Courses
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Course Listing
FDMS offers the following courses of study:
Course SectionsFDMS offers a four-year program of college-preparatory courses, and each student is required to take seven courses each year while at FD. By the end of the course of studies, all students typically have four credits of theology, four credits of English, four credits of mathematics, four credits of science, four credits of social studies, at least two years of a world language, and six additional courses. The basic course selection for each grade level is as follows:
Freshmen Introduction to Catholicism 1 credit Algebra I 1 credit Biology 1 credit Geography 1 credit Introduction to Literature 1 credit Spanish or Japanese or Chamorro 1 1 credit Health/P.E. I or Naval Science I (NJROTC) 1 credit Sophomores Christian Scriptures 1 credit Geometry 1 credit Advanced Topics in Biology 1 credit World History 1 credit World Literature 1 credit Spanish Japanese or Chamorro 2 1 credit Health/P.E. II or Naval Science 2 (NJROTC) 1 credit Juniors Church History 1 credit Algebra II 1 credit Chemistry 1 credit U.S. History 1 credit American Literature 1 credit Spanish 3, Japanese 3, Chamorro 3 or Composition 1 credit Elective 1 credit Seniors Vocation & Justice 1 credit Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus 1 credit Physics 1 credit American Government 1 credit British Literature 1 credit Guam Studies 1 credit Elective 1 credit Electives (Junior and Senior year):
Electives for juniors and seniors include but are not limited to the following: Accounting, Anatomy & Physiology, Art, AP Chemistry, Chorus, Composition, Computer Graphic Arts, Art, Japanese 3, Journalism & Yearbook, Naval Science 3 & 4, AP Psychology, Spanish 3, and Weight Training
Academic Credits from Other Institutions
The school reserves the right to recognize or deny credits from other schools or certified tutors. Only with explicit permission from the school principal may FDMS students take courses at other institutions and apply earned credits toward graduation requirements.
Advanced Placement (AP) Program
To prepare students for college level work and to provide a more challenging academic experience, FDMS offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses that are audited annually by The College Board. Through The College Board's AP courses and exams, students can earn college credit, stand out in the college admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled and dedicated teachers at FDMS.
The AP program is for students with exceptional ability, commitment, and interest in the subject. Students may choose to take one or more if qualified.
All students enrolled in an AP course are required to take the AP exam in May to earn the AP designation for the course.
Participation in Religion Curriculum
All students enrolled in Father Dueñas Memorial School automatically commit themselves to participate in the school’s religion program. Although Catholic schools do not compel students to profess any religious belief, it is expected that all students, regardless of their beliefs, will participate fully in the religious education program at the school. Students are required to attend all religion classes, retreats and worship services. Students are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and reverently during prayer, worship and religion class.