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The Roman Catholic College Preparatory School of the Future

Atmosphere Academics Arts Athletics

www.mccarthyhigh.org

Our MissionArchbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is

dedicated to the formation of tomorrow’s leaders through a Roman Catholic experience that provides excellence in

Atmosphere, Academics, the Arts, and Athletics.

The Path to ExcellenceTop-Tier Academics in a Community of Faith

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is a Roman Catholic co-educational college preparatory school for students in grades 9 to 12, fully accredited by AdvancED and recognized nationally as a School of Excellence by the Catholic Honor Roll. Our beautiful 48-acre campus provides a safe, structured environment with an emphasis on faith, family, and education. Our 300-seat chapel is located in the center of our campus, symbolizing the importance of Christ at the center of our lives.

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School’s strong commitment to academic and technological excellence is reinforced by our state-of-the-art facilities, including our iLounge, laboratories and our iCatholicEd classroom. We have four modern classroom buildings, housing our biology, chemistry, physics and computer labs. Our distinguished Fine Arts program offers more than 25 courses, plus a wide array of after-school programs, including band, drama, chorus, art and dance. Many of our productions are held in our contemporary Maverick Blackbox Theatre and our 25,000 square-foot Student and Performing Arts Center.

All classrooms have state-of-the-art interactive displays. The goal of the interactive touch display is to create a seamless experience between technology and education, catered to the modern student. Each classroom is outfitted with an interactive display to optimize the learning experience. Teachers are able to mirror their iPads, annotate over any content and play 4K videos.

Our spacious campus includes our multi-purpose stadium and sports complex with practice fields for JV & Varsity football, soccer, track and field, baseball; state-of-the-art varsity locker rooms; an air-conditioned 1000+ seat gymnasium; a 3,800 square-foot Health & Fitness center; and a newly completed broadcasting studio.

About Us

• The average college SAT and ACT scores for the Class of 2016 are higher than national, state and county averages

• 19 Advanced Placement courses offered

• One of the largest Dual Enrollment Programs in the state

• SAT/ACT preparatory programs integrated in the curriculum

• A professional teaching staff with an average of over 15 years teaching experience. More than half have earned a master’s degree or higher

• Campus ministry program that includes school Masses, retreats, academic courses, and extracurricular activities

• Technology is an integral part of the curriculum

• A guidance program that provides services for students and parents in academics, career counseling, personal counseling, and testing.

• A college counseling office that provides one-on-one assistance with the college application process, including financial aid, and scholarships

• A wide assortment of extra-curricular activities including successful programs in athletics, theatre, dance, chorus, art, band and robotics

Where we Excel...

Atmosphere Academics Arts Athletics

A Spiritual Focus

The overall goal of Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is to

provide faith formation that teaches young men and women

to live their lives for others in the spirit of the Gospel.

An important element involved in this effort is service to others,

not only at school but also in the community.

A wholistic approach to education builds a community spirit that is characterized

by Catholic values, a commitment to academic excellence, an orderly and

disciplined atmosphere, and a personal approach to education.

To Abide in the Love of Christ

U Daily Religious Education and Classroom Prayer Students participate in varied and regular experiences of prayer through daily classroom

prayer and retreats to strengthen the formation of a personal relationship with God.

U Eucharistic Liturgies and Sacrament of Reconciliation Eucharistic liturgies are held daily and there is also a monthly school wide mass.

Involvement of many school groups in planning liturgies helps make the celebration more meaningful to students.

U Yearly Class Retreat Opportunities The Peer Ministry Club consists of junior and senior leaders

who serve as mentors to sophomores and juniors. There are 3-day retreats off campus for juniors and sophomores offered several times a year. There are also 2 freshman retreats at the beginning of the school year that provide first-year students the opportunity to meet others and explore their Catholic faith.

U Service Requirements Serving others is an essential part of our call to follow Jesus Christ.

The service program is an integral part of campus life and students are required to complete 25 community service hours per year.

U School-Wide Projects Students participate in several school-wide projects such as blood drives, toy drives,

food collections, and Operation Rice Bowl.

Atmosphere

Our 300-seat chapel is located in the center of our campus, symbolizing the importance of Christ at the center of our lives.

