Seattle Preparatory School
McDonnell Hall with PACCAR Commons
Seattle Preparatory School, popularly known as Seattle Prep, is a private, Jesuit high school located on Capitol Hill in Seattle, Washington.
Curriculum
Students generally pursue a traditional four-year course of study at Seattle Prep and then pursue other arrangements (entrance into a four-year college, or a two-year college).
Arts
After a first year of Music, Drama, Visual Art, and Media Literacy, students can pick their art courses for the following three years. Some courses offered are: Choir, Filmmaking, Acting, Music Ensemble, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Ceramics and AP Studio Art.[4]
Math
After taking an Algebra placement test, Freshmen are placed in various classes depending on their scores. The classes they can take are: Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, and Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry.[5]
Depending on the student's performance in the first semester, they are recommended classes for their Sophomore year, which can be: Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra 2, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Precalculus and Honors Precalculus.[5]
This process continues for the rest of the curriculum. Classes that Juniors can take are: Algebra 2, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Introduction to Precalculus, Precalculus, Honors Precalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC.[5]
For senior year students can take the following classes: Introduction to Precalculus, Precalculus, Honors Precalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Multivariable Calculus and AP Statistics.[5]
Science
Freshmen are placed in Biology or Honors Biology depending on their scores on the HSPT (High School Placement Test) and the school's math placement test. Sophomores are put in either Honors Chemistry, Accelerated Chemistry, or Chemistry. Depending on the classes they took previously, Juniors have the option of going into the following: Physics, AP Environmental Science, Honors Physics, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry. Seniors can take, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Environmental Science, Honors Physics, AP Biology, or AP Physics C.[6][7]
Extracurricular activities
A wide variety of extracurricular activities are offered at Seattle Prep including: Film Club, Chess Team, Mock Trial, Dance Team (known as Pulse), Yearbook, Newspaper, ASB, and Drama Club. Prep also has various social justice clubs including: Global Justice Coalition, Feminist Interest Group (FIG), One Voice, Asian Pacific Islanders Club (APIC), Black Student Union (BSU) and Latino Club.[8][9][10][11]
Admissions are based on grades, extracurricular activities, an entrance exam, reference letters, and essays, among other criteria.[12]
Facts and figures
Facts and figures (as of 2008):
- Enrollment: 667
- Faculty: 125
- Faculty with advanced degrees: 90%
- Student/Teacher Ratio: 9.5:1
- Average Class Size: 13
- Percentage of College-Bound Graduates: 99%
- Tuition: $21,950 + $600 Application fee[13]
- Library Volumes: 20,000+
- Tuition Assistance: 1,000,000
Magis Christian Service
Seattle Prep has a 4-year requirement of various community service. The four year Magis Christian Service Program at Seattle Prep exposes students to many different forms of service including service to family (freshman), to school (sophomore), to the poor and marginalized (junior), and to leadership for justice (senior).[14]
Physical structure
In the 1950s, McDonnell Hall was added to the existing Adelphia Hall (the name of which refers to Adelphia College, previously on the site), and in the 1960s, Peyton Hall was added across the parking lot from McDonnell and Adelphia Halls. The McHugh Gymnasium was built in front of Adelphia Hall and opened in 1983, a result of the school's first major fundraising campaign. Funds from this campaign were used to remodel the third floor of Adelphia Hall for improved science facilities. During this time the library, which then became known as Loyola Library, was moved to Peyton Hall.[citation needed]
There were several major additions to Seattle Prep in the late 1990s. A new underground parking garage was built to replace the old parking lot, which was replaced by a grass quad. In addition, St. Ignatius Hall was erected across from Peyton and McDonnell Halls.[citation needed]
In 2007, the PACCAR Commons (Donated by the Pigott family) were completed, including new office space with reception desks and also a sick room. Also construction was completed on the Thomas Healy, S.J., Theater and Classrooms. This was the first major renovation since the addition of St. Ignatius Hall. The theater, which also accommodates school Masses, features an orchestra pit with hydraulics moving it up and down for various uses, including the transportation of heavy equipment. The workout rooms and locker rooms were also altered in this remodel. The space below the theater is used for arts classes, a sacristy (to be used for liturgies and Masses), and weight/workout rooms. In 2008, sections of pathway around the campus plaza were redone and electronic doors were installed on several major entrances.[citation needed]
Athletics and activities
Seattle Prep has won numerous league and state titles in many different men's sports. As of 2010, by size Prep is a high-end 1A class school, but plays up in 3A classification.[citation needed]
