Welcoming International Students with Open Hearts!
www.american-edu.org TABLE OF CONTENTS
About us 4 Western Pennsylvania 50
Where we are 5 Kennedy Catholic 52
Application process 6 Sharpsville 56
Intimate student support 7 Champion Christian 60
Our School Partnership 8 Holy Family Schools 62
New England 10 Florida 68
Sacred Heart 12 Santa Fe Catholic 70
Bangor Christian 16 Father Lopez Catholic 72
Great Lakes Ohio 18 Classical Christian 74
Notre Dame 20 Illinois - California 76
St. John’s jesuit 24 ICCP 78
St. Vincents - St. Mary 28 San Joaquin Memorial 82
Cardinal Stritch 32 Homestay with us! 84
Great Lakes Pennsylvania 36 BIOs 86
Mercyhurst 38 Admission Requirements 88
Cathedral Prep & Villa Maria 42
General McLane 46 ABOUT US WHERE WE ARE
American Education Pathways LLC (AEP) is redefining the American High School experience. Our high school students can live on a university campus - enjoying access to campus events, university libraries, media labs, computer rooms, dining facilities and tutoring support - giving them a tremendous academic advantage over their peers.
Younger students can choose our homestay advantage program, where we place your students with teachers, administrators, retired teachers, university professors, or community leaders to produce a higher quality homestay experience.
We have chosen only high achieving academic high school partners that open doors to top universities. All our schools offer a wide variety of AP courses as well as university credits that your student can earn on site-saving parents thousands of dollars in university costs and shortening the time that students take to graduate with a degree.
Our dedicated staff with a combined 50 years in study abroad programs ensure that our students get individual attention with open communication with expert advisors and counselors.
AEP constantly strives to deliver the very best study abroad experience for you and your student.
That is my pledge and my promise to you. Yours Sincerely,
Robert Stanger M.Ed Chief Global Officer
Erie, Pennsylvania Toledo, Ohio Tampa, Florida TABLE OF CONTENTS
California, California Chicago, Illinois Boston, Massachusetts
04 05 APPLICATION PROCESS INTIMATE STUDENT SUPPORT
Student Parent
Students - Parents web account
Parents dialogue
Meet our Submit your Admission Interview Receipt of Representative Application with AEP Team Acceptance Letter
Dedicated Residence Manager or Homestay Parents TABLE OF CONTENTS
Language support F1 Visa Interview Receipt of I-20 Payment of Deposit Book your flight at your home country and Pre-departure Package (inclusive of $300 non-refundable and Go! application fee) Language support 06 07 OUR SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
NEW ENGLAND WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL BANGOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS KENNEDY CATHOLIC SHARPSVILLE CHAMPION CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
GREAT LAKES OHIO PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ST. JOHN’S JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOLS
FLORIDA ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL CARDINAL STRITCH ACADEMY
GREAT LAKES PENNSYLVANIA SANTA FE CATHOLIC FATHER LOPEZ CATHOLIC CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
ILLINOIS CALIFORNIA MERCYHURST PREPARATORY SCHOOL CATHEDRAL PREP SCHOOL TABLE OF CONTENTS
IC CATHOLIC PREP SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL VILLA MARIA ACADEMY GENERAL MCLANE SCHOOL DISTRICT
08 09 NEW ENGLAND
SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL 399 Bishops Hwy, Kingston, MA 02364
BANGOR CHRISTIAN TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHOOLS 1476 Broadway Bangor, ME 04401
10 11 SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL #18 of 43 Best Catholic High Schools in Massachusetts
SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL #36 www.sacredheartkingston.com of 124 399 Bishops Hwy, Kingston, Best College Prep Massachusetts 02364 Private High Schools in Massachusetts Grades 9-12 Private School Homestay Housing
The Sacred Heart School System is a private college preparatory school system of Roman Catholic denomination in Kingston, Massachusetts. The schools are located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston.
Sacred Heart High School has been providing students in preschool through 12 with a top-tier, private Catholic education for over 70 years. With rigorous academics, outstanding teachers, an expansive selection of extracurricular activities, highly competitive sports teams, two award- winning student publications, and a nationally recognized Forensics program, all of our students engage in the community in a way that transcends the classroom. In addition our students still find time to participate in a variety of community service opportunities, ensuring that our school’s mission is alive and thriving!
Student Population
465 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rating by Student - Teacher Ratio 8.1 12 13 SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL Advanced Placement (AP) Program AP classes require advanced levels of reading, critical thinking and writing skills. Students must be able to perform at an accelerated level to accommodate larger amounts of subject content. Equivalent to college courses, AP courses prepare students to successfully complete the College Board AP Examination given at the end of the school year.
