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Admissions and Requirements............................................................................3

Rostering ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4

Quality Point Table……………………………………………………………………………………………5

Electives……………………………………………………………………………………………………………6

Course Selection……………………………………………………………………………………………….7

Academic Probation……………………………………………………………………………………….…7

Summer School………………………………………………………………………………………………...8

Academic Failures and Activities/Sports……………………………………………………….…..8

Transfer/Withdraw……………………………………………………………………………………….….9

Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment…………………………………………………………………………….9

Theology Department……………………………………………………………………………………..10

English Department……………………………………………………………….………………………..12

Social Studies Department………………………………………………………………….………..…15

Math Department…………………………………………………………………………………………..18

Science Department………………………………………………………………………………………..23

Physical Education Department……………………………………………………………………….26

World Languages…………………………………………………………………………………………….27

Business/Technology Department…………………………………………………………………..30

Fine Arts Department………………………………………………………………………………………32

Catholic School Teachers Academy………………………………………………………………….34

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology ……………………………………………….…………35

Penn State Courses………………………………………………………………………………………….48

STAR Program (Students Taking Academic Responsibility)………………………………51

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Admissions

Admission of students to Bishop McDevitt is based on open enrollment with the following priorities: students who attend Catholic parish elementary schools or Catholic academies will be admitted first. Catholic and non-Catholic graduates of public or private elementary schools will be admitted if there is room to accommodate them and if the student’s records (both academic and disciplinary) are satisfactory.

Non-Catholic students must attend all Religion classes and religious activities required of Catholic students.

No student is ever refused admission to Bishop McDevitt High School for race, sex, or ethnic background.

Academic Program

The academic program at Bishop McDevitt works to develop the abilities, talents, and needs of all students. Bishop McDevitt offers a four-year comprehensive program of studies. The student is able to select college preparatory courses, business courses, vocational-technical courses, or a combination of the three programs. Advanced Placement courses are offered to academically talented students.

State Requirements

Pennsylvania Law requires (16) credits for high school graduation, twelve (12) of which must be earned in grades 10, 11, and 12.

Bishop McDevitt meets the requirements of both the state of Pennsylvania and schools of higher education. Every student has the opportunity to follow a course of studies that meet these requirements. An average of 70 must be attained to receive credit for a course. All courses for which a student is rostered, whether required or elective, must be satisfactorily completed before he/she can proceed to the next grade. A certain average of certain requirements must be fulfilled to be eligible for some courses. These are mentioned in the various course listings.

Colleges and universities are interested not only in the courses one takes, but also in the level of performance in these courses.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum requirements for graduation from Bishop McDevitt are:

Theology 4.0 credits

English 4.0 credits

Social Studies 3.0 credits

Mathematics 3.0 credits

Science 3.0 credits

Physical Ed 0.5 credits

Health 0.5 credits

Computer Application 0.5 credits

Electives 6.5 credits

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TOTAL 25.0 credits

Rostering

All students follow an academic roster for the first two years, after which they may decide to continue in the college-preparatory program or to follow an academic/business program. Both programs will provide the student with sufficient academic credits for college admission. Students in the eleventh or twelfth grades, who reside in Montgomery County, may choose to attend the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology in Willow Grove, on a shared-time basis. Students in the program are required to take three academic subjects at Bishop McDevitt (including Theology) as well as the elective courses at the Eastern Center.

Student Tracking

Ability grouping is the means used for meeting the instructional needs of a student. Because the range of achievement is so broad, grouping by ability and achievement narrows the range to maximize student achievement. Ability grouping makes possible the adjustment of the curriculum to the individual’s needs.

In considering ability, past and present scholastic achievement is reviewed. Ability in each subject is a good means to meet individual instructional needs of students. Students and parents would know strong and weak subject areas. They should be realistic in their goals, choose courses which enable students to achieve their objectives, make use of vocational and college brochures to acquaint themselves with qualifications demanded by institutions of employment and higher education and discuss these goals with appropriate counselors.

Subjects are offered using a track system. This grouping by ability allows each individual to learn according to his/her ability. Tracking is based on objective test scores, e.g., Terra Nova Test, on past performance, and on the eighth grade teacher recommendation.

Track Levels

Track – Honors College preparatory courses for students of high ability. Track – 2 College preparatory courses for students of above average ability. Track – 3 College preparatory courses for students of average ability. Track – 5 Advanced Placement courses: college – level classes (Includes Diocesan Scholars).

Quality Points

To compensate for the degree of work demanded in each track, a system of quality points has been devised by the diocesan secondary school system. For each grade a student receives, he/she is given a corresponding number of quality points based on the track level of the subject.

The quality point table is “weighted/adjusted”. In this adjusted arrangement the total credits a student receives is literally altered by a subtraction of a fraction of a percent after five credits. (For example between 5.01 and 5.99 credits, subtract 0.10 from the total credits. For 6 credits subtract 0.15 from 6.00 credits. Between 6.01 and 6.99 credits subtract 0.20 from the total credits a student receives.) Then, the “adjusted credits” make an adjustment in the quality points a student receives. Current and cumulative ranks in class are determined by the quality points.

Academic Awards

A student’s rank in class is determined by the quality points earned according to the grades achieved at the first and third quarters, first and second semesters.

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First Honors: A student must have attained a general grade average of 90 or above with no single grade below 85 at the first and third quarters, first and second semesters.

Second Honors: A student must have attained a general grade average of 85 – 89 with no single grade below 80 at the first and third quarters, first and second semesters.

Academic Letter: A student has attained six marking periods with first or second honors.

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Quality Points

Quality points are weighted based on track and course grade.

Grade Track: AP Track: Honors Track: 2 Track: 3 Track: 4100 54 48 44 40 3699 53 47 43 39 3598 52 46 42 38 3497 51 45 41 37 3396 50 44 40 36 3295 49 43 39 35 3194 48 42 38 34 3093 47 41 37 33 2992 46 40 36 32 2891 45 39 35 31 2790 44 38 34 30 2689 43 37 33 29 2588 42 36 32 28 2487 41 35 31 27 2386 40 34 30 26 2285 39 33 29 25 2184 38 32 28 24 2083 37 31 27 23 1982 36 30 26 22 1881 35 29 25 21 1780 34 28 24 20 1679 33 27 23 19 1578 32 26 22 18 1477 31 25 21 17 1376 30 24 20 16 1275 29 23 19 15 1174 28 22 18 14 1073 27 21 17 13 972 26 20 16 12 871 25 19 15 11 770 24 18 14 10 669 23 17 13 9 568 22 16 12 8 467 21 15 11 7 366 20 14 10 6 265 19 13 9 5 164 18 12 8 4 063 17 11 7 3 062 16 10 6 2 061 15 9 5 1 060 14 8 4 0 0

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Electives

Art Art Basics, 2-D,3-D Design, Commercial and Fine Art, Honors Portfolio, PAFA Program

Instrumental Music, Voice Class

English AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition

Language Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4; French 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin 1

Mathematics Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Engineering

Business/Technology Technological Communications II, E-Business, Accounting (Honors and Tr. 2),

Honors Personal Finance/Business Law/Marketing, Personal Finance/Business Law

Social Studies American Government, Economics, AP US History, AP European History,

Criminal Justice /Psychology

Science Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, AP Biology, Anatomy/Physiology

Freshman Offerings

All freshmen are rostered for 6.5 major subjects. The Freshmen Honors Group is rostered for 7 major subjects. Physical Science or Honors Biology, Theology, English, World History, Algebra I, Technological Explorations or Latin I, World Language. Students may choose Art Basics and take a Foreign Language in Grades 11 and 12. At times, Remedial Reading and Remedial Math will replace the foreign language requirement.

Yearly Requirements

Each year, beyond the sophomore year, students are required to take six major subjects and an elective. With the approval of the Academic Assistant Principal, students may take seven majors. Quality points are used to determine student ranking. Rank is based on an adjusted quality point table.

Each year students take Theology and English courses. Over four years, students take three years of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies though students are encouraged to take four years of each of these subjects.

A four-year language program in Spanish and French are offered. A year in Latin is offered. A four-year program in Art and a two-year program in Business Technology Education are also available to students.

The Vo-Tech program is available to juniors and seniors. Each year the Tech students receive three credits for their course work at the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology. Students must live in Montgomery County to attend Eastern Center.

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Course Selection

At the beginning of the course registration process, students will attend an assembly explaining the process. Students will use a four step process on Grade Connect to complete the course selection process. The teacher will set track level for the new class. Adjustment of track level up or down can be determined at this time. PARENTAL REQUESTS FOR TRACK CHANGE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE SUBJECT TEACHER AT THIS STAGE OF THE ROSTERING PROCESS. Students will print the course selection paper, get it signed and return it to the Office of Academic Affairs.