The boys' soccer team are back-to-back state champions (2011 and 2012) and have four other appearances in the state championship game. The team qualified for State 14 years in a row, winning it all in 2002. Prep's volleyball team won three straight state titles from 2001 to 2003, and returned to the champions circle in 2010.[15][16]
The boys' basketball team won state titles in 2000 and 2006 and narrowly missed another title in 2012 losing in the state championship game. The team has qualified for State 6 of the last 7 seasons.[17]
The boys' cross country team won the state title in 1966 (led by future 4th-place finisher in the Montreal Olympics marathon Don Kardong), 1972, and 2000. Prep's boys' cross country teams have finished as one of the top five 3A teams every year but one from 1996 to 2013. During that span, Prep never placed lower than second in the Metro League. In 2006, Prep won its first women's Metro League team title.[18][19]
The boys' lacrosse team won the Washington High School Boys Lacrosse Association, Division II state championship in 2002 and has made it to the championship game in multiple years.[20]
The Mock Trial program boasts one national championship and 14 state titles over the past 18 years (winning State in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2021). Prep has placed in the top-10 at the National High School Mock Trial Championship eight times during that span. Its 3rd-place finish in 2009 was the best in program history, until the program won the national title in 2014.[21]
The Prep Chess Team has played in the Washington High School State Team Championship in each of the past 17 years. Its highest finishes were 2nd (2002), 3rd (2009), 5th (2005 and 2010), and 6th (1999). In 1999, they also won the Metro Championship.[22]
Notable alumni
- Bob Bellinger, American football player
- Stuart Fairchild, MLB player.
- Bryce Fisher, former NFL defensive lineman (1999–2008)[23]
- Tom Gorman, former professional tennis player [citation needed]
- Spencer Hawes, former professional NBA basketball player[24]
- Don Kardong, Olympic marathon runner
- Amanda Knox, convicted of murdering a fellow student in Italy, conviction later overturned[25]
- Joe Lombardi, NFL offensive coordinator, Denver Broncos[26][27]
- Mike McGavick, former CEO of Safeco and former Republican candidate for the United States Senate [citation needed]
- John McKay, former US Attorney for the Western District Of Washington [28]
- Greg Nickels, former mayor of Seattle (2002–2010) [29]
- John Spellman, former governor of Washington (1981–1985) [30]
- Martell Webster, former professional NBA basketball player[31]
- Sam Hiatt, NWSL professional soccer player [32]
References
- ^ "High School Code Lookup". Vanderbilt University. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
- ^ "High School Faculty Number". Seattle Preparatory School. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ NWAC. "Northwest Accreditation Commission". Retrieved 2009-07-29.
- ^ "Arts - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ^ a b c d "Mathematics - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ "Science - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ^ "Science Curriculum – Courses by Year" (PDF).
- ^ "Student Activities and Clubs - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "Drama - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ^ "Filmmaking - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ^ "Social Justice Clubs - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ^ "How to Apply - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ "Tuition & Tuition Assistance Scholarships - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "Magis Christian Service Program - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
- ^ "Girls' Volleyball - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "Girls' Soccer - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "Boys' Basketball - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "Boys' Cross Country - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ^ "Girls' Cross Country - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ^ "WHSBLA State Champions List".
- ^ "County Council recognizes Seattle Prep's Mock Trial Champions". King county.gov. June 16, 2014.
- ^ "Chess Team - Seattle Preparatory School". www.seaprep.org. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
- ^ "Bryce Fisher". NFL.com. 1977-12-05. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ^ "Spencer Hawes Info Page". NBA.com. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ^ Follain, J. (2011). Death in Perugia: The Definitive Account of the Meredith Kercher Case from Her Murder to the Acquittal of Raffaele Sollecito and Amanda Knox. St. Martin's True Crime. pp. 13–15. ISBN 978-0-340-99309-5.
- ^ Peoples, John (October 29, 1989). "Lombardi's grandson gets no special treatment". Chicago Tribune. (Seattle Times). Retrieved September 22, 2014.
- ^ Dougherty, Pete (September 18, 2014). "Joe Lombardi building own NFL legacy". Packer News. Press-Gazette Media. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
- ^ McKay
- ^ "ABOUT MAYOR GREGORY J. NICKELS". City of Seattle. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
- ^ Spellman
- ^ "Martell Webster Info Page". NBA.com. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
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