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Applying to a Catholic High School...... 2 Tuition Assistance...... 7 2021-2022 Catholic School Open Houses...... 8 Application Checklist...... 9 2022 Catholic High School Fair...... 10 School Listings...... 11 The Academy of the Holy Cross...... 12 Archbishop Carroll High School...... 14 HOOSING A CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL The Avalon School...... 16 Cis one of the most important decisions in a young person’s life. The Archdiocese of Washington is home Bishop McNamara High School...... 18 to 18 academically rigorous Catholic high schools that ...... 20 emphasize strong academics, faith, values and service Connelly School of the Holy Child...... 22 while enriching students through athletics, art, music and cultural activities. If you are looking for a faith- DeMatha Catholic High School...... 24 based education that lasts a lifetime, built upon a solid moral and spiritual foundation Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School...... 26 that prepares students for the modern world, you have come to the right place. Elizabeth Seton High School...... 28 Whether in the heart of DC, or suburban , each Catholic high school offers: Georgetown Preparatory School...... 30 • A direct connection to our Catholic identity Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School...... 32 • An academically excellent education Gonzaga College High School...... 34 • Highly respected and varied extracurricular and sports programs • High graduation rates Our Lady of Good Counsel High School...... 36 • A solid track record of sending graduates on to successful higher education St. Anselm’s Abbey School...... 38 experiences with millions of dollars in scholarship awards St. John’s College High School...... 40 Our schools are rooted in the Gospel values and teaching mission of the Catholic St. Mary’s Ryken High School...... 42 Church. They are Christ-centered communities of faith and service. They offer St. Vincent Pallotti High School...... 44 excellent academic programs that challenge each student’s mind and instill an interest in lifelong learning. Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart...... 46 We encourage you to explore the unique offerings and attributes of our schools, so you can find the right Catholic school for you. 2 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 3

Applying to a Catholic High School

VISITING CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST Selecting the right Catholic high school is all about finding the best fit. In addition to The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a five-part multiple choice test of verbal, quantitative, providing holistic faith formation and rigorous academics, Catholic high schools offer reading, mathematics, and language arts skills. The exam takes 3 hours to administer. This beautiful campuses and facilities. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Catholic high schools includes two short breaks and 30 minutes for distributing and collecting the answer sheets and have adapted their admissions practices to observe social distancing guidelines to ensure a test booklets. safe environment. Catholic high schools will provide access for prospective students and their families through certain in-person visits, virtual tours and other means. Our goal is to provide optimal opportunities for students and families to learn about our Catholic high schools while keeping health and safety as a top priority.

Please review the individual school profile enclosed in this directory and visit school websites to learn more about how to visit each 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 Process for Students Attending a Catholic Elementary School admission process. Learn more about each Catholic high school by reviewing the enclosed Catholic school students in the Archdiocese of Washington take the HSPT, the official entrance description and visiting their web site. test published by Scholastic Testing Service, Inc., at their schools on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Principals in Archdiocese of Washington schools provide 8th grade students and A placement test is required by all Catholic high schools unless otherwise indicated by the high their parents/guardians with the web link to the HSPT online registration form. Parents/ school. This section pertains to the process for registering for and taking the HSPT. For testing guardians complete the registration and payment for the test online. Students and their instructions for those Catholic high schools that do not require the HSPT, please refer to the parents/guardians return to the registration page to select the high schools to receive the results school’s enclosed description. of the HPST (Please see Selecting Schools to Receive HSPT Results). Online test registration opens on Monday, October 18, 2021. Test registration and payment must be submitted by Friday, November 19, 2021. A confirmation letter is sent via email to the parent/guardian.

Process for Students Not Enrolled in an Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Elementary School Students attending schools that do not administer the HSPT may (1) register and pay for the HSPT online at www.adwcatholicschools.org/high-school. Online registration for the HSPT opens on Monday, October 18, 2021.

REGISTRATION: Registration closes the Sunday prior to the test date. • For the Saturday, December 4, 2021 test date, the completed HSPT online registration (including payment) must be completed online by Sunday, November 28, 2021. • For the Saturday, December 11, 2021 test date, the completed HSPT online registration (including payment) must be completed online by Sunday, December 5, 2021.

TEST DATE ONLNE REGISTRATION DEADLINE Saturday, December 4, 2021 Sunday, November 28, 2021 Saturday, December 11, 2021 Sunday, December 5, 2021

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HSPT Testing Dates, Times and Locations Accommodations for Students with Special Needs The HSPT for students not attending Catholic schools that administer the HSPT is offered The Archdiocese of Washington has an inclusive philosophy for accommodating students. from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at several sites on two dates: All testing sites will offer both regular and accommodated testing conditions. The high school sites for HSPT will be assigned proctors from the Catholic Schools Office to provide testing SATURDAY • DECEMBER 4 • 2021 accommodations.4920 Strathmore Avenue SCHOOL ADDRESS Academy of the Holy Cross 4920 Strathmore Avenue, Kensington, MD Parents/guardians are required to provide appropriate documentation of their child’s accommodation needs with their HSPT Registration Form. Documentation must be submitted DeMatha Catholic High School 4313 Madison Street Hyattsville, MD at least 2 weeks prior to the test date in order to ensure accommodations can be arranged Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School 1524 35th Street NW, Washington, DC between the Catholic Schools Office and high school testing sites. Therefore, documentation Gonzaga College High School 19 I (Eye) Street NW, Washington, DC must be received by Friday, November 19, 2021 for the December 4, 2021 testing date, and Our Lady of Good Counsel High School 17301 Old Vic Boulevard, Olney, MD by Friday, November 26, 2021 for the December 11, 2021 testing date.

22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown, MD St. Mary’s Ryken High School Appropriate documentation may be uploaded to the registration site. Those who do not submit the appropriate documentation may not be provided testing accommodations. Parents/ SATURDAY • DECEMBER 11 • 2021 guardians will receive a confirmation of the approved accommodations via email from the SCHOOL ADDRESS Director for Special Education. During the admissions/enrollment process, parents/guardians Archbishop Carroll High School 4300 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC should provide the high school(s) with similar information regarding their child’s educational Bishop McNamara High School 6800 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD needs to ensure accurate placement.

Elizabeth Seton High School 5715 Emerson Street, Bladensburg, MD For further information about testing accommodations, please contact the Director for St. John’s College High School 2607 Military Road, NW, Washington, DC Special Education at 301-853-4569. 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. To reschedule a missed HSPT date due to illness, the parent/guardian must reschedule by contacting [email protected] no later than the Monday following the missed test date.

Students who are registered to take the HSPT on a Saturday must bring the following items to the testing site: ITEMS TEST TAKERS • Two No. 2 pencils; MUST BRING ON THE • Valid picture ID (if possible) or other appropriate personal DAY OF THE TEST identification documentation; • Light snack (recommended); and • Confirmation of registration. 6 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 7

Tuition Assistance

Each high school and the Archdiocese of Washington offer a variety of tuition assistance and scholarship programs. 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 assistance grants when they receive their notification letters from high schools in the spring.

Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance Program Archdiocesan tuition assistance is available 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. TADS administers the application process for the Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance Program. The TADS Application Form for the 2022-2023 school year must be completed and submitted to TADS by December 3, 2021 for families applying for tuition assistance from the archdiocese for a high school student. The form may be obtained in October 2021 at www. adwcatholicschools.org or from any Catholic elementary or high school in the archdiocese. Please note that online applications for tuition assistance are preferred. All tuition assistance High School Choice(s) obtained through the archdiocese is based on financial need. The online HSPT Registration Form identifies the Catholic high schools in the archdiocese that use the HSPT as part of their admissions process. Students and their parents/guardians Archdiocesan tuition assistance decision letters select the high schools to receive the results of the HPST online. The High School Choice(s) will be delivered via email to all applicants on window opens at the same time as registration, Monday, October 18, 2021. Students and Friday, February 25, 2022. their parents/guardians select the high schools to receive the results of the HSPT. High school selections must be finalized before the close of the High School Choice(s) window on Sunday, Questions? December 12, 2021. Please visit www.adwcatholicschools.org or email [email protected]. Selecting Schools to Receive HSPT Results Individual High Schools HIGH SCHOOL CHOICE(S) WINDOW For more information about tuition assistance Opens: Monday, October 18, 2021 | Closes: Sunday, December 12, 2021 and scholarship programs available at each Catholic high school, please see the individual NOTIFICATION OF TEST RESULTS high school listing in this directory and then Test results are sent only to the school(s) provided on the student’s HSPT Registration Form contact the school’s financial aid office for and will be mailed to parents/guardians in January 2022. more information.

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 on Thursday, February 17, 2022 or Thursday, February 24, 2022. The specific decision notification date for a particular NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY Catholic high school can be obtained by contacting the Catholic high school directly, or 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 visiting the Catholic high school section at adwcatholicschools.org. race, color, sex (unless traditionally a single sex school), sexual orientation, national origin in accordance to the law in the administration of the educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and DECISION NOTIFICATION DATES other school-administered programs. To the extent required by Title IX, they do not discriminate against any applicant, Thursday, February 17, 2022 or Thursday, February 24, 2022 employee or student because of sex. 8 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 9

The Academy of the Holy Cross 2021-2022 November 7, 2021 | 10:00 AM Application Checklist Archbishop Carroll High School Open Houses October 24, 2021 | 1:00 PM The Avalon School SPRING (7th grade) at a Glance November 7, 2020 | 2:30 PM Mid-April – Early May Bishop McNamara High School • Attend Catholic High School Fair SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021 October 31, 2021 | 11:00 AM May 1:00 PM Georgetown Visitation Preparatory • Discuss high school options with parents (e.g., size, gender, academic and School Brookewood School October 30, 2021 | 1:00 PM co-curricular offerings, siblings’ schools). SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021 Connelly School of the Holy Child 10:00 AM Our Lady of Good Counsel High School October 24, 2021 | 10:30 AM SUMMER 12:00 PM Georgetown Preparatory School 12:30 PM Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart DeMatha Catholic High School June – August November 7, 2021 | 10:30 AM • Talk with family, friends and neighbors about schools they attend(ed). SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021 • Visit high schools’ websites. Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School 10:30 AM Connelly School of the Holy Child Visit website for more information 11:00 AM St. Johns College High School FALL /WINTER (8th grade) 1:00 PM Archbishop Carroll High School Elizabeth Seton High School 1:00 PM St. Mary’s Ryken High School November 7, 2021 | 11:00 AM Early September • Request applications from high schools. Inquire about financial aid options. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021 Georgetown Preparatory School Schedule up to three shadow visits (to follow a high school student) with the schools 1:00 PM Brookewood School October 17, 2021 | 12:00 PM Mid September – Early October Georgetown Visitation Preparatory • Catholic school students attend Catholic high school presentations at elementary schools SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2021 School 11:00 AM Bishop McNamara High School October 16, 2021 | 1:00 PM Mid-September – Early October • Catholic school students participate in Catholic high school shadow days SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021 Gonzaga College High School October – November 10:00 AM The Academy of the Holy Cross November 21, 2021 | 10:00 AM 10:30 AM DeMatha Catholic High School • Attend high school open houses Our Lady of Good Counsel High School 11:00 AM Elizabeth Seton High School Early – Mid December October 17, 2021 | 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Saint Anselm’s Abbey School, • Students attending Catholic schools take HSPT at school on Wednesday, 2:00 PM St. Vincent Pallotti High School Saint Anselm’s Abbey School December 1, 2021 2:30 PM The Avalon School November 7, 2020 | 12:00 PM • Deadline to apply for Archdiocese of Washington tuition assistance for 2022-2023 is December 3, 2021 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2021 St. John’s College High School • Students not attending Catholic schools take HSPT on Saturday (December 4 or 11); 10:00 AM Gonzaga College High School October 24, 2021 | 11:00 AM they must pre-register St. Mary’s Ryken High School Mid December | October 24, 2021 1:00 PM • Catholic schools send transcripts to students’ high school choices. St. Vincent Pallotti High School December – January November 7, 2021 | 2:00 PM • High school applications due (contact each school for deadline dates). Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart February 17, 2022 and February 24, 2022 October 17, 2021 | 12:30 PM • High school acceptance notification letters mailed on one of these dates. 10 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 11

2022 CATHOLIC HIGH High School SCHOOL FAIR LISTINGS

specially designed for rising 7th and 8th graders, each spring, the Archdiocese of Washington hosts a High School Fair which features Eexhibits 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 session about financial aid. This informative event will help future high school students learn more about high school options and the application process.

LOCATION: THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA Caldwell Hall – Caldwell Auditorium DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The Catholic High School Fair features a Learning Center Fair which is intended for families of students with learning differences. 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. The Archdiocese of Washington Admissions officers and learning specialists will be available to discuss the is home to 18 academically program offerings to support students with learning differences. rigorous Catholic high schools that emphasize strong academics, faith, Learn more about the Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance program and values and service while enriching Catholic high school scholarship and need-based financial aid. A special students through athletics, art, session will be offered to assist applicants with understanding the process, music and cultural activities. when to apply, and the notification timeline? We encourage you to explore the Registration is free. unique offerings and attributes To register, please go to the 2022 Catholic High School Fair section of our schools in the following at adwcatholicschools.org AFTER April 1, 2022 to complete the section so you can find the right online registration form. Catholic school for you. 12 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 13

oly Cross has been educating The Academy of the H“women of courage, compassion and scholarship” for over 150 years. We Holy Cross are guided by our Catholic faith and the mission of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. As the current global health crisis has challenged schools to develop innovative and engaging methods of instruction, Holy Cross is at the forefront of providing a robust educational and student life experience. We prepare girls to feel CONTACT INFO confident taking academic risks, leading 4920 Strathmore Avenue their peers, and standing up for their beliefs. Kensington, MD 20895 www.academyoftheholycross.org Tel: 301-942-2100 / Fax: 301-929-6440

OPEN HOUSE TUITION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION November 7, 2021 • 10:00 AM SCHOLARSHIPS The Academy of the Holy Cross offers Most students carpool or take Metro. SOCIAL MEDIA both need-based tuition assistance and Holy Cross is a short walk from the Facebook: @academyoftheholycross Twitter: @AHC_news merit-based scholarships. To apply for Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro (Red Line). Instagram: @ahctartans tuition assistance, families must complete a A Montgomery Ride-On bus stop is Parents’ Financial Statement through School at the school’s front entrance. PRESIDENT AND CEO At Holy Cross we are committed & Student Services (SSS). Scholarships Ms. Kathleen Prebble to diversity, equity, inclusion and are offered in academic achievement, PRINCIPAL understanding how personal, cultural, performing and visual arts, and STEM. Mr. John Sullivan and historic aspects of identity contribute Please see our website for more information.

