A phenomenal academic institution which places an emphasis on cultivating each and every student as a young man of solid character. The faculty is not only top-notch but actively involved in the students' lives--extra help is not only offered but encouraged and staff members frequently moderate sports
... Read more teams, clubs, extracurricular trips, etc. Don Bosco Prep's course offerings and quality of instruction are exceptional and rival some of the best in the state--a noteworthy accomplishment in a competitive county (Bergen) and state (New Jersey). Students are encouraged to become involved in the 'life' of their school--as one student explained: 'This is a family and this place is my home.' Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/11/07
This school has excellent academics, fantastic sports programs, and an emphasis on developing the individual talents and abilities of each student. Faculty and student body are both super.
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Posted by a parent on 04/06/06
Plenty of extracurriculum activities, different sports, most very competitive. Academics at the highest level, teachers competent and involved: three teachers conferences a year; litterature curriculum includes classics of the biggest value; consistent preparation to SAT testing
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/06
A lot of after school activites and great education in College prep courses or honors.
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Posted by a parent on 09/28/05
It is truelly a great school. this school prepares you for life. the teachers are hard working and dedicate their time to their students and the currculum is above and beyons as well as are sports. We are awesome in all sports really soccer football, etc. We were ranked 2nd nationaly in football in
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Posted by a student on 12/20/04
Overall, this is a very good school that could be a great school with just a few areas addressed. First, they have had three principals in the past 4 years, and this has been rather disruptive to the students and parents. Second, sports (football in particular)has taken priority over academics. Granted,
... Read more the football team finished last year ranked #2 in the nation, but it is getting out of hand, with athletes getting very preferential treatment. Literally every sport in the school was state ranked this past year. Academically, the honors programs are top notch and can compete with the best schools in the state. There is a major capital campaign beginning that will transform the campus into one of the largest and most beautiful in the area, but the press is on. If your kid is a great (not good) athlete as well as a great student, this is the place. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/04
A great high-school, their football team is top ten in the nation, and the entire staff is not only well educated, but also very adept at dealing with the students' social lives. For anyone who is male and lives in New Jersey or New York, this is an amazing school.
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This all-male college prep school is definitely on the rise as one of the premier private catholic schools in the state. While the overall teaching staff still needs some improvement (the new principal has made a commitment to improve quality),the honors and AP teachers are among the best and most committed
... Read more you will find. Comprehensive Honors program is demanding, but worth it for top students. Be aware that this school is not for everyone; virtually all of the 800+ boys are involved in some type of sport, and the teams are extremely competitive. If junior was a star on his in-town teams, it does not mean anything at the prep. The nationally ranked and state champion football team is legendary, as is the cross-country team, whose coach sports a 66-1 record. Sports remains king at the prep (the $1 million dollar football field says it all and is stunning); academics is dramatically improving. Avg SAT's approaching 1200. Not a place for the purely artistic, although the theater productions are outstanding. Overall: a great place for the right kid. College acceptances to most competitive class of schools are common, and increasing. Many D1 sports scholarships awarded each year. Read less
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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English as Second Language
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Ramsey schools — Don Bosco Preparatory High School is located at 492 N Franklin Tpke, Ramsey NJ 07446. 492 N Franklin Tpke is in the 07446 ZIP code in Ramsey, NJ The school district for Don Bosco Preparatory High School is the Archdiocese Of Newark Education Off. Don Bosco Preparatory High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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