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The online general application, the first step in enrolling in Belize's most unique tertiary institution. JOIN OUR FAMILY TODAY ADMISSION PROCESS We consider students for admission after all forms below have been submitted and an interview with the applicant has been completed. In light of our mission to educate the whole person, we look for an overall fit between the applicant and the college including aptitude and character traits demonstrating the likelihood of success with our challenging course of study. A complete application consists of the following components: 1. The Application Form. Full instructio ns for completing the form itself and all related application components are found on the form. 2. Essay Component . Please write one paragraph, with 5-8 sentences, for each of the following questions. 1. Students at John Paul the Great learn Philosophy (the love of wisdom), Theology (the study of God), and Humanities (the study of human experience). Choose one of these subjects and explain how this subject could make you a better person. 2. Please describe how your family upbringing and school experience have shaped you and how continuing your education may shape Belize. 3. Official Transcript(s) of All Schools Attended. Kindly submit the official high school transcript in a sealed envelope. Include any tertiary-level transcript if seeking to transfer to John Paul the Great College. The official transcript will be submitted at the time of the applicant’s interview. 4. Interview. The school will conduct an interview with each applicant. You will be asked bout how you plan to finance your education, among other things. Please be prepared to discuss finances, scholarships, the school code on conduct, etc. 5. Application Fee. An application is incomplete without payment of the corresponding fee as set forth by Admissions, $25.00. This may be paid in person at our campus, or through Heritage Bank: John Paul the Great College, Acct: 7141138. If paid through Heritage, please email payment records to info@jpii.edu.bz . 6. Other Documents. Copies of the applicant’s Social Security card, high school diploma, and the statement of CSEC results, if applicable. These documents will be submitted at the time of the applicant’s interview. For any queries regarding the application process, please contact registrar@jpii.edu.bz Appliction Apply Here Full Name Social Security Number Email Phone Date of Birth (Day, Month, Year) Street Address District or State City Country Citizenship * Belizean Permanent Resident Foreign National Gender * Male Female High School Graduation (Month, Year) What program are you interested in? * Business Administration Classics (Latin, Math, Science) Cybersecurity English Theology & Catechetics Religious Affiliation * Adventist Anglican Baptist Pentecostal Roman Catholic Other Cummulative GPA How do you wish to enroll? * Full-Time Part-Time Essay: Please write one paragraph, with 5-8 sentences, for each of the following questions. 1. Students at John Paul the Great learn Philosophy (the love of wisdom), Theology (the study of God), and Humanities (the study of human experience). Choose one of these subjects and explain how this subject could make you a better person. 2. Please describe how your family upbringing and school experience have shaped you and how continuing your education may shape Belize. How will you finance your education at John Paul the Great? * Required Self Parents/Guardians Sponsor Scholarship High School Principal or Employer Reference: Email If accepted, I agree to abide by the Student Pledge of John Paul the Great College View the Pledge Your Signature Clear Apply Now! Thanks for applying to study with us! We will get back to you soon.

Important information for those seeking an affordable education at John Paul the Great College. TUITION & FEES Registered candidates may also be eligible to apply for these scholarships: The Friends of Mount Carmel Scholarship The Cross Catholic Scholarship The Government of Belize Scholarship The John Paul II Annual Chess Scholarship The St. Padre Pio Scholarship *John Paul reserves the right to reduce fellowship grants should students demonstrate diminished financial need throughout the semester.

John Paul the Great College is thankful to all its benefactors over the years who have made it possible to continue the mission of educating young people in Belize to transform the nation. Here you can learn how to make a gift to keep the vision alive. SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL By giving to John Paul the Great, you are contributing to our mission to educate young people in Belize to be free and holy citizens capable of making positive impacts on their families and communities. Your gift allows us to continue following Christ's call to "go and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). Thank you for being a vital part of this mission! Tax-Deductible Donations through SOLT U.S. Donations are a tax deductible gift given through the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, a 501(c)(3) of whom JPG is a mission. If you would like to write a check, make it out to "SOLT" with "JPG" in the memo and send to: SOLT PO Box 4116 Corpus Christi, TX 78469 DONATE THROUGH SOLT'S ONLINE FORM Local Bank Transfers Local Donations can be processed through Heritage Bank: John Paul the Great College Account Number: 7141138 Please email notice to admin@jpii.edu.bz . Promise Your Prayers Submit Thank you for your prayers! Thank you for supporting our school!

