Senior Year
The twelfth grade course of study serves as the pinnacle of a comprehensive curriculum. Seniors can expect a demanding but rewarding year, as they prepare for college and life. Seniors are equipped with a great support system (in addition to teachers and administrators), including an 11th and 12th grade counselor and a college counseling team, both of whom have decades of experience. St. Paul’s seniors graduate with a solid foundation for college, excellent communication and analytical skills, a well-rounded education, and a strong sense of civic duty for their community and country. All of these characteristics are grounded within a Christian environment.
English
ENGLISH 12
This course challenges students to read comprehensively the major works from the British literary history, either wholly or in abridged form. The reading begins with the works of the Anglo-Saxon period and continues into the twentieth century, with major emphasis on Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, Macbeth, Hamlet, Dr. Faustus, Lord of the Flies, and numerous essays, poems, and stories from the fifteen-hundred year history of that culture. Both literary and contextual vocabulary are taught. Writing is heavily emphasized through reaction papers, literary analysis, the college application essay, and research work. The main research project is an argument paper which allows students to refine research skills. Evaluations come primarily from unit tests and essays, but homework and quizzes count as well. The major text is Glencoe’s British Literature.
AP ENGLISH 12
The AP English Literature and Composition course engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone. Students may expect to read at least twelve major works-novels and plays-and a large body of poetry. All students enrolled in the Advanced Placement course will be required to take the Advanced Placement exam, for which there is an additional fee.
SPEECH 1
The speech course is designed to enhance students’ overall communication skills; specifically, speech delivery, critical thinking, writing, organizing and outlining. Outlines and speeches carry equal weight in evaluation. In addition to speechmaking, students will also study nonverbal communication, interview skills and debate. Speech students will discuss current events regularly. Speech is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
MASS COMMUNICATIONS
Mass Communication students will explore the following areas of communication: advertising, public relations, sales, video and print journalism, publication design and public speaking. All student work in the course will be published or performed for a broad and public audience, affording students the opportunity to learn in a real-world setting. The Mass Communications course is open to all juniors and seniors; there is no prerequisite. Students may take the course only once.
JOURNALISM I
Students in this class are responsible for publishing the school newspaper and maintaining the Epistle website. Emphasis is on writing skills, editing, layout, web site design, and photojournalism.
JOURNALISM II/III
This course is a continuation of the level-I course. The editors for the publication will be in the second/third year course where emphasis will be placed on student leadership, meeting deadlines and organizational skills.
YEARBOOK I
Students in this class form the core of the yearbook staff. They plan the publication of the yearbook, including the basic layouts, the planning and positioning of photos, and the writing of copy and captions as well as the computer entry of the materials. They will also be responsible for maintaining the Halo’s website.
YEARBOOK II
This course is a continuation of the level-I course. The editors for the publication will be in the second year course where emphasis will be placed on student leadership, meeting deadlines and organizational skills.
SOCIAL STUDIES
GOVERNMENT/ECONOMICS 12
Senior Government/Economics is actually two separate one-semester courses. Senior government is a general survey course designed to expand a student's knowledge of U.S. political and governmental systems. Five units, ranging from Political Parties and Interest Groups to one each for the three branches, are utilized to help prepare the student for an introductory political science course in college. Skills emphasized are reading comprehension and critical analysis of opposing viewpoints. In election years the major project is a paper based on fifteen hours of required campaign work. Senior economics is a general survey course created to expose the student to the discipline. The course consists of five units - three covering microeconomics, and two macroeconomics. Skills emphasized are graph design and interpretation, analysis of economic models and critical reading. The major project for the course is a stock project, in which students "purchase" stocks and research their performance over time. In both courses a primary text is utilized. Evaluations consist of tests, quizzes, essays and homework assignments.
