Hackett Catholic Central High School
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Excellence in Education, Inspired by Faith
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| 1000 West Kilgore Road Kalamazoo, Michigan, (Kalamazoo County), 49008  United States |
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| Coordinates | 42°14′45″N 85°35′51″W / 42.24583°N 85.5975°WCoordinates: 42°14′45″N 85°35′51″W / 42.24583°N 85.5975°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1964 |
| Principal | Timothy Eastman |
| Faculty | 27 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 428 (2008) |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Kelly Green and White |
| Athletics conference | Kalamazoo Valley Association |
| Team name | Fighting Irish |
| Dean of Students | Michelle Radomsky |
| Athletic Director | Richard Niesen |
| Website | http://www.hackettcc.org |
Hackett Catholic Central High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo.
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[edit] History
Hackett Catholic Central High School was originally established in 1964 as Monsignor John R. Hackett High School. Originally an all boys school, it became co-ed in 1971 with the closure of the all girls Monsignor O'Brien High School. [1] Hackett Catholic Central was originally staffed by the brothers and priests of the Society of Mary. Hackett continues to emphasize the characteristics of Marianist Education: formation in faith; integral, quality education; service, justice and peace; adaptation and change, and family spirit. Hackett Catholic Central has a current service area encompassing 20+ area school districts, providing a diverse background for the student body. Students enter the ninth grade from 30+ different junior highs and travel up to 55 miles to attend HCC.[2]
[edit] Mission statement
The mission of Msgr. Hackett Catholic Central is to promote the religious, academic, social and physical development of each student. Hackett Catholic Central seeks to create a caring environment in which it can properly emphasize the teaching, learning and practice of the Catholic faith and values. Msgr. Hackett Catholic Central strives to engender in its students recognition of the importance of the lifelong quest for knowledge, together with a sense of fellowship and a desire to serve the human community. Hackett Catholic Central expects its graduates to be resourceful, competent, motivated, caring individuals who are prepared for college, career, and life.[2]
[edit] Academics
[edit] Class of 2006
- 94.3% of students are continuing their education
- average ACT score was 23.1
- offered a total of $3.244 million in grants and scholarships
- completed at least 3000 service hours as required through religion classes
- Top college choices
- Western Michigan University (23)
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College (21)
- University of Michigan (8)
- Michigan State University (7)
- Albion (6)
- Aquinas (5)
- Grand Valley State University (4)
- Kalamazoo College (2)
- 91 students took Advanced Placement tests in 2006
[edit] 2006 Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) Results
%M (Met or exceeded standards)
| Subject Area | %M (Hackett) | %M (State) |
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| Math | 85 | 52 |
| Science | 86 | 57 |
| Reading | 91 | 70 |
| Writing | 76 | 55 |
| Social Studies | 47 | 37 |
| Language Arts | 86 | 62 |
[edit] Hackett Students 2006-2007
- 202 female students and 226 male students enrolled for a total of 428 students
- 16 students (3.7%) attend the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center for gifted and talented students
- 9 students (2.1%) attend Education for the Arts classes
- 11 students (2.6%) attend Education for Employment classes
- 44 students (10.28%) are documented with learning differences according to ACT guidelines
[edit] Curriculum
[edit] Requirements for graduation
Courses which are required in the Hackett curriculum must be completed at Hackett and may not be replaced by outside offerings from any other institution, without prior approval of the administration. All students must carry an academic load of at least six credits of which 4 classes need to be taken at Hackett Catholic Central. Approximately 75% of the students elect to carry seven classes. All students are required to successfully complete one year of theology coursework for each year that they are enrolled at Hackett.
| Required Subject Areas | Units Of Credit |
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| Theology | 4.00 |
| English | 4.00 |
| Social Studies | 3.00 |
| Mathematics | 2.00 |
| Science | 2.00 |
| Fine Arts | 0.50 |
| Foreign Language | 1.00 |
| PE & Health | 1.00 |
| Electives | 6.50 |
| Total | 24.00 |
[edit] Extracurricular activities
[edit] Clubs and groups
The following is a partial list of student clubs and organizations at Hackett:
- Alternative Spring Break
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Earth Club
- French Club
- National Honor Society
- Quiz Bowl
- Respect Life
- S.A.A.B
- S.A.D.D.
- Spanish Club
- Student Ambassadors
- Student Council
- Theatre
- Marching Band
[edit] Sports
| Boys | Girls |
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| Baseball | Softball |
| Basketball | Basketball |
| Bowling | Bowling |
| Crew | Crew |
| Cross Country | Cross Country |
| Football | Cheerleading |
| Golf | Golf |
| Hockey | Volleyball |
| Ski | Ski |
| Soccer | Soccer |
| Swimming | Swimming |
| Tennis | Tennis |
| Track & Field | Track & Field |
[edit] Notable alumni
- James Pentecost ('68): Film Producer (Pocohantas, 1995; Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco, 1996; Whispers: An Elephant's Tale, 2000; Geppetto, 2000.) [1]
- B. Joseph White ('65): President, University of Illinois B. Joseph White
- Megan Ganz ('02): Writer on the NBC series Community and a former editor of The Onion. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3836955/
- Ryan Stasik ('95): Musician, bassist for Umphrey's McGee
[edit] External links
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ HCCHS. "About Hackett". http://www.hackettcc.org/. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ a b Hackett Catholic Central High School | About Hackett
