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Advanced Placement CoursesAs each course in our curriculumwould be considered an honorscourse at many other schools and asmany academically talented studentsattend Holy Ghost Prep, honors andadvanced placement classes are forthose students who are exceptionallytalented. For incoming students,enrollment in honors classes islimited to those who have performedwell on our placement test, ourentrance examination, on otherstandardized tests, and in gradeschool. Incoming freshman may nottake AP classes. All decisions aboutplacement are made by the AdvancedPlacement Committee and thePrincipal in consultation withteachers, counselors and parents.Current AP classes at HGP: Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Computer Science A Computer Science AB Economics English Language & Composition English Literature European History French Language Latin Music Theory Physics Psychology Spanish Language Statistics Studio Art U.S. Government & Politics U.S. History World HistoryCollege PreparationSophomores, Juniors and Seniors must take a College Guidance class toprepare them for selecting colleges, filling out applications andparticipating in interviews. College days during the year bring college representatives to HGP tomeet students. Evening information sessions provide parents with helpful informationregarding college applications and financial aid. School days are set aside for seniors to visit colleges. An alumni network is available to help students find the right collegesand provide them with on and off campus opportunities. Two college guidance counselors guide students through theapplication process.7www.holyghostprep.org

Technology Computer labs, printers and copycapabilities for student use before,during and after school. Individual student accounts withe-mail and personal networkdisk space. Completely wireless campus withenough access points for a minimumof two devices per student. All computers connected to theInternet via a Full T2 Line. Bring Your Own Device program. Academic resources for teachers and Tuned-In is a student coordinatedstudents supporting the use ofactivity in which HGP students cancomputers and computer basedget assistance with programs to helpinformation in every subject.them implement technology in their An endowment fund which supportsassignments.ongoing faculty professional Smart TVs, Smartboards anddevelopment to assist in theStarpanels allow students andimplementation of computers inteachers to use the latest presentationthe classroom.technology in the classroom.Computer Science DepartmentHoly Ghost Prep offers a series of computer classes through our ComputerScience department.Courses offered are: Web Page Design with Java Scripting Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science AB Intro to Computer ScienceHGP has established a STEM Initiative - including aspecifically designed curriculum, new and updatedfacilities and hands-on opportunities - to prepareour students for the 21st Century.Like us onand Follow us on@holyghostprep8

Campus MinistryThe Campus Ministry Programpromotes the spiritual welfare of theschool Community, providingopportunities for spiritualnourishment and growth. Studentsassist in planning and implementingliturgical celebrations, retreats,enrichment programs, and themaintenance of the Chapel. Specialroles include Liturgical Ministers,Peer Ministers and Retreat Leaders.Mass is celebrated each day in theChapel, usually during Break.Opportunities for celebrating theSacrament of Reconciliation are alsofrequently provided. Students andall other members of the communityare encouraged to visit the Chapelfor prayer at any time.RetreatsAll classes participate in retreat daysthroughout the year. Seniors areencouraged to participate in aspecial off-campus overnightretreat.The mission and purpose of HolyGhost Preparatory School is thesame as the mission of the Spiritans-- to serve the poor in a spirit of“practical union with God.” To thisend, all students must participate inthe Christian Service Program. Inkeeping with the Spiritan Mission ofthe school, all service performed bystudents must directly benefitpeople in need and must involvestudent interaction with those beingassisted. Each project must havebeen approved by the ChristianService Coordinator. Consult theChristian Service Program Brochurefor specific information onacceptable service.Freshmen are encouraged toparticipate in projects directlybenefiting poor or disadvantagedchildren; sophomores, in servicebenefiting the elderly.Juniors and seniors willcomplete twenty hours of serviceat a location off campus to bechosen by each student. Juniorsand seniors are stronglyencouraged to complete at leasthalf of the required hours over thesummer.Peer MinistryJunior and Senior Peer Ministersserve in a variety of capacitiesincluding the retreat programs, theRing Mass, the Red Mass, andFreshman Orientation.Christian Service Program9www.holyghostprep.org

The National Honor SocietyThe National Honor Society isbased on character, scholarship,leadership and service. Holy GhostPrep’s charter is the VenerableFrancis J. Libermann Chapter. Astudent is eligible for membershipat the end of his first or secondsemester of junior year if he hasreceived a grade point average atthe First Honors Level or above.Quality participation in at least oneactivity from the beginning of thesoph

HOLY GHOST PREP Information Supplement 2016-2017 Holy Ghost Preparatory School 2429 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA 19020 Admissions: 215-639-0811 Website: www.holyghostprep.org