COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL



2013-2014 PROFILE

Council Rock High School South

2002 Rock Way

Holland, Pennsylvania 18966

215-944-1100

CEEB #391790

Counseling Office Phone Number – 215-944-1108

Counseling Office Fax Number – 215-944-1148





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Superintendent

Mark Klein

Director of Elementary Education

Joy McClendon

Director of Secondary Education

Barry Desko

Principal

Albert R. Funk

Assistant Principals

Lynn R. Cariello

Coordinator for Counseling

Nicole Ventresca – nventresca@

Counselors

Joseph Colacicco – jcolacicco@

Elizabeth DiGuiseppe – ediguiseppe@

Lauren Persson – lpersson@

Tammi Schulman – tschulman@

Monica Smith – msmith1@

Lori Solit – lsolit@

Thomas Williams – twilliams@

Charles D. Cassady

Susan M. Gormley

John R. Radick

Community

Located in beautiful, historic Bucks County, approximately 25 miles north of Philadelphia and 15 miles west of Princeton, New Jersey, the Council Rock School District has an approximate population of 70,000. The district, primarily a suburban-residential community, is comprised of 72 square miles, serves the municipalities of Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Northampton Township, Upper Makefield Township, and Wrightstown Township and has a student population of over 11,000. The communities have a rich history and take pride in the school’s tradition of academic, athletic, and cultural achievements.

High Schools

There are two high schools within the Council Rock School District, each providing a comprehensive education for students in grades 9-12. Council Rock High School South, located in Holland, has a student population of 2,100. The majority of the faculty hold advanced degrees in their fields.

Co-Curricular Program

Approximately seventy percent of the student body participate in a wide array of activities that support the academic program. Fifty-five clubs are offered to our students. Interest dictates the formation of many clubs that range from those that are service oriented, honor societies, and allow the pursuit of student hobbies. Students are actively engaged in student government through class activities and official leadership positions. Student involvement is key to the success of Council Rock.

For the 2012-2013 year, 91 seniors were members of the National Honor Society. Participation in World Language Honor Societies supports student interest in the global view of cultural experiences. In addition, we support English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music and Theatre Honor Societies.

The competitive athletic program encourages physical activity as well as the opportunity to experience leadership roles, cooperation, and team play. For the 2012-2013 school year, over 800 student athletes participated in 28 varsity and 16 junior varsity sports. One State Championship was earned in Track and Field.

There are over 400 students enrolled in the music program. The Choir, Orchestra, and Marching Band consistently have students recognized at the county, district, regional, and state level. The music groups perform in local and national adjudications. Honors for these students include performances at the White House and with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Delaware Valley Philharmonic, Barrage, Take 5, and The King’s Singers. The music programs each offer travel opportunities on a yearly rotation to such destinations as Scotland, Hawaii, Mexico, Italy, England, Ireland, California, France, and Monaco and Costa Rica.

Community service is an integral part of student learning. The majority of students participate in a voluntary program that encourages student involvement in activities that benefit the community. L.I.N.C.S. – Learning in Neighborhood Community Service – is a voluntary service program for our students. Students who earn sixty or more community service hours receive special recognition at graduation.

Council Rock High School South Distinctions

▪ Students consistently recognized for academic achievement in state and national competitions.

▪ Ranked by Newsweek as one of best high schools in United States, top 10 in state of Pennsylvania.

▪ 83% of students taking the Advanced Placement Examination scored a 3 or higher.

▪ The Class of 2013 was awarded over $5,000,000.00 in scholarships.

▪ Students volunteered over 57,000 hours in our LINCS program.

▪ Athletic program recognized as a leader in the state for athletic accomplishments by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.

▪ Music program consistently awarded superior ratings for entire music program in local, state, national, and international festivals.

▪ Theatre program recognized internationally for their excellence in acting.

▪ Students and staff dedicated to building an outstanding educational institution.

▪ Interactive whiteboards and projectors in virtually every classroom and lab.

|ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |

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|MEAN SAT SCORES |

|Class of 2013 |

|Critical Reading: 538 |

|Math: 565 |

|Writing: 536 |

|MEAN SAT II SCORES |

|Class of 2013 |

|Biology-E – 580 |

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|Math Level I - 671 |

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|Biology-M - 619 |

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|Math Level II - 710 |

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|Chemistry - 681 |

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|Physics – 681 |

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|English Lit. - 627 |

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|Spanish – 620 |

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|French – 580 |

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|US History – 627 |

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|German – 420 |

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|World History - 628 |

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|Italian - 800 |

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|AP RESULTS |

|2013 |

|448 Students/759 Exams |

|5 4 3 |

|26% 30% 27% |

|Due to our scheduling, students are limited in the number of AP courses they are able to complete during high school. In general, ninth grade students are not |

|eligible for AP courses. |

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|ACT RESULTS |

|Class of 2013 |

|English: 23 |

|Math: 26 |

|Reading: 24 |

|Science: 24 |

|Composite: 25 |

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|NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |

|Class 2012 Class 2013 |

|6 Commended 13 Commended |

|4 Finalists 3 Finalists |

|ADVANCED SCHOOLING |

|Class of 2013 |

|Four Year College: 72% |

|Two Year College: 23% |

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Graduation Requirements

A minimum of twenty-three credits is required to receive a diploma.

