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THE COMPUTER TABLET PROGRAMMoeller’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, higher-level 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.

SCHOOL PROFILE

Archbishop Moeller High School • 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 • 513-791-1680 Archbishop Moeller High School @Moeller HS

2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mission: As a Catholic school in the Marianist tradition, we are a Christ-centered community, focusing on faith formation, academic achievement, and individual growth. The five Characteristics of a Marianist Education (CME) are:

1. Educating for faith formation2. Providing a quality, integral education3. Educating in the Family Spirit4. Educating for service, justice, and peace5. 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.

2015 2016 2017

TOTAL:

217218 227662

47% 56% 39%47%

2.31.7

1.435.43

102 12388313

234206126 566

3.22.62.4 8.2

AP ANALYSIS: 2014-2015SCHOOL YEAR

Class # Students Total # Students Student % Total # Exams Av. Exams/Stu. Mean Score

Historical Miniatures Wargaming Club Indoor TrackIntramurals-BasketballMACH1Magnified Giving, Student Philanthropy Marianst LIFE Communities (MLC) Matthew 25 Ministries (Service)Medicine Show

CLUBS-29Academic TeamBrookedale Place (Service)Chess ClubCreative Writing Club Digimoes: Animation & 3D Modeling Club Engineering ClubFinance ClubFrench ClubGerman ClubGuitar Club

Mock TrialModel UNMotorsports ClubNECC Youth CoalitionRonald McDonald House (Service)Salsa Dance ClubScience Olympiad ClubSki ClubSMART TeamThe Crusader

Vocations Club

Youth Philanthropy Council Pastoral Ministry Executive Board Retreats: Freshman–Senior Service TripsBandJazz Band

ORGANIZATIONSStudent Develop. Team Admissions TeamNational Honor Society Spanish Honor Society

Pastoral Ministry Moeller/Corryville Big Brothers Little BuddiesTeens Acting for Peace

Pep BandMen’s ChorusVocal EnsembleAustralian Exchng. Pro.Spanish Exchng. Pro. Theatre5L/Latin Org. YearbookU4U

GPA/Class Rank: All but remediated courses are used in computing 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.

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.

GraduatesFour-year College EnrollmentTwo-Year College EnrollmentTotal College EnrollmentMilitary EnrollmentCollege Scholarships Accepted

Academic ScholarshipsAthletic ScholarshipsValue of Scholarships Offered

216203 596%7 129 (59%)52717$26.1 Million

CLASS OF 2015 PROFILE

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

Archbishop Moeller High School • 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 • 513-791-1680 Moeller High School @Moeller HS


FACULTY

Department Chair: Jacquelyn Sommer:4 Years Teaching at MoellerMaster of Arts in Art Education: Honors • University of Cincinnati: DAAPContact:[email protected]

Greg Stanforth ‘67: 31 Years Teaching at MoellerMaster of Arts in Art Education • University of CincinnatiMaster 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 HIGHLIGHTSAverage $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 COURSESFreshmen: Sophomores: Studio Art & Design I, Digital PhotographyComputer Graphics I Studio Art & Design II Juniors: Digital Photography

ELECTIVE COURSES: All Art/Photo Department courses are elective. Students are required to take at least one Fine Arts Credit for graduated.

HONORS/AP COURSESStudio Art III (AP) Computer Graphics II (AP)Studio Art IV (AP) Digital Photography II

PROGRAMS TAUGHTAdobe Photoshop CC and Microsoft Power Point

DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMESThe 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 & PROJECTSObservational Drawing Sketchbook DevelopmentFigure Drawing Package Design Printmaking Branding Systems DesignMulti-Point Perspective

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 Archbishop Moeller High School @MoellerHS

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTSCollege 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.

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.

ELECTIVE COURSES

Freshmen: Organizational SkillsTablet Computer Application

Freshmen & Sophomores: Fine Arts Survey

Sophomores – Seniors:Computer Tech 1Video Production

HONORS//CCP/AP COURSES

Seniors: Business Accounting (CCP)Technical Computer Design I (CCP)Technical Computer Design 3D (Honors)Technical Computer Design 3D Assembly (Honors)Architecture & Structure Design (CP1)

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 leading-edge 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.

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).

