DSHA Divine Savior Holy Angels High School
All Girls Makes All the Difference
DSHA READY is
for you!
Will you let us show you what life as a DSHA student looks like? We are certain that when you become a Dasher you will find your place!
Grow in your confidence in the classroom. Live out your gifts in the faith community .
Find your place – on the team, club, stage, and more. Discover and explore your passions . Meet ne
friends that will last a lifetime.
720
girls from
111
middle schools
28%
of students identify as students of color
38%
of students receive financial aid
Table of Contents pgs. 3-4 | Who We Are The DSHA Mission, Vision, and Qualities of a Graduate pgs. 5-6 | Why All Girls Makes All the Difference
pgs. 21-22 | Co-Curriculars pgs. 23-24 | Dasher Athletics pgs. 25-26 | Fine Arts pgs. 27-28 | NEW! Marian Scholars
pgs. 7-10 | Innovation in Whole-Person Education
pgs. 29-30 | Transition to High School Academic + Social
pgs. 11-12 | College-Prep Academics
pgs. 31-32 | Scholarships & Financial Aid Opportunities
pgs. 13-14 | Academics
All-Girls + STEM
pgs. 15-16 | Faith Formation pgs. 17-18 | Mental, Social, and Emotional Health via DSHA Student Services pg. 19 | Applied Wellness
pgs. 33-34 | Transportation FAQ pgs. 35-36 | Learn More about the All Girls Difference pg. 37 | How to Apply pg. 38 | DSHA School Profile
pg. 20 | Diversity, Equity, and Engagement
We would love to hear from you – any time! For questions or more information, please visit dsha.info/admissions or contact one of our admissions staff: Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Ann Duffy, DSHA ’10 | DuffyA@dsha.info or 414.616.2805 Community Relations Officer Norma Herbers | HerbersN@dsha.info or 414.721.7975 Admissions & Marketing Assistant Kenya Price | PriceK@dsha.info or 414.721.2909 Director of Student Services, Equity and Engagement Lisette Rodriguez-Reed | Rodriguez-ReedL@dsha.info or 414.721.2919
Si prefiere información en español favor de ponerse en contacto con: Sra. Lisette Rodriguez-Reed, Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles, Equidad y Participación Rodriguez-ReedL@dsha.info or 414.721.2919
WHO WE ARE
faith. heart. intellect.
The DSHA Mission Divine Savior Holy Angels High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women that excels at developing the whole person. Sponsored by the Sisters of the Divine Savior and grounded in their mission to make known the goodness and kindness of Jesus Christ, we develop our students into capable young women of faith, heart, and intellect who accept the gospel call to live lives that will make a difference.
The DSHA Vision DSHA will be #1: recognized as the premier choice for a girl seeking to grow into her full potential as a woman of faith, heart, and intellect.
These qualities find their foundation in the DSHA mission as we are intentionally focused on helping you become a confident and capable young woman. Over your four years as a Dasher, within the safe space of an all-girls environment, the DSHA faculty and staff will help you become these qualities. You will grow in confidence while you develop into each quality—from the time you step foot on campus until your graduation day.
She is a
Believer. Self-Advocate. Critical Thinker. Communicator.
She is a
Leader.
Learn more at dsha.info/qualities.
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WHY DOES all girls MAKE all THE DIFFERENCE? At DSHA, we are dedicated to how girls learn best—in all aspects of who they are. We take girls seriously while they take center-stage —all in an environment that promotes a culture of self-confidence, achievement, and support within the Dasher sisterhood. Girls are the leaders in the classroom and beyond— empowered to find and use their voice as they become who God created them to be.
“Not only do girls receive a wealth of avenues for self-exploration and development, they also see a wealth of peer role models. Girls need to ‘see it, to believe it’ to make them more aware of the possibilities in their own lives and help set them on their own brilliant paths.” — Megan Murphy, Executive Director, National Coalition of Girls’ Schools 5
All-Girls is All in the Data: To be successful, students need more than just a feeling of support. That support must translate into actions geared toward student success. 1 Nearly 96% of all-girls’ school students report receiving more frequent feedback on their assignments and other coursework than girls at co-ed schools. 1 Nearly 87% of all-girls’ school students feel their opinions are respected at their school (compared to 58% of girls at co-ed schools); they are more likely to experi- ence an environment that welcomes an open and safe exchange of ideas. 1 The overwhelming majority of girls’ school students strongly agree they feel supported at their schools: 1 95% feel supported by their teachers (compared to 84% of girls at co-ed schools) 90% report feeling supported by other students (compared to 73% of girls at co-ed schools) 83% feel supported by their school administrations (compared to 63% of girls at co-ed schools)
All-girls’ school students have higher aspirations and greater motivation than their female peers at co-ed independent and public schools. 1
93% of girls-school grads say they were offered greater leadership opportunities than peers at co-ed school, and 80% of grads have held leadership positions since graduating from high school. 1
More positive academic and behavioral interactions [were observed] between teachers and students in the single-sex schools than in the comparison to coed schools. 2
Girls at all levels of achievement in the single-sex schools receive a…benefit from the single-sex school environment in terms of heightened career aspirations. 3
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Dr. Richard A. Holmgren, Allegheny College, Steeped in Learning: The Student Experience at All-Girls Schools
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U.S. Department of Education, Early Implementation of Public Single-Sex Schools: Perceptions and Characteristics
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Dr. Cary M. Watson, Stanford University, Sex Roles: A Journal of Research
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To learn more about the benefits of an all-girls education, visit ncgs.org.