AP Courses
• English Literature & Composition • Calculus • English Language & Composition • Biology • U.S. History • Chemistry Universities & • European History Rankings of Sacred Honor Program Heart Graduates
Designed for students with high ability or special interests. • Harvard University #2 Students are invited to participate based on their entrance exam scores and academic performance. • Columbia University #5 • University of Pennsylvania #7 • Brown University #14 • Cornell University #14 • Georgetown University #20 • Boston College #32 • Brandeis University #34 • Boston University #37 • Northeastern University #40 • University of California (Irvine) #42 • University of Connecticut #56
University Prep Program: Our Son began his high school career at Sacred Heart. We are not a Catholic A rigorous college preparatory curriculum with emphasis on the family and he had only been in public core subject areas essential for college admissions. school prior to entering the 9th grade. We were not sure what to expect. Sacred Heart High School has not only met our University Prep and Honors Courses: expectations, it has exceeded them! The teachers are tough, yet caring. There • Introduction to Literature • Geometry is quite a bit of individual instruction. • World Literature • Physics They take time to meet with students • American Literature • Chemistry regularly outside of the classroom. The • British Literature • Biology administration is efficient and quite • World Culture • Anatomy capable. The small class size has given Nationally • U.S. Foreign Policy • Environmental Science our son a real sense of community. ranked • Economics • Marine Science Speech & Debate Team All of the varsity sports are available • Algebra to him and his high school experience (as we are entering into his final few TABLE OF CONTENTS semesters before graduation) has World Class Science University Acceptance Rate been challenging, rewarding and full of and wonderful memories. We cannot say enough about this fabulous school. Technology Center - Parent
14 100% 15 BANGOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 90% of graduates attend university
ELS INCLUDED
Partnered with GLOBAL EDUCATION
Student Population Honors and Clubs and Universities of ADMISSION 9 AP courses 8 Sports Activities BANGOR REQUIREMENT Bangor Christian CHRISTIAN 288 Graduates SCHOOLS GPA • Boston University Student - Teacher Ratio • University of Vermont www.bangorchristian.com 3.0 • University of Maine • University of New Hampshire 1476 Broadway Bangor, 14.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ME 04401 • University of New England Rating by 5 miles from Grades 5-12 Private School BANGOR Homestay Housing International B Airport 16 17 GREAT LAKES OHIO
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 3535 W.Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH 43623
ST. JOHN’S JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL 5901 Airport Highway, Toledo, OH 43615
ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL 15 North Maple St. Akron, OH 44303 TABLE OF CONTENTS CARDINAL STRITCH ACADEMY 3225 Pickle Rd, Oregon, OH 43616
18 19 NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY www.nda.org 3535 W.Sylvania Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43623
Grades 7-12 Private School Homestay Housing
Notre Dame Academy is located in Toledo Ohio, only twenty minutes from the famous Great Lakes resort area and 50 minutes from Detroit International Airport.
Notre Dame Academy is an easy drive to cities such as Toledo, Ohio, Cleveland Ohio, Detroit MI, and Columbus, Ohio.
Notre Dame Academy is 50 minutes fro University of Michigan and 90 minutes from Notre Dame University.
Student Population 634 Student - Teacher Ratio 13.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS #1 #1 Rating by Private School High School A in Toledo in Toledo 20 21 NOTRE DAME ACADEMY University Plus International Baccalaureate
Biology Business Management English History Mathematics Physics Music
AP Courses
English Calculus Biology Chemistry Environmental Science U.S. Government Psychology
Honors
English I-IV Math I-III Biology Chemistry Anatomy Molecular Genetics Engineering World History Psycholgy Bioethics Universities and Fitness and Nutrition Rankings of Notre Dame Academy Clubs and Activities Graduates
Forensic-Speech Asian Club • Harvard University #2 Anime Club Astronomy Building Bridges Chess Club • Yale University #3 Fashion Club Film Club • University of Chicago #3 Math Club International Ambassador • University of Pennsylvania #8 • John Hopkins University #11 Sports • Northwestern University #12 • California Institute of Technology #12 • Brown University #14 Soccer Basketball Tennis Volleyball • Notre Dame University #18 • Georgetown University #20 • University of Michigan #28 • New York University #30 Notable Graduates Cross Country Equestrian Golf Gymnastics
Katie Holmes - Hollywood Actress and former wife of TABLE OF CONTENTS Tom Cruise Swimming LaCross Kristina Kineally - The first woman Premier of New South Wales, Australia
22 23 ST. JOHN’S JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL 6 National Merit Semi-finalists
University Placement & Scholarships rated ST. JOHN’S JESUIT 80% HIGH SCHOOL Superior www.sjjtitans.org 5901 Airport Highway, Toledo, OH 43615
88% Grades 7-12 Private School of students score high marks on Homestay Housing AP exams St. John’s Jesuit High School is located in Toledo Ohio, only twenty minutes from the famous Great Lakes resort area and 50 minutes from Detroit International Airport.
St. John’s Jesuit High School is an easy drive to cities such as Toledo, Ohio, Cleveland Ohio, Detroit MI, and Columbus, Ohio.
St. John’s Jesuit High School is 50 minutes from the University of Michigan and 90 minutes from Notre Dame University
Student Population 825 Student - Teacher Ratio
13.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rating by A
24 25 ST. JOHN’S JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL University Engineering International Baccalaureate
Biology Business Management English History Mathematics Physics Music
AP Courses
English Language & Composition Calculus Biology Chemistry Statistics U.S. Government Psychology Computer Science
Honors
English I-IV Math I-III Biology Chemistry Engineering World History Psychology Universities and Rankings of St. Clubs and Activities John’s Jesuit
Robotics Model UN Graduates Leadership Mentoring Program Chess Club National Honors Society Speech & Debate Club • Harvard University #2 Anime Club Young Politicians • Yale #3 Rock Climbing Club vWilderness/ Nature Club • University of Chicago #3 • MIT #5 Sports • John Hopkins University #11 • Northwestern University #11 • Brown University #14 • Notre Dame University #18 Cross Country Basketball Gymnastics Volleyball • Georgetown University #20 • University of California, Berkley #21 • University of Michigan Ann Arbor #28 Soccer LaCross Golf Tennis • Boston College #32
Swimming TABLE OF CONTENTS
26 27 ST. VINCENT - ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL
ST. VINCENT - ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL
www.stvm.com 15 North Maple St. Akron, Ohio 44303
Grades 9-12 Private School Homestay Housing
St. Vincent - St. Mary is located in Akron Ohio, only 30 minutes from the famous Great Lakes resort area and Cleveland International Airport.
