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Trinity High SchoolEducating the Whole Student .Mind, Body and Soul2014 Curriculum / Registration Guide2015
Quick Reference GuideThe following documents serve as a quick reference too many commonlyasked questions. For our complete guide, please see the Student/ParentHandbook.Curriculum Guide*DC----Dual Credit CourseReligion . Pages 3-4English Pages 4-5Math Pages 5-6Science . Pages 7-8Social Science . Pages 8-9Physical Education Page 9Spanish . Page 9-10Music Pages 10-11Art . Page 11Technology . Page 11Business . Page 12-13Family & Consumer Science . Page 13Senior Electives & Independent Study Page 14Dual Credit Pages 14-16North Dakota Scholarship Guidelines . Pages 16-17ACT/SAT Page 17NCAA Eligibility Pages 18-19THS Activities Page 19Graduation Requirements Page 20Four Year Plan Pages 20-22Seventh Grade . Pages 22-23Current North Dakota Graduation &Scholarship Worksheet Pages 24-25Page 2 of 29
Trinity High SchoolCourse CurriculumGrades 7-12Religion[Descriptions constructed upon the core curriculum designed by the United States Conference ofCatholic Bishops]Religion: Christ Our LifeRequiredGrade 7A study of God’s saving love as it is revealed through his Son, Jesus. Students will grow in knowledge of Jesusthat they will love him more ardently and serve him more generously.Religion 8RequiredThis class uses Christ Our Life text. The bible is used as a reference and also several books of the bible arecovered throughout the year. The 5 content areas covered are: 1. Our Universal Church 2. One Holy, Catholic,and Apostolic Church 3. Diversity of our Church 4. Second Vatican Council 5. Parish CommunitiesReligion 9(60019)Credit: 1RequiredThe Revelation of Jesus Christ in ScriptureThe purpose of this course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures.Through their study of the Bible they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. In the coursethey will learn about the Bible, authored by God through Inspiration, and its value to people throughout theworld. The students will pay particular attention to the Gospels, where they may grow to know and love JesusChrist more personally.Who is Jesus Christ?The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, theSecond Person of the Blessed Trinity. In this course will understand the Jesus Christ is the ultimate Revelation tous from God. In learning who He is, the students will also learn who He calls them to be.Religion 10(60020)Credit: 1RequiredThe Paschal Mystery – The mission of the God-Man our Lord Jesus ChristThe purpose of this course is to help students understand all that God has done for us through His Son, JesusChrist. Through this course of study, students will learn for all eternity, God has planned for us to share eternalhappiness with Him, whichis accomplished through the redemption Christ won for us. Students will learn thatthey share in this redemption only in and through Jesus Christ.Page 3 of 29
The Mission of the God-Man Continues in the Church – a survey look at the Catholic Church (60021)The purpose of this course is to help students understand that in and through the Church they encounter theGod-Man, Jesus Christ. They will come to understand the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostlesand is sustained by Him through the Holy Spirit. Herein, students will learn not about the Church’s history, butabout Her nature – who is the Catholic Church as the Bride of our Lord.Religion 11Credit: 1RequiredLife in the Person of Jesus Christ (60018)The purpose of this course is to help students understand that life lived fully is a life lived in Jesus Christ. Thefundamental moral principles will be taught to the students. Thes principles are founded upon the natural lawand flushed out by Divine Revelation. A survey look at the Ten Commandments, including the Church’s teachingon Christian ethics, sexual ethics, and social ethics, will be covered throughout the semester.The Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with the Person of Jesus Christ (60022)The purpose of this course is to help students understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and realway in and through the seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church – in particularly through the Holy Eucharist.Students will examine each of the sacraments in detail, learning the institution, form and matter, purpose, andeffects of such encounters.Religion 12Credit: 1Students must choose 2 of the following three offerings.RequiredGod, Happiness, and Life (60024)This course will expose the student to the philosophical and theological principles of Christianity. Who is God?Why Christianity? This course will involve weekly reading, writing and discussion. Upon this foundation, studentswill come to understand that their happiness is founded upon God and completing His will for their lives, throughthe vocations of Holy Priesthood, Consecrated Religious Life, The Married State, or the Single State.World Religions (60013)NCAA ApprovedThis course considers the human response to the mysteryby exploring religious traditions of mankind. Itscomparative study of beliefs, rituals, and communal practices of these religious traditions presents theuniversality of religiousness and the human response to mystery as divine reality. This course offers andintroductory survey of major religious traditions of the world. We will consider Hinduism, Buddhism,Confucianism, Judaism, Chrisianity, Islam and Native American religious traditions. The historical development,central practices, and diverse cultural expressions of each religion will be examined.Church History (60010)The purpose of the History of the Catholic Church is to supply the students with a general knowledge of theChurch’s history from apostolic times to the present. The historical truth that the Catholic Church was founded byJesus Christ and handed on through the Apostles, and then sustained by Him through the Holy Spirit, will beexplained and illustrated by way of events, narratives, and a historical reading of the Catholic tradition.Page 4 of 29
EnglishEnglish 7 (05006)RequiredThis course focuses on five major areas: poetry, literature, grammar, writing and vocabulary. Students will readand discuss themes and literary elements found in poetry, short stories, and one class novel. A Grammar unit willreview the parts of speech, sentence structure and punctuation. Writing instruction will be based on The 6 1Traits of Writing. Students will demonstrate their writing skills using the 6 traits in a memoir and research paper.Vocabulary will be developed and discussed during the literature unit. Students are required to readindependently and deliver one Book Talk as explained in class.English 8 (05006)RequiredStudents will engage in the research, reading, writing, speaking, and listening processes. The role media will beexamined, along with incorporating the principles of language.English 9 (05071)NCAA ApprovedCredit: 1RequiredA study of literature to include the short story, biographical literature, Greek Mythology, poetry and drama. ASpeech Unit covers oral interpretation pantomime, and informative speaking. Writing skills are stressedthroughout the course.English 10Credit: 1RequiredCourses are semester based and cover the following two areas:American Literature (05034)NCAA Approved Credit: .50Students will focus on the following: poetry, short stories, novel studies, writing and vocabulary. This courseexamines the historical and cultural progressions of our country through literature based on perceptions andexperiences of American authors, comparisons of various works of literature, and the vocabulary contexts ofthose works. Poetic elements and literary techniques are analyzed and composed.Composition 10 (05040)NCAA Approved Credit: .50Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences, explore the research process and incorporate the sixtraits of writing, use technology to compose and present various works and spend time preparing for the writtenportion of the ACT test.English 11Credit: 1RequiredCourses are semester based and cover the following areas:Composition 11 (05041)NCAA ApprovedCredit: .50RequiredThis course examines the research process in-depth, while continuing to focus on the six traits of writing,proofreading, conventions of the English language and further exploration of the ACT test (writing).English Literature 11 (05034)NCAA ApprovedCredit: .50RequiredThis course includes full text and excepts from the following: Beowulf, Canterbury Tales, Macbeth, Gulliver’sTravels, Pygmalion. Students will engage in activities that focus on language-conventions of grammar, listeningand speaking skills and media roles.Fundamentals of Public Speaking (05091) NCAA Approved Credit: .50(DC)ElectiveThis course is open to grades 10-12 and explores the study and practice of the basic principles of effectivecommunication. Composition and delivery for public speaking and the skills of listening receive emphasis.Students will prepare and deliver at speeches covering a variety of topics and formats.Page 5 of 29
Sr Compostion 1 (Semester 1) (05040)NCAA ApprovedCredit: .50(DC)RequiredThis course examines various forms of papers such as: descriptive, narrative, research, and persuasive. Studentswill be expected to compose papers, complete vocabulary exams and explore readings such as: Animal Farmand Peace Like A River.Sr Composition 2 (Semester 2) (05041)NCAA ApprovedCredit: .50(DC)RequiredPrerequisite – Compostion 1 (05040)Composition reinforces the logic and critical-thinking skills that accompany good writing, these courses – whichemphasize word choice, usage, and writing mechanics – provide continued and advanced instruction in writing fora variety of purposed and audiences. This course may emphasize college or business preparation; literature studymay be offered as an additional component in which students analyze examples of several genres.MathematicsWhen students enroll in seventh grade their previous