Aquinas Viewbook '23-'24

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 church 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 & House service projects.

4 Years of religion studying scripture, morality, theology, philosophy, wisdom literature, Christian art & architecture Prayer and Action Summer Mission

Experience Chapel at the heart of the school Student Chaplains

71% of students are Catholic. More than 30 churches and multiple denominations represented. All are welcome.

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.

In May 2023

112 students took 229 AP exams

100% Pass rate for AP English Language & Composition and AP Psychology

84% Overall pass rate (Scores 3 and above are passing). National pass rate was 65%.

51% of scores were 4s & 5s (AP exams are scored 1-5)

AP and Honors Classes

ENGLISH

• Honors Literature & Composition I

• Honors Literature & Composition II

• AP English Language and Composition

• AP English Literature and Composition

MATHEMATICS

• Honors Geometry

• Honors Algebra II

• AP Pre-Calculus

• AP Statistics

• AP Calculus AB

RELIGION

• Honors Roman Catholic Theology

• Honors Senior Religion

SCIENCE

• Honors Biology

• Honors Chemistry

• Honors Anatomy & Physiology

• Honors Physics

• 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

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

SPRING

Baseball • Golf *

Men's Soccer • Women's Soccer

Tennis • Track & Field

Sailing (year-round)

*typically has a JV team

Clubs

Art • Chess • Drama

French • Gaming

Horticulture • Interact

Model UN • NHS

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. 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 was $14,500. Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year will be released in January of 2024. Each year, you can expect tuition to increase by approximately 3-4%. All practicing Catholic families receive a Catholic subsidy of approximately 18%. In addition to tuition, there is a $300 registration fee and a $600 activity fee.

Tuition for 2023-2024

FACTS Grant & Aid Application

We never want finances to be the reason that a family does not send their child to Aquinas. For the 2023-2024 school year, we awarded nearly $600,000 in need-based financial aid. In order to have a verified financial need, families must complete the FACTS Grant & Aid assessment found here: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3CQDQ. The FACTS application opens on Tuesday, January 2nd and has a priority deadline of Friday, 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:

• 2023 W-2s

• 2022 Form 1040

• All supporting Schedules for the 2022 Form 1040.

If you own your own business and therefore do not have income reported on a W-2, you will need to include your 2023 Form 1040 and all supporting schedules.

SCAN CODE FOR THE FACTS APPLICATION

online.factsmgt.com/signin/3CQDQ

APPLICATI ON PROCESS

Important Dates

Thursday, December 7: High School Placement Test offered

Saturday, December 9: High School Placement Test offered

Tuesday, January 2: FACTS Grant and Aid application opens

Friday, January 12: High School Placement Test offered

Saturday, January 13: High School Placement Test offered

Friday, January 19: 2024-2025 tuition information available

Friday, February 2: Priority deadline for school application and supporting documents

Wednesday, February 21: Admissions notification mailed

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

Monday, March 18: Preferred deadline for Enrollment

Wednesday, March 20: 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.

Admission to Aquinas High School will be considered upon receipt of ALL

of the following:

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)

aquinashigh.org/applynow/