8th Grade ELA(English Language Arts)

 This course is a study of the dynamics and structure of the English language, including the essential skills of composition development, writing style, critical reading, writing and analysis, academic vocabulary, grammatical structure and rules, and academic verbal discussion. Students will write expository and narrative paragraphs and essays based on literary and personal experiences. Grammar, mechanics and vocabulary acquisition will be emphasized. Literary genres will include short stories, novels, poetry, personal narrative, realistic fiction, and historical fiction. Formal writing will focus on persuasive writing, literary analysis, and a research paper. 

English I & II

This course is a study of the dynamics and structure of the English language, including the essential skills of composition development, writing style, critical reading, writing and analysis, academic vocabulary, grammatical structure and rules, and academic verbal discussion.The objective of this course is to introduce, review, and implement the fundamental concepts of both written and oral language. The study of literature includes reading and comprehending a wide variety of literary forms including short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and spoken and visual texts. The course offers supportive reading strategies for a variety of purposes. Instruction will concentrate on grammar rules, literary concepts, literary appreciation, writing skills, and presentations.  Writing will include argumentative essays, literary analysis essays, and research papers.  All methods of reading, grammar, and writing will enhance the student’s ability to communicate coherently, intellectually, and precisely. The honors courses move at a faster pace and have a more rigorous workload than the college prep courses.

English III

This course includes an intensive study of the dynamics and structure of the English language, including the essential skills of composition development, writing style, critical reading, writing and analysis, academic vocabulary, grammatical structure and rules, and academic verbal discussion. English III specifically is a rigorous course in which students will study the development of American thought and the American voice in literature. Students will critically read and evaluate various forms and types of texts including novels, poetry, informational texts and visual texts. Writing will include argumentative essays, literary analysis essays, and research papers. All methods of reading, grammar, and writing will enhance the student’s ability to communicate coherently, intellectually, and precisely.

AP English III H - English Language and Composition

As per College Board, students in this introductory college-level course read and carefully analyze a broad and challenging range of nonfiction prose selections, deepening their awareness of rhetoric and how language works. Through close reading and frequent writing, students develop their ability to work with language and text with a greater awareness of purpose and strategy, while strengthening their own composing abilities. Course readings feature expository, analytical, personal, and argumentative texts from a variety of authors and historical contexts. Students examine and work with essays, letters, speeches, images, and imaginative literature.

Course reading and writing activities should help students gain textual power, making them more alert to an author’s purpose, the needs of an audience, the demands of the subject, and the resources of language: syntax, word choice, and tone. By early May of the school year, students will have nearly completed a course in close reading and purposeful writing. The critical skills that students learn to appreciate through close and continued analysis of a wide variety of nonfiction texts can serve them in their own writing as they grow increasingly aware of these skills and their pertinent uses. During the course, a wide variety of texts (prose and image based) and writing tasks provide the focus for an energetic study of language, rhetoric, and argument. 

English IV

This course includes an intensive study of the dynamics and structure of the English language, including the essential skills of composition development, writing style, critical reading, writing and analysis, academic vocabulary, grammatical structure and rules, and academic verbal discussion. Students will read and analyze literature of varied themes, historical contexts, and genres by understanding structures, styles, connotation, figurative language, imagery, syntax, tone, and theme. Writing will include analysis essays, persuasive essays, and research papers. All methods of writing will enhance the students ability to communicate coherently, intellectually, and precisely. Students will utilize critical thinking skills, analysis, and theoretical questions both individually and within group projects.

AP English IV

As per College Board, AP English Literature and Composition is an introductory college-level literary analysis course. Students cultivate their understanding of literature through reading and analyzing texts as they explore concepts like character, setting, structure, perspective, figurative language, and literary analysis in the context of literary works. 

This course also has the goal of preparing all students to pass the AP English Literature and Composition exam; it operates in accordance with the information contained in the latest APEnglish Literature course description. The course features practice for both free response and multiple choice portions of the test. I will attempt to scaffold students’ on demand close reading and writing abilities by repeated practice, group scoring, feedback, and reflection on a variety of sample AP-styled questions and prompts.

FINE ARTS

This course is an overview of the fields of Fine Arts including music, dance, visual art, drama, and architecture. The course starts with the beginnings of art in cave art and ancient civilizations progressing through many stages and styles of art including romanesque, gothic, renaissance, baroque, impressionism, American, 20th century, and contemporary art.