AP GOVERNMENT/ECONOMICS 12
AP Government and AP Economics are two separate single semester courses. AP Government is designed around the curriculum established by the Advanced Placement Board for the U.S. Politics and Government course. This curriculum consists of seven units ranging from the Constitutional underpinnings of our system to the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The course seeks to prepare the student for the AP exam in the spring. Skills emphasized are critical reading and writing, analysis of primary documents and comparative analysis of theory versus practice in our governmental system. A primary text and reading supplement of contemporary essays are utilized. St. Paul’s offers Micro AP Economics designed to prepare the student for the AP exam in the spring. The course consists of five units ranging from supply and demand to the theory of the firm. In addition to the primary text, students utilize the Advance Placement Micro Workbook to enhance understanding of the material. The major project for the course is a stock project, in which students "purchase" stocks and research their performance over time. In both courses evaluation is primarily through tests and essays, although quizzes are used for diagnostic purposes. Advanced Placement courses provide the opportunity for students to receive college credit through the Advanced Placement examination process. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement Government and Economics will be required to take one of the two examinations available, for which there is an additional fee.
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY
Advanced Placement European History provides a study of political, diplomatic, social, economic, and cultural history of Europe from the Renaissance to the present. The demands of the class are equivalent to those made by an introductory college course. This survey course utilizes a college level textbook and primary source outside readings. Emphasis is on the development of analytical thinking, reading comprehension, organizational techniques, note taking and essay writing. Particular emphasis is given to the DBQ (document-based question). Evaluation is based on unit tests, chapter quizzes, homework, and a variety of in-class and out-of-class assignments. The second semester grade will be an average of second and third quarter and no St. Paul's second semester exam will be given for the course. All students enrolled in the Advanced Placement courses will be required to take the Advanced Placement exam, for which there is an additional fee.
CURRENT ISSUES
Current Issues is a series of Social Studies seminars in which students explore important political, economic, and cultural issues of the day through reading and discussion of contemporary authors.
HISTORY THROUGH FILM (Humanities elective for 12th grade)
This totally online course will examine the relationship between history and popular culture, using movies as a tool for understanding historical concepts. This will be taught as a symposium type course. Because it is an online course, students will communicate in course chat rooms (closed to the public), create online projects, and participate in course blogs and wikis. Critical thinking skills will be emphasized and students will enhance their knowledge of technology.
MATH
ALGEBRA III/TRIGONOMETRY 206
The prerequisites for this course are Geometry and Algebra II. Algebra III/Trig is an extension of Algebra II designed to study new and additional topics not covered in Algebra I or Algebra II. This course has been developed in order to bridge the instruction between Algebra II and Pre-Calculus. After working with advanced graphing topics such as polynomial inequalities, polynomial functions and relations, and conics, this course concentrates on extensive study of trigonometric functions from both circular and right triangle perspectives. Topics also include sequences, logarithms, and matrices. Students will be evaluated on quizzes, tests, and homework completion.
PRE-CALCULUS
The prerequisite for Pre-Calculus is Algebra II/Trig. In this course topics coinciding with the study of economics cover discrete mathematics, statistics, curve fitting and models, logarithms, probability, combinatorics, matrices and their applications, sequences and series, counting principles and probabilities, limits and an introduction to derivatives. Other topics involve advanced graphing, such as families of functions including trigonometric and discontinuous functions and applications, analytic geometric applications, polar and parametric equations, and vectors. Students are evaluated through tests, quizzes, homework completion, group work and special projects. Visualization is enhanced through use of graphing calculators and computer activities.
CALCULUS
The prerequisite for this course is Pre-Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus. This course provides in-depth study of functions, slopes, equalities, inequalities and absolute values. The concept of limit is introduced and developed with applications of the various limit theorems. The concept of limit is also used in the development of the derivative and the integral. Numerous techniques and formulas of differentiation and integration are studied as well as word problem applications and interpretations involving the derivative and integral. Students are evaluated on tests, quizzes and homework completion.
AP CALCULUS AB
The prerequisite for this course is Honors Pre-Calculus. This accelerated version of Calculus is open to selective students. This course provides review of functions, slopes, equations, inequalities, absolute value and limits. The various types of limits and their applications are used in the development of the theory and application of the derivative and the integral. The focus will be both application and theory with preparation geared to the Advanced Placement test. Students in this course have the opportunity to earn college credit through the dual enrollment program with U.S.A.
Additionally, Advanced Placement courses provide the opportunity for students to receive college credit through the advanced placement process. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses will be required to take the Advanced Placement exam, for which there is an additional fee.
