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Why Choose Newark Catholic High School?

Newark Catholic High School has been a story of growth and many satisfying achievements —

academically, spiritually, athletically, and co-curricular activities. The school has built a strong reputation in

central Ohio and is looked upon very highly by its students, parents, alumni, and the general population as

well. The current community is continually striving to live out the philosophy originally established in 1958

- a commitment to excellence and a willingness to serve others as called to by our Catholic faith. This is an

awesome responsibility, yet it is one that will sustain the school and provide a quality education for

generations of students to come.

As a faith-based school, Newark Catholic provides a diverse community in the Catholic tradition, fostering

spiritual growth, moral responsibility, academic excellence, and artistic and athletic pursuits. All of this

combined nurtures the development of the mind, spirit and body of our students. Our students leave well-

equipped for college and beyond, prepared to act knowledgeably, to lead thoughtfully, to share generously

and to contribute meaningfully.

Being a Catholic high school allows us to offer the opportunity to experience one’s faith through the

Sacraments, prayer and service. We encourage the spiritual and moral growth of our students through

daily Theology classes, school Masses, class retreats, numerous service projects and daily prayer.

We know the importance of first-hand observation and invite you and your child to see for yourselves why

Newark Catholic is the right choice. Feel the energy and excitement in our building and witness the

adherence to Catholic teachings and the Gospel at work.

Experience Newark Catholic for a Day

Each Fall, 8th Grade Prospective Student Day is held for students from our feeder schools which include

St. Francis de Sales, Blessed Sacrament, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Pius X. In addition, students in PSR

programs at surrounding parishes, non-Catholic students, and home-schooled 8th grade students are

invited to schedule a visit on a Green Wave for a Day and shadow a current student for the day.

Quick

Facts

Founded in 1958

14:1 student to teacher

ratio

75% of our faculty hold

advanced degrees

Dual Enrollment Courses

offered through Ohio

Dominican University

2 Guidance Counselors

and 1 Intervention

Specialist on staff

100% Graduation Rate

Newark Catholic offers

one of the lowest high

school tuitions in the

Columbus Diocese

In the last five years,

Newark Catholic

graduates have received

over $15.8 million in

academic scholarships

98% of our students go on

to college

95% of the student body

participates in co-

curricular activities

Building-wide wireless

network

Over $3000 raised by

students annually for

community service

programs

At Newark Catholic you’ll find:

Rigorous academic preparation

Small class size in a safe, secure environment

A community of dedicated, talented faculty and staff

A Spiritual Life program and community service component

Attention and support for students at all learning levels

A challenging Math, Science & Technology Program

An award-winning Fine Arts Program

A tradition of championship-caliber athletics

A wide range of creative, fun and inclusive student activities

An outstanding investment in your student’s education

Our Mission

Newark Catholic High School is committed to offering students an environment for growing in their

Catholic Faith, expanding their knowledge and extending their talents in service to others. Rich in

tradition, yet sensitive to change, Newark Catholic High School is devoted to educating its students to

become sensitive, capable, responsible members of their families, church, community, nation and world.

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The three key dimensions in the process of building our faith community at Newark Catholic are: Theology - teaching the importance of

learning about God and the things of God; Spirituality - nurturing the experience and expression of an interpersonal relationship with God

through liturgy, retreats, and prayer; Service - promoting the loving response to others’ needs.

Campus Ministry is the force that leads Newark Catholic in its Catholic identity. Every year, Campus Ministry is responsible for the planning of

school Masses, prayer services and other faith experiences. Students can also participate in several retreats through the retreat program and

take part in the school-wide service program.

The Card ina l V i r tue s

Faith Formation

The Dominican Sisters were the first to teach at Newark Catholic. They established the strength and

tradition of the school based on:

A love of study and a strong preparation for the apostolate of teaching

Excellence in Education

A thorough background in Theology

The Religious Formation of youth in the Catholic Faith

Love of the Church

Shared enthusiasm for the truth of the Gospel

Faith development at Newark Catholic includes a variety of ministries and activities, such as service projects,

retreats, prayer services and liturgies, as well as spiritual formation programs, peer ministry and leadership

training. Our Campus Ministry Team inspires the students and staff of Newark Catholic to be engaged as

prayerful and generous members of God’s Kingdom.