FACULTYDepartment Chair: Jeff Gaier: 33 Years Teaching at MoellerMaster’s Degree in Secondary Education, Xavier University Contact: [email protected]

Susan Bailey: 5 Years Teaching at MoellerMaster of Arts in Teaching • Northern Kentucky UniversityMicrosoft Office Specialist Certification Word, Excel

Jim Bauer: 45 Years Teaching at MoellerMaster of Arts in Education • University of Cincinnati

Gavin Gray: 6 Years Teaching at MoellerBachelor of Arts in Infomatics • Northern Kentucky University

Bob Kolkmeyer: ’75: 35 Years Teaching at MoellerMaster’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)

Bob Kolkmeyer: Siemens Software Education Grant

Kevin Wood: National MS Society Cincinnati Leadership Class (2012)

Susan Bailey: Outstanding MAT Student – Northern Kentucky University

Juniors & Seniors: Computer Tech 2 & 3Personal FinanceMarketingComputer Applications For College

Juniors & Seniors:Online Computer Science

(CCP) through Cincinnati StateOnline Fundamentals of IT (CCP) through the University of CincinnatiTechnology Director Jeff Gaier provides incoming freshmen

with a technology orientation prior to the beginning of school.

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR


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 PROGRAM2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR

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

the Egg Drop as part of the Engineering Foundations Class.


ENGLISH

FACULTY

Department Chair: Geoffrey Girard, 12 Years Teaching at Moeller, Master of Arts in English • Miami University (OH) Contact: [email protected]

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

Eric Eble, 6 Years Teaching at MoellerMaster of Arts in Education • University of Notre Dame

Matthew Jackson, 2 Years Teaching at MoellerBachelor of Science in English Education • Miami University

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 MoellerMasters of Fine Arts • Brown UniversityMaster 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 non-fiction author; Brown University Teaching & Writing Fellowships

DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES

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.

CORE COURSES

Freshman:English 1 (Honors, CP1, CP2)

Juniors: English 3 (CP1, CP2) & AP Lit. & Composition

ELECTIVE COURSESThese course are only available for Seniors. Media Literacy & JournalismCreative Writing Science Fiction & Science PracticeGothic and Horror LiteratureEpic Fantasy and MythPopular FictionFilm LiteracyNovels on the Big ScreenRock/Rap Poetry and LyricsIntro to Western Philosophy

Juniors & Senior: Yearbook

HONORS/AP COURSES

Freshman Honors English

Juniors AP Literature Honors Electives

Sophomores: English 2 (Honors, CP1, CP2)

Senior: Students will select two Semester Elective Courses listed below or take AP Language & Composition (full year)

Sophomore Honors English


Seniors AP Language & CompositionHonors Electives

ENGLISH READING LIST2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR

FRESHMENThe 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)

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

JUNIORS (BRITISH LITERATURE)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, APMacbeth (CP1, CP2, AP)The Hobbit - JRR Tolkien (CP1)Dubliners - James Joyce (CP1, AP)

SENIORSAbsolutely 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, CP2Death 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

Department Chair Paul Ramstetter: Eveslage House 3 years at MoellerMaster of Arts in Education, Counseling • Xavier UniversityMaster of Arts in Education, Administration • Xavier UniversityContact: [email protected]

Greg Derus: Trinity House 3 years at MoellerMaster of Arts, Religious Studies • University of Dayton

Gail Ann Dorsey: Quiroga House12 years at MoellerMaster of Arts, Mental Health & Community Counseling • University of Cincinnati

Brian Gilronan: Pillar House 8 years at MoellerMaster of Arts in Education, School Counseling • Xavier University

Kristen Merica: Zehler House 3 years at MoellerMaster of Arts in Education, School Counseling • University of Cincinnati

John Ward: Zaragoza House 3 years at MoellerMaster 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

Paul Ramstetter: Careers & Naviance Coordinator

John Ward: Student Assistance Coordinator (ATOD) & Northeast Community Challenge Liaison (NECC)

Linda Zins-Adams: AP Testing Coordinator

DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMESMoeller’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.

NAVIANCE—CONNECTING LEARNING & LIFENew 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 DEFINITIONCourses 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.

