ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS. Explore YOUR Future! DIRECTORY

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1 ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS Explore YOUR Future! DIRECTORY

2 Explore YOUR Future! Holy Child Whether in the heart of DC, or suburban Maryland, each of the Catholic high schools offers: Avalon Direct connection to our Catholic identity An academically excellent education A track record of sending graduates on to successful higher education experiences with millions of dollars in scholarship awards High graduation rates Highly respected and varied extracurricular and sports programs Choosing a Catholic high school is one of the most important decisions in a young person s life. The Archdiocese of Washington is home to 20 academically rigorous Catholic high schools that emphasize strong academics, faith, values and service while enriching students through athletics, art, music and cultural activities. Our Lady of Good Counsel Please questions to schools@adw.org The Heights St. Vincent Georgetown Holy Cross Pallotti Prep Brookewood Don Bosco Cristo Rey Stone Ridge St. Ann s St. John s St. Anselm s Visitation DeMatha Archbishop Carroll Elizabeth Seton Gonzaga Bishop McNamara St. Mary s Ryken

3 Table of Contents n Coed n Young Men n Young Women n Our Lady of Good Counsel High School...24 n St. Ann s High School...30 n St. Anselm s Abbey School...25 n St. John s College High School...26 Applying to a Catholic High School...4 Tuition Assistance and Scholarships...8 High School Fair...9 Open Houses...10 High School Listings Application Checklist...31 n The Academy of the Holy Cross...11 n Archbishop Carroll High School...12 n The Avalon School...13 n Bishop McNamara High School...14 n Brookewood School...15 n Connelly School of the Holy Child...16 n St. Mary s Ryken High School...27 n St. Vincent Pallotti High School...28 n Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart...29 Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Washington The Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Washington, rooted in Gospel values and the teaching mission of the Catholic Church, are learning communities of faith and service dedicated to educational equity and excellence for all students. n DeMatha Catholic High School...17 n Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School...18 n Elizabeth Seton High School...19 n Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School...20 n Georgetown Preparatory School...21 n Gonzaga College High School...22 n The Heights School

4 Applying to a Catholic High School Criteria for Admissions Students apply to a Catholic high school by completing the high school s application form. Grades, test scores, and in some cases, an interview is considered by Catholic high schools in determining admission for each student. Each Catholic high school is unique and so is their admission process. Learn more about each Catholic high school by reviewing the enclosed description and visiting their web site. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY Catholic schools admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs. To the extent required by Title IX, they do not discriminate against any applicant, employee or student because of sex. High School Placement Test A placement test is required by all Catholic high schools unless otherwise indicated by the high school. This section pertains to the process for registering for and taking the HSPT. For testing instructions for those Catholic high schools that do not require the HSPT, please refer to the school s enclosed description. The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a five-part multiple choice test of verbal, quantitative, reading, mathematics, and language arts skills. The exam includes 298 questions and takes 3 hours to administer. This includes two short breaks and 30 minutes for distributing and collecting the answer sheets and test booklets. Process for Students Attending a Catholic Elementary School Catholic school students in the Archdiocese of Washington take the HSPT, the official entrance test published by Scholastic Testing Service, Inc., at their schools on Wednesday, December 2, Principals in Archdiocese of Washington schools provide 8th grade students and their parents/guardians with the web link to the HSPT online registration form. Parents/guardians complete the registration and payment for the test online. Students and their parents/guardians return to the registration page to select the high schools to receive the results of the HPST (Please see Selecting Schools to Receive HSPT Results). Online test registration opens on Tuesday, September 8, Test registration and payment must be submitted by Friday, October 30, A confirmation letter is sent via to the parent/guardian. 4

5 Process for Students Not Enrolled in an Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Elementary School Students not enrolled in an Archdiocese of Washington Catholic school may register online at or complete an HSPT Registration Form obtained from any Catholic high school listed in this guide. Deadlines for online and mail-in registrations are as follows: Online registration: Registration and payment for the Saturday, December 5, 2015 testing date must be submitted online by Sunday, November 29, Registration and payment for the Saturday, December 12, 2015 testing date must be submitted online by Sunday, December 6, Please print the confirmation page that admits the student to the testing site. Mail-in registration: Registration and payment for the December 5, 2015 testing date must be received by Friday, November 20, Registration and payment for the December 12, 2015 testing date must be received by Friday, November 27, The completed form and payment must be sent to the Catholic Schools Office-HSPT, Archdiocese of Washington, P. O. Box 29260, Washington, DC The Catholic Schools Office will send confirmation that admits the student to the testing site. Eleven Catholic high schools require the High School Placement Test as part of their application process. The Academy of the Holy Cross Archbishop Carroll Bishop McNamara DeMatha Catholic Elizabeth Seton Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Gonzaga College Our Lady of Good Counsel St. John s College St. Mary s Ryken St. Vincent Pallotti Ten Catholic high schools have separate admissions procedures and testing and should be contacted directly. Connelly School of the Holy Child Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School Georgetown Preparatory School The Heights School St. Ann s High School St. Anselm s Abbey School Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart The Avalon School Brookewood School To reschedule a missed HSPT date due to illness, the parent/ guardian must call or send a message to HSPT@adw.org, no later than the Monday following the missed test date. 5

6 HSPT REGISTRATION Deadlines for online and mail-in registrations, including payment: Students attending a Catholic school must register by Friday, October 30, Students not enrolled at a Catholic school must register by the following dates: Mail-in: Friday, November 20, 2015, for the December 5, 2015 testing date, and Friday, November 27, 2015, for the December 12, 2015 testing date. Online: Sunday, November 29, 2015, for the December 5, 2015 testing date, and Sunday, December 6, 2015, for the December 12, 2015 testing date. Online registration is preferred; however, registration forms are available at high schools that accept the HSPT. The completed form and payment must be received by the aforementioned dates at: Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools Office HSPT PO Box Washington, DC Students will receive a confirmation for admission into the testing site. No walk-in registrations are allowed. Accommodations for Students with Special Needs All testing sites will offer both regular and accommodated testing conditions. Parents/guardians must submit appropriate documentation of requested accommodations to the HSPT Office at least two weeks prior to the testing date documentation must be received by November 20, 2015 for the December 5, 2015 testing date, and by November 27, 2015 for the December 12, 2015 testing date. Appropriate documentation may be uploaded online and attached to the online registration form. Those who do not submit the appropriate documentation may not be provided testing accommodations. Parent/guardians will receive confirmation of the approved accommodations via , from the director for special education. During the admissions/enrollment process, parents/guardians should provide the high school(s) with similar information regarding their child s educational needs to ensure accurate placement. For further information about testing accommodations, please contact the Director for Special Education, at , or hubbardm@adw.org. Items Test Takers Must Bring on the Day of the Test Students who are registered to take the HSPT on a Saturday must bring the following items to the testing site: Two No. 2 pencils; Valid picture ID (if possible) or other appropriate personal identification documentation; Light snack (recommended); and Confirmation of registration. 6

