Welcome to an exciting year at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. I look forward to the wonderful experience of exploring very important topics in this course.  I can assure you that I will do everything in my power to make this year the most successful one yet for all.  To achieve this ambitious goal I am committed to bringing you exciting lessons that are relevant to the world around us and will form an important foundation as you build your knowledge for future courses.  I promise that you will be treated fairly, honestly, and respectfully.  But to make this journey a truly winning year I will demand a lot from you.  First of all, you must follow all the rules outlined in this Syllabus and in your Student Code of Conduct.  In order to foster a high-quality learning environment, it is vital that you put your best possible effort in behavior and attendance. Secondly, you must do your work diligently and in a timely manner.  Only by doing your share of the work, will you be able to master these challenging concepts. Thirdly, this syllabus is intended as an outline of this course.  It may be changed or amended during the year to better fit the needs and requirements of the class. Finally, you must take an active role in the learning process. Ask questions, participate, study hard, and enjoy the life-long process of learning.  Thank you for choosing this class and our school. God bless you.

                        Sincerely,

                        Miguel Couto