Credit Load Outlined
 Minimum Credits Allowed:
 (exclusive of Physical Education credits)
 Freshmen
 Sophomores
 Juniors
 Seniors
6.0 credits
6.0 credits
6.0 credits
6.0 credits
Credit Load Outlined
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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.
Graduation Requirements
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Graduation Requirements
Theology
English
Speech (argumentation/debate)
Foreign Language
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(consecutively, in one language)
Health
Physical Education
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Computer Science
Fine Arts
Community Service
Social and Public Policy
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4 credits
4 credits
.5 credit
3 credits
Total
.5 credit
1.0 credits
3.5 credits
4 credits
4 credits
1 credit
1 credit
.5 credit
27.5 credits
Other things you should notice in your
course selection guidelines:
 Honors and Advanced Placement Courses
 Honors Program/Diploma
 Changes in Course Selections Cost
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(25$ after May 27)
 Community Service Hours
 Juniors expected to contribute 40 hours
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)
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.
Foreign Language
 Speak with your foreign language teacher about the
course you should sign up for next year.
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.
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
Other Art Department Offerings
See Course descriptions
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Art Appreciation *
0.50 credit
Drawing 1*
0.50 credit
Art 2
0.50 credit
Art 3
0.50 credit
Art 4
0.50 credit
Advanced Art Portfolio
0.50 credit
Ceramics I
0.50 credit
Advanced Ceramics 2
0.50 credit
Advanced Ceramics 3
0.50 credit
Music Appreciation *
0.50 credit
Advanced Musicianship
0.50 credit
Jazz Improvisation
0.50 credit
Chamber Orchestra
1.00 credit
Men’s Chorus
0.50 credit
Band
1.00 credit
*red text indicates introductory art course, fulfills introductory requirement
Computer Science Department offerings
 AP Computer Science
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1.0 credit
Graphics
0.5 credit
Multimedia
0.5 credit
Web Design
0.5 credit
Video Game Programming
0.5 credit
See the course catalog for course descriptions.
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.
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.
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.
Theology
 Juniors will take Faith/Morality/Justice for their
theology credit.
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
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.
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.
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(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.
Summer School
 Course Offerings Summer 2011
 The following courses are scheduled to be offered during Summer
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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
Important Dates for you to remember
 Course Selections must be made by Friday,
February 26th
 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 27th.