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Christian Brothers Academy COURSE CATALOG HIGH SCHOOL | 2021-2022
2 COURSE CATALOG CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A MESSAGE FROM THE Graduation Requirements ............3
President Program Options ......................4
The CBA Course Catalog is Course Descriptions:
Art ..................................5
designed to assist students and Business ...........................6
parents in the course selection English .....................................8
process. JROTC ..............................10
Mathematics .........................11
Music .....................................14
This process is an important part Physical Education ..................15
of a student’s progress towards Science ................................16
academic success, educational Social Studies ........................20
fulfillment and readiness for Spanish ..................................22
Technology & Engineering ....23
college, the military and/or Theology ................................24
employment. Please take the time
to review the course offerings and GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
requirements with your son. David Doemel
Director of Guidance, Grades 9-10
doemeld@cbaalbany.org | ext. 109
If you have any questions don’t
hesitate to contact the Guidance Thomas Reinisch
Department. Guidance, Grades 11-12
reinisch@cbaalbany.org | ext. 104
Good luck and thank you. Marty McGraw
Guidance, Middle School
mcgrawm@cbaalbany.org | ext. 110
Dr. James Schlegel
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. James Schlegel
President
schlegel@cbaalbany.org | ext. 102
OUR MISSION
Christian Brothers Academy, a college prepara- Charles Abba
tory school in the Lasallian tradition, provides Principal
young men in grades five through twelve with abba@cbaalbany.org | ext. 103
a balanced education through challenging ac-
ademic and broad co-curricular programs in a Matthew Agan
safe, faith-filled environment. Sponsored by the Assistant Principal for Students
Brothers of the Christian Schools, CBA is com- agan@cbaalbany.org | ext. 165
mitted to meeting the needs of the individual,
developing his full potential and guiding him Br. James Dries, FSC
toward his role as a successful member of so- Assistant Principal for Mission
ciety. The teachings of the Catholic Church, brotherjames@cbaalbany.org I ext. 106
the traditions of the Brothers of the Christian
Schools and the principles of American citizen- Roger Powers
ship form the foundation of the school’s educa- Assistant Principal for Middle School
tional philosophy. powers@cbaalbany.org | ext. 107CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 3
GRADUATION CBA DIPLOMA
REQUIREMENTS Required Courses Testing Required for
English 4 a CBA Diploma
Social Studies 4 Comprehensive English Exam
In accordance with our Mathematics 4 Global History & Geography
academic requirements, all Science 3
students are required to U.S. History & Government
Foreign Language 3
complete at least 25.5 cred- Algebra I
Fine Arts 1
its plus 1 credit for each year Physical Education 2 One (1) Science Exam
students participate in the Health .5
JROTC program to be eligi- Leadership/JROTC 4*
*JROTC if you enroll in JROTC
ble for graduation. you will need 4 credits to
Theology 4 graduate.
Total 29.5
In addition to completing the NYS REGENTS DIPLOMA
courses listed to the right, a
student must also pass the Required Courses Testing Required for
five (5) NYS Regents exams English 4 a NYS Regents Diploma
listed in order to receive a Social Studies 4 Comprehensive English Exam
CBA/NYS Regents Diploma. Mathematics 3 Global History & Geography
Science 3
U.S. History & Government
Foreign Language 1
Algebra I
Fine Arts 1
Physical Education 2 One (1) Science Exam
Health .5
Electives 3.5
Total 22
In order for a student to earn NYS ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA
an Advanced Regents Diplo-
ma, he must meet NYS Re- Required Courses Required Testing
gents Diploma requirements English 4
listed to the right, as well as Social Studies 4 All the credentials for a NYS
pass these additional NYS Mathematics 3 Regents Diploma
Regents exams: Science 3
- Geometry Foreign Language 1 +2 Additonal Math Exam
- Algebra II Fine Arts 1
- Two (2) Science Exams +1 Additional Science Exam
Physical Education 2
- Comprehensive Foreign +1 Additional Language
Health .5
Language Exam or five (5) (Checkpoint B Exam)
Electives 3.5
credits in Technology, Art, or
Total 22
Business4 COURSE CATALOG CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
PROGRAM OPTIONS to pay a reduced HVCC or University at Albany
tuition for each class.
Academic achievement stands at the center of
our mission. We challenge our students with a Advantages of enrolling in college credit
rigorous college-preparatory curriculum that courses:
engages them and makes them think. We of- - Students can earn both college and high
fer Honors courses, as well as Advanced Place- school credit upon successful completion of
ment and college credit courses to help chal- the courses.
lenge motivated students. - Students have the opportunity to fulfill
first-year courses for college graduation.
Planning a program of study for each of the four - The cost of a college education could be
years of high school is one of the many import- reduced depending on the college and the
ant decisions students must make. Students are student’s plans.
encouraged to make their decisions using the
advice of their parents, guidance counselors,
and teachers. HONORS PROGRAM
Our Honors Program courses are available
to qualified students in the middle and high
ADVANCED PLACEMENT school. Honors students in 8th grade are per-
Christian Brothers Academy provides its stu- mitted to study 9th grade math and science.
dents with the opportunity to enroll in a range The high school program offers students the
of College Board approved Advanced Place- opportunity to take honors-level courses in all
ment courses. It is expected that students are of the core disciplines (math, science, social
interested in the course content and motivated studies, English, and foreign language) through
to succeed. All AP students must take the AP a combination of Advanced Placement offer-
exam at the conclusion of the course. ings and regularly scheduled courses.
AP courses offered at CBA are:
Guidelines
- Biology
Many courses have stated prerequisites which
- Calculus AB
must be met before a student can be enrolled
- Chemistry
in that particular course. Prerequisities are de-
- Computer Science Principles
termined through experience over several years
- English Language & Composition
and are established to aid students in selecting
- English Literature & Composition
courses in which they have reasonable assur-
- Physics
ance of success.
- Statistics
- U.S. History
- World History: Modern
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES
We offer College in the High School (CHS) cours-
es through Hudson Valley Community College
and University in the High School (UHS) cours-
es through the University at Albany. CBA offers
CHS/UHS courses in math, business, computer
science, and social sciences.
