Critical Thinking and Composition
Entering 12th grade – Chaminade students only.
This intensive accelerated writing course is most suitable for incoming seniors who are already strong, proficient writers. Condensing the regular 18-week curriculum into four weeks, the course is designed to reinforce and further develop the critical reading, thinking, and writing skills that students need for success in their college courses. In a process-centered writing program that includes feedback and revision, students write research-based argumentative essays in a variety of rhetorical modes encountered at the college level. Each day, students will have either a rough draft or a final draft of an essay due. Successful completion of this course satisfies the Critical Thinking and Composition graduation requirement. This course is taught in a blended format, which means students should have regular and dependable access to the internet, a proficient understanding of the course’s software, and the maturity and discipline to be self-motivated learners. Please note that since this class is taken for advancement and satisfies a graduation requirement, students must be in attendance at each in-person class meeting.
Prerequisite Students must have an “A” or a “B” in their most recent Honors English course or an “A” in their most recent College Prep English course. Students who do not meet this requirement must apply with the prior signed consent of the English Department Chairperson or the Academic Vice-Principal.
In Person Class Meetings:
Mon. June 5, Wed. June 7, Fri June 9 (Friday is an Optional Writing Lab)
Mon June 12, Wed June 14, Fri June 16 (Friday is an Optional Writing Lab)
Mon. June 19 (no class national holiday), Wed. June 21, Fri. June 24 (Friday is an Optional Writing Lab)
Attendance is mandatory for all in person class meetings
Final Exam: Monday, June 26
Location: West Hills Campus
Date: June 5 – June 26
Monday/Wednesday: 8:00 am – 10:00 am (dates and times are in person, on campus meeting times)
Instructor Office Hours: Fridays 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuition: $975
Precalculus
This course engages students in an analysis of functions and their graphs, solving polynomial equations, working with complex numbers, graphing, and solving exponential and logarithmic functions, advanced topics in trigonometry, and an introduction to limits. Applications will be included throughout the course. This course is an entire school year curriculum condensed into a 6-week period. This course is taught in a blended format, which means students should have regular and dependable access to the internet, a proficient understanding of the course’s software, and the maturity and discipline to be self-motivated learners. Please note that since this is a class that is taken for advancement and satisfies a graduation requirement, students must attend each class meeting. Completing this course allows the student to take Calculus or AP Calculus AB. Placement is dependent on the grade earned in this class. The grade for this class will be transcribed, and the grade will be calculated into the student’s Chaminade GPA.
Prerequisite: 75% in Algebra II or 70% in Honors Algebra II/Trig
Dates: June 13 – July 21 (no classes on Monday, June 19 and Monday, July 3 and Tuesday July 5th)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 8:30 – 10:30 am
Tuition: $1950
Intro to Java
This course introduces students to the basics of Java programming. Java allows for across-platform program construction and has libraries of pre-made code which students examine and use. Critical thinking and logic are taught to produce a solid base of knowledge for students who wish to pursue programming in the future. Topics include program design, program implementation, program analysis, and light game development. Please note that since this class is taken for advancement and satisfies a graduation requirement, students must attend each class meeting. Completing this course with the requisite grade allows the student to satisfy the prerequisite for AP Computer Science A. The grade for this class will be transcribed, and the grade will be calculated into the student’s Chaminade GPA.
Prerequisite: None
Dates: June 12 – June 30
Days: Monday – Thursday with virtual X-Block hours on Friday
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuition: $975
Fitness and Lifestyle Recreation (PE)
This course develops students’ fitness in the areas of coordination, strength, and endurance through sports and activities that can be used for a lifetime. This class focuses on lifestyle recreation and fitness activities such as walking, running, Pilates, aerobics, yoga, and others that students can continue participating in throughout their life.
Please note that since this class is taken for advancement and satisfies a graduation requirement, students must be in attendance at each virtual class meeting. Completing this course satisfies one semester of Physical Education. The grade for this class will be transcribed, and the grade will be calculated into the student’s Chaminade GPA.
Dates: June 13 – June 30
Days: Virtual meetings only. Class meets Monday - Friday
Time: 10:15 – 11:30 am
Tuition: $975