JESUIT EDUCATION

FORDHAM PREPCelebrating Its Past, Investing in Its Future

Our graduates are prepared

to “set the world on fire”

both in college and beyond!

Shaping Young men for Over 175 yearsFOrDhAm PrEP

We are a diverse community of students,

faculty and staff.

Our students are challenged to find their purpose

through faith and service.

They achieve excellence in the classroom,

outside of the classroom, and on the athletic field.

Fordham Prep is in a unique locationin the heart of the Bronx on Fordham University’s

campus.

Jesuit Education

Based on the legacy of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and shared by a globalcommunity of over 60 high schools in the U.S. and hundreds around the world, Jesuit schools are communities of faith, scholarship and service. The intellectualand religious values that motivate the Prep’s mission as a Jesuit school guide eachindividual’s total development. We challenge all our students to reflect, question,learn, pray, love, serve, lead.

The core of Ignatian Spirituality is rooted in our growing awareness that God canbe found in every person, every place, every situation.

Jesuit education challenges students to engage the world through analysis of context, experience, and to reflect for the sake of action.

A Fordham Prep graduate is● Open to Growth● Intellectually Accomplished● Religious● Loving● Committed to Justice● Striving for Wellness of Mind and Body

Jesuit educators are driven to care for each student as a unique and individualbeing created in the image and likeness of God. Our dedication to cura personalispermeates throughout our academic, athletic, co-curricular, faith based, and service related programs.

Cura Personalis, the care of the individual, keepsteachers and administratorsfocused on helping eachstudent explore his unique potential.

Magis, the more, inviteseach member of the Prep community – faculty, administrator, staff and student – to discern how to dedicate one’s gifts to the greater glory of God(AMDG).

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A Community of Faith

Rooted in the Catholic tradition, we look to Jesus Christ as the revelation of God and humanity. We seek to foster knowledge and love of God and neighbor,and welcome the gifts that non-Catholic members of our community contribute to that mission. We encourage all members of our community to evaluate dominant cultural values in the context of their faith.

The Campus Ministry Department offers a number of events, activities andprograms to nurture and strengthen the spiritual growth of all our students, regardless of their religious background.

Prayer and WorshipRoman Catholic services are offered throughout the school year. An interfaith celebration is held each year.

Retreat ProgramsThere are specific retreat programs for each grade level. The junior year Emmaus retreat is by far our most popular retreat. On average each year 90-95% of juniors choose to make the Emmaus retreat.

Leadership OpportunitiesAll aspects of our faith formation program are served by student leaders. These leaders work closely with the Campus Ministry Department to help facilitate our programs. Students consistently share their spiritual gifts with each other.

20% of the Fordham Prepstudent population doesnot identify themselves as Roman Catholic.

Freshman RetreatTwo day, one night retreat for all freshmen

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A Community of Scholarship

Jesuit education reflects the conviction that the study of great ideas is inextricablylinked to the formation of character. Our program of studies encompasses morethan the acquisition of knowledge; it fosters academic discipline and encourages reflection in the pursuit of excellence.

Fordham Prep’s curriculum is designed to discover and hone individual talents and abilities. Students are exposed not only to their strengths but also to thosecourses and areas that will challenge them.

• Individualized scheduling focuses on every student’s talents and skillsThis allows each student to create a schedule that reflects his unique skills and academic goals.

• Honors and Advanced Courses are available beginning in freshman year Students can also begin taking Advanced Placement classes in their sophomoreyear. For all students the curriculum provides a full college preparatory education.

• College classes for seniors at Fordham University Qualified seniors can choose one course per semester.

• 1 to 1 ProgramStudents and teachers employ laptops, notebooks, telephones and tablet PCs for continuous use in the classroom, around school and at home, allowing the FP community to learn, research and create on a 24-7 basis, and to become fluent in the technological tools of the 21st century.

• Classical language during freshman yearAll students are required to take either Latin or Ancient Greek in their first year.Exposure to these languages helps students with the basic fundamentals of language itself and assists students in becoming better readers and writers.

• Global EducationTrips around the world raise student awareness of the world outside their ownenvironment through the exploration of different and diverse cultures. Thisawareness prepares students to be more empathetic, accepting of differences,aware of social justice and human rights issues, and better prepared for an interconnected and diverse world in which they will live and work. They will alsobe better prepared to understand and embrace world cultures, communicate effectively at a global level, respect and value diversity, understand and take action against injustices, and develop skills necessary to work cross-culturally.

• Fine ArtsAll students are required to earn at least one credit. Students can choose fromclasses in Studio Art, Architectural Drawing, Graphic Design, Music History & Theory or Art History, and more. There is also have the option to participate in a number of co-curricular activities in order to earn the credit.

17 Advanced Placement courses

Art History

Biology

Calculus AB

Chemistry

English Language

English Literature

European History

Latin

Macroeconomics

Physics 1

Spanish Language

Spanish Literature

Statistics

Studio Art

U.S. Gov’t & Politics

U.S. History

World History

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A Community of Service

St. Ignatius’ exhortation that “love ought to manifest itself in deeds rather than words” is embodied today in the call to be men and women for others. As a community of service, we put our faith into action by being companions to our brothers and sisters in need and by working to promote justice.

Fordham Prep is committed to fostering in its students the belief that the gifts they have been given should be put in service of all God’s creation, especially people in need. To achieve the goal of making service an integral part of every student’s experience, Fordham Prep has a four-year service requirement for all students.

• Various events throughout the year raise student awareness of social justice issues, including an annual school-wide social justice assembly, Hunger Awareness Month, a school-wide food drive to benefit local soupkitchens, the Ignatian Family Teach-In and the Pax Christi Good Friday Peace Walk.

• Each summer, groups of students and faculty travel to Camden (NJ), the Appalachian Mountain Region in Tennessee, and South Americafor weeklong experiences of service and prayer in communion with people who live in poverty.

Each year, seniorsgive over 17,000 hoursin service

In-school Service Opportunities:Social Justice Committee Just Serve ClubMinistry Leadership Team National Honor SocietyRetreatsMasses

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Outside the Classroom

Fordham Prep students are strongly encouraged to participate in a co-curricularactivity. The activities focus on intellectual, cultural, athletic, and even leisure pursuits. Most of these activities are organized and run by the students themselves, giving students an enormous say in how they wish to spend their time at Fordham Prep.

Some of Fordham Prep’smost popular clubs include

Anime/Trading Card Club

Monty Python Club

Asian Club

Astronomy Club

Aviation Club

Building Bridges Club

Business School Club

Diversity Alliance

Drama Society/Stage Crew

Engineering Club

Frisbee Club

Irish Club

Jazz Ensemble

Just Serve Club

Kawaida Club

Literary Magazine

Mathletics Club

Ministry Leadership Team

Mock Trial Club

National Honors Society

Newspaper

Outdoor Adventure Club

Simpsons Club

Social Justice Committee

Spanish Club

Speech & Debate Team

Student Government

Yearbook

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On the Athletic Field

In the Jesuit tradition, our athletes learn that sports are a means to a greater end:they promote discipline and teamwork. Because our student-athletes play onteams with young men from all over the metropolitan area, players learn the greatlesson of diversity and the value of multiple approaches towards the same goal.

Many of Fordham Prep’s Varsity sports use Fordham University’s NCAA Division 1facilities including; Murphy Field, Lombardi Center, Jack Coffey Field, Houlihan Park,Bahoshy Softball Complex, Hawthorne/Rooney Tennis Courts.

Fordham Prep offers 40 teams in 18 Varsity sports.

most of our teams play in the Catholic high School Athletic Association (ChSAA).

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BowlingCrewCross CountryFall BaseballFootballSoccer

WINTERBasketballIce HockeyIndoor Track & FieldSquashSwimming & DivingWrestling

SPRINGBaseballCrewGolfLacrosseTrack & FieldRugbyTennisVolleyball

Little Italy in the BronxNew York Botanical Garden The Bronx Zoo

A Unique Environment

For over 175 years Fordham Prep has made its home on the Rose Hill Campus ofFordham University in the Bronx. The Prep is the only independent college preparatoryschool on a university campus in NYC. Easy to reach by public transportation, ourlocation has a number of distinct advantages. Students have access to three majorNew York cultural institutions within walking distance: the New York Botanical Garden, the Bronx Zoo, and the Bronx’s Little Italy on Arthur Avenue.

Our proximity to Manhattan and other New York City boroughs makes travel easy for other academic and cultural experiences.

• Shea Hall has received $15 million in upgrades over the last 10 years, includingthe Boller Science Center, the Rowen Athletic Field, the Joe Fox Memorial Track,and the new Commons and lobby.

• Each year a day is set aside for students to take part in all the New York metropolitan area has to offer. On Metropolitan Day students attend plays and musicals, visit museums, and experience the rich history of New York City.

• Qualified students can take classes at Fordham University and perform research at the Walsh Library. Most athletic teams use Fordham’s NCAA Division 1 facilities.

