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High School

Academics

The High School academ ics program consists of children. Students are required to take four years
eight different departments. These departments of religion.
are English. Fine and Performing Arts. Religion. The History department is another department
Foreign Language, History, Math, Physical Educa­ in the High School. In these classes the students
tion, and Science. Each Carrollton student must leam about the past. The classes go on field trips to
accumulate twenty-eight credits in order to attain learn more about there material and some classes
their diploma. All of these departm ents help put on presentations, for exam ple during election
shape the students and thoroughly prepare them week the government class has put on a presen­
for college. With the help of these departments, tation about the different candidates. “History is
Carrollton girls grow into women as they antici­ my favorite subject because it is like learning a
pate the world they will encounter after gradua­ story." stated freshman Mariana Ruiz when asked
tion. When polled about Carrollton's academ ic about her World History.
program, student Gabriella Mena, junior, stated H Carrollton em phasizes that a healthy body
love the fact that we get to chose some of the leads to a healthy mind. The administration feels
classes we can take. It allows us to take classes that it is equally important'to develop the body in
that we really enjoy." order to achieve a well rounded person. Therefore,
In Carrollton a great stress in emphasized on the it is essential for the students to fulfill their one year
students ability to write in an eloquent and intelli­ requirement. "Physical Education was my favorite
gent manner. This is the reason why the academ ­ class because I w as actually working out m y
ic program consists of so m any choices of classes body,” said senior A na Carreno.
to take when it comes to English. The students are Science is one of the strongest departments in
enthusiastic about this subject because of the cre­ Carrollton. With the teachers' unique style, the stu­
ativity involved. The students are motivated to dents enjoy learning about nature, molecules,
enter contests and have a sense of freedom when and other topics. The students can choose to join
writing. Carrollton students must take four years of the Science Club if their interest exceeds What the
English and thus develop into present day Shgke- courses offer and this w ay they can further pursue
speares by the time they leave the school. the field. "I will never forget the analogy Mr.
Another department that has a great deal to do Crockwell m ade betw een Dynamic Equilibrium
with creativity is the Performing and Fine Arts and a bathroom during halftime at a Dolphin's
Department. This department appeals to all the: gam e," said senior Ana-Mari Calleja. This com ­
artists in Carrollton. The students of the school ment was in reference to the teaching style that
interested in this field participate in all sorts of helped her remember the concept; telling a story
events that take place throughout the year. The that relates to life today. This is truly one of Car­
Spring production, as well as musical lunches and rollton's best areas.
Masquerade Ball are some of the activities that Math in Carrollton is very demanding of the stu­
involve this department. Along with these, are dent, however with the help of the teachers the
also Studio Art and Photography classes which subject easier than it really is. It is taught by these
cater to those who like to work with visual images. teachers that in life much has to do with logic and
Speech and D ebate are offered for those who they work hard to bring out this skill, which is
enjoy expressing themselves verbally. Sophomore directly related to all types of math, in their stu­
Daniel Corona commented that, “The Performing dents, Mu Alpha Theta is a club that revolves
Art department always has a new and creative around the practice of math. This club is very suc­
surprise to pull out of their hat". cessful at Carrollton. It has won m any competi­
Religion is a very important part of the acad e­ tions and gained national recognition. M ath in
m ic program. Here the students are encouraged the High School is not a drag. It is considered fun
to help the community as well as themselves. and exciting.
They learn about the history of the church and the In general. Carrollton's program is a preparato­
church's view on morality. At Carrollton, students ry for college. It crims to m ake college easier by
are taught to work with others to try to give some­ requiring that the students take classes that they
thing to those who do not have anything. "I really will need for the future. It is rigorous and beneficial
enjoy getting out early to go to service," said because of its demands. A graduate of Carrollton
senior Carolina Garcia who later went on to say, “I walks aw ay with a knowledge far beyond the
love to see the smiles on the children's faces". This call of all high School. They Walk aw ay as well
was in reference to her agency in which she helps rounded Sacred Heart women.

"Traveling around "I see myself mar­ °I see myself in ten "I see myself in “Traveling abroad "Chilling on the
the world." - fresh­ ried to a hot guy." years being a rich Cuba with my doing scientific beach in
man Raquel Vadia - senior Elena De fashion designer." family" - freshmen research." - senior Varadero,"
Blank - freshmen Vero Melissa Rodriguez Laura Mcmillian Junior Gaby
Perez Mena
Where do you see yourself ten years from now?