Admissions Information We Are Caseys Visit campus Open House Small group Tours Application Procedure We believe visiting our historic, vibrant campus, situated in the heart of Red Bank, is the best way to experience all that Red Bank Catholic offers. There are several opportunities for prospective students to visit RBC. Red Bank Catholic has two Open Houses to accommodate busy schedules. Teachers, student ambassadors, coaches, parents and alumni will be at both events to welcome visitors and to share their Casey experience. Open Houses will be held on: Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:30 Monday, October 20, 2014 from 4:30 to 7:00 The also offers small group tours on select days when school is in session. These visits allow families to experience RBC on a typical school day. Tours begin at 9:00 a.m. and last about an hour. Space is limited on each tour day, so reservations are required. Please call 732-747-5113 to reserve your spot. Small group tours will be held on: September 18, 23, 25,30 October 2,7,9,16,23,28 November 3 Spring tours for interested students and transfer students for the 2015-2016 school year will be held on: April 21, 23,28,29 May 18 Red Bank Catholic does not offer a Student for a Day Program Students interested in attending Red Bank Catholic must complete the Application for Admission and the Release of Records forms available online at www.redbankcatholic.org under Admissions. If applying by mail,the completed forms must be mailed with a $50.00 application and test fee by Friday, November 1, 2014. Please make checks payable to Red Bank Catholic and send to: Red Bank Catholic 112 Broad Street Red Bank, NJ 07701 continued on back
Admissions Information Testing All students applying for Grade 9 must take the Diocesan Placement Exam (HSPA) on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. This Placement Exam is offered at all Diocesan High Schools within the Trenton Diocese on that date. We strongly recommend that you take the exam at the high school that is your first choice. Notification Acceptance at Red Bank Catholic is based on your completed application, 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grade academic, attendance and behavior records, any Child Study evaluations, if applicable, and the results of the Placement Exam. Written recommendations are not required but are very helpful in clarifying a student s application and/or explaining special circumstances. All applicants will be notified of the Admissions Committee s decision on or about January 3, 2014. Tuition Tuition for Red Bank Catholic for the 2014-2015 school year is $12,420.00. A one-time $400 nonrefundable enrollment deposit is due by January 17, 2015 for newly accepted and enrolled students. There are three tuition payment options: Annual payment on June 1 Semi-annual payments on June 1 and December 1 Monthly payments from May through April Tuition covers most course and activity fees, including but not limited to text books, internet access, email account, use of all school technology and school publications. Financial Aid We invite students to apply for admission regardless of their ability to meet the full cost of tuition. Red Bank Catholic awards financial aid on the basis of need as determined by PSAS(Private School Aid Service) an outside financial aid assessment program. Consideration for financial aid is made after a student has been accepted, enrolled and scheduled. Interested applicants should follow the admission process and complete the financial aid forms online at www.redbankcatholic.org. Financial aid awards are based on need and avalibility of funds.
RBC Profile College preparatory curriculum School enrollment 950 Ethnically diverse student body Faculty/ Administration of 105 including six Guidance Counselors and a Learning Consultant The school year: September 2, 2014 to June 18, 2015 School Affiliations AdvancED School System Accreditation National Catholic Education Association American Association of School Administrators National Association of Secondary School Principals Association for Supervision and Curriculum The College Board Marking System A+ = 98-100 A = 93-97 A- = 90-92 B+ = 87-89 B = 83-86 B-=80-82 C+ = 78-79 C- = 74-77 D = 70-74 F = < 70 GPA Based on A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1 Courses are weighted according to level of difficulty Graduation Requirements: 130 credits RBC Profile College Placement Data Graduates of the Class of 2014 98% continued to higher education 93% went on to four year colleges and universities 6% went on to two-year colleges or career education 1% entered the work force or military Graduate Honors 66% of the 250 members of the class of 2014 were offered $24,940,432 in scholarships in the areas of academics, athletics and the arts. Average performance of the Class of 2014 on College Board Examinations Mean Critical Reading SAT for students matriculating to 2 or 4 year colleges: 563 Mean Math SAT for students matriculating to 2 to 4 year colleges: 545 Mean Writing SAT for students matriculating to 4 or 2 year colleges: 552 Mean Critical Reading SAT for the top 10% of the class: 636 Mean Math SAT for the top 10% of the class: 640 Mean Writing SAT for the top 10% of the class: 639 We Are Scholars Advanced Placement Statistics for the Class of 2014 38% of the Class of 2014 took one or more AP exams 63% of the seniors taking AP courses earned at least one score of 3, 4 or 5 122 sophomores, juniors and seniors took a total of 228 AP exams 8 students were named AP Scholars, 5 were named AP Scholars with Honors, and 2 were named AP Scholars with Distinction, one was named a National AP Scholar
