Program of Studies
2007-2008
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Theology.................................................................. 4 credits
English...................................................................... 4 credits
Social
Studies.............................................................. 3 credits
Mathematic…………………………………………… 3 credits
Physical
Education ………………………………… 1 credit
Science……………………………………………… 3 credits
Foreign
Languag.......................................................... 1 credit
Speech……………………………………………… ½ credit
Computer
Technology................................................... 1 credit
Fine Arts……………………………………………. 1 credit (beginning Class of ‘11)
Electives…………………………………………….. 5½ credits; 6½ credits (beginning Class
of ‘11)
Theology: Required each year. Theology courses must be completed
successfully. Faith in Action does not
fulfill a requirement.
English: 4 units are required.
Social Studies: 3 units
are required. Must include 1 unit of
American History, 1 unit of World History, ½
unit of Government, and ½ unit of
Geography. (Government and Geography are semester courses.)
Foreign Language: 1 unit of the same Foreign
language is required.
Mathematics: 3 units
are required.
Computer
Technology: Must include ½ unit of Computer Applications I and ½ unit of Computer Applications II. (Computer Applications I &
II are semester courses.)
Science: 3 units of science are required.
Physical Education/Health:
1 unit is required for graduation.
*Fine Arts: 1
unit of Fine Arts is strongly recommended.
This unit could come from Music, Art, or Theater. *Beginning with the Class of 2011, 1 unit of
Fine Arts will be required.
One unit of credit is given for
regularly scheduled courses which meet for the entire year. Half a unit of credit is given for regularly scheduled
courses that meet for a semester.
As classes are formed and staff
hired and assigned on a basis of schedules created, no changes will be made
after the first five (5) days of each semester.
Please select your courses carefully.
Parents are also asked to review the program in which a student is
planning to enroll and signify their approval of such a program by signing the
enrollment form. Any changes made after
March 31 will require a $20.00 fee. The
fee will not apply to schedule changes initiated by teachers or administration.
Students, with approval of the
principal, may earn credit by correspondence from an accredited school approved
by the State Department of Education.
Those Senior students who qualify
and receive approval can take courses for college credit. A GPA of 3.0 or better is needed. Courses taken at
This program is open to Juniors and
Seniors who have completed necessary requirements and whose schedule will
allow them to attend Vo-Tech in the afternoons only. Enrollment is by special arrangement with
Hayden summer school courses will be available this summer.
Courses will be determined in May based on demand. Call the counselor’s office for further
information. Both summer school courses
and regular school courses are available through U.S.D. 501 for Hayden students
needing remediation. Enrollment
information can be obtained by contacting the Counseling office. Courses may also be taken online at Hayden.
The Kansas Board of Regents pre-college curriculum for
admission to the Kansas Regents universities consists of:
One unit of
English must be taken for each year of high school.
Students must
take three units from the following courses:
(At least one
unit must be in chemistry or physics.)
· Biology
· Advanced Biology
· Chemistry
· Physical/Earth/Space Science
/General Science
· Physics
Students must take one unit each of Algebra I, Algebra II,
and Geometry. If a student enters high
school with Eighth grade Algebra I, that student will need an additional three
units of math in high school to qualify.
Students must
complete the following:
· One unit of
· One-half unit of World History
· One-half unit of
· One-half unit of world geography
· One unit selected from one or more
courses in psychology, economics, civics, history, current social issues,
sociology, anthropology and /or race and ethnic group relations
One unit of
computer technology is required.
Additional Pre-college Curriculum Requirements for Scholarship Applicants
As a
·
State
Scholarship Program
·
Minority
Scholarship Program
·
To be eligible for one of these scholarships, you must complete
all the required courses for the pre-college curriculum plus an additional
three units, as follows:
In
addition to Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry,
students
are required to complete one unit of advanced
mathematics selected from analytic geometry, trigonometry,
advanced algebra, probability and statistics, functions or calculus.
Students
are required to complete two high school units in
one
foreign language.
