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Pride In Our Past Inspiring Our Future Celebrating Our Present B ISHOP G ORMAN H IGH S CHOOL

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Pride In Our Past

Inspiring Our Future

Celebrating Our Present

Bishop Gorman hiGh school

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GAELS are young men and women who pride themselves in:

Their relationship with GodTheir Accountability for their own actionsTheir commitment to Excellence in all they doTheir Leadership in the classroom and co-curricular activitiesTheir commitment to Stewardship

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I t a l l s t a r t s

On September 7, 1954 Bishop Gorman High School opened

as the only Catholic high school in Southern Nevada with

the vision to provide students with an unparalleled college

preparatory education in an environment distinguished by

Catholic values. Bishop Gorman has been rooted in the

fabric of Las Vegas for sixty years, never straying from our

founders’ initial vision. We continue to welcome students

who seek quality, Catholic college preparatory education

from all socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

throughout the Las Vegas community. Leaders of today

and tomorrow continue to benefit greatly from the spiritual

and academic formation that is central to the Bishop

Gorman experience.

In 2OO7 Bishop Gorman High School moved to its current

Summerlin campus in order to meet the demands of the

growing Las Vegas population. Since that time the campus

has expanded and currently sits on 56 acres at the base

of the beautiful Spring Mountain Range. Our state of the

art facilities allow us to provide our students with every

opportunity they need to succeed in today’s competitive

environment.

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Fr. Thomas R. von Behren, C.S.V. Provincial – Clerics of St. ViatorPresident of Bishop Gorman: 1993-1999“

“From the very first day that it opened its doors in 1954, Bishop Gorman began its

strong tradition of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and raising up a community of young people rooted in the Catholic faith. I am proud to speak on behalf of the founding group of priests and brothers who helped to create a school with vision, compassion, and a deep commitment to educational excellence. The mission of Bishop Gorman continues to reflect the past 6O years that have shaped so many lives and contributed so much to the Las Vegas culture.”

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Yo u rh o m e

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Our state of the art facilities accommodate the needs of our students, faculty and staff in both academic and extra-curricular arenas. Some of the highlights include:

• 4 college style lecture halls ranging in capacity from 8O-14O

• Athletic Training Center

• Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto and Chapel

• 2 Gymnasiums

• 2 lit synthetic turf fields

• Complete athletic complex including baseball, softball, soccer fields, track and tennis courts

• Information media and educational technology center

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• Complete fine and performing arts complex – ceramics classroom with kiln, black and white photo lab, black box, broadcast media studio, theatre and green room

• 3 computer labs

• Marine biology laboratory

• Learning and testing centers

• Landscaped courtyards and quadrangle

“As an alum and a parent I was honored to be a part of the

development of the Summerlin campus. The process of expanding the campus was taken very seriously by all those involved. It was important to us to maintain the look and feel of the campus. Today we have arguably some of the best high school facilities in the country that our community can be proud of. Bishop Gorman has always had a great tradition of excellence, now we have the facilities to match our reputation.”

Chi Chi Bengochea ’8O Bentar Construction“

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Bishop Gorman is accredited as a High Performing School by the Northwest Accreditation Commission through AdvancED.

69% of our faculty members hold a Master’s degree or higher and 26 members of our faculty and staff are Bishop Gorman alumni.

Faculty and staff members enhance their knowledge by attending AP conferences, workshops and professional development courses.

All students and teachers are equipped with iPads, allowing them to use the latest technology to enhance their educational process.

Our school includes 4 lecture halls and 3 computer labs allowing learning to take place in a technologically advanced college preparatory environment.

Parents and students can monitor grades and stay in contact with instructors through our online Edline program.

Within our college preparatory curriculum we offer several advanced classes including 26 Honors, 6 Scholars and 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. A complete listing of course offerings is available on our website.

I n t h eC l a s s r o o m

Sample FReShman SChedule

Period 1 English 1

Period 2 Spanish 1

Period 3 Algebra 1 Honors

Period 4Health (1st semester)Cultural Geography (2nd semester)

Lunch

Period 5Sacred Scripture (1st semester)Christology (2nd semester)

Period 6 Biology 1 Honors

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GRaduaTiOn RequiRemenTS

Disciplines BGHS Program Honors Program

Scholars Program

Credits Credits Credits

Theology 4 4 4

English 4 4 4

Math 3* 4 4

Science 3 4 4

Social Studies 3 3 3

World Languages 2 3 (in the same language)

3 (in the same language)

Fine Arts 1 1 1

Health O.5 O.5 O.5

Computer O.5 O.5 O.5

PE 2 2 2

Total Credits 23 26 26

* Four years of math required for Millennium Scholarship

“Bishop Gorman students are very proud of their community - a community that values academics, spirituality and the development of the whole person. It is very clear to me that the faculty and administrators really care for the students in their building. That mentorship makes for very good high school students and, as we have seen, very good college students.”