Religion Scripture Paschal Mystery & the Church Sacraments & Life in Jesus Christ Catholic Social Teaching Christian Living: A Study of Vocation World Religions Honors 21st Century Gospel Mission Honors Globalization & Justice English & Language Arts Study Skills*** English I* American Literature* Major British Writers* Literature & Media Studies Writing Process Modern Literature Speech & Drama Analysis of Detective Fiction Modern Non-Fiction Study of Children s Literature Honors World Literature and Fine Arts Creative Writing*** A.P. English SAT/PSAT Verbal Prep*** Mock Trial*** History & Government U.S. History I* U.S. History II * World History * American Government & Politics Contemporary Global Issues Honors 20th Century History A.P. American History A.P. World History A.P. Government & Politics Visual Arts Topics in Art Fundamentals in Art Art History Ceramics Introduction to Mixed Media Crafts Design Digital Imaging Course Offerings Visual Arts (Cont d) Independent Advanced Studio Art Introduction to Printmaking Painting Advanced Drawing Digital Photography Drawing 3-Dimensional Design Business & Technology Accounting* Introduction to Business Economics* A.P. Economics International Business Sports, Entertainment & Hospitality Merchandising Money Matters Fashion Marketing Film Study Yearbook Design Layout Yearbook Design Production 21st Century Communications Broadcasting 21st Century Communications Mass Media Mathematics Algebra I* Algebra II* Math Strategies *** Geometry * Financial Algebra * Honors Statistics Introduction to Discrete Mathematics Pre-Calculus * Concepts of Calculus Honors Applied Calculus A.P. Calculus AB & BC A.P. Statistics World Language Intermediate Spanish I Spanish I, II*, III*, IV* Hispanic Culture & Civilization A. P. Spanish French I, II Honors French III, IV A.P. French We Are Engaged continued on back
World Language Cont d Latin I, II,III Honors Latin Poetry ** Honors Latin Prose** A.P. Latin Science Unified Concepts of Science Biology* Chemistry* Forensic Science Environmental Studies* Human Physiology* Marine Science Physics* Introduction to Engineering A.P. Environmental Science A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A.P. Physics A.P. Psychology Social Science Leadership Criminology & Law Principles of Psychology I & II Sociology Performing Arts Honors Theatre Arts I, II Dance (Grades 11 & 12)* Dance (Grades 9 & 10)*** Honors Music Theory Sacred Music Music Appreciation & History Film Music Music Technology Advanced Placement Music Theory Physical Education Physical Education I, II, III, IV Health Education Driver Education CPR & First Aid Physical Fitness & Wellness Concepts of Athletic Training Course Offerings Virtual High School (VHS) Red Bank Catholic is a member of the Global Consortium Virtual High School. This allows RBC to offer students over 350 courses, including 20 AP classes, in a unique, global classroom via the internet. Curious students can delve deeper into areas of interest, such as Environmental Chemistry or Nuclear Physics. Motivated students have the opportunity to start exploring specific careers or college majors with career development courses such as Engineering and Web Design. VHS also helps students resolve scheduling conflicts with a diverse course catalogue that allows flexibility. Information is available at www.thevhscollaborative.org. Below is a sampling of the VHS course offerings: VHS Anatomy/Physiology Economics Statistics CAD Engineering for Sustainable Energy Genes and Disease Video Game Design and Development Computer Science Biotechnology Constitutional Law Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture The Holocaust Advanced Chemistry Animal Behavior and Zoology Bioethics International Business Dual Enrollment Red Bank Catholic has partnered with Seton Hall University and Brookdale Community College in a dual enrollment agreement allowing juniors and seniors in certain courses to receive college credit in addition to RBC Credit. *Also offered on the Honors Level ** Offered in alternating years *** One quarter electives for grades 9 and 10
Athletics We Are the Tradition Red Bank Catholic Athletics competes in 29 Varsity sports and has 48 levels of teams. RBC continues its tradition of developing accomplished student-athletes. In the last 10 years RBC sports teams have won more than 150 titles in both Shore Conference and statewide competition. Men s Sports Fall Football Cross Country Soccer Winter Basketball Wrestling Indoor Track Ice Hockey Swimming Spring Baseball Track & Field Tennis Golf Lacrosse Volleyball Women s Sports Fall Cheerleading Cross Country Tennis Gymnastics Field Hockey Soccer Volleyball Winter Basketball Cheerleading Indoor Track Swimming Spring Softball Track & Field Lacrosse Golf During the 201-2014 school year, four RBC teams were named the #1 Team in the Shore Conference, 54 RBC students were named All-Shore Athletes, three of them were distinguished as Players of the Year, 40 were 1st Team All-Shore, and two students were named All-Americans.
