The goal of Algebra I is to offer students traditional algebra content. It will provide students with a transition from the concrete elementary mathematics to the abstract thinking of algebra and will engage students in practice and problem-solving strategies. Algebra I will expose students to factoring, rational and polynomial expressions, operations with radicals, solving linear […]
Algebra Essentials is designed to be taken along with Algebra I. It will cover basic skills required to be successful in all high school math courses, along with providing extra practice of skills learned in Algebra I. Topics covered will include fractions, operations with integers, simplifying algebraic expressions, solving basic equations and inequalities, graphing, decimals,
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If this course is successfully completed during the 11th or 12th grade, it may satisfy 5 credits of English electives.
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Students in the Yearbook class will be responsible for putting together the yearbook for Pius. Work will include creating a visual and written record that reflects the nature of our school. Students will design individual pages and will be required to attend extra-curricular events to take photographs. The course requires students to be self-motivated and
This course is intended for the serious journalism student who wishes to receive additional instruction and practice in this particular area of study. Journalism II students may be eligible for editorial/leadership positions and may work on more in-depth projects. This class is highly recommended for students who are preparing portfolios for admission to a college
Students in Journalism I will learn the processes involved in print and video journalism, such as news writing, feature writing, sports writing, editorial writing, interviewing, editing, photography, graphic design, and videography. Students will be responsible for regularly publishing the Pius Xchange, Pius’ official student publication. Students will choose newsworthy subjects, interview people, write and edit
This course is designed to mimic the rigor and style of a college level English course. It is organized around the theme of The Other, using various critical lenses such as Post-colonialism, Gender, Historical, Futuristic, etc. to examine the ways in which Otherness and privilege are prominent in both literature and society and are impacted
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This course continues reading “the best that has been thought and said” throughout the centuries. Emphasis is placed on texts written from 1700-present day. The class is discussion based, with writing as the primary form of assessment, though students should expect the usual forms of assessments, i.e. quizzes, tests and creative projects. By reading and
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This course introduces students to the best that has been thought and said throughout the centuries. Students will read texts from the ancient Greeks up to selections from contemporary literature. The class is discussion based, with writing as the primary form of assessment. By reading and discussing the great books, students will learn how to
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This course aims to help students refine their writing and critical thinking skills, while providing an opportunity to learn literary techniques that will enhance their natural creativity. Students will write in a variety of genres, and will be graded on the Six Traits of Good Writing (a nationally accepted standard for writing), as well as
This advanced writing course is designed to prepare students for the composition and research expectations of higher education. Students will continue to develop advanced writing skills through critical analysis of credible sources; annotating for comprehension; use of purposeful, academic language; database usage; and an exploration of diverse writing styles. Students will also develop documents to
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English III is a chronological and thematic survey of works beginning from the American colonial period and moving through the New England Renaissance, realism, and the modern age to contemporary writers. Poetry, prose, novels, historical documents, and drama will be selected from a diverse group of authors to allow students to examine themes such as
English II students will study literary elements through an examination of short stories, poetry, non-fiction, and drama. To encourage diversified reading and student choice, students will participate in literature circles. In addition to multiple writing prompts and experiences, students will also practice and further develop their writing skills through the completion of a personal experience
English I students will study punctuation, vocabulary, composition, and short stories with an emphasis on literary elements. Students will have the opportunity to choose from a selection of books offered for literature discussions. Students will also engage in the study of poetry and the play Romeo and Juliet. An intense study of writing occurs this
This course will introduce students to the basic understanding of God and his plan for the salvation of the world. Through the study of natural law and use of reason, students will come to a general knowledge and appreciation of God. Through a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures they will come to
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Catholic Vocations:: An introduction to Catholic philosophical thinking is aimed at supplying the student with the tools to “think” with the mind of Christ and the Church amidst the numerous countervailing ideologies and philosophies presented by secular culture. The Church-endorsed thought of St. Thomas will be given as a true “handmaid” to understanding and integrating
Catholic Moral Life: In this course the students will learn the rational foundations for a Catholic moral life, with an emphasis on what the Church proposes as a just life, rather than on what they should and should not do. They will learn about God’s plan for the whole human race, and for each individual.
Church History: The students will trace the history of the Church from its foundation by Jesus Christ to the present. They will have a clear understanding of the mandate and the mission of the Church, how far her field of action has expanded, and under what circumstances and under whose influences she has been hindered
Introduction to Scripture – Old Testament: This course will introduce the students to an understanding of the nature and organization of Sacred Scripture as a component of Divine Revelation. Through the study of the Old Testament, the students will become acquainted with the story of creation, the Fall, and the unfolding of salvation history as
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The Scriptures are shallow enough for a babe to come and drink without fear of drowning and deep enough for theologians to swim in without ever reaching the bottom. – Saint Jerome St. Jerome is best remembered for his revision of Latin translations of the Gospels and Psalms and translation of the Old Testament into
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Word of the Day: abdicate – v: to renounce a throne, high office, dignity or function; to relinquish; to cast off; discard Quote of the Day: “When you cease to dream you cease to live.”-Malcolm S. Forbes This day in History: August 16, 1896 – Prospectors discovered gold in Rabbit Creek, a tributary of the
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