2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR
SCHOOL PROFILE AT A GLANCE Location: Northeast Suburbs of Cincinnati, OH Student Population: Young Men, Grades 9-12 Current Enrollment: 872 School System: Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Sponsor: The Society of Mary (The Marianists) Academic Curriculum: Comprehensive, College Preparatory which includes 34 Honors, 21 AP, 7 College Credit Plus Courses in the core, fine arts, foreign language, business and computer science areas Academic Course Levels: Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit, College Credit Plus, Honors, College Prep (CP) I, College Prep (CP) I Level I (Math only) and College Prep CP II. Student Support Services: Student Support Services for Reading, Math and Special Education Average Class Size: 19 Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Average Faculty Experience: 15 Years Faculty with Master’s Degrees: 70% Co-Curricular Involvement: 86% Students Affiliated with Catholic Churches: 76% Accreditation: Moeller is accredited by the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association, chartered by the State of Ohio, and is a member of the National Catholic Education Association, the Marianist Education Consortium, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. History: Moeller Opened in September 1960 with 196 freshmen. Now more than 10,000 students have become The Men of Moeller.
THE COMPUTER TABLET PROGRAM Moeller’s Computer Tablet Program (formerly the Laptop Program) began in 1995, and currently every incoming student receives a state-of-the-art tablet computer. Educational research proves that learning occurs most effectively when students are presented with a variety of learning options. In any secondary classroom, we believe opportunities for creative, higherlevel problem solving and hands-on experiences are important and technology is one of the best learning tools available to meet these needs.
SCHOOL GOVERNANCE The House System: Implemented in 2005, the Moeller “House System” is an alternative form of student governance with three primary objectives: 1. To increase pastoral care to each student. 2. To allow students opportunities to build strong personal and collegial relationships. 3. To encourage every student to develop as a leader. In addition to its primary objectives, the House System increases school spirit. The Houses: In this system, students from all grades are divided into separate groups called “Houses” that contain approximately 155 students. The Deans: Each of Moeller’s six Houses is overseen by a “House Dean” who helps establish smaller communities of students within the school. The Counselors: Each of Moeller’s 6 houses are assigned their own counselor. Each counselor assists their assigned students with academic, college, career and personal needs. The Mentor Groups: Within each house are 7 “Mentor Groups” that consist of approximately 20-25 students. Each Mentor Group is staffed by a faculty/staff member, and these groups remain together throughout the students’ school years. The Marianist Cup: Each year the Houses compete for the school honor of earning the “Marianist Cup” by accumulating points for various activities, such as being on the Honor Roll, service hours, attendance, etc.
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AP ANALYSIS: 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
Class
# Students
Total # Students
Student %
Total # Exams Av. Exams/Stu.
Mean Score
2015
217
102
47%
234
2.3
2016
218
123
56%
206
1.7
3.2 2.6
2017
227
88
39%
126
1.43
2.4
TOTAL:
662
313
47%
566
5.43
8.2
Academic Profile: Moeller offers a comprehensive, college-prep curriculum with courses in three levels: Honors, College Prep I (CP1), and College Prep II (CP2). Overall, 18 honors corses are offered in the core areas and 11 in fine arts. A fourth level, College Prep CP1-LV1, is offered just below CP1 solely in the area of mathematics.
GPA/Class Rank: All but remediated courses are used in computing
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Studio Art Drawing, Studio Art 2-D Design Portfolio (Computer Graphics, Studio Art 2-D Design, Digital Photography), English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Calculus BC (AB Subscore), Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics 1, Psychology, Art History, Unites States History, United States Government and Politics, World History, Human Geography, German, Latin and Spanish.
Society of Mary: The Society of Mary was founded in France in 1817 by Blessed William Joseph Chaminade who had a vision for education that encompassed five primary characteristics of educating the whole person. Moeller’s mission is based on these characteristics.
AP Scholars: The Class of 2015 had 31 AP Scholars. In addition, there was 1 National AP Scholar; 4 AP Scholars with Distinction; 6 AP Scholars with Honors. Graduation Required Credits: Religion 4, English 4, Social Studies 3, Fine Arts1, Mathematics 4, Science 3, Health 0.5, Physical Education 0.5, Tablet Organization 0.5, and Electives 4.5. Total credits needed: 25. Schedule: Moeller uses a modified 4x4 Block Schedule, with four courses one day and three the next, along with a multipurpose block to accommodate the House System schedule. The academic year is two traditional semesters.
GPA. GPA is not weighted. Transcripts and report cards provide an unweighted numerical grade (on a 100-point scale), class rank, and a weighted, quality-point adjusted rank, which is based on the level of difficulty of the courses.
CLASS OF 2015 PROFILE Graduates Four-year College Enrollment Two-Year College Enrollment Total College Enrollment Military Enrollment College Scholarships Accepted Academic Scholarships Athletic Scholarships Value of Scholarships Offered
216 203 5 96% 7 129 (59%) 527 17 $26.1 Million
CLUBS-29 Academic Team
Historical Miniatures
Mock Trial
Brookedale Place
Wargaming Club
Model UN
(Service)
Indoor Track
Motorsports Club
Administration: Bill Hunt, President; Blane Collison, Principal; and Carl Kremer, Assistant Principal/Dean of Students; Counseling Department Chair; Paul Ramstetter, School Counselors: Greg Derus, Gail Ann Dorsey, Brian Gilronan, Kristen Merica, and John Ward.
