Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy Curriculum Scope and Sequence

THEOLOGY 4 credits NINTH GRADE Sacred Scripture Honors An introduction to the Old and New Testaments and the Churchs teaching on Divine Revelation. Douay-Rheims version. Papal encyclicals include Providentissimus Deus. Main text: Introduction to the Bible, Laux. Ancient/Medieval Literature Honors Classic literature from 2000 B.C. through A.D. 1300. Catholic perspective. Fundamentals of literary analysis. Includes vocabulary and composition. Bible, Epic of Gilgamesh, Homer, Plato, Herodotus, Thucydides, Virgil, Augustine, St. Benedict, etc. Ancient/Medieval History Honors Survey through A.D. 1300 with the Incarnation as the focal point. Appreciation of the founding, building and glory of Christendom and our Western heritage. Catholic perspective. Political, social, intellectual and economic history. Analyze primary- and secondary-source documents. Texts: The Founding of Christendom, The Building of Christendom, Carroll; The Western Heritage, Kagan, Ozmet and Turner. TENTH GRADE Catholic Doctrine Honors Unambiguous, comprehensive and persuasive exposition of the deposit of Faith. Parts one and two of the Catechism (Creed and sacraments). Students will know their Faith, and the reasons for it. Main text: Apologetics & Catholic Doctrine, Sheed. Advanced Continental Literature Critical reading, analysis, examination and interpretation of diverse literary genres from A.D. 1300 to the present. Catholic perspective. Vocabulary and composition. Dante, Chekov, Corneille, Goethe, Dostoevsky, John of the Cross, Solzhenitsyn, Tolstoy, etc. Advanced European History (AP European History) Survey from A.D. 1300 to modern times. Includes a study of the glory of, cleaving of, and revolution against Christendom. Catholic perspective. Political, diplomatic, intellectual, cultural, social and economic history. Analysis of primary and secondary sources. Frequent essays. Prep AP European History exam. Texts: The Glory of Christendom, The Cleaving of Christendom, The Revolution Against Christendom, Carroll; The Western Heritage, Kagan. ELEVENTH GRADE Moral Theology/Ethics Honors Thomistic analysis of the moral act. Answers to moral questions and controversial issues from the standpoint of both religion and philosophy. Includes instruction in prayer and the means to perfection. Main text: Catholic Morality, Laux. Advanced American Literature (AP English Language/Comp) A literature and writing course focusing on critical analysis of works from the post-colonial period to the 20th century. Catholic perspective. Brookhiser, Feeney, Fitzgerald, Frost, Hawthorne, Kilmer, Longfellow, Poe, Porter, etc. Prep AP English Language and Composition exam. Advanced United States History (AP U.S. History) Survey from pre-Columbian times to the present. Explore themes. Political, diplomatic, intellectual, cultural, social and economic history. Appreciation for the role of the Catholic Church and the founding fathers of America. Analysis of primary and secondary sources. Frequent essays. U. S. and Illinois constitution tests. Prep AP United States History exam. Texts: Oxford History of the American People, Samuel Eliot Morison; supplement: Christ and the Americas, Carroll; Hillsdale College Guide to the Constitution. TWELFTH GRADE Apologetics Honors A solid defense of the Catholic religion. Its aim is to prove from reason the divine authority of the Church. Examination of theological heresies and philosophical errors. Main text: Apologetics & Catholic Doctrine, Sheed. Advanced British Literature (AP English Literature) A literature and writing course focusing on the diverse genres of British literature throughout the ages. Catholic perspective. Pearl, Beowulf, Chaucer, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Dickens, Orwell, C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, etc. Prep AP English Literature and Composition exam. Advanced U.S. Government Politics & Economics (AP U.S. Government & Politics) Survey of the foundations of republican government, intentions of our founding fathers and the principles of a free economy. Analysis of primary documents. Constitution seen in the light of Catholic social teaching (Thomistic). Quadragesimo Anno; Tocqueville, Paine, Sowell, etc. Prep AP U.S. Government exam. Other texts include: AP American Government, Wilson and Dilulio; excerpts from My Grandfathers Story, Thomas; The Anti-Capitalist Mentality, von Mises.