St. Vincent - St. Mary is an easy drive to cities such as Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio, Detroit Michigan and Pittsburgh PA.
St Vincent - St Mary is 30 minutes from Case Western and 90 minutes from Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, and Ohio State University.
Student Population 700 Student - Teacher Ratio
Top 12.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Distinction in Model UN 27 10 Academic Competition National Merit Scholars AP Scholars WorldQuest in Beijing in the last 5 years with Distinction 3rd place 28 29 ST. VINCENT - ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL STEM Research Partnership with AKRON University
AP Courses
Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science U.S. Government American History U.S. Government Calculus Statistics English Language English Literature Computers
Honors
Algebra Geometry Calculus Biology Chemistry Economics American Government English
Clubs and Activities Universities and Academic Challenge Team Engineering Robotics Rockets Rankings of St. National Honor Society Future Medics Vincent’s - St. Mary Ski Club Model UN Graduates
• University of Chicago #3 • Stanford #5 • University of Pennsylvania #8 • Northwestern University # 11 • Cornell University#14 • University of California, Berkley #21 • Carnegie Mellon University #25 • New York University #30 • Boston College #32 • University of Rochester #34 • Boston University #37 Sports
Soccer Basketball Tennis Hockey TABLE OF CONTENTS Notable Graduates
LeBron James - NBA Allstar and MVP Cross Country Irish Dance Team Golf
30 31 CARDINAL STRITCH ACADEMY
CARDINAL STRITCH ACADEMY www.cardinalstritch.org 3225 Pickle Rd, Oregon, Ohio 43616
Grades 9-12 Private School Homestay Housing
Cardinal Stritch Academy is located in Oregon Ohio, only twenty minutes from the famous Great Lakes resort area and 50 minutes from Detroit International Airport. Cardinal Stritch Aacdemy is an easy drive to cities such as Toledo Ohio, Cleveland Ohio, Detroit MI, and Columbus Ohio. Cardinal Stritch Academy is 50 minutes from University of Michigan and 90 minutes from Notre Dame University.
Student Population 535 Student - Teacher Ratio 12.1 Rating by Science A Technology TABLE OF CONTENTS Engineering Mathematics Biomedical TRACK Medicine (STEMM) Program Engineering TRACK 32 33 CARDINAL STRITCH ACADEMY University Credits by Lourdes University STEMM
Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics Principles in Computer Science Robotics Principles of Biomedical Science Medical Interventions Anatomy & Human Body Systems
AP Courses/ Honors
Calculus English Language & Composition Chemistry Physics Algebra
Arts
Ceramics and Sculpture Advanced Art Digital Photography Band Choir Music Theory Drama and Theatre
Universities of Cardinal Stritch Academy Graduates
• Michigan State University • Case Western Reserve • Ohio State University • University of Cincinnati • Ohio University • Bowling Green University • University of Miami Ohio • University of Cleveland • University of Toledo • Kent State University
Sports
Soccer Basketball Tennis Water Polo TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cross Country Hockey Golf
34 35 GREAT LAKES PENNSYLVANIA
MERCYHURST PREPARATORY SCHOOL 538 East Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504-2606
CATHEDRAL PREP SCHOOL 225 W. 9th Street, Erie, PA 16501
VILLA MARIA ACADEMY 2403 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL MCLANE SCHOOL DISTRICT 11761 Edinboro Road Edinboro, PA 16412
36 37 MERCYHURST PREPARATORY SCHOOL
MERCYHURST PREPARATORY SCHOOL www.mpslakers.com 538 East Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504-2606
Grades 9-12 Private School Boarding School
Mercyhurst Prep campus offers a state-of-the-art Nautilus gym, indoor basketball and soccer facilities, and outdoor soccer fields. Located 6 miles from the high school and in close proximity to malls and other shopping venues, restaurants, and movie theaters. PIA provides transportation to school and school events as well as to leisure time destinations.
All students pursue a university prep curriculum, with academic support services available for those who require them.
