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Bishop John J. Snyder was installed as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of St.Augustine on December 5, 1979. He succeeded Bishop Paul F. Tanner who retired.The son of John Joseph and Katherine Walsh Snyder, he was born in New York Cityon October 25, 1925. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 9, 1951. OnDecember 13, 1972, Pope Paul VI appointed him Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn. Hewas ordained by Bishop Mugavero on February 2, 1973 at the Church of Our Lady ofPerpetual Help, Brooklyn. In October 1979, Pope John Paul II transferred him to theSee of Saint Augustine where he was installed on December 5, 1979. His Episcopalmotto is “Peace in Christ.”

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Bishop John J. Snyder D. D.

BJS HistoryBishop John J. Snyder High School was founded in 2002

and is named after The Most Reverend John J. Snyder, D.D.,the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Saint Augustine. Theschool opened on August 14, 2002 with a ninth grade class.BJS is a member of the National Catholic EducationAssociation (NCEA), the Florida Catholic Conference (FCC),the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA), the FloridaHigh School Athletic Association (FHSAA) and theAssociation for Supervision and Curriculum Development(ASCD). The school is accredited by the SouthernAssociation of College and Schools/Council onAccreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).

Principal’s WelcomeWelcome to Bishop John J. Snyder High School. This View Book will serve as an

introduction to the many wonderful things that are happening at BJS. I tell newstudents all the time, “If you come to school at 8:00 and leave at 2:50, you’ll get agreat education.” But make it a point to get involved in the life of the school. That’show you attain all the benefits that BJS has to offer.”

The extra-curricular activities, athletics, and the spirituality on our campus allcomplement our strong academic program and make up what is the life of the school.

High school should be four of the best years of your life. At BJS, we will work inpartnership with your family to help you succeed, achieve your dreams, prepare forcollege and the rest of your life.

Welcome!

Deacon David YazdiyaPrincipal

Competence... Conscience... Compassion...

Deacon David Yazdiya, Principal Deacon Yazdiya is the founding Principal of Bishop John J. Snyder High School which he opened in 2002 to

a freshman class of 78 students. David is a graduate of San Jose Catholic School and Bishop Kenny HighSchool. He earned his BA from Saint Meinrad College in Indiana. David also has a Masters of EducationalLeadership from the University of North Florida.

Before becoming principal of BJS, David was principal of St. Matthew’s Catholic School and also taught at St.Paul’s Catholic School and at Bishop Kenny High School.

In 2006, David became a member of the Permanent Diaconate and is assigned to St. Matthews CatholicChurch. David is married to Carol Corrigan Yazdiya and they have three children.

Bishop John J. Snyder High School offers a college preparatory program devoted to educating students in aCatholic environment.

We offer a variety of Advanced Placement courses, honors courses and electives. The following quality pointscale has been adopted to ensure that our GPA’s match the State University System’s guidelines. Students whoreceive a D or lower will not earn additional quality points.

Academics

BeliefsWe believe our Catholic school…

1. fosters our growth as a Christ-centered, academic community.

2. equips students to excel spiritually, academically, technologically, artistically, athletically, and socially.

3. celebrates the unique gifts and accomplishments of each individual as we grow in spirit and community to“…prepare the way of the Lord,” as did our patron saint, John the Baptist.

4. develops self-discipline and leadership.

5. inspires, motivates, and challenges young men and women to witness to the Gospel message.

VisionWe the faculty and administration are dedicated to providing a Catholic education to our students, guiding

them to become significant contributors to our academic community and society. We endeavor to instill astrong Christian character built on the highest of moral and ethical codes.

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Mission StatementThe mission of Bishop John J. Snyder High School, a college preparatory school, is to assist in the ongoing

formation of young men and women of competence, conscience and compassion, faithful to the Gospel andteachings of the Catholic Church.

The Administration & Faculty of Bishop John J. Snyder High School is a dedicated group of men and women.They are state certified in their subject areas with 50% holding a Master’s Degree in their particular field of study.The most up-to-date teaching practices and technology are utilized by the faculty creating enthusiastic learners.

Administration & Faculty

EDLINEEdline is an online tool available to students at BJS.

