2015-16 Holy Spirit Prep School Profile

COMMUNITY

Established in 1996, Holy Spirit Preparatory School offers a comprehensive college preparatory program for students in preschool through 12th grade. Afforded a classical Catholic education, our students develop a love of learning, build self-esteem, learn to set and realize personal and community goals, and acquire formidable leadership skills.

A competitive “House” system further enhances each student’s sense of belonging to a challenging and yet supportive educational and faith community. Moral and spiritual dimensions are integrated throughout all aspects of the curriculum, encouraging each student to flourish in an atmosphere that constantly provides opportunities for academic, spiritual, athletic, and emotional growth. Holy Spirit Preparatory School is a community where the individual develops to his or her fullest potential as a result of the cohesive efforts of the parent, the teacher, and the student.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Holy Spirit Preparatory School seeks to develop the students into productive, caring, and active members of the Church and the world who influence society in a meaningfully positive way. A critical part of the students’ lives throughout the Upper School experience is student leadership. Junior high students have opportunities to join the House System as Junior High Reps during their 8th grade year as well as lead clubs for their peers. During grades 9-12, students have a plethora of opportunities leading service apostolates, clubs, and in our House System. The Head Boy and Head Girl serve all of HSP as the “student faces” of our community. Our goal is to further develop young men and women into people of a strong Catholic faith, character, and service.

SERVICE

In line with Holy Spirit Preparatory School’s motto, “To serve, not to be served,” the school aims to follow Christ’s example by reaching out to our community. In addition to a continued focus upon service through prayer, philanthropy, and advocacy, students participate in direct service through the school’s community service program. Additionally, students are encouraged to become involved in community service through their parish and other service organizations.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Admission to Holy Spirit Prep is selective. The Admissions Committee carefully evaluates each candidate’s academic record, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendations to determine the student’s likelihood of success at HSP. Holy Spirit Prep does not discriminate on the basis of color, creed, handicap, or national origin in its admissions considerations.

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Kyle Pietrantonio Head of School kpietrantonio@holyspiritprep.org Jocelyn Sotomayor Upper School Principal jsotomayor@holyspiritprep.org Jeremy Sale Director of College Counseling jsale@holyspiritprep.org

ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS Southern and National Associations of Independent Schools Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Georgia Independent School Association National Association for College Admissions Counseling Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools National Catholic Educational Association U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Program National Catholic High School Honor Roll Holy Spirit Preparatory School 4449 Northside Drive NW Atlanta, Georgia 30327 Phone: 678.904.2811 Web: www.holyspiritprep.org CEEB: 110-151

COURSES OFFERED SCIENCE Anatomy and Physiology Biology with Lab Chemistry with Lab Ecology Genetics/Forensic Science Organic and Biochemistry Physical Science Physics with Lab Accel. Biology with Lab Accel. Chemistry with Lab Accel. Physics AP Biology with Lab AP Chemistry with Lab AP Physics 1 and C FOREIGN LANGUAGE Mandarin I, II, and III Spanish I, II, III, IV, and AP CLASSICS Greek I, II, III, and IV Latin I, II, III, IV, and AP

MATHEMATICS Algebra I and II Algebra III/Trigonometry Geometry Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry Accel. Algebra I and II Accel. Geometry AP Calculus AB and BC AP Statistics ENGLISH Advanced Composition American Literature British Literature Literature of the Western World Accel. American Literature Accel. Literature of the Western World AP English Language AP English Literature Publications: Yearbook Journalism: Paraclete

SOCIAL SCIENCE Economics US Government US History Western Civilization World History Accel. Western Civilization Accel. World History AP European History AP Human Geography AP Macroeconomics AP Psychology AP US Government/Politics AP US History AP World History THEOLOGY Introduction to Catholicism Holy Scripture Church History Sacramental Theology Moral Theology Philosophy

OUR GRADING SCALE Numeric

Letter

Quality Points Numeric

Letter

Quality Points

FINE ARTS Black and White Photography I and II Digital Photography Graphic Design Introduction to Studio Art Studio Art I, II, III, and IV AP Studio Art PERFORMING ARTS Theatre Arts I and II Play Production Music Appreciation and Performance Choral Music Musical Theatre Music Theory I and II ATHLETICS AND HEALTH Physical Education Team Participation Weight Training

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English 4 Credits

v

95-100

A+

(4.2)

75-79

C+

(2.75)

Math 4 Credits

91-94

A

(4.1)

71-74

C

(2.5)

