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AP COURSE REQUIREMENTS $$ THEOLOGY 8 semesters 4 credits 4 years Students and parents are required to sign an expectation contract. There is a fee for the ENGLISH 8 semesters 4 credits 4 years required end-of-year AP exam. College credit SOCIAL STUDIES 8 semesters 4 credits 4 years may be earned with an appropriate score on the exam. 8 semesters 4 credits 4 years 2020-2021 AP Exam Fees: (2021-22 fees are not yet available) SCIENCE 6 semesters 3 credits 3 years AP Research or AP Seminar $149 per exam WORLD LANGUAGES 4 semesters 2 credits 2 years All other AP Exams $ 99 per exam FINE ARTS 2 semesters* 1 credit 1 year CONCURRENT COURSES COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 semester 1/2 credit 1/2 year Juan Diego offers concurrent or dual enroll- ment options through Utah Valley University. HEALTH 1 semester 1/2 credit 1/2 year This concurrent track offers students potential PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 semesters 1 1/2 credits 1 1/2 years college credits that transfer to colleges and universities in Utah and many out-of-state ELECTIVES 9 semesters 4 1/2 credits schools. College credit is offered to students, so long as they meet certain grade or test thresh- olds required by the university. Credit hours Credits earned prior to high school will not be counted towards graduation requirements. offered vary by course. Students are responsi- *Beginning with the Class of 2025 3 semesters will be required. ble for college enrollment/courses fees and the purchase of textbooks. A UVU application fee, In many ways, these blended-learning online good for two years, and a Utah state fee must classes look and feel like other classes offered be paid online with a credit card during the first at Juan Diego. The key difference in this ap- two weeks of the course. A course tuition fee proach is that students have 24-hour virtual of $25 per UVU credit hour (2020-21 rate) is access to the learning materials (handouts, paid directly to Juan Diego. College transcripts interactive presentations, quizzes, test-preps, will be available from Utah Valley University for etc.) with faculty present (in the classroom and those who complete the course with a grade of online) to develop, guide, and provide a digital C or higher and have paid the three fees in full. dialog with students as they progress through Students must complete the college registra- the semester. There are no additional online fees tion process and pay fees within JD mandated for these courses. deadlines or students will be removed from the course. Parental permission may be required to enroll in the colleges.

Juan Diego also will be offering concurrent courses through Arizona State University. This ASU CONCURRENT COURSES concurrent track offers students potential college credit that will transfer to most ac- credited universities. Credit hours offered vary 2331C College Algebra and Trigo- by course. The amount to participate through nometry (Conc) ASU’s Universal Learner Coursework consists of a $25* registration fee as well as a $400* credit 2339C College Math Preview (Conc) conversion fee (*estimated amount), students can opt to just take the course and not pay for 242AP AP Calculus AB (Advanced the credit conversion. Each student who pass- es the course has up to one calendar year to UVU CONCURRENT COURSES Placement) complete the credit conversion payment. These ASU courses will be taught collaboratively by 2450AP AP Calculus BC (Advanced the college professor as well as our Juan Diego 532C World Modern (Conc) Placement) designated teacher. 541C United States Government (Conc) 3651C Astronomy (Conc) ONLINE BLENDED LEARNING COURSES (OBLN) 542C (Conc) 451C Introduction to College Writing Courses offered at Juan Diego may be a “blend- (Conc) ed” online course taught in conjunction with the 642C Spanish IV (Conc) Juab School District (in partnership with Arizo- na State University) or Canyons School District. 4532C Poetry in America (Conc) Juan Diego provides the “in-class” portion of the content and the teacher for the class itself. 2 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School at Juan Diego Catholic High School

AP Capstone™ is an innovative diploma program from the College Board that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. AP Capstone is built on the foundation of two AP® courses — AP Seminar and AP Research — and is designed to complement and enhance the in-depth, discipline-specific study experienced in other AP courses. Courses designated as “Capstone Core” are an integral part of the AP Capstone experience at Juan Diego. Courses designated as “Capstone Suggested” prepare students for the rigors of the Juan Diego AP Capstone program.

In AP Seminar, students investigate real-world issues from multiple perspectives, gathering and analyzing information from various sources in order to develop credible and valid evidence-based arguments. In AP Research students cultivate the skills and discipline necessary to conduct independent re- search in order to produce and defend a scholarly academic thesis. AP Seminar is a prerequisite for AP Research. Students may not take AP Research without completing AP Seminar and all the required assessment components as they will not have developed the skills necessary to be successful in AP Research.

AP CAPSTONE COURSES 5320AP AP World History Modern 4430AP AP English Language and (Capstone Core) Composition 3720AP AP Seminar (Capstone Core) (Advanced Placement) (OBLN) $$ (Advanced Placement) $$ Course description located in Social Studies 441AP AP English Literature Initial course in the AP Capstone diploma 571AP AP Art History program. Prerequisite: Application process. 1333 / 1334 Capstone Theology I/II AP Seminar is the first of two required courses (Capstone Core) 522AP AP European History in the AP Capstone sequence, and also serves Course description located in Theology as the sophomore English credit for eligible 531AP AP US History students. 571AP AP Art History In AP Seminar students tackle a wide variety (Capstone Suggested) 5320AP AP World History Modern of literary, philosophical, historical and current (Advanced Placement) (OBLN) $$ events readings, and write multiple essays Course description located in Social Studies 543AP AP Gov/Politics: US analyzing the argumentation in these readings and synthesizing sources into original argumen- 4150H Global Literature (Honors) tative essays. Students also write three research (Capstone Suggested) 545AP AP Comparative Government papers and make three videotaped oral presen- Freshman students only and Politics tations; the last two of each are uploaded to the Course description located in English College Board and serve as part of the stu- 583AP AP dent’s AP score. Students are admitted to the course through an application process based on PreACT test scores, teacher recommendations, AP COURSES 642AP AP Spanish and fully submitted application. Students must be concurrently enrolled in AP World History. 643AP AP French Language and Cul- This demanding course requires students to 2350AP AP ture complete long-term projects and meet multiple deadlines. 242AP AP Calculus AB 858AP AP Music Theory 3730AP AP Research (Capstone Core) 2450AP AP Calculus BC 899AP AP Art and Design (Advanced Placement) $$ Prerequisite: AP Seminar and departmental 333AP AP Biology approval 9610AP AP Computer Science A AP Research is the second component in the 332AP AP AP Capstone sequence. To enroll, students must 9611AP AP Computer Science Principles have completed AP Seminar. In AP Research 3550AP AP Environmental Science students build on the reading, research and writing skills developed in AP Seminar, to devel- op an original line of inquiry on a topic of their 3411AP AP 1 choice. Students learn to formulate research questions, design a study to answer those re- 3420AP AP Physics C search questions, and then carry out their study design. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and 3421AP AP Physics 2 independent learning are exercised throughout the class. The course culminates with a 5,000- word individual research paper, and a 15-20 3720AP AP Seminar minute presentation and oral defense of the students’ work. 3730AP AP Research

3 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 1453 Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue 100 THEOLOGY Spring Semester The purpose of this course is to help students Students are required to complete one year of This Body has both divine and human elements. understand the manner in which the Catholic Theology for each year enrolled at Juan Diego In this course, students will learn not so much Church relates to non-Catholic Christians as well Catholic High School. about events in the life of the Church, but about as to other of the world. The course is the sacred nature of the Church. intended to help students recognize the ways FRESHMAN in which important spiritual truths can also be JUNIOR found in non-Catholic Christian churches and 1131/1132 Freshman Theology I/II: The ecclesial communities as well as in non-Christian of Jesus Christ in Scripture 1331 Junior Theology I: Sacraments religions. It is also intended to help them recog- nize the ways in which other systems of belief This course is an introduction to what it means as Privileged Encounters with Jesus and practice differ from the Catholic faith. to be a Juan Diego student as well as an intro- Christ ductory investigation of the revelation of Jesus The purpose of this course is to help students 1462 Peer Ministry Christ as found in Sacred Scripture. The pur- understand that they can encounter Christ Full Year Course pose of this course is to give students a gen- today in a full and real way through the sacra- Application, recommendations, and interview eral knowledge and appreciation of the Bible. ments, and especially through the Eucharist. processes are required. Students chosen for Through their study, they will come to encoun- Students will examine each of the sacraments this course will fulfill their service requirement. ter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. Stu- in detail so as to learn how they may encounter Class content will include the developing and dents will learn about the Bible, as authored by Christ throughout life. God through inspiration, and its value to people deepening of one’s personal spirituality and throughout the world. Students new to reading prayer life; skills training in interpersonal rela- scripture will learn how to read the Bible and 1332 Junior Theology II: Life in Jesus tionships and group process; vocational discern- become familiar with the major sections of the Christ ment and the call to discipleship; and practical Bible. Alongside scripture study, students will The purpose of this course is to help students ways to become agents of change in promoting be working with the “Principles and Choices” understand that it is only through Christ that a just society. Students will receive training for program where the text Identity and Values will they can fully live out God’s plan for their lives. assuming leadership roles in the liturgical and challenge how they define happiness, success Students are to learn the moral concepts and ministerial life of the school; as well as, assisting and love. This program addresses various spiri- precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disci- new students in their transition to high school. tual, social, and emotional developmental issues ples. that challenge and confront adolescents today. 1465 Social Justice Leadership Topics presented and discussed are rooted in 1333 / 1334 Capstone Theology I/II: Full Year Course Gospel values and virtues, using Jesus’ greatest The of (Capstone Application, recommendations, and interview commandment as the foundation for the devel- processes are required opment of both a character and conscience that Core) Students will learn the principles of Catholic demonstrates who Jesus calls us to be. Prerequisite: Approval of both Theology and AP Capstone Department Heads Social Teaching and their applications to con- SOPHOMORE What makes an object an object? What is the temporary justice issues including inequality, fundamental nature of the universe? How can discrimination, human rights, poverty, creation, etc. As a component of Campus Life, this course 1231 Sophomore Theology I: we eat Jesus Christ, and what does that say about God? Does evil actually exist, or is it takes time to build relationships and awareness The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Pas- the absence of good? In Capstone theology within our school community and our world. chal Mystery) students explore some of the biggest ques- This course seeks to engage students and the tions of existence from the Bishop’s curricular greater community on all levels of communica- The purpose of this course is to help students tion including discussion, activities, simulations, understand all that God has done for us through framework of Sacraments and Ethics. Junior will and student driven learning. his Son, Jesus Christ. Through this course of build on their backgrounds in art, history, and study, students will learn that for all eternity, argumentation they’ve developed through the God has planned for us to share eternal happi- Capstone program. ness with him, which is accomplished through the redemption Christ won for us. Students will SENIOR learn that they share in this redemption only in and through Jesus Christ. They will also be 1421 Catholic Social Teaching introduced to what it means to be a disciple of Fall Semester Christ and what life as a disciple entails. Students study the principles of Catholic Social 1232 Sophomore Theology II: Teaching and their applications to contem- porary justice issues such as hunger, war and Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the peacemaking, workers and worker rights, eco- Church logical problems and economic systems. The The purpose of this course is to help the stu- course stresses magisterial teaching drawn from dents understand that in and through the the Catechism of the , Papal Church they encounter the living Jesus Christ. encyclicals, Council documents, and pastoral They will be introduced to the fact that the statements from the USCCB. Students critique Church was founded by Christ through the contemporary values and discuss moral choic- Apostles and is sustained by him through the es in light of the Gospel message and Church Holy Spirit. The students will come to know that teachings. the Church is the living Body of Christ today. 4 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School

academic geometry course. Since proficiency with signed numbers, fractions, decimals, and 200 MATHEMATICS percents are fundamental to success in high school mathematics classes, students are reg- ularly assessed on these skills as well as on the course material.

