Exam
Schedule
The following is the exam schedule for 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, and 11th
grades. Any student needing to schedule a conflict exam must contact
Mrs. O’Sullivan mosullivan@bdhs.org.
Friday, May 29, 2009
8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. - English
10:05 a.m. -11:35 a.m. - Math
Monday, June 1, 2009
8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. - Theology
10:05 a.m. -11:35 a.m. - World Language/ Literature
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. - Social Studies
10:05 a.m. -11:35 a.m. – Science
Summer
at Bishop Dunne
We have many exciting and fun programs this summer both online and on campus. The Online Education Program will offer courses for advanced credit, electives, and also credit recovery. The on campus options allow you to explore the arts, academics, and athletics.
Bishop
Dunne Online Education Program Reminder
Parents please remember that Friday, June 26, 2009, is the last day
to register your student for the Bishop Dunne Online summer session.
Late registration will continue through Thursday, July 2, 2009,
for an additional $50.00 fee. The business office will close at 12:00
noon and registrations must be in by then. Classes will begin on
June 29, 2009, and syllabi will be sent out that same day. The OEP
offers both credit redemption and accelerated credit classes. If
your child is in need of credit redemption, the OEP offers classes
in all subject areas. Please remember that Bishop Dunne policy states
that any student who has failed a class during the regular school
year, will need to make up that credit within six months of the failure.
If your child has not successfully passed all classes, you will
receive a letter that specifies the classes in need of credit redemption.
We encourage parents to be proactive and enroll students immediately
in order to keep the student on track for graduation with their class.
Students who owe credit may not register without prior approval of
the Director of Online Education and the Principal.
Accelerated classes are offered to expand your child’s educational
experience and prepare them for the college experience. There are
a wide variety of classes available and each is designed for individual
attention. The following classes will be offered during the summer
online session:
Humanities: Psychology 344, Anthropology 830, Essay Writing Skills
062, The 1960’s 347, Lost in Literature 090, Latin
American History and Economics 845, Sports Culture in Society and
Literature 855
English: Speech 051, ACT/SAT Prep 831
Physical Education: Health 423
Social Studies: World Geography 312
Math: Geometry 132, Pre-Calculus 141
Fine Arts: Italian Renaissance Art 694, Greco-Roman Art and Architecture
695, American Painting 696, Intro to Art History 697, Intro to
Art History v 2.0 697
Taking accelerated classes over the summer break will allow your
student to: free up the schedule for other electives of interest
; take an additional class in a favorite subject area ; and experience
online education in preparation for the college experience. Please
contact Mr. Hill Copeland at hcopeland@bdhs.org or
Mr. Patrick O’Sullivan at 214-339-6561 for additional information.
The OEP wishes you a very happy and safe summer season
Summer
Youth Employment Opportunity
The City of Dallas has partnered with Dallas County Community College
District (DCCCD) and Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas to give students
an opportunity for training and job placement in preparation for
careers in municipal government, including careers in energy efficiency
and renewable energy. Compensated summer internships have been developed
for 1,200 students from the ages of 14 through 24 with job placement
at the City of Dallas in conjunction with job training at DCCCD for
an eight week duration beginning June 2009 and ending August 2009.
Each student will be compensated $7.25 per hourly wage up to 30 hours
a week. Please see Ms. Perales in
the guidance department for more information.
Bishop Dunne Goes To…Chicago/Notre Dame University and Historical Tour
Tentative Dates:
Saturday, October 10 through Tuesday, October 13, 2009 (Alternate Dates: Friday, November 13, through Monday, November 16, 2009)
Cost:
$900.00 (includes roundtrip airfare, 4 days/3 nights’ hotel accommodation, transportation (within Chicago and to South Bend), breakfast, sightseeing tours, university tours)
Eligibility:
Student travelers must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in excellent academic standing (Honor Roll), and have a clean discipline record.
Possible University Tours (based upon student traveler interest):
* Northwestern
* Art Institute
* Notre Dame (in South Bend)
*University of Chicago
* Loyola
* DePaul
* University of Illinois
* Many others...you tell us!
Historical Tours:
*Navy Pier
* Sears Tower
* Michigan Avenue
* Lincoln Park
* Wrigley Field
* other area museums/attractions
*** Student Places are limited in number. Please confirm your spot by July 4, 2009. A $300.00 deposit will be due at this time to hold airline reservations!
Close Up, Washington 2010
Believe it or not, it is time to begin making plans for next year’s high school Close Up trip to Washington, D.C. This program is available for students who will be juniors or seniors next year. There are two options available, and we will decide which program we will register for based on your feedback.
