2020 Admissions Guide

CASCIA HALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

command your future RANKED #1 IN BEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN OKLAHOMA

honoring tradition Tradition is the foundation of all aspects of life at Cascia Hall Preparatory School.

Our storied legacy honors formal attire for classes, morning chapel meetings, and delicious meals prepared by our in-house chefs. Students become part of our educational success which dates back to 1926.

Services in St. Rita Chapel allow students and faculty to share stories of triumph, pain, and encouragement then join together in one voice to sing. Attending seven classes a day and learning relational and life management skills is a cornerstone of our tradition. Honoring tradition at Cascia Hall teaches students that a respect for the past can inspire excellence.

OUR TRADITION DEFINES US, AND WE LIKE IT THAT WAY.

Cascia Hall initiated a military element to its program

Father Driscoll founded Cascia Hall

in 1942. The Junior ROTC was referred to by Father

specifically to address the needs of

Driscoll as the Young Commandos. The Commandos

private education in Tulsa, to

referred to an elite, British fighting force during World

incorporate both Catholics and

War II whose symbol was the bulldog. It is from this time

non-Catholics, and to address the

onward that the Cascia Hall teams were known as the

needs of young people in the most

Commandos and assumed the bulldog as a mascot.

beautiful campus in Oklahoma.

truth, unity, and love At Cascia Hall, our innovative approach to teaching and learning engages and inspires today’s young women and men to lead meaningful lives grounded in Augustinian values. These values define us and teach us and drive us. Since three friars live in the Cascia Hall monastery, teach in the classroom, coach on the field, and mentor cocurricular activities, these values are lived out in front of our students on a daily basis.

Students are encouraged to explore their passions and interests in our exceptional programs and facilities, and to follow in the footsteps of St. Augustine, Doctor of the Church, as they learn to listen to the wisdom of their own inner teacher. The Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love play a central role across our curriculum as we help students discover themselves, understand others, and make an impact in the larger world.

The words under the seal

Every fall we celebrate the Sixth Graders Blazer

“Veritas, Unitas and Caritas”

Ceremony for all new students. The Senior Class

i.e. “Truth, Unity, and Love”

students share the meaning of the Augustinian

are not just words; they are the

values— Truth, Unity, and Love—emblazoned on

core values of Cascia Hall that

the school patches as they present the blazers. New

we hope are inculcated into

students are encouraged to embrace those values

every aspect of our school.

as they put on their blazers for the first time.

a day in the life of a cascia hall student

7:00 AM

School Doors Open

8:00 AM

Meetings in St. Rita Chapel

8:15 AM Chemistry Lab in the Tack Science Center

9:05 AM AP Literature with Mrs. Sims

9:50 AM

11:20 AM

Hot Chocolate and Breakfast in the Dining Hall during Break

10:15 AM Apologetics with Father Stephen

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Spanish IV

1:20 PM Intermediate Guitar

AP Psychology

2:55 PM Dismissal

3:30 PM Sports Practices and Performing Arts Rehearsals

5:00 PM Mrs. Benne’s Wednesday Night Tutoring

invent your future.

We believe students benefit most from hands-on learning.

Our science research program is a unique opportunity for students to experience the rigor and rewards of meaningful scientific reasearch while still in high school.

In our robotics program, students with varying interests collaborate to create a final structure: from sketching designs to programming the robot for competition.

2020 highlights 3 STUDENTS SELECTED TO COMPETE AT STOCKHOLM JUNIOR WATER RESEARCH NATIONAL COMPETITION Did you know?

Our school day is structured under a traditional schedule with seven class periods between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

4 FIRST-PLACE WINS FOR INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR (ISEF) COMPETITION 5 ISEF STUDENT COMPETITORS

volleyologist ERIN // VOLLEYBALL CHAMP & PHYSICS ENTHUSIAST

The STEM Programs at Cascia Hall serve up opportunities for students like Erin to discover their passions; setting them up for success.

ballenguist DEMI // ACCOMPLISHED DANCER & LANGUAGE SCHOLAR

At Cascia Hall, the diverse and challenging college preparatory cur riculum keeps students like Demi on their toes.

discover your future.

Our curriculum prepares students for college-level reading, thinking, and writing.