Religion I

English I Honors

Algebra Part I Honors

Biology

Fine Arts

Foreign Language I

Tablet Computer Applications &

Organizational Skills/AP Human Geography

Religion I

English I

Algebra I

Biology

Fine Arts

Foreign Language I

Tablet Computer Applications &

Organizational Skills

Religion III

English III AP

Analysis Honors

Chemistry AP

World History AP

Elective*

Elective*

Religion III

English III

Algebra II & Trig

Chemistry

World History

Elective*

Elective*

Religion II

English II Honors

Geometry Honors

Algebra II and Trig Honors

American History AP

Foreign Language II

PEII / HealthAP Environmental Science

Religion II

English II

Geometry

Elective*

American History

Foreign Language II

PEII / Health

Religion IV Humanities

English IV AP

Calculus AP*

Physics AP

U.S. GovernmentAP

Elective*

Elective*

Religion IV

English IV

Pre-Calculus

Earth Science

U.S. Government / Social Studies Elective

Elective*

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HONORS/AP COURSE SEQUENCE

COLLEGE PREP I COURSE SEQUENCE

*Denotes Elective Courses

*Denotes Elective Courses

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.

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Juniors:Honors Analysis

Juniors & Seniors: AP Statistics

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 two-dimensional fractal shape.

MATHEMATICS

FACULTY

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: [email protected]

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

Tim Held: 19 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Education • Xavier University

Jim Jewell: 27 Years Teaching at Moeller Master’s Degree in Divinity, United Theology Seminary

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

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTSMoeller’s Mathematics Department has a balanced mix of expertise, with an average of 23.6 years’ experience.

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.

DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES1. 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.

CORE COURSES

Freshman: Algebra I

Sophomores: Geometry

ELECTIVE COURSES

Juniors & Seniors: Fractals and Chaos

HONORS/AP COURSES

Freshman: Honors Algebra 1

Sophomores: Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Trig

Incoming Placement Test: All registered incoming Freshman may take the Math Placement Test given in May of the 8th grade year. Based upon the test results, students may be placed in Honors Algebra I or test out of Algebra I and take Honors Algebra II Trigonometry.

Seniors: Pre-Calculus/Calculus*

*If Algebra 2 Trig is taken sophomore year

Juniors: Algebra II Trigonometry

Seniors: AP Calculus


MUSIC

FACULTY

Department Chair: Bob Browning ’83, 22 Years Teaching at Moeller, Master’s Degree in Conducting • James Madison University Contact: [email protected]

Jim Balbach ’77, 19 Years Teaching at MoellerMaster of Arts in Music Education • University of Cincinnati

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTSThe 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.

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 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.

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.

CORE & ELECTIVE COURSESStudents 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.

Band 1 HON or Percussion 1 HONBand 2 HON or Percussion 2 HONBand 3 HON or Percussion 3 HONBand 4 HON or Percussion 4 HON

Men’s Chorus 1 CP1Men’s Chorus 2 CP1Men’s Chorus 3 CP1Men’s Chorus 4 CP1Men’s Vocal Ensemble HON

Guitar Lab 1 CP1 (any year)Guitar Lab 2 CP1 (upon completion of Guitar 1)

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.

Juniors and seniors with significant musical experience may elect to take Music Theory (Honors).

PROJECTSThe 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!




PASTORAL MINISTRY2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR

FACULTY

John Hough:Director of Community Service, 3 Years at Moeller, Bachelor of Arts Letters, University of OklahomaContact: [email protected]

Steve Joebgen: Director of Retreats and Liturgies, 2 Years at MoellerM.A. Theological Studies • University of DaytonContact: [email protected]

Bro. Robert Flaherty, S.M.: Pastoral Counselor, 49 Years at MoellerM.Ed. Guidance and Counseling • Xavier University

Mary Dees: Administrative Assistant , 13 Years at Moeller

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTSIn 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 OUTCOMESMoeller’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.

PROGRAMS

Retreat ProgramsFreshman 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)

Pastoral Ministry ProgramsMLC – Marianist Life CommunityGrief GroupLiturgiesPrayer ServicesReconciliation ServicesLenten Renewal – C40M

Social Justice EventsUnified for Uganda OvernightShantytownMarch for Life (Wash., D.C.)

