Curriculum

The English Program at St. John Vianney High School has as its purpose to improve the students’ ability to use the English language correctly and effectively in speaking and in writing assignments and to develop and deepen his appreciation of literature. Furthermore, the program
provides the opportunity that will help the student become a more mature and stable human being by encountering in the works of great writers the varied dimensions of the human situation. The ultimate thrust of these accumulated experiences is to develop Catholic, Christian men capable of using the knowledge gained in Language Arts to understand the world around them, to describe accurately and honestly their idea of that world, and to serve others.

Course: Characters in Conflict (ENG 100)
Required for freshmen
Description: The ninth grade English program consists of studying various forms of literature. Reading comprehension and analytical skills are expanded through the study of literary types: short story, novel, non-fiction, poetry and drama. One Shakespearean play is included. Composition centers on thematic development and critical analysis of literature. The course also features an extensive review of grammar. Proper mechanics, usage, vocabulary and spelling are emphasized throughout the course.

Course: High School Writing (ENG 110)
Required for freshmen (.5 credit)
Description: Continuing with skills learned in eighth grade, students will explore and develop an understanding of the power of language, as a means of improving written communication skills. Students will study texts and look at structures including but not limited to: simple, compound, and complex sentences; paragraphs, introductions, and conclusions. Students will learn how to select and narrow topics, develop clear thesis statements, and organize ideas to include introductions, support, transitions, and conclusions. They will utilize process writing, which involves prewriting and editing to produce polished final drafts, and learn to adapt writing styles for a variety of purposes and audiences. Students will be introduced to research and MLA style and formatting.

Course: Honors Characters in Conflict (ENG 150)
Description: This course provides the challenge and enrichment for students who are avid readers and a solid background in correct English usage and grammar and mature sentence structure and style. The course begins with a review of basic grammar with an emphasis on developing more effective essay compositions. The steps in the writing process are applied to paragraph and essay development. This class includes the study of several literary types, including a Shakespearean drama. Thematic study of a broad variety of forms helps bring to life the
ideas and creativity of the authors. This course also initiates vocabulary study, once again with an emphasis on application in writing. Depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding and willingness for involved discussion are requirements for students enrolling in Honors English. This course is intended for high achieving students who are self-motivated and willing to openly engage in discussion about the subject matter of the class.

Course: The Hero’s Journey (ENG 200)
Required for sophomores
Description: The study of literary types, vocabulary, and composition skills form the basis of this course. The skills of analysis and critical reading are developed through the study of universal themes. The major emphasis in composition is on techniques and organizational patterns of exposition and research. Instruction in the process of writing formal essays continues throughout the year. Special attention is given to problems of usage and mechanics, which persist in students’ written English. Vocabulary growth and expansion as well as a study of
grammar is also included throughout the semester

Course: Honors The Hero’s Journey (ENG 250)
Prerequisite: Completion 100 or 150 with a grade of B or higher, and approval of the instructor
Description: This honors course is for highly motivated students with well-developed skills in reading and writing. The candidate should evidence a thorough understanding of the steps in the writing process, have a command of the language and be able to apply it correctly in his essays. Literary themes are addressed through various styles of writing. Students must be willing to read and discuss challenging texts and to write about the ideas and issues those books contain. Students will also practice the research process culminating in a final paper. Grammar study is based on the need as demonstrated in the students’ writing assignments. Vocabulary growth and expansion is also included throughout the semester. This course is intended for high achieving students who are self-motivated and willing to openly engage in discussions about the subject matter in class.

Course: American Literature (ENG 300)
Required for juniors
Description: This course emphasizes the characteristics of American characters through a chronological and thematic approach through many forms of art and literature. Discussion focuses on the literary philosophies that encompass the American landscape from the Colonial period up through the modern era. The works of the major American authors through the centuries are analyzed within the context of contemporary culture. Discussions and compositions about authors’ themes develop careful, critical readers and logical, investigative thinkers. This course
will help students develop their critical and analytical writing skills, moving them beyond the expository essays. Students will also refine their skills in the college research writing process.

Course: ACC The Process of Composition/AP English Language and Composition (ENG 325)
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status, 3.0 cumulative GPA, no less than a B in English 200/250 or approval of the ACC instructor
Description: In this course, students will develop effective personal and expository prose writing skills, including methods of invention, organization, audience analysis, and style. This course focuses on the compositional process and is a foundational course to ACC Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (ENG 350). Advanced College Credit is available for this course through St. Louis University. Concurrently, students will prepare to take the AP English Language and Composition exam in the spring. They may earn up to 3 hours of college credit through College Board after passing the AP exam.

Course: ACC Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (ENG 350)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 325, 3.0 cumulative GPA, and no less than a B in prior English courses
or approval of the ACC instructor
Description: Studies complex structures of language including its logical and persuasive possibilities. Emphasizes analytical reading, critical thinking, and research methodology skills using a thematic approach to American literature. The course explores the essential questions: What does it mean to be American? Is there one American experience? What is America? Literary emphasis in the course is on reading works that explore a diversity of American experience. Exploration happens through class discussion of ideas, philosophical viewpoints, and written
reflections. Students study a variety of writing and write for multiple purposes. Advanced College Credit is available for this course through St. Louis University.