Students learn to read closely and critically, to think independently and thoughtfully, and to write clearly and cogently.

83.7% PASS RATE ON AP EXAMS IN 2020

Cascia Hall 2019 Student Literary Magazine

15 AP COURSES OFFERED

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CULMINATES WITH A SENIOR THESIS Did you know?

6 STATE ACADEMIC BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Our Library Media Center has access to a nationwide interlibrary loan system so students can obtain resources across the nation from anywhere they have internet access.

FACULTY INCLUDES A NATIVE CHINESE SPEAKER

39 FACULTY MEMBERS WITH ADVANCED DEGREES

create your future.

In keeping with the Augustinian philosophy of educating the whole person, Cascia Hall provides a broad range of classes in the fine and performing arts.

Cascia Hall has a rich fine arts tradition. All students are encouraged to explore the arts, so you will find our fine and performing arts courses full of scientists, athletes, and mathematicians, as well as singers, artists, and photographers.

All middle school students explore music, speech and debate, and the visual arts. In the upper school, students may choose a variety of course offerings from beginner to advanced levels. In addition, there are numerous cocurricular activities open to all.

2020 highlights What cocur ricular art opportunities are there at Cascia Hall?

Middle & upper school students may audition for school plays and musicals or work backstage on props, costumes, lights, and sound.

In addition to the arts curriculum and stage productions, there are many fine & performing arts activities for students both during the school day and after school.

STATE CHAMPION SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM RANKED 13TH IN THE NATION 3 CREATIVE WRITING AWARD WINNERS 9 CARNEGIE HALL PERFORMERS 1 CARNEGIE HALL FEATURED SOLOSIT 2 SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE HONORS CHORUS 1 NATIONAL AWARD WINNING SOLOIST

scholartists ETHAN & NATHAN // GIFTED ARTISTS & STELLAR ACADEMICS

Cascia Hall gives eager students a full palette of opportunities to create a future for themselves that is truly a work of art.

chempetitor JJ // COMMANDOS CENTER & ASPIRING CHEMIST

Cascia Hall minimesters inspire students like JJ to experiment with new ideas and to become outstanding in whatever fields they desire.

experience your future.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?

Who knows the answer to that at this age, right?

The world is at your fingertips and now is the perfect time to explore it!

Cascia Hall’s minimester boasts unique experiences every January, for the entire month, for you to experience your future.

MINIMESTER OVERVIEW

Juniors and seniors find out what it is like to actually work in their future lives! Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? You start by deciding what you might want to do when you grow up: maybe it’s being a doctor, a game software engineer, a security analyst, an FBI agent, but who knows, the list is endless. Next is the fun part; you get to live that life for the ENTIRE month of January.

Freshman and sophomore years are all about the Minimester Catalog. The catalog is complete with over 50 subjects you always wanted to learn about but never had the opportunity to, such as History vs.

Hollywood or the JFK Conspiracy Theories!

Minimester isn’t just for upper school students who have completed academic requirements early; ALL Cascia Hall upper school students get the added value of life training through minimester. It is a graduation requirement; a grade is earned and a life is changed.

minimester electives HITCHCOCK & ART FINANCIAL LITERACY PROFESSIONAL WRITING

CHINESE CUISINE CLOGGING

SLEEP THEORY PODCAST PRODUCTION

BRAIN GAMES

ROBOTICS

ABSTRACT ART WELDING SELF-DEFENSE

These are just a few of the 50+ elective options!

connect your future.

The focus of our campus ministry is to help us live out our core values of Truth (Veritas), Unity (Unitas), and Love (Caritas) by helping others, especially those who are in need. Throughout the school year, the Cascia Community...

CAMPUS MINISTRY PROJECTS

CASCIA COMMUNITY EVENTS

WEDNESDAY MISSION COLLECTIONS

MINIMESTER OPPORTUNITIES

KEY CLUB FOOD BANK FOOD DRIVE HOUSE COMPETITION

AUGUSTINIAN YOUTH MINISTRY

STUDENT AUGUSTINIAN VALUES INSTITUTE MISSION TRIPS (LOCAL & ABROAD) NIGHT LIGHT TRIVIA

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ST. NICHOLAS TOY DRIVE

RETREATS KAIROS

Did you know?