“ Christopher O’Brien Associate Director of Undergraduate AdmissionBoston College

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P rep a r i n g f o r SucceSS

Summer internship programThe Bishop Gorman Internship Program is designed to offer students a first-hand look into a career field of interest during the summer prior to their senior year. This provides a unique opportunity for some professional experience in a particular field and insight into possible career paths.

Wellness CounselorBishop Gorman employs a Wellness Counselor whose task it is to provide support to students who need assistance that goes beyond that offered by a guidance counselor. The Wellness Counselor assists students with issues related to stress, balance, grief, family, and other common teenage issues. Additionally, the Wellness Counselor makes referrals to professionals in the community when warranted.

“…armed with a Catholic education, we are well-prepared for the future - instilled with a strong sense of social responsibility. Our Bishop Gorman teachers have not only equipped us with the tools to succeed, but also the foresight to know which ones to use on our individual journeys as we move forward. “

Rebecca arteagaValedictorianClass of 2O14“

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• 1 National Merit Scholarship Finalist

• 4 National Merit Scholarship

Commended Students

• 3 National Hispanic Recognition

Program Award winners

• 3 National Achievement Program

Awards

• 1 Carroll Scholarship winner

• 38 athletic scholarships

• The Class of 2O14 received over

$19 million in scholarship awards

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aCademiC aCCOmpliShmenTS

College Counseling OfficeA full-time college counselor is available to meet with students and parents at any time during their high school career. The counselor oversees a comprehensive college planning program including on-campus college visits, financial aid/scholarship information and testing advice.

naviance Family ConnectionNaviance is a web-based program designed to help students navigate every aspect of the college admission process. This program allows students to take a personality assessment and interest inventory, access a college database, research potential colleges, build a college resume, create a college list and manage their college applications.

The learning Center The Learning Center was created to extend additional educational and support services to students who have diagnosed learning challenges and attention problems.

1:1 ipad programIn the fall of 2O14 Bishop Gorman instituted a 1:1 iPad program in partnership with Apple. This program permits us to maximize the advantages of current technology in our academic instruction and ensures that our students have the technological competence necessary to be successful in college.

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ClaSSeS

monday / Friday - 7:3Oam – 1:5Opm• Six 5O-minute class periods • 5 minute passing periods• Two different lunch periods

Tuesday / Wednesday - 8am – 1:5Opm (Block days)• Periods 1, 2, 3 on Tuesday• Periods 4, 5, 6 on Wednesday

• 45 minute GAELS Period *

Thursday - 8am - 1:5Opm• Six 45-minute class periods• 5 minute passing periods• Two different lunch periods

* GaelS periodBishop Gorman High School is committed to meeting the needs of all of our students by using a variety of different approaches. One of the methods we have developed to reach this goal is the GAELS (God, Activities, and Enhanced Learning Sessions) Period. The GAELS Period provides students and teachers extra opportunities to meet and extend their experiences beyond what they may have already received during the regular instructional time while still in school. The GAELS Period allows for remediation, intervention, enrichment, study time, makeup work, club and Campus Ministry meetings, as well as other school programs.

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Summer enrichmentWe offer students the ability to complete classes during a summer program. We offer on-site and online courses to meet the needs of summer schedules. Course offerings include Theology, social studies, art, physical education, driver’s education, dance and health. Semester credit is awarded for each course.

School SpiritOur students show their pride by wearing the orange and blue proudly. We provide the opportunity for students to come together as a community through homecoming week, at our home games, after-game socials, school dances and pep assemblies.

Travel Opportunities

Bishop Gorman students have the opportunity to expand their horizons: BGHS summer European adventure, summer college excursion, Utah Theatre Thespian trip, Close Up program in Washington DC and the Spanish Immersion summer program.

hammes Campus StoreOur campus store provides uniforms and a variety of Gael gear. Items can be viewed and purchased online as well. Visit our campus store at our website: www.bishopgorman.org.

