Curriculum
Our Lady of Grace High School is a college preparatory school in the scholastic liberal arts tradition. Theology and the development of sound moral character as taught by the Roman Catholic Church are emphasized throughout the entire curriculum. Original works by great thinkers who have shaped traditional Western thought are studied in depth. An emphasis is placed upon critical thinking and analytical skills along with composition and grammar. Literature, History and Theology are taught in an integrated and complementary approach. Math, from Algebra through Calculus, will be offered. Both Latin and Spanish will be offered, as well as, Music, Speech, Drama, Art and Physical Education. All students are encouraged to perform community service, especially within their individual parishes.
Graduation Requirements
The minimum requirement of credits for graduation is 28.5. The advanced requirement of 32 credit hours is recommended.
SUBJECT MINIMUM ADVANCED
Theology 4 4
English 4 4
History-U.S. History, Geography 3 3.5
World History, U.S. Government
Economics .5 .5
Math-Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II 4 4
Science-Biology, Physics,Chemistry, Astronomy 4 4
Language-Latin, Spanish, Greek 3 3
Physical Education & Health 2 2
Technology 1 1
Fine Arts-Music, Choir, Drama, Art 1 1
Speech .5 .5
Great Books Seminar 1 1
Electives 0 3.5
Total 28.5 32
Electives: Music 1/2 cr. Debate 1/2 cr.
Art 1/2 or 1 cr. Test-taking Prep (11th) 1/2 cr.
Journalism 1/2 or 1 cr. Drama 1/2 cr.
Accounting 1 cr. Psychology/AP 1 cr.
Logic ¼ cr.
Requirements: Our Lady of Grace requires its students to complete two years of Latin in addition to the Great Books Seminar taken during the senior year.
Letter Grading Scale Quality Point Value
A 100-94 Excellent 4.0
B 93-86 Above Average 3.0
C 85-76 Average 2.0
D 75-70 Below Average 1.0
F 69-Below Failure 0.0
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I
Textbook: Algebra I by John Saxon; third edition, 2003
In this text, there are 30 exercises for each lesson, four or five of which relate to the new material, and the rest are review exercises that re-enforce the students’ learning of prior material. Moreover, beneath each problem number is a number in parentheses; this number refers the student to the lesson where the concept of skill required to solve the problem is introduced.
Algebra I covers basic algebraic concepts including operations with fractions, operations with integers, absolute value, exponents, linear and quadratic equations and systems of equations, factorization, inequalities, percentages, operations with radical expressions, slope and equations of lines, the Pythagorean theorem and its applications, variations, functions, measurements of plane and solid geometric figures.
Important Note: A grade of D or better in Algebra I is required when Algebra I is a prerequisite for other mathematics courses. A grade of B or better in Algebra I is a prerequisite for honors math courses above Algebra I.
Geometry
Textbook: Geometry; Houghton Mifflin, 1992.
This course covers basic concepts including distance and angle, coordinates, area and the Pythagorean Theorem, the distance formula, some applications of right triangles, polygons, congruent triangles, dilations and similarities, volumes, vectors and the dot product, transformations, and isometries. Euclidean geometry is covered in a reasonably simple chronological presentation in order to familiarize the student with all the basic concepts of geometry and to aid in the development of logic and analysis through the graduated complexity of proofing.
Prerequisites: A grade of D or better in Algebra I.
Important Note: A grade of D or better in Geometry is required when Geometry is a prerequisite for other mathematics courses. A grade of B or better in Geometry is a prerequisite for honors math courses above Geometry.
Algebra II
Textbook: Algebra II by John Saxon; third edition, 2003
Algebra II covers more complex concepts such as polynomials, rational expressions, graphing, complex numbers, logarithms and permutations. It reviews and continues the study of topics from Algebra I and Geometry, and introduces some more advanced concepts, including trigonometry. Applications from various disciplines include uniform motion problems, chemical compounds and mixture problems, and metric unit conversions.
Prerequisites: A grade of D or better in Algebra I and Geometry.
Important Note: A grade of D or better in Algebra II is required when Algebra II is a prerequisite for other mathematics courses. A grade of B or better in Algebra II is a prerequisite for honors math courses above Algebra II.
