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DSHA Divine Savior Holy Angels High School

All All Girls GirlsMakes Makes All All the the Difference 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

confidence in the all-girls classroom.

Live out your gifts in the

faith community .

Find your place – on a team or stage, in a co-curricular, and more. Discover and explore your Meet

passions .

friends and a sisterhood that will last a lifetime.

681

girls from

121

middle schools

32%

of students identify as students of color

40%

of students receive financial aid

83%

of students are Catholic

Table of Contents pgs. 3-4 | Who We Are The DSHA Mission, Vision, and Qualities of a Graduate pgs. 5-8 | Why All Girls Makes All the Difference pgs. 9-12 | Innovation in Whole-Person Education

We would love to hear from you –

any time!

pgs. 13-14 | College-Prep Academics pgs. 15-16 | Academics

All-Girls + STEM

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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.

WHY DOES DOES all girls MAKE all THE DIFFERENCE? 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 practice using 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

The All-Girls Difference is All about Girls!

What does the data say? To be successful, students need more than just a feeling of support. That support must translate into actions geared toward student success. 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 experience 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 90% report feeling supported by other students (compared to 73% of girls at co-ed schools) 95% feel supported by their teachers (compared to 84% of girls at co-ed schools) 83% feel supported by their school administrations (compared to 63% of girls at co-ed schools) Nearly 96% of all-girls’ school students report receiving more frequent feed- back on their assignments and other coursework than girls at co-ed schools. 1

Dr. Richard A. Holmgren, Allegheny College, Steeped in Learning:

What do Dashers say? “In the all-girls environment, you have a built-in support system. It is all about girls standing beside each other and helping support one another. No one here is trying to tear each other down, we are all trying to lift each other up. —Shaterra, DSHA ’22, Milwaukee

“My teachers are willing to take their own time and spend it working with me and my classmates through things we have questions on. They care about me as a person and my progress. They show us every day that they want us to understand and do well; it is not just about the grade.” —Ava, DSHA ’22, Delafield

“You feel safe when you are surrounded by all girls. We give each other emotional support and strength. I can wake up and go to a school that is like a second home to me; it is a true sisterhood. When I’m sharing an opinion in the classroom, I have a lot of support behind my ability to do that. Our teachers are our advocates, too, and they show they want to create a safe space and be willing to listen, engage, and understand the different perspectives and backgrounds that all of the students bring into the classroom.” —Danielle, DSHA ’22, Milwaukee

The Student Experience at All-Girls Schools

continued >

DSHA is a proud to be an official member of the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools. To learn more about the benefits of an all-girls education, visit ncgs.org.

The All-Girls Difference is All about Girls!

What does the data say? 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 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 All-girls’ school students have higher aspirations and greater motivation than their female peers at co-ed independent and public schools. 1 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

What do Dashers say? “I feel safe to share or ask a question in class because I know my teachers and other girls will support that I am speaking up. Each time I share, it builds confidence in me to keep speaking up.” —Alex, DSHA ’22, Wauwatosa

“We have so many different things we can be involved in at school — sports, co-curriculars, campus ministry — you can meet so many different people in different grade levels, and we have lots of opportunities to learn from each other and bond together. At an all-girls school, all of the leadership positions go to girls. When we are underclasswomen, we see girls in these positions and involved in everything, and it motivates us to get involved and gives us confidence we can be leaders in the same way when we get older.” —Veronica, DSHA ’23, Hartland “Going to DSHA makes my motivation stronger. I feel uplifted by teachers and my classmates. We help each other in everything we do, and as individuals, it makes us want to work harder and be the best we can be.”

Dr. Richard A. Holmgren, Allegheny College, Steeped in Learning: The Student Experience at All-Girls Schools 1

U.S. Department of Education, Early Implementation of Public Single-Sex Schools: Perceptions and Characteristics 2

Dr. Cary M. Watson, Stanford University, Sex Roles: A Journal of Research 3

—Sally, DSHA ’23, Mequon ta on Fo r d a and a ll - g ir ls urn t STEM, 15! e to pag

DSHA is a proud to be an official member of the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools. To learn more about the benefits of an all-girls education, visit ncgs.org.

