Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School

17700 Dominican Drive, Dumfries, VA, 22026-0703
Tel: (703)445-0300
Grades: 9 - 12 | 565 students
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  • Spiritual and Academic Leadership of Dominican Sisters
  • Experienced Faculty and Staff
  • Accredited College Prep Curriculum, including AP and Honors courses
  • Flagship Bioethics Program
  • Unique House system
  • State-of-the-Art Classroom and Athletic Facilities
  • Competitive Athletic Program
  • Special Education: The Options Program
  • Tuition Assistance and Transportation Options

School Overview:
Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 2008
Student Body
Total Students 565 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Number of AP Courses 13 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 28 / rolling
Tuition Notes John Paul the Great offers two tuition rates. For the 2012-2013 school year the tuition is $10,150 for students who are Catholic and $13,500 for students who are non-Catholic. There are no participation or activity fees but parents should budget an addi
Admissions Director Ms. Jennifer Cole
Admissions Associate Miss Carolyn McNelis
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Field Hockey Football
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 28 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Astronomy Club Chess Club
Creative Writing Club Drama Club
Esto vir Boys Club French Club
Greek Club Lady Wolves High Kick Club
Latin Club Legion of Mary
Life Savers Pro-Life Club Math Club
Mission Coalition National Honor Society
Options Club Pier Giorgio Environmental Club
Ping Pong Club Praise & Worship Club
Robotics Club Semper Milites
Servant Leadership Association Service Club
Spanish Club Stella Maris Girls Club
Student Ambassadors Ultimate Frisbee Club
Visual Arts Club World Languages National Honor Society

School Notes:

  • Established in 2008, Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School is a fully accredited college preparatory high school under the direction of the Diocese of Arlington and the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. Rooted in the Dominican traditions of prayer, study, community, and service, Pope John Paul the Great is committed to the education and formation of youth, with special emphasis on the ethical development of students.  

    The college preparatory curriculum challenges each student at the appropriate level offering three levels of academic study – Academic, Advanced, and Honors/AP.   The curriculum also includes a four year Bioethics program which makes John Paul the Great the only high school in the country to do so.  Written specifically for the school, the Bioethics program provides students with the ethical foundation needed to address the serious medical and bio-tech issues of today.  Through this program, students are encouraged to make wise personal decisions for themselves and learn how to responsibly promote ethical policies and practices which bring greater respect and dignity to the human person.   

    Also unique to John Paul the Great is the newly established House system.  John Paul the Great is the only high school in the state of Virginia to offer this program which fosters school spirit and provides opportunities for students to participate and lead on a regular basis through various competitions, team-building activities, and service projects.  John Paul the Great also offers a wide range of co-curricular activities and 17 different sports competing at the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels through the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association.   

    The school’s exceptional faculty and staff have built a dynamic environment which will enable your child to prepare academically for college while also enjoying a full, happy, high school experience.  The school emphasizes individual student achievement, character formation, spiritual growth, leadership skills, and relationship-building in a fun, safe, supportive setting.

    • Profile last updated: 09/06/2012

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Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 1.6 mi. away
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