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HOLY GHOST PREPInformation Supplement
2016-2017
Holy Ghost Preparatory School2429 Bristol Pike • Bensalem, PA 19020
Admissions: 215-639-0811 • Website: www.holyghostprep.org
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Students .............................................................................................................................. 465
Total Faculty .......................................................................................................................... 55
Average Class Size .............................................................................................................. 18
Student to Teacher Ratio .................................................................................................... 10:1
Teachers with Advanced Degrees .............................................................................. 80%
Athletic League Championships 15-16 ............................................................................ 5
Bands (Full, Jazz) .................................................................................................................... 3
Annual Drama Productions ................................................................................................ 2
Extra-Curricular Activities .................................................................................................. 40
Interscholastic Teams ........................................................................................................ 26
Acre Campus ........................................................................................................................ 50
HOLY GHOST PREPby the Numbers
oly host reparatory School, founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost, the Spiritans, is a privateCatholic school dedicated to the qualityeducation of college-bound young men.
With Christ at the center, Holy GhostPreparatory School aspires to form young men morally, intellectually, and spiritually inthe Spiritan tradition.
This tradition fosters the development ofcommunity in “one heart and one mind,” the cultivation of each student’s uniquegifts, academic excellence, and generous service to the poor.
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HGP Mission Statement
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oly host reparatory Schoolwas founded in 1897 as apreparatory and junior collegiateseminary for young men who werestudying to become members ofthe Congregation of the HolySpirit. At that time, the school wascalled Holy Ghost Apostolic Collegeand educated seminarians fromfirst-year high school throughsecond-year college. Each studentlived at the seminary in areas thattoday have been made intoclassrooms.
In the late 1950's, the Holy GhostFathers undertook a majorrevamping of their educationalprogram. At this time, all first andsecond-year college seminarianswere moved from Holy Ghost andsent to Duquesne University inPittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For thefirst time in its history, the schoolwould open its doors to a highschool student who was interestedin preparing himself for collegewithout entering the seminaryprogram. It was at this time thatthe name became Holy GhostPreparatory School.
The first group of day studentsentered in 1959 and attended classside by side with the high schoolseminarians. During the followingyears and as the school'spopulation grew, its reputation forexcellence became synonymouswith its name. Improvements weremade in both the physical plantand the educational andextracurricular programs. Theconstruction of the gym (1962), the
A History of Holy Ghost Prep
addition of new math, science and language programs, the expansion ofthe interscholastic sports programand non-athletic activities such asdramatics, newspaper, yearbook, andforensics have all served to furtherthe school's aim of providing a well-rounded educational experience foreach student. In 1968, the Spiritansdiscontinued the seminary programso that, at present, the entireenrollment of Holy Ghost Prepconsists of nonresident, college-bound students.
In the 1990’s, the school madesignificant structural enhancementsto the campus, including newscience and computer labs.Subsequently, major additions andrenovations to the athletic facilitieswere accomplished. Founders’ Hall,containing a new library, classrooms,and computer labs, was built in 1999to enhance the educationalopportunities for all students. Theentire Firebird Fieldhouse wasrenovated in 2003.
Holy Ghost Prep commenced a newStrategic Planning Process in the fallof 2010, including reviews andrecommendations for all phases ofschool life. The planning processcoincided with repair and renovationof the historic Chapel of the SevenGifts of the Holy Spirit after a near-disastrous fire in 2009; and withrenovation of the centraladministrative and student life areasof Cornwells Hall, including theDining Hall (2010) and lockerfacilities (2011).
