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Goodness
Discipline
Teach Me…
Knowledge
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Mission Statement
Catholic Central High School recognizes parents to be
the primary educators of their children and
collaborates with them in helping their children to
learn and grow in the Catholic faith. We provide a
safe and challenging environment where mutual
respect and high expectations are maintained
through the active engagement of students in the
learning process. The young men of Catholic Central
learn holistically the ideals of the Basilian Fathers –
goodness, discipline, and knowledge
– so that they may become productive members of
the Church and society.
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Guidance & Counseling Department
Guidance is an integral part of the total school
program. The outcome of the Guidance program is
student-centered. Guidance is not connected with
school discipline, but with the self-discipline of the
individual. The Guidance Department at Catholic
Central presently consists of the Director of Guidance,
who also maintains a counselor load, along with four
other counselors, and a secretary. Students are
assigned to a particular counselor by alphabet.
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Counselor Assignments
Grade 9: Mr. Stock – Interim Counselor
Grades 10-12: By Alphabet
Ms. Colleen Hanson: A-F
Mr. Alan Barker: G-Ma
Ms. Shawn Mather: Mc-O
Mr. James Gavin: P-Z
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Direct Student Services Include:
• Individual and group counseling regarding the academic, emotional,
social and developmental needs of our young men
• Review and discuss the quality of the student’s academic work
• Provide student tutor and/or private tutor contacts, as needed
• Homeroom Presentations
• Guidance in course selection and evaluation of graduation
requirements
• Academic scheduling and monitoring
• Assist student/parent with the process of collecting assignments
when a student is absent from school for two or more days
• Preparation for and interpretation of the EXPLORE, PLAN, and PSAT
standardized tests
• Guide students through the College Planning and Application
Process
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Other Services Include:
• Plan and participate in Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and
Senior Parent Night Presentations
• Schedule and coordinate Fall college visits to Detroit Catholic
Central
• Provide updated scholarship information
• Encourage team approach with student, parents, and teachers
• Arrange parent/teacher or student/teacher conferences when
requested
• Meet with parents at Parent/Teacher Conferences in October
and March
Students are encouraged to make use of the counseling services
at Catholic Central. Parents/Guardians are also encouraged to
maintain contact with their son's counselor.
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Important Dates
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October 7 – End of Quarter 1
October 12 – National Testing Day
October 13 – Parent Teacher Conferences
October 21 – PLAN Test for Sophomores
December 15 – End of Quarter 2
December 16-21 – Semester 1 Exams
February 10-20 – Drive Week
March 9 – End of Quarter 3
March 15 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
April 19 – Academic Awards Banquet
May 24 – End of Quarter 4
May 29 – 31 – Semester 2 Exams
June 18 – Summer School Begins
* Check the school calendar at www.catholiccentral.net often for updates and parent
meetings by class
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Course Selections
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4-Year Plan
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Grade
English
4 yrs.
Social
Studies
3yrs.
Math
4 yrs.
Science
3 yrs.
Theology
4 yrs.
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Who is
Jesus
Christ?/The
Revelation
of Jesus
Christ in
Scripture
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New Test./
Church
History
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Morality/
Soc.
Justice
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Sacraments/
Christian
Vocations
Elective
Elective
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New This Year! Naviance Program
• Each student and parent has an account.
• Registration codes were sent in August.
• Contact your counselor if you need your registration
code.
• Tools include: Career and Personality Inventories,
Career Exploration, College Search, Summer
Enrichment Search, Scholarships, Four Year Course
Planning, Goal Setting, Communication with your
Counselor.
• Register today at: www.connection.naviance.com
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Course Selection Process
• In Mid-January, Counselors distribute course
selection sheets.
• Students and parents make the appropriate selection
in Net Shamrock.
• Counselors check and validate selections.
• Changes based on unmet prerequisites may occur at
the end of the year, students are notified by mail.
* Catholic Central has a “No Drop/No Change” Policy.
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Net Shamrock
• Link is accessible on the CC website –
www.catholiccentral.net
• Parents and students are encouraged to check grades
on a regular basis.
• Must use to register for courses.
• Students and parents have separate login
information.
• If you have misplaced this information, please email
Tim Henry – thenry@catholiccentral.net and specify
which login information you need (parent or
student).
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Communication is Key!
• If you are absent or just need to stay on track with
assignments/tests/quizzes in a class, be sure to check
your teacher’s page!
• Teacher pages can be found on the CC website –
www.catholiccentral.net - the 2nd link - “CC Teacher
Pages” is on the left side.
