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

09

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.)

11

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.)

12

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:

adzwonkowski@holynames-sea.org

(206) 720-7822

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:

mmcgah@holynames-sea.org

(206) 720-7821

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:

asebree@holynames-sea.org

(206) 720-7811

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:

aswitzer@holynames-sea.org

(206) 720-7823

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 Coordinator

Department(s):

Academic Office

Education:

BS Psychology, University of Washington
MA Teaching, Seattle University

Contact:

rgavino@holynames-sea.org

206-720-7800

Ruth Gavino-Lutu

Title:

Academic Support Coordinator

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:

jhawes@holynames-sea.org

(206) 720-7814

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:

emckenzie@holynames-sea.org

(206) 720-7812

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:

mdiefenbach@holynames-sea.org

(206) 568-7786

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:

ajohnson@holynames-sea.org

(206) 720-7824

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

 

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.







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