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Holy Ghost Prep students are exposed toa rigorous liberal arts and sciences core-curriculum which teaches criticalthinking skills, life values and motivatesthe spirit to serve. In keeping with ourmission statement, Holy Ghost Prepseeks academic excellence bychallenging students to strive to reachtheir maximum level of academic ability.HGP students are expected to thinkrationally, to compute patiently and
Academic Philosophy
The daily schedule is composed of seven academic periods, a break, anda lunch. Each academic period meets seven of eight days of a rotatingcycle, in which every class moves to each time of the day. In an effort tofoster independence and to better simulate the college experience, HolyGhost Prep provides students with Open Study time during the course ofeach day. It is the student’s responsibility to make the best use of hisfree time by studying, meeting with a teacher or utilizing various studentresource centers.
The School Day
accurately and to reason creatively. HolyGhost Prep provides an environmentwhereby students and teachers positivelychallenge themselves and one anotherthrough a variety of activities bothacademic and extracurricular. As trueeducation requires interaction, teachersand students thrive in the atmosphere ofcommunication and mutual respectcultivated at Holy Ghost Prep.
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CurriculumFRESHMAN YEAR
EnglishIntroduction to Literatureand Composition (H)
Foreign LanguageFrench I, Latin I, Spanish I
MathAlgebra I, IntermediateAlgebra, Algebra II (H)
ReligionFundamentals ofCatholicism (S), Church History (S)
ScienceBiology (H)
Social StudiesWorld History I
Co-CurricularGuidance, Introduction toStudio Art, Instrumental Music,Information Literacy
SOPHOMORE YEAR
EnglishAcademic Writing (S, H),Communications Skills (S, H)
Foreign LanguageFrench II (H), Latin II, Spanish II (H)
MathGeometry (H)Geometry/Algebra II
ReligionBible (S), Sexuality and Dating (S)
ScienceChemistry (H)
Social StudiesWorld History IIEuropean History (AP)
Co-CurricularGuidance
SENIOR YEAR
EnglishEnglish Literature (AP),World Literature (H)
Foreign LanguageFrench IV (AP), Latin IV (AP),Spanish IV (AP)
MathPre-Calculus, Calculus,Calculus AB (AP), Calculus BC (AP)
ReligionSenior Seminar (S)MoralityQuestion of GodSpiritual Psychology
ScienceSee Electives-Science
Social StudiesSee Electives-Social Studies
Co-CurricularCollege Guidance for Seniors
JUNIOR YEAR
EnglishAmerican Literature (H)English Language (AP)
Foreign LanguageFrench III (H), Latin III (H),Spanish III (H)
MathAlgebra II, Math Analysis (H),
ReligionMorality (S), Social Justice (S)World ReligionsPeer Ministry
SciencePhysics (H)
Social StudiesUnited States History (AP),United States History
Co-CurricularCollege Guidance for Juniors
ELECTIVESEnglishCinematographyDramatic Performance (S,3,4)Journalism (S,4)Yearbook (2,3,4)Short Story (S,4)
ScienceAP Biology AP ChemistryAP PhysicsAstronomyEcologyElectric CircuitsForensic ScienceAnatomyMicrobiologyGeneticsRobotics
Social StudiesEconomics AP European HistoryMiddle EastPsychologyUS GovernmentAP World HistoryMulticultural StudiesInternational RelationsModern AsiaModern ?History and CultureAll (S), All (3,4)
Co-Curricular2D & 3D Design (3,4)Music Theory (1,2,3,4)Advanced Drawing (3,4)Drawing (2,3,4)Studio Art (2,3,4)Painting & Printmaking (2,3,4)Guitar (1,2,3,4)
Other CoursesChorus & Music Theory (1,2,3,4)Foreign Languages (2,3,4)Instrumental Music (1,2,3,4)Peer MinistryPortfolio Art (4)Statistics (3,4)Computer ScienceNumerical PoliticsHistory of FilmHistory of LawGreek Language
(See also AP on Page 7)
(AP) = Advanced Placement Course(H) = Also offered as Honors Course(S) = Semester Course
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HGP’s Bring Your Own Device(BYOD) ProgramTechnology in the ClassroomBYOD is the preferred policy for Colleges and Universities. HGP is atraditional preparatory school that strives to prepare students for college.Books and technology can be used together in a multimodal environment toenrich the learning process. BYOD allows students to learn responsibilityand decide which device is most comfortable to use. Technology is a meansto an end, not the end itself. We don't want to waste classroom time onhow to use a device. Time is better spent on how to “read” information,rather than how to use a device. HGP does not want to get locked into along term contract that doesn’t meet the students’ needs and requiresparents to pay for it. One size does not fit all. Students interested in Mathand Science may choose a different device than students interested in Musicand Art. Students can spend what they feel comfortable spending on adevice. Rather than building money into the tuition, HGP grants the familiesthe option to choose what works best for them.
