The intent of Marian Latin School Curriculum is first to be conducted in an atmosphere of Catholicism. The curriculum is intended to conform with MLS philosophy. All students are required to complete the full curriculum to graduate. At times there may be allowances for students whose abilities make it difficult for them to complete all classes with a passing grade.

1. Teachers, parents, and students shall understand Philosophy and purpose of Marian Latin School.

2. All students shall be neat, in uniform, and orderly at all times. (Refer to handbook for specific requirements)

3. Homework is approximately two (2) to three (3) hours for each school day. This does not include the weekday off from school. Required reading material may necessitate additional time.

4. All assignments are to be turned in on time.

5. Two public Recitatios are required for graduation.

6. Each year all students shall take the Stanford Achievement Test (or a similar test).

7. Incoming students will be tested as to placement for classes; they are also required to be able to type reasonably well and be able to write in script.

Graduation with Honors requires at least one year full-time enrollment with a 3.5 GPA for all classes attended at Marian Latin School. Salutatorian and Valedictorian selection requires at least a two year full-time enrollment at Marian Latin School.

1. Essays - 1-2 pages from Literature or History using correct spelling, grammar, and legible script.

2. Poem - 3-5 lines in a 3 to 5 stanza; serious or humorous; (no frivolous poems).

3. Research - 2-5 pages using correct spelling, grammar, and legible script.

4. Term Paper - Neatly typed double spaced 5-10 pages using correct spelling and grammar. Footnotes and at least 3 references required.

5. Recitatio - students will each do two (2) public demonstration from one course with a duration of 3-5 minutes and respond to questions from audience. (may be incorporated with Christmas program, Board meeting, or Parents’ Club meeting) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

English I - Warrnier’s English Grammar & Composition - Third Course

A. Objectives and Skills

1. Develop confidence in using the English language.

2. Memorization of words, spelling, meanings, and usage.

3. Ability to write clearly, correctly, and effectively.

4. Ability to express verbally using clear and correct grammar.

B. Specific Objectives

1. Writing effective sentences, paragraphs, essays, narratives, persuasive pieces, news articles, book reports, business letters, and test essays.

2. Using words well and continuing to develop his/her vocabulary.

3. Applying standard grammar and composition rules to his/her own writing style;

4. Developing thoughts and ideas logically so as to become an effective speaker and writer.

C. Accomplishing Objectives

1. Syllabus is provided and the teacher may add or subtract from the as necessary. (vocabulary is from Saddlier texts)

2. Ninth grade will learn research paper and speech skills from ‘Survival Guide’. One practice research paper and speech per semester.

3. Creativeness is to used in Essays and Poems assigned. (one of either per quarter)

4. Assignments not handed in by due date are subject to lower grades.

5. Assignments are to be completed in legible scrip in ink.

English II - Warriner’s English Grammar & Composition - Fifth Course

A. Objectives and Skills

1. Develop confidence in using the English language.

2. Memorization of words, spelling, meanings, and usage.

3. Ability to write clearly, correctly, and effectively.

4. Ability to express verbally using clear and correct grammar.

B. Specific Objectives

1. Writing effective sentences, paragraphs, essays, narratives, persuasive pieces, news articles, book reports, business letters, and test essays.

2. Using words well and continuing to develop his/her vocabulary.

3. Applying standard grammar and composition rules to his/her own writing style;

4. Developing thoughts and ideas logically so as to become an effective speaker and writer.

C. Accomplishing Objectives

1. Syllabus is provided and the teacher may add or subtract from the as necessary. (vocabulary is from Saddlier texts)

2. One 2-5 page research paper per quarter from Literature or History course being studied. Teachers will coordinate this. 3. Creativeness is to used in Essays and Poems assigned. (one of either per quarter)

4. Assignments not handed in by due date are subject to lower grades.

5. Assignments are to be completed in legible scrip in ink.

English III - Warriner’s English Grammar & Composition - Complete Course

A. Objectives and Skills

1. Develop confidence in using the English language.

2. Memorization of words, spelling, meanings, and usage.

3. Ability to write clearly, correctly, and effectively.

4. Ability to express verbally using clear and correct grammar.

B. Specific Objectives

1. Writing effective sentences, paragraphs, essays, narratives, book reports persuasive pieces, news articles, business letters, and test essays.

2. Using words well and continuing to develop his/her vocabulary.

3. Applying standard grammar and composition rules to his/her own writing style;

4. Developing thoughts and ideas logically so as to become an effective speaker and writer.

C. Accomplishing Objectives

1. Syllabus is provided and the teacher may add or subtract from the as necessary. (vocabulary is from Saddlier texts)

2. One 2-5 page research paper per quarter from Literature or History course being studied. Teachers will coordinate this. 3. Creativeness is to used in Essays and Poems assigned. (one of each per quarter)

4. Assignments not handed in by due date are subject to lower grades.

5. Assignments are to be completed in legible scrip in ink.

English VI Warriner’s English Grammar & Composition - Complete Course

A. Testing of and work in areas where students work is needed using all Grammar texts of MLS. Reviews and assignments as necessary.

1. One (1) term paper 5-10 pages; rough draft due by end of 1^st quarter; final typed edition due prior to graduation.

2. One (1) five (5) minute speech from History course each semester.

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2007-08

Ancient History

1. Texts: The Founding of Christendom by W. H. Carroll

Ancient World History McDougal Littel - Unit 1-2 (Chapter 1-9)

World History - Easy Way - Unit 1-3

2. The importance for the students is that they see the Incarnation of our Lord as the central event of all history.

3. Supplemental material supplied by teacher

4. Doing homework in class may be allowed to ensure understanding of material.

2008-09

World History

1. Texts: Ancient World History McDougal Littel - Unit 3-5 (Chapter 10-24)

World History - Easy Way - Unit 4-5

The Prince - Machiavelli

The Social Contract - Jean-Jacques Rousseau

2. The importance for the students is that they see the Incarnation of our Lord as the central event of all history.

3. Supplemental material supplied by teacher

4. Doing homework in class may be allowed to ensure understanding of material.

2009-10

American History

1. Texts: Christ in the Americas - W. H. Carroll

Modern Times - Paul Johnson (Supplement) .

