Fr. Judge Mission Statement To provide a quality Catholic education to the young men of the Philadelphia area through the dissemination and infusion of spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social values instilled with the spirituality of St. Francis de Sales.
Father Judge Academic Presentation
Tuition and Fees 2012-2013 Tuition $5,850 (Catholics) $7,050 (Non-Catholics) Past Years the tuition has increased by $250.
2013-2014 Fees $350 School Fee $200 to $350 Sports and Music Fees $150 Annual re-registration fee $160 Crusader Club Fee (chances) Seniors have a graduation fee and possibly an AP
test fee.
Freshman Application Available today in room 130 from Ms. Gibson Father Judge Application Archdiocesan Financial Aid Form (English, Spanish) EITC Tuition Assistance form Financial and Tuition Assistance decisions are made
on a rolling basis. [Apply early.]
Available through parish Local parish scholarships (8th grade teacher or
Principal) Neumann and Connelly scholarships
Freshman Notes Register at Judge before February 1, 2013 to enter into the normal scheduling process. Judge Scholarship Test will be administered on Saturday, November 17 at 8:45 AM Transportation Suburban Counties need to be contacted. SEPTA Transpasses are available to students who live
1.5 miles from Father Judge High School. Mrs. Bertoline is available in the cafeteria today or by calling the school office (215-338-9494).
Freshman Notes (continued) Students from public and charter schools will be informed of placement test date(s). Call (215-338-9494) the school office to speak to: ď ąMr. James Greene, Assistant Principal ď ąFr. James E. Dalton, OSFS, Principal
Academics Unanimous and unqualified accreditation from the Middle States Association of Schools 7 AP Advanced Placement Programs Diocesan Scholar Program – Seniors taking local college courses in addition to their work at Judge – Tuition is free
General Tracking Recommendations – Incoming Freshmen We take into account grades from: – 7th grade – 1st Semester 8th Grade – 8th Grade Terra Nova Scores
This gives us a combined composite score for ranking Non-traditional feeder school freshmen take a special tracking test (Math & Verbal)
General Tracking Recommendations – Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Consider a track change for any extreme grade: Move down: Failing, low 70's Move up: Mid 90's (High Honors) Consider cumulative class rank, performance, & Standardized Test Score
Academic Program Required Courses
Freshmen Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Theology 1 Theology 2
Theology 3 Theology 4
English 1
English 3
English 2
English 4
Wrld Hist 1 Wrld Hist 2
*Amer Hist US Govt
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Math *
Phys Sci
Biology
Chemistry
Science *
Elective/s
Elective/s
* Language *Language Health/PE
* Student strongly encouraged to take these courses. A minimum of six credits is required each year.
Popular Electives Computer Apps (Mouse certif.) A+ Computer Hardware and PC Support JAVA Programming (Intro. & Adv.) Construction Technology Business Principles, Law, and Accounting Art (Intro. & Adv.) Intro. To Music
Academic Support Knights Program – Award winning program
(for students with a history of learning difficulties and learning differences)
Tutoring – academic help is offered before AND after school each day Brisson Learning Center – newly added special support for students with learning differences – Director: Mrs. Mariel McCarthy – Assisted by Fr. John Dolan
Title One – Math and Reading Programs
Profile of the Graduating Class Class of 2012 315 Graduates 94% are continuing their education 3% entered Military Service 3% are working full time
Scholarship Summary 478 scholarships and grants awarded $15.9 Million in total scholarships and grants $51,487 Avg. Scholarship per grad attending college One of the HIGHEST per capita Scholarship rank of any Archdiocesan school
Graduation at Temple Univ.
Guidance Department A counselor is assigned to every student each year they are at Father Judge Every student receives at least one Guidance Interview every year Students are encouraged to walk in at any time Referral services are available if needed Counselors available before & after school for Parent meetings
Guidance Services Naviance Program available for College & Career information Annual Financial Aid & Junior Planning Nights Annual College Fair & information given regarding additional college fairs SAT offered 5 times—PSAT given in October Scholarship & Summer Program Bulletins Course Selection Assistance available NCAA Eligibility & Registration information Resources available for colleges, trade schools, military branches, and job searching
+Spiritual Growth+ Salesian Spirituality Be who you are and be that perfectly well . . . Christian Service Program Fifty hours of service completed by graduation
The Goals of the English Department All students will become critical readers who read not just for information but for relationships of ideas. All students will become critical writers who engage in the full writing process from prewriting to final revision. All students will become lifelong readers and writers who are prepared for the challenges beyond high school.