AIP ALGEBRA II
This course is specifically designed to meet the learning styles of its students, while connecting algebra principles to other areas of mathematics as well as to real-life applications. It begins with a review and extension of topics from Algebra I. Emphasis is on simplifying various types of algebraic expressions as well as equation solving and application with word problems. Additional topics include algebraic proofs, linear equations, determinants, complex numbers, logarithms, solving quadratic systems, operations with radicals, solving polynomial functions, rational equations, and statistics. Students are evaluated on tests, quizzes, and homework completion. However, the main purpose of the class is giving AIP students the opportunity to master upper-level math skills beyond that of Algebra I.
SCIENCE
AP CHEMISTRY
This class is the equivalent of a general chemistry course given in the first year of college. As a quantitative chemistry review, some topics like the structure and states of matter, reactions, and stoichiometry will be presented in much greater detail than the first year of general chemistry. Other topics, such as reactions in equilibrium, kinetics of reactions and thermodynamics, will be offered for the first time. Laboratory work will be a critical part of the class with some experiments occurring over multiple days. Chemistry (403) is a prerequisite to this course. Advanced Placement courses provide the opportunity for students to receive college credit through the Advanced Placement examination process. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses will be required to take the Advanced Placement exam, for which there is an additional fee.
AP BIOLOGY
AP Biology, a university level biology course, is an in-depth study and research into biochemistry, genetics, taxonomy and systematics, cellular biology, physiology, botany, and an introductory study of vertebrates and invertebrates. Labs are College Board required and include dissolved oxygen testing, enzymes, genetic engineering (transformation of E. coli), cell respiration, transpiration, diffusion and osmosis, physiology of the circulatory system, etc. This course is preparation for the advanced placement biology exam, where college credit is possible. Advanced Placement courses provide the opportunity for students to receive college credit through the Advanced Placement examination process. All students enrolled in the Advanced Placement courses will be required to take the Advanced Placement exam, for which there is an additional fee.
MARINE BIOLOGY
Marine Biology presents the fascinating world of the ocean - its physical, chemical and biological interactions are explored using computer programs, cooperative learning activities, field trips, laboratory investigations and research projects. The topography, the stratification of the watery environment, and the biodiversity of marine habitats are investigated. The unique features of the water are the basis for learning survival skills and for discovering the importance of the marine world including its flora and fauna. This course delves into the mysterious depths of the hydrosphere, dispelling myths and establishing facts pertinent to mankind's quest for understanding all biomes within the biosphere.
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a course designed for juniors and seniors interested in exploring the wonders of the incredible human body. The course utilizes a systems approach to the study of the human body. Both structure and physiological function are emphasized as well as regulatory mechanisms and interactions between systems. Lab experiences including dissection of the cat and the use of analytical devices and techniques are incorporated.
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
AP environmental science is a college level interdisciplinary science course that investigates Biosphere I yesterday, today, and tomorrow. It seeks to find solutions to environmental issues by understanding biological, chemical, and physical interactions within the local and global habitats as well as incorporating the economic, political, and ethical issues of mankind. It is an applied science that examines human intervention in the natural world using basic scientific principles, mathematical calculations, and understandings of society. Problem solving, using data collections from the field, critical thinking skills, and observations, structures the study of Biosphere I. Advanced Placement courses provide the opportunity for students to receive college credit through the Advanced Placement examination process. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses will be required to take the Advanced Placement exam, for which there is an additional fee.
AP PHYSICS B
AP Physics B is a non-calculus based physics course that covers a wide range of topics, including mechanics, thermodynamics, waves and optics, electromagnetism, atomic and nuclear physics and fluids (hydrostatic pressure, buoyant force, the equation of continuity and the Bernoulli equation). Physics (407) is a prerequisite to this course. Advanced Placement courses provide the opportunity for students to receive college credit through the Advanced Placement examination process. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses will be required to take the Advanced Placement exam, for which there is an additional fee.
PHYSICS
Physics explores the areas of Newtonian mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, Newtonian gravitation, angular motion, momentum, and the work energy theorem), the laws of thermodynamics, simple harmonic motion, sound, light and optics, electrical charge, Ohm’s law and DC circuits. Also included is a brief overview of modern physics covering quantum theory, nuclear physics, and Einstein’s relativistic physics. Physics or Honors Physics is a required course for graduation.