Chess Club
Intramurals-Basketball
NECC Youth Coalition
Creative Writing Club
MACH1
Ronald McDonald
Digimoes: Animation
Magnified Giving,
House (Service)
& 3D Modeling Club
Student Philanthropy
Salsa Dance Club
Mission: As a Catholic school in the Marianist tradition, we are a Christcentered community, focusing on faith formation, academic achievement, and individual growth. The five Characteristics of a Marianist Education (CME) are:
Engineering Club
Marianst LIFE
Science Olympiad Club
Finance Club
Communities (MLC)
Ski Club
French Club
Matthew 25
SMART Team
German Club
Ministries (Service)
The Crusader
Guitar Club
Medicine Show
Vocations Club
1. Educating for faith formation 2. Providing a quality, integral education 3. Educating in the Family Spirit 4. Educating for service, justice, and peace 5. Educating for adapation and change National Merit Recognition: The Class of 2016 currently has three National Merit Scholar Semifinalist (NMSS) and six National Merit Scholar Commended (NMSC) students. Moeller’s most recent academic initiative is a school-wide interdisciplinary program. This year the theme is “Menatl Health Awareness.” During the summer the students read, The Soloist by Steve Lopez. The faculty will be weaving issues surrounding mental health into the curriculum, and the school will sponsor theme-related events throughout the year.
ORGANIZATIONS Student Develop. Team Youth Philanthropy Council Admissions Team
Pep Band Men’s Chorus
National Honor Society
Pastoral Ministry
Vocal Ensemble
Spanish Honor Society
Executive Board
Australian Exchng. Pro.
Pastoral Ministry
Retreats:
Spanish Exchng. Pro.
Moeller/Corryville Big
Freshman–Senior
Theatre
Service Trips
5L/Latin Org.
Little Buddies
Band
Yearbook
Teens Acting for Peace
Jazz Band
U4U
Brothers
2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY FACULTY
PROGRAMS TAUGHT
Department Chair: Jacquelyn Sommer: 4 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Art Education: Honors • University of Cincinnati: DAAP Contact:JSommer@Moeller.org
Adobe Photoshop CC and Microsoft Power Point
Greg Stanforth ‘67: 31 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Art Education • University of Cincinnati Master of Fine Arts • Rochester Institute of Technology
HONORS Jacquelyn Sommer: Member of the Executive Board -
OAEA:SW (Ohio Art Education Association: South West) State Conference Chair: Professional Development - 2016 OAEA Greg Stanforth: Design Intelligence, 30 Most Admired Educators for 2014, Published Article in Design Intelligence: “Choosing the Right Design School, Not Just the Best: A Guide for Parents” (Nov/ Dec, 2013) Keynote Speaker with alum’s Bob Fisher ‘ 86 at Utah Art Education Association, State Conference (2013). Current Board Member , Art Academy of Cincinnati
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Average $2,,000,000 in competitive scholarship offers to graduating art seniors since 2001. Rated as one of the Top Ten High School Art Programs in the country
CORE COURSES Freshmen: Sophomores: Studio Art & Design I, Digital Photography Computer Graphics I Studio Art & Design II Juniors: Digital Photography
DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES The Art/Photo Department is a college-prep program rooted in the Professional Standards of Art and Design. By the midpoint of a Moeller art students’ senior year, they will have produced a portfolio that will help ensure they are admitted to the most challenging visual arts programs in the country and enable them to be competitive for scholarships. We achieve this through the following outcomes:
1. Verbal Communication: Students have the opportunity to create and present their work every five class periods. Students develop a mastery and become conversant about their own art and the visual art of others. They are able to effectively communicate their idea and defend their work. This is achieved mainly through critique sessions held at the end of each lesson where students are required to give thoughtful explanations (presentations) of their work as was as relevant and constructive feedback and reactions to the work of others. In most cases students will develop skills beyond their peers from other schools.
2. Work Ethic: Students will become self-disciplined through the
creation of art and study. Students will develop into a disciplined artist who creates works of art that clearly and effectively reflect their thoughts, feelings and intentions. Creative work and studio thinking is first and foremost a discipline. An artist’s style is the result of discipline.
RESEARCH PAPERS & PROJECTS Observational Drawing Sketchbook Development Figure Drawing Package Design Printmaking Branding Systems Design Multi-Point Perspective
ELECTIVE COURSES: All Art/Photo Department courses are elective. Students are required to take at least one Fine Arts Credit for graduated.
HONORS/AP COURSES Studio Art III (AP) Computer Graphics II (AP) Studio Art IV (AP) Digital Photography II
Pictured is art student, Liam Smith ‘18. Liam worked over the summer at Artworks of Cincinnati on the mural featured in this photo. Archbishop Moeller High School • 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 • 513-791-1680
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BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY FACULTY
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Department Chair: Jeff Gaier: 33 Years Teaching at Moeller Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, Xavier University Contact: JGaier@Moeller.org
College Credit Plus courses in Accounting, Computer Science and IT. Business Accounting students can apply for free, transferable college credit through Cincinnati State and the University of Cincinnati in the College Credit Plus Program.
