2015 Incoming Freshmen Course Selections – Fine Arts & Language

FINE ARTS

FA 963 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC One Semester Course Freshmen Introduction to Music develops a student’s music theory skills, historical knowledge, and an understanding and appreciation of music. Students learn how to read and write music, and compose and perform original compositions in different styles of music. Students listen and analyze music from around the world.

FA 987 INTRODUCTION TO ART One Semester Course Freshmen

This semester long course teaches students the skills, techniques and various processes in making art. Students will be introduced to a variety of materials such as: pencil, charcoal, soft pastel, oil pastel, ink, watercolor, and clay. Students are taught the formal elements of drawing; line, space, value, color, form/shape, texture, and composition as well as the formal elements to sculpture. Even though this class is skill based this is a class that most importantly focuses on building confidence in art making.

FA 929 FRESHMAN CHOIR Two Semester Course Freshmen Music appreciation through vocal performance is the primary objective of this ensemble. This choral group is open to freshmen students. Concert choir introduces students to choral literature written in three part (SAB) mixed harmony and studies music of various languages, styles, peoples, and periods. Vocal technique, music history, and music theory skills studied in this course lead to a deeper understanding of music. No audition is required. Performances are given throughout the year on weekends. Attendance at rehearsals and performances during non scheduled class time/after school is required. Experience vocalists may audition to be part of the SICP CHORAL FA 930 (in place of FA 929 FRESHMAN CHOIR). FA 952 SYMPHONIC BAND

Two Semester Course Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Recommendation of the instructor

This course is open to students that play their instrument at an intermediate level or higher. Symphonic band is a large ensemble that will perform a variety of music literature for band as well as standard repertoire of an artistic and educational nature to develop their skills in music theory, instrument technique, historical knowledge and an understanding and appreciation of music through performance. Students must be able to play their instruments at a proficient level. Performances are given throughout the year. Attendance at rehearsals and performances during non scheduled class time/after school is required.

FA 953 BEGINNING BAND Two Semester Course Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors This course is a beginning course in Band for those students with little or no training in music. It is designed for students who are interested in learning how to play a band instrument, such as the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, F Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, or Tuba. Students will develop music theory skills, instrument technique, historical knowledge, music repertoire, and an understanding and appreciation of music through performance. Performances are given throughout the year. Attendance at rehearsals and performances during non scheduled class time/after school is required. FA 955 CONCERT BAND Two Semester Course Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors This course is open to student musicians that play their instrument at an advanced level. Concert band is a large ensemble that will perform a variety of new, as well as standard repertoire of an artistic and educational nature to develop their skills in music theory, instrument technique, historical knowledge and an understanding and appreciation of music through performance. Multiple performances are given throughout the year on evenings and weekends. Attendance at rehearsals and performances during non scheduled class time/after school is required. FA 957 ORCHESTRA Two Semester Course Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Recommendation of the instructor This class is open to student musicians who are at the intermediate level or higher. Orchestra includes strings (viola, violin, cello, string bass), woodwinds, select brass, and piano. Students perform selections from a variety of musical styles, eras, and composers. Placement is determined by audition. Performances are given throughout the year on weekends. Attendance at rehearsals during non scheduled class time/after school is required.

FA 959 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 1

Two Semester Course Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors This course is a beginning course in Percussion for those students with beginning training in music. The class is open to all students that are interested in learning how to play all of the Percussion instruments and to perform in a Percussion ensemble. Students will develop music theory skills, technique, historical knowledge, music repertoire, and an understanding and appreciation of music through performance. Performances are given throughout the year. Attendance at rehearsals during non scheduled class time/after school is required. FA 970 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY:  Students interested in focusing on Photography may submit a portfolio of 20 images for consideration to be admitted into Fundamentals of Photography as a freshman. Please note, starting in Photo as a freshman will preclude you from painting and drawing courses.

