Holy Trinity High School is a co-educational learning environment located centrally in Hicksville

Hicksville, New York

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, Nassau County, New York

Nassau County, New York

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 on Long Island

Long Island

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. 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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre comprises the territory of Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York state, USA. Founded in 1957, this diocese was created from territory that once belonged to the Diocese of Brooklyn...

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Academic Program

College preparatory curriculum of "exemplary school" quality offering a wide range of honors and college level courses.

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

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation...

 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.

• 98% of Trinity graduates attend colleges and universities.
• Guidance Resource Center using the COIN Career Community electronically links students, high schools and colleges for career and financial aid exploration and direct application for college admission.
• Comprehensive Visual Arts Program includes fine art, commercial art, computer graphics, CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) and architectural design.

Computer technology

• 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
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  , and electronic information retrieval available 24 hours/7 days per week.
• Writing instruction in networked computer labs.

Advanced Placement and College Level Courses

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.

Religion Courses

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.

Clubs

• American Scholastic Math Association
• Advertising/Art Club
• Band
• Black History Club
• Cartoon Club
• Chess Club
• Choir
• CHS Math League
• Computer Graphics Club
• Craft Club
• Cross Training (Campus Ministry Youth Group)
• Digital Photography Club
• Environmental Club
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
• Foreign Language Honor Societies
• Foreign Travel Groups
• French & Spanish Culture Clubs
• Jazz Band
• Lectors
• Mission Club
• Mock Trial Team
• Music Ministry
• National Honor Society
• NY State Math League
• The Prism (Literary Journal)
• Science Club
• Social Studies Club
• Stage Crew
• Student Council
• SADD[www.sadd.org]
• Theatre
• Trinity Triangle (Newspaper)
• Tribute (Yearbook)
• Volunteer Club

Performing Arts Department

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.

Extracurricular Programs

• Plays and musical
• Stage Crew
• Dance Concert
• Select Choir
• Chamber Orchestra
• Jazz Band

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.

Past Musicals

• Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - 1970
• Mame - 1971
• Man of LaMancha - 1982
• West Side Story - 1985
• Fame - 1986
• Godspell - 1986
• Jesus Christ Superstar - 1987
• The Mystery of Edwin Drood - 1988
• Quilters - 1988
• Working - 1989
• A Christmas Carol - 1989
• King of Hearts - 1990
• Evita - 2000
• The United States' first high school production of Les Misérables - 2001
• 1776 - 2002
• The Baker's Wife - 2003
• Into the Woods - 2004
• Big River - 2005
• Grease - 2006
• The Wizard of Oz - 2007
• Jesus Christ Superstar - 2008
• Little Shop of Horrors - 2009
• Seussical the Musical - 2010
• Into The Woods - 2011
• Antigone de Jean Anouilh - 2011

Summer Programs

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.

School Awards and Achievements

Holy Trinity Diocesan is the recipient of the following awards and accreditations:

• The University of the State of New York Board of Regents (Accreditation)
• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (Accreditation)
• United States Department of Education (Accreditation)
• Presidential Award of Excellence-Exemplary Secondary School (Award)

Notable Alumni

• Matt Doherty - men's college basketball coach
• Carol Silva - anchor News 12 Long Island
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• Jenna Ushkowitz - Cast Member, Glee
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  the musical comedy on FOX
• Ryan Colucci
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  - film producer, writer
• Nancy Cassaro - Actress, Creator of "Tony N' Tina's Wedding"