Cardinal Gibbons High School Admissions Viewbook

IMAGINE YOUR FUTURE WITH US!

CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL

FORMING MEN AND WOMEN OF FAITH, SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP

SINCE 1909

A CATHOLIC COLLEGE PREPARATORY SECONDARY SCHOOL

1,000

years teaching at Gibbons by our educators collectively

111

years of tradition in excellence

1,500

+

students

100

+

educators 75 % possess at least a master’s degree

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE! HABITS OF LEARNING Gibbons students build habits of learning that will serve them far beyond their high school or even college experience. At our core, Cardinal Gibbons strives to help our students develop the aptitude and passion to learn actively throughout their lives so that they can adjust in an ever-changing future, become leaders and ethical citizens, and, most importantly, live with purpose.

HABITS OF MIND Cardinal Gibbons holistically addresses adolescent needs, focusing not only on academics, but also nurturing imagination, creativity, and moral development. We value independence, passion, collaboration, and spirituality as the hallmarks of our students. Gibbons students are the agents of their

own education. We are also a Catholic school that offers a rigorous academic program, preparing our students for the intellectual, academic, social, and emotional challenges they will face in college, and in the greater world around them.

Gibbons’ curriculum embodies the principle of “learning by doing� by affording students abundant opportunities for hands-on investigation, student-centered discussions, regular retreats at Short Journey, and engaging in local and global communities through our robust Outreach program.

Our educational model provides students with an education that supports character formation through intellectual rigor and critical thinking, creative expression, Catholic identity, and a wide array of athletic and artistic opportunities.

A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL JEFF BELL There is no school like Cardinal Gibbons in North Carolina. We are a Catholic school rooted in critical inquiry and academic rigor. Our robust arts and athletics offerings push our students to be their best both creatively and competitively, and our diverse co-curricular programming provides a wide range of opportunities from growth and personal development.

Gibbons’ culture is vibrant and inclusive. We are a school that is committed to helping them to become leaders as adults in their chosen professions, in their families, and in the Church.

We have a 111-year history of preparing our students not just for college, but also for life. It is our privilege to educate, to mentor, and to form our students so that they can go on to do great things in their lives and make a difference in our world.

We are proud to welcome you to Cardinal Gibbons, and we look forward to welcoming you into our community.

36acre campus

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Cardinal Gibbons is located on 36 acres in Raleigh and is accessible to all of the Triangle’s cities and communities.

The area is rich in higher education institutions - including UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University, NC State University – all of which feed the variety of technology, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies of the Research Triangle Park area.

For more information about our programs visit our website at cghsnc.org

15:1

Student/Educator Ratio

170 23

classes in 11 departments

AP Classes

ENGAGE YOUR MIND At Cardinal Gibbons, we foster an energetic learning environment that embraces critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration in a caring Catholic community.

We offer over 170 classes in 11 departments as well as more than 23 advanced placement courses, that afford students abundant opportunities for handson investigation and student- centered discussion.

Recently, we introduced such innovative classes as Gibbons Freshman Seminar, Mindfulness, and Men’s and Women’s Fitness.

Seventy-five percent of our over 100 educators possess at least a master’s degree. They support and challenge students to become conscientious citizens and life-long learners and encourage them to fulfill their highest potential.

When our students graduate, they are prepared for the intellectual, academic, social, and emotional challenges they will face in college, and life.

To learn more about our academic programs, please visit cghsnc.org/gibbonseducation

40

+

spiritual and leadership formation retreats at our own Short Journey Retreat Center

37

service agency partners

200

+

days of community service

ENGAGE YOUR HEART As a Catholic high school, we are committed to the faith life of our community.

Our Spiritual Life program enables students to attend and lead one of over 40 retreats at our own Short Journey Retreat Center. Retreatants pray, grow, and live the story of their faith in their hearts.

Prayer is a consistent part of the Gibbons experience in all classes and events. Signs of our faith are evident throughout our campus.

And they are visible in the many ways our students and educators willingly share their gifts with and love one another.

We also partner with 37 area service organizations, participate in over 200 hours of community service annually, and live out our call to serve.

To learn more about our faith and ministry programs, please visit cghsnc.org/faith

50 5,000 1,500 +

+

co-curriculars

engaged alumni

+

students

ENGAGE YOUR SPIRIT Visitors often talk about the life and energy they see at Gibbons. This activity comes from our deep sense of faith, hope, and love, and our gratitude towards each other.

When our students step on campus as freshmen, they have the opportunity to engage with our vibrant community, share our mission, and find joy in our over 50 co-curriculars.

By the time our students are seniors, they are creating and leading more opportunities for the students who will follow them.

Cardinal Gibbons also is a home for parents who are encouraged to have their own experience separate from that of their students. We invite parents to embrace the Gibbons spirit and find their place within the school community.

