the right choice. Cardinal Newman High School

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1 the right choice. Cardinal Newman High School

2 Discover Grow Celebrate

3 Welcome to Crusader Country! Cardinal Newman High School, home of the Crusaders, is a co-ed college-prep high school in the Diocese of Palm Beach. Located on a 45 acre campus, CNHS students enroll in College-Prep, Honors, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Courses. Established in 1961, CNHS is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Joining the CNHS Family 9th Grade Applicants Submit Admission Application Submit Release of Records Form and Fee Take the High School Placement Test 10th & 11th Grade Applicants Submit Admission Application and Fee Provide: Copy of student s high school records and most recent report card. Letter of recommendation from guidance counselor of present school. Letter of recommendation from student s teacher of an academic subject. 12th Grade Transfers Senior transfer applicants are not usually considered unless the student and family are moving to the area from out of the Palm Beach County area. International Students (Student applying for F-1 Visa) Cardinal Newman High School welcomes international students to its family. For details regarding the process, please contact the Admissions Office: at (561) or admissions@cardinalnewman.com. MISSION: To educate the whole person: spirit, mind and body; and to help all students develop their God-given talents according to the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.

4 ACADEMICS Cardinal Newman High School challenges students to fulfill their potential in an atmosphere that is positive, caring, service-oriented and fun. The faculty is committed to educating young people with diverse abilities, needs and talents, opening their minds and hearts to the challenges of tomorrow. Electives Stretch the Mind A few of our offerings: Drawing & Painting, Music Appreciation, Applied Computer Tech, Weight Training, Marine Science, Probability & Statistics, Foreign Language, Economics, Creative Writing, and Debate, GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Graduates of the Class of 2015 must complete 28 credits including: 4 credits each of Religion, English, Social Studies, Math and Science 2 credits of the same Foreign Language 1 credit of Performing Arts and Physical Education COURSE OFFERINGS In addition to College Prep courses students may enroll in the following: 21 Honors Courses 11 Advanced Placement Courses 17 International Baccalaureate Courses Learning Strategies For a complete listing of graduation requirements and course descriptions go to cardinalnewman.com and click on ACADEMICS to access the Curriculum Guide. SOA

5 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA Cardinal Newman was the FIRST Catholic high school in Florida to be granted the prestigious designation of IB World School by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The program has a reputation for rigorous assessment, giving IB diploma holders access to leading universities. CNHS has a remarkable success rate Far exceeding the local, national, and international averages! The IB Diploma program is a two-year comprehensive curriculum during the junior and senior years emphasizing: Critical thinking Intercultural understanding Exposure to a variety of points of view IB can teach you just as much about yourself as it does about the subjects you study. Learning to look at a topic from a global perspective rather than a local view is a daily challenge. Teachers continually remind us to challenge the facts and find the biases. Second Year IB Student R NO NEED TO RUSH YOUR DECISION! Students apply for acceptance to the CNHS IB Program in the fall of 10th grade, allowing the student to evaluate and understand their personal academic goals. (The IBO does not sanction any pre-ib program for grades ninth and tenth.) The IB Curriculum is outlined in the Curriculum Handbook at cardinalnewman.com/academics.

6 STUDENT LIFE Engaged Enthusiastic Eager 40,000 service hours are logged each year by the 165 Key Club members! Students participate in 26 Organizations and Activities. Art Club Band Chess Club Chorus Class Officers CN News Computer Club Current Events Club Eucharistic Ministers French Club French Honor Society Future Business Leaders of America Green Club Jazz Ensemble Literary Club National Forensic League Newman Players PALS Peer Ministry Pep Club Pop Bottle Soccer Club SADD Spanish Club Spanish Honor Society Student Government Yearbook Academic Awards Assembly, Field Trips, Art Exhibits, Athletic Banquets, Baccalaureate, Band Competitions, Concerts, Baseball Fantasy Camp, Blood Drives, Car Washes, Casino Night, Catholic Schools Week, Class Retreats, Class/School Liturgies, College Representative Visits, Drama Production, Emmaus Retreats, Golf Tournament, Haiti Relief Project, Homecoming Carnival, Homecoming, Honors Ice Cream Socials, Prom, Honor Society Inductions, Parenting Workshops, Pennies for Patients, Pep Rallies, Rebound Week, Recycling, Orientation, Senior Day of Reflection, Senior Parent Appreciation Dinner, Tailgate Parties, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Thanksgiving Prayer Service, and Toy Drive. We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. Mother Teresa