LITERATURE 4 credits

HISTORY 4 credits

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy Curriculum Scope and Sequence
MATH 4 credits Geometry Honors Sets, subsets and set operations; terms and definitions; deductive structure and statements of logic; concepts and proofs; intro to trigonometry; circles; etc. Algebra I Honors Evaluation of expressions involving signed numbers, exponents and roots; quadratic formula; etc. Biology Honors College-prep course provides a detailed introduction to methods and concepts. Lab required. Catholic teaching on evolution and the sanctity of life. Latin I Introduces students to the perennial tongue of Western civilization and of Holy Mother Church. Grammar, syntax, form; ecclesiastical pronunciation. All students are required to take a minimum of one year of Latin during the high-school years. Algebra II Honors Precalculus Honors Calculus AB / Calculus BC Problem solving; language of Topics from algebra, geometry, Covers all the topics in the algebra; linear relationships; trigonometry, discrete mathematics Advanced Placement Calculus AB functions: quadratic, and mathematical analysis. Graph and Calculus BC syllabi. Review polynomial, logarithmic; functions; prepare for ACT/SAT. of functions and trigonometry, trigonometry; etc. derivatives, etc. Prep for AP exam. Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors Precalculus Honors Sets, subsets and set operations; Problem solving; language of Topics from algebra, geometry, terms and definitions; deductive algebra; linear relationships; trigonometry, discrete mathematics structure and statements of logic; functions: quadratic, polynomial, and mathematical analysis. Graph concepts and proofs; circles; etc. logarithmic; trigonometry; etc. functions; prepare for ACT/SAT. Chemistry Honors Physics Honors Adv. Chemistry, Biology or Rigorous foundation prepares College-prep course. Introduction Physics students for college-level work. to the methods and concepts of College-level study. Chemistry Stoichiometry, acids and bases, general physics. Heavy emphasis covers detailed descriptions of redox reactions, etc. lab work. on vector analysis. Lab work. Pre- limiting-reagent stoichiometry, Pre-req or co-req: Algebra I. req.: Geometry; trig functions. atomic orbitals, etc. Prep AP. Latin II Latin III Latin IV or Advanced Latin IV Continuing study of Latin Intensive linguistic study and the Focus on translating selected focuses on mastering grammar translation of prose. Subject matter speeches of Cicero. Advanced with an emphasis on verbs, and focuses on three great leaders: Latin prepares students to take the continuing the skills necessary Julius Caesar, Vercingetorix, and Advanced Placement exam in early for translation. Jesus Christ: the God-man. May. Honors Spanish or French I Honors Spanish or French II Honors Spanish or French III Introduction focuses on Intermediate study of a modern Advanced study of a modern memorization and repetition of language for the purpose of language for the purpose of paradigms and morphology. reading, writing and speaking. reading, writing and speaking. Students master keyboarding skills, and learn Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications, internet research techniques and email skills. This course empowers students to make sound financial decisions for life. Units covered include: saving and investing; credit and debt; financial responsibility and money management; insurance, risk management and income and careers; and the power of giving. (Ramsey) Skills, rules, and strategies for individual and group sports. Tools to assess, achieve and maintain personal physical fitness. Presidential Fitness Test. Exemplary Physical Education Curriculum. Fundamentals of choral singing. Emphasis on the sacred music of the Church: plainchant, homophony and polyphony. Vocal production, sightsinging, and the enjoyment of singing. Music theory, history and appreciation. Includes instruction on leadership in a vocal part and in a choir. Developmentally sequenced verbal and nonverbal reasoning activities improve students vocabulary, reading, writing, math, logic and figuralspatial skills, as well as their visual and auditory processing. Students develop superior thinking, communication and analytical skills.

MATH 4 credits

SCIENCE 4 credits

ANCIENT LANGUAGE 1-4 credits

MODERN LANGUAGE 2-3 credits INFORMATION PROCESSING CONSUMER EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION CHOIR CRTITICAL THINKING

Catholic Culture: Each day students in grades K-12 recite morning prayers (including consecrations to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary), the Angelus and the Blessing before Meals and Grace after Meals at noon, and at the end of the day students kneel and recite five decades of the Rosary in English on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday the Rosary is recited in Latin, and on Thursday the Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited. On First Friday students assist at the extraordinary form of the Mass and benediction; confession is also available. HS students are required to complete twelve hours of Eucharistic Adoration and ten hours of active service. Each year, minor changes are made in the curriculum to improve our program and to better serve our students. The Academy reserves the right to change, alter or amend the curriculum whenever such changes are deemed necessary. Revised 5/07/12