Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

 Course Directory

2009-2010

“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.”

Table of Contents

Definitions
Graduation Requirements
Academic Progress
Athletic Activity Eligibility
Qualified Admissions Requirements
Kansas Scholars Curriculum
NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse
Grades and Grading
Honor Roll
Course Leveling and Point Value
Honors Diploma
Cum Honore Diploma
Friends and Newman University Advanced Standing Program
2008-2009 Enrollment Procedures
Drop/Add Policy
Accreditation

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Definitions

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, World of Music, Introduction to Drama, Technical Theater, Acting I, II, III, or IV, Broadcasting I and Broadcasting II. 

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 mid-term or end of each nine-week grading period those students who earned three or more D’s and F’s or two F’s will be placed on mandatory grade checks and tutoring.  To be able to compete or perform, the student must submit a grade check form each week to the activities director indicating that the student has completed all assignments in all classes and has received a minimum of three tutoring sessions from his/her teachers totaling a minimum of 90 minutes each week.  The student may continue to practice, but will be suspended from performances and competitions if they do not meet the terms stated above.  The student will remain on these weekly grade checks until the next grade check, either the end of the 9 weeks or the 4 ½ week deficiency report period.  The student must submit weekly grade check forms personally to the athletic director to verify that the student is making 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.

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 or Algebra I or Adv. Alg. I, and Algebra II, or Adv.Algebra II or Honors Alg II and Geometry or Advanced Geometry)

Science                                                3 Credits

(Including one unit each of Chemistry I & Physics I, Biology, Chemistry II or Advanced Chemistry II, or Physics II, or Ecology & Anatomy beginning with the class of 2012)

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

Students who are interested in playing at a Division I or Division II School must sign up with the NCAA Clearing house at www.ncaaclearninghouse.net  Students should be aware of the core course requirements to participate in sports.  To participate at a Division I school the student must have successfully completed 16 core courses and meet ACT requirements.  To participate at a Division II school must have successfully completed 14 core courses and meet ACT requirements. Beginning with the class of 2013 to participate at a Division II school the student must have successfully completed 16 core courses and meet ACT requirements.  To access the approved BCCHS NCAA core course and the ACT guidelines go to wwwncaaclearninghouse.net.

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.

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 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
Honors Algebra II, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Advanced Placement Calculus I, Advanced Placement Calculus II, Probability and Statistics

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

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 of 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 of 34 semester credits of honors classes, meet BCCHS graduation requirements, and have a cumulative GPA of 4.0  Acceptable Honors classes are all *Level I classes offered at Bishop Carroll.  Click here for more information on the Cum Honore Scholars Program. On the next page is an example of a Cum Honore four-year schedule:

The Bishop Carroll Cum Honore Scholars Program Example

Friends and Newman University Advanced Standing Program

Friends or Newman University has approved the following courses for college credit for the 2008-2009 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*.

*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.

2009-2010 Enrollment Procedures

1. Students and parents should have completed a Parish Family Agreement 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 24, 2009.  Students are to enroll on-line during the open on-line enrollment dates of February 24 to March 3, 2009.
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 verification form.
5. The student is to return the completed verification form and the nonrefundable enrollment fee by March 27, 2009.  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.

1. 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 Withdraw Pass (WP) or Withdraw Fail (WF) grade.  

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 CHANGESthe 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.

*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.

Accreditation

Bishop Carroll C atholic 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.