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“The trait that helps me to succeed is my absolute drive to be the best I can be. As part of the Bishop Gorman community I receive the opportunities and support necessary to achieve success both in and out of the classroom.”

nick hatton ’14Student Body President“

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WISCONSINMarquette UniversityUniversity of Wisconsin, MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin, River Falls

MISSOURIFontbonne UniversityHannibal LaGrange CollegeMissouri University of Science & TechnologySaint Louis UniversityWashington University in St. Louis

C o l l e g e A C C e p t A n C e M A p

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OREGONOregon State UniversityPortland State UniversityUniversity of OregonUniversity of PortlandWillamette University

WASHINGTONCentral Washington UniversityGonzaga University Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle University University of Washington Washington State UniversityWhitworth University

HAWAIIHawaii Pacific University

ARIZONAArizona State UniversityBarrett, The Honors CollegeEmbry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityGrand Canyon UniversityNorthern Arizona UniversityUniversity of Arizona

MONTANACarroll CollegeMontana State University, BozemanUniversity of Great FallsUniversity of Montana, Missoula

UTAHUtah State UniversitySalt Lake Community CollegeUniversity of UtahDixie CollegeWestminster CollegeSnow CollegeSouthern Utah University

IDAHOBoise State UniversityUniversity of Idaho

NEVADACollege of Southern NevadaNevada State CollegeUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasUniversity of Nevada, Reno

COLORADOColorado Mesa UniversityColorado School of MinesColorado State UniversityFort Lewis CollegeRegis UniversityUniversity of Colorado at BoulderUniversity of Denver

TEXASBaylor UniversityMidwestern State UniversityRice UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversityTexas A&M UniversityTexas Christian UniversityTexas Southern UniversityThe University of Texas, AustinTrinity University University of Dallas

IOWAGraceland UniversityThe University of IowaWaldorf College

OKLAHOMAUniversity of Tulsa

CALIFORNIAAzusa Pacific UniversityUniversity of California at BerkeleyUniversity of California at San DiegoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of La VerneCalifornia Lutheran UniversityCalifornia State University - Chico - Fullerton - San BernardinoChapman UniversityConcordia University IrvineLoyola Marymount UniversityMarymount California UniversityPepperdine UniversityPoint Loma Nazarene UniversityMount Saint Mary’s CollegeSan Diego State UniversityUniversity of RedlandsUniversity of San DiegoUniversity of San FranciscoWhittier CollegeSanta Barbara City CollegeSanta Clara UniversitySonoma State UniversityTaft College

NEBRASKAConcordia University - SewardCreighton UniversityMidland UniversityUniversity of Nebraska, Lincoln

KANSASKansas State UniversityUniversity of KansasOttawa University

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MINNESOTACollege of Saint BenedictUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities

MISSISSIPPIUniversity of Mississippi

NEW MEXICONew Mexico State University

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LOUISIANALouisiana State University

WISCONSINMarquette UniversityUniversity of Wisconsin, MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin, River Falls

ALABAMAAuburn University University of Alabama

FLORIDAAve Maria UniversityUniversity of Miami

GEORGIAEmory UniversityGeorgia Institute of TechnologyMorehouse College

INDIANAPurdue UniversityUniversity of Notre DameTrine University

ILLINOISColumbia College ChicagoDePaul UniversityLewis University Loyola University ChicagoNorthwestern UniversityThe University of ChicagoUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoUniversity of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign

OHIOThe University of AkronKent State UniversityThe Ohio State UniversityOhio UniversityXavier University

MICHIGANMichigan State UniversityUniversity of Detroit MercyUniversity of Michigan

MASSACHUSETTSBentley UniversityBoston CollegeEndicott College

CONNECTICUTAlbertus Magnus CollegeFairfield UniversityMitchell CollegeTrinity College

WASHINGTON, DCAmerican University

* This is just a sampling of the schools where Bishop Gorman’s Class of 2O14 was accepted.

