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MISSION STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTSParamus Catholic’s mission as a large, co-educational, regional high school of the Archdiocese

of Newark is to prompt the spiritual, academic, and social enrichment of each student.

As a school based upon faith in Jesus Christ, we will infuse authentic Catholic teachings into all of our curriculum, culture, daily operations, spiritual life, and witness.

As a college preparatory school, we will engage our students with a challenging and varied curriculum brought to life by a talented and passionate faculty using the latest

computer and audio-visual technologies.

As a school of diversity, we will value the individual dignity of each student in regard to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic background, learning style, and academic ability.

As a large school, we will design and operate our procedures to ensure that each student benefits from a deep level of affirmation, support services, and clear expectations.

Letter from the Principal ...................................................................................................................6Letter from the Director of Admissions ...........................................................................................7Quick Facts ........................................................................................................................................8School Profile ....................................................................................................................................9Curriculum, Electives and Graduation Requirements .............................................................10-11Academics .......................................................................................................................................12Scholar Opportunities ....................................................................................................................13Strength in Numbers (Sports) ........................................................................................................14Fine Arts and Student Activities ....................................................................................................15Campus Ministry ........................................................................................................................16-17Busing Information, Notes and Events.....................................................................................18-19Family Friendly Facts and Important Dates .............................................................................20-21Guidance ....................................................................................................................................22-23

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Dear Prospective Paramus Catholic Families, Paramus Catholic High School is an academic community which combines both faith and education. Its mission statement differentiates itself from all other schools in many facets.Paramus Catholic is dedicated to the development of the total individual. This is driven through Faith, Academics, and Service. The commitment to academic excellence is to strive to develop the maximum potential in each student. Faith is integrated in the rigorous academic curriculum, taught by faculty who inspire, instruct, and encourage all who sit before them. Service is a requirement at each grade level which instills the value of giving: putting social justice into actions. The future generation is being prepared every day at Paramus Catholic as our young people are beginning to become an integral part of the world in which we live. We at Paramus Catholic High School believe in establishing a strong unity with families, which helps to foster the complete person as each student is prepared to become a faith filled responsible citizen. Confidence, respect, and integrity are virtues that are nurtured every day, for four years, day by day. Qualities of honesty, respect, and accountability fill our hallways. Students are encouraged to develop a deep relationship with God and to always keep their families close to their hearts. My commitment to the students who attend Paramus Catholic is to give them all the tools needed to become faith filled valued members of society. I am looking forward to sharing this journey with you! Sincerely,Stephanie MacalusoPrincipal

Discover Being a Paladin!

Thank you for considering Paramus Catholic High School as one of your educational opportunities. Paramus Catholic High School is home to the Paladins, and we pride ourselves in providing a Faith based educational experience, where all students can flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Our leadership under the vision of Principal Macaluso and supported by our talented faculty, embodies the values of Faith and Education in a happy and safe environment. We believe our diverse, inclusive and energetic Student body of Paladins will prepare each other for college, job market and the world ahead. We want to provide you with all the information needed to make this exciting and important decision of selecting a high school. Please utilize our Website, Paladin Portfolio, attend one of our Open Houses, participation in our Paladin-For-A-Day program, and discussions with any of our faculty and staff. The Admissions Team stands ready and willing to assist you in this process. Our excitement, passion and love for our school and becoming a Paladin is something we look to share. Please feel free to contact me directly, MFeatherstone@paramus-catholic.org, with any questions.

Sincerely,Michael Featherstone ‘85Director of Admissions

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Quick Facts School Profile

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Culture encompasses faith,academics, and service

Average ApplicantsPer Class Per Year

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Student to Faculty Ratio

Paramus Catholic’s Mascot, “Paladin,” is one of

Charlemagne’s twelve peers.

CARITAS, as shown in the open bible of our school seal, is the greatest of all virtues – that of

Christian Charity or Love. It is a great part of our mission as a school to bring the Love of Christ to

each other and the world.

