Gibault Catholic High School: Curriculum Guide

GUIDELINES

1. MATH REQUIREMENT for graduation is two credits. However, many colleges require 3 credits. Gibault Catholic High School recommends 4 years of math for all college-bound students. If a student is eligible for a math class (as designated by math department) and chooses NOT to take a third math credit, a waiver form (signed by parent) will be required.

2. FACULTY/ DEPARTMENT APPROVAL is indicated in one of two ways:

• Pre-approval: “color-coded” recommendation is highlighted on registration form. This indicates that the department has already approved the course selection.
• Faculty signature: if not pre-approved, student must obtain a department member’s signature.

if so required.  Some courses do not require a signature.

3. ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT involve certain regulations that are solely controlled by the university. In particular, costs and academic prerequisites are set by SLU. Note: a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 to be eligible for SLU classes.

4. VALEDICTORIAN and SALUTATORIAN eligibility requires students to take advanced, honors, and college credit courses all 4 years of high school. Please review the following chart that illustrates the MINIMUM expectations (although administrative discretion is also involved):

INTRODUCTION

Gibault offers an excellent curriculum not unlike the curriculum found in large high schools across the state of Illinois. Students may qualify to take honors classes with the opportunity to earn college credit from St. Louis University in Art, English, Spanish, and Social Studies. Gibault also offers courses for those who may need extra work in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Students should confer with parents and teachers before registering for classes. Some departments such as Math will indicate exactly which course should be taken next; other departments are more elective in nature. All course selections should be made with great care since actual offerings for 2006-2007 depend upon the number of students who select courses at registration time. ADDING OR DROPPING A CLASS AFTER MAY DEADLINE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED EXCEPT FOR VERY SERIOUS REASONS. A $10 PER CLASS CHANGE FEE FOR ADDING/DROPPING WILL BE CHARGED SHOULD A CHANGE BE NECESSARY. Students may not drop yearlong courses at the semester unless the teacher initiates the process and administrative approval is received. Reminder: Some courses have a specific course fee in addition to the textbook rental fee. The fee list is on the last page of this curriculum guide.

GIBAULT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: REVISED/ CLASS OF 2009 and BEYOND

Graduates of Gibault fulfill requirements for graduation established by the administration of Gibault, the Diocese of Belleville, and the State of Illinois. No special diplomas are issued to certify a graduate has met only minimum requirements established by the State of Illinois. The total number of credits needed for graduation from Gibault is 24. Required credits are listed below/ electives are chosen to meet or exceed graduation total.
NOTE: Gibault’s graduation requirements are NOT the only standard that one should consider in regards to post-secondary education. Please consult the chart below and “Appendix” of Curriculum Guide.

MAKING UP FAILED COURSES

Students who lose credit for core courses or required courses must make up these credits before the following school year through summer school or correspondence courses. If these options are not feasible, a failed course will be put on the student's next year schedule. A fee of $65 will be charged for each class that is retaken at Gibault.

WEIGHTED GRADES

ART

Note: Drawing 1, Drawing 2, and Art 1 are offered for two semesters and are given a full credit each. Students are required to work outside of class in order to complete the numerous projects assigned. The amount of work assigned is equal to classes which meet 5 of 6 days.

ART APPRECIATION (039)

Course description: Art elements and principles will be discussed. Art history from African masks to Lichtenstein's modern artworks will be introduced. Student projects, reports, and presentations will be assigned.

Quizzes, tests, and exams will be part of the evaluation.

Janson's History of Art will be used as a resource. This class fulfills 0.50 credit in Fine Arts. Graduation requirement is one full credit in Fine Arts.