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a lasallian school
Educating Leaders
Since 1851
Dignity Character Faith Humility
Wisdom Leadership Patience
Gentleness Generosity Vigilance
Academic Success Prudence Zeal
www.blmhs.org | 357 clermont avenue | brooklyn, ny 11238

tradition

History & tradition
Bishop John Loughlin
Table of Contents
History & Tradition 3
Our Values (Mission Statement) 5
Course Offerings 7
Partners in Education 9
Student Life 11
Extracurricular Activities 13
Performing Arts 15
Student Guidance 17
College Admission 19
Admissions 21
Tuition and Financial Aid 23
Location and Directions 24
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High
School has been guided by one goal:
to provide the best Catholic education
for the young people we serve. In
1851, De La Salle Christian Brothers
assumed direction of what was then
known as the St. James School on
Jay Street. This school later became
known as St. James Diocesan High
School for boys. In 1933, the school
moved to Clermont Avenue and the
diocese changed the name to Bishop
Loughlin Memorial High School in
honor of John Loughlin, the first
Roman Catholic Bishop of Brooklyn
(1851-1891).
The Bishop Loughlin tradition is
built on a foundation of faith and
academic excellence. Dedicated
staff, superior instruction, energetic
students and an ever-growing school
campus come together to create the
perfect atmosphere for learning.
Allow yourself to become a part
of the Bishop Loughlin Memorial
High School tradition of excellence
by experiencing a rigorous and
challenging curriculum, state-ofthe-art
computer technology, active
spiritual community and first class
college and career preparation.
Together, we can make the next four
years and your future a success.
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
357 Clermont Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-857-2700 ext. 2246
www.blmhs.org

Faith

Our Values
Mission Statement
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High
School is a Catholic, Diocesan, college
preparatory high school that draws
its Christian perspective from the
faith tradition of the Roman Catholic
Church and the Lasallian tradition
of the Brothers of the Christian
Schools. Loughlin fosters academic
success, builds character, develops
future leaders, and nurtures a vibrant
personal relationship with God.
Loughlin stimulates and supports
a student’s quest for intellectual,
spiritual, physical, moral and civic
development. Students are challenged
to achieve their full potential, to strive
for excellence and to further their
education at colleges and universities.
Loughlin students, faculty and staff are
committed to an inclusive community
that respects diversity in its many forms
and values excellence in scholarship.
Lasallian Education
A Lasallian education is based on
the teachings and vision of St. John
Baptist de La Salle. For De La Salle,
education meant development of the
total person.
A school can be said to be Lasallian:
• when there is a profound respect
for each student as a unique
person,
• when there is a spirit of
community,
• when the school offers quality
education,
• when it really merits the adjective
Christian,
• when it manifests solidarity with
the poor and promotes the quest
for justice and peace,
• when its administrators and
teachers have made their own
the characteristics of Lasallian
education,
• when the school community is
formed in reference to the story of
John Baptist de La Salle.
In a Lasallian school, the Christian
dimension permeates and shapes
every aspect of school life:
tone, atmosphere, spirit, signs,
symbols, relationships, curriculum,
requirements, policies, and regulations.
Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve: is the
motto for a Lasallian education.
A Lasallian Education proposes – but
in no way imposes – Jesus Christ.
At a Lasallian school, all students
are treated with respect and care,
whatever their religious beliefs.
“
Brother Dennis, President
Our goal is to offer a human and
Christian education to young
people which prepares them to be
successful in this world without
sacrificing core values.
”