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Innovation IN WHOLE-PERSON education DSHA is committed to an innovative, dynamic, and departmentally integrated approach to you and your high school education—an education that will care for all aspects of who you are! Our promise to you is this:
An experience that combines strong academics for college-preparation with deliberate dedication to the development of your whole person, all grounded in Catholic faith formation. During your four years at DSHA, a school-wide commitment from the faculty and staff will allow you to grow in your whole person and the ability to manage your own overall wellness—intellectual, spiritual, physical, and mental/social/emotional— during the high school years and beyond.
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Areas Of Whole-Person Focus: College-Prep Academics
Faith Formation
Co-Curricular Involvement
Mental/Social/ Emotional Health
Applied Wellness
An All-Inclusive School Day At DSHA, an innovative schedule will allow you a structured environment to prioritize your own overall wellness as you grow in all areas of who you are. In addition to your academic courses, there will be times built into your schedule to help you transition into the whole-person, college-prep environment. This includes set times throughout the week to participate in faith formation and co-curricular activities; opportunities to meet with a teacher or counselor; and designated hours for applied wellness and physical fitness classes.
Sample First Semester Freshman Schedule
1st Hour
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Algebra
Algebra
Algebra
2nd Hour
Latin
Latin
Latin
3rd Hour
Theology | The Bible
Theology | The Bible
Theology | The Bible
Thursday
Friday
Latin
Algebra
Freshman Wellness Seminar 4th Hour
Applied Wellness Hour / Fitness
Freshman Wellness Seminar
Today's Topic: time management
App lied We llne ss Lunch/ Dasher Time
Lunch
Lunch Dasher Time
Dasher Mentor Picnic!
Meet with math teacher
5th Hour
Study Hall
Library to study for science test
Dasher Time
Meet friends in Commons
Academic Excellence
Study Hall
ALPHA Center for help with math homework
Applied Wellness Hour / Fitness
Today's Topic: diversity & equity at DSHA
Co-Curricular Involvement Lunch
Lunch
Print paper in library
Dasher Time
Dasher Time
Visit the Chapel
Faith Forma tion
All-school Mass
6th Hour
Biology
Biology
Biology
7th Hour
Cultures and Civilizations
Cultures and Civilizations
Cultures and Civilizations
College-Prep English
College-Prep English
Co-Curricular Time
Drama Club! Lunch / Dasher Time
Dash-a-thon kickoff!
Study Hall
Commons to work on English paper
Biology
Lab today!
8th Hour
Theology | The Bible
College-Prep English
College-Prep English
Study Hall
Meet with a counselor.
Mental/ Social/ Emotional Health
Cultures and Civilizations
INNOVATION IN
whole-person EDUCATION!
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What does integrated, whole-person education look like for a Dasher? Check out some examples here!
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Campus Ministry Officers & Leadership Positions • Prayer, Retreat, Service, Mass, & Ministry Teams C
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All-Girls Environment Academic Confidence • Balanced Schedule • Individualized College Advising • ALPHA Center G
COL LEGE-P R E P AC A DEM IC S + C O- CURRICUL AR I NVOLVEM EN T :
Smart Team • Model U.N. • Robotics • Latin Club • Dasher Download Student Publication H
FAI T H FOR M ATION + A P P L IE D W ELLN E S S :
Prayer Sampler • Women In Scripture Journaling • Hunger & Homelessness In Milwaukee I
FAI T H FOR M ATION + M E N TA L / S O CIAL/E MOTIONAL H E ALTH :
Retreats • Service • Prayer Service & Worship • Pastoral Support 9
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Digital Detox • Yoga • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Academic Advance • Study Skills & Time Management • The College Application Process
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ACADEMICS
DSHA is committed to teaching girls in the ways they learn best. Because of this, you will grow in confidence in the classroom through the all-girls environment —without distractions — as your teachers and academic courses prepare you for college and beyond.
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Teachers Committed to How Girls Learn Best Your teachers will guide, motivate, and inspire your learning every day. They will seek to maximize your intellectual abilities, and encourage and advocate for you by balancing the high expectations of a rigorous curriculum with positive reinforcement along the way — they want you to succeed!