The course selection paper gives each course a number:

1. The first number refers to the department offering the course.

2. The second number refers to the year for the course (1=freshman; 2=sophomore).

3. The third number refers to the track level for that course (5=AP; 1=track honors; 2=track 2).

4. The numbering system does not apply to Foreign Language classes because the department offers two different languages to each year. Please check the World Language curriculum for each class.

Change of Roster

Courses should be selected after serious and careful consideration. Therefore, once you choose your courses and they are approved, you will be expected to abide by your decision.

Once the course paper has been completed, students will generally not be permitted to change their courses except for serious reasons. If a change is permitted, the following procedure will be used:

1. The Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs will review the student’s request for a roster change.2. The request must be made by the parents, in writing, to the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs.3. A cut-off date will be announced in the report card mailing for consideration of roster changes.4. If an academic problem arises during the school year, the Academic Assistant Principal will consult with

the department chairperson and the teachers involved. A solution will be developed at the discretion of the Academic Assistant Principal.

5. Each change in a roster after August 1st requires a fee of fifty dollars. Changes will not occur until the fee is paid.

Academic Probation

No student may fail a course unless the student has shown insufficient effort. Any student with two failures at the end of the school year is placed on academic probation. More than two failures at the end of the school year may result in dismissal form Bishop McDevitt.

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Summer School

A student who fails a subject at the end of the school year must attend the Diocesan Summer School where he/she is expected to remove the failure.

A student with excessive absences has not successfully completed the school year until he/she makes up the missed time in the Diocesan Summer School. This applies even if the student has no academic failures. In this case the student attends the class in which the lowest grade was received.

A Senior who fails any subject, elective or required, must attend the Diocesan Summer School, may not participate in the graduation exercises, and does not receive his/her diploma until the successful completion of summer school.

Academic Failures & Activities/Sports

The following rules of probation in all activities/sports are in effect for remedial, not punitive, purposes.

A student with one failure during any quarter, or at the end of the first semester, is liable for a 20 school-day probation with respect to activities/sports. This decision will be made by the Administration.

Bishop McDevitt High School, as part of the Philadelphia Catholic League, abides by the rules and regulations of the PIAA concerning the area of academic eligibility. The Assistant Principal for Student Affairs will notify the student and coach or moderator when the student is placed on probation and for the length of time.

Homework

Homework involves a certain amount of home study by every student, in every subject, every night. Whether or not written homework is assigned each day, students are responsible for the material that is taught in class or that is assigned as reading. The conscientious student brings home each day the required materials for success in each subject.

Missing School/Class Time

Students who are absent from school or miss class time for any reason are expected to see their teachers concerning missed work and are responsible for any necessary make-up. Failure to satisfactorily complete assignments, homework, tests, or quizzes could result in a failure in a marking period and/or final report. Extended school absences require parental contact with the Academic Affairs Office for arrangements concerning missed school work. On days of absence, students are expected to remain at home all day. Absent students are not to come after school for sports events or activities either as participants or observers. Parents are discouraged from vacations during the school year.

Perfect Attendance means a student has been in school promptly and daily – no absences and no lateness.

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Transfer/WithdrawTo transfer/withdraw from Bishop McDevitt, a student must have written permission from a parent or guardian. The Academic Affairs Office will provide the form which must be completed by the parents. The student must also arrange for an exit interview with the Principal or Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs. Transfers will be issued to the parents and guardians only. Transfers are mailed to the parents of students who are asked to leave the school for academic, disciplinary, or financial deficiencies. No transcript of grades will be issued until all financialobligations have been met and all books and equipment have been returned. The Academic Affairs Office will send all transcripts directly to the Principal or Registrar of the new school. Transcripts will not be given to the student.

Alvernia University Dual Credit Program

Dual credit is a program whereby a high school student enrolls in a class taught at the high school for college credit. Any high school course offered for dual credit will have been approved by the appropriate academic department at Alvernia University (Reading, Pennsylvania) as being comparable to the same course given on the Alvernia campus. Dual credit differs from Advanced Placement in that the student does not take a national qualifying exam to receive the credit. Students pay for these classes at a reduced rate.

Generally, students involved in this program are juniors or seniors who have completed most of their academic requirements for high school graduation. Brochures are available in the Academic Affairs Office.

Dual EnrollmentDual Enrollment is an opportunity for qualified students to earn college credits at the college while they are earning their high school diplomas. Honors students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, a verbal score of 500 on their PSATs, and the approval of the Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs are eligible for this program. As of January 2009, the Philadelphia and Cheltenham School Districts provide this opportunity for high school students living in their districts.

Courses are taken by seniors in the late afternoon or evening at the college or university. Courses are paid for by the student’s public school districts. It is possible for students to earn a college semester of credits while they are in high school during the senior year.

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Theology Curriculum

“To teach as Jesus taught” and “to teach the Good News of Jesus Christ” are the goals of the Theology Department. Theology courses are presented in the academic, spiritual, experiential, and practical way. Looking at each student as an individual – unique, and coming from his/her own experience of education= and holistically (academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically), the department provides the appropriate knowledge and environment for a proper learning experience. The Theology Department understands the high standards to be met by the educators and educated alike, for we are all “servants not as man pleases, but as the servants of Christ doing the will of God from the heart,” (Ephesians 6:16) In this way, the Theology courses strive to bring the message of hope to students so that they may achieve a vital relationship with Christ and share with others the Gospel’s view of love and service. It is important that each student learns the simple truth, as John’s Gospel so clearly points out, that God sent His only Son that all might have eternal life. Through education, reflection, study and prayer, each student will hear the words of God’s love for him/her and the desire to live out that love.

Freshman Theology111/112 Tracks: Honors, 2The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Semester 1 This course gives students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures. Through study of the Bible they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. Students will learn about the Bible, this development and content, and how God is its author. Particular attention will be focused on the Gospels, where students may grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally.

Who Is Jesus Christ? Semester 2This course introduces students to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God. Students will understand that Jesus, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, is the ultimate Revelation about God, from God. In learning about Jesus, students will also learn who He calls them to be.

Sophomore Theology121/122 Tracks: Honors, 2The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) Semester 1This course helps students understand all that God has done for humanity through his Son, Jesus Christ. God has planned, from all eternity, for human beings to share everlasting happiness with him. This is accomplished only through redemption in Christ. Students inquire about the meaning of being a disciple of Christ.

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Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church Semester 2This course helps students understand that they encounter the living Jesus Christ in and through the Church. The Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles. It is sustained by him through the Holy Spirit. The Church is the living Body of Christ. Students explore the church as a mystery which has both human and divine elements.

Junior Theology131/132 Tracks: Honors, 2Christian MoralityThis two semester course examines the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching on basic moral principles rooted in the Ten Commandments and the Moral Virtues. Included will be the process of moral problem solving, conscience, law, the nature of sin, as well as social justice issues such as racism, discrimination, poverty, and war. With this background, it is hoped that the student will have a vision of the development of a “Just Society” and how it is maintained.

Senior Theology141/142 Tracks: Honors, 2Church and VocationThis course in the first semester gives an overall view of Church History, rich in its 2000 year heritage. The major historical development of the Church’s identity and dogma will be examined using a thematic approach.

After examining the Church’s evolution as an institution, the second semester focuses on how Catholics are called to live in the Church, live lives of holiness. This vocation to holiness is lived out in either the single, consecrated, or married lifestyle. Each of these lifestyles is examined as the only moral ways one may respond to the invitation to Holiness.

All Bishop McDevitt Students(Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors)

Christian Service

In keeping with our conviction that putting faith into action is an integral part of Catholic identity, and in order to foster a culture of service in our school community, the successful completion of a Christian Service Project is a requirement for all students at Bishop McDevitt High School. All students are required to complete 10 hours of community service each year. Students will be given a list of localservice opportunities, and time will be incorporated into class for class discussion of student progress in and reaction to their service. All service must be preapproved by the classroom teacher. At the

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project’s completion, students will present their experience in a reflection of their choice—essay, PowerPoint, scrapbook, podcast, etc… Service projects for each year are due the first Monday of April.

The requirements for students who transfer to McDevitt after freshman year will be determined by their classroom teacher and the department chairperson after considering the type of service program in place at their previous school, and how to best integrate the students’ prior experiences and obligations with McDevitt’s Christian Service Project.

English Curriculum

The English Department offers students a comprehensive English course based on student ability and interest levels. Each teacher guides the student through all phases of English basic to a high school education. These phases include specific lessons and assignments in literature, correct usage, grammar, writing, vocabulary, spelling, speech, and basic techniques of research. The English teacher identifies and guides the gifted students, motivates the average student to reach his/her full potential, and encourages and helps the student who learns at a slower rate.

An Honors Course is offered to a limited number of sophomore and junior students. Juniors and seniors are offered an Advanced Placement course for college credit. Prerequisites for these courses are teacher recommendation and approval of the department chairperson.

Each student is required to participate in the required summer reading program sponsored by the English Department. Students must complete their required reading over the summer to prepare them for the next year’s work.

