Father Gabriel Richard Catholic High School
Father Gabriel Richard Catholic High School School Profile 2015-2016 CEEB: 230090
4333 Whitehall Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 Telephone (734) 662-0496 Fax (734) 662-4133
…Father Gabriel Richard High School offers a value-centered education based upon Catholic principles and traditions. We are committed to providing the highest quality education in a positive learning environment. We work cooperatively with parents in addressing individual needs and differences, fostering the students’ spiritual, academic and physical development in preparing all to become faith-filled persons, lifelong learners and productive citizens.
College/University Bound: 2010: 97% (85% - 4 year, 10% - 2 year, 2% military/other) 2011: 100% (85% - 4 year, 15% - 2 year) 2012: 100% (88% - 4 year, 12% - 2 year) 2013: 98% (86% - 4 year, 12% - 2 year) 2014: 98% (86% - 4 year, 12% - 2 year)
Michael O. Kenny President [email protected] Brian P. Wolcott, MA Principal [email protected] Barbara J. Brown, LPC Guidance Counselor [email protected]
William Buck, MSW Guidance Counselor [email protected]
Janie Garcia-Herrera, MA Assistant Principal/Director of Student Affairs [email protected] Nathan M. Manni Director of Student Development [email protected] John M. DeJak Director of Institutional Advancement [email protected] Opened:
1868
Affiliation:
Regional, comprehensive, co-ed, Catholic High School Diocese of Lansing
Student Body:
550 in Grades 9 – 12 Student to teacher ratio is 25:1
Admission: Selective and based upon an entrance exam and prior academic records Accreditation: Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools Campus: 44 beautiful acres located in the northeast corner of Ann Arbor with close proximity to the University of Michigan Faculty/Staff: 43 teaching faculty; 69% hold advanced degrees, 3 full time special-needs teachers, 1full time chaplain, 3 religious sisters, and 1 deacon Daily schedule: Seven 50 minute periods per day Special Recognition: Selected one of the nation’s top 50 Catholic High Schools in the country (2008-present)
Academic Program
All course sequences are college preparatory. Students are allowed to take other on-line Advanced Placement courses (in addition to the ones listed below) in other disciplines. The following Advanced Placement courses are offered: Biology U.S. History Chemistry Calculus AB Physics Spanish Literature & Composition German Language & Composition Studio Art: 2-D Design Environmental Science The following Honors courses are offered: Geometry Pre-Calculus Algebra II/Trigonometry Analysis English I English II Biology Chemistry Physics Anatomy/Physiology
Graduation Requirements
Students are required to complete a general college preparatory program consisting of twenty-six (26) course credits for graduation. Students who transfer into FGRHS after the start of their freshman year must complete twenty (20) course credits, plus one-half (1/2) credit of Theology for each semester in attendance. The department ‘core’ course requirements are as follows: English Fine Arts Physical Health/PE Mathematics Science
4 credits 1 credit 1 credit 3 credits 3 credits
One credit in physical and one in a life science
Social Studies Theology World Language
3 credits 4 credits 2 credits
Two years of study in the same language
Christian Service (To the community)
48 hours
Grading Scale
Standardized Testing 2010 ACT average: 2011 ACT average: 2012 ACT average: 2013 ACT average: 2014 ACT average:
25.5 25.4 25.7 25.4 25.9
2012 AP scores (216 exams taken) AP Biology mean – 4.50 AP Calculus mean – 4.09 2013 AP scores (202 exams taken) 50% with a 4 or 5 75% with a 3, 4, or 5 Michigan Math League Competition 3rd in region, 10th in state (2009) 3rd in region, 16th in state (2012) 2nd in region, 10th in state (2013) National Merit Finalists and Commended Scholars: 2009: 6 National Merit Finalists and 3 Commended Scholars 2010: 3 National Merit Finalists and 3 Commended Scholars 2011: 2 National Merit Finalists and 1 Commended Scholar 2012: 1 National Merit Finalist and 1 Commended Scholar 2013: 6 National Merit Finalists and 2 Commended Scholars 2014: 2 National Merit Finalists and 2 Commended Scholars
World Languages
French, German & Spanish
Activities and Clubs
Men’s Group, Women’s Group, Drama, National Honor Society, Math Club, Faith in Action, Campus Ministry/Kairos Retreat Program, Right to Life, Vocations, Creative Writing, Health Club, Chess Club, Robotics, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council
Sports - www.fgrathletics.com
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Cross Country, Track and Field, Golf, Soccer, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Equestrian, Dance, Cheerleading, Softball, Tennis, Hockey, Bowling, Swimming, Figure Skating (Class of 2013 – 15% competing at next level)
Featuring
College/Individual Counseling, 26 Athletic Sports and 38 Teams, Computer Labs, Theater, Drama, Orchestra, Choir, Mission Trips, Career Resource Room, Multi-Media Research Room, Christian Service Program, Learning Resource Center
% Score 97-100 93-96 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69 63-66 60-62
4333 Whitehall Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 Telephone (734) 662-0496 Fax (734) 662-4133
…Father Gabriel Richard High School offers a value-centered education based upon Catholic principles and traditions. We are committed to providing the highest quality education in a positive learning environment. We work cooperatively with parents in addressing individual needs and differences, fostering the students’ spiritual, academic and physical development in preparing all to become faith-filled persons, lifelong learners and productive citizens.
