Bishop George Ahr High School

• How do I get to Bishop George Ahr High School?
  
  
• What are Bishop George Ahr High School's histories and principles?
  
  
• What comprises Bishop George Ahr's academic curriculum?
  
  
• Does Bishop George Ahr High School have an honors program?
  
  
• What are the entrance requirements for Bishop George Ahr High School?
  
  
• What counseling services are available to BGA students?
  
  
• What is Bishop George Ahr High School's grading system?
  
  
• What interscholastic sports are available to students at BGA?
  
  
• What student organizations are available at BGA?
  
  
• What are the statistics on BGA's graduate placement and scholarship awards?
  
  
• Which colleges have accepted BGA graduates?
  
  

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• How do I get to Bishop George Ahr High School?
  
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• What are Bishop George Ahr High School's histories and principles?
  
  Bishop George Ahr High School, Founded in 1969, as St. Thomas Aquinas High School, is a co-educational college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey. The school's thirty-six acre campus is located in the northern section of Edison Township. The students come from communities in Middlesex, Union, and Somerset Counties in Central New Jersey. These communities represent a wide variety of backgrounds and economic levels. The current enrollment is 1000 students.
  
  The administration and teaching faculty are composed of Felician Sisters and lay people. All 70 faculty members hold a B.S. or B.A. degree; a significant percentage have M.A.'s and some hold a PhD. Bishop George Ahr High School is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (2007-2014) and the State of New Jersey.
  
  In order to provide its students with a rich, qualitative academic experience, the philosophy of education at Bishop George Ahr High School stresses the proven traditional curriculum and methods of a humanities based approach to education while keeping abreast with current trends. The development of creative thinking, as well as written and oral communication skills are among the primary objectives within this course of studies.
  
  As a Catholic school, Bishop George Ahr High School dedicates itself to the formation of the total person in Christ, since in Christ, all human values find their meaning and fulfillment. Through the Campus Ministry Program and a well balanced program of spiritual, academic and physical activities, this goal is encouraged and achieved.
  
  
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• What comprises Bishop George Ahr's academic curriculum?
  
  Bishop George Ahr High School offers strong programs of academic instruction in both the honors and the regular college preparatory course of studies. The curriculum provides a liberal education which meets the most stringent college requirements. In order to offer the best possible preparation for higher studies, Bishop George Ahr High School has the following curriculum:
  
  
  Religion (4 years required)
  English (4 years required)
  College Prep Math (4 years required)
  World History (1 year required)
  US History (2 years required)
  Foreign Language (2 years required--3 years recommended)
  Science (3 years required)
  Computer Science (1 year required)
  Fine Arts (1 year required)
  Physical Education (6 semesters)
  Career Education (2 quarters required)
  
  
  Advanced placement courses are offered in English, U.S. History, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Music Theory and Art History.
  
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• Does Bishop George Ahr High School have an honors program?
  
  Yes. Qualified students of the incoming Freshman Class are invited each year to participate in a 4 year Inter-Disciplinary Honors Humanity Program. The honors program is comprised of a uniquely formulated series of accelerated courses. The program is designed to be both highly competitive and challenging in an effort to stimulate the student's innate ability.
  
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• What are the entrance requirements for Bishop George Ahr High School?
  
  Bishop George Ahr High School was founded to serve the Catholics of the Diocese and has enjoyed their support and assistance. Enrollment is open to young men and women of all faiths as resources permit, with priority given to Catholic students.
  
  Bishop George Ahr High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the administration of its educational, admissions or financial policies, activities, athletics, or school administered programs.
  
  In order to be considered for admission to the Freshmen Class, the student must successfully complete the eighth grade, present adequate academic credentials, and take the entrance test.
  
  Eighth grade students wishing to enter Bishop George Ahr High School must take a Placement Test at the high school. Acceptance is based on placement test scores, elementary school grades and teacher recommendations.
  
  For more information, please visit our Admissions section by clicking here.
  
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• What counseling services are available to BGA students?
  
