CMH EDUCATION GUIDE 2026-27 49French 1 310/311 Level 1 students learn about the language and culture of the French-speaking world, with an emphasis on France. They begin with basic vocabulary to describe themselves, their likes and dislikes and daily activities. Grammar includes verb conjugations and adjective/noun/gender agreement. Students practice all three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal and presentational. French 2 312/313 French 2 students continue learning to speak about themselves. Themes include clothing, house, furniture, food, and shopping. Students practice oral communication skillsboth speaking and listening. Grammar topics include irregular verbs, the passé compose, and direct and indirect objects. IB French 3*SL 314/315Prerequisite: French 2 and recommendation of teacherThis two-year IB curriculum is divided into cultural themes which ask students to consider and reflect on various perspectives from the French-speaking world. Themes include health, technology, social relationships, leisure activities, and stereotypes. Students will continue to grow in their oral proficiency. They will learn to read French more fluently by reading and analyzing authentic texts. Major grammar topics include the future tense, the conditionnel, and the imparfait. Current French films are used for cultural discussion. In the course, students will work toward an IBDP, SL certificate or IBCP diploma. French is expected in both instruction and conversation. IB French 4*SL 316/317Prerequisite French 3 and recommendation of teacher The final year of the IB curriculum, French four covers more culture themes from perspectives of the francophone world. These include the environment, social engagements, customs and traditions, and beliefs and values. Students will study more text types, including flyers, formal/personal letters, articles, and speeches. Students will learn more advanced grammatical concepts, including the plus-que-parfait and conditional past tenses, the past infinitive, the subjunctive, and the pronouns y and en. Students will work toward all IBDP, SL certificate, or IBCP diploma. IB French 5*SLThis course is a joint class with IB French 4.Spanish 1 330/331This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and its cultures. The focus of this course is building the foundation of proficiency in the three modes of communication: presentational, interpretive, interpersonal. Students focus on mastery of the basics of the sound system and accurate pronunciation to aid in their oral communication. Major grammar concepts covered are word order, agreement (noun/adjective/gender, number), use of the present tense including as/er/ir verbs; the use of ser/estar, prepositions, commands and functional vocabulary. Students will have exposure to Spanish- speaking cultures through authentic materials used in class. Upon mastery of basic conversational vocabulary and grammatical functions, the class covers the themes of places in the community, family members, traditional celebrations and tapas. Spanish 2 332/333 The focus of the second year of Spanish is to develop the tools students need as they build proficiency in the three modes of communication: presentational, interpretive and interpersonal. Students will strengthen their understanding and ability to use the language through the study of grammar concepts indirect/direct object pronouns, stem-changing verbs, progressive, preterit, imperfect, future, conditional and commands. Students are exposed to various aspects of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries through authentic materials used in class. IB Spanish 3*SL 334/335Prerequisite: Spanish 2 and recommendation of the teacherSpanish 3 is the first year of the IB Standard Level course that prepares students to meet the requirements of the IB Diploma, IB Career-Related, and IB Certificate programs. Students strengthen their language abilities in the three modes of communication: presentational, interpersonal, interpretive. Additionally, students develop their fluidity in self-expression as well as their ability to utilize and understand authentic texts in the language. Major grammar topics covered in this course are present preterit, imperfect, conditional, future, perfects, commands and subjunctive. Students review and refine their grammar through thematic units that cover the following themes: social organization, identities, sharing the planet, experiences and human ingenuity. IB Spanish 4*SL 336/337Prerequisite: Spanish 3 and recommendation of the teacherSpanish 4 is the second year of the IB Standard Level course that prepares students to meet the requirements of the IB Diploma, IB Career-Related, and IB Certificate programs. Students strengthen self-expression and fluidity with the language in the three modes of communication: presentational, interpersonal and interpretive. Major grammar topics covered in this course are preterit, imperfect, past subjunctive, perfects, si clauses and commands. Cultural emphasis is put on Catholic Social Teachings and issues of
50 CMH EDUCATION GUIDE 2026-27significance in the Spanish-speaking world. Students review and refine their grammar through thematic units that cover the following themes: social organization, identities, sharing the planet, experiences and human ingenuity. IB Spanish 5*SL 338/339Prerequisite: Spanish 4 and recommendation of the teacher Spanish 5 continues the IB Standard Level course that prepares students to meet the requirements of the IB Diploma, IB Career-Related, and IB Certificate programs. Students hone their ability to fluidly express complex thoughts and opinions using the three modes of communication: presentational, interpersonal and interpretive. Grammar concepts are reviewed as deemed necessary by the students, with a focus on the successful use of the 4 tenses of the subjunctive and si clauses. Cultural emphasis is put on Catholic Social Teachings and issues of significance in the Spanish-speaking world. Students review and refine grammar through thematic units that cover the following themes: social organization, identities, sharing the planet, experiences and human ingenuity. Topics studied enrich the students’ appreciation of the people, cultures, and language in which they have taken such an interest.IB Spanish 6*SL 340/341This