College/University Bound: 2010: 97% (85% - 4 year, 10% - 2 year, 2% military/other) 2011: 100% (85% - 4 year, 15% - 2 year) 2012: 100% (88% - 4 year, 12% - 2 year) 2013: 98% (86% - 4 year, 12% - 2 year) 2014: 98% (86% - 4 year, 12% - 2 year)
Michael O. Kenny President [email protected] Brian P. Wolcott, MA Principal [email protected] Barbara J. Brown, LPC Guidance Counselor [email protected]
William Buck, MSW Guidance Counselor [email protected]
Janie Garcia-Herrera, MA Assistant Principal/Director of Student Affairs [email protected] Nathan M. Manni Director of Student Development [email protected] John M. DeJak Director of Institutional Advancement [email protected] Opened:
1868
Affiliation:
Regional, comprehensive, co-ed, Catholic High School Diocese of Lansing
Student Body:
550 in Grades 9 – 12 Student to teacher ratio is 25:1
Admission: Selective and based upon an entrance exam and prior academic records Accreditation: Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools Campus: 44 beautiful acres located in the northeast corner of Ann Arbor with close proximity to the University of Michigan Faculty/Staff: 43 teaching faculty; 69% hold advanced degrees, 3 full time special-needs teachers, 1full time chaplain, 3 religious sisters, and 1 deacon Daily schedule: Seven 50 minute periods per day Special Recognition: Selected one of the nation’s top 50 Catholic High Schools in the country (2008-present)
Academic Program
All course sequences are college preparatory. Students are allowed to take other on-line Advanced Placement courses (in addition to the ones listed below) in other disciplines. The following Advanced Placement courses are offered: Biology U.S. History Chemistry Calculus AB Physics Spanish Literature & Composition German Language & Composition Studio Art: 2-D Design Environmental Science The following Honors courses are offered: Geometry Pre-Calculus Algebra II/Trigonometry Analysis English I English II Biology Chemistry Physics Anatomy/Physiology
Graduation Requirements
Students are required to complete a general college preparatory program consisting of twenty-six (26) course credits for graduation. Students who transfer into FGRHS after the start of their freshman year must complete twenty (20) course credits, plus one-half (1/2) credit of Theology for each semester in attendance. The department ‘core’ course requirements are as follows: English Fine Arts Physical Health/PE Mathematics Science
4 credits 1 credit 1 credit 3 credits 3 credits
One credit in physical and one in a life science
Social Studies Theology World Language
3 credits 4 credits 2 credits
Two years of study in the same language
Christian Service (To the community)
48 hours
Grading Scale
Standardized Testing 2010 ACT average: 2011 ACT average: 2012 ACT average: 2013 ACT average: 2014 ACT average:
25.5 25.4 25.7 25.4 25.9
2012 AP scores (216 exams taken) AP Biology mean – 4.50 AP Calculus mean – 4.09 2013 AP scores (202 exams taken) 50% with a 4 or 5 75% with a 3, 4, or 5 Michigan Math League Competition 3rd in region, 10th in state (2009) 3rd in region, 16th in state (2012) 2nd in region, 10th in state (2013) National Merit Finalists and Commended Scholars: 2009: 6 National Merit Finalists and 3 Commended Scholars 2010: 3 National Merit Finalists and 3 Commended Scholars 2011: 2 National Merit Finalists and 1 Commended Scholar 2012: 1 National Merit Finalist and 1 Commended Scholar 2013: 6 National Merit Finalists and 2 Commended Scholars 2014: 2 National Merit Finalists and 2 Commended Scholars
World Languages
French, German & Spanish
Activities and Clubs
Men’s Group, Women’s Group, Drama, National Honor Society, Math Club, Faith in Action, Campus Ministry/Kairos Retreat Program, Right to Life, Vocations, Creative Writing, Health Club, Chess Club, Robotics, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council
Sports - www.fgrathletics.com
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Cross Country, Track and Field, Golf, Soccer, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Equestrian, Dance, Cheerleading, Softball, Tennis, Hockey, Bowling, Swimming, Figure Skating (Class of 2013 – 15% competing at next level)
Featuring
College/Individual Counseling, 26 Athletic Sports and 38 Teams, Computer Labs, Theater, Drama, Orchestra, Choir, Mission Trips, Career Resource Room, Multi-Media Research Room, Christian Service Program, Learning Resource Center
% Score 97-100 93-96 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69 63-66 60-62
