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Seattle Prep has an innovative curriculum arrangement with Seattle University wherein students of Seattle Prep can qualify for admission to Seattle University after three years of education at Seattle Prep under the [[Matteo Ricci College]] program, named after the 16th Century Jesuit missionary to China [[Matteo Ricci]]. Students admitted to Seattle University under the Matteo Ricci College program can acquire a Bachelor of Arts degree after three more years, thus reducing the combined study requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree to six years, versus eight years in a traditional four year high school and a traditional four year college. Students can then elect a course load at Seattle University with electives which can qualify for a second bachelor's degree with an additional year of study (it is not uncommon for a student to acquire two bachelor's degrees through this program of study, such as one in the humanities and another in the sciences.) This unique curriculum arrangement is fully accredited and has received several awards, including recognition from the prestigious Academy for Educational Development as "one of the twelve most successful educational innovations" in America. |
Seattle Prep has an innovative curriculum arrangement with Seattle University wherein students of Seattle Prep can qualify for admission to Seattle University after three years of education at Seattle Prep under the [[Matteo Ricci College]] program, named after the 16th Century Jesuit missionary to China [[Matteo Ricci]]. Students admitted to Seattle University under the Matteo Ricci College program can acquire a Bachelor of Arts degree after three more years, thus reducing the combined study requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree to six years, versus eight years in a traditional four year high school and a traditional four year college. Students can then elect a course load at Seattle University with electives which can qualify for a second bachelor's degree with an additional year of study (it is not uncommon for a student to acquire two bachelor's degrees through this program of study, such as one in the humanities and another in the sciences.) This unique curriculum arrangement is fully accredited and has received several awards, including recognition from the prestigious Academy for Educational Development as "one of the twelve most successful educational innovations" in America. |
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Not all Seattle Prep students elect or are able to pursue the Matteo Ricci program. Instead many 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). Seattle Prep annually sends students to the nations Top Public and Private Universities. Recent graduates can be found at Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Stanford, |
Not all Seattle Prep students elect or are able to pursue the Matteo Ricci program. Instead many 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). Seattle Prep annually sends students to the nations Top Public and Private Universities. Recent graduates can be found at Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Stanford, the University of Virginia, the University of Michigan, and the University of Washington. |
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Seattle Prep emphasizes its curriculum for college preparation. Its literature and humanities courses are known as ''Collegio''. Collegio combines the study of literature and social studies into a single interdisciplinary course. Art is taught in ''AAD'' (Artistic/Aesthetic Development) and freshman physical education is taught in ''PPD'' (Psychological-Physical Development). |
Seattle Prep emphasizes its curriculum for college preparation. Its literature and humanities courses are known as ''Collegio''. Collegio combines the study of literature and social studies into a single interdisciplinary course. Art is taught in ''AAD'' (Artistic/Aesthetic Development) and freshman physical education is taught in ''PPD'' (Psychological-Physical Development). |
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2400 11th Avenue East , , 98102 United States | |
| Coordinates | 47°38′29″N 122°19′03″W / 47.641387°N 122.317531°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | "Virtus in Arduis" (Virtue in Hard Work) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1891 |
| CEEB code | 481160[1] |
| President | Kent Hickey |
| Principal | Maureen Reid |
| Faculty | 55 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 677 |
| Average class size | 13 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11:1 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | blue and white |
| Fight song | "Hail to thee our fighting Panthers" |
| Athletics conference | Metro AAA League |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Nickname | Seattle Prep |
| Team name | Panthers |
| Accreditation | Northwest Accreditation Commission [2] |
| Newspaper | The Seattle Prep Panther |
| Tuition | $16,725 |
| Affiliation | Society of Jesus |
| Website | http://www.seaprep.org |
Seattle Preparatory School, popularly known as Seattle Prep is a private Jesuit high school located on Capitol Hill, in Seattle, Washington.