7 Selecting Schools to Receive HSPT Results High School Choice(s) Window: Opens Monday, November 23, 2015 Closes Sunday, December 13, 2015 Students select which school(s) will receive their HSPT scores during the High School Choice Window. The High School Choice(s) window opens on Monday, November 23, 2015 and closes on Sunday, December 13, The selections are made on the HSPT registration form. Students can choose up to two Catholic high schools that are located in the Archdiocese of Washington to receive their HSPT scores. Additionally, students may request that a score report be sent to one additional school in either the Archdiocese of Baltimore or the Diocese of Arlington. Please note that there is an additional processing fee to have the HSPT scores sent to a third choice school located in the Archdiocese of Baltimore or Diocese of Arlington as indicated on the HSPT Registration Form. Notification of Test Results Test results are sent only to the school(s) provided on the student s HSPT Registration Form and will be mailed to parents/guardians in January Application Decision Notification Notices of acceptance or non-acceptance will be mailed via U.S. Mail to students by Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Washington no earlier than Thursday, February 18, 2016 and no later than Thursday, February 25, The specific decision notification date for a particular Catholic high school can be obtained by contacting the Catholic high school directly, or visiting the Catholic high school section at adw.org. HSPT DATES AND LOCATIONS The HSPT is offered on two dates from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the following sites: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015 Academy of the Holy Cross 4920 Strathmore Avenue Kensington, MD DeMatha Catholic High School 4313 Madison Street Hyattsville, MD Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School th Street NW Washington, DC Gonzaga College High School 19 I (Eye) Street NW Washington, DC Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Old Vic Boulevard Olney, MD St. Mary s Ryken High School Camp Calvert Road Leonardtown, MD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2015 Archbishop Carroll High School 4300 Harewood Road NE Washington, DC Bishop McNamara High School 6800 Marlboro Pike Forestville, MD Elizabeth Seton High School 5715 Emerson Street Bladensburg, MD St. John s College High School 2607 Military Road NW Washington, DC St. Vincent Pallotti High School 113 St. Mary s Place Laurel, MD All students must be registered to take the HSPT. No walk-ins are permitted. 7

8 Second Round The Archdiocese of Washington supports students who are not admitted into the Catholic high school(s) to which they apply. The Second Round begins in March 2016 and provides an opportunity for a student who is not admitted into a Catholic high school to apply to a Catholic high school(s) that is still accepting applications. Please visit after February 15, 2016 for more information and application instructions. Tuition Assistance Each high school and the Archdiocese of Washington offers a variety of tuition assistance and scholarship programs to help make a Catholic education more affordable. Applying for tuition assistance has no bearing on whether a student is admitted to a school. Tuition assistance application deadlines are as early as December so families will know their tuition aid grants when they receive their notification letters from high schools. Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance The TADS Application Form for the school year must be completed and submitted to TADS by December 4, 2015 for families applying for tuition assistance from the archdiocese for a high school student. The form may be obtained in October, 2015, at adw.org/archdiocese-of-washington-tuition-assistance or from any Catholic elementary or high school in the archdiocese. Please note that online applications for tuition assistance are preferred. All tuition assistance obtained through the archdiocese is based on financial need. Archdiocesan tuition assistance is open only to students currently enrolled in or applying to Catholic schools located in the archdiocese, which includes Washington, DC and the five Maryland counties of Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George s, and St. Mary s. Information and applications for scholarships from the archdiocese may be obtained at Tuition assistance and scholarship applications are to be submitted online. Questions? Please contact the Manager for Funding and Enrollment at (301) or visit Individual High Schools For more information about tuition assistance and scholarship programs available at each Catholic high school, please see the individual high school listing in this directory and then contact the school s financial aid office for more information. 8

9 HIGH SCHOOL FAIR Especially designed for rising 7th and 8th graders, each spring, the Archdiocese of Washington hosts a High School Fair which features exhibits by all Catholic high schools in the archdiocese. In addition to learning more about each Catholic high school in the archdiocese, the High School Fair features informational sessions about testing and financial aid. This informative event will help future high school students learn more about high school options and the application process. LOCATION: College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center 3501 University Blvd. East Hyattsville, Maryland DATE: Saturday, April 30, 2016 TIME: 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. REGISTRATION IS FREE. To register, simply the following information to wwilliams@adw.org: student s name, current school, current grade level, and address. The Catholic High School Fair features a Learning Center Fair which is intended for families of students with learning differences. The Catholic high schools that offer programs for students with learning differences will be featured in the Learning Center Fair section of the High School Fair. Admissions officers and learning specialists will be available to discuss the program offerings to support students with learning differences. Learn more about the Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance program, Catholic high school scholarships and need-based financial aid. A special session will be offered to assist applicants with understanding the process, when to apply, and the notification timeline? Please visit after April 1, 2016 for the detailed Catholic High School Fair schedule. 9

10 OPEN 2015/2016 HOUSES n Coed n Young Men n Young Women Saturday, October 17, 2015 n Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School 1-4 pm Sunday, October 18, 2015 n Georgetown Preparatory School 1-4 pm n Our Lady of Good Counsel High School 10 am - 1 pm n Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart 12-2:30 pm Sunday, October 25, 2015 n Archbishop Carroll High School 1-3 pm n The Heights School 2-5:30 pm n St. John s College High School 11 am - 2 pm Sunday, November 1, 2015 n Connelly School of the Holy Child 11 am - 1 pm n DeMatha Catholic High School 11 am - 2 pm n Elizabeth Seton High School 11 am - 2 pm n St. Anselm s Abbey School 11 am - 3 pm n St. Mary s Ryken High School 12-3 pm Saturday, November 7, 2015 n The Avalon School 1-3 pm Sunday, November 8, 2015 n The Academy of the Holy Cross 10 am - 1 pm n Bishop McNamara High School 12:30-4 pm n St. Vincent Pallotti High School 2-5 pm Saturday, November 14, 2015 n Brookewood School 1-3 pm n Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School 12-2 pm Sunday, November 22, 2015 n Gonzaga College High School 10 am - 2 pm 10

