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Parent Weekly Bulletin
A College-Preparatory High School in the Benedictine Monastic Tradition
Volume 1, No. 19; May 4, 2015
Calendar
Monday, 5/4
Noon
Deanery Schedule
AP Psychology Exam
(Alumni Board Mtg. Cancelled)
Varsity Baseball vs. Hoban…5:00PM
Freshmen Baseball vs. Mayfield…4:30PM
JV baseball @ Hoban…5:00PM
Tuesday, 5/5
8:00am
Periods 9-7
9:00am
Period 1
3:00pm
7:00pm
Mass Schedule (FLIP)
AP Calculus Exam (AB,BC)
Freshmen Math Exams (Caf)
Development Mee ng
Senior Mee ng in Auditorium
Last LPDC Mtg of the year.
Parent Boosters Mtg.
Wednesday, 5/6
Mee ng Period Schedule
(Clubs C and D)
AP English Exam
Varsity Baseball @ Hoban…5:00PM
JV Baseball vs. Hoban (CWRU)…5:00PM
Track @ NCL Championships [Padua]…4:00PM
8:00am
JV and Varsity Lacrosse vs. Walsh...4:45PM/6:15PM
Freshmen Baseball vs. Cuyahoga Heights…4:30PM
Track @ U.S. [prac ce]
Thursday, 5/7
12:30pm
Deanery Schedule
Admin Team Mtg.
Friday, 5/8
Period 1
Priory Day Schedule
Mr. Benedic ne Prelim Vote
(Seniors only)
APUSH Exam
AP European Exam
Track @ NCL Championships [Padua]…4:00PM
Freshmen Baseball vs. Shaker…4:30PM
8:00am
Noon
It is o en the case that we look back on history
with an idyllic eye. Many have done that with the
early Church, bemoaning the fact that there are so
many fac ons in the Church today that o en put
people off. However, the Acts of the Apostles
makes it pre y clear that there were difficul es at
that me also. Just take a look at St. Paul, who,
when he first came back to Jerusalem a er his miraculous conversion, was feared among the brethren and met with great suspicion. Only the work of
Barnabas reconciled him with the Jerusalem community. St. John tells us that we are true disciples if
our works are in line with our words and beliefs.
Jesus calls true disciples those who are gra ed to
the vine of Christ and who bear much fruit by allowing themselves to be pruned by the word of
God and the wisdom of God. Let us strive to be
true disciples by working with the will of God and
by striving to build up our school community. During the stresses of the last few weeks of the year,
may we find strength and hope in the work of God
within us and the value of a deeper faith, hope and
love being gra ed to the vine of Christ. Amen.
Saint Benedict, pray for us!
JV Lacrosse @ WRA…5:00PM
Varsity Baseball @ Fairview…7:00PM
JV Baseball vs. North Ridgeville (CWRU)…4:30PM
Saturday, 5/9
7:00pm
Junior-Senior Prom
Varsity Baseball vs. John Marshall (DH)…11:00AM
Monday, 5/11
8:00am
7:00pm
Tuesday, 5/12
8:00am
9:00am
Wednesday, 5/13
7:00pm
Thursday, 5/14
1:00pm
Friday, 5/15
Prayer for the Week:
No Deanery/Convo Schedule
Senior Final Exams
AP Biology Exam
Key/Kiwanis Club Awards
Ceremony (Caf)
No Deanery/Convo Schedule
Senior Final Exams
AP US Gov’t Exam
Development Mtg.
No Deanery/Convo Schedule
Senior Final Exams
Spring Music Concert (Aud)
Mee ng Period Schedule
(Clubs A and B)
Project REAL Begins
Admin Team Mtg.
Convoca on Schedule
Clean-Up Crew for this Week:
5th: Patrick Fleming, Tom Jakubowski, Louis Marrone, Max Mar n. 6th: Will Gielink, Jaret Glassman, Trevor Hongosh, Ben Keiper.
Tuesday, May 5th FLIP Schedule:
The Freshmen have the State Math PARCC exam on
Tuesday, so we will be in FLIP schedule that day and
a Mass Schedule. The musicians from Walsh University will be joining us that day. Schedule is as
follows with Mass-Day mes:
Periods 9, 8, 7,
Periods 4, Mass, 5, 6,
Periods 3, 2, 1.
Thank you for your pa ence with this. This is the
last PARCC exam for this year.
