Our Curriculum

GRADE 9  

FULL YEAR COURSES:
Collegio
Collegio is an interdisciplinary course that integrates English, Social Studies and Religious values.  The first two years of the program are coordinated to cover a broad historical study of the human experience, and to assure the development of solid academic skills.
         English: Composition & Literature 
         Religious Themes: Scripture, Church History, World Religions
         Social Studies: Research Skills, Analysis, Ancient Civilizations
Mathematics
Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, or Honors Algebra Trig 
Science 
Integrated Physics/Chemistry 
International Languages
French, German, Chinese, Spanish or Honors Spanish
Aesthetic/Artistic Development
Fundamental Concepts & Language of Dramatic, Musical & Visual Arts

SEMESTER COURSES:
Theology
One semester of the study of Catholicism including sacraments, prayer, liturgy and faith
Health & Exercise Science
One semester of Exercise, Fitness, Biomechanics, Play, Game, Sports, Motor Learning, Mind/Body

Other
Washington State History is offered as an independent study course to those who did not fulfill the requirement in middle school.


GRADE 10

FULL YEAR COURSES:
Collegio: See above 
     English: Composition & Literature 
     Religious Themes: Catholic social teaching, global community and moral development
     Social Studies: Grade 9 continued with a focus on the modern world and the function of the United Nations
 Mathematics
Geometry or Honors Geometry
Science
Biology or Honors Biology
International Languages
Year 2, Grade 9 continued

SEMESTER COURSES: 
 Theology
One semester introduction to Christian Morality and Scripture
Aesthetic/Artistic Development
One semester of Drama, Music or Visual Arts
Psycho-Physical Development
One semester of team or individual sports
Health
One semester of Personal Health & Well-Being

GRADE 11

FULL YEAR COURSES:
Collegio: Third year Collegio integrates English and Social Studies as a course in American Studies. 
     English: Composition & American Literature 
    Social Studies: US History and Government
Theology
Year-long course in Spirituality, Christian Service and Church Studies.
Mathematics
Algebra II, Algebra/Trigonometry, or Honors Pre-Calculus
Science
Chemistry or Honors Chemistry
International Languages
A third year of a language is highly recommended. Honors Spanish students may take UW Spanish 103 junior year.

SEMESTER COURSES:
Aesthetic/Artistic Development
One semester of Drama, Music or Visual Arts
Psycho-Physical Development
One semester of team or individual sports

*Near the end of their junior year, students must decide whether to continue on to Seattle University in the Matteo Ricci College - Form II or return to Seattle Prep for a fourth year of college preparatory studies.  To be admitted to the program at Seattle University, Seattle Prep students must:
     a) meet all academic requirements and financial obligations at Seattle Prep
     b) have successfully completed their first three years at Seattle Prep with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and
     c) be accepted by Seattle University.  Note: Seattle University limits the program to 35 Seattle Prep students.

GRADE 12 at SEATTLE PREP:
Seniors taking no AP (Advanced Palcement) classes are required to take a minimum of six classes each semester; students taking one AP class are required to take a minimum of six classes one semester and five classes one semester; students taking two or more AP classes are required to take a minimum of five classes each semester.
English
Advanced Placement English Literature, or two semesters of English from the following semester courses:
Shakespeare
Dante
Writing for College
Creative Writing
Contemporary Literature
Diverse Voices in Literature
Theology
Two semesters of religion from the following semester courses:
Bioethics
Faith in Action 
East/West Meditation Techniques
Psychology of Relating
Social Justice & Advocacy
World Religions
Social Studies
Advanced Placement European History, or two semesters of regional studies from the following courses:
Middle East Studies
African Studies
Asian Studies
Economics
Government & Politics

Senior Seminar:  All seniors take a one-semester integrated course second semester: Disease and Social Responsibility, Economics, Ecology and Ethics, or Themes in Literature: Reconciliation.  Senior seminar may be used for either English, Theology, Social Studies, or elective credit depending on the course selected.

ELECTIVES - TWO OR THREE FROM THE FOLLOWING (depending on how many AP courses the senior is taking):
Mathematics
Alg III/Statistics, Pre-Calculus, or Advanced Placement Calculus AB or BC
Science
Advanced Placement Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Physics or Honors Physics
International Languages 
UW Spanish 201 or 4th year offered if there is sufficient enrollment.

Semester Electives
Advanced Placement Studio Art (two semesters), Digital Photography, Advanced Web Design, Pottery, or Weight Training