What We Offer
At SHS, we firmly believe in educating the whole child. As a result, a myriad of opportunities are offered so that every child will succeed and grow in a Christ-Centered learning environment.
Student
Council AssociationThe student body is governed by a student-elected government. The SCA officers and representatives lead the school in making policy and acting as a voice of the students.
Advanced
CurriculumAll students at SHS are enrolled in classes that challenge the learner. Teachers are trained in differentiated instruction which enables students to have multiple options for taking in information and making sense of ideas, thus ensuring that every student succeeds. Junior High students participate in college preparatory classes which prepare them not only for high school, but also for college-level courses. Many students, after completing their time at SHS, go on to take college-level courses in high school and rank in the top 20 of their graduating class.
TechnologySHS has invested in the students by investing in technology. Over the past year, every classroom has been equipped with at least one new PC. In addition, SHS touts two state-of-the-art computer labs that are used daily in grades K through Nine. Students are taught basic computing skills in the lower grades and progress to learning advanced skills such as web design.
JournalismStudents are offered journalism as an elective. The journalism staff publishes quarterly newspapers that are available on the SHS website. The staff also publishes the yearbook. Students learn advanced writing techniques, as well as basic web publishing.
Planning Ahead
January
Martin Luther King Day
1/18 No School
Catholic Schools Week Begins
1/30-1/31
February
Catholic Schools Week
2/1-2/5
Fine Arts Evening
2/4
Homecoming
2/5
Young at Heart Tea
2/10
Presidents' Day (No School)
2/15
Ash Wednesday Liturgy
2/17 (8:30 am)
March
Spring Book Fair
3/8-3/11
Winter Holiday
3/12
Third Quarter Ends
3/18
12:30 Dismissal (TWD)
3/19
Standardized Testing
3/18-19, 21-26
Report Cards
3/24
Community
ServiceAt SHS, every student completes community service hours each quarter. Students are taught to share the love of Christ with the community by giving back. Projects include working with: God's Storehouse, Danville Life-Saving Crew, The Free Medical Clinic, The Danville Area Humane Society, and many others.
AthleticsSHS offers a full year of sports activities. All students in grades 5-9 are welcomed and encouraged to participate on athletic teams and cheerleading squads.
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Other Activities
SHS offers several other afterschool activities which include:
- Band,
- Chess Club,
- After-School Care (see Admissions and Tuition for rates),
- Pre-School Afternoon Play-dates,
- Music Lessons, and
- Tutoring.
DramaDrama is also an elective choice for Jr. High students. Drama students learn everything from set design to public speaking. The drama class performs several short plays and skits throughout the year.
MusicSHS is proud to continue to offer music classes in grades K-6 through the Music in Education Program. Students learn basic music history and theory, as well as learning to play several instruments. Students perform in Fine Arts evenings throughout the year.