Families that wish to take advantage of this program must indicate as much on the school application form in the space provided. Summer Programs Good Counsel offers a summer school program with an array of required and elective courses. Students from Good Counsel and other Catholic high schools take these courses to meet a variety of goals - to pursue an area of special interest, to earn advanced credit, to develop skills, to improve academic standing, to compensate for difficulties during the regular school year, etc. The summer program also welcomes incoming freshmen who need to enhance their math and verbal skills to help ensure success in their high school careers. Camp Good Counsel is a five-week program of recreation, field trips, sports, etc. for underprivileged youngsters in Montgomery County.
Campers are usually of primary school age.
Profile Founded in 1851 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, St. John's, a Catholic school, offers a challenging college preparatory program for young men and women in grades 9 - 12. Completed applications are due by February 15. Contact the admissions office for details. Merit-based and Band scholarships are also available. The Benilde Program is for students with diagnosed learning differences.