Year-Long Service ProgramsCorryville Big BrothersCorryville Little BuddiesMatthew 25 MinistriesRonald McDonald HouseBrookdale Place Assisted LivingMACH 1Youth Philanthropy CouncilTeens Acting for Peace

Large Service EventsCanned Food DriveClothing DrivePenny WarsChristmas on CampusACS Relay for LifeNight for the FightHoxworth Blood Drives

Summer Service ProgramsSolsberry 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

Freshman

Sophomores

Juniors

Seniors

5 hours

10 hours

10 hours

35 hours

Moeller, Church/Parish



Community

50 hours

50 hours

100 hours

100 hours

SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENTS

Grade Service OptionsRequirement Recognition

RELIGION


FACULTY

Department Chair: Jerry DiCristoforo, 5 Years Teaching at Moeller Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry • University of Dayton Contact: [email protected]

Rick Bohne, 31 Years Teaching at Moeller Master’s Degree in Theology • University of Dayton

Dave Campbell, 5 Years Teaching at MoellerMaster’s Degree in Theology • University of Dayton

Anthony Corder, 8 Years Teaching at MoellerMaster’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 MoellerMaster’s Degree in Theology • Athenaeum

Paul Kindt ’90, 17 Years Teaching at MoellerBachelor of Arts, Music Education • Morehead State University

HONORS

Rick Bohne: Marianist Heritage Award (2008), Founder’s Award (2012)

Doug Horst: Who’s Who in Teaching (2006)

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTSWhile 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.

DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMESOur 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 hermeneutics2. To know and apply the seven themes of Catholic social teachings3. To understand and live our Marianist Charism4. To learn how to pray in various ways, both personally & communally5. To develop a strong moral compass and the tools for discernment

CORE COURSES

Freshman: Hebrew Scriptures & Christology

Juniors: Catholic Social Teaching & Christian Lifestyles

ELECTIVE COURSES

Seniors: Honors Philosopy of ReligionCatholicism & the Arts Community ServiceCatholicism & Current EventsCatholic ApologeticsWorld Religions

UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCESMonthly Eucharistic AdorationOff Campus Community CourseGenogram Research ProjectStudent Philanthropy ProgramProject Based Learning Projects

Sophomores: The Church & Christian Morality Ecclesiology

Seniors: Electives


CORE COURSES

Sophomores: US History

Juniors: World History

Seniors: Government and Politics

ELECTIVE COURSESCincinnati 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 & PROJECTSAll core courses require a MLA format term paper/research assignment. Most elective courses have a research project requirement.

SOCIAL STUDIES2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR

FACULTY

Department Chair: David Faller: 25 Years Teaching at Moeller Bachelor’s Degree in History • University of Cincinnati Contact: [email protected]

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 HIGHLIGHTS10 Elective Courses & 5 AP/Honors Courses

DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES1.Studentswillbeabletoreadandwriteproficientlyatgradelevel.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.

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.


SCIENCE



CORE COURSES

Freshman: Biology

ELECTIVE COURSES

Sophomores: Physical ScienceOutdoor Education*AP Environmental Science Human Anatomy

Seniors: Outdoor EducationOrganic ChemistryAP BiologyEngineering

HONORS/AP COURSES

Freshman: Honors Biology

Sophomores: AP Environmental Science

Sophomores & Juniors: AP Chemistry

Sophomores: Science Elective(s)

FACULTY

Department Chair, Tim Erdmann: 27 Years Teaching at Moeller, Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Secondary Education • University of CincinnatiContact: [email protected]

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

Engineering Program (with dual college credit)

Outdoor Education Program (Conducted in Colorado and

Appalachian Trail)

DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES1.StudentswillbeabletodescribethestepsintheScientific Methodologyandapplythemtobothmodernscientificissues.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 modernscientificissues.4. Students will be able to observe, record, compile, and analyze scientificinformationanddataanduseitintheireverydaylives.5. Students will master the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to successfully continue in science education.6.Studentswillbecomeawareofrecentscientificresearchand discoveries and how they affect their lives.

Students use their computer tablets for a digital interface with programs such as Venier and Motic software.

Juniors: Chemistry

Seniors: Physics

Juniors: Earth ScienceOutdoor Education* Human AnatomyOrganic ChemistryEngineering

*Available to Freshmen

Juniors & Seniors: AP Physics & Engineering

Seniors AP Biology



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 OUTCOMES1. 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 IIIHonors Spanish IIIAP German (CCP)AP LatinAP Spanish

WORLD LANGUAGES

FACULTY

Department Chair, Linda Zins-Adams: 3 Years Teaching at Moeller • Master’s Degree in Special Education • Xavier UniversityContact: [email protected]

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 MoellerMaster 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, NationalJunior 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 HIGHLIGHTSStudents have opportunities to participate in study abroad programs in German and 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

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