Freshman English

211/212/213 English Language Arts I Tracks: Honors, 2, 3

Critical Reading, Writing, and Speaking supported through Genre Studies Grade 9

English Language Arts I is a required course for all ninth grade students. Based on the Common Core Standards, this course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become critical readers and writers by analyzing key ideas and details, craft and structure, and the integration of knowledge and ideas in literature and informational text.

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Students will develop their writing skills by examining text types and purposes and by writing arguments, explanatory/informational texts, and narratives. Using the full writing process, students will learn how to produce and distribute quality writing using technology’s capacity to produce, publish, and share writing products. Students will conduct short research projects and will participate in a range of collaborative discussions integrating multiple sources of information. This course will advance students’ knowledge of the conventions of Standard English and will strengthen vocabulary acquisition and use.

This course is supported through various literary Genre studies.

Sophomore English

221/222/223 English Language Arts II Tracks: Honors, 2, 3

Critical Reading, Writing, and Speaking supported through World and British Studies

Grade 10

English Language Arts II is a required course for all tenth grade students. Based on the Common Core Standards, this course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become advanced critical readers and writers by analyzing multiple themes, interpretations, and details, craft and structure, and the integration of knowledge and ideas in literature and informational text.

Reinforcing and expanding the writing objectives of the freshman year, this course will develop the student’s writing skills by examining text types and purposes and by writing arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts. Students will write explanatory/informational texts to examine and convey complex ideas, and will write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events. Students will learn how to produce and distribute quality writing using technology’s capacity to produce, publish, and share writing products. Students will conduct sustained research projects and will participate in a range of collaborative discussions and presentations integrating multiple sources of information. This course will further advance students’ knowledge of the conventions of Standard English and will strengthen vocabulary acquisition and use.

This course is supported through various selections in World and British studies.

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Junior/Senior English

231 English III/British Literature Track: HonorsHonors English, a definite challenge to higher ability students, will expose these students to an intense survey of British Literature, from the Anglo-Saxon Period to the Twentieth Century, and intensive readings of selected works of major British authors. Concentration on the development of critical skills in reading, critical and analytical skills in writing, and in effective oral communication will be the main thrust of this course. To be admitted to this course, students must be recommended by their tenth grade English teacher and be approved by the department chairperson. Enrollment is limited.

232/233 English III/British Literature Tracks: 2, 3This course is a chronological study of British Literature from Anglo-Saxon England to the Modern Period, with emphasis on the interpretation, understanding, and enjoyment of the major genres. The integration of grammar, speech, and composition studies aids the student in expanding and refining the power to communicate effectively. The core and context of the course are adjusted to the needs of each class.

235 AP English Language and Composition Gr. 11, 12 Track: 5

This course engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. Students enrolled in this course must take the AP English Language and Composition examination in May. A testing fee will be applied. Recommendations of the tenth or eleventh grade English teacher and approval of the department chair are prerequisites for this course. Enrollment is limited.

245 AP English Literature and Composition Gr. 11, 12 Track: 5

The course includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works of recognized literary merit. Writing is an integral part of the AP English Literature and Composition courseand exam. Writing assignments focus on the critical analysis of literature and include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. Writing instruction includes attention to developing and organizing ideas in clear, coherent, and persuasive language. It includes study of the elements of style. And it attends to matters of precision and correctness as necessary. Students enrolled in this course must take the AP English Language and Composition examination in May. A testing fee will be applied. Recommendations of the tenth or eleventh grade English teacher and approval of the department chair are prerequisites for this course. Enrollment is limited.

241 English IV/World Literature Track: Honors

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This course engages students in an intense survey of World Literature from the earliest ages to the 21st Century. Through critical analysis and interpretation of works in various genres, students attain a deeper understanding of, and an appreciation for, the themes which dominate these works. Recommendations of the eleventh grade English teacher and approval of the department chair are prerequisites for this course. Enrollment is limited.

242,243 English IV/World Literature Tracks: 2,3The readings in this course focus on the world’s major cultures. Through critical analysis and interpretation of works in various genres, students will attain a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, the themes which dominate these works. Continued instructions in techniques of oral and written composition, grammar, usage and the elements of research also form parts of this course. Each class moves at the pace suitable to the group’s abilities.

Social Studies Curriculum

“An informed citizenry,” wrote Thomas Jefferson “is the best guarantee against tyranny.” The Social Studies program offers students the opportunity to gain an understanding of the United States, its institutions and people, and their role in the sweep of world history and the modern world. Throughout the four year program, the Catholic value system serves as the standard against which our own and other civilizations are compared and contrasted.

The concepts and contributions of the preceding three thousand years of civilization impart a perspective for the detailed examination of United States institutions in detail. Courses on American History and on Government and Economics provide upperclassmen with essential facts as they enter the adult world of voting citizens.

Three units of Social Studies are required for graduation. The courses for ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades are mandatory. Those for twelfth grade are optional. If students choose, they may take the full four-year program of courses.

Freshman History

311/312/313 World History I Track: Honors, 2, 3This course provides a basic knowledge of the achievements of Western Civilization. The course emphasizes geography, peoples, historical eras, Religions, and economic and cultural growth. The fundamentals of world and European geography introduce the course and each of the major eras –Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation, Birth of the Nation States, Revolutionary Europe and the Industrial Revolution. The course spans the years from 1,000BC to 1870 AD.

Sophomore History

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321/322/323 World History II Track: Honors, 2, 3This course continues the examination of Western Civilization from the late nineteenth century through the present day. It examines the last century of change and the effects on modern civilization and culture. Geography, history, politics, and economic and social change are stressed.

Junior History

331/332/333 United States History Track: Honors, 2, 3This course offers a survey of important events, leaders, and movements in United States history from the settling of the colonies through the 1990’s. While the survey follows a chronological approach centered on important presidents, it also focuses on social, economic, and technological change. An emphasis on United States geography is a constant as the nation expands from thirteen Atlantic seaboard colonies to a continental power.

335 AP United States History Track: 5

The AP U.S. History course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in U.S. History. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductorycollege courses. Students should learn to assess historical materials—their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance—and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. An AP U.S. History course should thus develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. Students enrolled in this course must take the AP United States History examination in May. A testing fee will be applied. Recommendations of the tenth grade History teacher and approval of the department chair are prerequisites for this course. Enrollment is limited.

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Senior History

341/342 Government/ Economics Track: Honors, 2This pair of semester courses examines the American systems of government and economics. Government focuses on the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments, and blends historical treatment with the current condition of the three branches of government. The historical development of foreign policy and the growth of state and local governments are also studied. Current events are stressed so that students stay informed in respect to world and national news.

Economics is a one-semester course examines the American systems of government and economics: from the laws of supply and demand to personal economics; from personal finance, banking, credit, and investment opportunities to macroeconomics and the intricacies of the global economy.

362 Criminal Justice/Psychology Track: 2

This course offers students a comprehensive analysis of the United States Criminal Justice system. The course is structured to lead students step by step in the investigation of crime problems and the agencies which attempt to

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prevent and control crime. The roles of the police, prosecutor, courts, corrections, probation and parole agencies will be examined and analyzed.

This course offers students a broad overview of the science of Psychology. Analyses of human behavior, thoughts and emotions, personality, abnormal behavior, memory, consciousness and human mental development will be provided. The course will strive to bridge the gap between theory and practical applications; thereby, allowing students to develop problem solving and personal behavior management skills.

Mathematics Curriculum

The goal of the Mathematics program is to help students develop a sense of logical thinking and to acquire facility in understanding and applying mathematical techniques. Attainment of this goal is based on the premise that the INITIAL step in learning takes place in the classroom, but that the student is responsible for reinforcing the daily classroom presentation with at LEAST one-half hour of homework EACH evening. Realizing the value of the computer as a useful tool in any discipline, the members of the department strive to introduce software that is appropriate for the particular subject matter.

Thorough college preparatory courses are offered for students who hope to pursue a college education. All mathematics courses follow the NCTM Standards.

Although students are required to take three years of Mathematics, many colleges prefer four years. Some also require Trigonometry.

A graphing calculator will be needed for all courses. The Mathematics teachers recommend the TI84 calculator. Students will gain facility with its use and ultimately they will be able to decide when the use of technology is appropriate.

Sequence of Math CoursesTrack Honors Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry/Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, A.P. CalculusTrack 2 Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry/Trigonometry, Pre-calculus Track 3 Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry/Pre-calculus

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Freshman Math

411 Algebra I Track: HonorsThis course, planned for students with ability for analytical thinking, an accelerated learning pace, and a degree of independent achievement, covers the usual topics of Algebra as well as functions and quadratic equations. Great emphasis is given to building a sound mathematical foundation for further study in both science and mathematics. Recommendations of eighth-grade teacher and department chairperson are required. A CD textbook version is provided to each student.

