2020-2021 SCHOOL PROFILE

Accredited by AdvancED and Florida Council of Independent Schools | CEEB Code: 101680

THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES is a Catholic, coeducational elementary school and a college preparatory high school for young women, founded in 1881 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM). The Academy empowers students to be authentic individuals who engage in independent thought, are inspired by creativity, and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives.

The Academy of the Holy Names and its community values a unique educational model that is: • Open to families of all faiths and backgrounds who share the school’s mission and values; • Respectfully responsive to the needs of diverse learners; • Holistic in its approach to each individual’s growth, development, health and wellness; • Innovative in its development of curriculum that integrates technology, promotes creativity, encourages artistic expression and actively engages students in exploration and inquiry; and • Dedicated to challenging all students to become proficient, confident, independent learners, critical and creative thinkers and skilled problem-solvers.

School Community The Academy uses a block schedule to provide for a more student-centered approach. Students have more time and opportunities for active engagement and interactive, applicable learning. Enrollment in the Academy’s high school is made up of approximately 475 students, representing more than 65 zip codes from throughout Tampa Bay. Our high school is comprised of 35% students of color, and 30% benefit from financial aid and scholarships. Community Involvement In addition to their academic requirements, Academy students in grades 9-12 are required to earn a minimum of 100 service hours over four years. Most students go above and beyond the minimum requirement; the 119 members of the Class of 2020 served 33,752 community service hours.

Athletics The Academy’s high school athletic teams fall under the governance of the Florida High School Athletic Association. Team and club offerings include basketball, crew, cross country, dance, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.The Academy holds a combined 90 district titles, 47 region titles, 10 state runners-up titles and three state titles. A 2020 graduate was an FHSAA Scholar- Athlete of the Year finalist.

ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES ARTHUR RAIMO STEPHANIE NITCHALS President High School Principal DARCY DWYER LISA HAUSER KOLAR KERRY KEEGAN College Counselor College Counselor Director of College Counseling Grades 11 (A-E) and 12 (A-G) Grades 11 (F-M) and 12 (H-M) Grades 11 and 12 (N-Z) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

3319 Bayshore Boulevard • Tampa, Florida 33629 • www.holynamestpa.org • 813.839.5371 CLASS OF 2020 PROFILE Class size: 119 Attending Four-Year Colleges: 115 Attending College/University: 119 Attending Two-Year Colleges: 4 Attending College In-State: 68 Florida Bright Futures Program Attending College Out-of-State: 51 Florida Academic Scholars: 48 Florida Medallion Scholars: 35

GRADING SYSTEM GRADE DISTRIBUTION SCALE, Class of 2021 Weighted for six semesters/115 seniors

A+ 4.5 C+ 2.7 1st 4.74+ 6th 4.13-4.30

A 4.3 C 2.4 2nd 4.62-4.73 7th 3.94-4.12

A- 4.0 C- 2.0 3rd 4.51-4.61 8th 3.78-3.93

B+ 3.7 D 1.5 4th 4.39-4.50 9th 3.47-3.77

B 3.4 F 0 5th 4.31-4.38 10th 3.46 or below

B- 3.0

Weight is given for Honors and Advanced Placement The Academy of the Holy Names assigns a rank of number 1 courses. An additional 0.5 point per Honors course and and number 2 to the top two students for valedictorian and 1.0 point per AP course per semester is added in the salutatorian purposes. The rest of the students are not ranked. quality point portion of the grade point average. The Grade Distribution Scale above gives an indication of where a student stands in relationship to the rest of her class. The grade point average reported on the transcript reflects the weighted, cumulative GPA on the school’s 4.5 scale for grades earned at AHN ONLY.

The Class of 2021, consisting of 115 seniors, represents the 139th graduating class from the Academy of the Holy Names.