Art I

This course is designed as an introduction to the materials and methods of producing studio art with a focus on drawing.  It is aligned with the Louisiana Department of Education standards. The course provides students with the knowledge, experience, and vocabulary necessary to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art in the realm of drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. No prerequisite course is required for taking Art I.

Art II

This course is designed as an introduction to the materials and methods of producing studio art with a focus on painting. It is aligned with the Louisiana Department of Education standards. The course provides students with the knowledge, experience, and vocabulary necessary to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art in the realm of drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Prerequisite for Art II is Art I.

Art III

This course is designed to prepare students for further education and the
professional practice of art. The course provides students with the knowledge,
experience, and vocabulary necessary to create two-dimensional and
three-dimensional works of art in the realm of drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Prerequisites for Art III are Art I and II.
 

Band

 This course is designed to teach music by its actual performance, to develop performance skills of the various wind and percussion instruments, to develop discrimination with regards to the selection of music, to acquaint the students with Music Theory and Music History, and how musical composition relates to students’ current life and musical experiences. Participation in rehearsals outside of school and in performances is required. 

media Arts 

Students will be introduced to multimedia creation by the Adobe Creative Suite Platform.  Some of the subjects that will be covered are digital painting, illustration, graphic design, and photo and video editing. There is no prerequisite for Media Arts.

FRENCH I

This introductory course covers basic conversation, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translating skills are emphasized. Students will also learn about French culture in the Francophone world. 

French II

Although this course begins with a review of French I, the purpose of French II is to expand the student’s knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. Additionally, students will read literature and continue the study of culture. Prerequisite: French I.

French III H

This course will continue the studies begun in French I and II, reviewing the many skills already developed and delving more deeply into the study of the French language and culture through literature, films, music, and art. Emphasis will be on conversational skills, vocabulary, and advanced grammar. Prerequisite: French II.

French IV H

This course offers a continuation and expansion of the skills learned in the French I, II, and III levels. Through a variety of student and teacher led activities such as “French through Catholic lens” (prayer, culture); “Express yourself” (speaking and writing); “Understand others” (reading and listening); “Literature, art, history”, French IV H allows students to perform interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative tasks. Students are encouraged to use the target language in class as they develop more speaking skills through oral practice and reading of French. Students are reading articles and short novels, watching and discussing films and videos, singing French songs.  An emphasis is placed on the development of the ability to express oneself in French both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency and accuracy. 

Spanish I

This introductory course covers basic conversation, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translating skills are emphasized. Students will also learn about the culture in the Spanish-speaking world. 

Spanish II

Although this course begins with a review of Spanish I, the purpose of Spanish  II is to expand the student’s knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. Additionally, students will read literature and continue the study of culture. Prerequisite: Spanish I.

Spanish III H

This course will continue the studies begun in Spanish I and II, reviewing the many skills already developed and delving more deeply into the study of French countries and cultures through literature, films, music, and art. Emphasis will be on conversational skills, and vocabulary, and advanced grammar. Prerequisite: Spanish II. 

8TH GRADE PE

Students learn and discuss information relating to the principles of health and skill-related fitness, exercise, nutrition, stress, and consumer management. Students will participate in fitness exercises and skills, including floor exercises and running. Students will learn to develop, evaluate and maintain their own personal exercise program. Students use both the classroom and gymnasium to master these skills. Students will learn and practice seasonal sports and practice life-long leisure skills.

Health/PE I

This course focuses on giving students accurate information on the following topics: mental, emotional, personal, community and consumer health, family living, nutrition, substance use and abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, communicable and non-communicable diseases, safety, and first aid. This course is designed to help students improve their quality of life. An emphasis is placed on decision-making skills and cooperative learning. This course is designed to expose every student to activities useful as lifetime recreational pursuits or as a continuing fitness aid. The course consists of the following required units: flag football, softball, physical fitness, track and field, golf, and a minimum of one elective team sport.

Health/PE II

This course continues the studies activities begun in Health/PE I.

8TH GRADE MATH

This course is designed for those students entering 8th grade who are not yet prepared to take Algebra I for high school credit. The primary focus for students in this course is developing logical reasoning by making and justifying generalizations based on their experiences with fundamental algebraic concepts, especially functional relationships and problem-solving in real situations.

