WE ARE EDGEWOOD A COM M U N I T Y FOR L I FE 202 0/2021 VIEW B O O K
WE L COME TO EDG EWOO D HIGH S C HO O L O F THE S AC RED HEART
GET to KNOW EDGEWOOD Edgewood is a Catholic co-educational high school founded in 1881 by the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. Edgewood educates the whole student for a lifetime of learning, service and personal responsibility through a rigorous curriculum. Enrollment is open to students regardless of educational or religious background. The curriculum is college preparatory, with a modified modular system of class scheduling that provides flexibility and promotes independent learning. The high school lies on the shores of Lake Wingra alongside its sister elementary school and college.
As a private, inclusive, Catholic school in the Sinsinawa Dominican educational tradition, we provide a college preparatory curriculum steeped in faith and values, and co-curricular activities to satisfy every student’s interests. We aspire to provide an exceptional high school experience in an inclusive community where every student is inspired to study, reflect, and take action in pursuit of a purposeful life.
VALUES we EMBRACE as a Sinsinawa Dominican School
TRUTH THAT WHICH CONFORMS TO REALITY OR FACT
COMPASSION MERCY, EMPATHY WITH ANOTHER’S SUFFERING
JUSTICE BEHAVIOR WHICH RECOGNIZES THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL GOD’S CREATION
COMMUNITY A MANNER OF RELATING BASED ON OUR RECOGNITION OF THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF ALL NATURE
PARTNERSHIP A MUTUAL RELATIONSHIP OF MATURE PERSONS WHO RECOGNIZE THEIR SHARED CALL TO ACTIONS OF JUSTICE AND LOVE
The EDGEWOOD EXPERIENCE The Edgewood Experience is easy to discover. You feel it as you walk through the historic front doors. You sense it in the friendly relationships among students in the hallways. You see it on the faces of students attentively learning. You hear it in the passionate teaching by faculty. Edgewood knows how to turn high school into an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.
LEARN what MATTERS ACADEMICS
Edgewood’s caring and supportive faculty members have the time to work with individual students on building a foundation in the basics that allows students to achieve their full potential. Plus, our counselors take the time to build relationships with each student, providing the resources they need to be successful in high school and beyond.
COLLEGE PREP
Edgewood’s graduates are ready to excel, with 95% of them directly entering higher education. Recent graduating classes have been offered more than $10 million in collegiate scholarships. About half of Edgewood graduates attend Top 100 US colleges and universities, and nearly 1 in 3 enroll at UW-Madison.
Students come from MORE THAN
70
Middle Schools
3.6
Average gpa of graduates
41%
Percentage of student body receiving financial assistance
25,000+ Service hours logged by each graduating class
STUDENT SUPPORT
Edgewood High School’s counselor-to-student ratio is 1:138. The American School Counseling Association’s “gold standard” recommendation is 1:250, and the Wisconsin counselor-to-student ratio is 1:459. Our counselors prioritize individual relationships and have multiple individual meetings with students and families per year in order to best serve and support their specific needs related to academic, personal, socio-emotional, and vocational domains.
DIVERSITY
Edgewood attracts families from most neighborhoods in Madison and nearly half of students come from surrounding communities. The student body includes approximately 20% students of color, including international students. More than 40% of students receive need-based financial assistance up to 55% of tuition costs.
95%
Average number of graduates directly entering post-secondary
EDUCATION
1:10
Average Teacher to Student Ratio
What GIVES US the EDGE CATHOLIC LIFE
Edgewood provides a faith-based environment and we take pride in fostering personal and spiritual growth. We have a religiously diverse student body, and courses reach out to all faith backgrounds. We offer monthly all-school liturgies and prayer services as well as optional Thursday morning Mass.
SERVICE
Perhaps Edgewood’s hallmark asset is its dedication to service grounded in the values — Dominican in root, universal in relevance — of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community and Partnership. Every student fulfills 100 hours of volunteer service in their four years at Edgewood, and many complete twice that amount. Graduating classes typically leave a legacy of more than 25,000 combined student service hours!
ATHLETICS
Almost 75% of EHS students are on an athletic team, and 60% are involved in three sports! At Edgewood, athletic teams are accessible and an easy way to make good friends. The strength of our Crusaders program is shown in a record that includes over 40 WIAA State Championships since 2000.
FINE ARTS
Our new Performing Arts Center provides an unparalleled experience for all students interested in music or the dramatic arts. Students regularly perform the highest level of music at festivals and have accumulated more than 75 Jerry Awards for high school musical theater.
FRESHMAN FUN!
40+
Athletics WIAA State Championships
1/ 2
of students graduate with honors
$10M
Average annual scholarship offers to graduating seniors over past 5 years
Transitioning from middle to high school is both exciting and a bit challenging. Edgewood’s unique Freshman program allows students the opportunity to gain confidence in their academic skills, while also getting the opportunity to meet all of their fellow classmates. At EHS, Freshman year incorporates peer to peer learning, where our 9th graders work in small groups and learn the values of collaboration and shared goals. Among the highlights of our Freshman program is the ability of our students to work alongside one another, create partnerships and make lifelong friends at the same time.
The PURSUIT of SPIRITUALITY Spirituality is an important part of our student’s journey through this school, and we take pride in fostering a connection with God and one’s faith. Campus ministers and religious studies faculty facilitate our spiritual activities and carry on our daily mission of unity within our school community. In addition to religious studies courses, we understand the importance of ministry programs and retreats that allow our school community to engage in nonacademic, faith-based experiences. With these, we seek a deeper source of fulfillment and developed sense of purpose. TEACHING APPROACH EHS has a religiously diverse student body (about 65% Roman Catholic), so courses reach out to all students, teaching the Catholic tradition, examining other faith traditions, and discussing commonalities and differences. PEER MINISTRY AND THE DOMINICAN PREACHING TEAM Peer ministers help in the planning and leading of liturgies, prayer services, and retreats. Edgewood’s Student Dominican Preaching Team integrates the ministry and teachings of our founders into student life through service and leading prayer in partnership with Campus Ministry. LITURGIES AND PRAYER SERVICE We offer monthly all-school liturgies and prayer services. Self-reflection and Personal Spiritual Growth Faith development is much more than academic and liturgical; it is a life-long experience one should foster and grow. All students are required to go on the retreat designated for their class each year. Retreats provide time for spiritual and emotional development and renewal.
GRADUATION SERVICE REQUIREMENT To graduate from Edgewood, every student must complete a minimum of 100 hours of community service. ACCREDITATION • Independent Schools Association of the Central States, since 2008. 2020-2021 STUDENT BODY • Serves approximately 500 students in grades 9 through 12 • Draws students from over 70 middle schools throughout the Madison metropolitan area and communities up to 50 miles distant and from overseas • 41% students receive financial assistance • 17%* American students of color • 3% International students of color *Students of color constitute approximately 58% of the Madison public school’s K-12 enrollment.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English 4.0 credits Mathematics 3.0 credits Science 3.0 credits Social Studies 3.0 credits Religious Studies 4.0 credits Physical Ed./Health 3.0 credits Fine Arts 1.0 credit Public Speaking 0.5 credit Electives † 7.0 credits Community Service 100 hours Retreats 4 † All students are encouraged to take 2 credits in a single foreign language, required by most Universities. Most students take 4 credits.
2219 MONROE STREET PREPARING for a lifetime of SUCCESS MADISON, WI 53711-1999 PHONE 608.257.1023 FAX 608.257.9133 EDGEWOODHS.ORG
STAFF TO STUDENT RATIO • Teacher/Student 1 to 10 • Average class size 19 • Counselor/student 1 to 138 ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS Edgewood offers 13 AP courses.§ #Students taking one Exams with score one or more Exams of 3 or Higher 2020 149 71% 2019 160 78% 2018 180 77% ADVANCED SCHOOLING 2020 2019 2018 Post-Secondary School 97% 94% 94% Four-Year Colleges 91% 90% 90% UW System 25% 30% 29% GRADING SYSTEM EHS uses a four-point grading system: A (93-100%) 4.0 A- (90-92.9%) 3.5 B (83-89.9%) 3.0 B- (80-82.9%) 2.5 C (73-79.9%) 2.0 C- (70-72.9%) 1.5 D (63-69.9%) 1.0 D- (60-62.9%) 0.5 F (59.9% and below) 0 CR/NC - Credit/No Credit* W - Withdraw** Honors, Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and PreApproved College Courses are graded on a 5.0 system. * Given for assistantships, independent studies, and in extenuating circumstances. ** Given in instances of academic misconduct, dropping past posted deadline, and/or as noted on transcript.
