Administration
Michael Grabowski
Principal
mgrabowski@nativitybvm.net
Rev. Kevin Bobbin
Chaplain
frbobbin@nativitybvm.net
Jennifer Daubert
Assistant to the Principal
jldaubert@nativitybvm.net
Ruth Weidman
Athletic Director
Health and Physical Education
rweidman@nativitybvm.net
Jeff Naffin
Studies Office
Mathematics | Class Website
jnaffin@nativitybvm.net
Margie Young
Finance Office
myoung@nativitybvm.net
Diane Yaneck
Administrative Assistant
dyaneck@nativitybvm.net
Liz Brensinger
Guidance
guidance@nativitybvm.net
Amanda Rymarkiewicz-Bobella
Development Assistant
abobella@nativitybvm.net
Faculty
Roxana Achach
Spanish
rachach@nativitybvm.net
June Bednar
Textbook Coordinator
junebednar@nativitybvm.net
Al Bobinas
Learning Support
abobinas@nativitybvm.net
Robert Burcik
Science
rburcik@nativitybvm.net
Maureen Challenger
Science
mchallenger@nativitybvm.net
John Connolly
English
jconnolly@nativitybvm.net
Toni Holohan
Art | Community Service
tholohan@nativitybvm.net
Adrienne Jacobs
Science
ajacobs@nativitybvm.net
Judy Kimber
Resource Room
jkimber@nativitybvm.net
Charles Kustan
Social Studies
ckustan@nativitybvm.net
Jim Lotz
Day-to-Day Substitute
jlotz@nativitybvm.net
Alan Noecker
English
anoecker@nativitybvm.net
Andrew Purcell
English
apurcell@nativitybvm.net
Bridget Quick
Mathematics
bquick@nativitybvm.net
Jessica Reynolds
English | History | Yearbook
jreynolds@nativitybvm.net
Travis Rogers
Theology | Campus Ministry
trogers@nativitybvm.net
Lynn Sabol
Mathematics
lsabol@nativitybvm.net
Mark Sabol
Resource Room
msabol@nativitybvm.net
Derek Seiger
Music
dseiger@nativitybvm.net
Anthony Vande Hey
Theology
avandehey@nativitybvm.net
Kim Zardet
Assistant Development Director
kzardet@nativitybvm.net
School History and Population
Nativity BVM High School, founded in 1955, is a four-year, co-ed school drawing from Schuylkill, Northern Berks and Eastern Dauphin Counties. The total enrollment of 190 students, from twelve surrounding school districts, is about half boys and half girls. There are 20 lay teachers and one priest on the faculty.
Academic Overview
Nativity BVM operates on a five day cycle with eight 42 minute periods. 88% of a student’s time is class instruction which includes large and small group instruction along with lab periods.
Grades are recorded numerically. 27.25 credits are required for graduation. Our passing mark is 70. Grade point average and class rank are based on a diocesan quality point system using grades from major courses taken during the school year. GPA and class rank are cumulative and are calculated at the end of each quarter. GPA is on a weighted 4.0 scale.
Accreditations
Nativity BVM High School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools as well as the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Academic Levels
Advanced Placement Courses: 5
Advanced Level Courses: 30
Regular Level Courses: 69
General Level Courses: 6
Advanced Placement Courses
Literature and Composition
Language and Composition
U.S. History
Calculus AB
Biology
Students can also take Advanced Placement courses through the
Virtual High School (VHS) program.
Dual Credit Classes
Advanced Physics
Advanced Human Anatomy & Physiology
Advanced Pre-Calculus
AP Biology
AP Calculus
AP Literature and Composition
AP Language and Composition
AP U.S. History
College Credit Opportunities
Several courses are offered through partnerships with Alvernia University, DeSales University and LCCC.
Advanced Placement Exams are standardized tests administered by Nativity BVM and scored by the Educational Testing Service.
Exams are graded on a five point scale with scores of 3-5 being considered qualified for college credit. Colleges and Universities determine whether or not to accept AP exam grades for credit. Exam dates and fees are determined by the College Board. All students who enroll in an AP course are required to sit for the AP Exam.
