3900 Vincent Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45205-1699 Phone: (513) 921-3744 Fax: (513) 921-8123 www.elderhs.org CEEB/ACT Code: 360-990 2021-2022 School Profile

Elder High School, the first archdiocesan high school in Cincinnati, is a Catholic secondary school for young men in Southwest Ohio. Elder is chartered by the State of Ohio, accredited by the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association, and owned by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Its mission is to develop young men to strive for Altiora by serving God and others, embracing and living the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, while pursuing academic excellence. Elder traces its heritage to 1912, when St. Lawrence Parish added a ninth grade to its elementary school. The high school is named after Archbishop Elder, who laid the cornerstone of St. Lawrence Church in 1886. Elder opened as a four-year high school in the fall of 1922 with an enrollment of 452 students and became the fourth high school in the City of Cincinnati. The current enrollment is 755 students. Ninety percent of students enroll from Catholic elementary schools. Elder H.S. admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. As a comprehensive, archdiocesan school, students bring diverse educational backgrounds to the school. The curriculum is designed to prepare all students for successful post-secondary education. SCHOOL COUNSELOR PRINCIPAL Kelly Kinross Kurt Ruffing (513) 921-3744 (ext. 3431) (513) 921-3744 (ext. 3405) [email protected] [email protected] SCHOOL COUNSELOR DIRECTOR of SCHOOL COUNSELING Andy Listerman Jen Graham (513) 921– 3744 (ext. 3439) (513) 921-3744 (ext. 3434) [email protected] [email protected] SCHOOL COUNSELOR Kathie Richie (513) 921-3744 (ext. 3430) [email protected]

Weighted GPA GRADING 5.0 Scale The grading system is numerical; letter grade equivalents and grade points are as 5 140 follows: 4.9 136 A = 100-90 4.8 132 B = 89-80 4.7 128 C = 79-75 4.6 124 D = 74-70 4.5 120 F = 69-0 4.4 116 4.3 112 RANKING & AVERAGES 4.2 108 4.1 104 The scholastic average indicated on the student transcript is un- 4 100 weighted and includes all courses attempted except Physical Educa- 3.9 98 tion. The weighted rank considers the degree of difficulty of all 3.8 96 3.7 94 courses attempted. Course level indicators: AP, Honors, Advanced 3.6 92 College Prep, College Prep 1 & 2. 3.5 90 3.4 88 3.3 86 3.2 84 3.1 82

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 3 80 Students are required to complete 24 credits for 2.8 79 graduation including: 2.6 78 Religion (4) Fine Arts (1) 2.4 77 English (4) PE (.5) 2.2 76 Mathematics (4, Algebra II required) Health (.5) 2 75 1.8 74 Science (3, Biology required) Computer Science (.5) 1.6 73 Social Studies (3) Electives (3.5 - 4) 1.4 72 1.2 71 1 70 COURSE OFFERINGS 2021-2022

Mathematics Social Studies English Algebra/Geo Part 1, 2, & 3 World Cultures English 1 Algebra 1 American History English 2 Algebra 2 AP U.S. History^ English 3 Geometry/Trig. AP World History^ English 4 Pre-calculus American Government* AP English Language & Comp High School Calculus AP American Government^ AP English Literature & Comp^ AP Calculus (AB) Economics* Effective Writing^* AP Calculus (BC) Economics D.C. ^* Journalism* AP Statistics Cincinnati History Seminar* Mythology* Geography* Film Study* Science Modern America: Sports & Culture* College Psychology ^* Intro to Biology Social Sciences Biology Leadership: Personal Effectiveness* Biology of the Human ^* World Languages Organizational Leadership * Physical Science Library Science* Physiology Latin 1 Spanish 1 Chemistry Latin 2 Spanish 2 AP Chemistry Latin 3 Spanish 3 Industrial Arts Physics Latin 4 Spanish 4 Industrial Design AP Physics C Electricity & Magnetism AP Latin AP Spanish Lang. Carpentry/Cabinetry AP Physics C Mechanics^ French 1 & Culture Advanced Manufacturing Astronomy* French 2 German 1 Collision—Automotive Technology Enviro. Earth Science* French 3 German 2 Electrical Apprenticeship Environmental Science ^* French 4 German 3 Mechanics-Automotive Technology Engineering Thinking & Design ^* AP French Lang & German 4 Technical Life Skills* Materials Science Culture AP. German Lang Welding^ Models in Engineering* & Culture Nutrition for Life^*

