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Morris Catholic High School
MCHS Online
 This college preparatory course focuses on the appreciation of literature through the study of novels, poetry and plays.In addition, selections of non-fiction and short stories are studied as basic forms in literature.A study of mythology helps to provide the student with a background for a critical understanding of literature.Vocabulary units are studied weekly along with words singled out from the texts covered.Reading and discussion techniques are developed in order to appreciate and understand literature and evaluate an author’s purpose and style.Creative writing assignments will be related to the study of the novels, short stories, poetry, plays, mythology, and students’ own experiences.Students are introduced to and taught the skills necessary to work collaboratively and in small groups and to present their research in an oral presentation.A research project with a persuasive thesis and utilization of scholarly databases as sources will be covered during a single academic quarter. This college preparatory course is a more intensive English I course with greater emphasis on the study of literary topics and critical writing.Designed for highly motivated students, this course includes a larger number of reading and writing projects with more emphasis on the construction of persuasive, analytical and critical essays.Added vocabulary and spelling assignments are required.Reading and discussion techniques will be developed in order to appreciate and understand literature and evaluate an author’s purpose and style.Students are introduced to and taught the skills necessary to work collaboratively and in small groups and to present their research in an oral presentation.A research project with a persuasive thesis and utilization of scholarly databases as sources will be covered during a single academic quarter. College Skills will focus on functional strategies such as time-management, note-taking, annotating and thesis writing. Students will also compose personal resumes and cover letters. The PSAT/SAT Study Course will cover test-taking strategies, vocabulary and grammar rules specific to the PSAT. The course is designed to familiarize students with each of the three writing sections of the PSAT. Once the students have taken the PSAT on October 13th, the course will focus on skills specific to the SAT Essay (which is not a section of the PSAT.) Writing I will focus on five forms of organization: spatial, chronological, importance, compare & contrast, and cause & effect. Students will write descriptive essays, narrative essays, expository essays & persuasive essays. Special attention will be given to the development of a strong thesis statement. Grammar and usage skills will be incorporated into writing assignments. Writing 2 will focus on the development of a clear, narrow thesis statement. Students will write persuasive, expository, descriptive and narrative essays employing supporting details and varied examples. Proper usage, grammar and punctuation will be stressed within each writing assignment. Developing 3D Games using Flash Builder 4.6 and Actionscript 3.0 The class focuses on computer concepts like Globalization, Multimedia, Critical Thinking, Hardware and Software, Communications, and New Technologies. Intermediate to Advanced PHP and MYSQL Introduction to Programming PHP and MYSQL
Introduction to Web Design A college level course, the objective of the AP European History course is to increase the student’s knowledge of European History and to prepare students to achieve a score of 3 or higher on the AP European History Examination given in May. A score of 3 of higher will result in many colleges and universities accepting this course for college level credit. The course covers European History from 1450 up to the present day. The course seeks to develop: 1. An understanding of the major themes of European history. 2. The ability to analyze historical evidence and information in the form of both secondary and primary sources. 3. The ability to critically express that understanding and analysis in the form of effective and cogent writing. The course content stresses the major events of European history from the High Renaissance to the present day with a focus on three related themes: Intellectual and Cultural History, Political and Diplomatic History, and Social and Economic History.
After a retrospective look at the development of big business and imperialism in the late 1800s, students study foreign policy, domestic issues and the culture of American life in the 1900s, World War I, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and the end of the Cold War. Coverage of these and other topics is subject to change. After a retrospective look at the development of big business and imperialism in the late 1800s, students study foreign policy, domestic issues and the culture of American life in the 1900s, World War I, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and the end of the Cold War.Coverage of these and other topics is subject to change. This course is a United States History course which will deal with the time periods of the United States from 1511-1880. We will cover American Colonization, the rise of the American Nation, the American Revolution, Birth of the Republic, the Civil War and Reconstruction to name a few topics. The purpose of this course is to familiarize yourself with certain eras of history, as well as to compare and contrast past events to events which are occuring today. Formerly titled Contemporary World Affairs, this course focuses on present events in our nation and world, helps students understand the connections between recent news events and issues, and gives them an appreciation for the interconnectedness of the world’s regions and peoples.
Civics and Government encourages students develop an interest in our government and how it works. Students will study government at Local, State and Federal levels. They will investigate how policies are created in different areas: foreign, domestic, and economic. Most importantly, the course includes an in-depth study of the Constitution of the United States and the basic rights it guarantees. Economicsis the study of economy designed to give the student a better understanding of the economic process. Emphasis is placed on economic theory and practical application. Understanding economics provides the individual with an advantage--being able to participate more effectively as consumers, producers, investors, and voters. A unit on consumer economics will be included. This course is designed to give students an awareness of the legal system within which they live.Special consideration may also be given to the Constitution, Constitutional rights, crime, criminal procedure, torts, and contracts.
Sociologyis a study of society, the significance of culture as a group product, and the importance of the individual in group settings. It covers an array of social problems encouraging the students to analyze those problems in a scientific manner. Sociology provides the student a framework within which the skills and functions necessary for understanding human relations can be developed. This course introduces the student to the scholarly study of American film.Students will examine films from the origins of the art form in the silent age of over a century ago through the present digital age. Throughout the year, students will study basic film grammar (such as close-ups, editing, and mise en scene), pivotal figures in film history (such as D.W. Griffith, John Ford, Alfred Hitch**, Walt Disney, and Steven Spielberg), and a variety of genres (such as silent comedy, westerns, musicals, and film noir).Coverage of these and other topics is subject to change. The Introduction to Christianity course is designed to introduce students to the core beliefs, morals, and understanding of the Roman Catholic Church. It enables students to encounter Jesus Christ, the living word of God by giving them general knowledge of sacred scripture and an overview of the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church in order to prepare them for further study of theology.
The Bible: The Living Word of God:This course provides an introduction to the Sacred Scriptures and to the unfolding of salvation history, with a particular focus on Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of salvation history. Revelation, both Divine and natural, is explored, as are inspiration, interpretation, and exegesis.The course guides the students in coming to know the people of salvation history, including the early leaders of Israel; the judges, kings, and the prophets; and the history of salvation as revealed in the New Testament. The students also learn about the role of the Scriptures in the life of faith for the individual as well as for the life of the Church.Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible: In this course, the students will encounter Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity. This course leads the students toward a deeper understanding of Divine Revelation, the Trinity, the Incarnation, Jesus, salvation, and discipleship as a response to God’s love. The Mission of Jesus Christ- This course helps students understand what God has done for us in the mission of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, our Redeemer. They learn what being a disciple of Christ entails. Students encounter the living Christ today, in and through the Church. Students will focus on the sacred nature of the Church, rather than the events in the life of the Church. Life in Christ - This course helps students understand that they can encounter Christ today through the sacraments, and how, through Christ, they can fully live out God’s plan for their lives. Students will learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern Catholic morality. A Life of Love and Service/World Religions - The goal of this course is to help students begin to respond to life’s decisions as mature Disciples of Christ, meeting relational, career and vocational choices with a willingness to love, understand, and serve others. This course also surveys religious traditions by explaining the main aspects of each tradition in a clear and balanced manner.
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