CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SHARING OUR BEGINNING A TRADITION

are the Health & Physical Education Center (2002); rededicated OVERVIEW of the Ryan D. “Jume” Jumonville ’91 Health and Athletic For 125 years, Catholic High School (CHS) has set the standard Performance Center in 2014; the Brother Gordian Udinsky, S.C. for excellence in education in the Baton Rouge area. Founded Science Center (2005), a 10-classroom structure that provides in 1894 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, CHS is an all- state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for use in instruction male college preparatory school for grades 8-12, dedicated to of physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science and providing opportunities for the development of the spiritual, computer science; and the new Baseball Press Box and moral, intellectual, social and physical growth of each student. Concession Building (2010). In addition, in 2010, Catholic High School was able to ensure that its long-term land needs would Catholic High School’s holistic approach to education builds a be met through the acquisition by a related entity of the 9.2 community spirit that is characterized by Christian values, an acre Westmoreland Shopping Center. orderly and disciplined atmosphere, a personal approach to education and a commitment to academic excellence. In March of 2019, CHS broke ground on the Brother Donnan Berry, S.C. Student Center. The 32,000-square-foot facility will create a dynamic learning environment where students will The mission of Catholic High School is to teach dine, socialize and interact with faculty. Gospel values in an environment of academic excellence according to Catholic tradition and HISTORICAL FACTS • Founded in 1894 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart as the spirit of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. St. Vincent’s Academy. • Enrollment at St. Vincent’s Academy in 1894 was 106. • In 1929, the school’s name was changed to Catholic High School. HISTORY • The Mothers’ Club was established in 1930. Catholic High School is in its 125th year under the direction of • The Men’s Club was established in 1948. the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. From a beginning enrollment of 106 students in 1894, CHS has a student body of 1,125 young • CHS has more than 11,000 alumni worldwide. men in grades 8-12 for the 2019-2020 school year. • Catholic High has been recognized five times as a National Blue Ribbon School. 2 The school relocated from downtown Baton Rouge to its Hearthstone Drive campus in 1957. Since that time, it has constructed several new facilities. The most recent of these LIVING GOSPEL VALUES

Catholic High’s overall program of faith formation is designed to • School-Wide Projects/ Extracurricular Service form young men to live their lives for others in the spirit of the Catholic High participates in several school-wide projects Gospel. An important element involved in this effort is service designed to help the poor. In connection with Catholic High’s to others, not only at school, but also in the wider community. extracurricular program, students are involved in community activities such as blood drives, toy drives, food collection THE CHS SPIRITUAL GROWTH PROGRAM INCLUDES: and Operation Rice Bowl, Habitat for Humanity, and Mission • Daily Religious Education and Classroom Prayer Amatongas. Because of the essential role of prayer in the formation of a personal relationship with God, students participate in varied • Honor Code and regular experiences of prayer through daily school-wide The Honor Code and the Honor Board at Catholic High School prayer, classroom prayer and retreats. were created and installed in 1997 as a result of a student initiative. All members of the Board are elected by students. The • Eucharistic Liturgies and Sacrament of Reconciliation Honor Code is a commitment from each student to uphold the Eucharistic liturgies are held monthly on the CHS campus. ideals of Catholic High School and the Brothers of the Sacred Involvement of many school groups in planning liturgies helps Heart. make the celebrations more meaningful to students. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, which is offered at school each semester. Active involvement at the parish level is recommended as an excellent introduction to the greater Church.

• Student Ministry Team The Student Ministry Team is composed of juniors and seniors who serve as mentors to the 8th and 9th graders. Once a month, student ministers meet with 8th and 9th graders in their religion classes to discuss life issues relevant to high school students in a Catholic school.

• Yearly Class Retreats Each October seniors participate in an overnight closed retreat which provides them the opportunity to grow closer to God and to one another. Students in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11 participate in a full day retreat, with special attention given to the needs of each age group.

• Service Requirements Serving others is an essential part of our call to follow Jesus Christ. Thus, the CHS service program is an integral part of religion courses within the student’s curriculum. Students are 3 required to perform a designated number of service hours each year. ACHIEVING NATIONAL RECOGNITION

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Catholic High School has been recognized five times by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School.

