Bishop Lynch High School Admissions Guide

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Bishop Lynch High School provides so much more than a college preparatory education. Besides a rigorous academic environment, Bishop Lynch promotes the development of the whole person.

MEET THE TEAM and see for yourself why Bishop Lynch High School should be your FIRST CHOICE for the next stage of your student’s educational journey.

ACADEMICS AS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL, Bishop Lynch provides a rigorous academic program for a wide range of learners. BL offers more than 120 classes, including honors, Advanced Placement, regular, and essentials level courses.

Special courses of unique interest: Creative Writing

Calculus III

Broadcast Journalism

Linear Algebra

AP Psychology

Robotics

Mock Trial

Programming for Gaming

Digital Design

East Asia Studies

Forensic Science

Astronomy

Portfolio Presentation

Anatomy & Physiology

Four years of four different languages: Spanish, French, German, Latin

FACULTY Bishop Lynch High School faculty members are carefully selected for their academic mastery and classroom teaching expertise, as well as for exhibiting BL’s core values of being faithful, caring and dedicated. Nearly 65 percent of our faculty have advanced degrees and many are published authors.

BL faculty are committed to the academic growth and overall formation of each individual student.

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“The teachers always have our best interests in mind.

I feel as though you can come to them with anything, whether it pertains to their class or not.”

Levi Herrick, Class of 2021

ACADEMIC SUPPORT In addition to classes and faculty office hours, Bishop Lynch High School offers the following resources for students to achieve academic success: Freshman Seminar Class BL offers a unique program especially designed for our incoming freshman Friars. Each freshman takes this popular one-semester course to ensure a smooth transition to high school; receive one-on-one mentorship; focus on smart study skills, classroom technology and time management methods.

Writing Center Staffed by English department faculty and National English Honor Society members, the Writing Center is a one-stop shop for writers at any level and it is a true standout resource for a high school campus. Students can make an appointment to get help on class assignments, college essays, SAT/ACT prep, and more.

Math Success Center Whether you plan to major in rocket science or would rather rock on without a ton of math, the Math Success Center is for you. Staffed by a full-time faculty member who has taught every math course offered on campus, this dedicated center lets you get ahead and get help in mathematics.

These two centers were modeled after university resources and are available at no additional cost to our Friars.

Peer Tutoring The National Honor Society offers peer tutoring in a variety of subjects both before and after school. It’s for Friars, by Friars.

COLLEGE PREP DON’T START THE WATERWORKS JUST YET. It is still several years until your baby flies from the nest and heads off to college.

If that doesn’t get you teary, you may just cry for joy when you learn that BL’s Class of 2020 amassed nearly $19 million in college scholarships and earned more than 5,200 college credit hours while on the BL campus. In addition, our 2020 graduates are attending 69 unique colleges and universities across the United States.

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“One of the best things about BL is the Dual Enrollment Program. We offer a range of classes that not only are AP classes but also have you enrolled in a local community college all while staying on the BL campus. I personally have taken many dual enrollment classes and will be graduating BL with 1 1/2 years of college credits under my belt! Our college advisor schedules college visits during lunch, so we have one-on-one time to get to know the school.

Having such a great college prep system has really helped me get the most out of high school.”

Katie Blomberg, Class of 2021

69 UNIQUE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

COLLEGE ADVISOR Bishop Lynch High School has a dedicated college advisor to help you and your student on the college prep path. Bishop Lynch has more than 300 college admissions representatives visit our campus in a typical year. With college and career fairs, workshops, personal consultations, access to scholarship resources, and more, Bishop Lynch is committed to helping students get into the college or university of their dreams.

Recent BL graduates are currently attending these top colleges and universities:

Auburn University

Baylor University

Loyola University - Chicago

Loyola Marymount University

Texas A&M University

College of William and Mary

Boston University

Texas Christian University

University of California, San Diego

University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Fordham University

Penn State University

Tulane University

University of Connecticut

Rhodes College

United States Coast Guard Academy

University of Florida

University of Texas-Austin

Southern Methodist University

University of California, Los Angeles

University of Georgia

Villanova University

University of Notre Dame

Washington University-St. Louis

Bishop Lynch is also an official testing site for both the ACT and SAT, so our students can sit for the exams in a familiar environment. The top 10 percent of BL students in the Class of 2020 scored an average of 30.5 on the ACT and a 1357 on the SAT.

DUAL ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTORS BL offers one of the largest Dual Enrollment Programs in North Texas. Students in dual enrollment classes are enrolled at Bishop Lynch High School and Eastfield College, simultaneously receiving credit at both levels. Students never have to leave the high school campus because both our instructors and curriculum are accredited at the college level.