Curriculum | A Balanced Course Load DSHA’s college-preparatory curriculum challenges each student to think critically and communicate effectively while preparing for her college experience. While the curriculum is rigorous, DSHA faculty, administrators, and counselors will emphasize the importance of balance in a student’s academic course load, along with all other aspects that make up whole-person education at DSHA.
ALPHA CENTER | Academic Learning Place for Higher Achievement Your schedule is structured so you have specific frames of time to get the help you need. Visit a teacher during Dasher Time to receive help on a paper, or take a trip to the ALPHA Center during study hall. Your teachers have designated times in their own schedules to accommodate you and your classmates.
College Preparation & Planning at DSHA College Credit in High School You will have a number of opportunities to get a jump on college credit — (and tuition!) — through two types of classes: Dual-Credit/Concurrent Enrollment and Advanced Placement. With 26 total classes across 8 departments, there are multiple opportunities for students across a wide range of disciplines and interests. Learn more at dsha.info/APdualcredit.
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AP classes
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dual (college) credit course offerings
ACT COMPOSITE CLASS of 2019
Individualized College Planning DSHA’s College Counselor will work with you on all of the following: Individual consultation with you, your parents, and your teachers. Develop an individual plan for you to pursue your college and career goals.
DSHA Average
Wisconsin Average
26.3
20.3
Schedule your college visits and admissions representative meetings. Coordinate your standardized tests (HSPT, Pre-ACT, PSAT, AP, and ACT). Facilitate college scholarship and award opportunities. Provide CareerLocker and Naviance Family Connection programs.
100%
graduation and college acceptance rate
At-a-Glance | Class of 2020 College Matriculation Dashers landed in 66 different schools across 22 states with 33% attending Catholic colleges and universities. From Harvard, Dartmouth, and Providence on the east coast, to right here in the Midwest, covering half of the universities in the Big Ten, DSHA’s college counseling helped each Dasher to find her best-fit school. For a full list of college acceptances view the 2020-2021 DSHA School Profile insert at the back of the book or at dsha.info/profile.
The Class of 2020 was offered
$15,597,230 in reported college scholarships!
Learn more at dsha.info/academics and dsha.info/collegecenter.
ACADEMICS
ALL-GIRLS & STEM STEM at DSHA Critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship — this is the foundational basis of STEM at DSHA — all within the all-girls environment that will set you up to pursue excellence as you grow in confidence and vision for your future. You will move from a foundational knowledge base and into the ability to integrate and apply the knowledge of mathematics and science toward real-world problem solving.
STEM Confidence and Vision By-the-Numbers
Girls’ school grads on average report greater science self-confidence than coeducated peers in their ability to use technical science skills, understand scientific concepts, generate a research question, explain study results, and determine appropriate data collection. 1 All-girls’ school grads are 6 times more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology compared to girls who attend coed schools. 2 Compared to coed peers, girls’ school grads are 3 times more likely to consider engineering careers. 3
Dr. Tiffani Riggers-Piehl, University of Kansas City, Missouri, Fostering Academic and Social Engagement: An Investigation into the Effects of All-Girls Education in the Transition to University
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Goodman Research Group, The Girls’ School Experience: A Survey of Young Alumnae of Single-Sex Schools
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Dr. Linda Sax, UCLA, Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their Characteristics and the Transition to College
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Advanced STEM Classes Mathematics AP Calculus (AB) AP Calculus (BC) Discrete Mathematics Linear Algebra
ACT Math
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DSHA Average
25.4
Wisconsin Average
20.2
ACT Science* DSHA Average
26.3
Wisconsin Average
20.6
CLASS OF 2019*
STEM Scholars
This application-based program follows the guide-
Science AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics C Mechanics Human Anatomy & Physiology Specialized Studies Introduction to Engineering Introduction to Computer Science AP Computer Science AP Statistics Introduction to Engineering AutoCAD
STEM Co-Curriculars SMART Team | Students Modeling a Research Topic — works in collaboration with the Medical College of Wisconsin and American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
to create technologies and solutions for real-world
Robotics Team | Hilltopper Robotics, Team 1732 partners DSHA with MUHS, in conjunction with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).
problems, using an engineering design approach.
AMY | Aspiring Medical Youth
lines of the American Society for Engineering Education, and is for students seeking to integrate and apply their knowledge of math and science in order
DSHA STEM Scholar students participate in the following guided opportunities: Committed engagement in various math and science course that apply math and science concepts in creative ways. Small group meetings that provide enrichment opportunities, support, and professional mentoring in STEM fields. Learning about and applying the engineering design process as an approach to creative problem-solving. Partnerships with local universities and businesses to support STEM study and career interest. Personal and professional growth and a head start on a STEM-related career path.
For more information, visit dsha.info/stem.
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FAITH formation Grow in your relationship with God; pray and attend Mass in a Catholic community; and live out the goodness and kindness of Jesus Christ in service alongside of your friends. Rooted in the Salvatorian mission and Sponsored by the Sisters of the Divine Savior, the hope is that each girl will grow in her faith as she grows into a globally-aware citizen, living her faith and using her gifts to advocate for justice and the needs of others.
