Oldenburg Academy of the immaculate conception
2024-2025 SCHOOL PROFILE
ADMINISTRATION
PRESIDENT
Mrs. Annette Hunger 812.934.4440 ext. 231 ahunger@oldenburgacademy.org
PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Angela L. Parmer 812.934.4440 ext. 223 aparmer@oldenburgacademy.org
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Mrs. Molly Freeland ‘94 812.934.4440 ext. 250 mfreeland@oldenburgacademy.org
DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL COUNSELING
Mrs. Laura Geis
812.934.4440 ext. 229 lgeis@oldenburgacademy.org
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Mr. Michael Higdon 812.934.4440 ext. 232 mhigdon@oldenburgacademy.org
1 Twister Circle, PO Box 200 Oldenburg, Indiana 47036
PHONE | 812.934.4440
FAX | 812.934.4838 www.oldenburgacademy.org
CEEB School Code | 152680
MISSION STATEMENT
Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception is a Franciscan Catholic co-educational college preparatory high school committed to academic excellence, social responsibility, leadership and personal and spiritual growth for our students who will excel in our ever-changing world.
ACCREDITATION
COGNIA Accreditation
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
INPEA (Indiana Non-Public Educational)
NCEA (National Non-Public Educational Association)
IDOE (Indiana Department of Education)
IHSAA (Indiana High School Athletic Association)
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Francis, Oldenburg
LOCATION
e Academy is located in picturesque Oldenburg, Indiana, and features a beautiful campus-like setting.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
| Incorporating Franciscan values of prayer, Gospel living, and service to support the growth of each student’s mind, body, and spirit
| Provide a well-qualified faculty that continuously improves curricula and methodologies
| O ff er a wide range of co-curricular activities that complement strong religious and academic programs
| Ensure that a quality Catholic education is a ff ordable
| Create and sustain an environment where students from all backgrounds are welcomed and respected
| Commit to long-term financial viability
SPONSORSHIP VALUES
Prayer
Care of Creation
Peace and Justice
Dignity of Each Person
Reconciliation
Peace and Justice will be the focus value for the 2024-25 school year
ENROLLMENT
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
| e Class of 2024 earned over $7.5 million in college scholarships. Of the 38 graduates, 95% are pursuing post-secondary education and 5% are entering the workforce.
| e Class of 2024 included one Lilly Endowment Scholarship Recipient and 14 Academic All-State Honorees.
| In the Class of 2024, 14 of the 38 graduates achieved the Indiana College Core 30 through Ivy Tech Community College.
HONORS DIPLOMA
In the Class of 2024, 29 of the 38 graduates (75%) earned Indiana Academic Honors Diplomas.
CLASS SCHEDULE
OA operates on a two-semester schedule with 8 class periods meeting three days a week and 4 class periods meeting two days a week on block days. Classes begin at 8:20 AM and end at 3:20 PM.
e enrollment for 2024-2025 is 142, with approximately 42% male and 58% female. Students come from over 15 di ff erent middle schools in five counties in southeastern Indiana and southwestern Ohio. Approximately 90% of students are Catholic and 10% are of other denominations or faiths.
FACULTY & ADMINISTRATION
42% of faculty members have advanced degrees. A student to teacher ratio of 9:1 and average class size of 13 provide a highly personalized approach to learning.
DRESS CODE
e everyday uniform includes khaki or navy tailored pants (men/women), plaid skirt (women), and embroidered navy or white OA polo or white oxford shirts. Everyday outerwear may be navy, gray, white, or black 1/4 zips or crew neck sweatshirts and should be branded with the OA logo. Hoodies may only be worn on spirit days. Formal uniform for men includes navy pants, white oxford shirt with navy tie and OA vest or navy blazer and for women includes a plaid skirt, white oxford shirt and OA vest or navy blazer.
SERVICE
A total of 60 hours of service and volunteer activities are expected of all students during their four years at OA. Students are involved in volunteer and service activities reflective of the Franciscan Sponsorship Values. Students who reach 100 service hours will be recognized with a Centennial Service Award, and students who reach 500 service hours will be recognized with the Franciscan Service Award.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Oldenburg Academy students will have the opportunity to participate in the Assisi Pilgrimage that will be held in the Spring of 2025. OA partners with the Faces and Our Cultures Exchange Program with students from Guatamala.
TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
Religion 9
English 9
Algebra I or Geometry
Twister Time
Physical Education/ Health
Biology 1 or Biology 2
Foreign Language
World History
Fine/Performing Arts
Quick Facts
ACADEMICS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
Oldenburg Academy o ff ers 12 Advanced Placement courses. AP courses are more heavily weighted in terms of GPA due to the advanced nature of the information covered. ese courses o ff er students the opportunity to do college level work while they are still in high school. Students earn college credit hours based on their scores on the National Advanced Placement Exams taken in May each year. AP courses are listed on the course list.
DUAL CREDIT COURSES
Oldenburg Academy o ff ers 11 Dual Credit courses in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College. Dual Credit is an option for high school students to simultaneously take college classes while in high school, to receive college credit, and to fulfill high school requirements. Current Dual Credit course o ff erings include Anatomy & Physiology (101 & 102), Finite Math, AP Calculus, English Literature, AP English Literature, Advanced Speech Communications, Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, Pre-Calculus (136 & 137), Biology II, American Literature, & AP English Language (111 & 215).
COLLEGE TO CAREER READINESS
Each senior participates in a workbased learning internship or capstone project to culminate their high school experience and become familiar with real-world applications of their intended college major. Students are challenged to go above and beyond the textbook and apply their knowledge from the past four years assisting them to narrow down their college major, thus preparing them for college, all the way to their career.
COURSES
OFFERED
DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
FINE ARTS
Drawing/Painting
AP Art (Drawing Portfolio)
AP Art (2-D Design Portfolio)
Commercial Photography
Ceramics
Printmaking
Culinary Arts
Advanced Chorus (Academy Singers)
Private Voice & Instrumental Lessons
ENGLISH
English 9
English 10
American Literature/IVYT ENGL 111
English Literature/IVYT ENGL 206
AP English Language & Composition
/IVYT ENGL 215
AP English Literature & Composition
/IVYT ENGL 206
WORLD LANGUAGES
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
AP Spanish
German I
German II
German III
MATHEMATICS
Finite Math/IVYT MATH 135
Geometry
Algebra I
Algebra II
AP Pre-Calculus/IVYT MATH 136/137
AP Calculus/IVYT MATH 211
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education 1/2
Health
Nutrition
Elective Physical Education
GRADING SCALE
RELIGION
Christology – 9
Church History – 10
Morality – 10
Franciscan Humanism - 11
Christian Ethics
World Religions
SCIENCE
Biology I
Advanced Biology II
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
Plant and Soil Science
Anatomy & Physiology
/IVYT APHY 101 & 102
Physics - Honors
Chemistry
AP Chemistry
AP Psychology
SOCIAL STUDIES
Government
US History
AP US History
World History & Civilization
BUSINESS
Economics
Preparing for College and Careers
Principles of Entrepreneurship
Student Media
Advanced Speech/IVYT COMM 101
Introduction to Interpersonal Communications/IVYT COMM 102
Workbased Learning Internship/Capstone
Small Business Operations
English: 569 SAT Math: 527
ACT Composite: 25
ABBREVIATED LIST OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES OF OLDENBURG ACADEMY GRADUATES
American University
Arizona State University
Aveda Frederic’s Institute of Cosmetology
Ball State University
Bellarmine University
Boston University
Butler University
Case-Western Reserve
Centre College
Cincinnati State University
College of Wooster
Columbus College of Art and Design
Colorado State University
Cornell University
DePauw University
Drexel University
Earlham College
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fordham University
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Franklin College
Good Samaritan College of Nursing
Hanover College
Indiana State University
Indiana Tech
Indiana University
Indiana University Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Community College
James Madison University
Kenyon College
Loyola University (Chicago)
Manchester College
Marian University
Marquette University
Miami University
Michigan State University
Mount Saint Joseph University
Northern Kentucky University
Northwestern University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Purdue University
Purdue University Indianapolis
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Savannah College of Art & Design
Saint Mary’s College (Notre Dame, IN)
St. Louis University
omas More University
Tulane University
Tuskegee University
United States Air Force Academy
United States Army
United States Coast Guard
United States Military Academy West Point
United States Navy
University of Alaska
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado
University of Dayton
University of Evansville
University of Findlay
University of Hartford
University of Indianapolis
University of Indiana East
University of Kentucky
University of Michigan
University of Northwestern - Ohio
University of Notre Dame
University of South Carolina
University of Southern Indiana
University of St. Francis
University of Vermont
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Valparaiso University
Wabash College
Xavier University