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A Tradition of Excellence Since 1928 WELCOME to JOHN BAPST 2019-2020 EDITION A Tradition of Excellence since 1928 WELCOME TO JOHN BAPST... ...AND WELCOME TO: LEADERSHIP | LEARNING | TEAMWORK NEW FRIENDS | GREAT TEACHERS | CREATIVITY PEOPLE WHO CARE | A GLOBAL COMMUNITY REACHING YOUR Colleges and Universities INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL Attended by As an independent school, John Bapst is free to focus on the individual John Bapst Graduates learner. Students find academic expectations that match their level of 2015 to 2018 ability, including outstanding honors and Advanced Placement programs. Students also find a wide range of approaches to learning. John Bapst Art Institute of Chicago Pennsylvania State University says to all students, “Be yourself. Your personality and talents are Bentley University Pratt Institute welcome.” Being a varsity athlete who takes painting or a computer Berklee College of Music Purdue University programmer who plays in the 100-member Concert Band isn’t Boston College San Jose State University unusual – it’s celebrated. Boston University Simmons University Bowdoin College Smith College John Bapst students are involved in all aspects of school and Brandeis University Stanford University community life. The world needs teamwork, leadership, and good Brigham Young University Tufts University character – qualities developed through athletics, art, music, drama, Carnegie Mellon University Tulane University and a wide range of clubs and activities. Our goal is to make school fun Colby College UC-Berkeley and learning meaningful, one student at a time. Columbia University UC-Davis Dartmouth College UC–San Diego Duke University UC-Santa Barbara JOHN BAPST FAST FACts Emory University United States Air Force Academy 100% college-preparatory Fordham University University of Chicago Boys and girls, grades 9-12 Georgia Tech University of Florida Holy Cross University of Illinois 498 students Husson University University of Maine 86% American, 14% international Indiana University University of New England International representation: Johns Hopkins University University of New Hampshire Students from China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Maine Maritime Academy University of Oklahoma Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, the UK, and Vietnam MIT University of Pennsylvania 45 faculty, 71% with advanced degrees McGill University University of Texas-Austin Student : Teacher ratio: 14:1 Michigan State University University of Vermont Average class size: 17 Mount Holyoke College University of Washington AP courses taught on campus: 22 New York University University of Wisconsin Number of AP exams taken: 538 (May 2018) North Carolina State University Virginia Tech Number of varsity sports: 17 Northeastern University Wake Forest University Inspiring programs in music, art, drama, and writing Northwestern University Wellesley College Commitment to community service Notre Dame Worcester Polytechnic One-on-one course scheduling and college counseling Parsons School of Design Yale University “The great sense of community within this school is what I appreciate the most. Even something as simple as walking through the hallways between classes makes you feel welcome, with the community at Bapst allowing you to truly feel like you belong.” LOUKAS COLLATOS ‘20, ORONO OUTSTANDING STEM PROGRAMS Academic Highlights The STEM fields – science, technology, engineering, and John Bapst is known for its academic excellence and flexibility, mathematics – are the basis for many of the world’s most with individualized schedules for all students. Our students are important innovations. Every John Bapst student receives a eager to learn, and our teachers love to teach. Encouraging strong foundation in these real-world, hands-on subjects. discovery, depth, and growth – that’s John Bapst’s recipe for Individually, students can pursue math and science beyond success. Before and after school, teachers help with academic AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics, as the concepts and homework problems. During the junior and senior program also features Multivariable Calculus, Oceanography, years, the school’s college counselors work one-on-one to develop Marine Biology, Astronomy, Anatomy and Physiology, Field personalized college lists and provide essential guidance in Biology, and AP Environmental Science. Outside the classroom, college applications. students compete on math, robotics, and cyber-security teams. HUMANITIES ELECTIVES 22 AP COURSES In English, students meet great writers, both classic and Anatomy and Physiology I & II AP Art History contemporary, developing reading and writing skills in Anthropology AP Biology honors and regular sections beginning in ninth grade. In Astronomy