11 Profile Once a Holy Cross Girl. Always a Holy Cross Girl. Students at The Academy of the Holy Cross don t just attend a school, they become part of a family reaching back to our founding in Today, our beautiful 28-acre campus is home, where Tartans learn in a supportive environment utilizing the latest technologies including our 1:1 ipad program. Our entire program develops the mind and heart of each student as she appreciates her personal gifts. Students are exceptionally prepared academically for college and beyond, but also to be self-advocates and leaders. Recognizing that education today must be globally focused, we offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, where our students learn how issues around the world affect us all. IB is offered in addition to a full, rigorous curriculum, including Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Students are encouraged to hone their talents, and reach beyond their comfort zone growing and excelling outside classes, from championship athletics and awardwinning arts performances to extensive service opportunities and innovative clubs. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships The Academy of the Holy Cross offers both need-based tuition assistance and merit-based scholarships. To apply for tuition assistance, families must complete a Parents Financial Statement through School & Student Services (SSS). Please see our website for more information. Service to Students with Learning Differences Holy Cross offers a student resource center for students with diagnosed learning differences and current psycho-educational assessments that have demonstrated the ability to succeed in a rigorous, college preparatory environment. Please contact Admissions for more information. Transportation Most students carpool or take Metro. Holy Cross is a short walk from the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro (Red Line). A Montgomery County Ride-On bus stop is at the school s front entrance. Summer Programs Ready, Set, Go! Summers at the Academy are filled with possibilities (grades 1-12). Enrichment courses (including co-ed options) are offered for grades 7-12, while sports camps are offered to girls of all abilities (grades 1-10). Catholic High School for Young Women The Academy of the Holy Cross 4920 Strathmore Avenue Kensington, MD SUNDAY November 8, :00 am 1:00 pm Telephone / Fax / Head of School Kathleen Ryan Prebble Principal Melissa Huey-Burns Director of Admissions Louise Hendon (301) admissions@academyoftheholycross.org Director of Financial Aid Susan Burke $21,575 Monday, December 14, Sponsoring Religious Community Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 520 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) 11

12 Catholic High School for Young Men & Women Archbishop Carroll High School 4300 Harewood Road, NE Washington, DC FALL October 25, :00 pm 3:00 pm SPRING April 21, :00 pm 7:30 pm Telephone / Fax / Head of School Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Blaufuss Principal Katy Dunn Director of Admissions Tiffani Scurlock ext. 135 tscurlock@achsdc.org $13,146 Monday, December 15, Sponsoring Religious Community Archdiocese of Washington Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 400 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Profile Archbishop Carroll High School is a co-educational, International Baccalaureate school under the direction of the Archdiocese of Washington. We welcome a diverse student body from over forty nationalities, sixty zip codes and forty feeder schools. We empower a wide array of students to think critically, creatively and morally. 99% of the Class of 2015 was accepted to college; 25%were admitted to top 50 selective colleges (US News) and 2015 graduates received $145,000 average in college scholarships. Students are formed in faith and social skills through a robust, small faith community program and communitywide, student-led virtue cultivation efforts. We embrace Catholic social teaching; students complete both service and justice efforts. WCAC and exploratory sports along with band, theater, debate and robotics, provide students opportunities for growth and fellowship. Carroll continues a proud 64 year history of educating and forming young people in our Archdiocese. An 11:1 student- teacher ratio and committed, professional faculty nurture and support the efforts of diverse learners. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships Students with exceptional academic potential are named Augustinian Scholars. Students may receive academic aid of $1,500 to $4,000 per year. Archdiocesan employees- including those at schools, parishes and Catholic charities receive a 50% tuition rate. Music and robotics scholarships are available. Tuition assistance must be done through TADS. Service to Students with Special Needs Carroll welcomes students with diverse learning differences. We provide resources and services to enable our students to meet with academic success. - Extended time on tests - Organizational support - Assistance with self-advocacy Transportation Archbishop Carroll High School is conveniently located on the Red Line near the Brookland/CUA Metro. A shuttle is available to the school along with ample student parking. Summer Programs High School students can take IB Prep and semester courses for original credit in the summer. 12

13 Profile The Avalon School helps form boys into men of faith and purpose through a traditional, liberal-arts curriculum with the aim of fostering true intellectual freedom, personal responsibility and a spirit of adventure. The distinctive learning characteristics of young men are addressed both in and out of the classroom through academic rigor, the arts and athletics. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships Need-based financial aid is provided by the school; families may also apply for need-based assistance through the Archdiocese of Washington. Several full and partial Headmaster Scholarships are available for academics, the arts, and athletics. Service to Students with Special Needs Learning differences are handled on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the parents and any educational consultants with whom they are working. Transportation A courtesy van is available daily to and from the Shady Grove Metro. Vans to and from Kensington, and the Glenmont Metro station, are available for an annual fee. Summer Programs Summer opportunities include a summer math program, natural history camp, science camp, strategy game camp, and various sports camps. Catholic High School for Young Men The Avalon School 200 West Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg, MD SATURDAY November 7, :00 pm 3:00 pm Telephone / Fax / President Richard B. McPherson Headmaster Kevin J. Davern Director of Admissions Caleb M. Glaser cglaser@avalonschools.org $15,000 Rolling Admissions 2003 Sponsoring Religious Community n/a Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 100 Old Line (baseball), Capital Area Football Conference (football), Independent (basketball, soccer) 13