All courses in the CHS/UHS program are col-
lege-level courses, and students are requiredCHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 5
ART ART II: SCULPTURE
7400 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
ART I
7100 | Grades: 9-12 | Credit: 1 This course explores the various forms and tech-
niques of sculpture. Students work in the styles
This course is designed to fulfill the New York
of several 20th century sculptors including Lou-
State Regents requirement for graduation. The
ise Nevelson and Henry Moore. Students also
emphasis is on the principles of art, developing
look at the works of various cultures, both an-
the student’s knowledge of art and the histori-
cient and present day. Projects for this course
cal function of art. In addition, the emphasis is
include Found Object Art, Contour Cardboard
also on developing the student’s ability to mas-
Reliefs, Ceremonial Masks, Carved Styrofoam
ter skills and techniques through art materials.
Reliefs, Plaster Casting of a Famous Painting,
Projects for this course include Continuous Line
3D Box Sculptures, Figure Sculptures, 3D Crea-
Contour Drawing of a Harley Davidson Motor-
ture Sculptures, Alexander Calder Freestanding
cycle, Plastic Tape Figure Cast Sculpture, Still
Design, and Pop Art Sculpture.
Life Pencil Sketch, Album Cover Design, Shat-
tered Value Drawing, One Point Perspective in
the Style of Giorgio de Chirico, Medieval Illu-
minated Letter Designs, Paper Mache Picnic,
Cubist Painting, and Handscape Surrealism.
ADVANCED ART:
DRAWING & PAINTING
7300 | Grades: 10-12 | Credit: 1
This course explores more advanced tech-
niques of various artists such as O’Keeffe, War-
hol, Seurat, and Van Gogh. Each student will
work with a variety of materials. Projects in-
cluded in this course are Continuous Line Con-
tour Watercolor/Ink Landscape, Acrylic Nature
Painting in the Style of Georgia O’Keeffe, Photo
Negative Painting in the Style of Andy Warhol,
George Seurat Pointillism Drawing with mark-
ers, Pen and Ink in the Style of Vincent Van
Gogh, Scratchboard Drawing, Monochromatic
Painting, Neo Pop Realism Pen and Ink Faces,
Colored Pencil Abstract Architectural Design,
Pastel Still Life, Pop Art Collage, Cut Paper
Masterpiece, and painting in the style of the
Surrealists.6 COURSE CATALOG CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES OF
SPORTS MANAGEMENT
8501 | Grades 11-12 | Credit: 1
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (CHS)
This course will provide students with an over-
7420 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 0.5
view of some important topics in Sports Man-
This course will provide an introduction to mar- agement including management principles ap-
keting. Students will learn about consumer be- plied to sports management and current issues
havior and gain an understanding of targeting in college sports. Students will be expected to
and positioning. Additionally, the elements of complete a variety of projects and engage in
the marketing mix, including new product de- class discussion.
velopment, promotion, pricing, and distribu-
tion will be covered.
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS (CHS)
The course will culminate with the submission 4420 | Grade: 12 | Credit: 0.5
of a semester-long research project. As this is a This course reviews basic arithmetic and alge-
college-level course, students should expect to bra skills through factoring trinomials and ap-
submit high level work in an academically de- plies those skills to topics including ratio and
manding environment. proportion; percentages; simple interest; com-
mercial discounts and purchases and present
This course is part of the College in the High value. Income statement calculations and anal-
School program. A student may earn college ysis will include sales, cost of goods sold, mark-
credit from Hudson Valley Community College up, and operating expenses.
upon successful completion of this course. Stu-
dents taking Principles of Marketing will also be This course is part of the College in the High
scheduled for Advertising. School program. A student may earn college
credit from Hudson Valley Community College
upon successful completion of the course.
ADVERTISING (CHS)
7420 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 0.5
This course provides a basic understanding of QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS
advertising and the advertising industry and will APPLICATIONS (CHS)
expand upon concepts studied in Principles of 4420, 4421 | Grade: 12 | Credit: 0.5
Marketing. Advertising in radio, television, mag- This course includes algebra-based calculations
azines, and newspapers will be studied. An in- and analysis of business investment situations,
tegrated marketing communications approach including simple and compound interest, annu-
will also be presented, and various communica- ities (ordinary due, deferred, complex, perpetu-
tion/promotional efforts will be examined. ity, and forborne), applications of present value
and future value, and a conceptual discussion
The course will culminate with the submission of business investments.
of a semester-long research project. As this is a
college-level course, students should expect to This course is part of the College in the High
submit high level work in an academically de- School program. A student may earn college
manding environment. credit from Hudson Valley Community College
upon successful completion of the course.
This course is part of the College in the High
School program. A student may earn college
credit from Hudson Valley Community College
upon successful completion of this course.CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 7 BUSINESS STATISTICS (CHS) 4421 | Grade: 12 | Credit: 0.5 This course will discuss general statistical meth- ods used in the collection, presentation, anal- ysis, and interpretation of statistical data. This includes measures of central tendency; disper- sion and skewness; probability theory; proba- bility distributions (discrete and continuous); hypothesis testing, including “t” and “z” dis- tributions; chi square analysis; and regression analysis, correlation, and ANOVA. This course is part of the College in the High School program. A student may earn college credit from Hudson Valley Community College upon successful completion of the course. ACCOUNTING (UHS) 7401 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1 This course includes a thorough introduction to the basic financial statements including the balance sheet, income statement, and state- ment of cash flows, with a focus on account- ing information that is available to individuals outside an organization. The course provides an introduction to the concepts, terminology, and principles of financial accounting. Students learn about accounting as an information de- velopment and communication function that supports economic decision-making. Accounting enables students to analyze finan- cial statements; derive information for person- al and organizational decisions from financial statements; and, better understand business entities. This course is part of the University in the High School program. A student may earn college credit from the University at Albany upon suc- cessful completion of the course.
