Holy Trinity High School is a

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secondary school founded in

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in 1910. It is located in the

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. Established in 1910 by the

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, Holy Trinity was originally a boys' school serving the neighborhood sons of

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immigrants. Today, Holy Trinity is co-educational and serves

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, and

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n students. Holy Trinity is centrally located to the Chicago area and attracts students from more than 50 ZIP codes across the city as well as around the world, through its international program.

Academics

Holy Trinity offers a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum. From the B-STEM Honors program to a growing list of AP and college dual credit courses, the school provide a curriculum that prepares students for college-level courses. In fall 2018, Holy Trinity introduced a one-to-one technology plan that equips students with Chromebook touch-screen laptops. The school also has a Resource Learning Center and tutoring program that helps develop strong study habits, effective time management, and problem-solving skills. The school partners with a number of colleges and universities to provide academic resources to the school community, including:

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Extracurricular activities

The school has over 30 clubs students can join, including Student Government, Pet Club, the Black Student Union, Poetry Club, and the Robotics Team.

References

External links

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