Living with St. Benedict Retreat:
The following students will be par cipa ng in this
retreat at the Abbey Monday, May 4 a er school
through breakfast, May 6. Students will not be
missing school these days:
Darrell Childress
David Jefferson
Liam Kilbane
Peter Knab
Shawn Lozada
Darnell Miller
Dontez Rash
Brian Schoeffler
Charlie Spinks
Dan Veenstra
Saidi Wadesisi
Reggie Willis
Final Exam Exemp ons:
Faculty members may or may not give exemp ons.
But if teachers grant exemp ons, they must follow
the policy: Students who have a 3.0—3.59 accum
GPA may have one exemp on is they have an “A”
going into the final exam. Students who have a 3.6
and above accum GPA may receive two exemp ons
with the same grade s pula on. Students who are
seeking exemp ons will present a slip to their teachers as in the past. Please sign the slip if the exempon can be granted. Students are responsible for
submi ng these forms to the academic dean’s
office. A list of exemp ons will be published before
exams and be posted in the mail room. Seniors
must have all exam exemp on papers in to the academic dean’s office by 3:00pm this Friday, May 8.
Priory Day Schedule for Friday, May 8:
First Bell:
7:55
1 8:00
8:34
2 8:37
9:11
3 9:14
9:48
4 9:51 10:25
5 10:28 10:58
5 10:28 11:02
6 11:01 11:35 Lunch 11:05 11:35
7 11:38 12:12
8 12:15 12:49
9 12:52 1:26
Priory Compe on 1:29 3:00
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Period 7
Period 8
Period 9
10:21
11:08
11:55
12:42
1:29
2:16
11:05
11:52
12:39
1:26
2:13
3:00
The senior final exam schedule is on page 3. Parents
are asked to be a en ve to the opening paragraph
on this page. Seniors will have an open campus,
meaning they can come and leave when they like.
In order for seniors to take advantage of this, however, a signed permission form must be presented
by 3:00pm this Friday, May 8. A copy of the form is
contained in this bulle n and will be given to the
seniors on Tuesday at their mee ng. A copy of the
Senior-Parent le er is also contained in this PWB.
Upcoming Dates to keep in mind:
Friday, May 22: Mass and Awards Assembly (AM)
Sunday, May 24: Baccalaureate Mass 2:00pm
Tuesday, May 26: Commencement 7:00pm
May 27-29: Final Exams for Underclassmen
Wednesday, June 3: Final grades due by 3:00pm
Underclassmen Final Exams:
Wednesday, May 27: Periods 1, 2, 3
Thursday, May 28: Periods 4, 5/6, 7
Friday, May 29:
Periods 8, 9, Make-ups
The schedule for these days is as follows:
First Period A endance:
8:00-8:10am
First Exam Period:
8:15-9:30am
Second Exam Period:
9:40-10:55am
Third Exam Period:
11:05-12:25pm
Priory reps will have informa on for all Deaneries to
be outlined on Wednesday before Mee ng Period.
Students will meet in the auditorium before the
compe on begins for final announcements and the
beginning of the compe on.
College Board (AP) Exams:
A endance will be taken for those students involved
with AP Exams by the guidance department at the
exam me. If you have any ques ons about an AP
Exam, please consult the Guidance department or
the main office. The list of students involved per exam is on page 4.
Senior Exam Schedule:
The school schedule during senior exams will not
involve deanery or convoca on me. The mee ng
period for Wednesday has been moved to Thursday,
5/14. The period mes involve at straight 44minute schedule as follows:
First Bell:
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
7:55
8:00
8:47
9:34
8:44
9:31
10:18
Campus Clean-Up Days:
The Benedic ne Campus is in need of volunteers to
assist with campus beau fica on and with interior
work in repain ng and cleaning some parts of the
interior of our building. These projects are necessary to help Benedic ne to be a rac ve to future
students and to assist in maintaining the physical
structure of the Home of Champions. Please consider volunteering your me for a few hours on either
or both of the dates below. Feel free to arrive late
or leave early as your schedule allows. Supplies will
be made available as well as beverages and lunch.
But you may bring your own supplies if you like.
Saturday, May 16:
Saturday, June 6:
10:00am to 3:00pm.
10:00am to 3:00pm.
Ques ons? Please e-mail Fr. Michael at [email protected]. Thank you for your considera on.
Senior Exam Schedule
Senior classes will not meet on exam days. A endance is to be taken in the exam periods. Students should
arrive at school in me for your posted exams. Seniors may come in late and leave early, if they have a signed
parental permission slip on file in the office. If a senior must remain in the building for any reason they must
report to Mr. Koenig or the Main Office and be assigned to an area for study. If a senior does not have an
exam on a given day, he need not come to school. If a student has a conflict in his exam schedule it is the
student’s responsibility to arrange for an exam me with his teacher. Textbooks on loan from the school
should be returned to the classroom teacher. The condi on and return of assigned books are the financial
responsibility of the student. All sports uniforms, fines, etc. must be returned and or paid before gradua on.
