1. Senior Course Selection 2011-2012

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

5. PE Classes 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) PE courses do NOT count toward the 6 credit minimum, nor the 6 ½ credit maximum

6. Foreign Language If you have completed three years of the same foreign language, you have completed your requirement If you have not completed 3 years of a language, you must enroll in a third year Otherwise, you may take a fourth year of a foreign language, or begin another foreign language, as an elective

7. 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. If you have not completed your fine arts requirement, you must enroll for a fine arts class Don’t forget that you may take some art classes during summer school.

8. Computer Science Department One credit (1.00) is required inComputer Science If you have not completed your computer science requirement, you must enroll in a computer science class Don’t forget that you may take some computer classes during summer school.

9. Senior Mathematics AP BC Calculus AP AB Calculus AP Statistics Honors Precalculus Precalculus Statistics Applied College Math Consult your current math teacher and counselor for proper selection; All selections are reviewed and approved by the Mathematics Department

10. Senior Science Classes You must complete a fourth credit of Science in order to graduate Full Credit Courses –AP Physics C –AP Physics B –AP Chemistry –AP Biology –Anatomy and Physiology Half Credit Courses – you must enroll in Two –Astronomy: Solar System –Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies –Behavioral Ecology –Introduction to Engineering –Forensic Science See course selection guidelines for AP criteria, or ask your science teacher.

11. Senior Social Studies Courses You must complete a Government and an Economics Course to Graduate Either Regular or AP available Both Regular Government and Economics are available in the summer You must also complete an additional Half Credit Social Studies Elective Check Course Catalogue for selections

12. Theology You must complete one full credit of Theology Three Choices – all ½ Credit Christian Relationships Christian Anthropology Interreligious Dialogue Theology Courses are also offered in the Summer

13. Summer School Jesuit will offer for-credit summer classes (.5 credits) 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 the class for next year. If you are not sure whether or not you will take a summer school course, then sign up for a fall/spring elective

14. 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.

15. 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. –(Senior 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 (but could provide opportunity to complete two half- credit courses

16. 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 *Government and/or Economics *Christian Relationships, *Christian Anthropology, *Interreligious Dialogue *Offered only to members of the class of 2011

17. Important Dates for you to remember Course Selections must be made by Friday, February 25 th Last day to make course selection changes without being assessed a fee is Friday, May 27 th. Summer Course Selections begins Monday, March 21 st Summer Course Selection ends Friday, April 29th