TENNESSEECumberland UniversityTennessee State UniversityUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville

KENTUCKYUniversity of Louisville

MISSOURIFontbonne UniversityHannibal LaGrange CollegeMissouri University of Science & TechnologySaint Louis UniversityWashington University in St. Louis

VERMONTGreen Mountain College

C o l l e g e A C C e p t A n C e M A p

MAINEBates College

NORTH CAROLINADuke UniversityHigh Point UniversityNorth Carolina State

NEW JERSEYFairleigh Dickinson UniversityGeorgian Court University

MISSISSIPPIUniversity of Mississippi

PENNSYLVANIADrexel UniversityUniversity of PittsburghVillanova University

VIRGINIAGeorge Mason University

MARYLANDJohn Hopkins University

RHODE ISLANDRoger Williams UniversitySalve Regina University

NEW YORKColumbia UniversityFordham UniversityHofstra UniversityCornell UniversityRensselaer Polytechnic Institute The King’s CollegeManhattanville CollegeMarymount Manhattan CollegeSt. Bonaventure UniversitySt. John’s University – Manhattan CampusSt. John’s University – Staten Island CampusSt. John’s University – Queens CampusSyracuse UniversityVassar College United States Military Academy

NEW HAMPSHIREDartmouth University

ARKANSASSo. Arkansas University, Magnolia

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fa i t h &C o m m u n I t Y

liturgyIn keeping with the commitment to enhance the spiritual life of the Bishop Gorman community, students and faculty worship together during monthly Eucharistic celebrations. Students are welcome to participate in the liturgies as lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, altar servers, or members of either the Worship Choir or Praise & Worship Group.

TheologyStudents have Theology courses in their schedule each year. Courses include: Sacred Scripture, Christology, Paschal Mystery, Ecclesiology, Morality, Social Justice, Christian Vocations and World Religions.

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Kandy miller Lied Dining Facility ManagerCatholic Charities of So. Nevada“

“Thanks to the more than 45O volunteer hours for last year, Bishop Gorman students have played a pivotal role in making our day-to-day mission feasible.

Their youthful exuberance and hard work doing everything including serving an average of 1OOO men, women and children during the free community meal, cleaning after the meal and decorating for special events, is deeply appreciated by all of us here at Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.”

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Our lady of lourdes GrottoThe Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto was dedicated in 2O12 to enhance the spiritual presence on campus. This tranquil environment, complete with contemplative music and candlelight, provides students with a space to pray and reflect in a quiet surrounding.

RetreatsStudents are encouraged to participate in our retreat program; Quest (for freshmen and sophomores) and Kairos (for juniors and seniors) provide an opportunity to explore one’s relationship with God, others and self.

ServiceA key aspect of our mission is to create a community where service is valued and celebrated. Students are required to complete 25 hours of community service annually. Many service opportunities are provided for student participation throughout the year. Last year, Bishop Gorman students performed over 38,OOO hours of service to the Las Vegas community.

matthew 25 Our student-governed Matthew 25 board conducts a weekly on-campus collection and reviews applications from those in need requesting monetary assistance. Last year schoolwide collections totaled over $54,OOO which was distributed throughout the Las Vegas community.

matthew’s ClosetIn 1996 a group of Bishop Gorman students founded Matthew’s Closet, a free clothing bank for homeless and low-income families in the Las Vegas area. Servicing the homeless directly and personally by distributing free clothing, toiletries and other useful items, the program is funded and staffed entirely by the Bishop Gorman community.

“I love to involve myself with

Three Square Food Bank’s “BackPack for Kids” program. We packed 2,16O weekend food bags on this day. Later that night as I was eating my dinner it made me feel so accomplished to know that kids in need were also eating dinner because of the food bags I packed for them.”

Karli Berry ’16 BGHS Student“

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C l u b s, s o c i e t i e saC t I v I t I e s

Aquinas Theology Honor Society

Art Club

Associated Student Gov’t, ASG (elected)

American Sign Language (ASL) Club

Best Buddies

Creative Writing Club

Dance Team

Environmental Club

French Honor Society

Frisbee Golf Club

Future Business Leaders of America

Gaels Theatre Guild

History Club

Marching Band

Medical Society

Micro Bank

Mock Trial

Mu Alpha Theta

National Art Honor Society

National Honor Society

Philosophy Club

Photography Club

Pre Law Club

Robotics

Science Club

Spanish National Honor Society

Speech & Debate

Varsity Quiz

We The People

Worship Choir

Yearbook

Students that are involved in extra-curricular activities get more out of their high school experience. With 32 different clubs and organizations for our students to participate in there is truly something for everyone at Bishop Gorman.