412 Algebra I Track: 2This course is given to the college bound student. Great emphasis is given to building a sound mathematical foundation for further study in mathematics. The same topics are covered as in Algebra I Honors, but at a different pace.

413 Algebra I Track: 3This course covers the fundamentals of Algebra I from a modern approach. Topics such as equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, systems of open sentences, and functions are presented. Recommendations of eighth-grade teacher and department chairperson are required. A CD textbook version is provided to each student.

Sophomore Math

421 Honors Algebra II Track: HonorsStudents taking this course must have the department chairperson’s approval. This course completes the automation of the fundamental skills of algebra. Concepts of Geometry as well as complex numbers, logarithms, and matrices are also included in the course. Recommendations of the freshman math teacher and the department chairperson are required. A CD textbook version is provided to each student.

422 Algebra II Track: 2This course is offered to the college-bound student who is interested in mathematics or science and has shown an aptitude for these subjects. The topics of Algebra I are reviewed and then pursued in greater depth. Other topics are analytic geometry, logarithms, matrices and complex numbers. Recommendations of the freshman math teacher and the department chairperson are required. A CD textbook version is provided to each student.

This course is open to incoming freshmen who pass an Algebra I exam administered by the Office of Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The student would follow the Track 2 sequence for three years and take Calculus in senior year.

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423 Algebra II Track: 3This course is offered to the college-bound student who has an interest in mathematics. The elements of Algebra I are completed in detail. The entire year is spent on Algebra and Analytic Geometry. The course is a prerequisite for a senior mathematics course of the same track. Recommendations of the freshman math teacher and the department chairperson are required. A CD textbook version is provided to each student.

Junior Math

431 Honors Geometry/Trigonometry Track: HonorsThe Geometry segment includes the following topics: types of measurement, the coordinate plane, methods of reasoning, lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles and transformations. A CD textbook version is provided to each student.

The second semester segment includes basic trigonometric concepts: trig functions and equations, right triangle trig, the Laws of Sines and Cosines, and practical applications of trig. An emphasis is placed on higher reasoning skills and independent thought. Extensive SAT preparation and technology-related applications are taught. Use of the graphing calculator is required. Recommendations of the present math teacher and the department chairperson are required.

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432 Geometry/Trigonometry Track: 2For the first semester, key concepts of Geometry are taught: types of measurement, the coordinate plane, methods of reasoning, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles and transformations.

In the second semester, basic trigonometric concepts are taught: trig functions and equations, right triangle trig, the Laws of Sines and Cosines, and practical applications of trig. An emphasis is placed on SAT preparation and integration with algebraic skills. Use of the graphing calculator is required. A CD textbook version is provided. Recommendations of the present math teacher and the department chairperson are required.

433 Geometry Track: 3This Euclidean geometry course develops mathematical logic integrate with examples of deductive proofs. There is integration of solid geometry as well as the introduction of coordinate geometry. Algebraic concepts will be integrated with geometric problems. The present math teacher and the department chairperson’s approval are required.

Senior Math

445 A P Calculus Track: 5This A.P. Calculus program adheres to the outline prescribed by the College Entrance Examination Board. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement examination in Calculus AB. With additional study, the more advanced student would be prepared for the Calculus BC examination. The course reviews the mathematics of elementary functions (Algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic) and covers in depth the topics in the differential and the integral calculus traditionally covered in a two semester sequence of college Calculus.

Students are also required to complete several independent study projects and are expected to take the Advanced Placement examination in Calculus administered in May. Graphing calculators are used in this course. The department chairperson’s approval is required. A testing fee will be applied.

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441/442 Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry Tracks: Honors, 2This course is a preparation for college level Calculus. Included I this course is an in-depth investigation of functions, with an emphasis on graphs using the graphing calculator, trigonometry, and conic sections. Problem solving using the concepts and skills learned is an integral part of this course. Selected topics from sequences and series, probability, vectors and polar coordinates are introduced. Recommendations of the present math teacher and the department chairperson are required. A CD textbook version is provided.

443 Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus Track: 3This course provides the student with a thorough development of the trigonometric ratios of both angles and real numbers with a stress on definitions, identities, complex numbers, and the graphic interpretations of trigonometric functions. Selected topics from Pre-Calculus are covered. The present math teacher and the department chairperson’s approval are required.

Science Curriculum

The science program strives for scientific literacy among its students and the development of the individual’s ability to think as a scientist. All courses emphasize the use of the scientific method which includes observation, experimentation, and theory. Honors students are required to do an independent research project.

The Science Department at Bishop McDevitt recognizes science as a living and ever changing subject. Knowledge gained is not stagnant but constantly refined, tested and reassessed with tools steadily sharpened. Striving for scientific literacy among all our students will enable them to stay abreast of the many changes taking place in the growing technological fields within their lives both now and in the future. Three years of science is mandatory for graduation.

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Sequence of Science CoursesTrack Honors Physical Science Biology I, Chemistry, A.P. Biology, Physics, Anatomy/PhysiologyTrack 2 Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy/PhysiologyTrack 3 Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Anatomy/Physiology

Freshman Science

511/512 Physical Science Tracks: Honors, 2Physical Science is a basic introduction to the concepts of chemistry and physics. Included in the course is lab work with emphasis on lab techniques and safety. The application of the concepts requires students to have an above-average math ability.

513 Physical Science Track: 3This course follows the same concepts as the track two class. Greater assistance from the teacher is given in the development and application of math skills. Individual research projects may be assigned.

521 Honors Biology Track: HonorsPrerequisites: Approval of the Science Department Chairperson. The student must have an above average grade in present science classes.

This course is an advanced approach to Biological Studies. The curriculum includes a balanced approach to biology with emphasis on scientific investigations. The topics include cellular and molecular biology, genetics, ecology, comparative anatomy and physiology. The pace is accelerated. Lab-work is extensive with a double period offered once a six-day cycle. Each student is required to complete a research project.

Sophomore Science

521 Honors Biology Track: HonorsPrerequisites: Approval of the Science Department Chairperson. The student must have an above average grade in present science classes.This course is an advanced approach to Biological Studies. The curriculum includes a balanced approach to biology with emphasis on scientific investigations. The topics include cellular and molecular biology, genetics, ecology, comparative anatomy and physiology. The pace is accelerated. Lab-work is extensive with a double period offered once a six-day cycle. Each student is required to complete a research project.

522 Biology Track: 2

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This course is a systematic approach to biological studies. The curriculum emphasizes scientific method and laboratory investigations. The topics covered include cellular and molecular biology, evolution, genetics, ecology, plants, invertebrates, vertebrates and human biology.

523 Biology Track: 3This course presents the topics of modern biology in a logical manner. Topics include biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and genetics. Also included is a study of human origins and an analysis of the role of humans in causing, coping with, and solving today’s problems of pollution, conservation, and overpopulation. Various laboratory experiments are incorporated within the course content.

Junior Science

531 Honors Chemistry Track: HonorsPrerequisites: Approval of the Science Department Chairperson and the present science teacher. Students must also have an average of 85 in Algebra II.

This college-prep course covers the concepts of chemical and physical changes, chemical reactions, balancing equations, atomic theory, kinetic theory, qualitative analysis, equilibrium, oxidation reduction, and acid-base reactions. Lab work is extensive with a double period offered once a six-day cycle. Special emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to solve problems both inductively and deductively. At the completion of the course, the student should have the ability to collect data, organize data, find regularities, and communicate conclusions. Each student is required to complete a research project.

532 Chemistry Track: 2Prerequisites: Approval of the Science Department Chairperson and the present science teacher. Students must also have an above average grade in science and mathematics.

This college-prep course covers the concepts of chemical and physical changes, chemical reactions, balancing equations, atomic theory, kinetic theory, equilibrium, and acid-base reactions. Lab work is extensive with one lab a cycle. The approach to this course is descriptive. At the completion of the course, the student should have the ability to graph, read diagrams, collect data, organize data, find regularities, and communicate conclusions.

533 Chemistry Track: 3Prerequisites: Approval of the Science Department Chairperson and the present science teacher. Students must also have an average grade or better in present science or math courses.

This course follows the same concepts as the Track 2 course, but it gives student greater assistance from the instructor to develop applications and reach conclusions.

Senior Science

541 Honors Physics Track: HonorsPrerequisites: Approval of the Science Department Chairperson and the present science teacher. Students must also have an average grade or better in present science or math courses.

This accelerated, college-prep class places emphasis on the basic concepts and principles of physics and it strives to strengthen an understanding of these concepts. Concepts to be covered include: mechanics, motion, electricity-magnetism, waves, optics, friction and conservation of energy, and modern physics. Lab experiments will be performed once per six-day cycle. Extensive use of Algebra and Trigonometry is required.

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542 Physics Track: 2Prerequisites: Approval of the Science Department Chairperson, the present science teacher; average grades in present science or math courses.