Students
must take Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
4 Credits Required for Graduation
REQUIRED 1 credit
(9)
PREREQUISITE: None
TEXT: Understanding the Catechism (4 volumes);
Catholics Believe;
Written on our Hearts: The Old Testament
This
course will provide an overview of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
as well as a study of the Old Testament as salvation history. Judaism and
discipleship are introduced as well. The
curriculum addresses student identity and responsibility while informing them
about moral issues and the views of the Catholic faith concerning those
issues. Mysteries of our faith and
liturgies will be covered. Vocation and
lifestyles are also discussed.
REQUIRED ½ credit (11)
PREREQUISITE: None
TEXT:The Catholic Church, Journey, Wisdom and
This
course will investigate the history of the church. Topics include Pentecost, Persecution,
Monasticism, Cathedrals, Saints & Scholars, the Reformation (with an
emphasis on the relationship of other religions to the Catholic Church), the
Church and Revolution, Vatican II, the Church in the
REQUIRED 1 credit (10)
PREREQUISITE: None
TEXTS: Jesus of History, Christ of Faith; Your Life
in Christ: Foundations of
Catholic Morality
This
course is designed to help the student become more acquainted with their faith
through a critical examination of New Testament Scripture. Students will also understand the value of
the Scripture as a source of knowledge to establish a relationship with
Jesus. Issues of morality are also
taught by showing how students are to make moral decisions using the Ten
Commandments as their guide.
ELECTIVE
½ credit (12)
PREREQUISITE: Teacher
Approval
The
social mission of the Church is exemplified in this semester course of
community service. Students will
volunteer their services at any of several institutions in the city. Students will need their own
transportation. This course does not
count toward Theology requirements for graduation.
REQUIRED ½ credit (11)
PREREQUISITE: None
TEXT:
Understanding the Catechism-Liturgy & Sacraments;
Understanding
the Catechism-Prayer
This Junior religion class will be
covered in one semester. Students will
learn, discuss and experience different prayer styles. The importance of Scripture as prayer and an
active prayer life will be examined.
Liturgy & Sacraments will examine the relationship of the sacraments
and analyze the meanings of all of the sacraments and their significance to all
Catholics.
ELECTIVE ½ credit
(11, 12)
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval and Recommendation of
faculty
Text: Friend for the Journey: A Peer Ministry
Training Program for Teens.
This course is a step toward
fostering and promoting the well being of
REQUIRED 1 credit
(12)
PREREQUISITE: None
TEXT:
Sharing God’s Goodness: Christian
Justice;
Living Justice and Peace: Catholic Social
Teaching in Practice
This
course is an application of the Church's theology and it’s threefold mission:
to be herald, sign and servant of the gospel.
Catholic Social Teaching deals with the attitudes individuals should
have toward society and addresses the problems of social justice. Social Justice is the obligation of
individuals and groups to apply the Gospel to the systems, structures, and
institutions of society.
1 Credit Recommended
ELECTIVE
½ credit (9,10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Speech, Debate or Forensics
This course emphasizes the study of
theater history, dramatic literature, as well as performance training in
movement, technical theater and design, improvisation, and acting. Students will analyze film performances as
well as prepare solo and group presentations.
The Final will be a public performance of earlier presentations.
ELECTIVE ½ credit (10,11,12)
CAPACITY: 10
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Art or Basic Drawing & Design; grade
of C or better
Students will learn how to use a SLR (single lens reflex)
camera (35mm), how to look for a shot, and basic darkroom techniques. This course requires work to be done outside
of the classroom. This class is a must
for future photojournalists. Students
will need to purchase or provide their own 35mm SLR camera and will be
purchasing film and photo paper at minimal cost.
ELECTIVE ½
credit (9,10,11,12)
CAPACITY: 20
PREREQUISITE: None
This
course is a study of the basic elements and principles of art and design. The course will serve as an introduction to
drawing, printing, painting, ceramics, as well as other art forms. Students must pass Intro to Art with an 80%
(C), or better before taking any other art course.
