Profile 2018‐2019 HAVERFORD HIGH SCHOOL Administration: Dr. Maureen Reusche Mr. Pete Donaghy Superintendent Principal Mrs. Amy Alderfer [email protected] (610) 853‐5900 ext. 2577 Mrs. Natalya Adelizzi Mrs. Joanne Hayes Assistant Principal Technology Coordinator Mrs. Cynthia Costanzo [email protected] (610) 853‐5900 ext. 2573 Mrs. Tricia Dyal [email protected] (610) 853‐5900 ext. 2574 Mr. John Berardoni Mrs. Jessica Gondek Assistant Principal Coordinator of Special Programs Mrs. Katie Jones [email protected] (610) 853‐5900 ext. 2576 Ms. Lauren Pellicane [email protected] (610) 853‐5900 ext. 2578 Dr. Gary Moyer Mrs. Joann Patterson Assistant Principal Athletics Director Mrs. Kimberly Vindler [email protected] (610) 853‐5900 ext. 2572 Dr. Steve Quinn Mrs. Marie Williams [email protected] (610) 853‐5900 ext. 2575 Assistant Principal The School District of Haverford Township serves a suburban community bordering the city of Philadelphia, Honors Courses Pennsylvania. Approximately 5,895 students attend the English: 9, 10, 11, 12 Districtʹs seven schools: one high school, one middle school, Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and five elementary schools. The School District of Haverford Pre‐Calculus, Calculus, Probability & Township offers many opportunities for students in academics, Statistics the arts and music, service organizations and athletics. Science: Inquiry into the Physical Setting, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, General Information Environmental Science, Marine Ecology, Physics Social Studies: Western Civilizations, World Cultures, Type of School: Public Length of Semester: 18 weeks American History, American Civics & Government Grades: 9‐12 Class Periods: 85 World Languages: French 3, 4, France and Modern Western Enrollment: 1834 Blocks per Day: 4 Civilization; Italian 3, 4, 5; Latin 3, 4; Spanish 2, 3, 4; World Language Seminar Graduating 448 Teacher‐Student Ratio: 1:16 Minimum Graduation Requirements Advanced Placement – 26 Courses for the Class of 2019 Studio Art: 2D; 3D; Drawing French Language 4.00 credits of English 4.00 credits of Science Biology Government: US (1 credit each year ) (Inquiry into the Physical Setting, Calculus: AB and BC History: European, US, World 4.00 credits of Social Studies Biology, Chemistry) Chemistry Latin (Western Civilizations, World 1.50 credits of Health & PE Computer Science Physics: 1; 2 Economics: Macro, Micro Physics C: Electricity and Cultures, American History, 2.00 credits of Arts and English: Language and Magnetism; Mechanics and American Government) Humanities Composition; Literature and Psychology 4.00 credits of Mathematics 7.00 credits of Electives Composition Spanish Language Environmental Science Statistics TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED = 26.5 Calculation of ACT Summary Grade Point Average Middle 50% Mean Grade point average (GPA) is calculated at the end of each English 21‐30 25.6 school year using only final grades. Honors and AP level Math 22‐30 26.3 courses are calculated on a weighted 5.0 scale and College Reading 21‐32 26.4 Prep courses are calculated on a 4.0 scale. The GPA is reported on a weighted 5.0 scale. Science Reasoning 21‐28 25.0 Composite 21‐29 25.8 *The HHS Grade Scale can be found on each student’s individual transcript. SAT Summary Class Rank Middle 50% Mean No class rank is recorded on a student’s transcript. Reading and Writing 510‐660 590 Any institution may request in writing from the School Math 530‐670 590 Counseling Department the class rank of any student if class Total 1050‐1240 1116 rank is required for admission to that school or needed for any scholarship program. The class rank reported is based on weighted GPA. Advanced Placement Exams – 2018 Class of 2019 Cumulative Weighted Total Candidates…………………………………………. 394 Total Exams Taken………………………………..……… 730 GPA by Decile Total Exams Scoring 5…………………………………… 174 Total Exams Scoring 4…………………………………… 256 10% 4.757 ‐ 5.131 Total Exams Scoring 3…………………………………… 178 20% 4.499 ‐ 4.756 83.3% of all exam scores were 3, 4, or 5 30% 4.249 ‐ 4.498 Average score for all exams was 3.63 40% 4.011‐ 4.248 50% 3.734 ‐ 4.010 Continuing Education 60% 3.464 ‐ 3.733 On average 94% of the graduates of Haverford High School continue their education post high school. Of those, 70% 3.156‐ 3.463 approximately 76 % attend a 4‐year college, and 18% attend a 80% 2.714 ‐ 3.155 2‐year college. The remaining 6% of graduates either join the military, attend other post‐high school training, or are 90% 2.355 ‐ 2.713 employed after graduation. 100% 1.034 ‐ 2.354 A Sampling of Colleges for the HHS *Each decile represents approximately 44 students. Class of 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program, American University, Boston University, Clemson University, National Achievement Scholarship College of William and Mary, Georgetown University, James Program, and National Hispanic Madison University, La Salle University, Northeastern University, Pennsylvania State University, Renssalaer Recognition Program for the Class of 2018 Polytechnic Institute, Saint Josephʹs University, St. Johnʹs University, Seattle University, Syracuse University, Temple Finalists ……………….…………………….............. 1 University, The George Washington University, The Ohio State Semi‐Finalists ……….……………………..……….. 5 University, University of Delaware, University of Maryland, Commended .……………………………………….. 13 University of Miami, University of New Hampshire, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, University of Testing Participation Class of 2018 Richmond, University of South Carolina, University of Vermont, Villanova University, Virginia Tech, West Chester University, West Virginia University Number of students taking ACT ...……………… 88 Number of students taking SAT…………………. 330 .