Challenge, Rigor and Self-Directed Learning
These are the hallmarks of Moore Catholic High School’s
newest program for its most academically talented candidates.
Challenge
Named in honor of the Presentation Sisters who served as the original teaching staff at Moore,
the Presentation Scholar’s Academy is designed to support the development of outstanding
students in an intellectually challenging environment.
The program is also dedicated to developing strong character, a commitment to social justice,
and a spiritual foundation that will guide its graduates throughout their lives.
PSA teachers learn about their students’ strengths and encourage their finest work.
The teachers provide structure, while fostering increased independence.
Rigor
Several courses have accelerated Regents examination schedules. All course material mandated by the
New York State Board of Regents is strictly followed. A non-traditional classroom layout fosters a
learning environment that can be adapted to the work at hand. Academic excursions are designed to enrich the curriculum.
Small class size allows for individual attention. Teachers collaborate daily to present common themes across the curriculum.
Self Directed Learning
Students’ success in the program is based on their ability to take responsibility for their own education
and to be able to learn through a variety of activities in each course.
Today’s world requires individuals who are self-motivated and understand that learning will be a lifelong journey.
PSA provides the tools students will need to meet that challenge. They are offered numerous opportunities to
make choices about their learning – to pursue topics and projects of interest and importance to them.
The curriculum is structured to inspire a love of learning while encouraging students’ creativity.
In short, PSA students will leave with a deep understanding of themselves and their world.
Curriculum of the Presentation Scholar's Academy
Freshman Year: Introduction To the Roman Catholic Faith
Sophomore Year: New Testament Studies
Junior Year: Christian Morality
Freshman Year: World Literature (Honors)
Sophomore Year: British Literature and Thesis Writing
Junior Year: Advanced Placement Language and Composition
Senior Year: Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition
Freshman Year: World Civilizations—Ancient Civilizations to The Enlightenment (Honors)
Sophomore Year: World Civilizations—The Age of Revolutions to the Present(Honors)
Junior Year: Government/United States History (Honors)
Senior Year: United States History/Economics (Honors)
Freshman Year: Completion of First and Second Year Levels in one of the following:
French, Italian or Spanish
Sophomore Year: Completion of Third Year Level in one of the following:
French, Italian or Spanish
Junior Year: Completion of Fourth Year Level in one of the following:
French, Italian or Spanish
Senior Year: Mandarin Chinese
Freshman Year: Biology (Honors)
Sophomore Year: Chemistry (Honors)
Junior Year: Physics (Honors)
Senior Year: Advanced Placement Biology or Anatomy (Honors)
Freshman Year: Algebra (Honors)
Sophomore Year: Geometry (Honors)
Junior Year: Math B Pre-Calculus (Honors)
Senior Year: Advanced Placement Calculus or Statistics(Honors)
Freshman Year: MS Word/Excel)
Sophomore Year: Power Point
Junior Year: WEB Program and Design
Freshman Year: Art Theory
Sophomore Year: Health and Lifestyle
Junior Year: Introduction to Music