2015-16 FP Handbook HR_Fordham Handbook 07-08 10/23/15 1:31 PM Page A FORDHAM PREP Faith, Scholarship, Service JESUIT EDUCATION Academic Departments and Programs 2015-2016 2015-16 FP Handbook HR_Fordham Handbook 07-08 10/23/15 1:31 PM Page B 2015-16 FP Handbook HR_Fordham Handbook 07-08 10/23/15 1:31 PM Page 1 Why Choose Fordham Prep? Fordham Prep fosters a positive learning environment centered on each student’s intellectual, spiritual, physical and emotional growth. Our graduates are open to growth, intellectually accomplished, religious, loving, committed to justice and striving for wellness of mind and body. You will BELONG to a diverse community of students and OUTSIDE the classroom • Students commute to the Prep from over 110 • 50 co-curricular clubs New York metropolitan area zip codes • 41 teams in 18 sports • Over 30% are students of color • 40 CHSAA City & State championships since 2001 • 45% receive $3.5 million in academic scholarships and need-based tuition assistance in a UNIQUE environment • The only independent high school in New York City who find their purpose through FAITH and SERVICE located on a university campus • Seniors volunteer over 17,000 service hours helping • A convenient location for Metro-North and NYC public people in need throughout the NYC area transportation • Four-year retreat program & service program • Student to teacher ratio 12:1 • Service trips to Ecuador, Camden and Tennessee • Every classroom equipped with state-of-the-art technology and achieve EXCELLENCE in the classroom • $15 million campus improvements and upgrades in the • 17 AP courses offered past 10 years • Individualized honors program • Ancient Greek, Latin, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, prepared to excel in COLLEGE and BEYOND. Italian & Spanish • 60% of our graduates attend colleges and universities labeled as Most Selective • Our graduates attend the 8 Catholic colleges and universities ranked in US News and World Report’s Top 100 Academic Departments and Programs 2015-2016 • 1 2015-16 FP Handbook HR_Fordham Handbook 07-08 10/23/15 1:31 PM Page 2 Our Jesuit Identity Ignatius was born in 1491 at the family castle of Loyola Today there are more than 2,000 Jesuit educational in the Basque region of Spain. In his own words, Ignatius institutions in 56 countries around the world. “was given to the follies of the world; and what he enjoyed most was warlike sport, with a great and foolish Fordham Prep is one of the 60 high schools in the United desire to win fame.” At Pamplona in 1521, Ignatius’ search States sponsored by the Society of Jesus. This family of for fame ended when a French cannon ball severely Jesuit schools has an educational tradition of over 450 injured his legs. A long, complicated convalescence years, a tradition that incorporates methods from a contributed to a period of soul searching and reflection; variety of sources, contributing to the intellectual, social, Ignatius discovered God at work in his life, and his desire moral and religious formation of students. Jesuit education for fame turned into a desire to dedicate himself to God. includes a religious dimension that permeates all aspects of the curriculum; it is world affirming, promoting dialogue After time spent as a pilgrim and a process of conversion between faith and culture. Jesuit education insists on to loving service of God, Ignatius returned to school. He individual care and concern for each person; it emphasizes eventually studied in Paris for seven years, spending his active participation by the student and an openness to free time preaching and sharing his insights about the growth and life-long learning. Jesuit schools promote a ways of God. Attracted by his experience of God’s love, realistic knowledge of the world; encourage an awareness, several men joined Ignatius. This small group of love and acceptance of self; seek to form men and women companions would eventually grow into the Society for others, particularly in concern for the poor. of Jesus, an order of Catholic priests and brothers dedicated to service for the good of souls. Since 1841, when New York’s Archbishop Hughes founded a school in the Rose Hill section of what was then still part While the original purposes of the Society did not include of Westchester, young men at Fordham have studied education, it was not long before Ignatius was requested Latin, Greek, English, Math and Science. The youngest to include local boys in his schools for men entering the students attended a division of the school now known as Society. The first Jesuit school opened in 1548 in Messina, Fordham Prep. Since legally separating from the University Sicily. By the time of Ignatius’ death there were over 40 in 1972, Fordham Prep has occupied its current location Jesuit schools, within forty years there were 245 schools. on the Rose Hill Campus. 