2015-2016 PROFILE
Council Rock High School North
62 Swamp Road
Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940
215-944-1300
CEEB #392985
Counseling Office Phone Number – 215-944-1317/1318
Counseling Office Fax Number – 215-944-1389
www.crsd.org
http://www.crsd.org/crnorth
Superintendent
Dr. Robert Fraser
Director of Elementary Education
Joseph J. McClay
Director of Secondary Education
Barry J. Desko
Principal
Susan C. McCarthy
Assistant Principals
Alan D. Gamble
Daniel L. Griesbaum
Nathan C. Scott
Jason S. Traczykiewicz
Coordinator for Counseling
Cristina Rabayda-crabayda@crsd.org
Counselors
Teresa Callanan – tcallanan@crsd.org
Joseph DeFrancesco – jdefrancesco@crsd.org
Joseph DeMaio – jdemaio@crsd.org
Debra Maccarella – dmaccarella@crsd.org
Abby Rogers – arogers@crsd.org
Timothy Rothrock – trothrock@crsd.org
Community
Located in beautiful, historic Bucks County, approximately 25 miles north of Philadelphia and 15 miles west of Princeton, New Jersey, the Council Rock
School District has an approximate population of 70,000. The district, primarily a suburban-residential community, is comprised of 72 square miles;
serves the municipalities of Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Northampton Township, Upper Makefield Township, and Wrightstown Township;
and has a student population of over 11,000. The communities have a rich history and take pride in the school’s tradition of academic, athletic and
cultural achievements.
High Schools
There are two high schools within the Council Rock School District, each providing a comprehensive education for students in grades 9-12. Council Rock
High School North, located in Newtown, has a student population of 1742. The majority of the faculty holds advanced degrees in their field. Council Rock
High School North is certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Co-Curricular Program
Approximately seventy percent of the student body participates in a wide array of activities that support the academic program. Seventy-two clubs are
offered to our students. Interest dictates the formation of many clubs that range from Key Club, Model United Nations, Future Business Leaders of America,
Technology Club, and Kids on the Block. Students are actively engaged in student government through class activities and official leadership positions.
Student involvement is key to the success of Council Rock.
For the 2014-2015 school year, 121 seniors were members of the National Honor Society and a total of 521 students participated in all Honor Societies. Our
award-winning music program enrolls over 369 students in the pursuit of both introductory and advanced levels of theory and performance.
The competitive athletic program encourages physical activity as well as the opportunity to experience leadership roles, cooperation, and team play. For the
2014-2015 school year, over 1100 student athletes participated in 26 varsity and 26 junior varsity sports.
Community service is an integral part of student learning. The majority of students participate in a voluntary program that encourages student involvement
in activities that benefit the community. L.I.N.C.S. – Learning in Neighborhood Community Service – is a voluntary service program for our students. Clubs
such as Interact, peer tutoring on both the secondary and elementary levels, and Key Club provide opportunities to volunteer in a collaborative effort with
peers. Council Rock North students logged over 26,000 service hours during the 2014-2015 school year.
Council Rock High School North Distinctions

Ranked by Newsweek Magazine/Daily Beast, Washington Post and U.S. News and World Report as one of America’s top schools
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Consistently named as one of the “Top Schools” in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area by Philadelphia Magazine and Philadelphia Business Journal

Named one of America’s “100 Best Communities for Young People” by America’s Promise Alliance
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Named to the AP Honor Roll for 2013
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Consistently recognized for the high number of National Merit Scholars
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Recognized by the PA School Librarians’ Association with the 2014 Outstanding School Library District Award

Recognized by the state as “Special Olympics School District of the Year”
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Designated “No Place for Hate” school
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Two published authors in the English Department
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Over 19 million dollars in scholarship money offered to the senior class
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Prestigious student awards include U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates; President’s Volunteer Service Award winner; Bucks County YWCA
Volunteer of the Year; Union League of Philadelphia Good Citizens Award winners; NASSP NHS State Finalist; American Invitational Math Exam
Participant; Army All-American Marching Band Participants; Bucks County High School Poet of the year Finalists; Library of Congress Letters
About Literature Award Winner; Ben Franklin Scholar Award Winner; National Liberty Museum Young Heroes Award Winner; AP Central website
student essay publication

Pennsylvania School Performance Profile Ranking 97.4, Governor’s Award for Excellence in Academics 2012-2013

Students consistently recognized for academic achievement in state and national mathematics and writing competitions

Students consistently recognized for academic achievement in state and national competitions in business, applied arts, fine arts, and world
language, with a National Award Winner on the National Spanish Exam.