math grades, state test scores and other standardized testscores will be evaluated to determine a course placement. Courses may vary from Math 7 to Algebra ½ 8. It ispossible that a student may be enrolled in Algebra 1/2 8 as a 7th grader and progress to Algebra I as they enter8th grade. For further clarification or answers to any questions you may have, please contact administration orguidance. All courses from Math 7 to Algebra ½ 9 are instructed by Sister Annette Dobitz.Math 7 (11005)Gives students a foundation in describing patterns, introductory algebra concepts, measurement, data displays,and problem solving skills. This class continues practice of basic operations involving fractions, decimals andintegers. Problem solving includes practicing math skills in ratio, proportions, and percent. Also included is thestudy of geometric figures, surface area, and volume. An introduction of probability is also given.Algebra ½ 8 (11005)Grades 7-8Students are given a more in depth study and follow up to Math 7, focusing on rational numbers and theiroperations, number properties, equations and inequalities. Problem solving skills continue to involve ratios,proportions, percents, and geometric formulas. Linear equations and their rasps, properties for right triangles andgeometric transformations are introduced. More work is done with data analysis and probability.Algebra ½ 9 (11005)Grade 9Continues to give students foundations in algebraic concepts and problem solving skills with emphasis on basicoperations for fractions, decimals, and integers. Number properties, geometric formulas, equation solving skillsare given to strengthen the ability to problem solve. Students continue to apply ratios, proportions, and percents,as well as data analysis and measurement.Algebra 1 (11031)NCAA ApprovedCredit: 1RequiredThis course is open to students in grades 8-11. Emphasis on linear functions in which students in which studentswill write, solve and use linear equations and their graphs to model real life situations. Simplify and evaluateexpressions with and without exponents, solve fractional equations, and in introduction on quadratic equationsand functions.Page 6 of 29
Geometry (11124)NCAA ApprovedCredit: 1RequiredThis course is open to students in grades 9-12. Algebra I must be completed prior to enrollment. Focuses onterms and theorems. Pictures and proofs will be utilized to help enhance reasoning skills for decision making. Afurther study of shapes. Careers in math and natural sciences will require a good foundation in geometry.Algebra 2 (11032)NCAA ApprovedCredit: 1(DC)RequiredStudents in grades 10-12 may enroll upon completion of Geometry and Algebra I. This course covers the study ofvarious techniques in problem solving including quadratics, cubics, polynomials, conic sections, systems ofequations and equalities. Exponents, functions, and graphing will also be explored. Instruction is supplementedwith the use of a graphing calculator.Trigonometry/ Probability & Statistics (11160/11150) NCAA Approved Credit: 1ElectiveThis course is open to students in grades 11-12 upon completing Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. This courseis broken up into four sections: number theory, trigonometry, probability, and statistics. ACT preparation isincluded. The use of a graphing calculator is highly recommended.Pre-Calculus (11181)NCAA ApprovedCredit: 1(DC)ElectiveGrade 12Prerequisites: Trig/StatisticsDescription: Advanced math with college preparation. Topics include equations, inequalities, trig, limits, matrices,analytic geometry, and theory and functions. A graphing calculator is required. ACT preparation is taughtthroughout the year.ScienceLife Science (13006)RequiredGrade 7Students will explore all living things, processes, and human anatomy on a basic level. The focus will consist ofthe following: living things, cells, heredity, evolution, classification, simple organisms, fungi and plants, ecologyand possibly an brief introduction of human biology.Earth Science (13008)RequiredGrade 8Students will study all major branches of Earth Science- astronomy, geology, meteorology, and oceanography.With special emphasis on environmental awareness, mapping skills, graph reading, observing, measuring,classifying, and interpreting data.Physical Science (13030)NCAA ApprovedCredit: 1RequiredGrade 9Provides an understanding of the relationship between matter and energy. Units will include: (but are not limitedto) motion, force, energy, machines, phases of matter, the periodic table, waves and sound, mirrors, lenses,electricity, and magnetism, solids and liquids, classification and matter, chemical bonding and reactions, and thenature of science and it’s methods.Biology (13020)NCAA ApprovedCredit: 1RequiredGrade 10This course requires completion of Physical Science prior to enrollment. Students will focus on life forms, theirstructure and functions and their relationship to our lives in general. Students will examine: themes of biology,genetics, DNA & RNA, ecology, chromosomes, kingdoms of life, classification of living things, lab safety andequipment and biochemistry.Page 7 of 29