Credits must include:

English – 4 credits Arts and Humanities – 2 credits Graduation Project

Social Studies – 3 credits Health – .5 credit

Mathematics – 3 credits Physical Education – 1.5 credits

Science – 3 credits Electives – 6 credits

Curriculum

Council Rock High School South is a four-year public school that emphasizes college preparation. The school year consists of four marking periods encompassing six 55-minute daily class periods. All students pursue an appropriate academic program that is augmented by many elective courses in business, fine arts, music, practical arts and computer technology. Elective programs in all subject areas are designed to meet the diverse needs of the student body.

Advanced subjects are offered in all disciplines as defined below. The first level of study of a world language is offered to our students beginning in Grade 8. Beginning in grade 10, students have the opportunity to attend Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT). MBIT offers a complete array of career development, technical training, and pre-professional programs. A cooperative work experience program is also available to students.

In accordance with Pennsylvania curriculum regulations, a student must complete a graduation project in order to receive a high school diploma. The Graduation Project is intended to ensure that students are able to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information as well as communicate significant knowledge and understanding. Students explore topics that reflect their personal interests and future goals. Satisfactory completion of the project, with the minimum grade of “C,” is noted on the transcript.

Advanced Placement Program Offerings

The AP program adheres to the standards established by the College Board. The following courses are offered:

AP Art History AP Studio Art- Drawing

AP Studio Art – 2D

AP Studio Art – 3D AP Lang. & Comp.

AP Lit. and Comp

AP European History

AP United States

AP World History

AP Psychology

AP Computer Science A

AP Statistics

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Environmental Sci.

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics C- (Mech.)

AP Physics C- (E & M)

AP Music Theory

AP French Language

AP German Language

AP Spanish Language

Honors Program Offerings

The Honors program is an advanced study with classes identified as Honors. The following courses are offered as Honors:

|Drawing & Painting:Studio |Electronics |Anatomy & Phys. |American Studies 1 |Modern World History |Latin (2&3) |

|Business Management |Engineering & Robotics |Biology |American Studies 2 |Philosophy |Spanish (2,3,4) |

|Finance |Algebra 2 |Chemistry |World Cultures |Music Arranging | |

|English (9,10,11,12) |Geometry |Physics |US Government & Politics |French (2,3,4) | |

|Architectural Design & Eng. |Analysis |American Civilization |Economic Theory |German (2,3,4) | |

Honors Engineering Lab is offered through Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and Drexel University.

Honors Anatomy Lab is offered through Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and Penn State University.

Advanced college credit is attained through both courses.

Gifted and Talented Program Offerings

A program for gifted students is offered through the social studies curriculum. Although courses for gifted students are offered each year, some gifted students elect to exit the program to pursue another Honors or AP level study. Each of these courses is designated as Honors and designed to provide a challenging experience to gifted-identified students. Gifted students are eligible for the following courses:

Honors American Studies 1 Honors American Studies 2 Honors Modern World History Honors Philosophy

Accelerated Program Offerings

The Accelerated program serves as a more rigorous level of study than the academic (college preparatory) curriculum. The following courses are offered as Accelerated:

|English (10,11,12) |Statistics |Physics |Latin |Metals 1,2 |Child Dev. Nursery |Pub Design 1,2 |

|Composition |Geometry |Behavioral Science |Spanish (2,3,4) |Sculpture 1,2 |Draft Design 2 |Band |

|Psychology |Computer Science 1,2 |Forensic Science |Essentials of Art |Accounting |Energy Power Tech 2 |Chorale |

|Algebra 1 |Science 9 |Microbiology |Drawing & Painting 1 |Comp.App.Excel/PP |Graphic Arts 2 |Orchestra |

|Algebra 2 |Biology |French (2,3,4) |Ceramics 1,2 |Comp.App.Word/Web |Photography 2 |Emergency Mgt. |

|Analysis |Chemistry |German (2,3,4) |Design 1,2 |Nutrition |Wood 2 |Studies in Sexuality |

Grade Point Average

Grade Point Average is cumulative in grades 9 through 12 and is on a weighted system. Our grading scale is defined as follows: A = 90% - 100%;

B = 80% - 89%; C = 70% - 79%; D = 60% - 69%; F = 0% - 59%. Plus(+) & Minus(-) may be used to indicate the strength of a grade.