This course is designed to create a framework of concepts and experience to allow students to understand and interpret the physical universe. Emphasis is placed on mechanics, waves, electricity, magnetism, light, optics and modern physics. At the completion of the course, students should have the ability to interpret data, solve simple physical problems, and draw logical conclusions. Periodic lab work will supplement the classroom work.

551/552 Anatomy & Physiology Tracks: Honors, 2Prerequisite: Chemistry

This course includes an in depth study of human anatomy and physiology. This is a college preparatory course for students planning to major in a medical field in college. There are numerous dissections in the laboratory to reinforce the course work. This is a rigorous course of study.

Students may earn transferrable college credits upon registration and successful completion of this course in conjunction with Alvernia University.

553 Anatomy & Physiology Track 3Prerequisite: Chemistry

This is a course for students who are interested in learning more about the human body and its functions. It is also helpful for students planning careers in health related sciences.

555 A. P. Biology Track: 5

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Prerequisites: Approval of the Science Department Chairperson, successful completion of Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry

This advanced placement college-level course serves the needs of students who have the ability and desire to pursue the study of biology in depth. The course places emphasis on those topics taught in universities throughout the United State. Students will submit a science research project.

This course works to achieve the following goals:1. Knowledge of the facts, principles and processes of biology.2. Understanding the means by which biological information is collected and interpreted, and how one

forms a hypothesis from available data and experiments.3. Understanding the social consequences of advances in science.

Students are required to take the Advanced Placement test in May in order to receive the A.P. quality points for the course. A testing fee will be applied.

562/563 Environmental Science Track: 2/3This course introduces various environmental problems and discusses possible solutions to them. Topics covered include a comprehensive look at the biology of natural ecosystems, the problems related to overpopulation and the depletion of natural resources, and chemicals in our environment with an emphasis on water and air pollution. Lab work will be included in this course. Students will do research projects on current environmental issues.

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Health Awareness/Physical Education

Sophomore or Junior Year

572 Health Awareness Track: 2The Health program is offered to all tenth grade students. The course is designed to help students examine their lifestyles, set goals, and make plans to achieve optimum health throughout life. Students learn to differentiate between healthful and risky behaviors, and to recognize the effects of the behaviors they choose. Topics to be covered include: stress management, mental health, mental disorders, alcohol and drug education, smoking, communicable diseases, life cycle (reproduction, conception, birth), and nutrition.

582 Physical Education Track: 2Physical Education is offered to all tenth grade students. The program stresses physical fitness, sportsmanship, individual and team play, and games/skills for lifelong fitness. In addition, the rules and skills of various sports are given while and atmosphere of enjoyment is created. Activities included here are: volleyball, softball, floor hockey, football, soccer, speedball, and other sports and activities.

Junior or Senior Year

592 Personal Fitness Track: 2Personal Fitness is a one-semester course open to all 11th and 12th grade students. The class will meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the gym. Tuesdays and Thursdays students will meet in the classroom. Class days will give students the opportunity to learn about topics pertaining to health and fitness. Gym days will give students the opportunity to put the classroom information into practice. Gym days will also give students the chance to work toward their fitness goals. During the classroom periods, students will be required to record their progress toward their goals.

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World Languages Curriculum

The World Language Department is committed to preparing students to compete in an ever-increasing global society. Second language acquisition is a skill necessary for careers and for life in the 21 st century. Barbara Wallraff in her article “What Global Language?” from the November 2000 issue of The Atlantic Monthly states that “English isn’t managing to sweep all else before it—and if it ever does become the universal language, many of those who speak it won’t understand each other.”

Because language and communication are essential keys to students’ success, the main objective of all programs will be gradual and guided acquisition of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. All programs will use the customs and literary heritage of the language being studied as material in the development of these skills. The completion of the program will provide students with the proficiency necessary for continued language learning at the university level and will give students the extra edge in their careers.

Spanish and French are offered as four-year programs. The majority of freshmen are rostered for a foreign language. Most colleges and universities require at least two years of study for admission.

Spanish651 Spanish I Grade 9, 10, 11 Track: HonorsRequired: Approval of administrator or department chair and English Track 1 or 2.

This course introduces the student to the basics of Spanish language focusing on pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. The goal is to provide the student with the essentials of foreign language instruction: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. As an honors course, students develop higher levels of skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Students will follow the “Rigor and Relevance” model of learning via Unit theme creative real life projects.

652 Spanish I Grade 9, 10, 11 Track: 2Required: Approval of administrator or department chairperson.

This course follows the same guidelines as Track 2 with some modifications and at a slower pace. More drill work is given to vocabulary and basic grammatical structures. Students will follow the “Rigor and Relevance” model of learning via Unit theme creative real life projects.

661 Spanish II Grade 10, 11,12 Track: Honors

This course continues the development of skills begun in Spanish I to further advance the student’s abilities in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Cultural topics to enhance appreciation Hispanic life are pursued. The goal is to provide the student with the essentials of foreign language instruction: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. As an honors course, students develop higher levels of skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Students will follow the “Rigor and Relevance” model of learning via Unit theme creative real life projects.

662 Spanish II Grade 10, 11, 12 Track: 2Required: Recommendation of Spanish I teacher

This course continues the development of skills begun in Spanish I to further advance the student’s abilities in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Cultural topics to enhance appreciation of Hispanic life are pursued.

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671 Honors Spanish III Grade 11, 12 Track: HonorsRequired: Recommendation of Spanish II teacher and a grade of 88 or above at the end of the first semester of Spanish II, track 2

Students continue the development of speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension skills as well as an examination of Spanish culture and customs. More complex grammatical structures are introduced to enhance the development of these skills. The course is designed to help students achieve a comfort level and confidence in speaking Spanish.

672 Spanish III Grade 11, 12 Track: 2Required: Recommendation of Spanish II teacher and a grade of 80 or above at the end of the first semester of Spanish II, track 2

Students continue the development of speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension skills as well as an examination of Spanish culture and customs. More complex grammatical structures are introduced to enhance the development of these skills. The course is designed to help students achieve a comfort level and confidence in speaking Spanish. This course develops at a slower pace than Spanish III Honors.

681 Honors Spanish IV Grade 12 Track: HonorsRequired: Recommendation of Spanish III teacher and a grade of 90 or above at the end of the first semester of Spanish III

College Spanish Level II (Honors Spanish IV) is an advanced conversation, grammar and writing course in which the student will utilize skills previously attained. At the same time the student will continue to learn more advanced grammar to improve speaking and writing skills. Multiple modalities are used to enhance listening and reading comprehension. Spanish culture is explored via literature and other cultural exposures.

685 AP Spanish Track: APRequired: Recommendation of Spanish III Teacher and Department Chairperson

This course follows the Advanced Placement Guidelines in preparation for the College placement exam. Students must take the AP exam in May. A testing fee will be applied. The AP Spanish Language course should help prepare students to demonstrate their level of Spanish proficiency across three communicative modes: Interpersonal (interactive communication), Interpretive (receptive communication), and Presentational (productive communication), and the five goal areas outlined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st

Century (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities). The course is meant to be comparable to third year (fifth or sixth semester) college and university courses that focus on speaking and writing in the target language at an advanced level.

612 French I Track: 2Required: Student must be registered in tracks 1, 2, or 3 English

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This course introduces the student to the basics of the French language focusing on pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. The goal is to provide the student with the essentials for communication and cultural exchange. Cultural issues are introduced. Communication skills in French include speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension.

622 French II Track: 2Required: Recommendation of French I teacher

This course continues the development of grammar and vocabulary skills begun in French I to further advance the student’s abilities in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Cultural topics are pursued to enhance an appreciation of the French way of life.

631 Honors French III Track: HonorsRequired: Recommendation of French II teacher and a French II semester grade of 85

Students continue the development of speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension skills in French through the use of short stories and poetry, as well as in-depth examinations in Francophone civilization and culture via films and music. Complex grammatical structures are introduced to further develop composition skills. The course is designed to help students achieve a comfort level with communicating in French and speaking about the Francophone culture.

641 Honors French IV Track: HonorsRequired: Recommendations of the French III teacher and a French III grade of an 85 or above.This is a continuation of the developing skills begun in French III. Students will continue to learn more advanced grammar and reading skills as they explore the French culture. They will further advance communication skills begun in earlier courses in consideration of the five goal areas outlined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities).

691/692 Honors Latin Language & Culture Grade 9 Track: HonorsLatin is an academic discipline closely related to the study of all modern languages, literature, history and science. This course introduces students to the connections between English and Latin, enhancing their understanding of English grammar and vocabulary. By connecting the English language with it Latin roots, students increase their ability to use English words effectively and correctly. Emphasis is placed on the comparisons and similarities of the grammatical structures of English and Latin. Through the translation of Latin stories students discover how Latin works as a language, further developing the students’ writing skills. During the course, students become familiar with Roman life and develop a better understanding of the Latin culture and language as well as their own.

