Mission Heights Preparatory High School

SCHOOL PROFILE Holy Name Junior/Senior High School is a catholic coeducational college-preparatory school. The school offers students a great study environment where academic excellence is balanced with social development, discipline, as well as artistic and athletic achievement. International students will be able to enjoy a great educational experience located in the small welcoming city of Worcester. FACILITIES The Holy Name Junior/Senior High School campus includes a wind turbine, a gymnasium, sports fields, STEM labs, and more. SPORTS AND ARTS Holy Name Junior/Senior High School offers at least one sport per season for girls and boys with a no-cut policy, guaranteeing that every student can participate in athletics each season regardless of ability or experience. A number of graduates have gone on to play sports at both the collegiate level and professionally. Each year, the arts program participates in amazing concerts and competitions, and students from Holy Name go on an annual overnight trip. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Worcester is located in central Massachusetts with a very young and energetic population. If students enjoy winter activities like snowboarding or skiing, Worcester has a great location with many slopes nearby. It also offers many cafés and places for meeting friends to study and get together outside of school. There are a number of famous colleges nearby such as Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Clark University, and Assumption College. Not far from Boston, students can easily travel to the historic city and experience the American northeast culture, food, atmosphere, and prestigious universities.

SCHOOL PROFILE St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School is a Catholic college preparatory school that offers unique courses, not typically available at the high school level. International students will be able to try subjects like Computer Applications, Criminal Justice, 3D Design, Architectural Drafting, Statistics, Accounting and Marketing. FACILITIES The academic wing includes a chapel, computer labs, science labs, a large guidance suite, and an expansive library media center. Each classroom is equipped with the latest in technology. The school’s performing arts center includes a 749-seat theater plus new rooms for band, chorus, drama and art. SPORTS AND ARTS St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School athletics has a rich tradition of success, and typically, well over half of the student body participates each year. St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School’s art program is also very impressive. The Xavier Theater Academy is an intensive learning/performance class geared toward dedicated, serious performers and technicians. Students prepare for and present public performances of a Broadway musical at the end of each session. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Appleton is situated along the Fox River, about 40 minutes south of Green Bay and two hours north of Milwaukee. The largest park in Appletonhas several baseball/softball fields, playground equipment, an indoor ice skating rink, a sledding hill, a picnic pavilion, a catch and release fishing pond and B.B.Q. grills.

DISTRICT PROFILE Gilbert Public School District has five high schools accepting international students in grades 9-12. The district leads the state of Arizona in scoring due to its strong emphasis on the core academics. Gilbert Public School District high schools offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses and nearly 20 different clubs and activities. FACILITIES Outstanding facilities include state-of-the-art classrooms, auditoriums, lecture halls, gymnasiums, athletic stadiums, practice fields, tennis courts, cafeterias and outdoor food courts. SPORTS AND ARTS Recognized for its outstanding programs in athletics, Gilbert Public School District international students in grades 9-11 can participate in JV sports such as golf, swimming, and volleyball. Gilbert Public’s high schools have a diverse arts program offering courses in metals and jewelry, concert orchestra, and more. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Gilbert, Arizona is located in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, just 30 minutes from downtown. The City of Gilbert is ranked one of the best places to live and learn in the US by CNN/Money Magazine. Gilbert is currently the 4th fastest growing city in the US and ranked as one of the 25 safest cities in America.