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2017-2018 School Profile
HOLY TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL1443 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60642P: 773-278-4212 | F: 773-278-0144www.holytrinity-hs.orgCLEEB: 140875
President Mr. Timothy M. BoppPrincipal Ms. Marianne LynchDean Mr. Leroy JarkaCounselors Ms. Nicole Debnar Dr. Lisa Garner
OUR MISSION
Holy Trinity High School, a Catholic school in the Holy Cross tradition, challenges and nurtures students academically, spiritually and personally, as they prepare to lead lives of leadership and service.
OUR VALUES
We educate the hearts and minds of a richly diverse community of students, united by belief in the Holy Cross values of discipline, integrity, excellence, family and zeal.
ACADEMICS
Our rigorous college preparatory program includes 26 AP and Honors courses, including our signature B-STEM program (business, science, technology, engineering and math). Our exceptional faculty include 28 teachers and 2 counselors; 2 out of 3 hold a Master’s degree or higher. Our student to teacher ratio is 12:1.
HT’s graduation requirements ensure our alumni are prepared for college and life:• Business & Technology: 1 credit• English: 4 credits• Foreign Language: 2 credits • History and Social Studies: 3 credits• Mathematics: 4 credits• Physical Education: 1.5 credits • Religion: 4 credits• Science: 3 credits• Visual & Performing Arts: 1 credit• Service Learning: 15 hours per year
STUDENT PROFILE
350Students Enrolled
55ZIP Codes Represented In the
Student Body
2% BI-RACIAL3% WHITE
53% HISPANIC
32% BLACK
10%ASIAN
FAITH LIFE AND SERVICE
Seniors participate in overnight retreat experiences focused on discernment, college life and continued faith formation. Students also attend a minimum of 12 all-school liturgies or prayer services annually. Christian service learning is integrated across the curriculum, with students completing 60 or more community service hours over four years. Service and student leadership are emphasized through our all-school day of service, Holy Cross Student Leadership Conference and Holy Trinity Peer Ministry.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
The following alpha grades are used:
• A: 100-93 points = excellent
• B: 85-92 points = above average
• C: 84-77 points = average
• D: 76-70 points = below average
• F: 69 or fewer points = failing
• I = incomplete
A 4.0 scale is used in calculating grade point averages, class rank and honor roll. Honors classes are weighted 0.5 and AP courses are weighted 1.0.
General Honors AP
A 4.0 4.5 5.0
B 3.0 3.5 4.0
C 2.0 2.5 3.0
D 1.0 1.5 2.0
F 0 0 0
Honors GPAs are given to students earning 2.75 or higher, who did not receive a D, F or I in any course.
ACADEMIC PROFILESchool Level: High School (Grades 9-12)
Memberships: National Catholic Educational AssociationAccreditation: AdvancED
Religious Affiliation: Roman CatholicYear Founded: 1910
County: CookStudent Body Type: Co-educational
School Days: 180Hours in School Day: 7 hours
STUDENT SUCCESSES• 100% graduation rate• 100% college acceptance rate• 95% of graduates are attending
4-year colleges and universities• 107 AP exams administered• 57% of AP students score 3 or
higher on their exams, the typical threshold for receiving college credit
STUDENT CLUBS
ACADEMICDebate Team, Math Club, National Honor Society
FINE ARTSArtistry Guild, Dance Team, Drama Club, Gospel Choir, Poetry Club
LEADERSHIP Girl Empowerment, Link Crew, Peer Ministry, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Young Alumni Connection
CULTURALBlack Student Umoja, Club Raices
JOURNALISMStudent Newspaper, Yearbook
SPECIAL INTERESTAV, Book, Chess, League of Legends, Pet, Robotics and Yoga Clubs
TRADITIONS
Convocation, HT Day, Service Day, Senior Robing, Commencement
SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMMING
Academic Support Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters, College Visit Program, Friends for a Future (corporate internship and mentoring), Resource Learning Center, Step Up & Project Coach
TIGER ATHLETICS
BOYSBaseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
GIRLSBasketball, Crew, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
CO-EDCross Country, Flag Football, Track & Field
$8MAwarded to Class of 2017 in
Collegiate Scholarships & Grants, Including 7 Full-Tuition
Scholarships!