The spiritual growth program includes:

To Abide in the Love of Christ

iCatholicEd/iTheologyAt the forefront of Catholic education and innovation, Archbishop McCarthy High School is committed to excellence in education and utilizes technology to prepare the next generation of global leaders. We embrace a mission of Innovation in Catholic education – iCatholicEd. The 8000 sq ft iCatholicEd classroom is a flexible learning space featuring retractable glass walls and furniture designed to transition easily for different types of instruction. As a Catholic institution, Theology is the foundation of our school. We have combined Theology and Technology to create blended virtual classes for our juniors and seniors. iCatholicEd provides the opportunity for students to research, plan, implement and share multimedia reflections on their community ministry service projects. Our response to the ever-changing world is rooted in the tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; the foundation and catalyst to producing responsible global citizens.

TechnologyArchbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is the first school in South Florida to be part of a 1:1 iPad initiative. Each student at Archbishop McCarthy will be educated with the assistance of an iPad, which provides an invaluable learning tool. Students and teachers use the iPad along with Apple TV for projects and lectures. All conventional textbooks and course content are now delivered digitally. The iPad program has transformed Archbishop McCarthy classrooms, giving teachers and students 24/7 access to learning tools and resources.

Atmosphere

AcademicsThe Curriculum Extensive AP and College Dual Enrollment

The curriculum at Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is college preparatory in nature. A student who graduates from Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School will be well-prepared for future educational endeavors. Every department offers Honors, Advanced Placement and College Dual Enrollment opportunities. 617 Advanced Placement Exams were administered during the 2015-2016 school year, with 80% of the students scoring above the national passing rate. We have one of the largest Dual Enrollment Programs in the state with over 3000 college credit hours earned every year. Preparation for the PSAT, SAT and ACT is built into the curriculum. All Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School students are required to take the SAT. Our mean scores are above state and national averages.

All electives are carefully chosen to meet the standards of highly competitive universities. They include Speech, Journalism, Debate, Robotics, Psychology, Law Studies, Finance, Business and Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Digital Art, and Visual Technology. In addition, the school has developed an outstanding multi-faceted Fine Arts program that features all aspects of music, drama, art, dance, and speech and debate.

To graduate, all students must earn 24 credits and satisfy the following requirements: 4 credits – Theology 4 credits – English 4 credits – Mathematics (minimum Algebra II) 3 credits – Social Studies 3 credits – Science (2 with lab components) 2 credits – World Languages .5 credits – Personal Fitness .5 credits – Health/Life Management 1.5 credits – Practical or Fine Arts 1.5 credits – Electives (Writing course required for freshmen) 100 hour Community Service Commitment

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Academics

2016 Testing StatisticsAdvanced Placement AwardsAP Scholars............................. 53AP Scholars with Honors......... 24AP Scholars with Distinction.... 49AP National Scholars............... 4Total AP Scholars..................... 130

national Recognition ProgramsNational Merit Finalists.................. 7National Merit Commended........... 8National Hispanic Scholars............ 15National Merit Semi-Finalists......... 2Special Scholarships........................ 1

SAT/ACT ScoresIt is highly recommended that all students take both the SAT and ACT. The class of 2016 achieved the following mean SAT/ACT scores as reflected by the highest attained score of each student and are compared to score reports from larger group populations:

From the class of 2016: 373 students took the ACT with a mean composite score of 23.1

The ASPIRE is administered to all students in grade 9 and 10.

Class of 2016 SAT Scores

Math verbalTop 10% 715 714Top 20% 681 679Mean 548 558Florida 480 486 National 511 495

Class of 2016 ACT Scores

Archbishop McCarthy........23.1 Florida...............................19.9 National.............................21.0

The PSAT is administered to all students in grades 9, 10, and 11.

Grading and RankArchbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School does not provide class ranks on our transcripts.

All grades on transcripts are unweighted; however, the transcript provides a weighted GPA. Students are required to take semester exams that count as 20% of their semester grade.

All courses are included in the GPA. “A” = 4.0. Some courses are weighted reflecting their challenging academic requirements. Cumulative GPA begins in grade 9 and is indicated on the transcript.

A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69

College Planning & ScholarshipOver 99% of the class of 2016 matriculated to college directly from Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School. For the class of 2016, students received academic, athletic, military, and special talent scholarships totaling almost $34,000,000.

Athletic & Student Activity ProgramOur school participates in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), competing interscholastically in baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, flag football, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling. In addition, Archbishop McCarthy students have the opportunity to serve their school and develop their talents by participating in some of our 60 clubs.

Archbishop McCarthy was once again selected for the Catholic High School

Honor Roll recognizing us as a School of Excellence in the United States. Inclusion on the Honor Roll indicates outstanding

success in academic excellence, Catholic identity, and civic education.