688 Rosetta Stone Track: 2Rosetta Stone is an independent online dynamic immersion class using our Bishop McDevitt computer labs and netbooks. Courses are limited to students who have already completed 2 years of a foreign language. This program may not be a substitute for the school’s foreign language requirement. Languages are chosen after enrolled in course. Language options include Arabic, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Hebrew, Irish, Japanese, Polish, Greek, Korean, Dutch, Hindi, Farsi, Swedish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Turkish. Students need to be self-motivated, engaged participants. This is a graded course. Students are required to maintain headphone equipment and are responsible to replace equipment if missing or damaged.

689 Rosetta Stone - English Track: 2

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Rosetta Stone is an independent online dynamic immersion class using our Bishop McDevitt computer labs and netbooks. Rosetta Stone – English is required for students new to the United States who are in need of improving English skills. Students need to be self-motivated, engaged participants. This is a graded course. Students are required to maintain headphone equipment and are responsible to replace equipment if missing or damaged.

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CURRICULUM

Business presents itself in every facet of life. The Business Technology Education Department prepares students to be successful in post-secondary and career events and develops high ethical standards to enter the business world. Course Offerings Include:

Grade 9 Technological Communications I Grades 11 and 12 Technological Communications IIGrades 11 and 12 E-Business`Grades 11 and 12 Honors AccountingGrades 11 and 12 AccountingGrade 12 Honors Personal Finance/Business Law/MarketingGrade 12 Personal Finance/Business Law

Freshman Business/Technology

732/738 Technological Communications I Track: 221st Century Literacy and web 2.0 Semester Course

In this semester long course, students will use technology as they demonstrate understanding of the basic computer protocols of their school. Students will develop effective communication skills in the use of electronic messaging technologies, will incorporate, identify, and demonstrate effective communications via the Internet. Students will use tools of the twenty-first century student to develop, publish, and collaborate on business, and research-based online documents and will develop presentations using online formats, Students will demonstrate understanding of MLA and APA formatting for research papers. Ethical practices with technology will be the focus of discussions.

Junior and Senior Business/Technology

736 Technological Communications II Track: 2 Advanced Learning Tools Semester Course

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In this semester long course, students will use advanced technologies to demonstrate understanding of effective communication skills. Students will use tools of the twenty-first century to develop, publish, and collaborate on complex business, and research-based online documents and will develop in-depth presentations using online formats. Students will demonstrate understanding of MLA and APA formatting for research papers. Students will solve problems using technological communications and will refine their research using appropriate Web technologies. Understanding “Digital Citizenship” through applied processes will be the focus of class work and discussions.

737 E-Business Track: 2

Semester Course

This course is designed to acquaint students with skills needed to perform successfully in the 21st century. It describes the information components of major business functions and explains their interrelationships. Practical applications will be applied to present a better knowledge of real effects using principles of accounting, marketing and finance. A Business Plan is prepared.

741 Honors Accounting Track: HonorsSemester Course

In this course, the student is first instructed in the basic accounting principles, concepts, and procedures. The accounting cycle serves as a guideline as students move, first, through a set of books for a service business organized as a sole-proprietorship, and then for a merchandising business organized as both a partnership and a corporation. Once students have mastered these manual activities, they are then instructed how to apply these skills to an automated accounting system. In addition, to accounting cycle activities, instruction in the preparation of a payroll and banking activities is given. Outstanding performance in this class qualifies a junior student to attend Penn State University for the college accounting course during the senior year.

742 Accounting Track: 2Semester Course

In this course the student is first instructed in the basic accounting principles, concepts, and procedures. The accounting cycle serves as a guideline as students move, first, through a set of books for a service business organized as a sole-proprietorship, and then for a merchandising business organized as both a partnership and a corporation. Once students have mastered these manual activities, they are then instructed how to apply these skills to an automated accounting system.

Senior Business/Technology

751 Honors Personal Finance/Business Law/Marketing Track: Honors

This course is designed for the exceptional student who wishes to study and research the areas of Personal Finance, Business Law and Marketing. It is designed to provide students with information that will enable them to make wise financial decisions as consumers, citizens, and employees. Included in the curriculum are topics such as: investments, budgets, insurance, banking, credit, income tax preparation, and stock market analysis along with personal marketing, renting/buying, and pensions. Students are challenged through current financial

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topics to meet financial success as they explore the laws which govern society and business. A marketing portfolio is prepared.

752 Personal Finance/Business Law Track: 2

Personal Finance is designed to provide students with information that will enable them to make wise financial decisions as consumers, citizens, and employees. Emphasis is placed on topics such as: investments, budgets, insurance, banking, credit and income tax preparation. Students also explore the laws which govern legal systems in our society.

Fine Arts Curriculum

The Fine Arts Curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for students to recognize and develop their artistic and musical abilities for self-expression and enjoyment. Each course presents concepts, techniques, history and a criterion for the analysis and criticism of compositions with an emphasis on the making and enjoyment of Art and Music with career possibilities.

812 Art Basics Track: 2This course establishes the basics for Art expression through the elements and principles of design. Student projects encompass a broad subject range (portrait, figure, still-life, perspective, etc.) and mastery of a variety of media (charcoal, pen and ink, tempera, watercolor, paper mache, etc). Art History and analysis are incorporated to develop critical thinking skills.

Required: Projects, Research, Sketchbook Museum assignments - $25.00 for materialsPrerequisite: Application test and Teacher approval

831/832 2-D, 3-D Design Tracks: 1, 2This course emphasizes compositional design of forms on the flat plane and in space. The four quarterly unites include Surface Design, Architecture, Ceramics and Sculpture. Historical aspects of each phase are investigated, evaluated and integrated into the project assignments. Computers are utilized for graphic design and research purposes.

Required: Projects, Research, Sketchbook Museum assignments - $25.00 for materials.Prerequisite: Art Basics and Teacher approval

851 Honors Portfolio Track: HonorsThis course offers opportunities for the serious student and those seeking admission to an Art School to create high quality Art wok with an emphasis on problem solving, mastery of composition, media and the development of individual style and direction. Students are encouraged to propose projects relating to a possible career choice.

Required: Projects, Research, Sketchbook and Museum assignments, $25.00 for materialsPrerequisite: Art Basics, 2-D, 3-D Design and Teacher approval

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841/842 Commercial and Fine Art Tracks: 1, 2

This course focuses on Art career opportunities applying basic concepts to fashion, interior and set design, along with logo, layout and advertising projects. The Fine Arts encompass drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. Computer applications with Adobe Illustrator and Claris Works are utilized. Art Movements that influence design history are investigated, e.g. Bauhaus, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Memphis.

Required: Projects, Research, Museum Assignments - $25.00 for materialsPrerequisite: Art Basics, 2-D,3-D Design and Teacher approval

PAFA Program

Students have the opportunity to attend Fall and /or Spring classes after school at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for Drawing, Painting and Life Drawing respectively. Each class is 2 ½ hours and students may attend any one or all of the classes. There is no charge and all Art materials are supplied. Students are responsible for transportation.

Prerequisites: Art Foundation and Teacher approval

872 Instrumental Music/major Track: 2This course is offered to all students. Students are scheduled for class two days per week. They will receive instruction on their respective instruments and study music fundamentals and theory. All students perform as members of the Concert band and the Pep Band at school and functions. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is a course requirement. This course receives one quarter to one credit depending on the volume of time the student spends on the course.

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Catholic School Teachers Academy

Junior and Senior Year

Bishop McDevitt offers a two year course of study in the Catholic School Teachers Academy where students may receive college credits toward a degree in education. Neumann University offers four (4) college credits via video-conferencing classes. Each course that a student takes is worth three (3) credits. Students may earn up to 12 college credits (2 classes in junior year and 2 classes in senior year), free of charge, transferable to the college of the students’ choosing. Courses are chosen by Neumann University.

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Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Curriculum(Arts and technology information provided by Eastern Center for Arts and Technology. Questions about classes

should be referred to Eastern.)

901 Allied Health Track 2

Allied HealthBe sure a career in a health field is for you and earn college credit along with way — take Allied Health!

This one-year senior-only program is designed for students with rigorous academic preparation who plan to continue their education in college to prepare for a career in the health field. Students will get extensive clinical experiences partnering with health professionals at Abington Memorial Hospital. Three days a week at EASTERN, student course work will include being dually enrolled with Montgomery County Community College which will afford them the opportunity to earn 3 college credits for Medical Terminology as part of the Allied Health Program.

Career Objectives:

A career in the allied heath field requiring post secondary education

Prerequisites:

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- Grade of ‘C’ or better in Algebra I & II, Biology and Chemistry (College Prep Level)

- High school GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred

- Physical exam and police check as mandated by State Law

- No disciplinary issues at the participating high school

With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as:

Laboratory or nuclear medicine technician, radiation therapy or radiology technician, cardiovascular and respiratory technology, physical or occupational therapy, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant or nurse

Students have continued their education at:ARIA, Abington Dixon School of Nursing, Arcadia, Cedar Crest, Gwynedd Mercy, LaSalle University, MCCC, Moravian, West Chester University and York College.

