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Admission Book for Parochial SchoolsTRANSCRIPT
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MEET
MARIANAPOLIS
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The mission of Marianapolis Preparatory
School is to educate students in the
Catholic tradition of academic excellence,
with a commitment to an active faith in
God and a dedication to building character
with content, compassion, and integrity.
Mission
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Catholic Faith 4
Catholic Values (Community Service) 5
Initiative (Technology) 6 Unique Programming 7 1. Marianapolis Family Network 8
2. L.E.A.P. Week 9
3. Clubs 10
4. Weekend Activities 11
A Team for Every Sport (Athletics) 12
Arts (Visual Arts & Dance) 13
Arts (Theater & Music) 14
Contacts 15
Table of Contents
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Marianapolis Preparatory School was founded in 1926 by the
Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception. Students
are exposed to Catholicism in a number of ways on campus,
including:
• Required First Friday Masses and holy days of obligation
• Optional Daily Mass
• Marian chaplain Rev. Timothy Roth M.I.C., who also serves as
Theology Chair and lives in a monastery on the school’s campus
• Four penance services throughout the year
• Confession, offered daily
• Sunday Mass for boarding students (optional for day students and
families)
• Comprehensive theology course offerings
• A Community Service Coordinator and Director of Campus Ministry,
Michelle Murphy, who organizes multiple religious retreats as well as
community service opportunities throughout the year
• Knights Quest themes, which encourage teachers to promote Catholic
teachings
• Interact Club, which organizes outreach projects in the community
• Mission trips
• Disaster Relief Club, which brings awareness and support to areas
hurt by natural disasters
• Attendance at and participation in the annual March for Life in
Washington, D.C.
Catholic Faith
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Community Service
Notable Projects
Relay for Life: In the last few years alone, Marianapolis has raised 10’s of thousands of dollars for cancer research. The school has consistently been awarded as a top finisher for youth fundraising. Turkey Dip: Consistently raises thousands of dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Mr. Hanrahan participates, along with other members of our community, and runs into the freezing cold water of Quaddick Lake. Summer of Service (SOS): A summer program developed collaboratively between Campus Ministry and the Art Department where students spend 6 weeks using art as service. Christmas Season Ring-‐a-‐Ding: Marianapolis is a consistent participant and frequent winner of the Putnam Rotary International Club Ring -‐ a -‐ Ding Challenge. Say hello to our students as you enter any outdoor mall in northeastern Connecticut. Appalachia: Each year, a small group of students and faculty members travel to Kermit, WV to help families deal with the issues of poverty. Peru: Each year, students and faculty members travel to Peru to do service projects in Machu Picchu.
Catholic Values
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Technology
• The curriculum at Marianapolis is universally supported by technology
• We provide a proactive approach to academics, making sure that our students benefit from a 21st century education through their exposure to technology.
Technology on campus includes: ü Wireless Internet across campus ü Wireless printers throughout every building ü Web based email accounts (All faculty, staff, and students have a Marianapolis gmail account) ü Student portals (area to access class materials, schedules, school news, etc.) ü Two state-‐of-‐the art computer labs ü iPad Program (500 iPad 2 devices at Marianapolis) ü IT Club ü Green Screen Technology ü Smart Boards in classrooms ü Updated Social media (follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/marianapols) ü T1 Line (fast digital transmission service for wireless Internet) ü Computer Science Curriculum (innovative skills for the 21st century)
Initiative
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Marianapolis Family Network
• The Marianapolis Family Network enables local families of American Marianapolis students to “adopt” an international student.
• This program helps foster a bond between local and international
students at Marianapolis.
• The Marianapolis Family Network is advantageous for the international students in that it enhances their exposure to American culture. It also provides a unique opportunity for local students and their families to form relationships with students from all over the world.
Program benefits include:
• American cultural immersion
• Worldly experience
• Developing lifelong friendship
• Greater connection to the Marianapolis community
• Visit international friends in their home countries
Program highlights include:
• “Family” meals and activities
• Birthday celebrations
• Care baskets throughout the year
• Hosts for the holidays
• Transportation prior to and following breaks
Nothing compares to the comforts of family, and the Marianapolis Family Network is a
dynamic program that provides a rich bonding experience for local and international students alike.
Unique Programming
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L.E.A.P. Week
L.E.A.P. Week takes place from March 11th through the 15th. It is a one-‐week mini-‐term where students and faculty explore and learn more about areas of interest. Students can take a
course, take a trip, or take advantage of both options. Course offerings are taught on campus or locally by outside experts. They focus on specialized
skills, the arts, community service, scientific field studies, cultural immersion experiences, and outdoor challenges.