If you would like to donate online to John Paul the Great College, use this online form through the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), of whom JP is a mission. DONATE THROUGH SOLT When you donate from the USA, please use the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity's (SOLT) donation form shown below to ensure your donations are tax-deductible. If you experience issues, have questions, or would like to process your donation by phone, please call Mauricio Romero, Director of Development, at +1 (361) 654-0054

JOB DESCRIPTION OF THE DEAN The Dean of John Paul the Great College, by serving as the lead executive, is necessarily the school’s lead missionary disciple and teacher. While cultivating a vibrant and transformative Catholic culture on campus and in the larger community, the Dean guides the overall operation of the school in fidelity to the Catholic Church and ensures the delivery of a classical Catholic liberal arts education. Qualifications: Master’s degree or Extensive administrative or educational experience. Fluency or familiarity with Spanish is preferred. Experience with or openness to the Liberal Arts. The practice of the Christian Faith. Emotional maturity and a deep openness to Communion with staff and students. Prudent radicality. LEAD MISSIONARY DISCIPLE The chief role of the Dean is to instantiate the school’s distinctive mission rooted in the Catholic faith. The school leader acts, in conjunction with the Chancellor, as a spiritual leader for the school, seeking to live a life of Christian discipleship as a model for teachers and students, while providing opportunities for the entire community to grow more deeply in faith and prayer. THE DEAN ● Promotes the mission of the school by leading all members of the community to “an authentic encounter with the Way, the Truth, and the Life;” ● Demonstrates an ongoing effort and plan to form self, teachers and support staff, and students as disciples of Jesus Christ; ● Ensures that everything taught and done at John Paul the Great College is in conformity with Catholic beliefs and supportive of Catholic mission; ● Cooperates with the Chancellor and Pastor to communicate the Catholic vision of education to parents and form them in this vision; ● Encourages formative experiences for students and members of staff; ● Collaborates with partners in mission, especially Church entities at the parish and diocesan level; ● Communicates with others with prudence, transparency and respect. LEAD TEACHER AND LEARNER Through engaging students in a profound dialogue with the greatest thinkers in the history of Western civilization and by promoting an authentic Catholic culture on campus, John Paul the Great College forms the person intellectually, spiritually, and morally. By encouraging and partaking in this dialogue, the Dean brings teachers and students to a deeper knowledge and love of reality, building a community oriented toward the One who is Truth, ultimately leading to the beatific vision. THE DEAN ● Stewards the vision for Catholic liberal arts education and confirms it is aligned with the Church’s understanding for the holistic formation of the human person in the Catholic intellectual tradition; ● Assesses course outlines and supervises the selection of curricular materials; ● Provides or coordinates professional development for teachers and support staff; ● Supervises the implementation of Board-approved curriculum; ● Assists in the process of providing accommodations for the needs of students; ● Works with others to develop, implement and celebrate a distinctly Catholic culture through the primacy of the Eucharist, prayer, devotions, music, artwork and celebrations of feasts; ● Engages government and external partners; ● Promotes student life, community service, and social outreach. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP It is the responsibility of the Dean to collaborate with the entire school community in close dialogue with the Chancellor and parish team/local board to effectively manage and align the school’s systems, operations, and resources to fulfill the mission of transformation through education. The Dean: ● Reports to the Chancellor (the Board Chair) who ensures mission fidelity. The Chancellor, in turn, reports to the Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish; ● Serves as a voting member of the Board of Directors; ● Screens for mission-alignment while coordinating the hiring process; ● Assigns the teaching of classes and other duties to well-suited members of staff; ● Suspends and dismisses teachers and staff, when necessary; ● Informs the Chancellor and Board of key issues and events, especially those that pose challenges and opportunities for the school’s distinctive Catholic liberal arts identity; ● Oversees school systems and operations including: ○ Daily operations ○ Student discipline ○ Student and staff recruitment ○ Scheduling ○ Chair faculty and staff meetings ○ Maintenance of records ○ Implementation of college handbook ○ Monitor student and staff conduct and performance ○ Communications ○ External relations ○ Commencement ○ Alumni relations ○ Development work ○ Program assessment ○ Propose to Board new programs or significant program modifications ○ Safety and security ○ Care of physical plant and resources ○ Long-term planning and institutional memory ○ Prepare annual budget for Board approval ○ Delegation of roles and responsibilities, (while financial management is always to remain the responsibility of the Dean). CONTACT US Interested parties can contact Fr. Beau Schweitzer, SOLT. chancellor@jpii.edu.bz

