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'''Everest Collegiate High School and Academy''' is a [[private school|private]], independent, [[Catholic]] [[school]] offering co-ed education for pre-school through grade 2, and gender-specific education for grades 3 to high school on a {{convert|90|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus near [[Clarkston, Michigan]],<ref name="c-and-g">{{cite news|url=http://www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2008/01-16-08/XF-EXTRA_EDUCATION.asp|title=Single-sex schools grow in popularity|last=McDonald|first=Jennifer S.|date=November 2007|publisher=C&G News|accessdate=2009-08-12}}</ref> United States. The high school opened to [[Ninth grade|9th grade]] students in 2008. Students can enroll in 3 year old pre-school through 12 grade for the 2016-2017 school year.<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School">{{cite web|url= http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/articulos/articulo.phtml?id=20474&se=364&ca=119&te=782|title=Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School|accessdate=2009-08-12|publisher=Regnum Christi website|author=RC}}</ref> It is located within the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit]]. In 2012 and 2014, it was named one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Cardinal Newman Society.<ref>[http://blog.cardinalnewmansociety.org/2012/09/20/nations-top-50-catholic-high-schools-announced/ Nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools Announced]</ref><ref>[http://www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/CatholicEDHonorRoll/Award/2014RecognizedSchools.aspx]</ref>. In 2016, it was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education
'''Everest Collegiate High School and Academy''' is a [[private school|private]], independent, [[Catholic]] [[school]] offering co-ed education for pre-school through grade 2, and gender-specific education for grades 3 to high school on a {{convert|90|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus near [[Clarkston, Michigan]],<ref name="c-and-g">{{cite news|url=http://www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2008/01-16-08/XF-EXTRA_EDUCATION.asp|title=Single-sex schools grow in popularity|last=McDonald|first=Jennifer S.|date=November 2007|publisher=C&G News|accessdate=2009-08-12}}</ref> United States. The high school opened to [[Ninth grade|9th grade]] students in 2008. Students can enroll in 3 year old pre-school through 12 grade for the 2016-2017 school year.<ref name="Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School">{{cite web|url= http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/articulos/articulo.phtml?id=20474&se=364&ca=119&te=782|title=Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School|accessdate=2009-08-12|publisher=Regnum Christi website|author=RC}}</ref> It is located within the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit]]. In 2012 and 2014, it was named one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Cardinal Newman Society.<ref>[http://blog.cardinalnewmansociety.org/2012/09/20/nations-top-50-catholic-high-schools-announced/ Nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools Announced]</ref><ref>[http://www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/CatholicEDHonorRoll/Award/2014RecognizedSchools.aspx]</ref> In 2016, it was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education
Everest was recognized as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category. <ref name="BlueRibbon">{{cite web|url=https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/awardwinners/winning/16mi178pv_everest_collegiate_high_school_and_academy.html|title=The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program|accessdate=2017-01-11|publisher=U.S. Department of Education}}</ref>
Everest was recognized as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.<ref name="BlueRibbon">{{cite web|url=https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/awardwinners/winning/16mi178pv_everest_collegiate_high_school_and_academy.html|title=The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program|accessdate=2017-01-11|publisher=U.S. Department of Education}}</ref>


== Curriculum and affiliation ==
== Curriculum and affiliation ==
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Students at Everest Academy get to know the international students and are at school with them, while international students get to know American culture and the American students.
Students at Everest Academy get to know the international students and are at school with them, while international students get to know American culture and the American students.


The International Students Program is affiliated with Oak International but compared to the other academies in the same organization this one includes the experience of going to an American school. The other academies are all-international students schools.<ref name="Oak">{{cite web|url=http://www.oakinternational.org/academies/general.php?seccion=142&articulo=23&categoria=&tema=|title=Academies|accessdate=2012-10-18|publisher=Oak International Academies}}</ref>
The International Students Program is affiliated with Oak International but compared to the other academies in the same organization this one includes the experience of going to an American school. The other academies are all-international students schools.<ref name="Oak">{{cite web|url=http://www.oakinternational.org/academies/general.php?seccion=142&articulo=23&categoria=&tema=|title=Academies|accessdate=2012-10-18|publisher=Oak International Academies}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
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== State Championships ==
== State Championships ==