TESTING DATA SAT Mean Scores Advanced Placement National Florida AHN Class of 2020 265 students took 617 AP Exams Reading & Writing 528 512 622 Score earned # of Exams Mathematics 523 479 595 5 97 4 153 3 198 232 students, or 88 percent, scored a passing score of 3 or higher ACT Scores, Class of 2020 Average Scores on the exams. All students enrolled in an AP course are required English Math Reading Science Composite to take the exam. 28 23 28 25 26 AP Awards In 2020, the Academy was recognized by the College Board Composite scores with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for attaining female student representation in AP Computer Science National Florida AHN Class of 2020 Principles; 88% of the girls in that class passed the exam. 20.9 20.1 26 02 National AP Scholar 18 AP Scholars - Honors 28 AP Scholars - Distinction 38 AP Scholars

CURRICULUM In order to graduate, a student must successfully complete 27 credits in the following subjects: English (4), electives (3.5), fine arts (1), health & fitness (1), math (4), science (3), social studies (3.5), theology (4), and world language (3).

Algebra II/Trigonometry Introduction to Engineering Anatomy/Physiology Latin II, III, IV Biology Newspaper Journalism I, II, III Calculus Physics Chemistry Portfolio III Honors Courses Earth/Space Science Pre-Calculus Economics Principles of Engineering English I, II, III, IV Spanish II, III, IV, V* Forensic Science United States History Geometry/Trigonometry Yearbook Journalism I, II, III

Art History Government Biology Human Geography** Calculus AB Latin: Vergil Calculus BC Microeconomics Chemistry Music Theory AP Courses Computer Science A Physics Computer Science Principles** Psychology English Language Spanish English Literature Statistics Environmental Science Studio Art European History United States History

Advanced Acting Introduction to Instrumental Music Art 2-D Composition I, II, III Law Art 3-D II, III (Sculpture/Ceramics) Marine Science Costume Design Painting Fine Arts & Creative Writing I, II Percussion Ensemble Dance Appreciation Photography & Digital Imaging Electives Dance Choreography - Performance II Portfolio Drawing Psychology French Technical Theater Introduction to Acting Vocal Music in Performance Instrumental Ensemble *Post AP **Offered to freshmen, beginning with the Class of 2023 OPTIONAL STEM PATHWAY OPTIONAL FINE ARTS DESIGNATION 1. Take up to three* STEM electives and/or take up to two 1. Minimum of 3.5 Fine Arts credits. AP exams and pass (for a total of 3 credits) from the 4.5+ credits earns exemplary distinction following: 2. One AP Course is required from the following: Introduction to Engineering (H) AP Computer Science Principles Art History Principles of Engineering (H) AP Computer Science A AP Biology AP Environmental Science Studio Art AP Calculus AB AP Physics Music Theory AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Chemistry 3. Participation in the Arts (Complete 12 hours over junior and senior year appreciating, performing, and/or contributing talents to the arts 2. Complete 12-hour internship in STEM field. community outside of the Academy.) *Three STEM electives earns exemplary distinction. Members of the Classes of 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 were accepted into the following colleges and universities. Schools listed in bold type indicate where students from these classes matriculated.

