DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSE PROGRAM Our Dual Enrollment Program is currently in place with Mount Aloysius College, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, and Saint Francis University. Dual Enrollment courses have been approved by a post-secondary institution as qualifying for college credit. Dual enrollment colleges and courses are as follows:
Saint Francis University • Honors Pre-Calculus - 3 credits • AP Calculus AB - 3 credits • Anatomy/Physiology - 3 credits • Physics - 4 credits • AP Biology - 4 credits • Spanish III - 3 credits • AP Spanish Language - 3 credits • Environmental Science II - 3 credits • Honors College Statistics - 3 credits • HonorsWall Street Business - 3 credits • Honors Fine Arts, Culture and Values - 3 credits • AP Environmental Science - 3 credits • AP Music Theory – 3 credits
Mount Aloysius College • AP European History - 3 credits • AP Chemistry - 4 credits • Anatomy/Physiology - 4 credits • AP Biology - 4 credits • Advanced Microcomputers I - 3 credits • Visual Basic Programming – 3 credits
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College • Accounting I - 3 credits • Honors Accounting II - 3 credits • Intro to Micro Computer - 3 credits • Intro to Business - 3 credits • AP Biology - 4 credits
ATHLETICS The physical, psychological and social benefits that Bishop Guilfoyle students enjoy by participating in competitive athletic endeavors are truly a blessing. Not only do the student athletes benefit, but the pride that the Marauders and Lady Marauders bring to the school community is immeasurable. We offer 19 PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) sanctioned sports and 3club sports. PIAA SANCTIONED SPORTS • Baseball • Basketball (Girls/Boys) • Cross Country (Girls/Boys) • Football • Golf (Girls/Boys) • Soccer (Girls/Boys) • Cheerleading • Softball • Swimming (Co-op with Tyrone, Girls/Boys) • Tennis (Girls/Boys) • Track & Field (Girls/Boys) •Volleyball (Girls/Boys) •Wrestling (Co-op with Hollidaysburg)
EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS Students have numerous opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities. We encourage our students to order to maximize their God-given talents. There is a club for everyone at Bishop Guilfoyle! • Blair County Youth Leadership • Chorus Club • Classic Movie Club • Drama Club • Eco Club • FBLA • Fencing • Mock Trial • Mission Club • National Honor Society/National Junior Honor Society • Peer Ministry • Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) • Photography Club • Prom Planning Committee • SADD • Scholastic Quiz Team • Ski Club • Spanish Club • Student Council • Strategy Club • Tolkien Society • Voice for Life Club •Yearbook • Driver’s Education Program • Cheerleading • Ice Hockey
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES At Bishop Guilfoyle, students are offered various leadership opportunities where spiritual and moral growth are cultivated within each student as a key component of personal development. Through leadership clubs, ambassador programs, and student government and advisory teams, students have a voice that affects the overall culture of the school.
ONE-TO-ONE TECHNOLOGY - APPLE iPADS AT BISHOP GUILFOYLE! At Bishop Guilfoyle, we understand that technologies are vital for students’ futures. Each student is provided an Apple iPad upon enrollment at no additional cost. The one-to-one technology device transforms the classroom into a learning environment that gives teachers and students endless access to world-wide educational resources. In addition, it is a tool that assists teachers with students’ different styles of learning.
VIRTUAL EDUCATION DAYS! Virtual education days are implemented when school is canceled due to inclement weather. Students will attend class from home and use software application such as E-backpack, Google Docs, and many other programs that fit their lessons. At Bishop Guilfoyle, we feel continuity of students' education is vital for successful student achievement. |