Since we look like Hogwarts, we embrace the house system! Freshmen are sorted into one of eight houses on House Day. Houses challenge each other in competitions throughout the school year!

ballunteer ALLIE // BASKETBALL STAR & PASSIONATE VOLUNTEER

The Cascia Hall campus ministry program is a slam dunk for students like Allie who are enthusiastic about giving back and always there to assist.

athletician WILLIAM // GOLF ACE & MATHEMATICS FANATIC

With all the cocur ricular opportunities to explore at Cascia Hall, a well-rounded education is par for the course for students like William.

engage your future.

At Cascia Hall, a wide variety of enriching cocurricular activities are provided for personal development and enjoyment. In addition to focusing on academics, students are encouraged to include athletics, clubs, activities, the arts, and community service in their school experience by participating in at least three clubs or organizations per year.

ACADEMIC BOWL TEAM FILM & MEDIA

STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT AMBASSADORS

WORLD LANGUAGE CLUBS BOOK CLUB

LITERARY MAGAZINE

KEY CLUB

MUSIC MINISTRY

CASCIA HALL ACCEPTANCE & INCLUSION (CHAI) CLUB These are just a few of the 25+ clubs available!

Don’t see a club you like?

No problem! We encourage our students to explore their passions and command their own future.

With faculty support, our students are free to create any new club they would like. Our flagship robotics program was actually completely student driven!

train your future.

SCHOOL SPORTS OFFERED Cross Country • • Cheerleading • • Volleyball • • Football • • Wrestling • • Basketball • • Golf • • Baseball • Soccer • Lacrosse • • Swimming • Tennis • • Track • • Upper School • Middle School

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2019 - 2020 NCA CHAMPIONS

Opportunities exist for students to get involved at all levels and in every season. Depending on the sport, the upper school teams compete in the 3A, 4A or 5A level of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association.

Middle school students participate in the Pinnacle Conference, Indian Nations and Diocesan Leagues.

69 OSSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Our extensive athletic facilities include two gymnasiums, a strength and fitness center, eight locker rooms, eight tennis courts, a baseball field, a wrestling facility, a cheer facility, and a multipurpose field.

2020 highlights 1 ACADEMIC ALL-STATER

3-TIME STATE CHAMPION WRESTLER

3 COLLEGIATE ATHLETES

9 ALL-DISTRICT FOOTBALL PLAYERS

9 ALL-STATE ATHLETES 1 BASEBALL 3 TENNIS 4 SOCCER 1 TRACK

2 ALL-CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS 1 ALL-CONFERENCE BASKETBALL PLAYER

college prep One of the foremost reasons parents choose Cascia Hall is for its superior academic reputation. The school’s designation as college preparatory indicates students will be prepared for their future college coursework upon graduation from Cascia Hall.

Beginning freshman year, the students are led through a series of steps designed to guide them to college.

SOPHOMORE

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Students are encouraged to continue to get involved and build their resume, research colleges and scholarships, to take the PSAT, and to start a list of colleges they’re considering.

Students meet with college counselors throughout the year, attend college representative visits, and are encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT by the end of the year. They also attend a College Counseling Seminar where they complete the Common Application and essay to be reviewed by counselors and English teachers.

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JUNIOR

Students start building their resume and a list of colleges they may be interested in learning more about.

Freshmen also take the Pre-ACT.

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FRESHMAN

4 SENIOR Students explore financial aid options, refine their essays and submit applications for admission and scholarships. They will also continue to visit with college representatives at Cascia Hall and on the college campuses themselves.

facts & figures

2020 college

acceptances

$7.2M Merit-based College Scholarships Offered

current enrollment Upper School // 355 Senior Class // 98

100% of Students were Accepted to a College or University

8,115

Caritas Service Hours Performed (Over three years)

class of 2020 ACT scores

faculty

Scored a 30 or Higher // 26 Students (39%) Top 10% Average Score // 33.6 Top 25% Average Score // 32.5 Class of 2020 ACT Average Score // 27.5

Faculty Size // 58 Student to Faculty Ratio // 10:1 Average Class Size // 16 National Board Certified Teachers // 2

2020 scholars Total AP Scholars // 64 Oklahoma Academic Scholars // 33 2020 Statistics based on senior class of 67 students.

curriculum & graduation requirements MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES: 24.75 - 28.75 Every student takes a course in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Theology each term. Cascia Hall recommends that students take no more than three AP classes each year; four or more are allowed with special permission. Cascia Hall does not designate any courses on the transcript as “Honors.” With limited enrollment, all core academic courses other than AP courses are considered “Honors.”

