Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Credit Plus (CCP) program offers eligible VASJ students the opportunity to earn high school and college credits. VASJ is proud to be certified by the Ohio Department of Education as a provider of educational services for students with mild to moderate learning differences who hold the Autism Scholarship. Students with the scholarship, who are accepted to VASJ, experience the same inclusion, resource room and support services as non-Autism Scholarship students who have IEP/SPs.
CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Villa Angela-St. Joseph (VASJ) High School was founded in 1990 after the merging of Villa Angela Academy (1878-1989) with Saint Joseph High School (1950-1989). It has a rich past and is celebrating over 140 years of educational excellence in the Diocese of Cleveland. VASJ also is proud to be the only school in the world that’s co-sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters and Marianist Brothers. Over the last several years, the campus and school building have seen renovations to the gymnasium, Founders Chapel, courtyard and Tech Building. ACCREDITATION: VASJ is accredited by the Ohio State Department of Education, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Ohio Catholic Schools Accreditation Association. EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: VASJ has a wide variety of clubs and activities that ensures its
campus remains vibrant and interesting. Offerings include a full range of athletics, Campus Ministry, Drama Club, Girls Empowerment Meetings, Kairos, National Honor Society, Red Cross Club, Student Ambassadors, Yearbook and more. UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: VASJ provides a broad and rich curriculum tailored to individual student needs and interests for college preparation and life.
FALL OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION: 1 p.m. Oct. 10 6 p.m. Nov. 4 Please visit www.vasj.com/admissions for more information. Advanced Placement and Honors classes are offered in a wide range of disciplines. With a lower student-to-teacher ratio, personal attention, especially for students who need academic support, is always available. And the College
In addition, VASJ students with learning differences are provided with assistance from licensed intervention specialists within a dedicated resource room space and are supported in their dayto-day learning and standardized test preparation. FACULTY: VASJ is proud that 21% of faculty and staff are alums of the school.
vasj.com Address: 18491 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland Grades Served: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 475 Annual Tuition: $9,300 Average Class Size: 20 Year Established: 1990 TOP SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: • Thomas M. Carone, president • Lorenzo M. Jones, principal • Patti Marxen, dean of academics • Michael Gavin, dean of students TOP BOARD LEADERSHIP: • Patrick Gliha ’03, board chair GRADUATION RATE: 100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATE: 97%
ALUMNI: VASJ has a long history of 97% or more of graduates receiving further education at distinguished colleges and universities across the country. FINANCIAL AID: VASJ makes every effort to keep tuition affordable for families. Approximately 93% of our families receive tuition assistance. Numerous scholarships and tuition credits are available as well.
Mission Statement: “Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School is a Catholic, comprehensive collegepreparatory school rooted in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions and committed to the spiritual, academic and personal growth of each student.” 30
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