Susan Bailey: 5 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Teaching • Northern Kentucky University Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Word, Excel Jim Bauer: 45 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education • University of Cincinnati Gavin Gray: 6 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor of Arts in Infomatics • Northern Kentucky University Bob Kolkmeyer: ’75: 35 Years Teaching at Moeller Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, Xavier University Connie Ring: 11 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Teaching/Math • University of Cincinnati
HONORS & AWARDS Jim Bauer: Economics Educator of the Year – UC Center of Economics; Presenter (Blended Learning Pedagogy) at Lausanne Learning Institute; and published “Collaborative Learning, An Analysis in Student Learning Outcomes” (May 2013)
Non-Profit Business Management (Honors) offers students first-hand, resume building experience in the world of non-profit organizations. In conjunction with the school Unified for UNIFAT chapter, the students are Interns for the chapter gaining exposure to all aspects of running a non-profit from fundraising to marketing and event planning. Each year, incoming students receive a state-of-the art tablet computer to use throughout their years at Moeller. The school’s commitment to technology can be traced to its Marianist mission to “educate for adaptation and change.” Since opening in 1960, Moeller has used leadingedge technology tools to enhance student learning. In 1995 Moeller began pioneering its One-to-One Laptop Program. Shortly afterward, IBM honored Moeller as a model in technology education.
Bob Kolkmeyer: Siemens Software Education Grant
This fall the Moeller freshmen received Lenovo Yogo computer tablets. A complete timeline of Moeller’s technology evolution is available on the school’s website, www.Moeller.org (see Academics/Laptop Program).
Kevin Wood: National MS Society Cincinnati Leadership Class (2012)
ELECTIVE COURSES
Susan Bailey: Outstanding MAT Student – Northern Kentucky University
Freshmen: Organizational Skills Tablet Computer Application Freshmen & Sophomores: Fine Arts Survey Sophomores – Seniors: Computer Tech 1 Video Production
Juniors & Seniors: Computer Tech 2 & 3 Personal Finance Marketing Computer Applications For College
HONORS//CCP/AP COURSES
Technology Director Jeff Gaier provides incoming freshmen with a technology orientation prior to the beginning of school.
Seniors: Business Accounting (CCP) Technical Computer Design I (CCP) Technical Computer Design 3D (Honors) Technical Computer Design 3D Assembly (Honors) Architecture & Structure Design (CP1)
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Juniors & Seniors: Online Computer Science (CCP) through Cincinnati State Online Fundamentals of IT (CCP) through the University of Cincinnati
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ENGINEERING PROGRAM A College Credit Plus Program with the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering
ENGINEERING-WHAT IS IT? Many college engineering programs have an introductory engineering course where students learn about engineering. At Moeller we have a college level introductory courses that junior and senior students may take to learn about engineering and earn college credit.
WHAT IS ENGINEERING? Engineering, defined by Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology “is the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences, gained by study, experience, and practice, is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of [hu]mankind.”
WHY ENGINEERING IN HIGH SCHOOL? Engineering programs are taught at colleges, but students at Moeller are given the opportunity to learn about engineering in high school. Often students don’t understand what engineering is and what careers are available to engineers. By taking an engineering course, students learn about engineering and earn college credit. Engineering at Moeller is available to Juniors and Seniors.
HOW DO I PREPARE TO ENTER INTO ENGINEERING? Engineering is a course of study at the college level that is based upon mathematics. Students need to take as much math as possible at as high of level to be best prepared for engineering. When selecting students for Engineering, math achievement is a factor for consideration.
WHO TEACHES ENGINEERING AT MOELLER? Mr. Russell Pinkerton is the Engineering teacher at Moeller. Mr. Pinkerton has degrees in chemical and mechanical engineering and has worked 20 years as an engineer. Earlier in his career he was licensed as a professional engineer. He has also taught an Introductory to Engineering Concepts course at a university for three years. Mr. Pinkerton is certified to teach Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Science in high school. He has also taught high school science for eight years including Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, and Physical Science.
ENGINEERING IS A DUAL CREDIT COURSE… WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Engineering at Moeller is designed to meet the University of Cincinnati (UC) requirements for ENED-1020, Engineering Foundations. ENED-1020 is a required course for UC engineering students. The credit hours are applied to all UC engineering majors and also will be applied to students with any non-engineering major at UC. The two semester credit hours are transferable to all Ohio public colleges/ universities and to most private schools in Ohio as well as most public or private colleges & universities outside of Ohio. Students are advised to contact schools that they want to transfer credit. Moeller offers the following University of Cincinnati Engineering College Credit Plus courses: UC ENED 1020-Engineering Foundations (2 credits) UC ENED 1090-Engineering Models I (2 credits)
WHAT TOPICS ARE COVERED IN ENGINEERING? Engineering Foundations is focused on helping students learn about engineering and engineering careers. Specific goals in the course include: 1. Learning about the engineering design process. 2. Working in small groups solving engineering design problems. 3. Learning about engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical, etc.) including working on problems in a variety of disciplines. 4. Learning about the variety of engineering functions/careers that engineers work in (consulting, design, management, manufacturing, research, sales, etc.).
Engineering Models I is a basic MATLAB program which continue in Engineering Models II with more advanced MATLAB topics. Students perform
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the Egg Drop as part of the Engineering Foundations Class.
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ENGLISH FACULTY
DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES
Department Chair: Geoffrey Girard, 12 Years Teaching at Moeller, Master of Arts in English • Miami University (OH) Contact: GGirard@Moeller.org
Eric Eble, 6 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education • University of Notre Dame
A graduate of the Moeller English Program will be able to: 1. Critically analyze and respond to diverse forms of college-level text and media. 2. Communicate effectively, expressing ideas and positions in multiple forms of writing, media, and speech. 3. Identify and employ college-level English, with contextually appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and construction. 4. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the cultural and individual values of Language Arts. 5. Demonstrate a cultural literacy of western text and thought.