222 Algebra II (Academic) (OBLN) Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry This course is geared toward Juniors and Se- niors completing the standard college prepa- ratory sequence of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Students will review and deepen their understanding of concepts learned in Algebra I. Proficiency in solving word problems is also stressed. Since proficiency with signed numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents are fundamental to success in high school mathe- Students are required to earn four (4) credits matics classes, students are regularly assessed in mathematics for graduation. All math place- on these skills as well as on the course material. ment is based on grade history, test scores, and teacher recommendation. Freshmen who 2220H Algebra II (Honors) (OBLN) have mastered Algebra I and demonstrate understands that the concepts in this course Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry proficiency through both the educational as- are the foundation of high school and college mathematics. This is an accelerated course in Algebra de- sessment exam and the qualifying exams may signed for students who intend to take Calculus begin high school work in Geometry (Hon- while in high school. Algebra II explores more ors), Algebra II (Honors), or higher. Academic 2141H Enriched Algebra I (Honors) complex algebra problems, including solving courses above Algebra I are NOT offered to (OBLN) and graphing linear, quadratic, exponential, freshmen. ALEKS, a web-based software pro- Prerequisites: Departmental approval rational, and logarithmic functions. The honors gram, is a required component of most math level Algebra II course will cover material at an classes. TI-84 (or equivalent) graphing calcu- Topics include properties of the real number accelerated rate. Emphasis will be placed on lators are required for coursework in Algebra II system, linear and quadratic equations and solving more challenging problems to better and above. inequalities, functions, systems of linear equa- tions and inequalities, properties of exponents, prepare students for higher math. 2000 Math 1 (OBLN) and exponential growth and decay. Emphasis is on developing conceptual understanding and 2331C College Algebra and Trigo- Semester Course interpreting solutions in the context of a prob- nometry (Conc) This freshman required course reinforces exist- lem situation. Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry ing arithmetic, algebra and geometry skills and explores concepts students will need to master 231 Geometry (Academic) (OBLN) This is an intensive course designed for students who completed Geometry (Honors) with a B in order to further their study of mathematics. Prerequisite: Algebra I This course is not required for freshmen en- average or better and intend to take Calculus rolled in Geometry Honors or higher. The investigation of two-dimensional geometric while in high school. College Algebra and Trig is figures (triangles, polygons, circles, etc.) leads a combined Algebra II and Precalculus course. 2112 Foundations HS Math (OBLN) students to the study of three-dimensional Topics include algebraic and graphical analysis objects such as cones, cylinders, and prisms. of complex numbers, quadratic, polynomial, This course is for students who need to shore This course includes a thorough study of plane rational, and radical functions, analytic geom- up their arithmetic and pre-algebra skills geometry, including its formation, language, etry and conic sections, exponential and loga- before taking Algebra I. The class will include and applications. Since proficiency with signed rithmic functions, and trigonometry. Concurrent intense study and drill of arithmetic concepts, numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents are through ASU, see page 2. including operations on integers, fractions, and fundamental to success in high school mathe- decimals; a thorough treatment of percent; matics classes, students are regularly assessed 2410H Precalculus (Honors) (OBLN) arithmetic word problems; and pre-algebra on these skills as well as on the course material. Prerequisites: Algebra II (Honors) concepts to prepare for Algebra I. ALEKS, a web-based software program, is a required 2310H Geometry (Honors) (OBLN) This course covers the final advanced alge- component of this class. bra topics, trigonometry, and the preliminary Prerequisite: Algebra I (Honors) calculus topics of sequences and series, math- 212 Algebra I (Academic) (OBLN) This course is designed for the above-average ematical induction, probability, and limits and math student who can handle a faster-paced derivatives of basic functions. The majority of Students in this course may or may not have course as well as an in-depth study of the top- the material is presented and applied in both an had an algebra course in an earlier grade, but ics. This is a student who has mastered Algebra algebraic and graphing/data analysis approach. are expected to have mastered the arithmetic I and who is interested in the Calculus track in This is an upper-level elective math course skills necessary for success in high school-lev- high school. The course will cover standard ge- at Juan Diego, the successful student in this el mathematics. Since proficiency with signed ometry topics in 2 and 3 dimensions. Students course will be able to use the textbook exam- numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents are will also make extensive use of deductive and ples as well as class examples to aid learning. fundamental to success in ensuing high school inductive reasoning in discovering and prov- The successful student will also be willing to mathematics classes, students are regularly ing geometric theorems, as well as in prob- use class time effectively for both lectures/ assessed on these skills as well as on the course lem-solving. The course will also include a more presentations and independent/group practice material. The successful student in this course is thorough introduction to analytic geometry problems. willing to practice each concept thoroughly and and plane trigonometry than is covered in the 5 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2338 Intro to College Math 2450AP AP Calculus BC (Advanced Prerequisite: Algebra II Academic Placement) $$ NOTES This seniors-only course is required for students Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB or Departmental who have completed Algebra II Academic. Intro approval to College Math will review various topics from The material covered in AP Calculus BC is Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, and will equivalent to that of Calculus I and Calculus II include work on arithmetic proficiency as well. at a university. In addition to all of the material covered in the AP Calculus AB course (noted 2339C College Math Preview (Conc) above), this course includes differentiation of Prerequisite: Algebra II (Honors) or higher polar, parametric, and vector-valued func- This seniors-only course is the culmination tions, as well as some advanced integration of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. While techniques, including integration by parts and reviewing various concepts, students will study partial fractions. Beyond these add-ons to AB applied topics that often appear in college-level topics, a great deal of time is spent on sequenc- math classes. These topics include: logic, orga- es and series, a major component of BC Calcu- nizing data, and introductory statistics, proba- lus. Because of the accelerated pace and rigor bility, financial formulas, triangle trigonometry, of this class, students who enroll in this course and other ideas as time permits. Concurrent must be willing to spend extra time in study, through ASU, see page 2. participate in study groups, and/or to schedule meeting times with the instructor in order to meet the challenges this course affords. Con- 2350AP AP Statistics (Advanced current through ASU, see page 2. Placement) $$ Prerequisite: Algebra II (Honors) 244H Adv Topics Applied Math (Hon- AP Statistics covers the topics of a modern ors) introduction to statistics course. The topics Prerequisites: AP Calculus AB or departmental are studied within the framework of four major approval categories: Exploring data, Sampling, and Experimentation, Anticipating Patterns, and Advanced Topics in Math and Science introduc- Statistical Inference. The emphasis will be on es an array of subjects. It emphasizes math- clearly defining the questions to be investigat- ematical modeling and understanding that ed, gathering and organizing data, producing goes beyond high school calculus and is for informative graphical and numerical summaries, students who intend to major or minor in math modeling relationships, making decisions while or the sciences once they have left Juan Diego. accounting for uncertainty in the data, and Cross-curricular connections are illuminated by clearly communicating results in the context drawing from multiple disciplines and perspec- of the study. This course contains a summer tives. Topics will change based on interest and component that is completed online with our faculty involvement but may include Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Nuclear, and Kinetic Canvas virtual classroom. Chemistry, Electrical Circuits, Population Mod- eling, Statistical Analysis and more. The course 242AP AP Calculus AB (Advanced will familiarize students with the concepts that Placement) $$ are commonly found in the university setting, so Prerequisite: Precalculus (Honors) or College when they encounter them they are primed to Algebra and Trig (Honors) succeed. AP Calculus AB is a course in single-variable calculus that includes techniques and applica- tions of the derivative, techniques, and appli- cations of the definite integral, and the Funda- mental Theorem of Calculus. It is equivalent to at least a semester of calculus at most colleges and universities, and to perhaps a year of calcu- lus at some. Algebraic, numerical, and graphical representations are emphasized throughout the course. Students must have a willingness to work both in and out of class, a willingness to collaborate with classmates to foster mutual un- derstanding, and a sincere desire to do well on the AP examination. Concurrent through ASU, see page 2.

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cal reactions, reaction stoichiometry, states of 3550AP AP Environmental Science matter and the governing them, bonding (Advanced Placement) $$ 300 SCIENCE principles, acid-base theory and pH, reaction Prerequisites: Algebra I, enrolled in or complet- Students must complete three years of science rates and equilibrium, oxidation-reduction and ed Biology, and departmental approval - This electrochemistry, and an introduction to organic studies. Freshman students, if qualified, may course has a $15 lab fee enter into Earth Science (Honors) or Biology chemistry. Critical thinking skills, problem-solv- ing skills, and laboratory techniques will be This interdisciplinary course will be equivalent (Honors) during their first year. developed. to a one semester college course in Environ- mental Science and will include a variety of labs, 3110 Earth Science (Academic) 333H Chemistry (Honors) field trips, and debates on environmental issues. It will require the practice of critical thinking (OBLN) Prerequisites: Enrolled in or completed Algebra skills to understand the interconnectedness of This science course will introduce students to II, Biology, and departmental approval topics in many different disciplines of earth sci- natural systems, identify and properly analyze This course is for those students who will pur- ence including composition of the earth, surface current environmental challenges, and design sue vocations in the sciences, , nursing, processes on earth, the atmosphere and the and examine solutions. The course will build or related fields. Principles, concepts, and quan- oceans, geologic time, resources and the en- on many of the concepts already learned in titative thinking are emphasized. The course vironment, and the solar system. Fundamental Earth Science related to air, water, geology, and covers atomic theory, gases, equilibrium, and knowledge such as use of the scientific method, human sustainability, and will integrate some other principles of chemistry. Emphasis is on critical thinking skills, and laboratory skills will Biology, Algebra and basic Chemistry. Finally, mathematics. Quantitative lab work is included. the material in this course will prepare students be emphasized. to take and pass the AP Environmental Science 341 Physics (Academic) (OBLN) $$ exam. 3120H Earth Science (Honors) (OBLN) Prerequisites: Chemistry, enrolled in or com- Prerequisite: Departmental approval pleted Algebra II, and departmental approval 3411AP AP Physics 1 (Advanced Place- This science course will introduce students to - This course has a $15 lab fee ment) $$ topics in many different disciplines of earth Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra II and science including the composition of the earth, Students will explore the concepts of physics in a format that continues the development surface processes on earth, the atmosphere and departmental approval - This course has a $15 of problem-solving skills. The skills, tools, and the oceans, geologic time, resources and the lab fee processes used in the field of physics will be environment, and the solar system. Fundamen- AP Physics 1 is the equivalent to a first-semester emphasized. The focus will be on three main tal knowledge such as the use of the scientific college course in algebra-based physics. The topics: matter, motion, and energy. A student course covers Newtonian mechanics (including method and critical thinking skills will be em- planning to attend college will benefit from the rotational dynamics); work, energy, and power. phasized. Students will be introduced to labora- emphasis the course provides in the application tory activities in this course, which will include of mathematical concepts. Laboratory work will Students will develop an understanding of the in-depth written laboratory reports. Honors give students a chance to put their knowledge foundational principles of physics by apply- Earth Science is distinct from Academic Earth into action. ing these principles to physical situations that Science in terms of a faster pace of study and a combine multiple aspects of physics rather than more rigorous approach to the material. present concepts in isolation. They will design 333AP AP Biology $$ (Advanced and conduct inquiry-based laboratory inves- Placement) 321 Biology (Academic) (OBLN) tigations to solve problems through firsthand Prerequisites: Enrolled in Chemistry observations, data collection, analysis, and Prerequisite: Earth Science Honors or completed Chemistry and depart- interpretation, and develop critical thinking The course examines the nature of life and mental approval - This course has a $15 lab fee skills through applying algebraic methods to explains the basic properties and activities of This course encompasses the basic principles formulate physical principles and solve complex living organisms. Topics covered include cell bi- physical problems. ology, genetics, evolution, and ecology of living of biology at the college freshman level in its things. Laboratory investigations and dissec- scope and sequence taught over an eight- tions are included. This course also includes the month period, followed by preparation for the advanced placement examination. Classroom writing of research papers. work and laboratory activities will follow the general outline specified by the College Board 322H Biology (Honors) (OBLN) in its biology description booklet. Prerequisite: Departmental approval The course encompasses the basic underly- 332AP AP Chemistry $$ (Advanced ing principles of biology including an in-depth Placement) study of the nature of science, the character- Prerequisites: Algebra II, Chemistry, and de- istics of life, cell biology, genetics, molecular partmental approval - This course has a $15 lab biology, zoology, and evolution. Laboratory experiences such as dissection are an integral fee part of this course. Computer activities, group This course is equivalent to the first year of inor- and individual work, oral and written activities ganic college chemistry taught over an academ- and class discussion are incorporated into this ic year. This course covers in greater depth and course. quantitative reasoning the concepts introduced in Chemistry. Classroom work and laboratory 331 Chemistry (Academic) (OBLN) activities will follow the general outline spec- ified by the College Board in its chemistry Prerequisites: Algebra I and Biology description booklet. This is a full-year course This course covers the basic principles of including laboratory work commensurate with chemistry. The concepts covered include matter the course curriculum. and energy, atomic structure, periodic table relationships, scientific measurement, chemi- 7 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School