ELECTIVE
½ credit (9,10,11,12)
CAPACITY: 20
PREREQUISIE:
Intro to Art or Basic Drawing & Design; grade of C or better
Ceramics
I is an introduction to techniques of working with clay. The students will experience hand building
techniques (pinch, slab, coil, and combination), wheelwork, and glazing. The students will learn a glossary of ceramic
terms and how to fire pottery in a kiln.
They will also experience how to mine natural clay and prepare it for
use. Ceramics I is a semester course and
must be taken before entering Studio Art.
ELECTIVE
½ credit (10,11,12)
CAPACITY: 15
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Art or Basic Drawing & Design
and Photography B&W;
grade of C or better
Students
must provide their own SLR camera and will purchase film and photo paper at
minimal cost. Students will be
encouraged to explore creative compositions and techniques that incorporate
good elements and principles of design. Students
will make PowerPoint presentations using digital cameras. Outside reading (photo history, etc.) will be
a part of the class.
ELECTIVE
½ credit (10,11,12)
CAPACITY: 20
PREREQUISITE: Intro
to Art and Ceramics I; grade of C or better
Students will be working with
ceramic tiles, glass, stones/rocks, paper, textiles/fabric, plastic, and other
materials to create mosaics and religious topic art. Knowledge of ceramic techniques (clay
building, glazing, and firing techniques) is beneficial to this class. Students will supply their own colored glass
and mosaic tiles for projects.
ELECTIVE ½ credit (10,11,12)
CAPACITY: 20
PREREQUISITE: Intro
to Art and Ceramics I; grades of C or
better
Advanced
Ceramics/Ceramics II is a more in-depth study in hand building, wheelwork, and
glazing. Students will be expected to
learn how to load a kiln properly with bisque and glaze wares; they’ll learn
how to fire up the kiln. Clay sculpture
and use of a variety of textures on clay surfaces will be emphasized. Creative and imaginative projects will be
encouraged. Students will be responsible
for ceramic history and ceramic reading assignments. Primitive kiln construction and firing
techniques may be explored.
ELECTIVE ½ credit (9,10,11,12)
CAPACITY: 20
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Art; grade of C or better
This
course is designed to increase the student’s powers of observation and ability to
represent three dimensions on a flat surface.
The course will include drawing still life, figure drawing, portraits,
and landscape. Media the students will
work with may include pencil, ink, markers, colored pencils, and mixed media.
ELECTIVE ½ credit
(10,11,12)
CAPACITY: 20
PREREQUISITE: Intro
to Art and Drawing and Design; grade of C or better
Students will work to further
increase observational powers while concentrating on various shading
techniques. The course will focus on
figure, portrait, landscape, master artists and art history, and
personal studies. Mixed media may be
utilized in various drawing projects.
ELECTIVE
½ credit (10,11,12) CAPACITY: 20
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Art; grade of C or better
This course is a study of color
mixing, painting techniques, and blending of various paints. Painting involves ones ability to draw with a
brush. Painting experiences may include
still life, landscape, portraits, and abstracts. The following media may be explored: acrylic,
tempera, watercolor, and mixed media.
Collage is a painting that includes pasted paper, textiles/fabric, and
other materials. This is a semester
course and must be taken before entering Studio Art.
ELECTIVE
½ credit (10, 11, 12) CAPACITY: 15
PREREQUISITE:Intro
to Art, Painting & Collage, Ceramics I; grades of C or better
This
course will include the use of familiar materials used in previous art classes
plus the introduction to new materials and new problem solving techniques. This class gives the student time to do
in-depth studies in art areas of their choice.
Students must be self-motivated, have strong interests and appropriate
behavior for an art laboratory situation that requires a lot of independent
study and work. Students will be
required to put together a portfolio (actual works, slides, and electronic
portfolios are examples). These
portfolios are intended to be used for art scholarships at
colleges/universities. The expense of
portfolios will be the student’s responsibility.
ELECTIVE ½ credit (9,10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Ability to read music
This
class is open to 11 students who are interested in playing English Hand
bells. Experienced ringers and beginning
ringers alike will enjoy learning sacred and secular repertoire to perform at
school concerts and masses. Must know
how to read music, both clefs preferably, but not mandatory.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (9,10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Ability to play a band instrument through
previous band training at the elementary or middle school levels, or Teacher
approval.
