Good Counsel High School
| Our Lady of Good Counsel High School | |
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| Address | |
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17301 Old Vic Boulevard Olney, Maryland, (Montgomery County) 20832 |
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| Coordinates | 39°8′30″N 77°2′43″W / 39.14167°N 77.04528°WCoordinates: 39°8′30″N 77°2′43″W / 39.14167°N 77.04528°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto |
Faciat Maria Nos Videre (Mary, make us see.) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1958 |
| CEEB code | 211-083 |
| President | Dr. Paul Barker |
| Principal | Mr. Tom Campbell |
| Chaplain | Fr. Tom Lavin |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1200 (2015-2016) |
| Campus | 69 acres (280,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Slogan | We inspire our students to excel, serve, and love. |
| Song | "Alma Mater" |
| Athletics conference | Washington Catholic Athletic Conference |
| Mascot | Falcon |
| Nickname | Falcons |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Publication | The Counselor (literary magazine) |
| Newspaper | The Talon |
| Tuition | $21,840 |
| Affiliation | Xaverian Brothers |
| Alumni | 11,000 |
| Admissions Director | Kevin Collins |
| Athletic Director | Pat Bates |
| Website | http://www.olgchs.org |
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a private, Catholic, college-preparatory, coeducational high school in Olney, Maryland an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.
Operated under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers, Our Lady of Good Counsel offers students grades nine through twelve, a wide array of programs and activities that advance academic excellence, fosters spiritual growth, and encourages leadership and service to others. With a student body of just over 1,200, the school prides itself as being a community that promotes an inclusive environment, embodying the Xaverian values of simplicity, humility, compassion, zeal, and trust.
The school was founded in 1958 as an all-boys school in Wheaton, Maryland. In 1988, the school became coeducational, and during the 2006-2007 school year, the school relocated to a new, sprawling 52-acre, high-tech campus in beautiful Olney, Maryland, about 7 miles (11 km) north of its previous location in Wheaton, Maryland. It is the only Washington-area Catholic school built in the 21st century and is well-equipped for 21st-century learning.
The faculty consists of 200 teachers, counselors and administrators. Seventy-five percent of the teachers hold advanced degrees. In September 1993 and 2002, Good Counsel High School was awarded the Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Secondary Education by the United States Department of Education. The school is fully accredited by the Middle States Association.
On July 1, 2011, Paul Barker took the helm as president after former Xaverian brother, Art Raimo, moved on from his position after serving 15 years as the president and another 18 years as a teacher/staff member at Good Counsel. Alumnus Tom Campbell '93, became principal on July 1, 2013, following the retirement of Jack Graham.
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