2018-19 Classes forSophomores
Each sophomore will take seven full-year courses in 2018-19
1. English
Must take one of the following:
English 2
Honors English 2 **
2. Fine Arts
Must take one of the following:
AP Music Theory ** (prerequisite – approval of instructor)
Acting Workshop
Band
Ceramics
Design
Digital Photography
Drawing
Music
Music 2 (pre-requisite – Music)
Music Appreciation
Painting
Photography (Black and White Film)
Piano
3. Foreign Language
Must take one of the following:
French 2
Latin 2
Mandarin 2
Spanish 2
Honors Spanish 2 for native speakers* (prerequisite – Honors Spanish 1 for native speakers)
Honors Spanish 2 for non-native speakers*(pre-req – Honors Spanish 1 for non-native speakers)
Honors Spanish 2 transition *
4. Mathematics
Must take one of the following:
Algebra 2
Honors Algebra 2 *
Pre-Calculus (prerequisite -- Algebra 2 or Hon Algebra 2)
Honors Pre-Calculus ** (prerequisite -- Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2)
Calculus or AP Calculus ** (prerequisite – Pre-Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus)
5. Science
Must take one of the following:
Chemistry
Honors Chemistry **
6. Social Science
Must take one of the following:
World History
AP World History ** (this course is open to all interested students; however, students who receive
a C+ or below for the first semester will be moved to regular World History with no appeal)
7. Theology
Must take:
Theology 2
* Even though these courses receive “Honors” creditfrom Loyola, they are not given “Honors” credit
by UC. This means that Loyola will give 5.0 GPA points for an A, but UC will only give 4.0.
** Given “Honors” creditby both Loyola High School and UC. Both award 5.0 GPA points for an A.
Important Dates for Pre-Registration and Registration for 2018-19 Courses
Feb 5 – Mar 2Teachers hold meetings for restricted courses at lunch, before or after school
Mar 5Pre-registration meetings for all freshmen with their counselors
Mar 6National Latin and French exams; Honors Spanish 2 placement exams
Mar 7Honors English 2 placement exam in Xavier Center during Homeroom
Mar 12Hard deadline for all students to complete pre-registration on Q – 9:00 p.m.
Mar 20-23Mathematics placement exams taken during regular math classes
Apr 16Acceptance lists for restricted courses available on Canvas
Apr 16-24Students register on-line using Q
Apr 16-24Students submit written petitions for reconsideration for honors/AP courses
Jun 18Deadline for departments to respond to petitions
Approx Jun 30Student schedules available on-line
AugustRequests for schedule changes via e-mail
Approx Sept 15Deadline for course changes; schedules locked after this point