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2024 Bishop Kelley AP Scholars Announced
Brother Bernardine Scholars
The Brother Bernardine Scholars Program is a four-year program that challenges students to strive for excellence and to maximize their God-given gifts and talents. The program was named for the Christian Brother and former principal of Bishop Kelley High School.
Students must pursue a rigorous course of study, participate in self-directed learning, view learning as a year-round process and attend enrichment seminars and cultural events. In addition students are asked to use their intellectual gifts in service to others.
Brother Bernardine Scholars must take an average of three Honors or AP classes during their sophomore, junior and senior years and two Honors or AP classes during freshmen year, whilst maintaining a weighted 3.75 cumulative GPA.
Each Scholar must:
- Take five AP tests by the end of their senior year
- Complete 16 tutoring hours by the end of their senior year
- Take an active role in two extracurricular events
- Complete a sophomore research paper
- Complete a Capstone Project junior year and present senior year
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TheologyCURRICULUM Theology
As a school, our mission is to carry on the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ. Jesus was and is the greatest of teachers, and we strive to learn as much as possible from him, so that we can share his truth with those around us.
Bishop Kelley provides a course of study in theology that includes two quarterlong courses each school year. We teach the Catholic faith, recognizing that many of our students come from various religious traditions and experiences. The Catholic Christian faith informs all subjects of study, but the theology department shares the richness and depth and heart of this live-giving faith with all students, some of whom may be just beginning to ask the essential questions about who God is and what difference he makes.
The theology department seeks to prompt these critical questions, and offer true and relevant answers from our tradition. We communicate these through diverse sources of Catholic spirituality, and through an ongoing analysis of how Christianity has influenced our culture, through the lives of saints, through liturgy and the sacraments, and through all kinds of art. But ultimately we share the faith of our own lives, lived within the vibrant community of believers at Bishop Kelley.
In these ways and others we advance the mission of Bishop Kelley High School, by helping to provide a Catholic, Lasallian education that develops individuals whose hearts and minds are prepared for a purposeful life. We invite you to get to know our work better by studying our course offerings and standards. And please do not hesitate to reach us personally. Thank you and God bless you!
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Englishjsutton@bishopkelley.org
Welcome to the Bishop Kelley English Department!
The English Department at Bishop Kelley consists of ten faculty; the majority have a master’s degree or above and an average of ten years or more of experience. We provide three levels of curriculum (e.g. 9, 9A, and 9 Honors) all four years. During junior and senior year, students can enroll in our two AP classes: AP Language and Composition and AP Literature. All teachers provide a curriculum that includes academic vocabulary study and rigorous writing. Students will be encouraged to participate in discussions, projects, and research involving contemporary topics, classical literature (such as the Odyssey), and modern works. Summer reading is a requirement for all classes.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.
In Christ,
Jeana Sutton
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Social Studiesbbirks@bishopkelley.org
A Letter From the Social Studies Department Chair
Welcome to the Social Studies department page!
The primary goal of the Social Studies department is to cultivate our students' ability to be independent thinkers, responsible citizens, and to inspire them to become life-long learners.
Our department fosters the development of well rounded students by offering a wide variety of courses.
By providing before and after school assistance, as well as opportunities for Honors and Advanced Placement course work, the teachers of our department strive to meet the needs of all students.
Let us know if you have any questions!
Brandon Birks
Social Studies -
Mathsedmondson@bishopkelley.org
A Letter From the Math Department Chair
Welcome to the Bishop Kelley Math Department!
Bishop Kelley High School offers three levels of math for each math course so there is a class to meet everyone’s needs. Our math courses range from Pre-Algebra all the way up to AP Calculus BC.
For incoming freshmen, math course placement is based on the Bishop Kelley Placement Exam. However, should you want to take a course different than the recommended course, a supplemental math test is offered in April. Additionally, supplemental summer sessions are available for students in all levels of math, free of charge. Information regarding these summer sessions is sent out with the email that notifies students and parents of final math placement and also contains the summer math packet.
If you are interested in the honors math program, please the brochure here that goes into detail regarding our honors math program.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
In Christ,
Susan Edmondson
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ScienceCURRICULUM Science
A Letter From the Science Department Chair:
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Fine Arts & Communicationsrhembrey@bishopkelley.org
A Letter From the Fine Arts Department Chair
A well-rounded education must reach beyond core subjects. The Fine Arts department works to refine our students’ understanding of arts, culture and performance.
We offer a diverse selection of classes, from 2-D and 3-D art, to music, drama, speech and debate, and multimedia journalism including the school’s yearbook.
If you’ve ever attended a school musical, picked up a yearbook, or even walked the halls of Bishop Kelley, you’ve seen the fruits of our work. Each teacher is an expert in his or her subject matter and shares that passion with the students.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
In Christ,
Russ Hembrey
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World Languagesethach@bishopkelley.org
A Letter From the World Languages Department Chair
Welcome to the World Languages page!
Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about the World Languages Department. Our department offers Latin, French and Spanish courses. Students will learn to communicate in the language as well as to appreciate the history, culture, and customs of various countries.
A minimum of two years of the same language is highly recommended and most students begin their language study in their freshman year, while others may start in their sophomore or junior year. All of our language classes offer AP level for students to be able to earn college credits. Our level 3, 4, and 5/AP classes are considered honors level.
Students who have studied a modern or classical world language in middle school can take a test for placement in the second level of that language. Feel free to contact me at magabel@bishopkelley.org with any questions you may have about our program!
Elisha Thach
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Physical Educationddee@bishopkelley.org
A Letter From the Physical Education Department Chair
Welcome to the Physical Education Department!
God grants us the intellect to care for and protect the body that houses His image. For students, this is learned when schools promote and model lifetime wellness by teaching health concepts and physical fitness activities. As such, physical education needs to be an integral part of a holistic Catholic educational process. We off Fitness for Life classes for all students, grades 9-12.
Physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle need to be everyday priorities. This class promotes the development of confidence, dignity and respect for self and others. Within our Mission we will reinforce Lassallian values that will promote life-long health and spiritual fitness.
David Dee
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Business & Computersmandrews@bishopkelley.org
A Letter From the Business & Computers Department Chair
Welcome to the Bishop Kelley Business and Computer Department!
On the Business side of things, we offer courses in Economics, Accounting, Business Law, Marketing and Financial Literacy.
With Computers, we offer a variety of courses. We begin with a Computer Literacy course, a course which looks at various programs that help enable students to be better prepared for other classes at BK. We utilize Desktop machines as well as portable devices. We also offer courses in Computer Science Programming & Principles, Photoshop, Information Technology and a CAD/3D Printing course.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me!
Matt Andrews
Business & Computers
Bishop Kelley High School
3905 South Hudson Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74135
Phone (918) 627-3390
Fax (918) 664-2134
The mission of Bishop Kelley High School is to carry on the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ by providing a Catholic, Lasallian education that develops individuals whose hearts and minds are prepared for a purposeful life.