Course: ACC Conflict, Social Justice, and Literature (ENG 375)
This course introduces literary study within the context and theme of Cultural Conflict Social Justice. Through the reading of a wide variety of genres, the course engages students in literary ways of knowing. Methods include close reading, comparative textual analysis, and argumentative writing. Students will be expected to read and write frequently, both formally and informally, and will be expected to prepare for daily writings, reading quizzes, 3-4 short literary analysis papers, a midterm exam, and a final exam. Texts include at least four novels, two graphic novels, selections of short stories, and poetry. This course will be cross-listed with SLU's ENGL 2250 and credit will be available through the ACC program.

Course: World Literature (ENG 400)
Required for seniors
Description: This course is designed to refine written and oral communication skills for the college bound student. The writing process covers an array of styles which culminates in a formal research paper utilizing the Modern Language Association (MLA) format. The study of literature relies heavily on analytical reading and literary criticism, focusing mostly on European and American authors in several genres, including poetry and non-fiction. Students will be responsible for several literary presentations throughout the semester. Furthermore, we will continue to work toward building a stronger working vocabulary.

Course: ACC Faith, Doubt and Literature/ AP English Literature and Composition (ENG 450)
Prerequisites: Senior status, 3.0 cumulative GPA, no less than a B in English 325/350, and approval of the ACC instructor.
Description: This course will survey major literary works that broach and debate issues of faith and doubt. Our primary themes will be various sorts of belief, but especially belief about what we might call the central topics of human existence: love, death, God, and country. Special attention will be given to the ways literature confronts, challenges, supports, or casts doubt upon what, and how, people believe the things they believe. A strong emphasis is placed on analytical reading, writing, literary criticism, and the research process utilizing the Modern
Language Association (MLA) format. Advanced College Credit is available for this course through St. Louis University. Concurrently, students will prepare to take the AP English Language and Composition exam in the spring. They may earn up to 3 hours of college credit through College Board after passing the AP exam.

The Fine Arts Program of St. John Vianney High School seeks to help students gain knowledge, skill and ability in the arts, while providing them with an experience of community in the environment in which they work and a sense of creativity and refinement in their lives. These
qualities can lead them to a greater wholeness of being and a stronger appreciation of creation and the Creator.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ARTS

Course: Introduction to the Arts (FAA 100)
Description: This survey-style course is designed as an introduction to the visual and performing arts. Course material is team-taught to offer to the student experiences as an observer and participant in art, music, theatre, art history, art criticism, film, and sculpture. Particular emphasis is placed on studio art, music, and drama. 

STUDIO ART

Course: Visual Art (FAA 200)
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Arts
Description: The student will continue building upon previous knowledge from Introduction to the Arts and explore new media and techniques. They will develop their artistic and creative skills by conceptualizing and creating various artworks, using a wide range of materials. The  Principles of Art, and Elements of Design will be emphasized. Projects covered will include painting, printmaking, realistic drawing and portraiture, architectural linear perspective, 2D and 3D design, color theory, ceramics, and mixed media. The student is encouraged to
demonstrate greater creativity, skill, and refinement in his artwork.

Course: Honors Art (FAA 300)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, completion of Art 2 with a grade of a B or higher
Description: The student in Honors Art will delve more deeply into those areas of art with which he is already familiar. He is expected to demonstrate greater creativity, skill, and refinement in his artwork and strong problem-solving skills. Independent projects approved by the instructor, creating multiple editions and working in themes and narratives of his artwork will be explored. Student attendance to a juried art fair, on their own time and completion of a typed paper is required. This course is taught more intensely with emphasis on depth of material.

Course: ACC Drawing (FAA 350)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, completion of Art 2 and/or Honors Art with a grade of a B or higher
Description: In this course emphasis is placed on drawing from direct observation. Focus is on composition, proportion, spatial understanding, value, and mark making. A rigorous work ethic is expected. Black and white charcoal is the primary media used. Group critiques follow the completion of most assignments. Sketchbook assignments may be incorporated into the curriculum. Students interested in developing a portfolio are encouraged to take the class. Advanced College Credit is available for this course through a partnering university.

THEATER

Course: Drama (FAD 100/200)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior status
Description: Course work will concentrate on scene study with an emphasis on characterization. In this student-centered class communication and public speaking skills are reinforced in a practical format with an emphasis on creativity. The techniques for handling characterization and speech details through proven psychological principles are taught. The student’s personal persuasiveness as well as the principles of effective
presentation and delivery is also covered. Course work will include an introduction to directing.

Course: Stagecraft (FAD 110)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: This course is an introduction to technical theatre. Course work will include set/scenic design from script interpretation to and including set construction. Stage lighting, costume design and stage property building will be included. This is a hands-on workshop class.

Course: Stage Management (FAD 111)
Prerequisite: Stagecraft
This course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of stage management. We will focus on the duties of the Stage Manager as well as the relationships with associated artists. Part of the course work will involve a discussion of problems related to stage management in current and past productions.

Course: Film Study (FAD 300)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: The course objective is to expose students to a variety of film genres helping them gain an appreciation for the art form and increase their ability to use writing as a form of critique. As an introductory course, the focus will be on how a film is made and the director as an artist. Students will view many films in an attempt to provide an overview of the last one hundred years of cinema.

MUSIC

Course: Beginning Band (FAM 100)
Description: Beginning band is designed for the student who has little or no experience playing a band instrument. 
This is a performance oriented course, which strives to guide the student in attaining proficiency on his chosen band instrument. Instruction is offered on the following band instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, baritone and percussion. Students successfully completing Band Fundamentals are fully prepared to participate in Concert Band the following year. This is a course meets alternatively with a special theology class for music students for 2 semesters.

