General Information on Academics at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

NOTRE DAME-CATHEDRAL LATIN
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Chardon, Ohio 44024
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NDCL prides itself on its strong academic reputation. Our students consistently score above the national average on all standardized tests. Nearly 100 percent of NCDL's graduates attend four-year colleges and universities. Recent graduating classes have been awarded more than $7 million in merit scholarships.

NDCL’s school day begins with the first class at 7:55 a.m. and ends after announcements and prayer at 2:45 p.m.

The graduation requirements for Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School exceed the minimum standards as stipulated for Ohio schools. The following distribution in credits is scheduled over four years for each student.

4 Credits in Religion
4 Credits in English
3 Credits in Social Studies
3 Credits in Mathematics
3 Credits in Science
2 Credits in Foreign Language
.5 Credit in Health
.5 Credit in Physical Education
.5 Credit in Speech
1 Credit in Technology
1 Credit in Fine Arts
5.5 Electives

Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School provides opportunities for each student to deepen his/her relationship with Christ and with other members of the Christian community. Campus Ministry, together with the faculty and students, plans and coordinates the religious ceremonies, celebrations of the liturgical seasons, and grade level retreats. Priests from local parishes are invited to celebrate liturgies and the sacrament of reconciliation.

As members of a Catholic school community, all students participate in religion classes, school liturgies and four-year retreat and service programs. NDCL’s religion program stresses concern for the individual, service to the community and caring for others. The service program is designed to broaden student’s views and sensitize them to the needs of the human community. It is through the hours spent giving service that

students share in the church’s ministry of working for justice and peace.

Service Program Requirements

20 hours - freshman and sophomore year in the school, church and community

20 hours - junior and senior year in the church and community

GENERAL INFORMATION

Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school. Our academic curriculum is focused on preparing students for college. Statistics indicate that 99% of NDCL students go on to college. Because of the number of academically talented students at NDCL, the following guidelines for course selection are very important.

Many colleges, including State colleges in Ohio, require the following high school curriculum:

4 Credits in English
3 Credits in Social Studies
3 Credits in Mathematics
3 Credits in Science
2-3 Credits in Modern Languages
1 Credit in Fine Arts

Some very selective colleges may also require four years of mathematics and four years of a modern language. Students who plan to attend a particular college are urged to obtain the entrance requirements from their guidance counselor. This should be done in the sophomore year so those students may plan their program accordingly.

Twenty-eight credits are required for graduation, including four credits in Religion. Students who are in the Learning Disability Program are exceptions to this rule.

The Ohio High School Standards required of each student:

4.0 Credits in English
2.5 Credits in Social Studies
1.0 Credits in Mathematics
1.0 Credits in Science (Lab)
.5 Credits in Health
.5 Credits in Physical Education
Elective Credits

In order to graduate from Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School, the following course of study is required:

4.0 Credits in Religion
4.0 Credits in English
3.0 Credits in Social Studies
3.0 Credits in Mathematics
3.0 Credits in Science
2.0 Credits in the same Modern Language
1.0 Credit in Fine Arts
1.0 Credit in Technology, effective class of 2001
.5 Credit in Speech
.5 Credit in Health
.5 Credit in Physical Education
Elective Credits

NDCL's academically talented students are encouraged to take Honors and Advanced Placement courses which prepare them for the Advanced Placement courses and provide them with greater academic challenges. Advanced Placement exams give students the opportunity to receive Advanced placement and/or college credit.

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A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

95-100%
93-94%
91-92%
87-90%
85-86%
83-84%
77-82%
75-76%
74%
71-73%
70%
Below 70%

Honor Roll Requirements:
Honors are based on semester grades and require the following point averages and additional requirements:

First Honors
Second Honors
Third Honors

Point average of 4.0
Point average of 3.5-3.999
Point average of 3.0-3.4999

Post-Secondary Enrollment Option Program:
The Post-Secondary Option Program was created by the Ohio General Assembly to permit high school juniors and seniors to take college courses for both high school and college credit. NDCL students who qualify and are able to provide their own transportation may participate in this program.

DEFICIENCIES IN CREDIT

Deficiencies in credit must be made up in summer school or by means of a certified tutor. These credits may not be made up by carrying additional courses during the school term or by retaking the courses at NDCL.