Inno ation IN WHOLE-PERSON 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. You will gain an understanding of how to manage your own overall wellness—intellectual, spiritual, physical, and mental/social/emotional— during the high school years and beyond.

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.

First Semester Freshman Schedule | Sample Week* *All classes will have the same number of instructional minutes each semester.

1st Hour

2nd Hour

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Algebra

Latin

3rd Hour

Theology | The Bible

4th Hour

Applied Wellness Hour / Fitness Dasher Time

Dasher Time/ Lunch

5 Hour th

6th Hour

7th Hour

8th Hour

Latin

Theology | The Bible

Freshman Wellness

Friday

Latin

Algebra

Latin

Theology | The Bible

Today' s Topic: time management Dasher Time

Thursday

Freshman Wellness

Today' s Topic: Theology | The Bible diversity at DSHA

Applied Wellness Hour / Fitness Dasher Time

Dasher Time All-School Mass

R o sary in the Chapel Meet friends in Commons Meet with math teacher Lunch

Lunch

Dasher Mentor Picnic!

Lunch

Dasher Time Lunch

Study Hall

Biology

Faith Friday

Study Hall

Commons to work onPrint paper in libraryMeet with a L i brary to study for AL P HA Center for counselor. English paper help with math homework science test

Cultures and Civilizations

College-Prep English

Cultures and Civilizations

College-Prep English

Biology

L a b today! Cultures and Civilizations

Cultures and Civilizations

College-Prep English

Co-curricular

*After last period of the day

INNOVATION IN

whole-person EDUCATION!

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What does departmentally integrated, whole-person education look like for a Dasher? Check out a snapshot of some examples here! A

COL LEGE-P R E P AC A DE M IC S + FA ITH FORMATION :

Catholic Salvatorian Identity • Theology • Catholic Social Teaching infused into all areas of academic study • Holy Land Pilgrimage B

FAI T H FOR M ATION + C O- C UR R ICUL AR IN VOLVE ME N T:

M C RO GY M N

Campus Ministry Officers & Leadership Positions • Retreat & Service Teams • Respect Life • Hometown Heroes C

CO - CU R R IC UL A R IN VOLV EM EN T + ME N TAL/S O CIAL/ E MOT IONA L H E A LT H:

DA S SO

Best Buddies • Sisters Of Culture • Furia Latina • Student Diversity Council D

IC E

ME NTAL / SOC IA L / E MOT IONA L HE ALTH + APPLIE D W E LLN E S S :

Digital Detox • Yoga • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction E

AP P LI E D W E L L N E S S + C OL L EGE-P RE P ACADE MICS :

Academic Advance • Study Skills & Time Management • The College Application Process F

COL LEGE-P R E P AC A DE M IC S + M EN TAL/S O CIAL/ E MOT IONA L H E A LT H:

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 Convention • 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 & Worship • Pastoral Support • Small Groups • Rosary & Reconciliation 11

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Fa i t h on Fo r m a t i

IRES A N G E L AY D A N C E S DA S CAREER AR TRIP

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DA UES G O L A I L HER D S A D MUSICA L L E A F R VO C A HO OL M A S S CIL N U O C S C L E N T OMMUNITY TENNIS A L FA I T H S T U D LD H

A L L - S CB L I E S ASSEM

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Me n t a l / Social/ nal Emotio He a l t h

College-Prep

ACADEMICS

DSHA is committed to teaching girls in the ways they learn best. Because of this, you will grow in conf idence in the classroom through the all-girls environment — without distractions — as your teachers support you through four years of increasingly rigorous courses, with a focus on the expectations of college classes and programs. A deliberate, solid foundation of interconnected scope and sequence will ensure you are prepared for college and beyond.

