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2013-14 FP Handbook 2013_Fordham Handbook 07-08 10/22/13 1:42 PM Page A Fordham Preparatory School JESUIT EDUC ATION Academic Departments and Programs 2013-2014 Faith, Scholarship,Faith, Service 2013-14 FP Handbook 2013_Fordham Handbook 07-08 10/22/13 1:42 PM Page 1 Fordham Preparatory School Contents Our Jesuit Identity page 2 Philosophy page 3 Faith page 4 Scholarship page 5 Service page 6 McNamara Library page 8 Technology page 9 Classical Languages page 10 English page 11 Fine Arts page 12 Guidance and Counseling page 13 College Counseling page 14 Health and Physical Education page 15 Mathematics page 16 Modern Languages page 17 Religious Studies page 18 Science page 19 Social Studies page 20 Co-curricular Activities page 21 Athletics page 25 Administration page 27 Faculty page 28 Admissions Information page 33 2013-14 FP Handbook 2013_Fordham Handbook 07-08 10/22/13 1:42 PM Page 2 Fordham Preparatory School Our Jesuit Identity Ignatius was born in 1491 at the family castle of Loyola in the Basque region of Spain. In his own words, Ignatius “was given to the follies of the world; and what he enjoyed most was warlike sport, with a great and foolish desire to win fame.” At Pamplona in 1521, Ignatius’ search for fame ended when a French cannon ball severely injured his legs. A long, complicated convalescence contributed to a period of soul searching and reflection; Ignatius discovered God at work in his life, and his desire for fame turned into a desire to dedicate himself to God. Jesuit schools has an educational tradition of over 450 years, After time spent as a pilgrim and a process of conversion a tradition that incorporates methods from a variety of to loving service of God, Ignatius returned to school. He sources, contributing to the intellectual, social, moral and eventually studied in Paris for seven years, spending his free religious formation of students. Jesuit education includes time preaching and sharing his insights about the ways of a religious dimension that permeates all aspects of the God. Attracted by his experience of God’s love, several men curriculum; it is world affirming, promoting dialogue between joined Ignatius. This small group of companions would faith and culture. Jesuit education insists on individual care eventually grow into the Society of Jesus, an order of and concern for each person; it emphasizes active Catholic priests and brothers dedicated to service for the participation by the student and an openness to growth good of souls. and life-long learning. Jesuit schools promote a realistic knowledge of the world; encourage an awareness, love and While the original purposes of the Society did not include acceptance of self; seek to form men and women for others, education, it was not long before Ignatius was requested particularly in concern for the poor. to include local boys in his schools for men entering the Society. The first Jesuit school opened in 1548 in Messina, Since 1841, when New York’s Archbishop Hughes founded Sicily. By the time of Ignatius’ death there were over 40 a school in the Rose Hill section of what was then still part Jesuit schools, within forty years there were 245 schools. of Westchester, young men at Fordham have studied Latin, Today there are more than 2,000 Jesuit educational Greek, English, Math and Science. The youngest students institutions in 56 countries around the world. attended a division of the school now known as Fordham Prep. Since legally separating from the University in 1972, Fordham Prep is one of the 60 high schools in the United Fordham Prep has occupied its current location on the States sponsored by the Society of Jesus. This family of Rose Hill Campus. - 2- 2013-14 FP Handbook 2013_Fordham Handbook 07-08 10/22/13 1:42 PM Page 3 Fordham Preparatory School Philosophy Magis (“greater”) is a distinctive aspect of Jesuit education, and expresses the responsibility to seek a Fordham Preparatory School is an all-male, Jesuit, Catholic, greater realization of our potential and mission, and college preparatory school. As a Jesuit school, our commitment to strive for excellence in all things. Fordham Prep is to education is shaped by the spirituality and pedagogical dedicated to the development of a curriculum and tradition of the Society of Jesus, founded in 1540 by St. community that call forth the best from students, Ignatius of Loyola. This heritage stresses the development of and staff for the greater glory of God. excellence in the whole person: intellectual, religious, social, emotional and physical. Today, Fordham Prep’s educational Cura personalis (“care of the individual”) is the Jesuit apostolate is strengthened by our affiliation with the local, resolve to know and treat each person as an individual national and international networks of Jesuit secondary schools. made in the image and likeness of God. Cura personalis encourages students, faculty and staff to