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Don Bosco Tech offers a college-preparatory academic program along with a program of technological studies. Graduation requirements include 40 units in one of eight technology majors.

Academic Departments

  1. English
  2. Fine Arts
  3. Foreign Language (click here for Japanese 1, 2 link)
  4. Mathematics (click here for ALEKS link)
  5. Health / Physical Education
  6. Science
  7. Social Sciences
  8. Theology

Technology Departments

  1. Computer Science
  2. Construction Technology
  3. Design Technology
  4. Electronics and Computer
  5. Graphic Communications
  6. Manufacturing Technology
  7. Materials Science (click here for ASNT Registration link)
  8. Power and Transportation

Academies (Beginning 2009-2010)

  1. Academy of Architecture & Construction (AAC)
  2. Academy of Computers & Electronics (ACE)
  3. Academy of Design (AD)
  4. Academy of Materials Science, Engineering & Technology (AMSET)
  5. Academy of Media & Digital Communications (AMDC)

All first year students take the following classes:

  • Mathematics: Algebra 1, 2 OR Advanced Level Courses as Determined by Placement Tests
  • English: English 1, 2 - Composition and Literature OR Honors English 1, 2
  • Theology: Catholic Christianity (one semester), Old Testament (one semester)
  • Social Studies: World History 1, 2 OR Honors World History 1, 2 
              Geography (one semester)
  • Other: Health Education (one semester)
  • Physical Education OR Beginning/Marching Band
  • Freshman Studies Courses: Student Success, Computer Applications, Colleges & Careers, Fundamentals of Visual Communications
  • Academy Rotation Courses

All second year students take the following classes:

  • Mathematics: Geometry 1, 2 OR Advanced Level Courses as Determined by Placement Tests
  • English: English 3, 4 OR Honors English 3, 4 Composition and Literature
  • Theology: New Testament (one semester), Morality (one semester)
  • Foreign Language: Spanish 1, 2 OR Bilingual Spanish 1, 2 OR Japanese 1, 2
  • Fine Arts: Art Appreciation OR Music in World Culture OR Symphonic Band
  • Courses in Technology Major

All third year students take the following classes:

  • Mathematics: Algebra 3, 4 OR Advanced Level Courses as Determined by Placement Tests
  • English: English 5, 6 - Composition and Literature OR Honors English 5, 6 - Composition and Literature
  • Theology: Church History & Ministry (one semester), Social Justice (one semester)
  • Science: General Chemistry 1, 2 OR Advanced Placement Chemistry
  • Social Studies: U.S. History 1, 2 OR Advanced Placement U.S. History
  • Foreign Language: Spanish 3, 4 OR Bilingual Spanish 3, 4 OR Japanese 3, 4 OR Advanced Placement Spanish Language
  • Courses in Technology Major

All fourth year high school students take the following classes:

  • Mathematics: Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry OR Statistics OR Precalculus OR Advanced Placement Calculus AB
  • Theology: Christian Lifestyles (one semester), Elective (one semester)
  • Science: Principles of Physics OR Advanced Placement Physics C: Mechanics OR Anatomy and Physiology
  • Social Science: Economics OR Advanced Placement Macroeconomics 
              U.S. Government OR Advanced Placement American Government
  • Senior Electives for 2009-2010: Creative Writing OR Advanced Placement European History OR Advanced Placement Comperative Government OR Advanced Placement Spanish Literature OR Latin American Literature OR Spanish 5, 6 OR The American West: Myths and Legends / American History and Foreign Policy Through Film OR Advanced Strength Training and Conditioning
  • Courses in Technology Major
 
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