Students receive an access code, which enables themto access grades, utilize additional resources and bereminded of school events. Parents also receive a code so they may monitor their student’s success. Teachersupdate grades on Edline once a week and many use this website to post homework, reference materials andquiz or test dates.

Grading Scale: Quality PointsPercentage Grade Earned Honors AP90-100 A 4 4.5 580-89 B 3 3.5 470-79 C 2 2.5 360-69 D 1 1 159 and below F 0 0 0

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Credit requirements are as follows: Religion 4 creditsEnglish 4 creditsMath 4 credits Social Studies 3 creditsScience 3 creditsWorld Languages 2 creditsPersonal Fitness 1/2 creditPhysical Education 1/2 creditPractical/Performing Art 1 creditElectives 6 credits

Advanced Placement: English Literature and CompositionEnglish Language and CompositionCalculus ABBiologyChemistryUS HistoryWorld HistoryAmerican GovernmentMacroeconomics

Honors Courses: English I-IVAlgebra I-IIGeometryPre-CalculusAnatomy and PhysiologyBiologyChemistryPhysicsAmerican HistoryWorld HistoryGovernment and EconomicsSpanish III-IVFrench III-IV Electives: (Additional electives may be added.)

Advanced Topics in MathApplied CommunicationsArt 2D/3DBand I-IVChorus I-IVComputer ApplicationsComputer ProgrammingCreative WritingCritical Thinking SkillsDebateDrawing and Painting IGuitar I-IIIndividual and Dual Sports I-II

JournalismMarine SciencePortfolio and Design I-IIPsychology and SociologySpeechStatisticsTeam Sports I-IIWeb DesignYearbookWeight Training (Basic –Advanced)World Geography

Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.0cumulative GPA and earn 28 credits in orderto graduate.

FoundationsFoundations provides assistance to students who

demonstrate the ability and determination to perform collegeprep academic tasks, yet are unable to express theirpotential due to a variety of learning challenges anddifficulties. Criteria for acceptance include the ability of astudent to perform to his or her academic ability when utilizing brain based tools and strategies, andprovisions and supports accessed through FOUNDATIONS.

The Foundations coordinator works with guidance counselors, parents, students and teachers in aconsultative and collaborative manner with regard to a student’s strengths and needs with the Bishop JohnJ. Snyder High School learning community to ensure a successful academic experience.

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Graduates of BJS have been accepted to the following universities and colleges:Agnes-Scott University Auburn University Barry University Belmont Abbey University Boston College Brenau University Catholic University of America College of William and Mary College of Charleston Converse College Drexel University East Carolina University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emory University Emory & Henry College Ferrum College Flagler College Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida International University Florida Southern College Florida State College Jacksonville Florida State University Full Sail University Furman University Gardner Webb University Georgia Southern University Hope College Jacksonville University Johns Hopkins University Keiser College

Lake Sumter Community College Lincoln Memorial University Long Island University Loyola University/New Orleans Macalester College Mercer University Methodist University New York University North Carolina State University Northwood University Nova Southeastern University Ohio State University Palm Beach Atlantic University Pasco Hernandez Community College Pennsylvania State University Randolph Macon University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rollins College St. John’s River State College St. John’s University St. Joseph’s University St. Leo University St. Mary’s College Samford University Santa Fe Community College Savannah College of Art & Design Seton Hall University Sewanee: The University of the South Smith College Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Spring Hill College Stetson University

Suffolk University Tallahassee Community College The Citadel Tulane University United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of California San Diego University of Central Florida University of Connecticut University of Dayton University of Florida University of the Incarnate Word University of Miami University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of North Florida University of Notre Dame University of South Florida University of South Florida St. Petersburg University of Tampa University of Tulsa University of Utah University of West Alabama University of West Florida Valdosta State University Virginia Tech Virginia Military Institute Wabash College West Point Winthrop University Xavier University

The School MascotThe Mascot of Bishop John J. Snyder High

School is the Cardinal. When asked if he everwanted to be Pope, Bishop Snyder replied, “No,but I always wanted to be a Cardinal, but Icouldn’t hit a curve ball.” Bishop Snyder’s lovefor the St. Louis Cardinals is strong and he hasbeen a loyal fan of this ball club for many years.He personally chose the mascot for Bishop JohnJ. Snyder High School.