Option 1 is the Flagship Close Up program of six days and five nights in Washington. This has always been a very popular program with the students, and participants have called it one of the high points of their high school experience. The Flagship program departs on a Sunday and students spend Sunday evening through Thursday learning how our government works from an insider’s perspective. Highlights of this program include monument study visits, question-answer sessions with policy representatives from various agencies of the government, a Capitol Hill day in which students meet with Congressional representatives and staff, and neighborhood study visits. In between these activities are opportunities to visit some of the Smithsonian museums and other landmarks that make Washington, D.C. unique. Students would return home on Friday afternoon. The cost for this program is approximately $1,800, which includes all accommodations, meals (except in transit to and from D.C.), air fare, and admission to any venues charging a fee. This trip would occur during the week of President’s Day in February, so that students would miss only four days of school.
Option 2 includes the Flagship program described above, but it adds a two-day extension in New York City. Instead of flying home on Friday, students would leave early Friday morning by bus for New York. They would spend Friday and Saturday on guided study visits to such sites as the United Nations, Central Park, Liberty and Ellis Islands, Times Square, the Financial District, Ground Zero, and a neighborhood study visit to the Lower East Side. This option would also include a Broadway show and a visit to “Top of the Rock” (Rockefeller Center). The cost for this program would be approximately $2,450, and again is all-inclusive. There are only two available weeks for this program: the week of February 28, during which the students would miss five days of school and might incur weather difficulties with the flights; and the week of March 28, which is Easter Week, and while students would only miss three and a half days of school, they would be returning home on Easter Sunday afternoon.
A decision will be made as to which program we will participate in based on your feedback. Once we register for a program, you will be contacted, and you may pay a non-refundable deposit to reserve a spot on the trip.
If you are interested in having your junior or senior student participate in one of these programs, please send your feedback via email to Ms. Marylee Boarman, mboarman@bdhs.org.
Get Lost in
Literature this Summer
Wondering what to do this summer with no new episodes of Lost?
Join the Bishop Dunne Lost Book Club and get credit at the
same time! This Online Education Program course is perfect for fans
of the Lost television series. Details found on the class
blog at http://lostinlit.edublogs.org.
GIS Earth Science
Now Enrolling for Summer!
A new science course has been added to the Online Education Program
for this summer. This course will be unique in that it will allow
students to explore Earth Science concepts using live data from the
field utilizing the tool of GIS. Students will correspond with teachers
on a field experience in Australia exploring the continent's unique
geology and ecosystems. Next summer, students will have the opportunity
to attend a similar field experience in Australia. Find out more
by viewing the course description, or you may contact Mrs. Christine
Voigt at cvoigt@bdhs.org, if
you have any questions.
Course Description: 252 GIS Earth Science
This online summer course will use real world data and powerful,
state-of-the-art GIS software to investigate a wide variety of
topics in the Earth Sciences. Scientists use GIS technology as
a tool for organizing, visualizing, and analyzing scientific
data. This real-world data provides new insights into the traditional
concepts taught in the Earth Science classroom, and motivates
students to discover key scientific concepts.
Students enrolled in the summer program will be
corresponding with teachers in Australia analyzing live data from
the field. This unique experience will provide them with a different
perspective than the traditional classroom approach. Next summer
students will have the opportunity to attend a similar field experience
in Australia.
No previous GIS experience is necessary.
Ready, Set, Apply!
Target Audience: Rising juniors and seniors
When: June 15-18
Location: Bishop Dunne Catholic School (Room 1 - St. Mary's Hall)
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $225 (fee includes: College Prep Notebook, SAT Workbook, one
practice SAT test and answer key, one SAT score report, two college
applications, specialized instruction from a certified Princeton
Review instructor, trip to Texas Christian University and snacks
provided daily)
Course Description: This camp is designed to help
students increase test scores by exposing them to the necessary skills
and strategies needed to maximize their efforts when taking the SAT.
During this camp students will receive test strategies from a certified
Princeton Review instructor who will break down the SAT into manageable
and relevant pieces, explain various question types, and reveal a
detailed summary of test structure and content review. After taking
the SAT students will receive a score report detailing individual
strengths and weaknesses. This camp is also designed to dispel many
of the myths regarding college admissions. By the end of the camp
students will have completed two college applications, two essays
and one resume all guided by our College Admissions Counselor Keisha
Brown. On the final day of the camp students will visit Texas Christian
University and hear from admissions professionals about what is expected
from the admission application. This is a wonderful opportunity for
rising juniors to have an early glimpse of the SAT and college applications
and for rising seniors to be ready to submit their applications to
colleges when the school year begins! Sign up now as space is limited!