Professional DevelopmentHGP faculty will be required to complete 40 hours per year of professionaldevelopment related to technology. Levels of proficiency in topics such asGoogle Apps, Schoology, ExamView, TurnItIn, and website development willbe established. Faculty can also create their own individualized tech plan toincrease efficiency and take learning further.
ClassroomsHGP uses flipped classrooms. As the students and faculty spend more timeon devices in the classroom, HGP will work to reconfigure the classrooms,to establish a more conducive learning environment. This will allow facultyto make sure that the students are on task with their devices and students tobe able to focus on the lesson.
School supplied functionality and security policyHGP supplies high speed wireless internet throughout the campus sostudents and faculty can access all available resources. HGP also providesareas throughout the campus where students can charge their device safelyand securely. HGP has enough wireless access points throughout campus toaccommodate every student using 2 devices (a phone and a device).
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HOLY GHOST PREP COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
Albright CollegeAlvernia UniversityAmerican UniversityAmherst CollegeArcadia UniversityArizona St. UniversityAuburn UniversityBabson CollegeBentley UniversityBloomsburg UniversityBoston CollegeBoston UniversityBrown UniversityBucknell UniversityCabrini CollegeCarnegie Mellon UniversityCase Western Reserve UniversityCatholic University of AmericaClemson UniversityCoastal Carolina UniversityCollege of CharlestonCollege of New JerseyCollege of the Holy CrossCollege of William and MaryColumbia UniversityCornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeDavidson CollegeDelaware Valley CollegeDenison UniversityDeSales UniversityDickinson CollegeDrew UniversityDrexel UniversityDuke UniversityDuquesne UniversityEast Stroudsburg UniversityElizabethtown CollegeElon UniversityEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityFairfield UniversityFordham UniversityFranklin and Marshall CollegeGeorge Mason UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityGeorgetown UniversityGeorgia Institute of TechnologyGettysburg CollegeGwynedd-Mercy CollegeHamilton CollegeHartwick CollegeHarvard UniversityHaverford CollegeHofstra UniversityHoly Family University
Immaculata UniversityIthaca CollegeIona CollegeJames Madison UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityJohnson & Wales UniversityJuniata CollegeKing’s CollegeKutztown UniversityLafayette CollegeLaSalle UniversityLebanon Valley CollegeLehigh UniversityLoyola University (MD)Lycoming CollegeManhattan CollegeMarist CollegeMarywood CollegeMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMillersville UniversityMonmouth UniversityMoravian CollegeMount St. Mary’s University (MD)Muhlenburg CollegeNeumann UniversityNew Jersey Institute of TechnologyNew York UniversityNortheastern UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityPepperdine UniversityPhiladelphia UniversityPrinceton UniversityPratt InstituteProvidence CollegePurdue UniversityRoanoke CollegeQuinnipiac UniversityRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRice UniversityRider UniversityRochester Institute of TechnologyRoger Williams UniversityRowan UniversityRutgers UniversitySacred Heart UniversitySavannah College of Art & DesignSeton Hall UniversityShippensburg UniversitySt. Francis UniversitySt. Joseph’s UniversitySt. Michael’s CollegeStonehill CollegeSUNY AlbanySUNY BinghamtonStevens Institute of Technology
Susquehanna UniversitySwarthmore CollegeSyracuse UniversityTemple UniversityTowson UniversityTrinity College (Ireland)Tulane UniversityTufts UniversityUniversity of AlabamaUniversity of the ArtsUniversity of CaliforniaUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of DaytonUniversity of DelawareUniversity of FloridaUniversity of HartfordUniversity of IowaUniversity of Maryland (CP & BC)University of MassachusettsUniversity of MiamiUniversity of North Carolina (CH & W)University of Notre DameUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of PittsburghUniversity of Rhode IslandUniversity of RichmondUniversity of RochesterUniversity of San DiegoUniversity of the SciencesUniversity of ScrantonUniversity of South CarolinaUniversity of VermontUrsinus CollegeUS Air Force AcademyUS Coast Guard AcademyUS Military AcademyUS Naval AcademyVassar CollegeVanderbilt UniversityVillanova UniversityVirginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia TechWagner CollegeWake Forest UniversityWashington CollegeWashington UniversityWest Chester UniversityWest Virginia UniversityWidener UniversityWilliams CollegeWorchester Polytechnic InstituteXavier UniversityYale University
