A Holy Names High School graduate is intellectually competent.

     She thinks critically and independently and applies these skills in problem solving.

        • Chemistry requires learning a new and particular language which describes how the physical world behaves.

          The application of physical principles to new situations is crucial to solving real-world problems.

     She expresses herself effectively orally and in writing.

    • The activities of chemistry enhance a student’s ability to communicate information accurately and with clarity,

                    especially when writing laboratory reports.  Precision in oral communication is emphasized.

     She utilizes appropriate tools and technologies to locate, evaluate, and present information.

        • Chemistry is a laboratory-based discipline.  Learning to use the varieties of laboratory equipment and techniques

                 and to employ the scientific method are necessary skills developed in Chemistry.

     She demonstrates intellectual curiosity and exercises her talents in pursuit of learning.

              • The student of chemistry continually asks “Why? How are these activities related?  What forces are at work?” 

     The submicroscopic world of atoms and molceules enables explanations of natural phenomena and the ability

     to predict events in new situations.  The student should become more skilled at observation and

      interpretation, often employing the scientific method.

     She collaborates with others and works cooperatively to achieve her goals.

        •  Laboratory work is, by its nature, a collaborative activity.  Whether with a partner, a group, or a class team,

           the investigation is pursued within a “scientific community.”  Chemistry is best engaged with a study group,

       which greatly enhances each student’s success.

 

Graphic and Visual Arts

Yearbook Staff 2011-12: (seated) Hannah Marshall, Taylor Wesley, Maya Castro (standing) Laila Mufty, Maya Bello, Michelle Branch, Leslie Vicente, Angelina Kelly, Adirana Tejeda, Coralie Rodriguez, Eva Harmon.

A Holy Names High School graduate is intellectually competent.  

      She expresses herself effectively orally and in writing.

          • The yearbook provides students opportunities to write clearly and succinctly in the production of copy

            for the yearbook pages.

      She utilizes appropriate tools and technologies to locate, evaluate, and present information.

          • The use of digital photography, on-line editing software, as well as other visual tools, give students

                  ample opportunities to use available technology for all class work.

     She collaborates with others and works cooperatively to achieve her goals.

          •  The yearbook is a team effort, with students, along with their adviser, working together to

            create one finished, lasting project in two formats.

A Holy Names High School graduate is committed to personal growth.

     She demonstrates respect for human diversity and the dignity of all human beings.

          • The yearbook provides opportunities for all students and their various achievements to be celebrated.

                    The staff works to ensure that each student and staff member is portrayed respectfully.

A Holy Names High School graduate is artistically enriched

     She is capable of artistic expression through the creation of works of art or through the performance of

     original or existing works.

          • The yearbook is a visual art, in print and DVD format, that is a single project

            created through the efforts of the entire yearbook staff.