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School
Community
History
New Year’s Day, 1925, Reitz Memorial High School was dedicated by Bishop Chartrand of Indianapolis. Classes began January 5, and the boys were taught by the Brothers of The Holy Cross and the girls by the Sisters of Providence.
Mission Statement
Reitz Memorial High School is a Christ-centered Catholic community which educates all students to their highest potential by developing religious values, providing excellence in education, and fostering a commitment to service.
Vision Statement
Providing an environment where God inspires, we educate, students thrive.
Schedule
The school calendar is divided into two semesters each eighteen (18) weeks in length. Grade reports are provided every nine (9) weeks. The school day consists of four (4) 85-minute periods, a lunch period, and homeroom. All students must carry a minimum of eight (8) classes each semester.
Grading System
A number grade followed by the letter A is an audit and carries no credit.
GPA/Class Rank Computation
College Attendance
SAT Mean Scores
Bridge Program
Students have the opportunity to receive college credit through the University of Evansville in the following courses:
School CEEB Code ---- 150-980
Graduation Requirements -- Credits & Courses
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION REFLECTS THE
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS MANDATED BY THE
STATE OF INDIANA.
Required Courses
Students must earn credit in all required courses.
Extended Course Offerings
NOTE:
*Indicates a one-semester course.
**Indicates courses or programs offered at another school on a shared-time basis for two semesters.
+This course will not count toward the required eight (8) courses.
School
Memorial is a comprehensive school including grades 9 through 12. It is an inter-parochial Catholic High School operating under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Evansville. The enrollment of 760 for 2012-2013 is predominately Catholic with approximately 9% non-Catholic. The 2012 graduating class had 186 students. There are 56 faculty members, 66% of whom hold a Master’s degree. The student-teacher ratio is approximately 14 to 1.The school is accredited by the Indiana Department of Education and by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Eighty-nine students from the Class of 2012 received academic and/or athletic scholarship offers totaling $11,076,352.
Community
Evansville, a city of about 130,000, is located on the Ohio River in the southwestern corner of the state. It is at the center of a tri-state area of Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. One private, two inter-parochial, and five public schools provide an education for secondary students in the community. Two universities, one private and one state, are also located in the community. The local area is served by industry and agriculture.
History
New Year’s Day, 1925, Reitz Memorial High School was dedicated by Bishop Chartrand of Indianapolis. Classes began January 5, and the boys were taught by the Brothers of The Holy Cross and the girls by the Sisters of Providence.
Mission Statement
Reitz Memorial High School is a Christ-centered Catholic community which educates all students to their highest potential by developing religious values, providing excellence in education, and fostering a commitment to service.
Vision Statement
Providing an environment where God inspires, we educate, students thrive.
Schedule
The school calendar is divided into two semesters each eighteen (18) weeks in length. Grade reports are provided every nine (9) weeks. The school day consists of four (4) 85-minute periods, a lunch period, and homeroom. All students must carry a minimum of eight (8) classes each semester.
Grading System
| 6 | A | 94.5-100% | Superior |
| 5 | B+ | 89.5-94% | Excellent |
| 4 | B | 84.5-89% | Very Good |
| 3 | C+ | 79.5-84% | Average |
| 2 | C | 74.5-79% | Low Average |
| 1 | D | 69.5-74% | Lowest Passing Grade |
| 0 | F | 0-69% | Failure |
GPA/Class Rank Computation
A student’s grade point average and rank in class are computed on a six-point scale using semester grades in all classes except Student Publications, Lifetime Sports, Tutorial and Science Tutorial. A class taken as an audit is counted by using the grade point difference between the first grade received and the second grade. No grades are weighted in computing GPA or rank. GPA reported on transcript has been converted to a 4.0 scale unless 6.0 scale requested by student/school.
College Attendance
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
| 4-year College/University | 95.6% | 93.0% | 94.1% |
| 2-year College/Tech School | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Armed Services | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Job Entry | ---- | 1.6% | 1.6% |
SAT Mean Scores
| Year | Critical Reading | Writing | Math | # Tested | % Tested |
| 07-08 | 528 | 530 | 535 | 199 | 92 |
| 08-09 | 519 | 518 | 527 | 153 | 85 |
| 09-10 | 530 | 530 | 545 | 175 | 85 |
| 10-11 | 522 | 526 | 540 | 174 | 96 |
| 11-12 | 533 | 532 | 546 | 189 | 99 |
ACT Composite
| Year | Score | # Tested | % Tested |
| 07-08 | 23.9 | 134 | 62 |
| 08-09 | 23.8 | 123 | 69 |
| 09-10 | 24.0 | 144 | 70 |
| 10-11 | 24.2 | 124 | 67 |
| 11-12 | 24.4 | 138 | 74 |
Bridge Program
Students have the opportunity to receive college credit through the University of Evansville in the following courses:
| Art History | French III | |
| AP French | Physics/AP Physics | |
| AP Spanish | Spanish III | |
| AP Calculus | United States History L III | |
| Adv. Composition | Adv. Biology | |
| Adv. Chemistry | AP Biology | |
| AP Chemistry |
School CEEB Code ---- 150-980
Graduation Requirements -- Credits & Courses
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION REFLECTS THE
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS MANDATED BY THE
STATE OF INDIANA.