For more information contact: Keisha Brown at kbrown@bdhs.org
Brainworks
Brainworks in Carrollton is offering two, three, and four week summer
camps addressing issues of ADD/ADHD, social skills, academic/study
skills, time management, and self-confidence. Camps run from 10
a.m. - 3 p.m. For information, please go to www.brainworks.info or
call 972-416-9410.
Scholarship
and Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Sight and Sound Internship
El Centro College and Preservation, Inc. are offering a free summer
internship program to students entering grades 10 through 12, in
the fall of 2009. This course will teach students how to create
contemporary media in both still and motion formats. Upon successful
completion of the program, students will receive 4 credit hours
from El Centro College. They will also be eligible to earn a $500
educational award. Students must make a commitment to attend course
orientation and attend all classes during the program (Tuesday
- Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., June 9 –July 31, 2009)
and fulfill all of the requirements of the course curriculum.
UT Dallas Summer Camp
The University of Texas at Dallas Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer
Science, in conjunction with the Academic Bridge Program, is pleased
to conduct its sixth Summer Engineering & Computer Science Bridge
Program. This five-day summer camp program offers a unique academic
experience designed to give aspiring engineering and computer science
students a preview of the quality of education at The University
of Texas at Dallas. Students who are presently high school juniors
are eligible to apply. The Engineering & Computer Science Bridge
Program is a week-long residential program to be held on the campus
of UT Dallas on Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7, 2009.
Each day, students will participate in exciting engineering and computer
science workshops plus pre-college seminars that include topics on
financial aid, the college application process, UTD scholarships,
SAT preparation and college life. Our goal is to provide students
with an academically challenging and socially exciting environment
that will give them insight into applying and attending UTD. Applicants
should have some interest or desire to attend UT Dallas after high
school graduation. Students attending this program will earn special
consideration for scholarships and membership into the Academic Bridge
Program. The ABP provides academic support to its members throughout
their college careers at UTD. Acceptance into this summer program
requires that a student shows evidence of intellectual curiosity
and has a major interest in engineering, computer science, math,
science or a technology related field. Participants are admitted
based on an essay, junior class rankings, grades in math and science
classes, PSAT index scores, and their recommendation. A $25.00 application
fee is required. Attending the camp is FREE. Please see Mrs. Brown
in Guidance for an application.
UNCF Announces Scholarship:
Students may apply online for the Red, Hot & Snazzy Benefit Gala
Scholarship at UNCF.org.
The applicationdeadline is May 31, 2009.
Scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial
need and academic potential. Students must have a cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled full-time at any four- year U.S.
college or university. For more information about UNCF, or to make
a contribution to support UNCF scholarships or other programs, please
visit UNCF.org or call
the local UNCF office at (972) 234-1007.
Al’s Formal Wear Salute to Education Scholarship Program
For complete scholarship rules go to www.alsformalwear.com Deadline: June 10, 2009
To pick up an application go to any Al’s Formal Wear location
Go Forth to
Serve
Volunteer Thank You
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following students for their outstanding volunteerism at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary “Lights Camera, Action” Spring Dinner Theatre, on May 14 and 15, 2009. Bishop Dunne students worked diligently and were very instrumental in the success of this Spring Fundraiser; Rebecca Fernandez, Vanessa Fiscal, Alexis Gillum, Tori Gillum, Brian Gross, Kalyn Johnson, Elia Lara, Ramiro Marroquin, Jonathan Matamoros, Daniel Pipkin, Emily Price, John Rogers, Sebastian Saldivar, Michael Solares, and Sarah Stobb.
Dunne
Honorably
Class of 2009 Graduates
The forty-fifth graduating class of Bishop Dunne Catholic School took the stage on Saturday, May 23, 2009, to receive their diplomas. The graduation ceremony was held at McFarlin Memorial Auditorium on the SMU campus and ninety-eight seniors of the class of 2009 officially ended their high school careers. Senior Shane Smith, Student Council Executive President, served as Master of Ceremonies, and the 2009 Salutatorian, Brent Luckey, welcomed the graduates, faculty, and guests. Following tradition, the Golden Falcon awards were presented to the outstanding students in academic and extracurricular fields, and then Riley Emmons, the 2009 Valedictorian, delivered the farewell address to the class. Finally, the moment all the seniors had been waiting for arrived. Diplomas were conferred by Kevin J. Farrell, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, the Very Reverend Michael Dugan, Sister Gloria Cain, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Sister Dawn Achs, Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools, and Mrs. Kate Dailey, Principal. Of the ninety-eight graduates, forty-two earned the privilege of wearing honor cords, designating their achievement of acquiring a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. To all the graduates and their families, we wish you well in your future endeavors.
