Co-Curriculars and Special Programs

ATHLETICS

• 85% of our student body participated in one or more of our 32 athletic teams. • 33 members of the Class of ‘21 currently play collegiate (NCAA, NAIA, JUCO) sports. • In 2021, Saint Viator’s Varsity teams brought home 3 Regional championships, 4 Conference Championships, and had 2 state-qualifying teams.

CO-CURRICULAR

• During the 2020-2021 COVID school year, 40% of students participated in 40 unique clubs and organizations. • Over 100 students annually participate in the school musical. • Our Fine Arts program includes choir, band, orchestra, dance, digital music, theater, visual arts, digital design and media arts. • Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, Saint Viator will add in a flex period at the end of the day. This flex period is a set time between the end of the academic day and beginning of sports which allows for students to pursue their interests in clubs, activities, service, health and wellness, and campus ministry.

FAITH FORMATION

Saint Viator High School is a community where faith is lived, deepened, and celebrated. • Students take 4 years of Theology courses. • Students participate in a number of retreats during their four years

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Saint Viator offers students a series of unique programs designed to enhance the educational experience for various groups.

QUERBES SCHOLARS

The Querbes Scholars Program recognizes our highest academically achieving students by providing enriching activities that foster personal growth, intellectual independence, and faith development in accordance with the mission and vision of our founder Fr. Louis Querbes. Applications are accepted during the fourth quarter of freshman, sophomore, or junior years. Applicants must maintain a minimum weighted GPA of 4.4 and register for 3 honors classes for the upcoming year to maintain eligibility.

STEM DESIGNATION

The STEM designated curriculum is ideal for students who are considering a college major in science, technology, engineering or math. To achieve this designation, students must take a minimum of two STEM courses per year with a minimum grade in each STEM class of 80% in regular and 75% in honors classes (unweighted), and must maintain a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 or above. In addition, they must complete one full year of an approved computer technology class and at least one Advanced Placement STEM course.

INCUBATORedu

In this program, students will create their own business and learn how to be entrepreneurs by developing skills in creative problem-solving, critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork. Students are taught by teams of volunteers and subject-matter experts, providing an opportunity to work with real-world entrepreneurs. 65 students completed the course in the 2020-2021 school year.

SCANLAN CENTER

The Scanlan Center is for students who have the potential to succeed academically, but who might require more individualized support to excel in Saint Viator’s rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Students accepted into the program have diagnosed learning differences, Other Health Impairments (OHI), Response to Intervention (RTI) plans, a current psycho -educational evaluation report, neuropsychological evaluation report, or qualify for services through a case evaluation by Saint Viator staff. The Scanlan Center staff has helped hundreds of students develop independent, lifelong learning skills. 118 students were enrolled in the Scanlan Center’s Learning Strategy course in the 2020-2021 school year.

SUMMER WORK STUDY AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Summer Work Study and Internship Program (SWSIP) at Saint Viator offers a great opportunity for 23 students to gain valuable real-world professional experience by interning at a local business over the summer. Students who participate in this program will have a professional mentor and dedicated program coordinator to support them while they intern and beyond. All of the funds earned during an internship will go toward tuition at Saint Viator.

SEAL OF BILITERACY

Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, students will be able to earn a seal of biliteracy in Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai. Students who have earned this distinction will be noted with a special seal on their transcript.