Algebra I

This course begins a student's study of Algebra including seeing structure in nonlinear equations, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, relations and functions, rational expressions creating equations, and reasoning with equations and inequalities. The instructional program in this course provides for the use of algebraic skills in a wide range of problem-solving situations.  This course provides the Algebra I skills needed for students to succeed on the ACT and college mathematics entrance exams.

Algebra I H

This course covers all topics presented in Average Algebra I in even greater depth and at a faster pace. Honors  Algebra I dwells more heavily on theory, verbal and word problems. 

Algebra II

This course includes developing advanced algebra skills such as systems of equations, advanced polynomials, imaginary and complex numbers, quadratics, matrices, and their properties. More emphasis is placed on theory and verbal problems. This course provides the  Algebra II skills needed for students to succeed on the ACT and college mathematics entrance exams. Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra I H. 

Algebra II H

This course covers all topics presented in Average Algebra II in even greater depth. Honors  Algebra II dwells more heavily on theory, derivations, and word problems. Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra I H. 

Geometry

This course includes the study of congruence, similarity, right triangles and trigonometry, circles, expressing geometric properties with equations, geometric measurement and dimension, and modeling with geometry.  Algebra I skills are used throughout the course.  This course provides the geometry skills needed for students to succeed on the ACT and college mathematics entrance exams. Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra I H. 

Geometry H

This course covers all topics discussed in an average geometry class but at a deeper level and with more emphasis is placed on proofs and more complex exercises. Algebra I skills are used throughout the course.  Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra I H.

Advanced Math

The course includes topics from trigonometry such as the unit circle, trigonometric graphs, solving triangles, and trigonometric equations. The course also covers many Algebra II topics in more depth. These include sequence and series, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and rational functions. Prerequisite Algebra II & Geometry or Algebra II H & Geometry H.

Advanced Math H

Everything covered in regular Advanced Math will be covered in this course with more emphasis on theory and practical application. Prerequisite Algebra II & Geometry or Algebra II H & Geometry H.

Calculus/Statistics 

Calculus and Statistics is designed as two-semester courses. An introduction to calculus topics (often covered in a first-semester college course) will be presented in the fall semester. In the spring semester, students will be introduced to material from a first-semester statistics course. Calculus topics covered include algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Limits and derivatives of these functions will be included, as well as applications of derivatives. Differential calculus will include antiderivatives, in-depth techniques of integration, and applications of the definite integral. Prerequisite Advanced Math or Advanced Math H.

ACT PREP I

This course is designed for students who have scored below a 22 on the ACT or PLAN and would like to improve their ACT scores. The class provides students with the opportunity to learn the strategies they need to achieve their best ACT score. Emphasis will be placed on both critical reading skills and writing skills including grammar, editing, and thesis development needed for the exam. The students take several practice tests that are scored with a plan developed for improvement. Although we do not guarantee results, typically, the student will raise his or her composite scores between 2 - 4 points.

Sports Management 

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the basic concepts of the various disciplines that make up Sports Management. Areas of Sports Management that will be covered are social issues in sports, sports law, organizational skills, finances and economics of sports, facility management, ethics of sports, and various other topics that are involved in Sports Management careers. 

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

PHYSICAL SCIENCE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE HONORS

This laboratory-based course is divided into three equal areas of study: chemistry, physics, and space systems.  Instruction includes the most fundamental concepts from chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science. Topics include structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, forces and interactions, energy, waves and electromagnetic radiation, Earth and space systems.
 

Biology I COLLEGE PREP

This course engages students in the sTudy of life and living organisms, and examines biology and biochemistry in the real world. The course encompasses traditional concepts in biology and encourages exploration of new discoveries in the field. The components include biochemistry, cell biology, cell processes, heredity and reproduction, the evolution of life, taxonomy, human body systems, and ecology. This course is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, which were developed by states to improve science education for all students. The goals of these standards are to develop a thorough understanding of content as well as improve key skills like communication, collaboration, inquiry, problem solving, and creative thinking.
 

