CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM

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All Freshmen at Cardinal Spellman High School are required to take six (6) core courses as well as courses in Digital Literacy andPhysical Education.

A Freshman CollegePrep program will consist of:

Required Courses: Religious Studies, English, Algebra (or Geometry), Ancient World History, French 1 or Spanish 1, Digital Literacy and Physical Education.

In addition, each student will choose:

1 Elective Course chosen from the following: Creative Writing, Theatre Arts, World Cultures, STEM, Biology, Art.

Please note:

  • On the freshman level, the science courses (Biology or STEM) are electives.
  • Should you have questions regarding level placement in any course, please contact the Admissions Office by March 1.

CREATIVE WRITING 1

This course serves as an exploration of the creative writing process, including idea generation, creation and development of drafts and basic editing skills. Students work in poetry, prose poetry, drama, and fiction.

NOTE: Due to space limitations, enrollment will be approved on a first-come first-served basis.

THEATRE ARTS

This course explores basic techniques of acting, projection, voice and body control, diction and expression. Students will utilize these skills in their individual classroom performances. Other topics include make-up and set design. Students will design a set as part of their class project.

WORLD CULTURES

This course will enable students to appreciate the diverse cultural traditions of the world, with an emphasis upon non-western societies

STEM

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. We focus on these areas together not only because the skills and knowledge in each discipline are essential for student success, but also because these fields are deeply intertwined in the real world and in how students learn most effectively. This laboratory course focuses on the skills needed to succeed in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

NOTE: Due to space limitations, enrollment will be approved on a first-come first-served basis.

BIOLOGY

This laboratory course emphasizes the structure and function of various forms of life. Topics include biological principles, cells, genetics, evolution, environmental relationships and an introduction to human anatomy and physiology. This course is required for graduation. It may be taken either as an elective in the freshman year or as a sophomore required course.

Grade 9Prerequisite: Special Application required; approval of department chair.

ART 1

An introductory course intended to expose the student to a variety of media with emphasis on the principles and elements of design, art history, computer art and color theory.

NOTE: Due to space limitations, enrollment will be approved on a first-come first-served basis.

Please complete the form ON THE REVERSE SIDE to indicate your choice of elective and return this form to Cardinal Spellman High School with your Registration materials.

ELECTIVE PREFERENCE

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PLEASE NUMBER, IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE (from 1 to 6), YOUR CHOICE FOR AN ELECTIVE COURSE AT CSHS.

1 = first choice, 2 = second choice, 3 = third choice, etc.

WORLD CULTURES_____THEATRE ARTS______

STEM _____CREATIVE WRITING_____

BIOLOGY_____ (contact the Admissions office for an application)ART ______

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