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 College preparatory on all levels, Connelly's curriculum is designed to provide each student with a solid, inclusive academic foundation. Connelly teachers work closely together to link subject matter in their individual fields to those in other disciplines. It is believed that this approach to learning deepens the student's understanding and retention of material while helping her to better grasp complex ideas. For example, when Freshwoman students study Roman dictators in Ancient History, they read the Shakespeare tragedy The Tragedy of Julius Caesar in Literature class and study Roman sculpture in Art.
The ultimate goal of Connelly's Interdisciplinary Program is to prepare students for the more demanding level of thinking that will be expected of them in college and beyond.
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Graduation Requirements |
| English |
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8 semesters |
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Religious Studies |
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8 semesters |
| Fine Arts |
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3 semesters |
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Lab Science |
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6 semesters |
| Foreign Language |
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6 semesters (same language) |
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Social Science |
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6 semesters |
| Mathematics |
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6 semesters |
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Community Service |
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80 hours |
| Physical Education |
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2 semesters |
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Elective |
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2 semesters | |
Technology - Demonstrate competency in teh following computer programs: Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Connelly's academic requirements exceed those of the State Board of Education, as well as the University of California entrance requirements.
Fine Arts / Drama / MUSIC
Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
In addition to regular courses, Honors and AP courses are offered across the curriculum.
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Honors Courses: |
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Advanced Placement Courses: |
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Algebra I |
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20th Century Literature (English IV) |
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Algebra II/Trigonometry |
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AB Calculus |
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American Literature (English III) |
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BC Calculus |
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British Literature (English II) |
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Biology |
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Chemistry Biology |
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Chemistry |
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English I |
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French Language |
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Geometry
American Government |
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Studio Art
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Physics |
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Spanish Language |
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Spanish III |
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World History |
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Studio Art I and II |
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Precalculus
World History
Spanish III French III |
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U.S. History
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Schools of the Holy Child Student Exchange Program
Connelly School participates in a student exchange program with other Holy Child schools in the United States. Any interested student may apply to spend one quarter during her 10th or 11th grade on exchange. Each student must meet the criteria established by the Holy Child schools. Schools currently participating in the Exchange Program with Connelly are located in New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Ireland.
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