| Core 401 | |||
| 8 | English | 2 | Physical Education |
| 6-8 | Mathematics1 | 1 | Health |
| 6 | Science1 | 5 | Theology* |
| 6 | Social Studies1 | 5 | Directed Electives1 |
| 6 | Electives | ||
| Core 40 with TECHNICAL HONORS2 | |||
| 8 | English | 2 | Physical Education |
| 6-8 | Mathematics | 1 | Health |
| 6 | Science | 5 | Theology* |
| 6 | Social Studies | 8-10 | Career-Technical Program2 |
| Core 40 with ACADEMIC HONORS3 | |||
| 8 | English | 1 | Health |
| 8 | Mathematics3 | 5 | Theology* |
| 6 | Science3 | 2 | Fine Arts |
| 6 | Social Studies3 | 6-8 | World Language3 |
| 2 | Physical Education | ||
*The Class of 2013 will be required to earn a minimum of 6 credits in Theology.
*The Class of 2014 will be required to earn a minimum of 8 credits in Theology.
1 In CORE 40, mathematics requires that a student complete work through at least Algebra 2 – Level II or Algebra 2 – Level III with a minimum of six (6) credits. Science requires six (6) credits that include two (2) credits in Biology, two (2) credits in Chemistry or Integrated Chemistry/Physics, and another two (2) credits from any other Science class. Social Studies requires two (2) credits in U.S. History, one (1) credit in American Government, one (1) credit in Economics, and two (2) credits of World History/Civilization. All students are required to take a math or physics course during their junior or senior year. Directed electives must include courses from the following areas: World Languages, Fine Arts or Career/Technical. Students are strongly encouraged to select electives in a deliberate manner to take full advantage of career exploration and preparation opportunities.
2The Technical Honors Diploma requires the student to follow the CORE 40 program. It also requires that no grade lower than a C (2.0) be earned in a course, and that the overall grade point average is no lower than a B (4.0). The student must also complete a career-technical program resulting in 8-10 credits and must earn a state-recognized certification or certificate of technical achievement in the career-technical program.
3The CORE 40 with Academic Honors Diploma requires that students take courses that are Level II or above. A student pursuing the AHD is required to take at least four (4) Level III or Level IV courses during their high school years. These courses may be in any subject area as long as they meet the requirements for the AHD. It also requires that no grade lower than a C (2.0) be earned in a course, and that the overall grade point average is no lower than a B (4.0). Students must earn eight (8) credits in mathematics during high school years unless Algebra 1 was taken in grade eight. Those students will be required to complete only six (6) additional credits. Mathematics credits must include two (2) credits beyond Algebra 2. Science requires two (2) credits in Biology, two (2) credits in Chemistry or Integrated Chemistry/Physics and two (2) additional credits from any other Science class. Social Studies requires two (2) credits in U.S. History, one (1) credit in American Government, one (1) credit in Economics, and two credits in World History/Civilization. World Language requires six (6) credits in one language or eight (8) credits with four (4) credits each in two languages. Those students qualifying for the second level of a foreign language as a ninth grader need only four (4) additional credits in that same language, or two (2) in that same language and four (4) in another. Students must complete one (1) of the following: two (2) AP courses and exams, dual high school/college course(s) for six (6) college credits, one (1) AP course and exam and dual high school/college course(s) for three (3) college credits, score 1200+ combined SAT math and verbal, or score a 26 composite ACT.
2The Technical Honors Diploma requires the student to follow the CORE 40 program. It also requires that no grade lower than a C (2.0) be earned in a course, and that the overall grade point average is no lower than a B (4.0). The student must also complete a career-technical program resulting in 8-10 credits and must earn a state-recognized certification or certificate of technical achievement in the career-technical program.