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“We have several Bishop Gorman graduates on Marquette’s campus and they are high-profile, very involved students. In addition to doing well academically, the foundation of service and leadership opportunities they experienced at Bishop Gorman has carried over and continued to grow in college. Two of our college tenets are “Be the Difference” and “Change the World” and the Bishop Gorman graduates at Marquette are doing just that.”

Debbie Littlefield Senior Assistant Dean of AdmissionsMarquette University“

associated Student Government• NASC Southern Star Award

• Silver Star Award

• National Gold Council of Excellence Award

• Selected to present at the annual Nevada Association of Student Councils National Conference

art Club• 2 Bishop Gorman students received Gold Key awards and 11 received Silver Key awards from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition

• 4O student artists participated in The Memory Project, an initiative in which art students create portraits for children and teens around the world who have been neglected, orphaned or disadvantaged

Gaels Theatre Guild• Theatre State Champions 4 years in a row

• 23 students in 4 events received Accomplished ratings and qualified to compete at the International Thespian Festival

• The ‘Group Musical Theatre’ competition piece was showcased at the State Conference awards ceremony

• 7 students were selected to participate in the inaugural ‘Playworks’ workshops during the State Conference

Creative Writing Club• 5 Bishop Gorman students received Gold Key awards and 9 received Silver Key awards from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition

mock Trial• State Champions for the 2nd straight year and qualified to compete at the National tournament

2O13-2O14 aCCOladeS

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C re a t i n g l e g aC I e s

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Tony dorado Nike Basketball“

“I could not ask for a better partner than Bishop Gorman. Coach Rice, his staff and

the student-athletes always represent Nike in the most positive manner, both on and off the court – they exemplify sportsmanship to the fullest!”

97 State Championships in 59 YearsGaels Win NIAA Award of ExcellenceThe Bishop Gorman Gaels won their first Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s Award of Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Citizenship Championship for the 2O13-2O14 school year. The NIAA, the non-profit, governing body of high school sports in the Silver State, began the Award program in 2OO1. Points are awarded to member schools based on their varsity teams’ performances in the classroom, at the athletic venue and in the Citizenship Through Sports program. Each of the three major categories in high school activities – academics, athletics and sportsmanship – are weighted equally, and boys and girls programs are combined in the standings table. The Award of Excellence is considered to be the top overall sports recognition award in Nevada.

Taking it to the Next Level

Our NCAA liaison and counselor advises and directs all students who wish to continue participating in sports at the college level, and assists student-athletes with NCAA eligibility as well as NCAA Clearinghouse forms. In 2O13-2O14, 38 student-athletes received scholarships, 22 of those were at the Division 1 level.

The athletic facilities at Bishop Gorman High School are second to none with dedicated fields for football, soccer, baseball and softball, tennis courts and track, 2 gymnasiums and wrestling room, as well as a lit synthetic turf multi-use field. The Athletic Training Center (ATC) is a state of the art two story facility that offers students, faculty and staff all the latest equipment for weight training and conditioning. The second floor provides a versatile meeting and event space which overlooks Fertitta Field.

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2O13-2O14 aThleTiC aCCOmpliShmenTS

-Football: 5th State Championship in a row. Ranked in the top 15 in the nation

-Women’s Tennis: 3-peat State Championship

-Men’s Basketball: 3-peat State Championship and ranked in the top 1O in the nation

-Men’s Golf: State Champions

-Men’s Lacrosse: Nevada State Champions

-Women’s Lacrosse: Back-to-Back Nevada State Champions and undefeated season

-Women’s Swimming: 5th State Championship in a row and undefeated season

-Randall Cunninghmam: 3 time State Champion High Jump

-Vashti Cunningham: State Champion (1st US) High Jump, State Champion Long Jump

-Noah Robotham: Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year (Men’s Basketball)

-Amy Lubawy: State Champion and state record 5O & 1OO-yard freestyle

-Marley Maluafiti : State Champion 1OO-yard butterfly 17

FaLL SporTSCheerleadingCross CountryFootballWomen’s Golf Soccer TennisWomen’s Volleyball

WiNTer SporTSBasketball BowlingCheerleading Wrestling

SpriNg SporTSBaseballMen’s GolfLacrosseSoftballSwimming & DivingTrack & FieldMen’s Volleyball

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Ask anyone who has been associated with Bishop Gorman High School over the past 59 years and they will tell you that we are a tight knit community whose alumni have influenced the fabric of this community for decades. We are proud of our accomplishments and contributions to the Las Vegas Valley. Once you make a commitment to Bishop Gorman, we make a commitment to your family to foster you through not only high school, but long after you have graduated.

