English Skills II :
Recognizing that a strong command of the English language is essential
for a student's success at Xavier High School, the teacher of
the Sophomore English Skills course should seek to build upon
the basic understanding of grammar and composition as established
in Freshman English Skills. The promotion of language proficiency
at the sophomore level will emphasize refining usage abilities,
developing well-organized multi-paragraph essays, improving vocabulary,
and enhancing reading comprehension. These skills enable students
to better communicate their ideas to others as they engage in
lifelong learning and active involvement in the world around them.
Literature II :
Xavier strives to develop the whole person, and therefore, a comprehensive
understanding of historical and literary issues is in order. Literature
often explores subjects that relevant to the study of world history,
and vice versa. This course is designed to parallel the themes
and events discussed in Sophomore World History. Students gain
a greater appreciation of human events when historical in conjunction
with artistic characterization and storytelling.
Geometry :
Students take geometry because it is a course in Mathematics that
helps them to develop both inductive and deductive reasoning in
order to be able to substantiate their conclusions with factual
or logical evidence. In other words the skills acquired in Geometry
are necessary for critical judgement and problem solving in different
fields of study such as economics, science, medicine and art.
Most importantly, it is the hope of this school that, upon completion
of this course, students will be able to recognize the many applications
of geometric principles in their daily lives.
Biology :
To adequately respect their own bodies nd the other living things
around them, students must have a basic understanding of the science
involved in the creation and maintenance of life. The course in
biology introduces students t the study of living things especially
as they relate to life in Micornesia. Biology provides students
with basic information, create questions and then search for the
answers to those questions. If also serves to encourage the enthusiasm
for science which began with the course in General Science. As
a result, students should gain a new respect for their own bodies
and the other living things around them with the ability to make
educated choices for themselves and their community.
World History :
This course seeks, in its most basic form, to convey the major
events in world history from pre-historical times to at least
the end of the second world war. As history is the result of people's
lives and work, the most significant historical figures are highlighted.
In addition, two major goals are the focus of the course : 1)
to identify and explain various historical trends, movements,
revolutions, as they are determined both by the text and the teacher,
and in fact to emphasize them over specific historical facts;
the "big picture" is paramount; 2)to convey history
through an ethical lens, seeking to identify examples and trends
of justice/injustice in humanity, with a paricular focus on the
class struggle which all of history is in its most basic form.
Finally, where it is possible, especially during the presentation
of the 20th century, World History seeks to include the historical
Micronesia.
Religion II :
This very course helps students not only to get some basic information
about "who Jesus (of history) was", rather, a self-awareness
of "who Jesus Christ is for me as a Christian today".
It means that collecting facts or data as information is not he
main purpose of this course. All informative data about Jesus
of History and Christ of Faith (in Thomas Zanzig's term) should
help each student to find sure criteria of judgement among many
values offered by their circumstance or society.
Word Processing:
The Typing Course aims to get an abiltiy to type without looking
at the keys, and accuracy and rhythmic stroking. Students learn
not only how to type, but also to write on the typewriter/computer.
Students also establish primary keyboarding skills.