Science 4 Credits

90

A-

(4.0)

70

C-

(2.0)

85-89

B+

(3.75)

60-69

D

(1.0)

Theology 4 Credits

81-84

B

(3.5)

Below 60

F

(0.0)

Foreign Language 2 Credits

80

B-

(3.0)

Social Science 5 Courses

Fine and Performing Arts 1 Credit Athletics and Health 1 Credit

Distinguishing features of the Holy Spirit Preparatory School Upper School programs include a classical core program requiring three years of study in a classical language and a commitment to read extensively from the canon of English and world literature. At HSP, faculty mentors meet regulary and individually with students to develop educational plans, create individualized reading lists, and provide tutorial support.

Students attending Holy Spirit Preparatory School are the beneficiaries of a program rich in the legacy of Catholic education. Our Catholic faith and values are integrated into all aspects of the Upper School program.

Students are given opportunities and encouraged to open themselves to the needs of others in the spirit of service.

FACULTY 85

faculty members

33

faculty members at the Upper School

64%

hold a Master’s degree or higher

1:7

faculty to student ratio

Total 24+ Credits

CLASSICAL DIPLOMA 27+ credits

Holy Spirit Preparatory School offers a Classical Honors diploma to students interested in a more rigorous path at HSP. The diploma includes a minimum of three credits in classical languages and at least one Advanced Placement course in each of the four core subject areas.

COLLEGE PREP DIPLOMA 25+ credits The College Prep Diploma should be considered as comparable to the rigor offered at a typical independent school.

Students take two sequential years of a foreign language, have a standard credit requirement for graduation (25 credits), and may select their core subjects from a broader range of courses.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT Students are admitted into AP courses based on grades in prerequisite courses, teacher recommendations, and PSAT scores. Typically, students only take one AP class in sophomore year, two classes junior year, and three classes senior year. HSP does require students to take the AP exams for their courses.

All AP courses taken at Holy Spirit Prep are calculated into the cumulative GPA at a factor of 1.25. No other courses receive additional weight.

AP SCHOLARS

2013

2014

2015

National

0

1

7

With Distinction

6

14

13

With Honors

4

5

4

Scholars

15

13

8

AP COURSES OFFERED

Biology with lab Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry with Lab English Language English Literature European History Human Geaography Latin Macroeconomics

Physics 1 Physics C Psychology Spanish Statistics Studio Art US Government/Politics US History World History

PROGRAM DATA

NATIONAL RECOGNITION National Merit Semifinalists

5

National Achievement Scholars

4

National Commended Scholars

10

Gates Millennium Scholars

2

CLASS OF 2015 GRADE DISTRIBUTION Percentage of Class

GPA

23.8

4.3 of above

16.6

4.0–4.29

28.6

3.5–3.99

14.3

3.0–3.49 below 3.0

2013

2014

2015

Number of AP courses taught

19

19

19

16.6

Students who took an AP exam

84

77

66

AP exams administered

Holy Spirit Prep does not rank students with the exception of determining class valedictorian and salutatorian at the end of the second semester of their senior year.

138

153

126

Percent 3 or higher

79

83

85

Percent 4 or higher

48

63

63

AP COURSE DISTRIBUTION, CLASS OF 2016 # of courses taken over 4 years

% of class

8 or more

21

5-7

24

1-4

29

0

26

25

of the 34 seniors have taken at least one AP course

5.5

Average number of AP courses taken by graduating seniors in AP courses

4

Average number of AP courses taken by all graduating seniors

SAT Class of

2013

2014

2015

# of students taking SAT

41

51

39

Mid 50% Critical Reading

540-620 480-640 490-670

Mid 50% Math

500-630 510-650 470-690

Mid 50% Writing

520-630 500-650 530-670

ACT Class of

2013

2014

2015

# of students taking ACT

37

41

26

Mid 50% English

21-29

20-28

23-31

Mid 50% Math

19-28

22-29

20-32

Mid 50% Reading

22-30

20-32

23-33

Mid 50% Science

21-26

21-27

21-32

Mid 50% Composite

22-27

21-29

22-31

SCHOLARSHIPS | over $15,000,000 in scholarships and grants (excluding HOPE and Tuition Equalization Grant)

2010-2015 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES * indicates matriculation

