| Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Home of the Titans |
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| Address | |
| 98 Cherry Lane Hicksville, Nassau, New York, 11801 United States |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | A Special Time, Place and Spirit |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic; Diocesan |
| Established | 1966 |
| School code | #690 |
| Principal | Mr. Gene Fennell |
| Asst. Principal | Mr. Frank Vega |
| Chaplain | Fr. Joseph Fitzgerald |
| Faculty | ~90 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1450 (2010) |
| Average class size | 25-28 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Slogan | We Believe in Witness, Excellence, and Service |
| Mascot | The Titan |
| Team name | Titans |
| Rival | St. Anthony's High School |
| Accreditation(s) | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Newspaper | 'Trinity Triangle' |
| Yearbook | 'Tribute' |
| School fees | $300.00 Registration Fee (2010-2011) |
| Tuition | $7,995 (2010-2011) |
| Enrollment Exam | C.H.S.E.E |
| Dean of Students | Mr. Patrick McKeivett, Mrs. Claire Gohn |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Kathleen Moran |
| Athletic Director | Mr. Christopher Hardardt |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Website | http://www.holytrinityhs.org |
Holy Trinity High School is a co-educational learning environment located centrally in Hicksville, Nassau County, New York on Long Island. Education is based on New York State Education Standards with a strong emphasis on Religious Studies as well. It is operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre.
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HTDHS was selected by the U. S. Department of Education as one of the outstanding high schools in the nation. It is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. Holy Trinity has Regents exams in the following subject areas: Integrated Algebra, Math B, Global History and Geography, US History, English, Spanish, French, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Physics.
Over 380 computers are available to students in networked labs, the library medial center, classrooms, and the Guidance Resource Center; all have Internet access in the school's fully wired facility. State-of-the-art PASCO Xplorer GLX technology in science classrooms sets new standards in data tagging and develops higher-level thinking skills. Electronic Doorway Library supporting 27 networked databases, permitting online catalog search, interlibrary loan, and electronic information retrieval available 24 hours/7 days per week.
Holy Trinity has a wide variety of AP (Advanced Placement) courses available to students who qualify: AP World History, AP US History, AP Government and Politics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry (2008-2009 school year), AP Physics B, AP Calculus AB, AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP Spanish.
These classes require rigorous work and studying in preparation for the national AP exam which is held in early May. Many requirements must be met to take an AP class. Averages and ability are major components as to whether or not students get into the program.
Holy Trinity offers college courses in which students can earn college credits from St. John's University: Spanish, English, French, St. John's University Art Program, Economics. These are college level courses. Students taking them are expected to maintain certain averages and complete all components of the course.
In addition to a students "core credit classes," each student is required to take four years of religious education. Courses cover all aspects of religion from theology to morality. Students can take what they learn in the classroom and carry it with them throughout their lives.
Holy Trinity offers students the opportunity to participate in its nationally recognized performing arts program. Performing arts courses are electives which fulfill the New York State performing arts requirement.
Acceptance into the Trinity Theatre Academic Program requires an audition upon acceptance and enrollment at Holy Trinity. Auditions are conducted by Holy Trinity faculty. All Holy Trinity students are eligible to audition for the Performing Arts Department Extracurricular Programs and need not be enrolled in performing arts courses.
Holy Trinity offers a variety of summer camps in athletics, art, and theatre.
The art camps run for grades 6 through 9 or 10.
The theatre camp runs for grades 6 through 11. They will have classes in acting, dance, and voice.
The athletic camps run for kids in grades 3 or 4 through high school. Offered sports are: Football, Baseball, Softball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Volleyball, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer.
Holy Trinity Diocesan is the recipient of the following awards and accreditations: