Aquinas High School Lookbook

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WE BELIEVE...

We believe in GOD

At Aquinas, our first goal is to help you develop your relationship with God. You will have daily religion classes where you will study scripture, learn how to make moral decisions, be introduced to philosophy and theology, study art and architecture, and more. Additionally you will pray frequently, attend Mass regularly, go on retreat yearly, and give of your time serving others. Jesus is the reason for our school. It's not just something nice to put on the wall at our entrance, but truly something that shapes and informs everything we do at Aquinas. Here, you will encounter God in some powerful ways; it is our hope that you will respond and allow Him to lead you throughout the rest of your life.

OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW IN YOUR FAITH

Annual Retreats Service opportunities include 4 Works of Mercy & school-wide day of service.

4 Years of religion studying scripture, morality, theology, philosophy, wisdom literature, Christian art & architecture

72% of students are Catholic. More than 30 churches and multiple denominations represented. All are welcome.

Prayer and Action

Summer Mission

Experience Chapel at the heart of the school Student Faith Leaders

We believe in HARD WORK

We want you to become the best version of yourself. We believe that is accomplished through hard work. You will be challenged in the classroom; you will also be well-supported by our talented, dedicated teachers who genuinely want you to succeed. You can also challenge yourself through athletics or other extracurricular activities. Every teacher, coach, and administrator whom you will interact with at Aquinas genuinely wants you to thrive and succeed. The work ethic that you will develop here will help you throughout college and beyond.

EXCELLENT AP PROGRAM

For the '21-'22 school year:

52% of students took at least 1 AP Exam

79% of those students passed at least 1 exam

46% scored 4s & 5s (AP exams are scored 1-5)

74% Overall pass rate (Scores 3 and above are passing)

100% Pass rate for AP Research, AP Biology, and AP Psychology

AP, Honors, and Pre-AP Classes

ENGLISH

• Honors Literature & Composition I

• Honors Literature & Composition II

• AP English Literature & Composition

• AP English Language & Composition

MATHEMATICS

• Pre-AP Algebra I

• Pre-AP Geometry with Statistics

• Honors Algebra II

• Honors Pre-Calculus

• AP Statistics

• AP Calculus AB

RELIGION

• Honors Roman Catholic Theology

• Honor Senior Religion

SCIENCE

• Pre-AP Biology

• Pre-AP Chemistry

• Honors Anatomy & Physiology

• AP Biology

• AP Chemistry

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Physics 1

SOCIAL STUDIES

• Honors Economics

• AP Government

• AP Human Geography

• AP Psychology

• AP US History

• AP World History

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

• Honors French III

• Honors French IV

• Honors Spanish III

• Honors Spanish IV

ADDITIONAL AP COURSES

• AP Art History

• AP Computer Science A

• AP Computer Science Principles

• AP Seminar

• AP Research

98% of Graduates enroll in a 4 year University

15 Every year students go to GA Tech, UGA, Clemson, USC, and more.

We believe in OPPORTUNITY

At Aquinas you will have opportunities that you simply cannot find at a public school. With many different athletic teams as well as extracurriculars that include Model UN, Drama, Robotics, Gaming, and Art, there is truly a place for everyone at Aquinas. Also, because we are a smaller school, if you want to try something new, you can.

Sports Teams

FALL

Cheerleading* • Cross Country

Football* • Shotgun* • Volleyball*

WINTER

Men's Basketball*

Women's Basketball*

Swimming • Air Rifle

SPRING

Baseball • Golf *

Men's Soccer • Women's Soccer

Tennis • Track & Field

*typically has a JV team

Clubs

Art • Broadcasting

Chess • Drama • French

Gaming • Horticulture

Model UN • Robotics

Spanish

Activities

• Senior Trip

• March for Life in Washington, D.C.

• Skiing in West Virginia

• Hiking in North Georgia

• International trips

• French exchange program

Over 90% of our students participate in clubs, sports, and activities

We believe in EACH OTHER

When you choose Aquinas, you become a part of an incredible family that will support you for the rest of your life. Throughout high school you'll have the support of your classmates, teammates, teachers, and coaches; you will also form friendships that will last a lifetime. One way you will create those friendships is through the House System. You will belong to one of our four houses, where you will get to know other students from all grade levels and have opportunities for fun, competition, and leadership development.

Teachers available for after school help

House system

Incredible community of parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends who support Aquinas

TUITION & FEES

Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $14,500. Each year, you can expect tuition to increase by approximately 3-4%. All practicing Catholic families are eligible to receive a tuition subsidy of $2,500. In addition to tuition, there is a $300 registration fee and a $600 activity fee.

Tuition for 2023-2024

Tuition

$14,500

Tuition with Catholic Subsidy .............. $12,000 Registration

FACTS Grant & Aid Application

We never want finances to be the reason that a family does not send their child to Aquinas. For the 2022-2023 school year, we awarded more than $650,000 in need-based financial aid. In order to have a verified financial need, families need to complete the FACTS Grant & Aid assessment found here: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3CQDQ. The FACTS application opens on Monday, January 2nd and has a priority deadline of Wednesday, March 1st. It is in your best interest to complete the application by the priority deadline. To complete the application, you will need the following tax information:

• 2022 W-2s

• 2021 Form 1040

• All supporting Schedules for the 2021 Form 1040.

SCAN CODE FOR THE FACTS APPLICATION

online.factsmgt.com/signin/3CQDQ

$300
$600
Fee .................................
Activity Fee

APPLICATION PROCESS

Important Dates Admission to Aquinas High School will be considered upon receipt of the following:

Sunday, October 2: Open House

Monday, October 3: Online application opens for the 2023-2024 school year

Thursday, November 3: School Day Open House

Saturday, December 10: High School Placement Test

Saturday, January 7: High School Placement Test

Friday, January 20: 2023-2024 tuition information available

Tuesday, January 31: Priority deadline for application and supporting documents

Wednesday, February 15: Admissions notification mailed

Wednesday, March 1: Priority deadline for FACTS Grant & Aid application

Wednesday, March 15: Financial Aid notifications mailed

Monday, March 20: Preferred deadline for Enrollment

Wednesday, March 22: New student Parent Meeting

Aquinas High School admits qualified students of any race, color, sex, religion, or national/ethnic origin to all privileges, programs, and other activities made available to the students at the school. The admissions process is used to determine a match between the student's needs and the resources Aquinas High School offers.

From incoming 9th graders:

• Completed student application

• Copy of most recent report card

• Discipline record

• Most recent standardized test scores

• High School Placement Test

• Teacher recommendation

• If applicable - Special Program records (IEP / 504 Plan / Evaluation)

From transfer students grade 10-12:

• Completed student application

• Essay

• Current high school records to include transcript, attendance, and discipline

• Most recent standardized test scores

• Teacher recommendation

• Interview

• If applicable - Special Program records (IEP / 504 Plan / Evaluation)

SCAN CODE FOR THE AQUINAS APPLICATION

aquinashigh.org/applynow/

Questions? CONTACT: Mr. Tim Przybysz Director of Admissions tprzybysz@aquinashigh.org 706.736.5516 1920 Highland Avenue Augusta, GA 30904 WWW.AQUINASHIGH.ORG

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