College Entrance Guidelines
Course
English
Mathematics
Science
Theology
Social Studies
Language
Electives
Required Minors
Graduation
4 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
4 Credits
3 Credits
2 Credits
7 Credits
3.25 Credits
Recommended
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
3-4 Credits
2-4 Credits
Colleges encourage coursework with exposure to Trigonometry.
Functional Analysis, Trigonometry/Selected Math Topics, Precalculus and Algebra 3 carry, upon completion, the needed trigonometry requirements for college acceptance.
Curriculum (major courses only)
CP – College Prep | H – Advanced Level | AP – Advanced Placement
THEOLOGY
Theology 9 – CP
Theology 10 – CP
Theology 11 – CP/H
Theology 12 – CP/H
ENGLISH
English I – CP/H
Amer Lit – CP/H
British Lit – CP/H
World Lit – CP/H
World Lit – AP
British Lit – AP
Journalism – CP
Writing – CP
Lit and Comp AP/DE
Lang and Comp AP/DE
WORLD LANGUAGES
Spanish 1 – CP
Spanish 2 – CP
Spanish 3 – H
Spanish 4 – H
AP Spanish – VHS
MATHEMATICS
Algebra 1 – CP
Algebra 2 – CP/H
Geometry – CP/H
Alg 3/Trig – H
Trig/Pre-Calc – CP
Trig/Calc – H
Pre-Calc – H
Calculus CP/AP/DE
SCIENCE
Physical Sci – CP/H
Biology – CP/H
Chemistry – CP/H
Physics – CP/H/DE
Anat/Physiol – H/DE
Marine Sci – CP
Enviro. Sci – CP
Biology – AP, DE
SOCIAL STUDIES
Amer Cult – CP
World Cult – CP
Am Gov/Econ – CP
Psychology – CP
Sociology – CP
US History – AP/DE
PA History – CP
INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Accounting 1 – CP
Accounting 2 – CP
Personal Law – CP
Sports Market – CP
FINE ARTS
Art 1 – CP
Art 2 – CP
Journalism 1 – CP
Music Theory – CP
Grading Scale
| A = 93-100 | B = 85-92 | C = 75-84 | D = 70-74 | F = 0-69 |
Distinguished Honors
A grade of 93 or above in all subjects.
Seniors
Lily Baran
Chloe Covell
Madeline Daynorowicz
Ryan Grabowski
Trey Keating
Hailey Mills
Alexandra Moreno Puentes
Minju Park
Andrew Smith
Brody Sophy
Chloe Zulick
Juniors
Samantha Krusinsky
Robert McDonald
Finley McNamara
Layne Pasker
Ivette Pena
Madison Purcell
Martina Vizcaino Hernandez
Sophomores
Ngan Kim Bui
Lauren Clark
Sarah Hummel
Addison Messner
Freshmen
Ella Grabowski
Brady Loftus
Abigail Strauss
Calista Wessner
Seniors
Chloe Covell
Madeline Daynorowicz
Ryan Grabowski
Thy Bao Hoang
Trey Keating
Hailey Mills
Alexandra Moreno Puentes
Naomi Neifert
Minju Park
Andrew Smith
Brody Sophy
Chloe Zulick
Juniors
Eric Buchinski
Samantha Krusinsky
Finley McNamara
Thomas Monaghan
Layne Pasker
Addisan Ricard
Sophomores
Ngan Kim Bui
Lauren Clark
Sarah Hummel
Addison Messner
Freshmen
Aaliyah Carter
Ella Grabowski
Brady Loftus
Abigail Strauss
Calista Wessner
Seniors
Juniors
Sophomores
Freshmen
Seniors
Nolan Daynorowicz
Thuan Nguyen
Morgan Ohnmacht
Kathryn Opolsky
Nicholas Sagan
Samuel Spolski
Sara Spolski
Michael Stank
Andrew Verchick
Matthew Wojciechowsky
Juniors
Lily Baran
Chloe Covell
Madeline Daynorowicz
Ryan Grabowski
Trey Keating
Alexandra Moreno Puentes
Nhung Nguyen
Minju Park
Andrew Smith
Brody Sophy
Chloe Zulick
Sophomores
Ryan Examitas
Anna Jansson
Samantha Krusinsky
Robert McDonald
Finley McNamara
Thomas Monaghan
Hunter-Rian Nothaft
Connor Palerino
Layne Pasker
Emmalee Pinkey
Madison Purcell
Nash Stehr
Freshmen
Anthony Malis
Addison Messner
First Honors
An average of 89.5 or above with minimum grade of 85 in all subjects.
