XAVIER INSTITUTE - COURSE GUIDE 2007-2008 FALL SCHEDULE

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Greetings! And welcome Back to another year at Xavier's Institute for the Gifted. To our new students, we extend a warm welcome and to those returning, we hope that you will help those new to our hallowed halls. In joining the Institute, you take your place amongst an elite group of students from all walks of life and backgrounds. We hope that you will able to learn as much from your peers as you will from your instructors. To our returning students, welcome back and may this semester be one of learning and enjoyment for you all.
Xavier's offers courses ranging from Junior High level (7th and 8th grade) to High School level (9th through 12th grade) and, in cooperation with University, is able to offer a large variety of cross-credit courses that can be applied towards a bachelor's degree. Our high school students are even able to take these courses on a dual-credit basis, applying the education to their progress in high school while getting a head start in their college career.
In order to make choosing your classes as painless a process as possible, we have taken the liberty of composing compulsory schedules. These schedules clearly delineate which courses are required for all students of that level and which periods are open for chosen electives. Please take careful note of the requirements for your academic level, as several of these electives must be delegated towards courses required by the New York State government for graduation. If you have any questions, please take them up with your advisors who are here always to help you.
Let's all make this a year to remember!

(FT) denotes a full-term class. If you enroll during one semester, you must enroll for the both.
(DC) denotes a dual-credit class for juniors and seniors. By taking these classes, you may earn college credit while still in high school.
(CC) denotes a course-credit class for college students.
(P) denotes a class with a prerequisite for entry. See the class description for more information.

* Denotes mandatory school curriculum

ART

1. ART APPRECIATION: Elements, principles, and vocabulary of art and the tools of artists are examined alongside the great themes in art history. Critical analysis of the diverse, fascinating works of art is also practiced. This class is part of the Xavier Institute's mandatory curriculum.
   INSTRUCTOR: POET
   GRADE: 9-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: NONE
   CREDIT: .5
2. DRAWING I: Descript to come.
   INSTRUCTOR: POET
   GRADE: 9-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: Accounting I
   CREDIT: .5
3. DRAWING II: Descript to come.
   INSTRUCTOR: POET
   GRADE: 10-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: Accounting I
   CREDIT: .5
4. 3 DIMENSIONAL ART: Descript to come.
   INSTRUCTOR: POET
   GRADE: 11-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: 9-12
   CREDIT: .5
5. SCULPTING: Descript to come.
   INSTRUCTOR: POET
   GRADE: 10-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: Dimensional Art
   CREDIT: .5

ENGLISH

1. AMERICAN LITERATURE 1: Description to come.
   INSTRUCTOR: Xavier
   GRADE: 11-12
   LENGTH: 1 Semester
   PREREQUISTES: C or above in English 1 and English 2
   CREDIT: .5
2. AMERICAN LITERATURE II: Description to come.
   INSTRUCTOR: Xavier
   GRADE: 11-12
   LENGTH: 1 Semester
   PREREQUISTES: C or above in English 1 and English 2
   CREDIT: .5
3. BRITISH LITERATURE I: Description to come.
   INSTRUCTOR: Xavier
   GRADE: 11-12
   LENGTH: 1 Semester
   PREREQUISTES: C or above in English 1 and English 2
   CREDIT: .5
4. BRITISH LITERATURE II: Description to come.
   INSTRUCTOR: Xavier
   GRADE: 11-12
   LENGTH: 1 Semester
   PREREQUISTES: C or above in English 1 and English 2
   CREDIT: .5
5. SHAKESPEARE: Course will explore the life of William Shakespeare, six of his plays, and selected sonnets. Through enjoyable classroom activities, students will take an active role that will increase the studentÕs understanding of ShakespeareÕs language interest in character, and sense of theater. Students will be expected to read and perform a collection of scenes from the six plays and orally interpret the sonnets.
   INSTRUCTOR: Xavier
   GRADE: 11-12
   LENGTH: 1 Semester
   PREREQUISTES: C or above in English 1 and English 2
   CREDIT: .5
6. WORLD LITERATURE AND MYTHOLOGY: http://www.xpg.us/institute/courses.php
7. CREATIVE WRITING : http://www.xpg.us/institute/courses.php

HISTORY

1. WORLD HISTORY: Descript to come.br> INSTRUCTOR: McCoy
   GRADE: 11-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: Accounting I
   CREDIT: .5
2. AMERICAN HISTORY (FROM FOUNDING TO CIVIL WAR): Descript to come.br> INSTRUCTOR: McCoy
   GRADE: 11-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: Accounting I
   CREDIT: .5
3. AMERICA HISTORY (FROM CIVIL WAR TO PRESENT DAY): Descript to come.br> INSTRUCTOR: McCoy
   GRADE: 11-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: Accounting I
   CREDIT: .5
4. WESTERN CIVILIZATION (ANCIENT CULTURES TO 1450ÕS): Descript to come.br> INSTRUCTOR: McCoy
   GRADE: 11-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: Accounting I
   CREDIT: .5
5. WESTERN CIVILIZATION (1450ÕS TO TODAY): Descript to come.br> INSTRUCTOR: McCoy
   GRADE: 11-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: Accounting I
   CREDIT: .5
6. ANCIENT HISTORY:

   Descript to come.br> INSTRUCTOR: McCoy
   GRADE: 11-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: Accounting I
   CREDIT: .5

LIFE SKILLS

1. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS:Explains the many uses of the computer, basic computer concepts, hardware, software, the Internet, ethics, and the computer professions. This class is part of the Xavier Institute's mandatory curriculum.
   INSTRUCTOR: TBD
   GRADE: 9-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: None
   CREDIT: .5
2. LIFE MANAGEMENT SKILLS: Holistic approach to the study of self including relationships and communication, stress and time management, first-aid, drug use, physical, emotional, and mental health wellness issues are discussed in the context of making good, responsible choices. This class is part of the Xavier Institute's mandatory curriculum.
   INSTRUCTOR: POET
   GRADE: 9-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: None
   CREDIT: .5
3. LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Personal and professional leadership techniques are studied to expand leadership competence.
   INSTRUCTOR: TBD
   GRADE: 9-12
   LENGTH: Year
   PREREQUISTES: None
   CREDIT: .5
4. STUDY SKILLS: Reading to learn for success. This course will cover the basic study skills Ð those survival skills needed for future education and employment. These skills will be explored, read about, experimented with, and tailored by each student for his or her own needs. This course will also discuss the strategies and practice needed for national testing.
   INSTRUCTOR: POET
   GRADE: 9-12
   LENGTH: 1 Semester
   PREREQUISTES: None
   CREDIT: .5
5. TEST TAKING:Reading to learn for success. This course will cover the basic study skills Ð those survival skills needed for future education and employment. These skills will be explored, read about, experimented with, and tailored by each student for his or her own needs. This course will also discuss the strategies and practice needed for national testing.
   INSTRUCTOR: POET
   GRADE: 9-12
   LENGTH: 1 Semester
   PREREQUISTES: Study Skills
   CREDIT: .5

LANGUAGES

1. LATIN:
2. SPANISH I - IV:
3. FRENCH I - IV:
4. GERMAN I - IV