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As each course in our curriculum
would be considered an honors
course at many other schools and as
many academically talented students
attend Holy Ghost Prep, honors and
advanced placement classes are for
those students who are exceptionally
talented. For incoming students,
enrollment in honors classes is
limited to those who have performed
well on our placement test, our
entrance examination, on other
standardized tests, and in grade
school. Incoming freshman may not
take AP classes. All decisions about
placement are made by the Advanced
Placement Committee and the
Principal in consultation with
teachers, counselors and parents.
Advanced Placement Courses
Current AP classes at HGP:
•Biology•Calculus AB•Calculus BC•Chemistry•Computer Science A•Computer Science AB•Economics•English Language & Composition•English Literature•European History•French Language•Latin •Music Theory•Physics•Psychology•Spanish Language•Statistics•Studio Art•U.S. Government & Politics•U.S. History•World History
College PreparationSophomores, Juniors and Seniors must take a College Guidance class toprepare them for selecting colleges, filling out applications andparticipating in interviews.
•College days during the year bring college representatives to HGP tomeet students.
•Evening information sessions provide parents with helpful informationregarding college applications and financial aid.
•School days are set aside for seniors to visit colleges.•An alumni network is available to help students find the right collegesand provide them with on and off campus opportunities.
•Two college guidance counselors guide students through theapplication process.
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Technology•Computer labs, printers and copycapabilities for student use before,during and after school.
• Individual student accounts with e-mail and personal network disk space.•Completely wireless campus withenough access points for a minimumof two devices per student.
•All computers connected to theInternet via a Full T2 Line.
•Bring Your Own Device program.•Academic resources for teachers andstudents supporting the use ofcomputers and computer basedinformation in every subject.
•An endowment fund which supportsongoing faculty professionaldevelopment to assist in theimplementation of computers in the classroom.
Computer Science DepartmentHoly Ghost Prep offers a series of computer classes through our ComputerScience department.
Courses offered are:
•Web Page Design with Java Scripting•Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic•AP Computer Science A•AP Computer Science AB•Intro to Computer Science
•Tuned-In is a student coordinatedactivity in which HGP students canget assistance with programs to helpthem implement technology in theirassignments.
•Smart TVs, Smartboards andStarpanels allow students andteachers to use the latest presentationtechnology in the classroom.
HGP has established a STEM Initiative - including aspecifically designed curriculum, new and updatedfacilities and hands-on opportunities - to prepare
our students for the 21st Century.
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The Campus Ministry Programpromotes the spiritual welfare of theschool Community, providingopportunities for spiritualnourishment and growth. Studentsassist in planning and implementingliturgical celebrations, retreats,enrichment programs, and themaintenance of the Chapel. Specialroles include Liturgical Ministers,Peer Ministers and Retreat Leaders.Mass is celebrated each day in theChapel, usually during Break.Opportunities for celebrating theSacrament of Reconciliation are alsofrequently provided. Students andall other members of the communityare encouraged to visit the Chapelfor prayer at any time.