Largest Private SchoolIn New Jersey

Type: Catholic, Co-educational, College Preparatory High School Archdiocese of Newark, Grades 9-12Enrollment: Top 2% of largest Catholic high schools nationally Students who reside in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, and Rockland countiesAccreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Fully Re-Accredited in 2010Avg. Class Size: · 25 students per class section · No class section exceeds 30 studentsCampus: · 27 scenic acres surrounded on 3 sides by woods and a pond · 2,000-seat Football Stadium with artificial turf field with lights · 4 Tennis Courts and new metric Track · Softball, Baseball, Soccer, and practice fields (All irrigated) · 3,000 Square Foot Music Conservatory and Amphitheatre (Seating for 120 occupants)Facility: · 72 air-cooled classrooms with networked computers · 5 Science Labs plus 3 Computer Labs · Digital Photography and CAD/CAM Computer lab · Campus-wide filtered Wi-Fi · 2 Chapels

· State-of-the-Art Television Studio with cablecast and virtual set capabilities, including Non-Linear video editing lab powered by Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro · 850-seat auditorium with professional quality stage, light and sound · Library Media Center including full state-of-the-art computer lab · 2 cafeterias · 900-seat Gymnasium · Air conditioned 2200 sq. ft. weight training/conditioning facility with state-of-the-art equipment · Guidance/Student Support Service Complex · 22,000 sq. ft. air bubble over tennis courts for winter activities · Outdoor amphitheaterSafety: · All facilities in compliance with NJ Department of Education · ADA Accessibility Faculty: Faculty possess degrees in their field of teaching. 70% have Masters degrees or equivalent. 10% have Doctoral degrees.Mascot: “Paladin,” one of Charlemagne’s twelve peers. The meaning has been expanded to a knight of distinctive virtue. This icon represents hope and inspires courage; a person of outstanding qualities who pursued ideals, corrected social injustices, and remained firm in loyalty to faith and country.

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Religion, Religion HonorsEnglish 1 or English 1 HonorsAlgebra 1, Algebra 1 Honors, Algebra I/II Honors or Geometry HonorsWorld History or World History HonorsBiology or Biology HonorsPhysical Education/HealthInternational Language:

a choice of Spanish, French, Italian, or Latin, Levels 1 & 2Spanish 1 & 2 Honors

ReligionEnglish 2 or English 2 HonorsGeometry, Geometry Honors, Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors or Geometry Honors and Algebra 2 HonorsChemistry, Chemistry Honors, or Chemistry ConceptsU.S. History 1, U.S. History 1 Honors,

or AP U.S. History 1International LanguagePhysical Education/Driver’s Education

Portfolio Development (9, 10, 11)Rock/Jazz Band (9, 10, 11, 12)Music Appreciation (11, 12) HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATIONAthletic Performance (11, 12)Sports & Society (11, 12)Intro. to Athletic Training (11, 12)Intro. to Physical Therapy (11, 12) INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGESAP Italian Language (11, 12)AP Spanish Language (11, 12)AP Spanish Literature (12) AP French (11, 12)French 3 Honors (10, 11, 12)French 4 Honors (11, 12)Italian 3 Honors (10, 11, 12)Italian 4 Honors (11, 12) Latin 3 Honors (10, 11, 12)Spanish 3 (10, 11, 12)Spanish 3 Honors (10, 11, 12)Spanish 4 Honors (11, 12)Intro. to Japanese Language & Culture (10, 11, 12) MATHEMATICSAP Calculus AB (12)AP Calculus BC *Calculus Honors (11, 12)Trigonometry with Integrated Algebra (11,12)Intro. to College Mathematics (12)AP Statistics (11, 12) SCIENCEAnatomy (11, 12)Anatomy & Physiology Honors (12)AP Biology (11, 12)AP Chemistry (11, 12)AP Environmental Science (11, 12) AP Physics 1 (11,12)

Astronomy (11, 12)Biotech *Engineering Principles 1 & 2 (11,12)Environmental Science (11, 12)Forensic Science (11, 12)Genes & Disease *Marine Biology (11, 12)Physics & Physics Honors (11, 12)Zoology (11, 12) Intro to Sustainability (11, 12)

Religion − four yearsEnglish − four yearsMathematics − three years (four recommended)World History − one yearOne additional year of History/Social StudiesPhysical Education − (includes Health and Driver’s Ed) − two years

SOCIAL STUDIESAP European History (11, 12)AP Economics (11, 12)AP Psychology (11, 12)AP World History (12)Criminal Justice (11, 12)Economics (11, 12)Political Science (11, 12)Psychology (11, 12)Sociology (11, 12)U.S. History 3

ReligionEnglish 3 or English 3 Honors or AP English Language & Comp. Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors, Pre-Calculus, or Pre-Calculus HonorsU.S. History 2, U.S. History 2 Honors, or AP U.S. History 2Science Elective

Elective Courses Cont.