Teachers Committed to How Girls Learn Best

13 : 1

Your teachers will guide, motivate, and inspire your learning every day.

Student to Teacher Ratio

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! They are committed to developing your college-prep learning skills and study habits.

DSHA Academic Departments

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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 LA

English Specialized Studies Health & Fitness Theatre Mathematics Theology Music Visual Arts Science World Languages Social Studies

Curriculum | A Balanced Course Load

Your schedule is structured so you have specific frames of time to get the help you need. Visit the ALPHA Center during study hall. English, math, and science teachers are available during each period to answer your questions. Your teachers have designated times in their own schedules to accommodate you and your classmates outside of ALPHA Center hours as well.

College Preparation & Planning at DSHA

AP classes

AP English Literature AP English Language and Composition AP Calculus AB

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 28 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.

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.

AP Calculus BC

AP Physics C Mechanics AP European History AP Human Geography AP U.S. Government & Politics

AP Statistics

AP U.S. History

AP Biology

AP Art: 2D Design

AP Chemistry

AP Latin IV/V

AP Computer Science A

AP Spanish Language and Culture

AP Environmental Science

(college) credit 11 dual course offerings Ethnicity in American Literature

Intercultural History: Latin America

Irish Literature

United States Foreign Policy

Contemporary Literature College Algebra Catholic Social Teaching

Tumultuous Times: The 1960s Intermediate French Intermediate Latin Poetry

World Religions

Schedule your college visits and admissions representative meetings. Coordinate your standardized tests (Pre-ACT, PSAT, AP, and ACT). Facilitate college scholarship and award opportunities. Provide CareerLocker and Naviance Family Connection programs.

At-a-Glance | Class of 2021 College Matriculation 173 Dashers are going to 77 different colleges or universities. 39% of Dashers are attending a Catholic college or university. 42% of Dashers are attending college in Wisconsin: 42 students attend public college or university. 31 students attend private college or university. States with the highest attendance outside of Wisconsin: 13 students | Illinois 11 students | Missouri 6 students each | New York and South Carolina 5 students each | Arizona, California, Indiana, and Ohio 10 students representing 8 different sports will attend college on an athletic scholarship. For a full list of college acceptances, view the 2021-2022 DSHA School Profile insert at the back of the book or at dsha.info/profile.

ACT COMPOSITE CLASS of 2020

DSHA Average

Wisconsin Average

26.0

20.1

100%

graduation and college acceptance rate

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 into the ability to integrate and apply the concepts 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-confidencethan 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 lik e ly to consider maj o ring in math, science, and technologycompared to girls who attend coed schools. 2 Compared to coed peers, girls’ school grads are 3 times more lik e ly 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

Goodman Research Group, The Girls’ School Experience: A Survey of Young Alumnae of Single-Sex Schools

Dr. Linda Sax, UCLA, Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their Characteristics and the Transition to College

Advanced STEM Classes Mathematics AP Calculus (AB) AP Calculus (BC) Discrete Mathematics Linear Algebra

ACT Math* DSHA Average

24.3

Wisconsin Average

19.9

ACT Science* DSHA Average Wisconsin Average

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 AutoCAD

25.4 20.3

*CLASS OF 2020

STEM Scholars This application-based program follows the guidelines of the American Society for Engineering Education, and is for students seeking to integrate and apply their knowledge of math and science in order to create technologies and solutions for real-world problems, using an engineering design approach.

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. Robotics Team | Hilltopper Robotics Team 1732 partners DSHA with MUHS, in conjunction with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). AMY | Aspiring Medical Youth

DSHA STEM Scholar students participate in the following guided opportunities: Committed engagement in various math and science courses that apply concepts in creative ways. Small group meetings that provide enrichment opportunities, support, and professional mentoring in STEM fields. Learning 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 along with a head start on a STEM-related career path.

