Academic Departments

English:  The CtK English Department educates in the belief that all the essential components of life individual and social, historical and scientific, cultural and spiritual are experienced through the study of literature. During the eight semesters required, the department is committed to developing students who read, reflect, speak, and write both critically and creatively. The department offers a program whose progression of courses challenges students to develop both oral and compositional skills, as well as an understanding for and appreciation of a variety of lives, cultures, and philosophies. Click here to go to the English Department page...	Quick Links
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		Mathematics
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		Social Studies
		Religion
		Fine Arts

Foreign Language (Latin): Latin is an ancient language spoken first by theRomans in Italy.  It then spread throughout the Roman Empire into Europe and parts of Asia and Africa.  Latin was used long after the fall of the Roman Empire as a common international language for religious, mathematical, legal and scientific discourse.  Latin is the foundation of all Romance languages, including French, Italian and Spanish, which evolved directly from Latin.  Latin root words are the basis for approximately 70% of English words as well.  The three-year Latin course at CtK stresses grammar, vocabulary and culture, and fosters skills which students can put to use in their future study of any language.  Latin study will also provide a foundation for the study of Western literature, government, art, history, architecture, science, law and medicine.  The study of Latin often leads to increased facility with the English language and grammar, strengthening of verbal skills tested in the SAT and ACT, as well as greater knowledge and appreciation of the ancient world and its contributions to our own.  Click here to go to the Latin Department page...

Mathematics: Math as a subject provides a system for creating abstract models of reality. Systematic examination of the structure of these models helps in beginning to understand the relationships present in our world. The design of CtK’s math curriculum focuses on algebra and geometry as these are fundamental prerequisites for advanced mathematics studies. To this end, the faculty of the math department strives to assist every student to:

1. become fluent in the language of algebra and geometry;

2. develop competence and confidence in performing algebraic and geometric procedures;

3. achieve a lasting understanding of fundamental math concepts.

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Science: The CtK Science Department offers a full range of courses with the belief that a substantial experience in natural science is needed by every college-bound student. These courses are grounded in the Jesuit tradition of the promotion of justice and service to others. A balanced core of three years of lab science is required of all students. All students will take Physics, Biology and Chemistry.  All courses provide students with opportunities to develop skills in forming hypotheses, interpreting data, and drawing conclusions.

Social Studies: Social Studies at CtK will help students to develop within them the ability to inquire intelligently about the human experience. The student of social studies must achieve more than the accumulation of facts and information.  Students will continue independent learning and relate their classroom experiences to their daily lives. It is the department’s conviction that the primary function of social studies in the study of history is the cultivation of values; to this end we strive to enable students to identify and form their own value assumptions. Click here to go to the Social Studies Department page...

Religion:  Rooted in the mission of Catholic education, religious studies courses at CtK are directed toward formation of the human person in light of one’s ultimate destiny, authentic moral values, and the common good of society.  Students increase their knowledge of the faith and tradition of the Catholic Church, and also grow within their own faith tradition by examining theological issues in a sequence of courses which are centered on sacred scripture, the life and teaching of Jesus, ethics and justice, and Christian spirituality.

Fine Arts:  The knowledge of art and music is an important aspect of a well-rounded education.  Art and music also present us with an alternative mechanism for self-expression.  The courses offered are an attempt to help with the development of the whole person by emphasizing art and music appreciation, as well as student artistic and musical expression.  Click here to go to the Fine Arts Department page...

Wellness: The department hopes to instill in students a desire to exhibit a physically active lifestyle and a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.  Knowledge of health issues is also of primary concern, and the department strives to insure that students have the information necessary to fully understand the implications of decisions they make in this regard. 

Technology: The purpose of the Technology Department at CtK is to provide all students with the relevant tools they will need to succeed at CtK, in the Corporate Work-Study Program, in college, and in life after college. The technology program at CtK has been designed to advance the proficiency of its students in the Microsoft Office suite, which will include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.  Additionally, the course will further expose its students to a variety of computer topics relevant to their professional and educational endeavors, including but not limited to email etiquette and internet research.  Furthermore, students will learn to use computers efficiently so that computers can be seen as a valuable tool in students’ professional and educational life, as opposed to an obstacle in completing tasks.  The ultimate goal of this course is to provide students with skills that will prepare them for the professional world and beyond and increase the marketability of their resume.