CURRICULUM - High School
Our Lady of the Elms High School provides students with a college preparatory curriculum that challenges young women to succeed in school and beyond. Our graduates have the self-confidence, ability, and vision essential to pursue their dreams. Our rigorous curriculum, including Advanced Placement courses in eight academic subjects, enables students to become critical thinkers and leaders. Honors courses, post secondary education, and distance learning are also offered.
Our High School curriculum:
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Freshman
English I or English I Honors
Math
Intro to Algebra or
Algebra II or
Geometry
Science
Physical Science+ or
Earth Space Science+ or Biology I + and
Chemistry I +
Physical Education+ (quarter credit)
Health+
Theology I
Hebrew Scriptures
Christian Scriptures
Shaping Western Society
Foreign Language
French I, II or Spanish I, II Latin I
Leadership (officers only)
Speech*
Arts
Art I+
Choir
Explorations of 20th Century
Art+
Textiles+
Encores
Life Skills
Creative Living+
Clothing I+
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Sophomore
English II or English II Honors
Math
Algebra I or Geometry or Algebra II or Algebra II Honors or Probability and Statistics
Science
Biology I + and Chemistry I + or Biology II (Honors available)+ and
Physics I (Honors available)+
Physical Education+ (quarter credit)
Theology II
Sacraments and Vocations
Social Studies
America in the Modern World (1877 to Present)
Advanced Placement European History
Foreign Language
French I, II, III Spanish I, II, III
Latin I, II
Leadership (officers only)
Speech*
Theater Arts+ Newspaper (editors only)
Arts
Art I, II+
Ceramics I, II+
Choir
Explorations of 20th Century
Art+
Textiles+
Encores
Life Skills
Creative Living+
Creative Cooking I, II+
Clothing I, II+
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Senior English IV or English IV Honors or Advanced Placement Literature Math Algebra II or Core Algebra II Probability and Statistics Pre-Calculus Advanced Placement Calculus Science Physics II+ Advanced Physics+ AP Physics Chemistry II+ Advanced Chemistry+ AP Chemistry+ Earth Science I+ Earth Science II+ Advanced Biology AP Biology Theology IV Catholic Social Teaching Christian Living & Lifestyles Social Studies AP European History U.S. Government+ or AP U.S. Government+ Economics+ Foreign Language French II, III, IV Spanish II, III, IV Latin I, II, III, IV Introduction to German Note: years 3 and 4 require a “C” average in language 1 and 2; students have the option of taking the AP exam Leadership (officers only) Speech* Theater Arts+ Newspaper (editors only) Arts Art I, II+ Ceramics I, II+ Choir or Chamber Choir Explorations of 20th Century Art+ Textiles+ Photography + Independent Study+ Encores Life Skills Creative Living+ Creative Cooking I, II+ Clothing I, II+ Independent Living+ |
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Course
* = Quarter Course
Please note: To graduate, Elms students typically complete a minimum of 24 credits. Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered across the curriculum. Independent study and guided research are available in select content areas. The post-secondary option of taking college courses for high school and college credit is available as well.
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