Courses

While all courses at BMHS are college preparatory, our Honors and AP courses offer a more challenging course of study for students who are academically prepared and highly motivated to take a more active role in their learning process. Students are recommended for Honors and AP courses through the admissions process (grade 9) or by their current teachers (grades 10-12), based on their performance in prior classes, testing scores, and any required applications/auditions. Students may be removed from Honors and AP courses at any time if their performance does not meet expectations, for example failing to complete summer assignments. These courses have a weighted GPA of 4.5 for Honors and 5.0 for AP.  Students enrolled in AP courses have the option of taking the corresponding AP Exam in May, to earn credit at participating colleges and universities; registration information will be sent to enrolled students and parents via email (see also the AP Program page on the BMHS website). Space in these classes may be limited. 

AP Course Offerings at BMHS

Note: Each year all courses are reviewed, including AP® courses. These listed courses may or may not represent all the choices available in the years to come.

• Gateway Seminar - In this one-semester course, students develop useful mental habits that are essential for lifelong learning, success, and well-being. Through a project-based approach, students build their emotional intelligence and creative confidence.  Topics include collaborative problem-solving, applied digital skills, digital citizenship, Holy Cross leadership, and effective learning strategies. 
• English 9 - Course readings include novels, short stories, plays, and poetry, read through the lens of personal and community identity. Students will read both classic and contemporary literature and will be instructed in narrative, literary analysis, and nonfiction writing. This course will include the study of grammar and vocabulary. 
• Honors English 9 - This course takes a more intensive study of novels, short stories, plays and poetry including more sophisticated texts, read through the lens of personal and community identity. Students will read both classic and contemporary literature and will be instructed in narrative, literary analysis, and nonfiction writing. This course will include the study of grammar and vocabulary. 
• English 10 - Read through the lens of social justice and marginalized peoples, students will critically interpret literature, both fiction, and nonfiction, with an emphasis on critical thinking and rhetorical theory.  Students will develop the fundamentals of academic writing, MLA style research, text-based discussion, copyediting, and vocabulary. 
• Honors English 10 - Through the lens of social justice and marginalized peoples, students will read more sophisticated literature, both fiction and nonfiction, with an emphasis on critical thinking and rhetorical theory.  Students will develop the fundamentals of academic writing, MLA style research, text-based discussion, copyediting, and vocabulary. 
• English 11 - Students will survey American literature through novels, short stories, essays, plays, speeches, poetry, film, and podcasts. Students will analyze texts through close reading and discussion, while strengthening writing skills, research skills, grammar, and vocabulary. They will complete a 1500-word research thesis paper centered around a book of choice. Students will experience narrative, literary analysis, and research writing concentrating on voice and style. 
• Honors English 11 - Students will survey American literature through novels, short stories, essays, plays, speeches, poetry, film, and podcasts. Students will analyze texts through close reading and discussion, while strengthening writing skills, research skills, grammar, and vocabulary. They will complete a 1500-word research thesis paper centered around a book of choice. Students will experience narrative, literary analysis, and research writing concentrating on voice and style.
• AP English Language and Composition - Students will read historical speeches and essays studying rhetoric and the power of persuasion. This is an intensive writing course in preparation for advanced college courses and the AP exam in English Language and Composition. In addition, students will read fiction, plays, and short stories by American authors with extensive analysis and discussion. Students will write synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argumentative essays. 
• English 12 - This survey course features an intensive study of classic and influential world literature from a variety of time periods while preparing students for college-level writing. Students will read & analyze short stories, novels, plays, essays, and poetry and engage in a variety of formal and informal writings, including literary analysis essays, narrative essays, and a research paper. 
• Honors English 12 - This survey course features an intensive study of classic and influential world literature from a variety of time periods while preparing students for college-level writing. Successful completion of the senior thesis paper, which meets the minimum qualifications for an acceptable entry-level college essay, is a graduation requirement. 
• AP English Literature and Composition - The AP English Literature and Composition course aligns with an introductory college-level literary analysis course. The course engages students in the close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work's structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works. Successful completion of the senior thesis paper, which meets the minimum qualifications for an acceptable entry-level college essay, is a graduation requirement. 
• Black Lit Matters: A Survey of African American Literature - This course will survey African American literature from the 1700s to the present, serving as an introduction to great works of black literary expression and an invitation to explore what exactly constitutes African American literature. Students will chronologically examine how African American literature has evolved from slavery to the present day. 