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Theo logy Cou rses

Freshmen Year

The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture

Who is Jesus Christ

Sophomore Year

The Mission of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church

Junior Year

Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ

Life in Jesus Christ

Senior Year

History of the Catholic Church

Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society

L i turg ic a l Ce l ebrat ion s

All School Mass

Penance Service

School Mission

Trained Sacristans

Eucharistic Ministers

Servers comprised of freshmen and sophomore students

Se rv ic e Programs

Newark Catholic strives to educate the whole person intellectually,

spiritually, and physically. As active members of a vibrant community,

our students develop an awareness of their responsibility to use their

gifts and talents for the greater good in our society. Service pro-

grams are led by faculty advisors and student leaders of Key Club,

Student Council and Campus Ministry. Our service projects

include but are not limited to: Pennies for Patients, Eliminate

Project, Used Coat Drive, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Beads for Life,

St. Joseph the Worker Day, Red Cross Blood Drive, Operation

Feed, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, Licking County United Way

and March for Life.

All School Retreat: the result of the administration working with faculty to develop a very unique and progressive experience for the students

of Newark Catholic. Each member of the faculty is on one of four retreat teams. The team works together to develop and perfect a learning

experience of faith.

Kairos Retreat: “Sending Forth in God’s Time” is the mission of this program - seeing God in the day-to-day adventure of life. Kairos is a

national program. The retreat team consists of faculty, seniors, and a select group of juniors. The group works together throughout the school

year in preparation for this impactful weekend.

Retrea ts

“Christ is the reason for this school, the unseen but ever-present teacher in its

classes, the model of its faculty, the inspiration of its students.”

One of the Continuous Improvement Goals at NCHS is to daily implement the Cardinal Virtues in all we say and do.

Fortitude - the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good

Temperance - the moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of created goods

Justice - the moral virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neighbor

Prudence - the virtue that disposes practical reason to discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose the right

means of achieving it

Philosophy of Education

Newark Catholic High School offers a challenging curriculum that stimulates students to question, evaluate, discover, and create. Students are

challenged to think critically and creatively. We believe that learning requires a disciplined atmosphere that fosters both personal freedom and

responsibility for one’s decisions. Newark Catholic High School’s education philosophy is based on an understanding of education and on the

principles of Catholic tradition. We provide an educational environment that fosters academic excellence, Christian ethics, respect for self and

others, and the development of a community spirit. Through the message of the Gospel and in the light of faith, the educational process brings

together students, faculty, staff, administration, and parents. Students encounter a broad variety of learning experiences that blends the traditional

and the innovative and these experiences foster every student’s ability to shape the world through his or her vision.

We provide a college preparatory curriculum and students receive a well-rounded education comprised of required and elective courses in

religious studies, the fine arts, language, mathematics, science, social studies, and an English curriculum emphasizing literature, grammar, and

writing. Each aspect of Newark Catholic High School’s academic program is geared to stimulate excellence in the pursuit of learning for all

students. We strive to instill principles of hard work, self-discipline and academic excellence while providing the necessary help for the student

who struggles. 4000 students have graduated from Newark Catholic. Today NC stands strong. Academically, our students are among the top in

the state on OGT test scores. 98% of our students go on to college. In the last five years, our students have received over $15.8 million in

academic scholarships. We offer advanced placement and dual enrollment courses for college credits for qualified students at OSU-Newark,

COTC, Ohio Dominican University and the University of Toledo.