3420AP AP Physics C (Advanced 361 Anatomy and Physiology $$ in science extracurriculars and service projects. Placement) (OBLN) $$ Prerequisite: Enrolled in or completed Chemis- There are many options available for interested Prerequisites: Completion of Calculus and try and departmental approval - This course has students to become involved. Please see your departmental approval - This course has a $15 a $15 lab fee science teacher for more information. lab fee This course is designed to give students infor- Physics C is a calculus-based physics course mation, principles, and experiences that are that is typically required of science and en- central to the understanding of anatomical and gineering majors in college. It assumes prior physiological science. It will provide an opportu- knowledge of both physics and calculus. Topics nity through dissection, class assignments and include motion, forces, energy, rotation, oscilla- labs for a better understanding of human anat- tions, gravitation, electrostatics, electric circuits, omy and physiology. The major concepts will be magnetic fields and electromagnetism. Stu- the structure and function of the major organ dents will develop a deep understanding of the systems, homeostasis, and regulation and con- foundational principles of physics by applying trol as they relate to human function. Overall, these principles to complex physical situations students will continue their development of a that combine multiple aspects of physics rather foundation for continued growth in the biologi- than present concepts in isolation. They will cal sciences. design and conduct inquiry-based laboratory investigations to solve problems through first- 362 Zoology $$ hand observations, data collection, analysis and Semester Course interpretation and develop critical thinking skills Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors through applying methods of differential and Prerequisites: Completed Biology and depart- integral calculus to formulate physical principles mental approval - This course has a $15 lab fee and solve complex physical problems. Zoology is an elective science course involving 3421AP AP Physics 2 (Advanced a survey of animal life on Earth. Topics in this course include animal evolution and adapta- Placement) $$ tions, animal systematics, animal anatomy, ani- Prerequisites: Completion of AP Physics 1 and mal behavior, and animal interdependence and departmental approval - This course has a $15 ecology. Activities in this course include lectures lab fee and group work as well as lab experiments and AP Physics 2 is the equivalent of a second se- dissections. mester college course in algebra-based physics. The course develops a deep understanding of 3651C Astronomy (Conc) $$ the foundational principles of physics in classi- Semester Course cal mechanics and modern physics through the Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors study of fluid statics and dynamics; thermody- Prerequisite: Earth Science and departmental namics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and approval - This course has a $15 lab fee probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; In this course, students will use the frame- physical and geometric optics; and quantum, work of the Drake equation to investigate atomic, and nuclear physics. Students will whether we are alone as intelligent life in the design and conduct inquiry-based laboratory universe. Students will be asked to question investigations to solve problems through first- their assumptions and biases and look toward hand experience and develop critical thinking the stars and look toward the past, as they in- skills by applying algebraic methods to solve vestigate the history of life on our own plan- complex physics problems. et. Students will investigate our home solar system before looking outward toward other SCIENCE ELECTIVES galaxies and exoplanets. Students are en- couraged to have basic excel skills, and these 3531 Ecology $$ will be developed throughout the course. Stu- Semester Course dents should be open to working with num- Prerequisites: Completed Earth Science, Biol- bers to investigate the universe around them. ogy, and departmental approval - This course One of the two culminating projects is to find has a $15 lab fee a potentially habitable world from a field of stars. Concurrent through ASU, see page 2. Ecology is the study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment. This course will cover the general 3700 Academy of Sciences Indepen- principles of ecology and study-specific ex- dent Research amples of ecosystems and how they operate. Students with an interest in pursuing rigorous Outdoor laboratory work and a research paper study in the sciences should consider working will be part of the required course work. Some towards an Academy of Sciences designation of the outdoor laboratory work may take place on their JDCHS transcript. To earn the desig- either after school or over weekends. nation, students must complete an Indepen- dent Research project, compete at a nationally recognized science research competition, pass 3 AP courses in science and math, and participate 8 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School ly Settlement through the Contemporary Era. Students will also be required to compile and 400 ENGLISH prepare a formal resumé. Students are required to complete four years SOPHOMORE of English. The chief task of the English depart- 431H American Literature (Honors) ment will be (1) to make the study of language 4221 Elements of Literature (OBLN) a vital part of the complete education of each (Academic) (OBLN) Prerequisite: Departmental approval, summer student and (2) to introduce students to the reading required This class is a language and literature-based study of the art of literature. Crucial to the cur- course designed to reinforce students’ skills in This is a literature-based course in the read- riculum will be an extensive course of study in writing through the study of grammar, usage, ing and critical analysis of literature in a more literature as an expression of individual thought and mechanics, along with the development extensive and critical manner, with increased and a reflector of cultural change through of critical thinking skills through writing, class emphasis on writing. Students study an exten- writing. discussions, thesis paragraphs, essays, and a sive reading list designed to reflect college-level formal research paper. In the study of literature, requirements. The course encompasses the po- FRESHMAN students will be exposed to many different cul- etry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction of the United tures through various readings of poetry, drama, States from the Native American period through 410 Grammar and Composition fiction, folklore, and essays. the Contemporary Era. The critical analysis of (OBLN) literature takes the form of class discussion and 4221H Elements of Literature (Honors) composition primarily through in-class essays, This course will consist of extensive study in the essay examinations, formal essays, and research areas of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Stu- (OBLN) and special projects. Students will also be re- dents will be taught to analyze, interpret, and Prerequisite: Departmental approval quired to compile and prepare a formal resumé. write logically by developing the basic writing Sophomore literature is a literature-based skills of sentence structure, development and honors course designed to promote the critical 4430AP AP English Language and organization of paragraphs, and revision using analysis of literature from a variety of genres the MLA guidelines. Students will be introduced and eras. It encompasses world myths and Composition (Advanced Placement) to the areas of analytical and critical writing. In legends, Greek tragedy, Shakespearean tragedy, $$ addition, students will use critical thinking, rea- poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Students will also Prerequisite: Departmental approval soning, and inference skills during class discus- develop vocabulary, critical thinking, and gram- An AP course in English Language and Com- sions of various works of literature. mar skills through class discussions, essays, and position engages students in becoming skilled a formal research paper. Students are expected readers of prose written in a variety of peri- 4140H Adv English Honors to progress at an accelerated pace. ods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts, and Prerequisite: Departmental approval in becoming skilled writers who compose for In Advanced English Honors students will devel- 3720AP AP Seminar (Advanced Place- a variety of purposes. Both their writing and op their ability to think critically and creative- ment) $$ (Capstone Core) their reading should make students aware of ly, to research and explore, to pose solutions Prerequisite: Application process the interactions among a writer’s purposes, and develop arguments, and to collaborate audience expectations, and subjects as well as Initial course in the AP Capstone diploma pro- and communicate using a range of media. the way generic conventions and the resourc- gram and the highest level Sophomore English Real-world issues are seen through a cross-cur- es of language contribute to effectiveness in class. AP Seminar is the first of two required ricular lens from multiple points of view, for writing. Summer work is required. courses in the AP Capstone sequence. the understanding of complex issues and the In AP Seminar students tackle a wide variety students’ place in them. The course will focus of literary, philosophical, historical and cur- SENIOR on reading, and written and spoken commu- rent events readings, and write multiple essays nication. Students study foundational texts of analyzing the argumentation in these readings philosophy and literature, contemporary re- 445 Survey of British Literature (Aca- and synthesizing sources into original argumen- search and articles; listen to and watch speech- demic) (OBLN) tative essays. Students also write three research es, broadcasts, and personal accounts; view and papers and make three videotaped oral presen- British Literature is a course in the reading and understand art. tations; the last two of each are uploaded to the critical analysis of literature. It encompasses the College Board and serve as part of the stu- poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction of Great 4150H Global Literature (Honors) dent’s AP score. Students are admitted to the Britain from the Anglo-Saxon Period through (Capstone Suggested) course through an application process based on the Modern Era. The critical analysis of literature Freshman students only PreACT test scores, teacher recommendations, takes the form of class discussion and composi- tion, primarily through in-class essays, examina- Prerequisite: Approval of both English and AP and fully submitted application. Students must tions, and formal essays. Grammar, usage, and Capstone Department Heads - Summer reading be concurrently enrolled in AP World History. mechanics will be reviewed as applied to the is required This demanding course requires students to complete long-term projects and meet multiple writing. Students will also be required to com- This world literature and writing class is aligned deadlines. pile and/or update a formal resumé. with AP Art History. Students will read a va- riety of world literature texts that track with the cultures they will study in AP Art History JUNIOR 445H Survey of British Literature or Geography / Ancient Civilizations Honors. (Honors) (OBLN) Students will build close reading skills and work 431 American Literature (Academic) Prerequisite: Departmental approval on synthesizing literary and critical sources into (OBLN) British Literature is a literature-based course, in coherent essays. The class will place a heavy The critical analysis of literature will be fur- which critical thinking will play a primary role. emphasis on the grammar skills of writing, in- ther developed in this literature-based course The critical analysis of literature takes the form cluding the construction of coherent sentences, through the continued study of vocabulary and of class discussion and composition, primarily paragraphs, and essays. This course is highly grammar skills as well as class discussion and through in-class essays, essay examinations, and recommended for students hoping to pursue an various composition formats. This survey course formal essay writing. The course offers a survey AP Capstone diploma. encompasses the poetry, drama, fiction, and of poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction of Great 9 nonfiction of the United States from the Ear- Britain from the Anglo-Saxon Period through 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School4525 Multimedia Newspaper 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 4526 Multimedia Newspaper II the Contemporary Era. Students will also be long writing career ahead of you! 4527 Multimedia Newspaper III required to compile and/or update a formal 4532C Poetry in America (Conc) $$ 4528 Multimedia Newspaper IV resumé. Semester Course Prerequisite: Intro to Journalism and depart- Open to Juniors and Seniors 441AP AP English Literature (Ad- mental approval Poetry in America: The City from Whitman Students will earn technology credit vanced Placement) $$ to Hip Hop. In this course, we consider those Multimedia Newspaper is responsible for writing Prerequisite: Departmental approval, summer American poets whose themes, forms, and articles and producing content for the Speaking reading required voices have given expression to visions of the Eagle (speakingeagle.com), the official student This is a college-level, literature-based course city since 1850. Beginning with Walt Whitman, publication of Juan Diego Catholic High School. in the reading, critical analysis, and evaluation the great poet of 19th-century New York, we Students will also produce the print publication of literature from a variety of genres and eras. explore the diverse and ever-changing envi- 99 Magazine. Students enrolled in the class will This course is designed to improve students’ ronment of the modern city—from Chicago to plan, edit, and execute all phases of production critical thinking, interpretive skills, and writing London, from San Francisco to Detroit—through of each of these publications. Students inter- skills while preparing them for the AP English the eyes of such poets as Carl Sandburg, Emma ested in Multimedia Newspaper should have Literature and Composition exam in May. Stu- Lazarus, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Langston a strong writing background, work ethic, and dents will study significant works of literature, Hughes, Marianne Moore, Frank O’Hara, Gwen- desire to enlighten the Juan Diego community complete timed, in-class essays, out-of-class dolyn Brooks, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Hayden, through quality journalism. Students will work essays, a research paper, study literary terms and Robert Pinsky, as well as contemporary extensively with web design, Adobe Photoshop and techniques, and participate in whole-class hip hop and spoken word artists. This course and InDesign, and Google Tools. The class will and small-group discussions. Students will also introduces content and techniques intended to also enter publications in local and national-lev- be required to compile and/or update a formal help students and educators learn how to read el competitions. resumé. texts of increasing complexity. Readings and activities were chosen and designed with the Common Core English Language Arts (ELA) 460 Yearbook I ENGLISH ELECTIVES standards in grades six through 12 in mind. Con- 4610 Multimedia Yearbook II current through ASU, see page 2. 4611 Multimedia Yearbook III 451C Introduction to College Writing 4612 Multimedia Yearbook IV (Conc) $$ 4533 Film as Literature Prerequisite: Intro to Journalism or Digital Vid- Semester Course Semester Course eo/Photography & departmental approval Open to Juniors and Seniors Open to Juniors and Seniors Multimedia Yearbook is tasked with produc- College Writing is a college-level reading and This class explores the complex interplay ing Juan Diego’s yearbook, “Tilma.” Student writing course. The course emphasizes rheto- between film and literature. Film as Literature work will be focused on photography, graph- ric and rhetorical strategies used in different covers the influence of literature on film, the ics, layout design, as well as interviewing and genres of writing. During the semester, students history of film, and narrative devices common headline writing. Students will plan, produce, to both genres. Students will read short stories, will learn to think analytically about a topic. and edit all aspects of the yearbook. Students Students will learn to develop their own “voice,” plays, and novels and analyze their transition enrolled in Multimedia Yearbook will need a and communicate effectively in well-developed to film. This course will also include nonfiction writing. Students will learn to write effective- in examining essays, reviews, and documenta- photographic eye, a strong work ethic, and ly using invention, drafting, revision, editing, ries. This will be a blended learning course with desire to have their efforts form the legacy peer-feedback, and self-assessment, to be instruction and assignments both in the class- of Juan Diego through its yearbook for years better prepared for college. Concurrent through room and online. to come. Students will work extensively with ASU, see page 2. Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. The class will 4500 Intro to Journalism also enter publications in local and national competitions. 4530 Creative Writing Semester Course Semester Course Intro to Journalism’s goal is to provide students Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors with a background in modern journalism, and Do you fancy yourself a writer? Do you write prepare them for continued work in TV Produc- poems, short stories, or creative nonfiction tion, Multimedia Newspaper, and Multimedia essays in your spare time? Then this is the class Yearbook classes. Students will learn the basics for you! This is a semester-long elective class of journalism, how to write newspaper articles, in which we will study how to write, read, and create broadcast clips, photojournalism, as well critique like creative writers. We will study three as fundamentals of design and layout. They will genres in creative writing: poetry, fiction, and work extensively with Adobe products, includ- creative non-fiction. Within each genre, we ing InDesign and Photoshop, as well as an array will look at how the literary elements of image, of other journalism-oriented software, including voice, character, setting, and story are used. Google and website design software. This class Our primary text will be a reader made for this is a prerequisite for upper-level journalism class- course, which will include work from older more es and satisfies a technology credit. familiar writers and contemporary up-and-com- ing ones. These works will then help us discuss craft in our own work during intensive workshop sessions that will lead towards submission for publication. The students in this class will also make up the editorial board of our literary mag- azine and will work towards its publi- cation by the end of the semester. This will be a course to help establish a foundation for the 10 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School