Theology at DSHA
Primary Goals
To nurture spirituality through knowledge of faith. To engage students in the development of a lived faith. To foster an awareness of God’s presence in all of life — the Catholic principle of sacramentality. To communicate that faith reaches its fulfillment in relationship to God, self, others, and the world—the Catholic principle of communion.
Theology At-A-Glance: Freshmen Yr.
Sophomore Yr.
Junior Yr.
Senior Yr.
1st Semester
The Bible: The Living Word of God
The Sacramental Life: Encounters with Christ
The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus
Living our Vocation OR World Religions
2nd Semester
Christology: Jesus Christ and the Paschal Mystery
Catholic Morality: Our Response to God’s Love
The Church: Its Message & Mission
Catholic Social Teaching
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Courses and curriculum are aligned with the United States Catholic Bishops document: Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age.
CAMPUS MINISTRY AT DSHA A relationally-based, staff and peer ministry model is specifically rooted in the ways teen girls grow spiritually, and connect to God and one another. You will participate in meaningful, faith-filled programming and then have the opportunity to lead when you are ready.
Prayer, Liturgy, and Worship Live out your faith and practice the presence of God through daily all-school prayer, weekly Mass, sacramental offerings, special programming during Advent and Lent, and more.
Service Join the nearly 25,000 hours of service (in one school year!) as you live out the Gospel call to advocate for the needs of others— rooted in the Salvatorian mission to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in the world.
“The decision to lead as a peer minister is the moment many students make the choice for God on their own, and develop a faith life that will carry them out of our walls and into their lives beyond DSHA." —Director of Campus Ministry Stephanie Monson
Retreats
DSHA Retreat Journey At-A-Glace
Retreats provide a safe, productive place for you to explore and ignite your individual faith while connecting with classmates through shared experiences; all tailor-made for the teenage girl, grounded in scripture, and based on a model of peer-ministry.
TAKE FLIGHT Fall of Freshman Year overnight at DSHA
THROUGH THE TURBULENCE Winter of Sophomore Year overnight, off-campus
PRESENT TO THE SPIRIT Spring of Junior Year overnight, off-campus
ANCHORED IN YOUR FAITH Spring of Senior Year overnight, off-campus
SAYING YES Winter of Senior Year overnight, off-campus
Learn more at dsha.info/faithformation.
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MENTAL, SOCIAL, & Student Services and Wellness Department
At DSHA, this department is student-centered, community-focused, and fully dedicated to the mental/social/emotional, academic, and college and career needs of our students. The entire staff will guide students to accept life’s challenges with confidence as advocates, collaborators, advisors, teachers, coaches, and supporters. Student Services serves students all — to ensure that each girl is able to pursue her dreams in healthy community.
What makes Student Services so special at DSHA?
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Director of Student Services, Equity, & Engagement
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School Counselors
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Here is what this means for you:
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+ Licensed School-Based Therapist
+ Dedicated College Counselor
+ Support Staff
A stellar staffing structure ready to meet your needs!
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More direct access to counselors. Because they are freed up from administrative tasks, unlike the typical public school staffing model, they have more time to meet with and counsel students.
On-site therapy for students in need, in collaboration with Children’s Wisconsin.
A more individualized approach to college planning than that of a typical high school. Our dedicated college advisor will walk you through every step of the way to not only find the right college for you, but to also lessen the anxiety and stress that can come with the process.
EMOTIONAL HEALTH
via Student Services
What does Student Services provide to DSHA students and families? Social and Emotional Development Consult individually with students, parents, and teachers/staff
Academic Planning & Support Consult individually with students, parents,and teachers/staff
Provide on-call crisis intervention
Monitor high-need students
Intervene with students of concern
Facilitate staffings (with students, parents, and teachers) regarding concerns
Offer referrals to outside agencies
College & Career Planning Learn more on page 12.
Advise students about course selection
DID YOU KNOW? DSHA holds one of the lowest student to counselor ratios in the state of Wisconsin.
Learn more at dsha.info/studentservices.
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M E N TA L , S O C I A L , & E M O T I O N A L H E A LT H V I A
APPLIED WELLNESS Wellness for the real world.
This unique-to-DSHA program is designed to mimic how individuals achieve whole-person wellness beyond high school: through reflection, contemplation, planning, and action. We will provide you with the framework and a variety of opportunities to practice and internalize this process so that wellness becomes more than a requirement — it becomes a way of life.
mental social emotional health
physical health
spiritual health
Individual Wellness diversity, equity, & engagement
community & contextual health
intellectual health
A four-year, school-wide commitment will allow students to grow into the ability to manage their own wellness — during the high school years and beyond.