14 Catholic High School for Young Men & Women Bishop McNamara High School 6800 Marlboro Pike Forestville, MD SUNDAY November 8, :30 pm 4:00 pm Telephone / Fax / Head of School Dr. Marco Clark Principal Dr. Robert Van Der Waag Director of Admissions Mrs. Patricia Garber x113 Patricia.Garber@bmhs.org Associate Director Mr. Jeffrey Southworth Assistant Director Mr. Herman Gloster $13, December 15, Sponsoring Religious Community Congregation of Holy Cross Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 900 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) 14 Profile We are Bishop McNamara: Family, Faith, Future. An academically rigorous college preparatory school grounded in our Holy Cross tradition of faith, to develop global citizens through a coeducational experience offering students a 21 st century renaissance education. In fall 2014, Bishop McNamara unveiled plans for a science and technology center. Currently involved in the authorization to bring an IB Program to Bishop McNamara, we offer extensive classes at the honors and AP level. Average class size is 21 and the student to faculty ration is 10:1 The Fine Arts Diploma Endorsement Program recognizes students devotion to the fine arts: award winning band, choir, dance, theater, and visual arts programs. 54 clubs and foreign exchange programs enrich student. 19 varsity sports grounded in our Holy Cross mission provide student athletes opportunities to develop athletically, grow spiritually, and collaborate positively. Bishop McNamara will be begin a 1:1 ipad Initiative to prepare students for a 21 st century education. We offer an online-based program using Senior Systems which permits parents to check academic progress. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships BMHS strives to keep Catholic Education affordable by offering financial aid and awarding scholarships based on academic achievement and accomplishment in the Fine Arts. Families should apply using FACTS Financial Aid Application by December 15th and should apply to the Archdiocese of Washington for aid. Service to Students with Special Needs The St. Joseph Program offers a student specific accommodation plan to students with documented learning differences. Application for the St. Joseph Program must be submitted with application for admission. Admitted 9th graders selected for the Project PRIDE Program are offered intervention, mentoring, and remediation. Transportation Private bus transportation have routes through Bowie, St. Charles, and Fort Washington. BMHS assists families in forming carpools. BMHS is located on a Metrobus line connecting Suitland and Addison Rd. stations. Summer Programs BMHS aims to help students get involved over the summer and engage in intellectual, artistic, and athletic activities. BMHS offers opportunities in the areas of Fine Arts, Enrichment/ Educational, and Athletics. Check the website for updated offerings.

15 Profile Brookewood, a 1-12 independent school, seeks to help parents form their daughters into educated, cultured, pious, cheerful, and adventurous young women in a program oriented around the learning styles of girls. The curriculum is rooted in the Western tradition where girls read the classics, recite poetry, explore the world and graduate as confident young women. Brookewood prides itself on small classes where girls receive more one-on-one attention. Brookewood s extra-curricular activities include competitive sports and the Actor s Guild which provides the opportunity for girls to express themselves in drama. Unique to Brookewood is a system of four houses in which students are placed at the beginning of the year. On festival days the girls compete in their respective houses in athletic events and recite poetry they have learned in class for competition. Outside the classroom, Brookewood School takes advantage of the wide range of educational, cultural, and natural opportunities in the greater Washington, DC area. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships Need-based financial aid provided by school; families may also apply for need-based assistance through the Archdiocese of Washington. Service to Students with Special Needs Students at Brookewood thrive in small classes where teachers have the time and energy to meet the needs of individual girls. Small class sizes help many young women succeed at Brookewood. Transportation Shuttle service provided from The Avalon School in Gaithersburg. Brookewood is located between Grosvenor, White Flint, and Forest Glen metro with a short 10 minute bus ride to the school. Catholic High School for Young Women Brookewood School Armory Avenue Kensington, MD SATURDAY November 14, :00 pm 3:00 pm Telephone President Richard B. McPherson Headmaster Joseph W. McPherson Assistant Head of School R.J. Hawley Director of Admission and Administration Helen Williams hwilliams@brookewood.org $13,500 Rolling admissions 2006 Sponsoring Religious Community n/a Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 70 Independent for soccer, field hockey, volleyball, basketball and lacrosse 15

16 Catholic High School for Young Women Connelly School of the Holy Child 9029 Bradley Boulevard Potomac, MD SUNDAY November 1, :00 am 1:00 pm Telephone / Fax / Head of School Dr. Shannon Gomez Director of Admissions Meghan Cross mcross@holychild.org x2103 Admissions Associates Paulina Hill phill@holychild.org Katia Vargas kvargas@holychild.org x2106 $29,716 December 4, Sponsoring Religious Community Society of the Holy Child Jesus Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 231 Independent School League (ISL) Profile Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory middle and upper school for young women in grades 6 through 12, in Potomac, Maryland. Founded in 1961 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, the school is a member of the Holy Child Network of Schools in the United States and a part of the larger community of Holy Child schools that includes Europe and Africa. Our foundation is the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly ( ), whose ideas even today are advanced in individualized, compassionate education. Holy Child provides Advanced Placement and honors courses, and college-level courses are offered through a five-school consortium and The Online School for Girls. Campus ministry, community service, athletics, leadership opportunities, publications and fine arts enrich the curriculum. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships Holy Child provides need-based financial aid to qualified families. To apply, families must complete a Parents Financial Statement from School and Student Service, a Holy Child Financial Aid Application and submit copies of their 2013 federal tax return by December 5, Students also may apply for tuition assistance through the Archdiocese of Washington. Service to Students with Special Needs The Academic Support Office at Holy Child is a resource for all students, parents and teachers. A program for young women who welcome the challenge of strong academics but have learning differences that compromise their ability to access the curriculum in conventional ways is offered through this office, manned by five learning specialists. Transportation Most students carpool. Limited bus transportation is available. The 36 Ride-On bus takes students to and from the Bethesda Metro Station (Red Line) and stops on the Holy Child campus. The T2 Metrobus, from the Friendship Heights and Rockville (west side) Metro stations, stops at the intersection of River Road and Bradley Boulevard, two blocks from the school. We also have two buses currently available. One picking up and dropping off in Great Falls, VA at the Village Center. The other runs only in the morning and pick up is at the Spring Valley Shopping Center on Massachusetts Avenue. Additional bus routes may be added depending on interest. 16

17 Profile DeMatha Catholic High School is a college preparatory institution dedicated to educating young men in the Trinitarian tradition. Established by the Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives in 1946, DeMatha has twice been recognized as an Exemplary Private School by the U.S. Department of Education. It offers a challenging curriculum to serve the talents and interests of approximately 800 students from diverse economic, cultural and religious backgrounds who strive to become gentlemen and scholars. DeMatha offers an outstanding academic program, including extensive Advanced Placement and Honors courses, opportunities for Christian service, a wide variety of co-curricular activities and a nationally recognized athletic program. The acclaimed music program features curricular offerings with five bands, four string and percussion ensembles, three choral groups and several cocurricular music ensembles. The teaching faculty, often cited as the strength of the school, includes six Washington Post educational award winners. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships DeMatha tuition assistance is offered as work study grants based on financial need. Families should apply using the FACTS Grant and Aid Application by the December deadline and are also required to apply to the Archdiocese of Washington for aid. DeMatha awards a number of scholarships for academics, art and music. Service to Students with Special Needs The Academic Support Center teaches study skills strategies and techniques that will allow the student to overcome problems in learning subjects that are not fully accessible to him at first. Transportation Bus transportation is available from Prince George s, Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Howard counties, as well as Southern Maryland. Free shuttle service is provided to and from the College Park- University of Maryland Metro station. Catholic High School for Young Men DeMatha Catholic High School 4313 Madison Street Hyattsville, MD SUNDAY November 1, :00 am 2:00 pm Telephone / Fax / Rector Fr. James R. Day, O.SS.T. Principal Dr. Daniel J. McMahon Director of Admissions Mr. Tommy Paolucci tpaolucci@dematha.org $16,400 December 15, Sponsoring Religious Community Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 800 Washington Catholic (WCAC) Summer Programs Summer sessions include high school level courses for grade improvement and high school prep Math, English, and Reading. The school also sponsors summer camps in science, music and sports. 17