AthleticsIn only a short amount of time,

the Bishop John Snyder AthleticDepartment has built acomprehensiveprogram that offers your athlete anopportunity to be part of competitiveteams. As a Class 3A high school,Bishop Snyder competes in 15Varsity and Junior Varsity sportsagainst someof NorthFlorida’s bestschools. Thefuture is verybright for theCardinals, asnew athleticfacilities andour recentlycompletedtrack andfield complexwill onlyimprove ourcommitmentand determination. Our athletes havecontinued to succeed at the District,Regional, and State levels, with ourfirst State Championship in softball in2006. Our talented band, drum line,and cheerleaders support and cheeron our athletic teams throughout theyear.

All of our BJS coaches are trainedand sport certified adults. Practicesare generally held after school butmay occur on weekends and over theholidays. Students must maintain acumulative 2.0 GPA in order toparticipate on any athletic team.

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SpringBaseballLacrosseSoftballTennisWeightliftingTrack & Field

BJS Junior Varsity and Varsity SportsFallCross CountryGolfFootballCheerleadingSwimmingVolleyball

WinterBasketballSoccerWrestlingCompetitiveCheerleading

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Academic, Service and Social ClubsAmerican Sign Language ClubAnchor ClubChapel Choir and EnsembleFellowship of Christian AthletesFrench Honor SocietyLight of Faith Praise BandInteractDrama ClubNational Honor SocietyCardinal Chronicles (StudentNewspaper)Science Honor SocietySnyder BuddiesSpanish Honor SocietyStudent Government AssociationStudents for a CureUltimate Frisbee Club

The Office of Campus Ministry plays a role in the goal offorming students of competence, conscience, and compassionwith a commitment to Christian Service. The departmentcoordinates opportunities for spiritual growth, and oversees theChristian Service Program. The Campus Ministers serve thefaculty and students as Christian witnesses. They also providereligious academic resources and pastoral counseling. All arewelcome to come by the Office of Campus Ministry at any time.

Campus Ministry plans the following opportunities whichencourage students to grow in their Catholic faith:

• school-wide and class liturgies• morning-prayer services• Reconciliation in Advent and Lent• monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament• 12th -grade Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist • weekly Rosary• annual grade-level retreats• the annual summer mission trip• service clubs• food and clothing drives • special school-wide Pro-Life prayer service• Catholic Schools Week• Vocation Awareness Week• guest speakers• Project SOS (Strengthening our Students) presentations

Campus Ministry

General Information

UniformsUniforms are to be purchased through the following

vendor:

North Florida Uniform11481 Old St. Augustine Road, Suite 301(904) 288-8839Contact: Joan Allen

Girls’ uniforms: plaid skirt, yellow oxford shirt (long orshort sleeve), or red polo, navy blue slacks, redmonogrammed sweater, monogrammed blue sweatshirt,fleece and jacket.

Boys’ uniforms: monogrammed khaki pants,monogrammed navy blue polo shirt (short or long sleeve),monogrammed blue sweatshirt, fleece and jacket.

BJS Bus Transportation ProgramBishop John J. Snyder High School provides bus

transportation to and from the Mandarin,Baymeadows, and Fleming Island areas. Pleasecontact Rusty Kellum, Director of Transportation, at(904) 771-1029 ext. 8969 orrustykellum@bishopsnyder.org for furtherinformation regarding:

• Bus Transportation Contract for the 2011-2012school year

• Bus Transportation Handbook (for officialpolicies and schedules)

Bishop John J. Snyder High School is accessibleby city bus. Consult the Jacksonville TransportationAuthority (630-3100) for schedules.

CarpoolCarpool information is compiled annually from student registration forms and is made available to interested

parents during the summer months. Carpool lists, grouped by zip code, are available during the school yearfrom the front office for parents to utilize to make individual arrangements.