How does it work? Freshman Year: First semester, you will take Freshman Wellness Seminar. This occurs opposite of your twice-weekly Foundational Fitness class and is designed to help you navigate your DSHA experience – all with a focus on individual and community wellness. Second semester, you will have additional guided Applied Wellness experiences. Learn more on page 30! Sophomore-Senior Year: You will choose among a number of hands-on wellness experiences to help you gain a better understanding of the resources and experiences that align with your needs. They will be customized and individualized; measured and tracked with the help of a mentor; and dynamic to meet your changing needs.
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Learn more at dsha.info/wellness.
S T U D E N T S E R V I C E S (cont.)
Diversity, Equity, & Engagement As a Catholic and Salvatorian community, we are called to embrace the dignity and talents of all individuals within our call to social and restorative justice. We strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus for all of our students, the families that support them, and our community of colleagues. When we use the word “diversity,” we refer to the myriad of personal experiences, values, perspectives, talents, and worldviews that arise from differences in culture and circumstance.
As a school community, we are committed to this work and consider it an ongoing priority. DSHA is focused on
Academic Access, Equity, & Opportunity Increase Cultural Proficiency of Faculty & Staff
Curriculum & Learning for Intercultural Competence
diversity and equity work by engaging in learning opportunities that support the following objectives:
Strengthen Parent and Community Partnerships
Welcoming, Inclusive, & Equitable Environment
Co-Curriculars Focused on Diversity, Equity, & Engagement Student Diversity Council Best Buddies Club Furia Latina Club
Questions? Contact Director of Student Servies, Equity, and Engagement, Lisette Rodriguez-Reed at Rodriguez-ReedL@dsha.info or 414.721.2903.
Sisters of Culture Club She’s the First Club
¿Tiene Preguntas? Favor de ponerse en contacto con: Sra. Lisette Rodriguez-Reed, Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles, Equidad y Participación. Rodriguez-ReedL@dsha.info | 414.721.2903.
Learn more at dsha.info/diversity.
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CO-CURRICULAR Involvement Explore your passions!
Co-curriculars are an integral part of the DSHA experience, with opportunities built into the school day and beyond. Why is this such an important part of your high school experience? Research has shown that involvement in these activities will help you and your classmates with the following:
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Positive benefits to your academic record.
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A greater sense of belonging to the school community.
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Enhanced development in life skills.
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Healthier, more balanced behaviors.
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Positive results in college and beyond.
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Practice leadership development and gain confidence in a safe space.
There is a co-curricular for everyone: join a group with a shared passion, try something new, or create your own! Primarily Outside-of-School Programs Athletics • Climbing Club • Dasher Dance Team • Find Your Focus • Fine Arts | Music, Theatre, & Visual • Forensics • Robotics
Primarily In-School Programs Art Club • AMY (Aspiring Medical Youth) • Best Buddies • Celtic Club • Creative Writing • Criminal Justice Club • Drama Club • Eco Club • E.V.E. (Equality. Voice. Empowerment.) • FBLA/ Entrepreneur Club (Future Business Leaders of America) • FIGHT Club (Finding Instructors to Give Heuristic Talks) • Fitness Club • French Club • Furia Latina • Hometown Heroes • Journalism • Latin Club • Latin Rhythm Dance • Girls WhoCode • Literary Magazine, The Myriad • Model United Nations • Mysteries & Theories Club • Raise Awareness • Respect Life Club • She’s the First • Sisters of Culture • SMART Team (Students Modeling a Research Topic) • Yearbook • Yoga Club
Mission Driven, Serving the Entire DSHA Community Afternoon Prayer Team • Collections Team • Freshman Retreat • Freshman Service Day Team • Mass Team • Mass Music Team • Ministry Team • CMC Officers • Optional Junior Retreat • Optional Senior Retreat • Rosary Team • Sacraments Team • Sacristan Team • SDS Sisters Team • Service Team • Sophomore Retreat • Special Weeks Team • St. Anne’s Prom Team • Student Auction Team • SWAG (Student Wellness Advocacy Group)
Student Council Comissions Communications • Diversity & Equity • Policies and Practices • School Spirit & Pride • Student Welfare • Special Events • Student Ambassadors
Learn more at dsha.info/cocurriculars.
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ATHLETICS at DSHA What does it mean to be a Dasher Athlete?
