At a Glance Department Guide

Our Mission

Centered in Jesus Christ, Carmel Catholic is a college preparatory high school, empowering students to be servant leaders filled with zeal for faith and scholarship. Rooted in the charisms of the Order of Carmelites and the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Catholic community embraces a tradition of dignity, diversity, and justice.

Business/Technology

The world of business affects our lives on all levels. It is important that students gain an overall understanding of business, its workings, its complexities, and its effects on their daily lives, not only as persons directly involved in business, but also as consumers, savers and investors in today’s global economy. It is also important to use technology effectively and responsibly.

Business/Technology Department Offerings

Introduction to Business

Web Design H

Marketing UCP

Introduction to Accounting

Technology Student Internship

Technology Student Internship 2.0

Personal Finance UCP

Finance and Investment H

Management & Leadership

UCP

International Business H

Girls of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow UCP

Introduction to Business DC

Business Incubator

Entrepreneurship H

Business Accelerator

Entrepreneurship H

Principles of Macroeconomics DC

Principles of Microeconomics DC

Google Tools

Business Logistics & Operations Management

Healthcare Administration & Management

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Engineering

Through design challenges and a distinct problem-solving model, introductory students learn how to model, improve and develop products, both in and out of the classroom. Students learn to sketch and illustrate solutions by hand and with sophisticated three-dimensional modeling software. Emphasis is placed on documenting the design process when analyzing and considering solutions. Students develop problem-solving skills and become leaders in terms of identifying and solving problems. Students are also introduced to a variety of engineering disciplines through coding and robotics to build on their problem solving skills.

Intro to Engineering DCWomen Only

Intro to Engineering DC

Principles of Engineering DC

Civil Engineering and Architecture DC

Aerospace Engineering DC

Digital Electronics DC

Engineering Design and Development DC

Robotics I H

Robotics II H

Computer Science Principles AP/DC

Computer Science AP/DC

Carmel Catholic High School has been recognized as a “Project Lead the Way” Distinguished School, meaning more than 20 percent of Carmel Catholic students have enrolled in an engineering course.

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

English

English language skills serve as the foundation for communication. The responsibility of the English teacher is to help students use language to make sense of their own lives and to understand the lives of those they meet in the world. As a subject, English embodies the skills of reading, writing, speaking, researching and listening, as well as the content areas of literature and grammar, both of which contain identifiable bodies of knowledge. In all facets, however, the study of English serves to develop each learner’s practical communication skills and broader vision of relatedness among people.

English Department Offerings

Freshman English Literature and Composition CP, UCP, H

Sophomore Literature and Composition CP, UCP, H

Junior Literature and Composition UCP, H

AP English Language and Composition

Senior Literature and Composition UCP

AP English Literature and Composition

DC Composition

Creative Writing

Speech

Film as Narrative

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Fine Arts

The Fine Arts Department offers a hands-on educational experience. Students can express themselves through song, dance, theater, visual arts and instrumental music. The faculty fosters a learning environment conducive to creative development. The department’s courses are designed to build in students a strong work ethic, a sense of Catholic community, confidence and self-esteem. The faculty strives to help students enrich their creative, social, academic and spiritual development. Fine Arts students often discover talents leading to careers and/or vocations in the arts.

Choral Offerings

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Men’s Ensemble

Treble Choir H

Advanced Choir H

Carmel Cadence H

Parkway Singers H

Liturgical Choir H

Theater Offerings

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Drama I

Stagecraft

Drama H

Stagecraft H

Fine Arts Technology Internship

Dance Offerings

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Beginning Dance

Intermediate Dance I H

Intermediate Dance 2 H

Advanced Dance H

Dance Leadership H

Orchesis Dance Company H

Tap Dancing

We invite you to attend any of our upcoming fine arts performances. Visit carmelhs.org/finearts/ to view the full schedule.