Advanced Mathematics
Textbook: Advanced Mathematics by John Saxon; second edition, 1996
Advanced Mathematics reviews and continues the development begun in Algebra I and Algebra II, and also covers upper-level algebraic concepts such as matrices, determinants, arithmetic and geometric series, real and complex roots of higher-order polynomial equations, logic, logarithms and exponentials, permutations and combinations. It also completes the study of geometry and trigonometry including trigonometric equations and identities, the equations and graphs of sinusoids, conics, quadrilaterals, locus, trigonometric functions and their properties. Applications from other disciplines such as physics and chemistry include advanced word problems, angular velocity, abstract rate problems, growth and decay.
Prerequisites: A grade of D or better in Algebra II.
Important Note: A grade of D or better in Advanced Mathematics is required when Advanced Mathematics is a prerequisite for other mathematics courses. A grade of B or better in Advanced Mathematics is a prerequisite for honors math courses above Advanced Mathematics.
Calculus
Textbook: Calculus with Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry by John Saxon, Frank Wang, 1999
Calculus covers limits, continuity, and composition of functions, derivative, differentiability, integration, and proofs of the fundamental theorem. Applications from other disciplines such as geometry and physics include polar coordinates, maximization and minimization problems, velocity and acceleration, fluid force, volume by washers and shells, centroids, motion due to gravity, and falling body problems.
Prerequisites: A grade of D or better in Advanced Mathematics.
SCIENCES
Physical Science
Textbook: Exploring Physical Science; Prentice Hall, third edition, 1999
This course covers general properties of matter; physical and chemical changes; mixtures, elements, and compounds; atomic bonding and structure; the Periodic Table; chemical reactions; chemical compounds; petrochemical technology; radioactivity; motion; forces and energy; work, power, and simple machines; heat; electricity and magnetism; sound and light.
Important Note: A grade of D or better in Physical Science is required when Physical Science is a prerequisite for other science courses. A grade of B or better in Physical Science is a prerequisite for honors science courses above Physical Science
Honors Physical Science
Textbook: Conceptual Physical Science by Paul Hewitt, John Suchocki and Leslie Hewitt; second edition, 1999
This course expands and broadens the concepts of the material covered in Physical Science, and also includes earth science and astronomy.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval is required.
Biology
Textbook: Biology – the Dynamics of Life by Biggs, Blaustein, Kapicka, Kaskel, and Lundgren; Glencoe/McGraw Hill Publishing Co, 1998
In this course, the students will study the concepts of ecology, basic cell biology, genetics, change through time and the diversity of life. Students will explore and integrate the six general themes of biology: systems and interactions, homeostasis, unity within diversity, evolutions, energy and the nature of science. Students will be expected to develop and utilize organizational and critical thinking skills throughout the course.
Biology –AP
Textbook: To Be Determined
Students who choose AP Biology have the option of taking the AP Exam in May.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval is required.
Physics
Textbook: Conceptual Physics by Hewitt, 2006-2007
This course covers an introduction to mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and atomic-nuclear physics. A basic 2 week introduction to
astronomy is also covered in this course.
THEOLOGY
Theology - Freshmen
Textbook: Love’s Revelation; The Priory Press, 2001
God Calls You, Vol.1; (Chapters 6,7,8) The Priory Press, 2002
Catholicism & Reason; C.R. Publications, 2002
Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Holy Bible
Supplemental Readings
This course focuses on Creation/Evolution, The Old Testament, and the Early Apostolic Church. Students will delve into the mystery of God’s creation and explore mankind’s attempt to understand God’s design. Old Testament bible history is taught using Bible readings, Love’s Revelation and Jeff Cavin’s Bible Timeline. Students are required to complete a bible timeline with historic dates and events. Students are introduced to many of the OT prophets. Writings from the early church fathers are introduced. Multiple learning styles are addressed through art, student drama, overhead transparencies, lecture and discussion. Evaluation includes two projects – one in the winter and one in the spring.
Theology – Sophomore
Textbook: Jesus is the Way Volume III; The Priory Press, 2000
Catholicism and Life; C.R. Publications, 2002
Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Holy Bible
Dominum et Vivificantem, Pope John Paul II
The Lamb’s Supper Video and Book, Scott Hahn
Lumen Gentium, Vatican II Documents
Code of Canon Law (excerpts)
Meeting Mary, Our Mother in Faith; Catholic Answers, 2003
The Papacy; Catholic Answers, 2003
Redemptoris Mater; Pope John Paul II
The majority of this course focuses on Christ’s Church on earth; The Paschal Mystery, the nature of the Church, the Church’s redemptive mission, Images of the Church and Church Sacraments. Writings from the early church fathers are continued. Multiple learning styles are addressed as in freshmen religion, but evaluation includes cumulative exam as well as projects.
