Montgomery Catholic Holy Spirit campus fifth grade student, Joey Tarlavsky, spends his time away from school as a Junior Volunteer for the Montgomery Humane Society. Joey’s volunteer work includes walking dogs, refilling water bowls, tidying the puppy rooms, and showcasing dogs at adoption events. Joey is pictured below at Earth Fare on April 1, with his canine friend, Kira. Joey’s hard work helped Kira get adopted that day by her new forever family! Joey is the son of Tricia and Don Kirk of Pike Road.
AP, Honors, Or College-Prep? A parent’s guide to the right course path
This guide helps Catholic school parents navigate AP, Honors, and College-Prep course options in high school. It explains what each level means, typical workloads, and how Montgomery Catholic’s advising process balances rigor, wellness, faith, and family life. Learn how to match course levels to your student’s strengths, goals, and extracurriculars to build a sustainable schedule.