18 Catholic High School for Young Men & Women Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School 1010 Larch Avenue Takoma Park, MD SATURDAY November 14, :00 pm 2:00 pm Telephone / Fax / President Rev. Michael Conway, S.D.B. Principal Mr. Larry Savoy Director of Admissions and Student Recruitment Mr. Alberto Rios x114 riosa@dbcr.org Admissions Recruitment Associate Ms. Rosa Canales x148 $13,000 Participation in the CSWP students earn $6,800 towards their tuition. Family Contribution: $2,500 Wednesday, January 13, Sponsoring Religious Community Salesians of Don Bosco, Eastern Province Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) Profile Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School,DBCR, is co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington and the Salesians of Don Bosco. The school provides a rigorous college-preparatory Catholic education with a Salesian approach of faith, family, future, fun to hardworking students with limited economic resources. DBCR is a member of the Cristo Rey Network, a national association of 28 Catholic high schools that feature a college preparatory curriculum and a unique Corporate Work Study Program through which each student gains professional experience while financing the majority of the cost of his or her education. Students must be highly motivated and mature, open to Catholic religious values, employable, willing to work very hard and be academically competent. Families also are expected to take an active part in the education of their child and in the life of the school. To apply, families must meet financial need requirements. Students must be 14 years old at the start of the school year and be eligible to work in the United States. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships The actual tuition and cost to educate a student at Don Bosco Cristo Rey High school is $13,000. By participating in the Corporate Work Study Program, students earn $6,800 of their tuition and the Family Contribution of the tuition is $2,500. Nearly 90% of our students receive additional financial assistance in order to reduce the family contribution payments through Financial Aid from the Archdiocese of Washington, Scholarships programs, and Grants. To qualify, families must complete the Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS) application annually and assist the school in completing additional scholarship procedures as part of their commitment. These additional scholarships and grants ordinarily do not change the predetermined family contribution. Transportation We are located in Takoma Park, MD just off New Hampshire Avenue one mile north of the District line. We are accessible by public transportation from the Prince George s Plaza, Fort Totten and Takoma Metro Stations

19 Profile Elizabeth Seton offers a challenging, college-preparatory academic program. Our rigorous curriculum is designed specifically for the college-bound student serious about her academic future. Average class sizes of 16 allow our qualified, caring teachers to provide each student with the skills necessary for her continued education and personal development. We offer over thirty Advanced Placement and honors courses across the curriculum. Education at Seton is an investment that reaps benefits: we boast SAT scores above the national average and a 100% college acceptance rate. In addition, 32 clubs and social organizations, 23 athletic teams, 8 award-winning vocal and instrumental music groups, and comprehensive community service and retreat experiences enrich our curriculum. Elizabeth Seton provides a nurturing community for young women. Respect and diversity are two of our school s core values, and both are evidenced in our classrooms, hallways and playing fields. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships Families seeking need-based financial aid must first complete the Archdiocese of Washington s application for tuition assistance. They may also complete a copy of the Seton Aid application. Seton recognizes outstanding academic achievement through renewable academic scholarships that are awarded based on middle school performance and Seton s scholarship testing. Service to Students with Special Needs Ninth grade applicants can apply for placement into Seton s Bayley Program. Students in this program receive enhanced academic support to help compensate for organizational or minor learning differences. Transportation Seton organizes a list each summer for families who wish to arrange a carpool. Students are also able to participate in either Seton or DeMatha s bus routes or public transportation. Summer Programs Sports camps, academic enrichment courses, media camps, and engineering courses are available during select weeks during the summer. Visit to register. Catholic High School for Young Women Elizabeth Seton High School 5715 Emerson Street Bladensburg, MD FALL November 1, :00 am 2:00 pm SPRING April 28, :00 pm 7:30 pm Telephone / Fax / President Sister Ellen Marie Hagar, D.C. Dean of Admissions Melissa Davey ext mdavey@setonhs.org Director of Recruitment Diane Billingsley 04 $12,750 December 3, Sponsoring Religious Community Daughters of Charity Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 542 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) 19

20 Catholic High School for Young Men Georgetown Preparatory School Rockville Pike North Bethesda MD SUNDAY October 18, :00 pm 4:00 pm Telephone President Rev. Scott Pilarz, SJ Head Master Jeffrey L. Jones Director of Admissions Brett Graham Director of Financial Aid and Assistant Director of Admissions Rob Begin 33,165 (Day Tuition) 56,665 (Boarding Tuition) January 5, Sponsoring Religious Community Society of Jesus (Jesuits) Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 379 day, 111 boarding Interstate (IAC) Profile Georgetown Prep is the oldest Catholic School for boys in the nation. We just celebrated our 225th year of educating men of competence, conscience, commitment and compassion, men of faith, men for others. Georgetown Prep offers a rigorous, liberal arts education that encourages growth in mind, body, and spirit. As a boarding and day school, we foster a close-knit, global learning environment that challenges each student to achieve their utmost potential within small class sizes. Georgetown Prep students excel in academics, the arts, and athletics. However, at the heart of our education is a call to be men in service to others who will as St. Ignatius exhorted ite inflammate omnia, go forth and set the world on fire. By setting the bar high for our young men, we push them to be their very best. As a result, each year our graduates matriculate to some of the best colleges and universities in the world. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships We provide $2.5 million in financial aid with an average grant of $19,000. We do not provide any merit scholarships as, due to our admission criteria, nearly all of our accepted pool could qualify for merit recognition. We save all our aid for those who could not otherwise afford a Prep education. Service to Students with Special Needs We offer time and a half on tests for students with documented needs. We also have a learning specialist on campus to help students who might need organizational support. Transportation Located directly across the street from the Grosvenor Metro station on the red line. Shuttle pickup available. Busing from Virginia in partnership with Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. Summer Programs 20