At DSHA, you will join a long-standing tradition of athletic excellence . You will also join a culture that creates space for each and every student athlete. Across all fifteen sports, coaches and staff intentionally develop and encourage student-athletes in the areas of:
Academic Success
Athletic Excellence
Team ork
Service to Others
Leadership
Sportsmanship
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Wisconsin State Championships
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National Championships
65%
of DSHA students participate in Dasher athletics
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Dashers from the class of 2020 are attending college on an athletic scholarship
DSHA Athletic Offerings:
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B a s k e t b a l l | Varsity, JV, Freshman A & B C r o s s C o u n t r y | Varsity & JV F i e l d H o c k e y | Varsity, Varsity Reserve, JV, JV-Red, JV-White G o l f | Varsity, JV G y m n a s t i c s | Co-op WIAA Varsity, JV I c e H o c k e y | Co-op WIAA Varsity, JV L a c r o s s e | Varsity, JV
* R u g b y | Club – A side, B side * S k i i n g | Varsity, JV S o c c e r | Varsity, JV, Freshman S o f t b a l l | Varsity, JV, Freshman * S w i m m i n g & D i v i n g | Varsity, JV T e n n i s | Varsity, JV * T r a c k & F i e l d | Varsity, JV V o l l e y b a l l | Varsity, JV, Freshman A & B *Denotes non-cut sport — every girl has a chance to compete as a Dasher!
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Learn more at dsha.info/athletics.
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FINE ARTS at DSHA A place to explore, create and shine!
Whether you decide to take a painting class for stress relief, or have your sights set on Broadway, DSHA has a fine arts opportunity for every Dasher!
Theatre: Shine on stage—or behind the scenes! Academic theatre classes–in both acting & technical theatre
Spring Advanced Acting Production Community Theatre Works Summer Musical
Fall Musical Winter Play
Opportunity to audition for theatrical productions at MUHS.
Music: Vocal & Instrumental Choir Opportunities
Instrumental Opportunities
Concert Choir | introductory
Handbells | beginner and advanced
Camerata Singers | highly motivated singers
Orchestra | open to all with at least one year of experience
Angelaires* | select vocal performance ensemble
Divine Strings* | large and small ensemble performance opportunities
Mass Music Team Sing or play an instrument at school liturgies in conjuction with Campus Ministry
*Audition required for membership
Visual Arts: Discover your inner creator! Introductory Offerings Design, discovery, and self-expression. Skill-Building Offerings From ceramics and graphic design to fibers, jewelry, painting and more. Mastery Offerings Create a body of work in your medium of choice. 25
DSHA Theatre
Recent Productions Musical Theatre | Fall and Summer 2019 | Disney’s Beauty & the Beast 2019 | Disney’s Newsies 2018 | Les Misérables School Edition 2018 | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 2017 | Disney’s The Little Mermaid 2017 | Disney’s Mary Poppins Stage Plays | Winter and Spring 2020 | Get Smart 2019 | Almost Maine 2019 | Edgar Allen Poe’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party 2018 | Stage Door 2018 | Thriller of the Year 2017 | A Piece of my Heart 2017 | Always a Bridesmaid
Learn more at dsha.info/finearts.
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MARIAN SCHOLARS s s i n' con only s i W and f irst lusive ol. inc scho c i l ho Cat
The Marian Scholars Program at DSHA is a student-centered, inclusive education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Marian Scholars Program: Rooted in a spirit of inclusivity and inspired by Blessed Mary of the Apostles, founder of the Sisters of the Divine Savior — whose mission is to make know the goodness and kindness of Jesus Christ. Supports the belief that all students deserve opportunities to maximize their academic, social, and spiritual potential, building upon our mission to educate young women in a Christ-centered community that values diversity. Provide opportunity for students to participate in all aspects of the DSHA community, from taking a variety of classes in the general education setting to participating in Mass, clubs, plays, and more! Relies on a peer mentoring component with DSHA students helping to engage Marian Scholars in class and throughout other parts of her day.
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Pictured: The very f irst Marian Scholar, Mia, DSHA '24!
Program Curriculum
Each girl’s schedule is carefully designed with input from parents/guardians, teachers, and the girls themselves. Every girl in the Marian Scholars Program has a schedule that includes a mixture of general education academic and elective classes, as well as special education classes in reading, writing, and math that are specifically designed for students in the program.
Marian scholar | Sample Freshman Schedule:
1 st PERIOD
Academic Reading*
2 nd PERIOD
Functional Math*
3 rd PERIOD
Language and Composition I*
4 th PERIOD
Applied Wellness | Freshman Wellness Seminar
5 th PERIOD
Cultures and Civilizations
6 th PERIOD
The Bible: The Living Word of God
7 th PERIOD
Camerata Choir
8 th PERIOD
World Language
* Classes designed and taught specifically for students in the Marian Scholars Program.
Transition Into Post-High School During junior and senior years at DSHA, Marian Scholars and their families will work closely with teachers and counselors to explore their post high school options. The Marian Scholars Program will culminate in achieving a certificate of completion and participation in the commencement ceremony.
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THE TRANSITION TO High School Moving from middle school to high school can feel overwhelming. But at DSHA, current students, teachers, and staff are here to make sure you feel welcome right away — even before your first day!