2 • Fordham Preparatory School 2015-16 FP Handbook HR_Fordham Handbook 07-08 10/23/15 1:31 PM Page 3 Philosophy Fordham Preparatory School is an all-male, Jesuit, Catholic, college preparatory school. Our commitment to education Magis (“greater”) is a distinctive aspect of Jesuit education, and expresses the responsibility to seek a greater is shaped by the spirituality and pedagogical tradition of the realization of our potential and mission, and to strive Society of Jesus, founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius of Loyola. for excellence in all things. Fordham Prep is dedicated Fordham Prep stresses the development of excellence in to the development of a curriculum and community that the whole person: intellectual, religious, social, emotional call forth the best from students and staff for the greater and physical. Today, our educational apostolate is glory of God. strengthened by our affiliation with the local,national and international networks of Jesuit secondary schools. Cura personalis (“care of the individual”) is the Jesuit resolve to know and treat each person as an individual made in Based on a legacy that began with the Spiritual Exercises the image and likeness of God. Cura personalis encour- of St. Ignatius and continues through contemporary ages students, faculty and staff to build relationships, both Ignatian reflections, our Jesuit schools are communities of in and out of the classroom, based on dignity, respect and faith, scholarship and service. trust. We are a community of faith. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, we seek to foster knowledge and love of God and neighbor, and welcome the gifts that non-Catholic The intellectual and religious values that motivate Fordham members of our community contribute to that mission. Prep’s mission guide each individual’s total dvelopment. We encourage all members of our community to evaluate We challenge each graduate to be a lifelong learner, an dominant cultural values in the context of their faith. agent of positive change, spiritally motivated and committed to justice, a healer and shaper of his world. We are a community of scholarship. At the heart of Jesuit education is the rigorous study of the humanities and the sciences, reflecting the conviction that the study of great ideas is inextricably linked to the formation of Diversity character. Our program of studies encompasses more Our students live in the Bronx, Westchester, Manhattan, than the acquisition of knowledge; it fosters academic Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Putnam and Rockland discipline and encouragesreflection in the pursuit of counties, Connecticut and New Jersey. They come from a excellence. wide range of ethnic, racial, geographic, economic and religious backgrounds. We are a community of service. St. Ignatius’ declaration that “love ought to manifest itself in deeds rather than words” is embodied today in the call to be a person for others. We put our faith into action by seeking opportunities to serve our brothers and sisters, especially those in need, and by working to promote justice. Academic Departments and Programs 2015-2016 • 3 2015-16 FP Handbook HR_Fordham Handbook 07-08 10/23/15 1:31 PM Page 4 Faith Fordham Prep’s Campus Ministry Department, in the Leadership Programs tradition of Jesuit education, offers a number of events, The Ministry Leadership Team is an opportunity for students activities and programs to nurture and strengthen the to deepen their own faith, spirituality and commitment spiritual growth of our students and staff. Forming to social justice, and learn valuable leadership skills that members of the community who will truly be men of will enable them to help other Prep students. Participants faith and “men for others” is a sacred priority. Toward dedicate themselves to a program of daily prayer and this end, the following programs are available. weekly meetings where they have the opportunity to reflect on their prayer experiences, learn about social Campus Ministry Goals justice issues and develop the skills necessary to be • Nurture and strengthen the spiritual growth of our effective leaders in the Prep community. students and staff Just Serve is an activity that allows students to learn about • Form members of the community who will truly be men justiceissues and how Catholic social teaching impacts and women for others through daily prayer, the weekly our understanding of these issues. Armed with this Examen, sacramental liturgies, social justice programs, knowledge, the group plans service projects related to spiritual retreats, environmental projects, community justice issues. involvement and service activities The Social Justice Committee is a voluntary group open to all students interested in justice issues. The committee School-Wide Holy Day Masses/Daily Mass includes faculty, and students serve as leaders in educating There are a number of special Masses celebrated the Prep community on specific justice issues. throughout the year, including the Mass of the Holy Spirit, the Christmas liturgy and Masses on Holy Days.