BELIEVE IT. BECOME IT.
CELEBRATING
200 YEARS 1818-2018
1818 2018
200
YEARS
BELIEVE IT. BECOME IT.
WITH UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES YOU DEFINE WHO YOU BECOME
A JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL EDUCATING MEN FOR OTHERS SINCE 1818
We are a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school for young men, committed to its presence in the city of St. Louis and dedicated to building Christ’s kingdom of truth, justice, love and peace. We serve young men based on their ability to succeed, rather than their economic circumstances.
1818 2018
200
YEARS
Through a rigorous academic program, we help our students develop critical minds and a lifelong devotion to learning that informs moral choices and transforms lives. In addition to assisting in the intellectual, aesthetic, social and physical formation of our students, we help them develop compassionate hearts by fostering habits of personal prayer, reflection and service for the Greater Glory of God.
COMMUNITY
FAITH
ACADEMICS ENGAGE YOUR INTELLECT
FIND GOD IN ALL THINGS
LEADERSHIP PURSUE YOUR INTERESTS
DEVELOP LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS & CONNECTIONS
SPIRIT
LIVE LIKE A JUNIOR BILLIKEN
SCHOOL HISTORY Bishop DuBourg opened St. Louis Academy on Second Street as a school for young men School was moved to a new building on Ninth and Lucas streets
Curriculum was designed to meet recognized college entrance examinations
Basement recreation room and Jesuit chapel were added
Adjacent three acres of land were purchased
1818 1824 1829 1903 1908 1924 1946 1956 1961 1971
Transformation of Lower Field into a lighted footballsoccer-track stadium was completed Performing Arts Center, including the Joseph Schulte Theater, was added
Si Commons, a multipurpose commons and cafeteria, was opened
Jesuits assumed the management and teaching of the school
Instruction was lengthened to a four-year period, a newly established concept of secondary education in the United States Mrs. Anna F. Backer donated a transformative gift for a new building on Oakland Avenue in memory of her late husband, a 1869 Saint Louis University graduate New gymnasium was opened and former gym converted into a multipurpose auditorium
New library was constructed
1980 1993 1996 2009 2012 2018
Acquisition of additional 12 acres for parking and athletic fields was begun
The Danis Field House featuring multiple gymnasium spaces was constructed
200th Anniversary
1818 2018
200
YEARS
TRADITION
St. Louis University High School is the second oldest Jesuit high school in the U.S. and part of a network of schools around the world infused with the philosophy of education established by St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Designed to foster the development of the whole person, SLUH’s curriculum aims to instill young men with the knowledge and the spiritual, moral and aesthetic values that will prepare them for a life of high achievement, community service and personal fulfillment.
“THE SPIRITUALITY GIFTED TO US BY ST. IGNATIUS AND THROUGH THE JESUITS THRIVES IN OUR SCHOOL TODAY. ST. IGNATIUS’ DEEP LOVE OF CHRIST AND DESIRE TO SERVE HIM LED GRAND VISIONS TO BECOME PRACTICAL REALITIES.” – DAVID J. LAUGHLIN, PRESIDENT
28
JESUIT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES IN U.S.A.
61
JESUIT HIGH SCHOOLS IN U.S.A.
200
YEARS OF TRADITION IN EXCELLENCE AT SLUH
JESUIT EDUCATION
ENGAGE YOUR INTELLECT “FOR TWO HUNDRED YEARS, ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE FORMATION FOR GOD’S GREATER GLORY.” – FR. IAN GIBBONS, S.J., PRINCIPAL
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
As a college preparatory school, one of SLUH’s primary goals is to develop in each student the academic skills necessary to successfully continue his education after graduation. The rigorous, fouryear, technology-enhanced curriculum is tailored to achieve this result while simultaneously instilling intellectual curiosity and a worldview in keeping with the Jesuit tradition. SLUH’s curriculum is designed to awaken the students’ imaginations, to lead them to make meaningful distinctions, to encourage them to seek truth and justice, and to give them a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
30
5-YEAR AVERAGE ACT SCORE
MORALLY STRONG AND CENTERED YOUNG MEN
10:1
21
STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
Students can choose from more than 100 elective courses, including courses for college credit through Saint Louis University’s 1818 Advanced College Credit Program. Students may also take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and examinations in order to earn college credit or placement at an advanced level for a college freshman. Some students earn enough credits at St. Louis University High to enter college with sophomore standing.