Social Transition
A DSHA experience means a place to belong and friends for a lifetime — and here’s how it starts:
Spring of 8 th Grade Year Incoming Freshman Lock-In Incoming Freshman Fun Night with MUHS Admitted Student Day
Summer Before Freshman Year Ice Cream Social Dasher Mentors Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in High School Camp Dasher Leadership Boot Camp
Freshman Year Dasher Mentors + Picnic Freshman Orientation “Take Flight” Freshman Retreat Freshman Service Day 29
Academic Transition to College-Prep
Freshman Wellness Seminar | first semester freshman year This interactive classroom experience takes place twice each week and is designed to assist with the academic transition to high school, and to help optimize both individual and community wellness. A faculty member will help you address the skills needed to thrive in a college-prep setting. You will learn how to utilize the tools and resources needed to navigate your four years at DSHA. Throughout the semester, you will engage in the following: Apply DSHA’s 6 dimensions of wellness through self-assessment, reflection, and goal setting.
Understand the impact of classroom etiquette on the DSHA community.
Develop self-advocacy skills.
Learn DSHA academic policies and procedures.
Enhance leadership skills.
Explore and embrace diversity.
Learn effective study and time management skills.
Freshman Study Hall | first semester freshman year All freshmen are required to take a study hall for one semester. This will help you learn to create balance, meet the academic rigor of DSHA, and allow for designated opportunities to access the following: ALPHA (Academic Learning Place For Higher Achievement) for individualized help in math, science, or English with a teacher. Individualized time with a teacher or counselor. Quiet study time in the library.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID DSHA is committed to offering merit and need-based scholarships, as well as other forms of financial aid in order to: Provide an outstanding college-preparatory, Catholic education to qualified students regardless of a family's financial circumstances. Enroll the strongest student body possible — including a financial and mission-based commitment to a diverse group of young women with different gifts, perspectives, and life experiences.
Need-Based Scholarships & Financial Aid Current Availability & Application
When in doubt, apply! | Every aid-based scholarship is determined upon careful evaluation of each family’s financial situation. Factors that impact an award include income, number of children, tuition paid at other schools, and additional life expenses and circumstances unique to that family. Renewable Awards | The initially awarded amount will be renewed each year given the family’s financial circumstances remain the same. Class of 2025 application for the 2021-2022 school year: Tuesday, October 6 | Financial aid application opens. Friday, November 6 | Financial aid application deadline. Choice Option | Families living within the city of Milwaukee may be eligible for the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program. Open enrollment for the class of 2025 takes places between February 1-20, 2021. 31
38%
of the student body receives some form of need-based scholarship
95%
of families who apply for financial aid receive some of form need-based scholarship upon acceptance
$6,900
average need-based award in 2019-2020
Merit-Based Scholarships
DSHA gave over $1.8 million in scholarships during the 2020-2021 school year.
Beyond Tuition Assistance
Freshman Year A number of non-need based scholarships are given for exceptional academic achievement at the time of acceptance, from $250 – full tuition. Admitted students will have the opportunity to apply for service and leadership-based scholarships following acceptance; these scholarships range from one-time $500 to $13,300 renewable awards.
DSHA has resources for costs associated with the full Dasher experience beyond tuition. Qualifying families will receive assistance for the following: ACT fee · AP exam fee · Books · college application fees · college bus trip · dance tickets · bus tickets · select co-curricular activities · dresses for formal dances · graduation dresses and white gloves · lunch · select overnight trips including Campus Ministry retreats and world language study trips · uniforms
Sophomore – Senior Years A number of merit-based scholarships are available for students during their sophomore – senior years. These scholarships are a mix of application-based and faculty-nominated awards. Students receive these awards for demonstrating various character, talent, achievement, service, and potential in areas specific to a particular scholarship.
For more information on scholarships and financial aid: Contact Director of Admissions & Financial Aid Ann Duffy, DSHA ’10 at DuffyA@dsha.info or 414.616.2805.
Learn more at dsha.info/tuitionsupport and dsha.info/scholarships.
LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION FAQ’ s
Where is DSHA located? Located in Milwaukee, near Wauwatosa and Brookfield, DSHA annually draws students from over 110 middle schools across 70 zip codes throughout the metropolitan area.
Drawing students from all over the greater Milwaukee area allows Dashers to meet classmates who share similar interests and talents, while our vibrant geographic diversity offers students the opportunity to meet friends they might not otherwise meet, and to develop as young women who embrace and respect differences in background and perspective. Our commitment to whole-person education includes widening each young woman’s outlook on her community, city, and the world. This experience, unique at the high school level, is similar to what our young women will find in college.