21 Profile Georgetown Visitation provides an outstanding, Catholic-based education to young women in grades 9-12, just as we ve done since On our beautiful, 23-acre campus in the heart of historic Georgetown, our students become confident leaders who truly learn to in the words of our religious founder, St. Francis de Sales Be who they are and be that well. They graduate with a wellrounded academic foundation, faith and values that will forever guide them, a strong sense of purpose and desire to help others, and friendships that will last a lifetime. We boast a student-teacher ratio of 9:1 and small class sizes, making our classrooms highly participatory and discussions lively and engaging. Our electives range from neuroscience to creative writing, and those seeking additional challenge can choose from many Honors and AP courses or even participate in our Bridge Program with Georgetown University. Students are challenged and nurtured and empowered to reach their full potential, whether conducting a science experiment, competing with one of our Lewis Cup-champion sports teams, singing with one of our award-winning performing arts groups, or heading a new school club. Beloved school traditions, retreats, and domestic and international service trips are just some of the additional opportunities here. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships Each year, we award over $1.9 million in financial aid, based primarily on need. To process aid applications, we use NAIS s School and Student Services (SSS), which applies a consistent, objective formula to calculate the amount of money a family has available to contribute to education costs. Service to Students with Special Needs The Learning Support Department works with students who may need additional academic support and offers freshman- and sophomore-level courses that help build tools necessary for student success. Transportation Most students carpool; the school distributes zip code lists at the start of each school year. Others choose to take public transportation. Catholic High School for Young Women Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School 1524 Thirty-fifth Street, NW Washington, DC SATURDAY October 17, :00 pm 4:00 pm Telephone / Fax / Head of School Mr. Daniel M. Kerns, Jr. Principal Ms. Mary Kate Blaine Director of Admissions Mrs. Janet Keller ext jkeller@visi.org $27,400 December 4, Sponsoring Religious Community Sisters of the Visitation Grade 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 490 Independent School League (ISL) Summer Programs Visitation offers a Summer Enrichment Program for incoming freshmen, which includes English and math courses and exciting electives such as forensics, psychology, and multimedia journalism. 21

22 Catholic High School for Young Men Gonzaga College High School 19 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC SUNDAY November 22, :00 am 2:00 pm Telephone Head of School Rev. Stephen W. Planning, S.J. Principal Mr. Thomas K. Every, II Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Mr. Andrew C. Battaile Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Mrs. Courtney Joncas $20,800 December 10, Sponsoring Religious Community Society of Jesus (The Jesuits) Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 960 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Profile A Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school, Gonzaga offers outstanding academics and a wide variety of co-curricular activities. Located six blocks from our nation s Capitol, its inner city location underscores the school s commitment to the challenge of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., for our students to become Men for Others. Performing community service and helping those in need is encouraged throughout a student s four years on Eye Street. Men for Others is not an empty phrase during a young man s tenure at Gonzaga or in the years that follow in the wider world. Admission is based on school performance, current teacher recommendations, test scores, and a personal essay, as well as extracurricular activities. Gonzaga seeks well-rounded young men with a strong desire to succeed and to be part of Washington s oldest all-boys school. The student body is diverse and is drawn from the entire metropolitan area and beyond. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships Need-based assistance is available in the form of grants based upon the School and Student Service s (SSS) Parents Financial Statement (PFS). Applications are available online at Gonzaga awards $2.7 million in financial aid to over 300 students. Merit based grants (Presidential and Sousa Scholarships) are also awarded to incoming freshmen. Service to Students with Special Needs Students with documented learned differences are provided time-and-a-half on classroom tests, standardized tests and exams. Transportation Most students carpool or take public transportation. Union Station (Red Line) is three blocks away. Gonzaga is accessible by Metrobus (80, 96, D3, D4, D8, X1-X3, X8, X9) or Circulator. Summer Programs Gonzaga s Freshman Transition Program assists incoming ninth-grade students with courses in English, reading, math and study skills. There is also summer school with remediation and enrichment courses. The school hosts numerous summer athletic camps. 22

23 Profile The Heights School assists parents, in their role as primary educators, with the intellectual, moral, physical, and spiritual education of their sons. The School s curriculum provides the breadth of mind that marks an educated man, and the intellectual tools required for higher education and professional life. An average class size of 16 students, a student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1, and a challenging curriculum that includes over 20 college level courses help account for our stellar college placement record. Most important at The Heights, however, is the personal mentoring that each student receives not only from classroom teachers and coaches, but also from personal advisors who work with parents to carefully foster their sons growth. Heights students have access to a rich sacramental life; they compete on 13 athletic teams; they participate in 30 extracurricular clubs; and they take advantage of travel and adventure opportunities that develop a spirit of adventure, camaraderie, and readiness for life s challenges. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships It is mission-essential for The Heights to support families in their efforts to educate their sons. Consequently, over 40% of our students receive financial aid with the average grant-per-student totaling nearly $10,000. Tuition assistance is granted on the basis of financial need, as determined by the FACTS. Transportation Reasonably priced bus service is available from Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, and a courtesy shuttle runs to and from the Grosvenor Metro station (Red Line). Catholic High School for Young Men The Heights School Seven Locks Rd. Potomac, MD SUNDAY October 25, :00 pm 5:30 pm Telephone Head of School Mr. Alvaro de Vicente Director of Admissions Mr. Richard S. Moss rmoss@heights.edu Admissions Assistant George Martin $24,775 January 26, Sponsoring Religious Community Opus Dei Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 250 Independent 23