in different times and places: humans and the environment, cultural developments and inter- 500 SOCIAL STUDIES actions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology Students must complete four years of social and defending historical arguments; mastering and innovation. studies. historical writing; and drawing comparative con- nections between historical events. JUNIOR FRESHMAN 532C World History Modern NEW 531 US History (Academic) (OBLN) 511 Geography/Ancient Civilizations (Conc) $$ Prerequisite: Departmental approval This year-long course covers the period of (Academic) (OBLN) American history from the Spanish and French Students will be required to purchase text- This is a year-long course that teaches world colonization to the present day. The course is books geography and ancient civilizations simul- designed to develop and strengthen the follow- taneously. The geography of a given region This course serves as an introduction to World ing skills: identification and description of his- plays a major role in how its civilizations will Civilizations and Geography from 1300 to the torical phenomena, analysis and interpretation develop; therefore, the geography and his- present. The course will survey cultural, eco- of historical phenomena, and comparison and nomic, political, intellectual and social devel- tory are taught side by side. Beginning with contrasting of historical phenomena. The sub- opments from a global perspective. Modern pre-history and ending at the Renaissance, ject matter of the course is drawn from the fol- civilizations from Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the lowing topics: political institutions and behavior, this course will acquaint students with the Americas will be covered. Students will continue public policy, social developments, economic great civilizations of the ancient world and to develop skills analyzing historical documents, developments, cultural and intellectual develop- medieval world. Emphasis will be placed on primary and secondary sources; developing ments, diplomacy and international relations. improving reading and writing skills through and defending historical arguments; mastering the use of primary sources, secondary sourc- historical writing; and drawing comparative con- 531H US History (Honors) (OBLN) es, and current events. nections between historical events. This year- long class serves as an introduction to modern Prerequisite: Departmental approval 511H Geography/Ancient Civilizations world civilization and coincides with HIST 151G This course covers the period of American (Honors) (OBLN) at Utah Valley University. Surveys cultural, history from Spanish and French Colonization economic, intellectual and social developments to the present. The subject matter of the course Prerequisite: Departmental approval based on from 1500 to present. Emphasizes global, com- is drawn from the following topics: political Pre-ACT test scores parative, and intercultural issues. Students will institutions and behavior, public policy, social This is a year-long course that analyzes global complete a historical research project as part of developments, economic developments, cultural geography and history spanning approximately the course. Concurrent through UVU, see page and intellectual developments, diplomacy and 8,000 BCE to 1200 CE. Course content includes 2. international relations. major emphasis on religious, cultural, environ- mental, and political aspects of Afro-Eurasia, 522AP AP European History 531AP AP US History (Advanced Placement) Oceania, and the Americas. Students will rea- (Advanced Placement) $$ (OBLN) $$ (OBLN) son, analyze evidence, and develop arguments. Prerequisite: Departmental approval This course utilizes diverse primary documents Prerequisite: Departmental approval Students will be required to purchase text- Students will be required to purchase text- as well as multiple secondary sources. The books. utilization of a variety of secondary sources books. This year-long course is designed to follow the allows students multiple perspectives to bet- This course begins with an overview of the Advanced Placement curriculum, culminating ter interpret the past. Emphasis is placed on Middle Ages then continues with an in-depth with students taking the AP exam at the end of strengthening historical thinking skills such as study of events ranging from the Renaissance the school year. This course covers the period of chronological reasoning, comparison, contex- through the Cold War. The goal of the course is American history from the Spanish and French tualization, argumentation, interpretation, and to prepare students for the national Advanced synthesis, all of which better prepare students colonization to the present day. The course is Placement examination in European History. designed to develop and strengthen the follow- for success in future AP courses. ing skills: identification and description of his- 5320AP AP World History Modern torical phenomena, analysis and interpretation 5111H / 571AP Geography Honors/AP (Advanced Placement) $$ (OBLN) of historical phenomena, and comparison and Art History (Advanced Placement) $$ (Capstone Core) contrasting of historical phenomena. The sub- (OBLN) (Capstone Suggested) Prerequisite: Departmental approval ject matter of the course is drawn from the fol- lowing topics: political institutions and behavior, Course description located in Social Studies Class is limited to those students entering the AP Capstone program and are concurrently public policy, social developments, economic Electives. developments, cultural and intellectual develop- enrolled in AP Seminar. ments, diplomacy and international relations. SOPHOMORE AP World History is a college-level year-long world history class where students investigate 532 World History (Academic) significant events, individuals, developments, NEW and processes from 1200 to the present. Stu- This course serves as an introduction to World dents develop and use the same skills, practices, Civilizations and Geography from 1300 to the and methods employed by historians: analyzing present. The course will survey cultural, eco- primary and secondary sources; developing nomic, political, intellectual, and social devel- historical arguments; making historical connec- opments from a global perspective. Modern tions; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, civilizations from Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the causation, and continuity and change over time. Americas will be covered. Students will continue The course provides six themes that students to develop skills analyzing historical documents, explore throughout the course in order to make primary and secondary sources; developing connections among historical developments 11 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School SENIOR 543AP AP Gov/Politics: US (Advanced 571AP AP Art History (Advanced Placement) $$ Placement) $$ (OBLN) 541 United States Government Fall Semester (Capstone Suggested) (OBLN) Prerequisite: Departmental approval Prerequisite: Departmental approval Semester Course This course is the study of federal, state and lo- Students will be required to purchase text- This course will focus on the development and cal governments designed to give a critical per- books function of the United States government. The spective on government and politics in the Unit- This course is designed to provide students Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of ed States. We will study general concepts and with a college-level introduction to the global government will be studied in great detail. Cur- analyze specific case studies that help interpret history of fine arts, with a focus on art’s person- rent events and politics will be applied to the government and politics. Students will become al, social and cultural meaning and on cross-cul- curriculum throughout the semester. In addition, familiar with the various institutions, groups, tural exchanges that have enriched the artistic students will study the rights and responsibili- beliefs and ideas that comprise the American tradition. The course will provide students with ties of citizenship. political reality. Students enrolled in this class knowledge and understanding of architecture, are required to enroll in the spring semester AP sculpture, painting, and other art forms from 541C United States Government (Con- Comparative Government and Politics. diverse historical and geographic contexts. Stu- current) (OBLN) $$ dents will learn to look at art critically, identify- 545AP AP Comparative Government ing not only how artists employ different styles Semester Course and Politics (Advanced Placement) $$ and techniques but also how art embodies and Prerequisite: Departmental approval Spring Semester supports different religious traditions, upholds Students will be required to purchase text- or challenges political authorities, and reflects Prerequisite: Departmental approval books changing views of nature and human space. The This course will cover the Constitution, civil This course is a college freshman survey course course culminates with students taking the AP liberties and civil rights, the three branches of that provides students conceptual knowledge of Art History exam in May. Freshmen may use this government, and the role that political parties, global studies by evaluating six world political full-year course to meet their semester geogra- interest groups and ideology play in shaping systems: Great Britain, Russia, China, , phy requirement for graduation. governmental roles and policies. Students will Iran, and Nigeria. Students will explore the vast also discuss how these broader principles play diversity of political structures and practices, 581 Psychology (OBLN) and how these various societies fit into the out in current policy disputes. In addition to Semester Course global realm. Students enrolled in this class are completing the textbook and non-textbook Open to Juniors and Seniors readings, students will be required to write required to enroll in the fall semester AP Gov/ This course will provide students with a com- three substantial essays and a short research Politics: US. prehensive introduction to the field of psycholo- paper. Concurrent through UVU, see page 2. SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES gy. The course introduces students to the study of the individual. It emphasizes the manner in 5422 Personal Finance (OBLN) 550 Introduction to Speech and De- which the individual can apply various psycho- Semester Course logical theories and concepts to better under- bate $$ This course is designed to provide students with stand self, personal motives, and relationships basic knowledge (and some in-depth informa- All students will be required to pay the $80 with other people. tion) of the economics systems at work in the debate team fee U.S. This class will focus primarily upon personal Above all, students will learn how to research, 583AP AP Psychology (Advanced finance issues to demonstrate economic pro- write and argue a debate case. The semester Placement) $$ (OBLN) cesses at work. Topics covered are basic laws will be largely devoted to introductory debate; Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors of economics, the stock market, retirement however, students will be introduced to other Prerequisite: Departmental approval planning, taxation, credit/credit cards, check- competitive speech events, including student Students will be required to purchase text- ing/checking accounts, budgeting and saving congress, extemporaneous speaking, and orato- books accounts. ry. All students will be expected to participate in at least two competitive speech and debate This year-long course is intended to introduce 542C Economics (Concurrent) $$ tournaments (as novices.) students to the systematic and scientific study of behavior and mental processes and students Semester Course will increase their understanding of psychology, Prerequisite: Departmental approval 551 Competitive Speech and Debate its methods, theory, and research. AP Psycholo- Students will be required to purchase text- $$ gy is a survey course, so students will focus on books Departmental approval bits of information from many different areas This course covers the basic concepts of micro- All students will be required to pay the $80 in psychology. Primarily, the course will explore economics and macroeconomics: supply and debate team fee the psychological facts, principles, and phenom- demand, pricing and production decisions, labor This course is designed for students who ena associated with each of the major subfields economics, government intervention, the busi- have already had some experience with of psychology (consciousness, learning, person- ness cycle, and money and banking. Although competitive speech and debate and hope ality, cognition, etc.). Summer work is required. the course does not involve any math beyond to hone their skills. Much of the class will Algebra I, students should be reasonably com- be devoted to researching and writing fortable with such mathematical concepts as debate cases and conducting practice de- interpreting coordinate graphs and calculating bates. As much as is feasible, students will percent change. In addition to the required col- concentrate on the events in which they lege coursework, students will be introduced to plan to compete during the school year. the basic elements of personal finance. Concur- rent through UVU, see page 2.

