests
Special Features
Individual participation at Mass
Presentations
Evaluation
Class work
Class participation
Presentations
Quizzes
Tests
Course Title: Pre-Algebra 7
Faculty Name:Mrs. Brungo, Mrs. Kalish, and Mrs. Leibach
Course Title:Accelerated Pre-Algebra and Pre-Algebra
Textbook:Prentice-Hall Mathematics:Pre-Algebra
Publisher:Pearson Prentice-Hall
Copyright:2004
Workbook: Prentice-Hall Mathematics:Pre-Algebra Practice Workbook
Publisher:Pearson Prentice-Hall
Copyright:2004
Website:www.PHSchool.com
Significant Curriculum Guidelines
Students will:
Master computations and applications of integer operations, rates, ratios, proportions, and percents
Master computations with exponents, including scientific notation
Use mental math and estimation to solve problems and judge reasonableness of computations
Utilize properties of numbers to simplify computations and understand relationships
Differentiate and use double bar graphs, double line graphs, circle graphs, histograms, stem-and-leaf plots, and box-and-whisker plots
Develop probability concepts for compound events utilizing tree diagrams and organized lists
Analyze survey techniques for bias, group data into intervals, and create scatter plots to analyze relationships between two sets of data
Use models, tables, graphs, and symbolic notation to represent algebraic relationships
Solve multi-step equations and use equivalent forms for expressions involving parentheses, like terms, and exponents
Relate rate of change, slope, and y-intercept to graphs, tables, and symbolic forms
Explore nonlinear relationships through tables, graphs, and equations
Use two-dimensional representations to explore three-dimensional relationships
Draw inferences about lengths, areas, and volumes of similar figures
Analyze congruent and similar figures, as well as transformations on a coordinate plane
Use dimensional analysis to convert units within the customary and metric systems
Apply formulas for rectangles, triangles, and trapezoids to find areas of irregular figures
Develop the formula for area of a circle and use formulas to find surface areas and volumes of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres
Apply scale factors in similar figures to find changes in lengths, areas, and volumes
Use more than one strategy to solve a problem and compare strategies to determine which is most appropriate for the given situation
Utilize inductive reasoning to make and investigate conjectures
Explain mathematical work and justify conclusions with logical arguments
Understand the language and notations of mathematics
Teaching Strategies used
Large group instruction
Practice by example
Board work
Small group instruction
Individual class work
Daily homework
Reviews
Computation skills for speed and accuracy
Standardized test preparation
Skills practice utilizing the internet
Problem solving discussions
Question and answer sessions
Quizzes
Tests
Special Features
Assess mastery and diagnose weaknesses before, during, and after each concept
Challenge abilities with both speed of instruction and problem solving of varying difficulty
Tutoring available on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Initiate instruction in Algebraic concepts
Evaluations
Periodic grading of homework
Class work
Internet assignments
Quizzes
Tests
Other Descriptions
Accelerated Pre-Algebra moves through the concepts at a faster pace than Pre-Algebra
Course Title: Literature
Faculty Name: Mrs. J. Mueller
Course: Literature 7
Textbook: Elements of Literature, First Course
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart, Winston
Copyright: 2007
Website: http://hrw.com
Significant Curriculum Guidelines
Students will:
·Predict the actions of given characters by stating possible reactions to conflict situations involving the following: an individual and a group; an individual and other individuals; and an individual’s group with other groups
·Identify events that advance the plot, and determine how each event explains past or present actions or foreshadows future actions
·Evaluate the plot’s structure and development and the way conflicts are resolved
·Analyze idioms, analogies, and other figures of speech to infer both the literal and the figurative meanings of a text
·Identify and analyze different points of view, and explain how they affect the overall theme of the work
·Analyze how voice, tone, persona, and choice of narrator affect characterization and plot
·Identify and analyze the characteristics of different forms of prose and poetry
·Evaluate the quality of the author’s evidence to support claims, noting instances of bias and stereotyping
·Analyze information in consumer, workplace, and public documents
·Follow technical instructions in order to understand the use of a simple mechanical device
Teaching Strategies Used
·Large group instruction
·Small group instruction
·Oral presentations
·Class discussions
·Written responses
·Quizzes
·Tests
·Internet activities
·Guided reading of select novels with in-class discussion/analysis
·Annotating text strategies
·Daily language activities
Special Features
·Oral interpretation of literature
·Accommodations for gifted learners
·Close reading
·Literary/discussion circles
·Additional vocabulary study
·Accommodations for struggling readers
·Adaptations of selected reading selections
·Additional instruction and practice in remedial reading skills and strategies
·Standardized test preparation
·Independent reading
Evaluations
Diagnostic assessment tools
Class participation
Class work
Quizzes
Chapter tests
Summative tests for each unit
End of the year test for cumulative assessment opportunities
Book reports and summaries
Other descriptions
Students are encouraged to use the Holt, Rinehart and Winston website as well as other literature-oriented sites for supplemental materials that will enhance their reading experiences.
Course Title: English
Faculty Name:Mrs. Brungo
Course Title:English
Textbook:Elements of Writing
Publisher:Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Copyright:1998
Website:www.hrw.com
Significant Curriculum Guidelines
Students will:
Identify, classify, and clearly utilize nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections
Identify complements as direct objects, indirect objects, predicate nominatives or predicate adjectives
Identify, classify, and use prepositional phrases as either adjective phrases or adverb phrases and verbal phrases as either participial or infinitive
Identify, classify, and compose subordinate clauses
Diagram sentences
Proofread and revise formal writing to correct errors in English usage
Visualize and write sensory details
Compose coherent paragraphs utilizing transitional words and phrases
Use the writing process to write narrative, persuasive, descriptive, and expository paragraphs