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS to and enrich our school community. As Barbara Murray education today is globally focused, we SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS [email protected] offer a rigorous curriculum including Honors courses, Project Lead the The Saint Mary’s Resource Program serves $27,800 TUITION Way Engineering program, Advanced students with diagnosed learning differences APP DEADLINE December 10, 2021 Placement courses, an extensive online and current psycho-educational assessments course selection, and a Dual-Enrollment/ who have demonstrated the ability to succeed YEAR FOUNDED 1868 Dual-Credit program with Marymount in a rigorous, college preparatory environment. SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY University. Our graduates are exceptionally The Congregation of the Families interested in the Moreau Options Program well prepared for college and beyond. In for students with intellectual or developmental Sisters of the Holy Cross our championship athletics, our extensive disabilities should contact Director Emily Montgomery at 301-942-2100 x 472. GRADE LEVELS 9–12 performing arts, or by providing 8,100+ hours of service annually, our girls do GENDER Girls not wait for opportunity, they create it. ENROLLMENT (2020-21) 400 Additionally, seniors complete a 60-hour

ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WCAC internship in a career setting that interests them. The Class of 2021 received over $17,000,000+ in college scholarships. Our girls believe they can do anything, because they see girls do everything. 14 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 15

rchbishop Carroll High School is Archbishop Carroll A a Catholic, college preparatory, co-educational school that welcomes High School young people and empowers them in an academically rigorous, diverse, and supportive learning environment. Our community works daily to think critically, creatively, and morally so that we can serve God with purpose.

CONTACT INFO 4300 Harewood Road NE Washington, DC 20017 www.archbishopcarroll.org Tel: 202-529-0900 / Fax: 202-526-8879

OPEN HOUSE October 24, 2021 • 1:00 PM TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH SOCIAL MEDIA SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIAL NEEDS Facebook: @ACHSWashDC Archbishop Carroll High School is Archbishop Carroll is happy to serve Twitter: @ACHSWashDC, @ACHSEducators, @carroll_ad committed to providing financial assistance students with learning differences in Instagram: @achs_dc, @achseducators, for all families possessing demonstrated the form of a Catholic Accommodation @achs_student_life, @achsadmissions need. At this time, most families can expect Plan (CAP). For more information, please to have at least 40% of need met through contact our Director of Counseling, PRESIDENT scholarships and tuition discount. More Christine Miller, at 202-529-0900. Mr. Larry Savoy ’93 We believe that our Catholic identity is information is available online at www. PRINCIPAL rooted in Catholic teachings, which establish archbishopcarroll.org TRANSPORTATION Ms. Elana Gilmore core values that sustain our community. Archbishop Carroll High School is a DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Bus Services are arranged through Archbishop Mr. Michael Powell Sr. comprehensive four-year private high school Carroll High School, with Brian Ellerbe, [email protected] enrolling just under 400 students in grades Athletic Director. (202) 529-0900. 9-12. The school was founded in 1951 and TUITION $15,866 named for John Carroll, the First Bishop of APP DEADLINE December 10, 2021 the . Cardinal O'Boyle, who oversaw the founding of the school, chose YEAR FOUNDED 1951 Carroll as our name and "pro deo et patria" SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY N/A as our motto.

GRADE LEVELS 9–12 Students at Archbishop Carroll are GENDER Co-ed offered the opportunity for a rich, diverse, ENROLLMENT (2019-20) 360 educational experience. As graduates of Archbishop Carroll High School, students WCAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE will be prepared to make meaningful and positive contributions to their communities and society as a whole and continue their journey as lifelong learners. 16 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 17

he Avalon School, located in Wheaton, The Avalon School TMaryland, is an independent, Catholic day school for boys that combines an environment of intellectual freedom, personal responsibility, and a spirit of adventure to help form boys into educated men of faith and purpose who will serve society in daily lives as husbands, fathers, professionals, and citizens.

Mr. Avalon, inspired by the call of Pope John CONTACT INFO Paul II to build a culture of life, features a 11811 Claridge Road program geared to the distinctive learning Wheaton, MD 20902 characteristics of boys and young men to www.avalonschools.org Tel: 301-963-8022 / Fax: 301-963-8027

OPEN HOUSE November 7, 2021 • 2:30 PM TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIAL NEEDS SOCIAL MEDIA Families asking for tuition assistance are Small classes allow for personalized attention Facebook: @TheAvalonSchool Twitter: @AVALONSCHOOLS required to submit an application via and adjustment to many recommended Instagram: @theavalonschool the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment. accommodations for individual students; Additional information can be found on these are arranged after meeting with the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR the Admission section of the Avalon School family. Mr. R.J. Hawley III website. PRESIDENT TRANSPORTATION Mr. Richard B. McPherson ($17,200 for grade 12 which includes graduation fee) HEAD OF SCHOOL Courtesy shuttle from Wheaton-Metro. + $300.00 activities/materials fee help them recognize academic study as Mr. Kevin J. Davern part of the adventure of a life well-lived. Paid shuttle service available from Shady Grove Metro-Westside, Milestone Teachers strive to reveal the Catholic Faith DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION McDonald’s (Germantown), and Festival Mr. Istvan K. Teleki, [email protected] in its fullness and beauty through a rigorous, content-rich curriculum rooted in the Shopping Center (Gaithersburg). $17,350 TUITION Western Canon. The small class sizes allow APP DEADLINE N/A teachers to better meet students’ needs.

YEAR FOUNDED 2003 Furthermore, Avalon teachers know each student personally, and they help develop SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY N/A each student’s ability to think clearly and GRADE LEVELS K–12 communicate effectively.