8 COURSE CATALOG CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
ENGLISH ENGLISH II
2201 | Grade: 10 | Credit: 1
ENGLISH I This course consists of thorough study of
2101 | Grade: 9 | Credit: 1 American literature including novels, essays,
The ninth grade curriculum is literature-based. poetry, and plays. Writing assignments will in-
Students explore short stories, poetry, novels, clude response to and analysis of literature,
plays, and a variety of non-fiction works. Stu- narrative, and expository essays. Building vo-
dents are actively engaged in discussion and cabulary is an essential part of the curriculum.
group activities. Writing assignments focus on Students will be expected to be prepared for
response to and analysis of literature, personal and fully engaged in class discussion. Collabo-
reflection, and creative writing. In addition, stu- rative learning will be an important component
dents will be required to write a research paper. of classroom instruction. Students complete a
Public speaking projects are required in order research paper that will continue to build on the
to help students become more comfortable research skills developed in the 9th grade.
communicating their thoughts and experiences
in front of an audience of peers and teachers. ENGLISH II HONORS
2200 | Grade: 10 | Credit: 1
ENGLISH I HONORS This course consists of a thorough study of
2100 | Grade: 9 | Credit: 1 American literature including novels, essays,
The ninth grade curriculum is literature-based. poetry, and plays. Writing assignments will in-
Students explore short stories, poetry, novels, clude response to and analysis of literature, nar-
plays, and a variety of non-fiction works. Stu- rative, and expository essays. Vocabulary will be
dents are actively engaged in discussion and developed authentically through advanced ma-
group activities. Writing assignments focus on terials assigned for reading. Students will be ex-
response to and analysis of literature, personal pected to be prepared for and fully engaged in
reflection, research, and creative writing. Public class discussion. Collaborative learning will be
speaking projects are required in order to help an important component of classroom instruc-
students become more comfortable communi- tion. Students will be introduced to the writing
cating their thoughts and experiences in front process for a research paper.
of an audience of peers and teachers.
Students in the Honors class will be responsible
The Honors course challenges students with for several independent literature based proj-
additional reading and writing assignments ects throughout the year, including an
and requires them to work independently on in-depth author study research paper during
assignments both in and out of the classroom. the second semester. This course provides an
Students in the Honors class must have the introduction to rhetoric and the importance
self-discipline and desire to challenge them- of reviewing multiple sources from a variety of
selves intellectually. outlets.
Guidelines for entry include successful comple- Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
tion of 8th grade English with a class average tion of either English I with a class average of
of 90% or above and/or teacher recommenda- 90% and above and successful completion of
tion. English IH with a class average no lower than
85%, and/or a recommendation from the En-
glish teacher.CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 9
equivalent of an introductory English class for
college freshmen and is primarily a course in
ENGLISH III
non-fiction work. The main focus of this course
2301 | Grade: 11 | Credit: 1
will be reading and analyzing works of literature
Modern literature from a variety of authors and and nonfiction writings with the goal of identify-
genres provides the focus for continued devel- ing the author’s purpose and audience in craft-
opment of students’ reading, writing, and crit- ing these writings. In turn, students will develop
ical thinking skills in preparation for the rigors their own writing techniques for different pur-
of college study. Class discussion and writing poses and audiences through the use of rhet-
assignments will begin with responses to the oric: writing and speaking with the purpose/
assigned reading. Students are expected to be goal of persuading, informing, or motivating an
prepared for and engaged in class discussion. audience regarding a particular topic or area of
Students will write analytical, narrative, and ex- interest.
pository essays. The research process will be
reviewed in the fall. Students will complete at Students will examine various historical docu-
least one research paper over the course of the ments and presidential speeches. Additional-
academic year. All grade 11 students will take ly, students will read, research, and ultimately
the NYS English Regents exam in June. write about and present topics of personal in-
terest and world/current events using a rhetor-
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE ical approach.
& COMPOSITION
2400 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1 All students enrolled in the course must take the
AP English Literature & Composition is equiva- AP English Language and Composition Exam
lent to an introductory English class for college given in May. Juniors enrolled in the course
freshmen. Students will read, analyze, and inter- will also take the NYS English Regents exam in
pret imaginative literature: short fiction, novels, June. Seniors will take a final school exam at the
plays, and poetry. Students will develop their conclusion of the year.
skills as readers and critical thinkers through
close reading and active discussion of numer- Guidelines for entry include a teacher recom-
ous texts. mendation and good academic standing.
Writing will be an integral part of the course, ENGLISH IV
both in response to literature and in imagina- 2403 | Grade: 12 | Credit: 1
tive pieces in prose and poetry. This is a college prep English class. Primary ob-
jectives of the class include further developing
All students must take the AP English Literature students’ skills and confidence in writing effec-
and Composition Exam given in May. Juniors tively in various genres; reading thoughtfully and
enrolled in the course will also take the NYS En- perceptively; listening with openness and under-
glish Regents exam. Seniors will take a school standing; speaking in and to a group; working
final exam at the conclusion of the year. collaboratively as well as independently; devel-
oping research skills using database, print, and
Guidelines for entry include a teacher recom- online resources; thinking critically; and, directing
mendation and good academic standing. and assessing their own learning.
Two quarters will focus on narrative nonfiction
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE with students writing their own pieces involving
& COMPOSITION personal narrative, research, and interviews. The
2401 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1 other two quarters will focus on reading and writ-
AP English Language & Composition is the ing in response to film and film criticism.10 COURSE CATALOG CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
JROTC
graduation. Cadets wear uniforms every day.
