Courses & Grading

English I is an in-depth study of classical works in literature (i.e., medieval legends, Shakespearean drama, mythology, etc.). The course comprises drama, novels, poetry, composition, vocabulary, and grammar. Composition is intertwined with literature and vocabulary. The student will develop accuracy in the areas of proper usage, exactness, proper diction, unity, and coherence. Students will concentrate their writing in areas of narration, description, and expository forms. Students will develop their writing skills from the three-point essay, using the funnel approach, to the research paper. In the process, the students will become acclimated in the use of the library and the MLA Form and Style sheet.

English Honors I is an intensive study of literature, grammar, and composition. This course encompasses the areas of medieval legends, Shakespearean drama, mythology, and poetry. Special emphasis is placed on supplementary reading and in-depth composition development. This course will concentrate on perfecting the student’s writing skills, as well as exposing them to more study in the areas of analytical thinking and expression. Focus will also be placed on the student’s ability to apply various literary techniques to genres relevant to this grade level. A comprehensive research paper will reflect the development of the student’s skills in the gathering and application of appropriate material. Applicants must meet honors program standards.

English II is an in-depth study of classical and contemporary literature including: the short story, drama, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and the novel with emphasis on critical thinking and reading skills. Further emphasis will be placed on skills such as: grammar, mechanics, and the writing process (including paragraphs, essays, poetry, and creative writing). Consistent vocabulary development is considered to be a critical part of English II. Research skills will again be reviewed as a method of reinforcing the research process throughout the high school years. Macbeth is used as a base in learning the elements of the Shakespearean tragedy and prose fiction.

*Prerequisite: English I

English II Honors is an in-depth study of classical and contemporary literature including: the short story, drama, fiction, nonfiction, poetry and the novel with emphasis on critical thinking and reading skills. Further emphasis will be placed on skills such as: grammar, mechanics, and the writing process (including paragraphs, essays, poetry, and creative writing). Consistent vocabulary development is considered to be a critical part of English II. Research skills will again be reviewed as a method of reinforcing the research process throughout the high school years. Macbeth is used as a base in learning the elements of Shakespearean tragedy and prose fiction. Creative projects involving these readings will be assigned in addition to in-depth essay assignments employing such skills as: drawing conclusions, making inferences, and critical analysis. A research project will be assigned in the fall. Applicants must meet honors program standards.

*Prerequisite: English I

English III involves student exposure to a survey of the literature of the United States as well as in-depth investigation of selected pieces representative of that literary tradition. Students will, in conjunction with their studies of this literature, develop writing skills, particularly in the areas of comparison/contrast, explanation, and description. In addition, students will study and practice techniques of sentence structure, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension.

*Prerequisite: English II

English III Dual Enrollment students will engage in rigorous course work that may provide freshman level college English credit through The University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The student will read on an independent basis and investigate in depth major selections of American literature for the purpose of critical and comparative analysis. Students will have access to the UL Lafayette library while researching literary topics. Extensive outside reading and several independent projects will be required.

NOTE: Students in the course receive high school credit as well as college credit through UL Lafayette. The actual credit students receive depends on the English and composite scores on the ACT.

Applicants must have an ACT composite of 20 with a sub score of 22 in English and a 19 in Math. Additionally, students must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Tuition for the course is set by UL Lafayette and is subject to change but will be approximately $150 per semester.  

*Prerequisite: English II

English IV is a course aimed at preparing the student for the tasks which shall be required in freshman level college English courses. This goal shall be attained through careful study and interpretation of a survey of British literature from its origins to contemporary times, a review of the usage and mechanics of written English, and the development of a variety of writing strategies. This course will also address research techniques and some modes of creative writing.

*Prerequisite: English III

English IV Dual Enrollment students will engage in rigorous course work that may provide freshman/sophomore level college English credit through The University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The student will read on an independent basis and investigate in depth major selections of British literature for the purpose of critical and comparative analysis. Students will have access to the UL Lafayette library while researching literary topics. Extensive outside reading and several independent projects will be required.

NOTE: Students in the course receive high school credit as well as college credit through UL Lafayette. The actual credit students receive depends on the English and composite scores on the ACT.  

Applicants must have an ACT composite of 20 with a sub score of 22 in English and a 19 in Math. Additionally, students must have at least a 2.75 GPA.