Boys GENDER Avalon enjoys the cooperation with its sister ENROLLMENT (2020-21) 93 school, Brookewood in the formation of

ATHLETIC CONFERENCE a vibrant community characterized by the Independent Spring Gala, annual plays, various school dances, and family events for families of both schools. A robust international student program further enriches the culture and learning environment. 18 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 19

ishop McNamara High School offers Bishop McNamara Ba comprehensive college preparatory program aimed at educating hearts and High School minds in a dynamic and inclusive Catholic community. Founded by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Bishop McNamara students and graduates are empowered leaders who transform the world. We challenge our students to think with Christ, a thought animated by the Gospel, manifested in service, and informed by academic excellence. CONTACT INFO 6800 Marlboro Pike Forestville, MD 20747 www.bmhs.org Tel: 301-735-8401 / Fax: 301-735-0934

OPEN HOUSE TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH October 31, 2021 • 11:00 AM-2:00 PM SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIAL NEEDS SOCIAL MEDIA Merit and need-based financial aid The St. Joseph Program at Bishop Facebook: @bishopmcnamarahighschool opportunities are available. Scholarships McNamara is a fully-inclusive program Twitter: @bmhsmustangs are awarded in the areas of academics and providing positive, Catholic, college- Instagram: @bmhsmustang fine arts. Catholic school students may be preparatory, educational and social PRESIDENT nominated by their school to sit for the experience for a select student group with Dr. John Barnhardt Moreau Scholarship Examination. Catholic diagnosed learning differences.

PRINCIPAL students attending public, independent, or Mrs. Dian Carter home schools may seek nominations from TRANSPORTATION their ADW Catholic parish. ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR Bishop McNamara offers a variety of private Mr. Vincent Harrington transportation services. Visit www.bmhs.org/ [email protected] about/directions-transportation for more ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS information. Ms. Deanna Warnock [email protected]

TUITION $17,950

APP DEADLINE Rolling enrollment

YEAR FOUNDED 1964

SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY Brothers of the Holy Cross

GRADE LEVELS 9–12

GENDER Co-ed

ENROLLMENT (2020-21) 857

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rookewood, an independent school Brookewood School Blocated in Kensington, MD, 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 CONTACT INFO receive more personalized attention. 10401 Armory Avenue Brookewood’s extracurricular activities Kensington, MD 20895 include competitive sports, the Model UN, www.brookewood.org Art Club, Yearbook Club, Destination Tel: 301-949-7997 Imagination, and the Actor’s Guild, which OPEN HOUSE provides an opportunity for girts to express October 30, 2021 • 1-3 PM themselves through drama. Brookewood also TUITION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION offers optional daily Mass for students and SOCIAL MEDIA SCHOLARSHIPS faculty. Facebook: @BrookewoodSchool Need-based financial aid provided by Shuttle service is provided from the Twitter: @BrookewoodSCH school; families may also apply for need- Gaithersburg area. Call for more Unique to Brookewood is a system of four Instagram: @brookewoodscchool based assistance through the Archdiocese information. Brookewood is located between houses into which students are placed at the of Washington. Visit our website for more Grosvenor, White Flint, and Forest Glen HEAD OF SCHOOL beginning of the school year. On festival Mr. Richard B. McPherson information. metro stations with a short 10-minute bus days, the girls compete in their respective ride to school. Brookewood is also located EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR houses in athletic events and recite poetry SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH near the Kensington MARC train station. Mr. R.J. Hawley they have learned in class for competition. SPECIAL NEEDS Outside the classroom, Brookewood HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL Small classes allow for personalized attention School takes advantage of the wide range Mrs. Cherie Walsh and adjustment to many recommended of educational, cultural, and natural accommodations for individual students; these DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS opportunities in the greater Washington, DC Ms. Helen Williams, [email protected] are arranged after meeting with the family. area. TUITION Grades 9-12 $17,350 Activities and Materials Fee $300 Brookewood enjoys the cooperation with its

APP DEADLINE February 1, 2022 Grade 9 only. brother school, Avalon, in the formation of All other grades are rolling admission a vibrant community characterized by the Spring Gala, annual plays, various school YEAR FOUNDED 2006 dances, and family events for families of SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY N/A both schools. A robust international student program further enriches the culture and GRADE LEVELS K–12 learning environment. GENDER Girls

ENROLLMENT (2019-20) 83

ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Independent (basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, and volleyball)

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onnelly School of the Holy Child is a Connelly School of CCatholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, the Holy Child artistic, physical, and social development of young women. The school emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning, and education of well-rounded women of faith and action. The Holy Child community welcomes students and families of different faiths and diverse backgrounds. In keeping with the philosophy of our founder Cornelia CONTACT INFO Connelly, Holy Child values the uniqueness 9029 Bradley Boulevard of each individual and fosters a life of service Potomac, MD 20854 to others. The school is part of a network of www.holychild.org Tel: 301-365-0955

OPEN HOUSE TUITION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION OCTOBER 24, 2021 • 10:30 AM SCHOLARSHIPS SOCIAL MEDIA We work with the National Association of Bus Routes: They offer local bus routes for Facebook: @HolyChildMD Independent Schools to provide the Parents’ students in the DMV area for , DC, Twitter: @HolyChildMD Financial Statement (PFS) as a first step in the and Maryland. Public Transportation: The Instagram: @holychildmd financial aid process. All students applying Ride-On bus stops two blocks from campus HEAD OF SCHOOL to the 9th grade for the 2022-2023 school (linking to Metro), and the T-2 bus stops Dr. Shannon Gomez, Ed.D. year are eligible to apply for merit and/or close by, at the corner of River and Bradley.

HEAD OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION need based awards. All submissions for merit Mrs. LeAnne Kannapell, M.Ed. and need based awards including supporting documents are due to the Admissions Office DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT by Monday, December 10, 2021. Mrs. Meghan Cross, [email protected]

TUITION US Tuition $36,690 ACADEMIC SUPPORT US Book & Activities $690 30 Holy Child schools in the United States, US Technology $530 Europe, and Africa, which is guided by Surface Device Fee for 8th, 9th and US transfer the educational philosophy of Cornelia Holy Child’s academic support program students $1400 Connelly. Holy Child creates a personalized encourages and guides young women in the APP DEADLINE Grade 9: December 10, 2021 learning experience with a 7 to 1 student to development of learning skills and personal Grades 6-8: February 1, 2022 faculty ratio. More than 90% of our students management strategies that lead to building Grades 10-12: June 1, 2022 take at least one Advanced Placement or their self-confidence, independence, and passion for learning. At the Coakley Center YEAR FOUNDED 1961 Honors level course. Additionally, 75% of our students participate in athletics with for Innovative Learning, Holy Child SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY teams in volleyball, soccer, field hockey, offers all students support in the areas of Society of the Holy Child Jesus basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, ice math, writing, study skills, and executive GRADE LEVELS 6–12 hockey, and more. More than 80% of functioning. There are also academic our students participate in our visual and support courses and coaching for students GENDER Girls performing arts program. Keeping with based on needs and learning preferences. ENROLLMENT (2020-21) 365 our moto “Actions not Words,” Holy Child The Center also coordinates academic students complete more than 5,000 hours of support for students recovering from an ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ISL illness or concussion. community service each year. 24 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 25

eMatha Catholic High School is DeMatha Catholic Da college preparatory institution dedicated to educating young men in the High School 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 850 students from diverse academic, economic, CONTACT INFO cultural and religious backgrounds who 4313 Madison Street strive to become Faith-Filled Gentlemen Hyattsville, MD 20781 and Scholars. DeMatha maintains an www.dematha.org outstanding scholastic program, including Tel: 240-764-2200 / Fax: 240-764 - 2277 extensive Advanced Placement and Honors OPEN HOUSE November 7, 2021 • 10:30 AM-1:00 PM