course is a joint class with IB Spanish 5.Latin 1 370/371This course develops the ability to read and comprehend Latin, builds vocabulary, and presents a cultural background pertaining to Roman civilization and mythology that will develop a practical appreciation of Western civilization’s debt to the Romans. Students learn aspects of Roman culture including Roman daily life, Roman theater, Roman gladiators, Roman Brittian, and ancient Alexandria by reading about the life of Caecilius, a real man who once lived in Pompeii. Students also cover units on numbers, colors, animals, mottoes, abbreviations, mythology, and constellations. This course has a strong focus on grammar and vocabulary to aid in reading Latin while also improving English grammar and teaching English vocabulary that is rooted in Latin. Latin 2 372/373 This course continues to emphasize reading comprehension and vocabulary while introducing more complex grammar and syntax such as participles, subjunctive clauses, and the passive voice. Students learn aspects of Roman culture including the Roman army, Roman weapons, Roman monuments, and Roman religion by continuing to read about the adventures of Quintus in Roman Brittan. Students will also cover units on Roman kings and emperors, the Roman Republic, and Christianity in Ancient Rome. This course continues the strong focus on grammar that was started in Latin 1 and builds on Latin vocabulary while also teaching English vocabulary that is rooted in Latin. IB Latin 3*SL 374/375Prerequisite: Latin 2 and recommendation of the teacher Latin 3 is the first year of the IB curriculum for both standard level and higher level that prepares students to meet the requirements of the IB Diploma, IB Career-Related, and IB Certificate programs. In this course, the focus turns to authentic Latin literature and genres in preparation for the IB examination. Students continue their study of history and culture by reading selections of authentic Latin from various authors such as Catullus, Ovid, and Cicero. While reading these authors, students learn final grammar concepts such as additional subjunctive tenses, conditionals, indirect statements, supines, and gerunds. Students also learn how to scan poetry as well as how to identify poetic devices. Students begin to understand the unique variances of word order in Latin poetry and how an author’s unique style influences the work. This course continues the strong focus on grammar that was started in Latin 1 and 2 and further builds on Latin vocabulary while still teaching English vocabulary that is rooted in Latin. IB Latin 4*SL 376/377Prerequisite: Latin 3 and recommendation of the teacher Latin 4 is the final year of the IB curriculum for both standard level and higher level that prepares students to meet the requirements of the IB Diploma, IB Career- Related, and IB Certificate programs. In this course, students focus on practicing their Latin vocabulary and grammar knowledge by reading and interpreting authentic Latin literature. Students spend most of the course reading and analyzing Vergil’s Aeneid. This ultimate epic of Roman values allows students to hone their translation and grammar skills which they have built since Latin 1, while also giving them unique insight into the historical and mythological context of the Aeneid. In addition to the Aeneid, students spend time covering various other authors and works as prescribed by the IB syllabus. Throughout the course, students scan Latin poetry, identify and use Latin poetic devices, and become more proficient with the variances of word order in Latin poetry. Grammar, syntax, and vocabulary is reviewed and integrated as relevant to the translations covered.
CMH EDUCATION GUIDE 2026-27 51Extra-curricular activities provide a channel for reinforcing the lessons learned in the classroom, offering students the opportunity to apply academic skills in a real-world context, and are thus considered to be an integral part of a well-rounded education. Research indicates that participation in extra-curricular activities increase students’ sense of engagement, support the development of positive relationships and encourage the confidence to try new things. Below is a list of activities that we currently offer at CMH. We recommend every student participate in at least one activity. Clubs and ActivitiesEXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESAdoration & Reconciliation French Club/Honor Society Sailing ClubArt Club Friends of Rachel Science BowlCampus Ministry Leadership Team Grave Honor Guard Senior Advisory BoardChick-Fil-A Leaders Guitar Club Service ClubClub America International Travel Club Shadow Host ClubCMH Tutoring Latin Club/Honor Society Snowboarding/Ski ClubComputer Coding Club Math League Society of Women Engineers (SWENext)Crusaders for Life Mock Trial Spanish Honor SocietyDances: Homecoming, Winter Ball and Prom (among others) National Honor Society Student AmbassadorsDrama Club Operation Michael Student CouncilFellowship of Christian Athletes Peer MentorsFlag Football Rosary Club
52 CMH EDUCATION GUIDE 2026-27SportsBaseball (Varsity, J.V.) Pom and DanceBasketball, Boys (Varsity, J.V., J.V.2) Rugby, Girls (Varsity, J.V.) Basketball, Girls (Varsity, J.V., J.V. 2) Scholastic Clays Trap Shooting, Boys & Girls Cross Country, Boys (Varsity, J.V.) Ski Team (Downhill), Boys & Girls (Varsity, J.V.) Cross Country, Girls (Varsity, J.V.) Soccer, Boys (Varsity, J.V.) Fencing, Boys & Girls Soccer, Girls (Varsity, J.V.) Field Hockey, Girls Softball (Fastpitch) (Varsity, J.V.) Football (Varsity, Varsity Reserve, J.V.2) Swimming, Boys (Co-op with Waukesha South)Golf, Boys (Varsity, J.V.) Swimming, Girls (Co-op with Waukesha West)Golf, Girls (Varsity, J.V.) Tennis, Boys (Varsity, Varsity Reserve, J.V.) Gymnastics, Girls (Co-op with Waukesha West) Tennis, Girls (Varsity, Varsity Reserve, J.V.) Hockey, Boys (Varsity, J.V.) (Co-op with Waukesha Wings) Track and Field, Boys and Girls (Varsity, J.V.)Hockey, Girls (Varsity) (Co-op with Brookfield Central ) Volleyball, Boys (Varsity, J.V., J.V.2)Lacrosse, Boys (Varsity) Volleyball, Girls (Varsity, J.V., J.V.2)Lacrosse, Girls (Varsity, J.V.) (Co-op with Waukesha West ) Wrestling (Varsity, J.V.) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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