Tuition for the course is set by UL Lafayette and is subject to change but will be approximately $150 per semester.

*Prerequisite: English III

Publications I introduces the student to the fundamentals of journalistic procedures as they apply to yearbook production. Included are photography, writing, editing, layout and design, finance, advertising, sales, and public relations.  

Prerequisite: Admission into the Publications class is through teacher approval. 

Publications II/III refines the skills learned in Publications I. Returning students take on leadership roles and accept greater responsibilities while furthering their knowledge of and experience with journalistic procedures.

Admission into the Publications class is through teacher approval.  

*Prerequisite: Publications I

Art I is an introduction to the basics of art techniques, processes, materials and terminology.  The focus of the course will be on the elements and principles of art design. Creative expression will be emphasized through two-dimensional works of art using media such as pencil, charcoal, pastels, paint and ink.  The students will be exposed to basic drawing, color theory, perspective drawing, portraits, printmaking and painting. Vocabulary and art history will be included with each unit.

The cost per student for art supplies for the year is $50.

This course is designed to reinforce and enhance knowledge of the elements and principles of design through two and three-dimensional works of art.  The student is exposed to new media, techniques, and terminology. Creative expression will be emphasized through media such as paper, photography, wire, papier-mâché, plaster, clay, fibers, wood and metals as well as pencil, charcoal, pastels, and paint. A greater sensitivity and appreciation for art will be developed through art history and critiques.  Research of artists will be required. Students will maintain a daily sketchbook and develop a portfolio.

The cost per student for art supplies for the year is $50.

*Prerequisite: Art I/Art II

This course will provide an introduction to a variety of fine arts including music, art, drama, and dance.  Students will be exposed to the major works in each category, as well as the history of the art form.

Completion of the course meets the arts component of the TOPS program.

These courses are designed to explore the skills of public speaking.  The student will advance his/her knowledge in the areas of research, organization, and delivery of a presentation.  Students in the courses are expected to use this enhanced knowledge in work with the competitive speech team and school drama productions.  Students will explore, present, and compete in extemporaneous speaking, debate, interpretative readings, oratory, drama, and various other forms of public speaking, as well as the production aspects of drama.  

Students in Theatre II or Advanced Theatre MUST participate in competitive speech. Teacher approval is required to schedule the courses. There may be expenses with competitive speech or the theatrical production.  A contract must be signed by the student and parent agreeing to the performance requirement of the class.

This course provides students with an introduction to theatre and acting. Topics covered include the basics of acting, character development, scene work, and technical theatre.  

Participation in the one-act play for district and state rally is required.

Completion of the course meets the arts component of the TOPS program.

This course is geared toward the beginning student who wishes to learn French.  The material is organized around the four goals of foreign language study; speaking, listening, writing and reading which provide the student with the vocabulary and grammar necessary for basic communication skills.  The course emphasizes the mastery of these skills through guided thematic chapters and through communication in real-life situations. Activities require structured responses as well as encourage free communication. Selected readings from the text and from the local community are examined in order to show connections to other disciplines.  Students are exposed to the culture, history and geography of France and its people so they may understand the differences between American and French lifestyles.

The second year of French is a continuation of the goals of French I.  The student continues the study of French life and culture as well as communication in the target language.  Special attention is given to more complex grammatical structures and to increasing vocabulary and improving writing skills.  Emphasis is placed on building confidence in speaking and in making comparisons between the native and target languages. Students work towards an understanding of the government, economics and cultural exchanges of the French speaking world along with the study of the major periods of French history and their influence on modern society.  Classes will work with French prayers and be exposed to the folklore and customs from the French culture in which they live. Material is presented in French as much as possible so that the use of the language skills studied can become a daily occurrence.

*Prerequisite: French I

This course continues the study of French grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and culture begun in French I.  However, students enrolled in Dual Enrollment French II will receive high school credit for the French II course as well as up to 6 college French credits upon successful completion of the course.  Work will reinforce concepts previously studied as well as incorporate more detailed vocabulary and grammatical structures related to these topics. Material is presented in French as much as possible so that the use of the language can become a daily occurrence.  Emphasis will be placed on written communication, composition, and oral fluency. Students will produce daily writing samples and will be expected to interact with the teacher and with classmates in the target language on a daily basis. Cultural studies will focus on France’s influence in the world and the diversity of the French language and of the people who speak it.  