SOCIAL MEDIA TUITION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION Facebook: @demathahighschool SCHOLARSHIPS Twitter: @DeMathaCatholic DeMatha provides merit-based academic, Carpooling is a popular option, with bus Instagram: @demathacatholic music, art and drama scholarships, as well transportation also available from Prince PRESIDENT as need-based financial aid. Families must George’s, Anne Arundel, Montgomery Fr. James R Day O.SS.T apply to both DeMatha via the FACTS and Howard counties, as well as Southern Management Company and the Archdiocese Maryland and Washington, DC. Free shuttle PRINCIPAL Dr. Daniel J McMahon of Washington via TADS, two separate service is provided to and from the College applications, for need-based aid. Park-University of Maryland Metro station. DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Patrick D. Goulden, [email protected] SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Christine Thomas, [email protected] The Academic Support Center, in conjunction with parents, faculty and staff, $19,750 TUITION supports the college preparatory program APP DEADLINE December 15, 2021 by teaching study skills and techniques which guide students to be independent YEAR FOUNDED 1946 and responsible learners. Accommodations courses, opportunities for Christian service, SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY are reviewed for each student with learning Order of the Most Holy Trinity a wide variety of co-curricular activities and disability documentation. and of the Captives a nationally recognized athletic program. The acclaimed music program features GRADE LEVELS 9–12 curricular offerings with five bands, four GENDER Boys string and percussion ensembles, three

ENROLLMENT (2019-20) 850 choral groups and several co-curricular music ensembles. The teaching faculty, ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WCAC often cited as the strength of the school, includes seven Washington Post educational award winners. 26 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 27

on Bosco Cristo Rey High School, Don Bosco Cristo DDBCR, is co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington and the Rey High School 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. DBC is a member of the Cristo Rey Network, a national association of 37 Catholic high schools that feature a college preparatory CONTACT INFO curriculum and a unique Corporate 1010 Larch Avenue Work Study Program through which each Takoma Park, MD 20912 student gains professional experience while www.dbcr.org financing the majority of the cost of his Tel: 301-891-4750 / 301-270-1459 or her education. Students must be highly OPEN HOUSE visit website for information on motivated and mature, open to Catholic admissions events religious values, employable, and willing to SOCIAL MEDIA work very hard. Families are also expected Facebook: @DonBoscoCR to take an active part in the education of TUITION ASSISTANCE AND Twitter: @DonBoscoCR their child and in the life of the school. To SCHOLARSHIPS Instagram @donboscocristorey apply, families must meet financial need Because our mission is to provide a private INTERIM PRESIDENT requirements. Students must be 14 years old school option to students who otherwise Mr. Rich Dumais at the start of the school year and be eligible could not afford a private school education, to work in the United States. PRINCIPAL the family of the student must be considered Mr. Elias Blanco as having limited financial resources. All students will participate in our Corporate DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGMENT Mrs. Madelin Fernandez Fox Work Study Program, which pays a [email protected] portion of the tuition. Financial Aid and scholarships are awarded to all students so ADMISSIONS ASSOCIATE that the maximum family contribution is no Ms. Amy Taylor, [email protected] more than $2,500. TUITION $14,000 CWSP: $8,500 Family Contribution: $2,500 Max

APP DEADLINE None

YEAR FOUNDED 2007

SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY Salesians of Don Bosco, Eastern Province

GRADE LEVELS 9–12

GENDER Co-ed

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ATHLETIC CONFERENCE None

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lizabeth Seton High School has long Elizabeth Seton Edistinguished itself as an exemplary learning community providing a highly High School regarded and rigorous education to young women who desire to engage in a challenging, college-preparatory course of studies, including high-demand educational opportunities aligned with today’s changing economy in fields such as engineering, pharmacy, law, hospitality and tourism, and broadcast journalism.. With a total CONTACT INFO student body of 580 students representing 5715 Emerson Street over 139 feeder schools, the Elizabeth Seton Bladensburg, MD 20710 community reflects a broad, ethnic, cultural www.setonhs.org and economic diversity, contributing to 301-864-4532 / 301-864-8946 its rich learning environment. Located in OPEN HOUSE Prince George’s County in a close suburb November 7, 2021 • 11:00 AM of Washington, DC, the school attracts students from surrounding counties and the SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: @elizabethsetonhighschool Twitter: @ElizabethSeton Instagram: @elizabethsetonhs TUITION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION SCHOLARSHIPS INTERIM PRESIDENT Elizabeth Seton High School is proud of Elizabeth Seton offers bus transportation Dr. Lisa M. Grillo '89 our ability to offer need-based financial with an associated fee in conjunction DEAN OF ADMISSIONS aid to those families who qualify, as well as with DeMatha Catholic High School Mrs. Melissa Davey Landini ’99 merit scholarships for eligible students. To and includes, among others, routes from [email protected] apply for need-based assistance from Seton, Anne Arundel, Howard and Montgomery

ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR families must apply with the Archdiocese counties, as well as the District of Columbia. Mrs. Elise Merlo, [email protected] of Washington’s TADS application. Merit The school is also conveniently located off scholarships are awarded for exemplary major highways and is Metro accessible. TUITION $16,750 academic performance, as well as for APP DEADLINE December 9, 2021 superior talent in visual and performing arts.

YEAR FOUNDED 1959 SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY District of Columbia. Rooted in Catholic SPECIAL NEEDS Daughters of Charity values and the charism of the Daughters of Students with minor learning differences or GRADE LEVELS 9–12 Charity, the mission of Elizabeth Seton High weaknesses are well-supported at Elizabeth School is to cultivate confidence in young Seton High School. Our Bayley Program is Girls GENDER women to excel in college, careers, and life available for students who need additional ENROLLMENT (2020-21) 580 through an innovative and rigorous academic study time, modified schedules, or one-on-one experience. assistance from the school’s resource teachers, ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WCAC and learn side by side with their peers in the same classes. This valuable reinforcement is offered at no additional charge to help students meet the demands of Elizabeth Seton’s challenging college prep curriculum. 30 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 31

ounded in 1789, Georgetown Preparatory Georgetown FSchool is America’s oldest Catholic boarding and day school for young men in Preparatory School grades 9 through 12, and the only Jesuit boarding school in the country. Situated on 90 acres in suburban Washington, D.C., Prep's mission is to form men of competence, conscience, courage, and compassion; men of faith and men for others.

CONTACT INFO 10900 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20852 www.gprep.org Tel: 301-493-5000 / Fax: 301-493-5905

OPEN HOUSE October 17, 2021 • 12:00 PM

SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: @georgetownprep Twitter: @georgetownprep Instagram: @georgetownprep

PRESIDENT Rev. James R Van Dyke S.J.