Theology - Juniors
Textbook: Responding to God Volume II; The Priory Press, 2000
Catholicism and Ethics; C.R. Publications, 1998
Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Holy Bible
Veritatis Splendor, Pope John Paul II (sections)
This course focuses on Catholic Morality. Social Justice issues are covered as well as Sexual Morality issues. What is the Christian’s responsibility in the world? How do we apply virtuous living in a world of assisted suicide, cloning, contraception, pornography and disrespect for the human body? Selections of current writings from the Magisterium will be reviewed along with weekly current event assignments. Two papers are assigned for this course. One paper is due in the fall and one due in the spring. The spring paper focuses on the Virtues as lived in the lives of the Saints and is presented as an original oratory which is combined with World History, Speech and the English Research writing assignment.
Theology – Seniors
Textbook: Early Christian Writers; edited by Cyril Richardson
Documents of the Christian Church; edited by Henry Bettenson
Characters of the Protestant Reformation; Hilaire Belloc
Orthodoxy; G.K. Chesterton
Documents of Vatican II
Redemptor Hominis and Veritas Splendor by Pope John Paul II
Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Holy Bible
This course affords students an opportunity to integrate previous studies through a historical study of twenty centuries of Catholic tradition. Special attention is given to original texts of Fathers and Doctors of the Church as well as the different schools of spirituality and several of the most important ecumenical councils. Emphasis is placed upon apologetics and the oral defense of the truths of Catholic doctrine.
HISTORY
American History – freshmen
Textbook: Christ in the Americas by Anne W. Carroll, 1997
American History for Young Catholics by Seton School
American Voices: A History of the U.S.; Scott Foresman, 1992
This course is designed for the Catholic high school student. The primary text, Christ and the Americas, was written by Dr. Anne Carroll from the Catholic perspective. This text covers specific events that directly relate to the Church and to their relationship in the surrounding secular history. There are additional period specific novels to be read to further enrich and support the vast historical account of American history. The structure of the course is to briefly overview the founding of Americas to the Civil War. The remainder of the course concentrates on the Reconstruction to the present day. American History for Young Catholics is the primary text for the remainder of the year. The English I class is integrated with this course in the writing of essays.
Geography – sophomores
Textbook: World Geography; Glencoe, 1997
Seton Home Study Supplements
In this course, students examine people, places, and environments at local, regional, national, and international levels. Processes that shape patterns in the physical environment, climate, characteristics of major land forms, types and patterns of settlement, the distribution and movement of the world population and their inter-relatedness are all studied. Students use the internet for research on current geographic fact finding. The Seton School supplements highlight the Catholic history and areas of Catholic concern that the secular text does not cover. Historical novels are selected and read quarterly. Emphasis is given to geographical location, culture and time.
World History – juniors
Textbooks: Christ the King, Lord of History by Anne Carroll, third edition, 1994
Christ the King, Lord of History Workbook; 2000
A History of Western Society; Houghton-Mifflin, 1999
Once again, this course is presented from a Catholic perspective with Christ the King, Lord of History as the primary text and supplemented by secondary sources. This course is completely integrated with the junior English course with English selections overlapping periods and places in history.
U.S. Government - (1/2 semester)
Textbooks: Civics-Government & Economics in Action; Prentice Hall, 2005
The Federalist Papers
This course outlines the basics of U.S. Government and its governing bodies.
Various systems of government are examined as well as influences and opinions of the framers of The Constitution. The workings of federal and state governments are examined in the light of The Constitution, The Bill of Rights and Social Justice issues relevant to our Catholic Faith. The workings of federal and state governments are examined in the light of the constitution and current events.
Economics - (1/2 semester)
Textbooks: Civics-Government & Economics in Action; Prentice Hall, 2005
Emphasizes fundamental, macroeconomic and international economic concepts. Microeconomic concepts are explored with life skill examples and practice.
LANGUAGES
Pre-Latin
Workbooks: Latina Christiana I & II; Memoria Press, 2002
This course is designed for the incoming freshman or sophomore who lacks the basic English grammar skills to tackle the Fr. Henle Lain I course. During the full credit course the student reviews basic English grammar essentials for the first semester and is introduced to basic Latin phrases, declensions, vocabulary and prayers throughout the second semester.
