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Introduction The principal goal of Queen of Peace High School is to prepare each student to take his/her place in society as a Christian man/woman and a responsible citizen. The planned curriculum, as explained in this Curriculum Guide, is one step in this preparation. Selection of the proper courses is a serious responsibility and should be done thoughtfully and realistically. Students are urged to discuss this matter with parents, teachers, guidance counselors, and the Studies Office during the time frame specified. Ordinarily, once chosen, verified, and approved COURSE CHANGES ARE NOT PERMITTED. Under extraordinary circumstances, a course change will be considered. A $25.00 fee will be charged for any course changes that do take place. This fee is imposed to impress upon both the STUDENT and PARENT/GUARDIAN the seriousness with which the process of COURSE SELECTION is to be taken. The Administration reserves the right to cancel or change any course, if circumstances necessitate it.
Timeline for Registration and Course Selection: February: At the beginning of the month, each student will receive a course selection sheet. It is the student's responsibility to complete the course selection sheet by choosing a designated number of electives, ranking them in order of preference, and obtaining an appropriate teacher's signature as a sign of approval. The student, his/her parent/guardian, and the student’s guidance counselor must sign the completed course selection sheet. The student must return it to school by the designated date. March: At the beginning of the month, each student will receive a registration packet containing a registration form and a tuition/fundraising contract. These forms must be completed and signed by the student's parent/guardian and returned to school by the designated date. The non-refundable registration fee must accompany these forms when they are returned in order to secure the student's place in the enrollment of Queen of Peace High School for the new school year.
Registration Requirements
Grouping of Students: Lasallian (L): Courses designed for students who need to have their academic skills strengthened. Such students need to be instructed in how to work and learn more independently. Such courses cover college prep content, with teaching methods that reinforce academic skills. Scholastic (S): Courses designed for students of average to above average ability with average to above average work ethic. Such students need to strengthen their ability to work and learn more independently. Such courses cover college prep content, with teaching methods that challenge students to become more independent learners. Accelerated (A): Courses designed for students with exceptionally high ability and work ethic. Such students are expected to work and learn independently. Such courses are of college level content, teaching method, and teacher expectation. NOTE: Other academic information may be found in the Student Handbook also posted on the QPHS web site.
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| GRADE 9 (L = Lasallian, S = Scholastic, A = Accelerated ) |
| * Most colleges prefer that students study a language in high school other than one that is spoken in the home. If a student can speak, read, or write Spanish, it is recommended that he/she choose to take French. |
| GRADE 10 (L = Lasallian, S = Scholastic, A = Accelerated ) |
| GRADE 11 (L = Lasallian, S = Scholastic, A = Accelerated ) |
| GRADE 12 (L = Lasallian, S = Scholastic, A = Accelerated ) |
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RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES FOR EACH DEPARTMENT |
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| Department | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
| Business | Intro to Tech (S) | *Business Tech (S) | *Business Tech (S) *Accounting (S) |
*Business Tech (S) *Accounting (S) |
| English | English I (L, S, A) Eng 2nd Lang I (S) |
English II (L, S, A) Eng 2nd Lang I II (S) |
English III (L, S, A) *Cultural Literacy (S) *Effective Writing (S) Eng 2nd Lang II (S) |
English IV (L, S, A) *Cultural Literacy (S) *Effective Writing (S) |
| Fine Art | Intro to Fine Art (S) | *Draw & Paint (S) | *Draw & Paint (S) *Computer Art (S) |
*Draw & Paint (S) *Computer Art (S) *Advanced Art (A) |
| Foreign Language |
French I (S) Spanish I (S) |
French II (S) Spanish II (S) |
*French III (S) *Spanish III (S) |
*French IV (A) *Spanish IV (A) |
| Guidance | Fr Group Guidance | Soph Group Guidance | J r Group Guidance | Senior Group Guidance *Psychology (S) |
| Mathematics | Algebra I (L, S, A) Algebra II (A) |
Geometry (L, S) Geo/Trig (A *Visual BASIC (S) *Algebra II (A) |
Algebra II (L, S, A) *Intro to Calculus (A) *Visual BASIC (S) |
*Trig & Topics (S) *Pre-Calculus (S) *AP Calculus (A) *Visual BASIC (S) *Applications of Math (L) |
| Physical Education |
Phys Ed I (S) | Phys Ed II (S) Driver's Education (S) Conflict Management/ Domestic Violence/ Teenage Gambling (S) |
Phys Ed III (S) | |
| Religious Studies |
Catholic Christianity/ Church History (S) |
Hebrew/ Christian Scripture (S) |
Catholic Morality/ Sacraments (S) |
Religion IV Seminar (A) Social Justice (S)/ one elective (S) *Contemporary Spirituality (S) *Christian Vocations (S) |
| Science | Physical Science (L, S) Freshman Chem (A) |
Biology (L, S, A) | *Chemistry (L, S) *Advanced Chem (A) |
*Advanced Chemistry (A) *Anatomy/Physiology (S) *Physics (L, S) |
| Social Studies | Western Civ (L, S, A) | *Area Studies (L, S) | U.S. History I (L, S) AP U.S. History I (A) |
U.S. History II (L, S) AP U.S. History II (A) *Modern European Hist (S) *Contemporary Issues (L, S) *Western World (A) |
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