HEADMASTER Mr. John Glennon

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Mr. Brett Graham, [email protected] TUITION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS Mr. Robert Begin, [email protected] It is our goal to make Georgetown Prep Georgetown Prep is located along Rockville

TUITION Day: $39,385 affordable for all accepted students: Pike in North Bethesda, one mile north of Boarding: $63,800 Prep does not offer academic or athletic the Capital Beltway (I-495). The Grosvenor- ESL: $8,255 scholarships, reserving all aid for those Strathmore Metro station is about a who have a demonstrated financial need. 10-minute walk from campus. APP DEADLINE January 7, 2022 Applying for financial aid has no bearing on YEAR FOUNDED 1789 the admissions process. Approximately 26%

SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY of families receive financial aid. Society of Jesus (The Jesuits) SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH GRADE LEVELS 9–12 SPECIAL NEEDS

GENDER Boys Students who receive academic accommodations at Prep must have an up- ENROLLMENT (2020-21) 500 to-date report with a full battery of psycho- ATHLETIC CONFERENCE IAC educational testing. The testing must be no more than two years old. 32 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 33

eorgetown Visitation, founded in 1799, Georgetown Visitation Gis a college preparatory school rooted in the Roman Catholic faith and Salesian Preparatory School tradition, committed to educating young women from diverse backgrounds. We are a faith-centered community dedicated to educational excellence, enriched by co-curricular and service programs. Our mission is to empower our students to meet the demands and challenges of today’s rapidly changing and morally complex CONTACT INFO world. We guide our students to become 1524 35th Street, NW self-reliant, intellectually mature, and Washington, DC 20007 morally responsible women of faith, vision, www.visi.org and purpose. Tel: 202-337-3350 / Fax: 202-342-5733

OPEN HOUSE October 16, 2021 • 1:00 PM

SOCIAL MEDIA TUITION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION SCHOLARSHIPS Facebook: @visidc Instagram: @visidc Thirty-three percent of our student Visitation is located in the heart of body receives financial aid; we encourage Georgetown. Accessible from Maryland, HEAD OF SCHOOL any family who thinks that Visitation is Virginia, and the District, the school offers Dr. Barbara McGraw Edmondson beyond their means to apply. Visitation organized drop-off and pickup for parents PRINCIPAL also has a fund to help families pay for as well as on-campus parking for students Mrs. Leonor Ponzio additional educational expenses, like books who carpool; students also use public

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS & FINACIAL AID and uniforms. Further, all applicants transportation, including the D and 30 bus Mrs. Janet Keller are considered for awards that recognize routes. [email protected] scholarship and leadership

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH Ms. Andrea Wotherspoon SPECIAL NEEDS [email protected] All teachers, administrators, and staff are TUITION $32,600 here to support each student and ensure APP DEADLINE December 3, 2021 that she has what she needs to achieve her personal best. Our Learning Support faculty YEAR FOUNDED 1799 are valuable resources for students and SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY parents alike. Sisters of the Visitation

GRADE LEVELS 9–12

GENDER Girls

ENROLLMENT (2020-21) 513

ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ISL

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Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory Gonzaga College A school, Gonzaga offers outstanding academics and a wide variety of co-curricular High School 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 and with Others.” Performing community service and helping those in need is encouraged throughout a student’s four years on Eye CONTACT INFO Street. “Men for and with Others” is not 19 I Street NW an empty phrase during a young man’s Washington DC, 20001 tenure at Gonzaga or in the years that follow www.gonzaga.org in the wider world. Admission is based TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIAL NEEDS Tel: 202-336-7100 / Fax: 202-336-7164 on school performance, current teacher Need-based assistance is available in the Students with documented learning OPEN HOUSE recommendations, test scores, and a personal November 21, 2021 • 10:00 AM-2:00 PM essay, as well as extracurricular activities. form of grants based upon the School and differences are provided time-and-a-half Student Service’s (SSS) Parents Financial on classroom tests, mid-terms, and finals. SOCIAL MEDIA Statement (PFS). Applications are available Preferential seating and assistive portable Facebook: @GonzagaCollegeHS online at http://sssbynais.org/parents/. technology for specified purposes is also Twitter: @GonzagaGoodNews Gonzaga awards over $4.0 million in allowed. One-on-one assistance is provided Instagram: @GonzagaGoodNews financial aid to over one-third of the student by the Center for Academic Excellence. PRESIDENT body. Merit based grants (Presidential and Rev. Joseph E. Lingan, S.J. Sousa Scholarships) are also awarded to TRANSPORTATION

HEADMASTER incoming freshmen. Mr. Thomas Every II Most students carpool or take public transportation. Union Station (Red Line) is DEAN OF ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID three blocks away. Gonzaga is accessible by Mr. Andrew Battaile Metro bus (80, 96, D3, D4, D8, X1-X3, [email protected] X8, and X9) or Circulator. ASSOCIATE DEAN OF ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID Mr. Michael Hanagan [email protected]

TUITION $24,950

APP DEADLINE December 14, 2021

YEAR FOUNDED 1821

SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY Society of Jesus

GRADE LEVELS 9–12 Gonzaga seeks well-rounded young men with a strong desire to succeed and to be Co-ed GENDER part of Washington’s oldest all-boys school. ENROLLMENT (2019-20) 960 The student body is diverse and is drawn from the entire metropolitan area and ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WCAC beyond. 36 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 37

ur Lady of Good Counsel High Our Lady of Good OSchool offers young men and women unparalleled opportunities to become Counsel High School who they want to be. As one of the area's top college preparatory high schools, our students are challenged to become their best selves as members of our inclusive and supportive community.

For families looking for the best-fit high school for their child, we are a Catholic, CONTACT INFO private, co-educational community that 17301 Old Vic Boulevard inspires each student to excel, serve and Olney, MD 20832 love in his or her unique way. www.olgchs.org Tel: 240-283-3200 / Fax: 240-283-3250

OPEN HOUSE October 17, 2020 • 10:00 AM-1:00 PM TUITION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION SOCIAL MEDIA SCHOLARSHIPS Facebook: @OLGCHS Good Counsel offers financial aid to Good Counsel currently offers several Twitter: @OLGCHS Instagram: @olgchs qualified families to help reduce the total options for bus routes in Montgomery cost of tuition. We encourage all students to County, Prince George’s County and PRESIDENT complete the online tuition assistance forms Howard County.to-ride. Transportation Dr. Paul G. Barker each year. This application, provides a need- options are available through Coughlin PRINCIPAL based financial analysis. The application Transportation (a pay-to-ride bus service Mr. Thomas Campbell is available in mid-October at olgchs.org/ that we offer through Good Counsel), admissions under the “Tuition and Fees” tab. as well as the free options available DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Mrs. Maria Nichols through the new Ride-On bus initiative. [email protected] Good Counsel is proud to offer a number To see a schedule, please visit olgchs.org/ of scholarship opportunities to our students. transportation. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS For the full list of scholarships available for Mrs. Katie Silk incoming freshmen, please visit olgchs.org/ [email protected] scholarships. TUITION $26,700 SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH APP DEADLINE December 3, 2021 SPECIAL NEEDS YEAR FOUNDED 1958 Ryken Studies is a college preparatory

SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY program designed for highly motivated Xaverian Brothers students who have been diagnosed with mild learning differences. This program assists 9–12 GRADE LEVELS students in their core courses using varied GENDER Co-ed teaching styles and strategies that focus on skill development in smaller group settings. ENROLLMENT (2019-20) 1,285 By junior year, most students move into the ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WCAC College Prep, Honors, AP, and IB Programs as they prepare for college. 38 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 39

t. Anselm’s Abbey School is a Catholic St. Anselm’s Sboys school of 250 students in grades 6-12 located on 40 wooded-acres in Abbey School the Michigan Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

From the commitment of a small group of Benedictine monks nearly eight decades ago to provide young men of high intellect a world-class education from the nation’s capital, St. Anselm’s has expanded its CONTACT INFO facilities and curricular offerings to become 4501 South Dakota Avenue, NE of the premier academic schools in the Washington DC 20017 region, if not the nation. For the Class of www.saintanselms.org 2020, the average SAT score eclipsed 1400 Tel: 202-269-2350 / Fax: 202-269-2379 and 92% of graduates earned recognition as OPEN HOUSE an AP Scholar or higher standing. November 7, 2021 • 12:00 PM December 12, 2021 • 1:00 PM St. Anselm’s offers a rigorous liberal arts TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH education rooted in the classical and SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIAL NEEDS SOCIAL MEDIA In 2020-2021, St. Anselm’s awarded more At. St. Anselm’s our school counselor Facebook: @saintanselms Catholic intellectual tradition. All courses Twitter: @saintanselms are considered to be at the honors level, than $1.4 million in need-based aid to works with a set of 20 faculty advisors Instagram: @saintanselms including the 27 AP classes the school offers more than 40% of students. Admission who meet weekly with a cohort of 12 to in the Upper School. The strength of St. to the school is competitive but entirely 15 boys to whom they are assigned. As PRESIDENT Anselm’s academic program is complemented need-blind: a prospective student’s ability or part of these mentorship and advising Fr. Peter Weigand OSB by a robust set of co-curricular activities and inability to pay is in no way considered in responsibilities, faculty members work HEADMASTER student-run organizations, including Model evaluating a boy’s candidacy for admission. with students, teachers, parents, and the Dr. James Power United Nations, a gaming club, musical and school counselor to provide academic, and if necessary, emotional support, for all DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS dramatic groups, and cultural interest groups, Mr. Patrick Granfield, '99 among others. St. Anselm’s students compete students. Understanding a student’s learning [email protected] in the Potomac Valley Athletic Conference differences and whether a boy requires where they participate in nine different accommodation such as extra time or special ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS access to technology is included as part of Mr. John Goldberg, [email protected] sports with several options to choose from each season. Service and service-learning are our advisory system, with a student’s advisor TUITION $30,800 also at the heart of a St. Anselm’s education, in frequent communication with the boy’s More than 40% of students receive financial aid with 11th and 12th graders spending every parents or guardians. APP DEADLINE February 3, 2022 Tuesday morning volunteering at 12 different sites in the local community. TRANSPORTATION YEAR FOUNDED 1942

SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY The school also takes great pride as a St. Anselm’s offers shuttle busses in the St. Anselm's Abbey; community in seeing that as the academic morning and afternoon to and from the Fort English Benedictine Congregation success of our students has increased, so has Totten Metro Station, a stop on the Red, GRADE LEVELS 6–12 our student body’s diversity. Today, more than Green, and Yellow lines, located less than a 40% of all students receive financial aid and mile from campus. The school also operates GENDER Boys nearly 45% of boys at St. Anselm’s identity as morning shuttles from Bethesda/Chevy ENROLLMENT (2020-21) 150 (Upper School) historically underrepresented minorities. Chase and two from Northern Virginia (McLean/Arlington and Alexandria.) ATHLETIC CONFERENCE PVAC 40 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 41

t. John’s is committed to academic St. Johns College Sexcellence, as an independent, Catholic, Lasallian, coeducational, college preparatory High School school. The 30-acre campus is located adjacent to Rock Creek Park in Chevy Chase, DC.

We offer 24 AP and 16 honors courses, a Scholars Program for gifted students and a cross-curricular Entrepreneurial Program. Our 1:1 educational technology, featuring iPads provided by the school, allows students CONTACT INFO to learn, produce and collaborate. The Class 2607 Military Road NW of 2021 earned $34 million in scholarships. Chevy Chase, DC 20015 www.stjohnschs.org Tel: 202-363-2316 / Fax: 202-380-1704 TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH OPEN HOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIAL NEEDS October 24, 2021 • 11:00 AM St. John’s strives to keep quality education A resource program for students with mild SOCIAL MEDIA affordable. More than $5.2 million in aid learning differences, the Benilde Program, Facebook: @StJohnsCollegeHighSchool is awarded annually. Need-based tuition admits freshmen only. Applicants must Twitter: @StJohnsCHS assistance is available to all students. Merit, submit a psycho-educational evaluation Instagram: @stjohnschs theater, vocal, strings, band and fine arts completed within the last three years. PRESIDENT scholarships are also awarded to students Mr. Jeffrey Mancabelli who qualify (see website for details). TRANSPORTATION

PRINCIPAL Mr. Christopher Themistos Offered at an additional fee from Montgomery County, Prince George’s DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS County and Virginia; morning only from Mrs. Susie Hinton Capitol Hill and Alexandria. Free shuttle [email protected] transportation from Friendship Heights and ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Silver Spring Metros. Students participate in 29 varsity sports Mrs. Kat O'Connor [email protected] and more than 50 activities. Three full-time performance coaches provide professional- TUITION $22,100 level training to all students. $25,400 for Benilde Program

APP DEADLINE December 3, 2021 St. John’s has invested more than $50 million in campus improvements in the 1851 YEAR FOUNDED last decade. The Donatelli Center for SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY the Arts and the Cap Mona Student De La Salle Christian Brothers Center, including a blackbox theater and

GRADE LEVELS 9–12 the Lasallian Center for Mission and Ministry opened in 2017. The 80,000 GENDER Co-ed square foot Performance and Leadership

ENROLLMENT (2020-21) 1,240 Center, home to new athletic facilities, the Entrepreneurial Center and Cadet Corps ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WCAC Leadership Program opened in 2020. 42 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 43

t. Mary’s Ryken (SMR) is a high school St. Mary’s Ryken Scommunity committed to providing an affordable high school experience with High School a focus on individual student success, personal growth and discovery of one’s own uniqueness.

