Cardinal Gibbons High School
2010-2011 Profile
Founded:
1909 as Sacred Heart High School
MISSION STATEMENT
Cardinal Gibbons High School is a college preparatory
school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh.
We embrace the mission
of Jesus Christ: to form
men and women of
faith, service
and leadership
in church and community.
Jason D. Curtis - Principal
Accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Member of:
National Catholic Educational Association
North Carolina Association of Independent Schools
1401 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
(919) 834-1625 fax (919) 834-9771
www.cghsnc.org
CEEB/ACT Code: 343205
Student Services Staff
Jeanette Hadsell
Susan Ellis
Terri McKendry
Michelle Clayborne
Susan Sauls
Director of Student Services
College Counselor
College Counselor
College Counselor
Administrative Assistant
jhadsell@cghsnc.org
sellis@cghsnc.org
tmckendry@cghsnc.org
mclayborne@cghsnc.org
ssauls@cghsnc.org
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Cardinal Gibbons High School is a Roman Catholic four year-college preparatory school administered by the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. The school is located in Raleigh and accessible to all of the Triangle’s
cities and communities. The area is rich in higher education institutions, all of which feed the variety of
technology, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies of the Research Triangle Park area. Our graduates
enjoy 100% acceptance at the finest colleges and universities in the country. The faculty at Cardinal Gibbons
consists of eighty professional staff members and over 70 percent of the faculty possess at least a Master’s
degree.
Total Enrollment for 2010-2011: 1216
Number of Students in the Class of 2011: 300
A Statement Regarding GPA’s
SAT Statistics
The transcript contains two numbers. One represents the
student’s weighted GPA accumulated since the beginning
of the 9th grade. This GPA reflects any weight a student
received for taking an AP or Honors course. The second
number is the student’s unweighted GPA. This GPA does
not provide any weight for AP or Honors classes nor
does it factor in any plus grades (i.e. A+, B+, C+ etc).
Class of 2010
Average Critical Reading: 592
Average Math: 589
Average Writing: 584
Total on 1600 scale: 1181
Total on 2400 scale: 1765
98% of the class of 2010 took the SAT
Weighting & Grading System
A+ (98-100%)
A (93-97%)
B+ (90-92%)
B (85-89%)
C+ (82-84%)
C (78-81%)
D+ (75-77%)
D (70-74%)
F (Below 70%)
CP:4.50
CP:4.00
CP:3.50
CP:3.00
CP:2.50
CP:2.00
CP:1.50
CP:1.00
No credit
Hon:5.50
Hon:5.00
Hon:4.50
Hon:4.00
Hon:3.50
Hon:3.00
Hon:2.00
Hon:1.50
Advanced Placement 2009
AP:6.50
AP:6.00
AP:5.50
AP:5.00
AP:4.50
AP:4.00
AP:3.50
AP:3.00
GPA’s are calculated at the end of each semester.
A Statement Regarding Rank
Cardinal Gibbons is no longer ranking its students.
18 AP classes offered (includes Fine Arts)
834 AP exams were taken in 2009.
72% of the AP exams taken earned a 3 or
higher.
AP Breakdown
16% scored a 5
30% scored a 4
26% scored a 3
Students are required to take the AP exam.
Graduation Requirements
Statement About AP & Honors Placement
Minimum Requirements for Graduation
24 credits (for students at CGHS for 4 years):
4 credits in Theology (1 credit for each year in attendance)
4 credits in English
4 credits in Math (one credit must be above Algebra II)
3 credits in Science (one must be in Biology; one must be
a physical science; Chemistry is recommended)
3 ½ credits in Social Studies
2 credits in the same Foreign Language
1 credit in Fine Arts
1 credit in Heath and Physical Education
½ credit in Keyboarding
Statement
AP &themselves
Honorsin Honors and
Students
are not About
able to place
APPlacement
courses. Students must meet prerequisites to be placed
into an Honors or AP course. These prerequisites include
grades
in their
current
class,
scores in
and
a teacher
Students
are not
able to
placePSAT
themselves
Honors
and
recommendation.
AP courses. Students must meet prerequisites to be
placed into an Honors or AP course. These prerequisites
include grades in their current class, PSAT scores and a
teacher recommendation.
Courses of Study
Business
Foreign Language
Social Studies
Scholastic Technology Skills
Computer Skills
Automated Acc’ting/ Business Ethics Hon.
Marketing & Finance Honors
Latin I, II, III, IV Honors
French I, II, III Hon, IV Hon
AP French Language
Spanish I Culture
Spanish I & II
Spanish II Culture
Spanish III, III Hon, IV, IV Hon
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
World Geography
World History or Honors
AP World History (10)
American History or Honors
AP American History (11)
U.S. Government or Honors
AP U.S. Government & Politics (12)
Economics or Honors
Psychology
Sociology
Computer Science
CCNA Discovery I
CCNA Discovery II Honors
Advanced CCNA Honors
Intro to Game Programming in JAVA
Advanced Game Programming Honors
English
English 9 or Honors
English 10-Amer. Lit or Hon.
English 11- Brit Lit or Hon.
AP English- Lang. & Comp (11)
English 12- World Lit or Hon
AP English- Comp. & Lit. (12)
Introduction to Film
Holocaust Literature
*Lift Every Voice
Fine Arts
Drama I, II, III, III, IV, Honors
Technical Theater I, II, III Hon
Art I, II
Introduction to Clay
Introduction to Photography & Fine Print
AP Drawing
AP 2-D Design or 3-D Design
Beginning Band
Intermediate Band
Wind Ensemble
Guitar I, II, III, IV & V
Percussion I, II & III
Beginning Strings
Intermediate Strings
Advanced Strings
Dance I, II, III, III, III H, IV, IV H, V, V H
Choral Ensemble
Advanced Choral Ensemble
AP Music Theory
Intro to Computer Modeling
Musical Theater Workshop Honors
Health & Physical Ed.
Health
Physical Education
Weightlifting
Advanced Weightlifting
Exercise and Sports Science
Athletic Training and Sports Safety Training
Math
X-Denotes course above Algebra II
^- Denotes course above AP Calc BC
Essential Algebra I
Algebra I
Essential Geometry
Geometry or Honors
Essential Algebra II
Algebra II
Algebra II/Trig Honors
X Adv. Functions & Modeling or Honors
X Discrete Math
X Pre-Calculus or Honors
X Calculus Honors
X AP Calculus AB, BC
X AP Statistics
^ Advanced Calculus III
^ Differential Equations
Natural Science
All have a lab component.
Essential Biology
Biology or Honors
AP Biology (12)
Earth Science or Honors
Physical Science
Chemistry or Honors
AP Chemistry
Physics or Honors
AP Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Ecology
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Lab Assistant
Theology
Freshman Theology
Hebrew Scriptures (10)
Catholic Church History (11)
Catholic Morality (11)
Ministry for Leadership (11/12)
Peace & Justice (12)
Social Justice (12)
World Religions (12)
Philosophy & Religion (12)
Media & Publications
Library/Media Studies- I, II
Yearbook I, II
Journalism I, II (H), III (H)
*Digital Video I
Auxiliary Services
Curriculum Assistance
*Denotes a new class in the 2010-2011
school year.
Students from the past 4 years have been accepted and
attended the following colleges and universities
American Musical & Dramatic Academy
American University
Anderson University
Appalachian State University
Arcadia University
Asbury College
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Bold denotes schools attended