Chemistry (13031)NCAA ApprovedCredit: 1(DC)ElectiveGrade 11This course is required for all juniors; Physical Science and Biology are required prior to enrollment. The followingtopics are taught: atomic structure and how it relates to chemical activity, the periodic law, predicting chemicalreactions, solving problems with accepted accuracy and proper units, and everyday applications of chemicalprinciples.Advanced Science – Principles of Technology (13045)NCAA Approved Credit: .50ElectiveGrade 12Students must complete Chemistry prior to enrollment. The concepts covered in advanced chemistry are: organicchemistry (naming using the IUPAC system and organic reactions) and nuclear chemistry. Also covered arereaction kinetics and energies of inorganic compounds.Advanced Chemistry (13032)NCAA ApprovedCredit: .50ElectiveGrade 12The completion of chemistry is required prior to enrollment. This course covers bio-chemistry, electronics,mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotics.Physics (13042)NCAA ApprovedCredit: 1ElectiveGrade 12Concepts covered in physics are: motion (one and two dimensions) and how it relates to speed and acceleration,Newton’s first, second, and third laws, gravitation, impulse and momentum, and electricity.Human Anatomy (08052) NCAA ApprovedCredit: .50ElectiveGrades 11-12This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the structures and functions of the humanbody. The student will be able to define and derive meanings of medical terms and identify the components,functions, and pathological conditions of the systems of the body.Social ScienceGeography (15007)RequiredGrade 7This course is a study of people, places and environment from a physical and cultural perspective. Through avariety of classroom activities, students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the interdependent worldin whey they live. Students will analyze and evaluate the connection between their local and global communities.The course will emphasize the practical and responsible application of geography to life situations.United States History (15008)RequiredGrade 8 (27 weeks)This course focuses on the political, cultural, and social development of the United States. The course begins withexamining the conflicts with Britain and Enlightenment leading to the American Revolution. Students will examineboth the broader implications of war on the United States and the pivotal events and people involved.Independence leads to an examination of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Western expansion, beginningwith the Lewis and Clark expedition is examined with a clear portrayal of the positive economic results it had onthe country and he negative impact it had on the Native American people and environment. The course will thenshift focus to the causes and results of the Civil War, immigration, industrialization, progressive reform andforeign policy.North Dakota StudiesGrade 8 (9 weeks)North Dakota Studies curriculum includes teachings on the people, places, events, and fascinating history of North Dakota.Page 8 of 29
World History (15089)NCAA ApprovedCredit: 1RequiredThis course examines the historical study of the civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome through the 20thCentury. Lifestyles and contributions of each civilization will be examined and discussed. This course willprogress through the 20th century as time permits.United States History Since 1860 (15085) NCAA Approved Credit: 1(DC)RequiredThis course will help each student to know and appreciate the heritage of world civilizations and the UnitedStates. Students will critically analyze and evaluate possible solutions to problems; participate in the social andpolitical affairs of the United States and the world community; develop a lifelong interest in the social sciences;and communicate about social issues in a creative and informed manner. We will survey American history sincethe Civil War to the new immigration and new technology on American life in recent years.Problems of Democracy (15201)NCAA ApprovedCredit: 1RequiredThis course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American national government.Topics include the constit
proofreading, conventions of the English language and further exploration of the ACT test (writing). English Literature 11 (05034) NCAA Approved Credit: .50 Required This course includes full text and excepts from the following: Beowulf, Canterbury Tales, Macbeth, Gulliver’s Travels, Pygmalion.
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annual newsletter Trinity News reports the participation, performance, and placements of all Trinity students. We publish other newsletters such as SciTech & Mgmt Review. There's also the instructive Trinity Counseling Newsletter and the Handbook. The magazine Infinity is an excellent channel for student self-expression.