Seniors
Nguyen Hai Chau Chu
Jackson Daubert
Brenna Dombrosky
Lilyanna Eades
Thy Bao Hoang
Yu His Lin
Madeline Michael
Naomi Neifert
Nhung Nguyen
Vittoria Sartori
Gary Schuler
Chhun Meng Tang
Madison Thompson
Juniors
Thomas Bechtel
Eric Buchinski
Noah Bulino
Trung Kien Dang
Ryan Examitas
Connor Felty
Anna Jansson
Sean Kramer
Colin Lenahan
Catherine Marinchak
Carmen Marinez Ulloa
Amara Miller
Thomas Monaghan
Hunter-Rian Nothaft
Emmalee Pinkey
Addisan Ricard
Jacob Swartz
Janelle Ziegmont
Sophomores
Marshall Dolbin
Charlee Fix
Anthony Malis
Joshua O’Toole
Anders Ryon
Gavin Strausser
Olivia Whitaker
Freshmen
Aaliyah Carter
Brynna Hylka
Cash Kalkiewicz
Daniel Kim
Isabella Mansell
Kalli Smith
Seniors
Lily Baran
Phuri Chan
Nguyen Hai Chau Chu
Jackson Daubert
Brenna Dombrosky
Lilyanna Eades
Jocelyn Hernandez-Ramirez
Morgan Howell
Yu Hsi Lin
Colt Mason
Lillianna Mull
Nhung Kim Nguyen
Martina Pascual Ramos
Vi Nguyen Phuong Phan
Vittoria Sartori
Gary Schuler
Madison Thompson
Juniors
Thomas Bartashus
Noah Bulino
Trung Kien Dang
Ryan Examitas
Connor Felty
Madison Gann
Wyatt Hylka
Anna Jansson
Stephen Karinch
Colin Lenahan
Carmen Martinez Ulloa
Robert McDonald
Amara Miller
Hunter-Rian Nothaft
Ivette Pena
Emmalee Pinkey
Madison Purcell
Irelynn Richard
Jacob Swartz
Marina Vizcaino Hernanez
Janelle Ziegmont
Sophomores
Marshall Dolbin
Charlee Fix
Jacob Fletcher
Anthony Malis
Joshua O’Toole
Anders Ryon
Gavin Strausser
Olivia Whitaker
Freshmen
Emmalyn Gruber
Brynna Hylka
Cash Kalkiewicz
Carson Killian
Daniel Kim
Emily Lorence
Charlette Rumberger
Kalli Smith
Ava Stankavage
Daniel Trezise
Seniors
Juniors
Sophomores
Freshmen
Seniors
Matteo Ariaudo
Giana Bagley
Giorgia Bracciani
Miranda Burkot
Emily Conroy
Noah Dolbin
Duc Duong
An Le
Anh Tue Luong
Lukas McNamara
Liam Messina
Ella Putalavage
Lorena Roehrig Dalcane
Haley Runkle
Walker Ryon
Dylenah Seiders
Nikolas Steele
Samuel Walborn
Juniors
Jackson Daubert
De-Yuan Hu
Colt Mason
Hailey Mills
Gary Schuler
Madison Thompson
Sophomores
Thomas Bartashus
Thomas Bechtel
Eric Buchinski
Noah Bulino
Connor Felty
Colin Lenahan
Addisan Ricard
Irelynn Richard
Jacob Swartz
Erin Talmadge
Janelle Ziegmont
Freshmen
Lauren Clark
Marshall Dolbin
Charlee Fix
Sarah Hummel
Joshua O’Toole
Anders Ryon
Gavin Strausser
Olivia Whitaker
Second Honors
An average of 84.5 or above with minimum grade of 80 in all subjects.