Matthew Jackson, 2 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor of Science in English Education • Miami University
CORE COURSES
Kevin Buckley ’02, 7 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education • Xavier University Justin Claypool, 4 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor of Arts in English • College of Charleston
Matt McLaughlin ’05, 7 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor of Arts in English/Secondary Education • St. Louis University Frank Minnick, 23 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education • Xavier University Michael Rose, 6 Years Teaching at Moeller Masters of Fine Arts • Brown University Master of Arts in Education • Xavier University Derek Williams ‘91, 13 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor of Arts in English • University of Cincinnati
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS & HONORS Justin Claypool, South Carolina School Improvement Council Teacher of the Year (2010-2011) Geoffey Girard, Published Author (Middle Atlantic Press, Touchstone Books, Simon & Schuster) (two novels in 2013); Bronze Quill Award in Advertising (1998); Writers of the Future Fiction Prize (2003); Stoker Award Nominee (2014) Michael Rose, Currently editing annotated Ignatius Press Critical Edition of Brave New World; NY Times best-selling nonfiction author; Brown University Teaching & Writing Fellowships
Freshman: English 1 (Honors, CP1, CP2)
Sophomores: English 2 (Honors, CP1, CP2)
Juniors: English 3 (CP1, CP2) & AP Lit. & Composition
Senior: Students will select two Semester Elective Courses listed below or take AP Language & Composition (full year)
ELECTIVE COURSES
These course are only available for Seniors. Media Literacy & Journalism Creative Writing Science Fiction & Science Practice Gothic and Horror Literature Epic Fantasy and Myth Popular Fiction Film Literacy Novels on the Big Screen Rock/Rap Poetry and Lyrics Intro to Western Philosophy Juniors & Senior: Yearbook
HONORS/AP COURSES Freshman Honors English
Sophomore Honors English
Juniors AP Literature Honors Electives
Seniors AP Language & Composition Honors Electives
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2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR
ENGLISH READING LIST FRESHMEN
JUNIORS (BRITISH LITERATURE)
The Old Man and the Sea (CP1, Honors) Something Wicked This Way Comes (CP1, Honors) The Pearl (CP1) The Chocolate War (CP1, Honors) Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (CP1, CP2, Honors) A Separate Peace (CP1, Honors) The Book Thief (Honors) Hamilton’s Mythology (CP1, Honors) A Raisin in the Sun (CP2) Painting the Black (CP1, CP2) Homer’s Odyssey (Honors) Little Brother (CP1, Honors) Romeo & Juliet (CP1, CP2, Honors) Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (CP1, Honors) The Hound of the Baskerville (CP1) Of Mice and Men (CP1, CP2, Honors) Maus - Art Spiegelman (CP1) Anthem (CP1, CP2, Honors) Childhood’s End (CP1, Honors) Flowers for Algernon (CP1, CP2) Ender’s Game (CP1) Shane (CP1, Honors) Watership Down (CP1, Honors) The Hunger Games (CP1)
Great Expectations (AP) Frankenstein: A Modern Prometheus (CP1, AP) Our Posthuman Future - Francis Fukuyama (AP) Lord of the Flies - William Golding (CP1, CP2) Twelfth Night - William Shakespeare (CP1) Night (CP2) Casino Royale (CP2) Sound and Sense: An Introduction to Poetry (AP) Doctor Faustus - Marlowe (CP1, CP2, AP) Animal Farm (CP1, CP2, AP) Watchmen (graphic novel) (CP1, CP2, AP) Siddhartha (CP1, CP2) Dracula (CP1, AP) Brave New World - Aldous Huxley (CP1, AP) 1984 - Orwell (CP1, CP2, AP) 2001: A Space Odyssey - Arthur C. Clarke(CP1) Heart of Darkness - Joseph Conrad (CP1, AP) A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (CP2) The Shawshank Redemption (CP2) The Canterbury Tales (CP1, AP Macbeth (CP1, CP2, AP) The Hobbit - JRR Tolkien (CP1) Dubliners - James Joyce (CP1, AP)
Short Stories, Poetry and Essays by Vonnegut, W. W. Jacobs, O Henry, Saki, Crane, Philip K. Dick and Ray Bradbury, et al
SOPHOMORES (AMERICAN LITERATURE) The Scarlet Letter (CP1, Honors) Into The Wild (CP1, CP2) The Great Gatsby (CP1,CP2) Fahrenheit 451 (CP1, CP2) Martian Chronicles (CP1, CP2) Farewell to Arms (Honors) Cannery Row (Honors) The Crucible (CP1, CP2) White Fang (CP1,) To Kill a Mockingbird (CP1, CP2, Honors) Pride of Baghdad (graphic novel) (CP1, CP2) Huckleberry Finn (CP1, Honors) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Honors) Short Stories, Poetry and Essays by Dickinson, Bradford, Bradstreet, Taylor, Twain, Mather, and Edgar Allen Poe, et al
SENIORS Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian (CP2) The Catcher in the Rye (CP1, CP2) Life as We Knew It - Susan Beth Pfeffer (CP2) The Sun Also Rises - Hemingway (CP1) Julius Caesar (AP) The Shining (CP1, CP2) The Beach (CP1) Catch 22 (AP) Beloved (CP1) Into Thin Air (CP1, CP2) What is the What (AP) The Things They Carried (CP1, AP) Fallen Angels - Walter Dean Myers (CP2) 13 Reasons Why - Jay Asher (CP2) One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (CP1) Hamlet (CP1, AP) World War Z (CP1, AP) The Great Santini (CP1) Mother Night (CP1, CP2 Death of a Salesman (CP1) In Cold Blood (CP1) Henry IV (CP1, AP) Essays/Stories by Kafka, Wallace, Hunter S. Thomson, Thomas Wolfe, Joyce, Palahniuk, Baldwin and Chinua Achebe et al
2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR
GUIDANCE
DEPARTMENT MEMBERS
DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES
Department Chair Paul Ramstetter: Eveslage House 3 years at Moeller Master of Arts in Education, Counseling • Xavier University Master of Arts in Education, Administration • Xavier University Contact: PRamstetter@moeller.org
Moeller’s comprehensive school counseling program is a collaborative effort benefiting students, parents, faculty, administrators, and the school community based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model®. The ASCA national model is a framework for a comprehensive, data-driven, school counseling program, which provides a solid framework for ensuring that Moeller students are well prepared to meet their current and future academic, personal, and career challenges.