Course: AP Music Theory (FAM 250)
Prerequisite: Music Workshop, intermediate proficiency is playing an instrument and approval by instructor.
Description: AP Music Theory is designed for the serious musician who most likely will study music at the collegiate level. This is a fast paced course in which students will learn about all the aspects of music theory, including advanced harmonies, musical form (sonata, rondo, etc.), and modes, with an emphasis on ear training. This is a second semester course.

Course: Concert Band (FAM 500 & FAM 505)
Prerequisite: Beginning Band or approval of the band director. Audition is required to determine seating placement.
Description: Concert Band is designed for the student who has already achieved some degree of proficiency on their instrument. Admittance to this class is by audition and approval of the band director. Concert Band is a performance-oriented course in which students will encounter various styles of music. Students are required to perform at a Winter Concert, Solo/Ensemble Contest, Spring Concert, as well as many Pep Band games, to be identified on the syllabus at the start of the year. Students may earn Honors credit for this course upon successful
completion of criteria outlined by the instructor. This course meets alternately with a special theology class for music students for 2 semesters.

The program is dedicated to furthering the Characteristics of Marianist Education. We present a strong language program to address the need for communication among the people of our world and to offer our students a quality, integral education. We help our students discover the world, encouraging an attitude of adaptation and openness to new ideas. The student experiences culture for their personal enrichment and as a means to participate in other communities, extending their membership in the Marianist family to the entire world. We recognize the need to promote service, justice and peace wherever we go. Although customs may vary, the student discovers that Christian values remain the same. Exploring these issues provides a platform for strengthening our own faith. Please note: Freshmen who have had German or Spanish in grade school or middle school are encouraged to seek a higher placement through teacher recommendation. Two years of study are required regardless of entry level. 

Course: Health Science 1
Required .5 Health credit for freshmen; this course does not count as a Science credit.
Description: Health is designed to introduce students to health issues in today's society and assist them in building a thorough understanding of healthy and unhealthy lifestyles, behaviors, and responsible decision-making including online behavior. This course prepares students for health issues they may encounter in their lives such as nutrition, exercise, mental illness, weight management, eating disorders, the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs, smoking, sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, first aid, safety, and CPR. Students will be introduced to the various components of health and the important concepts of wellness, health promotion, and health prevention. Students will gain first-hand knowledge of the various topics through presentations given by medical professionals and individuals diagnosed with specific medical
disorders. Additionally, this course will introduce students to physical fitness and training. This course is paired with Algebra 1 or Honors Algebra 1 in the second semester of freshman year and is taught every other day.

Course: Health Science 2
Required .5 Health credit for sophomores; this course does not count as a Science credit.
Description: This is the second level of Health Science and expands upon the teachings of Health Science 1. Students will continue to develop healthy habits related to social, physical, mental, and spiritual health. This course is paired with Geometry in the first semester of sophomore year and is taught every other day.

Course: Strength and Conditioning 1 and 2
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: The Strength & Conditioning course will give students the tools and resources needed to be physically fit and healthy for a lifetime. The variety of exercises, techniques, and equipment utilized will allow students to experience many different ways to exercise/train, which will help them discover exercises they enjoy and may continue performing after completing the course. Students will also learn how to create their own Health and Fitness plans that work towards specific health, fitness and career goals. This class combines a focus of strength training, full body toning, cardiovascular fitness, quickness, and flexibility into components that can help a student stay fit and healthy as well as give a foundation for higher level training. The following content areas are used throughout the class in order to deepen students’ understanding of exercise science: exercise physiology, nutrition, human anatomy/biology, kinesiology, health and human performance, chemistry, physics, genetics, and measurement and statistics. Strength and Conditioning may be taken twice; once in the junior year and once in the senior year. The course will be labeled Health Science 2 upon the second enrollment.

Course: Introduction to Exercise Science
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: This course provides an overview of the human movement sciences, combining basic science principles with applications in exercise science. Topics covered include physiology of exercise, sports medicine prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, biomechanics of the human motion, nutritional concepts and the mind/brain in exercise. It emphasizes structural anatomy, musculoskeletal mechanics, and human movement analysis.

The Mathematics Program embraces the mission of St. John Vianney High School. A diversified curriculum provides students having varied mathematical goals the tools to take their place as responsible persons in today’s world. Specifically, the department strives to develop
abstract and quantitative reasoning skills in all students.

Course: Algebra 1 (MAT 100)
Required for freshmen
Description: The topics covered in this freshman course are: operations with polynomials, powers and roots, real numbers, inequalities, and graphing, solving and modeling with linear and quadratic equations.

Course: Honors Algebra 1 (MAT 150)
Prerequisite: Recommendation from Admissions
Description: Some students who have been successful in mathematics and who would like to progress to a calculus course in high school may choose to take Algebra in an accelerated manner. If successful, these students will be invited to continue in the honors program. Topics covered in this course are similar to those listed in Algebra I (MAT 100) but are covered in greater depth, to a higher complexity and at a quicker pace.

Course: Geometry (MAT 215)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1
Description: This course integrates plane and coordinate geometry with algebra. Experience is gained in deductive reasoning, which leads to clear, creative thinking and an appreciation for the need for precision in language. Knowledge is gained of the relationship of points, lines, planes, and space. The concept of formal proof is also included in this course.

