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Accelerated Algebra 1


Course Number 414/415
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9

Accelerated Biology


Course Number 724
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9

Accelerated Chemistry


Course Number 734
Prerequisite: An A in Algebra 1 or B or above in Accelerated Algebra1 and an A in Biology or B or above in Accelerated Biology.
Grades: 10

Accelerated Geometry


Course Number 424/425
Prerequisite: At least a B- in Acc Algebra 1 414/415 or an A in Algebra 1 412/413
Grades: 9-10

Advanced World History


Course Number 614
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9

Advanced Writing 1/Humanities 1


Course Number 214/215
Prerequisite: Combined with 614/615 Advanced World History
Grades: 9

Advanced Writing 2/British Literature


Course Number 224/225
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 10

Algebra 1


Course Number 410/411
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9

Algebra 1 (412/13)


Course Number 412/413
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9

Algebra 2


Course Number 432/433
Prerequisite: Students may take trigonometry 441 after completing one semester of Algebra 2. IB Diploma students must take Trigonometry during their junior year.
Grades: 11

Alpha Earth/Space Science


Course Number 727
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 10-11-12

AP Calculus AB*


Course Number 464/465
Prerequisite: Recommendation: At least a B- average in IB Pre-Calculus AI*SL 454/455.
Grades: 12

AP Computer Science A (CSA)*


Course Number 874/875
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1. It is strongly recommended that a student has completed CSP or has some prior knowledge of a programming language, such as Scratch, Alice, Java, or work using code.org.
Grades: 9-10-11-12

AP Computer Science Principles (CSP)*


Course Number 870/871
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

AP Statistics*


Course Number 458/459
Prerequisite: Completion of Honors Algebra 2/Trig* 434/435, Pre-Calculus 452/453 or IB Pre-Calculus AI*SL 454/455, or concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calculus 452/453, IB Pre-Calculus AI*SL 454/455 or AP Calculus* 464/465. Check University requirements for acceptance as a math credit.
Grades: 10-11-12

AP U.S. Government and Politics*


Course Number 664
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 11-12

AP United States History*


Course Number 624
Prerequisite: B+ or higher in both semesters of World History 612/613 and English 212/213 or based upon instructor approval.
Grades: 10

Art 1 805


Course Number 805
Prerequisite: This course is a prerequisite for Art courses 810 and 822.
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Biology


Course Number 722
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 10

Boys Weight Training


Course Number 930/931
Prerequisite: Weight Training instructor recommendation
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Catholic Social Teaching


Course Number 131
Prerequisite: Required of all juniors
Grades: 11

Chemistry


Course Number 732
Prerequisite: B or above in Algebra 1 and Biology or a recommendation from biology and math teachers.
Grades: 10-11-12

Christian Morality


Course Number 122
Prerequisite: Required of all sophomores
Grades: 10

Church History


Course Number 130
Prerequisite: Required of all juniors
Grades: 11

Church History/Catholic Social Teaching


Course Number 132
Prerequisite: Enrollment in IB Diploma Program
Grades: 11

Church History/Catholic Social Teaching


Course Number 134
Prerequisite: Enrollment in IB Career-related Program
Grades: 11

Computer Science Exploration (CSE) – 876/877


Course Number 876/877
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11

Concert Band 846/847


Course Number 846/847
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Concert Choir


Course Number 844/845
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Creative Writing


Course Number 252
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12

Detective and Science Fiction


Course Number 256
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12

Digital Media 808


Course Number 808
Prerequisite: Graphic Design 807 AND consent of instructor.
Grades: 10-11-12

Engineering Design and Development 1 (EDD1)*


Course Number 866867
Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering (POE), must have maintained a “C” average both semesters in POE.
Grades: 11-12

Engineering Design and Development 2 (EDD2)*


Course Number 868869
Prerequisite: This is an internship program. Completion of EDD1. Students must complete an application, interview and own transportation may be needed.
Grades: 12

Environmental Science


Course Number 742
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 with a B or above required or a recommendation from chemistry and math teachers
Grades: 10-11-12

Foundations of Physics and Chemistry


Course Number 710
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9

French 1


Course Number 310
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

French 2


Course Number 312
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Geometry (420/421)