Latin I
Textbook: First Year Latin & Latin Grammar by Robert J. Henle, S.J., 1958
This course is designed to cover the first half of the text. The course introduces the Catholic high school student to Ecclesiastical Latin. The goal of the course is the mastery of forms, basic syntax, and vocabulary. The methodology of the course is the traditional approach in which instruction of grammar and vocabulary precedes the translating of exercises and readings.
Prerequisite for the course: None
Latin II
Textbook: First Year Latin & Latin Grammar by Robert J. Henle, S.J., 1958
This course is designed to finish the remaining second half of the text. The goal of the course is the continuation of mastery of forms, basic syntax, and vocabulary. The methodology of the course is continued; however, there is an increase in the readings due to the student’s knowledge of the Latin language.
Prerequisite for the course: Successful completion of Latin I with a grade of D or better, a grade of D or better on the Latin placement exam or permission of the instructor.
Latin III
Textbook: First Year Latin, Second Year Latin by Fr. Robert Henle, S.J., 1958
Latin III begins with a review of Latin II (above) and continues on into the Second Year Latin Textbook with primary translation and readings from early Roman literature.
Prerequisite for the course: Successful completion of Latin II with a grade of D or better, a grade of D or better on the Latin placement exam or permission of the instructor.
Spanish I
Textbook: Spanish for Mastery I; D.C. Heath and Company, 1989
¡Dime! ¡A Practicar!; McDougal Littell, 1997
The course will study the grammar presented in the text. Vocabulary and culture will be presented in context with what is happening in the world. Students will study geography and history in connection with the Hispanic world. The basic vocabulary and communication of daily life will be taught. The students will learn to read, to write, to speak, to listen and to understand the Spanish language. As Spanish is compared to English, the students will review the structure of the English language.
Spanish II
Textbook: Spanish for Mastery II;D.C. Heath and Company, 1989
Additional grammar and translation of Spanish materials will be included in this course.
Prerequisite for the course: Students must have successfully completed Spanish I with a grade of D or better, or have passed an exam by the instructor.
English I
Textbook: Grammar and Composition, Third course by Warriner’s, 1986
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6 by Educators Publishing Service, Inc., 1999
This course is designed to reinforce the student’s basic knowledge of English grammar. There is an emphasis on advance concepts for nouns, pronouns, verbs, participles, gerunds, infinitives, adverbs, prepositions, phrases, clauses, complex and compound sentences, and glossary usage. Punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary words are studied throughout the year. Moreover, the basic components for writing an essay are reviewed. The narrative, expository and compare and contrast essay styles are taught for all essay writing as well as the theme, character, conflict analysis for the book report format. The subject matter for the essays is taken from the American history course. Students will read historical novels pertaining to the time periods: Witch of Blackbird Pond, Madeline takes Command, Autobiography of Ben Franklin, Red Badge of Courage, All Quiet on the Western Front.
English II
Textbook: Grammar and Composition, Fourth Course by Warriner’s
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Vocabulary from Classical Roots, Educators Pub. Service, Inc.
This course continues the development of essay writing with the persuasive essay and cause and effect paper. Literature analysis is begun with Animal Farm presented in the fall and A Tale of Two Cities presented in the spring. During the fall, students are also taught various aspects of poetry such as imagery and figures of speech. Students are required to select additional quarterly readings of historical fiction such as The Scarlet Pimpernel and The House of Seven Gables. Papers are written on these novels and graded in this course.
English III – World Literature
Textbook: World Literature published by Holt, Winston, Rinehart, 1998
Writing a Research Paper; Sadlier-Oxford, 2005
MLA Handbook
World History and World Literature are integrated in this course where students read selected literature following an historical timeline. Selections in this course include the “Epic of Gilgamesh”, The Iliad, Beowulf, Canterbury Tales, Song of Roland and selections from Dante’s “Inferno.” The spring semester is designated for the MLA research paper.
English IV
Students will be introduced to technical writing (formal letter, business writings, applications, etc) in the fall and finish the year producing creative writing (plays, poetry, short stories, persuasive essays, letters to the editor, apologetics, etc.)