Campus MinistryRetreatsAll classes participate in retreat daysthroughout the year. Seniors areencouraged to participate in aspecial off-campus overnightretreat.
Peer MinistryJunior and Senior Peer Ministersserve in a variety of capacitiesincluding the retreat programs, theRing Mass, the Red Mass, andFreshman Orientation.
Christian Service ProgramThe mission and purpose of HolyGhost Preparatory School is thesame as the mission of the Spiritans-- to serve the poor in a spirit of“practical union with God.” To thisend, all students must participate inthe Christian Service Program. Inkeeping with the Spiritan Mission ofthe school, all service performed bystudents must directly benefitpeople in need and must involvestudent interaction with those beingassisted. Each project must havebeen approved by the ChristianService Coordinator. Consult theChristian Service Program Brochurefor specific information onacceptable service.Freshmen are encouraged to
participate in projects directlybenefiting poor or disadvantaged
children; sophomores, in servicebenefiting the elderly.Juniors and seniors will
complete twenty hours of serviceat a location off campus to bechosen by each student. Juniorsand seniors are stronglyencouraged to complete at leasthalf of the required hours over thesummer.
The National Honor Society isbased on character, scholarship,leadership and service. Holy GhostPrep’s charter is the VenerableFrancis J. Libermann Chapter. Astudent is eligible for membershipat the end of his first or secondsemester of junior year if he hasreceived a grade point average atthe First Honors Level or above.Quality participation in at least oneactivity from the beginning of thesophomore year and satisfactory
participation in the ChristianService Program are required.The NHS sponsors severalprograms during the year, includinga three-on-three basketballtournament, hot dog and soda salesat basketball games, and peertutoring in every academic subject.
The National Honor Society
Additional Clubs and ActivitiesAARP Service - A weekly meeting between generations.Admissions Ambassadors - Students assist at Open House, Frosh Welcome Nightand during interview season.Art Club - Meets once per month to investigate interests in fine arts beyond thecurriculum.C.A.F.E. (Cultural Awareness for Everyone) - Promotes tolerance andappreciation of diversity within the school.Chess Club - Meets in library on selected days after school.Chorus - Students sing at school functions and in the community. Audition andtraining.Christian Service - From serving the homeless at St. Francis Inn to buildingprojects as part of “A Taste of Mission” in West Virginia, promotes and enableswidest sense of Spiritan service.Community Service Corps - The CSC promotes personal growth and socialawareness through service involvement.Computer Network Club - Advanced Networking students assist the NetworkEngineer with school operations.Electronic Gaming -Students compete periodically to test their digitalgamesmanship.Environmental Club - Promotes awareness of environmental sustainability.First Thursday - Artists, musicians and poets perform monthly in the GerusonGallery.French Club - Students and faculty present French Week and monthly French-speaking luncheons.Ghost Around the World - Promotes connections with Spiritan Apostolatesworldwide.Improv Club - Meets twice a month to perform and create new routines.Intramurals - Several times each month, sports opportunities from weightliftingto ultimate frisbee.