build relation- Based on a legacy that began with the Spiritual Exercises of ships, both in and out of the classroom, based on St. Ignatius and continues through contemporary Ignatian dignity, respect and trust. reflections, our Jesuit schools are communities of faith, scholarship and service. words” is embodied today in the call to be a person for • We are a community of faith. Rooted in the Catholic others. We put our faith into action by seeking opportunities tradition, we seek to foster knowledge and love of God to serve our brothers and sisters, especially those in need, and neighbor, and welcome the gifts that non-Catholic and by working to promote justice. members of our community contribute to that mission. We encourage all members of our community to The intellectual and religious values that motivate Fordham evaluate dominant cultural values in the context of Prep’s mission guide each individual’s total dvelopment. We their faith. challenge each graduate to be a lifelong learner, an agent of positive change, spiritally motivated and committed to justice, • We are a community of scholarship. At the heart of a healer and shaper of his world. 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 than the acquisition of knowledge; it fosters academic discipline and encourages reflection in the pursuit of Our students live in the Bronx, Westchester, Manhattan, Brooklyn, excellence. Queens, Long Island, Putnam, Dutchess, and Rockland counties, Connecticut and New Jersey. They come from a wide range of • We are a community of service. St. Ignatius’ declaration ethnic, racial, geographic, economic and religious backgrounds. that “love ought to manifest itself in deeds rather than - 3- 2013-14 FP Handbook 2013_Fordham Handbook 07-08 10/22/13 1:42 PM Page 4 Fordham Preparatory School Faith Notable Fordham Prep’s Campus Ministry Department, in the tradition • Workshops, peace and justice events, and on-going of Jesuit education, offers a number of events, activities and spiritual formation. programs to nurture and strengthen the spiritual growth of • Campus Ministry Board: students and faculty plan our students and staff. Forming members of the community retreats, liturgies and special programs for the who will truly be men of faith and “men for others” is a entire school. sacred priority. Toward this end, the following programs are available. Campus Ministry Department School-Wide Holy Day Masses/Daily Mass Brian Carney, BA, MA, Fordham; Director of Campus There are a number of special Masses celebrated throughout the Ministry & Service Immersion Trips* year, including the Mass of the Holy Spirit, the Christmas liturgy Martin Carney, BA, St. John Fisher; MA, PhD, Fordham and Masses on Holy Days. Students participate in planning these John Costello, SJ, BA, LeMoyne; MA, MDiv, Regis (Toronto) Masses, and serve as readers, altar servers, Eucharistic Ministers Donald Devine, SJ, BA, MA, PhL, Fordham and members of the choir. Daily Mass is celebrated every Michael Kravatz, BA, MA, Fordham morning in the Prep Chapel for anyone that wishes to attend. Charles Sullivan, SJ, AB, Fordham; MA, Boston C., Director of Emmaus Retreat Program** Special Liturgies * Bene Merenti Recipient: Twenty Years of Service to Campus Ministry sponsors a number of special liturgies through- Fordham Prep out the school year. These include Reconciliation services, Advent **Bene Merenti Recipient: Forty Years of Service to and Lenten services, Scripture series, Parent/Son Communion Fordham Prep breakfasts, vigils and other special events. Morning & Afternoon Prayer Each morning and afternoon, students, faculty or staff lead a prayer over the loudspeaker. These prayers – some original, some traditional – are an integral part of the spiritual life of the school. On Fridays the entire school prays the Examen, an Ignatian prayer. Retreat Program Freshman Overnight Retreat Sophomore three-day Discovery Retreats Junior three-day Emmaus Retreats (8 per year) Senior retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius One-day Senior Retreats Faculty day and weekend retreats Sophomores, juniors and seniors have the opportunity to serve on the Campus Ministry Board where they explore their own faith and spirituality while serving as leaders for the many ministry programs. Juniors and seniors lead retreats and serve the community as Eucharistic Ministers. Parents’ Events The Mothers’ Club and Fathers’ Club run Days of Reflection, a Communion Breakfast, a Communion Supper and other special events. Campus Ministry sponsors an annual Holy Week lecture. There is more information on our website. - 4- 2013-14 FP Handbook 2013_Fordham Handbook 07-08 10/22/13 1:42 PM Page 5 Fordham Preparatory School Scholarship Graduation Requirements English 4 years Fordham Preparatory School has a tradition stressing the Foreign Language 4 years development of excellence – intellectual, religious, social, Mathematics 3 or 4 years emotional and physical.