Instrumental Offerings

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Guitar I

Guitar II H

History of Rock and Roll

AP Music Theory

Concert Band

Jazz Ensemble H

Jazz Combo H

Wind Ensemble H

String Ensemble H

Percussion Ensemble H

Beginning Violin and Viola

Visual Arts Offerings

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Introduction to Art

Art II

Drawing and Painting I H

Drawing and Painting II H

Mixed Media I H

Mixed Media II H

Ceramics and Sculpture I UCP

Ceramics and Sculpture II H

Open Studio H

Studio Art AP

Design/Photography Offerings

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Graphic Design I

Graphic Design II H

Graphic Design III H

Photography I

Photography II H

Photography III H

Mathematics

The Mathematics Department’s philosophy is based upon an abiding respect for the individual and the learning process. The development of the constructs of mathematics trains the mind to think in a logical, creative and inquiring manner. The same constructs are essential in a technology driven society. The life skills of the individual require a fundamental understanding of mathematics ranging from basic arithmetic to the implementation of mathematics into today’s technology. The challenge is to develop the talents of each individual to his or her maximum ability, resulting in the desire for lifelong learning. This is achieved through the cooperation and efforts of parents, faculty and students.

Math Department Offerings

Algebra I CP, UCP, H

Advanced Algebra 09H

Geometry CP, UCP, H

Geometry/Trig H

Algebra III CP

Algebra II H

Pre-Calculus/Trig UCP

Pre-Calculus/Trig H

Pre-Calculus/Calculus H

Pre-Calculus AP

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Statistics

Intro to Discrete Math H*

Intro to Statistics UCP*

Calculus w/Trig H

College Level Calculus III

*Summer School Offerings

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Media

Media offerings provide a hands-on educational experience. Media courses consist of a variety of areas of study, including broadcasting, journalism, digital media, yearbook, photography and graphic design.

Media Offerings

Physical Education/Health

Physical Education consists of various wellness activities and health related topics presented to enhance students’ overall health today and in the future. It is our goal that students appreciate that good health is a precious gift from God that should be respected, cared for and nourished. Through the development of a physically active lifestyle, students become aware that the risk of illness can be reduced through positive health behaviors. Our focus consists of team sports, games, fitness, dance and rhythms as well as lifetime sports and activities. Within the context of these activities we stress the goals of sportsmanship, teamwork and Christian ethics. Students need to be given the knowledge and the opportunity to take responsibility for their own health.

PE/Health Department Offerings

Health

Physical Education Men

Physical Education Women

Strength and Conditioning

Yoga

Speed Development

Sports Medicine

Driver’s Education After School

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Theology

Through academic scholarship, prayerful reflection and ministry, the Theology Department promotes an integration of the Christian faith into the daily lives of our students. Aware of the cultural and religious diversity of the Carmel community, we foster respect and dialog among all, believing that diversity is an essential ingredient of the Church’s universality.

Theology Department Offerings

Foundations of Catholicism

Old Testament

New Testament

Church History

Catholic Morality

Catholic Social Justice

Christian Lifestyles

World Religions

Saints and Stories

Catholic Spirituality H

Catholic Philosophy H

Catholicism: Media and Literature

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Science

Science is a dynamic discipline in which we seek to understand the universe. We must, therefore, grasp as foundation the body of knowledge that others before us have achieved and be able to confront—imaginatively and creatively—the questions that will widen and constantly increase our understanding. Technology, which grows out of scientific discovery, continually changes the world in which we live.

Science Department Offerings

Physics CP, UCP, H

Chemistry CP, UCP, H

Biology CP, UCP, H

AP Biology

Physics C - Mechanics AP

AP/Dual Credit Chemistry

Dual Credit Environmental Biology

Human Ecological

Footprint DC

Anatomy and Physiology H

Introduction to Organic

Chemistry & Biochemistry H

Zoology UCP

Forensic Science UCP

Earth and Space Science UCP

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Social Studies

Social Studies binds us together in the present and meets the challenges of the future. Social Studies opportunities at Carmel Catholic High School focus on preparing students to live in a global community and to function effectively as citizens in a democratic society. They are called to respect the traditions and cultural diversity of the world and to stimulate a hierarchy of critical thinking skills as a means of problem solving.