2017 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) SUCCESS
514
STUDENTS
TOOK
1004 87% AP EXAMS
of all AP exams received a score of 3, 4 or 5
ACADEMICS
“SLUH IS KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG ACADEMICS, BUT IT IS EQUALLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL REALLY FOSTERS A DEDICATION TO THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD.” – LISA JELLINEK, PARENT
“THE TEACHERS AT SLUH ARE ALWAYS CHALLENGING US, YET ALWAYS THERE TO SUPPORT US.” – ADAM MITTENDORF, CLASS OF 2020
ACADEMICS
100+ ELECTIVE COURSES
AFRICAN AMERICAN VOICES • PROBABILITY & STATISTICS • AMERICAN POLITICS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE • IMPROV CHINESE • SPIRITUALITY & PRAYER ARABIC • ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY MICROECONOMICS • COMPUTER GAME PROGRAMMING • ORAL COMMUNICATION CLASSICAL GREEK • WORLD RELIGIONS READING AND WRITING FICTION CALCULUS • HUMAN GENETICS M AC R O E CO N O M I C S • W E B D E S I G N PRINTMAKING • RUSSIAN • ENGINEERING GRAPHICS • SHAKESPEARE • MODERN AFRICAN HISTORY • INTRO TO iPHONE APPS CHORUS • FRENCH • ASTROPHYSICS PSYCHOLOGY • DANCE • ANTHROPOLOGY & ARCHAEOLOGY • 3-D DESIGN
AND MORE ...
STEM is not just a buzzword, and it means more than Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It’s a concept that epitomizes who we are: inquiry-based learners pursuing practical solutions in today’s complex world. STEM opportunities both inside and outside the classroom allow students to interact with STEM professionals; earn STEM college credits; solve a variety of real-world problems; and become collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial critical thinkers.
AQUAPONICS LAB • ASTROPHYSICS • BIOLOGY • BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETICS • CALCULUS • CHEMISTRY CLAVIUS PROJECT • ENGINEERING GRAPHICS • ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE • IGNATIAN CARBON CHALLENGE MEDICAL CAREERS CLUB • PHYSICS • ROBOTICS CLUB • SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER PARTNERSHIP
ACADEMICS
SILICON VALLEY TRIP • SLUH COMMUNITY GARDEN • SLUH SPORTS BROADCASTING NETWORK • SLUHTUBE STATISTICS • SUPER MILEAGE CHALLENGE • SUSTAINABILITY CLUB • VIDEO EDITING LAB • WEATHER BALLOON WEB PROGRAMMING • WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY HACKATHON AND STEM CHALLENGE • AND MORE...
ACADEMICS
The Fine Arts Department is dedicated to fostering the creativity of our students by offering a wide range of studio and performing arts, including 2-D Design, Advanced Ceramics, Acting, Concert Chorus, Jazz Band and Dance, among other courses. Our faculty aims to find a balance between intuition and training, between imagination and discipline. We recognize our students as both potential creators and patrons of the arts. We appreciate the unique style, gifts, insights and humanity of each individual.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
A team of school counselors, college counselors and learning consultants provide students personalized guidance in developing study habits, selecting courses, examining career choices and choosing a college or university.
Through individual meetings, group guidance activities, and interaction with parents and other members of the school community, students are assisted at each grade level in academic, personal and social development.