Easily Accessible

Metro North (BotanicalGarden & Fordham)

Subway (D & 4 Train)

Bus (BX9 & BX12)

Automobile (Bronx RiverParkway)

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Fordham PrepWe are here

Fordham UniversityRose Hill Campus

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College and Beyond

Care of the individual is the cornerstone of Fordham Prep’s college counseling program. The college counseling program is designed to help students and their families navigate the intricacies of the college search and college applicationprocesses. Through individual and group meetings, the college counseling teamcovers the college search, the application process, financial aid and college selection. Fordham Prep’s goal is to find a college that is the right fit for each senior.

• On average each year 30% of Fordham Prep graduates choose to continue their education at a Jesuit college or university.

• Fordham Prep offers a comprehensive, developmental, four-year program of individual and group guidance for all students including daily access to atrained mental health clinician. The program includes Individual Counseling,Group Guidance, and Support Groups

Each year, 99% of FordhamPrep graduates matriculateat two-year and four-yearcolleges.

60% of our graduatesattend schools labeled as most Selective.

A selection of collegesand universities FordhamPrep graduates currentlyattend includes:Amherst CollegeBinghamton University (SUNY)Boston CollegeCarnegie-Mellon UniversityCollege of the Holy CrossDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityFordham UniversityGeorgetown UniversityHarvard UniversityHunter College (CUNY)Iona CollegeJohns Hopkins UniversityLafayette CollegeLoyola Maryland UniversityManhattan CollegeMcGill University (Canada)Middlebury CollegeNew York UniversityOxford University (England)Pennsylvania State UniversityPrinceton UniversityPurchase College (SUNY)Rice UniversitySophie Davis (CUNY)Syracuse UniversityTufts UniversityUniversity of MichiganU. of N. Carolina at Chapel HillU. of RichmondU. of St. Andrews (Scotland)US Military AcademyUS Naval AcademyVanderbilt UniversityVillanova UniversityWake Forest UniversityWilliams CollegeYale University

Alumni

Fordham Prep graduates live out St. Ignatius Loyola’s mandate to Go forth and set the world on fire. Our alumni are leaders in many fields and use their talents in the service of others.

Vin Scully ’44Los Angeles DodgersBroadcasterMember, National Baseball Hall of Fame

William Magee ’62Surgeon, HumanitarianFounder, Operation Smile

George Jackson ’76Record Executive

Malcolm Wilson ’29Former Governor of New York

Bobby Hackett ’77Olympic Medalist

Robert Murray ’64Recipient, Medal of Honor

Joe Moglia ’67Financial Service ExecutiveCollege Football Coach

Most Rev. Walter P. Kellenberg ’19First Bishop of RockvilleCentre Diocese

Frank Frisch ’19The Fordham FlashMember, National Baseball Hall of Fame

Hon. Joseph J. DioGuardi ’58United States Congressman

Arthur J. Daley ’22SportswriterWinner, Pulitzer Prize

Esteban E. Bellán 1866Father of Cuban Baseball

As a Jesuit, college preparatory school, Fordham Prep’s mission is to inspire young men to reflect,

to question, to learn, to pray, to love, to serve, to lead. Since 1841, we have based our challenging

curriculum and pursuit of human and academic excellence on a foundation of Catholic faith and

principles. We seek to be one community created from a broad spectrum of ethnic, racial, geographic,

and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to include qualified students of limited financial

resources by providing substantial financial assistance. Our faculty and staff dedicate themselves

to a caring and dynamic interaction with students both inside and outside the classroom, a

characteristic of Jesuit education for over 450 years. We educate our students to be men for

others: spiritually motivated, intellectually accomplished and committed to promoting justice.

Christopher Devron, SJPresident

Joseph Petrello, PhD ’98Principal

Dennis Ahern ’63Asst. Principal for Professional Development & Supervision

Theresa NapoliAsst. Principal for Academics and Student Life

Steven PettusDean of Students

Maureen MartinezDirector of Guidance & Counseling

Maura BrennanDirector of College Counseling

Anthony KurtinAthletic Director

Bradley Serton ’95Director of Admissions

Fordham Prep is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and the New York Association of Independent Schools, and is a memberof the Jesuit Schools Network and theNational Catholic Education Association.

Fordham Prep does not discriminatefor any reason including race, religionor national origin in the admission ofstudents or in the administration of its policies.

Fordham Preparatory School441 E. Fordham RoadBronx, NY 10458-5175

Phone 718-367-7500Fax 718-367-7598fordhamprep.org