The Blue Ribbon Schools Program was established by the U.S. Department of Education in 1982 to recognize outstanding public and private schools across the nation. Blue Ribbon Schools are honored for their excellence in leadership, teaching, curriculum, achievement and parent involvement.

BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS POSSESS THE FOLLOWING: • High student retention and graduation rates • Challenging standards and curriculum • Excellent teaching within an environment that facilitates teacher improvement • School, family and community partnerships • High levels of student performance on measures of achievement

The Blue Ribbon is considered the highest honor an American school can achieve.

“The five Blue Ribbon awards Catholic High School has received demonstrates our continuous commitment to academic excellence. While the mission and proud traditions of CHS never change, the evolving face of education demands that we continually adapt our instructional programs to prepare students for the ever-changing world in 4 which they live.” ~Mrs. Lisa Harvey, Principal EXCELLING IN ACADEMICS

Through its philosophy, admission policies, curriculum and CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CATHOLIC HIGH ACADEMIC facilities, Catholic High School strives to create an atmosphere PROGRAM INCLUDE: for learning and growth. Such an atmosphere provides each • Each student is issued a Fujitsu tablet through the 1:1 laptop student an opportunity to realize his potential and to develop program healthy attitudes and responsible behavior that will permit him • College-preparatory curriculum required for all students to pursue continued studies and to assume his place in society • Honors courses offered in English, mathematics, science, as a concerned Christian gentleman. social studies, foreign languages and engineering • English and religion dual enrollment Catholic High School conducts an eighth grade program and a • AP (advanced placement) courses include English language, four-year high school program. Students must complete four music theory, French, Spanish, Latin, calculus AB, statistics, years of high school studies in order to graduate. biology, microeconomics, macroeconomics, U.S. history, world history, European history, psychology, U.S. government At CHS, technology is utilized as a tool to enhance instruction. and politics, and comparative government and politics. AP We provide each student with a pen and touch-enabled laptop courses taught at St. Joseph’s Academy that are offered to computer so he can build an effective skill base to be successful CHS students include art history and human geography in the future. Proficiency with various technologies is, and will • Shared elective classes between CHS and St. Joseph’s Academy continue to be, an essential college and workplace skill. • STREAM at CHS (science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and mathematics) electives throughout grades 9-12

5 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2019 GRADUATES • Class of 2019 ACT Averages • Members of the class of 2019 were offered admission to Top 25 percent of class 33 119 different colleges and universities. Top 50 percent of class 31 • 91 percent of the class of 2019 received merit-based 100 percent of class 26 scholarships totaling $31,007,345 (including TOPS).

• Advanced Placement (AP) program • Students earned 808 credit hours at the LSU Spring 509 exams Invitational. 21 AP courses offered 74 AP scholars • 22 percent of the class was accepted to an honors college/honors program within a university. 83 Academic Scholars (3.5 GPA in Academic Program) • 10 National Merit Finalists.

58 Honors Program Scholars • Graduates participated in more than 23,480 hours of (3.5 GPA in Honors Program) community service.