Record-setting national recognition earned by Future Business Leaders of America Club and the Debate Club which is a member of the National
100 Club.
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Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medal for the 2013 yearbook, “Polaris”
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Consistent superior ratings earned for the entire music program in band, choir and orchestra, with a combined total of 32 honors awarded at the
county, district, regional, state and national levels with musicians in All-National Honors Ensembles

Music groups selected for international performances in Argentina, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Italy and Spain

Recognized as a leader in the state for athletic accomplishments by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, with 12 student athletes
being awarded Division I and Division II scholarships on National Signing Day
Academic Achievement
Mean SAT Scores
Class of 2015
Critical Reading: 566
Math: 579
Writing: 574
Advanced Placement Results
Class of 2015
404 Students/742 Exams
5
4
3
40%
36%
18%
In 2015, 52 AP Scholars, 34 AP Scholars with Honors, 51 AP
Scholars with Distinction, and 10 National AP Scholars were
honored.
Due to our scheduling, students are limited in the number of AP
courses they are able to complete during high school.
Generally, ninth grade students are not eligible for AP courses.
National Merit Scholarship Program
Class of 2015
Class of 2014
Finalists 10
Finalists
9
Semi-Finalists 10
Semi-Finalists
9
Commended 21
Commended 26
MEAN SAT II Scores
Class of 2015
Biology-E – 674
Biology-M – 705
Chemistry – 685
English Lit. – 641
Math Level I – 669
Math Level II – 701
Physics – 669
World History - 663
US History – 694
Mean ACT Results
Class of 2015
English – 26
Math – 26
Reading – 26
Science – 25
Composite – 26
Advanced Schooling
Class of 2015
Four-Year College: 79.3%
Two-Year College: 14%
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of twenty-three credits is required to receive a diploma.
Credits must include the following:
English – 4 credits
Arts and Humanities – 2 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
Health – .5 credit
Mathematics – 3 credits
Physical Education – 1.5 credits
Science – 3 credits
Free Electives – 6 credits
Graduation Project
CURRICULUM
Council Rock High School North is a four-year public school that emphasizes college preparation. The school year consists of four marking periods encompassing six
55-minute daily class periods. All students pursue an appropriate academic program that is augmented by many elective courses in business, fine arts, music, practical
arts and computer technology. Elective programs in all subject areas are designed to meet the diverse needs of the student body.
Advanced subjects are offered in all disciplines as defined below. The world language program begins in Grade 8. Beginning in grade 10, students have the
opportunity to attend Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT). MBIT offers a complete array of career development, technical training and pre-professional
programs. A cooperative work experience program is also available to students.
In accordance with Pennsylvania curriculum regulations, a student must complete a graduation project in order to receive a high school diploma. The Graduation
Project is intended to ensure that students are able to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information as well as communicate significant knowledge and understanding.
Students explore topics that reflect their personal interests and future goals. Satisfactory completion of the project, with the minimum grade of “C,” is noted on the
transcript.
Advanced Placement Program Offerings
The AP program adheres to the standards established by the College Board. The following courses are offered as AP:
AP Art History
AP European History
AP Computer Science A
AP Biology
AP Studio Art
AP United States History
AP Statistics
AP Chemistry
AP Language and Composition
AP World History
AP Calculus AB
AP Physics C- (Mech.)
AP Literature and Composition
AP Psychology
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics C- (E & M)
AP Environmental Science
AP Music Theory
AP French
AP German
AP Spanish
Honors Program Offerings
The Honors Program is an advanced study with classes identified as Honors. The following courses are offered as Honors:
Drawing & Painting: Studio
Business Management
Finance
Marketing
English (9,10,11,12)
Architectural Design & Eng.
Electronics
Engineering & Robotics
Algebra 2
Geometry
Analysis
Anatomy & Phys.
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Experimental Research
Am. Civilization (9,10)
Am. Studies (1,2)
World History
Economic Theory
US Government & Politics
Modern World History
Philosophy
Music Arranging
French (2,3,4)
German (2,3,4)
Latin (2,3,4)
Spanish (2,3,4)
Honors Engineering Lab is offered through Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and Drexel University.