academic success

Courses
9TH GRADE
English 1 (H)
Global History (H)
AP World History
Integrated Math
Algebra
Math 1 (H)
Biology
Introduction to Computer
Reading Workshop
Health
Spanish or French
Religion
Study Skills
Physical Education
10TH GRADE
English 2 (H)
Global History 2 (H)
AP World History
Algebra
Geometry
Math 2 (H)
Chemistry (H)
Religion
Physical Education
Electives
Computer
Fine Arts
Spanish
French
Course Offerings
“Bishop Loughlin provided me with an invaluable education.
I was challenged immensely by coursework that helped me
prepare for college, but more importantly, I was taught how to
think critically through any intellectual challenge that I would
face in the future. I learned that education is not only
”
about the
answers, but also about the path we take to arrive at them.
Robert McRae ’03
University of Pennsylvania ’07
11TH GRADE
English 3 (H)
U.S. History (H)
AP U.S. History
Geometry
Algebra 2
Math 3 (H)
Advanced Biology
Environmental Science
Physics
Religion
Physical Education
Electives
Fine Arts
Spanish
French
Computer
(H) - Honors Program
(AP)- Advance Placement
12TH GRADE
English 4
English 4 (H)
AP English
AP U.S. History
Government
Physical Education
Religion
Electives
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics
African Am Studies
Calculus
Computer
French
Literature of Mystery & Horror
Spanish
English
Public Speaking
Pre-Calculus
Accounting
Psychology
Fine Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies

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Partners in Education
STUDENT SUPPORT
Louglin offers a college-preparatory
program for all students. All students
earn a New York State Regents
Diploma. Competitive students may
opt for the New York State Regents
Diploma with Advanced Designation.
To support student success, Loughlin
offers Homework Help, an after school
program where students can get help
with homework, prepare for up coming
exams and be tutored.
SUMMER HEADSTART
PROGRAM
All non-test takers for Admissions into
Catholic High Schools (T.A.C.H.S.), SSP
applicants and those scoring below a
certain percentile on the T.A.C.H.S. are
required to take part in the summer
HEADSTART program to strengthen
academic skills necessary for high school.
The program includes classes in Basic
Skills, English, Mathematics, Reading and
Study Skills as well as Enrichment Activities
(basketball, handball, paddle and table
tennis, track, volleyball, outings, videos,
dance and arts and crafts). There is a
separate fee for this program.
TECHNOLOGY
Over 80 computers are available for
student use. A new fiber optic line
provides Internet service. Wireless
access is available throughout the
building. Access is filtered to block
objectionable content.
All PC machines are connected to our
local school network as well. This local
network gives all computers access
to printer services and server-based
resources such as the library catalog,
SIRS Renaissance, SIRS Researcher, The
Encyclopedia of Religion and Grolier’s
Multimedia Encyclopedia. In addition,
there is a school-wide subscription to
Encyclopedia Britannica through our
Internet connection. There is a full-time
Technology Director on staff to help
teachers integrate technology into
every aspect of learning.
La Salle Hall Boarding Program
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High
School has partnered with Boys Hope
Girls Hope of New York, a nonprofit
organization, to operate an urban
boarding school. This boarding
program was established to offer
underserved youth a powerful
alternative to the overwhelming
obstacles that jeopardize academic
success.
HOW DO I APPLY
Please call Program Director Jean-Yves
Lafond at 718-638-5200 or email him at
jlafond@bhgh.org for more information
or to request an application.

leadership

Student Life
Houses of Loughlin
Augustine House: named for St.
Augustine and the former St. Augustine
Diocesan High School.
Bonilla House: named after Br. James
Bonilla ‘55 who served as Loughlin’s
principal for 11 years.
Cordero House: named after St. Miguel
Cordero, an Ecuadorian born Christian
Brother who was a gifted teacher.
Drexel House: named for St. Katherine
Drexel, an advocate for the less fortunate
who founded over 60 schools.
McDonnell House: named for Bishop
Charles E. McDonnell, the second Bishop
of Brooklyn, and the former Bishop
McDonnell Memorial High School.
Raphael House: named for Br. Raphael
Rafiringa, a Christian Brother from
Madagascar who was put in charge of all
the Catholic churches and schools in his
country during civil war.
Solomon House: named for Solomon
Le Clerq, a French Christian Brother
martyred during the French Revolution.
Toussaint House: named for Pierre
Toussaint, born a Catholic slave in
Haiti, who moved to New York City and
eventually funded the building of a
Catholic Church.
House System
At the start of the 2010-2011 school
year, Loughlin was the first school in
New York City to employ the house
system. Just like the Harry Potter series,
all students are randomly assigned to
houses when they enter as freshmen
and will remain in that house until
they graduate.
Within each house, student leaders
of each grade level will be in charge
of running house meetings, planning
events and activities, organizing the
mentoring of younger students by
older students, and holding each
student accountable to the values of
Bishop Loughlin.
Each house will generate a strong
sense of belonging among its
members. Instead of incoming
freshmen trying to find a place among
the 800 students of Loughlin, they
will have a group of 100 students of
all grade levels in their house that
will help them adjust to the new
surroundings. The houses will have
their own colors, mascots, and apparel
and compete against each other
academically, athletically, and in special
school-spirit events.
A great deal of responsibility is placed
on the student leaders to creatively
implement their own ideas, but with
that responsibility comes leadership
experience and student empowerment.
The houses compete to be the top
house of the school year through
points garnered for things like
involvement in community service,
supporting the Loughlin sports teams,
being punctual in school, academic
excellence, and house competitions.
The house system is going to usher
in a new era of student leadership,
involvement, unity, and opportunity at
Bishop Loughlin.