AP SCHOLAR AWARDS 2019 2018 2017 2016 55 53 64 53
§ Please see note on following page regarding Edgewood’s general limitation of students to two AP courses in a year.
ACT RESULTS Year
Edgewood
Wisconsin
National
2020 24.9 20.5 20.7 2019 25.6 20.3 20.7 2018 25.6 19.7 20.8
NATIONAL MERIT HONORS 2020: 3 Finalists, 2 Recipients, 1 Commended 2019: 6 Finalists, 2 Recipients, 3 Commended 2018: 2 Finalists, 6 Commended ACADEMIC STANDING
It is the policy of the EHS Board of Trustees that class rank is not routinely provided. Class of 2021 GPA ranges (after 6 semesters): Highest weighted GPA: 4.4167 ; Lowest weighted GPA: 2.3261; Average GPA: 3.688
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
For purposes of college applications, Edgewood High School will report significant disciplinary infractions with discretion, however students are advised to self-report all disciplinary infractions in the application process.
For more than a century, Edgewood High School has been committed to academic and personal success, preparing our students with the confidence, skills and character it takes to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
A COMMUNITY for LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM The EHS community service program helps students find active ways to live the Sinsinawa Dominican motto, “At the heart of ministry is relationship,” and to put into practice the values of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community, and Partnership, that are the foundation of Edgewood’s mission and central to all the educational institutions the Congregation sponsors.
EDGEWOOD IN THE COMMUNITY AN ANNUAL SCHOOL-WIDE DAY OF SERVICE As an integral part of our homecoming activities, the entire student body, faculty and staff, and even some parents and alumni head out to more than 50 sties in the Madison area for a full day of volunteer service. The day begins with a prayer service and after putting in about 3,500 hours of community service to parks, nursing homes, schools, hospitals, food banks and other social service, education and non-profit agencies, everyone returns for a celebration of the day and reflection on what it has meant and what each person has learned.
A COMMUNITY CONNECTED FOR LIFE The EHS community embraces its students after graduation and beyond. Edgewood graduates are connected for life and have the unique opportunity to network with fellow EHS grads in the professional world. Edgewood Crusaders share the same school bond and hail from the same, amazing community of Edgewood High School. Whether it be local, national or international, our graduates can open professional doors with the help of the Edgewood community.
2020-2021 COMMUNITY STANDARDS BY FOSTERING CURIOSITY AND GROWTH, OUR EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES WILL INSPIRE US ALL TO: • Build Authentic Relationships • Hold Ourselves and Others Accountable • Collaborate to Analyze Complex Issues
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER THE LRC PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT ACROSS THE CURRICULUM WITH THE GOAL OF ENSURING THAT STUDENTS REACH THEIR GREATEST SCHOLASTIC POTENTIAL. The LRC serves approximately 20% of EHS students through a team of teachers who provide individualized attention and support. Students who take advantage of the LRC may have diagnosed learning differences, challenges like test anxiety or organizational struggles, problems in particular courses or trouble keeping up with content because of insufficient study skills or extended periods of classroom absence due to health issues or other time commitments. The LRC also promotes student self-confidence and independent learning. The LRC teachers encourage students to take personal ownership of their academic lives by teaching the skills needed to be better students, as well as encouraging the development of social skills with peers, teachers and administrators. Teachers in the LRC are able to focus on the whole student, developing personal connections beyond those typically found in the traditional classroom. Using background information supplied by parents and school counselors, LRC teachers identify individual areas that need attention and develop strategies to address those areas. In addition to receiving help with core material, students learn organizational and time management skills. The program provides other resources like audio books, website listings, computers and textbooks. The LRC offers alternative testing accommodations, including the use of a computer and extended time testing for enrolled students. The teachers problem-solve with the students as issues arise, providing feedback and communicating with faculty, counselors and parents via phone, email or PowerSchool. There is a charge for LRC services, based on the number of periods per week the student uses it, from a minimum of one period per week to a maximum of six periods per week. Financial assistance is available.