Applicants must be a Sophomore, Junior or a Senior, have completed French I with an A or a B, have a GPA of 3.0 for 10th-11th grade/ 2.75 for 12th grade, and have an ACT composite score of a 20. In addition, ACT sub scores of an 18 in English and a 19 in Math will be required.

*Additional fee per 3 hour course will apply

This course is designed for the beginning student who wishes to learn Spanish. Study is organized around the four goals of foreign language learning: speaking, listening, writing and reading. These fundamentals provide the student with the vocabulary necessary for basic communication skills. Emphasis is placed on incorporating the language into everyday conversation. Skills are developed through oral and written practice along with the study of thematic lessons. In addition to text work, students are exposed to the Spanish culture and language through the study of and participation in cultural activities.

The second year of Spanish is a continuation of the foundation established in Spanish I. The student continues the study of Spanish vocabulary and grammar, broadening their understanding of the language and culture. Emphasis is placed on more complex grammatical structures as well as improving speaking and writing skills. Material is presented in Spanish as much as possible so that the use of the language skills studied can become a daily occurrence.

*Prerequisite: Spanish I

Spanish III Dual Enrollment in as online course which can be taken upon completion of Spanish I and II.  Students enrolled in the class may receive up to 6 college credits in Spanish upon successful completion of coursework.  Studies reinforce the vocabulary and grammatical structure presented in the first two years of Spanish as well as continue to present more complex speaking and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on improving listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.  

Applicants must be a Sophomore, Junior or a Senior, have completed Spanish II with an A or a B, have a GPA of 3.0 for 10th-11th grade/ 2.75 for 12th grade, and have an ACT composite score of a 20. In addition, ACT sub scores of an 18 in English and a 19 in Math are required.

*Additional fee per 3 hour course will apply

The course is designed for students who have completed pre-algebra. Topics covered include expressions, equations, functions and their graphs, solving linear equations and inequalities, using proportional reasoning, analyzing linear equations, exploring polynomials, factoring, and solving quadratic equations. 

The TI-83 graphing calculator is used in the second half of the course.

The course is designed for students who have completed pre-algebra. Topics covered include expressions, equations, functions and their graphs, solving linear equations and inequalities, using proportional reasoning, analyzing linear equations, exploring polynomials, factoring, and solving quadratic equations.

The TI-83 graphing calculator is used in the second half of the course.  

Applicants must meet honors program standards.

This course is for students who have successfully completed Algebra I. It includes the study of lines, angles, perpendicular lines, and planes, polygons, congruency and similarity of polygons, special quadrilaterals, circles, areas of polygons and volumes of solids. Constructions using a straightedge and a compass are also studied. 

*Prerequisite:  Algebra I

This course is for students who have excelled in Algebra I or Algebra I (Honors). The course includes all of the topics covered in regular geometry. In addition, proofs, coordinate geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and tessellations are studied.  Applicants must meet honors program standards.

* Prerequisite:  Algebra I

This course is designed for students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements for Algebra I and Geometry. This course satisfies university requirements for a 3rd year of college-prep math and prepares students for college upon graduation. Topics covered include sets, the field of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, solving simultaneous two and three variable equations, functions and their graphs in the Cartesian coordinate system, quadratic equations and factoring, exponents, radicals, irrational and complex number systems, and polynomials.

*Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry (or co-requisite of Geometry if following the Math Pathway 3 curriculum)

This course is opened to students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements for Algebra I or Honors or Geometry or Honors. This course is designed for mathematically capable students. This course is a study of equations and inequalities, graphs and functions, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions, irrational and complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions, systems of two and three equations, exponential and logarithmic functions. Emphasis is on solving word problems as applications of the above. The graphing calculator is used extensively throughout the course. 

Applicants must meet honors program standards.  

*Prerequisite:  Algebra I and Geometry (or co-requisite of Geometry if following the Math Pathway 3 curriculum)

This course is designed for students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements for Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II and who plan to attend college upon graduation. This course satisfies college requirements for a 3rd year of college-prep math. Topics reinforced will include the real number system, linear equations & inequalities, graphs of a line, exponents, polynomials, polynomial functions, factoring, rational expressions & functions, roots, radicals, root functions, quadratic equations & inequalities, function operation & composition, and polynomial & rational functions. New topics include inverse, exponential, & logarithmic functions, conic sections, trigonometric functions, acute angles, and right triangles.