• Contemporary Film and Criticism - Students view a number of contemporary films and critique the films based on theme, direction, characterization, and photography. Selected works may include documentaries, historical fiction, and films that investigate contemporary issues and culture. The writing portion of this course will emphasize composition skills and literary analysis. 
• Creative Writing - Students will exercise and enhance their creativity through low-pressure writing opportunities, peer editing, and weekly sharing sessions, as they pre-write, draft, and revise poetry, short stories, and other creative works. Whether they are already bursting with creativity or seeking help with writing, this class will increase students' ability to use a variety of writing skills in artistic ways. 
• Advanced Creative Writing - This class encourages students to continue developing skills gained in the Creative Writing course. Students will experiment with new styles and genres, work independently to set individual goals and collaborate with other writers through workshops and other activities.  
• Journalism 1 - Students in this course produce the school newspaper, and are considered the official staff of The Stampede. Working as reporters, editors, photographers, or designers, students learn interviewing techniques, copy editing, photojournalism, page layout, and the basics of news, sports, and feature writing. All students have the opportunity to write articles and editorials about a variety of subjects, for publication online or in print. 
• Honors Journalism 2 - These experienced students oversee the production of the newspaper and pursue advanced skills in interviewing, photography, editing, writing, and page design. As leaders of the newspaper staff, these students also gain specialized knowledge in approaches to newsroom management, Associated Press style, design software, and modern trends in the news industry. 
• Honors Journalism 3 - This advanced course is for experienced students who wish to continue working on the newspaper while refining their journalistic skills and leading the newspaper staff. A special focus will include in-depth reporting and multimedia storytelling. 
• Honors Journalism 4 - This advanced course is for experienced students who wish to continue working on the newspaper while refining their journalistic skills and leading the newspaper staff. 
• Yearbook Journalism - Students in this course are responsible for producing the school yearbook. Students learn skills necessary to write stories, headlines, and captions, shoot and coordinate photographs, and use graphics to organize and design layouts. Students will recognize the purpose of a yearbook and consider how school philosophy impacts editorial and design choices. 
• SS Reading Lab - This summer-term course is designed to help students advance their reading comprehension and vocabulary through an instructional program that emphasizes independent reading of self-selected texts and direct instruction on how to read a text closely. The course offers students time to read, access to books and texts that represent a wide range of characters and experiences, and ongoing conversation and support within a “reading community” of teachers and peers. 

• 514 Algebra 1 - This first course in algebra serves as a foundation for advanced math courses. It emphasizes evaluating polynomials, factoring, solving polynomial equations, graphing simple rational and irrational expressions, solving quadratic equations and inequalities, and problem-solving. 
• 516 Honors Algebra 1 - This course is designed for motivated students who have a strong background in math but have not yet successfully completed a full year of Algebra 1 at the high school level. This course covers the Algebra 1 concepts such as evaluating and solving polynomial equations, an in-depth study of functions and their graphs, graphing rational and irrational expressions, simplifying and solving radical equations, and an in-depth study of problem-solving in an accelerated manner. 
• 539F Honors Algebra 2 - This accelerated honors level course is designed for students with a strong background in Algebra 1 who are ready to proceed into Algebra 2. The course reviews topics in Algebra 1 and then extends these initial topics into the next level, Algebra 2. Students will also be introduced to new topics such as logarithms, rational functions, and conic sections. 
• 522 Geometry - A course in plane and solid geometry covering definitions, theorems, and proofs related to parallel lines, angles, triangles, and circles. Coordinate geometry, areas, and volumes of geometric shapes and solids, right triangle trigonometry, and an introduction to trigonometric identities will also be covered within the curriculum. 
• 520 Honors Geometry - This accelerated geometry course will include topics related to plane, solid, and analytic geometry. There is an emphasis on proofs of theorems using two-column proofs in the first semester of this course. The course also will cover topics relating to right triangle trigonometry. 
• 521 Honors Geometry/Trigonometry - This accelerated course is designed for those mathematically capable students who have successfully completed Honors Algebra 2 or who have the approval of the department chairperson. Topics include plane, solid, and analytic geometry, and will finish with a comprehensive study of trigonometry. 