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Mathletes - Monthly contests at area schools for students highly interested inmath and problem-solving.Math Modeling Team - Top math and science students solve problems ininternational competitions. Meteorology Club - Promotes knowledge of basic weather concepts, such asSaffir-Simpson Scare.Mock Trial - Students interested in law and related pursuits prepare cases toargue before a sitting judge for regional and state competitions.Movie Club - Screenings of classics and contemporary films with livelydiscussion.National Art Honor Society - Nominated through the art program, planexhibits locally and regionally. Outdoor Club - Periodic field trips and competitions in local and regional parksand natural wildlife areas.Peer Counselors - Students promote healthy adolescent life styles. OrganizesRed Ribbon Week.Peer Ministers - Key Campus Ministry Students stress leadership in service tothe HGP Community.Poetry Club - Hear original works by students and teachers. Meets weekly.Performs monthly. Open to all.Respect Life Club - Promotes awareness of a consistent ethic of life, fromconception to a natural death, through education, advocacy, and prayer: theunborn, euthanasia, persons with disabilities, the elderly, the poor, HIV/AIDS,and the environment. Ski/Snowboard Club - Any student who is interested in skiing or snowboardingmay join the club which takes one or two trips per winter to a local mountain. Student Assistance HGPSAP - Students, parents and faculty assess crucialadolescent issues and plan events. Student Film Club - Students write, edit, produce and direct short films. Student Government - Elected student government members are directlyresponsible for the concerns of the student body and their appropriate presenta -tion to administration to effect change. Promotes healthy and spiritedparticipation for attendance at sports and other school events. Conducts variousdances throughout the year, including prom and date dances.TEAMS - Introduces high school students to various engineering disciplines andreal-world applications of math and science concepts. Builds problem-solving andteamwork skills to solve engineering problems. Participates in annual regionaland state competitions.TRI-M - Nominated students in the musical arts perform and do communityservice.TUNED IN - Invites students to create and share uses of technology on campus.Ultimate Frisbee - Spring competition on campus and off.World Affairs Club - Sponsors events for student participation including theWorld Game, We the People 2000, the Model Sen ate, the World Court, and theModel United Nations. World War II Club - Sponsors events to share and increase knowledge of thisperiod. Open to all.
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SPORTSat Holy Ghost Prep
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SoccerWebsite: soccer.holyghostprep.org
32 League Championships11 PIAA District One Championships6 PIAA Eastern State Championships5 PIAA State Championships
Cross CountryWebsite:crosscountry.holyghostprep.org
26 League ChampionshipsNumerous PIAA District OneChampionshipsPIAA State Championship Meet Qualifiers
GolfWebsite: golf.holyghostprep.org
19 League Championships3 PIAA District One ChampionshipsPIAA State Championship TournamentQualifiers
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BasketballWebsite:basketball.holyghostprep.org
23 League Championships12 PIAA District One Championships9 PIAA State Final Four Appearances2 PIAA State Championships
Ice HockeyWebsite: hockey.holyghostprep.org
1 State Championship3 Flyers Cup Championships6 Flyers Cup Finalists7 Pennsylvania Frozen Four Appearances3 National Scholastic InvitationalChampionships
Swimming &DivingWebsite:swimming.holyghostprep.org
PIAA District One Team QualifiersPIAA District One IndividualChampionsPIAA State Team QualifiersPIAA State Individual Champions
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BowlingWebsite: bowling.holyghostprep.org
2 League ChampionshipsPIAA State Regional CompetitionQualifiers
LacrosseWebsite: lacrosse.holyghostprep.org
1 League Championship 6 PIAA District One ChampionshipAppearances
TennisWebsite: tennis.holyghostprep.org
6 League Championships3 PIAA District One TeamChampionships1 PIAA PIAA State TeamChampionshipPIAA District One IndividualChampionsPIAA State Individual Qualifiers
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Indoor/OutdoorTrack and FieldWebsite: track.holyghostprep.org
PTFCA Meet of Champions QualifiersIndoor National Champion Qualifiers28 Outdoor League ChampionshipsPIAA District One IndividualQualifiersPIAA State Championships IndividualQualifiersNew Balance Outdoor NationalQualifiersOutdoor Individual All-American
BaseballWebsite: baseball.holyghostprep.org
31 League Championships6 PIAA District One ChampionshipsPhiladelphia Phillies Carpenter CupParticipants
Holy Ghost Prep participates in the:Bicentennial Athletic League and PIAA District 1
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Forensics is competitive speech, debate and drama. Students can choose from several different events including:
Duo Interp, Dramatic Interp, and Humorous Interp:A contestant or two contestants choose a ten minute cutting from a serious or humorous play and memorize it. The student, or students, recreate the scene using appropriate gestures and voices.