Course: Honors Geometry (MAT 260)
Prerequisite: Completion of Honors Algebra (MAT 150) with a grade of B or higher.
Description: This course is the second in the sequence offered in the honors mathematics program. Topics covered in this course are similar to those listed in Geometry (MAT 215) but are covered in greater depth, to a higher complexity and at a quicker pace. Honors Geometry focuses on 2 column proofs of theorems and corollaries.

Course: Algebra 2 (MAT 315)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry
Description: Fundamental concepts of Algebra 1 will be reviewed. This courses focuses on the study of functions including linear, polynomial, rational, and logarithmic.

Course: Honors Algebra 2 (MAT 360)
Prerequisite: Completion of Honors Geometry with a grade of B or higher.
Description: This course is the third in the sequence offered in the honors mathematics program. Topics covered in this course are similar to those listed in Algebra 2 (MAT 315) but are covered in greater depth, higher complexity, and at a quicker pace. Types of functions studied include linear, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and conic sections.

Course: AP PreCalculus(MAT 450)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra 2 with grades of B or higher. Previous scores of A or higher in previous honors courses are recommended.
Description: AP Precalculus is designed to be the equivalent of a first semester college precalculus course. This course explores a variety of function types and their applications – polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polar, parametric, vector-valued, implicitly defined, and linear transformation functions using matrices. Throughout the course, the mathematical practices of procedural and symbolic fluency, multiple representations, and communication and reasoning are developed. Students experience the concepts and skills
related to each function type through the lenses of modeling and covariation and engage each function type through their graphical, numerical, analytical, and verbal representations. Grading practices for this course will follow the model used by College Board for scoring the National AP Exam.

Course: ACC College Algebra (MAT 460)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra 2, a 3.0 cumulative GPA or approval of the ACC instructor.
A study of functions and graphs, solutions of equations and inequalities, the properties of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, and an investigation of conic sections. Advanced College Credit is available for this course through St. Louis University.

Course: AP Statistics (MAT 500: Descriptive Statistics / MAT 501: Inferential Statistics)
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Algebra 2 – Recommended minimum grade of B
Description: This is a full year course. The purpose of the AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts, tools, and techniques for collecting, presenting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Four broad conceptual themes as defined by College Board form the framework for the course: 1.) Describing patterns and departures from those patterns, 2.) Sampling and Experimentation to plan and conduct studies, 3.) Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation, 4.) Statistical inference to estimate population parameters and test hypotheses. The AP Statistics course significantly differs from traditional math courses in that it does not focus on the mechanics of calculation but rather on the meaning of those calculations. Technology in the form of the TI-84, software, and applets is relied on to do the bulk of the number crunching with enough traditional mathematics to understand the meaning of the output provided by the technology. This course requires the student to be literate in the language of statistics in order to precisely and completely communicate findings. Towards that end, writing and communicating in the language of statistics will be required on a daily basis. A primary goal of AP Statistics is to prepare the student to sit for the national exam given in May with the opportunity to earn college credit.

Course: AP Calculus (AB) (MAT 550/551)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Analysis.
Description: This is a full year course. AP Calculus will follow the topics outlined by the College Board, along with additional topics that the instructor deems fit to include. The course is primarily concerned with developing students’ understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications. The course emphasizes a multi-representational approach to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. The connections among these representations are demonstrated through the unifying themes of derivatives, integrals, limits, approximation, applications, and modeling. A major objective of the class is to prepare students for the AP Calculus AB exam to be given in the spring.

The Practical Arts Program offers a variety of courses that are designed to enhance the educational experience of students at St. John Vianney High School. The Practical Arts department provides students with the background and confidence that is necessary to succeed on the college level. The courses offered are electives that appeal to students who wish to pursue college credit courses as well as those students who simply need to fulfill their practical arts credit. The Practical Arts Department is committed to accommodating each of our students so that he can grow intellectually.

Course: Introduction to Computer Science (PRA 101)
Required for sophomores (.5 credit)
Description: This is an introductory level course which will explore the basics of computer science as part of the STEM program at St. John Vianney High School. The course aims to develop computational thinking and build student excitement in Computer Science and to build students' skill in breaking apart a problem and persistently building solutions in small steps. This course is paired with Geometry in the Spring semester and meets every other day.

Course: Business Principles and Entrepreneurship (PRA 103)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: The Introduction to Business course is designed for students to become literate in the basic business principles. Students will investigate how consumers interact with the business world and are made aware of the integral role that they play in today's society. The course will cover the following areas: Economics, Financial Services, Savings & Budgeting, Marketing & Advertising, and Technology in Business, Entrepreneurship, and Career Planning. The goal of the course is to give students a snapshot of a lot of topics in business so that they may choose to focus on one or more of the above mentioned topics in later classes at Vianney or in college.

Course: ACC Computer Science Principles (PRA 111)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, successful completion of Introduction to Computer Science
Description: This course is a college level introductory computer science course. Students will study the history of computing and the evolution of technology. Within this history, we will get a better understanding of how computers function and their role in society. In order to understand functionality, the course will teach Python programming as well as website development through HTML/CSS. Finally, we will study a brief history of cybersecurity with a look into encryption, malware, and protecting your online presence. Advanced College Credit is available through a partnering university.