This course is for students who have completed Algebra II. The course prepares the students for college trigonometry and college algebra. The first semester is a study of trigonometric ratio, acute angles, right triangles, circular functions and graphs, solving triangles, identities and equations, inverse trigonometric functions and polar graphs. The second semester is a study of linear equations and systems, matrices, polynomial and rational functions, inequalities, logarithmic and exponential functions.

The graphing calculator and MathXL are used extensively throughout the course.

*Prerequisite: Algebra II

This course is for students who have excelled in Algebra II or Algebra II Honors. The emphasis is on preparing students for college calculus. The first semester covers the same topics in trigonometry but in more depth. The second semester covers the same topics as Advanced MathI/Precalculus. Applicants must meet honors program standards.

The graphing calculator and MathXL are used extensively throughout the course.

*Prerequisite: Algebra II

In this course, students continue the study of Advanced Math, begun in Algebra II, Advanced Math I/Precalculus, with an emphasis on rational exponents; rational expressions, radical expressions, complex numbers, miscellaneous equations, inequalities, functions, conics, graphs, inverse, exponential, logarithmic functions, applications of equations and inequalities, series, sequences, and are introduced to the basics of statistics.

MathXL and scientific calculators are used extensively in this course.

*Prerequisite: Advanced Math I

In this course, students continue the study of Advanced Math, begun in Algebra II, Advanced Math I/Precalculus, with an emphasis on rational exponents; rational expressions, radical expressions, complex numbers, miscellaneous equations, inequalities, functions, conics, graphs, inverse, exponential, logarithmic functions, applications of equations and inequalities, series, sequences, and are introduced to the basics of statistics.

To be eligible, students must have earned a 20 composite on the ACT with a sub score of a 22 on the Math section. In addition, students must have an English Act sub score of 18.  

MathXL and scientific calculators are used extensively in this course.

*Prerequisite: Advanced Math I

This course is for students who have successfully completed Advanced Math Honors. Following a review of pre-calculus, topics covered include functions, models, limits and derivatives, differentiation and applications, integrals and applications, and differential equations.

The graphing calculator & computer software are used throughout the course.  

To be eligible to enroll, students must have earned a 20 composite on the ACT with a sub score of a 26 on the Math section. In addition, students must have an English Act sub score of 18.

*Prerequisite: Advanced Math I 

In the Freshman year, students will receive a 1/2 credit in Health Education and a 1/2 credit in Physical Education I. The Health course will enable students to make educated decisions related to their personal health, develop life-long positive behaviors, and learn about nutritional and physical well being. In addition, students will receive instruction in CPR and in the prevention of dating violence. In Physical Education, opportunities are provided for students to become involved in both individual and team based sports. The activities for the freshmen students may include: physical fitness, flag football, volleyball, track and field, basketball, and pickleball. The program shall be directed toward individual competency in skill, knowledge and attitude in these particular areas.

A TCHS PE uniform is required.

In the Freshman year, students will receive a 1/2 credit in Health Education and a 1/2 credit in Physical Education I. The Health course will enable students to make educated decisions related to their personal health, develop life-long positive behaviors, and learn about nutritional and physical well being. In addition, students will receive instruction in CPR and in the prevention of dating violence. The Athletic Physical Education course is offered for those students participating in football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, baseball, cheerleading or dance at Teurlings Catholic and provides opportunities to develop and maintain a high level of fitness and conditioning. Students will participate in a program of weight-lifting, running, and selected drills designed to develop or enhance agility, speed, and quickness as well as overall conditioning.

Prerequisites: Students must be an active member of the football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, baseball, cheerleader or dance teams

Physical Education II is designed to offer a variety of team and individual activities, as well as to provide an introduction to lifetime sports. This approach will hopefully enable the students to participate in some activity which he/she is likely to pursue as an adult, or enjoy as a leisure sport. Physical fitness and overall personal health are again included at this level. The activities and sports offered in this course are physical fitness, field hockey, tininkling, badminton, archery, and pickle ball.

Students must purchase a TCHS physical education uniform.