NO DEANERY OR CONVOCATION DURING SENIOR EXAMS
Theology Exam—See Mr. Gallagher for addi onal informa on.
Monday—May 11, 2015
8:00 – 9:15
English Exam—Auditorium (unless indicated)
AP English—Room 215
Bri sh Literature
World Literature
9:20 – 10:35
Math Exam In Cafeteria
Calculus
Honors Pre-Calculus
Stats and Probability
Math Exam In Auditorium
Algebra II
Business Algebra
10:40 – 11:55
Foreign Language Exams—Individual classrooms
Tuesday—May 12, 2015
8:00 – 9:15—Auditorium
Physics Exam
9:20 – 10:35—Auditorium
Accoun ng
Business Law
Microeconomics
Marke ng
Economics
10:40 – 11:55 --Auditorium
Psychology
Current Affairs
Sociology
Wednesday—May 13, 2015
8:00 – 9:15 Auditorium
Crea ve Wri ng
Forensic Science
Sports Medicine
9:20 – 10:35 All Make-Up Exams
All art projects should be completed by this me at the direc on of Ms. Shannon for senior por olios.
Biology Monday May 11 from 8-12
Jordan
2016 Jackiewiecz
Spencer
2016 Johnson
Kyle
2016 Jordan
Ian
2016 Lawson
Stephen
2016 Matz
Francis
2016 O'Brien
Robert
2016 Wells
AP Exam Student List by Subject
Psychology Monday May 4 from 12-3
Michael
2016 Bey
Bopp
Brian
2015
Logan
2016 Cooper
Ferrante
Vincent
2016
Ma hew
2016 Gnatowski
Trevor
2016 Hongosh
Riley
2016 Keenan
Ryan
2016 Kelley
Chris
2016 Malick
Louis
2016 Marrone
Schoeffler
Brian
2016
Calculus Tuesday May 5 from 8-12
Alec
2015 Brennan
Ma hew
2015 Brodsky
Davis
Aaron
2015
Christopher
2015 DiFrancesco
Vincent
2016 Ferrante
Paul
2015 Gnatowski
Conor
2015 Gorbe
Rowen
2015 Gray
Joseph
2015 Houser
Joshua
2015 Jackiewiecz
Brandon
2016 Kelly
Lawson
Ian
2016
Frank
2015 Paskay
Collin
2015 Pecoraro
Smutak
Jonah
2015
Charles
2015 Spinks
Paul
2016 Triolo
Daniel
2015 Veenstra
English Wednesday May 6 from 8-12
Brian
2015 Bopp
Alec
2015 Brennan
Ma hew
2015 Brodsky
Aaron
2015 Davis
Rowen
2015 Gray
Joseph
2015 Houser
James
2015 Pacak
Ryan
2015 Secard
Daniel
2015 Veenstra
Euro History Friday May 8 from 12-3
Alec
2015 Brennan
Ma hew
2015 Brodsky
Anthony
2015 Brown
2015 DiFrancesco Christopher
Michael
2015 Gauden
Gnatowski
Paul
2015
Rowen
2015 Gray
Joseph
2015 Houser
Benjamin
2015 Keiper
Michael
2015 Reeves
Ryan
2015 Secard
Jonah
2015 Smutak
Spinks
Charles
2015
US Government Tuesday May 12 from 8-12
Adams
Arrington
Boehm
Brakefield
Brennan
Brichacek
Carcioppolo
Chapman
Clarke
Maceo
Phillip
Michael
Alec
Connor
Brian
James
Mekel
Carson
DiFrancesco
Dober
Fallon
First
Fissel
Furlich
Gricar
Hallman
Haney
Heil
Alexander
Joseph
Michael
William
John
Spencer
Jacob
Graham
Logan
Andrew
Hoover
Hopkins
Hurst
Jakubowski
Kenneley
Kozelka
Lincoln
Lopez
McNamee
Meaney
Pesicka
Petrich
Roncagli
Rudmann
Rusnak
Shivak
Shue
Sprenger
Stockdale
Tuck
Patrick
Nolan
Connor
Thomas
Bryan
David
Cameron
Thomas
Teddy
Jackson
Isaac
Jordan
Connor
Blaise
Christopher
Michael
Joseph
Michael
Alexander
Ellio
To: Parents of current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors at BHS
From: Fr. Gerard, OSB President
Brother Patrick Ryan, OSB died on January 12, 2015. He was 82 years old and had been
a monk of Saint Andrew’s Abbey since 1952. He had worked un l a few years ago in our
school cafeteria and in other capaci es in the school and abbey in earlier years. However, Bro. Pat had become very involved in Pro-Life ac vi es
in the last 15 years especially through his personal witness of praying privately
each day behind the three facili es that provided abor ons on nearby Shaker
Boulevard. He worked closely with the “Rosary for Life” group that has faithfully
met at our abbey every morning on the first Saturday of each month to a end
Mass and then to offer a prayerful vigil at these facili es. Through God’s good
grace working through them, two of those facili es have closed and the third is under
inves ga on for the death of a young woman under their care last year.
