English Skills III :
The Junior English skills class builds on the skills acquired
in English Skills I and II. Emphasis is placed on learning effective
ways to organize and write multi-paragraphed essays and a research
paper. Students also learn how to write effectively for speeches
and oral presentations and learn how to conduct interviews. Students
are introduced to logic, analogies, and college vocabulary in
preparation for the S.A.T and T.O.E.F.L examinations given to
the end of the Junior year.
Literature III :
Xavier students are consistently challenged to identify their
beliefs and values, and put them into action. Literature offers
abundant examples of adolescent characters who struggle under
the same circustances. This course introduces students to these
characters and compels them to reflect upon their own values.
Broad issues such as freedom, honesty, power, salvation, love,
courage, and discrimination are discussed by focussing on specific
incidences recounted in the novels, poetry and films. Through
introspection students become familiar with indepth literary analysis.
Social Studies III :
The general objective of this course is to help the student learn
to accept a responsible place in this society. They must learn
not only t live with unsetting change, but also to understand
the process of these changes so that they can anticipate and learn
to control them.
Specifically, this course is to help the students learn to analyze
and comprehend some of the changes that are sweeping through Micronesia
today and will continue to do so in the future. Secondly, this
course is to assist the student in his search for cultural and
national identity. The third goal is that the students must develop
the skills that they need to deal with and solve the problems
that will face them when they leave school.
Religion III :
This course for juniors aims at making them read extensive selections
of the Old Testament itself, encouraging insights into the relationship
between the Old Testaments and the new Testament as presented
in the Roman Catholic liturgy, and the application of those insights
to situations today. It also requires a mastery of the textbook.
Chemistry :
All people are scientists: inquisitive and curious. This course
in Chemistry helps students gain confidence in their natural abilities
as scientist. It also encourages the students to approach problems
logically and creatively. Students will gain the necessary background
to understand scientific literature in order to examine problems
in our world and to pursue further studies in science. Moreover,
this course shows how chemistry and its applications are an integral
part of the world surrounding us, with an emphasis on Micronesia's
surrounding environment, the ocean.
Trigonometry :
As logical thinking and problem solving skills are necessary in
all fields of study, the course in trigonometry prepares students
for many facets of life beyond Xavier High School. Students develop
solid skills in advanced algebra and trignonometry as well as
the ability to conduct creative problem solving in a logical and
effective manner. They should become more comfortable with albebra
and its required skills and learn the basics of trigonometry and
have the confidence to apply their logical thinking skills to
everyday situations.
Computer Studies:
A working knowledge of personal computers and application software,
to prepare Xavierites for the modern world. Students are taught
how to set-up computers and to maintain them. They learn how to
utilize the Windows 98 operating system, Microsoft Word 97 word
processor, and Microsoft Publisher 98 desktop publishing software.
These software were chosen as being most useful in helping the
students produce papers and assignments, and in preparing them
for future work in college.
Electives--:
-- Japanese
This course is designed to have interested students be able to
hold simple conversations with Japanese speakers at the end of
the school year. Its emphasis is on conversational Japanese and
introduction to writing in Japanese. Students are expected to
be able to write in hiragana and katakana at the end of the year.