Greg Derus: Trinity House 3 years at Moeller Master of Arts, Religious Studies • University of Dayton Gail Ann Dorsey: Quiroga House 12 years at Moeller Master of Arts, Mental Health & Community Counseling • University of Cincinnati Brian Gilronan: Pillar House 8 years at Moeller Master of Arts in Education, School Counseling • Xavier University Kristen Merica: Zehler House 3 years at Moeller Master of Arts in Education, School Counseling • University of Cincinnati John Ward: Zaragoza House 3 years at Moeller Master of Science, School Counseling • University of Dayton, Master of Arts, Marriage & Family Therapy • Syracuse University
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Greg Derus: NCAA Clearing House Gail Ann Dorsey: Testing Coordinator Brian Gilronan: College Fair Coordinator Kristen Merica: Scholarships
NAVIANCE—CONNECTING LEARNING & LIFE New at Moeller this year is Naviance. Naviance is a college and career readiness platform that helps connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals. With the help of Naviance, Moeller High School’s comprehensive college and career readiness solution empowers students and families to connect learning and life. This information allows the student, family and staff to work together to help students prepare for life after high school. Naviance allows students to create a plan for their futures by helping them discover their individual strengths and learning styles and explore college and career options based on their results.
COURSE TRACK DEFINITION Courses at Moeller are set at different levels of rigor, which helps all students work successfully at an appropriate pace and degree of complexity. All courses are college preparatory and meet the more stringent scholastic requirements for entry into colleges and universities. The Guidance and Counseling Department encourages all students to take the courses that provide the greatest rigor possible to best prepare them for college. Moeller offers the following college-prep levels: Advanced Placement®, Honors, College Preparatory I, College Preparatory I Level I (math only), and College Preparatory II.
Paul Ramstetter: Careers & Naviance Coordinator John Ward: Student Assistance Coordinator (ATOD) & Northeast Community Challenge Liaison (NECC) Linda Zins-Adams: AP Testing Coordinator
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HONORS/AP COURSE SEQUENCE
*Denotes Elective Courses
9TH
10TH
11TH
12TH
1
Religion I
Religion II
Religion III
Religion IV Humanities
2
English I Honors
English II Honors
English III AP
English IV AP
3
Algebra Part I Honors
Geometry Honors
Analysis Honors
Calculus AP*
4
Biology
Algebra II and Trig Honors
Chemistry AP
Physics AP
5
Fine Arts
American History AP
World History AP
U.S. Government AP
6
Foreign Language I
Foreign Language II
Elective*
Elective*
PEII / Health AP Environmental Science
Elective*
Elective*
7
Tablet Computer Applications & Organizational Skills/AP Human Geography
COLLEGE PREP I COURSE SEQUENCE
*Denotes Elective Courses
9TH
10TH
11TH
12TH
1
Religion I
Religion II
Religion III
Religion IV
2
English I
English II
English III
English IV
3
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II & Trig
Pre-Calculus
4
Biology
Elective*
Chemistry
Earth Science
5
Fine Arts
American History
World History
U.S. Government / Social Studies Elective
6
Foreign Language I
Foreign Language II
Elective*
Elective*
Tablet Computer Applications & Organizational Skills
PEII / Health
Elective*
Elective*
7
Physical Education I (PE1)
The Ohio Department of Education requires students to receive .50 credits of physical education during their high school career. Starting with the Class of 2018, if your son participates in a sport at Moeller during, he will receive .25 credit for PE1. Your son will still be required to take either PE2 or Fitness for Life (both .25 credit hour classes) before they graduate in order to meet the ODE requirements. PE2 can be taken as an elective during the school year of his Sophomore, Junior or Senior year or he may take PE2 over the summer at Moeller after his Freshman year. If your son does not play on a Moeller Athletic team, he will be able to take PE1 over the summer after his Freshman year or during his Sophomore or Junior years.
