Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

2008-2009

“The Mission of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is to assist parents in forming Disciples of Christ who enrich the culture as stewards of God’s gifts.”

DIOCESAN CATHOLIC MISSION STATEMENT

“United with the family, the parish, and each other,

Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wichita

FORM DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST

who seek the Truth, grow to love It,

and learn to live It.”

Definitions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2

Graduation Requirements------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Academic Progress--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Athletic Activity Eligibility---------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Qualified Admissions Requirements------------------------------------------------------- 4

Kansas Scholars Curriculum--------------------------------------------------------------- 4

NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse---------------------------------------------------------- 5

Grades and Grading-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

Honor Roll------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

Course Leveling and Point Value---------------------------------------------------------- 6

Honors Diploma------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6

Cum Honore Diploma----------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

Friends and Newman University Advanced Standing Program------------------------------- 7

2008-2009 Enrollment Procedures-------------------------------------------------------- 8

Drop/Add Policy----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

Accreditation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

Arts Department (Fine and Practical)---------------------------------------------------- 10

Business Department----------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

Foreign Language Department------------------------------------------------------------ 17

Language Arts Department---------------------------------------------------------------- 19

Mathematics Department------------------------------------------------------------------ 22

Physical Education Department----------------------------------------------------------- 25

Science Department------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27

Social Studies Department----------------------------------------------------------------- 30

Theology Department---------------------------------------------------------------------- 32

Study Hall------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35

Study Skills---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35

*- Identifies Level I courses.

Definitions

Course Number - number assigned to identify a course (e.g. German 221)

Credit -Amount awarded for successful completion of a course. Semester courses equal .50 credit; full year courses equal 1.0 credit unless otherwise indicated.

Level I -These courses are honors classes and the GPA is weighted. They are figured on a 4.4 scale.

Level II -These courses are regular classes and are not weighted. Level II courses are figured on a 4.0 scale.

Prerequisite - (P) - Condition(s) that must be met in order to enroll in a designated course (e.g. Word Processing I is a prerequisite for Word Processing II.)

Requirement - A course that must be taken and successfully completed in order to meet graduation requirements.

Semester -Two nine-week grading periods or a total of eighteen weeks.

Teacher Approval - (TA) - The student must receive a signature from an instructor prior to being enrolled.

ACADEMICS

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Graduation Requirements

Theology 4 Credits

English 4 Credits

Social Studies 3 Credits

Science 3 Credits

Mathematics 3 Credits

Physical Education 1 Credit

Foreign Language 1 Credit

Word Processing .5 Credit

Fine Arts 1 Credit

Elective Courses 4.5 Credits

25 Total Credits

The two semesters of Fine Arts credit must be from the following classes: Advanced Art, Basic Art, Ceramics, Ceramics II, Fibers, Fibers II, Drawing, Drawing II, Drawing III Painting I, Painting II, Band I, II, III, IV, Jazz Band I, II, III, IV, Percussion I, II, III, IV, Carrolleers, Chanterelles, Concert Choir, Madrigals, Introduction to Drama, Technical Theater, Acting I, II, III, or IV.

The following Language Arts courses may also be used to fulfill the Fine Arts Credits: Forensics, Creative Writing, Debate I, II, III, IV, Journalism, Newspaper, Photojournalism or Speech.

Academic Progress

All students are expected to make satisfactory progress toward graduation. Students will attain 5 credits by the end of the freshman year, 11 credits by the end of the sophomore year and 18 credits by the end of the junior year. Students who do not have these credits by the end of the school year (not including summer school) will not return to Bishop Carroll the next academic year.

Athletic/Activity Eligibility

At the end of the semester, students with a current grade point average of 1.5 or below and/or two or more grades of F will become ineligible to participate in school sponsored activities the following semester (i.e. KSHSAA, clubs etc.).

At the end of each nine-week grading period and at mid-term, those students who earned three or more grades of D and/or two F’s will become ineligible in two weeks if the student does not show satisfactory progress toward raising all D and F grades. In addition to the two week grade check (verified by a completed form submitted to the Athletic Director), the student must submit weekly grade check forms to the Athletic Director to verify that the student is continuing to make satisfactory progress.