• 539J Honors Algebra 2 - This is an accelerated Algebra 2 course that emphasizes algebraic expressions and forms, especially linear and quadratic forms, powers and roots, and functions based on these concepts. Students study logarithmic, polynomial, and other special functions. With department approval, this course can be taken in 10th Grade as a second math class, along with Honors Geometry, to prepare a student for taking Calculus senior year. 
• 536 Algebra 2 - Students will build upon the concepts mastered in Algebra 1. Topics will include systems of equations, real numbers, graphing, linear systems, radicals, operations with polynomial equations, rational and irrational numbers, complex numbers, quadratic equations, and functions. 
• 532 Honors PreCalculus - An advanced course in functions, trigonometry, and analytic geometry for students who plan to study science/engineering subjects in college. Juniors taking this course will ordinarily take Honors Calculus the following year. 
• 533 Honors Advanced PreCalculus - An advanced course in functions, trigonometry, and analytic geometry for students who plan to study science/engineering subjects in college. Students taking this course usually take AP Calculus the following year. With department approval, this course may be taken in 10th Grade as a second math class, along with Honors Geometry/Trigonometry, to prepare a student for taking Calculus senior year. 
• 547 Contemporary Math with Trigonometry - This course explores how mathematics plays a role in modern life.  Topics include concrete applications of number sense, formal logic, algebraic concepts, consumer math, statistical measures and representations, regression analysis, probability, and trigonometry. 
• 560 Statistics - This course teaches data analysis and probability so that students will be able to formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer them; develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data; select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data; and understand and apply basic concepts of probability.  
• 530 PreCalculus - This course includes the study of functions, analytic geometry, trigonometry, and statistics. 
• 586 Honors Calculus - After an in-depth review of core PreCalculus topics, students will study limits, differentiation, integration, and their applications. 
• 550 AP Calculus AB - This AP-level course includes the study of limits, differentiation, integration, and conic sections. Students in this course are required to commit to more out-of-class work than is normally required for mastery of a high school course. 
• 587 AP Calculus BC - This AP Calculus BC curriculum covers all topics in AP Calculus AB, as well as in-depth investigations of the following: polar, parametric, and vector equations, areas, volumes, particle motion, arc length, sequences, and series. 
• 558 AP Statistics - This AP-level course is designed to explore important concepts in statistics. Students will study in-depth techniques and applications of statistics. Topics will include organizing data, averages and variation, regression and correlation, probability and binomial distributions, normal distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, difference testing, Chi-Square testing, and linear regression.  
• 462 Personal Finance - In this one-semester course, students will acquire a basic knowledge of personal finance, including budgeting and long-term financial planning, banking, credit, investing, and taxes. Students will also explore strategies for sound financial decision-making. The course will provide a brief introduction to general financial principles for businesses as well.  
• 590 Game Probability - In this course, foundational probability concepts are studied including the fundamental counting principle, odds, the three laws of probability, conditional probability, and basic combinatorics. Concepts are then applied to gameplay in various board, card, and casino-style games. Throughout the course, various “labs” will take place where students play games live and distinguish between empirical and theoretical probabilities. The course culminates with a game design project.

• 643 Biology - The goal of the course is to extend science laboratory, inquiry, and analytical skills through the exploration of core biological themes of cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Emphasis is placed on the unifying concepts of evidence and explanation, form and function, and evolution. Laboratory investigations extend skills in experimental design and data analysis. This course is required for 9th graders not enrolled in Honors Biology.
• 624 Honors Biology - The goal of the course is to thoroughly explore core biological themes of cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, and ecology while extending students’ science laboratory, inquiry, and analytical skills. Emphasis is placed on the unifying concepts of evidence and explanation, form and function, and evolution. Laboratory investigations extend skills in experimental design and data analysis. This course is intended for students who wish to move at a fast pace and to study some topics in greater depth. This curriculum includes a summer assignment such as a poster project or assigned reading/report. 
• 662 Chemistry - Chemistry is a lecture and laboratory course. The goal of the course is to acquaint students with modern chemical principles. Laboratory work provides the basis for the development of unifying principles. Careful attention will be given to the development of problem-solving skills, and to scientific process skills of measurement and equipment use.
• 661 Honors Chemistry - This course is a lecture and laboratory course, designed for students who are interested in pursuing a science-related career. The goal of the course is to acquaint students with modern chemical principles. Laboratory observations and measurements will lead to the development of unifying principles, which are used to interrelate diverse phenomena. Topics include atomic theory, the nature of matter, chemical periodicity, the mole concept, chemical reactions, acid-base behavior, oxidation-reduction, and chemical bonding. Careful attention is given to the development of problem-solving skills and to scientific process skills of measurement and equipment use.
