Dr. Terrie Hale Scheckelhoff, Head of School Dr. Lara Wulff, Director of Upper School Anthony Ambrogi, Director of College Counseling [email protected], ext. 3126 Upper School Molly Seay ’05, Associate Director of College Counseling [email protected], ext. 3120 Clare Trow, Associate Director of College Counseling Profile 2019-2020 [email protected], ext. 3036 Ray Googe, College Counseling Assistant St. Catherine’s School • 6001 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226 and Project Coordinator [email protected], ext. 3123 Phone 804-288-2804 • CEEB 471885 • st.catherines.org

At-A-Glance Graduation Requirements • All-girls, Episcopal day school for age 3 – grade 12 Minimum requirement of 20 academic credits, each • Founded in 1890 representing a year’s study (two semesters) in the subject: • College prep curriculum English: 4 credits Religion and Art: • Admission is selective History: 3 credits 1 credit each • Total enrollment 979, Grades 9-12 enrollment 352 4 credits • Students represent more than 56 ZIP Codes, Diversity 18% Mathematics: Electives: 1 credit 3 credits, must include School Mission Science: Physical Education Biology, Chemistry and Physics and Health: St. Catherine’s School provides a rigorous education that World Languages: 3 credits required but not prepares girls with diverse perspectives for a lifetime of in a single language computed into GPA learning, leadership and service in a global community. AP Program School Motto Through a partnership with St. Christopher’s School, students “What we keep we lose; only what we give remains our own.” have many AP course offerings available, and all students Accreditation and Affiliations who take an AP course must take the AP exam. In 2019, 74% of exams resulted in a score of 3 or higher. Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Class of 2020 Academic Profile National Coalition of Girls Schools (NCGS) Number in class – 88 National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) Highest GPA – 4.62 (weighted – only 1 student at this GPA) National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Grading Scale Beginning with the 2017-2018 academic year, St. Catherine’s St. Catherine’s uses an 11-point scale to calculate grade changed to a 10-point grading scale. No changes have been averages. This scale is listed with the 4.0 GPA equivalent. made to grades previously earned. Both the new and previous All honors and AP courses are weighted by 2 points on numerical scales are listed with the associated letter grades. the 11-point scale (equivalent to .66 on a 4.0 GPA scale).

Class of 2020 GRADE A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- F Grade Distribution POINT RANGE (End of 11th Grade) (BEGINNING 2017-2018) 95-100 90-94 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69 63-66 60-62 <60 <3.00 5 POINT RANGE (THROUGH 2016-2017) 95-100 92-94 89-91 86-88 83-85 80-82 77-79 74-76 71-73 68-70 65-67 <65 3.00 - 8 3.24 ST. CATHERINE’S 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 VALUE 3.25 - 3.49 10 4.0 GPA VALUE 4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67 2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00 0.67 0.00

3.50 - 22 3.74 SAT Score (middle 50%) 3.75 - 14 SAT SECTIONS CLASS OF 2017 CLASS OF 2018 CLASS OF 2019 3.99 ACT Score (middle 50%) EBRW 600-690 630-690 620-700 CLASS OF 2017 CLASS OF 2018 CLASS OF 2019 4.00 - 23 4.24 MATH 580-680 580-690 590-700 COMPOSITE 24-30 26-29 23-30

TOTAL 4.25 + 6 1170-1350 1215-1360 1215-1405 Upper School Program Highlights AP Course Offerings Intensive Studies Program (ISP) Art History Biology This program offers enterprising students a path to explore their chosen field comprehensively through Calculus AB multi-year coursework and service that culminates with Calculus BC a Capstone project during their senior year. Students Chemistry must apply for ISP in STEM, Global Engagement, Chinese Entrepreneurship or the Arts. Only highly motivated, Computer Science A self-directed students are approved to participate. Economics - Macro Economics - Micro Coordinate Program English Language* In Upper School, the academic curriculum is fully English Literature* integrated with our brother school, St. Christopher’s. Environmental Science This partnership provides more than 180 combined French Language and Culture course offerings including 23 AP courses and access to Latin expert faculty on both campuses. Student leadership, advisor relationships and traditions are sustained at Music Theory each respective school. Psychology Physics I One Schoolhouse: Physics C: E&M and Mechanical Online School for Girls (OSG) Spanish Language Spanish Literature and Culture Students may supplement the existing curriculum Statistics with unique course offerings offered through OSG. Approval is required from the Director of Upper School. U.S. Government and Politics OSG coursework is designated on school U.S. History transcripts, but grades are excluded from the GPA. World History (not offered after 2018-2019) *Students enrolled in AP English in 12 grade for 2019-2020 X-Term take BOTH the English Language and English Literature exams. A special enrichment program, coordinated with St. Christopher’s School that culminates in an immersive Honors Course Offerings experience at the end of the academic year. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors join learning cohorts that have Advanced Computer Programming an academic, cultural or service-oriented topic. Algebra II An extensive list of local, national and global travel American Studies** opportunities is available. Biology I Calculus III Honor Code Chemistry The Honor Code applies to all students and faculty. Chinese II, III, IV, V An Honor and Disciplinary Council is comprised of Imagine, Code, Create: students elected by peers and faculty sponsors. Principles of Computer Science English 10, 11, 12 Community Service Environmental Science To live the School Mission and Core Values, French II, III, IV St. Catherine’s requires all Upper School students From 9/11 to Now (History) to conduct 15 hours of community service annually, Geometry 10 of which must be face-to-face work with one Global Perspectives community partner. Many students exceed this Latin II, III, IV, V requirement. The student-led Service League Linear Algebra organizes and promotes a multitude of opportunities Physics through partnerships with local, national and global Pre-Calculus organizations. Spanish II, III Accelerated Spanish IV (not weighted) In addition, honors-level courses are offered for most visual and performing arts classes. **American Studies is a two-credit combined course for English 11 and US History. One credit is weighted for GPA calculation. College Acceptances 2016-2019 Class of 2019 College Matriculation is noted in bold. 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