Programs, Clubs and Activities Personal Interest A Taste of Red Bank Art Club Autism Awareness Club Book Club Car Club Crochet for Charity Dance Club Fashion Club Fantasy Sports Club Food for Fun Improv Club Manhattan Culture Club Military Careers Club Multicultural Club Physical Education Club Robotics Science Fiction Film Club Scrapbook Club Yearbook Club Performing Arts & Music After School Dance (by audition) After School Drama Chamber Choir Concert Choir Dance Company (by audition) Drama & Musical (by audition) Festival Orchestra Guitar Club Handbell Choir Jazz Band Liturgical Choir Arts from the Heart Casey Ambassadors Casey Caregivers Casey Volunteers Hot Topics Service Academic Interest Academic Challenge Club F. B. L. A. Forensics Junior Statesmen Lab Assistants Math Tutors Mock Trial Model U.N. National Honor Society Physics Competition S.A.T. Math Prep S.A.T. Verbal Prep S.I.A.M. Math Challenge Sign Language Spanish Club World Language Club Religious Interest Bible Study Caseys-4-Life Catholic Athletes for Christ Liturgical Ministries Maryknoll Mission Club Publications Reflections (literary magazine) Signpost (newspaper) L.I.F.E. Club Habitat for Humanity Make-A-Wish Club Student Council We Are Committed
Casey Pride We Are Empowered Red Bank Catholic students, teachers and alumni distinguish themselves in many ways in many arenas. Their accomplishments are a source of Casey Pride. The following is a sampling of just some of the honors and accolades Caseys received last year as well as some of the unique events, programs and courses in which they participated. z One RBC student who is a National Merit Finalist was accepted into the University of Notre Dame s prestigious Glynn Family Honors Program. z The RBC delegation to the 2014 YMCA Model United Nations Conference earned distinct honors. One student was elected by 1,600 fellow Model UN delegates in the prior year s Conference to serve as Secretary General for the 2014 Northeast Region Model United Nations Conference, the highest office of Model UN. Another served as Chair of the General Assembly, the largest assembly and central body. At the 2014 Conference, an RBC student was elected to serve as Vice-Chair of the General Assembly at the 2015 Conference. Two RBC students were named Outstanding First Year Delegates, one earned Outstanding Country Position Paper and another student was a member of the group chosen for Outstanding Country. z In November 2013, RBC s award-winning choir had the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall as the only high school choir invited to be part of the American Festival Choir, a group of 10 renowned adult choirs from throughout the country. The composer has been nominated for the prestigious Dove Award for the music recorded at the performance. The choir has been invited back to perform again this holiday season. z The RBC Academic Team took first place in the 2013 Monsignor Donovan High School Academic Challenge. Students from 26 area schools participated in the 26th annual academic competition. Red Bank Catholic has partnered with Seton Hall University and Brookdale Community College to offer students the opportunity to earn college credits for selected courses which are transferrable to over 200 colleges nationwide, including Rutgers, Duke, and U Penn. z An RBC student received the 2014 New Jersey Caring Award for outstanding community service. z In September 2013, the St. James Elementary and Red Bank Catholic community gratefully honored the Sisters of Mercy for 125 years of service to our schools with a special Mass celebrated by the Most Rev. David M. O Connell, Bishop of Trenton. z An RBC faculty member is an instructor for the Summer Institute for the Gifted at Princeton University. z At the Diocesan Youth Celebration, an RBC student was honored to receive the St. Timothy Award. The award is given to a person who, like St. Timothy, is an example of love, faith and virtue, is eager to learn more about the faith and shares talents with the community. z For the fifth year in a row, the RBC School newspaper The Signpost earned first place in the American Scholastic Press Association School Newspaper Contest, and one RBC student was awarded Outstanding Editorial.