2. Supplemental material supplied by teacher

3. Doing homework in class may be allowed.

2010-11

Government and Economics

1. Texts: Economics - Russell Kirk

American Government - A Beka Book

Common Sense - Thomas Paine

2. Supplemental material supplied by teacher

3. Doing homework in class may be allowed.

Ancient History

1. Texts: Parallel Lives by Plutarch (selected lives)

Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World - E.S. Creasy

Prometheus Bound - Aeschylus

The Illiad and The Odyssey (selected)

Julius Caesar - W. Shakespeare

The Four Loves - C.S. Lewis

2. Supplemental texts and related material supplied by teacher

3. Doing homework in class may be allowed.

2008-09

World History

1. Texts: Hamlet - William Shakespeare

The Divine Comedy - Dante

The Song of Roland (epic poem circa 777AD)

Two Lives of Charlemagne (884-887 AD)

The Travels - Marco Polo

Chaucer - (excerpts)

The Song at The Scaffold - Von LeFort

2. Supplemental texts and related material supplied by teacher

3. Doing homework in class may be allowed.

2009-10

American History

1. Texts: Our Lady of Guadalupe - Warren H. Carroll

1917 Red Banners, White Namtle - W.H. Carro

True Tales of the South at Was - Clarence Poe

The Gold-Bug and Other Tales - Edgar Allan Poe

The Mysterious Stranger - Mark Twain

Bartleby and Benito Cereno - Herman Melville

Young Goodman Brown - Nathaniel Hawthorne

Gulliver’s Travels - Jonathan Swift

The House of Seven Gables - Hathaniel Hawthorne

The Turn of the Screw - Henry James

2. Supplemental texts and related material supplied by teacher

3. Doing homework in class may be allowed.

2010-11

Twentieth Century

1. Texts: The Jeweler’s Shop - John Paul II

That Hideous Strength - C.S. Lewis

Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe

O Pioneers - Willa Cather

The Story of My Life - Helen Keller

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - R.L. Stevenson

The Prince and the Pauper - Mark Twain

The Gift of the Magi - O. Henry

The Cherry Orchard - Anton Chekhov

2. Supplemental texts and related material supplied by teacher

3. Doing homework in class may be allowed.

Algebra ½ Saxon Math

1. Teachers will teach through to chapter 123 and, time allowing, Appendix and Additional topics.

2. This course provides a transition from "concrete concepts of arithmetic to the abstract concepts of algebra"

3. Assignments are to show all steps of problem neatly written in pencil.

4. Doing homework in class may be allowed.

Algebra Book 1 - Brown and Dolciani

1. This course continues the study of the area, volume, and perimeter of geometric figures begun in Algebra ½.

2. Assignments are to show all steps of problem neatly written in pencil.

3. Doing homework in class may be allowed.

Euclid’s Geometry Books 1-6 - Martin O’Hara

1. From the study of this course the student develops habits of analysis, synthesis, and logical thought.

2. Assignments are to show all steps of problem neatly written in pencil.

3. Doing homework in class may be allowed.

4. Computers may be used to aid students in grasping concepts on a limited basis.

Algebra Book 2 - Brown and Dolciani

1. Develops advanced concepts of Algebra and begins understanding of Advanced Math.

2. Assignments are to show all steps of problem neatly written in pencil.

3. Doing homework in class may be allowed.

Advanced Math - An Incremental Development - Saxon

1. Uses student’s basic concepts of Geometry and Algebra to develop topics of: Trigonometry, Logarithms, Series, Matrices, Probability, and other themes of Advanced Math.

Text: Henley - 1^st half of text

Grammar - 1^st half of text

Text: Henley - 2^nd half of text

Grammar - 2^nd half of text

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Texts: Chief Truths of the Faith

Texts: Fathers of the Church

Texts: History of the Church #1

Texts: History of the Church #2

Encyclicals - Immaculate Conception, Laborem Excercens, Humanae Vitae, Redemptoris Hominis, Rerum Novarum

Goal: To gather and share knowledge about current health issues from both a scientific and moral approach.

Objectives:

1. Grow in moral understanding of modern health issues from a Catholic perspective.

2. Learn the information available from the latest scientific research on issues relating to human health.

Requirements:

1. Pass a First Aid/CPR class.

2. Write a five (5) page research paper on a relevant health topic using at least 5 sources.

Baby & Child Care Bee stings/insects bites

3. Present research paper to class.

4. Arrange a "talk" on your topic or a related topic by a local doctor/health expert for the benefit of the school and the community.

5. Write up 10 questions on your topic.

6. Pass a test on all the topics presented in this class.

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Biology Exploring Creation With Biology by Dr. Jay Wile

(Apologia Educational Ministries, 1998)

Include usual labs with microscopes and dissection.

Physical Science Exploring Creation With Physical Science- Dr. Jay Wile

(Apologia Educational Ministries, 2000)

Include labs

Chemistry Exploring Creation With Chemistry- Dr. Jay Wile

(Apologia Educational Ministries, 2000)

Physics Exploring Creation With Physics - Dr. Jay Wile

(Apologia Educational Ministries, 2000)

Plays, Literature & Latin

Songs

Standardized Test - all four years

Stanford Achievement Test (not college SAT)