Course Selection

English I-IV

Honors English II & III

AP English IV

Speech

College Writing

Yearbook Production

Media Communications

Video Production

Nutrition & Wellness

Health

Physical Education

Theology I-IV

Art Fundamentals

2D Art/Painting

3D Art

Ceramics I & II

Drawing

Portfolio & Career Development

Music Appreciation

Concert Choir

Percussion Concepts I & II

American Music Production I & II

Computer Applications I & II

Keyboarding

Mathematical Modeling

Algebra I

Algebra 1 Block

Geometry

Honors Geometry

Algebra II/Trigonometry

Algebra II

Mathematical Applications

Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus AB

Spanish I-V

Latin I-IV

Physical Science

Biology I & II

Honors Biology I

Chemistry I

Honors Chemistry I

Physics

Environmental Science

United States History

World History

Current Events

Government/Economics

Man & Mythology

History of Sports

Academic Excellence

Honors Courses: Honors Biology, Honors Geometry, Honors English II & III, Honors Chemistry

Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Literature & Composition

Dual Enrollment: Ohio Dominican University - Spanish III, IV, V

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Commitment to Technology

Through the use of technology we enhance, improve, engage and stimulate the learning environment for all students, thus advancing their

educational experience and skills to prepare them to live and work in the global community of the 21st Century.

Newark Catholic is committed to utilizing state-of-the-art technology to personalize the educational experience of our students and develop

critical thinking and problem solving skills. Our building-wide wireless network allows for students to have access to the absolute best tools

available for education, promoting innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Classrooms are up-to-date with iPads, Smart Boards, Interactive

Video Distance Learning Labs and fully equipped science labs. In the Fall of 2013 we completed a state of the art addition to our building which

features classrooms for the visual and performing arts. We strive to engage, enrich, and inspire the whole individual both academically and

spiritually.

Graduation

A 4.0

A- 3.7

B+ 3.5

B 3.2

B- 3.0

C+ 2.7

C 2.3

C- 2.0

D+ 1.7

D 1.3

D- 1.0

F 0.0

Grading Requirements

Standardized Test Scores

ACT Mean Scores (n=74)

English 22

Math 21

Reading 24

Science 23

Composite 22

Successful completion of

24 credits, including:

Theology .................. 4 units

English ....................... 4 units

Mathematics ............ 4 units

Science ..................... 3 units

Social Studies .......... 3 units

Health/Physical Ed. .. 1 unit

Fine Arts .................... 1 unit

Keyboarding ............ ½ unit

Foreign Language ... 2 units

(recommended)

Scale

Newark Catholic High School is a four-year, comprehensive, co-educational high school fully

accredited and chartered by the State of Ohio Department of Education, the Diocese of Columbus,

and the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association.

Community

Newark Catholic High School, one of eleven high schools in the Diocese of Columbus, is located in Newark, Ohio. With a population of

46,000 people, Newark serves as the county seat of Licking County. Newark Catholic serves a wide ranging socio-economic population from

both Licking and Knox counties, and from both Catholic and non-Catholic backgrounds.

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Academic Excellence

Curriculum

Up to five years of lab science, math, and Spanish, as well as four years of Latin are available for college-bound students. Qualified NC students

may take college courses through the post-secondary program at the Newark campus of OSU or COTC, with acceptance based on GPA, class

rank, and standardized test scores. Juniors and seniors who meet our graduation requirements may take courses at the Career and Technology

Education Center (C-TEC), while remaining NC students.

Grade Point & Class Rank

Each student’s grade point average is computed at the end of the grading period. Courses are calculated by credit value, to determine G.P.A. for

the year. Class rank is determined at the end of the school year for grades 9, 10, and 11 based on a 4 decimal G.P.A. For seniors, this is

calculated at the end of the first semester, third quarter, and end of school year based on a 2 decimal G.P.A. Both the G.P.A. and class rank are

unweighted.