Extra or co-curricular activities include: Color
Guard, Drill Team and Rifle Team competition,
Service Learning Projects, and participation in
The Army Junior Reserve Of- local community events.
ficer Training Corps (JROTC)
prepares high school students JROTC 10
for leadership roles while mak- 9200 | Credit: 1
ing them aware of their rights, The second year of Leadership Education and
responsibilities, and privileges as Training is split into units including: Techniques
of Communication, Leadership, Cadet Chal-
American citizens. This includes lenge, Leadership Lab, First Aid, Map Read-
activities both inside and outside ing, History, Your American Citizenship, Career
of the classroom, such as service Opportunities, and Role of the U.S. Army. The
learning projects, opportunities wearing of the uniform and extracurricular ac-
tivities are the same as LET I.
to acquire the knowledge, disci-
pline, and a sense of responsibility
JROTC 11
that is necessary in order to take 9300 | Credit: 1
charge of one’s future. The result The third year of Leadership Education and
is responsible cadets who are sure Training provides additional leadership sit-
of themselves, can think on their uations. In this year, students will not only be
more involved as teachers and leaders within
own, and can express their ideas the Cadet brigade, but they will also do more
and opinions clearly and concisely. independent studies in the areas of communi-
cation, leadership, financial management, his-
CBA’s JROTC program is proud tory, career opportunities, college preparation,
and technology awareness. The wearing of the
to have military instructors, all uniform and the extracurricular activities are the
of whom have over 20 years of same as LET I.
service in the active Army. These
instructors have served in every JROTC 12
corner of the world, from Korea to 9400 | Credit: 1
Europe, to the Middle East, pro- The fourth-year cadets are responsible for the
daily Cadet administration and perform as com-
viding a level of leadership expe- manders and staff officers. They act as assis-
rience unique to a school of our tant instructors in some subject areas for other
size. JROTC classes. They continue to develop their
leadership skills and plan special unit events
JROTC 9 such as the Military Ball, parades, and the an-
9100 | Credit: 1 nual Awards Banquet, as well as several Leader-
The mission of Leadership Education and Train- ship camps. The wearing of the uniform and the
ing (LET I) is to motivate first-year JROTC Ca- extracurricular activities are the same as LET I.
dets to be better citizens. To accomplish this
purpose, the text discusses citizenship, leader-
ship, and a number of topics designed to help
the cadets succeed in high school and afterCHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 11
MATHEMATICS
AP AP
MATH DEPARTMENT PATHWAYS CALC STATS
BUSINESS BUSINESS
QBA QBA PRE-CALCULUS
MATH STATS
ALGEBRA II
GEOMETRY ALGEBRA II
HONORS
GEOMETRY
MATH 10 GEOMETRY
HONORS
ALGEBRA I
ALGEBRA I gebra and the opportunity to take the NYS Al-
4153 | Grades: 8-9 | Credit: 1 gebra I Regents exam in January. The second
This one-year Regents-level course follows the semester of the course is an introduction to se-
standards set forth by the New York State Edu- lected concepts in Geometry.
cation Department. The curriculum focuses on
algebraic problem solving, understanding lin- GEOMETRY
ear, quadratic, exponential, and rational func- 4251 | Grades: 10-11 | Credit: 1
tions, and statistics. This course is a one-year course that follows the
standards set forth by the New York State Ed-
Algebra I satisfies one of the three-year Math- ucation Department. The curriculum includes
ematics requirements for a Regents Diploma topics such as geometric relationships, con-
and prepares students for the Algebra I NYS structions, rigid motions, proofs, and coordi-
Regents exam. nate geometry.
8th grade students may take Algebra I if they A school final exam is taken at the end of the
have an average no lower than 85% in our CBA course.
Math 7/8H.
Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
tion of the Algebra I or Math 10 course, a pass-
MATH 10
ing grade on the Algebra I Regents exam and a
4252 | Grade: 10 | Credit: 1
teacher recommendation.
This is a one-year course that provides students
with an additional semester of instruction in Al-12 COURSE CATALOG CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
graphs, applications, and identities and equa-
GEOMETRY HONORS
tions.
4291 | Grades: 9-11 | Credit: 1
This course is a one-year Honors-level course Upon completion of this course, students must
that follows the standards set forth by the New take the NYS Regents exam which leads to an
York State Education Department. The curricu- Advanced Regents Diploma.
lum includes topics such as geometric relation-
ships, constructions, rigid motions, proofs, and Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
coordinate geometry. The Honors course in- tion of Algebra I and Geometry Honors with a
cludes more complex problem solving and an class average of 85% or above, and at least an
enriched curriculum. 85% on both Regents exams with a teacher rec-
ommendation.
The NYS Geometry Regents exam is taken at
the end of the course. Geometry satisfies year
two of the NYS three-year Mathematics require- PRE-CALCULUS
ments for an Advanced diploma. 4403 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
Pre-Calculus is designed to prepare the students
Guidelines for entry include an average of 85% for a college-level calculus course. The course
or higher in Algebra I and a score of 85% or will have a strong emphasis on the analysis of
higher on the Algebra I Regents exam, with a functions, the applications of trigonometry, and
teacher recommendation. solving real-life word problems. The final semes-
ter of Pre-Calculus will focus on the fundamen-
tals of introductory calculus including limits, defi-
ALGEBRA II
nition of derivative rules, and curve sketching.
4334 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
Students in this course will study advanced al- Guidelines for entry include sucessful comple-
gebra topics at a deeper level. Topics include: tion of Algebra II Honors with a Regents score
factoring, rational and irrational expressions and of 80% or above and/or a teacher recommen-
equations, complex numbers, quadratic equa- dation.
tions, functions, laws of exponents, statistics,
and regression equations.
AP CALCULUS AB
Upon completion of this course, students must 4400 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
take a school exam. AP Calculus AB is a college-level course in differ-
ential and integral calculus, the equivalent of the
Guidelines for entry include successful comple- first semester at most universities. This course is
tion of Algebra I and Geometry. designed to prepare students for the AP Calculus
AB exam and provide them with a well-rounded
foundation to aide them with subsequent math
ALGEBRA II HONORS
courses. Particular emphasis will be placed on
4335 | Grades: 10-11 | Credit: 1
key concepts and core calculus techniques and
Students in this course will study advanced alge- the real-life implementation of these ideas and
bra topics and the essential topics of trigonom- methods. A graphing calculator is required for
etry from the perspective of both the right trian- the course. The recommended model is the TI-
gle and the unit circle. Topics include: absolute 84+. Students will take the AP Calculus exam at
value, relations and functions, transformations, the end of the course.
exponential functions, logarithmic functions,
regression, mathematical sequences, probabil- Guidelines for entry include a teacher recom-
ity and statistics, and trigonometric functions, mendation, successful completion of Pre-Calcu-
lus with an average of 85% or above.CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 13
AP STATISTICS credit from Hudson Valley Community College
4410 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1 upon successful completion of the course.