Course Number 420/421
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1
Grades: 10

Geometry (422/423)


Course Number 422/423
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1
Grades: 10

Girls Weight Training


Course Number 934/935
Prerequisite: Weight Training instructor recommendation
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Graphic Design 807


Course Number 807
Prerequisite: This course is a prerequisite for 808, 810, and 822.
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Health and Wellness


Course Number 905
Prerequisite: Required of all sophomores
Grades: 10

History of Milwaukee & Waukesha


Course Number 652
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12

Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry*


Course Number 434/435
Prerequisite: At least a B- average in Acc Geometry 424/425
Grades: 9-10-11

Honors Physics


Course Number 748
Prerequisite: Chemistry and Alg 2/Trig* with scores of B or above. The recommendation of Alg2/Trig* and chemistry teachers is required.
Grades: 11-12

Human Body Systems (HBS)* – PLTW


Course Number 884/885
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
Grades: 10-11-12

Human Body Systems (HBS)* – PLTW


Course Number 884
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
Grades: 10-11-12

IB Biology 1*HL


Course Number 762
Prerequisite: Recommended: A or B in Accelerated Biology, A in Biology, and have taken Chemistry or Accelerated Chemistry.
Grades: 11

IB Biology 2*HL


Course Number 764
Prerequisite: IB Biology 1*HL
Grades: 12

IB Business*SL 560/561


Course Number 560561
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 11-12

IB Business*HL


Course Number 562563
Prerequisite: IB Business*SL 560/561
Grades: 12

IB Chemistry*SL


Course Number 756
Prerequisite: Recommendation: B+ or above in Accelerated Chemistry
Grades: 11-12

IB French 3*SL


Course Number 314
Prerequisite: French 2 and recommendation of teacher
Grades: 10-11-12

IB French 4*SL


Course Number 316
Prerequisite: French 3 and recommendation of teacher
Grades: 11-12

IB Geography*SL


Course Number 668
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 11-12

IB History of the Americas 1*HL


Course Number 630
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 11

IB History of the Americas 2*HL


Course Number 658
Prerequisite: IB History of the Americas 1*HL 630/631
Grades: 12

IB Latin 3*SL/HL


Course Number 374
Prerequisite: Latin 2 and recommendation of the teacher
Grades: 10-11-12

IB Latin 4*SL/HL


Course Number 376
Prerequisite: Latin 3 and recommendation of the teacher
Grades: 11-12

IB Literature and Writing*HL


Course Number 230/231
Prerequisite: Combined with IB History of the Americas 1*HL 630/631
Grades: 11

IB Mathematics 1 HL and IB Mathematics 2 HL


Course Number 466/467 and 468/469
Prerequisite: Completion of AP Calculus AB* 464/465. *There is a fee for this distance learning course.
Grades: 11 & 12

IB Music*SL Year 1 856/857


Course Number 856/857
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Music Fundamentals in the Freshman or Sophomore year (or demonstrated competency prior to the Sophomore year).
Grades: 11

IB Music*SL Year 2


Course Number 858/859
Prerequisite: Successful completion IB Music*SL Year 1
Grades: 12

IB Personal and Professional Skills 1 & 2


Course Number 135
Prerequisite: Enrollment in IB Career-related Program
Grades: 11-12

IB Physics*SL


Course Number 750
Prerequisite: Chemistry and Alg2/Trig* with a B or above. The recommendation of Alg2/Trig* and chemistry teachers is required. Honors Physics with B or better.
Grades: 11-12

IB Pre-Calculus AI*SL


Course Number 454/455
Prerequisite: At least a B- in Honors Algebra 2/Trig*434/435 or teacher recommendation. IB Diploma students must take this class.
Grades: 11-12

IB Spanish 3*SL


Course Number 334
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 and recommendation of the teacher
Grades: 9-10-11-12

IB Spanish 4*SL


Course Number 336
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 and recommendation of the teacher
Grades: 10-11-12

IB Spanish 5*SL


Course Number 338
Prerequisite: Spanish 4 and recommendation of the teacher
Grades: 11-12

IB Theory of Knowledge 1 & 2


Course Number 133
Prerequisite: Enrollment in IB Diploma Program
Grades: 11-12

IB/AP Chemistry*HL


Course Number 760
Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Chemistry*SL course.
Grades: 12

