Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School
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13651 Hays Road Spring Hill, Florida, (Pasco County) 34610  United States
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| Coordinates | 28°21′24″N 82°33′52″W / 28.35667°N 82.56444°WCoordinates: 28°21′24″N 82°33′52″W / 28.35667°N 82.56444°W |
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| Type | Private, Roman Catholic |
| Motto | Domine, dirige nos. "Lord, guide us." |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | St. Charles Borromeo |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Bishop Robert N. Lynch |
| School code | 101850 |
| Principal | Camille Jowanna |
| Chaplain | Father Michael Suszynski |
| Faculty | 21 |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 282 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13:1 |
| Campus size | 88.76 acres |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and Vegas Gold |
| Athletics | FHSAA 3A |
| Sports | Soccer, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball |
| Mascot | "Peli-cane" (a pelican donning a Hurricanes team jersey) |
| Team name | Hurricanes |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Affiliation | Diocese of St. Petersburg |
| Asst. Principal | Rick LeGendre |
| Athletic Director | Jeff Swymer |
| Guidance Counselor | John Mayer |
| Website | http://www.bmchs.com/ |
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School (BMCHS) is a private high school located in northern Pasco County, not far from Spring Hill, in the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School was established in 2003. It is named after Charles Borromeo McLaughlin, the first Bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. An avid pilot, Bishop McLaughlin would meet the pastoral demands of a large diocese by flying from event to event in order to keep pace with his schedule. This fast-paced ministry affectionately earned him the nickname of "Hurricane Charlie." Therefore, BMCHS is the home of the "Hurricanes." The school's mascot is "Peli-cane" (a pelican donning a Hurricanes team jersey).
The school's inaugural principal was Jane Moerschbacher, who held the position until she retired in 2007. The school's current principal is Camille Jowanna, who, as a 7th grader, received the Sacrament of Confirmation from the school's namesake, Bishop McLaughlin.
Bishop McLaughln Catholic High School is ranked as the 7th Best Catholic High School in the state of Florida for 2017, as rated by NICHE. BMCHS is experiencing continued growth and is known for its high academic standards, use of technology in the classroom, growing sports program and fine arts program. The school's mission statement is: "Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School provides a Christ-centered education that nurtures the development of the whole person and prepares young men and women as leaders to meet successfully the challenges of our global society."
BMCHS offers various forms of financial assistance, such as variable rate tuition. Assistance is also available from the Diocese of St. Petersburg, the Mary C. Forbes Foundation, the Catholic Foundation, Step Up for Students and the McKay Scholarship.
BMCHS is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges. Each member of the faculty has received Educator Certification from the Florida Department of Education. All faculty members have bachelor's degrees, with the majority having also earned graduate level master's degrees in their field of expertise. BMCHS offers three levels of academic coursework: College Preparatory, Honors and Advanced Placement.
BMCHS is a one-to-one laptop school that delivers its curriculum in a blended learning environment. Faculty members deliver curriculum both synchronously and asynchronously to prepare students to succeed in an online learning environment. Practical technology skills are an integral part of the academic foundation at BMCHS. Personal laptops provide access to learning anytime, anywhere, with daily use making a significant impact on how students learn. Each student laptop can access a high-speed, wireless internet connection anywhere in the building.
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