Student Population 520 Student - Teacher Ratio
99-100% 13.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS graduation rate with of graduates International go on to 45% boarding 98% of the educational students staff hold Masters 115 top rated universities from China, Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, degrees or higher Vietnam, Russia, Italy and Spain 38 39 MERCYHURST PREPARATORY SCHOOL Universities of Mercyhurst Prep Graduates
• American University • Auburn University • Boston College • Brandeis University • Brown University • Bucknell University Clubs & Activities • Carnegie-Mellon University MPS students are involved in over 30 clubs & activities. Among them performing groups in • Case Western Reserve dance, show choir, concert choir, and theatre; University service organizations; student government; • Clemson University academic clubs; and sports clubs. In addition, students produce various school publications such • Colgate University as the Chrysalis literary magazine & the yearbook. • Columbia University • Dartmouth College • Drexel University Information Technology & Business Science & Engineering Honors Courses • With a 1:1 iPad program at Mercyhurst Prep, ninth • With over 25% of our students interested in a career in the • George Mason University • Students may select from 53 honors courses grade students begin training in digital literacy and health field, the science department provides an intensive • George Washington University the discerning selection of technological tools. program of academic rigor and laboratory focus with offerings • 30 IB, in English, mathematics, social in foundations of scientific inquiry, chemistry I and II, biology I • Georgetown University studies, science, world languages, and the • All freshmen study a curriculum in digital citizenship, and II, physics, anatomy and physiology, hydrology, geology, performing and visual arts. evaluation of sources, and digital literacy. The IT • Johns Hopkins University astronomy, environmental science and sports, exercise and department offers numerous classes in webpage • Harvard University design, presentation software, coding, and the health science. International Baccalaureate (IB) Microsoft Office Suite. Students may elect a series of • Courses in the engineering design process engage students in • New York University • Mercyhurst Prep has been a member of the entertainment technology courses, such as mobile project management, innovation and problem solving with access • Northeastern University International Baccalaureate Organization app and game design, via an online platform. to 3D printers and scanners in a state-of-the-art technology lab. since 1985. • With a full-time technology integration coach • Northwestern University • It offers IB diplomas, subject area certificates, on staff, faculty are supported with one-to-one • Michigan State University training as needed to ensure digitally literate and and 30 courses in mathematics, sciences, • Penn State University language and literature, modern world accomplished graduates. languages, history, art, dance, music, and • Students also have access to elective courses in • Purdue University religions of the world. banking and credit, financial planning, saving and • Rochester Institute of Technology investing, digital media and marketing and accounting. Mathematics • University of Chicago • The math department offers a wide range • University of Michigan of university prep and honors courses, • University of Notre Dame including IB classes in Math Studies, University Partnership Standard Level, and Higher Level. • University of Pennsylvania • Mercyhurst Prep’s is located next to Mercyhurst University. • Students annually travel to participate in math • University of Pittsburgh competitions and are active in Math Club. • MPS students have university library privileges; performances, master classes, and seminars with world- • University of Rhode Island renowned visiting artists at the Mercyhurst Institute of • University of Virginia English Arts and Culture (MIAC); and university coursework. TABLE OF CONTENTS • The English curriculum encompasses a wide • Mercyhurst Prep students take classes for university • U.S. Naval Academy range of literary genres, literary analysis, public credit beginning in the sophomore year at a significantly • Villanova University speaking, discussion, collaboration & creation. discounted cost. • Washington & Jefferson College • Courses are offered at the university prep, • Qualified seniors complete their senior year of high honors, and IB levels. school and freshman year of university simultaneously. • Washington and Lee University
40 41 CATHEDRAL PREP SCHOOL & VILLA MARIA ACADEMY
CATHEDRAL PREP SCHOOL & VILLA MARIA ACADEMY
www.prep-villa.com Cathedral Prep School 225 W. 9th Street, Erie, PA 16501 Villa Maria Academy 2403 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505
Grades 9-12 Private School Homestay Housing
Cathedral Prep School/ Villa Maria Academy is located in Erie Pennsylvania, only 4 minutes from the famous Great Lakes resort area and 90 minutes from Cleveland International Airport. Cathedral Prep School/ Villa Maria Academ is an easy drive to cities such as Buffalo, NY, Cleveland Ohio, Pittsburgh PA and Toronto Canada. Cathedral Prep School/ Villa Maria Academ is 90 minutes from Case Western, Carnegie Mellon University, and University of Pittsburgh.
CATHEDRAL PREP SCHOOL Student Student-Teacher Population Ratio 555 14.1
VILLA MARIA ACADEMY Student Student-Teacher Population Ratio 301 11.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rating by 80% of students score above National SAT Average 42 43 CATHEDRAL PREP SCHOOL International Scholars Program & VILLA MARIA ACADEMY Top Academic Courses
SAT Math 3D Printing Emerging Technologies Drones Cyber Security Engineering Financial Planning Robotics
AP Courses
Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science U.S. Government American History U.S. Government World History English Language English Literature
Honors
Algebra Geometry Trigonometry Calculus Statistics Biology Chemistry World History American Government Universities Attended by Cathedral Prep Clubs and Activities School/ Villa Maria Debate Engineering Robotics National Honor Society Academy Graduates Student Government Ski Club Peer Tutoring • New York University • Penn State University • University of Pittsburgh • Case Western University • Ohio University • Allegheny College • Westminster College • Rochester Institute of Technology • University of Rochester • University of Cleveland Sports
Soccer Basketball Tennis Water Polo TABLE OF CONTENTS Notable Graduates
Tom Ridge - Former Governor of Pennsylvania Cross Country Hockey Golf 44 45 GENERAL MCLANE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL MCLANE SCHOOL DISTRICT www.generalmclane.net 11761 Edinboro Road Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16412
Grades 9-12 Public School Homestay Housing
General McLane High School is located in Edinboro PA, a university town only twenty minutes from the famous Great Lakes resort area and 35 minutes from Peak n Peak ski resort in New York State.
General McLane is an easy drive to cities such as Pittsburgh PA, Cleveland Ohio, Buffalo NY, and Toronto Canada. General McLane ranks as one of the safest school districts in America.
