Bishop Neumann

Welcome

History

Bishop Neumann Catholic Jr./Sr. High School is a Catholic diocesan co-educational high school located in Wahoo, Nebraska, serving the students of ten parishes in the surrounding areas of Saunders and Lancaster Counties. It was first opened on September 1, 1964

Mission Statement

The mission of Bishop Neumann Jr./Sr. High School is to foster strong Catholic Christian values for successful life-long learners.

Because God has made us, saved us and called us to eternity, Bishop Neumann Catholic High School will foster high expectations in a person's spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social life.

Welcome

We personally invite you to become part of a progressive and growing Catholic school with more than 44 years of tradition in serving parents and students in the Saunders County area.

All of our teachers and administrators are certified by the State of Nebraska. Our school is accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education and the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Staff Data 2008 - 2009
Number of Religious on staff: 8	Average FT lay teacher salary:
Number of lay teachers - FT: 21	Masters Degree on Staff:
Number of lay teachers - PT: 1	Average years of experience:
Number of teacher's aides: 0

Bishop Neumann High School is large enough to offer a wide variety of courses and activities, yet small enough to give you the personal attention you need. Our present enrollment in grades 7-12 is at 323 students.

Our programs are available to students of all academic abilities. Students enter Neumann with different abilities and levels of academic preparation, and our teachers are flexible enough to guide each student toward success. Our teachers know you personally, provide individual attention in your coursework, and help you to achieve goals related to your educational and career choices after high school.

Academic Requirements
To graduate from Neumann High School, a student must have earned a minimum of 250 hours of credit. The 250 hours of credit must include the following
4 years of Religion	40 hours
4 years of English	40 hours
4 years of Mathematics	40 hours
1 Semester of Computer Education	5 hours
3 years of Social Studies	30 hours
2 years of Foreign Language or Vocational Education	20 hours
2 years of Physical Education/Health	20 hours
3 years of Science	30 hours
2 years of Fine or Performing Arts	20 hours
1 Semester of Speech Communications	5 hours
Community Service	60 hours

Students of ALL FAITHS are welcome at Bishop Neumann High School, where we focus on the development of the whole person-- spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and socially. Our value-centered education provides a healthy environment for your personal growth. Most importantly, Bishop Neumann High School is a community of caring persons working together to develop your highest potential.

Bishop Neumann High School offers you the opportunity to participate in a number of different extracurricular activities including sports, drama, speech, chorus, band and others. Junior high students practice for their sporting events during the school day.

Presently, Bishop Neumann High School has a reasonable book and classroom fee for Catholic families, and a reasonable tuition for non-Catholic families. Bus transportation is available for students who live in surrounding communities.

A child's education should not be left to chance. Bishop Neumann High School offers your children the foundation for a successful life in a Christian, disciplined and safe environment.

Fr. Brian Kane
Superintendent

Bishop Neumann High School
202 South Linden Wahoo, Nebraska 68066
(402) 443 -4151 Fax: (402) 443-5551