character

Extracurricular Activities
Fall Athletics
Bowling - Coed
Cross Country - Coed
Volleyball - Junior Varsity Girls
Volleyball - Varsity Girls
Winter Athletics
Basketball - Freshmen Boys
Basketball - Junior Varsity Boys
Basketball - Junior Varsity Girls
Basketball - Varsity Girls
Basketball - Varsity AA Boys
Basketball - Varsity B Boys
Indoor Track - Coed
Spring Athletics
Baseball - Varsity Boys
Cheer leading - Girls
Handball - Coed
Outdoor Track - Coed
Softball - Varsity Girls
Student Clubs & Organization
Ambassadors
Anime Club
Campus Ministry
Chess Club
Cultural Connection
Debate Team
Jamesonian (Newspaper)
Lasallian Youth
Library Aides
Loughlinite (Yearbook)
Loughlin Xperience / Video Club
National Honor Society
Poetry Club
Spanish English Alliance
Script writing
Weight Training
Jayvaughn Pinkston ’10
Villanova University ’15
McDonalds All-American
Recieved full scholarship to Villanova.

discipline

Performing Arts
Cozzi-Murray Performing Arts Center
and Lancer Music Studio.
Loughlin’s music program has a long tradition, dating back
to playing for President Lincoln’s funeral procession in 1865.
The program attracts a number of students due to the
school’s proximity to the Brooklyn Academy of Music, its
existing relationship with the Brooklyn Philharmonic, and a
highly motivated and talented music director
The new Cozzi-Murray Performing Arts Center and Lancer
Music Studio enhances the cultural life of the school. The
Center is a full band rehearsal space, small band/ensemble
rehearsal space, one individual practice room, office space
for staff, new chairs and stands, instrument storage area,
sound booth with recording equipment, and new HVAC
and electrical, all in a sound attenuated facility.
Music
Advanced Jazz Band
Chamber Ensemble
Chorus
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Junior/Senior Band
Small Band
Dance
African
Ballet
House
Latino
Modern/Jazz
Step Team
Drama
Drama Club
Stage Crew
Script Writing
Jessica Concepcion ’11
Loughlin has provided me an endless
opportunity in which I had opportunity to
develop and showcase my musical talents. I
have learned the value of using my gifts by
serving my community, working with the
alumni and my Loughlin family to make
positive things happen. Loughlin has been
my home for the past four years and has
“made
”
me the person I am today.

