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2019-2020 EDITION A Tradition of Excellence since 1928 WELCOME TO JOHN BAPST...

...AND WELCOME TO: LEADERSHIP | LEARNING | TEAMWORK NEW FRIENDS | GREAT TEACHERS | CREATIVITY PEOPLE WHO CARE | A GLOBAL COMMUNITY REACHING YOUR Colleges and Universities INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL Attended by As an independent school, John Bapst is free to focus on the individual John Bapst Graduates learner. Students find academic expectations that match their level of 2015 to 2018 ability, including outstanding honors and Advanced Placement programs. Students also find a wide range of approaches to learning. John Bapst Art Institute of Chicago Pennsylvania State University says to all students, “Be yourself. Your personality and talents are Pratt Institute welcome.” Being a varsity athlete who takes painting or a computer Purdue University programmer who plays in the 100-member Concert Band isn’t College San Jose State University unusual – it’s celebrated. John Bapst students are involved in all aspects of school and Stanford University community life. The world needs teamwork, leadership, and good Brigham Young University character – qualities developed through athletics, art, music, drama, Carnegie Mellon University Tulane University and a wide range of clubs and activities. Our goal is to make school fun UC-Berkeley and learning meaningful, one student at a time. Columbia University UC-Davis Dartmouth College UC–San Diego Duke University UC-Santa Barbara JOHN BAPST FAST FACts Emory University Air Force Academy 100% college-preparatory Fordham University University of Chicago Boys and girls, grades 9-12 Georgia Tech University of Florida Holy Cross University of Illinois 498 students University of 86% American, 14% international Indiana University University of New England International representation: Johns Hopkins University University of New Hampshire Students from China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, University of Oklahoma Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, the UK, and Vietnam MIT University of Pennsylvania 45 faculty, 71% with advanced degrees McGill University University of Texas-Austin Student : Teacher ratio: 14:1 Michigan State University University of Vermont Average class size: 17 University of Washington AP courses taught on campus: 22 New York University University of Wisconsin Number of AP exams taken: 538 (May 2018) North Carolina State University Virginia Tech Number of varsity sports: 17 Wake Forest University Inspiring programs in music, art, drama, and writing Northwestern University Commitment to community service Notre Dame Worcester Polytechnic One-on-one course scheduling and college counseling Parsons School of Design Yale University “The great sense of community within this school is what I appreciate the most. Even something as simple as walking through the hallways between classes makes you feel welcome, with the community at Bapst allowing you to truly feel like you belong.” LOUKAS COLLATOS ‘20, ORONO OUTSTANDING STEM PROGRAMS Academic Highlights The STEM fields – science, technology, engineering, and John Bapst is known for its academic excellence and flexibility, mathematics – are the basis for many of the world’s most with individualized schedules for all students. Our students are important innovations. Every John Bapst student receives a eager to learn, and our teachers love to teach. Encouraging strong foundation in these real-world, hands-on subjects. discovery, depth, and growth – that’s John Bapst’s recipe for Individually, students can pursue math and science beyond success. Before and after school, teachers help with academic AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics, as the concepts and homework problems. During the junior and senior program also features Multivariable Calculus, Oceanography, years, the school’s college counselors work one-on-one to develop Marine Biology, Astronomy, Anatomy and Physiology, Field personalized college lists and provide essential guidance in Biology, and AP Environmental Science. Outside the classroom, college applications. students compete on math, robotics, and cyber-security teams. HUMANITIES ELECTIVES 22 AP COURSES In English, students meet great writers, both classic and Anatomy and Physiology I & II AP Art History contemporary, developing reading and writing skills in Anthropology AP Biology honors and regular sections beginning in ninth grade. In Astronomy AP Calculus (AB and BC) the Social Sciences, the world is the curriculum. Beginning China Past and Present AP Chemistry Contemporary Politics AP Chinese with AP Human Geography or World History, students move Creative Writing AP Comparative Government on to American History and then to electives in Economics, Ecology I & II AP Computer Programming Psychology, World Cultures, Human Geography, and Political Field Biology AP English Language and Composition Science. Readiness for globalization also means speaking a Independent Study AP English Literature and Composition language other than your own. John Bapst offers Chinese, International Relations AP Environmental Science Spanish, French, and Latin on campus. In addition, the school Marine Biology AP European History tailors individualized programs for students interested in Model UN AP French Oceanography AP Human Geography pursuing a Native American language or another world World Cultures AP Latin language. World Issues AP Physics AP Psychology DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY AP Spanish Seniors can extend learning beyond their classwork in four OPTIONS AP Statistics areas – Fine Arts, Global Studies, Humanities, and STEM – Artificial Intelligence AP Studio Art working with a mentor to design and complete a independent Computer Programming AP US Government Cyber-Security AP US History project that they present in a public forum. It is also possible Engineering I & II to custom-design an individualized program. Robotics I & II Student IT Help Desk Video Production 3D Graphics 2D Graphics ART, MUSIC, DRAMA MUSIC OPTIONS ART OPTIONS “I have never been part Chamber Ensemble/Orchestra AP Studio Art of a more diverse, yet Chorale AP Art History John Bapst students display their welcoming community energy and talent in weekly Concert Band Art Club anywhere else. performances at assemblies, two Concert Choir Basic Design annual student art shows, fall and Contemporary Music Workshop Ceramics With stellar academics, spring concerts, and the fall play Introduction to Band Digital Photography John Bapst provides and spring musical. Each year a few Jazz Band Digital Drawing and Painting students with the seniors go on to attend prestigious Jazz Ensemble Drawing opportunity to flourish art and music schools. Under expert Music Theory Film History while also being able to guidance, students discover new Piano Glass Fusion pursue their means of self-expression and Spring Musical Pit Band Illustration extracurricular interests ...” creativity. Sculpture and Ceramics Painting — KAYA LOLAR ‘21, INDIAN ISLAND ATHLETICS FALL WINTER SPRING CLUBS AND John Bapst has a proud athletic Cheering Basketball Baseball tradition dating back to the 1930’s. INTRAMURALS Cross-Country Cheering Lacrosse The sports program promotes growth, Badminton leadership, and teamwork as students Field Hockey Ice Hockey Softball Basketball get involved, get in shape, learn what it Football Indoor Track Tennis Fencing means to play a role on a team, and Golf Skiing Track & Field Snowboarding improve their skills. Highlights of Soccer Swimming Table Tennis intramurals include tournaments in Tai Chi basketball, badminton, and table tennis.

