This is a fast-paced, intellectually demanding course designed for students that enjoy a math course with rigor. Topics include functions, trigonometry, modeling, algebraic manipulation, polar coordinates and graphs of polar equations, parametric equations, and arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. Students work collaboratively with others as they use problem-solving strategies, complete activities/investigations, learn how to communicate their ideas effectively, and develop sound math arguments that justify their thinking.

This course will apply and extend what students have learned in previous courses by focusing on finding connections between multiple representations of functions, transformations of different function families, finding zeros of polynomials and connecting them to graphs and equations of polynomials, and modeling periodic phenomena with trigonometry. The course is well balanced between procedural fluency (algorithms and basic skills), deep conceptual understanding, strategic competence (problem solving), and adaptive reasoning (extension and transference). On a daily basis, students use problem-solving strategies, questioning, investigating, analyzing critically, gathering and constructing evidence, and communicating rigorous arguments justifying their thinking. Under teacher guidance, students learn in collaboration with others while sharing information, expertise, and ideas. Students are expected to be proactive in reaching out for support when needed.

Aims to apply and extend what students have learned in previous courses by focusing on finding connections between multiple representations of functions, transformations of different function families, finding zeros of polynomials and connecting them to graphs, logarithms, complex numbers, and equations of polynomials. Under teacher guidance, students learn in collaboration with others while sharing information, expertise, and ideas.

A course designed to prepare students for college-level mathematics by further developing their mathematical vocabulary and problem-solving skills in the context of realistic applications. Topics include transformations, angle relationships, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, congruence, polygon relationships, areas of shapes, and surface areas and volumes of 3D shapes. Students will develop mathematical tools and practice their applications by solving challenging problems and collaborating with others.

Focuses on developing fluency with solving linear equations, inequalities, and systems. These skills are extended to solving quadratic equations, exploring linear, quadratic, and exponential functions graphically, numerically, symbolically, and as sequences. Under teacher guidance, students learn in collaboration with others while sharing information, expertise, and ideas.

This course acquaints the student with the works of the Roman authors Caesar and Vergil. Students will learn to accurately translate from Latin into English extensive passages of The Gallic War and The Aeneid following the syllabus for the Advanced Placement Examination. Students will also read passages of the works in English as well as analyze the cultural, historical, political, and social context of each piece of literature. Students must perform consistently well to stay in the class and are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Examination at the conclusion of the course.

This course covers the equivalent of a college Hispanic Literature survey course. Students read and analyze critically the form and content of selected works from the literatures of Spain and Spanish America from the medieval and Golden Age periods to the present. In addition, students work to improve their written communication skills as well as their understanding of Hispanic culture. Upon completion of the course, students will take the Advanced Placement Spanish Literature Exam. This course will be conducted in Spanish.

This course completes the study of ancient literature at Bellarmine by acquainting the student with Roman mythology and poetry. Students read passages from Ovid, Catullus and Vergil, learning about both poetic meter and literary style. Students will also read passages of the works in English as well as analyze the cultural, historical, political, and social context of the literature.

This course endeavors to improve students’ listening and speaking skills in the context of practical conversation topics. Students read from authentic sources, newspaper articles, view films, listen to music, and are exposed to poetry as well as short works of literature to gain understanding of cultural and social justice themes. Oral communication is emphasized, and daily participation is expected. New and review grammar structures are taught in context. Class is conducted in Spanish.

The AP Spanish Language and Culture course is a rigorous course taught exclusively in Spanish that requires students to improve their proficiency across the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational). The course focuses on the integration of authentic resources including online print, audio, and audiovisual resources, as well as traditional print resources that include literature, essays, and magazine and newspaper articles with the goal of providing a rich, diverse learning experience. Students communicate using rich, advanced vocabulary and linguistic structures as they build proficiency in all modes of communication toward the pre-advanced level. Students are required to take the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam in May.