*Prerequisite: P.E. I/Health

This Physical Education class is designed for those students who are not participating in organized sports at TCH but who are interested in developing and maintaining an accelerated level of fitness. Strength-training, speed development, agility, and conditioning are emphasized as well as the study of lifetime sports.

*Prerequisite: P.E. I & II

Athletic Physical Education is an advanced physical education course for those students participating in football, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, cheerleading or dance at Teurlings Catholic and is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop and maintain a high level of fitness and conditioning. Students will participate in a year-long program of weight-lifting, running, and selected drills designed to develop or enhance agility, speed, and quickness as well as overall conditioning.  

Prerequisites: Completion of Health and Physical Education I and student must be an active member of the football, basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, soccer, wrestling, cheerleader, or dance teams.

The course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of care and prevention of athletic injuries. In addition to classroom study of causes and treatments for athletic injuries, students will study nutrition, hydration, prevention of heat-related illnesses and other topics.

*Prerequisite: P.E. I & II and completion of Biology I

Physical Science is designed to introduce the student to the sciences which deal with physical relationships in nature including chemistry and physics. Because mathematics is the foundation of the physical sciences, a solid mathematics background is expected. The student will be introduced to technical vocabulary representing scientific concepts. The topics addressed in this course include: measurements in science, force and motion, laws of motion, work and simple machines, properties of matter, elements and the Periodic Table, compounds and bonding, metal and nonmetal families, the carbon family, and chemical reactions.  Understanding the content will involve developing and using models, planning and conducting investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematical computations, and formulating explanations. Basic chemical and physical laboratory procedures and techniques will be introduced.

Honors Physical Science is designed to introduce in-depth studies of concepts in the physical sciences. Selected topics will include those from the areas of chemistry and physics. Students enrolled in this course are expected to perform basic math skills and have an understanding of the metric system. Topics covered will include the study of matter, its structure and changes, the analyzation of the Periodic Table, writing chemical formulas and creating chemical equations, converting mass into particle numbers and molar units, organic chemistry, motion, energy, and waves. Basic chemical and physical laboratory procedures and techniques will be introduced. Special projects required include conducting research, critiquing outside readings, and conducting experimental procedure.

Applicants must meet honors program standards.

The study of Biology 1 addresses the scientific process of life, both plant and animal, through classroom lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory experiments. The course is designed with emphasis on developing an understanding of the relationships within the student’s environment. Included concepts are: cell theory, biochemistry, molecular biology, classification and diversity, microbiology, plants, invertebrate and vertebrate biology, and ecology. Through these topics, the students will analyze data, create models, and evaluate living systems to gain a better understanding of their total environment, and the interactions that occur within it.

Honors Biology 1 is an in-depth study of the complex interactions between organisms and their environment. Classroom lecture, demonstrations, and laboratory experiences will be used to develop collaboration, inquiry, and problem-solving skills.  Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s investigative skills and critical reasoning ability. Topics of study will include: cellular structure and function, molecular biology, biochemistry, heredity and genetics, DNA technology, microbiology, plant life, invertebrate and vertebrate study, and ecological relationships. Through detailed studies of these topics, the student will develop an appreciation for the environment and the complex interdependencies that occur. Assignments include scientific investigations and outside readings.

Applicants must meet honors program standards.

Chemistry is designed to introduce the student to general chemical principles in order to obtain basic knowledge in the field of chemistry.  Theories relevant to understanding measurement, chemical reactions, chemical composition, atomic structure, the Periodic Law, chemical bonding, formula equation relationships, stoichiometry, molecular geometry, gases and the laws that govern them, solutions and their molarity and molality concentration, and acids and bases will be covered.  A conceptual model of the chemical world is stressed and the course requires basic mathematical skills that set the foundation for being able to interpret chemical data and chemical formulas. In addition, laboratory activities, demonstrations, and modeling / building activities are required. Students will use knowledge gained throughout the course to apply the scientific method in the lab, where they will analyze and report data.  

Honors Chemistry is designed to allow students to explore the fundamental principles of chemistry focusing on characterizing matter and how it reacts. Students will experience this through individual and group research, visual demonstrations, and hands-on lab experiences. Students will use knowledge gained throughout the course to apply the scientific method in the lab, while analyzing and exploring the concepts they are learning. Topics covered in this course include: scientific measurements, the states of matter and its changes, atomic structure and electron configurations, the Periodic Law, chemical formulas and equations, mass relations including the mole concept, stoichiometry, the behavior of gases, acids and bases, solutions and organic chemistry; therefore, proficient math skills are important in order to be successful in this course. Students leaving this course will have a solid foundation in the study of matter and its changes, as well as laboratory technique.