CLUBS and ACTIVITIES Through the school’s many clubs and activities, John Bapst offers new adventures and opportunities that enhance every student’s experience and provide a great way to become part of the school community.

Amnesty International Fencing Club Math Team Robotics Team Technology Club Art Club French Club Mock Trial Spanish Club Video Production Club Chess Team Guitar Club Model UN Student Ambassadors Yearbook Chinese Club IT Help Desk National Honor Society Student Environmental Civil Rights Team Junior Classical League Outing Club Action Committee Cyber-Security Team Key Club Photography Club Student Senate “What makes John Bapst such a great experience? For me, it’s the community. I feel completely comfortable here.” – AIDAN VALLEY ’21, HOLDEN How To APPLY Visit us! To schedule a shadow visit with a student or a tour, please contact Angela Kearns at [email protected]. Apply now! Visit www.johnbapst.org. APPLICATION MATERIALS John Bapst Online Application The priority deadline for the 2019-20 school year Transcript Release Form (John Bapst will request school records is February 20, 2019, with rolling admission directly from your current school) through spring and summer. Teacher Recommendation (optional), Photo (optional) Admission letters are mailed to early applicants Interview required for students transferring from another high school by March 20, 2019.

APPLY ONLINE AT JOHNBAPST.ORG Beth Campbell, Director of Admission [email protected] [email protected] John Bapst does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability in its admission process or programs.