Social Studies Department Offerings

AP World History

World History UCP, H

AP US History

US History UCP, H

AP US Government & Politics

US Government & Civics

UCP, H

Ancient World History

UCP, H

Geography

Global Issues of the 21st Century

The Holocaust & Genocide in the Modern World H

Sociology

AP Psychology

Psychology for Life

Chicago History & Culture

UCP

European History H

AP Comparative Government & Politics

AP European History

Criminal Justice DC

Criminal Law DC

Modern American History Through Film H

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

World Languages

The mission of the World Languages Department is based upon the Catholic view of humankind as a special gift from God. We recognize that all students benefit aesthetically, intellectually, psychologically, socially and spiritually from the study of another language. Language study is a combination of learning communication skills and becoming familiar with the culture of other civilizations: their customs, history, art and literature. This experience enables students to respect other people’s ideas, ways of thinking and behaviors and values, and at the same time helps students to reassess their own values. World language study plays a major role in the total educational program by preparing students to live their lives more fully and to strive for harmony and understanding in a global society.

World Languages Department Offerings

French I UCP, H

French II UCP, H

French III UCP, H

French IV UCP

AP French Language and Culture

Spanish I UCP

Spanish II UCP, H

Spanish III UCP, H

AP/Dual Credit Spanish

Latin I UCP, H

Latin II UCP, H

Latin III H

Latin Dual Credit

Spanish I Heritage

Spanish II Heritage

Courses Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Student Services

The Carmel Catholic High School Student Services department empowers every student within our community to become a faith-filled servant leader who is their own advocate through our rich resources intended to enhance their academic, social/emotional and college and career aspirations. The Student Services team is dedicated to providing individualized support through a studentcentered framework of comprehensive services which promotes the faith, values, learning, health, dignity and diversity of every Carmel student.

• School Counseling

• College and Career Counseling

Campus Ministry

• REACH - Academic Support Center

• School Psychologist

• Wellness Center

• School Nurse

• Serna Learning Resource Center

• Multicultural Center

The mission of the Campus Ministry Department is to provide opportunities for spiritual growth and responsible participation in the life and mission of the Church through celebration of Liturgy, diverse prayer experiences, Christian service and retreat experiences.

Campus Ministry cultivates leadership in Carmel Catholic students with the goal of nurturing future leaders in the Church. Liturgies, prayer services and retreats are primarily student planned and led.

The legacy inherited from our founders animates our efforts. The core values of freedom, charity, education and justice from our BVM heritage, along with the call to “live in the presence of God” through prayer, community and service from our Carmelite heritage, provide inspiration and give shape to each of our programs.

Christian Service

Carmel students are required to perform Christian service during their high school years. In doing so, they will make an impact on every level of society, near and far. Members of our founding orders, the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Order of Carmelites, have given centuries of service to those in need through the imitation of Christ and his Blessed Mother, Mary. Our students continue this tradition with acts of service in a wide variety of settings so that the love and compassion of Christ may transform our world today.

The Goal of the Christian Service Program

Carmel Catholic High School’s mission statement calls our students to be servant leaders centered in Jesus Christ. Therefore, the goal of the Chrisitan Service program is to enable our students to become an incarnation of Christ in the world today, to be Christ’s hands and feet, bringing their individual experiences and God-given gifts to those they serve in order to impact our world for the greater good.

The Christian Service program, by creating opportunities where students can encounter and identify with people unlike themselves through service activities and meaningful reflection, helps students deepen their own religious and moral identity, develop a habit of mind committed to the common good, and identify with the solidarity of Christ, who was one with others.

