Academics
WELCOME
St. Vincent Pallotti High School offers a broad and challenging curriculum in a small school environment. Pallotti students receive a college preparatory education that is infused with the gospel and are taught by a caring and dedicated faculty. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of students with diverse interests, learning styles, and abilities. In addition to our strong college prep curriculum, Pallotti offers specialized programs in engineering, science, and the visual and performing arts. Pallotti also has one of the longest established programs in the area for students with learning differences, The Stephen J. Edmonds Learning Center.
St. Vincent Pallotti said, “Seek God, and you will find God. Seek God in all things, and you will find God in all things.” At Pallotti, we believe that God can be found in every area of study. Whether it is discovering the beauty and order of God’s creation through study of the natural sciences, becoming co-creators of beauty through the arts, or creating community across cultures and nations through study of other languages, we believe that God can be discovered and served through every area of academic study. Our goal is not only to give our students a great education that will help them excel in college and beyond, but to also to give them an education that is integrated with the spiritual and moral truths that will guide them through their whole lives.
David Tenney
Assistant Principal of Academics

David Tenney
Assistant Principal of Academics
dtenney@pallottihs.org
301-725-3228 ext. 2203
PROGRAMS
Our curriculum reinforces the critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, problem solving, and depth of understanding so necessary for 21st century learners. The links in this section provide an overview of our academic curriculum and policies.
At Pallotti, we strive to create an engaging and challenging curriculum for all of our students.
We offer three levels of academics with the addition of three specialized programs of study. Each student’s schedule is tailored to the individual’s talents. A student may be scheduled in Honors in one subject area but be placed in College Prep in another. Students are not locked into any track and may move up to College Prep or Honors depending on their performance.
COURSE CATALOG
Stephen J. Edmonds Learning Center
The Stephen J. Edmonds Learning Center at St. Vincent Pallotti High School enables students who have been diagnosed with mild to moderate Specific Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder or other related physical and/or emotional disabilities to access a rigorous college prep academic program while receiving appropriate accommodations and support. Students who are enrolled in the direct service program receive explicit instruction in executive function skills and test-taking strategies while receiving support and remediation in literacy and math skills. Additionally, both our direct and indirect service programs provide case management in the form of on-going communication with classroom teachers regarding the implementation of classroom and testing accommodations, progress monitoring and the development of self-advocacy skills.
Options for service:

Helen Mahoney
Director of the Learning Center
hmahoney@pallottihs.org
301-725-3228 ext. 2314
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
One of the great strengths of SVPHS is our small-school care and concern for every student's development. We have an environment in which students are fully supported by our caring faculty, counselors, coaches, staff, and administrators. As such, below are a sampling of the many support options we offer our students.

Counseling Services
Our comprehensive counseling program includes such highlights as, college planning all four years, academic advising, schedule planning, annual parent information meetings by grade level, individual student appointments for each grade level, and classroom sessions on a variety of topics.
Our guidance services center around the Pallottine mission and the goals of St. Vincent Pallotti which include:
- To appreciate the Catholic faith and traditions and to transmit them to students.
- To create a community where all students can become all that God intends them to be.
- To preserve the commitment to intellectual values, academic excellence and physical well-being; and to assist each person in developing whatever gifts or talents he or she may possess.
- To encourage members of the school community to work for justice and peace.
- To affirm the dignity and self-worth of the students, faculty, and staff so as to create a learning environment that promotes quality relationships among all members.
These goals are the department’s guiding principles as we meet annually with each student to guide them through their academic, personal and social development.
Our college counselor works directly and exclusively with the students in all areas of college admissions during their junior and senior year in conjunction with the student's counselor.
Appointment can be scheduled individually by the student, parent, and/or teacher request.
WHY SHOULD I VISIT MY SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
- Adjustment to High School
- Academic Advising and Course Selection
- Schedule Change
- Difficulty with a class
- Help in getting more involved in the school community
- Advice if having difficulty making friends or getting along with others
- Help in communicating with your teachers
- Help in communicating with your parents
- Assistance dealing with personal issues
- College and Career Planning
- Sharing good news
College Counseling
The full Pallotti curriculum (academics, enrichment activities, athletics) equips our students with the knowledge, confidence, study skills, and habits necessary for college success. In our college counseling we are committed to assisting and guiding our students in this important planning for future educational challenges.
Each junior and senior meets individually with one of the counselors to help identify his or her needs, talents, and interests; to discover what colleges and universities will nurture and develop these; and to discuss the selection and application process. We also provide other opportunities including special parent "college nights" that provide information on school choice, the application process, and financial aid.
The college selection process is a rich opportunity for each student to take the lead, to make reasoned and informed decisions, to advocate effectively for themselves, and to exercise organizational skills in following a schedule and meeting deadlines. We are eager to be alongside each student to advise and support.
College Counseling Forms
Helpful College Links
College Clinics
The School Counseling Department will be holding College Clinics during the first semester for all Senior Students. Dates and specific topics for each clinic can be found below or on the graphic shown.
DECEMBER
December 4 | Open Session
December 18 | Working List of Schools (For 11th Grade Students)
JANUARY
January 22 | College Application Process Timeline
FEBRUARY
February 19 | NCAA Recruitment and College Process
MARCH
March 19 | Completing Your Brag Sheet/Teacher Recommendations
APRIL
April 23 | Pallotti's "In-House" Process for College Applications
For more information about college clinics, please contact our School Counseling Department:
Catherine Edwards | Assistant Principal of Student Affairs
cedwards@pallottihs.org
Candice Pal | School Counselor
cpal@pallottihs.org
Zuleyma Rodriguez | School Counselor
zrodriguez@pallottihs.org

SCHOOL COUNSELING CONTACTS

Catherine Edwards
Assistant Principal of Student Affairs
cedwards@pallottihs.org

Candice Pal
School Counselor
cpal@pallottihs.org

Zuleyma Rodriguez
School Counselor
zrodriguez@pallottihs.org

Kim Williams
Registrar
kwilliams@pallottihs.org
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