Innovative & Challenging Curriculum

Sophomores Required

BUSINESSAccounting (11, 12)Business Law/Ethics (11, 12)Intro. to Business (11, 12)Intro. to Careers in the Legal Profession (11, 12) Sports Admin. and Marketing (11, 12) RELIGIONChristian Vocations (12)Church History (12)Faith and Media (12)Social Justice (12)Peer Ministry (12)World Religions (12)Senior Aquinas Seminar

ENGLISHCollege Writing (12)Creative Writing Honors (11, 12)Mythology & Legend (11,12)Speech (11, 12)Theatre Arts (11, 12)

FINE & PERFORMING ARTSAdv. Drawing & Painting (10, 11, 12)AP Art History AP Studio Art (12)Art Appreciation (10, 11, 12)Basic & Adv. Photography (10, 11, 12) Basic Elements of Design (9, 10, 11, 12)Basic Guitar (9, 10, 11, 12)Basic Piano Keyboard (9, 10, 11, 12)Computer Graphics (10, 11, 12)Concert Band (9, 10, 11, 12)Concert Choir (9, 10, 11, 12)Dance & Theater for Performing Arts (9, 10, 11, 12)Drawing & Composition (9, 10, 11, 12)Independent Study in Music Intro. and Adv. Video Production (11, 12)

Elective Courses Elective Courses Cont.

Juniors Required

Freshman Required

ReligionEnglish 4, English 4 Honors, or AP English Literature & Comp.

Seniors Required

TECHNOLOGYComputer Applications (9, 10, 11, 12)Computer Programming 1 (11, 12)AP Computer Science *HTML & Java Script Program (10, 11, 12)Intro. to Computer Technology (10, 11, 12)Power Point Presentations *Video Game Design *Web Design Basics *

* indicates that a course is offered online

Fine or Performing Arts − one semesterScience − three years, two must be Lab SciencesInternational Language − two consecutive years of the same language (three years recommended)Computer Science − one semester

128 credit hours required for graduation

Elective Courses & Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

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Academics Scholar Opportunities

1:1 iPad Program PC is partnering with Virtual High School to offer self-motivated students the opportunity to participate in virtual classrooms of 15-25 students from all over the world.

Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, MathS T R E A M

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Earn up to 22 transferable college credits through the Project

Acceleration Program, compatable with Seton Hall University and other

colleges and universities.

The Aquinas Scholars Program is for highly motivated and academically

gifted individuals. Participants receive varying PC scholarships renewable each year, provided they meet the

criteria of the program.

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Fine Arts & Student ActivitiesStrength in Numbers

80 Member OrchestraAstronomy ClubAmbassadors and DiplomatsBiology ClubBrass ChoirBroadway ClubConcert BandConcert ChoirDisability Awareness Group

Drama ClubEnvironmental ClubFilm FestivalFrench Culture ClubIrish Culture ClubItalian Culture ClubJapanese Culture ClubJazz BandMarching Band

Marine Biology/Scuba ClubMath LeagueMock TrialModel CongressModel UNMusical ProductionPaladin Palooza Talent ShowPit BandPNN (Paladin News Network)

Quiz BowlRetreat TeamScience LeagueRobotics ClubRubik’s Cube ClubSpanish ClubStudent CouncilVideo ProductionYearbook

Paramus Catholic continues to maintain its firm commitment to the Arts. In addition to its for-credit elective classes in Art, Music, Dance, Theatre, and Video Production, PC also offers a multi-disciplinary, year long Performing Arts program. Through the school’s schedule of plays, musicals, concerts and talent shows, students have the opportunity to perform, work backstage, build and paint sets, coordinate costumes, and operate lighting and sound, all under the supervision of an award winning faculty. Studies have shown that students exposed to the Arts not only do better on standardized testing, but also develop increased self-confidence, self-discipline, and interpersonal skills. At Paramus Catholic, the Arts are just one component of our commitment to the total student.