AP Statistics acquaints students with the major
concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS
and drawing conclusions from data. Students APPLICATIONS (CHS)
will work on projects involving hands-on gath- 4420, 4421 | Grade: 12 | Credit: 0.5
ering and analysis of real world data. Ideas and This course includes algebra-based calculations
computations presented in this course have im- and analysis of business investment situations,
mediate links and connections to actual events. including simple and compound interest, annu-
Computers and calculators will allow students to ities (ordinary due, deferred, complex, perpetu-
focus on the concepts involved in statistics. Stu- ity, and forborne), applications of present value
dents will take the AP Statistics exam at the end and future value, and a conceptual discussion of
of the course. business investments.
Guidelines for entry include successful comple- This course is part of the College in the High
tion of Pre-Calculus, with an average of 85% or School program. A student may earn college
above, and a teacher recommendation. credit from Hudson Valley Community College
upon successful completion of the course.
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS (CHS)
4420 | Grade: 12 | Credit: 0.5 ACCOUNTING (UHS)
This course reviews basic arithmetic and algebra 7401 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
skills through factoring trinomials and applies This course includes a thorough introduction to
those skills to topics including ratio and pro- the basic financial statements including the bal-
portion; percentages; simple interest; commer- ance sheet, income statement, and statement
cial discounts and purchases and present value. of cash flows, with a focus on accounting infor-
Income statement calculations and analysis will mation that is available to individuals outside an
include sales, cost of goods sold, markup, and organization.
operating expenses.
The course provides an introduction to the con-
This course is part of the College in the High cepts, terminology, and principles of financial
School program. A student may earn college accounting. Students learn about accounting
credit from Hudson Valley Community College as an information development and communi-
upon successful completion of the course. cation function that supports economic deci-
sion-making.
BUSINESS STATISTICS (CHS)
4421 | Grade: 12 | Credit: 0.5 Accounting enables students to analyze financial
This course will discuss general statistical meth- statements; derive information for personal and
ods used in the collection, presentation, analy- organizational decisions from financial state-
sis, and interpretation of statistical data. This in- ments; and, better understand business entities.
cludes measures of central tendency; dispersion
and skewness; probability theory; probability This course is part of the University in the High
distributions (discrete and continuous); hypoth- School program. A student may earn college
esis testing, including “t” and “z” distributions; credit from the University at Albany upon suc-
chi square analysis; and regression analysis, cor- cessful completion of the course.
relation, and ANOVA.
This course is part of the College in the High
School program. A student may earn college14 COURSE CATALOG CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
MUSIC MUSIC THEORY I (CHS)
CONCERT BAND 7305 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
7004 | Grades: 9-12 | Credit: 0.5
This basic theory course will offer interested stu-
The Concert Band is an entry-level band. It is dents an overview of college-level theory and
designed to foster the development of the ear training with some music history and accom-
skills required to play traditional band instru- panying listening examples.
ments. The concert band is open to all CBA
students. Guidelines for entry include the ability to read
music and teacher approval.
SYMPHONIC BAND
7000 | Grades: 9-12 | Credit: 0.5 This course is part of the College in the High
The Symphonic Band is geared toward en- School program. A student may earn college
try-level players up to NYSSMA Level III. This credit from Hudson Valley Community College
group rehearses three times during the six day upon successful completion of the course.
cycle and performs at our bi-annual music de-
partment concerts as well as at Open House,
and some school functions. Audition required.
Student Instrument Lessons
CBA offers free instrumental group music les-
WIND ENSEMBLE sons for all band instruments. Students enrolled
7001 | Grades: 9-12 | Credit: 0.5 in one of the three bands are eligible to partic-
This wind ensemble is for musicians performing ipate in school lessons. Students who are look-
at or above NYSSMA Level IV. This band plays ing to begin school lessons at CBA should start
at numerous school functions and concerts. It by filling out the google form, Prospective Band
rehearses three times during the six day cycle. Student Beginner Lesson Form. Student Lessons
Students wishing to participate in the Wind En- are not processed through course selection pro-
semble must have teacher recommendation cess in PowerSchool.
from a CBA music teacher. Audition required.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
7002 | Grades: 9-12 | Credit: 0.5
Jazz Band is an audition-based ensemble. The
students explore jazz music and improvisation,
and they preform at all music concerts. Audition
required.CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 15 PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8200, 8400 | Grades: 9-12 | Credit: 0.5 The Christian Brothers Academy Physical Edu- cation Program is designed to assist the student in developing his full potential. Each student is encouraged to develop a bridge between recreation and healthy living habits which will be a lifetime foundation for self-fulfillment and achievement; for caring and gaining a responsi- ble place in society. Students are taught to val- ue personal qualities of self-control, discipline, good sportsmanship, rules and regulations, and respect for others in life situations. Our goal is that each student possess a personal sense of self-confidence, social graces, pride toward life and self, and the desire to pursue excellence in his endeavors. STRENGTH TRAINING 8500 | Grades: 10-12 | Credit: 0.5 Weight training is an exercise that uses progres- sive resistance movements to build strength us- ing free weights or machines. This weight lifting class will help improve an individual’s muscular strength and muscular endurance. This course is designed to use weightlifting to develop a positive mental and physical self and identi- fy the positive effects of physical fitness. The focus of this course will be on safely building muscle, endurance, and flexibility with proper lifting technique. Preference will be given to students participating in two or more interscho- lastic sports.
16 COURSE CATALOG CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
SCIENCE taught in the context of the content standards
for the universe, energy in the earth system, cy-
cles in the earth system, and geologic history.
