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1 Paramus Cat holic Hig h Sc h o o l G. R. O. W. T. H.. T. O. L. E. R. A. N. C. E. COMMUNITY VALUES INTEGRITY FRIENDSHIPS SERVICE PRIDE COMMITMENT AFFORDABLE. C. H. A. R. A. C. T. E. R.. R. E. S. P. E. C. T.. R. E. S. P. O. N. S. I. V. E.. F. A. I. T. H. 201 3 Viewb o o k School Profile ..2. Letter From e President ..3. Admission Requirements ..3. Innovative, Challenging Graduation Requirements ..5. Advanced College Preparatory Programs ..5. Campus Ministry, Service and Retreats ..6. Guidance ..7. Distinctive Qualities ..7. Computer Student Body ..8. Financial Facts ..9. Depth of Individual Needs Student Activities.

2 10. Athletics ..11. Visitations ..12. Transition to High School ..12. School Pr ofile Location: 425 Paramus Road, Paramus , NJ 07652. Telephone: 201-445-4466 Fax: 201-445-6440. Website: Type: Catholic , Co-educational, College Preparatory High School of the Archdiocese of Newark, Grades 9-12. Student to Faculty Ratio: 14 to1. Enrollment: Largest private school in New Jersey In top 1% of largest Catholic high schools nationally 1540 students who reside in Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, and Rockland counties Recent classes have averaged 1600 applicants per year Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Fully Re-Accredited in 2010.

3 PC Graduation Ceremony at the I Z O D Center, attended by 4,000 people Avg. Class Size: Less than 24 students per class section (no class section exceeds 30 students). Campus: 27 scenic acres surrounded on 3 sides by woods and a pond 1,500-seat Football Stadium with artificial turf planned for June, 2013 . 4 Tennis Courts, Metric Track Softball, Baseball, Soccer and practice fields (all irrigated). $18,000,000 in Capital Improvements in recent years Facility: 70 air-cooled classrooms with networked computers and large-screen, networked televisions with D V D and V CR capability, all equipped with projectors, as well as 20 equipped with interactive white boards 5 Science Labs 2 Music Rooms 2 Chapels Total of approximately 500 computers; student to computer ratio of 3:1.

4 Four Computer Labs including one lab serving as a Writing and International Language Lab. Smaller Computer Labs are also in service, including six wireless, mobile labs with 30. laptops each, which can be used in any classroom, an Assisted The Honorable Liliana DeAvila-Silebi, Presiding Judge Learning Lab, and a Video Editing Lab. All classrooms are equipped of the Criminal Division at the Bergen County with T V/ D V D units with access to digital cable. Superior Court of NJ and a PC Alumna from the Television studio wired for digital production and cable cast Class of 1985, addresses the graduates 830-seat auditorium with professional quality stage, light and sound Library Media Center including full state-of-the-art computer lab 2 cafeterias staffed by a top-quality food service 900-seat Gymnasium 7 team locker rooms Air conditioned 2200 sq.

5 Ft. weight training/conditioning facility with state-of-the-art equipment Guidance/Student Support Service Complex Parking area for over 500 cars 22,000 sq. ft. air bubble over tennis courts for winter activities Elevator Outdoor amphitheater Calendar: Full school year including approximately 175 full days of instruction Mascot: Paladin, one of Charlemagne's twelve peers. The meaning has been expanded to a knight of distinctive virtue. This icon represents hope and inspires courage, a person of outstanding qualities who pursued ideals, corrected social injustices, and remained firm in loyalty to faith and country.

6 Twitter: @ParamusCath HS. Aleksandra Petelski, PC's Class of 2012 Valedictorian, Blog: finished her high school career with a 99 GPA and earned an impressive 2130 on her SATs. She is attending Stevens Institute of Technology 2 Paramus Cat holic High School Dear Prospective Member of the Paramus Catholic Community, Thank you for considering our school as an exciting alternative for your future. You will find a great mix of future friends here people of many different backgrounds, personalities, and interests. There is a place for you among them to be your own person. Our caring and committed staff will provide you with a deep level of personal attention, so that you will quickly feel that you belong here.

7 O ftentimes I have found prospective students hesitant to attend a school like ours in fear of leaving their friends. Yet I never cease to be amazed at how quickly these students discover new, lasting friendships here. There is no better way to decide if Paramus Catholic is the place for you than by spending a day with us. Come and see for yourself the spirit and excitement of our school. Just give us a call, and we will be happy to arrange for your visit. We are strong, stable, and focused on the future. Your family will find us responsive, caring, as well as conscious of the financial sacrifice they make to send you here.

8 PC does not rest on its fine traditions. Each year we stay fresh and adapt to new technologies and the changing needs of our students. All roads can lead you to Paramus Catholic . James P. Vail President Admission Requiremen t s *Test registration forms are available from local parish schools, C C D offices, or online at Successful applicants are students whose achievements indicate that they are capable of performing successfully in our rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Acceptance decisions are made by an Admissions Committee which reviews: 1. Archdiocese of Newark and Diocese of Paterson Entrance Examination*.

9 2. Academic achievement 3. O ther standardized test scores 4. Principal/teacher recommendations 5. Leadership potential The Paramus Catholic admission standards have become more demanding each year, as the number of applicants has increased dramatically to an average of 1600. applicants for each freshman class. N O T E: Students seeking admission to Paramus Catholic H igh School are reminded that the school must be named as first, second, or third choice on the entrance examination. First choice students have a greater chance of acceptance than second choice. Second choice students have a better chance of acceptance than third.

10 Recent classes have averaged about 90 students who scored in the top 10%. nationally on the entrance examination. Transfer applicants with excellent discipline records are also considered for admission based upon academic achievement, previous credits consistent with our graduation requirements, leadership qualities, and standardized test scores. 2013 Viewbook 3. Innovat ive, Chal lenging Cur riculum ENGLISH. College Writing (12). Creative Writing Honors (11, 12). Imaginary H istory (11,12). Journalism (11, 12). Speech (11, 12). Theatre Arts (11, 12). FINE & PERFORMING ARTS. Advanced Drawing & Painting (10, 11, 12).