FINE ARTS and Co-Curricular ACTIVITIES Performing Arts Music – Instrumental and choral ensembles are curricular courses that include opportunities for performance
at Edgewood and at local and state venues, as well as interaction with professional composers, musicians and guest conductors. Music is integral to the development of the whole person, contributing to learning skills, fostering aesthetic sensitivity and enriching one’s life and helping to understand other people and cultures.
Instrumental ensembles that are available depending on the musicians enrolled and the instruments they play are: Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Music Ensembles, Pep Band and Pit Orchestra. Choral groups include Edgewood Chorus, Concert Choir and Crusader Singers Show Choir. Outside the Music Department, the Edgetones is the school’s co-ed contemporary a cappella group that performs an eclectic mix of pop, rock, doo wop, and traditional music, all without instruments. Auditions are typically held once each year, in the spring, and the group rehearses one afternoon per week for several shows a year.
Drama – Through participating in theatre, students develop socially and individually. They gain a deeper insight into people by studying characterization in various plays. Personal growth is assured as students gain confidence and poise and as they achieve emotional release and control through the various on-stage experiences. Improved body coordination and vocal flexibility also result. Furthermore, as students obtain a theatre background they gain appreciation of the arts and form standards of judgment whereby they can recognize, respect and demand good theatre. Edgewood stages two productions a year, one drama and one musical. In addition, the Forensics Club focuses on debate, public speaking and performance, and the school offers opportunities to participate in a One-Act Play Festival.
Writing and Visual Arts There are a number of outlets for students who enjoy creative writing and the visual arts. The Wayfarer is an award-winning literary magazine of poems, plays, short stories, essays and art chosen by an outside panel of judges and students for print and online publication each spring. Other published writing includes The Envoy, an online and limited print newspaper that showcases journalistic writing, photography and cartooning, and The Times of Edgewood, an online compilation of essays, opinion pieces and other articles. The Crusader Yearbook is both a course and co-curricular that helps students develop leadership skills, gain a background in book production, and make friends.
Additional Co-Curricular Activities The following co-curriculars have had a consistent following over several years and are anticipated to continue. Students are also encouraged to find others who have shared interests and apply to start a group. • Black Student Union/BIPOC • Book Club • Catholic Crusaders • Close-Up • Crusader Yearbook • Debate Team • Drama • Edgetones
• Edgewood Honor Society • Esports • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Focus Club • Green Edge Environmental Club • Inclusivity Club • Link Crew • Math Team
• Model United Nations • Multicultural Club • Science Olympiad • Ski Club • Smile with the Community • STAR Club (Sisters Taking Active Roles) • Ultimate Frisbee • The Wayfarer
CRUSADERS ATHLETICS Edgewood High School students challenge and encourage one another to perform — in the classroom and in competitive athletic pursuits. About 85% of students belong to one or more sports teams. Since joining the WIAA in 1999 the Edgewood Crusaders have captured almost 100 Badger Conference Championships and have been State Champion or Runner-up more than 50 times in 15 different sports. In addition to 21 WIAA-sanctioned sports for boys and girls (see list below; some teams with lower participation are jointly hosted with other schools), EHS offers a title-winning Dance Team, and teams for Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee and Ski/Snowboard.
