2019-20 Course Guide

2019-2020 Textbook List

2018-19 Academic Course Quick List

Fine, Applied Arts & Technology

Drafting and Design I, II & III
Web Publishing
Computer Graphics & Digital Imaging (CGDI)
Advanced Computer Graphics
Introduction to Art
Drawing and Painting
Sculpture
Crafts
Digital Photography
Broadcasting
Band
Jazz Band
Ensemble Band
Strings
Music Appreciation
Music Theory
Choir
Honors Choir

English

English Foundations (9^th)
Honors English Foundation (9^th)
United States Literature (10^th)
Honors United States Literature (10^th)
English Literature (11^th)
Honors English Literature (11^th)
World Literature  (12^th)
AP English Literature & Language (12th)
Speech
Broadcasting
Journalism  (Yearbook)
Editorial Journalism (Yearbook editor)
Creative Writing

World Languages

French I, II, III & IV
Latin I, II, III & IV
Spanish I, II, III & IV
AP Spanish
Note:  Two credits of the same language are required

Mathematics

Adaptive Algebra 1
Algebra 1
Honors Algebra 1
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Adaptive Algebra 2
Algebra 2
Honors Algebra 2
Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus
Honors Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus
Consumers Math
Calculus
AP Calculus

Physical Education

Health
Personal Fitness
Individual Sports
Team Sports

Note:  One semester of a physical education class (individual sports, team sports, or personal fitness) is required for graduation. This Physical Education requirement may be waived by participating in two seasons of a school approved sport or four years of marching band.

Sciences

Physical Science (9th)
Chemistry (10th)
Honors Chemistry (10th)
Biology (11th)
Ecology & Environmental Stewardship
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Physics
Human Anatomy and Physiology

Social Studies

World History (9th)
United States History (10th)
Geography
Economics
Government
AP United States History
AP Government
AP European History
 

Theology

Christian Character Development (9^th)
Hebrew Scripture (9^th)
Christian Scriptures (10^th)
Catholic Morality (10^th)
Christian Justice (11^th)
Church History/Ecclesiology (11^th)
Philosophy & Theology (12^th)
Faith & Spirituality (12^th)
Honors Theology/Philosophy (12^th)
Elective - Introduction to Catholicism
Elective - World Religions
Elective - Christian Leadership

Note:  One half credit of Theology is required for each semester a student attends Lansing Catholic. In addition, ten service hours are required for each semester a student attends Lansing Catholic as a graduation requirement. All students are also required to participate in a school sponsored retreat each school year and the Flint or Kairos retreat during their senior year.

Numerous classes through Michigan Virtual are also available. Please see the course guide for more details.

Honors Classes

Starting freshman year, students are permitted to enroll in Honors classes at Lansing Catholic High School.  These courses are taught at a faster pace than our typical college preparatory courses so more material is covered.  Placement in freshman Honors classes is based on middle school grades and teacher recommendations as well as our own bypass exam scores in select subjects.  Placement in sophomore, junior, and senior Honors classes is based upon grades and teacher or department chair recommendation.

Advancement Placement (AP) Classes

Lansing Catholic High School offers 13 Advanced Placement courses for college credit.  In an Advanced Placement course, a student takes a college credit course at Lansing Catholic High School taught by a LCHS teacher.  In May, the student takes the national Advanced Placement exam in that subject area.  If the student scores a 3 or higher on a scale of 1 to 5, then the student is almost always granted college credit by the college where the student will attend.

Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment through Michigan State University and Lansing Community College are available to junior and senior students after all graduation requirements have been completed.  For more information, contact your assigned counselor at Lansing Catholic High School.