2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR
MATHEMATICS FACULTY
DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES
Department Chair: Kevin Kohls ’88: 15 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Teaching Math • University of Cincinnati Master of Arts in Sports Management • Xavier University Contact: KKohls@Moeller.org
1. Honors students will be prepared to test out of college calculus when they graduate. 2. CP1 students will be prepared to enroll in a college calculus course when they graduate. 3. CP1, Level 1 students will be prepared to enroll in a college pre-calculus course when they graduate. 4. CP2 students will be prepared to enroll in a college algebra and trigonometry course when they graduate.
Bill Braun ’72: 38 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education • Xavier University Jason Crockett: 3 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education • Xavier University
CORE COURSES
Tim Held: 19 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education • Xavier University
Freshman: Algebra I
Jim Jewell: 27 Years Teaching at Moeller Master’s Degree in Divinity, United Theology Seminary
Sophomores: Geometry
Steve Kuhlman ’10: 2 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor of Science, Integrated Mathematics • Ohio University Kristen Nay: 5 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education • Indiana Wesleyan University Bruce Nelson: 16 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Teaching/Math • University of Cincinnati Dan Ragland: 36 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor of Arts in Math • Samford University Connie Ring: 11 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Teaching/Math • University of Cincinnati Mike Ward ’86: 23 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Teaching/Math • University of Cincinnati
Juniors: Algebra II Trigonometry
Seniors: Pre-Calculus/Calculus* *If Algebra 2 Trig is taken sophomore year
ELECTIVE COURSES Juniors & Seniors: Fractals and Chaos
HONORS/AP COURSES Freshman: Honors Algebra 1
Juniors: Honors Analysis
Sophomores: Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Trig
Juniors & Seniors: AP Statistics
Seniors: AP Calculus
Incoming Placement Test: All registered incoming Freshman may take the Math Placement Test given in May of the 8th grade year.
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Based upon the test results, students may be placed in Honors
Moeller’s Mathematics Department has a balanced mix of expertise, with an average of 23.6 years’ experience.
Algebra I or test out of Algebra I and take Honors Algebra II Trigonometry.
Several faculty members are or have been instructors on the college level. Kristen Nay is a full-time mathematics specialist who is available for any student for tutoring during the school day. All department members make themselves available before and after school for students wanting additional assistance.
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Fractals and Chaos is a math elective available to juniors and seniors. “Chaos” is a relatively new and exciting science, and a fractal is a geometric object that is similar to itself on all scales. If you view closely a fractal object, it will look similar or exactly like the original shape. This property is called “self-similarity.” An example of a self-similar object is the Sierpenski triangle shown on top left. The Mandelbrot set (pictured top right) is a mathematical set of points whose boundary is a distinctive and easily recognizable twodimensional fractal shape.
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MUSIC FACULTY
CORE & ELECTIVE COURSES
Department Chair: Bob Browning ’83, 22 Years Teaching at
Students are required to take one credit of an arts course at Moeller. They may participate in Band-Percussion or Chorus all four years at Moeller.
Moeller, Master’s Degree in Conducting • James Madison University Contact: BBrowning@Moeller.org
Jim Balbach ’77, 19 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Music Education • University of Cincinnati
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS The Moeller Band program offers students the opportunity to participate in Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band and Pit Orchestra. The Band takes a trip to a major city every two years, to perform, attend workshops, and enjoy cultural highlights. The most recent trip was to Chicago in the spring of 2015. Past trips include several visits to New York City, Boston, and Washington, D.C.
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4
HON or Percussion 1 HON HON or Percussion 2 HON HON or Percussion 3 HON HON or Percussion 4 HON
Men’s Chorus 1 CP1 Men’s Chorus 2 CP1 Men’s Chorus 3 CP1 Men’s Chorus 4 CP1 Men’s Vocal Ensemble HON Guitar Lab 1 CP1 (any year) Guitar Lab 2 CP1 (upon completion of Guitar 1)
The Moeller Band has produced numerous college music majors and professional musicians over the years, who are now performing in symphony orchestras, Broadway shows, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools, and even college.
The Fine Arts Survey is for students who elect not to participate in a performing group. This course offers the students an overview of the various fine & performing arts. Most students are enrolled in some type of arts class their freshman year.
The Moeller Men’s Chorus is an ethusiastic group of multi-talented students, seniors through freshmen. The Vocal Ensemble is a select group of juniors and seniors who are active in many school and community performances.
Juniors and seniors with significant musical experience may elect to take Music Theory (Honors).
The Chorus has hosted several concerts and workshops with the Kent State and Ohio Nothern University choruses at Moeller, and has traveled to Los Angeles and St. Louis to give perfomances and participate in cultural avctivities, service projects, and sightseeing.
DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES The purposes of the Music programs at Moeller High Schools: 1. To develop the musical abilities and provide musical knowledge that will enable each individual to enjoy a lifetime of musical participation. 2. To instill in each student an awareness of the importance of music in the development of the human spirit. 3. To develop in each individual the habits of responsibility and preparation, in an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork. 4. To develop the leadership potential of each student.
PROJECTS The Moeller Men’s Chorus performs at all the school liturgies during the school year, and present a full concert at the end of each quarter. Many chorus members are also involved in the spring musical theater production. Moeller Band members take private lessons from the best are musicians, and all participate in the OMEA Solo and Ensemble Contest. In recent years approximately 70% have achieved the “Superior” rating, with almost all the rest earning the second rating. One of the highlights of the school year is the Annual Band and Chorus Concert, to be held this year on Sunday, December 13. All are welcome!