Honors Anatomy Lab is offered through Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and Penn State University.
Advanced college credit is attained through both courses.
Gifted and Talented Program Offerings
A program for gifted students is offered through the social studies curriculum. Although courses for gifted students are offered each year, some gifted students elect to
exit the program to pursue an Honors or AP level study. Each of these courses is designated as Honors and designed to provide a challenging experience to giftedidentified students. Gifted students are eligible for the following courses:
Honors American Studies 1
Honors American Studies 2
Honors Modern World History
Honors Philosophy
Accelerated Program Offerings
The accelerated program serves as a more rigorous level of study than the academic (college preparatory) curriculum. The following courses are offered as accelerated
courses:
English (10,11,12)
Comp Science (1,2)
French (2,3,4)
Sculpture (1,2)
Wood Tech 2
Choir
Composition
Physical Science
German (2,3,4)
Accounting
Graphic Arts 2
Marching Band
Psychology
Biology
Spanish (2,3,4)
Business Law
Photography 2
Orchestra
Algebra (1,2)
Chemistry
Essentials of Art
Personal Finance & Investing
Energy/Power 2
Concert Band
Geometry
Physics
Draw & Paint (1,2)
Computer Appl for College & Careers
Publication Design (1,2)
Analysis
Behavioral Science
Ceramics (1,2)
Child Dev.Nurs.Sch
Studies Sexuality
Statistics
Forensic Science
Design (1,2)
Nutrition
Emergency Mgmt.
Calculus
Microbiology
Metals (1,2)
Drafting/Design 2
Exercise Phys
Grade Point Average
Grade Point Average is cumulative in grades 9 through 12 and is on a weighted system. Our grading scale is defined as follows: A = 89.5% - 100%; B = 79.5%
- 89.49%; C = 69.5% - 79.49%; D = 59.5% - 69.49%; F = 0% - 59.49%. Plus(+) & Minus(-) may be used to indicate the strength of a grade.
Our scale is defined as follows:
A
B
C
D
F
AP
4.8
4.3
3.3
1.8
0
Honors
4.5
4.0
3.0
1.5
0
Accelerated
4.2
3.4
2.4
1.2
0
All Others
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0
Rank
Due to changes in our Grade Point Average system, Council Rock High School North NO LONGER PROVIDES A SPECIFIC CLASS RANK.
Listed below are the Four Year Colleges/Universities that accepted CRHS-North
Students for the 2015 School Year. An asterisk (*) indicates schools that CRHSNorth students attended
University of Alabama*
American University*
Arcadia University*
University of Arizona*
Bard College*
Bentley University*
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania*
Boston College
Boston University*
Bryn Mawr College*
Bucknell University*
University of California, Berkeley
Carnegie Mellon University*
Case Western Reserve University
University of Chicago
Clemson University*
Columbia University*
University of Connecticut*
Cornell University*
Dartmouth College*
University of Delaware*
Dickinson College*
Drexel University*
Duke University*
Dusquesne University*
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown College*
Elon University
Emerson College
Emory University
Florida State University*
Fordham University*
Franklin & Marshall College*
Georgetown University*
George Mason University
The George Washington University*
Georgia Institute of Technology*
Gwynedd-Mercy University*
Haverford College*
Indiana University of Pennsylvania*
Ithaca College*
James Madison University*
Johns Hopkins University*
Kenyon College*
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania*
LaSalle University
Lafayette College*
Lehigh University*
Loyola University Maryland*
University of Maryland, College Park*
Massachusetts Institute of Technology*
University of Massachusetts, Amherst*
University of Miami*
University of Michigan
Millersville University of Pennsylvania*
Muhlenberg College*
The College of New Jersey*
New York University*
Northeastern University*
Northwestern University
University of Notre Dame
Ohio State University
Pennsylvania College of Technology*
Pennsylvania State University, Abington*
Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors College*
Pennsylvania State University, University Park*
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh*
Princeton University*
Purdue University*
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute*
University of Richmond*
Rider University*
Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Rochester
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Saint Joseph’s University*
Savannah College of Art and Design*
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania*
University of South Carolina*
Stevens Institute of Technology*
Susquehanna University
Syracuse University*
Temple University*
Towson University*
Tufts University*
Tulane University*
Ursinus College*
United States Naval Academy*
University of Vermont*
Villanova University*
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Virginia*
Wake Forest University*
Washington University in St. Louis*
West Chester University of Pennsylvania*
West Virginia University*
College of William and Mary*
University of Wisconsin, Madison*
York College of Pennsylvania*