• 669 Physics - This course is designed for students who wish to further understand and appreciate the laws that govern matter and energy and their interactions. The course will take a conceptual approach to cover topics such as mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. 
• 695 AP Physics 1 - This course is equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum), work, energy, and power, and mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits.
• 690 Earth and Space Science - This course will address three driving questions: (1) What is the universe, and what is Earth’s place in it? (2) How and why is the Earth constantly changing? and (3) How do Earth’s surface processes and human activities affect each other? Students will investigate natural phenomena through hands-on activities. They will compile data, analyze research, and learn how to make astronomical observations. Topics include the universe and its stars, Earth and our solar system, Earth materials and systems, plate tectonics, the role of water in Earth’s surface processes, weather and climate, biogeology, natural resources, natural hazards, human impact on Earth, and global climate change. 
• 671 Food Science A - Food Science is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates many branches of the natural sciences, technology, and consumer sciences. In this lab-based course, students will actively develop a unique food product over the semester. While it is not a cooking class, students will gain experience in basic cooking skills and kitchen safety. As well, students will learn food safety, production measurements and calculations, baking chemistry, and food evaluation.
• 674 Food Science B - Food science is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates many branches of science and technology to improve our food supply and quality. This is a lab-based course that centers on experimental investigations and an active learning philosophy. While it is not a cooking class, students will gain experience with cooking skills and kitchen safety. As well, students will learn nutrition, food chemistry, applications of microbiology, technology used for food production, and chemical reactions of food. 
• 689 Marine Science - This course builds on the physical science and life science concepts learned in previous science courses and applies that knowledge to the exploration of the living and nonliving environments of the bays and oceans. Students will acquire fundamental knowledge of the various aspects of oceanography (chemistry, plate tectonics, sediments, ocean and atmospheric circulation, waves, tides, and coastal processes) and marine biology (plankton, algae, plants, animals, marine ecosystems, and ecology).
• 642 Zoology - This course introduces students to the evolution and diversity of animal life on Earth. Emphasis will be placed on form and function, adaptations, behavior, and evolutionary relationships among the different animal groups. The course is constructed on the philosophy that learning is best when the student is active in their learning rather than passive. Students will be expected to actively conduct research, work collaboratively in teams, analyze text and video, and solve problems. Laboratory skills within the biological sciences will be developed through experimental investigations and dissections.
• 651 Anatomy & Physiology 1 - Anatomy and Physiology provides an introduction to the study of the human body, its components, and how they function. The course and lab work will acquaint the student with the fundamental concepts of anatomy, and the physiological processes by which the body performs the many interrelated tasks of daily life. Themes that recur in the course are the relationship of structure and function, and homeostasis. Dissection is an integral and required part of this course. Outside reading and independent research are required of all students.
• 653 Honors Anatomy & Physiology 1 - This honors-level course will explore the structure and the function of the various systems in the human body. Emphasis will be placed on gross anatomy and basic physiological functions of the body in relation to maintaining homeostasis. The course is presented through class lectures, text readings, and laboratory activities. Dissection is an integral and required part of this course; therefore, all students will be expected to participate in the dissection labs. Students in the honors course will be expected to apply analytical reasoning to the topics discussed and to complete outside reading and independent research on related medical topics.
• 654 Honors Anatomy & Physiology 2 - This honors level course will build on the concepts and terminology learned in the previous anatomy and physiology course. The course will begin with a review of the structural levels of organization within the human body with an emphasis on cells and tissues. Focus will then be on the detailed exploration of the gross anatomy and physiological functions of the Lymphatic, Digestive, Respiratory, Urinary, and Reproductive systems. The course is presented through class lectures, text readings, and laboratory activities, including dissection activities. 
• 625 AP Biology - AP Biology is the equivalent of a college introductory biology course. Therefore, students are expected to be active participants and maintain the expectations of a college biology class. Students will take the AP Examination in Biology for possible college credit. AP Biology includes detailed study of molecules and cells, genetics and evolution, principles of biochemistry, plant and animal physiology, and ecological systems. Laboratory exercises provide opportunities for students to learn about problem solving, techniques of research and the use of scientific literature. NOTE: This 2-credit course meets every day and requires two blocks.  