Course: ACC Cybersecurity (PRA 115)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, successful completion of Introduction to Computer Science or Computer
Science Principles
Description: Cybersecurity introduces the tools and concepts of cybersecurity and encourages students to create solutions that allow people to share computing resources while protecting privacy. Nationally, computational resources are vulnerable and frequently attacked; in Cybersecurity, students solve problems by understanding and closing these vulnerabilities. This course raises students’ knowledge of and commitment to ethical computing behavior. It also aims to develop students’ skills as consumers, friends, citizens, and employees who can
effectively contribute to communities with a dependable cyber-infrastructure that moves and processes information safely. Advanced College Credit is available for this course. 

Course: ACC Advanced Programming (PRA 117)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, successful completion of Computer Science Principles or Cybersecurity
Description: Students will be exposed to and learn to program in multiple different computer programming languages including an interpreted language, Python, and two compiled languages JAVA and C++. At the end of this class students will be able to program in all three languages.
Advanced College Credit is available for this course through St. Louis University

Course: Personal Leadership Development (PRA 120)
Required for freshmen
Description: Leadership is a course designed to develop leadership skills, personal skills and study skills to become a successful high school student in a safe classroom environment. This course will teach and use the skills needed to be a leader in high school and beyond. Students will be challenged to develop and apply leadership principles to their lives. Students will learn by DOING—thus building self-confidence by learning how to speak, present ideas, prepare for tests and work cooperatively in challenging situations.

Course: ACC Accounting 1 (PRA 310)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: Financial Accounting is an elective course in the area of business education. It is an introduction to the basic Accounting principles of Debits and Credit and the Accounting equation. The students will learn the nine steps of the accounting cycle as well as creating payroll for a business. The class will follow all of the generally accepted accounting principles and practices of the accounting profession. In addition to learning about the concepts, the students will also do a lot of hands-on exercises to see how business use accounting in the
workplace. These exercises will reinforce the concepts learned. The students will learn to make logical business decisions based upon the financial reports they prepare. Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets will also be taught as they are an integral part of the hands-on activities as far as creating reports. Students have the opportunity to earn one (1) hour of college credit though Missouri State University.

Course: Business Law and Business Finance (PRA 320)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: This course is an elective course in the area of business education. This course will be divided into two parts with each part going approximately 8 weeks: Business Law and Business Finance. The Business Law portion of the course will cover employment law including employee protections, equal opportunities, agents, and superiors. The other main topic in Business Law is contracts: writing, reading, understanding, and knowing the differences in types of contracts. The Business Finance portion of the class will learn the basic principles of
Finance which includes a company capital, reading and analyzing financial statements, the time value of money, cash flow, stocks, bonds, and dividends. An integral component of the curriculum is the application of concepts taught into analyzing a real company’s financial records in addition to using the textbook simulations.

Course: ACC Marketing (PRA 325)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior status
Description: ACC Marketing will introduce the world of Marketing and Sales. Students will be introduced to the  overall role of marketing in the economy and its importance to each business no matter what type of business they are in. The class will study the marketing process and its functions along with the marketing mix (product, place, price, and promotion). The class will evaluate and learn about the new methods of Marketing using social media in addition to the traditional methods of Marketing. The class will also be introduced to the world of Sales. The course will cover the sales process and practice becoming a salesperson using the methods taught in class. The class will be project based in that there will be many projects about the material covered in class. These projects will include presentations on the projects created. A student can earn three (3) hours of college credit through Missouri State University by enrolling in this class.

Course: Engineering 1 (PRA 390)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: This course is for students who are interested in design and engineering. The focus of the course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, engineering standards, and technical drawing documentation. In the course students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of design problems. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions through the use of computer aided drafting software and 3D printing.

Course: Engineering 2 (PRA 405)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and completion of Engineering 1 with a grade of B or higher
Description: Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, automation, robotics, electrical components, fluid power, kinematics, and data analysis. Students will develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.

Course: ACC Architecture (PRA 410)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, 3.0 cumulative GPA
*If students wish to receive college credit from Drury University for this course, they must also successfully complete ACC Drawing as a prerequisite.
Description: Students learn important aspects of building design and site development, they apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work by creating plans using computer aided drafting software. The course culminates with a capstone project in collaboration with a local architectural firm with students presenting a design proposal to a panel of professional architects.

Course: Servant Leadership (PRA 450)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: The primary goal of this course is to form leaders who desire to transform society in the spirit of the Gospels. It will pursue this goal as a reciprocal learning class about contemplation in action that is guided by Jesuit spiritual and intellectual ideals. The theological framework for the class will be personal encounter: between self and other/neighbor (action), between self and God (contemplation), and between self in formation/transformation (integration). The scriptural genesis derives from the two great commandments to love God and neighbor as oneself.

Course: Media Studies & Production (PRA 600)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: This is a hands-on course in which students collaborate to produce magazines, videos, and graphics for St. John Vianney High School. Students use professional software and equipment to learn storytelling, photography, videography, and social media as part of modern communications. The course offers real-world skills in which a student’s designs, photos, and stories support St. John Vianney High School’s advancement, admissions, and marketing efforts.