Student Activities

FALL Football

Girls' & Boys' Soccer Cross-CountryGirl's Volleyball

Girls' Tennis

WINTER Ice Hockey

Bowling Girls' and Boys' Swimming

BasketballWrestling

Girls' and Boys' Indoor Track

SPRING Girls' and Boys' Lacrosse

Spring TrackBaseball Softball

Co-ed GolfBoys' Tennis

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Effective leadership must be rooted in a strong foundation consisting of service, mission, and an individual’s talents. Paramus Catholic offers a wide variety of opportunities for all students to become leaders of the future. Through numerous service projects, retreats, and other local organizations, each student can build their own character, but most importantly, shape their relationship with God. As one body of Christ, we come together to form a community to serve one another and to achieve great things through our works. Paramus Catholic’s leadership mission is to bring students together to celebrate their abilities, partake in activities that promote moral behavior, construct a collaborative community, demonstrate social responsibility and develop a commitment to excellence. The service and leadership potential presented create essential skills that form a successful life. These memorable experiences can have a lasting impact on one’s self, peers, or those they serve.16

“The Appalachia service trip is a once in a lifetime, life-changing experience. I had the opportunity to help those less fortunate than I, meet new friends, and make lasting memories that I will remember forever. This adventure was the best thing that ever happened to me. It shaped me into the person I am today and I am proud of that.” - Michael Meyer ‘19

For more information, callNJ Transit at 800-772-3606 orgo to www.njtransit.com For more information, contact Michael Shea, Director of Transportation at 201-445-4466 ext. 117 or by email at mshea@paramus-catholic.org, or Mary Pitera by email at mpitera@paramus-catholic.org

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Westwood - DRWood-Ridge - DE*; NJT -163, 164Woodcliff Lake - DRWoodland Park - DR; PCHSWyckoff - DS

Caldwell/West Caldwell - DR Caldwell, West Caldwell973-228-3360 ext. 3005Lakeland Regional - DRWanaque, Ringwood, Haskell973-835-1900Manchester Regional - DSHaledon, North Haledon,Prospect Park, Hawthorne973-389-2844Northern Highlands - DRAllendale, Upper Saddle River,Ho-Ho-Kus 201-327-8700Northern Valley Regional - DRCloster, Demarest, HarringtonPark, Haworth, Northvale,Norwood, Old Tappan201-768-2200 ext. 2110 Parsippany/Troy Hills - DRParsippany, Troy Hills,Lake Hiawatha973-263-7180 ext. 7228 Pascack Valley Regional - DRHillsdale, Montvale, River Vale,Woodcliff Lake 201-358-7014

* Listings may change after publication

DS - District supplies transportationDR - District reimburses some or

all transportation costs; buses supplied as indicated

LEGENDDE - District neither supplies nor

reimburses; buses available as indicated at parent cost

NJT - New Jersey Transit (direct)

TBD - To be determinedPCHS – Direct PC bus operating round trip with

pickup locations at pre-designated stops

Allendale - DRAlpine - DRBergenfield - DE*; NJT - 772Belleville - DR; PCHSBloomfield - DR; PCHSBloomingdale - DRBogota - DE*; NJT - 751Boonton - DRButler - DRCarlstadt - DE*; NJT - 163Carteret - DRCedar Grove - DR; PCHSCaldwell - DR <20milesCliffside Park - DE*; NJT - 751Clifton - DSCloster - DRCresskill - DE*Demarest - DRDumont - DE*East Newark - DREast Orange - DE; PCHSEast Rutherford - DE*; NJT - 163Edgewater - DE*Elizabeth - DEElmwood Park - DSEmerson - DREnglewood - DS; NJT - 756Englewood Cliffs - DREssex Fells - DRFairfield - DRFair Lawn - DRFairview - DE*Fort Lee - DR NJT – 175, 755Franklin Lakes - DSGarfield - DSGlen Ridge - DR; PCHSGlen Rock - DE*Guttenberg - DE*Hackensack - DE*Haledon - DSHarrington Park - DRHarrison - DE*