Any student who withdraws from Bishop Carroll to attend another school may be declared ineligible for athletic and activity participation if: (a) the student has not made a bona-fide move from one residence to another; (b) or the student failed to complete the designated number of courses with passing grades. Students must pass five subjects during the course of the last semester attended.

Students transferring to another school must initiate a certificate of transfer form (KSHSAA Form) from the receiving school to his/her former school. The Athletic Director can answer questions concerning eligibility.

Qualified Admissions Requirements for Admission to a

Kansas Regents 4-year University

English 4 Credits

Social Studies 3 Credits

Mathematics 3 Credits

(Including one unit each of Algebra IA & Algebra IB, Algebra I or Soph. Alg. I, Algebra II, Intermediate Algebra II, Adv. Alg II or Adv. Math Concepts and Geometry or Intermediate Geometry)

Science 3 Credits

(Including one unit each of Biology, Chemistry, General Chemistry, Physics, or Ecology & Anatonmy beginning with the class of 2011)

Computer Technology 1 Credit

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission to any of the six Kansas Regents Universities, you must meet one of the following requirements:

Complete the pre-college curriculum with at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale; or,
Achieve an ACT score of 21; or,
Rank in the top one-third of your high school’s graduating class.

Kansas Scholars Curriculum

&

Kansas Board of Regents Recommended Curriculum

To be considered a Kansas Board of Regents Recommended Curriculum completer and to qualify for the following state-sponsored scholarship programs: Kansas State Scholars Program, Ethnic Minority Scholarship Program, and the Kansas Teachers’ Scholarship, the student must complete the required curriculum for the Qualified Admissions Requirements plus the following:

Mathematics 4 Credits Total

(Including one unit each of Algebra I, Algebra II or Adv. Alg II, Geometry,

and one of the following: College Algebra, Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus.)

Science 3 Credits

(Including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)

Foreign Language 2 Credits in one foreign language

College Bound Student Athletes

Students who are planning to enroll in college and wish to participate in NCAA Division I or II athletics or NAIA athletics should schedule a meeting with their counselor to review the eligibility requirements early in their high school career.

NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse

The NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse has the following courses on file as meeting NCAA core course guidelines. The courses listed below have been approved and will be used in certifying the initial eligibility of student-athletes from this school. These courses are subject to change without notice by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Students register with the Clearinghouse after completion of their junior year. Please contact one of the counselors for further information concerning athletic eligibility.

English Math Science Social Science Electives

AP English Adv. Math Concepts AP Chemistry Kansas Studies French I-IV

Creative Writing A.P. Calculus AP Biology Psychology GermanI-IV

Debate I-IV Algebra I Biology U.S. Government Spanish I-IV

English I-IV Algebra IA/B Biology (HON) U.S. Government (HON) Forensics

English I-IV(HON) Adv. Algebra II Chemistry U.S. History

Journalism Algebra II Fr. Physical Science U.S. History (HON)

Speech College Algebra Fr.Phy. Science (HON) U.S. History Cont.

Fund. Of Algebra II Physics U.S. History Cont. (HON)

Geometry Anatonmy World History (HON)

Informal Geometry Ecology World History

Pre-Calculus World Geography

Grades and Grading

A uniform grading scale is used. Report cards are issued every nine weeks. The semester grade will be the culmination of the two nine-weeks grades plus the semester exam. The uniform grading scale is:

A+ = 99-100

A = 95-98

A- = 93-94

B+ = 91-92

B = 87-90

B- = 85-86

C+ = 83-84

C = 78-82

C- = 76-77

D+ = 74-75

D = 72-73

D- = 70-71

F = 69 and below

Semester Honor Roll

First Honors: 4.0 and above (No D’s or F’s)

Second Honors: 3.99 – 3.50 (No F’s)

Third Honors: 3.49 – 3.20 (No F’s)

Each semester three levels are recognized by their current grade point average. A failing grade in any course automatically disqualifies the student from honor roll.

