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 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and recognized as one of the Top 50 Catholic High Schools in the nation. 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 administration building. 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.

Our spacious campus includes our multi-purpose stadium and sports complex with practice fields for JV & Varsity football, soccer, track and field, baseball; an air-conditioned 1000+ seat gymnasium; and a 3,800 square-foot Health & Fitness center.

The newest addition to our campus is the iCatholicEd 21st century classroom. The 8,000 square-foot room is a flexible learning space with retractable glass walls that allow the room to be configured as one large space or five individual classrooms.

About Us

• The average college SAT and ACT scores for the Class of 2014 are higher than national, state and county averages

• Advanced placement course offerings in English Literature and Language, U.S. and World History, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Government and Economics, Calculus I & II, Biology, Computer Science, French Language, Spanish Literature and Language, Art, and Statistics

• 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, testing, financial aid, and scholarships, as well as one-on-one assistance with the college application process

• 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 holistic 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.

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 4 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:

Abide in the Love of Christ

Archbishop McCarthy High School is committed to excellence in education and utilizes technology to prepare the next generation of global leaders by developing responsible and ethical global citizens. We embrace a mission of Innovation in Catholic Education–iCatholicEd.

At the forefront of Catholic education and innovation, Archbishop McCarthy High School offers students excellence in education along with the latest in technology. The newly dedicated iCatholicEd 21st century classroom is an 8000 sq ft flexible learning space with retractable glass walls and classroom furniture design to transition easily for different types of instruction. Technology is used to enhance communication and collaboration, enhance student productivity and engagement, encourage innovation, and promote life-long learning.

iCatholicEd

TechnologyArchbishop Edward A. McCarthy High

School’s state-of-the-art technology

provides students with the tools they

need for the future. Wireless Internet

connectivity is available throughout

the campus, allowing teachers

and students access to technology

wherever it is needed.

Archbishop 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 Edward A. McCarthy

High School 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

iCatholicEd

Our iCatholicEd 21st century classroom is an 8000 sq ft flexible learning space with retractable glass walls.

iTheologyAs a Catholic school, Theology is the foundation and center of our school. We have combined Theology and Technology to create our first virtual classes for our juniors and seniors.

The virtual classroom and the flexibility afforded by technology allows students to go off campus for community ministry service projects during the school day. The iCatholicEd ecosystem creates the opportunity for students to research, plan, recruit, implement and share multimedia reflections on their projects.Archbishop McCarthy’s 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.

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. 561 Advanced Placement Exams were administered during the 2013-2014 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, Meteorology, Robotics, Psychology, International Relations, 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

Academics2014 Testing StatisticsAdvanced Placement AwardsAP Scholars............................. 37AP Scholars with Honors......... 17AP Scholars with Distinction.... 32AP National Scholars............... 6AP International Diploma......... 2Total AP Scholars..................... 94

National Recognition ProgramsNational Merit Finalists.................. 2National Merit Commended........... 7National Hispanic Scholars............ 5National Achievement Finalists...... 1National Achievement Outstanding... 1

Accredited by:FLORIDA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE

NATIONAL CATHOLIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

AdvancED(SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION

OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS)

Membership:AMERICAN COUNSELING

ASSOCIATIONASSOCIATION FOR SUPERvISION AND

CURRICULUM DEvELOPMENTBROWARD COUNTY NON-PUBLIC

SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONDAvIE-COOPER CITY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCEFLORIDA CAREER DEvELOPMENT

ASSOCIATIONFLORIDA COUNSELING ASSOCIATIONFLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIvITIES

ASSOCIATIONFLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC

ASSOCIATIONFLORIDA SCHOOL COUNSELORS

ASSOCIATIONINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR

K-12 ONLINE LEARNINGINTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATIONNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR

COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELINGNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF

SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Honor Societies:INTERNATIONAL QUILL AND SCROLL

HONOR SOCIETYINTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETYNATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETYNATIONAL FRENCH HONOR SOCIETYNATIONAL SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY

MU ALPHA THETASCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

SOCIAL STUDIES HONOR SOCIETY

Archbishop McCarthy was once again selected for the Catholic High School Honor Roll recognizing us as one of

the Top 50 Catholic high schools 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 was selected as an Apple Distinguished School joining 87 schools that Apple recognized nationwide

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.

SAT/ACT ScoresThe class of 2014 achieved the following mean SAT scores as reflected by the highest attained score of each student and are compared to score reports from larger group populations:

All students are required to take the SAT and/or ACT. (265 students have taken the ACT with a mean composite score of 23.2)

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

The EXPLORE is administered to all students in grade 9.

Class of 2014 SAT Scores

Math verbalTop 10% 725 697Top 20% 684 663Mean 536 547Florida 490 492 National 514 496

Academics

Our strong commitment to academic and technological excellence is reinforced by our state-of-the-art facilities, including our newly redesigned iLounge.

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:

* Online dual enrollment courses offered through the Univeristy of Florida.