For more information, visit dsha.info/stem.

FAITH FORMATION FORMATION and Catholic Identity

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. With the experience rooted in the Salvatorian mission and sponsored by the Sisters of the Divine Savior, 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: Freshman 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

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.

“DSHA and Campus Ministry have been so influential in growing my faith. Through retreats and service, I’ve realized how much God could be a part of my life. All-school Masses help us connect and worship as a whole school, while optional Faith Friday Masses, rosary, and reconciliation help us deepen our personal relationships with J e sus.”

— Sarah, DSHA ’22, Brook f ield

Prayer, Liturgy, and Worship

Retreats

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.

Retreats provide a safe, productive place for you

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.

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. Campus Ministry Opening Retreat

Through the Turbulance

Early Fall | gr. 9-12

Winter of Sophomore Year

Saying Yes Spring of Senior Year

Set Sail

Be Present

Fall of Freshman Year

Fall of Junior Year

Learn more at dsha.info/faithformation.

Faith Formation & Catholic Identity

Freshman Orientation Mass

• Introduce Scripture Theme of the Year • All-School Masses

PB+J Sandwich making for Repairers of the Breach

FR. JORDAN AWARENESS WEEK • All-School Masses • Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary • Collections: Mother of Good Counsel food pantry • Service presentations

Campus Ministry small groups begin meeting

Lectio Divina sessions during Applied Wellness

All-School Mass

FEB.

JAN.

All-day Eucharistic Adoration through Applied Wellness

Freshman retreat at DSHA

Optional Junior Retreat at DSHA

MAR.

Campus Ministry Opening Retreat

Introduction to Campus Ministry • Campus Ministry involvement assemblies • Collections: Franciscan Peacemakers

OCT.

SEP.

AUG.

A YEAR-IN-THE-LIFE OF CAMPUS MINISTRY MINISTRY

Grade level Faith Fridays LENT AT DSHA

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK CELEBRATION • All-School Mass • Collections: Mother of Good Council food pantry • Eucharistic Adoration, and Rosary • Fun days, Catholic trivia, dress up days, and more! • Gr8 Lengths Assembly

• Lenten assembly • Ash Wednesday All-School Mass • Student Auction, Penny Wars, and collections to raise money for Lenten Project organization • Divine Mercy Chaplet, Eucharistic Adoration, and Rosary • Reconciliation during Theology class • Campus Ministry small groups • Stations of the Cross

DSHA’s Campus Ministry Department offers peer-connected opportunities for students to help them grow in their faith and authentically connect with others as a Catholic community. Below are some highlights from the programs that enhance the ongoing faith formation offerings that occur throughout the year. Those ongoing opportunities include community prayer, Sacramental life, theology classes, and service.

House of Peace Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes

Gratitude Journaling during Applied Wellness

Collections: Mother of Good Counsel food pantry

DEC.

NOV.

Campus Ministry Instagram Takeover: music, scripture, and reflections by students & teachers

Senior retreat at DSHA

ADVENT AT DSHA All Saints’ Day Mass

Campus Ministry leaders Christmas service

All-School Mass

MAY

Vocare service immersion projects for seniors

APR.

All-DSHA community food drive

• Advent Assembly • Theology classes study Christmas Scripture • Collections & prayer for Advent Project organization • Advent confessions, Eucharistic Adoration, and Rosary in the Mother of Our Savior Chapel • Hats, scarves, and mittens drive • Feast of the Immaculate Conception & Our Lady of Guadalupe All-School Mass

Baccalaureate Mass for the graduating class

Collections: Mother of Good Counsel food pantry End of year All-School Mass All-School Mass

Sophomore retreat

All-school Eucharistic Adoration

New Campus Ministry leaders are commissioned

MENTAL, SOCIAL, & Student Services and Applied 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 navigate her college-prep high school experience in a healthy community, with resources tailored to meet the needs of each student.

What makes Student Services so special at DSHA?