HONORS PHYSICS
Honors physics will be an extensive study of Newtonian mechanics (linear and projectile motion, forces in one and two dimensions, gravitation, circular motion, momentum, and energy), Electricity & Magnetism (static electricity, electric fields, current electricity, series and parallel circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, and electromagnetism), and Optics & Sound (reflection and mirrors, refraction and lenses, interference and diffraction, vibrations and waves). Class will also include an introduction to modern physics and astrophysics including preliminary studies of general relativity, dark matter, cosmic ray detection, and quantum theory. The class will move at an accelerated pace and there will be a heavy emphasis on math. Viable candidates will have successfully completed Algebra II.
WORLD LANGUAGES
SPANISH II
This course continues the examination of the structure of the language begun in Spanish I. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of grammatical patterns, while continuing the emphasis on oral communication and cultural enrichment. In addition to traditional methods and resources which are used by the teacher, Rosetta Stone gives students an invaluable tool to strengthen those fundamental communication skills.
SPANISH III
This course focuses on the mastery of the structure of the Spanish language. Proficiency skills in reading, writing, and speaking are developed through exposure to cultural and literary themes. In addition to traditional methods and resources which are used by the teacher, Rosetta Stone gives students an invaluable tool to strengthen those fundamental communication skills.
HONORS SPANISH IV
Conducted primarily in the target language, Honors Spanish IV is designed to further student progress in the development of the four language skills. The course offers insight into various aspects of the cultures of Spain and other Hispanic countries through readings which focus on historical events, biographies, artistic expressions and topics of human interest. In addition to traditional methods and resources which are used by the teacher, Rosetta Stone gives students an invaluable tool to strengthen those fundamental communication skills. Evaluation includes assessment of listening and reading comprehension, oral proficiency, writing, and grammar mastery.
FRENCH II
This course strengthens and expands communication skills introduced in French I. Increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and reading comprehension at the intermediate level. Cultural topics feature important aspects of daily life in France and in other French-speaking countries. In addition to traditional methods and resources which are used by the teacher, Rosetta Stone gives students an invaluable tool to strengthen those fundamental communication skills. Chapter tests assess listening, reading and writing skills.
FRENCH III
Conducted primarily in the target language, this course prepares the student for advanced-level communicative proficiency, with emphasis on conversational skills, readings from literature, and advanced French grammar. In addition to traditional methods and resources which are used by the teacher, Rosetta Stone gives students an invaluable tool to strengthen those fundamental communication skills. The cultural focus extends to French literary and political history, the arts, and trends in contemporary French life. The testing program offers chapter tests, with quizzes on grammar and listening comprehension.
HONORS FRENCH IV
Conducted primarily in the target language, Honors French IV offers students an opportunity to synthesize all previous study for communicative proficiency. In addition to traditional methods and resources which are used by the teacher, Rosetta Stone gives students an invaluable tool to strengthen fundamental communication skills. In addition to chapter tests, evaluations include proficiency checks in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Students in this class have the opportunity to earn college credit through the dual enrollment program with U.S.A.
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
ART I
This studio course introduces students to the elements and principles of design through experimental work with a variety of media. Drawing skills are emphasized during first quarter, followed by painting, 2D design, relief and stencil printmaking processes and 3D design activities. A broad overview of Art Movements and artists from the Egyptians through the 20th century artists is incorporated into the studio portion of the course. Class critiques at the end of each project reinforce the objectives and allow the students to learn from one another and become articulate when discussing art. Teacher evaluation, based on individual abilities and skill levels, is integral to the course. Teacher approval required to continue to Art II or Photography I or II.
ART II
This art elective affords students the opportunity to continue the study of two-dimensional concepts while exploring three-dimensional design. Project inspiration is often gathered from Modern and Post-Modern artists, their styles, media, and various themes / concepts. Students study the artists from a historical as well as a technical perspective involving a variety of mediums. Specific media explored include: painting, printmaking, collage, found objects, mosaics, wire, wood, and cut paper. 3-D sculptural construction and presentation expand the students’ experience with new concepts and materials while preparing students for AP Art. Elements and principles of design, composition, subject matter, color, space and form are addressed as students search for personal forms of expression. Class critiques and discussions are an integral part of the course. Art I is a prerequisite and teacher approval is required.
