2009-2010 School Profile
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 794 for 2009-2010 is predominately Catholic with approximately 9% non-Catholic. The 2009 graduating class had 179 students. There are 59 faculty members, 58% of whom hold a Master’s degree. The student-teacher ratio is approximately 13 to 1. The school is accredited by the Indiana Department of Education and by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.
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, and one community college are also located in the community. The local area is served by industry and agriculture.
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) 90-minute periods and a lunch period. All students must carry a minimum of seven (7) classes each semester.
Grading System
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 Newspaper and Yearbook. A class taken as an audit is counted by using the second grade received. No grades are weighted in computing GPA or rank.
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
Required Courses
Students must earn credit in all required courses.
Extended Course Offerings
* Indicates a one-semester course.
+ This course will not count toward the required 8 credits in English.
School
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, and one community college are also located in the community. The local area is served by industry and agriculture.
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) 90-minute periods and a lunch period. All students must carry a minimum of seven (7) classes each semester.
Grading System
| 6 | A | 95-100% | Consistently Superior |
| 5 | B+ | 90-94% | Excellent |
| 4 | B | 85-89% | Very Good |
| 3 | C+ | 80-84% | Average |
| 2 | C | 75-79% | Low Average |
| 1 | D | 70-74% | Lowest Passing Grade |
| 0 | F | 00-69% | 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 Newspaper and Yearbook. A class taken as an audit is counted by using the second grade received. No grades are weighted in computing GPA or rank.
College Attendance
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | |
| 4 yr. College/University | 93.9% | 93% | 95.5% |
| 2 yr. College/Tech School | 4.2% | 6% | 3.9% |
| Armed Services | 2.32% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Job Entry | 0.46% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
SAT Mean Scores
| Year | Reading | Writing | Math | # Tested | % Tested |
| 04-05 | 534 | - | 529 | 173 | 92% |
| 05-06 | 533 | 529 | 540 | 160 | 86% |
| 06-07 | 522 | 534 | 531 | 200 | 90% |
| 07-08 | 528 | 530 | 535 | 199 | 92% |
| 08-09 | 519 | 518 | 527 | 153 | 85% |
ACT Composite
| Year | Score | # Tested | % Tested |
| 04-05 | 23.8 | 99 | 53% |
| 05-06 | 23.8 | 92 | 48% |
| 06-07 | 23.8 | 130 | 60% |
| 07-08 | 23.9 | 134 | 62% |
| 08-09 | 23.8 | 123 | 69% |
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 NEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS MANDATED BY THE STATE OF INDIANA WHICH TOOK EFFECT WITH THE CLASS OF 2010.
| 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 | Foreign Language3 |
| 2 | Physical Education | ||
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. 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. Foreign 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. Foreign 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 |
| *Hebrew Scripture | *Sacraments |
| *Physical Education I | *Physical Education II |
| Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Science | Science |
| World History | *Health |
| *New Testament | |
| Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
| English 11 | English 12 |
| *Catholic Morality | *Living As a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society |
| U.S. History | *American Government |
| *Economics |
Extended Course Offerings
| English | PE/Health/Drivers Ed |
| AP English | *Driver’s Education |
| *Themes in Literature | *Weight Training |
| *Lifetime Sports | |
| Foreign Language | |
| French 1,2,3, AP French | |
| German 1,2,3,4 | |
| Spanish 1,2,3 | |
| 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, III |
| Art History | *Ceramics/Advanced Ceramics |
| *Photography I, II | *Drawing/Advanced Drawing |
| *Commercial Design | *Printmaking |
| *Digital Photography | |
| Theology | |
| *Catholic Social Justice Teaching | |
| Mathematics | |
| Math Lab | Math 4 |
| Algebra I | *Introductory Calculus |
| Geometry | Precalculus |
| Algebra II | AP Calculus |
| *Trigonometry | |
| Business/Computer |
| *Business Foundations | *Computer Programming |
| *Technical Communications | Accounting |
| *Computer Applications | *International Business Accounting |
| *Adv. Computer App. | *Web Design |
| *Digital Communication Tools | *Personal Finance |
| *Consumer/Business Law | |
| Non-Departmental | |
| *Cadet Teaching | Yearbook |
| Newspaper | *School Web Page |
| *Media Assistant | |
| Social Studies | |
| *World History/Civilization | *Topics in History |
| *Anthropology | *Psychology |
| *Law Education | *Sociology |
| *Indiana History | AP World History |
| Science | |
| Earth/Space Science | Physics |
| Adv. Environmental Science | Advanced Biology |
| Chemistry | AP Chemistry |
| Integrated Chemistry/Physics | AP Physics |
| Forensics | AP Biology |
| Advanced Chemistry | Biology |
| Music | |
| Band | Concert Choir |
| String Orchestra | *Music Appreciation |
| *Beginning Guitar | *Music Comp & Theory |
| *Beginning Piano | Beginning Chorus |
* Indicates a one-semester course.
+ This course will not count toward the required 8 credits in English.
