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Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School is a private, Roman Catholic junior and senior high school in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg, under Bishop Edward C. Malesic.

History
In 1969, Bishop William G. Connare began developing plans to build a new high school that would serve students from northern Fayette and Westmoreland Counties. While there was already a Catholic high school nearby, Immaculate Conception School, student enrollment was outgrowing the facility's capacity. Rev. Henry Geibel, the priest of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Parish in Connellsville for 35 years, purchased property for the new school in the Hillcrest section of Connellsville Township. Construction began on March 6, 1963, and the $1.2 million facility was completed for the start of classes in the winter of 1964. Sadly, Father Geibel died before construction was finished. Bishop Connare chose to honor Father Geibel by naming the school after him.

1964-1999
Father Geibel Memorial High School opened its doors to 290 students in grades nine through twelve on January 6, 1964. Rev. William K. Sheridan became the school's first principal, and the school had a staff of 13 sisters, two priests, and three lay teachers. The school was one of many Catholic schools operating in Fayette County and in the Diocese of Greensburg at the time.From 1966 to 1981, Geibel continued to serve students in the area. The school saw three principals over this period, including its longest serving principal to date, Sister Mary Jude McColligan, SC, whose tenure lasted from 1969 to 1980.

In 1981, Geibel appointed its fourth principal, Sister Mary White, who began a project to expand and renovate the school, expand the curriculum and update the school with more modern technology. Geibel's library was moved to the another part of the building, and the space was converted to its the school's computer lab, fully stocked with four Apple II computers. The chapel next to the gymnasium was moved to the second floor, and the space it previously occupied was converted to a physical fitness room. In 1984, Andrew T. Soberdash Memorial Athletic Field was build to accommodate the school's new football team.

In 1986, Rev. Richard Cursi was appointed Geibel's fifth principal, who followed the example of Sister Mary White and continued to focus on improving the school. Father Cursi oversaw many notable expansions and renovations, including the addition of a new wing to house new locker, weight and team rooms. However, Father Cursi's main priority was the school's curriculum. A new music room was built with the goal of creating a comprehensive music program, among other accomplishments meant to enhance the school's fine art program. He also oversaw the addition of the school's first advanced placement programs, and reinstated the school's Latin instruction.

Academics
Academics

Sports
Sports

Arts
Arts

Achievements
Achievements and recognition

Admission
Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School is a private Catholic school offering grades seven through 12.

Tuition and Financial Aid
Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School operates under the Diocese of Greensburg Office of Catholic School's tuition policy. At the end of each school year, the school will announce the tuition cost for the upcoming school year. Families may pay tuition all at once with a lump-sum payment or in two equal payments by card, check or money order. Families may also pay monthly through FACTS. There are multiple financial aid options available for families to assist with tuition costs. Students can apply for financial aid by applying through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.

Sources of Financial Aid
The Diocese of Greensburg lists multiple sources of funding for financial aid that is given to students of Catholic schools within the Diocese. One source is the Parish Supported Financial Aid Fund, which is fund made possible through the generosity of Catholics within the Diocese of Greensburg. Two endowment funds are also used to fund financial aid. The Diocese also operates the Scholarship Partners Foundation which takes advantage of Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.

Geibel Catholic uses FACTS to allow students to apply for financial aid.

FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Greensburg use FACTS to assist with the financial aid process. FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment is an "independent, third party company that conducts financial analysis to determine your family's financial need." Parents submit their financial aid application through FACTS, which will then review and analyze the information submitted. FACTS will then create a report that outlines the family's financial situation and submit that report to the school. FACTS does not determine which students receive financial aid or how much financial aid is awarded.

The application process begins around the end of January and beginning of February for catholic schools in the Diocese of Greensburg. The application fee is waived for students who submit their financial aid application through FACTS by March 15 AND attend school during the upcoming school year. Families who have submitted their financial aid applications and whose information has been verified and reviewed will receive tuition reward letters near the end of May which document the upcoming year's tuition amount and any financial aid or scholarships the student was awarded. Returning families must submit their financial applications by no later than June 30, and new families may apply upon enrollment.

SCRIP
Geibel families also have the option to participate in the school's SCRIP program. The SCRIP program allows families to purchase gift cards and certificates at face value to a variety of vendors that the SCRIP program purchased for a discount. The resulting difference between the SCRIP program's purchase price and their resale price is then credited toward's the student's tuition.

The SCRIP program allows families to purchase gift cards and certificates for a variety of vendors. The program purchases these gift cards and certificates at a discount, and resells them at face value. The difference between the program's purchasing price and the family's purchasing price is credited towards the student's tuition.