  As part of its services, the School Counseling Department provides a full range of career and college resources over a four year period. It is a service designed to inform and advise students on matters of career and vocational choice so that each student may make an intelligent choice of a career and vocation. Through individual and group counseling, the department concerns itself with the needs of the individual with respect to growth and development of the whole person.
  
  The Department has received funding for Career Education from the State of New Jersey to provide material and equipment for student.
  
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• What is Bishop George Ahr High School's grading system?
  
  GRADE CONVERSION TABLE
  
  

  A+ = 97-100	C+ = 80-84
  A = 92-96	C = 75-79*
  B+ = 88-91	D = 70-74
  B = 85-87	F = Below 70 (Failing)

  
  
  *Minimum college recommended grade.
  
  GRADE POINT AVERAGE The student's grade point average is derived from all subjects except Physical Education, Health, and Career Education. This average is computed using the following quality points:
  
  

  AP Courses	Honor Courses	College Prep [Level A]	College Prep [Level B]
  A+ = 5.25 A = 5.00 B+ = 4.25 B = 4.00 C+ = 3.25 C = 3.00 D = 2.00	A+ = 4.75 A = 4.50 B+ = 3.75 B = 3.50 C+ = 2.75 C = 2.50 D = 1.50	A+ = 4.25 A = 4.00 B+ = 3.25 B = 3.00 C+ = 2.25 C = 2.00 D = 1.00	A+ = 4.00 A = 3.75 B+ = 3.00 B = 2.75 C+ = 2.00 C = 1.75 D = 0.75

  Effective June 1996, Bishop George Ahr High School no longer ranks students.
  
  
  HONOR ROLL
  
  The Honor Rolls are based upon all subjects including physical education, health and career education. No student with a grade below a "B" merits honor roll status.
  
  

  	Minimum Grade In Each Subject
  Distinguished Honors	A
  First Honors	B+
  Second Honors	B

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• What interscholastic sports are available to students at BGA?
  
  

  Boys	Girls
  Bowling, Cross Country Baseball--Freshman, JV, Varsity Basketball--Freshman, JV, Varsity Football--Freshman, JV, Varsity Soccer--Freshman, JV, Varsity Wrestling--Freshman, JV, Varsity Golf, Swimming, Tennis Spring Track, Winter Track	Bowling, Cross Country Softball--Freshman, JV, Varsity Basketball--Freshman, JV, Varsity Cheerleading--Freshman, JV, Varsity Soccer--Freshman, JV, Varsity Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball Spring Track, Winter Track

  
  
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• What student organizations are available at BGA?
  
  An important part of the high school experience is the student's participation with fellow students and faculty members in activities of personal enrichment and development. Bishop George Ahr offers a full range of activities and sports which stimulate and develop the interests of each student. All Students are eligible for participation in school activities.
  
  

  CLUBS
  African Heritage Club Ahr Choice Ahr Star Amnesty International/Peace and Justice Anime Club Anytown Club Aquinas Wellness Society Art Club Asian Club Christian Social Action Club Dance Club Drama Club Ekphrasis Club French Club Future Teachers Gaming Club Hope-4-Animals	Irish Cultural Club Italian Club Law Explorers Medical Explorers Mission Club Mock Trial Club Polish Club Pro Life Club S.A.F.E. (Save Ahr Future Environment) Science & Engineering Adventurers SEW Be It Spanish Club Step Club Student Council P.in.K Theta Alpha Sigma (Theatre Arts Society)l Varsity Club

  
  
  HONOR SOCIETIES
  Tri-M (Music Honor Society)
  French Honor Society
  Hispanic Honor Society
  Italian Honor Society
  Latin Honor Society
  National Honor Society
  
  MUSIC/BAND
  Chorus
  Concert Band
  Concert Choir
  Jazz Band
  Liturgical Music Group
  Marching Band
  Pit Band
  
  PUBLICATIONS
  Insight (Yearbook)
  Reflections (Literary Magazine)
  Satoma (Newsmagazine)
  bgahs.org (School Website)
  
  THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
  Fall Production
  Shakespeare Production
  Spring Musical
  
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• What are the statistics on BGA's graduate placement and scholarship awards?
  