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Director of Student Services

Here is what this means for you:

School Counselors

Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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 Hospital of Wisconsin.

A more individualized approach to college planning than that of a typical high school. Our dedicated college counselor 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.

Licensed School-Based Therapist

Director of College Counseling

Applied Wellness Director

Support Staff

A stellar staffing structure ready to meet your needs!

EMOTIONAL HEALTH

ia Student Ser ices

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 14.

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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APPLIED WELLNESS 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, & inclusion

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 tak e Freshman Wellness. This occurs opposite of your twice-week l y Foundational Fitness class and is designed to help you navigate your DSHA ex p erience — all with a focus on individual and community wellness. Second semester, you will have additional guided Applied Wellness ex p eriences. Learn more on page 3 4 ! Sophomore-Senior Year: You will choose among a number of hands-on wellness ex p eriences to help you gain a better understanding of the resources and ex p eriences that align with your needs. They will be customiz e d, individualiz e d, and dynamic to meet your changing needs.

Learn more at dsha.info/wellness.

S T U D E N T S E R V I C E S (cont.)

Di ersity, Equity, & Inclusion As a Catholic and Salvatorian community, we are called to embrace the dignity and talents of all individuals within our call to Catholic Social Teaching 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 meeting the needs of all students by engaging in learning opportunities that support the following objectives:

Co-Curriculars Focused on DEI

Academic Access, Opportunity, & Growth Increase Cultural Proficiency of Faculty & Staff

Strengthen Parent and Community Partnerships

Student Diversity Commission

Curriculum & Learning for Intercultural Competence

Welcoming environment where each student feels a sense of belonging.

Learn more at dsha.info/diversity.

Best Buddies Furia Latina Sisters of Culture

CO-CURRICULAR In ol ement 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:

Positive benefits to your academic record.

A greater sense of belonging to the school community.

Practice personal and professional leadership development while gaining confidence in a safe space.

Healthier, more balanced behaviors.

Positive results in college and beyond.

Enhanced development in life skills.

What is a co-curricular at DSHA? A co-curricular is a group whose learning experience complements and extends what students are learning and experiencing in: Academic departments Close connection to our mission as a Catholic school Co-curriculars are designed to strengthen classroom learning and mission focus. Co-curriculars offer students a space to create, plan, implement, and lead various school-wide activities, opportunities, and events. Most co-curriculars are offered during the school day— they help build community through shared interests and across grade levels. There is a co-curricular for everyone to explore their passions or try something new!

2021-2022 Co-curricular Offerings at DSHA Academic-focused offerings: Athletic Performance Training

Latin Convention

School Ecology/Garden

Dasher Download | student publication

Model U.N.

SMART Team | Students Modeling a Research Topic

Forensics | after school

Robotics | after school with MUHS

Yearbook

Mission-focused offerings: Retreat Planning Team

Best Buddies

Service Teams | some examples include:

Furia Latina

> > > >

Collections Team Hometown Heroes Saint Anne’s Prom She’s the First

Respect Life Sisters of Culture Student Athletics Advisory Council

Student Council | commissions include: > > > >

Communications Student Diversity Policies & Practices School Spirit & Pride

> Student Welfare > Special Events > Student Ambassadors

Learn more at dsha.info/cocurriculars.

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

Service to Others

Leadership

Team ork Sportsmanship

Wisconsin State Championships

National Championships

62%

of DSHA students participate in Dasher athletics

Dashers from the class of 2021 are attending college on an athletic scholarship

DSHA Athletic Offerings:

1 5 sport

t d i f fe re n s is the o f fe r i n g r girls in o f t s o m of WI! e t a t s e th

Fitness & Performance

* R u g b y | Club – A side, B side * S k i i n g | Varsity, JV

D S H A o ff e r s y e a r - r o u n d s t r e n g t h a n d c o n d i t i o n i n g c o a c h i n g t o b e n e fi t all athletes of all grade levels.