Speech
Textbook: Speech; McGraw Hill, Glencoe, N.Y., N.Y., 2005
This one semester course emphasizes the importance of crisp and precise oral presentation with an emphasis on the logic of the presentation. This course integrates with the Junior year research project where students are expected to present an original oratory in Theology as well as a presentation with visuals in Speech. Students will prepare for the TAPPS academic competitions in the Spring semester and will be introduced to debate during the last quarter.
Physical Education and Health
Physical Education – 1 ½ credits
This course is designed to teach students the skills necessary to learn and enjoy physical activities such as volleyball, basketball, track, tennis and aerobics. Fundamentals of dance are also included in this course.
Health -½ credit
Textbook: Health: A Guide to Wellness; Glencoe, 1993
Students will receive an overview of physical and mental health in this course as well as focusing upon current drug related issues.
Technology
Technology
Materials: A+ Certification Concepts & Practice w/CD by Prentice Hall 2002
Microsoft Office Basics 2003 by Pasewark & Pasewark 2005
This course provides an overview of the development of the Personal Computer. Students will also be introduced to hardware diagnostics and replacement. The course includes operating system basics, DOS and Windows Family products up to Windows XP. Extensive emphasis is given to Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
Fine Art Electives
Music
Textbook: Listen; Kerman, Joseph and Tomlinson, Gary
A. Music History (Medieval to Contemporary)
B. Music Theory
C. Ensemble class
This course is designed to introduce students to music history, music theory and ensemble class as a way to teach them how to listen to music critically. Students study music history and learn the differences between historical style periods in Western Music; music theory is studied so students can develop a clear grasp of the symbols which make up the language of music. Also, students get the opportunity to incorporate skills and concepts learned in their musical study and apply it to a music making experience in ensemble class.
No prior study is required.
Art
Reference Books: Art in Focus, Third Edition, Gene Mettler
Discovering Art History, Second Edition, Gerald Brommer
Design Synectics, Stimulating Creativity in Design,
Nicholas Roukes
Learning to Look and Create, THE SPECTRA PROGRAM, Kay Alexander and Michael Day
Studio Projects in Art History, William Reid
References from the Web on Marionettes, such as:
www.lotzdollpages.com
vanpuppet@citcom.net
BiblePuppet.com
Also, various books from the local library
This course will begin with the student’s basic drawing and design skills and build upon them. By intensifying the complexity of each project, interspersed with Art Historical facts, students will learn the art of self-expression and an appreciation for the skills major artists use in the world of art.
Drama/Theatre
Textbooks: Theater The Lively Art, ,Third Edition; McGraw Hill
Theatre Art In Action, National Textbook Company
Plays, The Drama Magazine for Young People; Peter A. Dimond
The content of this course is dependent upon the familiarity of the students with Drama and Theatre. The freshmen will have an introduction to theatre through the historical timeline overlapping with their theology course at specific points in time. Continuing students will work on parts of theatre design such as staging, make up, costume, etc. Famous playwrights will also be included. Students will prepare for the TAPPS competitions in duet and solo acting as well as prose and poetry interpretation.
Academic Electives
Journalism
Textbooks: Journalism Today; National Textbook Company, 1993
School Newspaper Advisor’s Survival Guide Workshop by
Patricia Osborn, Pearson Education, 1998
Students will learn proper journalism skills and reporting techniques, including ethics and first-hand sourcing, for a school newspaper. Advertising in its artistic design will be introduced along with the business aspect of financing a newspaper. Computer layout will be taught. Students will produce the monthly (or quarterly) school newspaper along with an 11X17 scholarly journal of student writings. Students who have already taken journalism (or Newsletter) will have priority positions over new students or “cub” reporters.
Psychology
Textbook: Psychology – Principles in Practice; Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2003
This course is an introduction to the basic areas of Psychology including: Body and Mind, Learning and Cognition, Development, Personality, Health and Adjustment and Social Psychology. Use of the internet is required for this course. Student will be required to do current event reports on areas of current psychological significance or study. Seniors will be required to do a research paper in the spring semester. Juniors may elect this research paper or the History/English research paper according to their interest and approval of the instructors.
Psychology AP
Textbook: Psychology – Principles in Practice; Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2003
Additional readings and research as required by College Board AP Standards. Students in this course may take the AP Exam offered in May.
Prerequisites for the course: Students must hold junior level standing and be taking, or have taken, English III research writing skills (spring semester). Approval by the instructor is required.