  Graduates of 2010                                          243 Students
  
  College                                                                       97%
  
  Work/Military                                                                3%
  
  Scholarships and grants awarded to the 2010 graduating class of Bishop George Ahr High School amounted to over $33 million.
  
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• Which colleges have accepted BGA graduates?
  
  NEW ENGLAND
  Berklee College of Music
  Boston College
  Boston University
  Brown University
  Bryant College
  Fairfield University
  Harvard University
  College of the Holy Cross
  Northeastern University
  Providence College
  Smith College
  Stonehill College
  Trinity College
  Tufts University
  University of Connecticut
  University of Hartford
  University of Massachusetts
  University of New Hampshire
  University of Rhode Island
  University of Vermont
  Widener University
  Yale University
  
  MID-ATLANTIC
  Albright College
  Alfred University
  American University
  Bucknell University
  Canisius College
  Carnegie-Melon University
  Catholic University of America
  Colgate University
  College Misericordia
  College of New Jersey
  Cooper-Union
  Cornell University
  Dickenson University
  Drew University
  Drexel University
  Duquesne University
  East Stroudsburg University
  Fairleigh Dickinson University
  Fashion Institute of Technology
  Fordham University
  Franklin & Marshall College
  George Washington University
  Georgetown University
  Georgian Court College
  Gettysburg College
  Haverford College
  Hofstra University
  Howard University
  Ithaca College
  Jersey City State College
  Johnson & Wales
  Johns Hopkins University
  Kean College of New Jersey
  Kings College
  Lafayette College
  LaSalle University
  Lehigh University
  Loyola College
  Manhattan College
  Marist College
  Monmouth University
  Montclair State College
  Morgan State University
  New Jersey Institute of Technology
  New York University
  Niagara University
  Pace University
  Penn State
  Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
  Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
  Princeton University
  Ramapo College
  Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute
  Rider University
  Rochester Institute of Technology
  Rowan College
  Russell Sage College
  Rutgers University/College of Engineering
  Rutgers University/College of Nursing
  Rutgers University/College of Pharmacy
  Rutgers University/Cook College
  Rutgers University/Douglass College
  Rutgers University/Livingston College
  Rutgers University/Mason Gross School of the Arts
  Rutgers University/Rutgers College
  St Bonaventure University
  St Francis of Loretto College
  St Johns University
  St Josephs University
  St Peters College
  Seton Hall University
  School of Visual Arts
  Stevens Institute of Technology
  Stockton State College
  Swarthmore University
  Susquehanna University
  Temple University
  Towson University
  US Military Academy
  US Naval Academy
  University of Delaware
  University of Maryland
  University of Pennsylvania
  University of Pittsburgh
  University of Rochester
  University of Scranton
  Villanova University
  Washington and Jefferson College
  William Paterson College
  
  SOUTH
  Clemson University
  College of William and Mary
  Duke University
  East Carolina University
  Florida A&M University
  Florida State University
  Hampton College
  Loyola University of New Orleans
  Mississippi State University
  Morehouse College
  Morgan State University
  North Carolina Central University
  North Carolina State University
  Spelman College
  St Leo's Florida
  Tulane University
  University of Miami
  University of North Carolina
  University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
  University of Richmond
  University of South Carolina
  University of South Florida
  University of Virginia
  Virginia Polytechnic Institute
  West Virginia University
  
  MID-WEST
  Case Western Reserve University
  Indiana State University
  Kent State University
  Kenyon College
  Michigan State
  Ohio State University
  Purdue University
  University of Dayton
  University of Michigan
  University of Notre Dame
  
  WEST
  Arizona State University
  Colorado State University
  Pepperdine College
  Rice University
  Stanford University
  University of Arizona
  University of Dallas
  University of Southern California
  University of Texas
  
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