Academy of Art University Agnes Scott College American University* Anderson University-SC Appalachian State University Arizona State University Assumption College Auburn University* Austin College Ave Maria University Aveda Fredric’s Institute* Baldwin Wallace University* Barry University Bellarmine University Belmont Abbey College* Belmont University Benedict College Benedictine College* Berklee College of Music Berry College* Birmingham-Southern College Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Brenau University Brevard College Brigham Young University, Idaho* California State University, Los Angeles* Campbell University Carleton College Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Centre College Chapman University* Charleston Southern University Clark Atlanta University* Clayton College & State University* Clemson University* Coastal Carolina University Colgate University College of Charleston* College of Coastal Georgia College of the Holy Cross* College of William and Mary Colorado School of Mines Columbia College Chicago Columbia University Community College of Denver* Dartmouth College* Davidson College* DePaul University* DePauw University DeSales University* Drexel University Duke University* Durham University* Elms College Elon University* Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Emory University* Fairfield University Fairfield University (University College) Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising* Flagler College

Florida A&M University Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University Florida State University* Fordham University* Fort Valley State University* Franciscan University of Steubenville* Furman University George Mason University Georgetown University* Georgia College* Georgia Highlands College* Georgia Institute of Technology* Georgia Perimeter College* Georgia Regents University Georgia Southern University* Georgia Southwestern State University* Georgia State University* Hampton University* Harvard University* Harvey Mudd College* Haverford College* High Point University Hillsdale College Hofstra University Holy Spirit College Howard University Indiana University at Bloomington* Iona College Iowa State University* Ithaca College* Jacksonville University James Madison University John Carroll University Kennesaw State University* Lafayette College LaGrange College Lakeland Community College* Lehigh University Louisiana State University* Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans* Lynn University Macalester College Mars Hill University Marymount Manhattan College Marymount University Maryville College Mercer University* Michigan State University* Middle Tennessee State University Mississippi State University* Montana State University, Bozeman Morehouse College* Mount Saint Mary’s University Muhlenberg College New York University* North Carolina A&T State University* North Carolina State University Northeastern University Northwestern University* Occidental College Oglethorpe University* Ohio State University Ohio Wesleyan University* Oklahoma State University Our Lady of the Lake University

Pennsylvania State University at University Park* Pepperdine University Presbyterian College Princeton University Providence College Purdue University* Queens University of Charlotte* Radford University Reinhardt College* Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College* Ringling College of Art and Design Rochester Institute of Technology Rockhurst University Rollins College Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology* Royal Holloway, University of London Rutgers University-New Brunswick Sacred Heart University Saint Joseph’s University Saint Leo University Saint Mary’s College Saint Vincent College Salve Regina University Samford University Santa Clara University* Savannah College of Art and Design* Savannah College of Art and DesignAtlanta* Seton Hall University Sewanee: The University of the South* Shorter University* Smith College Southern Methodist University* Southern Polytechnic State University* Southern Wesleyan University Spelman College* Spring Hill College St. John’s University - Queens Campus St. Olaf College Stetson University Stony Brook University* Swarthmore College Syracuse University* Temple University Tennessee State University Texas Christian University The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina Thomas Aquinas College* Trinity College* Trinity University* United States Air Force Academy* United States Coast Guard Academy* United States Naval Academy* University at Buffalo The State University of New York University of Alabama at Birmingham* University of Alabama* University of Arizona* University of Arkansas University of California, Berkeley* University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles* University of Central Florida* University of Chicago*

University of Connecticut* University of Dallas* University of Dayton University of Findlay University of Florida* University of Georgia* University of Glasgow University of Hartford University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Houston University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign* University of Iowa University of Kentucky* University of Louisiana University of Mary Washington University of Maryland, College Park* University of Memphis University of Miami* University of Michigan University of Mississippi* University of Missouri Columbia* University of North Carolina Asheville University of North Carolina Chapel Hill* University of North Carolina Greensboro* University of North Carolina Wilmington University of North Georgia* University of North Texas University of Notre Dame* University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania* University of Rochester University of San Francisco* University of South Carolina University of South Carolina* University of South Florida, Tampa University of Southern California University of St. Andrews University of Tampa University of Tennessee, Chattanooga University of Tennessee, Martin* University of Texas, San Antonio University of the Pacific University of Vermont* University of Virginia University of West Georgia Ursinus College* Valdosta State University* Vanderbilt University Villanova University* Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Tech Wake Forest University* Washington and Lee University* Washington University in St. Louis* Wellesley College* West Virginia University Western Carolina University Williams College Wingate University Wofford College* Worcester Polytechnic Institute* Xavier University* Yale University* Young Harris College*