The English Program Freshman Year: ELA I per Common Core State Standards Sophomore Year: ELA II per Common Core State Standards Junior Year: ELA III per Common Core State Standards Senior Year: ELA IV per Common Core State Standards http://www.corestandards.org
Social Studies Department Freshman Year – World History I
Sophomore Year – World History II
Junior Year – Early American History – AP European History
Social Studies Senior Year – Modern American History – Psychology (elective) – AP American Government
Math Department
9th
10th
11th
12th
321 Honors TRACK 1*
311 Honors Algebra I
Algebra II
341 Honors
345 **
331 Honors
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
Geometry
TRACK 1
348 Honors
350 Honors
Programming in Java
Adv. Programming in Java 351 Honors
TRACK 2
312
322
332
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Pre-Calculus 342 Pre-Calculus
TRACK 3
KNIGHTS
313
323
333
343
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Trigonometry
314
324
Algebra I
Algebra II
* Talented Math students interested in the five year program should take both Algebra II and Geometry as sophomores. ** Students will prepare to take the Advanced Placement test in Calculus
Benefits of Handheld Technology in the Classroom Facilitates Problem-Solving, Visualization, and Discovery Improves Pattern Recognition and Data Analysis Skills Helps Lead to Better Comprehension of Concepts and Their Real-World Applications Motivates Students and Keeps Them Excited About Learning Complements and Reinforces Fundamental Skills
SCIENCE AT FATHER JUDGE SEQUENCE OF SCIENCE COURSES (3 YEARS OF SCIENCE ARE REQUIRED) • FRESHMAN YEAR PHYSICAL SCIENCE OR
BIOLOGY (HONORS)
• SOPHOMORE YEAR BIOLOGY OR
CHEMISTRY (HONORS)
SCIENCE AT FATHER JUDGE JUNIOR YEAR – – –
CHEMISTRY PHYSICS (HONORS) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
SENIOR YEAR – – – –
PHYSICS OR AP PHYSICS (HONORS) AP BIOLOGY (HONORS) EARTH SCIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Why Study a World Language?
Students who study a world language ….. Score higher on the SAT’s Perform better on test of reading and math Have higher developed listening and retention skills Display more highly developed thinking skills. Are more creative Have larger vocabularies
Develop greater cultural sensitivity toward others
World Languages Spanish 1, 2, 3, & 4 – Spanish 1 & 2 – Tracks 1, 2, & 3 – Spanish 3 & 4 – Honors
French 1, 2 Latin 1 & 2 Honors Greek 1 Honors
Health / Phys Ed.
Business/Technology Department
Staff/Courses/Years of Service Mr. Joseph McDermott - 43 Year rd
Accounting – Business Principles
Mrs. Edith Kirk – 14th Year Business Law – Technological Communications
Mr. John Dunlop - 18th Year Accounting
Mr. Joseph Rome – 14th Year Accounting – Technological Communications – A+ Computer Repair
Mr. Gene Carboni - 19th Year A+ Computer Repair – Microsoft Desktop Support
Construction Technology
Digitally Altered Black and White Photography – Chris Webb 2010 Illustration on Imaginary Form and Function – Chris Sinko 2010
Wood Carving -Matt Reiber 2009
Black and White Digitally Altered Photography -Chris Webb 2010
Relief Carving 1St Place in Archdiocesan Art Show - Lee Dandelias 2012
Self Portrait in Acryllic (Chuck Close Style) -Kris Castro 2011
Abstract Sculpture – Ed Singer 2010
Perspective -Cristian Atkinson 2013
Father Judge Music Department In the Father Judge Music Department, students are given the opportunity to take Band Class in the morning before school. In addition to this class, upperclassmen are given the opportunity to take band during a scheduled class period. There are also many different ensembles, such as Jazz Band and Drum Line, that interested students can join. The Father Judge Music Department does not only practice in class, but performs for the community. Whether at a school concert, pep rally, sports event, community parade or school musical, be ready to be impressed by the Father Judge Music Students.
Athletic Teams Baseball Basketball Bowling Crew Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey
Indoor Track & Field Lacrosse Outdoor Track & Field Rugby Soccer Swimming Tennis Wrestling
Activities – something for everyone Art Club
Newspaper
Big Brother Program
No Place for Hate
Chess Team
Respect Life Club
CSC Comm. Service Corp
Robotics
Ministry Team
Salesian Spirituality Team
Environmental Club
S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive
Intramurals Mathletes Model United Nations Mock Trial Music Dept. National Honor Society
Decisions)
Student Council Theater Arts Cast & Stage World Language Club CNN Television Studio Yearbook
Mitchell Activity Center
Ramp Playground
Presentations Department
Room
Department
Room
Theology
105
Math
302 - 304
World Languages
132
Technology/Business
325
English
223
Construction
001
Social Studies
206
Robotics
110
Science
313
Knights Program
216
Athletics
Mitchell Ctr
Activities / Clubs
Cafeteria
Registration
Cafeteria
Tuition / Fin Assist 130
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