Prose and Poetry Readings:A contestant interprets, with script in hand, a cutting from a short story, novel or poem.
Original Oratory and Extemporaneous Speaking:A student prepares original speeches to deliver in front of an audience.
Student Congress: A group of students participate in a mock-congress, debatinglegislation.
Debate: Individuals or a team debate issues of policy or values.
Our Nationally Recognized Forensics Team is a popular activity.• 33 Consecutive Philadelphia City Championships• 17 Pennsylvania State Championships• 100+ Individual Pennsylvania State Champions• 24 Individual National Champions•Hundreds of National Invitational Award Winners• Head Coach Tony Figliola and Assistant Coach John Buettler ’64 are members of thePennsylvania High School Speech League Hall of Fame.
• HGP has been recognized over ten times as one of the top five schools in the UnitedStates at the National Championships.
• Students can travel all over the country competing in tournaments. Students haveattended tournaments in Baltimore, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, FortLauderdale, Arlington, Charlotte, Washington, DC, Milwaukee, Houston, Lexington,Dallas, Appleton, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Omaha and Birmingham.
Forensics
Competitive Speech, Debate and Drama
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2 Dramatic Productions Annually (9 shows)
In the fall students perform adramatic or humorous play. Thespring production is a musical.
In 2016, the drama club presented:Curtains.
Female actresses are recruited fromsurrounding girls’ schools, such asVilla Joseph Marie, Nazareth Academyand Mount Saint Joseph Academy.
Studio Art
Music
Our art studio and gallery arelocated in the historic CornwellsHall. Students work and exhibit inthis one-hundred year old greatroom filled with memories of dayspast. Throughout the year, musicstudents perform to large crowds inthe gallery during lunch periodconcerts.
Students can select numerousclasses, including:•Introduction to Studio Art•Painting and Printmaking•2D and 3D Design•Drawing•Advanced Drawing•Portfolio Art•Seniors may select an AdvancedPlacement Sequence
80 Member Full Band20 Member Jazz BandChorus
Musicians perform at eventsthroughout the school yearincluding two annual concerts,monthly masses, dramaticproductions and commencement.Students may select courses intheory and performance including:
•Music Theory•Chorus and Music Theory•Jazz Band•String Ensemble•Guitar Ensemble•Instrumental Music•Seniors may select an AdvancedPlacement Sequence
Drama
Numerous opportunities forwriters, including:Embers – literary magazineFlame – school newspaperFirebird – YearbookPoetry Club
Literary Clubs
Fine Arts
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Tuition, Scholarships, Financial Aid
Tuition
Financial Aid Awards (based on financial need) can be up to $9,000 per year. All Financial Aid Applicationsmust be completed online. Thisapplication can be found by visiting:http://sss.nais.org/parents.The completed form for the Class of2021 must be submitted to the School& Student Services by NAIS websitebefore November 25, 2016. Parents arealso required to provide a copy of theirmost recent federal tax return beforeNovember 25, 2016. The most recent tax return should be sent to:Holy Ghost PrepAttn: Financial Aid Committee2429 Bristol PikeBensalem, PA 19020
30% of the Class of 2020 received ascholarship or financial aid grant.Each year, HGP awards more than$1 million in financial aid andscholarships.
$20,500 (21,500 for international students)for 2016-2017 School Year – 1, 2, 4, or 10payment plans. 20% Multiple StudentDiscount (for qualified applicants that alsoapply for financial aid).
Libermann ScholarshipsThese $2,500 scholarships are awarded by the admissions committee to studentswho have demonstrated exceptional potentialduring the admissions process. Theseapplicants will have been involved in a varietyof outside school activities including groupslike athletics, academic activities and clubs,forensics, Boy Scouts, community service,drama, religious ministry, tutoring, art andmusic. At the same time, these students willhave maintained the highest standards inacademics and character.