• You can contact teachers via email - first letter of
teacher’s first name + last name@catholiccentral.net
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Prerequisites
• Freshman must earn a minimum final grade
(Semester 2) of C- in order to take the second year of
a foreign language.
• Students taking an Honors course must earn a
minimum final grade (Semester 2) of “B” in order to
continue the Honors program in that subject area.
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Testing Sequence
Freshman - October - EXPLORE (Predicts PLAN Score)
Sophomore - October - PSAT (Practice SAT), PLAN (Predicts ACT Score)
Junior - October - PSAT (Practice SAT and National Merit Qualifying
Test), ACT (April, June; Catholic Central is a Test Center)
SAT - Spring - For Students Competing for the National Merit
Scholarship
Senior - May want to retake ACT in September or October
SAT - Fall - For Students Competing for the National Merit
Scholarship
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English
First Year:
Honors English 1, English 1, or English 1A - Poetry, the short story, the novel,
drama, and non-fiction, spelling, vocabulary, speech, and a study of
grammar, oriented towards proper usage.
Second Year:
Honors English 2, English 2, or English 2A – American Literature. The course
correlates composition work with speech, listening, vocabulary, critical
thinking, and library skills.
Third Year:
Advanced Placement English Language and Composition or English 3 – World
Literature. Attention will be given to the writing of the research paper.
PSAT, and ACT preparations for the college-bound student are stressed.
*Students must successfully complete a research paper before receiving
credit for English 3.
Fourth Year:
Advanced Placement English Literature or English 4 – English Literature.
Critical thinking and expression through class discussions, oral reports, and
expository essays dealing with relevant aspects of the literature covered.
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Mathematics
First Year Courses:
• Honors Math 1
• Algebra 1
• Algebra 1A
Second Year Courses:
• Honors Math 2 (Plane Geometry and Algebra 2)
• Plane Geometry
• Geometry A
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Third Year Courses:
• Honors Math 3 (Precalculus and Trigonometry)
• Algebra 2
• Algebra 2A
Fourth Year Courses:
• Pre-Calculus
• College Algebra (1 Semester) and either Trigonometry (1
Semester) or Probability & Statistics (1 Semester)
• Accounting (1 Semester), and Business Math (1
Semester)
Advanced Placement Courses:
• Calculus AB, Calculus BC, and Probability and Statistics
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Social Studies
World History Requirement:
• World History, Advanced Placement European History
American History Requirement:
• U. S. History, Advanced Placement U.S. History
Civics Requirement:
• American Government, Advanced Placement American
Government
Economics Requirement:
• Economics
Electives:
• Holocaust Studies, Civil War, Psychology, Sociology
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Science
Biology Requirement:
• Honors Biology or Biology
Physical Science Requirement:
• Honors Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemistry A, Honors
Physics, Physics or Physics A
Electives:
• Earth Science, Advanced Placement Biology,
Advanced Placement Chemistry, and Human
Anatomy.
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Spanish
For each of the four years, courses are taught at both
the honors and regular college prep level. The
honors course for fourth year is the Advanced
Placement course. The Spanish Club supplements the
academic work with a taste of Spanish and Mexican
culture available in the Detroit area. Specific Course
Descriptions are available in the Course Booklet.
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Latin
• Latin is alive and flourishing at Catholic Central with a
full 4-year sequence available at both honors and
college prep levels.
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French
• Catholic Central presently offers a full 4-year
program of regular and honors French. A student
may thus complete four years of study in the college
preparatory program, or four years in the accelerated
program, with the opportunity to earn college credit
by taking the Advanced Placement Exam at the end
of 4th year.
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Business Department
Students interested in pursuing a career in business
can receive a jump start by taking one or more of the
Business Department classes which include:
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Introduction to Business (10-12)
Accounting (12, 4th Year Math for those in Basic)
Business Law (11-12)
Business Math (12, 4th Year Math for those in Basic)
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Computers
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Keyboarding/Computer Literacy (9-12)
Graphic Design 1 (9-12)
Photoshop (9-12)
Microsoft Office Suite (10-12)
Introduction to JAVA Programming (10-12) *Requires a
“B” in all Math courses
• JAVA Programming 1 (11,12) * Requires a “B” in all Math
courses, and a “B” in Intro
• JAVA Programming 2 (11,12) * Requires a “C” in Java 1
• Advanced Placement Computer Science (11,12)
* Requires a “B” in all regular Math courses (Semester 2
Final Grade), Cannot take in addition to Java
• Website Production A & B (9-12)
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The Music Program
• Highlights of the music program are the bi-annual
band trips, the most recent of which have been to
England and Hawaii, where participation in major
parades and competitions has brought home
national and international awards.