Course: Yearbook (PRA 610)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: The yearbook course is a course wherein students learn the journalistic skills of photography, interviewing/writing, research and design using InDesign and Photoshop. Students refine their application of these skills through working on the current edition of the yearbook. Students will work with different staff, potentially holding an editor position

The Science Program is committed to providing opportunities for students to gain knowledge and appreciation of the natural sciences. The curriculum emphasizes the process of scientific inquiry so students can discover and interpret scientific knowledge, develop interests and
appreciation for science and scientists, and realize that these processes can be applied in the Marianist tradition to the solution of present and future problems. 

BIOLOGY

Course: Biology 1 (SCB 100)
Required for freshmen
Description: Biology I is an introductory class designed to provide a fundamental understanding of life sciences as well as to promote scientific reasoning skills. Some of the topics covered are: characteristics of life, methods of science, structure, function and interactions of cells, genetics and inheritance patterns and evolution. Laboratories, projects, current events and interactive instruction are used to reinforce concept mastery.

Course: Honors Biology 1 (SCB 150)
Description: Biology 150 is an advanced life science class designed to integrate scientific reasoning skills with the rapid growth of thought and information in this field. Some of the topics to be mastered include scientific methods, chemistry of life, energy and the biosphere, structure, function, and interactions of cells, DNA and proteins, genetics and inheritance patterns and evolution. Laboratories, projects, current events discussions, independent research projects and interactive instruction are used to enforce concept mastery.

Course: Biology 2: Zoology & Botany (SCB 200)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, successful completion of Biology 1
Description: Biology 2 is a continuation of the concepts covered in Biology 1. Biology 2 focuses on taxonomy, the classification of organisms in an ordered system that indicates natural relationships, through laboratory projects, current events, and interactive instruction. This course is only offered during the fall semester.

Course: Honors Anatomy & Physiology (SCB 400)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, completion of Biology and Chemistry 1 with a grade of B or higher
In this course students will be required to use a wide variety of learning methods including lecture, discussion, lab activities, and individual assignments to gain an understanding of the basic principles of structure and function of the human body. The areas covered will include medical terminology, the 11 systems of the human body, basic chemistry, cell and tissue structure, and a comparative anatomy dissection lab using the cat.

Course: AP Biology (SCB 450/550)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, B average in Honors Science courses, approval of the AP instructor.
Description: This is a full year course. The goals of Advanced Placement Biology are to provide an environment where students can learn to deal with the rapid growth of thought and information in the biological sciences and to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Biology exam. In order to accomplish these goals and to develop a firm understanding of the principal concepts of biology, the student will cover many more topics and content than in the first year course. Specific areas of study and approximate amounts of time are as follows: molecules and cells, genetics and evolution. This course is designed and implemented so as to provide students with experience of an introductory college biology course.

CHEMISTRY

Course: Chemistry 1 (SCC 100)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology 1
Description: Chemistry 1 is a one-semester, one-credit course. Chemistry 1 includes the study of the definitions of chemistry, historical models of the atom, electron configuration, ionic and covalent bonding, molecular geometry, scientific measurements and unit conversions, the mole concept, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry. Lab work is included to reinforce concepts.

Course: Honors Chemistry 1 (SCC 150)
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1 and Honors Bio with a grade of B or higher; and approval of the instructor.
Description: Honors Chemistry 1 is a one-semester, one-credit course. The course includes the study of the definitions of chemistry, historical models of the atom, electron configuration, ionic and covalent bonding, molecular geometry, scientific measurements and unit conversions, the mole concept, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, oxidation reduction reactions, and acids and bases. Lab work is included to reinforce concepts.

Course: Chemistry 2 (SCC 200)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, completion of Chemistry 1 with a grade of B or higher.
Description: Chemistry II continues from Chemistry 1 with the study of the phases of matter, gaseous state chemistry, liquid and solution chemistry, acids and bases, rate of reaction, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, and organic chemistry. Substantial laboratory work introduces and reinforces concepts.

Course: AP Chemistry (SCC 450)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, completion of Honors Chemistry 1 and Geometry, 3.0 cumulative GPA, and
approval of the ACC instructor.
Description: Foundational concepts from Honors Chemistry 1 will be used as the starting point for the study of acids and bases, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermal, and electrochemistry. Course material is supported by extensive laboratory experiences. Students may earn up to 3 hours of college credit after successfully passing the AP exam in the spring, subject to the approval of the university the student chooses to attend. 

ENVIRONMENTAL & EARTH SCIENCE

Course: Environmental Science (SCE 300)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and successful completion of Biology 1 and Chemistry 1
Description: This course builds upon a foundation of ecology, the study of interrelationships among organisms. After having mastered the principles of ecology, the course branches into environmental science, which is a blend of  many scientific disciplines: energy, air pollution, water pollution, resource use and similar topics will be explored.

Course: AP Environmental Science (SCE 550)
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status, successful completion of Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 with a grade of B or better, and approval by AP instructor.
Description: The course will cover the same topics as SCE 300 but in more depth and additional topics. Student will be required to take the AP Exam in May. This class is only offered during the spring semester. 

Course: Earth Science (SCG 300)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior status, successful completion of Biology 1 and Chemistry 1
Description: This course’s goal is to seek a better understanding of the many processes that have shaped the Earth. From its fiery beginnings billions of years ago, we will study the geology that has formed the structure of our planet. This geology includes the minerals and rocks that make up the crust. We will move into the study of plate tectonics that continues to change the look of our surface today through earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Above the surface, the course will focus upon the atmosphere. Within this atmosphere, we will study the forces and
science behind the weather. With this improved knowledge, we will attempt to forecast the weather and then study weather patterns. The course will also take time to look at climates for different parts of the world and what influences these climates. We will also take some time to see how humans can have an impact on these areas.