Course Leveling and Point Value

The degree of difficulty determines the course level. Point values used for each of the levels are:

Level I Level II

A = 4.4 A = 4.0

B = 3.3 B = 3.0

C = 2.2 C = 2.0

D = 1.1 D = 1.0

Level I Courses

Humanities

English I, II, III Honors, Advanced Placement English, World History Honors, U.S. History Honors, U.S. History Continued, Honors, & U.S. Government Honors

Mathematics

Advanced Algebra II, College Algebra, Advanced Placement Calculus, Calculus II, Probability and Statistics

Sciences

Physics Honors, Biology Honors, Chemistry I Honors, Physics I Honors, Chemistry II Honors, Physics, Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Chemistry

Theology

Liturgy Honors, Old Testament Honors, New Testament Honors, Morality Honors, Church History Honors, Catholic Social Doctrine Honors, Evangelization Honors, Christian Vocation Honors,

Faith and Evangelization

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Honors Diploma

This diploma is awarded to seniors with a 3.8 cumulative GPA who have successfully completed a minimum number of semester credits of honors classes. The Class of 2009 must successfully complete a minimum of 32 semester credits of honors classes. Beginning with the class of 2010 they must successfully complete 26 semester credits of honors classes.

The Bishop Carroll Cum Honore Scholars Program

The Cum Honore Scholars Program is designed to challenge students to excel academically, spiritually, and to become well rounded adults. To graduate with a Cum Honore diploma a student must have completed a minimum semester credits of honors classes, meet BCCHS graduation requirements, and have a cumulative GPA of 4.0. The Class of 2009 must complete 37 semester credits of honors courses. Beginning with the Class of 2010, 34 semester credits of honors courses must be completed. Acceptable Honors classes are all *Level I classes offered at Bishop Carroll. On the next page is an example of a Cum Honore four-year schedule:

The Bishop Carroll Cum Honore Scholars Program Example

Freshman Year: Junior Year:

* English I Honors * English III Honors

Adv. Algebra I or Geometry * Chemistry II

*Chemistry I Honors * U.S. History Honors

*Physics I Honors * Advanced Algebra II or College Algebra

Physical Education or Pre-Calculus

* Liturgy Honors Foreign Language III

* Old Testament Honors * Church History Honors

Foreign Language I * Catholic Social Doctrine Honors

Word Processing/Elective Elective

Fine Arts Fine Arts

Sophomore Year: Senior Year:

* English II Honors * AP English

* Biology Honors * U.S. History Continued Honors

* World History Honors * U.S. Government Honors

Geometry or *Advanced Algebra II * Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus

* New Testament Honors * Physics II

* Morality Honors * Evangelization Honors

Foreign Language II * Christian Vocations Honors

Elective Foreign Language IV

Fine Arts

Friends and Newman University Advanced Standing Program

Friends or Newman University has approved the following courses for college credit for the 2007-2008 school year. A student must have a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA. Please check with the Counseling Office concerning enrollment, fees, and other specifics*.

BCCHS Course College Course No. Course Name Credits

AP English ENG 2003 Introduction To Literature 3

Physics PHSC 1004 General Physical Science 4

AP Biology BIOL 1014 General Biology 4

Probability and Statistics* Math

Pre-Calculus Math 1053 Trigonometry 3

Math 1043 College Algebra 3

College Algebra Math 1043 College Algebra 3

U.S. History (Honors) HIST 140 American History 1 3

U.S. History Cont.(Honors)& HIST 150 American History 2

U.S. Government (Honors) American History 2 3

AP Calculus MATH 2015 Calculus 5

*Friends, NU and BCCHS have the right to discontinue this program without notice.

Note: Other courses may be available for Friends or NU credit, consult your counselor for details.

2008-2009 Enrollment Procedures

1. Students and parents should have completed a Parish Stewardship Commitment Form in order for enrollment to be processed. Contact your parish pastor to get this form.

2. Students will receive enrollment instruction in their English classes Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Students are to enroll on-line during the open on-line enrollment dates of February 26 to March 3, 2008.

3. Students will be called in to see their counselor once the on-line enrollment period is over. They will be given a verification form of their enrollment.

