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Bishop O'Connell High School is a Catholic coeducational community located in Arlington, Virginia. The spiritual atmosphere is enriched by the presence of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Our mission is to provide students an education rooted in the life of Christ and to foster the pursuit of excellence in the whole person. We believe in the full development of the human person, including the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical aspects of one's being. Commitment to academic excellence is an integral part of our identity as a Catholic school. We believe that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process, and when each student has appropriate opportunities for success. We believe that student self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and faculty; that students thrive in a supportive yet stimulating climate which affirms the dignity of all persons; and that we are called to educate students of diverse economic, cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
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A+ Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
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A- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $25,419
# of Students: 1,200
Teacher:Student: 1:12
International Student: 5%
AP Courses: 27
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 81%
SAT: 1220/1600
#194
US Day School
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AP Courses (Total 27)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Human Geography
Physics 1
Physics 2
European History
Studio Art: Drawing
German Language and Culture
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Sports (Total 20)
Baseball
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Baseball
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Basketball
Diving
Ice Hockey
Swimming
Wrestling
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Arts (Total 21)
Acting
Band
Choir
Chorus
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Piano
Singing
Acting
Band
Choir
Chorus
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Piano
Singing
String
Symphony
Art History
Drawing
Film
Graphic Design
Photography
Textile
Video Production
Audio
Tech Theater
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs (Total 52)
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY CHEMISTRY CLUB,ALTAR SERVER CLUB,ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS CLUB ,AMERICAN SIGN
RADIO AND ENGINEERING CLUB,BBQ CLUB,BACKYARD SPORTS CLUB,BAKING FOR A CAUSE,BEST BUDDIES,BIOLOGY CLU
DEU (Diversity
Equity
and Unity) STUDENT COMMITTEE
DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
DJO IMMIGRATION CLUB
DJO KNIGHTS WHO KNIT (KNITTING and CRAFTS CLUB)
DJO MADRIGALS
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY CHEMISTRY CLUB,ALTAR SERVER CLUB,ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS CLUB ,AMERICAN SIGN
RADIO AND ENGINEERING CLUB,BBQ CLUB,BACKYARD SPORTS CLUB,BAKING FOR A CAUSE,BEST BUDDIES,BIOLOGY CLU
DEU (Diversity
Equity
and Unity) STUDENT COMMITTEE
DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
DJO IMMIGRATION CLUB
DJO KNIGHTS WHO KNIT (KNITTING and CRAFTS CLUB)
DJO MADRIGALS
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
FIAT CLUB
FLUTE CHOIR
FRENCH CLUB
FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY
GAME DESIGN CLUB
GAMING CLUB
GERMAN/CLUB HONOR SOCIETY
GOOD NEIGHBORS CLUB
GUITAR CLUB
HABESHA ETHIOPIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
HISPANIC HERITAGE CLUB
ITALIAN-AMERICAN CLUB
IT’S ACADEMIC/QUIZ BOWL
KEYETTES
KNIGHTLINE DRUMLINE
KNIGHTS 4 LIFE/PRO-LIFE CLUB
KNIGHTS FOR THE NEEDY
KNIGHTS FOR TROOPS
LARGESSE
LATIN HONOR SOCIETY/LATIN CLUB
LEADERS IN NETWORKING KNIGHTS (LINK)
LIBRARY CLUB
LITTLE FLOWERS CLUB
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL CLUB
MODEL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
MOUNTAIN BIKING CLUB (MTB)
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY - MU ALPHA THETA
O'CONNELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ORCHESTRA CLUB
PEACE CLUB
PING PONG CLUB
PRAISE BAND
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CLUB
ROSARY CLUB
SCA (STUDENT COUNCIL ASSOCIATION) EXECUTIVE BOARD
SWING DANCE CLUB
TAYLOR SWIFT ASSOCIATION
TEENS AGAINST CANCER CLUB
YOUNG WOMEN'S EXECUTIVE CLUB
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Basic Info
Year Founded: 1957
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Application Info
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP
School Code:
TOEFL: 3412
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