LANGUAGE ARTS (4 Credits) // Grades • English 9: Grammar & Composition // 9 • English 10: Composition // 10 • English 10: Pre-AP // 10 • English 11: American Experience // 11 • AP Language & Composition // 11 & 12 • English 12: Reading the World // 12 • AP Literature & Composition // 12 WORLD LANGUAGES (2 Credits*) • Chinese I • Chinese II • Chinese III • Chinese Literature & Composition • Chinese Conversation & Composition • French I • French II • French III • French IV Pre-AP • AP French • Contemporary French • German I • German II • German III • German Contemporary Literature • German Survey of Literature • Spanish I • Spanish II • Spanish III Pre-AP • Spanish IV Pre-AP • AP Spanish Language • Contemporary Spanish *Two years of the same language in High School are required for Graduation.

Cascia Hall requires all students in an AP course to take the AP exam.

MATH (4 Credits) // Grades • Algebra l // 9 • Algebra II // 9, 10 & 11 • Geometry // 9 & 10 • AP Statistics // 10, 11 & 12 • Algebra II & Trig // 11 • Trig & Pre-Calculus // 11 & 12 • Algebra III // 12 • AP Calculus AB // 12 • AP Calculus BC // 12 THEOLOGY (4 Credits) // Grades • Old Testament // 9 • New Testament // 9 • Church History // 10 • Sacraments // 10 • Applied Ethics // 11 • Christology // 11 • Senior Seminar // 12 (Choose from the following) - Apologetics - Intro to Philosophy - Marriage & Relationships - Catholic Social Teachings - Confessions of St. Augustine - John’s Gospel/Book of Revelation - Synoptic Gospels - World Religions A Senior Thesis based on one of the senior theolog y classes is a graduation requirement.

GENERAL ELECTIVES // Grades • Creative Writing // 9, 10, 11 & 12 • Study Hall (non credit class) // 9, 10, 11 & 12

SOCIAL STUDIES (4 Credits) // Grades • US History, Government II & OK History // 9 • US History, Government III & IV // 10 • AP United States History // 10, 11 & 12 • AP European History // 11 & 12 • AP United States Gov’t & Politics // 11 & 12 • Ancient World History // 11 & 12 • Modern World History // 11 & 12 • Principles of Economics // 11 & 12 • Global Geography // 11 & 12 • AP Psychology // 12 • AP Microeconomics // 12 • AP Economics // 12 SCIENCE (4 Credits) // Grades • Biology I // 9 • Pre-AP Biology // 9 • Chemistry // 10 • Pre-AP Chemistry // 10 • Physics // 10, 11 & 12 • Environmental Studies // 11 & 12 • Anatomy & Physiology // 11 & 12 • AP Biology + 2 day lab // 11 & 12 • AP Chemistry + 2 day lab // 11 & 12 • AP Physics // 11 & 12 FINE & PERFORMING ARTS (1 Credit)* • Art I • Art II • Art III Pre-AP • Art IV • AP Art • General Chorus (May be taken more than once) • Performance Ensemble (Requires audition) • Beginning Guitar • Intermediate Guitar • Music History (Grades 11 & 12, Grade 10 with approval) • Introduction to Theatre • Musical Theatre I • Beginning Photography • Advanced Photography • Speech I • Speech II • Debate • Competitive Acting • Visual Arts Publications (Grades 10-12 & may be taken more than once) *Courses available for grades 9-12 unless otherwise noted.

middle school academic requirements SIXTH GRADE • Earth Science • Math 6 or Pre-Algebra • English • Western World History • Theology 6 • World Languages and Cultural Studies • Electives: PE/Art/Music/Speech SEVENTH GRADE • Life Sciences • 7th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I* • English • Eastern World History • Theology 7 • World Languages: Chinese I, French I, German I, Spanish I • Electives: PE/Art/Music/Speech EIGHTH GRADE • Physical Science, Advanced Physical Science* • Pre-Algebra, Algebra I*, Geometry* • English • U.S. History and Government I • Theology 8 • World Languages: Chineses II, French II, German II, Spanish II • Choir • Electives: PE (5 days/week), PE (MWF) and Art or Music (T/Th), Art or Music (MWF) and PE (T/Th) *This course can be taken for High School Credit.

cascia hall by the numbers 2021 - 22 ACADEMIC YEAR Tuition for all grades is $16,075 which includes books and other fees.