National Honor Society
The Bishop Dunne Chapter of the National Honor Society would like to announce our newly elected Officers for the 2009-2010 school year. Congratulations to NHS President Rudy Saldivar, Vice-President Alexis Gillum, Secretary Mary Oeftering, and Treasurer Sebastian Saldivar. The Bishop Dunne community looks forward to an exciting year of leadership and service from these students.
13th Annual Express Yourself! 2009 Poetry Competition
On Monday, May 18, Bishop Dunne was honored by the Dallas Public Library with a first time ever award. More info...
Technology Renovations
Some exciting new technology programs are in the works for the 2009-2010 school year, including WiFi access throughout the entire campus, improved Internet speed, and the introduction of digital textbooks. See next week’s Friday Falconer for all the details!
iPods
iPods were due to be returned to the technology office this week! If students did not turn in iPods and/or USB chord they will be responsible for the replacement cost. Replacement cost for the iPod is $300; $20 for the iPod USB chord. For families who purchased the iPod insurance, please contact Mr. Wood for the paperwork to file a claim. Statements will be mailed home next week for all missing units that have not filed a claim or already paid the replacement fee.
News from the
Bishop Dunne Clinic
Here is advanced notice of the new immunization requirements from the State of Texas for the school year 2009-2010. Please check your child’s immunization record or have your child’s physician check the immunization record to make sure they will be compliant with the new requirements as of August 1, 2009.
Healthy Reminders
All student athletes must have a physical examination before they
can participate in fall and spring semester athletics. Physicals
are required annually for any student who participates in band,
drill team, cheerleading, and/or sports. Students will not be allowed
to participate until an up-to-date physical is on file. All students
participating in extracurricular activities at Bishop Dunne must
have had an ECG in addition to the annual physical. The ECG needs
to be completed only one time during students’ attendance
at Bishop Dunne. A link to the form that is to be completed by
a licensed healthcare practitioner is posted under the TAPPS
physical form link on the bdhs.org website.
Parents are free to take their child to the practitioner of their
choice for physicals. Please have the physician fill out both the TAPPS
physical form and the ECG
form. All physical forms and ECG forms must be given to Nurse
Price. Physicals and ECG’s are offered at Bishop Dunne by Nurse
Price. The cost for just the physical or ECG is $20.00. The cost
for both is $40.00. Please email Nurse Price for an appointment at yprice@bdhs.org.
End of Year Medications Pick Up
As the end of the year approaches, all unused medication that is left in the clinic will be destroyed unless it is picked up by a parent/guardian. Medications can be picked up anytime during the school day. This must be done on or before 12:00 noon on June 5, 2009. Any medication left after that time, will be destroyed. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Nurse Price. Thank you for your assistance in this important matter.
Transportation / Bus Schedule Changes
It is time to start considering new bus routes for next school year. If you are interested in riding the bus next school year and/or would like us to consider a new stop, please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org or call 214-339-6561 ext. 244. The current stops that Bishop Dunne will offer next school year are North Dallas (St. Monica), East Dallas (St. Thomas), North Downtown Dallas (Holy Trinity) and Irving (St. Luke).
Stops that we are considering are Duncanville (Holy Spirit), Grand Prairie (Immaculate Conception), Waxahachie, Midlothian, St. Phillip Catholic School and St. Augustine Catholic School. In order for us to consider a new bus route we must have ten students registered to ride the bus.
Bus Drivers Needed
Bishop Dunne is looking for qualified bus drivers for field trips, athletic events and morning and afternoon routes. If you or you know of someone who is interested in driving a bus on a part-time basis please contact Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org. Interested parties must have a current Class A or B Commercial Drivers License or be willing to get a Commercial Driver’s License.
From
the Athletic Department
Middle School Baseball Playoffs to Begin Sunday, May 31!
The Middle School baseball team completed a 9-0 undefeated regular season by winning its last two games over St Rita and Christ the King. By finishing on top of the West Division, Bishop Dunne received a bye in the first round of the DPL D2 Championship Playoffs. The first game for the Falcons will take place at Bishop Dunne on Sunday, May 31, at noon against the winner of the game between MIS-7 and St Monica-7. This will be the only playoff game that the Falcons will play on their home field. If they win Sunday, they will advance to the next round, to be played at Mark Twain Park in Richardson Wednesday, June 3, at 7:00 p.m. The winner of that game will play in the championship game at Jesuit Friday, June 5, at 5:45 p.m. If you haven't caught these boys in action this season, don't miss the chance of seeing them in their final drive, and come out to the Falcons' home field this Sunday!
