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Gonzaga College High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory high school for boys in Washington, D.C. Founded by the Jesuits in 1821 as the Washington Seminary, Gonzaga is named in honor of Aloysius Gonzaga, an Italian saint from the 16th century.
As Washington, D.C.'s only Jesuit high school, Gonzaga blends education with conscience to help young men develop strength of faith, intellect, and character.
Below are descriptions of the Jesuits who are based at Gonzaga. Of course, these short descriptions do not tell the whole story of who they are and what they do. As a local Jesuit Community we exist to embody and carry out the worldwide mission of the Society of Jesus.
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Gonzaga College High School is a Jesuit, Roman Catholic school and a part of the Archdiocese of Washington. In 1821, the Society of Jesus (commonly referred to as the Jesuits) founded Gonzaga. It is a part of the system of Jesuit High Schools in this country and around the world. The school's all-male student body currently numbers 960 students, an...
Jesuits and education. These two words combined denote excellent preparation for students anywhere in the world. The Jesuits and their lay colleagues seek to bring to full expression the talents of young people in their schools within the Christian tradition. This has been the case in Washington since 1821, when Gonzaga's venerable predecessor, the...
Gonzaga offers outstanding academics. Gonzaga students work hard to complete a sophisticated academic program in which they learn how to understand the thoughts and achievements of others as they learn themselves to think and achieve. They learn to read and write effectively, and they learn to think justly. Gonzaga students study and apply mathemat...
In order to earn his diploma, the Gonzaga student must complete the below course requirements: 1. Four years of religion 2. Four years of English 3. One year beyond Algebra II/ Trigonometry in Mathematics 4. Four years of history/social studies 5. To the third level of a language( French, Spanish, Chinese, or Latin) 6. Three years of science: biolo...
Gonzaga students participate in a wide variety of activities. Play rehearsals, practicing for any of 17 varsity athletic teams, and newspaper deadline rushes draw students together and bring them into close contact with faculty members who coordinate school activities. Gonzaga students develop responsibility, discipline, and cooperation effectively...
At Gonzaga there is a tremendous sense of community; all Washington knows that Gonzaga students are outstanding, spirited young men. Because of Gonzaga's amazing location, her students are on-the-scene participants in the cultural, intellectual, and political happenings of the Federal City. More importantly, students come to Gonzaga from every part...
Gonzaga College High School was founded as the Washington Seminary in 1821 and received its charter from Congress in 1858. This all-boys’ school is located near Capitol Hill. (202) 336-7100
School Description: A Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school, Gonzaga offers outstanding academics and a wide variety of co-curricular activities. Located six blocks from our nation’s Capitol, its inner city location underscores the school’s commitment to the challenge of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., for our students to become “Men for ...
His “way of proceeding” became the basis of Jesuit spirituality and the driving force behind Jesuit education. It is this spirituality of St. Ignatius that makes Jesuit education, not just a great education, but a life-altering experience.
