JPIIHS 2013-14 Course Guide - John Paul II HS

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1212 Computer Science Pre-AP (H) 1.0 Credit 9th– 12th 03580200 TACS1 Prerequisite: Alg I Pre-AP This course serves as an introduction to computers and the study of managing and processing information. Knowledge of personal computers, operating systems, and programming skills to control computer operations are taught. The emphasis is on logical thinking and solving problems by means of computer programming. Students will learn an introduction to the Java programming language. Some topics include data types and variables, classes and methods, control structures, graphics, Object Oriented Programming, arrays, simple animation and the ethical and social implications of using computers and the Internet. The honors course goes at a faster pace and covers more topics than the college preparatory Computer Science I course. ELECTIVE COURSES 1231 Multimedia (C) .5 Credit 10th – 12th 03580600 TAMULTIM Prerequisite: Computer Science Multimedia develops an understanding of the integration of media in the form of text, graphics files, still pictures, movies and sound. Students start by learning to manage many different file and media formats with a variety of software applications to handle media, such as Picture Manager, MovieMaker and Vegas Movie Studio. The course concludes with a team project that integrates all the media formats into a major presentation. 1233 Webmastering (C) .5 Credit 10th – 12th 03580800 TAWEBMAS Prerequisite: Computer Science Webmastering develops an understanding of the structure, functions and technical foundations of the World Wide Web, the Internet and Intranets. Students start by developing basic proficiency in creating static web pages with HTML, which is followed by designing interactive web pages, with a scripting language, like ASP. Students finish with a major team project that involves the creation of an “E-Commerce” web site. The team project is an integrated project, which includes the Multimedia technology of the prerequisite course with the dynamic web page creation of the current webmaster course. 1213 Computer Science A AP (P) 1.0 Credit 10th – 12th A3580100 APTACS1 Prerequisite: Comp Sci Pre-AP or Pre AP Algebra II and Instructor Approval This course serves as an introduction to computers and the study of managing and processing information. The emphasis is on solving real world problems by means of computer programming (software engineering). Student will learn a thorough introduction to the Java programming language. Some topics include data types and variables, classes and methods, control structures, arrays, string manipulation, graphics, animation, file management, recursion, ethical and social implications and object oriented techniques. Students will finish the course by working in small teams to create a major programming project, which usually is a video game that can be played on the Internet. 1258 Advanced Graphics Programming (H) 1.0 Credit 11th – 12th M1236212 VGD Prerequisite: AP Comp.Sci A or Webmastering Advanced Graphics Programming is a course that teaches and explores advanced computer science concepts from a graphics point of view. This uses a unique video game case study approach. Students design, develop, and enhance a sequence of video games. Video games include puzzles, Tic-Tac- Toe, Connect-Four, Tetris, Plumberman, Solitaire and many other well known games. THEOLOGY Our first educational goal at John Paul II High School is that “students and staff will deepen their commitment to our Christian faith. We help students be attentive to the call of God in their lives by increasing their knowledge of Religion. The Department of Theology provides a program of formal religious training based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic Church as expounded 22 Course Guide Updated July 2013
y the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework For the Development of Catechetical Materials For Young People of High School Age established by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. By encouraging students to deepen their personal understanding and relationship with the Lord, by providing opportunities for prayer and worship, and by promoting Christian Service, the department and Campus Ministry strive to create a sense of community by which students seek to serve God, the Church, society and each other. Students must have four credits in theology in order to graduate. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will all take the same courses but seniors have theology elective courses. 1313 Theology I: The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture (C) .5 Credit 9th XXXXXXXX REVELATION Prerequisite: None The purpose of this course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation 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. If they have not been taught this earlier, 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. The students will pay particular attention to the Gospels where they may grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally. 1314 Theology I: Who Is Jesus Christ? (C) .5 Credit 9th XXXXXXXX WHOISJESUS Prerequisite: Theology I 1313 The purpose 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. 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. 1323 Theology II: The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) (C) .5 Credit 10th XXXXXXXX MISSION Prerequisite: Theology I 1314 The purpose of this course is to help students understand all that God has done for us through his Son, Jesus Christ. Through this course of study, students will learn that for all eternity, God has planned for us to share eternal happiness with him which is accomplished through the Redemption Christ won for us. Students will learn that they share in this Redemption only in and through Jesus Christ. They will also be introduced to what it means to be a disciple of Christ and what life as a disciple entails. 1324 Theology II: Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church 5 Credit 10th XXXXXXXX MISSIONCONT Prerequisite: Theology II 1323 The purpose of this course is to help the students understand that in and through the Church they encounter the Living Jesus Christ. They will be introduced to the fact that the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles and is sustained by him through the Holy Spirit. The students will come to know that the Church is the living Body of Christ today. This Body has both Divine and human elements. In this course, students will learn not so much about events in the life of the Church but about the sacred nature of the Church. 1333 Theology III: Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ (C) .5 Credit 11th XXXXXXXX SACRAMENTS Prerequisite: Theo II 1324 The purpose 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, and especially through the Eucharist. Students will examine each of the Sacraments in detail so as to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life. 1334 Theology III: Life in Jesus Christ (C) .5 Credit 11th XXXXXXXX LIFEINJESUS Prerequisite: Theology III 1333 The purpose of this course is to help students understand that it is only through Christ that they can fully live out God’s plans for their lives. Students are to learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples. 23 Course Guide Updated July 2013
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