IB/AP English*HL


Course Number 260/261
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12

IB/AP Macro Economics*SL


Course Number 660
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 11-12

IB/AP Psychology*SL


Course Number 670
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 11-12

Introduction to Business 1 555


Course Number 555
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 10-11-12

Introduction to Criminal Justice


Course Number 655
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) PLTW


Course Number 860861
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10

Introduction to Philosophy


Course Number 155
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12

Introduction to Pre-Calculus


Course Number 442
Prerequisite: At least a B- average in Algebra 2 432/433 or recommendation of Algebra 2 teacher
Grades: 12

Jazz Ensemble


Course Number 848/849
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Latin 1


Course Number 370
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Latin 2


Course Number 372
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Learning Lab


Course Number 530
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Learning Lab is based on placement exam scores and/or an individual Education Plan (IEP), accommodation plan, or service plan. Parents will be notified if Learning Lab is recommended for their student. If you feel this is a good fit, please contact the Learning Resource Specialist or a counselor. Signature of the Learning Resource Specialist is required.
Grades: 9

Medical Interventions (MI)* – PLTW


Course Number 886/887
Prerequisite: Recommended: PLTW-PBS or HBS
Grades: 11-12

Medical Interventions (MI)* – PLTW


Course Number 886
Prerequisite: Recommended: PLTW-PBS or HBS
Grades: 11-12

Military History


Course Number 654
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12

Modern American Literature


Course Number 255
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12

Music Fundamentals 836/837


Course Number 836/837
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Omega Earth/Space Science


Course Number 728
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 10-11-12

Physical Education 10


Course Number 920/921
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 10-11-12

Physical Education 11


Course Number 940
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 11-12

Physical Education B-9 910/911


Course Number 910/911
Prerequisite: Required of all freshman boys
Grades: 9

Physical Education G-9


Course Number 914/915
Prerequisite: Required of all freshman girls
Grades: 9

Physics


Course Number 752
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 with a B or above required or a recommendation from chemistry and math teachers
Grades: 11-12

Pre-Calculus


Course Number 452/453
Prerequisite: Completion of Honors Algebra 2/Trig* 434/435 or Algebra 2 432/433 and Trigonometry 441.
Grades: 12

Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) – PLTW


Course Number 882/883
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Principles of Engineering (POE)*


Course Number 862863
Prerequisite: Must have maintained a “C” average both semesters in IED.
Grades: 10-11-12

Sacramental Theology


Course Number 120
Prerequisite: Required of all sophomores
Grades: 10

Scripture and Society


Course Number 152
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12

Senior Theology


Course Number 151
Prerequisite: IBCP students select #157 & IBDP students select #159
Grades: 12

Shakespeare and Elizabethan England


Course Number 254
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12

Spanish 1


Course Number 330
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Spanish 2


Course Number 332
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Speech 270


Course Number 270
Prerequisite: Elective course that does not count as credit toward fulfilling the CMH English credit requirement for graduation.
Grades: 9-10-11

Statistics and Probability


Course Number 440
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 432/433.Check university requirements for acceptance as a math credit
Grades: 12

String Chamber Orchestra


Course Number 850/851
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

The Judeo-Christian Tradition


Course Number 110
Prerequisite: Required of all freshmen
Grades: 9

Treble Choir


Course Number 842/843
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12

Trigonometry


Course Number 441
Prerequisite: Recommendation: At least a B- average in Algebra 2 432/433 or recommendation of Algebra 2 teacher. Students may take trigonometry 441 after completing one semester of Algebra 2. IB Diploma students must take Trigonometry during their junior year.
Grades: 11-12

United States History 1650 to 1929


Course Number 620
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 10

World History


Course Number 612
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9

World Literature


Course Number 258
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12

World Religions


Course Number 154
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12

Writing 1/Literature 1


Course Number 212/213
Prerequisite: Combined with 612/613 World History
Grades: 9

Writing 2/Literature 2


Course Number 222/223
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 10

Yearbook


Course Number 280/281
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Elective course that does not count as credit toward fulfilling the CMH English credit requirement for graduation.
Grades: 10-11-12

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