2. Credit Load Outlined Minimum Credits Allowed: (exclusive of Physical Education credits) Freshmen 6.0 credits Sophomores 6.0 credits Juniors 6.0 credits Seniors 6.0 credits

3. Credit Load Outlined Maximum Credits Allowed: (exclusive of Physical Education credits) Freshmen 6.5 credits Sophomores 6.5 credits Juniors 6.5 credits Seniors 6.5 credits Some exemptions apply. See specific course description.

4. Graduation Requirements Theology4 credits English 4 credits Speech (argumentation/debate).5 credit Foreign Language 3 credits (consecutively, in one language) Health.5 credit Physical Education 1.0 credits Social Studies3.5 credits Mathematics4 credits Science4 credits Computer Science1 credit Fine Arts1 credit Community Service.5 credit Social and Public Policy Total27.5 credits

5. Other things you should notice in your course selection guidelines: Honors and Advanced Placement Courses Honors Program/Diploma Changes in Course Selections Cost (25$ after May 27) Community Service Hours Juniors expected to contribute 40 hours

6. Some PE Thoughts PE courses are four days per week. Athletes will sign up for their respective PE classes when they fill out their course selections (if you are a two-sport athlete, sign up for your FALL sport)

7. AP English Courses are Available You have the option of moving from regular English to a AP English class. Detailed information can be found in the Course Catalog on the website or Moodle If you have questions about this, please see the Mr. McGowan in the English Department.

8. Foreign Language Speak with your foreign language teacher about the course you should sign up for next year.

9. Fine Arts Department One credit (1.00) is required in the Fine Arts. A student enrolled in Band, Chamber Orchestra or Men’s Chorus for at least two years fulfills the requirement. All sophomores must complete their initial ½ credit introductory fine arts course before the beginning of their junior year. They may choose among Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation, Theater Arts, or Drawing 1. Don’t forget that you may take some art classes during summer school. This could free up your schedule during your junior year.

10. Theater Classes Theater arts*, Stage Acting and Stagecraft are available. They are each worth 0.50 credits. See your course selection guide for details. * indicates introductory art course, fulfills introductory requirement

11. Other Art Department Offerings See Course descriptions Art Appreciation *0.50 credit Drawing 1*0.50 credit Art 2 0.50 credit Art 30.50 credit Art 40.50 credit Advanced Art Portfolio0.50 credit Ceramics I0.50 credit Advanced Ceramics 20.50 credit Advanced Ceramics 30.50 credit Music Appreciation *0.50 credit Advanced Musicianship0.50 credit Jazz Improvisation 0.50 credit Chamber Orchestra1.00 credit Men’s Chorus0.50 credit Band1.00 credit *red text indicates introductory art course, fulfills introductory requirement

12. Computer Science Department offerings AP Computer Science1.0 credit Graphics0.5 credit Multimedia0.5 credit Web Design0.5 credit Video Game Programming 0.5 credit See the course catalog for course descriptions.

13. Junior Mathematics Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2 There may be other options for you. Ask your math teacher or the math department chairperson for details.

14. Juniors will take one of the following science classes Physics AP Physics B See course selection guidelines for Honors criteria, or ask your science teacher.

15. Juniors will take one of the following Social Studies Courses United States History AP United States History A detailed explanation of the prerequisites for AP U.S. History is listed in the course catalog. Ask department chair for information if you have questions.

16. Theology Juniors will take Faith/Morality/Justice for their theology credit.

17. Summer School Jesuit will offer for-credit summer classes (.5 credits) along with a non-credit SAT Prep class. Tuition is $400.00 per class. Summer classes will begin Monday, 13 June, and end on Friday, 1 July You may take up to two classes during summer school If you know you will be taking a summer school course, do not sign up for a fall or spring elective. If you are not sure whether or not you will take a summer school course, then sign up for a fall/spring elective

18. Advantages to taking classes during Summer School Student’s class load during the academic year might be reduced, allowing him to spend more time on those courses that give him difficulty. A summer course might reduce total homework load, allowing more time for extracurricular activities. Additionally, a summer course might open a student’s schedule to allow him to take an elective that he otherwise couldn’t take. You may fulfill your art credit to make room for a free period or a computer class.

19. A few things summer school will not do. It will not reduce the minimum number of credits the student must take during the academic year. (Junior minimum = 6.0 credits) It will not offer the opportunity for honors classes. It will also not offer the opportunity to complete a year-long course.

20. Summer School Course Offerings Summer 2011 The following courses are scheduled to be offered during Summer Session 2011. Art Appreciation Music Appreciation Ceramics I Advanced Art Portfolio Computer Graphics Web Design Multimedia Video Game Programming Argumentation/Debate Marine Biology PSAT/SAT Prep *Government and/or Economics *Offered only to members of the class of 2012

21. Important Dates for you to remember Course Selections must be made by Friday, February 26 th Start talking to your teachers today if you are interested in moving up to an honors course- you may need time to take care of pre-requisites, so don’t wait until the last minute. Last day to make course selection changes without being assessed a fee is May 27 th.