TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter to Students and Parents .............................................. 3 Mission Statement ................................................................. 4 Grad at Grad .......................................................................... 5 Graduation Credit Requirements ........................................... 6 AP Offerings ........................................................................... 6 Alternative and College Credit Options .................................. 7 Internships and Career Shadowing ........................................ 8 Independent Studies .............................................................. 8 Post Graduate Program ......................................................... 8 Field Trips .............................................................................. 9 Level Descriptions ................................................................ 10 Weighted, Letter, Number Scales ........................................ 11 Academic Departments ....................................................... 12 New Courses ........................................................................ 12 Theology .............................................................................. 13 World Languages ................................................................. 16 Fine Arts ............................................................................... 21 Technology .......................................................................... 26 Mathematics ........................................................................ 27 English ................................................................................. 31 International Student ESL Program ...................................... 38 Social Studies ....................................................................... 40 Science ................................................................................. 46 Wellness .............................................................................. 53 Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities ................................... 54 Forms ................................................................................... 55 AP Request Form ................................................................. 56 Fine Arts Option Form .......................................................... 57 Sports Participation Form .................................................... 58 Physical Education Option Form………………..……………………….59 Request for Alternative Courses .......................................... 60 Internship Proposal .............................................................. 61 Independent Study .............................................................. 62 Independent Study Proposal ................................................ 63 Limited Homework Courses ................................................. 65 2 LETTER TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS Dear Students and Parents, We are pleased to present the 2020-2021 Bishop Brady High School Program of Studies. This guide contains information about graduation requirements, grading, academic course offerings and co-curricular programs. As you read through the pages, you will find information about new and revised courses, internship and independent study options, and Advanced Placement and dual enrollment offerings. Summer Academy offerings, as well as a new summer course at St. Anselm College, will be presented after April vacation. While adhering to the traditions of a rigorous, Catholic high school program, our programs reflect opportunities for students to blend courses from post- secondary institutions or online distance learning sources, design credit bearing internships, or propose consideration for credit bearing summer opportunities. It is our goal to extend the traditional program with opportunities for students to supplement their studies with real world exposure. The 8 period schedule along with electives with limited homework allow students time in the day to pursue their interests and passions without adding to an already extensive work load. Your selection of courses should reflect a challenging but realistic plan to meet long term goals. Discussion between students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators is an important aspect of the planning process. Pay particular attention to courses with prerequisites which may include minimum grade requirements, previous coursework, or permission to enroll. As you review the many options, please be aware that many colleges are giving increased consideration to transcripts that reflect four years of mathematics and science as well as advanced levels of world language. We hope to encourage you to stretch and try new things, not settle for meeting the minimum requirements needed for graduation. Once the school year has started, changes in schedules may not always be possible due to class sizes, conflicts, or number of sections. Class changes will not be made simply to put you in classes with your friends or to change teachers. We encourage you to be exposed to as many different teachers and teaching styles as possible during your years at Brady and to pursue a well-rounded educational program. It is important to realize that every course listed in this guide may not be offered next year. Courses which are under-subscribed will not run and some electives will be limited in size. Early completion of your course selection is your best chance of getting the elective courses in which you are interested. Schedules will not be finalized unless the 2020-2021 Enrollment Contract is signed and returned. Michael Jordan said, “You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.” Aspire to greatness, work hard, and get involved. GO GIANTS! Respectfully, Andrea Isaak Elliot 3 MISSION STATEMENT Bishop Brady is a Roman Catholic, college preparatory high school, designed to promote the ideals of Faith, Learning and Service. We bear witness to our faith through community action, charitable endeavors, and caring relationships. In partnership with our families and the greater community, Bishop Brady challenges students to demonstrate excellence in all of their endeavors. 4 VISION OF A BISHOP BRADY GRADUATE AT GRADUATION Students at Bishop Brady are immersed in a community that cultivates individual growth in faith, learning and service. This growth starts in an environment that nurtures talents and supports struggle. Growth is also shown in each Brady student's pursuit of excellence in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in his or her social life. The vision of the Bishop Brady Graduate at Graduation identifies the specific skills and habits of mind which our community fosters. These are not skills to measure but rather habits and virtues that students will deepen throughout their lives. Upon graduation, therefore, the young men and women receiving diplomas from Bishop Brady High School will have demonstrated personal Growth through Deepening Faith, Engagement in Learning, and Commitment to Service. Deepening Faith— A Bishop Brady graduate will experience growth in his or her faith and will be able to integrate Gospel values into the decision making process. respect the rich ritual traditions of the Catholic Religion. recognize one's religious faith as a lifelong journey. celebrate the diversity found in other religions. recognize that everyone is made in the image and likeness of God. develop a habit of reflection on experiences. show a growth in maturity and a willingness to take responsibility for his or her own actions. Engagement in Learning—A Bishop Brady graduate will experience growth in one's learning and will be able to carefully observe, critically question, intelligently explore and respectfully accept a variety of possibilities. analyze and synthesize information and draw meaningful conclusions from various sources communicate effectively through written, oral, technological, and collaborative means. be an active, informed and influential citizen. demonstrate initiative, adaptability and moral fortitude in the technology driven future. be creative, curious and imaginative. develop the initiative to seek new challenges, even those that may involve risk or failure. Commitment to Service—A Bishop Brady graduate will experience growth in his or her service to others and will be able to identify the many needs of local and wider communities. live as a person in service to others. reflect on the communal nature of humans and the broader demands of community building. engage in social justice issues and the pressing needs of society through acts of charity and justice. 5 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Graduation requirements: THEOLOGY 4.0 ENGLISH 4.0 MATH 3.0 SCIENCE 3.0 SOCIAL STUDIES 3.0* WORLD LANGUAGES 3.0** FINE ARTS 1.0*** TECHNOLOGY .5**** WELLNESS/HEALTH .5 ELECTIVES 3.0 TOTAL 25 credits * World History, US History, Economics, and Civics are required ** Students must successfully pass the third level of a language (III) to meet this requirement or must successfully pass two years of two different languages for a total of 4 credits. *** The Fine Arts Department allows students to receive .5 credits for approved study outside of Bishop Brady. Refer to the “Fine Arts Option” description and application in this program of studies **** Students who enter with an approved digital portfolio may complete this requirement through an upper level course Students must select a minimum of 7 credits each year. ADVANCED