General Academic Information 2007-2008
The academic program at Assumption is designed to meet the abilities, talents, aptitudes and interests of all students. The course of study is college preparatory for all students, although those in the academic level may need to enter the preparatory program of the college to which they are admitted.
- Assumption Required Credits for Graduation
- AHS vs. KY Credit Requirements
- Course Selection Policy
- Block Scheduling
- Academic Levels
Assumption Required Credits for Graduation
| Class | Credit | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Theology | 4 |
Must be taken all four years. |
| English | 4 |
Must be taken all four years. |
| Math | 4 |
Must be taken all four years. |
| Science | 3 |
- - - |
| Foreign Language | 2 |
- - - |
| World Civilization | 1 |
- - - |
| U.S. History | 1 |
- - - |
| Government | 1/2 |
See note 1 below |
| Geography | 1/2 |
See note 1 below |
| Fine or Performing Arts | 1/2 |
Choice of Art, Drama, or Music; see note 2 and 3 below |
| Humanities | 1/2 |
See note 2 and 3 below |
| Public Speaking | 1/2 |
- - - |
| Health | 1/2 |
- - - |
| Physical Education | 1/2 |
- - - |
| Electives | 5 1/2 |
- - - |
| Total Credits | 28 |
Notes:
- A full credit in AP US Govt. & Politics or AP Human Geography may replace 1/2 credits in Government and Geography
- A full credit in AP Art History or AP Music Theory may replace Humanities and/or Fine/Performing Arts requirements
- Choice of Art, Drama, Music; a full credit in AP Art History or AP Music theory meets the Fine Arts requirement, three full credits in fine arts exempts a student from the Humanities requirement
AHS vs. KY Credit Requirements
| Assumption & Kentucky Requirements | Ky Credits | AHS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 |
4 |
| Math | 3 |
4 |
| Theology | - |
4 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
3 |
| Science | 3 |
3 |
| Foreign Language | 2 |
2 |
| Fine Arts | 1/2 |
1/2 |
| Humanities | 1/2 |
1/2 |
| Health | 1/2 |
1/2 |
| Physical Education | 1/2 |
1/2 |
| Public Speaking | 1/2 |
1/2 |
| Electives | 7 |
5 1/2 |
Course Selection Policy
Each spring, students select courses for the next school year with the help of their teacher advisor, the dean of studies, the guidance counselors, and teachers. Students are responsible for noting the prerequisites for courses, if any, and obtaining the necessary signatures on the on-line registration form. The printed AHS on-line registration form, signed by the parent/guardian and including any necessary teacher signature(s), the tuition selection form, and a $200 registration fee are due to the school office by Wednesday, March 12. Registration forms turned in after March 12 will be assessed a $250 fee. Registration forms turned in after March 19 will not be guaranteed placement.
Once a student submits her course selection form and fee, every effort is made to accommodate her requests and the master schedule is developed. For this reason, a student who changes her original schedule is assessed a $10 course change fee.
The school reserves the right to cancel a course for insufficient enrollment.
Block Scheduling
In 1996, Assumption implemented an innovative block schedule that effectively enhances classroom instruction and learning. Block scheduling provides students with opportunities for more in-depth study, better preparation for college and career, and greater academic success. This scheduling also allows time for more student-centered teaching methods, interactive lectures, and simulation labs.
View a sample freshman schedule for an example of block scheduling.
Academic Levels
Courses are leveled according to the degree of difficulty and the depth of subject matter as well as the requirements of the course. All levels are part of a pre-college curriculum.
AP - College Board approved course; students prepare to take AP exams. More on Advanced Placement.
CP - Dual credit college level course; credit may be earned through Bellarmine University. More on ACES.
AD - Accelerated college preparatory course for students capable of the most rigorous high school curriculum.
H1 - Honors 1; College preparatory course for students capable of in-depth consideration of concepts and more independent study and research.
H - Honors; College preparatory course based on standard high school curriculum.
AC - Academic; College preparatory course for freshman and sophomore students requiring emphasis on basic skills.
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement courses are available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who meet the criteria required to take this college level program. Students who participate in AP courses prepare for the AP College Board exam. Assumption offers the following AP level courses:
- Art History
- Biology
- Calculus AB/BC
- Chemistry
- English Language & Composition
- English Literature
- French Language
- Government & Politics
- Human Geography
- Microeconomics
- Music Theory
- Physics
- Psychology
- Spanish Language
- Statistics
- Studio Art
- US History
In 2006, 263 AP exams were taken and 80% of the AHS students who took an Advanced Placement Exam through the College Board earned a 3 or higher. (Most colleges award credit with a score of 3 or higher.)
2005 Graduating Class Summary = 95.1%
The Graduating Class Summary shows what percentage of a school's twelfth graders scored a 3 or higher on an AP exam taken at any point in their high school years
ACES
The ACES Program, which stands for Advanced Courses for Early Success, offers dual credit through Bellarmine University. A student who meets Bellarmine's criteria for enrollment and pays the reduced tuition fee can earn both high school credit for the course as well as college credit as long as the student earns an "A" or "B".
Bellarmine approves courses and instructors for these classes, and students create Bellarmine transcripts just as if they were taking classes on Bellarmine's campus. A student who will attend another college after graduating from Assumption merely needs to check to see if that school accepts Bellarmine credits in transfer. Bellarmine requires that a student meet the following criteria for admission to the program:
- The student must be a junior or a senior who is actively pursuing a pre-college curriculum.
- The student must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.25.
- The student must have a composite score of 23 on the ACT or a total score of 1080 on the SAT.
For more information, please refer to Bellarmine's ACES page. http://www.bellarmine.edu/aces/
| Courses offered for this dual credit at Assumption are: | |||
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2007- 2008 TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE |
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| COURSE # & SECTION | BELLARMINE COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS | INSTRUCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL 2007 (Registration deadline is September 14, 2007) | |||
| Comm 103 AX | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 | Mr. Hamm |
| English 101 AU | English Composition | 3 | Ms. Bochan |
| FALL 2007- SPRING 2008 (Registration deadline is September 24, 2007) | |||
| Art 211 AU | 2D Portfolio | 3 | Ms. Lott |
| Comm 171 AU | Publications Management | 1 | Ms. Wieland |
| French 101 AU | Introductory French I (Level 3) | 3 | Ms. Foldyna |
| French 102 AU | Introductory French II (Level 4) | 3 | Ms. Foldyna |
| Math 116 AU | Elem Func & Coord Geom (Precal) | 3 | Ms. Jones |
| Math 117 AU | Calculus 1 | 4 | Ms. Cook |
| Math 117 AX | Calculus 1 | 4 | Ms. Esarey |
| Math 205 AU | Statistics | 4 | Ms. Jones |
| Psych 103 AU | Introductory Psychology I | 3 | Ms. Sexton |
| Physics 101 AU | Introductory Physics | 3 | Ms. Craven |
| Pol. Sci. 101 AU | American National Government | 3 | Ms. Sexton |
| Span 101 AU | Spanish I (Level 3) | 3 | Ms. Moeller |
| Span 102 AU | Spanish II (Level 4) | 3 | Mr. Sutherland |
| SPRING 2008 (Registration in January – deadline is January 11, 2008) | |||
| Comm 103 AU | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 | Mr. Hamm |
| English 200 AU | Intro to Literature | 3 | Ms. Bochan |
| *Please Note: Students must register for courses listed FALL and FALL-SPRING during the Fall registration period. Registration is due by SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. SPRING only courses must be registered for by January 11, 2008. Please check the Bellarmine website at www.bellarmine.edu/ACES for additional information. | |||