To learn more about our campus life please visit cghsnc.org/campuslife

70 70 2

scholastic art awards

annual performances

dance concerts

DANCE , DRAMA, MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS

ENGAGE YOUR CREATIVITY As an integral part of campus life, the arts enable students to explore their creative gifts and share them with others.

The Fine Arts Department comprises dance, drama, music, and visual arts programs. All are committed to a common mission: to enrich, enhance, and empower our students’ artistic modes of expression.

The department typically presents about 70 performances a year, enhanced by the skills and talents of students in our Technical Theater program.

This rich array of offerings provides our students with myriad opportunities for artistic formation and growth in a supportive, collaborative, and experience-based environment. It also inspires them to take risks, think beyond their boundaries, and appreciate the beauty of the arts in their lives.

To learn more about our fine arts program, please visit cghsnc.org/arts

15

Wells Fargo Cups for overall excellence

119 27

state championships

different sports

SPORTS AS A MINISTRY We have an extensive athletics program with 900 student-athletes, 95 coaches and 50 teams competing in 27 different sports. Our goal is to get 100% of our students involved in some level.

to compete in college annually. We have won the State Wells Fargo Cup for Overall Athletic Excellence more than any other school in state history.

To that end, Cardinal Gibbons provides meaningful participation opportunities for all students - from intramurals to championshipcaliber competition for college-bound athletes.

Our success, however, is measured by how well we use our talents and gifts for good in our community. Our teams engage in service, go on retreats, celebrate Mass, and find opportunities to lead our school - together. We use the playing field to form men & women who serve and lead, in church and community.

We have won 119 state championships. Some 35 to 40 of our senior athletes earn scholarships

To learn more about our athletics program, please visit cghsnc.org/athletics

98

%

of our graduates go on to attend college

85

%

of our AP students receive a score of 3 or higher on their exam

$1.5M provided in financial assistance

COAST TO COAST* *This is a sampling of the over 300 colleges and universities our students have been accepted to within the last two years.

Adelphi University Adrian College Agnes Scott College Allegheny College AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts American University Amherst College Appalachian State University Arcadia University Arizona State University Boston University Cornell University Drew University Drexel University Duke University Duquesne University Durham Technical Community College Durham University East Carolina University East Tennessee State University Eckerd College Elon University Georgetown University Lynn University Mars Hill University Marquette University Mary Baldwin University Marymount Manhattan College Marymount University Maryville College

Mass. Institute of Technology (MIT) McDaniel College Mercer University North Carolina State University Saint Joseph’s University Saint Leo University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s University Saint Michael’s College Salem College Salisbury University Samford University Sarah Lawrence College San Diego State University Stanford University United States Military Academy University of Memphis University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota, Duluth University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of Missouri, Columbia University of Mt. Olive University of Nebraska at Lincoln University of New Hampshire University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Notre Dame Villanova University

2020 Valedictorian, Kendall McClellan, Georgetown University

To learn more about our college counseling program, please visit cghsnc.org/gibbonseducation/collegecounseling 2020 Salutatorian, Archer Zureich, Brown University

*Bold Indicates Class of 2020 Matriculation

1:1 1 1,800

+

laptop program

Makerspace

devices

TECHNOLOGY At Cardinal Gibbons High School, we believe that technology in the classroom is an expected part of the learning experience in the same way that we expect students and educators to use pens, pencils, calculators and textbooks. We empower our educators to design their lessons utilizing the best tool(s) to meet their learning goals.

Through our 1:1 device program, started in 2013, it is our vision that all students will graduate with the ability to troubleshoot devices as well as develop the skills needed to seek tech support and articulate the challenges they are experiencing. We believe that these problem-solving and communication skills are important transferable life skills that all graduates need.

STARS STARS (Student Technology Assistance Resource & Support) is a student-centered help desk which focuses on keeping technology at Cardinal Gibbons current and connected.

MEDIA CENTER The Gibbons Library staff strives to help students become curious and ethical readers of literature, media, and culture, ably prepared to think, discuss, and write about the world, in college and beyond.

To learn more about our technology program, please visit cghsnc.org/technology

9

different kinds of leadership conferences offered

1,500+ people participate in leadership programs

1

Director of Leadership Formation

PURSUE YOUR PASSIONS We offer a variety of opportunities for students, educators, and parents to learn about leadership and develop their skills.

Cardinal Gibbons High School provides countless leadership development opportunities to learn about leadership and to practice important leadership skills to become servant leaders. The vision for leadership is to create passionate servant leaders who will stop at nothing to share their gifts and talents with the world. We believe that anyone can be a leader through education and development experiences.