Casey Pride z Local Rotary chapters awarded two RBC students scholarships to attend the 2014 Rotary Youth Leadership Conference, a weeklong conference of approximately 120 attendees, selected by their local Rotary chapters based upon their proven leadership. z An RBC student received the 2014 Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award, which honors exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding attributes of character, service and leadership. z An RBC student was selected to be a delegate at the 2014 Conference on National Affairs, a weeklong conference of an elite group of students from around the country, held in North Carolina. z The local American Legion Post selected an RBC student to receive a scholarship to attend the 2014 Boys State Conference, a weeklong conference of approximately 1,000 young men from throughout New Jersey. z An RBC student received the American Legion Outstanding Achievement Award for his accomplishments at the 2013 NJ Boys State Conference. There he was elected to represent NJ as Senator to the 2013 Boys Nation Conference held in Washington, DC. At Boys Nation, the student was elected by the members of his political party to be their candidate for Vice President. z Six RBC students were awarded 2014 Friendly Sons of St. Patrick college grants. z An RBC student was selected to attend the 2014 Hugh O Brian Youth Leadership seminar. z Three RBC students received 2014 US Lacrosse Academic All-American Honors and one student was named 2014 US Lacrosse Honorable Mention All-American. z An RBC student was named Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the 2014 Basie Awards, which honor excellence in Monmouth County High School Dramatic and Musical Theatre. Two other RBC students were nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama and one was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical. z Two RBC students received the 2014 Monmouth County Athletic Directors Sportsmanship Award. z The RBC internship program pairs students with mentors who offer practical experiences in various professions, ranging from local attorneys and hospitals to Barclay s Investment Bank and Standard & Poor s in New York City. Many students were offered summer employment upon completion of their internships. z An RBC football player was invited to play in the January 2014 US Army All-American Game. z Two RBC students were awarded full scholarships to Joffrey Ballet, one to the Jazz Program and another to the Contemporary Dance Program.
We Are Ready Colleges and Universities The following is a partial listing of schools to which our students have been accepted in the past four years. Adelphi University The University of Alabama Albright College American University Arcadia University Arizona State University Assumption College Auburn University Barnard College Barry University Belmont Abbey College Belmont University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Boston College Brookdale Community College Bryant University Cabrini College The Catholic University of America University of Central Florida Champlain College Chapman University College of Charleston Chestnut Hill College Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colby College Colgate University University of Colorado Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College University of Connecticut University of Delaware DeSales University Drew University Drexel University Duke University Duquesne University East Carolina University Eastern University Elon University Emerson College Emory University Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fashion Institute of Technology Flagler College Fordham University Furman University George Mason University The George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgian Court University Gettysburg College Hamilton College University of Hartford Harvard University High Point University Hofstra University University of Illinois Immaculata University Indiana University at Bloomington Iona College Ithaca College James Madison University John Jay College of Criminal Justice Johns Hopkins University Johnson & Wales University King s College La Salle University Lafayette College Lehigh University LIM College Long Island University Louisiana State University Loyola University Chicago Manhattan College Marist College Marquette University University of Mary Washington University of Maryland Marymount Manhattan College Marymount University University of Massachusetts Merrimack College Miami International University of Art & Design Miami University University of Miami Michigan State University University of Michigan University of Mississippi Monmouth University Montclair State University Moravian College Mount Saint Mary s University Muhlenberg College University of New Hampshire University of New Haven New Jersey Institute of Technology The College of New Jersey New York University University of North Carolina at Charlotte Northeastern University University of Notre Dame The Ohio State University Old Dominion University Pace University Pennsylvania State University University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia University University of Pittsburgh Pratt Institute Providence College Purdue University Quinnipiac University Ramapo College of New Jersey University of Rhode Island Rider University Roanoke College Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rutgers University Sacred Heart University Saint Anselm College Saint Francis University Saint Joseph s University Saint Leo University Saint Mary s College Salisbury University Salve Regina University San Diego State University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design School of Visual Arts The University of Scranton Seton Hall University Siena College University of South Carolina University of South Florida Springfield College St. Francis College St. John s University Stevens Institute of Technology Stonehill College Suffolk University SUNY College Susquehanna University Syracuse University The University of Tampa Temple University Texas Christian University Towson University Tulane University United States Military Academy University of South Florida Ursinus College University of Vermont Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University of Virginia Wake Forest University Washington College University of Washington West Chester University West Virginia University William Paterson University of New Jersey Xavier University Yale University York College of Pennsylvania
Student Information Request for Records Name of School Presently Attending Street Address City State Zip Dear Registrar, Student s Name Birth Date Last Grade In Your School The student named above has applied to our school for admission. Please forward a complete grammar school transcript which should include quarterly and final report card grades received in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Please also include a copy of the standardized test card for the 6th, 7th and 8th grades, achievement and ability testing, attendance and discipline records, as well as any child study team evaluations. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely yours, Cheryl Thompson/r Devitt Gillroy/r parent/guardian Release I hereby authorize the release of all school records, including psychological records, child study team evaluations and standardized testing of my child to. Date Signature of Parent/Guardian Relationship