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Judge FATHER

HIGH SCHOOL

A TRADITION OF SUCCESS

Educating young men in the example of the gentleman saint, Saint Francis de Sales

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A NOTE FROM

OUR PRESIDENT Dear prospective family members,

welcome

Thank you for your interest in Father Judge High School. Our school is based on the philosophy of Salesian Spirituality which calls us to see all human lives as precious gifts from God, filled with possibilities. This philosophy was formed by our Patron Saint, St. Francis de Sales, and has helped shape the minds and souls of thousands of young men who are now very successful. While welcoming you, I am also excited to welcome one of our successful graduates as our new principal. Rev. James Dalton, O.S.F.S. brings extensive administrative experience as a past school principal and school president, and has the academic credentials to lead our school in our continuing quest for academic excellence.

Rev. Joseph G. Campellone, O.S.F.S.

The philosophy of Salesian Spirituality has also shaped our school’s mission and continues to guide our future plans. Today, Judge is looked upon as a model for others to follow. Not only do we challenge our students to develop strong, moral, decision-making skills, but we also provide them with tools to become our future leaders. Over the last few years we started our Robotics Program, our Knights Program in the Brisson Center to help students with learning challenges, and our new Construction Science Program, which offers credited classes in electrical, plumbing and carpentry skills.

Our Honors Program continues to receive national recognition. Our Model United Nations program is known throughout the world as a dominant program that wins competitions on a regular basis. All of our classrooms include state-of-the-art technology with Smartboards, wireless technology and Internet capability.

Our activities and athletics are recognized throughout the state as elite programs. No school has the athletic facilities that our school provides, with the new William F. Mitchell Activity Center and our state-of-the-art McGonigal Fitness Center inside. Our Fox Gym was just renovated with a new floor, bleachers and lighting. Our Arts Program offers many opportunities such as Music and Band, and our Theater Department performances, which receive high marks from local critics.

This year we have begun construction for our new athletic fields. They will include new baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and rugby practice fields. All fields will be new Astroturf fields.

Many other attractive programs are a part of the Father Judge experience. We continue to be acclaimed as a private school at a Diocesan price tag. I am proud to lead this great school. Please feel free to stop by to hear more and see for yourself.

In Salesian Spirit & Crusader Pride,

Rev. Joseph G. Campellone, O.S.F.S. President

Today Father Judge has an enrollment of almost 1,200 students, who come from more than 62 Catholic elementary schools in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Bucks counties as well as from several local Christian and public elementary schools. This blending of students with such a wide range of interests and cultural backgrounds provides each student with the opportunity for personal growth and mutual understanding which is fostered in a Christian environment.

Electives The school’s wide selection of academic offerings permits you to choose courses from both the college preparatory curriculum as well as from the general studies program.

Academic Experience You will experience the excitement of learning in an atmosphere charged with students and faculty motivated to achieve. The school’s bulletin boards are filled with articles and pictures proudly affirming the students’ accomplishments.

Freshman Roster As an incoming freshman you can expect a challenging curriculum that will immediately start to prepare you for your future. A typical freshman roster would include: English - English I Math - Algebra I Science - Physical Science Social Studies - World History I Theology - Foundations of Faith and a 10 hour Christian Service project Elective - Spanish I or French I

Required Areas of Study Every student at Father Judge is required to study at least six subjects each year.

Theology - 4 credits English - 4 credits Health/Physical Education -1 credit Math - 3 credits Science - 3 credits Social Studies - 3 credits Electives - 10 credits Christian Service - 10 hrs. per year

Elective Areas of Study Art, Business, Computer, Science, Drafting, English, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Industrial Technologies

Tutoring Free tutoring is available daily - before and after school.

World Languages Though not required, over 93% of Father Judge freshmen study one or more world languages. Most students planning on attending college will take at least one world language for two years.

Archdiocesan Scholars Program Holy Family University, La Salle University, Manor College and St. Joseph’s University are several of the local Catholic colleges that allow a limited number of highly motivated Judge students to take tuition free college courses at their institutions.

ABOUT

FATHER 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 Saint Francis de Sales.

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Advanced Placement Students who elect to take AP courses must take a college level examination (a separate fee) at the completion of their course that may qualify them to receive college credit for the course.

AP Course Selection American Government, Biology, Calculus, English Language & Composition, English Literature, European History, Physics Academic Achievement Father Judge is proud of the academic success of all of its students. The following statistics are an indication of the quality of Father Judge graduates: Over 93% of graduates go on to college or pursue some other form of higher education. Of these college bound students, more than 40% of these young men will obtain one or more college scholarships or grants resulting in an average of more than $51,000 in college financial aid per recipient. In just the past year alone, Father Judge classes garnered more than $15 million dollars in college financial aid.

Extracurricular Activities A well-rounded and complete high school education is best achieved when the academic studies are enriched through participation in extracurricular activities. Clubs and activities, along with the school’s rich interscholastic athletic program, provide students with the opportunity to make new friends and to gain self-confidence, while helping to develop cultural, physical, social and leadership skills.