There is no additional cost for dual enrollment classes and that saves BL families big money on college credit hours.

FAITH LIFE LET’S FACE IT. Getting through the teenage years takes a lot of prayers.

Bishop Lynch High School is a faith-filled school community where spiritual life is celebrated, nurtured and studied. Our campus ministry program is alive in the peaceful St. Catherine of Siena Chapel located in the center of campus and anywhere two or more are gathered in His name.

CAMPUS CHAPLAIN Bishop Lynch has a vibrant priest who serves as campus chaplain to guide the spiritual

life of our school community. Our campus chaplain celebrates Mass, administers the sacrament of Reconciliation, counsels students, and provides positive interaction with our Friars – all on-site either before or during the school day.

CAMPUS MINISTER Bishop Lynch is the only Dominican school in the Dallas area, and our campus minister uses the four pillars of Dominican heritage – prayer, study, community, and apostolate – to infuse faith life throughout the school community through Christ-centered and student-driven initiatives.

THEOLOGY TEACHERS Each year, Bishop Lynch students take theology courses to continue their study of Christianity and Catholicism, explore morality, learn about social justice, and give back to the community via Christian Service hours.

We welcome all faiths. Bishop Lynch High School is proud of our Catholic Tradition, but approximately 30 percent of our students are other denominations.

LIVING THE MISSION Bishop Lynch High School offers opportunities for students to live the mission and provide Christian witness in the world. BL students are active participants in the annual Diocesan Youth Mission Trip, and BL also organizes spring break mission trips. BL Friar missionaries have made a positive mark in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and closer to home in Abbeville, Louisiana.

HOUSE SYSTEM

HOUSE SYSTEM

INCREASED STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IS IN THE HOUSE! Bishop Lynch High School has increased its level of pastoral care, mentorship and student leadership opportunities all under the roof of the new BL House System.

Bishop Lynch is one of the first schools in the Dallas metro area to launch a comprehensive house system, which is beginning its second year of bringing freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior students together to learn and grow from one another.

EIGHT HOUSES. ONE HOME.

HOUSE DEANS The BL House System features eight houses and each house is led by a dean. These enthusiastic deans are true champions for student formation.

Besides providing overall leadership and energy for their house, deans regularly check on any house member needing extra help or guidance.

HOUSE MENTORS Every house has six mentor groups each led by a faculty or staff mentor.

These close-knit communities of approximately 20 students meet for 30 minutes in the middle of the day twice each school week to share personal news, ask questions, pray, meditate, complete service projects, play kickball or engage in another friendly competition – really any activity planned and led by student leaders that promotes care, camaraderie and connectedness.

STUDENT LEADERS Having increased student leadership opportunities is just one of the many benefits of the BL House System. The house system is led by student captains, co-captains, chaplains, and other leadership roles, and each house and mentor group have their own set of elected student leaders.

Students stay in the same mentor group and house all four years of their high school journey so they will form lasting bonds with their fellow mentor group and house members.

There’s also a race for the Dominican Cup awarded annually to the house with the most points. Students earn points for their house when they attend home sporting events and arts performances, contribute to charitable drives and participate in school spirit days.

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“The House System has allowed me to interact with different grades who I would normally not be in class with. It allows for an informal mentor program, where students can seek advice from older students, and offer advice to younger students.”

Sarah Katherine Sisk, Class of 2021 House Captain for 2020-2021

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Bishop Lynch High School places the health and safety of our students above all else.

That’s why BL has a team of caring guidance counselors and medical professionals on site to address our Friars’ well-being – both mind and body.

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS Bishop Lynch’s guidance counseling staff is second to none. Our licensed counselors specialize in high schoolers and understand their stresses, age-related issues and academic support needs. In fact, our counseling staff has experience with learning differences, working with exceptional learners, bullying prevention, anxiety, and depression.

SCHOOL NURSE Bishop Lynch has a full-time registered nurse in the campus clinic to attend to our Friar family’s medical needs and be an advocate for health and wellness issues.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS Whether our student-athletes are on the field, court, track, or mat, BL’s two full-time athletic trainers are there to offer preventative, emergency and rehabilitative support.

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“BL takes health and wellness incredibly seriously. Navigating the student body through the COVID-19 pandemic, making mental health a top priority, and just making sure every student is doing well.”

Russell Campbell, Class of 2021

ATHLETICS FOR SO MANY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES, high school just wouldn’t be high school without the Friday night lights, stands full of cheering fans, suiting up for your school, being a part of a team, and the thrill of victory on the home court. At Bishop Lynch High School, our sports program has a longstanding tradition of excellence that is marked by an overall focus on student formation.