JOHN BAPST MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL | 100 BROADWAY | BANGOR, ME | 04401 | 207-947-0313 | JOHNBAPST.ORG THE PLACES THEY’LL GO Wherever you want to go, whatever you want to do, we can get you there. Where will your future take you? What will you study? John Bapst can get you there. SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY RECENT GRADUATES THEY GO TO CITY SCHOOLS Columbia University • Emory University • Fordham University • McGill University • New York University Northwestern University • University of Chicago • University of Pennsylvania • Yale University THEY GO TO SMALL SCHOOLS Bowdoin College • Colby College • Mount Holyoke College • Simmons University • Smith College • Wellesley College THEY GO TO BIG SCHOOLS Boston University • Indiana University • Michigan State University • North Carolina State University Pennsylvania State University • University of Florida • University of Illinois • University of Oklahoma • University of Texas-Austin University of Washington • University of Wisconsin THEY GO TO NEARBY SCHOOLS Bentley University • • Brandeis University Dartmouth College • Holy Cross • Husson University • Maine Maritime Academy • Northeastern University • Tufts University • University of New England • University of New Hampshire • University of Vermont THEY GO TO FAR-AWAY SCHOOLS Brigham Young University • Duke University • Stanford University • Tulane University • UC-Berkeley UC-Davis • UC-Santa Barbara • UC-San Diego • United States Air Force Academy • Wake Forest University THEY STUDY ART AND MUSIC Art Institute of Chicago Berklee College of Music • Parsons School of Design • Pratt Institute THEY STUDY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Carnegie Mellon University • Georgia Tech • Johns Hopkins University MIT • Notre Dame • Purdue University • Texas A&M • Virginia Tech Worcester Polytechnic

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1928 2019-2020 COURSE SELECTIONS Students carry a course load of at least five academic subjects each semester. ENGLISH AP Chemistry TECHNOLOGY & English I Ecology (semester) ENGINEERING HOW TO APPLY Honors English I Ecology II (semester) Artificial Intelligence Field Biology Apply online at johnbapst.org English II AP Computer Science Honors English II AP Environmental Science C Programming (semester) Application Deadline English III Marine Biology (semester) Engineering I (semester) AP English III – Literature & Oceanography (semester) Engineering II (semester) The priority deadline for the 2019-20 school Composition Physics 2D Graphics Programming year is February 20, 2019, with rolling admis- English IV: Personal Narrative Honors Physics (semester) sion through spring and summer. English IV: Scientific & Technical AP Physics 3D Graphics Programming Writing MODERN & CLASSICAL (semester) Admission letters are mailed to early English IV: Philosophical Argument LANGUAGES Linux Scripting applicants by March 20, 2019. English IV: Mock Trial Chinese I Robotics I (semester) AP English IV - Language & Chinese II FINE ARTS Composition Honors Chinese III Advanced Art Creative Writing Honors Chinese IV AP Studio Art A FEW UNIQUE THINGS MATHEMATICS AP Chinese AP Art History ABOUT JOHN BAPST Algebra I French I Basic Design Algebra IA French II Chamber Ensemble/Orchestra Individualized curriculum Honors Algebra I Honors French III (audition req.) Algebra II AP French/Honors French IV Chorale Annual international trips Honors Algebra II Latin I Honors Chorale (audition req.) Distinguished Graduate Program Geometry Latin II Concert Band Honors Geometry Honors Latin III Contemporary Music Workshop Music and Art are considered Functions, Statistics, & AP Latin/Honors Latin IV Drawing major subjects Trigonometry Spanish I Beginning Drama Precalculus Spanish II Painting Honors Precalculus Honors Spanish III Film History and Criticism Honors Calculus AP Spanish/Honors Spanish IV Graphic Design GRADUATION AP Calculus (AB) AP Spanish Literature Introduction to Band & AP Calculus (BC) Others on an individual basis Chamber REQUIREMENTS Multivariable Calculus SOCIAL SCIENCES Jazz Band (audition req.) English 4 credits Honors Statistics American History Music Theory Mathematics 4 credits AP Statistics AP Comparative Government Digital Photography Sculpture & Ceramics Social Sciences 3 credits SCIENCE AP Psychology Anatomy & Physiology I Economics (semester) HEALTH AND WELLNESS Science 3 credits (semester) AP European History Physical I Modern and Classical Language 2 credits Anatomy & Physiology II AP Human Geography Lifetime Physical Activities (in the same language) (semester) Contemporary Politics (PE II) Astronomy (semester) (semester) Wellness (Semester) Wellness 1/2 credit Intro to Philosophy (semester) Biology TEST PREPARATION COURSES AP U.S. History Physical Education 1 credit Honors Biology Intensive English Workshop AP U.S. Government AP Biology (TOEFL) Fine Arts 1 credit World Cultures (semester) Chemistry SAT Preparation Honors Chemistry World History World Issues (semester)

JOHN BAPST MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL | 100 BROADWAY | BANGOR, ME | 04401 | 207-947-0313 | JOHNBAPST.ORG