LANGUAGE LG 210 LATIN 1 LG 217 Two Semester Course Prerequisite: Placement in 217 requires recommendation of the Department

Chair In this introductory course, the student will cover basic Latin forms, syntax, and vocabulary as well as highlights of Roman culture, history and mythology. LG 220 LATIN 2 LG 227 Two Semester Course Prerequisite: Latin 1, placement in 227 requires recommendation of the

Department Chair Latin 2 continues the objectives of Latin 1 with an emphasis on advanced grammar. Students begin readings in Caesar and discover his military leadership. LG 310 SPANISH 1 LG 317 Two Semester Course Prerequisite: Placement in 317 requires recommendation of the Department

Chair In this introductory course the student covers basic Spanish forms, syntax, and vocabulary as well as cultural highlights of Spanish-speaking countries. LG 315 SPANISH 1 HERITAGE Two Semester Course Prerequisite: Recommendation of the Department Chair This introductory course is offered as an option to freshmen with a spoken command of the language. The course emphasizes written Spanish and covers basic Spanish forms, syntax, and vocabulary. The course will utilize the rich linguistic and cultural knowledge of heritage Spanish speakers and move them along at a pace more appropriate than the regular Spanish 1 class. LG 327 SPANISH 2

Two Semester Course Prerequisite: Spanish 1, placement in 327 requires recommendation of the

Department Chair This course continues objectives of Spanish 1 and concludes work on the remaining indicative tenses and the imperative. LG 361 MANDARIN CHINESE 1 Two Semester Course Introduction to Chinese language and culture, focused on building pinyin and Chinese character formation while developing communicative competence in the four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

LG 363 MANDARIN CHINESE 2 Two Semester Course

Prerequisite: Mandarin 1 recommendation of the Department Chair Building upon the language skills developed in Chinese 1, students will continue learning the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing of Chinese for everyday communication and exploring different cultural perspectives.

LG 410 FRENCH 1 LG 417 Two Semester Course

Prerequisite: Placement in 417 requires the recommendation of the Department Chair

In this introductory course, the student covers basic French forms, syntax, and vocabulary as well as cultural highlights of French speaking countries. LG 420 FRENCH 2 LG 427 Two Semester Course

Prerequisite: French 1, placement in 427 requires the recommendation of the Department Chair

This course continues objectives of French 1, concludes work on the remaining indicative tenses and the imperative, and introduces the reflexive verbs and the direct and indirect objects in both present and past tense. Please note – placement beyond the first level of any language course requires placement testing.

Corpus: The Freshman Retreat

March 2015

Dear Freshman Parent(s) or Guardian(s):

Welcome to you and your student! I am Katie Davis, the First Years Chaplain in the Department of Formation and Ministry. It is my job to provide spiritual formation, programming and support for our freshman and sophomore students at Saint Ignatius. Whether your incoming freshman is your first or fifth Ignatius student, I want to take this moment to extend my welcome, and share with you details of our freshman retreat and service program. Attached is the permission form for the freshman retreat. Please print and fill out this double-sided form, and submit it at your interview so that your student is ready to go in the fall.

Our freshman retreat is called Corpus. This Latin word for “body” is meant to call to mind our participation in the Body of Christ, as well as the community at Saint Ignatius, our student body. The retreat focuses on what it means to be a good member of the body—to live our faith, serve others and be our best selves. To this end the day is a mix of prayer (beginning with a commissioning Mass in the morning), service to the greater Chicago area (through supervised service trips across the city), reflection (in small groups facilitated by the Arrupe Mentors—senior guides for our freshmen), and inspiration (hearing from our older students about how faith, community and service have impacted their SICP experience).

While more details will be shared via email in the fall, here are a few advance notes regarding Freshman Retreat:

§ Retreat is Wednesday, October 14, 2015 (the same day as sophomore and junior class testing). § The retreat day is 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., beyond the usual hours students are here. Fall athletes are excused from

after school athletic commitments that day. § Students of all faiths are required to make the retreat; it is a graduation requirement. § Students are accompanied to retreat service sites by SICP adults, returning to school by 2:00 p.m.

With its focus on community and service, this retreat is a great introduction to the service expectations of an Ignatius student. All Ignatius freshmen complete 10 hours of service during their first year here. They receive 3 credit hours for the work they do during freshman retreat. The other hours must be completed at pre-approved service sites. To receive approval students must personally contact their chaplain, in person during the school year and via email when the office is closed in summer, to receive a service verification form. Each student must do this for him/herself for each site. This allows us to ensure that their work meets the criteria for their freshman expectation; it allows students to take active ownership of their service; and it allows our office to track the over 350 freshman students’ work (meaning we also have a back up approval to show your student’s initiative even if they lose the original form!). The form serves as approval as well as a document to track the student’s hours at a service site. Once the student finishes working at the site she/he submits the completed form to Formation and Ministry.

