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“If a student gets good grades, good SAT scores
and gets into the college of his first choice and
gains scholarships and grants, then the Prep has
done its job as a college prep school. But, if
that’s all we did, then we would have failed as
a Jesuit school for there is so much more to the
educational process than simply an education
of the mind.”
– AL ZIMMERMAN ’73
LONGTIME PREP ADMINISTRATOR
W T P ?
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St. Joseph’s Prep. SJP. The Prep.
Go anywhere in the Delaware Valley and say those words and people know us.
They know the tradition. They know the excellence produced here. They know that a graduate of St. Joseph’s Prep is more than
just a scholar. Preppers are leaders in business, in education, in law and politics. They are men for and with others who serve their
families, their church, their communities.
A Prep Education offers what other schools cannot: an urban campus with a learning experience rooted in spirituality,
a commitment to strong moral and ethical values and a curriculum focused on academic excellence that paves the way for
future success.
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The mission of
St. Joseph’s Prep
as a Catholic, Jesuit, urban,
college preparatory school
is to develop the minds,
hearts, souls, and characters
of young men in their pursuit of
becoming men for and with others.
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Jesuit high schools in the US Jesuit secondary schools worldwide year of founding of Society
of Jesus
[Left] The Prep, the oldest Catholic high school in Philadelphia, was
The first mass founded with Saint Joseph’s College in 1851 on Willing’s Alley
celebrated in
in Old City.
the Church
of the Gesu,
1888 1851 95 boys in “long coats and stove pipe hats” become the
first SJP students. Tuition was $6 per quarter.
[Above]
A freshman 1879 The Prep moves to 17th and Stiles to be part of a new
homeroom
Jesuit mission in North Philadelphia.
from 1925
1889 Construction of the Church of the Gesu is complete.
1905 The term “The Prep” first used in college annual.
1927 The Prep takes over the entire North Philadelphia complex
Our Educational Philosophy
with the move of the College to City Line Avenue.
1966 Fire destroys two of the Prep’s three school buildings.
Because we are Jesuit… Amazingly, classes resume just one week after the fire.
Despite calls to move out of the city, the Jesuits remained
committed to its North Philadelphia home.
Our students
... our education and formation are rooted in the spirituality of
strive to be 1968 The “new” Prep is completed. Now called “Villiger Hall,”
St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
men for others the building was state-of-the-art and cost $5 million.
in imitation of Jesus. 1993 Prep takes ownership of the Church of the Gesu.
... the education we provide is marked by “Cura Personalis,”
2008 Jesuit Hall opens, adding 16 new classrooms,
attention to the individual student and respect for his
a technology center and two art studios.
potential and pace in learning.
2011 Maguire Science Center completed.
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Jesuits throughout the world Jesuit Pope (Pope Francis I, 2013-present)
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GET ARED
In order to graduate from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, a student must earn a minimum of 26 academic credits as outlined
below, satisfy the State of Pennsylvania requirement for physical education and fulfill community service requirements through
our Ignatian Service Program.
Religious Studies 4 years History / Government 3 years Fine Arts 1 semester
English 4 years Science 3 years Electives 3 semesters
Mathematics / Computer Science 4 years Classics and Modern Languages 6 years*
* This six-year language requirement gives students the opportunity to study two languages during their time at the Prep. All students begin their
freshman year with Latin and must take at least two years. Students also choose from four modern languages: French, German, Mandarin Chinese, and
Spanish.
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average years of faculty service percent of of faculty with Master’s degrees or higher
Q:
Why Latin?
A:
Over 60 percent of English
words are derived from
Latin roots.
Classically educated students’
mean SAT verbal scores is
150 points higher than the
national average.
By studying Latin, Prep
students develop an in-depth
understanding of the foundations
of all Romance languages, as
well as Western civilization.
“One of the regrets of
my life is that I did not
study Latin.”