S o c c e r | Varsity, JV, Freshman S o f t b a l l | Varsity, JV, Freshman

T h e p r o g r a m i s s p e c i fi c a l l y d e s i g n e d f o r g i r l s t o i m p r o v e o v e r a l l fi t n e s s a n d enhance athletic performance.

* 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

S p e c i fi c a r e a s a d d r e s s e d : v e r t i c a l j u m p , speed, agility, quickness, and overall fi t n e s s l e v e l .

*Denotes non-cut sport — every girl has a chance to compete as a Dasher!

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t of our s have s athlete 3.5 f a G PA o r. e or high

Learn more at dsha.info/athletics.

FINE ARTS at DSHA A place to explore, create and shine!

Whether you decide to take a painting class to explore a new creative outlet, 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

Academic Theatre Production | for students enrolled in course

Annual Musical | all students eligible for audition

Community Theatre Works Summer Musical

Annual Stage Play | all students eligible for audition

Opportunity to audition for theatrical productions at Marquette University High School.

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

Campus Ministry Music Team Sing or play an instrument at school liturgies or other special events

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. *Audition required for membership 29

DSHA Theatre

Learn more at dsha.info/finearts.

MARIAN SCHOLARS MARIAN SCHOLARS s i n' s con nly s i o W and ized f i r s t re c o g n nal ool s c h h e Na t i o r d o n t a by c Bo ion. holi C at l In c l u s Ful

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 known the goodness and k i ndness of Jesus Christ. Supports the belief that all students deserve opportunities to max i miz e their academic, social, and spiritual potential, building upon our mission to educate young women in a Christ-centered community that values diversity. Provides opportunities for students to participate in all aspects of the DSHA community, from tak i ng a variety of classes in the general education setting to participating in Mass, clubs, theatre, and more! Relies on a collaborative peer mentoring component with DSHA students to help engage Marian Scholars in class and throughout other parts of their day.

Pictured: The very f irst Marian Scholar, Mia, DSHA '24!

Program Curriculum Each Marian Scholar’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

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 post-high school options. The Marian Scholars Program will culminate in students achieving a certificate of completion, along with participation in the DSHA baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies with their classmates.

For Marian Scholars Program admissions and to learn more, visit dsha.info/marianscholars. 32

THE TRANSITION TRANSITIONTO 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 Visit Day Incoming Freshman Mass Incoming Freshman Lock-In Incoming Freshman Fun Night with MUHS

Summer Before Freshman Year Ice Cream Social Dasher Mentors Summer Cool | Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in High School Summer Cool | Camp Dasher Summer Cool | Leadership Boot Camp Summer Cool | Athletic Camps

Freshman Year Dasher Mentors + P i cnic Freshman Orientation Set Sail Freshman Retreat Freshman Service Day 33

Transition to College-Prep Environment

Freshman Wellness | first semester freshman year This interactive classroom experience takes place twice each week and is designed to helpyou transition from middle school into the college-prep environment. Freshman Wellness connects students with the people, resources, and opportunities at DSHA which are here to help each student make the most of their freshman year and beyond. In Freshman Wellness, groups of students will work with school counselors, teachers, campus ministers, administrators, and members of the Applied Wellness program to participate in thoughtful discussions, work together on activities, build relationships, and learn more about themselves and DSHA. Throughout the semester, you will learn and practice the following: Creating and committing to a solid academic routine, including: > Time management > Organization > Study skills > And more! Exploring the dimensions of wellness through self-assessment, reflection, goal setting and application.

Developing a growth mindset: > Embracing meeting new people > Learning new things Learning about the policies, processes, and other guidelines at DSHA.

Finding the people and resources that work best for you.