The trips that are offered vary in duration and distance. They help promote interdependence, learning in the concrete and physical world, challenging comfortable boundaries, hands on exploration, and lifelong learning.
Courses & Trips include:
Overnight Trips ü A Cajun Adventure in the Big Easy
(trip to New Orleans) 4 days and 3 nights
ü The Great West: The Four Corners (visit the 4 corners region of the Southwest) 5 days and 4 nights
ü The Quest for the Holy Trail (hike the Appalachian Trail in New York) 5 days and 4 nights
ü Sun, Sand, and the Sumners (travel to Jekyll Island,
Georgia) 5 days and 4 nights
ü Taste of Cleveland (learn about local and industrial food production) 4 days and 3 nights
ü Peru: A Journey of the Heart (service trip to Machu
Picchu, Peru) 2 weeks
ü Picture This: The Maine Seacoast (explore and enjoy Maine’s seacoast) 4 days and 3 nights
ü Mission: Maine (service trip to Lewiston, Maine)
6 days and 5 nights
ü Lights, Camera, Los Angeles (acting workshop, make up work shop, and tours) 6 days and 5 nights
*An additional fee may apply
Day Trips/Courses ü A Taste of A Cappella (learn how to sing a cappella) –
Day trips to experience local private performances
ü Artists and Alchemists; The Science of Color – On campus with local artists
ü Blood, Sweat, and Theater (produce and attend theatrical performances) – Day trips to Hartford and Broadway, NY
ü Canine Community Service -‐ Day trips to local shelters and rescue organizations
ü Face the Challenge – Day trips to go rock climbing, horseback riding, and hiking
ü Immersion into Early New England History (immerse yourself in the 19th century) -‐ Day trips to Old Sturbridge Village, Boston, and the Pequot Museum
ü Mission: Marianapolis (design and build a low ropes course on campus) – Day tri p to Brattleboro, Vermont
ü Money, Money, Money (discover the rarity and beauty of U.S. coins) -‐ On campus
ü Psychology of Childhood (a course in child development) – On campus
ü The Fun Way to a Healthy Mind and Body (physical and mental health) – On campus
Unique Programming Network
Unique Programming
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Clubs
Clubs provide Marianapolis’ students with an opportunity to pursue interests, socially connect, and remain involved in extra curricular activities through school. There are a variety of clubs to choose from, and students even have the ability to
create their own clubs.
Clubs include:
Independent Art Ski Club Amnesty International
Wellness Campus Ministry American Sigh Language Math Team
Disaster Relief Community Service Amnesty International Peer Leadership Program
Green Knights Model U.N. Mock Trial National Honor Society
Writing Center Math and Science Center Spiritus Joshua Club Ski Club Marianapolis Family Network
Dorm Council Outsider Art Magic Club Resident Assistant
Independent Art Science Society of Marianapolis SLAM Leaders
(International Event Coordinators) Captains’ Council
Tech Crew Student Council Class Officers Dorm Council
Student Ambassadors Cultural Coffee House Chinese Language and Culture Club Spanish Club
Yearbook Marianapolis Abroad
Unique Programming
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Weekend Activities (Optional) Haunted Trail Newport House Party H-‐Mart Inter-‐school Dance Basketball Hall of Fame Dodge ball Tournament Relay for Life Lock In Divine Mercy Sunday Sumo-‐Wrestling Tournament Matulaitis Nursing Home Visits SPAM (Students Performing at Marianapolis Professional Ultimate Frisbee Game Blacksmithing Demonstration Pawsox Game (Minor League Baseball) Higgins Armory Prom Hanrahouse Party Semi-‐Formal Dance Flag Football Tournament Early Morning Fishing Trips Scavenger Hunt 6-‐Flags Drama Productions (x3) Indoor Soccer Dance Classes taught by a former “Rockette” College Visits Breakfast with Santa Historic Roseland Cottage Caroling through the Knight Ice Skating/Skiing/Snowboarding in Stowe, VT Thanksgiving Dinner DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Candy House Decorating Snowshoe Adventure Christmas Dinner Nathaniel Hawthorne’s House Homelessness Awareness Night Cape Cod National Seashore Easter Dinner Tower Hill Botanical Gardens Easter Egg Hunt Mount Monadnock Harvest Breakfast Block Island Harvest Moon Festival Blackstone Valley Residential Service Learning Sunday Price Chopper Sumo Wrestling Tournament Wal-‐Mart Christmas Lights Observation Friday Night Gaming Fly Fishing Movies in the Black Box Theater Christmas in New York Stop & Shop Cut Down a Christmas Tree New England Revolution Soccer Game Boston Pops Salem Haunted House Tour Corn Maze Turkey Dip Trips to Boston King Richard’s Faire Solomon Pond Mall Hypnotist Ski Trip Spirit Week Bowling Sports Day Laser Tag Rake Day Burlington Mall Horseback Riding Natick Mall Kayaking Wrentham Outlets Spirit of Ethan Allen (ferry boat ride) Providence Place Mall Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center
Unique Programming
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Athletics
At Marianapolis, students can choose between 13 varsity teams and 19 other athletic programs, honing skills and building strength through daily afternoon
practice.
