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DeSales University and Father Judge High School Partner on Dual Enrollment Agreement
Students at Father Judge High School can now complete college-level courses for DeSales University before ever stepping foot onto campus.
Officials from both schools—including Rev. James Greenfield ’84, OSFS, president of DeSales, and Brian King, president of Father Judge— and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia signed a dual enrollment agreement.
Under the partnership, students at Father Judge will receive college credit for courses in calculus, English literature and composition, environmental science, European history, U.S. history, physics, and probability and statistics. Additional courses could be added in the future.
“The collaboration between Father Judge High School and DeSales University is another fine example of our school leaders creating exceptional educational opportunities for their students,” says Sister Maureen Lawrence McDermott, I.H.M. Ph.D., chief academic officer and superintendent of secondary schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. “We are committed to fostering these types of partnerships, which are instrumental to our students’ success.”
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales administer both Father Judge and DeSales, making the partnership a perfect fit—something in which Fr. Greenfield, a graduate of both schools, can attest.
“On a personal note, I am especially excited about this relationship. Having graduated from both Father Judge and DeSales University and now serving as the president here, I know firsthand the value and significance of being educated in an environment filled with the spirit of St. Francis de Sales.”
Adds King: "This partnership is a natural extension of the proud and long history of the Salesian identity of our school. We are grateful for DeSales University for allowing us to provide such a unique and robust academic opportunity to our students who embrace their Salesian education."
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