The years a student spends at SMR are marked by a challenging college preparatory program, rewarding opportunities for service and shared celebrations of Catholic faith, CONTACT INFO the forming of lifelong friendships, and 22600 Camp Calvert Road the camaraderie of being part of fine arts, Leonardtown, MD 20650 athletics and clubs. In 2021, SMR celebrated www.smrhs.org the accomplishments of 167 graduates from Tel: 301-475-2814 / Fax: 301-373-4195 our 40th graduating class! SMR graduates OPEN HOUSE are compassionate, capable, honorable and October 24, 2021 • 1:00 PM respectful young adults who are prepared for TUITION ASSISTANCE AND spectrum disorders, and medical conditions life after high school. SOCIAL MEDIA SCHOLARSHIPS that affect their performance in the Facebook: @SMRKnights classroom. Services include classroom and Twitter: @stmarysryken Investing in a values-based, college Instagram: @stmarysryken preparatory education means an investment testing accommodations and daily or weekly in your child’s future! St. Mary’s Ryken meetings with a resource specialist. Please

PRESIDENT faculty, staff and administrators are visit our website to learn more. Dr. Rick Wood committed to providing the highest quality PRINCIPAL Catholic education to the students in the Dr. Catherine Bowes southern Maryland community. Over $1.6 DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT million is awarded annually in need-based Ms. Amy Cricchi, [email protected] financial aid and merit-based scholarships. Financial aid is available for qualifying ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Mrs. Elizabeth Kandler families from both the Archdiocese of [email protected] Washington (ADW) and SMR. SMR awards merit-based scholarships to incoming ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS freshmen in the areas of academics, Mrs. Aimee Raley, [email protected] leadership, service and fine arts. For more TUITION $17,900 information, please visit our website.

APP DEADLINE December 10, 2021 SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH TRANSPORTATION YEAR FOUNDED 1981 SPECIAL NEEDS

SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY As part of our mission, St. Mary’s Ryken The St. Mary’s County Government Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School offers support services to students with NonPublic School Transportation Division learning differences. We are equipped provides bus transportation for St. Mary’s GRADE LEVELS 9–12 with fully qualified staff, and students are County students. For students from GENDER Co-ed admitted into the program through the Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and other

ENROLLMENT (2020-21) 700 regular admissions process. SMR provides counties, bus transportation is available for assistance for students with diagnosed an additional fee. Please visit our website to ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WCAC learning disabilities such as ADHD, autism learn more.

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ounded in 1921, by the Pallottine St. Vincent Pallotti FSisters, St. Vincent Pallotti High School is dedicated to promoting academic High School excellence and building Christian character in a welcoming community. We aspire to remain true to the spirit of our patron, St. Vincent Pallotti, to educate and form young men and women “to revive faith and rekindle charity” in the world. Our school offers a curriculum that draws from the best of traditional Catholic education along CONTACT INFO with a wide-range of academic programs: 113 St. Mary’s Place Four-Year Honors Program, AP courses, Laurel, MD 20707 Accelerated Science at Pallotti, Engineering pallottihs.org Tel: 301-725-3228 / Fax: 301-725-5381

OPEN HOUSE November 7, 2021 • 2:00 PM-5:00 PM TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH December 1, 2021 • 6:00 PM-8:00 PM SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIAL NEEDS April 21, 2022 • 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Institutional financial aid is awarded Students with mild to moderate learning on a need based standard. A financial differences may be enrolled in our Stephen SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: Pallottihs aid application must be completed to J. Edmonds Learning Center Program. Twitter: @Pallotti_HS; @SVPHSAthletics be considered for need based assistance. Individualized learning plans are completed Instagram: @pallottihs Pallotti Scholar and Merit Scholarships and accommodations are provided for each are awarded to the most outstanding in student in this program. Documentation of PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL Mr. Jeffrey Palumbo academics and leadership potential. No qualifying special needs and a student and additional application is required. Choral, parent/guardian interview are required. DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Band, Theater, Dance, and Visual Arts Mrs. Stacy Springer, [email protected] Scholarships are awarded to students TRANSPORTATION ADMISSIONS & ENROLLMENT MANAGER with demonstrated talent in these specific Mrs Virginia Rinker, [email protected] performance areas. An audition is required. Bus service will be available for a fee from parts of Prince George’s County. Service to TUITION In-State Tuition: $17,650 Montgomery and Howard Counties will be (Traditional Variable Rate) In-State Tuition: $18,700 considered if significant need is determined. (Locked In 4 Year Rate) Families may opt to establish carpools.

APP DEADLINE December 10, 2021

YEAR FOUNDED 1921

SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY and Robotics, and a pre-professional Arts Pallottine Sisters Academy. Pallotti offers spiritually enriching retreats and service opportunities, clubs and GRADE LEVELS 9–12 activities, and over 20 interscholastic sports GENDER Co-ed teams. It is through Pallotti’s challenging

ENROLLMENT (2018-19) 410 and diverse curriculum that students develop into independent, self-motivated, socially ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MIAA – Boys conscious young adults who are prepared to IAAM – Girls enter college as critical thinkers. 46 | Archdiocese of Washington Catholic High Schools 47

ocated on 35 acres in Bethesda, Stone Stone Ridge School LRidge School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory of the Sacred Heart school for girls Grades 1-12 with a co- educational early childhood program, Little Hearts. As a member of the International Network of Sacred Heart schools (24 schools in the US & Canada, 147 worldwide), students benefit from a strong

CONTACT INFO TUITION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION 9101 Rockville Pike SCHOLARSHIPS Bethesda, MD 20814 www.stoneridgeschool.org Stone Ridge is committed to working Detailed information regarding bus routes Tel: 301-657-4322 x1620 with families to provide an unparalleled (DC, MD and VA), carpooling and Metro Catholic education. Families seeking accessibility is available on the transportation OPEN HOUSE financial assistance are required to submit section of the School's website. The campus October 17, 2021 • 12:30 PM an application via FACTS Grant and Aid is a ten-minute walk from the NIH Medical SOCIAL MEDIA Assessment no later than January 14. Stone Center Metro Station (Red Line); morning Facebook: @stoneridgegators Ridge granted over $3 million need-based and evening shuttle bus transportation to Twitter: @gatorssr financial assistance for the 2021-22 school Metro is available. Instagram: @stoneridgesacredheart year. Additional information can be found

HEAD OF SCHOOL under the "Admissions" section of the Mrs. Catherine Ronan Karrels ‘86 School's website. affiliation with the School's community HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL which spans 41 countries around the globe. SERVICE TO STUDENTS WITH Mr. Malcolm McCluskey With innovative teaching and technology SPECIAL NEEDS aimed at how girls learn best, the faculty DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Upper School Learning Strategists support inspires students to lead, problem- Mrs. LaRita Gordon students in developing strategies for academic solve, and excel in STEAM subjects, [email protected] success. All Grade 9 students participate in a humanities, and the arts. Students engage ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS FOR weekly Study Skills seminar. UPPER SCHOOL in meaningful service-learning projects in Mrs. Lisa A Zingone the DC area through the School's unique [email protected] Social Action program. Stone Ridge is a vibrant community, offering a distinctive TUITION $39,900 leadership program for girls as well as over APP DEADLINE December 3, 2021 50 extra-curricular clubs and activities. The school offers 15 competitive athletic YEAR FOUNDED 1923 programs including ice hockey, golf, SPONSORING RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY squash, and equestrian. As global leaders of Society of the Sacred Heart intellect, confidence, and faith, graduates

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