High School
SHOWCASE CAREFUL PLANNING CAN OPTIMIZE OPEN HOUSE EXPERIENCE As with any important assignment in a student’s academic career, preparation is key. This is why Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Trenton help assist families as they weigh which school is best for their student by offering open house sessions each spring and fall. To determine which high school best fits a student’s needs and opportunities, school representatives from around the Diocese say families should examine a school’s average class size, use of the latest technological resources, opportunities for foreign language instruction and adherence to a strong STEM / STREAM curriculum. Resources for both remedial and advanced placement instruction technology should be available, and the integral instruction of the tenets of the Catholic faith is crucial. Though enrichment and academic progress are paramount, learning also takes place outside the four walls of the classroom, Catholic schools say. A high school’s theater, graphic and performing arts; its music programs, and a wide variety of extracurricular clubs and sports teams can nurture students’ talents and help them spread their wings. The availability of parent-teacher organizations and social activities can deepen the ties between the parent and school. Active guidance departments, access to student grades online, and assistance with the often formidable college application process will assure a seamless transition from high school to college. Ask any student or parent: the four years of high school go by in a flash. In order to make sure those precious freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior experiences are most efficiently spent, parents and students alike are encouraged to keep their fingers on the pulse of a school’s offerings.
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