CLASS OF 2017 ACCEPTED AT
200
DIFFERENT COLLEGES
CLASS OF 2017 ATTENDED
85
DIFFERENT COLLEGES
$3.2M
FIRST-YEAR VALUE OF ACCEPTED SCHOLARSHIPS
ACADEMICS
COLLEGE PLACEMENT GRADUATES ATTEND TOP UNIVERSITIES COAST TO COAST
[LAST FIVE YEARS]
BOSTON COLLEGE • PRINCETON UNIVERSITY • UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
“IN A HIGHLY SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS PROCESS SUCH AS OURS, SLUH CANDIDATES ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THE RIGOR AND QUALITY OF THEIR JESUIT EDUCATION. THEIR PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE REALLY IS A CUT ABOVE THE NORM.” – JOHN MAHONEY, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS, BOSTON COLLEGE
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
• GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY • VANDERBILT
UNIVERSITY • CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY • DUKE UNIVERSITY • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY • RICE UNIVERSITY • CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY • COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA • LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO • UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA • WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS • VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY • HARVARD UNIVERSITY • SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY CARLETON COLLEGE • MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY • POMONA COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO • CORNELL UNIVERSITY • CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY YALE UNIVERSITY • AND MORE...
FIND GOD IN ALL THINGS “ONLY BY BEING A MAN FOR OTHERS DOES ONE BECOME FULLY HUMAN.” – PEDRO ARRUPE, S.J., 28TH SUPERIOR GENERAL OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS
FAITH
Commitment to total formation is the hallmark of a Catholic, Jesuit education. The finest academic training in the world means little without spiritual depth to use it wisely. SLUH endeavors to help its students grow into “Men for Others”: men who will recognize and respond to Christ’s call to service, to share generously their talents and to work for a community of faith and justice.
“IN OUR DAILY THOUGHTS, WORDS AND ACTIONS, WE FOCUS ON REFLECTING THE JESUIT MOTTO A.M.D.G., OR ‘AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM,’ A LATIN TERM MEANING ‘FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD.’” – NICO SCHMELTER, CLASS OF 2018
THEOLOGY CLASSES • WEEKLY PRAYER SERVICES • DAILY MASS • ALL-SCHOOL MASSES • FORMAL PRAYER QUARTERLY CLASS MASSES • 2-MINUTE DAILY EXAMEN OF CONSCIOUSNESS • 4-YEAR RETREAT PROGRAM
FAITH
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM • MONTH-LONG SENIOR PROJECT • CLASS PASTORAL TEAMS • LITURGICAL MUSIC TEAM • RECONCILIATION • REFLECTIONS • EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS • MISSION TRIPS • JESUITS • AMDG
OVER
80
SERVICE PROJECT SITES
120
SENIOR PROJECT SERVICE HOURS
SLUH STUDENTS PUT THEIR FAITH INTO ACTION
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MISSION TRIPS
BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN AREA. THEY ALSO TAKE PART
IN MISSION TRIPS TO YORO, HONDURAS, THE
APPALACHIAN REGION OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA, AND CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY.
FAITH
PURSUE YOUR INTERESTS “SLUH DOES NOT JUST ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO TAKE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS. SLUH FOSTERS LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE POWER OF JESUIT VALUES.” – JACK MCGRAIL, CLASS OF 2018 STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT
LEADERSHIP
Junior Billikens possess a wide variety of interests and talents. SLUH appreciates the fact that many of life’s lessons are taught on the field, in the gym, on stage or in club activities. SLUH encourages students to participate in at least one cocurricular activity. Opportunities are available to become involved in athletics, fine arts, academic clubs, community service and many other special interest clubs and organizations.
“THE BEST THING ABOUT SLUH IS THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED. YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND OTHERS WHO SHARE YOUR INTERESTS.” – STEPHEN LAVIGNE, CLASS OF 2018
LEADERSHIP
A CAPELLA CLUB • ACES • ADMISSIONS AMBASSADORS • BAND • BASEBALL • BASKETBALL • CHESS CLUB CHINESE CLUB • CIRCUS CLUB • CROSS COUNTRY • FISHING CLUB • FOOTBALL • FRENCH CLUB • GADFLY
75+ STUDENT CLUBS
GOLF • ICE HOCKEY • HONDURAN FUEL • IGNATIAN BUSINESS LEADERS • INLINE HOCKEY • LACROSSE • LATIN CLUB • MATH CLUB • MEDICAL CAREERS CLUB • MOCK TRIAL • NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY • ORCHESTRA • OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB • PAX CHRISTI • PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB • PREP NEWS • RACQUETBALL • RIFLE • ROBOTICS ROCK CLIMBING • RUGBY • RUSSIAN CLUB • SCHOLAR BOWL • SISYPHUS • SLUH SPORTS NETWORK (SSN) • SLUHTUBE • SOCCER • STAYCATION CLUB • STUDENT
COUNCIL (STUCO) • STUDENTS FOR LIFE • SUSTAINABILITY • SWIMMING & DIVING • TEA CLUB • TENNIS • TRACK & FIELD • ULTIMATE • VOLLEYBALL • WATER POLO • WRESTLING • YEARBOOK • YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT
LEADERSHIP
SLUH’s strong athletic tradition continues today with teams in 19 interscholastic sports programs. A founding member of the Metro Catholic Conference (MCC), SLUH has routinely captured the MCC All-Sports Trophy, awarded to the member school with the best varsity conference finish in all sports. In the past 10 years, SLUH’s teams have had success at all levels. DISTRICT — state tournament qualifying titles in Baseball (a remarkable 26 consecutive seasons), Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. STATE — top 4 finishes at state tournaments for teams in Baseball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Inline Hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rifle, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. NATIONAL — ranking in Baseball, Cross Country and Soccer. The Racquetball team has won seven consecutive national championships.
19
INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS PROGRAMS
50
OR MORE TEAMS EACH YEAR
“BEING PART OF THE SLUH FRESHMAN SOCCER TEAM WAS A REWARDING EXPERIENCE. MY COACHES MADE ME ENJOY COMING TO PRACTICE. IT WAS ALSO A GREAT WAY TO MEET NEW PEOPLE.” – KEVIN STEIN, CLASS OF 2020
LEADERSHIP
90%
OF STUDENTS LETTER IN A SPORT
STRONG ATHLETIC TRADITION
DEVELOP LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS “THERE IS SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT SLUH AND IT STARTS WITH OUR STUDENTS. THEY ARE THE LIFEBLOOD OF THIS PLACE. THEIR LOVE OF LEARNING AND GENUINE CARE AND CONCERN FOR EACH OTHER IS INFECTIOUS. THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TALENTS REACH BEYOND OUR WALLS TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF OTHERS.” – BROCK KESTERSON, ED.D. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, DEAN OF STUDENTS SOCCER COACH
COMMUNITY
At St. Louis University High, community becomes the foundation to fostering a global education. Since 1818, SLUH has been preparing young men for college and to become intelligent and compassionate human beings and leaders in their communities. Students come from St. Louis City and County; Jefferson, St. Charles and Franklin Counties in Missouri; and Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois. In fact, our students represent 93 zip codes and 189Â grade schools.
1,000
YOUNG MEN FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY
189
93
STUDENTS
GRADE SCHOOLS
ZIP CODES
COMMUNITY
SLUH also welcomes visitors from France and Australia, and exchange students from China, Colombia and Russia. In turn, our students have the opportunity to take part in cultural and educational trips to countries around the world. SLUH’s community also expands nationally and internationally through volunteer mission trips in communities outside of St. Louis.
COMMUNITY
LIFELONG MEMORIES OF FUN
SLUH’s faculty and staff feature dedicated and competent men and women who have the success and well-being of the students as the focus of their work. Jesuit priests and scholastics serve the school as teachers, counselors and administrators. Approximately 95% of faculty members have advanced degrees. As teachers, coaches, club moderators and mentors, they are committed to the vision of St. Ignatius: to lead the students to knowledge, love and the service of God.