Kewaskum - 1 West Bend - 7
Saukville - 1
Rubicon - 1 Jackson - 1 Grafton - 7 Cedarburg - 15 Hartford - 2 Richfield - 2 Mequon - 36 Bayside - 2 Hubertus - 2 Germantown - 9 River Hills - 4 Colgate - 4 Brown Deer - 3 Fox Point - 8 Menomonee Falls - 35 Glendale - 9 Whitefish Bay - 28 Lisbon - 1 Shorewood - 11 Oconomowoc - 16 Sussex - 4 Pewaukee - 20 DIVINE SAVIOR Brookfield - 51 HOLY ANGELS Milwaukee - 199 Elm Grove - 18 HIGH SCHOOL Wauwatosa - 113 Delafield - 6 Waukesha - 14 West Allis - 4 Greenfield - 6 New Berlin - 20
East Troy - 1
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Hales Corners - 1 Muskego - 13 Greendale - 10 Franklin - 24 Oak Creek - 3
Racine - 2
How will I find a carpool? Parents need them and girls LOVE them! Most students carpool at some point throughout the year. Upon acceptance, you will have the option to opt in to search for a carpool with other DSHA families (of all grade levels) through the online school directory.
When is school open in the morning? And when does it close? Whether studying in the commons, working out in the fitness center, studying in the library, or sticking around for a sports practice or music rehearsal, our doors are open for your daughter both before and after school. Students have access to the building as early as 6:00 a.m. And after school, your daughter will have a safe space to be productive until her ride arrives into the evening.
Are there bussing options? Bussing options are available to students from the Milwaukee Southside and Menomonee Falls School District.
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My wife and I, and four of our five children call Cedarburg home, a 35–40 minute commute from DSHA. I work in Mequon, just 2.5 miles from home. Cedarburg High School is just six blocks away. Yet when Katherine fell in love with DSHA, we knew we would have to make some sacrifices and re-balance our schedules. Like every wrinkle life throws your way, you quickly iron it out. You’ll drive one day. You’ll meet another mom who works near the school so there’s another ride covered. Even when she doesn’t have an after-school activity, and we can’t be there at dismissal, we love the fact that the fitness center is available, and the commons are open for Katherine to have a safe place to get a jump on her homework.” — Jim from Cedarburg, Parent of Katherine, DSHA ’21, and Maddie, DSHA ’23
Learn more at dsha.info/transportation.
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LEARN MORE about the DSHA
ALL-GIRLS DIFFERENCE Dasher Stories | Highlights, Happenings, and Achievements
The Word Magazine is published each semester to capture the stories of Dashers and the DSHA community. Visit dsha.info/word to view full issues.
Fall Semester 2019
Spring Semester 2020
features include:
features include:
Faith | Holy Land Pilgrimage
Faith | Black History Month Mass
Heart | French Exchange Program
Heart | School Spirit & the Class of 2020
Intellect | Dual Credit Courses, featuring Anatomy & Physiology
Intellect | Student Connection, Engagement, and Support During Online Learning
And more!
And more!
The Annual Report is published each year to celebrate Dasher achievements and honor donors. Visit dsha.info/annual to view full issues.
2018-2019 Academic Year
| features include:
Believer | Salvatorian Service at DSHA Self-Advocate | Gold Key Artist Gives Voice to Others Critical Thinker | National Merit Finalists & Academic Collaboration Communicator | Expression of Voice + Departmental Award Winners Leader | Courage Award Winner Leads Cross Country Team And more!
Scholarship Stories Each year, DSHA features the stories of students who receive scholarships. To hear directly from these Dashers about their all-girls experience, and to learn more about scholarships, visit dsha.info/scholarships.
Create your own Dasher story this summer!
Summer Cool at DSHA Each summer, DSHA runs hundreds of camps and classes created and designed just for girls rising grades 1-9. Summer of 2021 camp information will be available in February 2021. To learn more visit dsha.info/summercool. Camp categories include: Athletics
Reading
Visual Arts
Faith
STEM
Wellness
Leadership
Study Skills
Writing
Music
Theatre
COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan at DSHA
DSHA has successfully returned to school in a safe, socially distanced, hybrid format in the fall of 2020. To learn more about the full plan and all COVID-19 instructional models, visit dsha.info/fall2020. 36
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APPLY TODAY!
Submit your application — it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
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Grab your parents, visit dsha.info/apply, and start the application using the myDSHA admissions checklist. The full application includes: Parent application Student essay Teacher recommendation forms Registration for the entrance exam Financial aid application (optional) Helpful hint: you do not need to complete the full application in one sitting! You can start and then return to the process at any point.
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ation & Applic ial Aid Financ ne: Deadli , Fr i d ay 6 r e b No v e m
Take the entrance exam! DSHA will administer the exam on: Friday, November 6
Saturday, November 7
Don’t forget! You must register for the entrance exam in your myDSHA admissions checklist!
3.
Wait patiently! The DSHA Admissions Committee will carefully review your full set of application materials. Admissions decisions will be sent to families in early January. Merit-based scholarships are either awarded upon acceptance, or available for application following acceptance.
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VISIT & DISCOVER DSHA 2020-2021 School Year
Learn more about opportunities to visit DSHA in person or virtually at:
dsha.info/visit
Save the date!
OPEN HOUSE fall | October 25, 2020 spring | April 18, 2021 Register at dsha.info/openhouse.
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