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Tuition AssistanceCatholic education is one of the best values a family can give their children. Not only from the values instilled in our

students every day but also for the value that a Catholic education costs. Still, there are times when the cost of a privateCatholic education is more than some families can fully afford.

Bishop John J. Snyder High School provides limited financial assistance to families in need. Upon registering your son ordaughter for enrollment into BJS, you apply for tuition assistance through www.factstuitionaid.org (you will need to providetax return documents and recent W2 documents). A non-biased decision is made and our finance department will notifyyou of the assistance offered.

Some students may qualify for additional tuition assistance through the McKay Scholarship (www.floridaschoolchoice.org)or through Step Up for Students (www.stepupforstudents.org). Criteria for these programs may be found in our TuitionBrochure or online. You can also contact Mary Anne Briggs for further details on these programs.

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Admission to Bishop John J. Snyder High School iscontingent upon a student graduating from 8th gradewith no expulsions or serious disciplinary problems. Weaccept Catholic and non-Catholic students fromCatholic, public and other private schools. Studentsseeking admission their senior year from a public,private or Catholic high school within the Diocese of St.Augustine will not be accepted.

Diocesan School’s RegistrationRegistration packets will be mailed out to the Diocesan

elementary school students. Completed packets should bereturned to the BJS office.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Checklistnn Completed Admission Application nn Tuition Preference Form nn Registration Fee

Non-Diocesan School’s ApplicationsParents of students from non-Diocesan schools (private or public) can call or come by the BJS office during

the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to receive a packet or one can be downloaded from our web site. Forwardthese documents to the Admissions Office. Once the documents have been reviewed, you will be contacted toset up an interview for admission. Upon acceptance to Bishop John J. Snyder High School, the Registration Feeis due. Course selection and confirmed registration cannot be completed until this financial obligation is met.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Checklistnn A complete unofficial copy of the student’s academic transcript or report card for last 2 yrs.nn Copy of the most recent standardized test scores (ITBS, FCAT, SAT)nn Psychological testing if student has a diagnosed learning disabilitynn Completed Recommendation form nn Completed Enrollment Application nn Schools Previously Attended form nn Florida Certificate of Immunization form nn Birth Certificatenn Baptismal Certificate (if Catholic)

Academic PlacementThe criteria used for placement in Math, Science, and

English courses include: Teacher recommendations,report card grades and the EXPLORE placement test.

EXPLORE TestThe EXPLORE placement test will be given at Bishop

John J. Snyder High School. There is a fee for taking theEXPLORE test. This test is mandatory and the results willbe used to place students in fall classes. We stronglyencourage students who plan to attend Bishop John J.Snyder High School in the fall to take the test at ourlocation. Bishop John J. Snyder High School does notrequire summer school attendance based on EXPLOREtest results.

Admission Policy

Directions

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1– Bishop John J. Snyder High School, 2– St. Paul’s Catholic School, 3– St. Matthew’s Catholic School, 4– Sacred Heart Catholic School, 5– Annunciation Catholic School, 6– San Juan del Rio Catholic School, 7– St. Joseph School Catholic School, 8– San Jose School CatholicSchool, 9– Holy Family Catholic School, 10– Blessed Trinity Catholic School, 11– Assumption Catholic School, 12– Christ the King CatholicSchool, 13– Resurrection Catholic School, 14– St. Pius V Catholic School, 15– Holy Rosary Catholic School, 16– St. Patrick's Catholic School

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From Interstate 295, take Exit 16 - 103rd Street.

Head west [toward Cecil Field] on 103rd Street, approx. 5 miles.

Samaritan Way is directly across the street from Bent Creek / Municipal Golf Course.

It is one block before Chaffee Road (SR 23)

904-771-1029 phone • 904-908-8988 faxwww.bishopsnyder.org

Bishop John J. Snyder High School5001 Samaritan Way

Jacksonville, FL 32210

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THE MISSION OF BISHOP JOHN J. SNYDER HIGH SCHOOL, A COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, IS TO ASSIST

IN THE ONGOING FORMATION OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OF COMPETENCE, CONSCIENCE AND

COMPASSION, FAITHFUL TO THE GOSPEL AND TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.