In June 2016, Everest Collegiate won its first MHSAA state championship in boys' golf. <ref name="Golf">{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/7525380806524042014/division-4-boys-golf-roundup-clarkston-everest-collegiate-wins-first-title/|title=Division 4 boys golf roundup: Clarkston Everest Collegiate wins first title|accessdate=2017-01-11|publisher=MLive}}</ref>
In June 2016, Everest Collegiate won its first MHSAA state championship in boys' golf.<ref name="Golf">{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/7525380806524042014/division-4-boys-golf-roundup-clarkston-everest-collegiate-wins-first-title/|title=Division 4 boys golf roundup: Clarkston Everest Collegiate wins first title|accessdate=2017-01-11|publisher=MLive}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:38, 1 May 2017

Everest Collegiate High School and Academy
Address
Map
5935 Clarkston Road

Clarkston(Independence Township)
,
(Oakland County)
,
Michigan
48348

United States
Coordinates42°45′2″N 83°23′36″W / 42.75056°N 83.39333°W / 42.75056; -83.39333
Information
TypePrivate, Gender-specific education
MottoSemper Altius
(Always Higher)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1991 (Academy)
2008 (High School)
PresidentMike Nalepa
Principal
  • Gregory Reichert
  • Susan Ender
ChaplainFr. Thomas Salazar
GradesPK-12
Enrollment111 (High School) (Fall 2016)
 • Grade 927
 • Grade 1028
 • Grade 1134
 • Grade 1222
CampusFour building campus
Campus size90 acres (360,000 m2)
Color(s)Black and Gold   
Fight songGo, Everest!
Athletics conferenceCatholic High School League (CHSL)
Team nameMountaineers
AccreditationK-8: M.N.S.A.A.; 9-12
PublicationThe Mountaineer
High School PrincipalGregory Reichert
Admissions DirectorSue Lowney
Athletic DirectorsAnn Lowney and Pat Lowney
Websitewww.everestcatholic.org

Everest Collegiate High School and Academy is a private, independent, Catholic school offering co-ed education for pre-school through grade 2, and gender-specific education for grades 3 to high school on a 90-acre (360,000 m2) campus near Clarkston, Michigan,[1] United States. The high school opened to 9th grade students in 2008. Students can enroll in 3 year old pre-school through 12 grade for the 2016-2017 school year.[2] It is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit. In 2012 and 2014, it was named one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Cardinal Newman Society.[3][4] In 2016, it was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education Everest was recognized as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.[5]

Curriculum and affiliation

Everest Collegiate High School and Academy is a formula developed by the Legion of Christ, a controversial religious congregation of the Roman Catholic Church.[6] The four pillars of this model include a challenging academic curriculum, character development, spiritual formation, and apostolic projects.[2][7]

Everest has two sister schools: Pinecrest Academy (Atlanta) and The Highlands School (Dallas).[2]

Everest Schools

The Everest Schools are made up of the following:

  • Pre-Kindergarten: 3 and 4 year old Pre-school and Junior Kindergarten
  • Lower Elementary School: Kindergarten, Grades 1-2
  • Upper Elementary School: Grades 3-5
  • Middle School: Grades 6-8
  • High School: Grades 9-12

International Program

Everest Academy has an International Students Program where students from 6th to 12th grade stay for at least one year. There is an average of 10 international students per grade from 6th to 8th grade. In total there are an average of 45 international students per school year.

Students at Everest Academy get to know the international students and are at school with them, while international students get to know American culture and the American students.

The International Students Program is affiliated with Oak International but compared to the other academies in the same organization this one includes the experience of going to an American school. The other academies are all-international students schools.[8]

Awards

Everest is recognized as one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Cardinal Newman Society, making the list in 2012 and 2014.

Everest was recognized as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.

State Championships

In June 2016, Everest Collegiate won its first MHSAA state championship in boys' golf.[9]

References

  1. ^ McDonald, Jennifer S. (November 2007). "Single-sex schools grow in popularity". C&G News. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  2. ^ a b c RC. "Everest Academy in Michigan to Open High School". Regnum Christi website. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  3. ^ Nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools Announced
  4. ^ [1]
  5. ^ "The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program". U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  6. ^ E.A. "Integral Formation: A Formula for Success". Everest Academy and High School website. Archived from the original on December 22, 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-12. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ NCE. "Integral Formation". National Consultants for Education, Inc. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  8. ^ "Academies". Oak International Academies. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  9. ^ "Division 4 boys golf roundup: Clarkston Everest Collegiate wins first title". MLive. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
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