BIOLOGY I HONORS

Honors requires a higher level of critical thinking. This Honors course offers additional assignments, beyond the regular assignments, that are more difficult in nature to challenge exceptional students. This course engages students in the study of life and living organisms, and examines biology and biochemistry in the real world. The course encompasses traditional concepts in biology and encourages exploration of new discoveries in the field. The components include biochemistry, cell biology, cell processes, heredity and reproduction, the evolution of life, taxonomy, human body systems, and ecology. This course is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, which were developed by states to improve science education for all students. The goals of these standards are to develop a thorough understanding of content as well as improve key skills like communication, collaboration, inquiry, problem solving, and creative thinking. 

Chemistry I & CHEMISTRY I HONORS

This laboratory-based course investigates the structure of matter, properties of matter: characteristics, traits, and forces of attraction, chemical reactions, rates of chemical reactions, thermodynamics, and equilibrium.  
 

BIOLOGY II

This is a rigorous and demanding course, which is the equivalent of an introductory college biology course. In addition, statistical analysis of data and modeling of concepts will be expected. There is an emphasis on scientific thinking and analytical thinking. The AP Biology curriculum encompasses 4 ‘big ideas, with Essential Knowledge and Process Skills that support each one: Evolution, Cellular Processes (Energy and Communication), Genetics and Information Transfer, and Interactions. A significant amount of studying must be completed at home to allow time for discussion, labs, and inquiry during class time. Prerequisite: Biology I or Biology I H.

DUAL ENROLLMENT CHEMISTRY

Chemistry is equivalent to a college-level general chemistry course that provides rigorous study in four major areas: structure of matter, states of matter, reaction, and descriptive chemistry.  The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of, and the ability to apply, mathematical solutions to problems involving atomic theory and structures, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, kinetic theory, solutions, reaction types, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, and descriptive chemistry. A significant amount of studying must be completed at home to allow time for discussion, labs, and inquiry during class time. Prerequisite: Chemistry I or Chemistry I H.

PHYSICS & PHYSICS HONORS

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 

WORLD GEOGRAPHY & HONORS

In this course students will study the different regions of the world including North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia. For each region of the world, the class will examine the physical environment, the culture and people of the regions, the economic activities of the regions and the most important political issues associated with the regions. This course will also examine how the environments, economies and peoples of the world are dependent on each other.This course will be taught in accordance with the Louisiana Content Standards and Grade Level Expectations, Common Core Standards for Historical Literacy, and will be infused with the values of the Catholic Church. Academic Excellence, Faith Development, and Leadership are the focus of the curriculum and activities in this course.

World History & HONORS

In this course students will begin their study with the Renaissance and finish with the Cold War. Students learn about the socioeconomic conditions, political institutions, and ideological attitudes that have marked various time periods throughout history. Using primary and secondary sources, students conduct an inquiry- based research to examine historical events, cultural developments, and social and family structures. Students will analyze statistics and data from maps, charts, and graphs to identify trends and patterns throughout history. Students are encouraged to use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate the achievements of civilizations in the fields of science, technology, and the arts. This course will be taught with the Louisiana Content Standards and Grade Level Expectations and will be infused with the values of the Catholic Church. 

US History

This course is designed to develop your sense of historical time and perspective through the study of United States history. The study of United States history is one which is extremely relevant to our lives today. It is of vital importance that we examine and evaluate the events and decisions made throughout history and attempt to understand their meaning. Those decisions and actions still affect us today, and we must be knowledgeable about past successes and mistakes in order to be better informed decision makers today and tomorrow.This course will be taught in accordance with the Louisiana Content Standards and Grade Level Expectations, Common Core Standards for Historical Literacy, and will be infused with the values of the Catholic Church. Academic Excellence, Faith Development, and Leadership are the focus of the curriculum and activities in this course.

AP US History

AP United States History provides students with a rich, balanced and thought provoking exploration of America's past. The course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of US history and to develop the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal with the critical issues that have shaped our nation. In accordance with the National Common Core Standards for Literacy in U.S. History, reading comprehension and analysis of primary and secondary sources will be an essential focus of this course. Students will learn to assess historical documents, their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. The Advanced Placement course develops the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in both the free response and the documents based essay format.

