BISHOP LOUGHLIN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to receive a diploma from Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, students must accumulate a minimum of twenty-two (22) credits.
All major subjects averaging one session each day for the academic year earn
one (1) credit.
Minor subjects averaging one session each day for a semester earn
one-half (1/2) credit.
Freshmen and Sophomores will carry a minimum of six (6) and
one-half (1/2) credits.
Juniors and Seniors will carry a minimum of six (6) credits.
Certain courses are required by the New York State Education Department; others are required by Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School.
A student at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School must have credit for the following courses to graduate:
1. four years of English...................................4 credits
2. four years of Social Studies...... ....................4 credits
3. three year of Mathematics............................3 credits
4. three years of Science.................................3 credits
5. eight quarters of Religion.............................2 credits
6. two quarters of Health..............................1/2 credit
7. four quarters of Fine Arts (Art / Music) ............1 credit (For Art click here)
8. eight quarters of Physical Education................2 credits
9. Additional credits must be accumulated from the electives offered to achieve a minimum of twenty two credits.
In addition, the current regulations of New York State Board Of Regents requires that every student pass the following Regents in order to get a diploma: the Math A Regents, the English Regents, the Global History Regents, the U.S. History and Government Regents and the Living Environment Regents.
In order to get a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, a student must pass all of the Regents listed above and must also pass the Chemistry Regents, the Physics Regents, A Language Regents and the Math B Regents.
A school sequence in Art can be obtained by taking any three full credit courses.
YEAR COURSE CREDIT
10 310 ADVENTURES IN ART 1 CREDIT
11
12This course introduces students to the joy and discipline of the creative
world. The students will primarily learn to draw using the ellipse and cube
as the basis for the still life, portrait and landscape. Design concepts will
include how to compose balanced and attractive images. The basics of
lettering will be covered. Famous works in the world of art history will be
covered especially the Pyramids and Leonardo da Vinci. No previous
knowledge of drawing needed!
10 311 DESIGN FOR TODAY’S LIFESTYLES 1 CREDIT
11
12Today’s consumer is very sophisticated. We will be discovering career
opportunities in this exciting design market. While we will primarily
concentrate on fashion design (the garment), we will also cover
accessories, like shoes and sneakers and look into the worlds of house
wares and merchandising. All work will be drawn but no previous drawing
experience is necessary!
10 312 EXPRESSIVE PAINTING 1 CREDIT
11
12Students will use acrylic paint to express personal and intellectual concepts. We will cover color mixing and paint handling. We will concentrate on the four basic themes of fine art which are God, life, death and love. No previous painting experience needed!
ART DEPARTMENT
YEAR COURSE CREDIT
10 313 LANDSCAPE PAINTING 1 CREDIT
11
12Students will learn to use the landscape to create pleasing and beautiful work. We will also use the landscape to explore personal expression. Color mixing and paint handling will be covered. Students do NOT need previous drawing OR painting experience.
11 314 ADVANCED PAINTING 1 CREDIT
12
Prerequisites: Painting AND/OR Drawing
Teacher Recommendation
The advanced student must know how to draw or paint and have a strong desire to explore these disciplines on their own. The students will improve their techniques while using more traditional materials like easels, canvas and rag paper. These students are expected to be disciplined and independent in both execution and concept. Instructor approval is required.
YEAR COURSE CREDIT
9 111 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS ½ CREDIT
This is a half year course required of all enrolled in English 9. Students will learn the basics of the Windows operating system and various software applications such as word processing and web browsers. Students will learn the basic use of the Internet as a research tool. The course will give special attention to learning keyboarding skills and integrating them into various computer applications. Assignments will be coordinated with other courses the students will take.
10 150 MICROSOFT WORD & POWER POINT ½ CREDIT
11
12
Building on skills introduced in the freshmen computer course, this half-
year elective course is designed to expand the student’s skills in Microsoft
Word and Microsoft Power Point to the intermediate and advanced levels
using the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) model. Students will be
encouraged to use these software applications in other academic courses.
