Students are encouraged to perceive the world from a Christian viewpoint, to use the teachings of Christ as a guide for their lives and to bring this teaching to the world.

The Course Description Catalog for the 2009-10 School Year is available in PDF form.
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Minimum Graduation Requirements – 2009*
COURSES CREDITS
Religion 4
English 4
Foreign Language 2
Mathematics 3
Science 3
Social Studies 3
Physical Education ½ Health and ½ P.E.
Fine Arts (Art/Music) 1
Technology 1
Electives 2 minimum

*Minimum requirements may vary for students enrolled in the Marillac program.

Service Learning
Students are required to have completed 45 hours of Service Learning by the end of their Junior year.

Guidance
Juniors are required to take Course 931 – Junior Seminar.

Advanced Placement Program (AP)
An Advanced Placement program is offered at The Seton Keough High School. It is important for students and parents to understand the nature of these courses prior to registration. A.P. courses are highly demanding of the gifted student’s abilities, time, and efforts. Students who register for these courses should have a superior academic background in the respective subject, unusual motivation, and excellent work-study habits. Past academic performance, standardized test scores, and recommendations from previous teachers will be used as qualifying data. It is important to know that evaluation of student performance will be based on an expected superior level of achievement. AP courses are offered in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Technology, and Studio Art. Students enrolled in AP courses MUST TAKE the AP exam at the end of the year.

Honors Program (Honors)
An Honors program is offered at The Seton Keough High School. It is important for students and parents to understand the nature of these courses prior to registration. Honors courses are designed for the student with superior ability. These courses are highly demanding of the student’s abilities, time and efforts. Students who register for these courses should have a strong academic background in the respective subjects, unusual motivation, excellent work-study habits and the willingness to accept a more rigorous work regimen. Past academic performance, standardized test scores, and recommendations from previous teachers will be used as qualifying data. It is important to know that evaluation of student performance will be based on an expected high level of achievement. Honors courses are offered in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, and Music.

College Preparatory Program
The College Preparatory courses are designed to prepare students for admission into four-year colleges or universities. Colleges differ in their admissions requirements. There are, however, certain courses that most four-year colleges expect their applicants to have completed. The following courses would meet the requirements of most colleges – as well as meeting the requirements of Seton Keough:

• English – 4 credits
• Mathematics – Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry – 4 credits are recommended
• Social Studies – World History, U.S. History, Government/Economics
• Foreign Language – 2 credits (minimum) 3 or 4 recommended
• Science – Biology, and 2 other sciences, one of which must be a physical science
• Religion – 4 credits

College bound students are encouraged to choose a high level of academic coursework throughout their four years of high school. It is important to remain aware of the fact that you must maintain certain grades in your present courses in order to be approved for some particular courses next year (for example: students must earn at least a B in Spanish I and have Department approval to qualify for Honors Spanish II).

Marillac Program
The Marillac program is designed to accommodate the educational needs of students with learning differences in the areas of reading, math and/or written language. Using the required documentation, a student assistance plan is developed including test and class accommodations. Students take courses in the college preparatory program of study.

Fine Arts Program
Creative opportunities in Drama, Music, and the Arts are offered through a full range of courses. Performing arts include Drama, Band and Chorus. Visual arts offer the excitement of pottery-making, drawing, photography, design and more.

Project Lead the Way in Engineering and Biomedical Science
New for the Fall of 2009: A science and engineering curriculum partnering with St. Agnes Hospital, Northrop Grumman, the Knott Foundation, and the France-Merrick Foundation. The curriculum will have two tracks: in Engineering and Biomedical Sciences. This dynamic program uses hands-on, and real-world problems to engage and challenge students. Both tracks will prepare students for future study in college and will teach them about prospective careers in engineering and numerous medical fields.

Seton Keough will be working with Project Lead the Way, a non-profit organization that promotes the study of science and technology in middle and high schools. Project Lead the Way provides specific curriculum components and professional development for teachers.

To be accepted into the program, students will need to demonstrate aptitude in mathematics and science, have excellent grades, and recommendation by their teachers. The program will begin in freshmen year with introductory courses in engineering and biomedical science. Each curriculum compliments but does not replace the core mathematics and science course offerings.

Parallel Enrollment Program (PEP)
The Parallel Enrollment Program (PEP), sponsored by the Community College of Baltimore, is offered to seniors. This program will provide college courses on campus at either Cardinal Gibbons or Seton Keough. The courses offerings will be Business Management, Business Law, Psychology and Sociology. All courses will be taught by CCBC Instructors. Dual credit is provided. Course fees are $135 per semester.