diligence

Student Guidance
STUDENT GUIDANCE
The Loughlin Guidance Department supports the efforts of
parents and teachers in helping students have a successful
high school experience. Counselors work with students
to insure academic achievement, personal growth, and a
fruitful college search and application process.
Academic Counseling:
Counselors monitor the academic progress of students
from semester to semester, year to year. Our counselors
provide guidance for course selection, graduation
requirements, summer school and enrichment programs.
Personal Counseling:
Counselors work with students individually and in groups
to work on relationships and personal growth. Through
parent workshops and individual consultations, school
counselors are happy to work with parents to more
effectively support their teenager’s success. When helpful,
referrals are made to outside resources.
College Counseling:
The Guidance Department coordinates with colleges
and universities to host an annual College Fair. The
department also conducts financial aid information
sessions for parents. Counselors guide students through
the process of applying to college by aiding in the
completion of the application.
Testing:
The Guidance Department administers the PSAT to
Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors. Twice a year, Loughlin
serves as the test center for the SAT. Students are assisted
with the registration for the SAT and the ACT. Counselors
work with students on how to understand their test
scores.
Andrew Paige ’11
Brustman Scholarship Recipient
• Brustman Scholar
• VP House System of Student Government
• HOBY Youth Ambassador
• Boys State Rep
• U.S. Naval Academy

zeal

College Admissions
The following colleges and universities accepted recent Loughlin graduates.
Adelphi University
American University
Boston College
Brooklyn College
Brown University
Canisius College
Carnegie-Mellon University
Clark Atlanta University
Colgate University
Columbia University
CUNY-Baruch
Dartmouth College
Drexel University
Fairfield University
Fordham University
Hamilton College
Hampton University
CUNY- Hunter College
Howard University
Indiana Institute of Technology
Iona College
Lincoln University
Loyola College (MD)
Long Island University
Manhattan College
Morehouse College
Morgan State University
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
Ohio State University
Pace University
Penn State University
Polytechnic University
St. Francis College
St. John’s University
St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn)
St. Michael’s College
St. Peter’s College
Seton Hall University
Smith College
SUNY Albany
SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Purchase
SUNY Stony Brook
Syracuse University
Temple University
University of Delaware
University of Hartford
University of Pennsylvania
University of Rochester
University of South Carolina
University of Virginia
Utica College
Wesleyan University
“ ”
Tenesia Parks ’11
Bishop Loughlin taught me to aim high and that
is exactly what I’m going to do.

foundation

Admissions
ADMISSIONS /ENROLLMENT
Students enrolled in Catholic elementary schools can
register for the Test for Admissions into Catholic High
Schools or T.A.C.H.S. from the guidance counselor in their
schools or by contacting the Bishop Loughlin Memorial High
School Director of Admissions at (718) 857-2700, ext. 2246.
You can also register online at www.TACHSinfo.com or by
calling (866)-61T.A.C.H.S. List Bishop Loughlin Memorial
High School as one of your three choices (our code is 003).
Acceptance is based on the results of the T.A.C.H.S.
TRANSFER STUDENTS:
Students interested in transferring to Bishop Loughlin from
other high schools should contact the admissions office.
Acceptance is based on a personal interview, previous
academic performance and references.
HEADSTART PROGRAM:
Students who did not take the T.A.C.H.S. or those scoring
below a certain percentile on the T.A.C.H.S. and SSP
applicants are required to attend the summer Headstart
Program to strengthen academic skills necessary for high
school.
THIS YEAR’S DATES:
Sunday, October 23, 2011 1:00PM-4:00PM
Thursday, February 16, 2012 5:00PM-7: 30PM
VISIT AND TOURS:
The Director of Admissions is available to give guided tours
of the school to prospective students and their parents.
Parents may request a visit for students who wish to spend
a full day at Bishop Loughlin. Permission from their school is
required. Parents should contact the Director of Admissions
at least three (3) school days before the desired visit.
DIRECTORS OF
ADMISSIONS:
Mr. Edwin Gonzalez
718-857-2700 ext. 2246
OPEN HOUSE:
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School hosts an open house
for interested parents and students in the fall and winter.