A student who if deficient in credit must make up the credit before returning to NDCL in the fall.

A student who fails more than the equivalent of one (1) credit in a given school year may be asked to withdraw from Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School.

For any semester F, a senior must make up the course or take a course of equivalent credit before a diploma will be issued.

SUMMER SCHOOL

All required courses must be taken at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin. Students are encouraged to take only enrichment classes in summer school. No courses may be taken in summer school for original credit.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Business Department
Accounting I
Accounting II
*Business Law
*Keyboarding and Word Processing
*Introduction to Business
*Business in the 21st Century

English Department
English 9
Literature of the U.S. 10
Honors U.S. Literature 10 (W)
British Literature 11
Honors British Literature 11 (W)
World Literature 12
Adv Placement English 12 (W)
*Mass Communication 10, 11, 12
*Best Sellers 11, 12
*Creative Writing 10, 11, 12
*Speech 10
*Journalism
*Film Study

Health/Physical Education
*Adv Physical Education
*Adv Physical Education II
*Health
*Physical Education I
*Physical Education II
*Plyometrics and Conditioning

Family and Consumer Science
*Creative Foods I
*Creative Foods II
*Foreign Cookery
*Independent Living
*Interior Design
*Family & Child Development

Religion Department
Religion 9
Religion 10
Religion 11
Religion 12
*Christian Leadership
*Apocalyptic Literature

Science Department
Integrated Science
Biology
Honors Biology (W)
Descriptive Biology
Environmental Science
Chemistry
Honors Chemistry (W)
Physics
AP Physics C: Mechanical (W)
Human Anatomy and Physiology
*Genetics
*Introduction to Forensic Science

Social Studies Department
World Civilization
U.S. History
Adv Placement U.S. History (W)
Government
AP Government (W)
*Economics
*Geography
*Sociology
*Modern Asia (next offered 08-09)
*World Issues (next offered 08-09)

Mathematics Department
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Honors Algebra I (W)
Informal Geometry
Geometry
Honors Geometry (W)
Algebra II
Adv Algebra II
Honors Algebra II-Trig (W)
Trigonometry & Functions
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus
Calculus I
Adv Placement Calculus (W)
Adv Placement Calculus II (W)
Adv Placement Statistics (W)

Modern Languages Department
French I
French II
French III
French IV
German I
German II
German III
German IV
Spanish I
Spanish Il
Spanish III
Spanish IV

Performing Arts Department
*Music Appreciation
*Novice Band
Concert Band
Marching Band/Pep Band (fall only)
Orchestra
Stage Band
Choir
Adv Choir
Show Choir
*Introduction to Theatre
*Theatre

Technology Department
*Adv Web Page Design
Adv Placement Computer Science I and II (W)
*Computer Applications
*Computer Programming
*Desktop Publishing
*Electronic Research
*Adv Programming
*Presentation Software
*Digital Graphics & Publications
*Introduction to Digital Video
*Digital Video II

Visual Art Department
*Drawing
*Painting
*2-D Design
*3-D Design
*Adv Drawing
*Adv Painting
*Art History
*Introduction to Ceramics
Ceramics I
Ceramics II
*Wheelthrowing
*Introduction to Photography
Adv Photography
*Creative Computer Art I and II
AP Studio Art (W)

* - Semester Course
W - Weighted Grade Course
The school reserves the right to cancel any course if an insufficient number of students register for it or there is not an available teacher.

REQUIRED COURSES

Freshman Year

Religion 9
English 9
Mathematics
World Civilization
Integrated Science
Health
Physical Education I

Sophomore Year

Religion 10
Literature of the U.S. or Honors U.S. Literature
Mathematics
Biology (Honors, Regular or Descriptive)
Physical Education II
Speech

Junior Year

Religion 11
British Literature or Honors British Literature
U.S. History (Adv Placement or Regular)
Mathematics
Lab Science

Senior Year

Religion 12
Government
World Literature or Adv Placement English 12

Additional Requirements

One (1) credit in Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Music, or Drama)
Two (2) credits in the same Modern Language
One (1) credit in Technology

NDCL Fine Arts