11 160 MICROSOFT EXCEL & ACCESS ½ CREDIT
12
Prerequisite: 1. Minimum Average of 75% in introductory
computer course
2. Minimum Average of 75% in most recent Math course
This half-year course is designed to introduce students to Microsoft Excel
and Microsoft Access and to develop their skills to an intermediate level
using the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) model. Since Excel is
designed for data and statistical analysis, students must be prepared to use their mathematical skills in the course. As a database management
program, Access requires logical and analytical thinking in order to
properly design databases. Integrating these applications with prior
computer knowledge will set the foundation for further study in both
technological and business fields.
COMPUTER DEPARTMENT
YEAR COURSE CREDIT
11 170 WEBSITE DESIGN ½ CREDIT
12
Prerequisite: 1. Experience in using Windows and Basic Applications such as Word Processing
2. Minimum grade of 75 in introductory
computer course
This half year elective course is designed to expand student skills in using the Internet as a research tool. Students will learn how to develop and maintain their own web sites using web page editor Microsoft FrontPage.. Students will also learn to use photos, graphics and other design elements to enhance their web pages. Students must be prepared for the discipline and work involved in such an endeavor.
10 180 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH ½ CREDIT
11 PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
12
Prerequisite: 1. Experience in using Windows and Basic Applications such as Word Processing
2. Minimum grade of 75 in introductory
computer course
Explores the techniques and applications of acquiring, manipulating and
outputting digitized photographic images utilizing Adobe Photoshop
Elements. Explore the exciting field of digital photography! Learn photo
composition and a variety of beginning to intermediate photo editing
techniques. Also includes scanning, finding/creating online digital images
and graph design basics.
_____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
COMPUTER DEPARTMENT
YEAR COURSE CREDIT
10 190 INTRODUCTION TO VIDEOGRAPHY ½ CREDIT
11
12 Prerequisites: 1. Experience in using Windows and Basic Applications such as Word Processing
2. Minimum grade of 75 in introductory
computer course
This half year course is designed to teach students the process of
video making. The students will learn the basics of operating a
professional camera, how to put together a news story and how to edit
video on a computer. Through the process of video production
students will develop their critical thinking skills, technical skills and
communication skills while using their creativity and problem solving
abilities. Students will work together to create a video show. Students will be expected to film after school and be part of the Loughlin Xperience.
_______________________________________________________________________
10 191 ADVANCED VIDEOGRAPHY ½ CREDIT
11
12 Prerequisite: Introduction To Videography
Building on skills learned in the Introduction To Videography course
students will have the opportunity to develop their own video projects.
Students will learn more advanced operations of the camera and the editing
process. Students will also how to create a storyboard and use that
storyboard through the filming of their video. Students will be expected to
create a short video of their choice.
_______________________________________________________________________
COMPUTER DEPARTMENT
YEAR COURSE CREDIT
12 192 TECHNOLOGY TEACHING ASSISTANT ½ CREDIT
PROGRAM
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation based on participation
in previous computer courses and/or
technology activities such as Computer Club
An interview with and approval of the Technology Director
Open to a small number of specially selected students, this semester
course will give students practical hands-on experience in working with
computer hardware and software and in assisting teachers and staff
troubleshoot day-to-day problems in using technology. Students will learn
to serve on the help desk for teachers and staff. They will assist
maintaining the school’s website by taking pictures and preparing web
pages. They will also assist in repairing and upgrading computers and
related equipment in school. Students will be selected based on the quality
of previous work in computer classes and activities. Grading will be based
on the student’s daily log and on a portfolio of completed projects.
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
YEAR COURSE CREDIT
9 201 STUDY SKILLS ½ CREDIT
202
This course is designed to provide freshmen with the tools necessary for learning. Reference skills, test taking, study habits, note taking and outlining are some of the topics covered. The steps in the process of completing a term paper are introduced as well.
9 210 ENGLISH 1 1 CREDIT
214
This course is designed to help the ninth grader adjust to high school, to provide a basic understanding of literary concepts and to aid in the development of basic reading, speaking and writing skills.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.
10 220 ENGLISH 2 1 CREDIT 224
This course builds upon the skills introduced in English 1. It reinforces the appreciation of specific literary forms, emphasizes oral communication and exposes the student to more challenging composition exercises. Research and term paper skills are also strengthened.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.
YEAR COURSE CREDIT
11 230 ENGLISH 3 1 CREDIT
234
This course continues to build the student's basic oral, reading and writing skills. Emphasis is also given to the study of literary devices, writing and presenting poetry and the basic organization of various types of discourse. A full length interdepartmental research paper is also completed.
AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS COURSE A STUDENT MUST PASS THE REGENTS EXAMINATION IN COMPREHENSIVE ENGLISH.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.
12 240 ENGLISH 4 1 CREDIT
244
This course is designed to impart those communication skills necessary for modern life. Students are encouraged to develop a more sensitive and critical approach to reading. Writing assignments demanding a greater degree of organization are approached with more clarity and effectiveness. The basics of comprehension, grammar and mechanics are reinforced. Special emphasis is placed on all aspects of research and term paper writing.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
12 248 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH 1 CREDIT
Students admitted to this course encounter college level literature and composition. At the conclusion of this course, students have the opportunity to take an exam administered by the College Board. College credit may be granted. Department Chairperson's approval is required.
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
YEAR COURSE CREDIT
12 243 PUBLIC SPEAKING ½ CREDIT
Enrich your oratorical skills through improved self expression in the Public Speaking course. Learn to deliver your ideas more effectively by developing a rhetorical style. Areas, such as discussion and debate, presentation and delivery and audience appeal are highlighted.
12 247 LITERATURE OF MYSTERY AND HORROR ½ CREDIT
This elective is designed for students who have a literary appetite for
murder and mayhem. Tales of horror, suspense, mystery and detective
fiction will be read and discussed, with an emphasis on modern American
authors. Students will also get to practice this literary form by creating
their own mysteries. While this course mainly consists of reading short
stories, students may have to purchase some outside reading materials.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
YEAR COURSE CREDIT
9 410 FRENCH 1 1 CREDIT
10
11 This course is an introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary units pertinent and relevant to the students' experiences. Also included in the curriculum is basic culture of France and French-speaking parts of the world. Long range goals for this course are to help the student acquire listening and speaking skills to be used in the contemporary world. Students are also introduced to reading and writing skills.
9 414 SPANISH 1 1 CREDIT
10 411
11 411
This course is an introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary units pertinent and relative to the students' experiences. Also included in the curriculum is basic culture of Spain and Spanish-speaking parts of the world. Long range goals for this course are to help the student acquire listening and speaking skills to be used in the contemporary world. Students are also introduced to reading and writing skills.
10 415 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH 1 CREDIT
It will serve as an introduction to the Spanish “spoken word”, which is necessary for communication in our ever-growing Hispanic population. Emphasis will be placed on listening and speaking, using daily vocabulary needed for survival in our bilingual society. Students will be taught an appreciation of world Latino cultures with emphasis on European, the Caribbean and South American countries. A field trip may be included to enrich the cultural experience. A student completing this course will have a strong foundation In conversational Spanish allowing the student to advance to Spanish 1.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
YEAR COURSE CREDIT
10 420 FRENCH 2 1 CREDIT
11
12 This course emphasizes the importance of communication skills in the target language. Also included in the curriculum are grammar, syntax and improvement of reading and writing skills in the target language. Also included is the culture pertinent to various parts of the French-speaking world.
10 424 SPANISH 2 1 CREDIT
11 423
This course emphasizes the importance of communication skills in the target language. Also included in the curriculum are grammar, syntax and improvement of reading and writing skills in the target language. Included also is the culture pertinent to various parts of the Spanish-speaking world.
11 430 FRENCH 3 1 CREDIT
This course fine tunes grammatical, listening, reading and communication skills learned in French 1 and 2. Heavy emphasis is given to the refinement of grammatical constructions such as subjunctive and present progressive. Culture is presented in an historical and literary framework. Significant figures of French history are studied.
At the conclusion of this course, students will take the New York
State Regents in French.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
YEAR COURSE CREDIT
11 434 SPANISH 3 1 CREDIT
12
This course fine tunes grammatical, listening, reading and communication skills learned In Spanish 1 and 2. Heavy emphasis is given to the refinement of grammatical structures. Culture is presented in an historical and literary framework as well as through field trips. Significant figures of Spanish speaking world are studied.
At the conclusion of this course, students will take the New York
State Regents in Spanish.
12 444 SPANISH 4 1 CREDIT
Prerequisites: Spanish 3 OR a passing grade in N.Y.S.
Regent