Applicants must meet honors program standards.

Biology 2 is designed to prepare senior high school students for college level biological science courses. The course is designed to deepen the understanding of the scientific method through studies in basic biological-chemistry principles, molecular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, heredity, DNA technology, and mechanisms of evolution. The Biology II course is structured to enhance materials covered in previous science courses. It aims to provide students with conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal with the rapidly changing science of biology while blending core ideas with scientific and engineering practices.  

Biology II is designed for the college bound student.

Honors Biology 2 is designed to adequately prepare senior high school students for college level biological science courses. As an advanced course of study, Biology II will require individual investigation and critical thinking skills. Topics studied include basic biological-chemistry principles, molecular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, heredity, DNA technology, and mechanisms of evolution. The Biology II Honors course is structured to enhance materials covered in previous science courses. It aims to provide students with conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal with the rapidly changing science of biology. The course will allow students to develop an understanding of social, legal, and ethical principles of biology through examination of various case studies.  Special projects required include research, outside readings, and experimental investigations.

Applicants must meet honors program standards.

Human Anatomy and Physiology is designed to prepare students for college-level anatomy courses. Human body systems are studied in detail with regard to structure and function. Topics studied will also include basic biological-chemistry principles, and molecular biology. Students will evaluate human systems, and use evidence in their learning to construct explanations for the interactions between systems. 

Physics is designed to introduce the theories relevant to measurement, the dynamics of linear and circular motion, momentum and its conservation, universal gravitation, work and power, energy, thermodynamics, light and sound waves, electricity and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction and electromagnetic field operations. A conceptual model of the physical world is stressed and the course requires basic Algebra skills. Students will apply scientific and engineering processes to: plan and conduct investigations; collect and analyze data; develop or use models; and design, build, and refine devices based on principles of physics.

Physics is designed to introduce the theories relevant to measurement, the dynamics of linear and circular motion, momentum and its conservation, universal gravitation, work and power, energy, thermodynamics, light and sound waves, electricity and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction and electromagnetic field operations. A mathematical model of the physical world is stressed and the course requires proficiency in Algebra and Geometry.  Students will apply scientific and engineering processes to: plan and conduct investigations; collect and analyze data; develop or use models; and design, build, and refine devices based on principles of physics.

Environmental Science provides students with the knowledge of scientific principles to understand the interrelationship of humans and the natural world. This course develops critical thinking skills by focusing on current environmental events, allowing students to develop solutions to many of the current world problems. As students apply the environmental principles, they will address topics such as human population growth, agriculture practices, renewable and nonrenewable resources, biodiversity, and global change. Students will be exposed to traditional lecture, videos, articles, hands-on laboratories, and field exercises. Students will leave the course with a better appreciation for the world around them and more knowledgeable on the impacts they create.

This elective course provides students with an overview of good nutrition principles that are necessary for physical and mental wellness and a healthy life. Instructional materials include discussions of digestion, basic nutrients, weight management, sports and fitness, and life-span nutrition. The Nutrition and Wellness course emphasizes an understanding of today's food and eating trends and gives students the capacity to intelligently evaluate all available sources of nutrition information and make informed decisions. Unit topics include a course introduction, wellness and food choices in today's world, digestion and major nutrients, and body size and weight management. The course will also include an interactive, hands-on approach to healthy eating habits, healthy cooking techniques, and meal-prep and planning. The course is designed to give students the tools necessary to make healthy choices around food, diet, and nutrition.

World Geography is a basic course required for graduation, incorporating the features of physical, cultural, and political geography. The course is designed to prepare students for the study of American History, Civics, and World History at Teurlings and at the college level, with emphasis on how we, as Americans, fit into world society. The course stresses coverage of current events, as well as traditional geographic themes. Students will study the physical features that shape the earth and its land masses, as well as the ways the weather, climate, and man affect the earth's physical structures. In addition, students will learn about the cultural regions of the earth. This part of the course focuses on the people: their history, languages, customs, religions, foods and industries. The final aspect of the course is political geography, where the political systems of individual countries and regions are studied.