ART III
This course is for the visual artist who wishes to develop a deeper understanding of the elements and principles of design through more sophisticated aesthetic problem solving. Life drawing and figure drawing constitute the point of departure for the exploration of a variety of media. Graphite, pen/ ink and wash, oil and chalk pastels, Prismacolor, watercolor, tempera batik, and acrylics will be used with an emphasis on each student developing personal, individualized expression. Class critiques and teacher evaluation are integral to the learning process. Art I is a prerequisite and teacher approval is required.
ART IV
This course is for the serious art student who wants to continue to improve artistically but does not feel capable of producing the quality of work for the more rigorous Advance Placement Studio Art course. The skills acquired in Art III will be reinforced and a variety of art media and techniques will be explored. Class critiques and teacher evaluation are integral to the learning process. Art I is a prerequisite and teacher approval is required.
AP ART
This course is intended for the highly motivated student interested in the serious study of art. It emphasizes the quality, breadth and concentration of work and the development of an accumulative portfolio as prescribed by the Advanced Placement Course Syllabus. During the first semester students complete the Breadth requirements, and during second semester, they work on their individual concentration projects. Continuing teacher evaluation and regular class critiques enable the students to become confident as they refine their personal modes of expressions. At the end of the year each student is required to submit a portfolio in the 2 Design or the Drawing category. This course carries a 1.06 weighted grade factor. Art I is a prerequisite and teacher approval is required. Advanced Placement courses provide the opportunity for students to receive college credit through the Advanced Placement examination process. All students enrolled in the Advanced Placement courses will be required to take the Advanced Placement exam, for which there is an additional fee.
PHOTOGRAPHY I
The photography program enables students to study photography as an art form. The Photography I course introduces basic digital photography with an emphasis on controlling the photographic variables. Specific areas of study include: proper use and control of a digital SLR camera, mastery of basic shooting, elements and principles of design, composition and the life and work of selected photographers. All classes carry a id=mce_marker75.00 (camera lease from the school) or $75.00 (if DSLR is already owned) fee per semester to cover camera lease (optional), printer paper, ink and mat board.
PHOTOGRAPHY II
In the Photography II course, after a review of basic skills, students are encouraged to begin exploring their own subject interests while learning alternative photographic processes. While refining fundamental skills learned from Photography I, students will continue to advance digitally but also engage in proper use and control of a manual 35 mm camera, darkroom skills, and experimental processes such as cyanotypes, pinholes, and mixed media. The main focus of the course is creative expression; fine art photography emphasizes the use of the camera as a means of expression and discovery. All classes carry a $75.00 fee per semester. Photography I is a prerequisite.
PHOTOGRAPHY III
This is an advanced course similar to an independent study and designed for the seriously motivated student interested in continuing the learning of fine art photography. Photography III students will focus on their main interest in subject matter and improving their visual perception using the various techniques learned in Photography I and II. Traditional and digital applications will be used throughout the year. All classes carry a id=mce_marker75.00 fee per semester. Photography I and II are prerequisites and teacher approval is required.
AP 2D DESIGN
This is a course for Advanced Photography students who would like to submit an AP Portfolio in 2D Design, Studio Art. Students would be working ONLY in photography. AP 2D Design requires teacher approval.
WOMEN’S CHORUS
Women’s Chorus gives students an opportunity to participate in a performing group that concentrates on individual and group choral enrichment. The group participates in required outside performance activities with the St. Paul’s Singers and separately. Because this class is performance based, with no homework, participation at performances is mandatory. Evaluation is based on participation in class and attendance at required performances.
MEN’S CHORUS
Men’s Chorus gives students an opportunity to participate in a performing group that concentrates on individual and group choral enrichment. The group participates in required outside performance activities with the St. Paul’s Singers and separately. Because this class is performance based, with no homework, participation at performances is mandatory. Evaluation is based on participation in class and attendance at required performances.
CHORALE
Chorale gives qualified students the opportunity to participate in a performing group that concentrates on individual and group choral enrichment. The group participates in required outside performance activities with the St. Paul’s Singers and separately. Because this class is performance based, with no homework, participation at performances is mandatory. Evaluation is based on participation in class and attendance at required performances. Students must qualify by audition.
