One of the premier boys schools in the nation, McCallie has provided rigorous college preparation in a Christian context since 1905. McCallie is an achievement-oriented community that encourages boys to strive toward academic excellence and commit to a student-administered honor system. McCallie offers a coordinate program with Girls Preparatory School, AP courses in all disciplines, an extensive weekend activities program, 14 competitive varsity sports, and 39 different intramural tournaments... Featured: McCallie School
 
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Donahue Academy of Ave Maria
4955 Seton Way, Ave Maria, FL 34142 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 239-280-2444

The Donahue Academy of Ave Maria offers a classical education and a liberal arts focus using the great books. We offer particularly solid and faithful Catholic theology and attend daily Mass as a school. We are small, safe, friendly and in the heart of the new town and Unviversity of Ave Maria. Dual Enrollment Options at Ave Maria University. The boarding program is only for qualified juniors and seniors.
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 11-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 9-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Catholic Non-denominational
Year Founded 2007 1900
Campus Size 10 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 49 students 300 students
Percent Students Boarding n/a 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 50% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $22,900 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $6,700 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Dr. Dan Guernsey
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 5 13


BasketballCross Country
FootballGolf
Track and Field 
School Notes:
  • New boarding program to start in fall 2010.
  • Small and intimate boarding and school experience. Join us as we continue in our early stages to build a wonderful intellectual and spiritual heritage. The boarding program is for junior and senior level college prep students with strong academic credentials and who will be completely "on Mission" with us academically and spiritually. It is not for those who are struggling academically or rebelling socially or spiritually. Independence, integrity and a willing spirit are absolute requirements of enrollment
  • Vibrant and faithful Catholic culture, including daily Mass, Eucharistic devotion, strong theology content, and teaching sisters from the Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist.
  • Classical pedagogy including the study of Latin, logic and rhetoric as well as an intensive 4 year study of math, humanities, and science.
  • Use of college seminar format as students are encouraged to encounter not just "subjects" but rather truths explored in various disciplines which compliment and refine each other as they find their source and completion in God.
  • Juniors and seniors seeking to transfer in will find more success if they have been the product of a classical formation in homeschooling or private schools and are open and sincere about learning and living the Catholic faith in their daily lives.
  • Dual enrollment options at adjoining Ave Maria University are possible for qualified seniors.
  • In the heart of the new community and University of Ave Maria in beautiful southwest Florida (see www.avemaria.edu and www.avemaria.com). The town center includes shops and restaurants and a grocery store, postal service, medical clinic and dentist are all in walking distance. The beautiful Ave Maria Oratory Church and impressive AMU world class library are also open and available to student use. Weekend trips to Naples’ world class resort beaches and other southwest Florida attractions.
  • Profile last updated: 11/13/2009
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