Today’s Catholic Teacher selected Archbishop McCarthy as one of the

twelve recipients nationwide of the 2013 Innovations in Catholic Education Awards.

The award honors twelve Catholic elementary and secondary schools

that have led the way by implementing exemplary, innovative programs to

improve the teaching and learning of their students, faculty and staff. Archbishop

McCarthy’s award is in the area of innovative projects facilitated

by technology.

Archbishop McCarthy is an

Apple Distinguished School; schools recognized nationwide by Apple as

exemplary learning environments and centers of innovation, leadership, and

educational excellence. The Apple Distinguished School designation is

reserved for schools that integrate Apple technology in education and meet criteria

for the five best practices: visionary leadership, innovative teaching and

learning, ongoing professional learning, compelling evidence of success, and

a flexible learning environment.

Academics

Dual EnrollmentThe Dual Enrollment (DE) program provides college-level courses

offered on campus through St. Thomas University to qualifying students based on their GPA. Our Dual Enrollment courses are offered in:

Advanced PlacementAll students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are required to take Advanced Placement exams. Our Advanced Placement courses, through

the College Board Advanced Placement Program, are offered in:

- Pre-Calculus Honors and Analytic Geometry Honors - Calculus Honors- English III Honors - English IV Honors - Spanish III Honors- Spanish Heritage III Honors - Spanish Speakers III Honors- Finance and Business Technology Honors

- Sports Medicine - AP Spanish Language- French III Honors - AP French Language- AP U.S. History - AP World History- Visual Basic Honors- AP Art Drawing Portfolio

- AP Calculus AB - AP Calculus BC - AP English Language- AP English Literature- AP Biology- AP Physics- AP Physics 2

- AP Chemistry- AP Environmental Science - AP Spanish Language - AP Spanish Literature- AP French Language- AP Computer Science - AP Macroeconomics

- AP U.S. Government and Politics - AP U.S. History- AP World History- AP Human Geography - AP Art Drawing Portfolio

CounselorsArchbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School’s guidance counselors work together as a team for the good of each student, serving the student’s academic, emotional, and college preparatory needs. The Guidance Department includes 4 guidance counselors (freshman - senior), 3 counselors dedicated to college counseling, and 1 part time college advisor.

Counselors provide an array of services, including:u Counselor/student contact through individual, small, and large group conferences.u A career-planning program.u Parental contact throughout the school year, guidance informational workshops, meetings for students

experiencing academic difficulty and/or meetings for students requiring personal counselingu Monitoring student progress reports and conducting counselor/parent meetings to foster improvement.u Parent/teacher conferences as requested.u College counseling to all grade levels with: – monthly scholarship bulletins ($34 million

awarded in college scholarships last year) – college fair information – college information night for students and parents – advice on college summer enrichment programs – Financial Aid Night – Career Programs – Naviance: a college and career web-based tool

College Counseling

TeamOur College Counseling team now includes three full-time and one part-time advisor. The new College Counseling office allows for both individual and group meetings in the large open area which is frequently used by college representatives as they provide information sessions for our students. The team provides college planning assistance to students of all grade levels and their parents. College tours, a college fair, and parent information nights are sponsored annually. The team also offers clinics and workshops on essay writing, college applications, scholarships and more, to help guide and assist our students.

Fine Arts

Dramain the Spotlight!

The award winning Drama program offers many opportunities for students interested in acting, singing, dancing, directing, stage managing, and technical work. During the school day our curriculum consists of Introduction to Drama, Drama II, Acting I, Drama III Honors and Theater Direction. Annually, the drama program produces two mainstage plays, a one act, and the community service play. In addition, we are a member of the International Thespian Society which competes on a state and district level. We are also a member of the Cappies program where students critique local high school theater and have the opportunity to be published in local papers. Actors also have the opportunity to be nominated by the Cappie Critics and participate in the annual awards gala at the Broward Center of the Performing Arts. Some of our previous productions include A Few Good Men, Bus Stop, Grease, The Crucible, Little Shop of Horrors, and Twelve Angry Men.

National Speech & Debate AssociationArguably the Best!

The objective of the Speech & Debate program is to increase students’ understanding of argument, critical thinking, and public speaking through a myriad of current event-related debate, speech, and interpretive activities. Students compete at district, state, and national level competitions and become members of the national honor society, The National Speech & Debate Association.