- Computer Tech Applications II Honors- Business and Finance Honors- Philosophy Honors- Pre-Calculus and Analytic Geometry Honors - Calculus I - English III Honors - English IV Honors - Sports Medicine - Human Relations Honors- Meteorology Honors

- Spanish III Honors- French III Honors- Spanish Speakers III Honors- American History Honors - American Government Honors- AP Government and Politics- AP World History- Visual Basic Honors

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:

- AP Calculus AB/BC- AP Statistics- AP English Language- AP English Literature- AP Biology- AP Physics

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

- AP U.S. Government and Politics - AP American History- AP World History- AP Human Geography - AP Studio Art

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. 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 with a one act, monologues, duet scenes, solos, group ensembles, technical theater, playwriting, pantomime, and much more. 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 Zombie Prom, Bus Stop, Grease, The Crucible, Little Shop of Horrors, and Twelve Angry Men. The Drama program offers student opportunities year round!

Speech & DebateArguably 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 Forensic League.

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

Forensic Competition at Harvard.

Spirit

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 26 varsity, 19 junior varsity, 3 freshmen, and 4 club teams. Over the last 16 years our varsity teams have won 68 district team titles, 20 regional team titles, 4 team state championships, and 7 individual state championships. We also have one Team National Championship in baseball in 2010 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 2A to 5A programs in Broward County as we finished second in points out of 21 teams in these classifications. Also, we finished third in wins when compared to all 47 high schools in Broward County regardless of the classification. We posted an overall record of 374 wins, 174 losses, and 2 ties. Our varsity teams earned district team titles in men’s and women’s golf, baseball, flag football, women’s track, women’s cross country, and men’s volleyball. Our two regional team champions were men’s soccer and flag football.

Individually over the last 16 years, 149 of our athletes have earned First Team All County Honors in a variety of sports by the local media and 180 have signed college scholarships to continue both their academic and athletic careers.

Athletics

Women’s Sports

BasketballBowling

Cheerleading Cross Country

DanceEquestrian

Flag Football Golf

Soccer Softball

Swimming TennisTrack

Volleyball

Men’s Sports

BaseballBasketballBowling

Cross CountryFootball

GolfIce Hockey

Inline Roller HockeyLacrosse

RugbySoccer

Swimming TennisTrack

VolleyballWrestling

Our campus includes a multi-purpose stadium and sports complex, an air-conditioned 1000+ seat gymnasium, and a 3,800 sq ft Health & Fitness center.

Athletics

Honor SocietiesMu Alpha Theta | National Honor Society | National English Honor Society | National Art Honor Society | Science National Honor Society | Social Studies Honor Society | French Honor Society | Spanish Honor Society | International Thespian Honor Society | International Quill & Scroll Society

Campus MinistryLiturgical Ministry | Liturgical Music Ministry | Spanish Liturgical Music Ministry | Sacramental Preparation Program | Peer Ministry Club | Eucharistic Ministers | Respect Life | H.E.L.P. | God’s Property | LIFE Youth Group | Amor en Accion/Mission Trip | Exceptional Theatre Company | SADD

Community InvolvementEnvironmental Club | Interact (Rotary) Club | Key Club (Kiwanis) | Friends of Animals | Support Our Troops | Best Buddies International | Girl Up | She’s the First

Art, Media & Special Interest Clubs Art Club | Digital Art Club | Anime Club | Speech & Debate Team | Book Club | Technology/Media Club | Yearbook | Spanish Music Club | TV Production/Maverick News TV | Film Club | Cappies | Domino Club | Yoga | Link Crew | Maverick Step Team | French Club | Science Club | Band (Concert, Jazz, Marching) | Spirit Club | Color Guard | Photography Club

Professional DevelopmentFuture Nurses of America | AMP Magazine | Close Up Foundation | Model United Nations | Future Business Leaders of America |Professional Health Care Club

LeadershipStudent Government Association | Student Ambassador Association

Clubs & Activities

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 robotics as an elective or participate as a member of the State Champion Maverick Robotics Team. The main goal of the program is to provide students with hands-on experience in the process of designing, building, and testing of robots. Along the way the students will learn 3D design, programming, as well as hardware assembly. As a member of the Maverick Robotics Team, students will have the opportunity to compete against the best robots from across the state and nation. Team members meet daily to prepare their robots 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 Demonstrate an ability to succeed academically by taking 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 Plan to attend college and give evidence he/she can successfully complete a college preparatory curriculum.

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 Be interviewed by admission personnel upon request.

u Submit an admission application and other requested documents.

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

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. Counselors guide students to help them develop sharp, confident, and diverse minds. Archbishop McCarthy’s Guidance Department includes 4 counselors (freshman - senior), 1 counselor dedicated to college counseling, and 2 additional support personnel.

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, particularly for students in academic difficulty

or who require personal counseling.u Monitoring student progress reports and conducting counselor/parent meetings to foster improvement.u Parent/teacher conferences as requested.u Encouragement for student involvement in school activities

and community service.u College counseling to all grade levels with: – monthly scholarship bulletins ($20 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

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5451 South Flamingo Road, Southwest Ranches, FL 33330 Phone: 954.434.8820 Fax: 954.680.4835www.mccarthyhigh.org

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