COMMUNITY
95%
OF FACULTY MEMBERS HAVE ADVANCED DEGREES
OVER
12,000 LIVING ALUMNI
COMMUNITY
Since its founding in 1818, SLUH has graduated thousands of young men. Alumni and current parents are vital constituents within our school community. The school is fortunate to have more than 12,000 living alumni, many of whom remain very involved and support the school in countless ways. SLUH’s alumni have distinguished themselves in professional fields such as religion, government, social work, medicine, law, business, engineering, sports and education. The parents not only support their sons in their school endeavors, but also support the institution by donating their skills, talents, time and resources to organize a wide range of social and fundraising events, as well as service‑oriented activities.
“WHEN YOU BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SLUH COMMUNITY,
COMMUNITY
YOU BECOME A PART OF A 200-YEAR TRADITION OF BROTHERHOOD.” – JACK MCGRAIL, CLASS OF 2018, STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT
LIVE LIKE A JUNIOR BILLIKEN “THE FEELING YOU GET WHEN YOU STEP ON CAMPUS IS HARD TO EXPLAIN; IT CAN ONLY BE EXPERIENCED. I FELT IT WHEN I VISITED AS AN EIGHTH GRADER AND FEEL IT EACH DAY JUST BY BEING A MEMBER OF THIS AMAZING BROTHERHOOD.” – REED MILNOR, CLASS OF 2019
SPIRIT
RUNNING OF THE BILLS EACH FALL, FRESHMEN PAINT THEIR BODIES BLUE
AND, FOR THE FIRST TIME AS JUNIOR BILLIKENS,
THEY CHEER ON THEIR TEAM. IT IS A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL ANDÂ QUITE A SIGHT TO SEE!
SPIRIT
URBAN SETTING SLUH’s 27-acre campus is situated in Forest Park South in the city of St. Louis. Its location provides an ideal setting to cultivate relationships which benefit students with such notable institutions as Saint Louis Science Center, Forest Park, Missouri Botanical Garden, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Saint Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis.
SLUH’s urban setting allows students and faculty to have access to cultural, educational and service opportunities. For example, Forest Park serves as home base for the Cross Country, Golf and Tennis teams. Local corporations provide internships for our students to explore their career interests. Students also benefit from experiences provided by the Art Museum, History Museum, Missouri Botanical Garden, Science Center and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Beyond all that, the SLUH community puts their faith into action through its Community Service Program at more than 80 service sites in the metropolitan area.
OUR CAMPUS
IT’S YOUR TURN... WHAT MAKES YOU...YOU? You now have a good sense of what makes SLUH SLUH. So now we want to know what makes you you. We want to know about your achievements as a student, athlete, artist or a leader in the community. SLUH’s admissions process is designed to allow you the opportunity to learn about our school and for us to get to know you. In making decisions, the Admissions Committee will carefully review your application. We want to ensure that you will thrive in our academic environment and enhance life at SLUH. Your acceptance will be based on the consideration of many factors, including but not limited to: • Strong academic performance in grades 6, 7 and 8 • High achievement on standardized tests • Exemplary conduct and effort in the classroom • Leadership potential (as demonstrated through involvement in co-curriculars and community service) • Commitment to a Catholic education and regular practice of faith • Personal interview
SO, WHAT’S NEXT? VISIT SLUH.ORG/ADMISSIONS AND GET STARTED!
$4.1M SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED FOR 2017–18
You should know that our student body mirrors St. Louis’ geographic and socioeconomic diversity and we admit students based on their ability to succeed, rather than their economic circumstances. Our tuition for the 2017–18 school year is $16,800, yet $4.1 million in need-based scholarships have been awarded to nearly 40% of the students.
ADMISSIONS
LIKE YOU, EACH SLUH STUDENT IS UNIQUE. Students develop their intellect as well as their spirit by engaging in unlimited opportunities. Our rigorous academic curriculum challenges our young men to become intellectually competent. Rich athletic traditions and an array of student clubs and activities allow them to be open to growth. Our Ignatian spirituality and community service program cultivate their development as religious men committed to doing justice. And the combination of all, coupled with a diverse and loving community, shape our students into unique, well-rounded and morally strong leaders—men ready to change the world.
BELIEVE IT. BECOME IT.
AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM
314.531.0330 | SLUH.ORG @sluhjrbills @sluh