Civics

The American Civics course is designed to enable students to prepare to become a responsible member of a democratic society. Throughout this course students will examine the difference between a citizen’s duty and a responsibility. Students will also study comparative governments as well as economic systems while focusing on the American system of government and our economic system. Students will also develop an appreciation for the ideals written into the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

AP US Government

AP United States Government and Politics is a college level survey course that provides an introduction into the operation of the American national government. As such, students will examine: Foundations of American Democracy, Interactions Among Branches of Government, Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, American Political Ideologies and Beliefs, Political Participation, primary source materials and contemporary news analysis. AP United States Government provides students with a rich, balanced and thought provoking exploration of America's government. The course is designed according to the College Board curriculum requirements with the intent to develop the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal with the critical issues that have shaped and continue to affect our nation. In accordance with the National Common Core Standards for Literacy in U.S. History, reading comprehension and analysis of primary and secondary sources will be an essential focus of this course. Students will learn to assess historical documents and Supreme Court cases, their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. The Advanced Placement course develops the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in both the free response and the argumentative essay formats.

Holocaust GENOCIDE & THE LAW

This course examines mass violence against civilians, usually in the context of warfare. These events have earned various names: ethnic cleansings, forced resettlements, famines, genocides, purges, the Holocaust, or massacres. We will answer the question, “What are the common causes and consequences linking these atrocities, and what makes each case unique?” Using primary and secondary sources, students conduct an inquiry- based research to examine these atrocities and their effects on their culture, country, and descendants. Students will analyze statistics and data from maps, charts, and graphs to identify trends and patterns throughout history. This course will be taught with the Louisiana Content Standards and Grade Level Expectations and will be infused with the values of the Catholic Church. War, Genocide, and Law will tackle the histories, politics, legal aspects, and legacies of several cases: the destruction of American Indian populations, the Armenian genocide, the Nanjing Massacre, the Holocaust, the Rwandan genocide, and the Uyghurs in China. 

Psychology

This course provides students with a general overview of the science which seeks to understand and explain behavior and mental processing. Students will be introduced to many of the major contemporary theories and concepts in psychology. This course will prove interesting and useful to those students wishing to better understand human behavior and thinking. 

8TH GRADE THEOLOGY: THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST IN  SCRIPTURE AND JOHN PAUL II'S THEOLOGY OF THE BODY

The purpose of this course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures. Through their study of the Bible, they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. In the course, they will learn about the Bible, authored by God through Inspiration, and its value to people worldwide. If they have not been taught this earlier, they will learn how to read the Bible and will become familiar with the major sections of the Bible and the books included in each section. The students will pay particular attention to the Gospels, where they may grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally. In addition, we will look at the Church’s teaching on sexuality as presented by St. John Paul II in his “Theology of the Body” reflections.

9TH GRADE Theology I: WHO IS JESUS CHRIST AND WHAT IS THE MISSION OF JESUS CHRIST?

The purpose of this course is to help students understand all that God has done for us through his Son, Jesus Christ. Through this course of study, students will learn that for all eternity, God has planned for us to share eternal happiness with him, which is accomplished through the redemption Christ won for us. Students will learn that they share in this redemption only in and through Jesus Christ. They will also be introduced to what it means to be a disciple of Christ and what life as a disciple entails. 

10TH GRADE Theology II: JESUS CHRIST'S MISSION CONTINUES IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE SACRAMENTS AND JOhN PAUL II'S THEOLOGY OF THE BODY

In the first semester, this course will examine the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ, instituted by Jesus upon the faith and work of the Apostles and sustained by the Holy Spirit. Primarily, students will examine the Church in its four marks: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. This course focuses on the way in which each person is called to participate in the life of the Church and how a relationship with the Church may deepen one's faith and relationship with Christ himself. The second semester will focus on five of the seven Sacraments of the Church. Students will study the three Sacraments of Initiation, with emphasis on Baptism and Eucharist, and then the two Sacraments of Healing. Finally, students will study St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body to more fully understand human nature and our relationship to God and to one another.

11TH GRADE Theology III: OUR MORAL LIFE IN JESUS CHRIST AND LIVING AS A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST IN SOCIETY

This course will give students an understanding of the Church's teaching on morality. Beginning with a look at the importance of Christ's example and a review of non-Christian ideas, students will examine the different aspects of human nature, the experience of making a moral choice, and the reality of sin in relation to God's grace and mercy. The second semester will focus on the Ten Commandments and how they form both personal morality and the Church's social doctrine.