Student Population
Academic ranking 743 Student - Teacher Ratio
90percentile 15.1
Semi-finalist for 100 Best School Districts in TABLE OF CONTENTS GRAMMY the Nation Signature School Award Named by Offspring
46 47 GENERAL MCLANE SCHOOL DISTRICT Courses Offered Academy of Medical Arts and Engineering 10 AP Courses University in High School Dual Enrollment University and Career Readiness Training Notable Graduates
Clubs and Activities Ali Zaid - General McLane and Harvard University Diversity Club Graduate who worked in Future Business Leaders of Leaders Obama administration Model United Nation Robotics Brent Wiley - President and National Honor Society STEM Challenge CEO of Titanium Fabrication Corporation
Allison McAtee - Actress and star of TV series The Haves Universities and and the Have Not Rankings of General McLane Graduates
• Allegheny College (#71 Liberal Arts) • Bucknell University (#33 Liberal Arts) • Carnegie Mellon University (#25 US/ #62 World) • Case Western University (#37 US/ #20 Medicine) • Cornell University (#14 US) • Duquesne University (#42 Best Value) • Harvard University (#1 US/ #6 World) • Penn State University (#52 US/ #10 Business) Sports • Rochester Institute of Technology (#70 Physics) • Washington and Lee University (#10 Liberal Arts) Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Tennis Volleyball • Yale University Soccer Basketball (#3 US/ #15 World) • University of Pittsburgh TABLE OF CONTENTS (#47 US/ #100 World)
Swimming • University of Rochester (#34 US/ #6 Physics) Classroom Apple TVs Smart Board 48 49 WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 2120 Shenango Valley Freeway Hermitage, PA 16148
SHARPSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 301 Blue Devil Way, Sharpsville, PA 16150
CHAMPION CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
1076 King’s Way, Donegal, PA 15628
PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA
HOLY FAMILY TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHOOLS
8235 Ohio River Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15202
50 51 KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL www.kcfs.k12.pa.us 2120 Shenango Valley Freeway Hermitage, Pennsylvania 16148
Grades 9-12 Private School Homestay Housing
Kennedy Catholic is located in Hermitage Pennsylvania, only 60 minutes from the famous Great Lakes resort area and 75 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport and 90 minutes from Cleveland International Airport. Kennedy Catholic is an easy drive to cities such as Buffalo, NY, Cleveland Ohio, Pittsburgh PA, Toronto Canada, and Washington DC.
Kennedy Catholic is 90 minutes from Case Western and 75 minutes from Carnegie Mellon University, and University of Pittsburgh.
Student Population 301
Student - Teacher Ratio
12.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PA STATE Graduates receive an average of 95% BASKETBALL of graduates are million accepted into CHAMPIONS in scholarships university 2016 & 2017 $4 every year 52 53 KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL AP Courses Biology Chemistry Calculus Computer Science Physics Geography Environmental Science U.S. Government Government and Politics World History English Language English Literature Psychology Statistics Microeconomics Macroeconomics
Honors
Algebra Geometry Trigonometry Calculus Biology Chemistry English Physics Forensic Science Analysis
Clubs and Activities National Honor Society Action Club Universities and Dance Line Business Club Environment Ski Rankings of Kennedy Catholic Graduates
• Harvard #2 • Columbia University #5 • Northwestern University #11 • Colgate University #12 • Notre Dame University #18 • U.S. Naval Academy #21 • Carnegie Mellon #25 • Case Western Medical School #25 • Boston University #37 Sports • Northeastern University #40 • Pennsylvania State University #52 • George Washington Soccer Basketball Tennis Hockey University #56
Notable Graduates TABLE OF CONTENTS Maggie Green - Pennsylvania Cross Country Cheerleading Golf Volleyball Supreme Court Justice
Nolan Reimold - Major League baseball player Baseball 54 55 SHARPSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SHARPSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT www.sharpsville.k12.pa.us 301 Blue Devil Way, Sharpsville, PA 16150
Grades 9-12 Public School Homestay Housing
Sharpsville High School (SHS) is a public school for 9th to 12th grade education located in Sharpsville, PA. SHS was ranked 40th statewide and again recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best U.S. High Schools.
High Achieving students have the ability to earn university credits from the University of Pittsburgh.
