Trinity Hall is an independent, all -girls, college preparatory high school educating and empowering young women in the Catholic tradition.

Trinity Hall’s core values of leadership, respect, perseverance and faith are foundational to our mission and work as educators.

the Landscapeof Education for Girls

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Trinity Hall is an independent, all -girls, college preparatory high school educating and empowering young women in the Catholic tradition.

Trinity Hall’s core values of leadership, respect, perseverance and faith are foundational to our mission and work as educators.

the Landscapeof Education for Girls

Canging

all-girls?Why“Simply put, girls’ schools

teach girls that there is enormous potential and

power in being a girl.”

- National Coalition of Girls’ Schools

“Single -sex programs create an institutional and classroom climate

in which female students express themselves freely and frequently, and develop higher-order thinking skills.”

- Dr. Rosemary C. Salomone, St. John’s University, Columbia University’s Teacher College Record

Trinity Hall is designed for girls and the way they learn —

building a strong sense of community and sisterhood.

◆ To provide unprecedented opportunities for learning and leadership through an innovative curriculum, taught by passionate and experienced faculty in a diverse, faith-based environment.

◆ To encourage students to think creatively and critically, solve problems and collaborate, communicate effectively, express their opinions and take initiative.

◆ To introduce our young women to strong female role models who exemplify the core values of a Trinity Hall education.

Mission and Philosophy

In 2010, after many years of discussion, Mairead and Sean Clifford and Victoria and Justin Gmelich came

together with a shared goal of establishing an independent, all-girls high school in Monmouth County, an educational option they felt was long overdue. They hired an education consulting firm to conduct a county-wide feasibility study to confirm the viability of the project. More than 2,100 families participated in the study. The results proved an overwhelming demand for a faith-based, all-girls high school to serve the young women of the region. With the study results completed - and with seven daughters between them - the founders committed to the visionary and admirable task of creating the school. Tens of thousands of hours were spent conducting extensive research with education consultants to determine the necessary steps to start the school. Finding the right leadership was paramount as superior academics was one of the main goals. While there were many challenges along the way, Trinity Hall opened in September 2013. Now begins the process of building the future and permanent home for Trinity Hall.

Founders’ Story“I alone cannot change the world,

but I can cast a stone across the waters to

create many ripples.”- Mother Teresa

◆ Trinity Hall students commit to leadership by taking responsibility and initiative, serving as courageous, confident and considerate role-models who lead with passion and vision.

◆ Trinity Hall students understand the importance of respect in regard to their community, each other and themselves. They act with dignity, loyalty, justice, pride and compassion.

◆ Trinity Hall students exhibit perseverance by overcoming challenges to achieve success and by viewing failures as necessary learning experiences. They are persistent and determined to push beyond obstacles to meet goals.

◆ Trinity Hall students embrace and demonstrate their faith in God, which forms the basis for their relationships within the community. Their faith-based education lets them celebrate their differences, accept each other and serve others in need.

Our exceptional leadership class consists of students from 23

different towns in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties.

Our student body includes musicians, athletes, artists

and dedicated learners who understand the importance of their place as members of the

first class of Trinity Hall.

“We as a community believe that we have to take on the leadership role we havestepped into as we carve the path for the future students of Trinity Hall.”- Class of 2017

Our core values are Leadership, Respect, Perseverance and Faith.

Mary Mahon Sciarrillo head of school

◆ Formerly the upper school head at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, an independent K-12 girls’ school in Summit, NJ.

◆ Twenty years of experience in single-sex education.

◆ Native of Monmouth County and graduate of Red Bank Catholic.

◆ Desiring a rigorous single-sex education for her daughters, she remained “above the bridge” where options for all-girls schools were plentiful.

◆ Many years of experience in refining and building curriculum, working with faculty to add higher-level classes in the sciences and math.

◆ Created student leadership programs that provided greater opportunities for more students.

◆ Worked successfully with building and grounds departments to oversee a major renovation at Oak Knoll, including a new science wing, student center, college counseling offices and arts spaces.

◆ Extensive experience and expertise in the guidance of high school juniors and seniors as they navigate the college application process.

◆ Education: Diploma in nursing, St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing; B.A. in school nursing and health education, Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University); M.A. in educational administration and supervision, Seton Hall University.

“I have personally found an all-girls, faith-based learning

environment produces capable, independent, caring, confident,

respectful and empowered young women ready to meet the challenges of their world.

Graduates of all-girls schools are prepared for success in college

and are ready to be leaders.”

-Mary Sciarrillo, head of school

Mary Mahon Sciarrillo head of school Dr. James Palmieri assistant head of school

◆ Formerly the director of strategic initiatives at Kent Place School, an independent PK-12 girls’ school in Summit, NJ.

◆ Served for seven years in a variety of roles spanning from business operations to academic programming.

◆ Co-founded and directed the Kent Place Global Service Learning Initiative, which has sent several student/faculty community service teams on adventures around the world.

◆ Education: B.A. in education, Providence College; MA in educational administration and supervision, Seton Hall University; Ed.D. in educational administration and supervision, Rutgers University.

A Void Exists

“ There is an increasing number of families

seeking this type of learning environment

for their daughters. But for cities and regions

previously unserved – or underserved – by an

all-girls school, it takes innovative and dedicated

founders to create a school to fulfill this

educational option in their communities.”