12 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 642AP AP Spanish (Advanced Place- ment) $$ 600 WORLD LANGUAGES Prerequisite: Departmental approval Students will be required to purchase text- comparisons, the imperative, and the present In order to satisfy the JDCHS World Language books requirement for graduation, a student must subjunctive. Activities may include dialogues, Students will explore previously acquired successfully complete two different levels readings, journal entries, audio activities, ques- terminology and grammatical concepts while (year-long courses) of the same world lan- tions, exercises, projects, tests, games, music, continuing their advancement in the intricacies guage. dance, movies, food, oral presentations, and cultural celebrations. of the language through exposure to literature, history, art, and music. Activities may include 612 Spanish I (OBLN) 624 Spanish for Native Speakers dialogues, readings, questions, exercises, proj- Students will begin their exploration of Spanish ects, tests, and oral presentations. Students will Prerequisite: Placement exam and personal through speaking, reading, writing, listening, prepare for the AP exam. and the study of culture. Themes typically in- interview with department head clude greetings, numbers, time, dates, weather, The Spanish for Native Speakers class is de- 611 French I (OBLN) school, family, sports, food, health, and travel, signed for students who speak Spanish as their This is a one-year course devoted to the in- as well as culture of Latin American countries. first language and wish to improve their literacy troduction and study of the French language Grammatical concepts may include nouns, skills in Spanish. The class will enable students and culture. Students will learn basic conver- adjectives, present tense of common regular to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency sational and listening skills in French, as well as verbs, present tense of common stem-changing in Spanish by providing them the opportunity be introduced to foundational grammar, build verbs, present tense of common irregular verbs, to listen, speak, read, and write in a variety of a basic vocabulary and gain familiarity with preterite tense of common regular and irregular contexts for a variety of audiences including the reading, writing and speaking in French. Upon verbs. Activities may include dialogues, read- family, school, and the other Spanish speaking completion of this course, students will be able ings, questions, exercises, projects, tests, and countries. The course will allow students to to engage in basic conversations in French explore the nature of their own Spanish dialect oral presentations. regarding introductions, dates, time, weather, as well as standard Spanish and the variations eating, school, their families, simple biographical in culture and language throughout the Spanish 622 Spanish II (OBLN) information and health; count easily from 0-100 speaking world. This course will count as part of Prerequisite: Spanish I or equivalent high using ordinal numbers and show proficiency the two credit foreign language requirement for school program. Freshmen can enroll with a in cardinal numbers 1 through 20; conjugate graduation. This class is strongly recommend- regular present tense verbs and most common passing grade (75% minimum) on the qualifying ed for those students who speak the Spanish present tense irregular verbs; be familiar with exam. language at home. the use and conjugation of the near future tense Students will continue their exploration of Span- and simple past tense verbs; and will begin ish through speaking, reading, writing, listening 632 Spanish III developing critical thinking, reading and writing and the study of culture. Themes include sports Prerequisite: Spanish II or departmental ap- and health, clothing and shopping, travel and skills in French. proval vacation activities, food and cooking, legends and stories, family relationships and talking Students will continue their exploration of Span- 621 French II (OBLN) about the environment. Grammatical concepts ish through speaking, reading, writing, listening Prerequisite: French I or equivalent high school may include reflexive verbs, the present tense, and the study of culture. Previously acquired program. Freshmen can enroll with a passing the past tense (preterite and imperfect), pos- grammatical structures and terminology will be grade (75% minimum) on the qualifying exam. reviewed and reinforced. Readings on various sessives, the future tense, progressive tenses, Students will continue their exploration of direct and indirect object pronouns, and com- topics (art, television, communication, violence control, voluntary work, etc.) will comprise French through speaking, reading, writing, parisons. Activities may include dialogues, jour- listening, and the study of culture. Themes nal entries, audio activities, readings, questions, units designed to increase proficiency in the language, and provide cultural insight. A major typically include religion, friends, family, lei- exercises, projects, tests, music, games, movies, sure activities, celebrations, food and cooking, cultural celebrations, and oral presentations. emphasis will be placed on speaking in Span- ish. Activities may include: dialogues, readings, school, technology, daily routine, childhood questions, exercises, projects, tests, and oral activities, country life, camping, nature, and 622H Spanish II (Honors) (OBLN) health, as well as Francophone cultures around presentations. Prerequisite: Spanish I or departmental ap- the world. Grammatical concepts may include revision of grammatical structures, use of object proval. Freshmen can enroll with a passing 642C Spanish IV (Concurrent) $$ grade (85% minimum) on the qualifying exam. pronouns, negations, comparisons, superlative, An ability to work at a faster pace, as well as Prerequisite: Spanish 3 and/or departmental reflexive and non-reflexive verbs in various coursework and reading, are typically required approval tenses including the present, present perfect, for this course. This course is designed for This course offers the student an opportunity to imperfect, future, conditional and subjunctive those students who are able to progress more continue developing their ability to speak, read tenses. Activities may include dialogues, read- ings, questions, exercises, projects, tests and rapidly. and write in Spanish while earning college cred- it. Previously acquired terminology and gram- oral presentations. Students will continue their exploration of Span- matical concepts will be reinforced through ish through speaking, reading, writing, listening, exposure to literature, history, politics, film, and 631 French III and the study of culture. Themes include sports music. Activities will include conversation and and health, clothing and shopping, travel and Prerequisite: French II or departmental approv- discussions in Spanish, authentic reading mate- al vacation activities, food and cooking, legends rials, projects, current events, and assessments. and stories, family relationships and talking This is a one-year course that will prepare Concurrent through UVU, see page 2. about the environment. Grammatical concepts students for AP French Language and Culture. may include the present tense, reflexive verbs, It will use an AP College Board approved text the past tense (preterite and imperfect), the and syllabus and follow a rigorous course of future, the present perfect, progressive verb instruction devoted to the review and continued tenses, direct and indirect object pronouns, in-depth study of the French language and cul- 13 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School ture. Students will continue to learn and prac- tice more complex conversational and listening 700 PHYSICAL EDUCATION skills in French, as well as review and practice more advanced grammar, build a larger French All students must complete one and a half vocabulary and practice and reinforce their skills 771 Weight Training I/II (co-ed) years of physical education and a semester in reading, writing and speaking French. Upon This is a beginning course for students who of Health. The maximum weightlifting course completion of this course, students will be able want to be involved in a strength-training pro- to: understand and engage in more complex credit that may count toward the required gram. Students will be taught the fundamentals conversations in French regarding traveling, physical education credits for graduation is .5 of how to lift weights, as well as proper tech- French books and magazines, French customs, credits. niques that are used in each lift with a focus on culture in various French-speaking countries our core lifts. This class is a prerequisite for any and French history; be familiar with the use and 721 Physical Education (co-ed) student wanting to advance into Weight Train- conjugation of the future tense verbs; review (OBLN) ing III/IV. conjugation of regular and irregular present/ Summer Semester past tense verbs; be familiar with the use and This course focuses on the fundamental com- 772 Weight Training III/IV (co-ed) conjugation of subjunctive, conditional, and ponents and principles of fitness. The course Prerequisite: Departmental approval - Open to literary tenses of regular and irregular verbs; be examines safety guidelines, proper technique, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors comfortable using more questions and idiomat- and exercise principles such as the FITT. Stu- This course is a continuation of the strength ic expressions; and practice using critical think- dents will assess their current level of fitness programs offered in previous courses. The em- ing, reading and writing skills in French. in relation to the five components of physical phasis will be on increased muscular strength fitness: flexibility, cardiovascular health, mus- and endurance while preparing the athlete for 641 French IV cular strength, muscular endurance, and body athletic competition. Students who have at Prerequisite: French III or departmental composition. Students will also learn strategies least one year of experience in the entry-lev- approval to help them begin, design, and maintain an el program or have departmental approval Students will reinforce and explore previously exercise program to keep them fit for life. Open will be welcome in this class. This program is acquired terminology and grammatical con- to all grades if a student has not previously geared toward the student-athlete who wants cepts, while continuing their advancement in completed the course. to improve strength through a higher level of the intricacies of the language, through expo- intensity. sure to literature, history, art and music. Activi- 733 Health (OBLN) ties may include dialogues, readings, questions, Semester Course, required course for all fresh- 7752 Advanced Weights exercises, projects, tests and oral presentations. men Prerequisite: Departmental approval This course is designed to develop intelligent, This course is a continuation of the strength 643AP AP French Language and Cul- self-directed behaviors that lead to good per- programs offered in previous courses. The em- ture (Advanced Placement) $$ sonal health through the study of physical, men- phasis will be on increased muscular strength Prerequisite: Departmental approval tal, social, spiritual and emotional aspects of and endurance for serious competitors. Stu- This one year course will emphasize the three health. Students will learn healthy attitudes and dents who have at least one year of experience modes of communication (Interpersonal, behaviors, esteem, communication, preventative in the entry-level program or have departmental Interpretive and Presentational) defined in the measures in disease, body systems, substance approval will be welcome in this class. This pro- Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the abuse, exercise and nutrition. gram is geared toward the serious student-ath- 21st Century. This course will provide students lete who wants to improve strength through a with opportunities to demonstrate their profi- PHYSICAL EDUCATION higher level of intensity. ciency in each of the three modes in the Inter- ELECTIVES mediate to Pre-Advanced range as described in the ACTFL Performance Guidelines for K–12 The following courses may be taken for either a NEW 780 Advanced Athletics Learners. The AP French Language and Culture semester or a full year. Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors course takes a holistic approach to language This course is designed for the athlete who is proficiency and recognizes the complex inter- 731 Lifetime Sports & Fitness (co-ed) interested in improving strength and speed for relatedness of comprehension and compre- This physical education course is designed to athletic competition. Students will learn the hensibility, vocabulary usage, language control, introduce the students to the four fundamental fundamentals of running and what it means to communication strategies, and cultural aware- concepts of physical fitness: muscular strength, run fast. ness. Students should learn language structures muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiovas- in context and use them to convey meaning. cular fitness. Students will be introduced to life- NEW 776 Yoga Foundations $$ This course strives to promote both fluency and time sports and the rules associated with those Semester Course - Class requirements: Yoga accuracy in language use and not to overem- sports. Students will benefit from lifetime fitness mat & Yoga strap phasize grammatical accuracy at the expense by learning about the importance of leading a Class recommended for any level student; be- of communication. In order to best facilitate fit life. the study of language and culture, the course is ginners welcome! In this class, postures will be taught in the target language. explored and are practiced to align, strengthen 773 Girls Fitness and Strength and promote flexibility in the body. Breathing Training techniques and meditation are also integrat- Sports Participation Credit Statement The emphasis is on increased muscular strength ed. You can expect an emphasis on simplicity, In accordance with the Utah State Secondary and endurance, preparing the athlete for com- repetition, and ease of movement. Full-body School Core Curriculum, students may be granted petition. This program is geared toward the relaxation and balance are the goals, as we a one-time maximum 0.5 PE credit for “Individual- student that would like to learn the basics about make a full circuit of the body’s range of motion ized Lifetime Activity” in lieu of a semester of PE. weight training and developing skills related to with standing postures, twists, backbends, for- Students who participate in 2 full seasons of one muscular endurance and muscular strength. ward folds, and hip openers. Students will also or more sports may receive a 0.5 credit. Approval learn the ability to sequence a modified flow must be obtained from the Athletic Director. with proper technique. Students may take this course for one semester each year. 14 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School NEW 859 JD Praise Band 800 FINE ARTS Prerequisite: Instructor approval This course is for advanced musicians only and All students must complete one year of fine gion in pageantry theater competitions incorpo- enrollment is contingent on musician experi- arts. Beginning with the Class of 2025 students rating a wide range of visual performance arts ence. The praise band is required to perform will be required to complete 1.5 credits. and choreography. Color Guard meets before at all masses and rehearses twice weekly. The school during 0 period three days each week. band consists of a drum kit, percussion, bass MUSIC Students successfully completing two full se- guitar, keyboard, and guitarists. All musicians mesters of Color Guard may count a maximum are expected to have a well-rounded under- NEW 8510 Fresh Start Instrumental .5 of their earned credit towards the required PE standing of their own instrument and be open credits. This is a one time credit exchange and to improvise and perform solo sections of con- Music $$ may not be duplicated with additional Band/ Semester Course temporary Christian rock/gospel music. Musi- Percussion related courses. cians are typically advanced musicians with the Prerequisite: Departmental approval ability to work together as a team. Students will Fresh Start Instrumental Music is for anyone 8560 Percussion work from sheet music and learn songs by rote. with previous band or music experience AND Full Year Course This is a 0 hour course and/or will meet on Flex those that want to learn a band instrument for Prerequisite: Departmental approval days. the first time. Woodwinds and Brass will be the Juan Diego Catholic High School Band prides emphasis in Fresh Start Instrumental Music. itself on a complete percussion experience. Stu- 8571 Guitar Studies I This course does not require practice outside of NEW dents will learn and perform all types of litera- Fall Semester rehearsal at school. There are no performance ture and ALL percussion instruments and styles requirements. Students may need to rent an This one semester course is designed for of percussion. Percussion will perform with the instrument. Renting an instrument will be an students with no previous guitar experience. Band for audiences at marching band events, added cost. Students may only take this course Areas of concentration include: tab and note athletic events, Mass, and indoor concerts. Per- once. reading, rhythm reading, open position chords, cussion is a GREAT place to meet new friends flat-picking, strumming patterns (for guitar), 8520 Band and share your musical gift with many peo- fingerstyle picking (for bass), music theory, and ple. All percussion students must participate ear training. By the end of this course students Full Year Course in Marching Band. Students will be required to will be prepared to further expand their skills Prerequisite: Departmental approval attend additional 0 AM period rehearsals during in Guitar II. This course ultimately aims to give Juan Diego Catholic High School Band prides Marching Band Season. Students successfully students the basic tools to continue learning itself on a complete band experience. Students completing two full fall semesters of Percussion music on their own outside of class. Students will learn various musical styles and play in front (participating in Marching Band) may count a must provide their own guitar and supplies for of a wide variety of audiences. The band will maximum .5 of their earned credit towards the this course. perform for audiences at marching band events, required PE credits. This is a one time cred- athletic events, Mass, and indoor concerts. Band it exchange and may not be duplicated with 8572 Guitar Studies II additional Band/Color Guard related courses. NEW is a GREAT place to meet new friends and share Spring Semester your musical gift with many people. Percussion credits earned prior to 2021-22 are Prerequisite: Beginning Acoustic Guitar or All Band and Percussion students participate not eligible to be included in the two full fall Guitar Studies I, instructor approval in Marching Band from the beginning of school semester total. until the end of the Marching Band season. Stu- The advanced guitar program has a main objec- dents will be required to attend additional 0 AM 853 Jazz Band tive of supplying the musician with the skills and period rehearsals during Marching Band Season. Spring Semester creative confidence to work in a wide variety of Emphasis of the course will shift from outdoor Prerequisite: Departmental approval and must playing situations at a semi-professional level. performances to indoor concerts (Wind Sym- be concurrently enrolled in Band The intermediate to advanced musician with phony) at the conclusion of the Marching Band a desire to improve musicianship and playing The JD Jazz Band performs for indoor/outdoor Season and will continue until the end of the skills will become extremely well rounded in all events. The band lends itself to many styles. year. Students successfully completing two full of the most important areas. This course also Students will learn swing, funk, Latin, rock, fall semesters of Band (participating in March- contains a songwriting component in which the pop, and dance music. Jazz Band is reserved ing Band) may count a maximum .5 of their students must utilize all guitar skills to compose for more experienced musicians. An audition is earned credit towards the required PE credits. at least one song per quarter. Compositions required for this group and private lessons are This is a one time credit exchange and may not involve sung (not spoken) vocalization that is strongly encouraged. Participation in Jazz Band be duplicated with additional Percussion/Color accompanied by a harmonic realization and a club during the fall semester is strongly encour- Guard related courses. patterned rhythmic structure. An in-depth gui- aged to receive departmental approval. This tar curriculum combined with a successful and class meets during morning 0 period three days NEW 8521 Color Guard professional environment is what makes this each week. program so successful. Full Year Course Open to all students 8670 Steel Band 8600 String Orchestra The Color Guard combines dance, drama, and Spring Semester Prerequisite: Instructor approval performance – with the manipulation of flags, Open to all students sabers, and rifles – into a magical pageantry. This course is designed for students as a con- Students in Steel Band will learn to perform a Color Guard is now one of the most popular ac- tinuation for students with previous orchestral variety of music (pop, calypso, reggae, rock, tivities for all students in the high school curric- experience. Emphasis is placed on advancement jazz, etc.) in a calypso Steel Band setting. Stu- ulum. This outstanding performing group is an of instrumental technique, music reading and dents will perform at concerts and various gigs. intricate part of the fall season Band program. comprehension skills, and performing in an en- Students are strongly encouraged to participate In the winter and spring seasons, students per- semble. Students in the course are encouraged in Steel Band club during the fall semester. The form in a number of dance recitals plus official to prepare for festivals and other competitions Steel Band meets during the morning 0 period Winter Guard appearances. The Winter Guard and thus are provided solo and small ensemble two days each week. often travels to venues across the state and re- project opportunities. The orchestra is a con- 15 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School tributor to the Juan Diego community and per- sic, as well as the social, political, technological 872 Intermediate Dance forms for school and community-related events and economic forces that shaped the music of Spring Semester both during the day and in the evening. these eras. Issues of race, gender and class will Prerequisite: Completion of Beginning Dance or also be discussed as they relate to the various instructor approval NEW 866 Chamber Orchestra styles. The class includes detailed listening This course provides further instruction in dance Prerequisite: Audition and instructor approval assignments and an introduction to musical technique, composition, and criticism at an vocabulary and concepts. No prior knowledge Chamber Orchestra is the elite level orchestra intermediate level. Previous dance experience is of music is required for this class. and offers students great variety and challenge required for this course. Students will continue in musical performance. It is recommended learning ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern dance that students have at least 2-3 years experience 858AP AP Music Theory (Advanced technique. Students will increase their knowl- before auditioning or be familiar with 3rd - 5th Placement) $$ edge of body alignment, spinal articulation, and positions, keys in 3 sharps and 3 flats, and be Prerequisite: Departmental approval choreographic skills. Students will develop their able to create a beautiful tone with vibrato. In AP Music Theory is designed to prepare stu- creative abilities through improvisation, chore- this orchestra, students learn both traditional dents for passing the Advanced Placement ography, and small and large group composi- chamber pieces on traditional instruments as Music exam. Emphasis is placed on integrating tional studies. Intermediate dancers will perform well as well-known rock classics utilizing elec- course work with ensemble classes to help in the Spring Dance Department Concert. tric violins and pedals. Music from composers students better understand and appreciate the such as Bach, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky and music they learn. Coursework will emphasize 876 Advanced Dance modern artists like Coldplay, U2, Greenday, Led but is not limited to, written music theory, lis- Full Year Course Zeppelin, and Muse will be performed. Chamber tening skills, music dictation, sight-singing, and Prerequisite: Intermediate Dance or instructor Orchestra is a contributor to the Juan Diego music history. Students will also compose short approval community and performs for school and com- pieces of music as well as analyze the music of This course is designed to refine the dancers munity-related events both during the day and great composers. movement and performance technique to its in the evening. This class meets in the morning ultimate level. Several years of previous dance during 0 period two days each week. experience is required for this course. Students