12TH GRADE Theology IV: CHURCH HISTORY AND VOCATIONS

During the first semester, this course will give students a general knowledge of the Church’s history from apostolic times to the present. They will be introduced to the fact that the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles and is sustained by him throughout history through the Holy Spirit. The students will come to know that the Church is the living Body of Christ today and, as such, has both divine and human elements. In this course, students will learn about the Church’s 2,000 years of history and about how the Church is led and governed by the successors of the Apostles. The second semester is to help students to understand the vocations of life: how Christ calls us to live. In this course, students should learn how all vocations are similar and how they differ. The course is structured around married life, single life, priestly life, and consecrated life. Students will learn what it means to live life for the benefit of others.  They will also learn the value of considering a vocation in service to the Christian community.

FAITH & REASON

This course offers a thorough consideration of the relationship between faith and science. Beginning with foundational concepts and the real distinction between scientific and theological ways of knowing the universe, the course treats the historical background to the false "conflict" between science and religion, the relationship between the biblical creation accounts and modern cosmology and between Sacred Tradition/Church history and modern science, culminating with a closer look at the Catholic doctrine of creation in the light of modern scientific discoveries.

CAMPUS MINISTRY PRACTICUM

This course is designed to form students to become Christian leaders and to teach them how to live out the Gospel message in their daily lives. Students will take a look at what gifts and strengths they have been given and how to use those in communion with others. Students will grow in their understanding of the teachings of Christ and His Church by taking a deeper look at scripture, liturgy, retreats, types and forms of prayer, methods of discipleship and service to others.

We currently offer 5 types of Dual Enrollment classes through Southeastern Louisiana University to Junior or Senior students who meet the GPA and ACT requirements of Southeastern.  All classes are online hybrid courses, with a PJP instructor facilitating the course, as well as periodic visits by a Southeastern instructor of record.


English 101 Dual Enrollment
This is a full-year course, giving our qualified PJP students the opportunity to take the Freshman English Composition course while getting high school AND 3 college credits.  These credits should transfer to most colleges or universities.
Instruction and practice in the basic principles of expository writing: the paragraph and the whole composition-the methods of development, the thesis, the outline and organization, the structure and style. Instruction in functional grammar, sentence structure, diction and spelling, punctuation and mechanics, in direct relation to the student's writing.


English 102 Dual Enrollment

Development of skills in reading critically, analyzing models of good writing, and writing in response to a variety of texts, including imaginative literature. Writing the argumentative essay, the critical essay, the research paper, and the essay examination. 

Elementary Statistics Dual Enrollment 
Mathematics 241 is an introduction to statistical reasoning. Topics include graphical display of data, measures of central tendency and variability, sampling theory, the normal curve, standard scores, Student’s T, Chi Square, and correlation techniques. The typical weekly structure of the course includes in-class instruction, computer laboratory work, and out-of-class assignments. Computer and internet access are necessary for completion of all assignments, both in and out of class. Evaluations will be based on homework, quizzes, supplemental in-class paper assignments, tests, a final exam, and course participation.

College Algebra Dual Enrollment(MATH 161)

This is a single-semester Fall-only course, offered to qualified Advanced Math Honors students.  The passing completion of this course will earn ½ year high school Math credit, but 3 credit hours of college credit.  This class is the pre-requisite of MATH 162 (Trigonometry) and MATH 163 (Applied Calculus).

Mathematics 161 is a study of families of functions and their graphs. Topics include linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Functions will be used to model and solve application-based problems. The typical weekly structure of the course includes in-class instruction, computer laboratory work, and out-of-class assignments. Computer and internet access are necessary for the completion of all assignments, both in and out of class. Evaluations will be based on homework, quizzes, tests, a final exam, and course participation.
 

Trigonometry Dual Enrollment(MATH 162)

This is a single-semester Spring-only course, offered to qualified Advanced Math Honors students.  The passing completion of this course will earn ½ year high school Math credit, but 3 credit hours of college credit.
Mathematics 162 is a study of trigonometric functions. Topics include trigonometric functions and their graphs, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, and trigonometric equations. Trigonometry and trigonometric functions will be used to model and solve real-world applications. The typical weekly structure of the course includes in-class instruction, computer laboratory work, and out-of-class assignments. Computer and internet access are necessary for the completion of all assignments, both in and out of class. Evaluations will be based on homework, quizzes, supplemental in-class paper assignments, tests, a final exam, and course participation.
 

