St. John Paul II Catholic High School

SCHOOL PROFILE Established in 1970, Springwood School places a strong emphasis on college preparation. It offers several AP courses and a competitive athletics program. <center><iframe allowtransparency="true" title="Wistia video player" allowFullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" class="wistia_embed" name="wistia_embed" src="http://2b17c8cf54.site.internapcdn.net/springwood_schools/1_1_academics.mp4" width="400" height="225"></iframe></center> FACILITIES The 46-acre campus houses interactive classrooms with Wi-Fi, on-campus housing, a fine arts center, a media center, and innovative computer labs. Students have access to various recently renovated athletic facilities including a gymnasium, a workout/weight room, a football stadium, basketball courts, tennis courts, and softball and baseball diamonds. SPORTS AND ARTS Students can join 10 sports teams including golf, baseball, tennis, and football. Two former international students played on the US Women’s Golf Team, with one going on to tour with the Ladies Pro Golf Association. Students can choose from enriching electives such as Graphic Design, Theater, and Band. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Springwood School has received the AISA Blue Ribbon School Designation 7 times in a row (2012-2018) and won the ISA High School Scholar’s Bowl State Championships five years in a row (2012-2017). Springwood also finished as a runner-up in the AISA President's Award competition. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Springwood School’s on-campus, gated dormitories house two students per room and offer direct access to the main school building as well as indoor and outdoor communal spaces. A new International House was recently opened in Fall 2018. Visit the School Website: <a href="http://springwood.highschool-tour.com/?pk_campaign=EducatiusInternational">Springwood School</a> Visit the City Website: <a href="http://www.greatervalleyarea.com/">Greater Valley Area (Lanett, Valley, West Point)</a>

Founded in 1811, Thornton Academy is one of New England’s oldest college preparatory schools. Its comprehensive curriculum consists of 200 courses, including seven foreign languages, 30 arts classes, and more than 60 AP, dual enrollment, and honors courses. The school’s collaborations with both the University of New England and the University of Maine School of Engineering allows students to bypass freshman year at both schools. <center><iframe allowtransparency="true" title="Wistia video player" allowFullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" class="wistia_embed" name="wistia_embed" src="https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/jcug9fpmgq" width="400" height="225"></iframe></center> FACILITIES Campus facilities feature a STEM Center with brand new laboratories, an engineering lab, a foreign language building, an art center, an observatory, and a 500-person theater. Athletic facilities include sports fields, an outdoor track, basketball courts, tennis courts, and four large multi-purpose stadiums. SPORTS AND ARTS As a member of Maine’s top athletic league, Thornton Academy offers several competitive varsity sports. Their football, tennis, golf, swimming, and volleyball teams consistently place top in the state or region. Thornton’s dramatic arts are regarded as a highly developed program that includes courses in theater basics, acting, and technical theater with a focus on media arts. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Thornton Academy has two dormitories that have Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, laundry facilities, modern bathrooms, and lounges with big screen TVs. International students can also enjoy many weekend activities held on and off campus. Cooking classes, skiing lessons, movie sessions, and shopping excursions are a few activities international student can participate in. Educatius PDF: <a href="https://www.educatius.org/-/media/Files/PDF/Educatius/School-Profile-PDFs/English-Profiles/2020/USA-Schools/Boarding/Educatius-USA-ME-Thornton-Academy-SELECT-2020" target="_blank">Thornton Academy Profile PDF</a> Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.thorntonacademy.org/" target="_blank">Thornton Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.sacomaine.org/" target="_blank">Saco, Maine</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Trinity Christian teachers utilize some of the latest technologies in their classrooms such as Smartboards and tablets. Many students have gone on to study at prestigious colleges and universities across the United States. FACILITIES Trinity Christian is located on a beautiful 150 acre campus. International students can relax between classes or enjoy the sunny Florida weather during lunch with friends. There are also five different computer labs available on campus for students. SPORTS AND ARTS Trinity Christian Academy’s athletic programs offer a range of sports for male and female athletes to compete in. The school also offers some of the best fine arts courses in Florida, such as marching band and drawing. Private piano and voice lessons are exclusively offered by well-qualified teachers. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida and is located on the northeastern coast of the state. International students will enjoy great Florida weather, a large city center with many fun activities, famous universities, and beaches. https://www.educatius.org/-/media/Files/PDF/Educatius/School-Profile-PDFs/English-Profiles/2020/USA-Schools/Private Day/Educatius-USA-FL-Trinity-Christian-Academy-SELECT-2020 Educatius PDF: <a href="https://www.educatius.org/-/media/Files/PDF/Educatius/School-Profile-PDFs/English-Profiles/2020/USA-Schools/Private Day/Educatius-USA-FL-Trinity-Christian-Academy-SELECT-2020" target="_blank">Trinity Christian Academy Profile PDF</a> Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.tcajax.org/" target="_blank">Trinity Christian Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="http://www.coj.net/" target="_blank">Jacksonville, Florida</a>