7 SPIRITUAL LIFE Our Campus Ministry Program is a place for everyone. n All-school daily prayer n All classes begin with prayer n Eucharistic Adoration n Annual Day of Reflection n Annual Inter-faith prayer service n Reconciliation n Stations of the Cross n Annual Respect Life trip to Washington, D.C. n Parent Prayer Group n Emmaus Retreats. RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION Daily Liturgy Liturgical Services Retreats Daily time of quiet reflection Mass celebrated weekly for students, parents, faculty and staff. What s rare elsewhere is our way of life! CNHS is a Catholic High School that respects all faith traditions and shares with them the desire to instill the values of integrity, justice and the common quest for God in our lives. MUSIC MINISTRY Mass Ensemble provides music for all-school liturgies. All students are encouraged to participate. PARENT PRAYER GROUP Parents are invited to pray the rosary every Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. PRAYER CLUB Osana Club invites students wishing to grow in prayer and spirituality. express your Today it s rare to find a school where you can FAITH

8 ATHLETICS Let The Competition Begin. Crusader Athletics are designed to complement the classroom curriculum. CNHS is a member of the Florida High School Athletics Association and Palm Beach County Athletic Association. The athletic facility includes: gymnasium, wrestling room, basketball and softball fields, football/soccer/lacrosse field, track and field facility and practice fields. The Raich Center locker rooms, fitness center and wrestling facilities were refurbished in Join the Winning Crusader Tradition Add to the 100+ Newman Championships! Fall Football Volleyball Cheerleading Swimming & Diving Bowling Golf Cross Country Winter Basketball Soccer Wrestling Spring Baseball Softball Lacrosse Tennis Track & Field EN

9 Let the Glory Be God s! DURE

10 K GUIDANCE/PLACEMENT Growth is the only evidence of life. John Henry Cardinal Newman The Guidance and College Placement Office assists students in their academic planning, college planning, goal setting, decisionmaking and personal development. These services are available on an individual basis through counseling and collectively through special programs offered by the department. To promote the effectiveness of their efforts, the guidance counselors consult with teachers, parents, administrators and other significant parties in the lives of the students. Leading this dynamic process is: 2 Guidance Counselors 1 College Placement Officer 1 Psychologist The entire Cardinal Newman Family utilizes the Naviance Succeed Program to maximize the student s college search/ application process. Naviance Succeed promotes college and career readiness through increased collaboration, rigor and transparency. It is a comprehensive online solution designed to achieve the desired outcomes measuring progress against milestones. A bright FU

11 LIFE AFTER NEWMAN 98% of CNHS graduates will attend college! Students were selected for admission by the following colleges: American University Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Auburn University - Honors College Babson College Barry University Baylor University Boston College Boston University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Chaminade University Clemson University Colby College College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross College of William & Mary Davidson College DePaul University Duquesne University Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emerson College Emory University Florida Atlantic University - Honors College Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University Florida State University Furman University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Lehigh University Loyola University Marymount University Miami University of Ohio Michigan Technological Institute New College of Florida New York University Northeastern University Oberlin College Ohio State University Palm Beach Atlantic University Palm Beach State College Pennsylvania State University Princeton University Providence College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Sacred Heart University San Francisco Conservatory of Music Savannah College of Art & Design Sewanee: University of the South Smith College Southern Methodist University St. Bonaventure University St. John s University St. Leo University St. Thomas University Stetson University Stonehill College SUNY: Fashion Institute of Technology Syracuse University Texas Christian University The Citadel Tulane University U.S. Merchant Marine Academy U.S. Military Academy - West Point University of Alabama - Honors College University of Central Florida - Honors College University of Chicago University of Colorado University of Delaware University of Florida University of Georgia University of Massachusetts University of Miami University of Michigan University of North Carolina University of North Florida University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond University of South Carolina University of Tampa University of Texas University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Military Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Wake Forest University Worcester Polytechnic Institute TURE

12 the right choice. Cardinal Newman High School 512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, Florida T: (561) F: (561) Cardinal Newman High School Years