EARTH SCIENCE
5121 | Grades: 8-10 | Credit: 1 In addition, the Honors course also includes
Earth Science is a laboratory science course that reading and writing assignments that will en-
explores origins and the connections between courage and require a greater depth of under-
physical, chemical, and biological processes standing of Earth Science concepts; Honors lab
of the earth system. Students experience the activities and extensions that will require more
content of Earth Science through inquiry-based sophisticated math, geometry, trigonometry,
laboratory investigations and focus on topics and algebra to help convey scientific informa-
associated with matter, energy, crystal dynam- tion; and, mandatory projects that will reflect
ics, cosmic evolution and structure, cycles, geo- the depth of understanding expected of Hon-
chemical processes, and the expanded time ors students.
scales needed to understand events in the
earth system. Students will take the NYS Earth Science Re-
gents exam at the end of the course.
Earth Science provides the knowledge, skills,
and habits of mind needed for problem solv-
LIVING ENVIRONMENT
ing and ethical decision making about scientific
and technological issues. Embedded standards BIOLOGY
for inquiry and technology & engineering are 5211 | Grade: 9-10 | Credit: 1
taught in the context of the content standards Instruction focuses on the eight basic topics
for the universe, energy in the earth system, cy- from the State Syllabus, ranging from the activ-
cles in the earth system, and geologic history. ities of living things to identifying and defining
interrelationships among organisms. Themes
Students will take the NYS Earth Science Re- describing unity and diversity of organisms are
gents exam at the end of the course. further developed into the structure and func-
tion of anatomy and the transmission of traits
EARTH SCIENCE HONORS from generation to generation. Evolution and
5181 | Grades: 8-10 | Credit: 1 ecology describe patterns of the origins of or-
ganisms as well as their interdependencies.
Earth Science is a laboratory science course that
explores origins and the connections between
As part of this course, the students must com-
physical, chemical, and biological processes
plete 1,200 minutes of laboratory work and
of the earth system. Students experience the
must have a complete file of their satisfactory
content of Earth Science through inquiry-based
written reports for each lab. Students will take
laboratory investigations and focus on topics
the NYS Regents exam at the end of the course.
associated with matter, energy, crystal dynam-
ics, cosmic evolution and structure, cycles, geo-
Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
chemical processes, and the expanded time
tion of Earth Science.
scales needed to understand events in the
earth system.
LIVING ENVIRONMENT
Earth Science provides the knowledge, skills, BIOLOGY HONORS
and habits of mind needed for problem solv- 5210 | Grades: 8-10 | Credit: 1
ing and ethical decision making about scientific Instruction focuses on the eight basic topics
and technological issues. Embedded standards from the State Syllabus, ranging from the activ-
for inquiry and technology & engineering are ities of living things to identifying and definingCHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 17
interrelationships among organisms. Areas of 80% in regents exams in both subject areas.
concentration include: research skills, scientific
inquiry, biochemical aspects of modern biolo- CHEMISTRY
gy, cells genetics, evolution, ecology, human 5321 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
anatomy, and physiology. This course is designed for third-year science
students and will provide instruction on topics
As part of this course, the students must com- including, but not limited to, matter and ener-
plete 1,200 minutes of laboratory work and gy, atomic structure, bonding, periodic tables,
must have a complete file of their satisfactory and acids and bases. The course, while examin-
written reports for each lab. ing fewer topics than the NYS Regents curricu-
lum, will examine topics and concepts in depth.
The Honors course is designed for the sci- Laboratory methods and skills will be learned in
ence-oriented student who may be considering order to expand the student’s understanding of
a career in science. The Honors curriculum cov- chemistry.
ers concepts in greater depth and detail. The
course involves advanced readings in order to A comprehensive school exam will be adminis-
strengthen reading and comprehension across tered at the end of the course.
the curriculum and to better prepare students
for future AP courses and the SAT exam. This Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
class will also prepare students for the NYS Re- tion of Earth Science, Biology, and Algebra I.
gents exam.
Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
CHEMISTRY HONORS
5399 | Grades: 10-11 | Credit: 1
tion of Life Science 7 or 7H with teacher recom-
mendation; Successful completion of the Earth The Chemistry curriculum includes the follow-
Science Regents with a class average 90% (or ing topics: matter and energy, atomic structure,
higher) and a teacher recommendation; Suc- bonding, periodic table, mathematics of chem-
cessful completion of Earth Science Honors istry, kinetics and equilibrium, acids and bases,
with a class average of 85% (or higher) and a redox and electro-chemistry, organic chemistry,
teacher recommendation. application of chemical principles, and nuclear
chemistry.
AP BIOLOGY
During the year, students develop skills in mea-
5205 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
surement, handling chemicals safely, and col-
AP Biology is an introduction to college biology lecting and organizing data/evidence. They are
that focuses on the following areas: the molec- encouraged to think critically, weigh the evi-
ular basis of life and cells, principles and theo- dence, and extend their problem solving abil-
ries of evolution, and organism and population ities. The Honors level course includes all addi-
biology. Laboratory experiences are a vital part tional materials in the NYS Syllabus.
of this course. Students will take the AP Biology
exam at the end of the course. In addition, students will perform more de-
manding laboratory experiments requiring ap-
This course is recommended for those who are plications of chemical mathematics principles
considering a career in the biological or medi- and equation writing skills. Students must com-
cal sciences. plete a satisfactory lab report for each laborato-
ry investigation. A complete laboratory folder
Guidelines for entry include successful comple- is necessary in order for the student to take the
tion of Biology and Chemistry, with a final class required NYS Chemistry Regents exam at the
average of 85% or better, and passing grade of end of the school year.18 COURSE CATALOG CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
electricity, work power, and energy. The final
Guidelines for entry include successful comple- assessment will be a school exam.
tion of Earth Science, Biology, Algebra I with a
class average of 85% or above and no regents PHYSICS HONORS
grade below 80% and a recommendation from 5406 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
the student’s Earth Science or Biology teacher. Physics encompasses five core areas and six op-
tional topics. The five core areas are: mechan-
It is strongly suggested that the student has ics, energy, electricity and magnetism, wave
either completed Algebra II or be enrolled in phenomena, and modern physics. The optional
Algebra II. topics include: motion in a plane, internal en-
ergy, electromagnetic applications, geometric
AP CHEMISTRY optics, solid state physics, and nuclear energy.