Spiritan ScholarshipsThese scholarships are available to up to two students each year that are from anunder-represented social group. Candidatesfor these scholarships will exhibit excellencein academics, exceptional potential forgrowth and demonstrate a spirit of service.The amount of these scholarships will besubstantial and may cover up to the full costof Holy Ghost Prep’s tuition.
Trustee ScholarshipsFive students each year will be given thesehalf tuition academic scholarships. Studentsreceiving these awards will have uniquelydistinguished themselves in the classroom,on the entrance exam and as demonstratedthrough the entire admissions process toHoly Ghost Prep. The admissions committeewill pay particular attention to:• Academic achievements in seventh and eighth grades
• Entrance exam scores that rank highestamong all applicants
• Students that have exhibited the ideals expressed in the Holy Ghost Prep Mission Statement
• Students who have demonstrated that Holy Ghost Prep is their first choice forhigh school
To learn more about additional Meritand Need Based Scholarships - as wellas our First Firebird Program - visitwww.holyghostprep.org/admissions
Merit-Based Scholarships
Need-Based Scholarships
Presidential ScholarshipsEach year, up to 15 students are given theseacademic scholarships in the amount of$6,500. Students who score in the 97, 98 or99th percentile on the entrance exam areconsidered for these scholarships. Todistinguish the winners, the admissionscommittee looks at the applicant’s transcript,teacher recommendations, essay, entranceexam score and interview.
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• Applicants are strongly encouraged tocomplete the application processonline at:www.holyghostprep.org/admissions
• Students apply for admission in theireighth grade year.
Admissions Procedures
•Call the admissions office to receivemailings about Holy Ghost Prepthroughout the year.
• Attend High School Nights andInformation Sessions.
• All eighth grade applicants arewelcome to spend a day of classes atHoly Ghost Prep. Each visitor ispaired with a current freshman for anormal academic day. Visitations are
scheduled Monday through Fridaybeginning in the middle of September
through January. In order not todisrupt the academic classroomenvironment, only a limited number
of students may visit on any particularday, so please have a few days in mindwhen making an appointment.Visitation days can be scheduled bycalling the admissions office at
(215) 639-0811.• All students are encouraged to visitHoly Ghost Prep during our OpenHouse on Sunday, October 23,2016 from 11:00am to 2:00pm.This afternoon will give prospectivestudents and families an overview ofwhat happens at Holy Ghost Prep.Many current students will be on-hand to give tours and talk abouttheir school. Teachers, Coaches andAdministrators will also be available
to answer questions and provideinformation.
Research HGP
The Application Process
• Send in the Application and register totake the entrance examination onNovember 5, 2016, December 11,2016 and by appointment.
• Ask teachers or guidance counselorsto fill out the Evaluation andRecommendation.
• Using the Request for Transcript, askyour grade school to send your mostcurrent grades.
•Write the Essay for Admission andsend it to Holy Ghost Prep.
• After the admissions office hasreceived all forms and the entranceexam scores have been reported,students will be informed about an interview.
• Seventh grade students may take apractice entrance examination inFebruary of their seventh grade year.
Prospective students are strongly encouraged to attend Holy Ghost Prep activities, games and events. The school year is filled withopportunities to see and meet current students,faculty and families. If you are interested ingoing to an athletic event, dramatic play, on-campus mass, forensics tournament, or anyother event, please contact the admissions office for more information.
School District Busing provided Freeof Cost by:Abington, Bensalem, BristolTownship, Centennial, Cheltenham,Council Rock, Lower Moreland,Neshaminy, Pennsbury and UpperMoreland.
Holy Ghost Prep providedTransportation with Additional Fee:Limited areas of Central BucksCounty, Hatboro, MontgomeryCounty, and Philadelphia.
Limited New Jersey TransportationAvailable.
Transportation
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