SHOW CHOIR
Show Choir gives qualified students an opportunity to participate in a class that combines the toughest demands of athletics, including team spirit, with the finest forms of contemporary vocal music and closely choreographed dance routines. The group participates in required outside performance activities with the St. Paul's Singers and separately. Because this class is performance based, with no homework, participation at performances is mandatory. Evaluation is based on participation in class and attendance at required performances. Students must qualify by both vocal and dance audition.
CHAMBER SINGERS
Chamber Singers gives advanced chorus students opportunities to participate in a performing group that concentrates on individual and group choral enrichment in a small ensemble setting. The group participates in required outside performance activities with the St. Paul's Singers and separately. Because this class is performance based, with no homework, participation at performances is mandatory. Evaluation is based on participation in class and attendance at required performances. Students must qualify by audition.
VISUAL ENSEMBLE
Students in this course learn the use of a variety of equipment (flags, hoops, props, etc.) along with dance styles including lyrical, jazz, military, and modern to interpret musical selections. The Visual Ensemble performs during halftime at football games, pep rallies, and parades. Performances and extracurricular practices are scheduled throughout the year as required by the band director. The Visual Ensemble meets daily during the first semester to develop and improve all aspects of the field show. Students attend evening rehearsals in the summer (July) and a Band Camp during August to learn the music and field performance for the upcoming season. Students will receive .5 elective credits for the class (first semester, only) and may pair it with another class for the second semester.
CHAMBER STRINGS
Advanced Strings (The Chamber Strings) refines the higher points of orchestral ensemble playing through the study of music history, theory, and pedagogy. Students are required to attend numerous performances outside of the school day, as well as all church and school performances. Advanced Strings prepares students to compete at a collegiate level. Students are expected to maintain performance skills and demonstrate behavior required to participate in the Chamber Strings. Advanced Strings is a full year course. Students must qualify by audition.
THEATER: PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION
This course provides an avenue of creative expression, growth in self-confidence, an outlet for creative energy, and makes students a more discerning audience. Using Theatre: Art in Action as a text, the course will focus on acting, production and technical theater. This elective will benefit the students taking any college course in the arts, public speaking, humanities, and/or survey of literature.
ADAVNCED BAND
The Advanced Band performs at Winter and Spring Concerts, District and State Level concert competitions and numerous special performances. Students meet daily after marching season to prepare literature to be performed for the upcoming concerts. Time is taken during these rehearsals to advance each student’s ability level. Students individually compete for the Alabama All-State Band, Solo and Ensemble Festival, and various other honor bands throughout the Southeast.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education: Weight Room
In the upper school, the focus is on health-enhancing physical activity, with emphasis on learning how and why to live healthy for a lifetime. Students learn how to make physical activity a part of their everyday lives beyond high school, with such activities as aerobics, body toning and recreational games. Cardiovascular efficiency, muscular endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength are emphasized at this level. Upper school weight room classes are available to students in the ninth through twelfth grades. Due to limited space, the coaching staff selects all participants. The classes are segregated by sex and are taught by members of the coaching staff. Weight, speed, and power training are taught to the inexperienced and experienced athlete. Programs specific to each sport, whether in-season or out-of-season, are developed by each coach and administered by the weight room teachers. Progress is measured up to three times a year in the strength, speed, and power categories.
LEADERSHIP
SERVICE LEADERSHIP
The Service Leadership Class will provide opportunity, direction, and leadership for the community service outreach program of St. Paul's School. This class will seek to nurture a spirit of service within our community of learners and to instill a lifelong commitment to service. Students will go through an application process prior to enrollment in the course. A two-period scheduling commitment will be required to meet the needs of the class. Although numerically graded, this course will not count in a student's cumulative GPA.
MENTOR PROGRAM
The Mentor class will educate, inspire, and equip students to make healthy, life affirming choices. Utilizing the PY/PM curriculum, (MADD's Protecting You/Protecting Me program) junior and senior students enrolled in the course are trained in content and methodology to teach this curriculum to elementary and middle school students. Presentations for upper school peers, parents, and others will be an integral part of the course. A "no-use pledge" regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other illegal substances will also be required. Students may be asked to participate in a retreat prior to the start of school. Students will go through an application process prior to enrollment in the course.