DANCE will increase their knowledge in ballet, jazz, hip 862 Concert Choir hop, and modern dance technique. Students will Full Year Course Dance classes may fulfill a PE or Fine Arts Re- be challenged to master increasingly complex Offered to current and aspiring singers, regard- quirements, but not both. material that builds understanding and facility less of their previous choral experience. The with rhythmic phrasing, qualitative expression, core curriculum explores basic vocal technique, 873 Ballroom Dance spatial clarity, and body connectivity. Students music theory, and history as it relates to Blues, Semester Course will work in small and large groups to develop Jazz, musical theatre, Gospel, Folk, R&B, Rock, Open to all students their choreographic skills. Advanced dancers will perform in the Spring Dance Department Hip Hop, and other genres. This exploration This course is open to young men and women Concert. takes place on a solo, small group, and large who would like to experience dance on a more group performance level, as well as lecture and casual level and improve physical coordination. extensive listening. In addition, students are Students will learn various Ballroom and Latin 874 Dance Company required to perform as the choir at masses and partner dances such as the swing, waltz, samba, Full Year Course other school sanctioned events throughout the foxtrot, tango, and cha cha cha. No previous Prerequisite: Formal audition in the previous year. They will also prepare as individuals, small dance experience is required. This fun, ener- spring and instructor approval groups or full choir in preparation for region and getic, and unique course is a wonderful way to state festivals. Dance Company is Juan Diego’s fine arts meet fellow students in a relaxed environment. performing dance group. Dance Company Students enrolled in the Fall semester will have 8664 Eagle Voice - Pastoral Arts members need to be proficient in jazz, ballet, a performance opportunity at the end of the se- contemporary, hip hop, and modern dance. Full Year Course mester. Students enrolled in the Spring semes- Students’ dancing ability must be at the highest Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors ter will perform in the Spring Dance Department level because of the complex material that is Offered to current and aspiring singers, regard- Concert. developed in class. Dance Company students less of their previous choral experience. This are required to choreograph numerous piec- class primarily prepares music for mass and 871 Beginning Dance es, perform at school activities, attend outside other school sanctioned events throughout Fall Semester rehearsals, and participate in a community the year. They work in conjunction with the JD Open to all students project. Company members are also required Concert Choir performing at masses. Gospel, Welcome to the world of movement and cre- to attend a three-day summer dance camp. The rock and contemporary styles of music are im- ative expression. This course is for students who aspects of performance quality, choreography, plemented along with a few standard religious have had none to very little dance experience. and creative expression are continually stressed hymn styles. Students also learn to understand The goal of this course is to provide students in this class. Dance Company performs in the the liturgical calendar and music that coincides with fundamental instruction in dance tech- Dance Company Concert. with it. nique, composition, and criticism. In order to accomplish this, different forms of dance will be NEW 8594 History of Rock & Roll $$ studied. Students will learn the basic technique THEATER ARTS Semester Course for ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern dance. This course has a $15 fee Students will develop their creative abilities 886 Technical Theater The History of Rock and Roll will survey the through improvisation, choreography, and small Fall Semester or Full Year Course history of rock music from its origins to the and large group compositional studies. Open to all students present day. A detailed study music of slavery, Prerequisite: Instructor approval blues and jazz roots in America will set the This course provides students with a hands-on foundation for this course. Students will study practical backstage experience of the complex all major genres including rap and country mu- workings of theatre production. Basic learning 16 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School of the essentials of theatre: sound, lighting, to three-dimensional design. This course may further their knowledge of aesthetics, art histo- stage managing, and scenery construction. Stu- be only taken once; students who would like ry, and constructive art criticism. This course dents must be willing to work after school and to continue working in clay should register for may only be taken once; students who would some weekends depending on the production Intermediate Ceramics. like to continue with art coursework should reg- schedule. ister for another advanced art course. 894 Intermediate Ceramics $$ 8861 Advanced Technical Theatre Semester Course 8955 Painting $$ Prerequisite: Technical Theatre and instructor Prerequisite: Ceramics or instructor approval Semester Course approval $25 course fee Prerequisite: Art Foundations I or instructor This course is a continuation of Juan Diego’s This course is for students who have shown an approval - $50 course fee Technical Theatre course. It is for students who interest in continuing their exploration of clay. This is an advanced course for students who have had prior technical theatre training. Stu- With an emphasis on handbuilding. Students have had an introduction to drawing, and are dents in this course will make up Juan Diego’s will tackle more challenging projects that focus ready to try painting. With an emphasis on Stage Crew. This group will be responsible for on craftsmanship, creativity, and aesthetics. basic painting skills and color theory, students the running of all stage activities in the audito- Additionally they will be introduced to wheel will create original acrylic paintings and designs. rium and Little Theatre. At times an after school thrown pottery techniques. Students who wish The class will learn how to understand and cre- time commitment is required. Course may be to further their wheel throwing skills should ate meaning in art, and be exposed to some of repeated. register for Advanced Ceramics the following the great masterpieces of art history as well as year. For students who enjoy handbuilding, this contemporary art and artists. Students will learn 887 Beginning Drama course can be retaken. to discuss and critique art constructively and Semester or Full Year Course with confidence. This course may only be taken once. This course will help the student develop an 896 Advanced Ceramics $$ appreciation and broad understanding for the Full Year Course theatre and the art of acting. Students will learn Prerequisite: Intermediate Ceramics or instruc- 897 Advanced Art $$ basic acting skills through class participation tor approval - $75 course fee Full Year Course in monologue work, scene work, and improvi- This is an advanced course for students who Prerequisites: Art Foundations II and instructor sations. Students will learn basic theatre terms demonstrate commitment to learning wheel approval - $75 fee per semester and history. Students learn respect for fellow thrown pottery with a greater emphasis on This is an advanced course for students with a students in the development of their creative studio production, aesthetics, and mastery of demonstrated commitment to art who want to potential. Some written assignments and the- the skill set. Projects will emphasize combin- continue to develop their skills and craftsman- atre attendance required. ing wheel thrown methods and hand-building ship, as well as their knowledge of art materials techniques to create truly spectacular works of and mediums, while studying contemporary and 8883 Advanced Drama art. Students will also be encouraged to pro- master artists. With an emphasis in studio pro- Full Year Course duce, market, and sell their work to raise money duction, students will build a portfolio focused Prerequisite: Instructor approval for charity. A full year commitment is required on Drawing and 2D design skills, while exploring This course builds upon the skills and tech- to build the desired skill set; therefore, students their artistic voice and developing a style. niques developed in beginning drama through will not be allowed to join midyear. This course focused approaches to character creation and may be repeated. 899AP AP Art and Design $$ acting styles across diverse theatrical forms. Full Year Course Students learn to enhance actor’s skills such as: 8910 Art Foundations I $$ Prerequisites: Advanced Art and instructor ap- concentration, focus, observation, relaxation, Semester Course - $25 course fee proval - $75 fee per semester ensemble work, and physical and vocal aware- This course is an introductory class for students AP (Advanced Placement) Art and Design is a ness. Students may participate in region and who are new to art. AFI is a skill building class program administered by the College Board to state competitions. Some written assignments where students will study the elements of art, provide highly motivated students with an op- and theatre attendance required. Students must practice drawing from life, and experiment with portunity to earn college credit in art. Students be willing to work after school and some week- different art styles and mediums. The class will will create a portfolio of work to demonstrate ends depending on the production schedule. learn how to understand and create meaning in inquiry through art and design, and develop- Students are required to participate in the Utah art by studying some of the masterpieces of art ment of materials, processes, and ideas over the Shakespeare Festival High School Shakespeare history as well as contemporary working artists. course of a year. Portfolios include works of art Competition in October, Utah Region/State Students will study art vocabulary and learn and design, process documentation, and written Drama Competition and all after-school theatre to discuss and critique art constructively and information about the work presented. In May, productions. with confidence. This course may only be taken students submit a portfolio for evaluation based once; students who would like to continue with on specific criteria, which include skillful syn- art coursework should register for Art Founda- thesis of materials, processes, and ideas and VISUAL ARTS tions II or another advanced art course. sustained investigation through practice, experi- mentation, and revision, guided by questions. 892 Ceramics $$ 8950 Art Foundations II $$ Semester Course Semester Course $25 course fee Prerequisite: Art Foundations I or instructor This course is an introductory class for students approval - $25 course fee who are new to ceramics. In this class students This course is for students who have shown an will build skills by exploring the three-dimen- interest in continuing their art education. With sional concepts of clay. Basic hand-building an emphasis on studio production, students will methods will be emphasized such as pinch pot, exercise creativity and continue to build their coil and slab. Projects will emphasize prob- observational drawing and art skills, while ex- lem solving, and give an introduction to the perimenting with new materials and processes elements and principles of art as they relate to organize the art elements, design principles, 17 and create good compositions. Students will 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 900 TECHNOLOGY & TV PRODUCTION All students are required to complete a semes- 952 Computer Website Design 9604 Computer Programming II ter of Technology. Spring Semester Spring Semester Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy or depart- Prerequisite: Computer Programming I or de- TECHNOLOGY mental approval partmental approval This intermediate course details the fundamen- This course reviews the strands covered in Com- 9493 Game Development Fundamen- tals of web design, photo manipulation and puter Programming I. This course introduces tals I image compression techniques. Students will students to more advanced data structures and Semester Course learn to hand tag using Hypertext Markup Lan- their uses, including sequential files, 2D arrays, guage prior to the use of Dreamweaver editing and complex classes. Students will learn to cre- This course covers topics that utilize contempo- software. Students design and prepare multiple ate more powerful programs using the Python rary methods for digitally designing multimedia, section websites incorporating image maps and language. This is a prerequisite for AP Computer video games and simulations. Students will cascading style sheets. Students will produce Science A. learn how to research, conceptualize and create websites containing textual, graphic, audio and multimedia design and prepare it for various video components. Students will prepare web- end products including print, web and video 9610AP AP Computer Science A site based reports and presentations. game production. Various design software such (Advanced Placement) $$ as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign will be Open to Juniors and Seniors, taught alternate utilized. Students will have the opportunity to 9530 Network Essentials years. Prerequisite: Network Essentials or apply and demonstrate proficiency in concepts Fall Semester departmental approval. Beginning in 2022-23 learned in class by engaging in projects and Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors prerequisite will be Computer Programming II activities assigned to give them experience in Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge or This is a Java programming course that covers using various forms of media with an emphasis departmental approval the fundamentals of programming taught in on the design and creation of video games and The course investigates the models that are theWILL first-semester introductoryNOT collegeBE course. simulations. appropriate for networking computers together Students will learn to design, write, analyze, and sharing data between all computer devices. and documentTAUGHT programs and subprograms. IN 9494 Game Development Fundamen- Topics covered will include: network topolo- The mandatory AP Exam in May will emphasize tals II gies, network cabling, server-based networks, Java programming methodology (including Semester Course routers, fault tolerant power supplies and both recursion), 2021-22and procedural abstraction. It also Prerequisite: Game Development standard and Power-Over-Ethernet switches. includes algorithms, data structures, and data Fundamentals I or departmental approval Emphasis will be placed on both the TCP/IP abstraction. models as well as multiple protocols for Subnet- This course is designed to allow students to ting small, medium and large networks. develop proficiency in the areas of 2D and 3D NEW 9611AP AP Computer Science Principles (Advanced Placement) $$ computer graphics, animation, digital video 9602 Mobile App Development game production and digital audio creation. Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, This course also deals with visual and concep- Spring Semester taught alternate years. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 tual skills needed to produce effective images, Prerequisite: Departmental approval or at least Honors or departmental approval and to develop effective presentation skills. one of the following: Computer Programming I, AP Computer Science Principles introduces Content will include the creation of 2D anima- Computer Science Principles or Website Design students to the breadth of the field of comput- tions using Photoshop and Illustrator software, This course is designed to teach skills to devel- er science. In this course, students will learn to custom audio tracks using GarageBand and op apps for phones, tablets, and other devices. design and evaluate solutions and apply com- digital editing using iMovie editing software. History of cellular technology will be covered. puter science to solve problems through the The course will also introduce 3D modeling A variety of operating systems will be explored. development of algorithms and programs. They using Maya and After Effects software. Students Students will learn core mobile development will incorporate abstraction into programs and will create a comprehensive professional-level skills. Students will learn programming in JavaS- use data to discover new knowledge. Students digital portfolio. cript. will also explain how computing innovations and computing systems, including the Internet, 9511 Computer Science Principles 9603 Computer Programming I work, explore their potential impacts, and con- Semester Course Fall Semester tribute to a computing culture that is collabora- This course is an introduction to the develop- Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge or tive and ethical. ment and future applications of digital comput- departmental approval ers. Computer Science Principles places empha- An introductory course in programming and PHOTOGRAPHY sis on computer science topics rather than just application development. Students will learn the programming. Students will work with a variety fundamentals of computer programming. Stu- 9615 Digital Video and Photography of commercial applications, design web pages, dents will learn to design, code, and test their Semester Course create graphical computer programs, gain In- own programs while applying mathematical Digital Video and Photography’s goal is to pro- ternet research skills and acquire conceptual un- concepts. The course includes an introduction vide students an introduction to modern video derstanding of computer hardware and Internet to coding concepts and problem-solving skills and photography production, from shoot to architecture. Other concepts that are covered through the use of the Python programming edit. The class will cover the basics of camera are how information facilitates the creation of language. Students will be introduced to more work, including techniques and camera settings, knowledge and why the Internet pervades mod- complex data structures and their uses, such as as well as how to edit on a variety of Adobe ern computing. arrays and classes. products, including Photoshop, Lightroom, and InDesign for photography, and Premiere Pro and After Effects for video. Students can expect to 18 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School create a multitude of projects and digital arti- ful team. You will learn the art of organizational explore careers and skills that will enable you facts in this course. This class also functions as culture building in a variety of areas. Student to make worthwhile contributions toward those a prerequisite for Multimedia Yearbook and TV Leaders complete activities and projects as- causes. Through this course you will consider Production classes. sociated with various campus life events and different types of post-secondary education functions in addition to course content. and learn and share specific knowledge or expe- TELEVISION riences that will help as you make this transition NEW 0216 Campus Life Leadership into college life. 962 Television Production I (CLL) (OBLN) Seniors only - Prerequisite: Instructor approval 0223 Teacher Intern (TI) 9630 Television Production II Semester or Full Year Students taking CLL will learn the basics of 9631 Television Production III Seniors only 9632 Television Production IV leadership, decision-making, collaboration, and culture building, and apply that knowledge to Prerequisite: REQUIRED applications may be Prerequisite: Intro to Journalism or Digital Vid- their everyday life. In doing so, you will also obtained in the Spring of the student’s Junior eo/Photography and instructor approval begin to define your own leadership style. Stu- year, limited placement Television Production is responsible for produc- dents plan, organize and execute tasks related Senior students must have a specific interest ing content for Speaking Eagle TV (vimeo.com/ to liturgical and school activities with the sup- in pursuing education in college and a career speakingeagletv), Juan Diego’s student broad- port of Campus Life Leadership team. Students in teaching. Teacher Intern provides a senior cast publication. The publication will be broad- will take care of physical campus spaces, plan student with the opportunity to observe ele- cast to the student body on a regular basis, and events, perform Christian service, learn valuable mentary or middle school classroom instruction also on the internet for wider display. The aims leadership lessons and assist with the overall and the opportunity to assist an experienced of Speaking Eagle TV are both sound journalism operations of Campus Life and Student Ser- teacher. Interns must have prior approval from and entertainment. In the class, students will vices. This is NOT a “free” or “study” period. both the JDCHS and SJB Administrations. Ap- film, interview, edit, and revise content to pro- Seniors should expect to work during this pe- plications are NOT accepted during the senior duce content worthy of sharing with the entire riod and will have graded coursework through year. student body. Students will work extensively canvas and participation in class on various with high-quality sound and video recording activities and projects. 1150 Learning Center equipment, as well as Adobe products and Vi- Semester or Full Year meo to produce and publish clips. The class will 0218 Entrepreneurship $$ (OBLN) Open to Juniors and Seniors enter publications in local and national competi- Semester Course Prerequisite: Counselor approval and registered tions as well. Seniors only, application and interview process for 3 or more AP courses required - Course fee $75 It is designed to give academically motivated Entrepreneurship class will focus on the social juniors and seniors the opportunity to begin selling, marketing, and developing business assigned homework, research information for skills. Students will service customers, expe- projects or assignments, makeup missed tests rience buying, purchasing, inventory manage- or quizzes and otherwise continue their aca- SENIOR ment, marketing, and participate in live selling. demic progress toward graduation. It will be Assignments throughout the year include creat- scheduled into the student’s open period and is ing marketing strategies, tracking its progress, graded pass/fail. ELECTIVES reporting results, and learning business skills.