• 660 AP Chemistry - AP Chemistry is the equivalent of a college introductory chemistry course. Students will take the AP examination in Chemistry for possible college credit. AP Chemistry includes a detailed study of atomic and molecular structure, periodic law, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, oxidation-reduction reactions, kinetic molecular theory, equilibrium, and thermodynamics. Lab experiments will be conducted in small groups and require either an informal or formal lab report. All topics are based on College Board syllabus #4.
• 640 AP Environmental Science - The AP Environmental Science course provides students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. The course helps students identify and analyze natural and human-induced environmental problems. It enables them to learn how to assess the risks associated with these problems and evaluate alternative solutions for resolving and preventing them. 
• 687 Forensic Science - This class will explore the application of science to criminal and civil law. Emphasis will be on the role of forensic science at a crime scene; evaluation of trace evidence such as hair, fingerprints, DNA, and blood splatter; cause, mechanism, and manner of death, related to natural, unnatural and violent deaths; ballistics; and forensic anthropology.

• 320 Civilizations - This course is a survey of the development of civilizations from the ancient to the modern world. Students will study the civilizations of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. In particular, this course will examine the history, art, literature, and philosophy of different civilizations and cultures, and how their ideas have influenced modern society. 
• 321 Honors Civilizations - This honors course surveys the development of civilizations from the ancient to the modern world with an advanced emphasis on writing analytical essays. Students will study the civilizations of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. In particular, this course will examine the history, art, literature, and philosophy of these different civilizations and cultures, and how their ideas have influenced modern society. In class, students will learn to synthesize what they have learned by engaging in daily discussions and written responses. 
• 322 Early American History - The first semester of this course will provide a general introduction to the evolution of different political systems adopted by societies throughout history. A variety of specific case studies will be used to analyze these political systems. The second semester will examine the political structures of local, state, and national governments in the United States. This course provides a critical foundation for concepts and events addressed in the subsequent three years of the core social studies curriculum. Reading, writing, and analysis requirements exceed those of the non-honors course. 
• 323 Honors Early American History - The first semester of this course will provide a general introduction to the evolution of different political systems adopted by societies throughout history. A variety of specific case studies will be used to analyze these political systems. The second semester will examine the political structures of local, state, and national governments in the United States. This course provides a critical foundation for concepts and events addressed in the subsequent three years of the core social studies curriculum. Reading, writing, and analysis requirements exceed those of the non-honors course. 
• 332 United States History - This course is an examination of the social, political, economic, and intellectual history of the United States from the colonial period through the twentieth century. 
• 331 Honors United States History - This course is an examination of the social, political, economic, and intellectual history of the United States from the colonial period through the twentieth century. Placement by the current teacher. 
• 330 AP United States History - The AP U.S. History course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in U.S. history. Students will learn to assess historical materials—their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance—and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Students will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. The course will cover pre-Columbian societies through the post-Cold War era. Students taking this course will be expected to take the AP Exam in U.S. History. 
• 347 Global Studies - In this course, the focus will be given to the history, cultures, and contemporary issues of the non-Western world and its peoples, including East Asia, Southeast and South Asia, the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, and Native and Latin America, with emphasis on both indigenous cultural development and cross-cultural exchange. An understanding of and appreciation for diverse traditions, beliefs, behaviors, and points of view, will be emphasized. 
• 346 Honors Global Studies - This honors course includes the same focuses as Global Studies but will hold students to a higher academic standard in the grading of exams, papers, and related classwork and will require students to apply both analytical and integrative thinking to the subject matter. 
• 310 Introduction to Special Education - This course will examine the foundations of special education, gifted and talented conditions, the nature of sensorimotor exceptionalities, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders. Students will observe and participate in special education settings, learn how to make modifications for special education students, relate the historical development of special education to current practice, and develop a portfolio project that investigates a special education topic of their choice. 
• 376 History and Film - The popularity of film and television as cultural media has made it increasingly difficult to separate historical fact from Hollywood fiction. This course provides students the opportunity to critically analyze and understand documentary films, Hollywood depictions of historical events, videos they consume on social media, and other non-written forms of history. In essence, this class is a study in myth-busting, while also using films as a means to continue the great debate regarding past historical events, figures, and movements. The course will also investigate how cinematic depictions of the past help foster and reinforce popular opinions and misconceptions presented by both scholars and filmmakers, as well as encourage continued academic discussions concerning our knowledge of the human experience. Students will also learn some basic video editing skills as they create their own short historical film projects. 