Technology Father Judge High School is committed to the extensive use of educational technology to enhance the student’s learning experience. The school has committed itself to an aggressive effort of continuous growth in this area.

Rev. Joseph Campellone, OSFS President Rev. James Dalton, OSFS Principal

Rev. Jack Kolodziej, OSFS Asst. Principal, Student Affairs Mr. Edward Harrington Asst. Principal, Student Services

administration

Currently the school has: • Microsoft IT Academy • The McGowan Library/Resource Center connected to the Internet and equipped with computers for student use • Extensive collection of CD-ROM based research programs • A multimedia equipped business applications computer lab • A multimedia equipped general computer lab • A multimedia equipped humanities/writing computer lab • A multimedia equipped science computer lab • Two computer assisted science labs • A Faculty Technology Resource Center • Teacher workstations in every classroom • Over 140 Internet connected PCs throughout the school • Three portable multimedia projectors • All classrooms equipped with Smartboard® Technology • A drill and practice computer lab for science, math & SAT prep • An interactive website at fatherjudge.com • An ever growing list of school based electronic reference material available both at school or at home via the Internet • Wireless technology for laptops, Kindles, and iPads

Mr. James Greene Asst. Principal, Academic Affairs

Mrs. Michele Purcell Guidance Director Mr. Edward Evanitsky Athletic Director Mr. Tom Coyle Director of Admissions Mr. Brian King Director of Institutional Advancement

we are

CELEBRATING

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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WITH A VISION FOR THE FUTURE

and a commitment to academic excellence • Every student receives at least one guidance interview each year • Each certified counselor is responsible for specific homeroom sections per grade • Counseling topics include: personal, academic, college, career & discipline • Group counseling topics include anger control, relationships, study skills, stress management, orientation for transfer students, etc.

• Counseling sessions are always personal and confidential • Students are encouraged to walk in at any time • Crisis intervention provided • Referral services available for extensive counseling situations • Seniors and Juniors receive information folders during interview • Juniors receive Career Assessment Inventory in October and “Making Your College Search Count” Assembly in March • Freshmen receive small group orientation to the Guidance Office in September • Counselors available to assist in Course Selection • Students with quarterly failures interviewed • Weekly Progress Reports available for parents • Counselors available before and after school for parent meetings • Financial Aid Night & College/Trade School Night offered annually • Students notified about all area College Fairs (Judge hosts the Catholic College Fair in the Fall)

Over $15 million in scholarships offered to the Class of 2011

Tradition of Success

Over 94% of the class of 2011 went on to higher education

• All Seniors receive Scholarship Bulletins monthly • All Underclassmen receive homeroom bulletins regarding summer programs • Computer Programs & Internet available for college/trade school information, scholarship searches, career information & job hunting process • Guidance Library has over 200 books available to sign out – topics include college/trade school info & application process, career opportunities, scholarship & financial aid info, SAT/ PSAT prep, personal issues, etc.

• Catalogues/View books/Applications available for over 250 schools • Armed forces info and Academy View books available for all branches • Financial Aid Forms (FAFSAs) and information available • Transcript requests processed including Final Transcript in June • SAT registration material available • SAT exam offered at Judge six times per year; PSAT given in October • Coordination of Rep Visits from Colleges, Trade Schools, & Military • NCAA eligibility and registration information available and processed • Job Board for posting of jobs, and applications for working papers available • Selective Service Registration provided

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DEPARTMENT

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Clubs & Activities Mrs. Michele V. Purcell, M.Ed Department Director (PA Certified Secondary/Elementary School Counselor) Joseph DeAngelis, Ph.D. Counselor (Guidance Counselor) Mr. Dan Rogan, M.Ed Counselor (PA Certified Secondary School Counselor) Brother Jim Williams, OSFS Counselor Director of Live Today Well Program Rev. John Dolan, OSFS Instructor Father Brisson Center for Academic Excellence

Rev. James Dalton, OSFS Principal

Art Club Astronomy Club Yearbook Chess Club Computer Club Concert Band Community Service Corps.

Environmental Science Club Foreign Language Club French Honor Society Intramural Sports Jazz Band Kairos Retreats Leadership Program Liturgical Lectors Mother / Son Dinner Dances Mathletes Marching Band Model United Nations National Honor Society Newspaper - The Crusader No Place for Hate Club Robotics Sacristans Salesian Spirituality Club School Proms & Dances Spanish National Honor Society Stage Band Student Council Theatre Arts (Performance) Tutoring Theatre Arts (Stage Crew) World Language Club WPAX - TV studio Yearbook - The Quest

Athletic Programs Baseball Basketball Bowling Crew Cross Country Wrestling Football Golf Ice Hockey Indoor Track Lacrosse Outdoor Track and Field Rugby Soccer Swimming Tennis