Early history
Seattle Prep was founded in 1891 by two Jesuits, Father Victor Garrand and Father Adrian Sweere, as the School of the Immaculate Conception. Its original location was St. Francis Hall at the corner of 6th Avenue and Spring Street in downtown Seattle, and the school offered both high-school and college-level classes. In 1898, the school changed its name to Seattle College and moved to First Hill, at which point the high school split off as Seattle College High School and moved to its present location. Seattle College High School changed its name to Seattle Preparatory School in 1933. Seattle College later became Seattle University in 1948 and remains affiliated with the prep school through Matteo Ricci College.
Curriculum
Seattle Prep has an innovative curriculum arrangement with Seattle University wherein students of Seattle Prep can qualify for admission to Seattle University after three years of education at Seattle Prep under the Matteo Ricci College program, named after the 16th Century Jesuit missionary to China Matteo Ricci. Students admitted to Seattle University under the Matteo Ricci College program can acquire a Bachelor of Arts degree after three more years, thus reducing the combined study requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree to six years, versus eight years in a traditional four year high school and a traditional four year college. Students can then elect a course load at Seattle University with electives which can qualify for a second bachelor's degree with an additional year of study (it is not uncommon for a student to acquire two bachelor's degrees through this program of study, such as one in the humanities and another in the sciences.) This unique curriculum arrangement is fully accredited and has received several awards, including recognition from the prestigious Academy for Educational Development as "one of the twelve most successful educational innovations" in America.
Not all Seattle Prep students elect or are able to pursue the Matteo Ricci program. Instead many 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). Seattle Prep annually sends students to the nations Top Public and Private Universities. Recent graduates can be found at Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Stanford, the University of Virginia, the University of Michigan, and the University of Washington.
Seattle Prep emphasizes its curriculum for college preparation. Its literature and humanities courses are known as Collegio. Collegio combines the study of literature and social studies into a single interdisciplinary course. Art is taught in AAD (Artistic/Aesthetic Development) and freshman physical education is taught in PPD (Psychological-Physical Development).
A wide variety of extracurricular activities are offered at Seattle Prep including Chess Team, Mock Trial, Dance Team, Yearbook, Newspaper, ASB, Photography Club, One Voice, Global Justice Coalition, National Honors Society, Community Service Club, Philosophy Club, and Drama.
Admissions are based on grades, extracurricular activities, an entrance exam, reference letters, and essays, among other criteria.
Facts and figures
Facts and figures (as of 2008):
- Enrollment: 667
- Faculty: 55
- Faculty with advanced degrees: 90%
- Student/Teacher Ratio: 9.5:1
- Average Class Size: 13
- Percentage of College-Bound Graduates: 99%
- Tuition: 16,725
- Library Volumes: 20,000+
- Tuition Assistance: 1,000,000
Fight song
Hail to thee our fighting Panthers
As we cheer your rip and roar
As we tear our foes asunder
Our fighting blood yells
More, more, more
By our spirits we have proven
That the Panthers won't give in
So fight, fight, fight, for Adelphia
And the Blue and White will win [3]
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).
Physical structure
In the 1950s, McDonnell Hall was added to the existing Adelphia Hall, 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.
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.
In 2007, the PACCAR Commons (Donated by the Pigott family) were completed, including new office space where reception desks and a sick room would be included. As of March 2007, 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 serves the school as a location where liturgies/masses to be held, features an orchestra pit. This orchestra pit runs on hydraulics, moving 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 classroom space for the arts classes, a sacristy (to be used for liturgies and masses), and weight/workout rooms.
In 2008, specific sections of the pathways around the campus plaza were redone. Additionally, electronic doors were installed on several major entrances to accommodate for students needing assistance opening doors.
The Seattle Preparatory School mascot is the panther.
Notable alumni
Entries on this list should either have an accompanying existing article link which verifies they are an alumnus, or reliable sources as footnotes against the name.