A registration fee of $550 per student is due with a contract for new students; $500 is applied to the tuition, and the one-time matriculation fee of $50 is assessed the student’s entry year only. Returning students pay a registration fee of $500 each with annual contracts, all of which is applied to the tuition.

The following are the only additional fees that will be assessed on an individual basis if applicable (amounts are approximate and subject to change): Upper School Art or Photography ($15-$100); Advanced Placement Exams ($94 each); Senior Fee ($250). There are no additional fees for participating in athletics.

FEES

GRADES 9-11

GRADE 12

Activity Fee Included Included Technology/Book Fee

Included

Included

Classroom Supply Fee

Included

Included

Drug Testing Fee

Included

Included

CPFA Membership Included Included

CASCIA AWARDED $1.2M IN TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2020 - 21 SCHOOL YEAR

Field Trips Included Included Senior Fee N/A $250 Senior Parking Spot

N/A

Included

Standardized Testing Fee

Included

Included

Sports Fee & Uniforms

Included

Included

Yearbook Fee Included Included TOTAL FEES

INCLUDED

Did you know?

Multi-child discounts of $500 are available for second and subsequent students, unless the family is receiving tuition assistance from Cascia Hall.

$250

THINGS TO KNOW School supplies, which vary by courses are provided by the student’s family, including a Chromebook.

Dining hall and book store purchases are billed monthly along with tuition payment plans (if applicable).

TUITION ASSISTANCE March 15th Tuition Assistance Application Deadline Note: NOT the same deadline as Diocese Week of April 6th Information obtained from FACTS (independent service) Week of April 13th Tuition Assistance Committee meets and assigns Financial Aid Awards Week of April 20th Tuition Assistance Award Letters are Mailed Week of May 4th Card Accepting or Declining Award must be Returned Necessary Documentation for FACTS Management Grant and Aid Application A copy of your 2020 Federal income tax return must be submitted with your application. Cascia Hall will not assign an award without a verified application. A signed contract and deposit must be received from accepted students before they will be considered for tuition assistance.

Where to Apply For Tuition Assistance Online at www.factstuitionaid.com Questions Regarding Online Application FACTS Customer Care Representative 1-866-315-9262 Other matters: Karen Tennery, CFO 918-746-2606, ktennery@casciahall.com

THE AVERAGE TUITION ASSISTANCE GIFT IS $8,934

TUITION OPTIONS GRADES 6 - 12 One Payment Due 7/15/2021 Tuition $16,075.00 Less Registration ($500.00) Total $15,575.00 One Payment $15,575.00 Two Payments Due 7/15/2021 & 12/15/2021 Tuition $16,075.00 Less Registration ($500.00) Total $15,575.00 Carrying Charge +$100.00 Grand Total $15,675.00 Two Payments of $7,837.50 Ten Payments Due the 15th of each month beginning 7/15/2021 One Payment: Due 7/15/2021 Tuition $16,075.00 Less Registration ($500.00) Total $15,575.00 Carrying Charge +$250.00 Grand Total $15,825.00 Ten Payments of $1,582.50 The above amounts do not reflect family discounts or financial aid of any kind.

A finance charge of 1.5% per month will be added if payments are not received by the 15th of the month.

Tuition for the following academic year is set by the CH Board of Directors in January of each year.

next steps

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The online application is available at casciahall.com/admissions. There is no fee when submitting an application.

All students entering grades 6-9 are required to take an entrance exam. The entrance exam results will become part of the application and shared with applicants during the interview. Registration is available online. The entrance exam fee is $25.

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INTERVIEW

ENROLL

Once the application is complete and the transcript and teacher recommendations have been received and reviewed by the school, we will contact you for an informational interview with the student, parent, and the principal.

We notify our future Commandos within two weeks after your interview date. Once accepted, enrollment agreements and deposits are due within two weeks.

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