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Cheerleading Course ID: 660
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Na Wahine ‘O ‘Olu (The Women of Grace) Hula Course ID: 661 This year-long course enables students to learn basic Hawaiian language, Polynesian dance, and history. Through hula basics and choreography, the students will learn discipline, grace, teamwork, and commitment to reach each dancer’s full potential in hula. Students learn techniques to dance hula gracefully through hand gestures, body movement and facial expression in addition to learning basic Hawaiian language and Hawaiian history. This class performs in many of the school events as well as some outside events. Prerequisite: By audition only (one hula basics workshop and one hula choreography workshop will be conducted prior to auditions. This is usually done towards the end of April. Flyers will be posted as well as announcements made prior to auditions. Auditions are for the following school year. Level: 9-12 Credit: 5 |
Freshman Enrichment Course ID: 20 This year-long class supports the academic development of identified students in the following areas: study skills, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and research. Students are enrolled in the class in lieu of a Foreign Language. Student growth is measured through discussion, class work, written assignments, quizzes, tests, and articulation with other teachers. Prerequisite: Freshman Enrichment summer course Level: 9 Credit: 10 Course ID: 45 In this year-long course Students prepare during September-January to compete in February by immersing themselves in the national topic which changes each year. Team members also attend special workshops at UOP and CSUS and have SF teachers and others who are experts in the area of study for the year. Previous topics have been the Civil War, the Renaissance, China, and Latin America. Freshmen through seniors are important members of the team. The AcaDeca Team must consist of an equal number of students who have grade point averages below 3.0, 3.1 to 3.7, and above 3.7 so students are encouraged to become a valued member of the team regardless of grade point average. AcaDeca is a two-credit course and students also earn 3 units of college credit from CSUS. NOTE: This class meets two days a week after school. Prerequisite: None Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 Certamen Course ID: 37 In this year-long course students on the team practice for and compete in competitions at events sponsored by the California and National Junior Classical League: the Ludi Novembres in the Fall, the Certamen Regional and State Convention in the Spring and the National Convention in the Summer. They compete in a range of competitions relating to Latin and Greco-Roman history and society. These include academic tests, classical oration, art, athletics, and the premier event, the Certamen, a team trivia contest. Enrollment in Latin is desired, but not necessary to be on the Certamen team. The team will meet once a week after school to prepare for competitions. NOTE: This class meets once a week after school. Prerequisite: None Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 Intro to Forensics - Debate Course ID: 39 Introduction to Forensics-Debate is a fall semester course designed for students who would like to develop their understanding of national and world economics, environment, energy, war and peace, and ethical issues that affect policy-making in a fun and supportive class. Students work cooperatively to research these issues and learn the characteristics of different types of reasoning that are utilized in oral argumentation. Students will practice their new skills and put their knowledge to work in formal debate tournaments. Assessment is based on quality of preparation, participation in tournaments, and support for team members. Students have the option of continuing to participate during second semester by enrolling in the second-semester one-credit debate team program. Prerequisite: None Level: 9-12 Credit: 5 Mock Trial - Youth Court Team Course ID: 42 The Mock Trial team prepares from September through January for a regional competition usually held at the Sacramento County Courthouse. In the competition, students train and serve as prosecution and defense attorneys, witnesses and court staff for a criminal trial created by the state governing body. Practices are generally one or two days a week after school, with additional commitment necessary near competition time. The Youth Court team performs as attorneys and jurors in real-life juvenile court sentencing trials two or three times during the year. Coaches are attorneys. Youth Court trials are held from September through May. Prerequisite: Application, interview/audition, recommendation and permission of instructor. Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 Moot Court Course ID: 49 In the Moot Court competition students argue a case at the appellate level. Each team must present its side of the case on appeal to a panel of three judges. Teams are scored according to organization and development of arguments, quality of the substantive arguments, persuasiveness of the presentation and responses to questions from the bench. Students immerse themselves in constitutional law under the guidance of attorneys. This team is open to all students. Meetings may be Thurs. AM and/or one afternoon a week September through February-March. Prerequisite: None Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 Model United Nations Team Course ID: 46 Students attend the MUN conference at UC Berkeley in March with a possibility of an additional out-of-town conference during the year. Preparation consists of representing a nation in the General Assembly and in various committees. Students prepare position papers for their nation and propose, defend or oppose propositions. NOTE: Meetings are once a week after school, with outside research required. Prerequisite: None Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 Robotics Team Course ID: 43 This team, one of a very few all-female teams in the nation, is part of a national organization called FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.) Students have hands-on experience with web site design, programming, animation, organization, fund-raising, public relations and tools and electronics. Industry experts and parents mentor but students do the work. Meetings are once a week in the fall and late spring in addition to a more intense schedule during the "build season" in January and February. The team attends 2 competitions in San Jose area and Davis, with the nationals in Atlanta as a possibility. In addition, students can earn 3 units of college credit in Robotics from CSUS if they are juniors or seniors and in at least their second year of the team. Prerequisite: Application, interview/audition, recommendation and permission of instructor. Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 Speech - Fiction Squad Course ID: 60 Students prepare 10 minute speeches in two or three of the following areas: Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Oratorical Interpretation and Thematic Interpretation. The student will work individually with a coach twice a week . Speeches are memorized and performed with emphasis on depth of understanding of the literature being preformed and on dramatic performance skills. NOTE: Course meetings are twice a week during the season. Course may be repeated each year as material changes. Prerequisite: C+ grade point average; no F, no more than one D; application signed; teacher recommendation; interview; audition Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 - one credit per semester Speech - Fact Squad Course ID: 61 Members will compete in two events at the Sacramento Valley Forensics tournaments September through March. • In Impromptu, competitors draw a word, a question or a quotation at random, organize their thoughts, then speak briefly about that word, question or quotation. • In International Extemp, competitors work as a team to collect information about important current events in the world. Then, at the tournament, they each draw a current events question at random, use the team’s research to form and back-up their arguments, and give a short speech that answers the question they’ve drawn. NOTE: Course meetings are twice a week during the season. Course may be repeated each year as material changes. Prerequisite: C+ grade point average; no F, no more than one D; application signed; teacher recommendation; interview; audition Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 - one credit per semesterToastmasters Leadership Course ID: 38 This functions on the club level but is similar to a team in that a commitment is made by the student to prepare for and present several speeches during the eight meetings that are scheduled. Toastmasters Leadership provides the training and experience in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where students can work on various public speaking skills that will be helpful in class presentations, as officers in our many clubs and student body offices, and in future leadership positions. The meetings will be Sept-Dec. Prerequisite: None Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 Ministry Leadership Course ID: 40 This course provides each student the opportunity for experience and development of her leadership knowledge and skills. It also allows the student to contribute to the St. Francis Community through the unique gifts given to her by God. Topics covered include lay ministry, leadership styles, effectiveness, communication, conflict resolution, recruiting and managing. In addition, students will create, lead and evaluate projects to build and refine their skills. Students in Ministry Leadership work within the Campus Ministry Department and its various programs including: liturgies and prayer, retreats, service, community building, and the Big Sister mentoring program. This course may be repeated for credit. NOTE: This class is only offered in C Block. Prerequisite: None Level: 9-12 Credit: 5 Student Intern Course ID: 10 Student Interns earn valuable work experience and excellent references for college applications, letters of recommendation, and job resumes. Students provide service to the school while earning 5 elective credits. Students are assigned a course grade, but this grade is not averaged into the SFHS GPA. Students should register as an intern and meet with the teacher or participating staff members to arrange for the internship. In addition to assisting teachers, students may apply to intern in the Guidance Department, Library, Institutional Advancement Office, St. Francis Admin. Office, Arts Department, and Technology Department. Students may download an application in their TCCi Naviance Family Connection account by clicking on "Library." Prerequisite: You must be recommended and need to fill out the application. Download the application click on Library in your student profile. Level: 9-12 Credit: 5 Student Leadership Course ID: 30 This course is a required class if you have been elected as a Student Body Officer or Class Officer. Students in this class will develop an understanding of leadership theory, personal development, communication, organization, community building, and ethics in leadership. The purpose of this class is to organize, manage, and evaluate school-wide activities and events, increase school spirit, participate in community activities and events, facilitate communication within St. Francis, and support the St. Francis student community. Student leaders also provide student representation to faculty, administration, and parent organizations. NOTE: This class is only offered at C Block. Prerequisite: You must be elected to a Student Body Office or Class Office to enroll. Level: 9-12 Credit: 10 Science Olympiad Course ID: 62 This is the high school division which has a maximum of 15 students on the team but may have additional members who are willing to participate in all practices and serve as back-ups as needed at the competition. Team members study the topics of the year and practice hands-on applications of scientific principles. Applicants should have demonstrated high achievement in the sciences, be responsible to attend weekly practices and all events and work well with others in team efforts. NOTE: Course meetings are one day per week beginning in mid-fall; expect two or more days per week prior to competition. Course may be repeated each year as material changes with world events. Prerequisite: C+ grade point average; no F, no more than one D; application signed; teacher recommendation; interview; audition Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 - one credit per semester The Canticle (Yearbook) |
