CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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1 CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Men of Faith Men of Scholarship Men of Service

2 Mission Central Catholic High School, a college preparatory school for boys, is guided by the educational principles of St. John Baptist de La Salle. The school strives to provide a challenging, relevant, and diverse program of studies and extracurricular activities in an environment that fosters a life of faith and learning and develops leaders rooted in the Gospel values of integrity, respect, service, justice, and peace.

3 CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL A Tradition of Excellence CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pro Deo et Patria Welcome to Central Catholic High School, Pittsburgh s outstanding secondary school for boys. Central Catholic s mission is to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. As the only all-male Catholic high school in the region, Central Catholic has been fulfilling its mission of graduating well-rounded young men committed to the values of faith, scholarship, and service since The Christian Brothers educational experience combines with Central s traditions to make Central Catholic the region s premier secondary school for boys. A demanding and enjoyable academic program, enthusiastic and dedicated teachers, a brotherhood of young men, a castle-like campus in the heart of Pittsburgh s vibrant Oakland neighborhood, Gospel-based service opportunities, rich extracurricular activities, and championship teams all prepare the students to be compassionate, responsible, and successful participants in Church and society. Central Catholic High School in 1927 Today, Central Catholic is changing, adapting, and moving ahead to ensure that we continue to form men who will make a difference. The faculty at Central understands that students are being prepared for a changing world. As a result, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) initiatives have become a critical component of our curriculum. Students at all academic levels have the opportunity to be exposed to STEM concepts and will gain an understanding of careers in these fields. As part of Central s ongoing commitment to contemporary learning, ground will soon be broken on our newest building, a state-of-the-art STEM facility. This is an exciting time in the growth of our campus. Over the next several years Central Catholic will continue to enhance and strengthen the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math curriculum and maintain the excellent humanities curriculum, while stressing the importance of faith and service. Rendering of the proposed STEM facility Central Catholic believes that single gender schools are places where students go primarily to learn, and that the all-male environment allows for easy and effective implementation of teaching strategies geared for teenage boys. Central Catholic focuses on the educational needs of young men and creates expectations that allow them to reach their potential. Such an approach works! Central Catholic students consistently earn standardized test scores above the overall and the all-male average on both the state and national level and they receive scholarships to many prestigious colleges and universities. For more information about the benefits of all boys education, please visit: All of us at Central Catholic the boys, Brothers, faculty, and staff would be delighted to welcome you to our wonderful Catholic Lasallian school. Men of Faith, Men of Scholarship, Men of Service

4 From its beginning, two things have distinguished Central Catholic High School: the influence of the De La Salle Christian Brothers and the strength of its academic programs. HISTORY Inspires Tradition In 1680, John Baptist de La Salle, a young French priest, organized a group of educators into a religious community that eventually became the Brothers of the Christian Schools. The Brothers committed themselves to the ministry of teaching and to the students entrusted to their care. De La Salle was canonized in 1900 and was named the Patron Saint of Teachers of the Youth in In 1927, the Christian Brothers founded Central Catholic High School in the Lasallian tradition. Today, Central Catholic remains rooted in its values and traditions, while providing innovative and relevant academic programs and extracurricular activities.

5 Central Catholic High School provides a challenging, multi-level, college preparatory curriculum that recognizes the uniqueness of each student. The academic offerings at Central Catholic include a traditional liberal arts catalogue that embraces the ever-changing landscape of the 21st century. Students can choose from an array of advanced electives, including courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Film, History, Arts, and Athletic Training. Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in nearly all subject areas, and students can earn college credit through the College in High School Program. More than 65% of Central Catholic students are enrolled in AP, Honors, and college-level courses. CHALLENGING ACADEMICS Cultivate Young Scholars The Brother David Baginski Scholars Program provides motivated students with opportunities for outside learning and for mentoring by area professors in a wide range of academic disciplines. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) initiatives are an integral part of Central Catholic s curriculum. The goal of STEM education at Central is to provide an integrated curriculum where students of all academic levels will be exposed to STEM concepts and gain an understanding of careers in these fields. The Robotics Program allows students to combine their computer science and engineering skills to create machines that perform a variety of tasks. Students design and build robots using VEX robotics equipment and program and operate their robots using ROBOTC. The Central Catholic ipad Program provides students with an ipad and engages learners with interactive applications, transforming the traditional classroom environment.