Middle School Athletic Banquet
Thanks to Mrs. Dot Moser and Mrs. Dawn Howard for their help with setting up and decorating the cafeteria for the Athletic Banquet Dinner. Thank you to Mrs. Melody Hopkins for her time and effort in preparing all the athletic certificates.
Congratulations to the following students who received special awards:
OUTSTANDING ATHLETE Victoria Rubealcaba, Jordan Epps; CHEERLEADING Captain: Nina Gavos, Kelly Merlino, Sidney Stubbs, Spirit: Dreu Dixon; 5th and 6th Grade FOOTBALL MVP: Travis Robb, Captains: Gilbert Gonzalez, Travis Robb, Most Spirited: Michael Brown; 7th and 8th Grade FOOTBALL DPL All-Stars: Zenora Leggett, Michael Andrews, Bryce Arrington, Armon Williams, Collin Horner, Most Improved Lineman: Chuck Belcher, Most Improved Back: Collin Heard, Best Newcomer: Orion Salters; CROSS COUNTRY MVP: Max McNutt, Daniella Ramirez, Captain: Billy Hymes, Most Improved: Nathaniel Mack; VOLLEYBALL DPL All-Star: Naomi Alexander, MVP: Dreu Dixon, Naomi Alexander, Victoria Rubealcaba, Tabitha Marchant, Sidney Stubbs, Katlin Stubbs, Most Improved: Amanda Monsalve, Lacy Hood, Captain: Molly Aldana, Ariana Owens, Sierra Brown, Most Spirited: Tyler Bridgeforth, Best Attitude: Kayla Munoz: BASKETBALL DPL All-Stars: Jordan Epps, Michael Andrews, Victoria Rubealcaba, MVP Isaiah Talton, Jordan Epps, Sheldon Smith, Hollivan Cody, Jasmine Ailey, Dreu Dixon, Nina Gavos, Captain: Donnis Broussard, Most Improved: Ruben Ortiz, Sidney Stubbs, Spirit Award: Nathaniel Mack, Coachs’ Award: Kendal Payne, Hustle Award: Richard Guy, Offensive Player of the Year: Frank Hollis, Dennis Pearson, Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Andrews, Consistency: Daniela Ramirez, Leadership: Victoria Rubealcaba; SOFTBALL MVP: Kelly Merlino, Jackie Arrambide; TRACK Captains: Zenora Leggett, Geryn Hasty, BASEBALL MVP: Billy Hymes, Bryce Arrington, SWIMMING MVP: Jake Gardner, Daniela Ramirez, Spirit: Kelly Merlino, Captain: Nina Gavos, WRESTLING MVP: Billy Hymes, Captain: Max McNutt, Most Improved: Preston Gorman, 5th Place State Tournament: Preston Gorman, Billy Hymes, Max McNutt.
Middle School Athletic Reminder (VERY URGENT)
We still have several student/athletes who have not returned their athletic uniform(s). Please return these to Coach Guerrero as soon as possible. All students not returning their uniform(s) will be charged a fee to replace the one that is missing. Thank you for your cooperation with this.
Join Cross Country, High School and Middle School
Summer workouts and training for the 2009 Cross Country season will begin June 9. Cross Country is available to all Middle School and High School students. Workout sessions for the summer will be every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (except the week of June 29) from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Bishop Dunne. For more information on the summer training sessions please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org.
Middle School Golf
Wish the team luck as they compete in the DPL championship golf tournament on June 8 at Brookhaven Country Club. Team members this year are Bailey Tawil, Josh Woods and Timothy Spencer.
Middle School Cheerleading
It is time to join the Middle School cheerleading squad for next school year. Please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org for more information and a registration form.
Middle School Football – 6th/7th/8th Grade
It is time to join the Middle School football team for next school year. Football is available to all students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grade. Please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org for more information and a registration form. The deadline to register for football is July 23, 2009.
Middle School Athletic Reminder
For more information about Middle School sports program, please go to www.dplsports.com which includes maps to local schools, schedules, photos, and standings.
Bishop Dunne Funne Runne T-Shirts for Sale
T-Shirts are on sale for only ten dollars each. If you would still like to support the fun run and new weight room please consider purchasing a shirt/s. Sizes available are adult Medium, Large and Extra Large. Do not miss out on owning your official Bishop Dunne Road Race shirt as t-shirts are going/selling fast. Make checks payable to Bishop Dunne, note the number of shirts and sizes you want and give to Coach Guerrero. We will send your t-shirt order home with your child. For more information please contact Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org.
