This course, integrating the learning of the past three years, uses the Gospels and Catholic Social Teaching to help students appreciate the richness of the Church's social mission. Students are working towards Intermediate-Low proficiency as defined by the American Council for Teachers of Foreign Languages. Students will also learn strategies and practice skills in preparation for the AP French Language and Culture exam. Whatever, the case, telling stories help us process our experiences and understand what it means to be human. They will learn how the three elements come together to create a production. (Senior) Discover the epic 2000-year history of the Church, a history you are writing today. If a student is unable to provide their own camera, a limited number of cameras are available upon request. Community Engagement Grantmaking. By the end of the term, students will be able to discuss how we might reperiodize U.S. history when placing women at the center of the narrative. While many of the linguistic tasks will be like those of first-year Chinese, the language level required will be more advanced at a Novice-Mid level of proficiency, as defined by the American Council for Teachers of Foreign Languages. Through class critiques, discussions, and analysis of art history, students enrich their technical skills, vocabulary, and understanding of drawing. We will study the cardiovascular system and the changes that occur through exercising. Students considering majors in psychology, nursing, education, fine arts, social work, information science, business, and journalism (among many others) will benefit from this course. First semester is September through December, and second semester is mid-January through the end of April. In this course students are working towards the Intermediate-low level of proficiency, as defined by the American Council for Teachers of Foreign Languages. Its mission is the total development of the individual student through spiritual formation, intellectual growth, service to others, and building of community. By focusing on both the national and state levels, students will examine the structure and powers of government, the principles of the United States Constitution, and conflicting views about the purpose and meaning of government itself. Projects include original consumer research, industry analysis, brand mapping, ad and logo creation, SWOT analysis, profit and loss projections, and supply chain management. For students continuing into Semester II, the course shifts into personalized, project-based work, where students engage in deep, sustained inquiry; authentic and iterative research; critical analysis; and rigorous reflection, revision, and assessment as they journey through a self-designed, long-term activism, design, or research project on the topic of their choosing. Creative and critical thinking? The course will focus on development of graphical skills, application of mathematical concepts to analyze relationships, and understanding scientific processes. Much of the class will employ a workshop format in which activities include modeling, class discussion, and peer review. This course is an introduction to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), a modernized version of the Literary Arabic. Topics to be addressed include the dignity of the human person, poverty, rights and responsibilities of family, workers and community, solidarity and ecology. February 28, 2023. (Freshman) This course is designed to introduce students to scientific inquiry through the study of mechanics. Students will further reinforce their skills of fingerspelling and numbers as well as learning new vocabulary. Students will explore a variety of exercises and activities to develop creativity, confidence, and cooperation. Band students must take both courses 2710 and 2711. This course fulfills the physical education credit requirement. (Senior) The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the different major world religions and various Christian faith traditions. In course 2726, the student can receive credit Fine Arts or elective credit once Fine Arts requirements are met. Technology is introduced as a tool to analyze problems. Students will build interview skills to gather information and use direct quotes from participants to report the news. (Sophomore-Senior) What does it mean to be Asian American? What challenges have Asian Americans encountered in their journey for self-definition and visibility in Americas Black-white binarya racial paradigm that has existed for centuries? They explore the unit circle, solve trigonometric equations, and study abstract applications by proving trigonometric identities. Angela and Ursula, the foundress and patroness of the Ursulines. The class is conducted mostly in Spanish and students are expected to communicate using the target language. Each student will present their own design at the end of the semester. This course develops interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication in the French language within the context of exploring francophone cultures. Other simulated work experiences will include professional development in the form of workshops and guest speakers, and professional goals and reflection. Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Samoan, and Vietnamese, etc.) This course may be repeated one time for credit. Students will investigate the historical context and origin of this art form and discover how various cultures have embraced and defined the art of fused glass. Ursuline Academy of Dallas (commonly referred to as Ursuline or UA) is a Catholic college preparatory school for girls located on Walnut Hill Lane, in the area around Preston Hollow [5] in Dallas, Texas, USA. We explore brain diseases, disorders, imaging techniques, treatments, and how the environment impacts the brain. The focus is to strengthen the overall language proficiency and cultural knowledge to advance to a Novice-High level of performance, as defined by the American Council for Teachers of Foreign Languages. This course will work on improving the students confidence in reading and interpreting Arabic text and communicating with others. (Junior) This course is a survey of significant American events from the Age of Colonization to the late 20th century. (Sophomore-Senior) In Civil Disobedience, Henry David Thoreau asserts that unjust laws exist, encouraging us to let [our lives] be a counter-friction to stop the machine. His text asks us: how do we confront injustice? Students planning to submit their portfolio tasks and sit for the AP exam will maintain access to online support and exam prep materials until the exam in May. Guided by a One Schoolhouse teacher, students pursue individual study/self-assessment or collaborative seminar/peer-review. Through demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on assignments, students learn tools, techniques, and vocabulary associated with printmaking as they exercise creativity and broaden their portfolio. What I loved about Ursuline Academy of Dallas was the all-girls environment. By the end of this course, students will have an orientation for observing the night sky and a framework for understanding that which is beyond what we can see from our own speck of the universe. Pathway options from which students choose include: (Junior-Senior) AP Environmental Science provides students with the scientific principles, concepts and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for preventing