M e e t Ou r F a cu l t y

• Bowling Green State University (7) • Capital University (2) • Central Ohio Technical College (2) • Denison University (2) • Florida Gulf Coast University (1) • Kent State University (4) • Marietta College (1) • Miami University (3) • Motlow College (1) • Montreat College (1) • Mount Vernon Nazarene University (2) • Ohio Dominican University (4) • Ohio University (6) • Ohio Wesleyan University (1) • Pontifical College Josephinum (1) • St. Catharine College (1) • The Ohio State University (3) • United States Naval Academy (1) • University of Akron (3) • University of Cincinnati (1) • University of Dayton (1) • University of Detroit Mercy (1) • University of Findlay (1) • University of Illinois (1) • University of Kentucky (3) University of Louisville (1) • University of Northern Colorado (1) • Walsh University (7) • Wittenberg University (5) • Xavier University (2) • Employment (4)

Class of 2014 Post High School Plans

75% of our faculty hold advanced degrees

and have an average of 18 years of teaching

experience. We currently staff a principal,

two guidance counselors, 19 teachers, an

intervention specialist, and a technology

coordinator.

Get to know the Newark Catholic Faculty

and Staff. Read their online bios at http://

www.newarkcatholic.org/about-us/faculty-

staff-directory/

Academic Scholarships

Over $4,600,000

was earned by the

Class of 2014

Athletic Tradition

Co-Curricular

Newark Catholic offers many opportunities for our students to enrich their academic experiences through

a wide array of student activities. Through these programs, we strive to enable our students to expand

their interests, gain leadership skills, learn responsibility and teamwork, and gain a greater appreciation and

understanding for the values of community and service. All of our programs endeavor to promote our

social responsibility and community service as well as our mission of preparing our students through social,

academic, and spiritual learning experiences that form and transform them as they become responsible

citizens of our global community.

At Newark Catholic, there are co-curricular programs that offer something for every student. 95% of the

student body participates in co-curricular activities.

We offer a variety of activities to meet students interests, extend and enrich the curriculum and provide

opportunities for service and leadership.

Athletics

Fine Arts

Academic Achievement

Service and Leadership

Activities include: Art Club, Campus Ministry Team, Channel None, Class Officers, Drama, In The Know

Team, Key Club, Knitting Club, Latin Club, Chess Club, Liturgical Choir, National Honor Society, Prom

Committee, Retreat Team, Real Is Beautiful, Spanish Club, Student Council and Yearbook

Achieving success together

Our student athletes develop their talents in a program rich in tradition and championships. Newark Catholic athletics enrich our students’

school experience and provide a lifetime of memories. Our student athletes develop strong bonds with their teammates, encouraging and pushing

each other to be their very best. Newark Catholic student athletes create memories that last a lifetime.

More than 85% of our students participate in athletic programs offered at Newark Catholic. Involvement in athletics is encouraged as it bolsters

teamwork, shows commitment to a common goal, and helps with increased academic focus. Being a part of a team also helps foster the

development of life long skills. Newark Catholic’s Athletic Department includes 17 programs that participate in the Licking County League and

are members of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Teams include Girls & Boys Cross Country, Golf, Basketball, Swimming and Track;

Girls Volleyball, Cheerleading and Softball; and Boys Football, Wrestling and Baseball.

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We invite parents and students to schedule a tour and visit with our Director of Admissions at any time throughout the school year.

Questions? Contact our Director of Admissions, Mrs. Sara Heiser 740.344.3594 ext. 222 or sheiser@laca.org

Admissions information is also available at: http://www.newarkcatholic.org/about-us/prospective-students/

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Tradition of Championships

NC is proud to have won 26 different State Championships in five different sports since 1958

Football - 1968, 1978, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 2007 (2nd most in OHSAA history)

Baseball - 1988, 1989, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2013

Girls Track - 1987

Girls Volleyball - 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1988, 1989, 2004

Girls Basketball – 1984

Camaraderie & Support Our students encourage each other across sports teams and the broader Newark Catholic family provides passionate support, dedication, and

work for our students and programs. Newark Catholic athletes treasure the support of teammates, friends, family, and community.