Pope St. John Paul II is the patron of our school. Our mission is inspired by his life of holiness and dedication to God and His Church, especially the youth. Learn more about the great saint. Why JPII? Pope St. John Paul II was chosen to be the patron of the college because of his love for youth and his desire to bring the love of Christ to the whole world. Driven by his pastoral solicitude for all Churches and by a sense of openness and charity to the entire human race, John Paul II exercised the Petrine ministry with a tireless missionary spirit, dedicating to it all his energy. John Paul II celebrated Mass in Belize on March 9, 1983. By praying with Anglican, Mennonite and other non-Catholic Christians, John Paul II reminded our new nation of the unity that Christ brings to all Christians. John Paul II also proclaimed, “God’s design for a world where justice, freedom and mutual respect are the authentic expression of a civilization of love.” Pope John Paul II passed away on Divine Mercy Sunday in 2005. He was canonized on April 27, 2014. His feast day is celebrated on October 22.

The English concentration at John Paul the Great College aims to form students into better readers, writers, and speakers of the English language. OUR ENGLISH CONCENTRATION Download as PDF In a world of diverse thought exchange and international communication, it is more important than ever to be able to express yourself. Our English program seeks to enhance reading, writing, and speaking skills in our students, setting them on the path to engaging with the true, good, and beautiful. Course Sequence August Program: ENED101 PCE Outdoor Leadership Adventure Pre-College English Intensive Semester 1: HUM101 TRIV101 THEO101 PHIL101 LATIN101 ENG232 Greco-Roma n Roots of Western Civilization Grammar The Word of God Introduction to Philosophy Latin I: Elementary I Creative Writing Semester 2: HUM102 TRIV102 THEO102 MATH101 LATIN102 ENG220 Middle Ages to Enlightenment Logic Theology of Christ and the Sacraments Euclidean Geometry Latin: Elementary II Spanish & Belizean Literature Summer Internship Semester 3: HIST101 ART/MUS201 THEO201 PHIL102 ENG250 ENG210 World History and Geography Art or Music Appreciation The Life of Grace Philosophy of Nature and Man British Literature Survey Advanced College Composition Semester 4: HUM202 THEO202 PHIL201 TRIV201 ENG227 COM230 COM256 Belizean Studies Theology of the Body Ethics Rhetoric Fundamentals of Linguistics Communication for Mass Media or Media Analysis Total Credits: 73

John Paul the Great College offers a number of scholarships to ensure that finances never get in the way of a person receiving their education. Here a student can apply for a scholarship using a single, quick and easy online form. Scholarships John Paul the Great College awards scholarships based on financial need, perseverance, noble character, and a faithful heart. To be considered for one of the scholarships awarded by this institution, please fill out the following information to the best of your ability. Bring it to the John Paul the Great College office with your application to John Paul the Great College. Apply for a Scholarship 1. Personal Information Full Name Email Phone Number Date of Birth Address 2. Family Information Please list all family members and other persons who live in your house. Who pays your houshold bills? How many siblings under 18 live with you? Father's Name Father's Age Is he working? If 'yes', please indicate what type of job(s) and provide his annual salary. Father's Address. If your father lives with you, please write 'same'. Father's Phone Number Mother's Name Mother's Age Is she working? If 'yes', please indicate what type of job(s) and provide her annual salary. Mother's Address. If your mother lives with you, please write 'same'. Mother's Phone Number 3. High School Information High School Name Have you graduated? * Yes Not yet Year of Graduation Cumulative GPA at the end of last year What is your GPA so far this year as indicated by your last progress report? How many demerits have you received? 1st Form 2nd Form 3rd Form 4th Form 4. Faith Information Are you Catholic? * Yes No How often do you attend Sunday Mass? * Every Sunday Most Sundays Every once in a while Once a year or fewer If you are not Catholic, what is your religious affiliation? How often do you attend church services? 4. Essays Describe your relationship with God and how it affects the way you live the Christian faith. Extracurricular Activities. Describe your involvement in extracurricular activities (organized sports, youth groups, community activities) during the past academic year. Be sure to include how often you participate in that activity. (e.g. once a month, twice a week, etc.) Dream Casting. Where do you see yourself in five years? Why you? What sets you apart from other candidates that are applying for a John Paul the Great College Scholarship? Special need? Describe any external situations that may make it difficult for you to attend junior college without the help of a Scholarship? (e.g. family challenges, financial challenges) Financial Planning. The scholarship covers some, but not all of the expenses to attend John Paul the Great College. How will you pay your other education costs of transportation, food, and fees? Final Message. Is there anything else you would like to tell the Scholarship Committee that may influence our evaluation of your application? Your Signature Clear Submit Thanks for submitting! Our scholarship committee will be reviewing your application. Scholarship Application PDF Cross Catholic Outreach Description: Qualifying Cross Scholars may renew the scholarship for their second semester of studies. Students must retain a 2.5 GPA, maintain praiseworthy conduct, and perform a minimum of 1-hour of service per week throughout the semester (or its equivalent) to renew their scholarship. Eligibility: All current first-year JPG students. Friends of Mount Carmel High School Description: The Friends of Mount Carmel High School Scholarship provides one-semester renewable scholarships to graduates of Mount Carmel High School who are deemed Friends of MCHS Scholars. Students must retain a 2.5 GPA, maintain praiseworthy conduct, and perform a minimum of 1-hour of service per week throughout the semester (or its equivalent) to renew their scholarship. Eligibility: Any Mount Carmel High School graduate and current MCHS fourth-formers on track to graduate.