The
band plays literature selected from all periods of band music. The band functions as a marching/pep band
during football season and basketball season.
The band will have 2-3 scheduled concerts per school year and will take
field trips to area band functions. For
marching/pep band, students may be required to purchase necessary uniform items
(for example: pep band shirt, marching shoes, gloves, etc.). Drum-line open by audition.
ELECTIVE ½ credit (9,10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Ability to read music
This
class is open to 11 students who are accomplished musicians and are interested
in participating in a performance class.
This is a show choir that will perform extensively for school activities
on and off campus. Evening and weekend
performances are also required.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (9,10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Teacher
Approval & enrolled in #705 Band (beginning with the class of 2010)
Jazz
Ensemble includes saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section
instruments (bass guitar, guitar, piano, drums) and performs music from all of
the various jazz styles. Students will
also learn basic improvisation techniques. This ensemble will perform at
various times and places throughout the year.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (9,10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Must have at least 2 years playing experience
to enroll.
This
class is open to all violin, viola, cello and bass players who desire an
ensemble setting to learn classical, sacred and contemporary strings
music. The ensemble will play at the
school concerts, out in the community and at masses.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (9,10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE:
Selected by audition.
This
group is a select ensemble that comprises the best vocalists of the
school. It serves as an entertainment
facet of the music department singing varied concerts throughout the state for
civic and community functions. This
involves day and night concerts and some weekends. Students selected for this ensemble will be
required to purchase the specified outfit.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (9,10, 11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Consent of Instructor
Previous singing experience is not necessary.
Music is selected from all styles of literature and various concerts are
planned throughout the year. Students
will provide necessary outfits for performances.
ELECTIVE ½ credit (9,10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Selected by audition.
The
Hayden Dance Team Class will be a limited, tryout-based class. Students will be involved in competition and
performance dancing. Students will
create and implement various routines.
This is a high endurance class.
Students will be responsible for basic costs.
1 Credit required for Graduation (2
Credits Recommended)
ELECTIVE 1 credit (9,10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: None
TEXT: Ven Conmigo, Level 1
Students
will demonstrate elementary skills in speaking, listening, comprehension,
reading, and writing through the study of beginning-level grammatical
structures, verb conjugations, and vocabulary.
Students will develop an appreciation for Spanish language, culture,
history, and geography.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Spanish I; grade of C or better or Teacher
approval
TEXT: Ven Conmigo, Level II
Students will strengthen their skills
in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing through the study of
intermediate-level grammatical structures and verb conjugations. Vocabulary will be expanded as different
topics are explored. Students continue
to develop an appreciation for Spanish language, culture, history, and
geography through literary and other supplemental materials and activities.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Spanish II; grade of C or better or Teacher
approval
TEXT:
Ven
Conmigo, Level III and supplemental materials
Students
will strengthen the four basic skills through the study of advanced grammatical
structures and verb tenses, voices, and moods.
Students expand vocabulary and cultural/historical knowledge through the
study of literary selections and other media, i.e. videos, sound recordings,
news articles, periodicals, etc.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Spanish III; grade of C or better or Teacher
approval
TEXT: Nuevas
Vistas Curso Uno and other
supplemental materials
At
this level students practice the four basic skills learned in previous
levels. They are challenged to produce
more authentic communication, both oral and written. Students read, comprehend, and analyze
higher-level literary selections.