Art & Design Technology 2D Studio Art I* Animation & Video Game Design* 2D Studio Art 2* Business 3D Art 1* Accounting 1^ Computer Networking*^ Database Development*^ 3D Art 2* Advanced Accounting AP Drawing* Personal Finance* Graphic Design Software* Intro to Information Technology*^ AP 2D Art & Design* High School Sports Management* AP 3D Art & Design* Intro. to Sport Administration^* Computer Science 1 Visual Basic*^ AP Computer Science^ Digital Photography* Robotics—Animation Fundamentals of Art Software Use*^ Ceramics* Religious Studies Systems Administration*^ Old Testament* Web Development*^ Music & Theater New Testament* Ecclesiology & Church History* Beginning Band Catholic Social Teaching* Band Catholic Morality* Health & Physical Education Freshman Chorus Catholic Lifestyles* Physical Education* Choral Music Death & Life * Advanced Physical Education * Steel Drum Music* World Religions* Health* Music Theory 1* Community Service* Music Theory 2* Catholic Themes in Media* History of Music * Prayer & Spirituality* Theater* Dramatic Techniques* Private Piano Study *

* denotes one semester classes ^ denotes dual credit classes

Full credit courses in core academic area are also offered at the Advanced and Honors levels. Students are also required to complete one full credit in doctrinal religious education for every year of attendance.. Elder High School Statistics The Class of 2021 153 Class Size 78% enrolled in four-year colleges 15% enrolled in two-year colleges/technical schools 1% enlisted in the Armed Services 6% Gap year or full time work

SCHOLARSHIPS 73% of the members of the Elder Class of 2021 were awarded scholarships to 102 colleges valued at more than $28.77 million.

STANDARDIZED TESTING ACT Average: 22.98 Honors Program ACT Average: 30.9 SAT Average: 1275

NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNTION Semifinalist Commended

Class of 2013 1 3 Class of 2014 3 3 Class of 2015 4 5 Class of 2016 1 1 Class of 2017 1 1 Class of 2018 3 1 Class of 2019 1 4 Class of 2020 3 0 Class of 2021 0 1 Class of 2022 TBD TBD

HONORS PROGRAM Students who score at the 90th percentile or above on the High School Placement Test and complete the application are considered for admission to the Honors Program. Honors Program participants are required to enroll in Honors level courses in all core academic areas, participate in the Leadership Development Program and perform community service throughout their high school career. Participation is so designated on the transcript.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM In 2021, 118 students took 201 AP exams in 16 areas. 61% of AP exams earned a 3 or above. 28% earned a score of 4 or higher and 10% earned a 5.

CALENDAR AND CLASSES Regular Term = two semesters Full credit classes meet for two semesters Half credit classes meet for one semester Summer Term = three weeks/60 hours COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OFFERING ADMISSION TO ELDER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM 2011–2021 Bold denotes matriculation for Class of 2021