“The Prep taught me how to think, – DAVID MCCULLOUGH
how to approach a problem, any HISTORIAN
problem. I learned how to be
presented with data, process that data
and come up with a conclusion; to
critically analyze the conclusion, From the history books…
realizing that it may very well be
Ratio Studiorum – “The aim is – not a
wrong. The Prep taught me how to
technical or business training, or to produce
learn. My Prep experience formed
specialists in any line – but to give a liberal
the foundation for the rest of my
education, which is the best foundation for the
education, college, medical school
specialist: to develop the moral and mental
and beyond.”
faculties of the students, to make good
– DR. ROBERT GIUNTOLI ’86 Christians, good citizens, good scholars.”
GYNECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGIST
– ST. JOE’S PREP COURSE CATALOGUE, 1893
JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICAL
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Inductees into the National Honor Society AP Scholars average SAT score for Class of 2012
(in 2012) (in 2012-13) (out of 2400)
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“I’ S . J ’ ‘TIL I DIE”
M T OE S
Donnell James @Uno_Cuartro 29 Sep 12
I’m grateful that I get to be apart of
this thing we call #HAWKLIFE
There’s a sense of brotherhood that permeates life at the Prep,
John Reid @John_Doe_25 4 Oct 12 a brotherhood that grows each year as we welcome a new class of
Thankful for every week I get to ride incoming students – and graduate another into our network of Alumni. This
out with my brothers #HAWKLIFE
bond of friendship and family is an incomparable strength in numbers,
MIGO 2 0 @MilesOverton 27 Feb 12 fostered daily by a genuine value for, and appreciation of the individual
I see like 3 Prep stickers on the back
talents and personality of every student who attends.
of cars everyday. #HAWKLIFE every-
where. Ha
As someone once said, “The Prep is a place where the son of a brain surgeon
twister @alberTINnaurato 17 Mar 12 sits next to the son of a bus driver,” and both reap the rewards of this unique
shout out to all the bros, you guys are
culture. There’s a reason why so many young men love coming to the Prep,
what made these past 4 years such a
and why generations of Preppers still hold their school so near and dear to
blast #iloveallyall #hawklife
their hearts, well after they’ve moved along.
Bill Savage @total___BS 21 May
Last class period at St. Joseph's Q:
What’s the dress code at the Prep?
Preparatory School. Thanks for every-
thing I'll miss you all #hawklife
A: “One hallmark of a Prep Student is his neat and proper appearance…
Paul Mancano @ImmaPauled 28 May
A suit/sport coat, tie, dress shirt, dress pants, belt, dress shoes and socks
Spent 4 years waiting to be a Prep
student, then 4 as a Prep student, and are to be worn.” – SJP STUDENT DIRECTIVES
the next 4 years I'm gonna wish I still
was a Prep student
connor mcglynn @cmcglynn478 2 Jun
140 characters cant even touch on
the experience of the past 4 years.
Lots of love to all my brothers and
those who made it happen #SJP13
Lenny Ramos @NewGuy_InTown 2 Jun
To all my brothers out there thank you
for an amazing 4 years lets always
keep in touch #hawklifeand go and
set the world on fire. Prep ’13
Mike Garuccio @garooch 2 Jun
It’s been a pleasure. We’ll always be
brothers. Thanks for the Memories.
One last time #HAWKLIFE
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students dollars in financial aid given to current students
“I’ S . J ’ ‘TIL I DIE” Swing on Along with the Crimson
M T OE S
Swing on Along with the Grey
Roll Up the Score Once Again for St. Joe’s Prep
With a Hip, Hip, Hip Hooray
– SJP FIGHT SONG
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percent of students on financial aid different elementary and different zip codes represented
middle schools represented in the student body
“Not only ought you continually to
love and cherish each other but to
communicate that love to all.”
– ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
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PIRITUAL EVELOPMENT
Our Campus Ministry Office strives to bring continued development, spiritual growth,
and the Ignatian ideal of Cura Personalis – care for the whole person – to the
student body, faculty and staff. This is accomplished through liturgies, retreats,
service opportunities, staff-student interaction and peer development.
Retreats:
Ignite (freshman retreat)
Sophomore Conversation
Kairos Retreat
Magis Retreat
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Mass offered daily Summer Service Trips Days per week that after school service opportunities are offered