1. develop a deeper understanding
of the mystery of the Trinit
2. investigate the Old Testament
as a chief means of discovering God's love for His people
3. analyze the concepts of Revelation,
Tradition, and Inspiration to understand the plan of salvation
4. examine leadership qualities
as evidenced in the virtuous lives of the heroes and heroines
of the Old Testament
5. review the part of the Eucharistic
Celebration (the Sacrifice of Mass) emphasizing the Gathering
and liturgy of the Word
6. apply the Ten Commandments,
the Beatitudes, and the Precepts of the Church as a moral guide
for conscience formation
7. demonstrate a deeper understanding
of theological Virtues faith, hope, charity
8. demonstrate an understating
of Catholic guidelines which indicate a respectful appreciation
for human sexuality and a reverence for all stages of human life
9. analyze the cardinal virtues
(prudence, temperance, fortitude, and justice) as an internal
source of spiritual strength
10. apply Christian principles
to moral and social issues which impact the choices they make
in the practice of their faith
11. plan and apply their responses
to the call lo Stewardship: time, talent, treasure
12. recognize the contribution
of Mary and some of the saints
13. demonstrate their knowledge
of all required prayers and gestures
14. recognize Christian virtues
and demonstrate the practice of them in daily life (Reference
the Vision/Values Program)
15. demonstrate a knowledge
of and reverence for Bible as the living Word of God.
16. experience the practice
of various types of prayer
Social Studies. The student will:
1. list and diagram continents
and major waterways of the world
2. demonstrate the ability to
use an atlas (i.e. geographical coordinates, scale, map keys,
compare/contrast various types of maps)
3. compare/contrast history,
culture, economics, and political divisions of selected countries
from each continent
4. evaluate, interpret, and
compare/contrast developmental civilizations to contemporary
civilizations
5. use historical and geographical
studies to interpret current events
Math. The student will:
1. solve, verify, interpret
solutions to routine, non-routine, open-ended problems
2. use varied means of communicating
mathematical ideas and understanding the role of mathematical
definitions
3. represent and use numbers
in a variety of forms
4. compete and estimate within
the rational number system
5. interpret expressions and
solve equations utilizing variables within the whole number system
6. collect, organize, chart,
and compare statistical data
7. identify, describe and perform
calculations on geometric figures
8. estimate and measure appropriately
Science. The student will:
1. use basic and integrated
problem solving skills to collect and interpret data, make predictions,
and draw conclusions
2. communicate scientifically
in lab groups and field experiences by writing, speaking, and
listening, utilizing current technology and information sources
3. explore and evaluate the
effects of changes in their environment, society and the universe
4. explain and interpret theories
and concepts in the life, earth, and physical sciences using
unifying themes, including, but not limited to energy, patterns
of change, and systems, and interactions
Language
Arts
Reading. The student will:
1. interpret and analyze appropriate
reading material concentrating on vocabulary enhancement through
the use of a vocabulary workbook
2. identify all types and parts
of sentences, particularly subject, complements, through diagramming
Parts of Speech. The student will:
3. identify and demonstrate
correct use of the right parts of speech through grade appropriate
material
4. demonstrate knowledge of
standard usage of the English language concentrating on subject-verb
agreement and pronouns for comparison
Mechanics. The student will:
5. The student will improve
their knowledge of mechanics through grade appropriate exercises
and construct and revise written work
Writing. The student will:
6. pre-write, write, proof,
revise, and rewrite a final draft using the six trait writing
model
Literature. The student will:
7. read, discuss, and evaluate
various types of literature concentrating on historical fiction,
informational articles, ntyths, and legends
8. demonstrate an understanding
of imagery, point of view, foreshadowing, and allusions
Study Skills. The student will:
9. demonstrate knowledge of
study skills through the use of reference materials concentrating
on the proper use of the dictionary and encyclopedia