• Courses in Music include Symphonic (Advanced)
Band, Concert (Intermediate) Band, Beginners’ Band,
Jazz Band, String Orchestra, Music Appreciation and
Music Theory.
*These courses fulfill credit toward the Visual/Performing Arts requirement
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The Visual Arts
• Introduction to Art – A survey of the major forms of
visual art.
• Two-dimensional Art – Introductory and advanced
courses in Drawing and in Painting.
• Three-dimensional Art – Introductory and advanced
courses in Ceramics and in Sculpture.
• Principles of Design
• Art History
*These courses fulfill credit toward the Visual/Performing Arts requirement
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Performing Art
Introduction to Drama (9-12) 1 Semester
.50 CR
This semester course is designed to provide a
balanced introduction for the beginning drama
student. Students will learn fundamental theater
skills through hands-on projects as well as theater
terminology and basic production guidelines. No
previous experience is required, but students should
have an interest in theater and be willing to
participate.
*This courses fulfills .50 credit of the 1.0 required credit of Visual/Performing Arts
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Health & Physical Education
• All students are required to take Health and at least
one semester of either Physical Education or
Wrestling, Officiating and Weightlifting.
• Courses offered include: Health, Physical Education
1, 2, 3 and 4, Wrestling, Officiating and Weightlifting
(Beginning and Intermediate) and Physical
Conditioning.
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Theology
Freshman year:
• Who is Jesus Christ?, The Revelation of Jesus Christ in
Scripture
Sophomore year:
• New Testament, Church History
Junior year:
• Social Justice, Christian Morality
Senior Year:
• Christian Vocations, Sacraments
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Retreats and Community Service
In addition to the academic requirements, all
students are required to make an annual day of
retreat. Also required is ten hours of community
service per year, with a theological reflection on
community service in Junior year.
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Christian Service Project
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All students will be involved in a minimum of ten (10) hours of community
service per school year. Christian Service forms must be turned in at the
Campus Ministry Office within two weeks of the completion of each
volunteer experience. All service should be completed, and the
corresponding paperwork turned in by the deadline posted on the CC
website.
Juniors – December 5, 2011
Seniors – January 9, 2012
Sophomores – February 6, 2012
Freshmen – March 5, 2012
Service performed during the fourth quarter or during the summer
vacation will count toward the requirement for the upcoming school year.
Forms can either be turned in to the Campus Ministry Office, or dropped
off or mailed to the school office.
All service must be pre-approved in writing by Mr. Walters. Use the form
that is available on the CC website. Mr. Walters will be responsible for
verifying documentation and accepting service completed for credit.
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Get Involved!
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Catholic Central Academic Team/Quiz Bowl
We are a competitive program that is open to all grade
levels. Competition is based on a team's mastery of
specific academic categories including: Literature, Fine
Arts, Science, Geography, History, Current Events, and
Mathematics. The Catholic Central Academic Team
competes at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman
level. All three teams compete throughout the state and
travel out-of-state to nationally recognized tournaments.
The Catholic Central Academic Team is a fierce
competitor in the State of Michigan and is recognized as
one of the most competitive programs in the Nation. If
you are interested in further information about
the Catholic Central Academic Team please contact us.
• Varsity Coach: Jason Jones at jjones@catholiccentral.net
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Brothers' Club
Brothers' Club meetings are every Wednesday
morning at 7:30 in the stage room. All are invited.
• Rosary
• Christmas Caroling
•Family Mass
• Freshman Unity Events
• Community Service
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Robotics Team
The Robotics Team is composed of students from
9th through 12th grades. The OCCRA (Oakland
County Competitive Robotics Association) robotics
team must design and build their robots for
competitive events without adult help. The team
designs the robot to fulfill specific tasks such as the
2007 robot which dumped balls into a bin to score
points, and the 2008 robot which could fire footballs.
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The Spectrum - Grades 10-12
The Spectrum has been Catholic Central High School's
official newspaper for over 50 years. Each year, a
dedicated staff is responsible for the making of the
Spectrum. The paper includes editorials, a center spread,
sports articles (following every CC sports team), and
some articles for entertainment (the Freshman Frolics).
*For the Motivated Student Only.
Yearbook - provides students with a working knowledge
of the printing and publication process involved in
producing the school yearbook - the Shamrock. Layouts,
photography, and article composition are presented.
Membership is open to all students.
