Upper School Curriculum Fair - Lausanne Collegiate School

Upper School Curriculum Fair
February 28, 2012

Upper School, 2011-2012
• Dr. Thomas New, Head of Upper School
• Mr. Fred Blackmon, Assistant Head of Upper
School
• Mrs. Tela Thigpen, Director of College Advising
• Mrs. Martha O’Neill, Assistant Director of
College Advising
• Mr. Troy Baker, Director of Athletics
• Mr. Stephen Campbell, IB Coordinator
• Dr. Rocio Rodriguez, Director for Student Life
• Mrs. Carla Sampuda, Upper School Secretary

Department Chairs, 2012-2013
• Ms. Brenda Robinette, English
• Dr. Nancy Graham, Fine Arts
• Dr. Rocio Rodriguez-del Rio, World
Languages
• Mr. John Brewster, Mathematics
• Mr. Mark Page, Science
• Dr. Julie Elb, Social Studies

English Curriculum
Our English program is designed to
build upon the reading and writing
skills students developed in earlier
grades. Students are expected to
become adept at critical analysis,
critical thinking, effective writing,
persuasive speaking, attentive
listening, and substantive research.
The curriculum builds the
prerequisite skills needed for a solid
preparation for SAT/ACT
assessments while, at the same time,
engendering a genuine appreciation
for the aesthetic pleasures of the
written word while helping students
develop as lifelong readers.

English Curriculum
• English 9, Honors
• English 10, Honors
• English 11, Honors or AP
English Lang. and
Composition or IB English,
SL or IB English, HL
• English 12, Honors or AP
English Literature and
Composition or
Continuation of IB English

English Curriculum,
One Semester Electives
•Creative Writing
•Writers’ Workshop
•Composition Dynamics
•Ernest Hemingway
•Composition Dynamics

Fine Arts Curriculum
The Fine Arts curriculum seeks
to provide students with a wide
variety of opportunities to
express themselves within the
performing and visual arts. With
a vibrant choral, dramatic,
music, and art program, our
department fulfills the important
task of helping students
experience the joy and
satisfaction of creative and
performance-based experiences
in a rich learning environment.
Starting in 2012-13 IB Fine Arts
courses are open to enrollment
for certificates by non-IB
students.

Fine Arts Curriculum
• Visual Arts
– Art I
– Art II
– Art III, Honors
– Senior Art Thesis, H
– International Art Techniques
– Photography I
– Photography II
– Media Arts
– Graphic Design/Yearbook
– Atelier: Classical Drawing and
Painting
– IB Visual Arts HL/SL*

Fine Arts Curriculum
• Theatre Arts
– Acting I
– Acting II
– Directing
– Theater Appreciation
– Theater Production
• Music Arts
– Instrumental Music
– Instrumental Music,
Honors
– Chorus
– Jazz Band (Co-
Curricular)
– Music Perception I &
II*
– Music Technology*

World Languages Curriculum
The major goals of the
World Languages
program are to provide
students with
communication skills in a
second language and
further appreciation and
understanding of foreign
cultures. Students focus
on listening, reading,
speaking, and writing
within a language.

World Languages Curriculum
• French I, Honors
• French II, Honors
• French III, Honors
• French IV, Honors, or
• French Language and
Composition (AP)
• IB French SL

World Languages Curriculum
• Latin II, Honors
• Latin III/IV, Honors
• Spanish I, Honors
• Spanish II, Honors
• Spanish III, Honors

World Languages Curriculum
• Spanish IV, Honors
• Spanish Language and
Composition (AP)
• IB Spanish, Ab Initio
• IB Spanish SL
• IB Spanish HL

Mathematics Curriculum
The math curriculum is based on
the sequential nature of thinking
mathematically. As a result, the
program seeks to meet each
students instructional needs
based on their prior coursework
and level of preparation. Thus,
students may begin their
freshman year in Algebra I,
Geometry, or Algebra II
depending on their readiness.
Attention is also given to
ensuring that students are
prepared for the SAT/ACT
assessments.

Mathematics Curriculum
• Algebra I, Honors
• Geometry, College-Prep
• Geometry, Honors
• Algebra II, College Prep
• Algebra II, Honors
• Pre-Calculus, Honors
• College Algebra Essentials
• AP Calculus, AB
• IB Math Studies, SL
• IB Math, SL
• IB Math, HL

Mathematics Curriculum
• Introduction to
Statistics, one
semester
• Finite Mathematics,
one semester

Science Curriculum
The science curriculum is
intended to give students
the necessary skills and
knowledge to do well in
college science classes and
beyond, to a world that
faces critical scientific
issues yet realized. To
enhance student
engagement and critical
thinking, there is always a
mix of concepts, problem
solving, and hands-on
laboratory exercises in all
courses.

Science Curriculum
• Biology, Honors
• Chemistry, CP
• Chemistry, Honors
• Physics, CP
• Physics, Honors
• Environmental
Science, Honors
• Astronomy, Honors

Science Curriculum
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Physics, B
• IB Biology, SL
• IB Chemistry, HL
• IB Physics, SL
• IB Physics, HL

Social Studies Curriculum
The Social Studies
curriculum focuses on
global cultures, both past
and present. Classroom
lessons help students
develop into active
learners and prepare
themselves for the world
of tomorrow through
enhanced critical reading
and thinking skills.

Social Studies Curriculum
• Ancient World History,
Honors
• Modern World History,
Honors
• AP World History (10 th )
• IB 20 th Century World
History SL
• United States History,
Honors or AP United States
History or, IB History of the
Americas HL
• American Government,
Honors or AP Government
and Politics, one semester

Social Studies Curriculum
• Verbal and Visual Text,
one semester
• Living in a Global Society,
one semester
• Humanities, Honors
• Economics, Honors
• AP Economics
• IB Economics, SL or HL
• IB Theory of Knowledge
• Introduction to
Psychology
• IB Psychology

What’s Next
• Rising 10 th through 12 th Grade Students
will work on scheduling in their advisory.
• Rising 9 th Grade students and their
parents will make an appointment with Dr.
New to put their schedule together
(Contact Mrs. Sampuda at
csampuda@lausanneschool.com or 474-
1032)

What’s Next
• Rising Juniors interested in the IB Diploma
Programme will set an appointment to
meet with Dr. New and Mr. Campbell to
complete their final interview for the
program and discuss their schedule.
• The 2012-13 Curriculum Guide is on our
Web-site’s Academics/Upper School
pages.

Timeline for Advisement
• 2/28--Curriculum Fair/Curriculum Guide online
• 3/19—AP/Special Couse Applications due to Advisor
• 3/28—Advisors submit Applications to Office
• 3/28-4/5—Teachers review Applications and develop
approval lists for enrollment
• 4/10-4/13—Students and Advisors complete course
selection form and submit selection forms
• 5/11—Student class schedules printed and given out
in Advisory
• 6/17—Last day for Drop-Add

What’s Next
• Departmental Tables Tonight:
– English is in the Blackmon Gallery
– World Languages is in the Blackmon Gallery
– Fine Arts is in Blackmon Gallery
– Study Abroad is in Blackmon Gallery
– Social Studies is in the Lobby
– Math is in the Lobby
– Science is on the Stage
– IB is on the Stage
– College Advisement is on the Stage