Hasbrouck Heights -DE*; NJT - 163Haskell - DRHaworth - DRHawthorne - DSHillsdale - DRHillside - DRHo-Ho-Kus - DSHoboken - DRIrvington - DEJersey City - DRKearny - DE; PCHSLake Hiawatha - DRLeonia - DE*Lincoln Park - DR; PCHSLittle Falls - DR; PCHSLittle Ferry - DSLivingston - DRLodi - DE*; NJT - 164Lyndhurst - DR; PCHSMahwah - DSMaplewood - DRMaywood - DSMidland Park - DE*Montvale - DRMontclair - DR; PCHSMoonachie - DSNew Milford - DSNewark - DR; PCHSNorth Arlington - DE; PCHSNorth Bergen - DRNorth Caldwell - DR North Haledon - DSNorthvale - DRNorwood - DRNutley - DE; PCHSOakland - DSOld Tappan - DROradell - DSOrange - DE Palisades Park - DE*Paramus - DS

Park Ridge - DE*Parsippany - DR Passaic - DE; PCHSPaterson - DSPequannock - DE Pompton Lakes - DRProspect Park - DSRamsey - DSRidgefield - DE*Ridgefield Park - DE Ridgewood - DSRingwood - DRRiver Edge - DSRiver Vale - DRRiverdale - DRRochelle Park - DSRockleigh - DRRoseland - DR Rutherford - DE; PCHS/NJT - 163Saddle Brook - DRSaddle River - DSSecaucus - DR; NJT - Rail > 163South Hackensack - DSSouth Orange - DR Teaneck - DSTenafly - DRTeterboro - DE*Totowa - DR; PCHSTroy Hills - DR Union - DR Union City - DE*; NJT - 163Upper Saddle River - DRWaldwick - DSWallington - DE; PCHSWanaque - DRWashington TWP - DRWayne - DRWeehawken - DE*; NJT - 163West Caldwell - DR West Milford - DR; <20milesWest New York - DE*; NJT - 163West Orange - DR

Passaic Valley Regional - DR; PC*Woodland Park, Little Falls,Totowa 973-890-2500 Ramapo/Indian Hills - DS Franklin Lakes, Oakland,Wyckoff 201-416-8100 ext. 3809

River Dell Regional - DSOradell, River Edge201-599-7201West Essex Regional - DREssex Fells, Fairfield,North Caldwell, Roseland973-228-1200Westwood Regional - DRWashington Township,Westwood, parts of Emerson201-664-0880 ext. 205East Ramapo Central (NY) - DSEastern Ramapo, Clarkstown,Haverstraw, Chestnut Ridge,New Hempstead, New Square, Spring Valley; Portions of Airmont and New City: Hamlets of Hillcrest, Pomona, and Monsey845-577-6491Clarkstown Central (NY) – DSClarkstown, New City, Bardonia, Congers, West Nyack; Parts of Nanuet and Valley Cottage845-639-6300Ramapo Central SD (NY) - DS Suffern, Sloatsburg (including Viola), parts of Monsey 845-357-7783 ext. 11227

Regional Boards of Education - If you live in any of the following towns and have questions about busing, you must call your Regional Board of Education directly listed below:

Rockland County students that are not eligible for transportation through their residential districts are asked to call Cathy at 212-729-8558 for transportation information, price, and availability to and from that area.

New Jersey Transit providesconvenient transportationto and from many localcommunities throughout theday. Student rate cards andschedules available.

NJT service from Paramus Catholic High School is:

#162, #163 serving: Ridgewood, Paramus, Rochelle Park,Maywood, Hackensack,Hasbrouck Heights,Wood-Ridge, Carlstadt,Rutherford, East Rutherford,Union City, NYC #751, 755 serving: Edgewater,North Bergen, Fairview,Cliffside Park, Fort Lee,Palisades Park, Leonia,Teaneck, Bogota, Hackensack,Maywood, Paramus

#756 serving: Englewood Cliffs,Fort Lee, Leonia, Englewood,Teaneck, Bergenfield,New Milford, Hackensack,Paramus #171, Paterson - New York(GWB) Paterson, Fair Lawn,Garden State Plaza, Bergen TownCenter, Hackensack, Teaneck,Englewood, Fort Lee, NYC #175, Ridgewood - New York (GWB) Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Garden State Plaza, Rochelle Park, Maywood, Hackensack, Teaneck, Englewood, Fort Lee, NYC

#709 Bloomfield - Paramus Bloomfield, Clifton, Passaic, Garfield, Lodi, Hasbrouck Heights, Rochelle Park, Garden State Plaza #758, Passaic - Paramus Park Passaic, Garfield, Elmwood Park, Saddle Brook, Rochelle Park, Fair Lawn, Maywood, Garden State Plaza #770, Hackensack - Paterson Paterson, Elmwood Park, Fair Lawn, Garden State Plaza, Rochelle Park, Maywood, Hackensack

Late afternoon activity bus available from many Rockland County towns.