- Greg Nickels, former mayor of Seattle (2002–2010)[4]
- Mike McGavick, former CEO of Safeco and Former Republican candidate for the United States Senate[citation needed]
- Don Kardong, Olympic marathon runner [citation needed]
- Tom Gorman, former professional tennis player [citation needed]
- Martell Webster, professional basketball player, Washington Wizards[5]
- Spencer Hawes, professional basketball player, Philadelphia 76ers[6]
- Bryce Fisher, former NFL defensive lineman (1999–2008)[7]
- Joe Lombardi, NFL offensive coordinator, Detroit Lions[8][9]
- John Marchione, mayor of Redmond, Washington[citation needed]
- John McKay, former US Attorney for the Western District Of Washington [1]
- John Spellman, former governor of Washington (1981–1985) [2]
- Grant Gauger, professor of neurosurgery at University of California, San Francisco [3]
Seattle Prep Athletics and Activities
Seattle Prep has a storied athletic tradition, winning numerous league and state titles in many different men's and women's sports. As of 2010, by size Prep is a high-end 1A class school, but plays up in 3A classification.
The girls' soccer team has had unprecedented success at Prep. Led by Hall of Fame coach, Andy Hendricks, the girls are back-to-back State Champions (2011 and 2012) and have four other appearances in the State Championship game.
The girls basketball team has qualified for State an astonishing 14 years in a row, winning it all in 2002.
Prep's volleyball team dominated the early part of the new century winning three straight state titles from 2001–2003, and returned to the champions cirlce in 2010.
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. Prep boys' basketball has a rich tradition of players who have gone on to star in college and the NBA, including Spencer Hawes(UW and Los Angeles Clippers), Martell Webster (Washington Wizards), Erik Bond (St. Mary's College and Cal), Patrick Nyeko (Nevada), David Emslie (Santa Clara), Jeffrey Day (Creighton and UW), Chad Troyer (Pacific), Mitch Brewe (UC Santa Barbara), DJ Fenner (Nevada) and a number of other players at DII and DIII schools.
Prep men's cross country team won the title in 1966 (led by future 4th place finisher in the Montreal Olympics marathon Don Kardong), 1972 and 2000. Under current coaches Dr. John "Doc" Robertson and Mr. Savage, Prep's men's cross country teams have finished as one of the top four 3A teams for every year but one since 1996. During that span, Prep never placed lower than second in the Metro League. 2006 saw Prep gain its first All-American in cross country, Max O'Donoghue-McDonald, who placed 15th at the Footlocker Nationals meet. Max also broke a longstanding Lower Woodland course record, clocking 15:22 for the 5 kilometer distance. Also in 2006, Prep won its first women's Metro League team title.
In 1998, Seattle Prep junior Patrick Fowler set the national high school 100-yard-breaststroke record in a time of 53.66.[10][11] As of March 1, 2009, this record still stands.
The Mock Trial program boasts one national championship and ten state titles in the last twelve years (winning State in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014). Prep has placed in the top-10 at the National High School Mock Trial Championship eight times during that span. Its 3d place finish in 2009 was the best in program history, until the program won the national title in 2014.
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.
References
- ^ "High School Code Lookup". Vanderbilt University. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
- ^ NWAC. "Northwest Accreditation Commission". Retrieved 2009-07-29.
- ^ "Prep Mission and Fight Song". Seattle Preparatory School Winter Sports. 2007. Retrieved 2009-05-26. [dead link]
- ^ "ABOUT MAYOR GREGORY J. NICKELS". City of Seattle. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
{{cite web}}:|archive-url=is malformed: timestamp (help) - ^ "Martell Webster Info Page". NBA.com. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ^ "Spencer Hawes Info Page". NBA.com. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ^ "Bryce Fisher". NFL.com. 1977-12-05. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Swimming World Magazine -- High School National Records
- ^ Washington Interscholastic Activities Association -- Individual History Page
- Roman Catholic secondary schools in Washington (state)
- Jesuit high schools in the United States
- Schools in Seattle, Washington
- High schools in King County, Washington
- Educational institutions established in 1891
- Schools accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission
- High schools within the Archdiocese of Seattle
- 1891 establishments in Washington (state)