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Bishop Hartley is a four-year, comprehensive,
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| Academics — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| The majority of our students (98%) follow the Diocesan college preparatory course of study. Bishop Hartley also offers a course of study for those students who want to pursue vocational training in their junior and senior year. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Accreditation | The school is accredited by the State of Ohio and the Diocese of Columbus. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Curriculum Requirements | The credit units required for graduation are: | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Advanced Placement (AP) Courses | We offer advanced placement courses in the following areas: American History, Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, and Studio Art: 2D. College classes Calculus II and Statistics are also offered. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Honors Level Courses | We offer honors level courses in the following: SCIENCES - Comprehensive Science (9th), Biology (10th), Chemistry (11th), Physics (12th); ENGLISH - 9th through 12th; MATHEMATICS - 9th through 12th. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| PSEOP | The Post-Secondary Educational Options Program (PSEOP) is currently available with The Ohio State University, Columbus State Community College, and Franklin University. A dual enrollment program is available with Ohio Dominican University. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Technology — The use of technology at Bishop Hartley has been nationally recognized for the past six years. In-depth case studies by Microsoft [MS Case Study] and Hewlett-Packard [HP Case Study] are just two of the many works that have been published on the technology experience at Hartley. The 1:1 tablet PC program for juniors and seniors, SMART boards in every room, high speed wireless throughout the building, mobile computer carts for underclassmen, and digital music and video studios are just a few of the "cutting edge" opportunities available at Bishop Hartley. The media-rich lecture hall is designed for innovative educational options including video-conferencing and distance learning.
| Graduates — |
| At least 98% of Bishop Hartley graduates attend a two- or four-year college. The class of 2009 (154 graduates) earned over $7.7 million in academic and merit-based scholarships. Recent graduates attend the following schools: Allegheny College, Baldwin-Wallace College, Bowling Green State University, Bryn Mawr College, Capital University, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Institute of Art, Coastal Carolina University, College of the Holy Cross, College of William and Mary, Columbus College of Art and Design, Cornell University, Denison University, DeVry University, The George Washington University, Hampton University, Harvard College, John Carroll University, Kent State University, Kenyon College, Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (New York), Lake Forest College, Loyola University of Chicago, Miami University, Michigan State University, Muskingum College, New York University, Northwestern University, Ohio Dominican University, Ohio Northern University, The Ohio State University, Ohio University, Ohio Wesleyan University, Otterbein College, Purdue University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Saint Louis University, Smith College, Spelman College, St. John's University, NY, United States Naval Academy, University of Alabama, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, University of Findlay, University of Kentucky, University of Michigan, University of Notre Dame, University of Toledo, Walsh University, The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, University of Toledo, Vanderbilt University, West Virginia University, Wittenberg University and Xavier University. This is not an exhaustive list. |
| Special Programs for Students— | |
| Notre Dame Program | The goal of this program is to coordinate support for students with service plans or academic support plans. The Notre Dame team consists of an Intervention Specialist, part-time tutor, reading specialist, guidance counselors, and the school psychologist who work together to track student progress, enable teachers to address specific needs, and communicate with the parents. |
| St. Thomas Aquinas Program | The goal of the St. Thomas Aquinas Program is to coordinate support for students identified by standardized test scores and teachers as “gifted”. The St. Thomas Aquinas team consists of the academic dean and representatives from the Academic Council and two Advisory Board representatives who work together to track student progress and plan extracurricular activities which enable students to expand their studies, delve into cross-curricular issues and prepare for college board exams. |
| Enrollment — |
| Our 2009-2010 enrollment is 712. The ratio of students to teachers is approximately 18:1. The ratio of students to counselors was approximately 235:1. Our size is something of value. "There is remarkable consistency among the research studies that have been reported on school size; smaller is better." This quote, from a study by Roger Ehrich called The Impact of School Size, emphasizes our focus on maintaining a learning environment that underscores the need children and young adults have for structure, social stability, and community support. Read The Impact of School Size online. |
| Registration — |
| Registration forms are available in the School Office or the Admissions Office. A registration fee is required with the application. Additional information is required for our non-feeder schools. Please contact the Admissions Department, (614) 237-5421 ext 227. |
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| Tuition | Tuition for 2009-2010 School Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Scholarships | Scholarship opportunities are available in the fall only for incoming 9th grade students from our feeder parish schools and religious education programs. These forms are available by calling the Admissions Office in September and October. There is a deadline for admission. Please contact the Admissions Office at 237-5421 ext 227 for details. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program | The application for this program is available to registered students in January 2010. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual Job Fair | Each year in May, Bishop Hartley invites local employers to attend Hartley's Job Fair. The companies currently participating are: Donatos, Wendy's, Kroger, Bob Evans, Home City Ice, Johnson's Farm Market and McDonald's. At this event, students can learn more about part-time job opportunities available at these companies during the summer as well as throughout the school year. The purpose of the Job Fair is to help students find jobs. How the funds earned are spent is up to the students and their parents. Students may choose to use some or all of the earnings to help pay their tuition. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extracurricular Activities — | |
| Athletics | BOYS Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Bowling, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Baseball, Track, and Tennis |
| GIRLS Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Cheerleading (Football & Basketball), Basketball, Bowling, Swimming & Diving, Track, Softball, and Lacrosse | |
| Activities | Marching Band, Ski Club, Drama Club, Liturgical Cantoring and Instrumentation, World Awareness Club, In The Know Academic Team, The Hawkeye Student Newspaper, Powerlifting, Hartley Readers Book Club, Art Club, Pro-Life Club, Hawks Who Pray, Hawks Always Remember To Serve (HARTS), Model United Nations, Mentor Program, Student Ambassador Program, Peer Mediation, National Honor Society, Student Council |