Christian Service Hour Requirement

• Freshman - 20 hours

• Sophomore - 20 hours

• Junior - 20 hours

• Senior - 20 hours

Athletics

The mission of Carmel Catholic Athletics is to pursue excellence in sport, within the framework of an academic community dedicated to the institution’s educational and religious objectives. Each individual associated with Carmel Catholic Athletics will align themselves with the values of our school—community, academics, reverence, mission, enthusiasm, and leadership—while cultivating Christian virtue through athletic competition. We embrace dignity, diversity, and justice, as we answer Christ’s call to run with perseverance the race marked out for each of us.

Carmel Catholic High School has a large and successful athletic program with full teams in 26 boys and girls sports. Carmel’s athletic programs are dedicated to fostering a competitive spirit which emphasizes the need for team work, dedication, discipline, school and team pride and respect for self, teammates, coaches, opponents and officials.

More than 85 percent of Carmel students participate in interscholastic sports and intramural play. Carmel’s athletic program provides students the opportunity to actively participate in the school community.

Throughout History, Carmel Has Captured:

• 109 Regional Titles

• 45 Sectional Titles

• 20 State Places

Girls Sports

• Basketball

• Cheerleading

• Cross Country

• Dance/Poms

• Esports

• Golf

• Gymnastics

• Lacrosse

• Soccer

• Softball

• Tennis

• Track and Field

• Volleyball

• 92 Individual State Appearances

• 17 Individual State Champions

Boys Sports

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Cross Country

• Esports

• Football

• Golf

• Hockey

• Lacrosse

• Soccer

• Tennis

• Track and Field

• Volleyball

• Wrestling

Student Activities

Students have an opportunity to express themselves and excel in academics, ministry, athletics, the arts and more. By participating in extracurricular activities, students develop skills such as leadership, working with others, responsibility and self-discipline. Activities build skills and connections which strengthen our individual students and our community. Many students take initiative to propose a new idea for a one time student event or launching of a regularly meeting club. Each year our student groups are updated based upon student needs and interests.

Community Events

• Blood Drive

• Charity Drives

• Cheering as Part of the “Student Section”

• Class Socials

• Dances - Homecoming, Winter Dance, Prom

• Field Trips

• Pep Assemblies

• Powder Puff Football

• Spirit Weeks

• Tailgates

• And More Clubs and Academic Teams Open to all Students

• Academic Challenge in Engineering and Sciences (ACES)

• Admissions Ambassadors

• Animal Education Club (formerly PAWED)

• Anime Club

• Art Club

• Backyard Game Club (Spikeball)

• Bicycle Club

• Black Student Union

• Book Club

• Cards Club

• Carmel CSI: Campus Sponsorship Initiatives (Sales & Marketing)

• Classics Club (Latin)

• Crossroads (School Newspaper)

• Culture & Community Club

• Current Events Club

• Debate Club

• Disciples Group

• Diversity and Equity Council

• Educators Club

• Environmental Science Club

• Fem in STEM

• Film Club

• Fishing Club

• French Club

• Game Club

• Garden Club

• Global Friends Club

• Harbinger Literary Magazine

• Intramurals

• Korean Club

• Mock Trial

• Nuestra Vos

• Photography Club

• Ping Pong Club

• Respect Life Club

• Robotics Teams

• Scholastic Bowl

• Science Bowl

• Science Club

• Social Justice Club

• Spanish Club

• Yearbook

• Youth and Government

Clubs, Honor Societies and Councils - Membership by Application and Selection

• Admissions Ambassadors

• Advice Beyond the Classroom

• International Thespian Society

• Latin Honor Society

• Mu Alpha Theta

• National Business Honor Society

• National Chinese Honor Society

• National English Honor Society

• National Honor Society

• National Honor Society for Dance Arts

• Science National Honor Society

• Société Honoraire de Français (French National Honor Society)

• Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish National Honor Society)