4. Students and parents must sign the verification form. If any instructor approval class is selected, the student must also get an instructor’s signature on the enrollment form.

5. The student is to return the completed verification form and the nonrefundable enrollment fee by March 31, 2008. These forms need to be reviewed, signed, and returned to the Counseling office. Changes made or mistakes corrected should be noted on the verification form, signed and returned to the Counseling Office. THE FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY PARENT(S) AND STUDENT. The Verification form is not a guarantee that the student will be enrolled in the class and it is NOT a schedule for next year.

Final reminders to students: (A) Discuss your course choices with your parents. (B) Seek help from your teachers and counselor if necessary. (C) Both parent and student must sign enrollment and verification forms. Have teachers sign verification forms for all teacher approval classes. NOTE: Students will not be enrolled in these classes without a signature. (D) Attach a nonrefundable check for enrollment deposit payable to Bishop Carroll Catholic High School.

6. Every effort will be made to meet the course requests made by students. Students are reminded that in the case of schedule conflicts or classes being closed due to maximum enrollments, the counselors may make changes.

Drop/Add Policy

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School’s policy is to discourage any changes from classes once spring enrollment is complete. Prior to enrolling, students along with parents, teachers and counselors should have determined the best course of study to pursue based on student interests and abilities. Class offerings, faculty hiring and assignments, are based on the spring enrollment for the following school year. To make the best utilization of limited space and faculty, we discourage dropping or adding classes following the spring enrollment. Recognizing, however, that circumstances do change, the following schedule change policy has been established.

SCHEDULE CHANGES will only be made for the following reasons:

A. Student is not enrolled in a required class.

B. Student is enrolled in a class for which he or she has already received credit.

C. Student has not met prerequisites.

D. Student’s schedule is incomplete.

E. A teacher has recommended that the student advance to a higher-level course.

F. A teacher has recommended that the student move to a lower level course or drop a class if they have failed.

SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS FOR A SPECIFIC TEACHER WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.

FIRST SEMESTER: Schedule changes should be done in August prior to the first day of class. All schedule changes must be from the approved list of SCHEDULE CHANGES. All schedule changes must be completed by the second day of first semester. Any schedule change made after the second day will appear on the transcript with a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or Withdraw Fail (WF) grade.

A $25 fee will be charged per schedule change, not the number of classes changed. If a student must repeat a required course, or there is a conflict in scheduling, the schedule change will be made without a charge.

SECOND SEMESTER: All schedule changes must be completed before the second day of class. The student must obtain and complete a drop/add form. The student must indicate from the approved list of SCHEDULE CHANGES the reason for the request. The form must be signed by all teachers involved, parents, and returned to the counselor with a $25 fee. Any schedule change made after the second day will appear on the transcript with a Withdraw Pass (WP) or Withdraw Fail (WF) grade.

Accreditation

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the State of Kansas. It is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.

ARTS DEPARTMENT

(Fine and Practical)

# Course Credit Grade Levels

112BC Basic Art 0.5 9 10 11 12

113BC Ceramics 0.5 9 10 11 12

114BC Ceramics II (P) 0.5 10 11 12

115BC Fibers 0.5 9 10 11 12

116BC Fibers II (P) 0.5 10 11 12

117BC Drawing 0.5 9 10 11 12

118BC Drawing II (P) 0.5 10 11 12

119BC Drawing III (P) (TA) 0.5 11 12

120BC Painting I 0.5 9 10 11 12

110BC Painting II (P) 0.5 10 11 12

121BC Art History 0.5 11 12

122BC Advanced Art (P) 0.5 11 12

151BC Band I 1.0 9 10 11 12

152BC Band II 1.0 10 11 12

153BC Band III (P) 1.0 11 12

154BC Band IV (P) 1.0 12

141BC Jazz Band I 1.0 9 10 11 12

142BC Jazz Band II 1.0 10 11 12

143BC Jazz Band III (P) 1.0 11 12

144BC Jazz Band IV (P) 1.0 12

131BC Percussion I 1.0 9 10 11 12

132BC Percussion II &nbs

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