• 380 Documentary Film Studies - This course is focused on learning the foundational skills it takes to produce documentaries. Students will demonstrate their understanding of film production, by creating their own documentary. Students will learn about video editing, filming, audio recording and mixing, film technique and analysis, oral history and interviewing, research and archival work, community engagement, social justice advocacy, and collaborative fieldwork. 
• 482 Economics - This one-semester course is designed to provide an overview of the roles of the individual, business, government, and foreign trade in the American economy. The individual economic roles of earning income, consuming and performing as a citizen are examined along with consumer activities of buying, saving, borrowing and investing. The supply of money, banking systems, and monetary and fiscal policies are reviewed. Additionally, the course discusses current events and the stock market to connect economic fundamentals to what is happening today.
• 370 Hip-Hop Studies - This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to study the evolution of Hip-Hop. Topics include the music and literary prose that led to the foundation of Hip-Hop; elements of Hip-Hop culture; social-economic, ethnic, and geographic influences on Hip-Hop; generational shifts, commercialization, and the various stages of Hip-Hop. Through analyzing lyrics and studying major artists, students will change the way that they see the music, and learn to pull out the academic elements including historical context, literary elements, and political and social references. 
• 336 African American Studies - This one-semester course deals with the study of African American social, economic, cultural, and political history and intellectual life of American society from enslavement to modern-day history. This course will include a critical exploration of African American writers’ contributions to American fiction, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and music. 
• 351 Psychology - This course is the study of human behavior and mental processes. In this survey course, a variety of subfields will be explored including learning and behaviorism, memory, child and adolescent development, intelligence, personality, motivation and emotion, and abnormal and social psychology. Students will learn about the variety of psychological perspectives and research designs used to observe, predict and understand behavior. 
• 352 AP Psychology - This course is equivalent to college Psychology 101. It will introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the field of modern psychology. The focus will be on the study of behavior emphasizing the biological, behavioral, cognitive, and developmental perspectives. The conceptual issues that unify the subfields of psychology will be highlighted along with techniques and methods by which knowledge about the brain, mind, thought, and behavior is acquired and refined. 
• 338 AP African American Studies - AP African American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that examines the diversity of African American experiences through direct encounters with authentic and varied sources. The course focuses on four thematic units that move across the instructional year chronologically, providing students with opportunities to examine key topics that extend from the medieval kingdoms of West Africa to the ongoing challenges and achievements of the contemporary moment. Given the interdisciplinary character of African American Studies, students in the course will develop skills across multiple fields, with an emphasis on developing historical, literary, visual, and data analysis skills. This new course foregrounds a study of the diversity of Black communities in the United States within the broader context of Africa and the African diaspora. 
• 379 Women’s Studies - In this one-semester survey course, male and female students will be introduced to the basic ideologies and approaches of women’s studies in general, and will be provided a set of strategies by which the student may thoughtfully and analytically approach images and artifacts to learn more about the roles, experiences, and achievements of women in society. 
• 723 Sports Marketing - Through a focused study of the business of professional and intercollegiate athletics, students will learn fundamentals of marketing, including social media, pricing strategies, crisis management, branding, and sponsorship.  Special attention will be given to how changes in governing laws, such as the NCAA Name Image Likeness Rule (NIL), affect how amateur and professional organizations and athletes create revenue. 

• 704 Study Hall - Not for credit. The study hall period offers students space and time to complete work as needed at their own discretion.  Adult support is also available to address tasks like SAT prep, college searches, reading for pleasure, and other important academic endeavors. 
• 705 Senior Privilege - Not for credit. This period offers students space and time to complete work as needed at their own discretion.  Adult support is also available to address tasks like SAT prep, college searches, reading for pleasure, and other important academic endeavors. 
• 701 Resource - Not for credit. This academic intervention period is a dedicated space to support students who are on Academic Warning or Probation. Students have access to adult support to address deficits such as organization and motivation. Students may opt into staying in resource after being moved off of Academic Warning. 
• 705 Math Resource - Not for credit. This academic intervention period is a dedicated space to support students with mathematics. 
• 702 St Joseph Resource - Not for credit. Not for credit. This academic period is used to support the learning needs of students in the St. Joseph program. Possible uses of time include but are not limited to front-loading information, utilizing graphic organizers and other intervention strategies, preparing for tests or quizzes, and utilizing the testing room to complete assessments.