BOYS’ SPORTS
GIRLS’ SPORTS
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
CROSS COUNTRY
DANCE (NON-WIAA)
FOOTBALL
GOLF
GOLF
GYMNASTICS (CO-OP WITH VERONA)
HOCKEY LACROSSE (CO-OP WITH WEST, NON-WIAA)
HOCKEY (CO-OP WITH MIDDLETON)
SKI (DOWNHILL)/
SNOWBOARD
SNOWBOARD
SOCCER
SOCCER
SOFTBALL
SWIM/DIVE TENNIS TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL
SKI (DOWNHILL)/
SWIM/DIVE TENNIS TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL
GOALS OF OUR ATHLETIC PROGRAM • Promote the mission and goals of Edgewood • Maintain sportsmanlike behavior at all times • Improve motor skills • See the need for better health and physical fitness • Promote a desire to succeed and excel • Foster the development of moral and ethical standards • Learn the high ideals of fairness in all relationships • Learn to make proper decisions under pressure • Enjoy competition and comradeship
Opportunities to DISCOVER, PARTICIPATE and EXPRESS TALENTS 10 REASONS EDGEWOOD IS A SOUND INVESTMENT IN YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE
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LIFE SKILLS CHALLENGE ACHIEVEMENT DISTINCTION SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY GROWTH VALUES DIRECTION COMMUNITY ••• • •
Activities as Part of the Educational Experience
Co-curricular activities are designed to provide opportunities for student growth, challenge, and achievement outside the classroom. They are an integral component of Edgewood’s educational program and include a variety of options to appeal to a wide range of interests. About 95% of Edgewood students join a team or club, belong to a society or council, perform in musical ensembles or play an onstage or backstage role in drama. By participating in co-curriculars, students have fun, make new friends, enjoy time with one another, develop and exercise collaborative and leadership skills, increase self-esteem and learn to appreciate the strengths and talents of others. Edgewood also encourages most co-curricular groups to engage in a service project.
Co-curriculars for Many Interests
Most co-curricular groups and activities at Edgewood have existed for a number of years. Students who want to form a new co-curricular club or activity are invited to do so by presenting a proposal to the assistant principal six months in advance of the following academic year so it can be reviewed and implemented at the start of school. A faculty member (or several) must agree to serve as the moderator(s) for any student club or activity and some functions may require additional chaperones or security personnel. The school provides every club with a minimal budget. All funds should be spent in the best interest of the school.
Student Body Leadership CLASS COUNCIL Each of the four grade levels has a Class Council whose purpose is to unify the class, encourage all class members to become involved in class and school activities, lead the class in spirit and enthusiasm, sponsor service and other projects in which the class can participate and organize and support fund-raising projects.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Executive Council is comprised of the president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer of the four grade levels. The council helps coordinate Class Council events that involve all-school activities and service projects, as well as provides leadership training for students. Homecoming is part of the fall sports season and includes a variety of activities. The Executive Council organizes Homecoming Week, specifically the “Dress Up” days, and in conjunction with the Class Councils, sign painting and door painting. The senior class plans the dance and court, which are announced at the pep rally. The Homecoming Dance is open to all EHS students and is a “semi-formal” event.
STUDENT SERVICES provided in SUPPORT of all students STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT In keeping with Edgewood’s mission to educate the whole student, the Student Services Department works to offer guidance in academic, personal, socio-emotional, and vocational related areas based on each student’s uniqueness. All Edgewood High School counselors are licensed by the State of Wisconsin and hold master’s degrees and certification for counseling grades K-12. Our unique Student Services model allows students to develop multiple individual relationships with counselors throughout their four years at Edgewood High School. Students are assigned to a school counselor that serves as a main resource for academic, personal, and socio-emotional support and encouragement for the duration of their high school experience. All students also work closely with Edgewood’s Director of College and Career Counseling to create and implement individualized post-secondary plans. Lastly, the associate principal, who is a part of the Student Services team, incorporates school counseling standards of practice in all areas of student life, ranging from extracurriculars, discipline, fine arts, and student leadership. The Student Services Department directs a range of efforts toward fostering individual growth. With multiple personal connections within the Student Services Department, students have access to counselors who can assist with topics such as advising for course selection in preparation of post-secondary goals, leadership development, academic skill building, and mental health support. Counselors also facilitate action plans for students with special needs, including gifted and talented, learning disabilities, and emotional concerns. Counselors assist each student as he or she works toward achievement and fulfillment of his or her goals through one-on-one counseling, group offerings, and grade-specific communication.