13 Principal’s Awards (4.0 GPA)

6 LIVING THE LEGACY CHS STUDENTS WERE OFFERED ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FROM 2015-2019 Alabama State University Elon University Albright College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Mississippi College American Musical and Dramatic Academy Emory University Mississippi State University American University Fairfield University Mississippi Valley State University Arizona State University Florida Southern College Missouri University of Science and Technology Ashland University Florida State University Monmouth University Auburn University Fordham University Morehouse College Francis Marion University Mount Mercy University Avila University Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University National American University Barry University Franciscan University of Steubenville New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Baton Rouge Community College Franklin Pierce University New Mexico Military Institute Full Sail University New York University Becker College Furman University Nicholls State University Belhaven University George Mason University North Carolina A&T State University George Washington University North Carolina State University Belmont University Georgetown University Northeastern University Berkeley City College Georgia Institute of Technology Northern Michigan University Berklee College of Music Georgia State University Northshore Technical Community College Birmingham-Southern College Gonzaga University Northwestern State University of Louisiana Blinn College Graceland University Boston College Grambling State University Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences Boston University Hanover College Ohio State University Briar Cliff University Harding University Ohio Wesleyan University Brown University Henderson State University Oklahoma Baptist University Bryant University Hofstra University Oklahoma Christian University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Houston Baptist University Oregon State University Case Western Reserve University Howard University Ouachita Baptist University Catholic University of America Iowa Wesleyan College Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio Centenary College of Louisiana Jackson State University Oxford College Champlain College Pacific Lutheran University Chapman University Lamar University Pennsylvania State University Chatham University Lawrence University Pepperdine University Christian Brothers University Los Angeles Film School Prescott College Clemson University Louisiana College Providence College Cleveland Institute of Music Louisiana Scholars’ College Purchase College State University of New York Coastal Carolina University Louisiana State University Purdue University College of Charleston Louisiana State University at Alexandria Queens University of Charlotte College of Coastal Georgia Louisiana State University at Eunice Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute College of St. Scholastica Louisiana Tech University College of the Holy Cross Loyola Marymount University College of William and Mary Loyola University Chicago Ringling College of Art and Design Colorado School of Mines Loyola University Maryland River Parishes Community College Colorado State University Loyola University New Orleans Roanoke College Columbus Technical Institute Maine Maritime Academy Robert Morris University Cornell University Marion Military Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Creighton University Marist College Rutgers University-New Brunswick Culver-Stockton College Mars Hill University Rutgers University-Newark Delgado Community College Mary Baldwin University Saint Joseph Seminary College Denison University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Saint Joseph’s University DePaul University Massachusetts Maritime Academy Drexel University McGill University Samford University 7 Duke University McNeese State University Santa Clara University East Carolina University Mercer University Savannah College of Art and Design East Baptist University Methodist University School of the Art Institute of Chicago Eastern University Miami University Seton Hall University Eastman School of Music Michigan State University South Louisiana Community College FOSTERING PERSONAL GROWTH

Southeastern Louisiana University University of New Mexico Southern Methodist University University of New Orleans COUNSELING Southern University and A&M College University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill It is the goal of the Counseling Center to conduct Southern University at Shreveport-Bossier University of North Carolina at Charlotte Southern Utah University University of North Carolina at Wilmington individual meetings with students, in addition Spring Hill College University of North Georgia to group/classroom meetings. These meetings St. Edward’s University University of are intended to guide the student academically, St. John’s University University of Notre Dame Stony Brook University University of Oklahoma socially and vocationally, as well as to evaluate Suffolk University University of Pennsylvania his progress in school and to guide in college Texas A&M University International University of Portland planning. It is hoped that through his years at Texas A&M University University of South Alabama Texas A&M University, Galveston University of South Carolina Catholic High School, each student learns how Texas Christian University University of Southern California to make wise personal choices, recognizes and Texas Southern University University of Southern Mississippi achieves his full potential, develops moral values, Texas Tech University University of Tampa The Citadel University of Tennessee, Chattanooga and adapts to life and its pressures, while being Trinity University University of Tennessee, Knoxville convinced of God’s love for him. Tufts University University of Texas, Austin Tulane University University of Texas, Tuskegee University University of the South (Sewanee) If a student encounters difficulty in the classroom United States Air Force Academy University of Utah or at home, whether it involves poor grades, United States Military Academy personal conflicts, or some problem he wishes United States Military Academy Preparatory University of Washington to discuss, all eight counselors in the Counseling School University of Wyoming United States Naval Academy Valley Forge Military College Center are available for assistance, with specific Universidad Anahuac Vanderbilt University counselors responsible for each grade University of Alabama Villanova University level. Through student conferences, University of Alabama at Birmingham Virginia Tech University University of Arkansas Wake Forest University student-parent conferences or University of Arkansas at Monticello Wartburg College student-parent-teacher conferences, the University of California, Berkeley Washington and Lee University counselor tries to help the student handle various University of California, Irvine Washington State University University of California, Los Angeles Washington University in St. Louis situations and learn from the experience. University of California, Riverside Western University University of California, San Diego Westminster Choir College University of California, Santa Barbara Whitman College University of California, Santa Cruz William Carey College University of Central Florida Wingate University University of Colorado at Boulder Wofford College University of Colorado at Denver Worcester Polytechnic Institute University of Connecticut Xavier University Xavier University of Louisiana University of Denver University of Florida University of Georgia University of Houston $139.8 MILLION IN University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Kansas TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS University of Kentucky University of Louisiana at Lafayette FOR CLASSES FROM University of Louisiana at Monroe 2015-2019 University of Louisville 8 University of Lynchburg University of Maine University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Boston University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of Mississippi University of Missouri Columbia University of Nebraska at Lincoln University of Nebraska at Omaha PARTICIPATING IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS

Catholic High School is a member of the Louisiana High School 2018-2019 INTERSCHOLASTIC Athletic Association and competes at the 5A level. The SPORTS interscholastic athletic program includes competition in the following varsity sports, as well as some junior varsity, freshman Baseball – District Champions, Final 4 Appearance and eighth grade teams. Basketball – District Champions, Final 4 Appearance Baseball Lacrosse Bowling – Runner-Up District Title Basketball Soccer Cross Country – State Champions Bowling Football – District Champions, State Runners-Up Cross Country Tennis – District Champions, Undefeated Regular Season Football Track Lacrosse – District Champions, Final 4 Appearance Golf Wrestling Soccer – District Champions Swimming – City Champions, State Runners-Up ATHLETICS... SINCE 2000 Tennis – Regional Champions, State Champions Track (Indoor) – State Champions 50 state championships Track (Outdoor) – District Champions 34 state runner-up titles Wrestling – City Champions 37 regional titles 4 State Championships and 2 State Runners-Up Distinctions 83 district championships 10 of 11 Teams won City or District Titles 59 metro titles 63 Academic All-State Athletes 153 All-District/All-Metro Athletes 5 Gatorade Players of the Year 47 All-State Athletes 3 State MVPs 11 District/Metro MVPs 9 District Coaches of the Year 9 4 State Coaches of the Year 1 National Coach of the Year 3, 2019 The Advocate Star of Stars Male Athlete 11 college athletes 3 All-Americans EXPERIENCING EXTRACURRICULARS

Catholic High School provides many opportunities for HIGHLIGHTS IN EXTRACURRICULARS students, with parental approval, to take part in extracurricular, • The Catholic High School student body has fully funded and scholastic, service, social and athletic activities. Such activities built its third Habitat for Humanity house. are designed to help the student develop his talents and • The Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s Academy Schola interests and to learn how to live, work and share cooperatively Cantorum performed in Carnegie Hall in New York City and with others. CHS considers clubs and organizations an also had the opportunity to sing in the Sistine Chapel in important part of the life of the student and the life of the Vatican City, Italy. school and currently sponsors more than 30 extracurricular • The Catholic High School marching band was one of seven organizations. Each club participates in yearly service projects. bands that received the Sweepstakes Award for superior ratings in all categories at the Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands. • Art Club* • Martial Arts* • The Bruin Broadcast Network (BBN) is a student-run • Band* and Bruinettes • Mu Alpha Theta* production club that produces live stream and television • Bearly Published • National Honor Society broadcasts of CHS sporting and campus events. (student newspaper) • Patriots Club* • Bruin (yearbook) • Photography Club* PROVIDING INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES • Bruin Broadcast Network* • Quiz Bowl* • Cheerleaders • Respect Life* The Catholic High Intramural Sports Program is designed to • Chorus* • Robotics Team* promote “participation through sport” to help develop • Drama Club,* (Bear Bots and Bear Metal) friendships among fellow students at CHS and SJA. Students of The Black Box Company • Science Club* all abilities are encouraged to participate in their favorite sport • Fellowship of • Spanish Club* on a recreational level. Christian Athletes* • Speech and Debate* • French Club* • Student Ambassadors Intramurals also promote wellness while offering constructive • Games Club* • Student Council* use of leisure time. • Habitat Youth Build • Student Ministry CHS INTRAMURAL SPORTS: • Intramural Sports* • Ultimate* • Basketball • Co-ed • Junior Classical League* • Youth and Government* 10th-12th Grade • Co-ed Kickball • Lacrosse* 10 • Bowling • Flag Football