We welcome all our parents as active members of our community and encourage them to get involved….Bishop Gorman is not just for your kids!

Stay ConnectedWe strive to keep you up-to-date on all things Bishop Gorman. To stay in the loop, you can check our website regularly, join our Facebook group pages, read the Gorman Daily News and monitor your student’s academic progress on Edline. Sign up for our on-line community and read our regular publications like our parent newsletter, Sharing the Pride and alumni newsletter, The Gael Gazette.

Be involvedParents are encouraged to volunteer and to attend school events like Back to School Night and Parents’ Night Out, where parents will have opportunities to meet their student’s teachers and attend informative workshops presented by the College Counseling Center. Get to know what life is like at Bishop Gorman and see what we’re all about through our athletic events and theatre productions. We offer many Gael gatherings throughout the year including our Golf Classic, Knight of the Gael and our Passport Wine Tasting event, just to name a few.

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alumniCurrent students have the opportunity to interact with alumni as they work on campus, visit the classroom, cheer at games and attend school events. The Advancement Office helps alumni keep in touch with their alma mater by nurturing personal relationships and hosting multiple events throughout the year such as Homecoming and our monthly Third Thursday alumni and parent mixers.

parentsYes, all of our parents are Gaels, too! The support of our parents enables us to continue our traditions of excellence and help us foster that sense of Gael community. Parents are always welcome at all of our events and activities!

FriendsEven those who do not have a direct tie to Bishop Gorman show their support as we are the only Catholic high school in Southern Nevada. If you believe in a quality, Catholic, college-preparatory education, you always have a place within the Bishop Gorman community.

For more information on our traditions and BGHS community visit our website at: www.bishopgorman.org or contact the Advancement office at 7O2-476-4O32.

nate hunterton ‘96 2O14 Commencement Speaker“

“It is not what you do while you’re in high school that matters most, it’s who you become. Gorman gives you the tools to find the best of you… Wherever it is… wherever you have to look… find it.., not just because the world needs you to, but because it is your greatest gift from God and what you do with it is your gift back to Him.”

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B e c o m e a

admiSSiOn pOliCieS & enTRanCe RequiRemenTS requirements for all incoming freshman students:

• A minimum 2.O GPA or better in middle school

• A stanine level of 4 or above on the Placement Exam or any national exam

• Positive discipline and attendance records

entrance requirements for all incoming transfer students:

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in core classes (English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language and {if coming from a Catholic school} Theology)

• Positive discipline and attendance records

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TuiTiOn aSSiSTanCe • More than $1,OOO,OOO was awarded in Financial Assistance for the 2O13-2O14 school year

• 4O% of our students receive financial aid

• Tuition assistance is available for families that qualify. Parents must complete an online application and be verified by February 28th, 2O15, to be considered for the first award review. Information will be available on our website, www.bishopgorman.org.

• Awards are based on demonstrated need and the availability of funds. Financial Assistance award notifications will be mailed out in late March for the applications that have been verified by FACTS Grant & Aid by February 28, 2O15. Students must maintain a 2.O GPA and an excellent disciplinary record.

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PLEASE NOTE: The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association does not permit athletic scholarships to be awarded to student-athletes. Bishop Gorman High School strictly adheres to the rules and regulations of the NIAA.

Bishop Gorman High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational and admission policies, athletic programs or other school administered programs. Bishop Gorman “is operated as an exempt school under the provision of NRS 394.211 and as such is exempt from the provisions of the Private Elementary and Secondary Education Authorization Act.”

Taylor Brown ’18 Incoming FreshmanCoral Academy“

“I chose to attend Bishop Gorman because of the unity and success this school brings. I am proud to be a part of this school. Gaels strive for success.”

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Inspiring Our Future

Open House Sunday, November 23, 2O14

1:OOpm – 3:OOpm

Placement Exam Dates (for current 8th grade students)Saturday, December 13, 2O14

Saturday, January 1O, 2O158am – Noon

Register for exam when submitting Application for Admission online after November 1st

Shadow Days (for current 8th grade students)October 2O14 – April 2O15

Register online

ToursTours available weekly

Bishop Gorman hiGh school

Diocese of las VeGas

Dates to Remember

5959 s. hualapai way | las vegas, nv 89148 | 7O2.732.1945 | www.bishOpgOrman.Org