PHYSICS

Course: Physics 1 (SCP 300)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, completion of Geometry, Algebra 2 and Chemistry with a grade of B or higher.
Description: Physics is designed to give the student a fundamental understanding of the basic laws that govern our universe. The areas of study are: kinematics, laws of motion, gravity, energy, and wave phenomena. This course depends heavily on the laboratory experience to teach and enhance those basic concepts.

Course: Honors Physics 2 (SCP 400)
Prerequisite: Physics I (with a grade of B or better) or ACC Physics; junior or senior status.
Description: Physics 2 builds on the mechanical concepts and laws introduced in Physics 1 and/or ACC Physics, expanding the scope to include electromagnetism and wave phenomena, thus giving the student a greater understanding of the universe. The areas of study are: electricity & magnetism, wave phenomena, sound, light, and heat. Course concepts are reinforced with laboratory experience.

Course: AP Physics C, Mechanics (SCP 500)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior status, completion of Honors Chemistry with a grade of B or higher, and concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus.
Description: AP® Physics C Mechanics corresponds to the first semester of a calculus-based college physics course in mechanics. Laboratory experiences are included to reinforce concepts and teach proper collection and use of data. Topics included are: forces and laws of motion, work, energy, and power, torque and rotation, circular motion and gravitation, momentum, and harmonic motion. College credit may be awarded, based upon performance on the AP Physics C test administered in May.

Through social studies, students explore the events, ideas, cultures and philosophies that form and influence society. This background in social studies will cultivate the student’s ability to analyze and interpret historical materials in order to better understand the world in which he lives. With a better understanding of social studies, students will become more educated citizens; people who will take an active role in becoming responsible, contributing members of society. In this role of citizen, and as part of the overall philosophy of educating the whole person in the Catholic Marianist Tradition, students will be better prepared to actively work toward the leadership and betterment of society.

Course: Human Geography (SST 100)
Required for freshmen
The primary focus of Human Geography is to provide the student with an understanding of the physical world and its impact on human systems. Major topics include landforms, bodies of water, climate, physical systems, and the environment. Knowledge of the physical world is used to explore relationships among various cultures, development of languages, religions, and ethnicities.

Course: AP Human Geography (SST 150)
Honors option for freshmen
The Advanced Placement Human Geography (APHG) course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. It is an excellent course for preparing students to become geo-literate youth and adults.

Course: Modern World Civilizations (SST 200)
Required for sophomores
The Modern World History course places an emphasis on two major themes: The relationship between "conflict and change," as well as the growth of the concept of "liberty" in the modern world. These themes will be explored through studying the history surrounding the beginnings of an interconnected world, the age of revolution, as well as the major conflicts of the 20th century. Through this course students will develop an understanding of the concept of globalization and their role as 21st century global citizens.

Course: AP World History (SST 250)
Prerequisite: Sophomore status, 3.0 GPA and approval of the AP instructor
Description: In AP World History: Modern, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course provides six themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical
developments in different times and places: humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation. This course will prepare students for the Advanced Placement test in the spring.

Course: United States History (SST 300)
Required for juniors
Description: This course provides the student with a background in American History to develop the student's abilities in interpreting and analyzing historical material. Beginning with the Age of European Exploration, this course explores the various historical themes, which run through the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Course: ACC United States History (SST 350)
Prerequisite: Junior status, 3.0 cumulative GPA and approval of the ACC instructor
Description: This course is a more intensive study of American History for students who have demonstrated a strong understanding of history in their freshman and sophomore years. The same topics will be covered in this course as in American History, but on a more in-depth scale. In addition, the students will learn to interpret history using ideas of historians as a basis for learning. Students may elect to register for six hours of college credit through the 1-8-1-8 program sponsored by St. Louis University.

Course: Civics & Personal Finance (SST 405)
Required for all seniors
Description: Personal Finance is an essential tool that will teach students how to manage their money as they enter adulthood. Our Personal Finance component of the class will be taught utilizing a variety of sources including the Dave Ramsey Financial Tool Curriculum. The Civics portion of the course will focus on an interdisciplinary introduction to public decision making in the United States from local communities to the nation’s capital, including theories, key sites of political and civic action, and case studies. Students will also be introduced to the primary
skills of effective engagement in political and civic discussion, deliberation, advocacy, and accountability.

Course: Current Issues (SST 400)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: This course provides students the opportunity to examine challenges facing the United States and the global community. The course will provide an in-depth examination of political and economic institutions, and social issues that affect our nation and the world. In addition to these enduring issues, the class will analyze other contemporary topics, as well as recent events. Students will frequently engage in discussion and debate, and a heavy emphasis is placed on research to promote the formulation of informed opinions.

Course: Intro to Mapping & GIS (SST 410)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Introduction to Mapping & GIS is an introductory-level exploring spatial thinking and analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS is used globally by the private and public sectors to capture, store, analyze, and display geospatial information, often producing maps to display such analysis. Students will be exposed to new ways of thinking about the physical and human aspects of the world around them, which contribute to solving real-world problems in the geospatial, business, and communication industries and beyond. Using ArcGIS Pro, the
leading GIS in the industry, students will learn the basics of the software, analyze geospatial concepts in 2D and 3D models, and design and implement a research project of their choosing.