Seniors
Martine Bellan-Huchery
Morgan Howell
Eric Yugo Kawasaki
Colt Mason
Lillianna Mull
Khanh Ngoc Bao Nguyen
Martina Pascual Ramos
Vi Nguyen Phuong Phan
Emmet Portland
Kaiden Renn
Evan Ritter
Juniors
Jacob Bowman
June Calvo Revilla
Madison Gann
Wyatt Hylka
Marc Lutzkanin
Jacob Williams
Sophomores
Peyten Evans
Jacob Fletcher
Maria Neifert
Kylah Stewart
Freshmen
Nevaeh Brake
Emily Goodman
Emmalyn Gruber
Carson Killian
Nika Knarr
Kyra Krapf
Luke Lieberman
Janella Patrick
Charlette Rumberger
Ava Stankavage
Daniel Trezise
Bentley Werez
Seniors
Martine Bellan-Huchery
Madeline Michael
Khanh Ngoc Bao Nguyen
Kaiden Renn
Macie Rushannon
Ngoc Tran
Juniors
Thomas Bechtel
June Calvo Revilla
Sean Kramer
Ka Yuet Leung
Nash Stehr
Erin Talmadge
Sophomores
Cooper Felty
Kit Lau
Vyn McDonald
Freshmen
Nika Knarr
Isabella Mansell
Adam Zawisza
Seniors
Juniors
Sophomores
Freshmen
Seniors
Alana Bachman
Nathan Cooper
Lorenzo Di Ruocco
Bruno Fernandez
Ella Frantz
Jack Gherghel
Etain Hatch
Joseph McCord
Brandon Schwartz
Elijah Weicikosky
Juniors
Lucas Aguado Sanchez
Phuri Chan
Brenna Dombrosky
Morgan Howell
Conner Kanute
Madeline Michael
Lillianna Mull
Naomi Neifert
Emmet Portland
Evan Ritter
Macie Rushannon
Sophomores
Nicholas Clarke
Wyatt Hylka
Jeongin Kim
Sean Kramer
Catherine Marinchak
Amara Miller
Ivette Pena
Freshmen
Peyten Evans
Jacob Fletcher
Graduate Profile
Nativity BVM is a college preparatory institution. Over 90% of our graduates pursue post-secondary education.
It is the goal of Nativity BVM High School to graduate students who:
- Know and live Catholic Christian values
- Students will demonstrate moral and ethical decision-making.
- Students will respect individual differences and find ways to act as stewards of the Christian faith.
- Possess a strong academic foundation and the tools to be a life-long learner.
- Students will utilize a variety of information sources when evaluating data and making decisions.
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills and collaborate effectively.
- Academics will foster opportunities to increase digital literacy, real-world applications and knowledge, and 21st century skills.
- Exhibit a global awareness and a desire to serve the needs of their communities.
- Students will develop an appreciation for beliefs different from their own and will recognize that cultural differences create growth and opportunities.
- Exemplify confidence and resilience when facing adversity.
- Students will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities in a variety of situations.
- Students will practice habits of self-care for a balance of spiritual, physical, and mental health.
- Engage in a variety of extracurricular opportunities to encourage a well-rounded and balanced life.
- Students will participate in and support musical, artistic, and athletic endeavors.
- Students will represent their school in a variety of community-action, Diocesan, and leadership opportunities and events throughout the region.
Course Registration
Summer Reading
- All students will be required to do summer reading. Requirements for each grade and course level are listed separately.
- Students will be required to make one annotation for every ten pages of the novel.
- For this reason, these books must be purchased. Teachers will randomly choose pages to check for annotations and the response will be graded based on a rubric reflecting the Annotation Instructions available below.
International Students
The Nativity International Student Program stimulates a diverse learning environment in our school. Nativity welcomes F1 International students and currently enjoys a vibrant international community of young people from around the world!
We encourage our international students to be active within our school and community. Our host families also offer the students an American Family by welcoming them into their home.