Busing Information Busing Information Continued & Notes

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Come Join Us!

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 at the TERRACE!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 7-9pm at the BOTTAGRA RESTAURANT

Dear Fellow Alumni, Parents, and Friends: Greetings from PC! On behalf of everyone here at Paramus Catholic, past and present, I would like to thank you for all of your continued generosity and support!

2017-2018 has been an exciting year at our school. Our first annual alumni golf outing brought a beautiful day of not only the skills of golf but also the enjoyment of reconnecting with former classmates. We hope that you will join us on September 20, 2018 at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, NJ for our second annual golf outing!

We also celebrated our first-ever Paramus Catholic Legacy Gala on April 21, 2018 at the Terrace at Biagio’s. Over 300 members of the Paramus Catholic school community joined together to honor nine outstanding faculty and staff members who have each served over30 years to our school. The night was filled with great Paladin pride!

Thank you again for your support! I hope to see you all at future Paramus Catholic events and back on campus soon! Please enjoy our summer edition of 425 Alive! Jason Fortino '05

Director of Alumni Relations

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Paramus Catholic follows an up-front cost policy for tuition and fees. There are no “tack-on” fees. Tuition increases have averaged only about $207 a year for the past twenty years. Families who do not choose the prepayment options participate in the FACTS Tuition Management program. This involves 11 monthly debits to their credit cards or checking account from June-April.

SCHOLARSHIPSParamus Catholic acknowledges students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability. At the time of acceptance, an applicant with an outstanding score on the entrance exam, and an excellent record of academic achievement in elementary school, may be eligible for the Aquinas Scholars program. This is a rigorous, challenging sequence of courses designed for highly motivated, academically gifted students. Entrance into the program is by invitation only, as determined by performance on the Archdiocesan admissions exam, as well as academic achievement in grades seven and eight. All students selected for the program will receive a substantial scholarship. To encourage future success, these scholarships are renewable each year, provided the recipient remains in the program. There are no scholarship awards for athletics.

PC FINANCIAL AIDFamilies with serious need are encouraged to apply for financial aid through our website. Information sheets are available from the Business Office. The deadline is April 30th. Aid requests are processed confidentially through an outside service. Awards are granted solely on need. Athletic Participation is not a consideration. The Newark Archdiocesan Sponsored Program: Scholarship Fund for Inner City Children: The applicants with the greatest need will be considered for this program. Further information and applications are available online at www.SFICNJ.org.

Registration for the Catholic High School Entrance Exam (HSPT) must be completed by the second week in October. Test registration is online at www.njcoopexam.org.

The Catholic High School entrance exam (HSPT) is on Friday, November 9, 2018.

Paramus Catholic’s code for the HSPT test is 806. If you put PC as one of your choices, we will automatically receive your HSPT test scores by the end of December. Parents/guardians must log onto PC’s website - www.paramuscatholic.com and fill out an online application for their student.

Acceptance letters will be mailed on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Online registration for the Class of 2023 will be open on January 12, 2019.

Placement tests for Spanish, Italian, French, Latin and Algebra will be given on Saturday April 13, 2019.

Incoming Freshman Picnic Day is June 15, 2019 (12-2pm)

Total Tuition and Fees 2018-2019......................$9875 Potential Fundraising Participation Credits.....$(250)Prepayment Discount..........................................$(150)

Paramus Catholic strives to maintain family friendly financial procedures. We understand the sacrifice that parents make to provide a Catholic education for their children. Tuition payments are extended over 11 months to keep payments affordable.