With 18 different sports, Bishop Lynch is a leader in the largest division of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. And for the athlete that has collegiate athletic ambitions, more than 50 recent BL graduates have signed to play collegiate sports.

Bishop Lynch is proud to provide accessibility to sports that give student-athletes a path to be multi-sport high school athletes. Your student-athlete belongs at BL.

ATHLETIC DIRECTORS Bishop Lynch has a true co-edvantage. To give equal attention to our men’s and women’s sports teams, BL has both a men’s athletic director and a women’s athletic director to promote and advance all Friar athletics programs.

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“I’m so glad that I played a sport during my years at BL. While surrounded in a positive environment, my coaches and teammates were constantly pushing me to become a better player on and off of the field.”

Madison Brooks, Class of 2021

COACHES Bishop Lynch High School coaches do more than coach a sport. Friar coaches bring out the best in their student-athletes and sports teams all while cultivating purpose, pride and prayerful interaction. BL coaches are some of the best in the business, and they bring their expertise and enthusiasm for high school sports to the field, court, track, mat, pool, lanes, lakes, and links.

Baseball

Crew

Powerlifting

Track & Field

Basketball

Cross Country

Soccer

Volleyball

Bowling

Football

Softball

Wrestling

Brigade

Golf

Swimming

Cheer

Lacrosse

Tennis

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS FROM A (ART 4 CHANGE) TO W (WRITING/POETRY CLUB) and nearly every letter in between, there is a club or organization to fit your interests at Bishop Lynch High School.

Think chess, bass fishing, film, philosophy, robotics, table tennis, and so much more. And if there’s a particular interest that isn’t represented, students are encouraged to start their own group.

CLUB MODERATORS Bishop Lynch faculty and staff share many of the same interests as our students and they want our Friars to learn, grow, succeed, and have fun. Club moderators help connect students with their passion projects, introduce them to new hobbies and causes and create space for students to learn and lead outside of the classroom.

TRANSPORTATION BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST BUS FLEETS of any private school in Texas. That’s good news because you may be ready to drop “chauffeur” from your resume. Students from more than 100 ZIP codes attend Bishop Lynch, and approximately 25 percent of students ride the bus to and from school on one of 13 different routes. As a bonus, all the BL buses are equipped with WiFi, so students can get a jumpstart on homework or chill with Netflix.

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BUS DRIVERS Bishop Lynch bus drivers take pride in driving their routes and getting to know their student riders. Our caring bus drivers work to get our students safely to and from school, as well as provide transportation to field trips, sporting events and other competitions.

TECHNOLOGY BISHOP LYNCH HAS A “BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE” laptop program and provides Microsoft Office365 to ensure the enormous power of technology is in the hands of every Friar student.

BL is also a technologically adept campus as evidenced by our Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL) classrooms. These innovative classrooms let students create and collaborate like never before, thanks to modular workstations, a teaching wall with NewLine interactive display and built-in computer, wall-mounted televisions, and IdeaPaint to let students write on the walls.

Bishop Lynch was an eLearning pioneer. BL regularly used E-Days for inclement weather and other designated off-campus learning before March 2020, so it was a smooth transition to ramp up to a rigorous blended synchronous learning platform.

TECH HELP Computer help is just an email away, thanks to Bishop Lynch’s dedicated team of technology professionals. With online how-to videos and individualized consultation and troubleshooting assistance, BL’s tech team makes sure our Friars are powered for performance.

ADMINISTRATION TRADITIONAL THINKING would have you avoid the principal’s office at all costs.

At Bishop Lynch, our school leaders are true visionaries for education and welcome positive daily interaction with our Friars. BL employs a president and principal model for the school where the president serves in a chief executive officer role and the principal works as chief operating officer.

Additionally, Bishop Lynch has two assistant principals with special

focuses on academics and student formation. These great leaders

continue to create a positive environment for our Friar

community to learn, work and grow.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS SEE FOR YOURSELF why your family belongs at Bishop Lynch High School.

Bishop Lynch offers a variety of virtual and in-person options to visit campus. For the latest information on tour dates and presentations, visit www.bishoplynch.org/admissions.

GET STARTED TODAY! The admissions team members at Bishop Lynch High School have the best jobs in the world because they get to share information about our amazing community with prospective families.

Contact the BL admissions team at

214-324-3607, or admissions@bishoplynch.org or reach out directly to a team member.

Tricia Roos, Director of Admissions | tricia.roos@bishoplynch.org Ext. 4127 Maritza Fierro (A-K last name and Hablo EspaĂąol) | maritza.fierro@bishoplynch.org Ext. 4134 Lauren Shirley (L-Z last name) | lauren.shirley@bishoplynch.org Ext. 4221

214.324.3607

www.bishoplynch.org

9750 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX 75228