0214 Student Leadership 1 (OBLN) 0231 College Success Prep - Take Fall Semester Charge (OBLN) Seniors only - Prerequisite: Instructor approval Spring Semester Seniors only This Leadership and Collaboration course explores roles, responsibilities, and leadership This course is designed to provide senior stu- styles by putting you in the driver’s seat of a dents with an opportunity to learn practical small, poorly run non-profit. You will learn the academic and life skills that will prepare them basics of leadership, decision-making, collab- for college and life as an adult. Upon success- oration, and culture building, and apply that ful completion of this course, students will be knowledge to make their non-profit a success. able to: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and In doing so, you will also begin to define your strategies related to studying, organizational own leadership style. Student Leaders complete skills, and stress management. Demonstrate the ability to find academic, mental, and emotional activities and projects associated with various health resources on college campuses. Under- campus life events and functions in addition to stand how to work through conflict with peers, course content. supervisors, and professors. Apply principles for financial success. Show proficiency in how to 0215 Student Leadership 2 (OBLN) communicate by telephone and email. Demon- Spring Semester strate an ability to create personal standards Seniors only - Prerequisite: Student Leadership and principles that enhance character develop- 1 and/or instructor approval ment. This course builds on the knowledge gained in Student Leadership 1 course. You will explore 0232 College Success Prep - Find the characteristics and interactions of the four Your Voice (OBLN) personality profile types. You will define and Fall Semester solidify their leadership style and capacity to Seniors only collaborate with and lead others. You will learn This course helps you discover the causes that practical frameworks, tools, and skills. All of you are most passionate about. It will help you which help you select, form, and lead a success- 19 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School 2021-2022 Course Guide - Juan Diego Catholic High School ACADEMIC THE JD ACADEMIES SUPPORT Academy of Sciences 0113 Drexel Juan Diego students may obtain a special Academy of Sciences designation on their student Prerequisite: Instructor or Counselor approval transcripts. Students may enter the Academy of Sciences track in either their freshman or sophomore year, and complete the following requirements to receive the Academy of Scienc- Drexel is a course designed to support students es honor: in achieving academic success. Students receive one-on-one help, can use the time to complete • Science Academy Independent Research: Students must complete a professional tests, make up missed assignments, and contin- research project and present their research at a recognized science competition such as the ue their progress toward graduation. Intel Science and Fairs, Junior Science and Symposium, Google Fair, or Siemens Competition. 0123 Directed Studies (OBLN) Prerequisite: Instructor or Counselor approval • Coursework: Students must take at least three AP-level courses in the STEM fields. These Directed Studies is a focused study skills course. courses may be a combination of Science, Mathematics, and Technology. JDCHS currently It is the goal of the Directed Studies course to offers 7 AP Science courses, 3 AP Mathematics courses, and 1 AP Technology course. assist students in becoming confident, success- ful, self-motivated students. Students use class • Service and Extracurricular Activities: Students must demonstrate interest and com- time to complete academic coursework. Place- mitment to science outside of the classroom. The JD Science department provides monthly ment into the Directed Studies course is based Academy of Sciences activities, such as judging elementary science fairs, attending commu- on test scores, academics and teacher/counsel- nity science events, or engaging with school STEM clubs. or/administrator recommendation. Students wishing to receive Academy of Sciences designation on their transcripts must 4133 Learning 360 obtain faculty signatures for all of the above requirements by the end of the fall semester of Co-requisite: Enrollment in Foundations of High their senior year. At the Academic Awards ceremony of their Senior year, students meeting the Academy requirements will receive recognition in the form of a JDCHS Science Academy School lab coat. Learning 360 is a full-year required course for freshmen enrolled in the Foundations of High School Math course. Learning 360 emphasizes basic math concepts and assists students with Academy of Fine Arts topics covered in Foundations of High School Math. Students in FHSM will take Learning 360 Juan Diego students may obtain a special Academy of Fine Arts designation on their student instead of Math 1. transcripts. The Academy of Fine Arts provides four areas of focus: Music, Visual Art, Dance, and Theatre. Each student will be assigned a mentor, based on their area of focus, to guide 4540 Facilitate High School Success them through the process of completion. Students may enter the Academy of Fine Arts in either their freshman or sophomore year, and complete the following requirements to receive This course is an immersion course for inter- the Academy of Fine Arts designation: national students that will focus on the funda- mental skills necessary for high school suc- • Coursework: Students will complete one of three Fine Arts AP Courses (AP Music Theory, cess. These skills include: time management, AP Art History, AP Studio Art) and 2 or more years of advanced fine arts classes or ensem- test-taking and research skills, utilizing campus bles to be selected from the following: Advanced Art, Advanced Ceramics, Sculpture, Ad- resources, effective reading, how to speak to vanced Dance, Dance Company, Advanced Theatre, Wind Symphony, Advanced Percussion, teachers, note-taking, and other learning skills. Orchestra, and Concert Choir. Students will also complete courses of study for each specific Additional course content includes goal setting, area of focus. values, critical thinking, diversity awareness, and the skills necessary to take the TOEFL (listening, • Extracurricular Participation: Students will complete the equivalent of three years of speaking, reading comprehension, and writing). active participation in Fine Arts extracurricular activities. These activities may include theatre productions, art shows, dance concerts, and musical performances.

• Participation in an accredited Fine Arts Festival: Students will qualify for and partic- ipate in one or more of the following as directed by the department mentor: Region/State solo and ensemble, All-state Band/Orchestra/Choir, Region/State Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Competition, University Dance Workshop, All-state Art Show.

• Service: As a part of their required JDCHS service hours, the student will perform service related to the arts including but not limited to: tutoring, solo performance, and volunteer work within the community. All service work must be approved by the department mentor. Juan Diego • Academy of Fine Arts Final Project: Students will prepare and create a cumulative final project in coordination with their department mentor. As outlined by their mentor the project Pray for Us could include one of the following: solo music recital, dance recital/choreography, character thesis role, theatre technical design, student-directed one-act, or art show. Each final project will be supported by in-depth research to be presented to a committee.

Students wishing to receive Academy of Fine Arts designation on their transcripts must obtain faculty signatures for all of the above requirements by the end of the fall semester of 20 their senior year.