Yap Catholic High School

University-preparatory school in Micronesia

Yap Catholic High School

Education in the Service of God and Others

Location

Rull

Yap State

Federated States of Micronesia

Information
Type| Private university-preparatory school
Religious affiliation(s)| Catholic Latin Rite Jesuit
Established| 5 September 2011; 13 years ago (5 September 2011)
Director| Fr. Rich McAuliff, SJ
Principal| Abigail Gilippin Pongliyab
Faculty| 13
Grades| Upper Secondary (4 years; 8 semesters)
Campus| 22 acres (89,000 m2)
Color(s)| Blue, White, Black
Accreditation| FSM Department of Education, Level 4 accreditation
Website| www.yapcatholichs.fm

Yap Catholic High School, also referred to as YCHS, is a private, four-year, Catholic, Jesuit-affiliated preparatory high school serving young men and women in the State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia. YCHS was established in 2011 and operated by the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus. After its first school year out of the St. Mary Mission in Colonia, YCHS opened its new rural campus on August 19, 2012 in Lamer Village, Rull Municipality, State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia. Its campus has 8.9 hectares (22 acres) of land bordered by tropical dry forest and savanna, and a pond nicknamed the Machbab Mere beside the four classroom buildings. At least two buildings are powered by solar panels.[1]

As a relatively young university preparatory school, a large percentage of YCHS alumni are currently studying in universities either within the FSM or overseas. Countries where the alumni are currently studying include the FSM, Palau, Fiji, Japan, the United States including its Pacific territory of Guam, and the Philippines.

In summer 2023, the library collection of the Micronesian Seminar was moved from Xavier High School in Chuuk to its new home in a dedicated building at the YCHS campus.[2]

## Academic curriculum

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As a university preparatory school, YCHS had developed an academic curriculum that is able to equip its students for university entrance and career as well as prepare students in terms of their spiritual formation in the Catholic faith. For four years, all students are required to take courses in the Catholic religion, mathematics, science, English language arts, social studies and literature.[3]

Additional courses also offered at YCHS include supplemental math review, algebra review, silent reading, physical education, art, student skill building, computer literacy, health, SAT preparation and college counseling.[4]

Students at YCHS take the SAT offered by the College Board as the university entrance examination of choice.

## Finances

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The YCHS monthly tuition rate was $70 with the full-year tuition rate, which included the Summer Session tuition, as $700. However, YCHS does offer financial assistance options to students and families in need.[5]

## See also

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* Education in the Federated States of Micronesia

## References

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1. ^ "About YCHS." Yap Catholic High School. Retrieved on November 06, 2023.
2. ^ "About the Library - Micronesian Seminar." Micronesian Seminar. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
3. ^ "Yap Catholic High School". Yap Catholic High School. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
4. ^ "Yap Catholic High School". Yap Catholic High School. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
5. ^ Yap Catholic High School (n.d.). Tuition. Retrieved from https://www.yapcatholichs.fm/finance

## External links

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* Yap Catholic High School

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* Chuuk
* Southern Namoneas
* Weno

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Kosrae|

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Pohnpei|

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* Nanpei Memorial (Kitti)
* Bailey Olter (former PICS)

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* Berea Christian
* Saramen Chuuk Academy
* Xavier

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Pohnpei|

* Calvary Christian Academy
* Ohwa Christian
* Our Lady of Mercy Catholic
* Seventh Day Adventist

Yap|

* Yap Catholic

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