Test-taking Prep
Materials: SAT and ACT booklets and publications
This text preparation course is designed for juniors and seniors preparing to sit for the college entrance exams. The course begins with a basic introduction to the psychology of test taking including discussion on stress reducers and memory builders. Good nutrition and daily routine are emphasized. The course uses materials provided by College Board for SAT and ACT materials. On-line testing is done through College Board. Students set up individual accounts for daily SAT prep questions. Already identified areas of academic weakness are worked on with each student. Writing prompts for essays are practiced. Students complete the course by researching prospective colleges, noting entrance requirements including scores on entrance tests, costs, extra-curricular requirements, etc. Students then consult with parents to determine colleges (a minimum of 3) to begin the application process.
Required Courses
Great Books Seminar
Text Books: Original source documents by Plato, Socrates, Homer, Virgil, St. Augustine, Dante, St. Thomas More, Machiavelli, Descartes, Milton, Cerbantes, Bunyan, Pascal, Thoreau, Emerson, T.S. Elliot.
This seminar is a complete introduction to the timeless literary classics of Western culture. The first part of the year examines the foundations of Western civilization in Greece and Rome. The second semester examines medieval epic and comic literature including works not listed above by Shakespeare, Kierkegaard and other modern writers.
Classical Studies
Textbooks: Logic: Principles for Clear Thinking, (edited by John Echaniz) Seton Home
Study School 1997
Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar by William D. Mounce, 1993
Greek New Testament
Astronomy: Compiled Sources
This course consists of one quarter of Logic, two quarters of Introduction to Greek and one quarter of Astronomy. The purpose of the course is to build on the foundation of Grammar, Latin and the reading of the Great Books. By introducing students to the principles of formal logic and the Greek Language, students will further understand and appreciate the cultural and intellectual achievement of Greek civilization.
Our Lady of Grace High School
Text Book Listing to date
Theology: Holy Bible; Ignatius Press
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Love’s Revelation, Jesus is the Way, Responding To God;
The Priory Press, 2000
Catholicism & Reason, 1999, Catholicism & Life, 2002,
Catholicism & Ethics, 1998; C.R. Publications
History/Literature: Christ in the Americas; Anne Carroll, 1997
American History for Young Catholics – Seton School
American Voices: A History of the U.S.; Scott Foresman, 1992
World Geography: People and Places; Prentice Hall, 1995
with Seton Home Study Supplements
Class Room Atlas; Rand McNally
Historical World Atlas; Hammond
Christ the King, Lord of History; Anne Carroll, 1994
Christ the King, Lord of History, Workbook and Study Guide, 2000
A History of Western Society; Houghton-Mifflin, 1999
World’s Greatest Speeches
Whole historical novels pertaining to the time period. (See Sheet.)
Psychology; Holt, Rinehart, & Winston, 2003 w/AP supplements
English: Warriners English and Composition III; Harcourt, 1986
Warriners English and Composition IV; Harcourt
Wordly Wise 3000 book 6; Educator’s Publishing Service, 1999
Classical Roots A, C; Educator’s Publishing Service, 2003 & 2002
World Literature; Holt, Winston, Rinehart, 1998
Writing a Research Paper; Sadlier – Oxford, 2005
Math: Algebra 1, Algebra 2; Saxon Publications, 2003
Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding; by Harold Jacobs,
W.H. Freeman & Company, 2003
Advanced Mathematics; John Saxon, second edition, 1996
Calculus with Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry; John Saxon and
Frank Wang, 1999
Science: Exploring Physical Science; Prentice Hall, third edition, 1999
Conceptual Physical Science; (Honors) Hewitt, Suchocki, &
Hewitt, 1999
Biology: The Dynamics of Life; Glencoe, 1998
Physics: Principles and Problems; Merrill, 1992
Pre-Latin: Latina Christiana I, II; Memoria Press, 2002
Latin I & II: Fr. Henle Latin I & Grammar; Loyola Press, 1958
Latin III: Fr. Henle Latin II & Grammar; Loyola Press, 1958
Newsletter: Journalism Today; National Textbook Company, 1993
School Newspaper Advisor’s Survival Guide Workshop,