Adrian College, MI Hanover College, IN Tennessee Tech University, TN Alabama State University, AL Harvard University, MA Texas A & M, Commerce, TX Albion College, MI Haverford College, PA The College of Wooster, OH Alderson Broaddus University, WV Heidelberg College, OH Thiel College, PA American University, DC High Point University, NC Thomas More University, KY Appalachian State University, NC Hillsdale College, MI Tiffin University, OH Arizona State University, AZ Hofstra University, NY Trinity College, CT Art Academy of Cincinnati, OH Indiana University, IN Transylvania University, KY Ashland University, OH Indiana U Purdue U Indianapolis, IN Trine University, IN Aquinas College, MI Indiana State University, IN Union College, KY Auburn University, AL Indiana Wesleyan University, IN United States Merchant Marine Academy Augustana College, IL John Carroll University, OH United States. Air Force Academy Ball State University, IN Kentucky State University, KY United States Military Academy at West Point Baldwin Wallace University, OH Kentucky Wesleyan College, KY United States Naval Academy Baylor University, TX Kent State University, OH University of Akron, OH Bellarmine University, KY Kenyon College, OH University of Alabama, AL Belmont University, TN Lafayette College, PA University of Alabama Huntsville, AL Benedictine University, IL Lees-McRae College, NC University of Arizona, AZ Berea College, KY Lake Erie College, OH University of California Los Angeles, CA Bethel College, IN Lindsey Wilson College, KY University of Cincinnati, OH Blufton University, OH Lincoln College of Technology, CO UC Blue Ash/Clermont, OH Bowling Green State University, OH Lourdes University, OH University of Central Florida, FL Boston College, MA Louisiana State University, LA University of Colorado Boulder, CO Brescia University, KY Loyola University—Chicago, IL University of Cumberlands, Brigham Young University, UT Malone University, OH University of Dayton, OH Brown University, RI Manchester University, IN University of Denver, CO Butler University, IN Marian University, IN University of Detroit Mercy, MI Campbell University, NC Marietta College, OH University of Evansville, IN Campbellsville University, KY Marquette University, WI University of Findlay, OH Canisius College, NY Maryville College, TN University of Florida, FL Capital University, OH Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA University of Georgia, GA Carnegie-Mellon University, PA McKendree University, IL University of Illinois-Chicago, IL Case Western Reserve University, OH Mercer University, GA University of Indianapolis, IN Centre College, KY Miami University, OH University of Iowa, IA Central State University, OH Michigan State University, MI University of Kentucky, KY Christian Brothers University, TN Millikin University, IL University of Louisville, KY The Christ College of Nursing, OH Missouri University of Science & Tech, MO University of MA Boston, MA Cincinnati State, OH Morehead State University, KY University of Memphis, TN The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC Mount Saint Joseph University, OH University of Michigan, MI The Citadel—Military College of SC Muskingum University, OH University of Minnesota, MN Clemson University, SC New York University, NY University of Missouri– Columbia, MO Cleveland State University, OH North Carolina State University, NC University of Mississippi, MS Coastal Carolina University, SC Northern Kentucky University, KY University of Mount Union, OH Colgate University, NY Northwestern University, IL University of Nebraska, NE College of Charleston, SC Norwich University, VT University of North Carolina, NC College of Holy Cross, MA Notre Dame College, OH University of North Carolina-Ashville, NC Colorado School of Mines, CO Ohio Dominican University, OH University of North Carolina-Pembroke, NC Columbia College, MO Ohio Northern University, OH University of North Georgia, GA Columbia University, NY The Ohio State University, OH University of Northwestern Ohio, OH Columbus College of Art & Design, OH The Ohio State University-Newark University of Notre Dame, IN Culinary Institute of America Ohio Wesleyan University, OH University of Pacific, CA Defiance College, OH Ohio University, OH University of Pennsylvania, PA Denison University, OH Oklahoma State University, OK University of Pitt-Greensburg, PA DePaul University, IL Olivet Nazarene University, IL University of Richmond, VA DePauw University, IN Otterbein University, OH University of Rochester, NY DigiPen Institute of Technology, WA Pace University, NY University of South Carolina, SC Drexel University, PA Pennsylvania State University, PA University of Southern Indiana, IN Duquesne University, PA Palm Beach Atlantic University, FL University of St. Francis, IN Eastern Illinois University, IL Pepperdine University, CA University of Tampa, FL Eastern Kentucky University, KY Pikes Peak Community College, CO University of Tennessee, TN Eastern Michigan University, MI Pfeiffer University, NC University of Toledo, OH Eastern Nazarene College, MA Plymouth State University, NH University of Utah, UT Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FL Purdue University, IN University of Virginia , VA Emerson College, MA Rensselaer Institute of Technology, NY University of Wisconsin, WI Fairfield University, CT Robert Morris University, PA University of Wyoming, WY Florida Atlantic University, FL Rochester Institute of Technology, NY Valparaiso University, IN Florida Gulf Coast University, FL Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech., IN Vanderbilt University, TN Florida Institute of Technology, FL Saginaw Valley University, MI Vassar College, NY Florida Southern College, FL Saint Francis University, PA Villanova University, PA Franklin College, IN Saint Michael’s College, VT Virginia Military Institute, VA Franklin & Marshall College, PA Saint Vincent College, PA Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, VA Franciscan University, OH Saint John Fisher College, NY Washington & Lee University, VA Fontbonne University, MO Saint Louis University, MO Washington & Jefferson College, PA Fordham University, NY Savannah College of Art & Design, GA Wake Forest University, NC Furman University, SC Seton Hall University, NJ West Virginia University, WV Gannon University, PA Shawnee State University, OH Western Kentucky University, KY George Mason University, VA Sinclair Community College, OH Wilmington College, OH George Washington University, DC Spalding University, KY Wittenberg University, OH Georgetown College, KY Spring Hill College, AL Wheeling Jesuit University , WV Georgetown University, DC St. John’s University, NY Wofford College, SC Georgia Institute of Technology, GA Stonehill College, MA Wright State University, OH Georgia Southern University, GA Stony Brook University, NY Xavier University, OH Great Oaks Vocational, OH Susquehanna University, PA Yale University, CT Good Samaritan College of Nursing, OH Swarthmore College, PA Youngstown University , OH