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PASTORAL MINISTRY FACULTY
PROGRAMS
John Hough: Director of Community Service, 3 Years at Moeller, Bachelor of Arts Letters, University of Oklahoma Contact: JHough@Moeller.org
Retreat Programs Freshman Overnight Retreat (Mandatory/Entire Class) Sophomore Overnight Retreat (Mandatory/By House) Junior Overnight Retreat (Not Mandatory/Student Selects Retreat) Senior KAIROS Retreat (Not Mandatory /Student Selects Retreat)
Steve Joebgen: Director of Retreats and Liturgies, 2 Years at Moeller M.A. Theological Studies • University of Dayton Contact: SJoebgen@Moeller.org
Pastoral Ministry Programs MLC – Marianist Life Community Grief Group Liturgies Prayer Services Reconciliation Services Lenten Renewal – C40M
Bro. Robert Flaherty, S.M.: Pastoral Counselor, 49 Years at Moeller M.Ed. Guidance and Counseling • Xavier University Mary Dees: Administrative Assistant , 13 Years at Moeller
Social Justice Events Unified for Uganda Overnight Shantytown March for Life (Wash., D.C.)
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS In 2014-15, Moeller students completed 26,000 hours of community service. In 2014-15, 93 students received an Outstanding Service Award for completing more than 50 hours for freshmen and sophomores and for completing more than 100 hours for juniors and seniors.
DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES Moeller’s mission is to foster young men with a vision of becoming men for Christ. The Marianist Charism calls us to make faith the center of our lives, and the Gospels teach us that the center of faith is a desire to serve and create a just society “on earth as it is in heaven.” All Moeller students are encouraged to create this life of faith by engendering a willingness to serve the larger human community and developing a habit of personal prayer and communial worship.
SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENTS
Year-Long Service Programs Corryville Big Brothers Corryville Little Buddies Matthew 25 Ministries Ronald McDonald House Brookdale Place Assisted Living MACH 1 Youth Philanthropy Council Teens Acting for Peace
Large Service Events Canned Food Drive Clothing Drive Penny Wars Christmas on Campus ACS Relay for Life Night for the Fight Hoxworth Blood Drives Summer Service Programs Solsberry Farm (IN) Navajo Reservation (NM) Bethlehem Farm (WV) Nazareth Farm (WV) Matthew 25 Ministries (WV) CRISPAZ (El Salvador) Rooted in the Vine Urban Plunge (Cincinnati)
MISSION: To Make God Known, Loved, and Served
Grade
Requirement
Freshman
5 hours
Moeller, Church/Parish
50 hours
Sophomores
10 hours
Moeller, Church/Parish
50 hours
Juniors
10 hours
Moeller, Church/Parish
100 hours
Seniors
35 hours
Community
100 hours
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RELIGION FACULTY
Department Chair: Jerry DiCristoforo, 5 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry • University of Dayton Contact: JDicristoforo@Moeller.org
Rick Bohne, 31 Years Teaching at Moeller Master’s Degree in Theology • University of Dayton
Dave Campbell, 5 Years Teaching at Moeller Master’s Degree in Theology • University of Dayton
Anthony Corder, 8 Years Teaching at Moeller Master’s Degree in Theology • Xavier University
Clayton Graham, 9 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor of Arts in Theology • St. Louis University
Doug Horst, 15 Years Teaching at Moeller Master’s Degree in Theology • Athenaeum
Paul Kindt ’90, 17 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor of Arts, Music Education • Morehead State University
CORE COURSES Freshman: Hebrew Scriptures & Christology Juniors: Catholic Social Teaching & Christian Lifestyles
Sophomores: The Church & Christian Morality Ecclesiology Seniors: Electives
ELECTIVE COURSES Seniors: Honors Philosopy of Religion Catholicism & the Arts Community Service Catholicism & Current Events Catholic Apologetics World Religions
HONORS Rick Bohne: Marianist Heritage Award (2008), Founder’s Award (2012)
Doug Horst: Who’s Who in Teaching (2006)
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS While our school is predominately Catholic, our religious teaching enables all students regardless of religious background to reflect, inquire, and challenge their beliefs and values as they relates to Jesus Christ.
UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES Monthly Eucharistic Adoration Off Campus Community Course Genogram Research Project Student Philanthropy Program Project Based Learning Projects
DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES Our mission is to build a foundation for our students to live a faith-filled life and to continue their spiritual journey. The department’s goals are as follows: 1. To learn Biblical literacy and basic hermeneutics 2. To know and apply the seven themes of Catholic social teachings 3. To understand and live our Marianist Charism 4. To learn how to pray in various ways, both personally & communally 5. To develop a strong moral compass and the tools for discernment
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SOCIAL STUDIES FACULTY Department Chair: David Faller: 25 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor’s Degree in History • University of Cincinnati Contact: DFaller@Moeller.org Bryan Laake: 2 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Education Administration • Xavier University Todd Naumann ’91: 19 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education • Xavier University Mike Shaffer: 13 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Theology • Xavier University Robert Tull: 33 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in History • University of Notre Dame James Yonushonis: 2 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education • Penn State University
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS 10 Elective Courses & 5 AP/Honors Courses
DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES 1. Students will be able to read and write proficiently at grade level. 2. Students will be able to analyze historical documents critically and accurately. 3. Students will be able to apply historical concepts as they relate to the 21st century world. 4. Students will be able to complete historical research and write a paper using MLA format.