and/or resolving them. Artistic innovation. Register to let other graduates of Ursuline Academy find and contact you. *Note:Depending on enrollment, this course might be offered only online. Artistic applications of handmade paper will be explored in various ways including constructing both utilitarian and artistic books, creating a unique watermark, and using handmade paper as a sculptural method by designing lightweight, sculptural installations. Students focus on applying the elements of art in a wide variety of artistic challenges by engaging in sketchbook activities and creating works of art. This course examines the experience of people living in the United States who identify as Latino/a/x and have ethnic and cultural origins in Latin America. This course is intended to prepare students for the AP Physics II exam in May. These are some of the many questions students will tackle in this course as we study whats where, why its there, and why it matters. This course introduces major and new grammatical structures of the language including the 3 verb moods: indicative, imperative and subjunctive. Ursuline Academy Of Dallas 5.00 (3 reviews) 4900 Walnut Hill Ln Dallas, TX 75229 Tel: (469) 232-1800 www.ursulinedallas.org Founded in 1874, Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters. Students are expected to be independent learners concerning prerequisite material, and a summer project may be assigned to fulfill this requirement. Students will do some Extensive Reading according to their personal interests, reading level, and their teacher's suggestion. (Sophomore-Senior) This course will teach students to evaluate stress triggers and how to handle them appropriately. The study of Psychology offers useful insight into the behavior and mental processes of oneself and others. In the second semester, students will choose and drive an independent study in which they identify a goal related to hope and create a literary framework or unique work cultivating hope. Through class discussions and critiques, students discover how to use the visual language of photography to communicate meaning, tell stories, and convey ideas. (Sophomore-Junior) This course encompasses all aspects of the Algebra II course and provides an opportunity for students to delve deeply into the concepts with an application perspective. I've made core friendships and memories doing both. Parents may receive an email showing the amount charged for the class, but this is not a bill. Ursuline Academy of Dallas made its Top 100 debut in high style this year, capturing the No. At the freshman level, topics may include media use, organization and study skills, interpersonal communication, and life balance. (Junior-Senior) AP Studio Art is designed for highly motivated students who are committed to dedicating time both in and outside of class to developing a college level art portfolio. Students will develop spatial visualization skills in addition to applying their math, science, computer science, and creative skills. We have a new partner in higher education to assist with fulfilling our primary mission. Students completing this course develop the experience and technical skills necessary to succeed in Studio Art IV: Mixed Media Painting. No previous study of Arabic is required. Duration (months) 26. Students experience, research, discuss, and write about art, artists and art making. (Junior-Senior) AP Microeconomics gives students an understanding of how economic decisions are made by individuals, firms, and organizational structures. Ursulines Summer Programs foster academic and personal growth through diverse academic and enrichment opportunities. It continues to build on the listening, speaking, reading and writing language skills learned in French II Honors while building proficiency withthe grammatical structures needed for communication. AP Macroeconomics develops informed, thoughtful and globally-minded students, and thoroughly prepares students to take the AP exam in the spring. Finally, they have created and tested something useful of their own design or are able to defend a position based on their own research. In some classes, you'll use just the barre (or equivalent like a countertop or chair back) and your body weight to churn out rep after rep of muscle-burning moves, while others incorporate tools like resistance bands, sliders, ankle weights, free weights, exercise balls, and more. (Freshman-Senior) This class is designed for those students with previous dance training. No prior running experience required; all students will start at the beginner level, and workouts are designed with individual skill sets in mind. *Note: Depending on enrollment, this course might be offered online only. The spring covers AP Comparative Government and Politics, which is an introduction to the methodology of comparative politics, and an in-depth look at six different states: Iran, Nigeria, China, Russia, Mexico and Great Britain. Students graph and solve polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and apply these functions to model the relationship between different quantities in the real world. Use of graphing calculators and application software are emphasized. It will also cover culture and traditions in order to familiarize students with the history and foundation of spoken Arabic. Concerts are scheduled throughout the year and opportunities also exist for solo and ensemble performances and honor orchestra auditions. Students will begin learning the foundational skills in a training academy after which they will earn their Special Investigator badge. (Freshman-Senior) Fun and games? All students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits during the official school day in each semester. This course addresses all four communication skills: reading, speaking, listening, and writing. This course will take a closer look at those shows and identify key moments in the history of Western theater and drama. Students who enroll in an online course will have an online One Schoolhouse instructor, not an Ursuline instructor. (Sophomore) This course, The Female Voice, will explore common themes concerning female authors and protagonists representinga wide range of diverse cultural backgrounds in orderto offer students many perspectives on the female voice. (Freshman-Senior) In this class, students build and refine the throwing and hand-building skills learned in Ceramics I. The course is based on second-semester introductory college physics and is designed for students who are interested in an upper-level science course or planning to enter life science or pre-med programs in college. So that each student may experience these, students are limited to one Summer School Theology course per year. Topics to be addressed include the dignity of the human person, poverty, rights and responsibilities of family, workers and community, solidarity and ecology. (Freshman-Senior) This course will provide an introduction to U.S. history centering on the experiences of women. From the colonial era to the present, students will examine turning points in American history and the key role women have played, and continue to play, in shaping the nation. Course work at Ursuline is designed to develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Students will analyze primary documents, strengthen their writing skills, discuss various philosophies of government, explore issues affecting local politics, and cultivate critical reading, thinking, and debating skills.