6 TALENTS Become Passions Whether a young man finds inspiration in the science lab, writing center, campus ministry or through participation in an extracurricular activity, Central Catholic ensures that he is well prepared for college and a rewarding professional life. Central Catholic alumni, who include successful scientists, actors, writers, athletes, Christian Brothers, and businessmen, credit our inspiring and supportive culture with igniting the passions that have led them to fulfilling careers and purposeful lives. INTERESTS Become Careers

7 Scholarship Academics Central Catholic provides a unique college preparatory education balancing breadth of exposure with an in-depth pursuit of a student s strongest interests. Understanding the rigorous demands of a precollegiate curriculum, Central offers a well-rounded course selection that includes state of the art Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), as well as broader Liberal Arts subjects. Course work is highly individualized with students having the opportunity to build their own schedules, including 34 honors and 16 advancement placement level courses. Along with outstanding academic programming, students are encouraged to explore intellectual challenges through programs like the David S. Baginski, FSC Scholars Program. Faculty Walk through the halls of Central on any school day and you will find teachers and students fully engaged in classroom discussions or a oneon-one tutoring session. Central s faculty, grounded in the values of a Lasallian education, is committed to our students personal and academic success. Teachers and Brothers also regularly communicate with parents or guardians regarding each student s challenges and successes. Students Central students are a diverse population and come from Pittsburgh and the surrounding suburban areas. They enjoy a learning environment based on the core belief of Saint John Baptist de La Salle s premise of Education for All. An example of this is the My Brother s Keeper program. This program pairs a freshman student with a senior to aid in the transition of the first year of high school. College Planning The College Counseling Office educates and advocates so that each student discovers the post-secondary option that best matches his interests and personal characteristics. All students are counseled on the college search process with formal classes detailing standardized tests, applications, and financial aid procedures beginning the junior year. The Office is committed to positioning students to achieve a high-level of success in their post-secondary settings. (over)

8 Four-year college Two-year college Armed Services Other Post-Graduate Plans Class of 2014 (180 Graduates) # of students % of class 97% <1% <1% 2% Catholic Colleges Private, non-catholic Colleges Public Colleges # of students % of class 32% 29% 36% Recent College Matriculations Names in bold indicate colleges where three or more graduates have matriculated in the most recent four-year period. Alabama A&M University Allegheny College American University Baldwin Wallace College Bard College Bethany College Boston College Bowling Green State University Brown University Bucknell University California University of Pennsylvania Capital University Carlow University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University The Catholic University of America Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clemson University Colgate University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary The College of Wooster Columbia University Cornell University Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia Denison University DePaul University Dickinson College Drake University Drexel University Duquesne University Eastern University Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Elon University Embry-Riddle University (FL) Emory University Fairfield University Fashion Institute of Technology Flagler College Florida Atlantic University Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University Fordham University Gannon University George Mason University Georgetown University The George Washington University Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College Grove City College Hampton University Harvard University High Point University Hiram College Howard University Immaculata University Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Ithaca College Jacksonville University James Madison University John Carroll University Johns Hopkins University Juniata College Kent State University La Roche College La Salle University Lehigh University Lewis University Macalester College Manhattan College Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Marietta College Marquette University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mercyhurst University Miami University (OH) Michigan State University Morehouse College Mount Aloysius College Naval Academy Preparatory School North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Central University North Carolina State University Northeastern University Nova Southeastern University Ohio University Ohio Northern University The Ohio State University Penn State University Multiple Campuses Point Park University Princeton University Purdue University Ripon College Robert Morris University Rochester Institute of Technology Rollins College Saint Joseph s University Saint Vincent College Seton Hall University Seton Hill University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania St. John Fisher College St. John s University Queens Campus SUNY Maritime College Syracuse University Temple University Thiel College Tulane University United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy The University of Akron The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa University of California at Berkeley University of California at Los Angeles University of California at Santa Barbara University of Chicago University of Colorado at Boulder University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Maryland, College Park University of Miami University of Michigan University of Mount Union The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Multiple Campuses University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Rochester University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Toledo University of Wisconsin Madison Valley Forge Military College Vanderbilt University Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) Wabash College Wagner College Wake Forest University Washington & Jefferson College Washington University in St. Louis Waynesburg University Westminster College West Virginia University Wheaton College (IL) Williams College Wittenberg University Xavier University Yale University Youngstown State University

9 Faith and Service The students of Central Catholic are conscious of their own spiritual development and are, as Men of Faith, concerned with helping members of society who need them the most. Faith Central Catholic s Campus Ministry actively promotes a life of prayer; the frequent reception of the sacraments, especially the Eucharist; and a student retreat program that meets the needs of the students at various stages of their spiritual, emotional, and academic development. Service Students are offered the opportunity to participate in community service programs and mission trips locally, nationally, and internationally. Opportunities to act as Men of Service are regularly provided by Campus Ministry. To learn more, please visit our website,

10 Athletics and Activities Get Involved! Athletics Baseball Basketball Bowling Cross Country Fencing Football Golf Ice Hockey Inline Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Rugby Soccer Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling Activities Chess Club Forensics Society (Speech & Debate) Intramurals Jazz Band Lasallian Youth Marching Band Masque Drama Society National Honors Society PA Junior Academy of Science Robotics Team Spanish Club Student Council Students Against Dangerous Decision-Making Towers Yearbook Viking Newspaper Ultimate Frisbee