The Theology & Catechetics concentration at John Paul the Great College provides students with a deep look into the study of God and the Catholic faith. OUR THEOLOGY & CATECHETICS CONCENTRATION Download as PDF “Catholic theology, taught in a manner faithful to Scripture, Tradition, and the Church’s Magisterium, provides an awareness of the Gospel principles which will enrich the meaning of human life and give it a new dignity.” (Ex Corde Ecclesiae, 20). Our Theology and Catechetics program is the first of its kind in the nation. Our mission is to introduce students to Catholic theology as an exercise in “faith seeking understanding.” We look to prepare students for teaching, parish work, youth ministry, and missionary activity. Course Sequence August Program: ENED101 PCE Outdoor Leadership Adventure Pre-College English Intensive Semester 1: HUM101 TRIV101 THEO101 PHIL101 LATIN101 THEO 210 Greco-Roman Roots of Western Civilization Grammar The Word of God Introduction to Philosophy Latin: Elementary I Christian Moral Living Semester 2: HUM102 TRIV102 THEO102 MATH101 LATIN 102 THEO220 Middle Ages to Enlightenment Logic Theology of Christ and the Sacraments Euclidean Geometry Latin: Elementary II The Word of God II HIST101 ART/MUS201 THEO201 PHIL102 CAT205 THEO215 Summer Internship CAT250 Catechetics Internship, 6 credits Semester 3: World History and Geography Art or Music Appreciation The Life of Grace Philosophy of Nature and Man Scriptural Catechesis Ecclesiology Semester 4: HUM202 THEO202 PHIL201 TRIV201 CAT220 CAT240 Belizean Studies Theology of the Body Ethics Rhetoric Life of Prayer Youth Ministry Methods Total Credits: 79

The Cybersecurity concentration at John Paul the Great College is a partnership with the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. Through it, we are able to bring the first cybersecurity program in the country to our students. OUR CYBERSECURITY CONCENTRATION Download as PDF Through a brand-new partnership with the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, JPG students studying Cybersecurity will be able to take their Cybersecurity courses through UST and their liberal arts core classes through JPG. The classes in UST’s Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity Program are delivered online through Blackboard with UST professors. Our students, however, will meet in person on the JPG campus with a designated Teaching Assistant. This hybrid approach ensures our students receive the best education our two institutions can offer. UST is generously granting a 75% institutional scholarship for students wishing to join this program. All JPG tuition and fees are inclusive of book rentals and student insurance. View the table below for more financial details. Visit UST's Website Course Sequence HUM101 TRIV101 THEO101 PHIL101 Greco-Roma n Roots of Western Civilization Grammar The Word of God Introduction to Philosophy 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Semester 1: ANET 1300 Hardware and Software Environment ANET 1305 AMAT 1300 Basics of Networking Foundations of Mathematics I Semester 2: HUM102 TRIV102 THEO102 MATH101 Middle Ages to Enlightenment Logic Theology of Christ and the Sacraments Euclidean Geometry 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter ANET 1350 Introduction to Servers I ANET1355 ANET 1360 Physical Networks Introduction to Servers II Semester 3: HIST101 ART/MUS201 THEO201 PHIL102 World History and Geography Art or Music Appreciation The Life of Grace Philosophy of Nature and Man 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter AMAT 1355 ASFT1300 Foundations of Mathematics II Foundations of Programming ANET2300 ASFT1305 Introduction to Linux Networking Working with Databases Semester 4: HUM202 THEO202 PHIL201 TRIV201 Belizean Studies Theology of the Body Ethics Rhetoric 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter ANET2305 Securing Information ANET2350 Basics of IP Networking Semester 5: 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter ACYB2300 ACYB2305 ANET2375 Risk Management and IT Security Network Communications Infrast ructure Advanced Operating Systems Total Credits: 94