Everyone at Marianapolis is required to participate in two sport seasons each year. Participation on either competitive teams or non-‐competitive athletic programming
helps to fulfill this requirement.
• Levels range from the following: 1. Thirds– Beginner level athletes interested in trying something different 2. JV – New or novice athletes 3. Varsity – Experienced athletes (more demanding practices and game schedule)
Girl’s Varsity Soccer Boy’s Varsity Cross Country Girl’s Varsity Lacrosse Boy’s Varsity Soccer Girl’s Varsity Cross Country Boy’s Varsity Lacrosse
Girl’s JV Soccer Dance Boy’s Intramurals Basketball Boy’s JV Soccer Gymnastics Boy’s Varsity Wrestling Boy’s III’s Soccer Developmental Tennis Boy’s JV Wrestling
Girl’s Varsity Volleyball Girl’s JV Tennis Boy’s Varsity Baseball Girl’s JV Volleyball Boy’s Varsity Basketball Girl’s Varsity Softball Girl’s III’s Volleyball Girl’s Varsity Basketball Boy’s JV Baseball Co-‐Ed Varsity Golf Boy’s V2 Basketball Co-‐Ed Varsity Track & Field Co-‐Ed JV Golf Girl’s JV Basketball Co-‐Ed Varsity Ultimate Frisbee
Boy’s Varsity Tennis Boy’s JV Basketball Co-‐Ed JV Ultimate Frisbee Girl’s Varsity Tennis Technology Crew Co-‐Ed Varsity Indoor Track Co-‐Ed Varsity Tennis Drama Crew
A Team for Every Sport
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Visual Arts
The program encourages individual creative expression, development of specific skills in each area,
communication with the public through exhibitions and performances, and appreciation of all art forms. Effort
is made where possible by people from each discipline to work collaboratively. Courses provide recognition of
the role of the Arts in history and in our contemporary world.
Courses Include:
1. Art Foundation
2. Drawing
3. Painting
4. Printmaking and Experimental Drawing
5. Set and Costume Design
6. Assemblage and Jewelry Design
7. Photography I
8. Photography II
9. Digital Photography
Clubs Include:
1. Independent Art
2. Outsider Art
Dance
Marianapolis proudly opened its new dance studio, The Raenato and Anneke Patria Dance Studio in 2010. Led
by veteran dancer and teacher, Kendra Sumner, the program is part of the academic curriculum as well as a
sports option.
Courses Include:
1. Dance Technique I
2. Dance Technique II
3. Dance Technique III
4. Flexibility and Strength Development
5. Tap Technique
6. Dance is also offered as a sport in the fall, winter, and spring. Semester performances allow dancers to
showcase their talent each season.
Arts
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Theater
The Irwin Black Box Theatre provides a flexible, multi-‐purpose performing arts space for students in drama,
music, and the arts. This new space opened in the autumn of 2010, adding dimension and depth to the school’s
performing arts curriculum.
At Marianapolis, the drama program produces three plays annually to showcase the talents of more than 200
students. Many Marianapolis actors have gone on to pursue performing arts in college, and others enjoy acting
as a lifelong career.
Courses Include:
1. Theatre Skills I
2. Theatre Skills II
3. Theatre is also offered as a sport in the fall, winter and spring.
Recent Performances:
12 Angry Jurors
The Movie Game
Bye Bye Birdie
Diary of Anne Frank
Music
The Music Department offers students the opportunity to perform in a variety of ensembles, both choral and
instrumental. In the classroom, traditional and contemporary literature is studied and performed in concerts on
and off campus. In the school’s choral and instrumental groups, the goal is to instruct students in the
fundamentals of music in order for them to be literate and proficient in reading and performing from various
historical periods and musical styles.
Vocal Courses Include: Vocal Courses Include:
1. Freshmen Chorus 6. Beginner Guitar
2. Schola Choir 7. Music Theory II
3. Chamber Choir 8. Rock Band
4. Jazz Band 9. Wind Ensemble
5. World Music 10. Music Appreciation
11. Music Theory I
Arts
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Admission Office (860)923-‐9245
Fax (860) 923-‐3730
Website www.marianapolis.org
Facebook www.facebook.com/Marianapolis
Email [email protected]
Contacts