Honors World Geography is a faster paced version of World Geography, incorporating the features of physical and political geography with an emphasis on cultural, historical, and social geography. The course is designed to prepare students for advanced study through the DE program in World and US History. Additional readings and independent study are required in this more in depth course.  

Applicants must meet honors program standards.

Citizenship education is the ultimate goal of any Civics class. The Constitution, federal system of government, and state and local governments are covered in this course. The infusion of one's duties and responsibilities as a member of our society is taught in conjunction with the economic role of the individual and family. These concepts are enhanced by observing the process in action, through a comprehensive look at current events, as well as speakers from the community who can give personal insight into the government process.

Course provides a more in depth study of class material and the course relies more heavily on required readings than the regular Civics class in stressing citizenship education. The Constitution, federal system of government, and state and local government structure are studied in depth.  

Applicants must meet honors program standards.

This course is designed to study the origins of our nation’s democracy and its development and expansion to include all citizens over the last 200 plus years with special significance placed on events from the Civil War to the present. It will touch upon the economic as well as social changes experienced by the nation. Foreign policy and the rise of the United States to its role in world leadership in today’s global economy is also examined. Students will be expected to make comparisons between past and current events. Tests will be a combination of both objective and essay questions.

The purpose of this course is to study the history of America at a faster pace and in greater detail than regular American History. Students will be asked to meet the same objectives as regular American History but will also be required to read and analyze historical documents. Tests will consist of objective as well as several essay questions. Students will also be required to apply material learned in class and create new conclusions. 

To be eligible to enroll, students must have a 20 composite on the ACT with a score of 22 on the Reading portion. In addition, students must have ACT sub scores of an 18 in English and a 19 in Math.

This course stresses the development of western civilization, from its prehistoric roots to conflicts in the modern 20th Century. Emphasis is placed on historical cause and effect and the people responsible for the events that shaped mankind, rather than the memorization of dates focusing on events from the Renaissance to the present.

This course is a study of the basic chronology and major events and trends from approximately 1450 to the present. The goals of the Advanced Placement program in world history are to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history and (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence. The student is required to read and evaluate various primary and secondary source materials from different cultures and ages. Special emphasis is placed on the relationships of different cultures in man’s drive toward civilization.  

To be eligible to enroll, students must have a 20 composite on the ACT with a score of 22 on the Reading portion. In addition, students must have ACT sub scores of an 18 in English and a 19 in Math.

This is an introductory Psychology course which provides a foundation in the basic theories and principles of psychology to guide students toward a greater understanding of their own capacity for growth. Traditional topics include: personality, learning, and social psychology. Also included are the areas of: child and adolescent development; the brain and dreams; the troubled personality; and parapsychology. Various schools of psychology are introduced, also providing benefits from the findings in a field that touches virtually every aspect of our daily lives.

This first part of this course will be an introduction to John Paul II's teaching on the human person known as "Theology of the Body” which serves as a lens for all other fields of theology.  The second semester of the course will focus on the moral teachings of the Church outlined in Part III of the Catechism of the Catholic Church as well as on an introduction to Catholic Spirituality including topics such as prayer, the mass, and the saints. 

Utilizing the Great Adventure Bible and Bible Timeline, the beginning of this course will explore Salvation History in the Old Testament through the covenants God made with his people.  Study will continue into the second semester with the exploration of the New Testament as the fulfillment of the Old Testament in the New Covenant. 

Theology III course will explore the fundamental beliefs of the Catholic Church through a chronological history of the Church using the Church History Didache series. 

This course will aim to offer a defense for the reasonableness and trustworthiness of the revelation of Christ as realized in the Catholic Church.  Students will be introduced to the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching and explore God's call for us to love and serve him within their own Vocations.

This elective course provides students with the skills, tools, and opportunities to minister to the spiritual needs of other students, faculty, and the community. Campus ministers also form the nucleus of the Teurlings Catholic Retreat Team, planning, organizing, and facilitating retreats for the TCHS students as well as students at other Catholic schools. Other ministry programs, including weekly liturgical celebrations, daily prayer, Rebel Revivals, the Pro-Life March, and school service projects are coordinated by the Campus Ministry Class.

Participation in activities outside the normal school day is also a requirement