wisdom

Tuition & Financial Aid
TUITION
A Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
education is an investment in your child’s
future.
We are committed to providing a quality
Catholic education at the most reasonable
expense possible to parents and guardians.
This would not be possible without the
financial support of our alumni and friends
and the dedication of outstanding religious
and lay faculty members.
2011-2012 EXPENSES:
Tuition and Comprehensive Fees:
$7,900 (tuition), plus $495 (comprehensive
fee)
Comprehensive Fee includes:
Student insurance, activity fee, locks,
retreats, standardized testing and all
technology fees
Parent Association Fee: $15
Student/Parent Fundraising Fee: $150
Book and Supply Fee: $130
Tuition Payment Options
• Payment in full- If the tuition is paid in
full for the year on or before August
15th, you may deduct $200 from the
total.
• Quarterly Payments- All students are
enrolled in the Quarterly payment plan
(July, October, January and March)unless
otherwise indicated.
• Monthly Payments- This option must
be selected upon registration. It is a ten
month payment plan beginning in July
and ending in April. All payments are
due on the 15th of the month.
Making Tuition Payments
Payments can be made in person at Bishop
Loughlin on school days from 8:00 am to
3:30 pm . We accept cash, checks, money
orders, Visa, Mastercard and American
Express. Payments can also be made by
mail or online at www.blmhs.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Academic Scholarships are determined by a
students grammar school record, results of
the Catholic Schools entrance exam (TACHS)
and recommendations from grammar
school personnel.
FINANCIAL AID
(GRANT-IN-AID):
Grant-in-aid is program made possible by
donations from Alumni. This program is
available to registered students whose
families are in need of some financial
assistance. Applications are available
upon registration. Applications must be
completed and submitted along with
financial documentation before May 15th.
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S Elliot Place
S Portland Ave
Hanson Place
Washington Park
S. Oxford St
Atlantic Avenue
BY LONG ISLAND RAILROAD:
Brooklyn Terminal is located at Atlantic and
Flatbush Avenues— eight blocks from the school.
Walk four blocks up Hanson Place to Fulton Street,
then continue four blocks up Greene Avenue to
Clermont Avenue.
BY BUS:
Myrtle Avenue
Carlton Ave
Adelphi St
Clemont Ave
De Kalb Avenue
Lafayette Avenue
Cumberland St
Vanderbilt Ave
Green Ave
Fulton Street
Washington Avenue
Gates Ave
Willoughby Ave
B38 (DeKalb-Lafayette Aves), B52 (Gates Ave)
and B69 (Vanderbilt Ave) buses stop right by
the school. Other buses B41 (Flatbush Ave) to
B69; B46 (Utica Ave/Malcolm X Blvd) and B48
(Lorimer St) to B52 and trains that connect with
any of the above serve the area around Loughlin.
Clinton Ave
Waverly Ave
St James Pl
Pratt Institute
Main Campus
Cambridge Pl
Clifton Pl
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School is located in the historic Clinton Hill/Fort Greene section of
Brooklyn. It is a tree lined residential neighborhood, surrounded by brownstones, boutiques, small cafes
and institutions of higher learning.
Loughlin’s campus is conveniently located to the nearby Brooklyn Academy of Music, BAM Rose Cinemas,
Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Library and Atlantic Terminal Center Pratt Institute. St. Francis
College and St. Joseph’s College of Brooklyn are our neighboring institutions of higher learning.
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School is easily accessible by both highways and public transportation.
Claston Ave
BY SUBWAY:
Take this train to this stop and then
Lexington Ave
A (from Rockaway) Nostrand Avenue Change to C (see C below)
Quincy St
A (from Manhattan) Hoyt-Schermerhorn Change to C or G (see below)
Irving Pl
Kent Ave
M / N / R/ D Pacific Street Ten blocks (cross Atlantic/Flatbush Avenues)
Putnam Ave
Franklin Ave
C Lafayette Avenue Four blocks (exit at Greene Ave - NE corner)
Q / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Atlantic Avenue Eight blocks (exit at Hanson Place)
E / V (From Queens) 23 St/Ely Avenue Change to G (see G below)
F (from Brooklyn) Smith Street Change to G (see G below)
F (from Queens) 74 St/Roosevelt Avenue Change to E (see E above)
G Clinton/Washington Two blocks (exit at Clinton Ave SW corner)
J / L / Z Broadway/Eastern Pkwy Change to C (see above)
L Lorimer Street Change to G (see G above)
7 74 Street/Roosevelt Avenue Change to E for G (see G above)
7 Court House Square Change to G (see G above)