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School Characteristics and Mission Administration Jim McIntyre, President Paul Davis, Principal Sara M. Hayes, Academic Dean Carolyn Evans, Dean of Students Tim Forbes, Dean of Spirituality and Student Life Rev. Mark Hunt, Chaplain Sarah H. Wilkinson, Director of College Counseling Kate Goetzinger, Director of Admissions John Spore, Academic Counselor Everett B. Holzapfel, Athletic Director Maggie Stockton , Director of Counseling Services Nancy Langdon, Registrar Jeffrey Mesch, Director of Technology Accreditations and Affiliations Accredited By: Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS ) and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). (Father Ryan was the first school in the Southeast Region to receive dual accreditation from these two organizations.)
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Community Father Ryan High School is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the Oak Hill area of Nashville, capital of the State of Tennessee. Father Ryan’s 907 students benefi t from the educational, cultural, athletic, corporate and governmental opportunities that are offered by this city. Faculty Father Ryan High School has a faculty of 76, with 58% holding master degrees or higher. There is a ratio of one faculty member to each eleven students and the average class size is 19 students.
Curriculum Student selection for Advanced, Honors and Advanced Placement courses
is based upon successful completion of prerequisite courses, teacher recommendations and standardized test scores. Seventeen Advanced Beginning with the school year 2006-2007, Father Ryan replaced its traditional six to seven period day with block scheduling. Block scheduling allows students to earn a maximum of eight credits per year by extending class time to include four classes each day. This extended time allows students to become involved in the learning process by promoting independent, critical thinking as opposed to the mere acquisition of knowledge.
The Cooperative Support Program at Father Ryan provides a limited number of students with diagnosed learning differences the extra support they will need to become independent learners and to become academically self-sufficient. Credit Requirements for Graduation The minimum number of credits required for graduation is 24. The credits must be earned in the following distribution: 4 credits Theology (one for each year enrolled at Father Ryan), 4 credits English, 3 credits Mathematics, 2 credits Social Studies (one must be U.S. History), 2 credits Science (recommended one Physical and one Biological), 2 credits Foreign Language (the same Foreign Language), 1 credit Physical Education, 1 credit Fine Arts , 1 credit Health , ½ credit Technology, and 4 elective credits to meet total requirements. Grading System A = 93-100; B = 85-92; C = 77-84; D = 70-76; F = Below 70
Grade Point Average Student Life Student activities at Father Ryan are as many and varied as our student population. Opportunities in student government, honor societies, subject area and interest clubs, student publications, theater, speech and debate, choral music and band are available on the Ryan campus. In addition, numerous community service programs contribute to the development of good moral character, responsible citizenship, and sound leadership in Father Ryan students.
Athletics The Father Ryan athletic program includes a variety of competitive sports activities including football, basketball, soccer, baseball, track, cross country, volleyball, golf, swimming, tennis, softball, wrestling, lacrosse, ice hockey, bowling, and competitive cheerleading. Father Ryan takes pride not only in the success ofvarious teams but also in the number of enthusiastic participants. Father Ryan teams were TSSAA 2006-2007 Division II State Champions in Volleyball and Boys' Bowling as well as 2005-2006 State Champions in Softball.
Post-Secondary Education Ninety-four percent of Father Ryan’s Class of 2005 attend post-secondary schools: four-year colleges and universities, two-year colleges, and college preparatory schools. Graduates are attending 73 colleges in 22 states.
Statements of Belief With the motto of "A Tradition of Faith, Knowledge, Service", Father Ryan High School believes that as a school community, we should:
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