CORE COURSES Sophomores: US History Juniors: World History Seniors: Government and Politics
ELECTIVE COURSES Cincinnati History The Modern Presidency * The American Civil War * Terrorism in the 21st Century * Also available in CPII levels
HONORS/AP COURSES Freshmen: AP Human Geography Sophomores: AP US History Juniors: AP World History Juniors & Seniors: AP Psychology & Honors History of WWII (Online) Seniors: AP Government and Politics
RESEARCH PAPERS & PROJECTS All core courses require a MLA format term paper/research assignment. Most elective courses have a research project requirement.
As part of the Global Leaders’ Summit in Shanghai, China, Moeller students (L to R) Riley Jones 2017, Ashten Lynch 2016 and Paul McCreary 2014 are dressed in traditional Court Attendant clothes. Students also visited three cities in China along with the Great Wall.
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SCIENCE FACULTY
CORE COURSES
Department Chair, Tim Erdmann: 27 Years Teaching at Moeller, Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/ Secondary Education • University of Cincinnati Contact: TErdmann@Moeller.org Kevin Conlon: 5 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Education • Miami University (OH)
Terri Schaffer: 5 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering • University of Dayton Dan Shannon: 30 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Science • University of Cincinnati Alex Thompson: 9 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor’s Degree in Science • Miami University (OH) Mike Ward ’86: 23 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts for Teachers • University of Cincinnati Bob Wynn: 8 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor of Arts • Lake Forest College Russ Pinkerton: 3 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering • Kansas State University
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Honors Program with Four AP Courses
Freshman: Biology
Sophomores: Science Elective(s)
Juniors: Chemistry
Seniors: Physics
ELECTIVE COURSES Sophomores: Physical Science Outdoor Education* AP Environmental Science Human Anatomy Seniors: Outdoor Education Organic Chemistry AP Biology Engineering
Juniors: Earth Science Outdoor Education* Human Anatomy Organic Chemistry Engineering
*Available to Freshmen
HONORS/AP COURSES Freshman: Honors Biology
Juniors & Seniors: AP Physics & Engineering
Sophomores: Seniors AP Biology AP Environmental Science Sophomores & Juniors: AP Chemistry
Engineering Program (with dual college credit) Outdoor Education Program (Conducted in Colorado and Appalachian Trail)
DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES 1. Students will be able to describe the steps in the Scientific Methodology and apply them to both modern scientific issues. 2. Students will develop a deep respect for nature and God by understanding how the forces of nature work physically, chemically, and biologically. 3. Students will develop a Christian approach to the solutions of modern scientific issues. 4. Students will be able to observe, record, compile, and analyze scientific information and data and use it in their everyday lives. 5. Students will master the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to successfully continue in science education. 6. Students will become aware of recent scientific research and discoveries and how they affect their lives.
Students use their computer tablets for a digital interface with programs such as Venier and Motic software.
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WORLD LANGUAGES FACULTY Department Chair, Linda Zins-Adams: 3 Years Teaching at Moeller • Master’s Degree in Special Education • Xavier University Contact: LZinsadams@Moeller.org Gustavo Benedetti: 23 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education, University of Cincinnati Brian Compton ’95: 4 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor’s Degree in Latin Education • Miami University (OH) Alberto Delgado: 16 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education • University of Cincinnati Jim Elfers: 9 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts, Pastoral Ministry • University of Dayton Bachelor of Arts, Spanish • University of Cincinnati Bob Hotze: 37 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education • Xavier University Master of Arts in Theatre • University of Akron
HONORS & AWARDS Gustavo Bennedetti & J. Alberto Delgado: Moeller’s Founder’s Award (2008) Brian Compton: Summa Cum Laude Sponsor, National Junior Classical League, and a Silver Bowl Recipient, National Junior Classical League Jim Elfers: Founder’s Award (2012) Linda Zins-Adams: AATG Outstanding German Educator (2015), ACTFL Award for Excellence in Foreign Language Instruction Using Technology (2014), SCOLT & Kentucky World Language Teacher of the Year (2009-2010)
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Students have opportunities to participate in study abroad programs in German and Spanish.
Spanish Honor Society), and participate in the national exams for German, Latin, and Spanish). The faculty use a variety of technology tools and authentic materials to enhance student learning. Students have opportunities to participate in exchanges and study abroad programs in German and Spanish.
DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES 1. Communicate in languages other than English; in the target language: understand the written and spoken language, provide and obtain information, exchange feelings and opinions, and present information. 2. Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures. 3. Connect with other disciplines and acquire information and reinforce and further knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language. 4. Develop insight into the nature of language and culture by comparing the language studied to their own. 5. Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world; use the language within and beyond the school setting; show evidence of becoming life-long learners; and use the language for personal enrichment.
CORE COURSES All Grades (Levels 1,2,3,4): French, German, Latin, Spanish
HONORS/CCP/AP COURSES Juniors & Seniors: Honors French III & IV Honors German III (CCP) Honors Latin III Honors Spanish III AP German (CCP) AP Latin AP Spanish
Department members belong to several professional organizations, such as ACTFL (American Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages), AATG (American Association of Teachers of German), NCL (National Classical League) and AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish & Portuguese). They also sponsor clubs and honorary organizations (i.e., German Honor Society, the National and Ohio Junior Classical League, and the Archbishop Moeller High School • 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 • 513-791-1680
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