3The CORE 40 with Academic Honors Diploma requires that students take courses that are Level II or above. A student pursuing the AHD is required to take at least four (4) Level III or Level IV courses during their high school years. These courses may be in any subject area as long as they meet the requirements for the AHD. It also requires that no grade lower than a C (2.0) be earned in a course, and that the overall grade point average is no lower than a B (4.0). Students must earn eight (8) credits in mathematics during high school years unless Algebra 1 was taken in grade eight. Those students will be required to complete only six (6) additional credits. Mathematics credits must include two (2) credits beyond Algebra 2. Science requires two (2) credits in Biology, two (2) credits in Chemistry or Integrated Chemistry/Physics and two (2) additional credits from any other Science class. Social Studies requires two (2) credits in U.S. History, one (1) credit in American Government, one (1) credit in Economics, and two credits in World History/Civilization. World Language requires six (6) credits in one language or eight (8) credits with four (4) credits each in two languages. Those students qualifying for the second level of a foreign language as a ninth grader need only four (4) additional credits in that same language, or two (2) in that same language and four (4) in another. Students must complete one (1) of the following: two (2) AP courses and exams, dual high school/college course(s) for six (6) college credits, one (1) AP course and exam and dual high school/college course(s) for three (3) college credits, score 1200+ combined SAT math and verbal, or score a 26 composite ACT.
Required Courses
Students must earn credit in all required courses.
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 |
| English 9 | English 10 |
| Theology I | Theology II |
| *Physical Education I | *Physical Education II |
| Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Science | Science |
| World History | *Health |
| Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
| English 11 | English 12 |
| Theology III | Theology IV |
| U.S. History | *American Government |
| Science | *Economics |
Extended Course Offerings
| English | PE/Health/Drivers Ed |
| AP English | *Driver’s Education |
| +Themes in Literature | *Weight Training I & II |
| *Etymology | *Lifetime Sports |
| *Advanced Speech | *Current Health Issues |
| *Modern Fitness | |
| Foreign Language | |
| French 2, French 3, AP French | *Going Global Chinese |
| German 1,2,3, AP German | *Going Global Arabic |
| Spanish 1A, 1B, 1, 2 | |
| Spanish 3, AP Spanish | |
| Fine/Practical Arts | |
| *Intro 2 Dimensional Art | *Painting/Advanced Painting |
| *Adv 2 Dimensional Art | *Jewelry/Advanced Jewelry |
| *Intro 3 Dimensional Art | *Theatre Arts I & II |
| Art History | *Studio Arts |
| *Photography I,II | *Drawing/Adv Drawing |
| *Commercial Design | *Ceramics/Adv Ceramics |
| *Digital Photography | *Printmaking |
| *Theatre Arts I | *Adv Theatre Arts |
| *Theatre Arts II : Theatre Production | |
| Theology | |
| *Catholic Social Justice Teaching | |
| Mathematics | |
| Math Lab | Foundations of Pre-calculus |
| Algebra I | *Introductory Calculus |
| Geometry | Pre-calculus |
| Algebra II | AP Calculus |
| *Trigonometry | *Math Lab-Algebra I ECA Review |
| *SAT/ACT Math Test Prep | |
| Business/Computer |
| *Business Foundations | *Computer Programming |
| *Technical Communications | Accounting |
| *Computer Applications | *International Business |
| *Adv. Computer App. | *Web Design |
| *Digital Communication Tools | *Personal Finance |
| *Business & Personal Law | |
| Non-Departmental | |
| *Cadet Teaching | *Tutorial |
| *Cadet Science Teaching | *School Website |
| *Media Assistant | Student Publications |
| **EVSC Career & Technical Program | |
| Social Studies | |
| World History/Civilization | *Topics in History: The 1960s |
| *Anthropology | *Psychology |
| *Indiana Studies | *Sociology |
| *Current Events | AP World History |
| U.S. History | |
| Science | |
| Earth/Space Science | Physics |
| Environmental Science | AP Physics |
| Chemistry | Advanced Chemistry |
| Integrated Chemistry/Physics | AP Chemistry |
| Advanced Science (Forensics) | Advanced Biology |
| Biology | AP Biology |
| *Science Tutorial | *Anatomy & Physiology |
| *Zoology | *Botany |
| Advanced Science-Medical Practicum | |
| Music | |
| Concert Band | Concert Choir |
| Orchestra | *Music History & Appreciation |
| *Beginning Guitar | *AP Music Theory |
| *Beginning Piano & Electric Keyboard | Beginning Chorus |
| Intermediate/Advanced Chorus |
NOTE:
*Indicates a one-semester course.
**Indicates courses or programs offered at another school on a shared-time basis for two semesters.
+This course will not count toward the required eight (8) courses.