• Student Advisory Leadership Team

• Student Boosters

• Student Council - Executive Board, Freshmen, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores

• Student Section Leaders

Fresh Ideas Being Explored

• Adventure Club

• Bowling

• Cooking/Food

• Drones

• Healthcare

• Just Dance Club

• Music Appreciation

• Self Defense

• Star Wars Club

Administration and Faculty Directory

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Brad Bonham, Ph.D. President

Ph.D., Education

Jason Huther

Principal Master’s, Education

Angelina Castillo

Director of Human Resources

Bachelor’s, Journalism

John Sheehy

Chief Financial Officer

Bachelor’s, Accounting

Brian Stith

Chief Enrollment and Advancement Officer

Master’s, Business Administration

Kambra French

Director of Mission Effectiveness

Master’s, Theology

Brian Blaszczyk

Chief Technology Officer

Bachelor’s of Science

ADMINISTRATION

Jen Burkhalter

Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning

Master’s, Instruction

Jaime White

Assistant Principal for Student Services

Master’s, Educational Leadership

Shannon Lanphier

Dean of Students

Master’s, Differentiated Instruction

Kevin Nylen

Dean of Students

Master’s, Education Administration

Lois Poulos

Director of Advancement

Bachelor’s of Science

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY

Roberta Froemke

Master’s, Education

Suzanne Huntemann

Master’s, Education, Business Administration, Biochemistry

J. Ron Gillespie

Master’s, Managerial Leadership

Shelley Lindgren, Dept. Chair

Master’s, Curriculum & Instruction

Joe Schultz

Bachelor’s, Telecommunications Management

ENGINEERING

Kathryn Battista

Master’s, Education

Erin Major Master’s, Latin

John Titterton, Dept. Chair Master’s, Business Administration, Education

Michelle Titterton, Master’s, Sustainability

ENGLISH

Kristin Borrino

Master’s, Curriculum and Instruction

Molly Daluga

Master’s, English

Theresa Donohoo

Master’s, English

Jessica Eccles

Bachelor’s, English and Secondary Education

Anastasia Gustafson

Bachelor’s, English with Secondary Instruction

Bob Kuykendall

Bachelor’s, English Literature

Anne Nieminski

Master’s, Writing, Rhetoric, & Discourse

Alex Rafferty

Bachelor’s, Philosophy, English Literature

Monica Stolte

Master’s - Curriculum and Instruction

Patricia Van Spankeren, Dept. Chair Master’s, English

FINE ARTS

Tim Barclay Master’s, Jazz Studies

Elizabeth Coppins Master’s, Visual Arts Education

Lisa Giebler

Bachelor’s, Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Technical Theatre. Music Minor

Theresa Goh

Bachelor’s, Music Performance and Liberal Arts

Joyce Haqq, Dept. Chair Master’s, Special Education

Maria Murczek

Bachelor’s, Photography

Kacey Valentine O’Keeffe, Bachelor’s, Dance Education

Sydney Rovik Bachelor’s, Music Theater

MATHEMATICS

Virginia Biegel

Bachelor’s, Education

Brendan Leetch

Master’s, Curriculum and Instruction

Kendra Lindell Bachelor’s, AYA Integrated Mathematics and Pure Mathematics

Erin Major Master’s, Latin

Rebecca Norton Master’s, Curriculum, Technology and Education Reform, Teacher Leadership

