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Diversity, Equity, & Engagement 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 diversity and equity work by engaging in learning opportunities that support the following objectives:

Increase Cultural Proficiency of Faculty & Staff

Academic Access, Equity, & Opportunity

Curriculum & Learning for Intercultural Competence

Strengthen Parent and Community Partnerships Welcoming, Inclusive, & Equitable Environment

Questions?

ContactDirector of Student Servies, Equity, and Engagement, Lisette Rodriguez-Reed atRodriguez-ReedL@dsha.infoor414.721.2903.

¿Tiene Preguntas?

Favor de ponerse en contacto con: Sra. Lisette Rodriguez-Reed, Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles, Equidad y Compromiso.Rodriguez-ReedL@dsha.info|414.721.2903.

Co-Curriculars Focused on Diversity, Equity, & Engagement

Student Diversity Council

Best Buddies Club

Furia Latina Club

Sisters of Culture Club

She’s the First Club

CO-CURRICULAR CO-CURRICULAR

Involvement 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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A greater sense of belonging to the school community.

Enhanced development in life skills.

Healthier, more balanced behaviors.

Positive results in college and beyond.

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

ATHLETICS ATHLETICS

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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

Service to Others Athletic Excellence

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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:

Basketball | Varsity, JV, Freshman A & B * Cross Country | Varsity & JV * Field Hockey | Varsity, Varsity Reserve, JV, JV-Red, JV-White

Golf | Varsity, JV * Gymnastics | Co-op WIAA Varsity, JV * Ice Hockey | Co-op WIAA Varsity, JV

Lacrosse | Varsity, JV * Rugby | Club – A side, B side * Skiing | Varsity, JV

Soccer | Varsity, JV, Freshman

Softball | Varsity, JV, Freshman * Swimming & Diving | Varsity, JV

Tennis | Varsity, JV * Track & Field | Varsity, JV

Volleyball | Varsity, JV, Freshman A & B *Denotes non-cut sport — every girl has a chance to compete as a Dasher!

Over 73% of our studentathletes have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

FINE ARTS FINE ARTS at DSHA 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 Fall Musical

Winter Play Spring Advanced Acting Production Community Theatre Works Summer Musical

Opportunity to audition for theatrical productions at MUHS.

Music: Vocal & Instrumental

Choir Opportunities

Concert Choir | introductory

Camerata Singers | highly motivated singers

Angelaires* | select vocal performance ensemble Mass Music Team

Sing or play an instrument at school liturgies in conjuction with Campus Ministry Instrumental Opportunities

Handbells | beginner and advanced

Orchestra | open to all with at least one year of experience

Divine Strings* | large and small ensemble performance opportunities

*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.

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

MARIAN SCHOLARS MARIAN SCHOLARS

Wisconsin's first and only inclusive Catholic school.

The Marian Scholars Program at DSHA is a student-centered, inclusive education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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.

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:

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4th PERIOD

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6th PERIOD

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8th PERIOD Academic Reading*

Functional Math*

Language and Composition I*

Applied Wellness | Freshman Wellness Seminar

Cultures and Civilizations

The Bible: The Living Word of God

Camerata Choir

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.

THE TRANSITION TO THE TRANSITION TO

High School 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

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.

Develop self-advocacy skills.

Enhance leadership skills. Learn effective study and time management skills. Understand the impact of classroom etiquette on the DSHA community.

Learn DSHA academic policies and procedures.

Explore and embrace diversity.

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 SCHOLARSHIPS & & FINANCIAL AID 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.

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

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.

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.

DSHA gave over $1.8 million in scholarships during the 2020-2021 school year.

Beyond Tuition Assistance

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

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.

LOCATION LOCATION & &

TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION FAQ’s 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

Hartford - 2 Cedarburg - 15 Richfield - Hubertus - 2 2 Mequon - 36 Bayside - 2 Germantown - 9 River Hills - 4

Menomonee Falls - 35 Colgate - 4 Brown Deer Glendale Lisbon - 1 - - Whitefish Bay - 3 9 Fox Point - 8 28 Oconomowoc - 16 Sussex - 4 Shorewood - 11 Pewaukee - 20 Brookfield - Elm Grove - 51 18 Milwaukee DIVINE SAVIOR HOLY ANGELS HIGH SCHOOL - 199

Wauwatosa - 113 Delafield - 6 New Berlin - 20 Greenfield Waukesha - 14 West Allis - 4 - 6 Hales Corners - 1 Muskego - 13 Greendale - 10 Franklin - 24 Oak Creek - 3

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.

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 LEARN MORE about the about the DSHA DSHA ALL-GIRLS DIFFERENCE 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/wordto view full issues.

Fall Semester 2019 features include:

Faith | Holy Land Pilgrimage

Heart | French Exchange Program Intellect | Dual Credit Courses, featuring Anatomy & Physiology And more!

Spring Semester 2020

features include:

Faith | Black History Month Mass

Heart | School Spirit & the Class of 2020

Intellect | Student Connection, Engagement, and Support During Online Learning 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 Faith Leadership Music Reading STEM Study Skills Theatre Visual Arts Wellness Writing

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.