Mt. Lebanon High School

SCHOOL PROFILE Mercyhurst Preparatory School (MPS) is a Catholic college prep school for grades 9-12 on a beautiful campus. Students at Mercyhurst Prep can choose one of three tracks: College Preparatory Program, Honors Program or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB). All students also have the opportunity to participate in athletic, co-curricular activities and/or social events. Honors or IB students can dual enroll at Mercyhurst University located adjacent to MPS. Additional ESL classes and tutors are available for students who are seeking additional assistance in the program. FACILITIES The facilities include a new auditorium/theater, a DREAM Lab (design, research, arts, engineering, and math), a newly transformed Library/Research Center, and a dining hall with food prepared by dietary professionals. SPORTS AND ARTS Mercyhurst Preparatory School has won eight State Championships and each year dozens of MPS student athletes go on to compete at the collegiate level. MPS also takes the time to nurture each student’s appreciation for arts with the award winning theater, music and almost 50 art courses. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS The school has twice been awarded the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE International students live in the dormitory situated on the spectacular 65 acre campus. The dorm offers a student lounge, study rooms, music room, gym, basketball courts and dining hall. The secure and safe campus is conveniently located near three major US cities. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.mpslakers.com/">Mercyhurst Preparatory School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.visiterie.com/">Erie, Pennsylvania</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE The Phelps School, located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is a private, nonsectarian boarding and day school for boys in grades six through 12 and a postgraduate year. Founded in 1946, The Phelps School is committed to providing a highly customized educational experience that empowers each student. The school serves a diverse population of approximately 110 students annually, of which 25 percent are international students. FACILITIES The campus is conveniently laid out with classrooms, dormitories and the dining hall all just a short walk from each other. There are many facilities for sports, including soccer and lacrosse fields, four all-weather tennis courts, a track, a basketball court, a fitness room, wrestling room, weight room, volleyball courts, and a roller hockey rink. SPORTS AND ARTS The athletic program gives every student a chance to participate on a sports team –developing physical fitness as well as team and leadership skills. The arts program has unique opportunities including, culinary arts, film appreciation and web design. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Boarding students at Phelps enjoy a relaxed and comfortable residential life in one of seven dormitories located on campus. Members of the staff and faculty serve as live-in house parents, with older students assisting as proctors. Students’ schedules are structured throughout the evening with assigned study periods monitored by teachers.

DISTRICT PROFILE Schools in Higley Unified School District offers a rigorous curriculum that includes music, art, language, physical education, and technology. Higley schools provide a wide range of AP and honors courses, STEM and engineering courses, and career and technical education. The school district is partnered with three universities in the state of Arizona. FACILITIES All of the district’s campuses have numerous sports fields, theaters, and science labs. Some include broadcast studios and engineering labs for their accelerated programs. SPORTS AND ARTS International students from grades 9 to 11 are invited to take part in award-winning junior varsity-level sports teams such as baseball and cheerleading. Higley offers many electives and extracurriculars that result in an authentic American high school experience, particularly the district’s award winning music department. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Arizona Department of Education ranks Higley Unified School District 3rd in the state “A ” rating. The Washington Post named one of its schools “America’s Most Challenging.” COMMUNITY INFORMATION The city of Gilbert, ranked as one of the best places to live and learn in the U.S. by CNN/ Money Magazine, is warm and sunny all year. Students have easy access to the many cultural sites, sporting events, and destinations in downtown Phoenix, only 30 minutes away. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.husd.org/">Higley Unified School District</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.gilbertaz.gov/">Gilbert, Arizona</a>