Communication
Academic Planning
Curriculum Guide Student Handbook Grade-Level Newsletters College Planning & Student Services Resources PowerSchool Learning Guides
4-year Curriculum Development Course Selection Guidance Advanced Placement Exams Student/Faculty Liaison Parent-Teacher Conferences Credit Recovery Planning Dual Credit Planning
Personal/Social/ Emotional Support Individual & Small Group Counseling Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy Leadership Opportunities Community Resource Referrals
Academic Support Freshman Interdisciplinary Team Peer Tutoring Program Eligibility Monitoring Individual Goal Setting & Skill Development
Career Exploration Career Education Field Trips & Seminars Job Shadow & Internship Opportunities
Grade Level Support Freshmen “Get to Know You” Individual Meeting (Fall) Course Selection Individual Meeting (Spring) Classroom-based Group Guidance (10-12 sessions, Fall & Spring) College/Career Prep Family Night
Sophomores Progress Check & Pre-ACT/PSAT Individual Meeting (Fall) Course Selection Individual Meeting (Spring) Practice ACT College/Career Prep Family Night
Juniors College Prep Assemblies (Fall & Spring) Junior College/Career Course (Spring) Student/Parent College/Career Individual Planning Meeting (Spring) Course Selection Individual Meeting (Spring) Student Resume Development College Admissions Representative Visits PSAT/ SAT/ACT SCOIR College Exploration & Application Management System
Seniors Senior College Assembly (Fall) Various College Application Workshops (Fall) Ongoing Individual Planning Meetings (Fall & Spring) Financial Aid Info Night Summer College Application Courses Scholarships SAT/ACT SCOIR College Exploration & Application Management System College Admissions Representative Visits
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Our Philosophy of Financial Assistance Making an Edgewood education affordable to as many Madison area students as possible has long been a part of the Sinsinawa Dominican mission. Currently, tuition and fees (which include each student’s books and Chromebook) cover about 80% of the actual cost of educating a student. The remaining expenses are subsidized through a strong program of fundraising appeals and special events that includes participation by current families, alumni and parents of alumni. In addition, Edgewood provides annual need-based financial assistance in the form of grants to help defray the full tuition cost. A variety of circumstances may exist, but because funds are limited, families who wish to qualify for tuition assistance apply using a standard form and an explanation of their own particular needs. Financial assistance may be granted for up to a maximum of 55% of tuition and standard fees. In 2020-2021, Edgewood awarded $775,000 in grants, serving approximately 41% of the student body.
Merit-Based Awards
Edgewood’s financial assistance program is primarily a need-based one. However, there are two distinguished and highly competitive merit-based award programs designed to recognize students who have reached the highest levels of scholarship, leadership and service. Admitted students may apply in the spring of 8th grade for the Trustee Academic Award Program (TAAP) and the Lance Johnson Award.
Trustee Academic Award Program
The Trustee Academic Award Program selects recipients from those students who have had a 3.75 g.p.a. or above throughout middle school and who have demonstrated leadership, volunteer service and extra-curricular involvement. Academic achievement accounts for the greatest weight in scoring. The TAAP is a high honor and selection is competitive. Five freshmen are selected by a scholarship panel and are awarded $1000 per year for four years. Students are eligible for annual award renewal as long as they maintain a 3.5 g.p.a. and are in good standing with the school.
Lance Johnson Award Program
The Lance Johnson Memorial Award Program criteria are very similar to the TAAP award, but there must be a demonstrated financial need and the amount of consideration given to the cover letter, essay, resume and letter of recommendation is higher, although academic performance still has significant weight. Award amounts of $200-$1500 are determined by need and the number awarded (four or five in a year, depending on applications). Awards continue for four years if the student remains in good standing.
