Special Programs

The academic success of our students is one of our top priorities, and we have implemented a number of special programs to aid students who may struggle academically, as well as those who are looking to get ahead and build a competitive academic resume.

Spring School

Summer School

Links to Learning

Cardinal Gibbons offers a free peer tutoring program, called Links to Learning, to all currently enrolled students. Students who require additional help outside of the classroom are encouraged to seek help through the Links to Learning program. Links to Learning tutoring sessions are available in the morning from 7:20-7:50 a.m., in the afternoon from 2:45-3:45 p.m. and during the student’s respective lunch period. All peer tutors have been appointed by members of the Cardinal Gibbons faculty and are members of one or more Honor Societies.

To obtain a peer tutor, please email Dr. Stephen Louy at louy@cghsfl.org and provide the following information: the student’s name, cell phone number, personal email address and the subject in which the student is seeking help. All students must sign a tutoring contract in order to participate in the program.

SAT/ACT Testing

Cardinal Gibbons offers a number of mandatory standardized tests for each grade level through the academic year. These opportunities allow students to practice and hone their test taking skills, while preparing for future college admission exams.

Annual Mandatory Standardized Tests	Participating Grade Levels	Time of Year
PSAT Preliminary SAT	9, 10, 11	Fall: October, Weekday
ACT Aspire Preliminary ACT	9, 10	Spring: Weekday
School Day ACT with Writing	11	Spring: Weekday
Advanced Placement Exams	10, 11, 12	Two Weeks in May

Excelsior

The Excelsior program highlights students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, as well as a passion for their studies and a commitment to excellence. Students must meet the following criteria, based on their grade-level, in order to qualify for membership in Excelsior:

Freshmen 90% or above on HSPT
Sophomore Top 10% of class and PSAT score of 1100 or above
Junior Top 10% of class and PSAT score of 1200 or above
Senior Top 10% of class and PSAT score of 1250 or above
**The Top 10 seniors, juniors and sophomores have been added to criteria for the 2020-2021 school year. Freshmen who earned 85-89 percent on their HSPT have also been included.