Materials and fees: Approximately $300-$350

902 Collision Repair Technology Track: 3

You’ll meet industry standards to be a success in this field!

A student enrolled in this two-year career program benefits from a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience needed to carry out repairs on motor vehicles.

Students benefit from the use of I-Car (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) enhanced curriculum. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.

Career Objectives:

Automotive Refinisher; Sheet Metal/Cosmetic Repair Person; Frame/Structural Repair

Person; Automotive Refinisher’s Helper-(one-year students)

Program Certification

This is one of only seventeen secondary programs in Pennsylvania certified by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) for meeting industry standards.

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Certification Students can earn:

Safety and Pollution Prevention (S/P2) Certification; I-CAR points - The Collision Repair Technology is an approved member of the I-CAR Industry Training AllianceSM. With this Alliance certification, EASTERN’s Collision Repair Technology students now have the option of earning I-CAR points for training completed while at EASTERN.

Advanced Placement

Students may qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology

With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as:

Automotive, marine and aeronautic service, new car design, manufacturing representative, insurance industry damage appraisal and testing, race car fabrication and vehicle engineering, metal fabrication, safety design engineering, technical writing, consumer information technologies, collision test engineering and teaching

Students have continued their education at:ATC, Lincoln Tech, MCCC, Ohio Technical College, Penn College of Technology,

Pennco, Tech, UTI

Materials and fees: Approximately $110 - $160

903 Automotive Technology Track: 3

Automotive TechnologyTake this program to get a head start in the automotive field!

This two-year career program is designed for the student who is serious about working in the

automotive industry. Seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.

Career Objectives:

Automotive Technician Trainee; New Car Preparation Technician; Under Car

Specialist

The curriculum, facility and instructor are:

-National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified

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-Partners with the Automotive Youth Educational Systems Program (AYES) to provide qualified junior with experiences at participating dealerships and paid summer internships

Certification Students can earn:

ASE qualifying exams (after completing a reduced period of work experience in the Automotive Industry), and (SP/2) Safety and Pollution Prevention Certifications.

Students also qualify for advanced standing through an articulation agreement with:

-Lincoln Technical Institute – up to three courses

-Penn College of Technology - Advanced Placement

-Universal Technical Institute (UTI) for up to four Auto Tech courses

With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as:

Automotive Service, Engineering and Design, Manufacturer Representative, Automotive Insurance Industry / Damage Appraisal and Testing, Race Car Development, Technical Writing, Managing and Teaching

Students have continued their education at:ATC, Lincoln Tech, MCCC, Ohio Technical College, Penn College of Technology, Pennco Tech, Thaddeus Stevens, UTI

Materials and fees: Approximately $50 - $100

904 Construction Technology Track: 3

Get satisfaction from building projects and working with current materials used in the field to refine your construction skills!

This two-year career program is the first step for students interested in pursuing a successful career in the construction field. Seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.

Career Objectives:

Carpenter Pre-Apprentice; Exterior Remodeling and Installation; Roofing & Siding

Helper-(one-year students)

Students will work on both residential and commercial construction in the school’s shop and at 40

nearby building sites

Advanced Placement and Apprenticeship

Students may qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology or want to consider an apprenticeship program after high school

With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as:

Architecture, general contracting, teaching, surveying, construction management, construction technology, civil engineering, architectural engineering, code enforcement and insurance adjustor

Students have continued their education at:

Delaware State, Kutztown University, MCCC, Penn College of Technology, Penn State Abington, Thaddeus Stevens, Williamson Trade School

Materials and fees: Approximately $85

905 Commercial Art Track: 3

You’ll develop your own portfolio!

This two-year career program covers everything from conceptual drawing and design to a professional portfolio; students learn the value and application of their unique styles in both design and illustration; and students use industry standard software on the Macintosh Platform.

Software includes: QuarkXpress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,

Dreamweaver and Flash. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available.

Career Objectives:

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Graphic Design; Commercial Illustration; Digital Imaging Design

Upon Completion of the program:

-Students will have a portfolio consisting of items a committee of art college representatives established

-Senior students will have their portfolios reviewed by art school representatives

Advanced Placement:

Students may qualify for advanced placement college credits at Penn College of Technology

With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as:

Graphic design, illustration, animation, computer-generated graphic art, teaching and multi-media specialist.

Students have continued their education at:Antonelli, Art Institute of Philadelphia, Drexel, Fashion Institute of Technology,

Hussian, IUP, MCCC, NCCC, Penn College of Technology, Penn State Abington, Temple, Tyler, University of the Arts, University of Massachusetts, West Chester

Materials and fees: Approximately $0 - $85 (all items are optional).

906 Computer Network Administration Track: 2

Would you like to be a college student while still in high school? While taking EASTERN's Computer Network Administration program, you are also enrolled at Montgomery County Community College for up to 12 transferable credits. More and more businesses need network administrators now. Get your start here!

Students are prepared to take three industry certification exams; Certified Linux Administrator (CLA), Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS) and Novell Certified Administrator (NCA).

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Career Objectives:

Computer Network Administrator, Linux Administrator (one year students)

Prerequisites:

Strong math background (Algebra II completed or scheduled during the first year of the program)

College Advantages:- Dual Enrollment for up to 12 transferable credits at Montgomery County Community College- Guaranteed admission into Penn State Abington's School of Information Sciences and Technology if they meet PSU criteria- Advanced placement at Penn College of Technology- $1200 scholarship per semester at DeVry University for completing Cisco Semester 1 at EASTERN

Career Fields:Computer Networking, Computer Information Systems, Computer Network Engineering and Help Desk Support

Students have continued their education at:MCCC, Penn State Abington, Penn College of Technology, Temple University, Drexel University, DeVry University, IUP

Materials and fees: Approximately $355 - $535

907 Protective Services Track: 3

You’ll earn several certifications to give you a head start on careers in this field!This two-year career program prepares the student to enter a career related to law

enforcement, fire science, industrial safety and emergency radio dispatch. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.

Career Objectives:

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Police; Industrial Security-(one-year students); Fire Fighter; Emergency Radio DispatchProgram Prerequisite:

The student must undergo a State Police check to enroll in the program and work in this field

Certifications students can earn:-Fire Fighter 1 through testing by Bucks Co. Fire Academy; Hazardous Materials Awareness through testing by Bucks Co. Fire Academy; H/M Operations; Adult CPR through testing by the Red Cross; Standard First Aid through testing by the Red Cross; and Emergency Dispatcher Certification

College Credits-Articulation Agreement with MCCC in Criminal Justice and Fire Science programs for qualified students to receive three credits

With higher education, this program prepares students for success in such career fields as: Criminal justice, teaching, fire fighting, security and corrections

Students have continued their education at:Alvernia, Bloomsburg University, CHI, CC of Philadelphia, Kutztown University, Lock

Haven, Millersville University, MCCC, Penn State Altoona, Point Park, Shippensburg

Materials and fees: Approximately $85

908 Cosmetology Track: 3

Save over $10,000 by taking this program in high school!

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This two-year program will provide the skills necessary to begin a career in the cosmetology field. In Pennsylvania, as well as other states, cosmetologists and nail technicians must be licensed to practice in the field. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.

Career Objectives:

Cosmetologist; Nail/Salon Technician-(one-year students)

Certifications students can earn:

-First year students at EASTERN are expected to pass the State Board of Cosmetology written performance test required for licensure as a Nail Technician (This is a prerequisite to continuing their studies leading to licensure as a Cosmetologist)

-Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology - licensed cosmetologist.

With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such areas as: Cosmetology, management, teaching, product representation, and development and design

Students have continued their education at:Ambler Beauty Academy, Bucks County School of Beauty, DeVry University, Empire,

IUP, Johnson & Wales University, Kutztown University, Lansdale Beauty School, Make-up Designory School (NYC), Penn State Abington, Temple, West Chester

Materials and fees: Approximately $500 - $650

909 Electrical Technology Track: 3

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This two-year multi-faceted half-day program teaches the basics of electricity as well as residential and commercial. Our training will provide the essential hands-on and safety skills that a student needs to pursue a rewarding career in the Electrical Construction Industry.

This two-year multi-faceted career program enables the student to learn the basics of electricity as well as residential and commercial wiring, data cabling and basic fiber optic installation. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.

Career Objectives:

Counter Clerk; Electrician’s Helper; Maintenance Helper; Electrician

Prerequisites:

-Good color vision

-Ability to climb moderate heights on a ladder

Advanced Placement and Apprenticeship:

Students may also qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology or want to consider an apprenticeship program after high school

With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as:

Residential or commercial electrician, electrical engineering, teaching, computer systems engineering, communications engineering and development

Students have continued their education at:BCCC, CHI, MCCC, Penn College of Technology, Pennco Tech, Temple, Thaddeus

Stevens, Williamson Trade School

Materials and fees: Approximately $75

910 Electronics Engineering Technology Track: 3

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You’ll enjoy the hands-on approach used in this program! Electronics Engineering Technology is also a MCCC dual enrollment program.