CURRICULUM OFFERINGS 2020-2021 COURSES ARTS, VISUAL 2D Studio Art I, II/III 3D Studio Art I, II/III Photography/Advanced Yearbook Publishing/Graphic Design Art Assistantship AVIATION Aviation I & II* BUSINESS & COMPUTERS AP Computer Science* Introduction to Computer Science* Introduction to 3D Printing* Madison College Dual Credit Courses: Accounting Principles Marketing Principles Personal Finance Edgewood College Dual Credit Course: Jumpstart to Computing with Python CLASSICS Classics - Honors COMMUNICATION ARTS Public Speaking Advanced Public Speaking Acting ENGLISH English I English II or English II-Honors American Literature or American Literature-Honors American Multicultural Literature Modern American Drama and Film Great Literature: Voices of Change Advanced Writing and Journalism AP English Lit and Composition§
LANGUAGES French I, II, III & IV* Latin I, II, III & IV Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP AP French Language & Culture§* AP Latin§* MATHEMATICS Algebra I or Algebra I-Accelerated Geometry or Geometry-Accelerated Algebra II or Algebra II-Accelerated Algebra III College Algebra for Seniors Pre-Calculus-Honors AP Calculus AB§ AP Calculus BC§ AP Statistics§ MUSIC Edgewood Chorus Concert Band Concert Choir Crusader Singers Show Choir* History of American Popular Music* Orchestra Jazz Ensemble Mass Band* Piano (Beginning, Second Year, Intermediate, Advanced) PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education I Health Education Fall/Spring Team Sports Fall/Spring Recreational Activities Ballroom Dance I, II & III* Lifeguarding Weightlifting I, II & III Flexibility Enhancement/ Stability Ball Training Speed, Agility and Plyometrics Sports Psychology and Careers Introduction to Athletic Training Advanced Athletic Training
RELIGIOUS STUDIES Church History Comparative World Religions Survey of Religious Studies Literature & History of the Christian Scriptures Literature & History of the Hebrew Scriptures Moral Philosophy and Christian Ethics Peace & Justice Studies Peer Ministry Personal, Moral, and Social Psychology* Prayer & Spirituality in Modern Culture Survey of Religious Studies SCIENCE Biology Chemistry or Chemistry-Honors Physics or Physics-Honors Astronomy Earth Science Environmental Field Education* Genetic Biotechnology Biophysics Human Anatomy and Physiology Advanced Environmental Field Education* AP Biology§ AP Chemistry§ AP Environmental Science§ AP Physics C: Mechanics§ SOCIAL STUDIES U.S. History World History American Political Systems Global Issues* Economic Principles Law Recent American History AP European History§ AP U.S. History Required courses are italicized
* Courses not offered in 2020-2021
§ Because of the demands placed on students who take AP courses, they are encouraged to take only two at a time. However, highly motivated and talented students may take additional AP courses in a year with the approval of their counselor, who will consult with the AP course teachers.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS for FRESHMEN
A completed application file at EHS consists of:
1. Completed Online Application 2. Copy of the Student’s year-end report card from seventh grade 3. Test results from the standardized test called Star 360 STAR 360 EXAM Edgewood offers this assessment test to eighth grade students as a part of the application process. You may contact EHS Admissions (admissions@edgewoodhs.org) to sign up for a test date or learn more about the test and how it is used. Or, if your school administers the STAR 360, you may send us a copy of your child’s test results by December 15, 2020. For your planning, please be aware that we request the most recent available grades from eighth grade (self-reported) within this application, and that you mail/email the seventh grade year-end reports to us. So please complete your application after Q1 grades are available. The due date for applications is December 15, 2020. You can expect this application to take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Join us for the EXPERIENCE of YOUR LIFETIME! ADMISSIONS, TOURS and OPEN HOUSES The best way to experience Edgewood High School is by visiting! Attend an open house or tour our school. Please contact the Admissions Office at: admissions@edgewoodhs.org or (608) 257-1023 x134 or x131. OPEN HOUSES These events give you a glimpse into the Edgewood experience and provide the opportunity to hear from our President, Principal, faculty members and current students. If you would like to attend an Open House, you will need to register in advance. Due to current Dane County gathering restrictions that have been put in place, no walk-ins will be allowed and we kindly ask that only one parent/guardian attend with their student.
MEET WITH ADMISSIONS & TOUR OUR SCHOOL Edgewood is here for you every school day. If you have specific questions, want to take a school tour or are interested in learning more about what we offer; it’s easy to set up a meeting with our Admissions Office. SHADOWING A STUDENT We are currently unable to host shadows due to COVID-19, but will resume when it is safe to do so.
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