To honor the memory of Brother Patrick, one of Brother Patrick’s friends – Mr. Michael
Manocchio and his family, have decided to sponsor a $1000 scholarship
each year for at least the next 10 years, to a current student at Benedic ne High
School who will be returning next year. The student will be chosen through an
essay contest that will be judged by the Manocchio family. The guidelines are:
Theme: “How I am involved in Pro-Life work and how I can best
encourage others to become involved.”
300 – 500 words / typed / submi ed in an 8.5 x 11 inch envelope /
No name on the essay – but your name will be on the envelope
The date for submission for this first year has been extended to
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 3:00 PM to the BHS Business Office
The winner will be announced at the Awards Assembly on May 26
and the scholarship will be applied to next year’s tui on at that me.
This generous scholarship offer is open to any returning Benedic ne student. If your son
is a member of the Benedic ne Pro-Life Club or if he is involved in any
Pro-Life ac vi es at your church, please encourage him to submit an essay next
week.
OPEN CAMPUS PERMISSION FORM
This form must be presented to the Dean of Men’s Office no later than
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 3:00pm.
With this form, I grant permission for my son to arrive late to and leave
early from the campus of Benedic ne High School during the senior exam days of May 11-13, 2015. I agree that I will not hold Benedic ne
High School responsible for my son leaving campus when he does not
have an exam and for any happenings that may occur off campus during
the regular school day that may involve my son.
Students may return to campus for athle c prac ces or compe ons at a later me.
Students may return to campus for musical concerts or obliga ons
at a later me.
Student Name (Please print):___________________________________
Student Signature:
________________________________________
Parent Signature:
________________________________________
Date signed and returned: ____________________________________
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For office use only:
Form approved :
________________________________________
Mr. Rick Koenig, Dean of Men
Benedictine high School
Senior parent information letter
It is that time—the culmination of 4 years of hard work and dedication—the time to approach senior graduation from Benedictine High School and to look to a future beyond. In order to assure that this transition time
is as efficient as possible, this communication with our senior parents is deemed important. The issues outlined here intend to inform seniors and their parents of the important requirements toward graduation so as to
make that event and the reception of the diploma a reality. This letter contains several sections, please be
sure every section is completely understood. Questions or uncertainties should be directed as soon as possible to the principal or business office.
Academic Requirements:
All required classes must be passed successfully through the second semester. Any failures of required classes must be made up and submitted to the Guidance Office as soon as possible. Please see the Parent-Student
Handbook regarding academic graduation requirements if there are any questions (website under Parents and
Students tab) or call our Academic Dean, Mrs. Sue Zulandt or senior guidance counselor Mr. Keith McMillin. They will be glad to assist you. Students are also expected to fulfill their service-hour and service project requirement as outline in the handbook and all retreat obligations must also be fulfilled.
Senior Final Exams are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 11-13, 2015. The students will be taking
their exams by departments on those days and it will in an open-campus format: students will be free to arrive late and leave early regarding those exams. Seniors are required to be present at every exam they are
required to take and senior exam exemptions will be published by Friday, May 8 in the main office. The exact schedule for exams will be outlined in the MMB and PWB for Monday, May 4. Seniors will be required
to turn in their computers to the technology lab (204) immediately after their last final exam. The computers
will be reimaged and will then be available for student pick-up any time after June 1.
Financial Requirements:
Tuition needs to be paid in full (or current with payment plans) by April 30, 2013 in order for a senior to be
able to purchase prom bids, receive grade reports or have transcripts sent to any institution or employer.
Any student with an open balance will not receive a diploma at graduation. Once the account is paid in full,
the diploma will be made available to you.
There is nothing more difficult than to have to tell a senior he will not be receiving a diploma. I am asking
your cooperation in helping us to avoid this circumstance for your son. If you feel you are not going to be
able to satisfy your financial obligation to the school, please contact our Business Office immediately at extension 339 or at [email protected], so we can work together
on the best possible course of action for your son’s sake. Likewise, should you have any questions
regarding your student’s account, please contact Ms. Terri Wysocki, our Business Office manager at
your earliest convenience.