AP Calculus (AB and BC) the Social Sciences, the world is the curriculum. Beginning China Past and Present AP Chemistry Contemporary Politics AP Chinese with AP Human Geography or World History, students move Creative Writing AP Comparative Government on to American History and then to electives in Economics, Ecology I & II AP Computer Programming Psychology, World Cultures, Human Geography, and Political Field Biology AP English Language and Composition Science. Readiness for globalization also means speaking a Independent Study AP English Literature and Composition language other than your own. John Bapst offers Chinese, International Relations AP Environmental Science Spanish, French, and Latin on campus. In addition, the school Marine Biology AP European History tailors individualized programs for students interested in Model UN AP French Oceanography AP Human Geography pursuing a Native American language or another world World Cultures AP Latin language. World Issues AP Physics AP Psychology DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY AP Spanish Seniors can extend learning beyond their classwork in four OPTIONS AP Statistics areas – Fine Arts, Global Studies, Humanities, and STEM – Artificial Intelligence AP Studio Art working with a mentor to design and complete a independent Computer Programming AP US Government Cyber-Security AP US History project that they present in a public forum. It is also possible Engineering I & II to custom-design an individualized program. Robotics I & II Student IT Help Desk Video Production 3D Graphics 2D Graphics ART, MUSIC, DRAMA MUSIC OPTIONS ART OPTIONS “I have never been part Chamber Ensemble/Orchestra AP Studio Art of a more diverse, yet Chorale AP Art History John Bapst students display their welcoming community energy and talent in weekly Concert Band Art Club anywhere else. performances at assemblies, two Concert Choir Basic Design annual student art shows, fall and Contemporary Music Workshop Ceramics With stellar academics, spring concerts, and the fall play Introduction to Band Digital Photography John Bapst provides and spring musical. Each year a few Jazz Band Digital Drawing and Painting students with the seniors go on to attend prestigious Jazz Ensemble Drawing opportunity to flourish art and music schools. Under expert Music Theory Film History while also being able to guidance, students discover new Piano Glass Fusion pursue their means of self-expression and Spring Musical Pit Band Illustration extracurricular interests ...” creativity. Sculpture and Ceramics Painting — KAYA LOLAR ‘21, INDIAN ISLAND ATHLETICS FALL WINTER SPRING CLUBS AND John Bapst has a proud athletic Cheering Basketball Baseball tradition dating back to the 1930’s. INTRAMURALS Cross-Country Cheering Lacrosse The sports program promotes growth, Badminton leadership, and teamwork as students Field Hockey Ice Hockey Softball Basketball get involved, get in shape, learn what it Football Indoor Track Tennis Fencing means to play a role on a team, and Golf Skiing Track & Field Snowboarding improve their skills. Highlights of Soccer Swimming Table Tennis intramurals include tournaments in Tai Chi basketball, badminton, and table tennis. CLUBS and ACTIVITIES Through the school’s many clubs and activities, John Bapst offers new adventures and opportunities that enhance every student’s experience and provide a great way to become part of the school community. Amnesty International Fencing Club Math Team Robotics Team Technology Club Art Club French Club Mock Trial Spanish Club Video Production Club Chess Team Guitar Club Model UN Student Ambassadors Yearbook Chinese Club IT Help Desk National Honor Society Student Environmental Civil Rights Team Junior Classical League Outing Club Action Committee Cyber-Security Team Key Club Photography Club Student Senate “What makes John Bapst such a great experience? For me, it’s the community. I feel completely comfortable here.” – AIDAN VALLEY ’21, HOLDEN How To APPLY Visit us! To schedule a shadow visit with a student or a tour, please contact Angela Kearns at [email protected]. Apply now! Visit www.johnbapst.org. APPLICATION MATERIALS John Bapst Online Application The priority deadline for the 2019-20 school year Transcript Release Form (John Bapst will request school records is February 20, 2019, with rolling admission directly from your current school) through spring and summer. Teacher Recommendation (optional), Photo (optional) Admission letters are mailed to early applicants Interview required for students transferring from another high school by March 20, 2019. APPLY ONLINE AT JOHNBAPST.ORG Beth Campbell, Director of Admission [email protected] [email protected] John Bapst does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability in its admission process or programs. JOHN
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