*Denotes clubs open to 8th and 9th graders. RESEARCHING, LEARNING

The Catholic High School library serves to develop and The CHS library houses a variety of circulating materials strengthen students’ abilities to access, analyze and evaluate including fiction, nonfiction, reference materials and DVDs. The ideas and information in an ethical manner, as well as library collection is curriculum-based, and resources support fostering a lifelong love of reading. Acting as the research and enhance classroom instruction. and collaborative learning hub for students and teachers throughout the day, the library provides access to digital and The CHS library maintains an extensive and continually updated print resources to meet the needs of every learner. collection of fiction materials for recreational reading from a variety of genres. A comfortable seating area is provided for To strengthen and enhance students’ research capabilities students who wish to relax while they read. and promote college-readiness, the library provides access to a variety of databases as well as online reference materials. The library is open to students from 7 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Students may access the databases and other online resources, Students are welcome to use the library during their lunch including the library’s online catalog, both on and off campus period, during their unassigned hours, as well as before and through their Moodle accounts. after school. While in the library, students may charge their 11 computers. Printing opportunities are available at a cost, which will be deducted from their student accounts. INVOLVING PARENTS & ALUMNI

PARENTS ALUMNI Catholic High School considers faculty, staff and administration as partners with parents in the formation of young men. CHS The CHS Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations offers many opportunities for parents to become involved in continue to foster the relationship between Catholic High activities with their sons and in service and support of the School and the more than 10,000 men who graduated from our school. school. To keep the relationship strong, the Alumni Association provides opportunities for alumni and friends to reunite, to Traditionally, the CHS Mothers’ Club and the CHS Men’s Club support and celebrate CHS, and to help the greater Baton have provided outstanding support for the students, the faculty Rouge community. The Alumni Association and the Office of and the school. Membership in the Men’s Club is open to Alumni Relations host the following events, among others, for parents, alumni and friends of Catholic High. Membership in the alumni and friends to enjoy: Mothers’ Club is open to mothers of students currently enrolled • Golf Classic in CHS. • Monthly service at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic High holds a drug use and awareness meeting that • Taste Fair and Auction is mandatory for all new parents to the school. The focus • Alumni Homecoming Tailgate of the program is to educate parents in ways to help their • Grizzly Greats Athletic Hall of Fame children deal with dangers present in the culture in which we Induction live, especially related to teenage substance abuse and other • 50 Year Reunion and Class Reunions dangers in society that students may face. • Fishing Rodeo • Grand Reunion and Family Day CHS also offers other opportunities for parents to become involved, such as Back-to-School Afternoon and parent-teacher collaboration events.

12 ADMISSIONS

Catholic High School admits students of any race, color, Typically, the students offered admission to CHS for the the national or ethnic origin, or religious preference. In admitting 2019-2020 school year: students, we look for young people who can profit from and • had conduct grades of As and/or Bs contribute to the religious and educational mission of the • had academic grades of As, Bs and/or Cs school. While accepting the fact that there is a limit to what any one institution can do, we believe that the school is to serve a • had good attendance records broad cross section of students with regard to both academic ability and socioeconomic status. Promoting and maintaining a diversity of students within the school community is a positive FINANCIAL INFORMATION value consistent with the tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred • Tuition and new student registration for 2019-2020 is $11,950. Heart. Therefore, in the admission of students high priority is • Installment tuition payments are interest-free and require no given to those whose families have supported our schools and bank financing. Catholic schools in general, and great care is taken to ensure • Tuition can be paid monthly, semi-annually or that the school does not become available only to the social, annually. All payments are made through electronic drafts academic or athletic elite. of checking, savings, credit or debit card accounts. • Tuition assistance is available for students whose families In keeping with the philosophy of education of the Brothers of have financial need. the Sacred Heart, Catholic High School seeks to create a diverse student body. Therefore, we reserve the right to accept a limited number of students who may not be Catholic or who may not be attending Catholic schools. Such students must satisfy the academic and behavioral expectations in order to be considered for admission and will participate fully in all of the school’s service and religious requirements.

While an offer of admission to Catholic High School is never automatic for any applicant, special consideration is given to students whose families have a history of attending schools 13 staffed by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, to students attending Catholic schools and to minority students. THE MISSION OF CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IS TO TEACH GOSPEL VALUES IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ACCORDING TO CATHOLIC TRADITION AND THE SPIRIT OF THE BROTHERS OF THE SACRED HEART.

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