AMDA College and Conservatory Franklin University Switzerland Pennsylvania State University University of Dayton of the Performing Arts Furman University Pepperdine University University of Denver Agnes Scott College George Mason University Point Park University University of Florida The American Musical George Washington University Pomona College University of Georgia and Dramatic Academy Georgetown University Pratt Institute University of Hawaii at Manoa American University of Beirut Georgia Institute of Technology Providence College University of Houston American University Georgia State University Purdue University University of Illinois at Chicago Appalachian State University Hampton University Queens University of Charlotte University of Kansas Arizona State University Hartwick College Regis University University of Kentucky Auburn University High Point University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of La Verne Ave Maria University Hillsborough Community College Ringling College of Art and Design University of Manitoba Averett University Hillsdale College Roanoke College University of Maryland Babson College Hofstra University Rochester Institute of Technology (Baltimore County, College Park) Barry University Hollins University Roger Williams University University of Massachusetts Baylor University Howard University Rollins College (Amherst, Boston) Belmont Abbey College Hunter College of the CUNY Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology University of Miami Belmont University Indiana University at Bloomington Rutgers University-New Brunswick University of Michigan Bentley University Iona College SUNY College of Environmental University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Berea College Iowa State University Science and Forestry University of Mississippi Berry College Jacksonville University Saint Anselm College University of Missouri-Columbia Bethune-Cookman University John Jay College of Criminal Justice Saint Edward’s University The University of Montana, Missoula Boston College of the CUNY Saint Joseph’s University University of Nebraska at Lincoln Boston Conservatory at Berklee Johns Hopkins University Saint Leo University University of New Haven Boston University Johnson & Wales University Saint Louis University University of North Carolina Bowling Green State University (North Miami, Providence) Saint Mary’s College at Chapel Hill Brenau University La Salle University Salem College (Charlotte, Wilmington) Bryant University LaGrange College Salve Regina University University of North Florida Butler University Lawrence University Samford University University of Notre Dame Campbell University Le Moyne College Santa Clara University University of Oregon Case Western Reserve University Lehigh University Santa Fe College University of Pennsylvania Catholic University of America Liberty University Savannah College of Art and Design University of Pittsburgh Chapman University Loras College School of the Art Institute of Chicago University of Puget Sound Clark Atlanta University Louisiana State University Seattle University University of Richmond Clemson University Loyola Marymount University Seton Hall University University of Saint Joseph Coastal Carolina University Loyola University Chicago Sewanee: The University of the South University of San Francisco College of Charleston Loyola University Maryland Simmons University University of South Carolina - College of the Holy Cross Loyola University New Orleans Southeastern University Columbia The College of Saint Rose Lynn University Southern Methodist University University of South Florida Colorado State University Macalester College Southern New Hampshire University University of Southern California Columbia College Hollywood Manhattan College Spelman College University of St. Thomas - St. Paul Columbia College Manhattanville College Spring Hill College The University of Tampa Columbia University Marquette University St. Bonaventure University University of Tennessee Converse College Mary Baldwin University St. Thomas University (Knoxville, Martin) Cornell University Marymount Manhattan College St. Catherine University - St. Paul The University of Texas at Austin The Culinary Institute of America - NY Marymount University St. John’s College University of Utah Davidson College Mercer University St. John’s University University of Vermont DePaul University Merrimack College St. Norbert College University of Virginia Drew University Miami University, Oxford Stetson University University of West Florida Drexel University Michigan State University Stevens Institute of Technology University of Wisconsin, Madison Duke University Middle Tennessee State University Stonehill College Valdosta State University Duquesne University Middlebury College Stony Brook University Valencia College East Carolina University Millikin University Suffolk University Vanderbilt University Eckerd College Mississippi College Susquehanna University Villanova University Elon University Mississippi State University Syracuse University Virginia Commonwealth University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Montclair State University Tallahassee Community College Virginia Tech - Daytona Beach New College of Florida Texas A&M University Wagner College Emerson College New York Institute of Technology Texas Christian University Wake Forest University Emmanuel College New York University Tulane University Washington College Emory University North Carolina A&T State University The University of Alabama Washington and Lee University Fairfield University North Carolina State University University of Alabama at Birmingham Wellesley College Flagler College at Raleigh University of Alaska Anchorage Wesleyan University Florida A&M University Northeastern University The University of Arizona Western Carolina University Florida Atlantic University Northwestern University University of California, Berkeley Westminster College - PA Florida Gulf Coast University Nova Southeastern University (Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Westmont College Florida Institute of Technology The Ohio State University Cruz, Irvine, Santa Barbara) Wilkes Honors College of FAU Florida International University Ohio University-Main Campus University of Central Florida William & Mary Florida Southern College Ohio Wesleyan University University of Chicago Wofford College Florida State University Oklahoma State University University of Colorado Boulder Xavier University of Louisiana Fordham University Pace University, New York City University of Colorado at Denver Xavier University Franciscan University of Steubenville Paul Smith’s College University of Connecticut Yale University