• 703 St Andre Resource - Not for credit. This academic period is typically used in both semesters to support the learning needs of students in the St. Andre Program. Possible uses of time include completion of assessments for class and homework, frontloading of information, and social skills practice.
• 501 St Andre Mathematics - Following the TouchMath curriculum, students advance their mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills. The goals are to increase number sense, counting, measurement, geometry, multiple-digit operations, and comparisons. The curriculum is enhanced through the use of manipulatives and cooperative learning structures. 
• 201 St Andre Reading - Students elevate their reading skills, by reinforcing current strengths and introducing additional reading and writing strategies. The curriculum incorporates multiple genres, independent and small group analysis, and discussion along with written responses. The focus is primarily on improved comprehension skills and successful oral reading. Instruction also includes frequent independent reading of personally chosen works, as well as building on general knowledge expectations, skills of grammar and punctuation, and research and writing processes.
• 799 Office Aide 
• 798 Teacher Aide - Students learn professional skills while assisting faculty and staff in assigned tasks in a workplace environment. Office aides work in an office setting, for example, the attendance office. Teacher aides assist in a classroom setting, for example assisting in science labs. Exact responsibilities will vary depending on the supervising teacher. This course is not for credit. 

• 435 AP Computer Science Principles - AP Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles also gives students the opportunity to use current technologies to create computational artifacts for both self-expression and problem-solving. Together, these aspects of the course make up a rigorous and rich curriculum that aims to broaden participation in computer science.
• 418 Web Design - This is an introduction to the design, creation, and maintenance of web pages and websites, including a foundation of coding in HTML and CSS. Students learn how to critically evaluate website quality in terms of web design standards, as well as how to create and maintain quality web pages.  The course progresses from introductory work to a culminating project in which students design and develop their own functioning websites. 
• 407 Computer Programming - This online semester course covers the basic concepts and elements of the Java programming language and introduces object-oriented programming. Students will gain experience writing programs and creating Java Applets and learn about Graphical User Interface programming. Students will be encouraged to solve practical problems that illustrate application-building techniques. 
• 431 Foundations of Robotics - This one-semester course is an amalgamation of VEX EDR curriculum and basic robotics engineering principles. Students will walk through the design and build a mobile robot to play a sports-like game. During this process they will learn key STEM principles and robotics concepts. At the culmination of this class, they will compete head-to-head against their peers in the classroom. This modular and project-based curriculum teaches the design process in an engaging, hands-on manner to help teachers challenge, motivate, and inspire their students. By moving students through an actual engineering project, students quickly understand the relevance of what they are learning.
• 591 Foundations of Engineering A - This one-semester course introduces students to the fields of Civil, Aerospace, Software, Sound, Environmental, Mechanical, and Robotics Engineering. Through a series of project-based design challenges, students are engaged in the engineering design process, as they learn to collaborate with others, develop innovative solutions, and grow their confidence and technological literacy. 
• 592 Foundations of Engineering B - This one-semester course introduces students to the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. Through a series of project-based design challenges, students are engaged in the engineering design process, as they learn to collaborate with others, develop innovative solutions, and grow their confidence and technological literacy. 
• 594 Engineering For US All
• 436 AP Computer Science A - AP Computer Science A is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science. The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem-solving, design strategies, and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem-solving and design using Java language. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. The AP Computer Science A course curriculum is compatible with many CS1 courses in colleges and universities.
• 419 Cybersecurity - This course is for students who are considering IT as a career with a specialization in cybersecurity. Students are introduced to the layered approach to networking, explore ways to be safe online, learn the different types of malware and attacks, learn measures used by organizations to mitigate the attacks, and research their career opportunities. The curriculum also explores the characteristics of and tactics used by cybercriminals, including the technologies, products, and procedures cybersecurity professionals use to combat cybercrime. 
• 437 Digital Making - Learn to make interactive games, music, and wearable technology, through creative projects that teach the basics of digital making. This introductory course familiarizes students with digital tools that are found in the LaReine Science and Innovation Center. The ultimate outcome of this course is a heightened sensitivity to the design of digital objects and systems, along with an increased inclination and capacity to shape one’s world through building, tinkering, re/designing, or hacking. 