Prom Information:
The Senior-Junior Prom will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 700 Beta Dr., Mayfield Village, Ohio
44143 on Saturday, May 9th, 2015. Check-in begins at 6:30pm. All students must be checked in to
the dance no later than 7:00pm. Students will not be permitted to leave the dance once entering until
10:30pm. Prom ends at 11:00pm. Prom Bids will be sold from April 27th - May 7th. April 27th will
be an Early Bird price of $85.00 per ticket. Every day after April 27th, tickets will cost $90.00 per
couple. Cash and checks will be accepted and all checks must be made out to Benedictine High
School.
All students and their dates must complete a Dance Policy form. All Dance Policy Forms are due no
later than May 7th. Policy Forms are to be turned in to Miss Kristen Thomas. Failure to abide by the
policies of the dance form or any of the directions above will forfeit a senior’s participation in the
prom without financial reimbursement and parents will be called to escort the student and date from
the premises. Participation in Prom is dependent on financial obligations being current as stated
above. Benedictine High School is not responsible for organizing or sponsoring any after-prom activities.
Project REAL:
Participation in Project REAL is a graduation requirement. All students must turn in their Long Form
to Mr. Joe Schaefer by April 20, or they run the risk of not walking at graduation. All parents should
have signed their son's Long Form.
Seniors will be out of the building from May 14-21 specifically to complete their Project REAL initiative. On May 22 (following our awards assembly), seniors will meet with their faculty representative
to present their findings via Powerpoint presentation. This presentation is a required part of the project experience. A senior will not be permitted to graduate until this segment is completed.
Graduation Weekend:
Awards Assembly on Friday, May 22. Senior parents are invited to attend. All seniors are required to
be present and in proper dress. Dress for the day is dress shirt, pants with matching socks and dress
shoes, tie and jacket. Grooming code is in effect for this event. Seniors must report to the auditorium
by 8:00am for attendance. All students will then be dismissed to the Gymnasium for the Mass and
Awards Assembly. After the Awards Assembly, seniors will report to assigned classrooms for their
Project REAL presentations. As close to 12:30pm as possible, the seniors will gather for a luncheon
in the cafeteria courtesy of the Benedictine Alumni Association. As soon as the luncheon is completed, the seniors will report back to the gymnasium for graduation practice, where they will receive their
caps and gowns. It is highly suggested that seniors try on their caps and gowns that evening to be sure
they are of the proper length and fit. If there are any problems, please call 216-421-2080 x323 as soon
as possible so that the problem may be addressed before graduation.
The Baccalaureate Mass will take place in the abbey church on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 2:00pm.
Senior family members are most welcomed. All seniors are required to be present and in proper dress.
The dress for the day is the same as the Awards Assembly along with the grooming code. After the
Baccalaureate Mass, a short reception will be available in the school cafeteria for the senior class and
their families.
Graduation will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the Church of St. Gregory the Great, Sacred
Heart of Jesus Parish, 1545 South Green Road, South Euclid, Ohio 44121. All ceremonies will begin at
7:00pm sharp. All seniors are required to meet at Knights Hall, which is under the main church by
6:15pm. Seniors will have to check in with teacher moderators when arriving. Dress for the evening is
dress shirt and pants with matching socks and tie. No jacket for this evening as the graduation gown
will be worn on top.
Grooming code regarding hair length and shaving and jewelry is in effect.
There are no tickets for the graduation ceremony. Family members are welcome. Seating in St. Gregory Church for the event is first come-first served beginning any time after 6:00pm, except for designated areas that will be marked by proper signage. We ask that proper dress for the importance of this occasion is worn by all guests and that proper respect for the church is maintained at all times. As part of
the graduation fee, all seniors will receive a DVD of the occasion, filmed that night through the auspices of Planet Productions in conjunction with Benedictine High School. Therefore, we ask that no one
move from their places during the ceremony to take pictures. Please do not bring any flowers, balloons,
or other paraphernalia into the church that will obstruct the view of others or otherwise disturb those
attending the ceremony. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, since we are guests in this beautiful
and sacred space.
These last days are a whirlwind and will fly by. Hopefully the contents of this letter have answered all
your questions regarding the events of the next six weeks for your graduating son. Thank you for entrusting him to us and to the Benedictine Tradition. If there are any questions that are still on your
mind, please be sure to call Mrs. Dawn Perrotti in the main office at 216-421-2080 x322 at your discretion during school hours and we will be glad to assist you.
Yours sincerely with best wishes for your graduating senior,
Rev. Michael Brunovsky, OSB
Principal