24 Catholic High School for Young Men & Women Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Old Vic Boulevard Olney, MD SUNDAY October 18, :00 am 1:00 pm Telephone / Fax / Head of School Dr. Paul G. Barker, Ed.D. Principal Mr. Thomas Campbell Director of Admissions Mr. Kevin F. Collins admissions@olgchs.org Assistant Director of Admissions Mrs. Emmy McNamara $19, December 11, Sponsoring Religious Community Xaverian Brothers Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 1,200 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Profile Twice recognized as a School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School challenges its young men and women in the Xaverian tradition to expand their intellect, enhance their faith and enrich their community. An International Baccalaureate school since 1995, Good Counsel was the first Catholic school in the region to offer the prestigious IB program. Good Counsel students are compelled to attain the highest standard of academic excellence through a global curriculum. In addition to the core college preparatory program, Good Counsel delivers a wide range of rigorous Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Over 70 percent of Good Counsel s faculty holds advanced degrees; Maryland State Certification is mandatory for all teachers. In addition to our nationally recognized athletic program, Good Counsel delivers a progressive, fully-integrated visual arts, theatre and music program. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships Our Lady of Good Counsel High School awards more than $2.4 million dollars in financial assistance and scholarships annually. Online applications for financial assistance for the school year can be found on our website in mid-october. Good Counsel awards a variety of scholarships for academic merit, music, art, drama and speech delivery. Service to Students with Special Needs Good Counsel provides assistance to students with mild learning disabilities through its Ryken Program. Families that wish to take advantage of this program must indicate so on the school application form and complete additional requirements as outlined in the Ryken Studies Information Sheet. Applicants are admitted only as freshmen. Summer Programs Multiple credited classes are offered during the summer. Good Counsel also offers many sports camps and enrichment opportunities. Please check our website for details. 24

25 Profile Forms A-VI (Grades 6-12). The Abbey offers a rigorous classical liberal arts education informed by the 1,500-year-old Benedictine monastic practice, in which the goal is Pax in Sapientia Peace in Wisdom. Students at the Abbey enjoy studying a wide variety of subjects with engaging teachers and classmates, as well as a full complement of extracurricular and athletic options, as they grow in the understanding of how to live life well and in accordance with the Gospels. The tranquil environment found on the St. Anselm s campus, located on the northern edge of the Brookland neighborhood in Northeast DC, quickly becomes a home away from home for students. In keeping with Benedictine hospitality, all are welcome to visit and experience the community and mission at St. Anselm s Abbey School. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships St. Anselm s Abbey School offers significant need-based Financial Aid, and participates in the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program. Service to Students with Special Needs Please contact the Admissions office with any questions about accommodations. Transportation Shuttles pick up and drop off at Fort Totten (Red & Green) each morning and afternoon. There are three crosstown morning shuttles, one from Bethesda, which stops at Friendship Heights and Military Road in Chevy Chase, and two from Northern Virginia, picking up in McLean, Arlington, and Alexandria. Summer Programs Every summer, St. Anselm s Abbey School hosts a wide variety of day programs for our students and the larger Washington community. These camps range from the academic to the athletic. Catholic High School for Young Men St. Anselm s Abbey School 4501 South Dakota Ave. NE Washington, DC SUNDAY November 1, :00 am 3:00 pm Telephone / Fax / President Rev. Peter Weigand, O.S.B. Headmaster Mr. Bill Crittenberger Director of Admissions Mr. Peter Young 01 pyoung@saintanselms.org Director of Financial Aid Mrs. Ieva Young Admissions Assistant Mr. Blake Hollinger $26,000 February 1, Sponsoring Religious Community Order of Saint Benedict Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 165 Potomac Valley (PVAC) 25

26 Catholic High School for Young Men & Women St. John s College High School 2607 Military Road, NW Chevy Chase, DC SUNDAY October 25, :00 am 2:00 pm Telephone / Fax / Head of School Mr. Jeffrey W. Mancabelli Principal Brother Michael Andrejko, FSC Admissions Director Mrs. Susan Hinton x1070 shinton@stjohnschs.org Assistant Directors of Admissions Ms. Kat Kyne Mrs. Barbara Murray $17,850 December 11, Sponsoring Religious Community De La Salle Christian Brothers Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 1,090 Washington Catholic (WCAC) 26 Profile St. John s is committed to academic excellence, as an independent, Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school in the Lasallian tradition. The 30-acre campus is located adjacent to Rock Creek Park in Chevy Chase, DC. We offer 22 AP and 16 Honors courses, along with a Scholars Program for gifted and talented students. Our dynamic 1:1 educational technology program, featuring ipads provided by the school, allows students to learn, produce and collaborate in a manner now commonplace at colleges across the country. The Class of 2015 earned $24 million in academic, athletic, leadership and ROTC scholarships. Students participate in 26 varsity sports and over 45 extra-curricular activities and club sports. There are two full-time performance coaches who provide professional-level training to all student-athletes. Also unique to St. John s is an elective JROTC program promoting leadership and teamwork. St. John s has invested approximately $20 million in campus improvements including the Kimsey Science and Technology Center, Fitzpatrick Library, school store and Cassidy Commons Dining Hall. The Commons serves breakfast and lunch (6:30am-6:00pm daily), includes inside and outside dining, high definition monitors and lounge areas. Construction began in May on a Performing Arts Center and the renovation of the fine arts studios. In Spring 2016, construction begins on a Student Center with a black box rehearsal theater and a center for mission and ministry. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships St. John s strives to keep quality education affordable. More than $3.3 million in aid is awarded annually. Need-based tuition assistance is available to all students. Service to Students with Special Needs A resource program for students with mild learning differences, the Benilde Program admits freshmen only. Applicants must submit a psycho-educational evaluation completed within the last three years. Transportation Round-trip transportation is offered at an additional fee from Montgomery County, Prince George s County, and Northern Virginia. Free shuttle service from Friendship Heights and Silver Spring Metro stations (both Red Line). Summer Programs Summer classes for enrichment and advanced credit are offered along with a variety of sports camps.

27 Profile Located on an 87-acre waterfront campus, St. Mary s Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth. Beginning in their freshman year, students receive one-on-one course counseling and college mentoring from our accessible and committed faculty 80 percent of whom hold a master s degree or higher. A robust selection of Advanced Placement courses is supported by a Scholars Program for students who desire a more rigorous academic curriculum. The 1:1 ipad program provides students with an educational hub for their schedule, , events, course discussion groups and grades. Parents also have access to this same information and students assignments via the Parent Portal. The ipad program enhances the classroom collaboration and enables students to quickly find up-todate information for projects and research. Students use e-books and have access to many educational apps including apps for classroom presentations, note taking and organizational skills. A student s spiritual growth and development is nurtured through ongoing on- and off- campus activities including retreats, all-school Liturgies, weekly Mass and community service initiatives. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships St. Mary s Ryken awards needbased tuition assistance to qualified students through the Archdiocese of Washington and TADS. Merit-based scholarships are offered to incoming freshmen in the areas of academics, leadership, community service, fine arts, and more. Please visit for additional information. Service to Students with Special Needs As part of its mission, St. Mary s Ryken offers support services for students with learning differences. SMR resource specialists recommend the best level of support tailored specifically for each student. Transportation Free bus transportation is provided for St. Mary s County residents. For students from Calvert, Charles, Prince George s, Anne Arundel and King George counties, bus transportation is available for an additional fee. Summer Programs The Summer Knights program offers half-day and fullday sessions for grades 3 through high school. Programs include athletics, sailing, fine arts, AP boot camp, and SAT/PSAT prep courses. Catholic High School for Young Men & Women St. Mary s Ryken High School Camp Calvert Road Leonardtown, MD MONDAY October 12, :30 am 10:00 am SUNDAY November 1, :00 pm 3:00 pm Telephone / Fax / Head of School Mary Joy Hurlburt Principal Rick Wood Director of Admissions Amy Cricchi Amy.Cricchi@smrhs.org $13,700 December 15, Sponsoring Religious Community Xaverian Brothers Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 700 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) 27