Course: ACC Modern European History (SST 450)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, 3.0 cumulative GPA, and approval of the ACC instructor
Description: This course is an accelerated study of European history from the fourteenth century to the present. An emphasis is placed on the analysis and interpretation of primary and secondary source documents as well as independent research. Students may elect to register for three hours of college credit through the St. Louis University 1818 Advanced College Credit program.

Course: Introduction to Macroeconomics (SSY 300)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
Description: Macroeconomics is designed to provide students with a firm understanding of the dynamics of our economic system. In macroeconomics, students discover the complexities involved in attempting to maintain economic stability. Students learn the roles that businesses, consumers, and the government play in our economy. Macroeconomics can be taken as either a social studies or a practical arts credit toward graduation.

Course: AP Macroeconomics (SSY 350)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, and approval of the AP instructor, B average in math courses
Description: AP Macroeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination. It also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts. This course will prepare students for the Advanced Placement test in macroeconomics.

Course: AP Psychology (SSY 450)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status, and approval of the AP instructor
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.

In our Catholic, Marianist Tradition, we instruct and empower our students to become men of character and accomplishment by educating them to acquire and utilize the necessary attitudes, values, and skills to evangelize and defend their faith as they face the challenges
entering their adult faith life. Through the offering of an integrated Catholic, Marianist curriculum and in collegiality with Campus Ministry, the Social Service Project, and the Fortes in Fide Project, we engage in the spiritual, academic, and personal formation of our students. Our students will exemplify a well-formed conscience and become contributing Catholic, Christian citizens.

Course: Freshman Theology (THE 100)
Required for all freshmen
Description: The course begins with an introduction to the Society of Mary (the Marianists), their founder Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, and the Characteristics of Marianist Education. (The Catholic, Marianist Tradition is continually implemented every year.) The remainder of the course gives students a general knowledge, appreciation, and interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures. Through their study of the Bible they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. In the course, they will learn about the Bible, authored by God through Inspiration, and its value to people throughout the world. They will learn how to read the Bible and will become familiar with the major sections of the Bible and the books included in each section. Every effort will be made to project a sense of the unity of the narrative for the divine plan of salvation, the presence of God’s action in this record of this Revelation, and his desire to share his merciful love with us.

Course: Sophomore Theology (THE 200)
Required for all sophomores
Description: The objective of this course is to introduce students to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, as well as to help students understand all that God has done for us through his Son, Jesus Christ. In this course, students will understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate Revelation to us from God. In learning about who he is, the students will also learn who he calls them to be. The students will pay particular attention to the Gospels, where they may grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally.

Course: Junior Theology (THE 300)
Required for all juniors
Description: The objective of this course is to help students understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way in and through the sacraments, especially through the Eucharist. Students will examine each of the sacraments in detail so as to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life, and only through Christ can they fully live out God’s plans for their lives. Students will learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples. This course will also introduce students to the Church’s social teaching. Students will learn that Christ’s concern for others, especially through the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching
and mission. The Social Service Project (SSP) offers the students an understanding about Christ’s concerns through the personal experience of service, justice and peace. Students will learn to alleviate injustices by providing a foundation for a just world in light of Catholic social teachings.

Course: Bioethics (THE 415)
For their Senior Theology course. Seniors can choose between one or more of the following: Bioethics, Sexual Ethics or ACC God Talk: The Ultimate Questions in Theology.
Through readings, lectures, discussions, and case studies, students develop knowledge of the basic bioethical concepts operative in medical and public health ethics. This course covers bioethical topics as depicted in various pop culture media, including abortion, genetic testing, cloning, stem cell research, euthanasia, and end-of-life care, biomedical research, public health, and the healthcare provider-patient relationship. Pop culture media utilized include documentaries, sci-fi television shows, medical dramas, literature, and music.

Course: Sexual Ethics (THE 420)
For their Senior Theology course. Seniors can choose between one or more of the following: Bioethics, Sexual Ethics or ACC God Talk: The Ultimate Questions in Theology.
Through reading the transcription of the Theology of the Body, this course will look at a series of ethical issues related to marriage and sexuality, including methodological concerns such as uses of scripture, connections with today's culture, or implications of the dignity of the human body. Sexual ethical aspects of Roman Catholicism will be explored in their relation to our understandings of God, the human person, and human society.

Course: ACC God Talk: Ultimate Questions in Theology (THE 425)
For their Senior Theology course. Seniors can choose between one or more of the following: Bioethics, Sexual Ethics or ACC God Talk: The Ultimate Questions in Theology.
Through readings, lectures, discussions, and case studies, students develop knowledge of the basic bioethical concepts operative in medical and public health ethics. This course covers bioethical topics as depicted in various pop culture media, including abortion, genetic testing, cloning, stem cell research, euthanasia, and end-of-life care, biomedical research, public health, and the healthcare provider-patient relationship. Pop culture media utilized include documentaries, sci-fi television shows, medical dramas, literature, and music. Advanced College Credit is available for this course through St. Louis University.

Course: Special Sections for Music Students (THE 600/605)
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Concert Band or Beginning Band
Description: Special theology sections for Concert Band & Beginning Band (non-freshmen) members only. Classes meet on alternate days for 2 semesters as do the music classes. Course work covers the same material as THE 100 through 400 in alternating years. Sections are divided for combined freshmen/sophomores and juniors/seniors.