✅ In-Person HSPT Prep Class – Notes & Course Benefits
📍 Convenient Location
All sessions are held at Mater Dei School in Bethesda, MD — centrally located and easy to reach for families in the D.C. metro area.
🖥️ Modern, Comfortable Classroom
Classes meet in a bright, well-equipped room with a Smartboard, providing a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
🗓️ Seven Sunday Sessions
The course includes seven in-person classes, each lasting 75 minutes.
First class: Sunday, October 5
No class: October 12 (Columbus Day Weekend)
Final class: Sunday, November 23
🕰️ Four Flexible Time Slots
Students register for one of the following class times:
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
⏳ If a conflict arises, students may potentially switch to a different session that weekend (as space allows).
📘 Comprehensive, Skill-Based Curriculum
Every section of the HSPT is covered: Verbal Skills, Reading, Language, Math, and Quantitative Skills, with targeted lessons, in-class quizzes, and homework to reinforce learning.
🧠 Challenging and Fresh Materials
In-class instruction is supported by high-quality practice sets designed specifically for HSPT prep—materials students haven’t already seen elsewhere.
📗 Barron’s HSPT Prep Book Required
Students should purchase the Barron’s HSPT Prep Book before class. It’s used primarily for homework; in-class lessons are supported by additional resources.
💻 Full Digital Access Included
Every student receives full access to the online HSPT platform, including:
• Recorded video lessons
• Online quizzes and practice drills
• Extra “deep dive” content to support mastery
• 📺 Perfect for reviewing missed classes or reinforcing tricky concepts
🎯 Focused on a One-Time-Only Test
Since students only take the HSPT once, this course ensures they’re well-prepared and confident when test day arrives.
🏫 Led by an Experienced Catholic Educator Who Knows the HSPT
Mr. John Dugan brings 30+ years of classroom experience, a deep understanding of the HSPT, and a proven track record of helping students succeed, many of who have even earned merit based scholarships due in part to their strong performance on the HSPT.