Student Population 400 Student - Teacher Ratio 15.1 One of the Best American Recognized in th High Schools TABLE OF CONTENTS 18 Ranked by U.S. News & National 40 University World Report School District Ranked Credits Rankings within Pennsylvania Universtiy of Accreditation: by U.S. News & World Report 2018 by U.S. News & World Report Pittsburgh 56 57 University of Pittsburgh 6 AP Courses SHARPSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT Credit Courses (full credit) Calculus AP Literature Business Calculus AP Language Physics AP Statistics & Probability American Politics AP Biology Chemistry AP Music Psychology AP Studio Art
Clubs and Activities
Pennsylvania Junior Musical Academy of Science Art Club Astronomy Club Newspaper Band (Jazz, Marching, Pep) PennServe Book Club Poetry Club Bowling Club Robotics Club Chamber Choir Science Club Cheerleading Society Chess Club Spanish Club Community Leaders of America Stage Crew Cross Country Student Council Universities of Debate Forum Technology Club Engineering Club Teens That Care Sharpsville Graduates LEAD (Student Leadership Development) Thespians Students for Charity Track Club • Berklee School of Music National Honors Yearbook Natural Helpers Youth Alive Club • University of California, Berkeley • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) • Carnegie Mellon University • Cornell University • George Mason University • Georgetown University • Harvard University • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T) • New York University • Ohio State University • University of Pennsylvania SHS STUDENTS CAN Sports • Pennsylvania State University • University of Pittsburgh • Princeton University • Attend a one year cultural & English immersion program • Purdue University
Soccer Basketball Baseball Football TABLE OF CONTENTS • Complete their 12th grade education, graduate with an • Stanford University American High School Diploma and earn University credits • United State Air Force • Attend SHS for a four year high school education, these Academy students can attend a public school for one year Track & Field Cross Country Softball Wrestling
58 59 CHAMPION CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL 95% of graduates are accepted into university
TOP MARKS in PA State standardized tests
Champion Christion is located Student Population Champion Christian School Amenities Universities of in Donegal Pennsylvania, only 5 minutes from the Laurel Highland Subject tutoring included TOEFL Prep included Champion Christian Resort Area, Seven Springs Ski Online University Courses included ESL Included Resort, Ohio Pyle State Park. Graduates 140 Educational Field trips included SAT Prep included Champion Christian is 75 minutes • Cornell CHAMPION Student - Teacher Ratio AP Courses from Pittsburgh International • Penn State University Airport and is an easy drive CHRISTIAN to cities such as Pittsburg PA, English Language and Composition Algebra • University of Pittsburg English Literature and Composition Biology HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia PA, Harrisonburg PA • Michigan State University (State Capital) and Washington DC. 9.1 U.S. History www.champion.org/ccs • Washington State University Champion Christian is 75 minutes Accreditation: • University of Arizona TABLE OF CONTENTS 1076 King’s Way, Donegal, from Carnegie Mellon University Pennsylvania 15628 and University of Pittsburgh • West Virginia University and a short drive to Penn Sports ACSI accredited schools read at least • Temple University State University, University of one grade level above national average Grades 7-12 Private School Pennsylvania, George Washington • Miami of Ohio University ASCI accredited school students attend Soccer Basketball Golf University, and Georgetown universities at a significantly higher rate Homestay Housing University. than the national average • Liberty University 60 61 HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOLS Holy Family schools require a minimum 62 TOEFL or 50 SLEP
20 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH
INTERNATIONAL CUISINE Pittsburgh is America’s ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT Most #1Livable City INCLUDED
Sports STUDENTS MAY ENROLL IN ONE OF 4 PRIVATE SCHOOLS:
Bishop Soccer Cross Country Tennis Basketball Canevin High School
Baseball Football Golf Volleyball www.hfi-cpp.org
8235 Ohio River Boulevard, TABLE OF CONTENTS Pittsburgh, PA 15202 Swimming Track & Field Bowling Crew Clubs and Activities Grades 9-12 Private Schools UNIVERSITY Art Band Drama and Musicals DEGREED STAFF Boarding Schools Forensics Newspaper Student Government Yearbook Service Group National Honor Society Hockey Softball LaCross 62 63 HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOLS 67% 90% HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOLS of staff has of teachers have Masters Degree Masters Degree or higher or higher
Universities of Universities of Bishop Canevin Cardinal Wuerl North Graduates Catholic Graduates
• University of Pennsylvania • Case Western #37 Bishop Student Population • John Hopkins University Student Population • Penn State University #52 • Cornell University • Ohio State University #54 Canevin • Notre Dame Univiversity • University of Connecticut High School #56 300 • Georgetown University 325 • Fordham University #61 • Carnegie Mellon www.bishopcanevin.org Student - Teacher Ratio www.northcatholic.org Student - Teacher Ratio TABLE OF CONTENTS 2700 Morange Road, Pittsburgh, 1617 Route 228, Cranberry PA 15205 15.1 Township, PA 16066 18.1 18 11 STEMM 18 Sports 17 Clubs AP University 11 Sports 10 Clubs Courses Courses PROGRAM 64 65 HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOLS 100% 66% HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOLS University of teaching staff have Acceptance Masters Degree or higher
Universities of Partnership with Universities of Our Vincentian Academy Lady of the Sacred Graduates Heart Graduates
• John Hopkins University #11 • University of Pennsylvania #8 Student Population • Notre Dame University #18 Student Population • Colgate University #16 • Georgetown University #20 • Notre Dame University #18 • Case Western University • Carnegie Mellon 263 #40 343 University #24 • Villanova University #49 • New York University # 30 www.vincentianacademy.org Student - Teacher Ratio www.olsh.org Student - Teacher Ratio TABLE OF CONTENTS 8100 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, 1504 Woodcrest Avenue, PA 15237 12.1 Coraopolis, PA 15108 12.1 International AP Sports Clubs Baccalaureate Sports Clubs 13 18 (IB) Courses 20 50 17 Courses 66 32 67 FLORIDA
SANTA FE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 3110 Highway 92E Lakeland, FL 33801
FATHER LOPEZ CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 39 LPGA Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32124 TABLE OF CONTENTS
4981 78th Ave, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
68 69 SANTA FE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 70% Universities of of teaching staff have Santa Fe Catholic Masters Degree Graduates or higher • Columbia #3 • Northwestern University #10 • Vanderbilt University #14 • Colgate University #16 • Notre Dame University #18 • University of California #21 • New York University #30 • Brandeis University #35 • Boston College #38 • Boston University #42