5426 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
AP Chemistry is an introduction to college During the year students will master skills, de-
Chemistry that focuses on many areas including velop positive science attitudes, and extend
the behavior of gases, chemical bonding, kinet- their problem solving abilities. Activities and
ics, and equilibrium. Laboratory experiments problems are chosen to foster critical thinking
are a vital part of this course and students are as the students collect evidence and weigh that
expected to write detailed reports. Students evidence. The rapid development of scientific
will take the AP Chemistry exam at the end of knowledge in our physical world demands that
the course. adults be able to make informed decisions on
the problems and issues facing our society. Stu-
Guidelines for entry include completed Honors dents will develop scientific literacy by becom-
Chemistry with a class average of 85% or above ing knowledgeable about the physical world
and teacher recommendation. and developing positive attitudes to solve
problems in physics. This course follows the
NYS Regents Physics syllabus.
FORENSIC SCIENCE
5403 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1 This course has a laboratory requirement since
Forensics is a two-semester, interdisciplinary sci- Physics is best learned when using an investi-
ence and technology course. Students will learn gative approach. Satisfactory laboratory reports
how to observe, collect, analyze, and evaluate must be written by the student for investigation.
evidence found at crime scenes and discuss the Students must complete all lab requirements in
scientific principles behind them. Some topics order to be eligible to take the required NYS
include: fingerprint analysis, ballistics, DNA fin- Regents exam.
gerprinting, blood spatter, and toxicology. The
course will utilize a variety of instructional tech- Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
niques including class discussions, projects, tion of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (or cur-
and labs. rently enrolled in) and two years of science.
PHYSICS AP PHYSICS
5400 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1 5410 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
This survey course in Physics is designed to ex- This AP Physics course has been developed by
plore, develop, and apply the basic fundamen- the College Board to provide an academical-
tal concepts of Physics as they relate to every- ly rigorous survey of physics, equivalent to an
day life. Topics to be covered include, but are introductory 1-semester algebra-based physics
not limited to, mechanics, projectile motion, course at the university level.CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 19 Topics include kinematics, Newton’s laws, ener- gy, momentum, rotational dynamics, periodic motion, electrostatics, and elementary circuit analysis. Students learn the material not only through traditional lectures, but also through a problem-based approach involving laboratories and virtual experiments. Students will take the AP Physics exam at the end of the course. Guidelines for entry include successful comple- tion of Algebra II and Chemistry Honors with a grade of 85% or above.
20 COURSE CATALOG CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
SOCIAL STUDIES
of the required two-year sequence. The course
continues to examine the relationship of societ-
ies across the world from the Age of Exploration
GLOBAL STUDIES I to the present era and covers the 16th, 17th,
3101 | Grade: 9 | Credit: 1 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries in depth in
This course is the first year of a two-year se- order to explain issues in the modern world.
quence in Global Studies. It is a study of the
cultures and history of Africa, East Asia, the In the Regents class, a wide variety of important
Middle East, Europe and Pre-Columbian Amer- concepts are reviewed in order to enable the
ica. The course begins with early civilizations student to succeed on the NYS Regents exam
in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China. The and at the same time cultivate an appreciation
emphasis is on the growth of these civilizations of the discipline of Social Studies.
and their relationship to Africa and Eurasia. The
chronology of the course begins with the Neo- Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
lithic Revolution (circa 9000 BCE) and finishes tion and passing of Global Studies I.
during the Age of Exploration (circa 1500 CE)
Emphasis is placed on developing the skills AP WORLD HISTORY: MODERN
needed to succeed on the NYS Regents Exam, 3400 | Grades: 10-12 | Credit: 1
taken at the conclusion of 10th grade year.
The AP World History course is designed to
provide students with the analytical skills nec-
Guidelines for entry include successful com-
essary to deal critically with the problems and
pletion of Social Studies 8 and completion and
materials in modern World History. The course
passing of 8th grade.
is rigorous in the sense that it covers the “big
picture” of all of World History. The course is di-
GLOBAL STUDIES I HONORS vided into five main periods of history, each fol-
3100 | Grade: 9 | Credit: 1 lowed by one large exam per marking period.
This course is the first year of a two-year se-
quence in Global Studies. It is a study of the Students are required to sit for both the AP Exam
cultures and history of Africa, East Asia, the Mid- and the NYS Global History Regents exam.
dle East, Europe and the Pre-Columbian Amer-
icas. The course begins with early civilizations Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China. The tion of Global Studies I Honors or successful
curriculum then expands into the Classical and completion of Global Studies I with a class av-
Medieval Eras with an emphasis on the interac- erage of 90% or above and a teacher recom-
tion, and at times, isolation of peoples through- mendation.
out history. The chronology of the course be-
gins with the Neolithic Revolution (circa 9000
BCE) and finishes during the Age of Exploration US HISTORY
(circa 1500 CE). 3301 | Grade: 11 | Credit: 1
This course provides students with an overview
Guidelines for entry include successful com- of American history as well as preparation for
pletion and passing of 8th grade with a history the NYS Regents examination. All major peri-
average of 90% or above and a teacher recom- ods, events, and themes are covered from
mendation. Colonial America through the Modern Era.
GLOBAL STUDIES II Students will take the NYS US History Regents
3201 | Grade: 10 | Credit: 1 at the conclusion of the course.
The Global Studies II course is the second yearCHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 21
Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
tion of Global History I & II or AP World History: POLITICAL SCIENCE (CHS)
Modern. 3408 | Grades 11-12: | Credit: 1
This course is designed to provide a general in-
AP US HISTORY troduction to political thought and the practice
3300 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1 of politics. Emphasis is placed on the explora-
The AP US History course is designed to pro- tion of the different political ideas, institutions,
vide students with the analytical skills and fac- and systems on the state, national, and interna-
tual knowledge necessary to deal critically with tional levels.
the problems and materials in United States his-
tory. The program prepares students for inter- This course is part of the College in the High
mediate and advanced college history courses School program. A student may earn college
by making demands upon them equivalent to credit from Hudson Valley Community College
those made by a full-year introductory college upon successful completion of the course.
course. The course will develop the skills nec-
essary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of
an informed judgment and to present reasons
and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay
format.