- James Palmieri, Ed.D., assistant head of school, in his dissertation titled:

“21st Century Girls’ Schools: For what reasons are new independent girls’ schools opening in the US?”

• All-girls high schools

Learning at Trinity Hall is student

centered and problem based, with active

participation & collaboration..

Trinity Hall’s academic program includes humanities, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), arts and wellness.

◆ Four-year engineering program and physics-first science curriculum.◆ Four-year mathematics program culminating in calculus for all students.◆ Four-year humanities course of study connecting English, history and

theology.◆ Advanced placement courses in U.S. history, world history, calculus

AB and BC, physics, chemistry, biology, English literature, English language, statistics, Spanish and French.

◆ Wellness classes in yoga, Pilates and nutrition to complement the athletics program.

AcademicsAcademic excellence is the core foundation of a Trinity Hall education. We value a curriculum that blends traditional instruction with thoughtful innovation, cherishing both individual achievement and successful collaboration.

The arts serve to make our lives more complete. Trinity Hall strives to encourage and promote the artistic development of every student in the areas of music, dance, drama and the visual arts. Mandatory curriculum offerings in fine and performing arts are required for 9th and 10th grades.

Trinity Hall is in the early stages of building a superior athletics program.

It is our objective to become highly competitive in all sports offerings at

the varsity level while still providing participation and growth opportunities

for all students at the junior varsity and freshmen level. We know that

participation in athletics is integral to the educational experience of

our students, and our athletic teams are a source of pride for the entire

Trinity Hall community. Trinity Hall is a member of the New Jersey

State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) and the New Jersey

Independent School Athletic Association (NJISAA), and presently

competes against public, parochial and independent schools in the area. We

have initiated the process to join the Shore Conference in the near future.

Athletics

Arts

We are committed to making a Trinity Hall education accessible to families at all income levels and from all reasonable distances. Financial aid is awarded on a yearly basis to qualified students/families demonstrating need. Transportation is a key factor in ensuring that Trinity Hall is geographically accessible to all families. Several bus transportation routes have been created to serve students from all directions, with schedules that facilitate engagement in sports and activities while accommodating working parents.

Affordability and Accessibility

Fillingthe Void

“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves.

We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” - Marie Curie

“Education is transformational. It changes lives. That is why people work so hard to become

educated and why education has always been the key to the American Dream, the force that erases arbitrary divisions of race and class and culture

and unlocks every person’s God-given potential.”-Condoleezza Rice,

Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of a Family

Academic Building:◆ Enough classrooms to accommodate

our long-term target enrollment◆ Collegiate-level science labs◆ 21st Century learning and media center◆ Student and faculty lounge areas◆ Flexible gathering spaces for school

meetings and events◆ Administrative offices◆ State-of-the-art IT infrastructure

and security systems

Transitional Multipurpose Arts & Athletics Center:◆ Regulation basketball court◆ Creative arts space with a

performance stage◆ Bleacher seating◆ Prep kitchen

Campus Development:◆ All campus site work◆ Outdoor regulation track◆ Two fields for soccer, field

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Trinity Hall needs your help. The founding board has given us a great start and has completed the hardest part of this project — getting the school off the ground. But there is so much more to be done. Our goals may be lofty and ambitious...but that is nothing

new for Trinity Hall. We have done the heavy lifting; now it is time to expand our base and get more people involved. An all-girls independent school is relevant to our community. Trinity Hall will not only fill a void that has existed for too long, but will also raise the academic bar throughout our area, making Monmouth County a more desirable place to live.

Why Give?Rarely are schools built from the ground up. This is an opportunity to plant a seed

and watch it grow. Your gift to Trinity Hall will make a tremendous impact. It will make history and live on through the school for the next century and beyond.

Join us as we embark on this momentous journey.

Phase 1◆ Land acqusition

◆ Academic Building

◆ Multipurpose Arts and Athletics Center

◆ Outdoor regulation track

◆ Fields for soccer, lacrosse, softball, field hockey

◆ All roadways, walking paths, parking lots and exterior buffer

Future PhasesChapel . Performing Arts Center . Competition Natatorium . Tennis Courts

Trinity Hall was created from just a seed, and it is now a fully functioning school. But our work has only just begun. Imagine a 40-acre campus in a beautiful rural setting; the possibilities are endless.

In order to change and improve the landscape of education for our girls, we have set a campaign goal of $30 million — an ambitious goal that is certainly attainable with your help.

$22 $5 $3million for Phase 1 build out

million for annual giving to cover ongoing operational deficits that tuition does not cover

million for financial aid to make Trinity Hall affordable for those in need

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What inspires men and women to try and achieve the impossible? Is it the ego that motivates them or the thought that no one can do it

better than they can? No. Inspiration and success lie in an unwillingness to see the difficulty of the task or the impossible odds.

Jesus said, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can move mountains.” (Matthew 17:20)

The seed has been planted. Help us move mountains.

For information on naming opportunities and ways to give please contact:

Victoria Gmelich, Board Vice Chair and

Campaign Chair

victoriagmelich@trinityhallnj.org

Theresa Kiernan, Director of Advancement

and Admissions

theresakiernan@trinityhallnj.org 732-291-1297, ext. 13