Dave Pazely, Dept. Chair Master’s, Educational Administration

Sean Rank

Master’s, Curriculum & Instruction

Roy Rash Master’s, School Administration

Emily Solarz

Master’s, Curriculum and Instruction

John Titterton

Master’s, Business Administration, Education

MEDIA

Eric Franklin Master’s, Library Science

PE/HEALTH

Jim Halford Master’s, Psychology

Dan Henrichs Master’s, Exercise Science

Billy Moore, Dept. Chair Master’s, Education

Kacey Valentine O’Keeffe, Bachelor’s, Dance Education

Michelle Orth

Master’s, Teaching and Learning

SCIENCE

Laura Budris Master’s, Education

Gina Carmody Master’s, Education

Peggy Halloran Doctorate, Science, Biochemistry

Suzanne Huntemann

Master’s, Education, Business Administration, Biochemistry

Raymond Krawzak Master’s, Education

Ewelina Lenczewski

Master’s Teaching, Secondary Education

Olivia McAleer

Master’s, Teaching, Secondary Education

Rita Salit

Master’s, Chemistry; Master of Arts in Teaching, Science

Colin Spude, Dept. Chair Master’s, Educational Administration

Michelle Titterton, Master’s, Sustainability

Matt Zell

Bachelor’s, Aerospace Engineering

SOCIAL STUDIES

Steve Ballerine Master’s, Education

Ben Berg Master’s, Administration, Education

Michelle Bertaud

Master’s, European History

Julie Donner Master’s, Education: Curriculum and Instruction

John Halloran Master’s, Education

Manuel Marinez Garcia Master’s, Teaching, Secondary Education

Brian Smithe

Master’s, Educational Leadership

Jacob Solarz Master’s, Curriculum and Instruction

Jack Waddle, Dept. Chair

Juris Doctor

THEOLOGY

Jen Arvidson

Bachelor’s, Education

Brian Bernhardt Master’s, Theology

Philip Donner Master’s, Education

Carl Hansel, Dept. Chair Master’s, Divinity

Erin Kerger

Master’s, Pastoral Studies

John Plaiss Master’s, Religious Studies

Mark Plaiss

Master’s, Theology, Library Science

Jeff Ptacek Master’s, Theology

Fr. Christian Shiu Master of Divinity, Master of Arts

Beth Spagna

Master’s, Religious Education and Social Work

WORLD LANGUAGES

Michele Bertaud Master’s, Latin

Tara Gille Bachelor’s, Education

Alanna Kurek

Bachelor’s, French Specializing in Education

Manuel Marinez Garcia Master’s, Teaching, Secondary Education

Esmeralda Mora

Master’s, Education, Latin American Literature

Alejandro Mateo

Master’s, Education, Business Administration

Gregory Schwab, Dept. Chair

Bachelor’s, Spanish, Education

Lori Young Master’s, Secondary Education

Qi (Helen) Zhang

Master’s, Finance, Education in World Language Education, K-12

STUDENT SERVICES

Haley Adams Learning Resource Teacher

Bachelor’s, Special Education - Learning and Behavior Specialist

Bianca Nowaczyk

College and Career Counselor

Master’s, School Counseling

Bobby Covek School Counselor

Master’s, School Counseling

Carli Fedrigon School Nurse

BSN, RN

Andrea Fitzpatrick

Director of 2050 Program and Multicultural Center

Master’s, Child Clinical Psychology

Shannon Gomez School Psychologist Education Specialist (Ed.S)

Christine Hartnett School Counselor

Master’s, School Counseling, Business Administration

Ryan Hornung

Learning Resource Teacher

Master’s, Educational Leadership

Mike Masterton School Counselor

Master’s, School Counseling

Jason McKie Bachelor’s, Communications

Susan Meyle School Counselor

Master’s, Community Counseling

Anne Phoenix Learning Resource Teacher

Master’s, School Leadership, School Administration

Tylee Resetich School Counselor

Master’s, School Counseling

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Fr. Christian Shiu

Chaplain

Master of Divinity, Master of Arts

Kambra French Director of Mission Effectiveness

Master’s, Theology

Erin Kerger

Master’s, Pastoral Studies

ATHLETICS

Nate Brill Athletic Director Bachelor’s, Education

Sarah Doyle

Assistant Athletic Director Master’s, Sports Administration

Mark Pos

Associate Athletic Director Master’s, Sports Medicine

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Laura Budris

Director of Student Activities

Master’s, Education