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Student Government
The Student Council is comprised of:
• The Executive
– President
– Vice President
– Secretary/Treasurer
Homeroom Representatives elected by each room
Class Officers for each year
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President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
* A student running for student council office or class officer must have a cumulative
GPA of at least a 3.0 at the time of elections, with no mark lower than a C-
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Science Olympiad
Provides students with the opportunity to compete
in rigorous academic interscholastic tournaments
consisting of a series of team events, which students
prepare for during the year. These challenging and
motivational events are well balanced between the
various science disciplines of biology, earth science,
chemistry, physics and technology. There is also a
balance between events requiring knowledge of
science concepts, process skills and science
applications.
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CHESS CLUB - provides friendly competition for those
students wishing to improve their chess skills. Members
compete against each other and other schools. Matches
are usually held beginning in October and continuing
through March.
DRAMA CLUB - provides students with the opportunity to
produce quality high school theater and receive first hand
experience in the art and discipline of producing good
theater.
FRENCH CLUB - promotes the study of French and provides
social activities to members. The club offers several French
dinners and field trips during the year, and sponsors a
victory celebration for National French Contest winners.
The club also offers students the opportunity to participate
in the French Summer Exchange Program with our sister
school in Annonay, France.
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SPANISH CLUB - enhances class information and the study
of Spanish culture through several field trips during the
year which include involvement in Cinco de Mayo
celebrations and restaurant and theater visits. The
Spanish Club offers students the opportunity to learn
more about the Hispanic community.
INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAM - provides students with
the opportunity to develop a sound body which is so
essential to the well-rounded student. To encourage
physical fitness and well-being, the school sponsors
intramural sport levels during the academic year.
Intramural activities include: basketball, hockey, cross
country, and flag football.
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MATHEMATICS CLUB - provides students with the
opportunity to compete in the monthly Michigan
Mathematics League competition, as well as other
mathematic competitions and contests.
MONOGRAM CLUB - is open to eligible seniors only who
accept the privilege and responsibility of representing
Catholic Central and are interested in leading the
student body. Monogram Club members are expected
to lead the student body in spirit and in action. The
Monogram Club is a support group for all CC athletic
events, special school functions and funerals. The
interlocking Cs are the symbol of the Monogram Club.
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Additional Clubs and Student Activities
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Cinema Appreciation Club
Model United Nations
Broadcast Club
Art Club
Euchre Club
Forensics
Marksmanship Club
Mock Trial
Outdoor Adventures
Paintball
Right to Life
Boardercross
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Academic Recognition
& Eligibility
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Semester Grades
• Quarter 1
• Quarter 2
• Semester Exam
These are averaged and equally weighted to make up
the semester grade. Only the semester grade in each
subject is reported on a student’s transcript.
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ELIGIBILITY -- EXTRA CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES/SPORTS
A student representing Catholic Central in any school
function/contest (including practices, rehearsals, etc.) is
required to be in school for four (4) class periods on the
day of the activity.
• Eligibility for extra curricular activities/sports is
determined after each quarter's end by using the G.P.A.
for the quarter and the marks therein.
• The minimum grade average to be eligible is a C-, with no
more than one (1) failing mark.
• A student with a grade average below a C- is ineligible for
a period of two (2) weeks. At the end of that two week
period, if his Progress Report indicates no failures and a
grade average above a C-, he becomes eligible again. If
not, he has two more weeks to improve his grades.
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HONOR ROLL
• For membership on the Honor Roll a student must
attain a grade point average of 3.00.
• Also, he must not have any mark below a C in an
academic subject.
• Quarterly qualifiers for the Honor Roll will be posted.
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GABRIEL RICHARD CLUB
• For membership in the Gabriel Richard Club, a
student must attain a grade point average of 3.60.
Also, he must not have any mark below a B in an
academic subject.
• Quarterly qualifiers for the Gabriel Richard Club will
be posted. Yearly qualifiers for this Club will be
recognized by the presentation of a trophy at an
awards banquet for the students and their
parents/guardians.
• Qualification is determined by the student's 1st and
2nd semester grades.
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Class Rank
• Class rank is used for establishing the senior class
valedictorian and salutatorian, however, class rank is
not used for college admission purposes and
therefore, is not part of a student’s academic record.
• Only academic subjects are included in the grade
point average. Excluded are Physical Education,
Wrestling, and Physical Conditioning.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
To be eligible for consideration, candidates (1) must be a
junior or senior and have completed one full semester at
Catholic Central High School previous to the semester of
election; (2) must have a 3.40 cumulative grade point
average or better at Catholic Central. Then, each eligible
student is judged on the three qualities of leadership,
character, and service by three (3) teachers of the
student's choice. In addition, all faculty members will be
given an opportunity to submit information regarding
any of the candidates. A faculty council will select the
new members by a majority vote of the council based on
the information received. Finally, new members will be
notified of their selection by mail.
