2013-14 Discover Episcopal High School

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.EPISCOPALHIGHSCHOOL.ORG. PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ONLINE REQUEST INFORMATION FORM, CONTACT THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE TOLL-FREE AT 877-933-4347, CALL 703-933-4062, OR SEND AN EMAIL TO ADMISSIONS@EPISCOPALHIGHSCHOOL.ORG TO RECEIVE A COMPLETE ADMISSIONS PACKET. OF COURSE, THE BEST WAY TO GET TO KNOW EHS IS FOR YOU TO SEE IT FOR YOURSELF. PLEASE CONTACT THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE TO SCHEDULE A VISIT TO THE SCHOOL INCLUDING A STUDENTGUIDED CAMPUS TOUR (AND INTERVIEW IF DESIRED).

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JAN. 15, 2014, FOR THOSE WISHING TO APPLY FOR THE 2014-15 ACADEMIC YEAR.

Why EHS? OUR PROGRAM Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Extracurriculars.

Through the challenging study of the liberal arts and sciences – including 40 college-level and honors courses as well as specialized independent studies – our graduates are prepared to succeed at some of the finest colleges and universities in the nation. The arts program allows students to excel in their chosen art form, explore newly discovered talents and interests, and experience the many cultural opportunities of the nation’s capital. Our highly successful athletics program emphasizes sportsmanship, healthy competition, and camaraderie, offering 42 interscholastic teams in 15 sports. And our robust extracurricular program includes community service opportunities as well as a wide variety of clubs and activities.

Community and Spiritual Life. The Episcopal experience is rooted in self-discovery. Our extraordinary residential community provides the perfect opportunities for such discovery to occur. Living on dorm with classmates and

teachers as neighbors inspires formative, lifelong friendships. In addition, Episcopal has maintained a commitment to developing the spiritual life of each student. As a community, students attend chapel services three times a week, which gives students and faculty alike time for personal reflection and renewal. The School also ensures that every student has access and transportation to services at his or her house of worship, a broad range of which are found just minutes from campus.

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College Placement. Episcopal graduates matriculate at colleges and universities that are carefully chosen to suit their individual talents, ambitions, and learning styles. Our alumni attend many of the most highly selective institutions in the country, including honors colleges at state universities. Each year Episcopal students compete for prestigious merit scholarships, including the Jefferson (Virginia), Morehead (North Carolina), and Robertson (Duke/North Carolina).

1200 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302 Telephone 703-933-4062 • Toll-free 877-933-4347 admissions@episcopalhighschool.org

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

“Episcopal is more than just a college preparatory school. Instead, it is preparing us to be leaders who will make the world a better place by acting with the honesty, integrity, and compassion that are the pillars of an Episcopal education.”

“The Episcopal High School experience is such an all-encompassing and transforming one that it almost defies description. We, who live and work at Episcopal, witness daily the real magic of students expanding their capacity to learn, lead, and live purposeful lives.”

F. ROBERTSON HERSHEY

SUTTON ALFORD ’11

HEADMASTER

VALEDICTORIAN

Our Faculty. At Episcopal, the quality and depth of our curriculum is matched only by the expertise of the people who deliver it. Approximately 82 percent of the faculty have advanced degrees from the nation’s most prestigious universities, as well as significant experience in their chosen fields. With over 80 faculty members, Episcopal provides an ideal 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Furthermore, 85 percent of the faculty live on campus, where they share their wisdom and friendship as advisors, coaches, dorm parents, and club sponsors. Our dedicated faculty understand that learning is a journey, and it is more rewarding with a seasoned and compassionate mentor as a guide.

Our Size: Just Right. With 435 students, EHS is a school where everyone can know everyone.

Typically, classes consist of 12 to 14 students, though they may be as small as five or six. Because faculty generally teach four sections – or a total of 40 to 50 students in several classes at any given time – they are able to know the individual talents and needs of each student.

Also, our size perfectly suits our extraordinary residential community. Here, lifelong friendships are forged, and opportunities for self-discovery and collaboration abound.

O U R L O C AT I O N

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WHY BOARDING? • • • • • • • •

Lifelong friendships Expanded opportunities Self-discovery College preparedness Sense of independence Risk-taking Love of learning S haring diverse life experiences • Resilience

Episcopal’s fully residential community inspires lifelong friendships and offers countless opportunities for students to discover who they are and to work with others toward mutual goals. Boarding schools provide an unparalleled tradition of academic excellence and diverse curricula, supported by intimate classroom settings, passionate faculty, and excellent facilities. Our facilities, including state-of-the-art science and art centers and a new 60,000-square-foot athletics center, rival those of many small colleges and universities. In a recent survey

by The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), 87 percent of graduates report being very well prepared academically versus 71 percent of private day and 39 percent of public school alumni. Graduates enjoy a sense of independence, risk-taking, and love of learning they attribute to their boarding school experience.

OUR STUDENTS. EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLS APPROXIMATELY 435 TALENTED AND MOTIVATED 9TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE

OUR HONOR CODE. EACH YEAR ALL STUDENTS SIGN THE HONOR CODE, DEMONSTRATING A COMMITMENT TO LIVE AND LEARN IN

STUDENTS (50 PERCENT BOYS AND 50 PERCENT GIRLS) WHO COME FROM 15 COUNTRIES, 30 STATES, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

A RESPECTFUL AND TRUTHFUL WAY. THROUGH THE HONOR CODE, EPISCOPAL GUIDES STUDENTS TO BECOME DISCERNING, SELF-

W E H AV E A N O V E R R I D I N G C O M M I T M E N T TO S O C I O E C O N O M I C D I V E R S I T Y A N D M A K E F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E AVA I L A B L E TO

RELIANT, CREATIVE, COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS. WE BELIEVE THAT THE SENSE OF UNITY FOSTERED BY THE HONOR CODE IS A KEY

H E L P C L O S E T H E G A P B E T W E E N T H E C O S T O F AT T E N D I N G E H S A N D A FA M I LY ’ S A B I L I T Y TO PAY. E P I S C O PA L W E L C O M E S S T U D E N T S

COMPONENT IN THE SUCCESS OF OUR ALUMNI, WHO CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY IN EVERY ROLE AND AT ALL LEVELS, FROM SMALL-

O F A L L R A C E S , R E L I G I O N S , A N D N AT I O N A L A N D E T H N I C O R I G I N S .

BUSINESS OWNERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO RHODES SCHOLARS AND PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS.