Academics
Academics
Message from the Vice Principal of Academics
DR. MARIANNE MCGAH '01
At Holy Names Academy, we strive to create an environment where all our students can thrive academically. We hope our graduates are curious and thoughtful learners who use their passions to positively contribute to the world. To achieve this, our courses and programs are specifically designed to help young women develop their skills, confidence, and passions.
Recommended Courses
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Ninth Grade
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Theology 9: World Cultures
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English 9 or Honors English 9
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Math
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International Language (French or Spanish)
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Biology
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Physical Education / Health
10
Tenth Grade
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Theology 10: Scripture Literature
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English 10 or Honors English 10
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Math
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International Language (French or Spanish)
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World History or AP World History: Modern
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Physical Education / Elective (Fine Arts, department electives, AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Computer Science, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP US Government & Politics, etc.)
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Eleventh Grade
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Theology 11: Morality & Service
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English 11 or Honors English 11
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Math
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International Language or elective
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Chemistry or Honors Chemistry
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Elective (Fine Arts, department electives, AP Art History, AP Computer Science, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Studio Art, AP US Government & Politics, etc.)
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Twelfth Grade
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Theology 12: Contemporary Problems
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English 12 or AP English Literature 12
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Math
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U.S. History and Government or AP U.S. History
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International Language, AP International Language, or elective
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Physics, AP Physics, or elective
Meet our Academic Office Team
Alex Dzwonkowski '07
Title:
Academic Administrative Assistant
Department(s):
Academic Office
Education:
BA Liberal Studies, Seattle University
Contact:
Alex Dzwonkowski '07
Title:
Academic Administrative Assistant
Education:
BA Liberal Studies, Seattle University
Department(s):
Academic Office)
Marianne McGah '01
Title:
Vice Principal of Academics and Theology Teacher
Department(s):
Theology, Administration, Academic Office
Education:
BA Theology, University of Portland
MA Secondary Education, Providence College
EdD Education Leadership, Seattle University
Contact:
Marianne McGah '01
Title:
Vice Principal of Academics and Theology Teacher
Education:
BA Theology, University of Portland
MA Secondary Education, Providence College
EdD Education Leadership, Seattle University
Department(s):
Theology,Administration,Academic Office)
Anna Sebree '01
Title:
Librarian and Archivist
Department(s):
Library, Academic Office
Education:
BA English, MA Library and Information Science, University of Washington
Contact:
Anna Sebree '01
Title:
Librarian and Archivist
Education:
BA English, MA Library and Information Science, University of Washington
Department(s):
Library,Academic Office)
Ann Switzer '88
Title:
Registrar and Attendance Manager
Department(s):
Academic Office
Education:
BS Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Washington
Contact:
Ann Switzer '88
Title:
Registrar and Attendance Manager
Education:
BS Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Washington
Department(s):
Academic Office)
Ruth Gavino-Lutu
Title:
Academic Support Specialist
Department(s):
Academic Office
Education:
BS Psychology, University of Washington
MA Teaching, Seattle University
Contact:
Ruth Gavino-Lutu
Title:
Academic Support Specialist
Education:
BS Psychology, University of Washington
MA Teaching, Seattle University
Department(s):
Academic Office)
Jennifer Hawes '98
Title:
School Counselor
Department(s):
Counseling, Academic Office
Education:
BA History, New York University
M.Phil Modern European History, University of Cambridge
MEd School Counseling, Seattle University
Contact:
Jennifer Hawes '98
Title:
School Counselor
Education:
BA History, New York University
M.Phil Modern European History, University of Cambridge
MEd School Counseling, Seattle University
Department(s):
Counseling,Academic Office)
Emily McKenzie '01
Title:
School Counselor
Department(s):
Counseling, Academic Office
Education:
BA Psychology, Seattle University
MA Counseling Psychology, Northwest University
Contact:
Emily McKenzie '01
Title:
School Counselor
Education:
BA Psychology, Seattle University
MA Counseling Psychology, Northwest University
Department(s):
Counseling,Academic Office)
Megan Diefenbach
Title:
College Counselor
Department(s):
Counseling, Academic Office
Education:
BA Journalism and Mass Communications, MEd Student Development Administration, Seattle University
Contact:
Megan Diefenbach
Title:
College Counselor
Education:
BA Journalism and Mass Communications, MEd Student Development Administration, Seattle University
Department(s):
Counseling,Academic Office)
Anjelica Johnson
Title:
College Counselor
Department(s):
Counseling, Academic Office
Education:
BA Communication Studies, University of Puget Sound
MA Journalism, Hofstra University
Contact:
Anjelica Johnson
Title:
College Counselor
Education:
BA Communication Studies, University of Puget Sound
MA Journalism, Hofstra University
Department(s):
Counseling,Academic Office)
Registrar and Transcripts
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Transcripts for the purposes of college admissions and scholarship applications are to be requested from the College Counselors, and are free of charge.  If a printed transcript needs to be mailed, students must provide a postage-paid envelope. Transcripts for all other purposes are to be requested from the Registrar and will incur a $5 fee.  For all transcript requests, whether to the College Counselors or the Registrar, the student, parent, or alumna must submit the written-transcript form. Forms are available below and from the College Counseling and Registrar's offices.