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:''This article discusses the school in Richland, New Jersey. For other institution of the same name, see St. Augustine's (disambiguation)'' St. Augustine Preparatory School 〔(School Profile ), St. Augustine Preparatory School. Accessed November 19, 2014. "St. Augustine Preparatory School is a college preparatory school located in southern New Jersey."〕(locally,"Prep") is a private all-male Roman Catholic four-year college preparatory school located in the Richland section of Buena Vista Township, in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. Located on of wooded property, it serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from across South Jersey under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.〔(School Directory: Atlantic County Schools ), Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden. Accessed November 19, 2014.〕 The school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools since 1983 〔(Saint Augustine Preparatory School ), Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools. Accessed September 3, 2011.〕 and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools.〔 St. Augustine was founded in 1959 by the Order of Saint Augustine as a minor seminary to help young men prepare for studies in the priesthood and religious life; the first class was a mixture of seminarians and day students.〔(A Brief History of St. Augustine Prep ), St. Augustine Preparatory School. Accessed November 19, 2014.〕 As of the 2011-12 school year, the school had an enrollment of 689 students and 47.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.2:1.〔(School Data for St. Augustine College Preparatory School ), National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed November 19, 2014.〕 The school's graduating Class of 2014 was offered over $42 million in scholarships.〔(Scholarships and Acceptances ), St. Augustine Preparatory School. Accessed November 19, 2004.〕 ==History== Established in September 1959, the school's first senior class of 12 students graduated in 1963. The school's first Headmaster was Fr. Peter Toscani, OSA. Classes were first held in the Monastery, which was previously an estate named "Red Oaks". The first school building, Augustinian Hall, consisted of four classrooms and a gymnasium, which opened in 1960. The first expansion included the western wing of Augustinian Hall in 1967-68. The Spina Gymnasium was constructed in 1979-80 and the former gym was converted into classrooms and a chapel. The enrollment ranged between 150 to 210 students for many years. The third expansion of facilities was the construction of the Edith Favretto Scarpa Arts and Sciences Building in 1998. The building houses most of the campus' computer labs, the media center, the library, and additional classrooms. Following that expansion, enrollment grew from 235 to 550. A minor renovation replaced the chapel with additional classrooms in 2000. The most recent addition to the school is The Louis and Josephine Buondonno Forum, or simply, "The Forum". Following the construction of the new building, enrollment increased to 650 students. In the Forum are the Rodio Gymnasium, the Consalo Dining hall, The Navone Swimming Pool, weight room, wrestling room, and additional classrooms.〔 On October 8, 2014 the Prep held a dedication ceremony for the new Navone Athletic Training Facility. The 5,000 square foot facility includes cross fit equipment, a batting cage, and a weight room. It is named in honor of its benefactor Paul Navone.〔("Navone Athletic Training Facility a hit with students" ), ''Prep Talk'', October 17, 2014. Accessed November 19, 2004.〕 On June 30, 2011, longtime school President Fr. Paul Galetto, OSA, was replaced by Fr. Donald Reilly, OSA, previously Prior Provincial of the Villanova province of the Augustinian Order, and previous Chairman of the school's Board of Directors. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「St. Augustine Preparatory School」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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