28 Catholic High School for Young Men & Women St. Vincent Pallotti High School 113 St. Mary s Place Laurel, MD FALL November 8, :00 pm 5:00 pm SPRING April 13, :00 pm 8:00 pm Telephone / Fax / Head of School / Principal Jeff Palumbo Admissions Director Lindsay J. Dively Ext ldively@pallottihs.org $14,500 December 11, Sponsoring Religious Community Pallottine Sisters Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 515 Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Men; Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) Women Profile St. Vincent Pallotti High School is the oldest coeducational, Catholic, secondary, college preparatory school in the Archdiocese of Washington. Founded in 1921 by the Pallottine Sisters, the school is located in historic Laurel, Maryland near the intersection of four Maryland counties: Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George s. Pallotti pursues its mission of promoting academic excellence and building Christian character in a small community atmosphere. The school offers a curriculum that draws on the best of traditional Catholic education while meeting the contemporary demands of a traditional liberal arts curriculum, Arts Academy, a challenging four-year honors program, a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a learning center for college bound students who need individual support. We offer spiritually enriching retreats and service opportunities, and over 15 interscholastic sports teams. Pallotti is a place where young people can receive the nurturing they need and the freedom to spread their wings. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships Pallotti awards more than $500,000 in aid annually. Need-based tuition assistance is available to all students. Academic merit, choral, band, and visual arts scholarships are available to all incoming Freshmen. Service to Students with Special Needs We strive to accommodate the needs of students who have been diagnosed with a mild to moderate learning disability. Families interested in the Stephen J. Edmonds Learning Center must submit an additional application concurrently with the application for admission. Transportation We offer school-based transportation with routes throughout Prince George s, Montgomery, and Howard counties. Pallotti offers enrolled parents contact information for parents living in your area in order to develop carpooling relationships. Summer Programs Pallotti s Summer Enrichment program assists incoming ninth-grade students with a three week English and Math curriculum. There is also a variety of educational, athletic, and artistic camps for girls and boys (First Grade through Eighth Grade). 28

29 Profile Located on 35 acres in Bethesda, MD, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls, serving students from Preschool through Grade 12. As a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools (22 member schools in the United States and over 200 schools worldwide), Stone Ridge benefits from a wide affiliation with its international community spanning 41 countries around the globe, including a domestic and international exchange program. Using innovative technology and practices aimed at how girls learn best, the curriculum is designed to inspire young women to lead, problem-solve, and excel in the areas of math, science, writing, and the humanities. The Social Action Program affords each student the opportunity to lead, serve, and engage in meaningful service-learning projects in the DC area. Stone Ridge is a vibrant community, offering a distinctive leadership program as well as over 50 co-curricular clubs/activities and 23 competitive athletic teams (including ice hockey, squash, golf and equestrian programs). As global leaders of intellect, courage and faith, graduates find successful placement at leading universities and colleges, including Boston College, Columbia, Duke, Georgetown, Notre Dame, and UNC Chapel Hill. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships Families seeking financial assistance are required to submit an application via the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment by January 15. Stone Ridge granted over $2.5 million in need-based financial assistance for the school year. Additional information can be found under the Admissions link of the School website. Service to Students with Special Needs An Upper School Learning Specialist supports students in developing strategies for academic success. All Grade 9 students participate in a Study Skills seminar. Transportation The transportation section on the Admissions webpage provides information regarding round-trip bus routes, carpooling, and metro accessibility. Summer Programs Summer CampUs offers many athletic, artistic, and educational programs for girls and boys (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12). Upper School summer courses are also available. *Contact school for admissions procedures Catholic High School for Young Women Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart * 9101 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD SUNDAY October 18, :00 pm 2:30 pm Telephone / Fax / Head of School Catherine Ronan Karrels 86 Head of Upper School Margaret Frazier Director of Admissions Mary Burke Tobias ext. 321 mtobias@stoneridgeschool.org Assistant Director of Admissions, for Upper School Lisa Zingone $30,900 December 4, Sponsoring Religious Community Society of the Sacred Heart Grades 9-12 Enrollment ( ) 335 Independent School League (ISL) 29

30 Catholic High School for Young Women St. Ann s High School 4901 Eastern Avenue Hyattsville, MD Profile St. Ann s High School at St. Ann s Center for Children, Youth and Families offers an academic program for pregnant and parenting young women approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. Telephone / Fax / Principal Ms. Valerie Swain valerie.swain@stanns.org Assistant Director of Admissions Ms. Meredith Gobbi By arrangement Grades 8-12 NOTES: 30

31 APPLICATION CHECKLIST W W W. C A T H O L I C S C H O O L S W O R K. O R G FALL / WINTER (8th grade) q Early September Request applications from high schools. Inquire about financial aid options. Schedule up to three shadow visits (to follow a high school student) with the schools. q Mid September Early October Catholic school students attend Catholic high school presentations at elementary schools. q October November Attend high school open houses. q Early Mid December Students attending Catholic schools take HSPT at school on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Deadline to apply for Archdiocese of Washington tuition assistance for (December 4, 2015). Students not attending Catholic schools take HSPT on Saturday (December 5 or 12); they must pre-register. q Mid December Catholic schools send transcripts to students high school choices. q December January High school applications due (contact each school for deadline dates). q February 18-25, 2016 High school acceptance notification letters mailed within this window of dates. SPRING (7th grade) q Mid April Early May Attend archdiocesan-wide high school fairs. q May Discuss high school options with parents (e.g., size, gender, academic and co-curricular offerings, siblings schools). SUMMER q June August Talk with family, friends and neighbors about schools they attend(ed). Visit high schools websites.

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