Juniors will take the NYS US History Regents at
the end of the course. All students will take the
AP US History exam at the end of the course.
Guidelines for entry include successful com-
pletion of AP World History or Global Studies I
and II with a class average of 90% or above and
teacher recommendation.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
3401 | Grade: 12 | Credit: 1.0
In one semester the course covers the functions
of the US Government including the election
process, and the influence the media has on
government. The learning process is facilitated
by a lecture and class discussion approach.
Economics is the discussion of choice, cost, and
benefit as it relates to individuals and society as
a whole. This course highlights the structure of
the free market system of the United States and
the reasons for the success of the system as well
as its shortcomings. This material is presented
in one semester.22 COURSE CATALOG CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
SPANISH
Spanish-speaking cultures by integrating infor-
mation about art, history, literature, and current
events.
SPANISH I
6101 | Grade: 9-10 | Credit: 1 Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
This course begins the New York State plan for tion of Spanish II and a teacher recommenda-
second language study. The emphasis in this tion.
course is on listening comprehension, basic
pronunciation patterns, oral expression, ele- SPANISH IV (UHS)
mentary grammar, and culture. 6450 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
The main objective of Spanish IV is to continue
SPANISH II to develop skill in the four areas of listening,
6201 | Grades: 9-11 | Credit: 1 speaking, reading, and writing in the Spanish
This course continues the emphasis on listen- language. The student’s ability to communicate
ing and speaking skills. The students practice in and comprehend Spanish will develop along
reading for comprehension. There is a contin- with their knowledge of the vocabulary and
ued study of basic grammatical structures and grammatical structures of the language. Acqui-
culture. sition and mastery of these skills are enhanced
through cultural awareness.
Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
tion of Spanish I or a Placement Exam. This course is part of the University in the High
School program. A student may earn college
SPANISH III credit from the University at Albany upon suc-
6301 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1 cessful completion of the course.
This is an intermediate course, which com-
Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
pletes the three-year sequence of the New York
tion of Spanish III Honors and a teacher recom-
State plan for second language study. It aims
mendation.
to build the student’s oral and written proficien-
cy, as well as to enhance reading and listening
skills. Students will expand their vocabulary and SPANISH V (UHS)
will refine their knowledge of the grammatical 6500 | Grade: 12 | Credit: 1
structures needed to speak and write well in The main objective of this course is to continue
Spanish. They will also explore multiple cultural to develop skills in the four areas of speaking,
experiences and traditions from various Span- listening, reading, and writing in the Spanish
ish-speaking countries. language. Students’ ability to communicate in
and comprehend Spanish will develop along
with the knowledge of the vocabulary and
SPANISH III HONORS grammatical structures of the language. Acqui-
6300 | Grades: 10-11 | Credit: 1
sition and mastery of these skills are enhanced
This is an intermediate course, which completes through cultural awareness.
the three-year sequence of the New York State
plan for second language study. It is offered to This course is part of the University in the High
highly motivated students who want to be chal- School program. A student may earn college
lenged with a fast-paced Spanish curriculum. It credit from the University at Albany upon suc-
aims to extensively build the student’s oral and cessful completion of the course.
written proficiency, as well as to enhance read-
ing and listening skills. Grammar and vocabu- Guidelines for entry include successful completion
lary will be covered in more depth, and students of Spanish IV and a teacher recommendation.
will continue to develop their understanding ofCHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 23
TECHNOLOGY
ects. They work both individually and in teams
to design solutions to a variety of problems.
& ENGINEERING Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
tion of Algebra I and Concepts In Engineering.
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING
is a program that provides chal- 5415 | Grades: 10-12 | Credit: 1
lenging and innovative curriculum This course is a part of Project Lead The Way
for use by schools in the areas of (PLTW). Students learn about the engineering
design process and apply math, science, and
science, technology, engineering engineering standards to hands-on projects.
and math. According to PLTW, it They work both individually and in teams to de-
exists “...to prepare students for sign solutions to a variety of problems.
the global economy through its
Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
world class curriculum, high qual- tion of Introduction to Engineering Design.
ity professional development and
an engaged network of educators, AP COMPUTER
students, universities and pro- SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
fessionals. The hands on project 7504 | Grades: 11-12 | Credit: 1
based program engages students This course is a college board-approved imple-
mentation of AP Computer Science Principles
on multiple levels, exposes them (CSP) offered through Project Lead the Way
to areas of study that they typical- (PLTW). The curriculum fosters computation-
ly do not pursue...” al thinking skills, generates excitement about
computing careers, and introduces professional
tools that encourage creativity and collabora-
CONCEPTS IN ENGINEERING tion. It teaches the fundamentals of program-
5413 | Grades: 9-12 | Credit: 1 ming and enables students to gain begin-
The days of a pocket-protector wearing techno ning-level fluency in reading and writing code.
geek as an engineer are gone. Future engineers Projects and case studies include app develop-
need a diversity of soft and hard skills to be suc- ment, web design, cybersecurity, visualization
cessful engineers of the future. This class will of data, and modeling and simulation. Students
use project-based team learning to explore the will take the AP Computer Science exam at the
seven critical skills required of future engineers. end of the course.
These skills include communication, problem
solving, teamwork, leadership, management, Guidelines for entry include successful comple-
creativity, and curiosity. tion of Introduction to Engineering Design and
a teacher recommendation.
INTRODUCTION TO
ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED)
5416 | Grades: 9-12 | Credit: 1
This course is a part of Project Lead The Way
(PLTW). Students will learn about the engineer-
ing design process and apply math, science,
and engineering standards to hands-on proj-You can also read