• 440 Design & Fabrication - Learn how to use modern tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and a CNC machine, alongside tools such as a table saw, miter saw, sewing machine, and drill press. This introductory course familiarizes students with tools and materials that are found in the La Reine Science and Innovation Center.  The ultimate outcome of this course is a heightened sensitivity to the design of digital objects and systems, along with an increased inclination and capacity to shape one’s world through building, tinkering, re/designing, or hacking.  
• 432 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us, from self-driving cars, digital assistants, and ride-share apps, to banking applications. Experts say AI will change 100% of jobs over the next 10 years.  This course prepares students to lead the shift to AI, by teaching the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence, including perception, representation and reasoning, machine learning, natural interaction, and societal impact. 

• 444 Quantum Computing - This course introduces students to the exciting world of quantum computing. Quantum is the next frontier of computing technology and will impact fields such as healthcare, finance, and cybersecurity. Students do not need a background in quantum computing or computer science to take this course. The course will teach students everything they need to know, from basic linear algebra and probability to Python coding basics. We will also spend time exploring the “weird” physics properties of quantum mechanics that make quantum computers so powerful. By the end of this course, students will be able to code quantum gates and circuits, implement quantum algorithms, and even run code on a real quantum computer.  This is a college-level course and thus carries a weighted GPA. 

• 191 Theology 9: Holy Cross Experience, The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture & Who Is Jesus Christ?, “Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ” - This freshman-level course is designed to achieve two goals. First, it acts as a primer for students by establishing a basic knowledge of the Holy Cross tradition and essential Catholic beliefs. After this introduction, students will study Sacred Scripture in depth. As they survey the stories and the teachings of the Bible, with the goal to see the history of God’s loving interactions with humanity, they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. In this course, students will learn about the Bible, authored and inspired by God, and its value to people throughout the world. Students will study salvation history from Adam and Eve to the Incarnation, the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation coming to understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate Revelation to us from God. In learning about who He is, students will also learn who He calls them to be.
• 192 Theology 10: The Mission of Jesus Christ & the Mission Continues in the Church, “Who do you say that I am? You are the Christ, the son of the living God.” - During the sophomore year, students will examine both Jesus’ mission and how that mission continues in the Church. Students will begin by examining the mysteries of Christ’s life through an intensive study of the Gospels, at the heart of which, “...we find, in essence, a Person, the Person of Jesus of Nazareth, the only son of the Father…” (CCC426) and then studying how the Church continued Jesus’ work through the first centuries of Christianity. This course will consider in great depth Jesus’ public ministry and the Paschal mystery which accomplished our salvation and how that impacted first his apostles and then all those to whom they spread the Good News. In the second semester, students will study more closely early ecclesiology as revealed in Acts and the rest of the New Testament, as well as through the writings of the church fathers and early church councils, especially the Council of Nicea. This course is designed to introduce students to the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the New Testament and illuminated by the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as they developed over the centuries. 
• 193 Theology 11:  Life in Jesus Christ, Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society, “Love God with all of your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself” - The purpose of this class is to help students understand that it is only through Christ that they can fully live out God’s plan for their lives. Students are taught the moral concepts and precepts that govern their lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. These topics are augmented by an introduction to Catholic social teaching. These lessons demonstrate how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission. Connecting the previous years of religious instruction and formative experiences of Campus Ministry, this course ultimately serves as the religious and spiritual culmination of the student’s high school experience, leading to a better understanding of God’s plan for them.
• 194 Theology 12: Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus, Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues, "Let us be always seeking the ways which lead to peace and the ways in which we can support one another." - The purpose of this course is to expose students to the sanctifying grace experienced through the sacraments as well as develop an understanding of the religious world around them. The course begins by helping students to understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way in and through the sacraments, especially through the Eucharist. In order to develop this level of understanding, students will examine each of the sacraments in detail so as to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life. The course continues by looking at the manner in which the Catholic Church relates to the other major world religions. As students explore the five major religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, they will recognize ways in which important spiritual truths of Catholicism can be found in other religions as well. Through this intensive study, students will ultimately develop a comprehensive religious literacy through which they will be able to competently engage in interreligious dialogue. 
• * 171 Peer Ministry - This course is for students selected by Campus Ministry for the role of Peer Minister. This course aims to help students build self-awareness, develop a spirituality based on contemplation and action, and investigate, both spiritually and academically, the roles of Christian service and leadership. Through course readings and discussions, students will develop skills they will use as student leaders for the Kairos retreat and as peer mentors for 9th-grade students.