Our scale is defined as follows:

| |A |B |C |D |F |

|AP |4.8 |4.3 |3.3 |1.8 |0 |

|Honors |4.5 |4.0 |3.0 |1.5 |0 |

|Accelerated |4.2 |3.4 |2.4 |1.2 |0 |

|All Other |4.0 |3.0 |2.0 |1.0 |0 |

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***The weighting of Accelerated courses was effective in the 2012-2013 school year.

Class Rank

Due to the changes in our GPA system, Council Rock High School South no longer provides a specific class rank.

Listed below are the Four Year Colleges/Universities that accepted CRHS-South Students for

the 2013 School Year. An asterisk(*) indicates schools that CRHS-South students attended.

|University of Alabama * |

|Albright College * |

|Alvernia University |

|American University |

|Arcadia University * |

|Arizona State University |

|The University of Arizona * |

|The Art Institute of Tennessee * |

|Aurora University |

|Babson College * |

|Belmont University |

|Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania * |

|Boston College |

|Boston University * |

|Brandeis University |

|Bryn Athyn College of the New Church |

|Bryn Mawr College * |

|Bucknell University |

|University of California Los Angeles * |

|California University of Pennsylvania |

|Carnegie Mellon University |

|Cedar Crest College |

|University of Central Florida * |

|Champlain College |

|College of Charleston |

|Chatham University * |

|Chestnut Hill College |

|Clemson University |

|Coastal Carolina University * |

|Columbia University |

|University of Connecticut * |

|Cornell University * |

|Daemen College |

|Delaware Valley College |

|University of Denver |

|DeSales University |

|Dickinson College * |

|Drexel University * |

|Duke University * |

|Duquesne University * |

|East Carolina University |

|East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania * |

|Eastern University |

|Elizabethtown College * |

|Elon University * |

|Emerson College |

|Endicott College |

|University of Findlay |

|Florida Atlantic University * |

|Florida State University |

|University of Florida * |

|Fordham University |

|Franklin and Marshall College |

|George Mason University |

|George Washington University |

|Georgetown University * |

|Georgia Southern University |

|Gettysburg College |

|University of Hartford * |

|Hofstra University * |

|Holy Family University * |

|Immaculata University |

|Indiana University at Bloomington |

|Indiana University of Pennsylvania * |

|Ithaca College |

|James Madison University * |

|Johnson & Wales University * |

|Juniata College |

|University of Kentucky |

|King’s College |

|Kutztown University of Pennsylvania * |

|LaSalle University * |

|Lafayette College * |

|Lehigh University * |

|Lesley University |

|Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania* |

|University of Louisville |

|Loyola University Maryland |

|Lycoming College * |

|Lynn University |

|University of Maine |

|Manhattanville College * |

|Mansfield University of Pennsylvania |

|University of Maryland, Baltimore County |

|University of Maryland, College Park * |

|Marymount Manhattan College * |

|Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health |

|Sciences * |

|University of Massachusetts |

|McGill University * |

|Messiah College * |

|University of Miami * |

|Michigan State University * |

|University of Michigan * |

|Millersville University of Pennsylvania * |

|Misericordia University |

|University of Missouri |

|Monmouth University |

|Montclair State University |

|Moravian College * |

|Mount Saint Mary University |

|Muhlenberg College * |

|Neumann University |

|University of New Haven |

|College of New Jersey * |

|New York University * |

|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill * |

|University of North Carolina at Charlotte |

|North Carolina State University |

|Northeastern University |

|Northwestern University * |

|The Ohio State University |

|Ohio University |

|University of Oklahoma |

|University of Oregon |

|Pennsylvania State University, Abington* |

|Pennsylvania State University, Altoona* |

|Pennsylvania State University, Berks College |

|Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors |

|College* |

|Pennsylvania State University, University Park* |

|University of Pennsylvania |

|Philadelphia University * |

|University of Pittsburgh * |

|Quinnipiac University * |

|Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |

|University of Rhode Island * |

|Richard Stockton College of New Jersey |

|Rider University |

|Rochester Institute of Technology * |

|University of Rochester * |

|Rowan University |

|Rutgers, The State University of NJ * |

|Saint Joseph’s University * |

|Salisbury University |

|University of the Sciences in Philadelphia * |

|University of Scranton |

|Seton Hall University * |

|Shenandoah University |

|Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania * |

|University of South Carolina * |

|University of South Florida |

|St. John’s University * |

|Stony Brook University |

|Suffolk University |

|Susquehanna University * |

|Syracuse University * |

|University of Tampa |

|Temple University * |

|Towson * |

|Tulane University * |

|University of the Arts |

|Ursinus College * |

|Vanderbilt University |

|University of Vermont |

|Villanova University |

|Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State |

|University |

|University of Virginia * |

|Wagner College * |

|Washington College * |

|West Chester University of Pennsylvania * |

|West Virginia University * |

|Westminster Choir College of Rider University * |

|Widener University * |

|Wilkes University * |

|College of William & Mary * |

|University of Wisconsin |

|Xavier University |

|York College of Pennsylvania * |

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