Student Population 12 98% 314 AP Courses of graduates SANTA FE CATHOLIC Student - Teacher Ratio attend university HIGH SCHOOL www.santafecatholic.org 20 Honors/ 17.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3110 Highway 92E, Lakeland, FL University Prep/ Rating by 33801 University Courses Grades 9-12 Private School 100% A of students take Homestay Housing AP exams 70 71 FATHER LOPEZ CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 31 Honor /AP courses 23 University Credits
99% of graduates go on to University
Student Population Universities of Santa Fe Catholic Graduates FATHER LOPEZ 474 • Stanford University #6 CATHOLIC Student - Teacher Ratio HIGH SCHOOL • Notre Dame University #18 • University of California #22 www.fatherlopez.org • University of Michigan #28 15.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS • US Airforce Academy #30 39 LPGA Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32124 Rating by Grades 9-12 Private School A Homestay Housing 72 73 CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL 100% of graduates attend university
5 MONTH PROGRAMS available
40% of teaching staff have Masters Degree or higher
Student Population Universities of ADMISSION AP Courses 18 Sports 17 Clubs REQUIREMENT 18 Classical Christian 140 Graduates Grades 9-10 • Columbia University Student - Teacher Ratio 52 TOEFL • New York Academy of Arts www.ccsa.us • Florida A & M University Grades 11 4981 78th Ave, Pinellas Park, • Florida International 9.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS FL 33781 75 TOEFL University Rating by • University of South Florida Must complete Grades 5-12 Private School • Art Institute of Chicago Homestay Housing A 2 YEARS
74 75 ILLINOIS
IC CATHOLIC PREP HIGH SCHOOL 217 S Cottage Hill Ave, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
CALIFORNIA
SAN JOAQUIN TABLE OF CONTENTS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL 1406 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93703
76 77 IC CATHOLIC PREP HIGH SCHOOL
students40 received the 2016-2017 IHSA Scholastic Achievement Award
IC CATHOLIC PREP HIGH SCHOOL www.iccatholicprep.org 217 S Cottage Hill Ave, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Grades 9-12 Private School Homestay/ Dormitory Housing Options
IC Catholic Prep (previously Immaculate Conception High School) was Established in 1936. IC Catholic Prep is a highly rated, private, Catholic school located in Elmhurst, IL. Embracing our Catholic identity and the example of Mary, the Immaculate Conception, IC Catholic Prep challenges and inspires young men and women to think independently, act selflessly, and lead confidently so that they will succeed in college, thrive in life, and make the world a better place.
Student Population 310 Student - Teacher Ratio
13.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rating by A
78 79 IC CATHOLIC PREP HIGH SCHOOL Advanced Placement (AP) Program AP classes require advanced levels of reading, critical thinking and writing skills. Students must be able to perform at an accelerated level to accommodate larger amounts of subject content. Equivalent to college courses, AP courses prepare students to successfully complete the College Board AP Examination given at the end of the school year.
AP Courses
CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY, ENGLISH (LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION), SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, CALCULUS, US HISTORY, US GOV’T, POLITICS AND WORLD HISTORY
Honors
Honors Program: ICCP’s Honors Program is designed for students with high ability or special interests. Students are invited to participate based on their entrance exam scores and academic Universities and performance. Rankings of ICCP SPANISH 3 HONORS, ITALIAN 3 & 4 HONORS, ECONOMICS Graduates HONORS, PHYSICS HONORS, CHEMISTRY HONORS, BIOLOGY HONORS, PRE-CALCULUS HONORS, ALGEBRA II/ • University of Chicago #3 TRIGONOMETRY HONORS, GEOMETRY HONORS, ALGEBRA I HONORS, ENGLISH I, I, & III HONORS • Northwestern #12 • US Naval Academy #12 • Rice University #14 • Notre Dame #15 • US Military Academy #19 • Washington University #19 • University of California #24 • University of Michigan #27 • Boston College #31 % • University of Rochester #32 37 • Case Western University #37 of Class in • Boston College #39 National Honors Society in 2017 LIVE ON CAMPUS AT
ELMHURST COLLEGE Outstanding school with a welcoming % family atmosphere. Everyone from the 25 teachers, coaches, parents, staff and of Class are City of Elmhurst administration truly care about seeing State Scholars #10 the kids succeed. They offer a great Best Regional Universities Top 100 learning environment with rigorous in the Midwest Cities in US class offerings. The academics and TABLE OF CONTENTS athletics are really second to none! You won’t find a better private school 30 Minutes from 20 Minutes from 27 in such a beautiful, safe and caring AP Scholar Winners DOWNTOWN O’HARE community! in 2017 CHICAGO AIRPORT - Parent
80 81 SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL 99% of graduates attend university
11.3 Million in University Scholarships
SJMHS TO FRESNO STATE DIRECT PATHWAY PROGRAM
Student Population Universities of San ESL 22 Sports 25 Clubs & Activities Joaquin Memorial 600 PROGRAMS Graduates Student - Teacher Ratio SUMMER • Harvard University SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY • Yale University HIGH SCHOOL 14.1 TOUR • Cornell University PROGRAM • Stanford University Rating by www.sjmhsinternational.org • Johns Hopkins University TABLE OF CONTENTS AP CAPSTONE • Columbia University 1406 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93703 PROGRAMS A • Brown University Grades 9-12 School Private • UC Berkeley Boarding & Homestay Options AP Honors 19 Courses 8 Courses 82 83 HOMESTAY WITH US! MEET SOME AEP HOST PARENTS
Diane Winston Licensed & University Licensed Degreed Professors & Teachers Diane Winston brings valuable experience in education, government, A Unique marketing, business, and the arts to her involvement with foreign Professionals Staff students. Homestay Teaching English to people from more than 12 different cultures Experience, for the past 30 years has given her a perspective on the needs of Business & School School stay with: the foreign student. Learning a new language within the culture Community Administrators Board provides the greatest opportunity for success. Her longtime interest Leaders Members in world culture provides a rich environment in which to develop a comfortable rapport for the maximum benefit of all. She holds a B.A. degree in English with a History/ Social Science minor from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. Diane has taught advanced language skills for foreign businessmen and teachers. Through the U.S. Dept. of the Navy and I.B.M she Immersive School of Greater Experience Academic contracted for upgrading language skills for foreign military English Distinction Participation Real tutoring, personnel. At one time there were nine cultures represented in her Language in Affluent in School American English, classroom. Learning Areas Community Culture Prep SAT Laura Goda
Laura Goda has extensive experience in the education field and has worked with students of all ages- from the very young with learning challenges to adults looking to advance into better jobs or improve on the job performance. Her work experience includes time with Americorps supporting Elementary reading and math teachers; the Intermediate Unit meeting student reading needs throughout the Mercer County School District; and at the Mercer County Literacy Council where she served as lead tutor in the General Education Diploma Program, ESL, and Adult with Disabilities Reading programs.