Many of our productions are held in our contemporary Maverick Blackbox Theatre and our 25,000 square-foot Student and Performing Arts Center.

Forensics Competition at harvard.

BandAnd the Beat goes On!

The Instrumental Music program consists of a Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Color Guard. These groups meet on a weekly basis to rehearse their musical repertoire in preparation for numerous school and community performances. These groups perform at different venues throughout the school year, including our school’s home football games, Open House, and Christmas and Spring Concerts. The Music Program offers Music Tech & Sound Engineering, Music Techniques, Drumming Techniques, and Music Exploration as courses. The music program is also affiliated with the Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA). Students are given the opportunity to participate in state music competitions and adjudicated performances to enhance their individual skills as performers.

DanceWe Like to Move it, Move it!

The Dance program offers Dance I and Dance II courses which enable students to develop knowledge and skills in varied dance styles through acquisition of technique, choreographic skill, aesthetic awareness, and performance quality within a cultural and historic content. Students develop dance skills such as coordination, motor memory, and fine and gross motor skills. Students master movement principles and techniques to enable them to move expressively, efficiently, and safely.

Fine ArtsBe a part of an award-winning Fine Arts

Department and express yourself through your

artistic talent! There are many opportunities to get

involved. Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School

offers courses during school, as well as numerous

after-school activities. We urge you to use your

God-given talents and become a member of one

of our incredible programs.

Visual ArtsPicture Yourself An Artist!

The Visual Arts program offers students experiences in two and three dimensional art forms. Students gain opportunities to develop an appreciation of art, artists, and techniques in a vibrant studio setting. Individual artistic growth and expression are encouraged. After school activities include Art Club and National Art Honor Society.

Fine Arts

Digital ArtsLet the games begin!

The Digital Arts program combines technology with creativity, and enables students to develop basic skills in using computer graphics applications along with the elements of art and principles of design to create Digital Art. In Digital Art class students learn how to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to edit photography, create original artwork and create original illustrations for print or web use. In Visual Technology students learn about interactive design, animation, and motion graphics using Adobe Flash and iMovie. These classes take place in our state-of-the-art Mac Lab. A student interested in computer graphics can also join the school’s Digital Art Club or AMP Journalism Club, the school’s online newspaper.

Creative Photographyhit me with your best shot!

The Creative Photography Program allows students to explore the aesthetic foundations of art using beginning photography techniques. This course focuses on capturing digital photography, editing and creating visual art using iPad Apps and Adobe Photoshop. Students become familiar with elements of art, principles of design, and compositional foundations. “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Student photographers use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. A student interested in photography can join the school’s online newspaper, AMP Journalism Club, as a photojournalist; or join Year Book!

Television ProductionReporting live!

Students will get hands on experience using professional equipment in the areas of lighting, audio, and video. The project-based class will teach basic fundamentals in all key areas of video production as well as broadcast journalism, with the ultimate goal of creating video content in a variety of formats and subject matters. Projects will include producing public service announcements, formal interviews, news and talk shows, music videos, commercials, movie trailers, short films, and sports packages.

The newest building on our campus is a 5,000 square foot, state of the art Varsity Locker Room. The facility features two drop-down screens, offices for coaches, and a conference room for team/strategy meetings. Each side, men’s and women’s, has bathrooms, showers and twenty lockers. There are also 57 six foot lockers for equipment intensive sports.

Maverick teams have a rich history of excellence on and off the playing field. One of the primary goals of our athletic program is to accentuate the development of the whole student and help them achieve a personal level of excellence in the areas of academics, fitness, teamwork, commitment, respect for others, and sportsmanship. Currently, we field 30 varsity, 19 junior varsity, 3 freshmen, and 6 club teams. Over the last 18 years our varsity teams have won 70 district team titles, 22 regional team titles, 9 team state championships, (six in baseball and one each in women’s golf and men’s volleyball) and 7 individual state championships. We also have one Team National Championship in baseball in 2010, one FCDA National Championship in dance, and two individual National Champions in wrestling. Overall, the varsity sports program has maintained a winning percentage of over 70% throughout the school’s history.

