With a high-quality and supportive academic structure anchored in a framework of Christian values, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School prepares students for success in high school and beyond. 

Bishop Carroll is committed to providing a high-quality, Christ centered education for all students.  From developmental reading and math programs for struggling learners to AP courses and college credits for highly-motivated learners, Bishop Carroll has a course of studies to meet many needs.

Reading Emphasis
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School recognizes the importance of reading in our students’ future successes – both in and out of the classroom. 
Therefore, all students are required to complete a supplemental reading requirement each year in order to graduate. Additionally, summer reading assignments prepare students for the upcoming school year and give teachers a common ground with which to begin instruction. 
The English Department has chosen the summer books for their timeliness and timelessness. Summer reading is assessed by classroom teachers during the first week of school. Successful completion of summer reading is necessary for fall sports participation.

Developmental Programs

Students who struggle with reading or math skills can find support and appropriate instruction in the developmental programs. Math courses are broken down into simple units for slow and steady progress. A reading specialist works with students whose reading skills are below the targeted grade level, and support is provided by classroom teachers to enable struggling readers to improve and succeed.

Advanced Coursework

For motivated students, advanced courses are available in many subject areas: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, History, Math, Spanish and more. Most upper-level advanced courses are pursuing AP designation for the 2010 and 2011 school years. These courses prepare Bishop Carroll graduates for the competitive global marketplace of the 21^st Century.

Dual Enrollment

Local colleges and universities offer students the opportunity to earn credits through courses taken at Bishop Carroll. Students pay minimal fees for the credits, and graduate with a college transcript as well as a high school one. In the 2009-2010 school year, students have the opportunity to earn as many as 25 credits before graduation.

College Scholarships

Between 2000 and 2008, Bishop Carroll students earned scholarships to the following colleges and universities: American University, Carlow College, Catholic University, Carnegie Mellon University, US Coast Guard Academy, Dickinson, Drexel, Duke, Duquesne, Franciscan University, Gannon, GWU, Immaculata, La Roche College, Juniata College, Mount Aloysius, Ohio State, Penn State University, Point Park College, Saint Francis University, St. John’s University, St. Vincent College, Stanford, Temple, The Citadel, US Naval Academy, US Merchant Marine Academy, Pitt, Washington and Jefferson and dozens more.

The 61 graduates of 2009 earned $2.9 million in scholarship offers.

That’s an average of more than $45,000 each!

Articulation Agreements
Colleges and universities recognize the strong education that student receive at Bishop Carroll. Locally, both Saint Francis University and Mount Aloysius College have signed Articulation Agreements with Bishop Carroll. This is a guarantee that students who meet specific academic goals (B average and 1,000 on the SAT) will receive academic scholarship monies of at leaste the following amounts:

Saint Francis University                  Mount Aloysius College

$6,500/year x 4 years                         $5,000/year x 4 years

———————————                   ———————————

$26,000 total                                       $20,000 total

Often, students with academic credentials higher than these minimums actually receive even more scholarship money.

Catholic College Scholarships

Several of our regional Catholic colleges and universities offer scholarships to graduates of Catholic high schools as recognition of the commitment to academic excellence in Catholic education. Amounts and terms of eligibility vary.

Carlow College                                15% tuition reduction

            Mount Aloysius College                       $1,000 per year

            Saint Francis University                       $1,500 per year

Saint Vincent College                          $2,000 per year

            Seton Hill University                         $2,500 per year

Contact Information

 For more information on the academic offerings at Bishop Carroll, please contact:

Principal Kristie Wolfe at 814.472.7500 extension 106 or by e-mail at principal@bishopcarroll.com

or

Guidance Counselor

Donna Murphy-Carosi at 814.472.7500 extension 122, or by e-mail at guidance@bishopcarroll.com

Planning Resources

The Guidance Office has a large selection of college catalogs, guidebooks, and resources available to you. Please take time to browse through the library of materials. Increasingly however, students and parents are gathering information from Internet web sites. Below are some recommended sites for you to visit.

College Information:

www.collegeboard.com

www.collegenet.com

www.petersons.com

www.act.org

www.campustours.com (Virtual Campus Tours)

www.wiredscholar.com

Testing Tips & Information

www.ets.org

www.act.org

www.collegeboard.com

www.review.com/college

www.kaplan.com/prep

Financial Aid Information & Scholarship Searches

www.fastweb.com

www.salliemae.com

www.fafsa.ed.gov

www.irs.ustreas.gov (Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Learning Credit info)

www.finaid.org

www.collegnet.com/mach25

www.college-scholarships.com

Military

www.goarmy.com

www.militarycareers.com

Graduate Profile

We recognize that the graduates of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School are not finished products but dynamic young people who are going on to a life-time of education, growth and development. At graduation we hope that all students are in the process of becoming the best possible members of their families, church, community and world.

Spiritually

- The student is growing in a relationship with God through private and communal prayer
- The student is growing in the knowledge of his faith and in ethical awareness
- The student is action on Jesus' command to love God with his whole heart and to love
   his/her neighbor as himself

Intellectually

- The student is prepared for higher education or employment
- The student has developed the basic learning tools and critical thinking skills to enable
   him/her to be a life-long learner both formally and informally
- The student is curious about his world

Socially

- The student has developed friendships based on love and respect and recognizes the
   value of social groups: family, church, community
- The student is committed to serving the needs of others with compassion and
   generosity

Physically

- The student has completed physical education and health requirements, has had the
   opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and recognizes the value of embracing
   active and healthy living