Through our retreat and service programs we hope that this first year is a great introduction to your students about what it means to be women and men of faith, for and with others. In the fall I will be in further touch via email. In the meantime, feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Ms. Katie Davis First Years Chaplain Saint Ignatius College Prep kathleen.davis@ignatius.org 312-432-8456

AUTHORIZATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN Corpus: The Freshman Retreat

Student Name:

Service Assignment:

To Be Announced in September 2015

PART 1: To be completed by sponsoring school organization/department: Saint Ignatius College Prep, 1076 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL will sponsor a day of service and retreat: Sponsor is: Formation and Ministry______________________________________ Date of the retreat is: October 14, 2015______________________ __________ Supervisors of this retreat/outing are: Ms. Katie Davis________________________________ _ Destination(s): On-campus and at various off-campus service sites________________ Charges to be paid by the student for this outing are: $55.00 (Will be billed to your account) PART II. To be signed by the student:

Statement of Agreement and Confirmation of Attendance I hereby agree to abide by all rules and regulations as set forth in the Saint Ignatius Parent-Student Handbook. I understand that I will be under the direction of faculty moderators and student leaders.

I FURTHERMORE UNDERSTAND THAT ATTENDANCE AT and PARTICIPATION IN FRESHMAN RETREAT IS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.

Date: Student Signature:____________________________________________

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE RECEPTION DESK BEFORE YOU

DEPART THIS EVENING

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PART III. To be completed and signed by the student's parent(s)/guardian(s). The undersigned grants permission to the designated representative of Saint Ignatius College Prep to authorize that emergency medical treatment considered necessary by qualified medical personnel for the student whose name appears below. This authorization is for school days and at school sponsored events as stated in the school insurance policy while the student is in attendance at Saint Ignatius College Prep. It is understood that every effort will be made to contact the parents/guardians immediately when an emergency occurs. Student Name: _______________________________________________ Student Home Address: _______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Home Phone: _______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Cell Phone: _______________________________________________ Student Date of Birth: _______________________________________________ Student Allergies: _______________________________________________ Student Current Medications: _______________________________________________ Name of Relative/Friend for Emergency Contact: ___________________________________ Above-Named Emergency Contact Phone: _______________________________________ is hereby given my permission to participate in the outing described. I further

authorize Saint Ignatius College Prep to change this outing, or even cancel it, if such change or cancellation appears

necessary or desirable in the judgment of an appropriate official of the school, provided such change or cancellation does

not materially increase the expenses of the student or his/her parents or guardians set forth above, and provided also

that any changes do not notably affect the character of the outing. My permission is given with the additional

understanding that the school's accident insurance is applicable. I have read and understand all three parts of this form

and the accompanying letter. ADDITIONALLY:

_____ I / we understand that attendance at the Freshman Retreat is a graduat ion r equ ir ement .

_____ I / we understand that Charges to be paid by the student for this outing are: $55.00 (Will be billed to your account)

_____ I / we have read the accompany ing l e t t e r from Katie Davis. _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION All families are eligible to apply for assistance for Formation and Ministry programming such as retreats and service projects. When doing so, the following

must be strictly adhered to: A parent or guardian must submit in writing the amount of aid being requested and the purpose for the aid.

All requests must be directed to Mr. James Luzzi. Only written requests from parents/guardians will be considered. Additional information may be requested after preliminary review.

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Dear Parents,

Sometimes we find that our students have problems that inhibit their learning (i.e., learning disabilities, dyslexia, A.D.D., etc.) and we try to provide support and help as needed. If you are willing to provide documentation or an evaluation with recommendations for teachers that could be used by your student’s counselor to provide help, please indicate your willingness by filling out the information below. You will then be contacted by your student’s counselor when the school year begins. If the student has a documented need for this service, we provide extended time for semester and final exams. If the student is approved by the College Board and/or ACT, we will provide extended time for the PSAT, PLAN, ACT and SAT. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request.

I would like my student’s counselor to contact me.

Student’s name:___________________________________ Parents’ name:_____________________________________ Home phone number:____________________________ Work phone number:____________________________

Please return to: Sharon Byrne, Guidance Dept.