Curriculum Information
QND Course Catalog
Curriculum
QND utilizes a curriculum planning guide designed to help QND students and their parents shape an educationally effective course of studies. Intentional planning on the part of the administration, counselors, teachers, parents and students cultivate informed Christian citizens who will take their responsible places in society.
Some subjects are required of all students by QND. The requirements are listed in the section entitled QND Graduation Requirements. Some of these requirements are mandated by the state of Illinois and others by QND. Students enrolled at QND may not receive QND high school credit for a course taken elsewhere during the year if that course is currently offered at QND. Prior approval in writing must be secured from the counselor for any summer school course a student wishes to take and receive credit for at QND.
In planning a program, a student should consider subjects to be taken, career goals and his/her commitments outside of school, including activities, employment and home responsibilities. Ample time and favorable conditions for study should be recognized as essential for satisfactory progress academic success.
Graduation from Quincy Notre Dame High School requires 4 years of attendance and study in Grades 9 through 12. It should be recognized that a high school education involves more than the accumulation of credits. Mental, physical and social growth is accomplished through thoughtfully planned and well-organized programs of study and activity.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in U.S. History and Calculus. Dual Enrollment classes are offered at QND in partnership with local institutes of higher education. These include but are not limited to: Psychology, Personal Finance, Speech, U.S. History, Sociology, Principles of Marketing, Medical Terminology, Weather & Climate, Humanities, Sociology, Education, Law Enforcement and Logistics Management. Dual enrollment courses are grade-weighted.
In order to be accepted into a Grade Weighted and/or Advanced Placement course, a student must have an A or B in a prerequisite course and must have a recommendation form signed by an instructor of a prerequisite class. Class size will be limited. The recommendation forms are available from the Guidance Counselor.
Grading and Ranking
Letter Grade  QND scale %  QND GPA
A+Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 98-100Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.00
AÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 93-97Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.00
A-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 90-92Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.60
B+Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 88-89Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.40
BÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 83-87Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.00
B-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 80-82Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2.60
C+Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 78-79Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2.40
CÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 73-77Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2.00
C-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 70-72Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.60
D+Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 68-69Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.40
DÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 65-67Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.00
FÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Below 65Â Â Â Â Â Â 0.00
A weighted GPA and ranking is provided on the transcript in addition to the 4.0 ranking. Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses are weighted by 1.25 points and Physics and Math Analysis are weighted by 1.125 points. All credit classes are included in computing grade point average and class rank except for Driver’s Education. Grades are recorded on the transcript, and class rank and grade point average are computed in January and June.
Course Classifications
Regular Classes:
Regular Classes are those in which the content, the manner of treatment of the material, and the depth and extent of the material covered challenge students. Admittance to these courses may be automatic or require some prerequisite as indicated in the course description.
Grade-Weighted Classes:
The content, the treatment of material in depth and speed, and the expectations of students for independent pursuit of course goals are greater in Grade-Weighted Classes. Students musit be highly motivated, able to work independently and creatively, and capable of high quality inductive and deductive reasoning. They must possess a real desire to learn and a willingness to face the challenge of learning. They must have developed good study habits and be able to communicate well orally and in writing.
Advanced Placement Classes:
The content, the treatment of material, and the expectations of students exceed those in grade-weighted courses. Advanced Placement (AP) is a cooperative educational program of the College Board. Based on the fact that many young people can complete college-level studies in their secondary schools, it represents a desire of schools and colleges to foster such experiences. The A.P. program is national. The policies are determined by representatives of member institutions, and the operational services are provided by Educational Testing Service. Students taking A.P. courses usually take the appropriate A.P. examination in the spring to determine college credit.
Placement:
In order to be accepted into a Grade Weighted and/or Advanced Placement course, a student must have an A or B in a prerequisite course and must have a recommendation by an instructor of a prerequisite class.