For Students: Gibbons Leadership Conference and Community Chick Fil A Leader Academy Athletic Leadership Retreats Middle School Leadership Conference

For Educators and Parents Gibbons Leadership Conference and Community Educator Leadership Conference Parent Leadership Conference Parent and Educator Leadership Conference

For more information, please visit cghsnc.org/aboutus/leadership

PARENTS Cardinal Gibbons Family Association is a community of parents meaningfully engaged in the experiences within Cardinal Gibbons High School.

their students. This experience plays a vital role in modeling how each person finds his or her place within the Gibbons school family.

CGFA strives to create opportunities for parents to make their own paths separate from that of

We hope you will find JOY in your journey!

For more information, please visit cghsnc.org/campuslife/parent-experience

ALUMNI Since its founding in 1909, Cardinal Gibbons High School has graduated thousands of young men and women who remain connected to their alma mater through life-long friendships they made during their four years here. They also remain true to the school’s mission of faith, service, and leadership.

Our over 5,000 engaged alumni support the school by donating their skills, talents, time, resources, and

treasure in countless ways. Gibbons Alumni have distinguished themselves in professional fields such as government, medicine, law, business, engineering, technology, and education.

Our alumni embrace the Gibbons Green and Gold with pride. And our doors remain forever open to welcome them home.

EQUITY & JUSTICE MISSION STATEMENT Cardinal Gibbons High School fosters a safe environment for ALL members of the community regardless of race, religion, sex, socio-economic background, or age.

At Cardinal Gibbons High School, we embrace discussions, opinions, experiences, and interests to strengthen and educate our community in relating and respecting each other.

We celebrate, value, and respect the diversity within our school, community, and Church in order to help remove any fears, prejudices, or attitudes of pride and selfishness which hinder authentic relationships rooted in the love of God and neighbor.

BELIEF STATEMENT We affirm the teaching of the Catholic Church that states, “The equality of men rests essentially on their dignity as persons and the rights that flow from it; Every form of social or cultural discrimination in fundamental personal rights on the grounds of sex, race, color, social conditions, language, or religion must be curbed and eradicated as incompatible with God’s design.”40 (CCC 1935) We believe that we must imitate the love of Jesus Christ by respecting the sacredness and dignity of all people who are created in the image and likeness of God. For more information, please visit cghsnc.org/aboutus/equityjustice

INQUIRE Cardinal Gibbons seeks students who embody our core values and mission. We evaluate applicants with an emphasis on the best fit for the school and the family, taking into consideration the student’s academic record, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores, extracurricular interests, student essays, and personal interactions.

All students interested in joining the Gibbons Class of 2025 must complete the online application and register for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on Saturday, December 5, 2020, or January 9, 2021.

To learn more about our admissions process, please visit, cghsnc.org/admissions

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APPLICATION PROCESS

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE

All applications for admission to Cardinal Gibbons High School are complete and ready for review after the following materials have been submitted:

OCT 5

Application portal available (cghsnc.org/apply)

Submit Video (October 5th – January 7th) (Optional)

• A completed online application found at cghsnc.org/apply

Virtual Interview Interest Submission

• Registration for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at Cardinal Gibbons on December 5th or January 9th.

OCT 13-NOV 1

• A Student Essay

NOV 10

• A completed Teacher Recommendation (Recommendation link found on the introduction page of the online application)

DEC 5

(October 5th – November 6th) (Optional)

Virtual Open House and Departmental Information Sessions

JAN 7

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR TRANSFER APPLICANTS IS MARCH 19, 2021 Required for transfer applicants: • Follow this infosnap link to create an account, complete and submit the online application by March 19, 2021.

• Email semester grade report to the Admissions Office as soon as you receive them.

JAN 9 JAN 29

Application Assistance Night ( Virtual) Admissions placement test Application Deadline Admissions placement test Deadline to submit semester report cards

JAN-FEB

Fine Arts auditions & deadline to apply to visual arts program (actual dates within the online application)

FEB 24 MAR 2

Acceptance Notification Enrollment Information Night test results distributed

MAR 6 MAR 9 MAR 17

See for yourself cghsnc.org/admissions/apply

World Language Placement Test Enrollment Assistance Drop-In Acceptance packet and fee due Financial aid deadline

For more information, please visit cghsnc.org/admissions/apply

FINANCIAL AID

CONTACTS

Cardinal Gibbons understands that a Catholic education is a sacrificial commitment as well as a significant investment in your child’s future. The heart of the Cardinal Gibbons mission is to provide a Catholic, college preparatory education to young men and women of all economic backgrounds.

Marianne McCarty

Director of Admissions MarianneMcCarty@cghsnc.org

Veronica Johnson

Admissions Associate VeronicaJohnson@cghsnc.org

Kathy Stephens

Chief Financial Officer KathyStephens@cghsnc.org

For more information, please visit cghsnc.org/admissions/tuition

Cardinal Gibbons High School is a college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. We embrace the mission of Jesus Christ: to form men and women of faith, service, and leadership in church and community.

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