Patricia Osborn; Pearson Education, 1998
Drama: Theater The Lively Art, Third Edition; McGraw Hill
Theatre Art in Action, National Textbook Company
Plays, The Drama Magazine for Young People;
Peter A. Dimond
Speech: Speech; McGraw – Hill, Glencoe, N.Y., N.Y., 2005
Spanish I & II: Spanish for Mastery I; D.C. Heath & Company, 1984
Spanish for Mastery II; D.C. Heath & Company, 1989
¡Dime! ¡A Practicar!; McDougal Littell, 1997
Health: Health: A Guide to Wellness; Glencoe, 1993
Great Books Seminar: Original Source Documents; Plato, Socrates, Homer, Virgil,
St. Augustine, Dante, St. Thomas Moore, Machiavelli,
Descartes, Milton, Cervantes, Bunyan, Pascal, Thoreau,
Emerson, T.S. Elliot
Classical Studies: Logic: Principles for Clear Thinking; edited by John
Echaniz, Seton Homes Study School, 1997
Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar; William D. Mounce, 1993
Greek New Testament
U.S. Government Civics-Government & Economics in Action; Prentice Hall, 2005
& Economics The Federalist Papers
Test Prep: SAT & ACT Materials
Historical Literature Selections
American Revolution 1700-1800
Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin
The Last of the Mohicans James F. Cooper
Paul Revere and the World He Lived in Ester Forbes
Speeches Found in The World’s Great Speeches
John Hancock’s Speech About the Boston Massacre
Patrick Henry’s Speech Before the Virginia Convention of Delegates
Samuel Adam’s Speech at the State House in Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin’s Speech on the Faults of the Constitution
James Madison’s Speech Before the Convention of Virginia
John Marshall’s Speech Before the Convention of Virginia
Alexander Hamilton’s Speech Before the Constitutional Convention
Of New York
George Washington’s Inaugural Address
Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address
Literature in Europe at the Same Time Period
Wuthering Heights Emily Bronte
A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens
The Song at the Scaffold Gertrude von LeFort
The Scarlet Pimpernel Baroness Orczy
Westward Expansion 1780-1860
Death Comes for the Archbishop Willa Cather
The Oregon Trail Francis Parkman
Madeline Takes Command Ethel Brill
Mother Seton and the Sisters of Charity Alma Power-Waters
Adventures of Tom Sawyer Mark Twain
Short Stories
“The Luck of Raring Camp” Bret Harte
“The Gift of the Magi” O. Henry
“Rip Van Winkle” Washington Irving
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Washington Irving
Europe at the Same Time Period
Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility Jane Austen
Jane Eyre Charlotte Bronte
David Copperfield Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist Charles Dickens
Silas Marner George Elliot
Civil War 1860-1870
The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane
The Killer Angels Michael Shaura
Up From Slavery Booker T. Washington
Little Women Louisa May Alcott
Stillness at Appomattox Bruce Catton
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates A. Lincoln/S. Douglas
Phantom of the Blockade Stephen W. Meader
Abe Lincoln Grows up Carl Sandburg
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Harriet Beecher Stowe
Short Stories
“The Devil and Daniel Webster” Stephen V. Benet
First World War
All Quiet on the Western Front Erich Maria ReMarque
The World War and the Period Just Before 1900-1950
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit Judith Kerr
The Hiding Place Corrie Ten Boom
All Things Wise and Wonderful James Herriot
The Lord God Made Them All James Herriot
A Bridge Too Far Cornelius Ryan
The Borrowed House Hilda Van Stockum
The Winged Watchman Hilda Van Stockum
House of Seven Gables Nathaniel Hawthorne
Animal Farm George Orwell
Saint Novels
The Joyful Beggar – St Francis 1200’s Louis De Wohl
Lay Seige to Heaven – St. Catherine of Sienna Louis De Wohl
The Quiet Light – St. Thomas 1200’s Louis De Wohl
The Restless Flame Louis De Wohl
Set All Afire – Francis Xavier 1500’s Louis De Wohl
Clothed in Gladness – St. Clare 1200’s Sr. Mary St. Paul
Forget Not Love (Maximillian Kolbe) André Frossard
The Golden Thread 1521 St. Ignatius Loyola Louis De Wohl
The Life of St Francis of Assisi St. Bonaventure
St. Benedict Hero of the Hills Mary Fabyan Windeatt
Joan of Arc Louis De Wohl
This List is ONLY a sample of Historical Novels that could be read for the English/History Connection.
