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SCHOOL PROFILE DePaul Catholic High School is a co-educational college preparatory high school where the low student to teacher ratio allows for a more individualized education. At DePaul, international high school students from grades 9 to 12 have many offerings including three foreign languages, over 12 AP courses, and over 30 extracurricular activities. FACILITIES Since 2013, DePaul Catholic expanded facilities to include a new student information commons as well as a new admissions and advancement Suite. Furthermore, there is wireless internet available throughout the school campus. SPORTS AND ARTS Since 2012, DePaul Catholic has won 33 Championships in League, County and Conference level competitions. The school’s outstanding wrestling team won five consecutive district championships. In addition, ten student-athletes were awarded All-American status in their sport. Most impressively, 150 DePaul Catholic student-athletes, in the past 4 years, have gone on to play collegiate level sports. The Fine and Performing Arts Department allows students to explore their unique creative talents and sensibilities. Students engage with various media and techniques used by artists in the creative process with classes like Choir, Mixed Media and Theater. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Less than twenty miles from midtown New York City, Wayne Township offers a balanced suburban community. Wayne has something for every international student with lakes equipped with recreational facilities, an excellent modern free public library, museums, William Paterson University, shopping and more.

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. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.thorntonacademy.org/">Thornton Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.sacomaine.org/">Saco, Maine</a>

School and Academics The award winning Nauset Regional High School is located in the New England region of the United States. The school has been recognized as a Massachusetts Compass School, a Massachusetts Vanguard School of Excellence and a National Blue Ribbon High School. Faculty and staff are extremely proud of its National Merit Finalists and Advanced Placement Students of the Year. Nauset Regional High School is a leader in providing local and international students the highest quality of education. Facilities Nauset Regional High School is one of the only high schools located within a National Park; the unique campus has nine buildings that surround an open courtyard. Recent renovations have included state of the art artificial turf field, new cardio and free weight equipment in the fitness center, and new post tension tennis courts. Sports and Arts Students are encouraged to participate in unique activities like the sailing team and oth- er open water activities due to the location on Cape Cod. Students on the football team are coached by a former NFL coach. Architecture, guitar building, jewelry making are a few of the highlights of the arts program. Community Information North Eastham is situated in the center of Cape Cod National Park, just 1/3 mile from the ocean and two hours from the City of Boston. Cape Cod is considered one of the most naturally beautiful areas in the country offering residents and visitors’ pristine beaches. Awards and Accomplishments A Silver Medal Recipient and rankled 27th overall in the state of Massachusetts by USNews.com.