Sunday, September 23, 20181pm - 4pm

Wednesday, January 16, 20197pm - 9pm

Wednesday, October 17, 20187pm - 9pm

Wednesday, May 8, 20197pm - 9pm

Open House Dates

New Student Registration Fee....................$400(due at registration, non-refundable)

Graduation Fee for the Class of 2019........$475

Tri-County Scholarship Fund: Students living in Passaic, Morris, and Sussex counties, who apply through the Paramus Catholic financial aid program, will also be considered for the Tri-County Scholarship Fund. This is a third party, need-based program that offers scholarships to deserving students.

Alumni Pride Grant: The children of all PC alumni will receive this $500 grant towards PC tuition.

Sibling Discount: All students with a bother and/or sister at PC for 2018-19 will receive an $800 discount per child. A family with two children in the school will therefore receive a total discount of $1600.

Important Dates

Family Friendly Facts Family Friendly Facts & Important Dates

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The Guidance Department works collaboratively to enhance the mission of Paramus Catholic: fostering the spiritual, academic, and social development of each student. Guidance counselors serve the students in all grades. In 9th grade, the focus is on the transition into high school and academic success. With 10th through 12th graders, academic progress continues to be monitored. Counselors intervene and assist students who may be experiencing difficulties and encourage the students who are achieving success.

Counselors facilitate parent-teacher and student-teacher meetings as needed. The 12th grade guidance program focuses on the college application process. College advisement includes personal interviews with each student, as well as with parents. Students and families utilize the Family Connection portion of Naviance. The Guidance Department sponsors a College Fair and seminars for parents and students on the college application process and financial aid.

In addition, the Guidance Department coordinates all standardized testing (PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP) and provides additional information to help students make wise academic decisions.

The PC Class of 2017 was offered $71,000,000 in scholarships and grants, and received about $20,000,000 from the schools they will attend. Thus, the average college award accepted by the class was $50,000 each, more than their four years of tuition at PC.

Adelphi UniversityBabson CollegeBall State UniversityBarry UniversityBaruch CollegeBaylor UniversityBelmont Abbey CollegeBentley UniversityBerkeley CollegeBloomsburg UniversityBoston CollegeBoston UniversityBryant UniversityBucknell UniversityCabrini CollegeCaldwell UniversityCatholic University of AmericaColgate UniversityCornell UniversityCUNY-Brooklyn CollegeCUNY-Lehman CollegeCUNY-Hunter CollegeCUNY-Queens CollegeDartmouth CollegeDelaware State UniversityDelaware Valley CollegeDeSales UniversityDickinson CollegeDominican CollegeDrew UniversityDrexel UniversitEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University George Mason UniversityGeorge Washington University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgian Court UniversityHarvard UniversityHofstra UniversityHoly Cross College

Holy Family UniversityIndiana UniversityIona CollegeIthaca CollegeJames Madison UniversityJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice Johnson and Wales UniversityThe Juilliard SchoolKean UniversityKutztownLafayette CollegeLaSalle UniversityLebanon Valley CollegeLehigh UniversityLoyola University, MDLoyola Marymount University Manhattan CollegeManhattanville CollegeMarist CollegeMarymount Manhattan College Marymount UniversityMarywood UniversityMassachusetts College of Art and DesignMassachusetts College of Pharmacy &Michigan State University Millersville University Misericordia UniversityMonmouth UniversityMontclair State University Muhlenberg CollegeNewbury CollegeNotre DameNova Southeastern University Ohio State UniversityOttis College of Art and Design Pace UniversityParsons: The New School for Design Penn State UniversityPennsylvania College of Technology

Pepperdine UniversityPratt InstitutePrinceton UniversityProvidence CollegePurdue UniversityQuinnipiac UniversityRamapo College of New Jersey Regis CollegeRensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rider UniversityRochester Institute of TechnologyRowan UniversityRutgers UniversitySacred Heart UniversitySan Diego State UniversitySarah Lawrence CollegeSavannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual ArtsSeton Hall UniversitySiena CollegeSpringfield CollegeSt. John’s UniversitySt. Peter’s UniversitySt. Thomas Aquinas CollegeStanford UniversityStevens Institute of Technology Stevenson UniversityStockton UniversityStonehill CollegeStonybrook UniversitySUNY-AlbanySUNY-BinghamtonSUNY-Buffalo University of California-BerkeleyUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of DallasUniversity of DelawareUniversity of Denver

In recent years, students have been accepted into prestigious universities and colleges including:

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