Our Lady of Grace High School
Reading List
Pride and Prejudice; Jane Austen
Wuthering Heights; Emily Bronte
Death Comes for the Archbishop; Willa Cather
Father Brown Series; G.K. Chesterton
My Side of the Mountain; George Craighead
Two Years before the Mast; R.H. Dana
The Joyful Beggar; Louis deWohl
Lay Siege to Heaven; Louis deWohl
The Quiet Light; Louis deWohl
The Restless Flame; Louis deWohl
Set All Afire; Louis deWohl
David Copperfield; Charles Dickens
Great Expectations; Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities; Charles Dickens
Snow White & Rose Red; (A Modern Fairy Tale); Regina Doman
Sherlock Holmes Series; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The White Company; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Count of Monte Cristo; Alexander Dumas
The Three Musketeers; Alexander Dumas
The Hoosier Schoolmaster; Edward Eggleston
The Lost Baron; Allen French
The Red Keep; Allen French
The Story of Rolf & the Viking Bow; Allen French
Old Yeller Series; Fred Gipson
Savage Sam; Fred Gipson
The Doll’s House; Rumer Godden
In This House of Brede; Rumer Godden
The Kitchen Madonna; Rumer Godden
Riders of the Purple Sage; Zane Grey
The House of Seven Gables; Nathaniel Hawthorne
All Creatures Great and Small; James Herriot
Prisoner of Zenda; Anthony Hope
Tom Brown at Oxford; Thomas Hughes
Tom Brown’s School Days; Thomas Hughes
Les Miserables; Victor Hugo
Emil & the Detectives; Erick Kaestner
The Chronicles of Narnia; C.S. Lewis
Out of the Silent Planet; C.S. Lewis
Perelandra; C.S. Lewis
That Hideous Strength; C.S. Lewis
The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle etc.; Hugh Lofting
The Cure of Ars; Milton Lomask
Saint Isaac & the Indians; Milton Lomask
The Anne of Green Gable Series; L.M. Montgomery
The Railway Children; E. Nesbit
Mutiny on the Bounty; Charles Nordoff & James Norman Hall
Beorn the Proud; Madeline Polland
Tales; Edgar Allen Poe
Beyond the Desert Gate; Mary Ray (Ignatius Press)
The Ides of April; Mary Ray
Rain from the West; Mary Ray
Red Hugh, Prince of Donegal; Robert Reilly
The Journey Back; Johanna Reiss
The Upstairs Room; Johanna Reiss
Enemy Brothers; Constance Savery
The Reb and the Redcoats; Constance Savery
Mysteries; Dorothy Sayer
Ivanhoe; Sir Walter Scott
Merchant of Venice; William Shakespeare
Midsummer Night’s Dream; William Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet; William Shakespeare
Frankenstein; Mary Shelley
Kidnapped; Robert Lewis Stevenson
Treasure Island; Robert Lewis Stevenson
Gulliver’s Travels; Jonathon Swift
The Letzenstein Chronicles: (Angel & Dragon, The Crystal Snowstorm, Following the Phoenix, The Rose and a Crown); Meriol Trevor
The Rose Round; Meriol Trevor
The Hobbit; J.R.R. Tolkein
Huckleberry Finn; Mark Twain
Joan of Arc; Mark Twain (Ignatius Press)
Andries; Hilda Van Stockum
The Bantry Bay Series; (The Cottage at Bantry Bay, Francie on the Run, Pegeen); Hilda Van Stockum
The Mitchell Series; (The Mitchells, Five for Victory, Canadian Summer, Friendly Gables, The Borrowed House); Hilda Van Stockum
The Winged Watchman; Hilda Van Stockum
Around the World in Eighty Days; Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; Jules Verne
Outlaws of Ravenhurst; Sr. M. Imelda Wallace
Mother Seton and the Sisters of Charity; Alma Power Waters (Ignatius Press)
To Build a Land; Sally Watson
Other Sandals; Sally Watson
The Time Machine; H.G. Wells
Deathwatch; Robb White
Flint’s Island; Leonard Wibberly
Augustine Came to Kent; Barbara Willard
If All the Sword in England; Barbara Willard
Son of Charlemagne; Barbara Willard
The Hittite Warrior; Joanne Williamson
The Virginian; Owen Wister
They Loved to Laugh; Kathryn Worth
With Pipe, Paddle & Song; Elizabeth Yates
This book list was compiled from four sources: The Thousand Good Book List, by John Senior PhD., Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum, by Laura Berquist, The Ignatius Press Catalogue, and A Landscape with Dragons, by
Michael O’Brien.