Applied Calculus Dual Enrollment(MATH 163)​​​​​​​

This is a full-year course, offered to qualified PJP students, who have received MATH 161 credit.  The passing completion of this course will earn 1-year high school Math credit, but 3 credit hours of college credit.

Mathematics 163 is an introduction to differential and integral Calculus designed for non-STEM majors. Topics include limits, the derivative, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, and the definite integral. Polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions will be studied.

We currently offer many Dual Enrollment classes through Nunez Community College to Junior or Senior students, who meet the GPA and ACT requirements of Nunez.  All classes are online courses, taught by Nunez professors.  Students have a set class time to work on their course, moderated by a PJP teacher.  All classes are single semester, giving honors high school credit and college credits.  Before requesting a class, please check with future college of choice for transferability. If a course states non-transferable, it will be noted below.


American History to 1865 (HIST 2010)
The course is a survey of American history from European colonization to the Civil War.

American History from 1865 (HIST 2020)
The course is a survey of American history from Reconstruction to the twenty-first century.

Animal Behavior(BIOL 1040)
This course provides a detailed analysis of non-human animal behavior with an emphasis on vertebrate behavior.

Art Appreciation(FIAR 1200)
This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. It emphasizes the relationship of design principles to various art forms, including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture.

Personal Fianance(BUSN 1330)
This course surveys family finances and personal money management, including budgeting, housing, insurance, taxes, investments, and estate planning. It also examines the relationship between consumer finance and the economy.

Drug Abuse(SOC 2220)
This course is an overview of drug problems in the United States. It covers the history and philosophy of drug control legislation. It examines theories of drug use as well as the impact of the media on the public’s perception of drug use. (Pre-requisite SOCI 1100)

Environmental Science(BIOL 2210)
This environmental biology course addresses ecosystems, population, major environmental pollutants, and human health effects.

General Biology I(BIOL 1100)
This course introduces students to animal and plant structure and function from the cellular level through organ systems. Topics include digestion, circulation, respiration, excretion, chemical, and neural coordination, sensory systems and effectors, reproduction, and development. (General Biology Lab Class not offered at this time)


Introduction to Anthroplogy (ANTH 1100)
This course provides an introduction to the study of culture and society in comparative perspective. It examines biocultural evolution, prehistory, language, and comparative social and cultural systems. It includes examples from societies around the world to illustrate basic principles of formation, structure, and distribution of human institutions. It focuses particularly on the contribution that knowledge of cultural diversity makes toward understanding the modern world.

Introduction to Business(BUSN 1100)
This course provides a general survey of the functions and practices of a business. It introduces students to the functional activities of business organizations and to the external factors that affect the operation of business units. It provides an overview of accounting, marketing, general management, human resource management, finance, purchasing, and production and operations management.

Introduction to Law & the Para Proof (PARL 1000)
This course presents a general overview of the legal system in the United States. It contains a special unit on legal ethics for paralegals. The course also focuses on the various opportunities in the legal field and the necessary skills to obtain employment in the field.​​​​​​​

Philosophy(PHIL 1100)
This course is an introduction to philosophical thought from the Greek philosophers to the present. It exposes students to thinkers, history, and culture through the ages and reinforces the process of critical thinking.

Introduction to Psychology(PSYC 1100)
This is an introductory course in the understanding, prediction, and control of human behavior, with a special emphasis on personality development, motivation, and learning.

Introduction to Sociology(SOCI 1100)
This course covers the fundamental concepts and basic principles underlying human social relations. It includes basic understandings and theories from anthropology, biology, history, and psychology.

Nutrition and Diet Therapy(BIOL 1500)
his course involves the principles of nutrition and their application in maintaining health and providing diet therapy. It focuses on the basic concepts of nutrition and its application to a balanced diet and healthy weight. The class entails a detailed study of nutrition with emphasis on metabolic pathways and relationships between nutritional intake and normal and pathological changes in the human organism.

Phlebotomy(HASC 1010)
This course discusses introductory information relative to phlebotomy theory and fundamental phlebotomy skills, including relevant anatomy and physiology as it relates to phlebotomy, venipuncture, capillary sticks, infection control procedures, and lab tests that the Phlebotomist may perform. (credits may not be transferable)

World History I(HIST 1500)
The course is a survey from the origins of civilizations to the Age of Exploration focusing on geography, culture, and economics.