Freshman Study Hall | first semester freshman year All freshmen are required to take a study hall when beginning at DSHA. 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 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 scholar ship 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 ex p enses 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 2026 application for the 2022-2023 school year: Tuesday, October 12 | Financial aid application opens. Friday, November 5 | Financial aid application deadline. Choice Option | Families living within the city of Milwauk e e may be eligible for the Milwauk e e Parental Choice Program. Open enrollment for the class of 2026 tak e s places between February 1-22, 2022. 35

40%

of the student body receives some form of need-based scholarship

95%

of families who apply for financial aid receive some form of need-based scholarship upon acceptance

$6,400

average need-based award in 2021-2022

Merit-Based Scholarships

DSHA gave over $1.8 million in scholarships during the 2021-2022 school year.

Beyond Tuition Assistance A number of merit-based scholarships are given for exceptional academic achievement at the time of acceptance, from $250 – full tuition. Admitted students will have theopportunity to apply for criteria-based scholarships following acceptance; these scholarships range from one-time $500 to $13,300 renewable awards. More need-based scholarship awards are available than merit-based awards. All families seeking financial assistance of any amount are encouraged to apply for financial aid.

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

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 LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION FAQ sS

Where is DSHA located? Located in Milwaukee, near Wauwatosa and Brookfield, DSHA annually draws students from over 120 middle schools across 60 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.

Adell - 1 West Bend - 6

Saukville - 1 Grafton - 4

Hartford - 1

Cedarburg - 10

Richfield - 3 Mequon - 25 Bayside - 2 Hubertus - 2 Germantown - 7 River Hills - 2 Colgate - 3 Brown Deer - 4 Fox Point - 13 Menomonee Falls - 29 Glendale - 9 Whitefish Bay - 23 Lisbon - 2 Shorewood - 14 Oconomowoc - 13 Sussex - 3 Hartland - 2 Pewaukee - 16 Nashota - 2 Brookfield - 47 DIVINE SAVIOR HOLY ANGELS Milwaukee - 196 Elm Grove - 15 HIGH SCHOOL Wauwatosa - 112 Delafield - 5 Waukesha - 12 West Allis - 7 Greenfield - 8 New Berlin - 16

East Troy - 1

Hales Corners - 3 Muskego - 13 Greendale - 9 Franklin - 19 Oak Creek - 3

Mt. Pleasant - 1 Racine - 1

How will I find a carpool? Parents need them and girls LOVE them! Most students carpool at some point throughout the year. Upon enrollment, you will be added to the online directory with the ability to search for a carpool with other DSHA families of all grade levels.

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.

LEARN MORE about the DSHA

ALL-GIRLS DIFFERENCE Dasher Stories | Highlights, Happenings, and Achievements

The Word Magaz i ne is published each semester to capture the stories of Dashers and the DSHA community. Visit

to view full issues.

School Year, 2020-21

features include:

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 DSHA Annual Report is published each year to celebrate Dasher achievements and pay gratitude to donors. Visitdsha.info/annual to view full issues.

2019 -2020 Academic Year

| features include:

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 in rising grades 1-9. Summer of 2022 camp information will be available in February 2022. To learn more visit dsha.info/summer. Camp categories include: Athletics

Reading

Visual Arts

Faith

STEM

Wellness

Leadership

Study Skills

Writing

Music

Theatre

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APPLY TODAY!

Submit Submit your your application application——it’s it’sas aseasy easyas as1,1,2,2,3!3!

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.

ation & Applic ial Aid Financ ne: Deadli , Fr i d ay 5 e b r No v e m

Take the entrance exam! DSHA will administer the exam on: Friday, November 5

Saturday, November 6

Don’t forget! You must register for the entrance exam in your myDSHA admissions checklist!

Wait patiently! The DSHA Admissions Committee will carefully review your full set of application materials. Admissions decisions and financial aid awards will be sent to families by early January. Merit-based scholarships are either awarded upon acceptance, or available for application following acceptance.

Divine Savior Holy Angels High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic orgin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

VISIT & DISCOVER DSHA 2021-2022 School Year

Learn more about opportunities to visit DSHA at:

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