College Credits:

Students in Electronics Engineering Technology will be dually enrolled at MCCC for four credits in basic Electronics (EGT110) that can also be transferred to most colleges and universities.

In this two-year career program the hands-on learning makes it easier to understand and be successful.

You will learn how to solve technical problems and build electronic and electromechanical

circuits. You will also learn how to build a robot and work with fiber optics. If you join our

robotics team you have the opportunity to design, build and test robots for various competitions.

One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.

Career Objectives

Electronics Technician

Prerequisites

-The student should have taken, or be concurrently enrolled in Algebra I

-Academic courses required by colleges should be taken during high school to qualify for college acceptance.

Advanced Placement

Students may also qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology, ITT Institute and DeVry University.

With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as:

Telecommunications, security system design, facility and product management, teaching and electrical engineering

Students have continued their education at:DeVry University, Drexel, Johnson C. Smith, MCCC, Penn State Abington, Temple, Widener, University of Pittsburgh, and other colleges and universities.

No costs.

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911 Culinary Arts Track: 3 Build your culinary skills and techniques at EASTERN so you can compete in this field! Students also have the potential to earn up to nine transferrable college credits through a dual enrollment agreement with Montgomery County Community College. Dually enrolled students who successfully complete the two-year coursework can receive three credits each for Introduction to Foodservice (CUL110), Hospitality Sanitation and Safety (HOS 130), and Culinary Arts I (CUL 225).

This two-year half-day program enables students to acquire a variety of skills including soup and sauce preparation, preparation of meat, fish and poultry entrees, baking, kitchen sanitation, purchasing and inventory controls. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.

Career Objectives:

Pantry Person; Prep Cook; Cook Apprentice; Kitchen Helper

Certifications students can earn:

ServSafe Certification

Culinary students continuing their education in this field can benefit from college credit articulation agreements with:

-Johnson & Wales University (for up to 13.5 quarter credits)

-Bucks County Community College (14 quarter credits)

-Students may also qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology.

-Dual Enrollment with Montgomery County Community College.

With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as:

Food and beverage management, purchasing, teaching, food science, food manufacturing, pastry, food styling and retail food management

Students have continued their education at:Art Institute of Philadelphia, Baltimore International Culinary School, Bucks County Community College, Indiana University of PA, Culinary Institute of America, Delaware State University, Delaware Valley College, Drexel, Johnson & Wales University, Millersville University, Montgomery County Community College, Penn State, Culinary Institute of America, Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Temple Ambler, The Restaurant School, Widener University.

Materials and fees: Approximately $50 - $180

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913 Landscape Contracting Track: 3

Don’t want to be stuck in an office? Why not work outside? Prepare for a career in the ‘Green Industry’ while you’re still in high school!

This two-year career program prepares students for fields such as Landscape Contracting, Greenhouse/ Nursery Management, Landscape Technician, and Arboriculture (tree preservation). Students will maintain turf and grounds, learn how to bid jobs, develop plans for presentation to clients with Dynascape Design software, identify plants, diagnose plant problems, lay pavers, build small ponds, and learn how to climb, prune, diagnose and repair tress according to industry standard in tree preservation. You will also learn the mechanics of Greenhouse Operation, including the propagation, watering and care of various perennial, annual and herbaceous plants in a retail setting. Career Objectives:

Landscape Contractor; Arborist Trainee (one-year students); Landscape Technician Greenhouse and Nursery Operations; Garden Center AssistantCertifications students can earn:

Certified Landscaping Technician through the Associated Landscape Contractors of America as a Maintenance Technician and or Installation Technician; Arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture; Skid Loader Safety Certification

Advanced Placement:Students may also qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology

With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in career pathways such as retail nursery and greenhouse assistant, landscape foreperson or manager, grounds keeping foreperson or crew leader, lawn care or golf course assistant, and arboriculture tree climber.Students have continued their education at:

CHI, Delaware Valley College, Temple University, Longwood Gardens

Materials and fees: Approximately $95

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914 Air Conditioning and Heating Technology Track: 3

There is always a demand for these services!

This two-year career program provides a comprehensive foundation of the basic theories and principles of heating, air conditioning and heat pump systems. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program. Career Objectives:

Air Conditioning Installation and Heating Technician; Air Conditioning and Heating Helper-(one-year students)

Advanced Placement:Students may also qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology

With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as:

Residential heating, air conditioning, mechanical technology, mechanical engineering, insurance consultant and building maintenance

Students have continued their education at:Orleans Tech, Penn College of Technology, Penn State Abington, Thaddeus Stevens

School

Materials and fees: Approximately $75

915 Welding Technology Track: 3

Good welders make good money…learn how at EASTERN!This two-year career program is designed for the student who is interested in the industrial

engineering field. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program. Career Objectives:

Combination Welder; Welder/Fabricator; MIG Welding, Gas Welding & Cutting-(one-year students)Students will learn about the properties of different types of metals and how to join them using state-of-the-art welding equipmentAdvanced Placement

Students may also qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology.

With higher education, this program prepares students for success in such career fields as:mechanical, aerospace or industrial engineering, physical metallurgist, business owner, teaching, equipment sales and welding engineer.

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Materials and fees: Approximately $250

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765 Accounting/Business Track: 5Take this course to get a head start on a business major in college!

This one-year senior only program is taught by Penn State Professors and is designed for the college bound student who has a strong academic background who can handle college level work and who is interested in majoring in business at college. Students attend classes at PSU Abington campus to give them exposure to a college environment.Pre or co-requisites: A strong math background is required and accounting or bookkeeping is recommended.Course offered from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Check with your principal to see if transportation is provided. Course content:

ACCTG 211, Semester 1, 4 Credits

Introductory Financial and Managerial Accounting – Fundamentals of how financial accounting reports are used by various decision makers and the fundamentals of how accounting information is used by decision makers in an organization.

MIS 204, Semester 2, 3 Credits

Introduction to Business Information Systems – An application oriented course that provides an overview of (1) the role of information systems in business process design; (2) the current technologies used for obtaining, storing, and communicating information in support of operations and decision-making within a business organization; and (3) the concepts and principles for programming, developing, and using popular spreadsheet and database tools. Applications focus on important problems and issues found in business disciplines, including accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain operations, and general management.

College Credit- Students must pass the Fall Semester to continue in the Spring Semester

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- Seven PSU credits will be awarded for successfully completing both semestersThese courses prepare the student for success in such career fields as accounting, business, marketing, management, economics and finance

465 Computer Science Track: 5This course gives you college credit and the satisfaction knowing you can do college-level work!

This one-year senior only program is taught by Penn State faculty and is designed for the college bound student who has a strong academic background and can handle college level work who is interested in majoring in computer science, information science technology or business in college. Students attend classes at PSU Abington campus to give them exposure to a college environment.Pre or co-requisites:

Algebra I and II, Geometry and two years of lab scienceCourse offered from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Check with your principal to see if transportation is provided.Course content:

CMPSC 121, Semester 1, 3 Credits

Introduction of Algorithmic Processes – Properties of algorithms, languages and notations for describing algorithms, of a procedure oriented language to problem solving.

CMPSC 122, Semester 2, 3 Credits

Intermediate Programming - This course will include advanced C++ programming topics; such as, pointers and pointer operations, object oriented design and implementation, the Standard Template Library, and data structures. There will be a final project, which will utilize all topics from the course.

College Credit- Students must pass the Fall Semester to continue in the Spring Semester- Six PSU credits will be awarded for successfully completing both semesters

This program prepares students for success in computer science, information science technology and business.

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475 Engineering Track: 5So you are good in math and science….should you be an engineer? Take this course to find out!

This one-year senior only program is taught by Penn State Professors and was designed forthe college bound student with a strong academic background who can handle college level work and who is interested in enrolling in an engineering program after high school. Students attend classes at PSU Abington campus to give them exposure to a college environment.Pre or co-requisites:

Algebra I and II, Geometry, and two years of lab scienceCourse offered from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Check with your principal to see if transportation is provided.Course content:

EDSGN 100, Semester 1, 3 Credits

Introduction to Engineering Design – Engineering design through team oriented design projects supported by communication skills: graphical, verbal, and written. Laboratory.

EDSGN 294, Semester 2, 3 Credits

Research Project – This course will further develop the topics introduced in EDSGN 100. Topics will include intermediate level CAD, DC, and AC, electrical circuit theory and equilibrium force systems as applied to simple frames and trusses. The course will provide additional background into methods employed by electrical and mechanical engineers.

College Credit- Students must pass the Fall Semester to continue in the Spring Semester- Six PSU credits will be awarded for successfully completing both semesters

This program prepares students for success in all the major fields of engineering

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