Last year our varsity teams once again ranked as one of the top 1A to 5A programs in Broward County as the men’s varsity teams were recognized as the top program in the county by The Herald. We posted an overall record of 351 wins, 175 losses, and 3 ties. This year our varsity teams earned state championships in women’s golf, baseball, and men’s volleyball. The football team finished their season 11-0 and were Gold Coast Conference Champions. Also, our Legacies Dance Team won a FCDA National Championship. We had coaches receiving honors as well: Carl Phillips, (Women’s Golf), Karen Frank (Men’s Volleyball), and Rich Bielski (Baseball) were named top coaches by the Florida Dairy Farmers Association. Women’s Cross Country and Men’s Volleyball were named Academic Team Champions for 2015-2016. Overall, our varsity teams averaged an un-weighted GPA of a 3.0 or higher. As a department we are very proud of our accomplishments because we believe in coaching the athletes who want to participate. We will not go out and bring in athletes to take the place of those committed to our programs.

Individually over the last 18 years, 180 of our athletes have earned First Team All County Honors in a variety of sports by the local media, and 203 have signed college scholarships to continue both their academic and athletic careers.

Athletics

Women’s Sports

BasketballBeach Volleyball

BowlingCheerleading Cross Country

DanceEquestrian

Flag Football Golf

LacrosseSoccer Softball

Swimming TennisTrack

VolleyballWeight Lifting

Men’s Sports

BaseballBasketball

Beach VolleyballBowling

Cross CountryFootball

GolfIce HockeyLacrosse

RugbySoccer

Swimming TennisTrack

VolleyballWeight Lifting

Wrestling

Our campus includes a multi-purpose stadium and sports complex, an air-conditioned 1000+ seat gymnasium, 3,800 sq ft health & Fitness center, a varsity locker room and baseball and softball club houses.

Athletics

RoboticsAll geared up!The Maverick Robotics Program offers students the ability to explore potential STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related career opportunities. Students have the option to enroll in three separate courses that focus on different aspects of the robot design process. Additionally, each course offer students the opportunity to explore a completely different robot platform. If interested, students may also participate in robotics through our nationally and globally recognized Maverick Robotics Competition Team. Archbishop McCarthy High School is a proud member of VEX Robotics, which is the largest competitive robotics program in the world. As a member of our competition team, students have the opportunity to compete against the best robots from across the state, nation, and from around the world. Team members meet daily to design, test, and program their robots as they prepare for various competitions throughout the school year.

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School seeks students who have a proven record of academic success, who respect the dignity of others, and who demonstrate a desire to participate in our Roman Catholic community.

To be admitted, a student must:u Submit an admission application and other requested documents.

u Have an academic record of average to above-average grades and standardized test scores for the two years prior to the year seeking admission.

u Have satisfactory recommendations from previous schools attended.

u Take the High School Placement Test (9th Grade Only).

u Embrace the Catholic identity of Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School, and adhere to its policies and regulations as stated in the Parent Student Handbook, its philosophy of discipline, and its demanding attendance and curriculum policies.

u Be interviewed by admission personnel upon request.

u Be evaluated by the admission committee, who will recommend acceptance, conditional acceptance, or placement on a waiting list. Notification of the school’s final decision will be given to the applicant/parent.

Criteria for Admission

American University

Auburn University

Binghamton University—SUNY

Boston College

Boston University

Brigham Young University

Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western Reserve University

Clemson University

College of William and Mary

Cornell University

Drexel University

Duke University

Emory University

Florida State University

Fordham University

George Washington University

Georgetown University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Harvard Law School

Indiana University—Bloomington

Iowa State University

Johns Hopkins University

Lehigh University

Marquette University

Miami University—Oxford

Michigan State University

New York University

Northeastern University

Northwestern University

Ohio State University

Pennsylvania State University

Pepperdine University

Princeton University

Purdue University

Rice University

Rutgers, State University of New Jersey

Southern Methodist University

Stony Brook University—SUNY

Syracuse University

Texas A & M University

Texas Christian University

Tulane University

University of Alabama

University of California—Berkeley

University of California—Irvine

University of California—San Diego

University of Chicago

University of Colorado—Boulder

University of Connecticut

University of Delaware

University of Denver

University of Florida

University of Georgia

College acceptances through the years...University of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign

University of Iowa

University of Maryland—College Park

University of Massachusetts—Amherst

University of Miami

University of Michigan—Ann Arbor

University of Minnesota—Twin Cities

University of Missouri

University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill

University of Notre Dame

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh

University of Rochester

University of Southern California

University of Texas

University of Vermont

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin—Madison

Vanderbilt University

Virginia Tech

Wake Forest University

Washington University in St. Louis

Worchester Polytechnic Institute

Yale University

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