Through these activities, students continue to expand vocabulary and
knowledge of culture and history. Course
work is completed on an independent study basis, more closely resembling the
college model. Two days each week
Spanish IV students teach in the elementary schools where they are assigned to
grades K-6 as needed by the individual building principal.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (12)
PREREQUISITE: Spanish IV; grade of B or better &
Teacher recommendation
TEXT: Tesoro Literario;
Una Vez Más
AP Spanish V will prepare the
student to take either the AP Spanish Language Exam, administered each May, or
the language placement exams offered in the foreign language departments of
most colleges and universities. AP
Spanish students will complete an intensive grammar review as well as polish
their writing, reading, listening and speaking skills. Course work is completed
on an independent study basis, more closely resembling the college model. Two days each week Spanish IV students teach
in the elementary schools where they are assigned to grades K-6 as needed by
the individual building principal.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (9,10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: None
TEXT:
Allez Viens,
Level I
Students will demonstrate elementary
skills in speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing through the
study of beginning-level grammatical structures, verb conjugations, and
vocabulary. Students will develop an
appreciation for French language, culture, history, and geography.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE:
French I; grade of C or better or Teacher approval
TEXT:
Allez Viens,
Level II
Students will strengthen their skills
in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing through the study of
intermediate-level grammatical structures and verb conjugations. Vocabulary will be expanded as different
topics are explored. Students continue
to develop an appreciation for French language, culture, history, and geography
through literary and other supplemental materials and activities.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (11,12)
PREREQUISITE: French II; grade of C or better or Teacher
approval
TEXT:
Allez Viens,
Level III
Students will strengthen the four
basic skills through the study of advanced grammatical structures and verb
tenses, voices, and moods. Students
expand vocabulary and cultural/historical knowledge through the study of
literary selections and other media, i.e. videos, sound recordings, news
articles, periodicals, etc.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (11,12)
PREREQUISITE: French III; grade of C or better or teacher
approval
TEXT:
Allez Viens,
Level III and supplementary material
At this level students practice the
four basic skills learned in previous levels.
They are challenged to produce more authentic communication, both oral
and written. Students read, comprehend,
and analyze higher-level literary selections.
Through these activities, students continue to expand vocabulary and
knowledge of culture and history.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (11,12)
PREREQUISITE: French IV; grade of C or better or teacher
approval
TEXT:
pending
French V will allow the student to
polish listening, speaking, reading and written skills and continue to work
toward fluency in communication.
Emphasis will continue to be placed on vocabulary acquisition and a review
of French grammar. Coursework will be on
an independent basis.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (9,10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: NONE
TEXT:
Deutcsh Aktuell I
Students will demonstrate elementary
skills in speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing through the
study of beginning-level grammatical structures, verb conjugations, and
vocabulary. Students will develop an
appreciation for German language, culture, history, and geography.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE:
German I; grade of C or better or teacher approval
TEXT: Komm Mit, Level II
Students will strengthen their
skills in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing through the
study of intermediate-level grammatical structures and verb conjugations. Vocabulary will be expanded as different
topics are explored. Students continue
to develop an appreciation for German language, culture, history, and geography
through literary and other supplemental materials and activities.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (11,12)
PREREQUISITE:
German II; grade of C or better or teacher approval
Text: Komm Mit, Level III
Students will strengthen the four
basic skills through the study of advanced grammatical structures and verb
tenses, voices, and moods. Students expand
vocabulary and cultural/historical knowledge through the study of literary
selections and other media, i.e. videos, sound recordings, news articles,
periodicals, etc.
ELECTIVE 1 credit
(11,12)
PREREQUISITE:
German III; grade of C or better or teacher approval
Text: Komm Mit, Level III and other supplemental materials
At this level students practice the
four basic skills learned in previous levels.
They are challenged to produce more authentic communication, both oral
and written. Students read, comprehend,
and analyze higher-level literary selections.
Through these activities, students continue to expand vocabulary and
knowledge of culture and history.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (9,10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: None
TEXT: Ecce Romani Level 1
Students
will learn the concepts of an inflected language through a comparison of
English and Latin grammatical structures and vocabulary. Students will read and write at an elementary
level and develop an appreciation for the Roman culture and history through the
study of a Roman family in
ELECTIVE 1 credit (10,11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Latin I; grade of C or better or Teacher
approval
TEXT: Ecce Romani Level 2
Students
will strengthen their skills in reading and writing through the study of intermediate
level grammatical structures and verb conjugations. Vocabulary will be expanded. Students continue a more in depth study of
the Roman culture and history through literary and supplemental activities.
ELECTIVE 1 credit (11,12)
PREREQUISITE: Latin II; a grade of C or better or Teacher
approval