Welcome to
St. Dominic High School
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Welcome to St. Dominic High School
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Present Enrollment & Faculty For the 2008-2009 academic year: Total students: 730
Seniors: 149 Class of 2008
Juniors: 176 Class of 2009
Sophomores: 215 Class of 20
Freshmen: 190 Class of
2011
, The St. Dominic faculty
and staff include 54 educators including an Archdiocesan priest, two religious
sisters, 24 lay men and 27 lay women. 72 % of faculty has advanced degrees. Student: Professional
Staff ratio is 13: 1 Student: Teacher ratio is 16: 1 Median class size is
26. Students are 343 male and 387 female. Professional staff is 25 male and 29 female. 50% of students are
on fall sports roster Religious Education Religious Education at SDHS focuses, not only on four years of religion
classes, but also on experiences that include daily prayer, the opportunity
for daily Mass, monthly all-school Mass, an overnight retreat for all juniors,
days of prayer for all seniors, sophomores and freshmen, Penance Services in
Advent and Lent, and at least 100 hours of community service outside of school. Honors Program Honors and college credit classes are available at St. Dominic. College
credit is available in cooperation with St. Louis University, the University
of Missouri-St. Louis, and the St. Charles County Community College. Advanced
Placement Calculus and Statistics are offered currently, with others to be
added. Independent Study is an option for highly motivated students with special
interests in science. Vocational Program Through the Lewis & Clark Career Center, a variety of one and
two-year vocational programs is available to students residing in St. Charles
County. Guidance Counselors:
Learning Consultant The Learning Consultant acts as a resource to teachers, parents, administrators, and students regarding services for students with mild to moderate special needs. Responsibilities include reviewing diagnostic and evaluation reports, developing student learning profiles and assisting with the development of service plans through the public school district, meeting with teachers, students, parents, and communicating with tutors and other specialists who work with the students outside the classroom. The Learning Consultant is also involved in admitting and registering of students with special needs and in coordinating adjustments for standardized tests, as well as serving as an advocate for students and parents. Graduation Requirements Religion 4 credits,
English 4 credits, Social Studies 3 credits, . Mathematics 2 credits,
Science 2 credits, Practical Arts 1 credit, Fine Arts 1 credit, Physical Ed 1
credit. The rest of the 28 credits may be electives. In addition, students must maintain a satisfactory attendance record" meet all financial obligations, complete 100 hours of approved Christian service, and make an overnight retreat during their junior year. Grading Scale
A = 100-93
B = 92-86
C = 85-77
D = 76-70
F = 69-0 All classes taken
must be passed or made up. Of the Class of 2004, 88% took the ACT. Averages of their scores are:
English 23
Math 22
Reading 24
Science 22 Composite
23 out of possible 36 When taken as a separate group, the top 20 seniors averaged the
following scores:
English 29
Math 27
Reading 29
Science 27 Composite
28 out of possible 36 In every
category and at every level, our students outscored the state and national
averages. Academic Honors The 159 graduates of
the Class of 2004 received the following academic honors: *
15 Bright Flight Scholarships
* 177 Scholarships Offered Value of
scholarships is over $885,000. * 91 % of graduates attend college
Courses Offered 2007-200 Religious
Studies Old Testament, New Testament,
Sacraments, Church History, Morality, Faith Perspectives, Social Issues, and
Lifestyles English Literature & Composition (1,2,3,4)
Creative Writing, and Yearbook Production Social
Studies Civics, World Foreign Language Spanish (1-4) and French (1-4) Mathematics Algebra (1 & 2), Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, AP Statistics, and AP Calculus Science Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, and Independent Study Fine
Arts Intro to Art, Lettering & Design,
Art (1-4), Intro to Music, Music for Life, Mixed Chorus, Concert Choir, Concert
Band, Music Theory 1, Intro to Acting, Acting for Life, and Acting & Theater Business Intro to Business, Senior Financial
Management, Accounting (1 & 2), Bookkeeping, Business Principles &
Management, Business Law, Office Procedures, Computer Applications (1 & 2),
Desktop Publishing, and Technology Communications Physical
Education Physical Education & Health (1
& 2),
St.
Dominic Students All
Saints * Assumption
* O'Fallon Holy
Rosary * Warrenton Immaculate
Conception * Dardenne Immaculate
Conception * Old Immaculate
Heart of Mary * New
Melle Sacred
Heart * Elsberry Sacred
Heart * St.
Alphonsus * Millwood St.
Barnabas * 0' Fallon St.
Patrick * Wentzville St. Theodore * Flint Hill Students from other parishes and
non-Catholics are welcome at St. Dominic. |