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Academic Support
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Brothers’ Club Tutoring
• Available in the Media Center on Tuesday before and
after school.
• No sign up necessary
National Honor Society Tutors
• The Guidance Department keeps an updated list
• Teachers can make recommendations
• NHS students are required to provide tutoring at
no cost
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Failing Grades
A student who fails the first semester of a full-year
course but successfully completes the second
semester, will be given a full credit for the course.
The student will receive a D- in place of the failing
grade received in the first semester.
The failure of two subjects will mean that the student
is not entitled to return to Catholic Central in the
following academic semester.
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Academic Probation
At the end of each semester, those students failing to
reach a C- minimum average may be placed on
academic probation at the discretion of
administration.
Students who fail to maintain a C- average for each
year ordinarily will be asked not to return. Students
readmitted on academic probation, but who go to
Summer School and are able to raise the average
above a C-, will be taken off academic probation.
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Summer School
A student who fails any course must make up the
course in the CC Summer School Program. He may
not repeat the course during the regular term at
Catholic Central. The summer school grade will
appear on the student’s transcript and the average of
both grades will replace the failing mark.
Students may choose to upgrade a final mark by
taking the course during summer school.
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Looking Forward
To
College
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College Admission is Based on:
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Strength and quality of curriculum
Recent trends in academic performance
ACT or SAT results
Leadership, talents, conduct, and diversity of
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University of Michigan
2011 Freshman Class Profile
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38,976 Applications resulted in 15,559 Admissions
6,175 Enrolled
Students come from all 50 states and 114 countries
66% of undergraduates are Michigan residents
Middle 50th Percentile of the Admitted Class
• Average GPA = 3.8
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UM Cont.
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ACT Composite of 29-33
ACT English of 29-34
ACT Math of 28-34
ACT Science 27-33
ACT Combined English/Writing of 27-31
SAT Total of 1990-2200
SAT Critical Reading 630-730
SAT Math 670-770
SAT Writing 650-750
• AP and/or IB credit was granted to over 3,000 new
freshmen
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Michigan State
Fall 2010 Freshman Profile
• Entering class: 7,174
• High school GPA: 3.4-3.8*
• Composite ACT: 23-28*
• Composite SAT (Critical Reading and Math): 10301250*
• * Middle 50 percent of admitted freshmen
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Grand Valley State University
Middle 50% scored between:
• 3.3 and 3.8 High School G.P.A.
• 22 and 26 Composite ACT
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Western Michigan University
• Admissions criteria
• Admission to the University is decided on an
individual basis. The average WMU freshman has a
3.3 high school GPA and a 22 ACT score, but these
numbers should not be viewed as minimum or cutoff
points since students both above and below these
averages are considered for admission. Your
application is reviewed using a combination of these
key factors: grade point average, ACT / SAT score,
number and type of college prep courses, and trend
of grades.
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Central Michigan University
• Average GPA = 3.33
• Average ACT Composite = 22
Eastern Michigan University
• Average GPA = 3.05
• Average ACT Composite = 21
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Parent
Involvement
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Catholic Central Mothers' Club
The Catholic Central Mothers' Club is comprised of all
mothers who have sons attending Catholic Central and
Alumni Mothers. Our mission is to Share a mother's love
of her son and the sons of Catholic Central, Serve as we
are needed, and Preserve the traditions for future
generations so they too will experience the Catholic
Central Spirit. This is accomplished through numerous
events as Receptions, Rummage Sale, Christmas Dinner
Dance, Mother Son(s) Brunch, Fashion Show, and many
other committee efforts. Events take place throughout
the school year and are chaired by Board Members.
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Catholic Central Dads' Club
The Dads' Club has been one of the great traditions at
Catholic Central. The Dads' Club has played a crucial role
in the development of many student activities and school
organizations, the donation of various items to the
school, and the organization of a number of
events. Some of the specific events that the Dads' Club
organizes are the Father-Son Mass & Field Day, the
Evening of Recollection, the Academic Awards Banquet,
and the Father-Son Golf Outing. The Dads' Club
meets on the second Monday night of every month at CC
for dinner and fellowship beginning at 6:00 p.m.,
with the meeting following at 7:00 p.m.
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Net Shamrock
• Check on a regular basis
• Purpose is to give you an indication of current grade,
not homework/assignment schedule
Deficiency Reports
• Given halfway through each quarter
• Teachers email parents of students who are
struggling
“
A journey of a thousand miles begins with
one small step”
- Chinese Proverb