Mark Klotz
Mark Klotz attended McPherson College in Kansas where he studied physiology and business investments. He is the former Vice Presient of Starlight Satellites in Florida. He has founded many successful companies, including M&M Landscaping and Design and the Affordable Health and Life Insurance Agency. However, his most notable Enterprise is Wings of Freedom, LLC. Wings of Freedom manufactures the Phoenix 103 ultralight flip plane, which he personally designs. These small engine aircraft built to specification are shipped all over the world.
Nancy Wallroff
Nancy Wallroff graduated from Lake Erie college with a bachelor’s of arts degree. She is affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. TABLE OF CONTENTS She has worked over 25 years as a physician’s assistant including three years as a medical assistant in the U.S. Army. She is currently employed with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Clinic specializing in orthopedics.
84 85 BIOs Robert Stanger M.Ed Chief Global Officer
Robert Stanger has 14 years of hands- on, classroom experience as an English teacher working with at-risk students at Keystone Charter School, as well as two years at the university level teaching first year German. In addition, he has spent five years working as an ESL, SAT, and TOEFL Diane Stanger instructor at both the Mercer County Managing Director of Operations Literacy Council and the Learning Sanctuary of Singapore teaching Diane Stanger has worked the last five years as an ESL instructor English to students from a wide variety teaching English to students from a diverse variety of linguistic of linguistic backgrounds such as: backgrounds including: China, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, Vietnamese, and Poland. Her educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s Tai, and Russian. Hundreds of degree in Education with a Minor in Child Development as well as a educators have attended his ESL specialization in English language learners. She graduated Magna seminars in the U.S., Singapore, and Cum Laude from Ashford University, is a member of the Gold Key Thailand, including the head of the Honor Society, and has authored two ESL books. Catholic Schools of Thailand and the Thai Minister of Education. The Diane is well-traveled, experiencing many different cultures on Vietnamese Ministry of Education, as three continents. In addition, she has studied both the French well as METEN English Academy in and German languages which has granted her insights into the China have also sponsored Bob to challenges and obstacles faced by second language learners, deliver English language training in knowledge gained that she applies to her classroom instructional their respective countries. approach.
Bob’s educational qualifications include Bachelor degrees in both the English and German languages from Westminster College, Masters Degree in German at Kent State University, and postgraduate work in Educational Philosophy at Slippery Rock University. In addition, Bob has a Masters Degree in Education with English Language Learning and Child Development specializations from Ashford University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude (with high honors) from Westminster and Highest Honors while earning a Masters.
Sam Kainth Associate Director: South Asia & ASEAN
Sam Kainth has worked the last 14 years as an ESL instructor for Salesian Catholic Schools in Thailand. His experience of ESL teaching, Exchange programs coordinator to; India, Taiwan, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Finland and Korea make him a scholar of multi-competence. He’s quite fluent in many Asian
languages such as Hindi, Punjabi, Thai, Malay and Thai. TABLE OF CONTENTS
His educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts from India with specialization in English Language learners. He’s the ENO Thailand Coordinator of ENO-Environment online organization from Finland which is a global school network and web community for sustainable development.
86 87 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
It is the goal of AEP to make the application process as quick and easy as possible. From start (submitting the application and necessary documentation) to finish (receiving an I20) should not take more than 2-3 weeks and can be accomplished in under two weeks if all the documentation is completed correctly. What follows is an outline of the process for quick reference.
1. Student submits application with supporting documents. Submission should include: a. The application completed correctly and signed. b. Copy of passport. c. Copy of financials d. Immunization records e. Copy of TOEFL/IELTS (if available)
2. Once application and documentation completed, student should know within 72 hours if accepted.
3. Acceptance letter will be immediately sent and interview scheduled.
4. Upon successful completion of interview, an invoice for a $3,000 deposit will be sent due immediately. Deposit is refunded minus a $300 processing fee if student fails to secure a VISA.
5. I20 will be received within 2 weeks (estimated an I20 could take a little longer depending on holidays, mail delivery, or homeland security requests for more information)
6. Student receives I20 and schedules interview with U.S. Embassy.
7. Upon receiving VISA, balance of program fees due to complete enrollment. No spots are guaranteed until fees are paid in full.
8. Student sends AEP flight information to secure airport pick-up.
9. Student arrives and is delivered to home stay or dormitory.
10. Student receives orientation, sets up bank account, receives medical insurance card.
11. Student attends classes. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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