St. Paul's High School Admissions Viewbook

ST. PAUL’S HIGH SCHOOL

“Ite, inflammate omnia.”

Go Forth and Set the World on Fire

FORMING MEN FOR OTHERS

Through the commitment and efforts of all members of the learning community –students, parents, staff, alumni, friends, and board members – our students develop into competent, conscientious, and compassionate men for others prepared for post-secondary education and subsequent leadership in the community.

A St. Paul’s High School education is based on Cura Personalis. This principle means ”care of the entire person” which is designed to form whole persons, through the enriched and challenging academic program, the engaging and intensive spiritual and religious formation, and the great variety of athletic, cultural, artistic and intellectual activities.

This commitment to total formation of the mind, body and spirit is a trademark of Jesuit education. Not just head but heart, not just body but soul – the overall well-being of the whole person.

WHEN YOU WALK ACROSS THE STAGE TO RECEIVE YOUR DIPLOMA, YOU WILL BE:

Intellectually Competent Open to Growth Religious Loving Committed to Justice

A “GRADUATE AT GRAD”

-St. Ignatius of Loyola

Jesuit education works towards a future where every human being and all peoples can live with dignity, security, and be able to develop their cultural creativity and seek to reach their dreams

WHAT MAKES A JESUIT EDUCATION DIFFERENT

A Jesuit education seeks to transform how youth look at themselves and other human beings, social systems, societal structures, and the global community of humankind. It recognizes the developmental stages of intellectual, affective and spiritual growth and helps each student mature gradually in all these areas. Thus, the curriculum is centered on the person rather than the material. within which students can grow into young adulthood with an increased sense of self-awareness and how they can impact the world around them positively and effectively.

This intensive formation teaches students to reason reflectively, logically, and critically via the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, an inquiry-based, holistic approach to learning and teaching derived from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. This framework of experience, reflection and action, is used to challenge students and their worldviews to allow them to become effective leaders in their communities.

TEACHERS IN A JESUIT SCHOOL

At St. Paul’s High School, faculty and staff are more than academic guides. They accompany youth in their moral and spiritual development, helping each student to grow their self-worth and to become responsible individuals within the community.

To best serve the needs of our students in an ever-changing world, faculty and staff participate in frequent and comprehensive professional development, both locally and with our affiliate Jesuit schools across North America. Staff collaborate and continually develop enhanced teaching methods, techniques and best practices to address the needs of a contemporary education.

-Arturo Sosa, SJ Superior General of the Society of Jesus

ACADEMICS

Central to the mission of St. Paul’s High School is the preparation of young men for post-secondary studies and subsequent leadership in the community. As a Jesuit, Catholic school our curriculum has been developed in a way that stimulates our students’ imagination and desire to learn, encourages them to make positive and meaningful decisions, and provides the groundwork that promotes lifelong learning.

St. Paul’s High School exceeds the requirements of the Manitoba Provincial High School curriculum. With the many elective courses available, students have the flexibility and opportunity to explore subjects that interest them and prepare them for the next step in their education.

Every student is partnered with a guidance counsellor for the duration of their time at St. Paul’s so that they can achieve their highest potential and make informed decisions about their future. Students receive individualized care in order to develop positive study habits, select appropriate courses, examine future career opportunities and discern the right university, college or postsecondary opportunity.

24 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

SOCIAL JUSTICE, HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY, THEOLOGY IN FILM, ETHICS, AMERICAN HISTORY, CLASSICS, PSYCHOLOGY, LAW, ECONOMICS, WORLD OF RELIGIONS, UNDERSTANDING MASS MEDIA, FILM STUDIES, ENGLISH LITERARY FOCUS, ADVANCED FRENCH, FRENCH LANGUAGE & CULTURE, ADVANCED CALCULUS, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AP PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY, DIGITAL FILM MAKING & DIGITAL PICTURES, HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION, CURRENT TOPICS IN FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS AND INUIT STUDIES, GLOBAL ISSUES, CHORAL MUSIC, JAZZ BAND, VISUAL ARTS, CONCERT BAND, VOCAL JAZZ AND MORE

STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO 14:1

60 +

ELECTIVE COURSES

95%

OF GRADS GO ONTO POST-SECONDARY STUDIES

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

The Advanced Placement (AP) program underscores our philosophical belief that young-men should be encouraged to take self-directed academic risks that challenge their intellect and foster their growth as lifelong learners.

Students may take AP courses and examinations in order to earn course credit at the university level. Students can choose from Advanced Placement courses in Mathematics, Language Arts, French and Physics.

AP courses are designed for students who are ready to learn and achieve at the highest level. In addition to experiencing the challenges of a college-level curriculum, AP inspires confidence, a sense of personal responsibility and self-reliance, and provides an academic bridge to ease the transition from high-school to university.

ACADIA UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY, CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY, CARLETON UNIVERSITY, CORNELL UNIVERSITY, JAMESTOWN COLLEGE, EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY OF ART + DESIGN, LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA, MCGILL

UNIVERSITY, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, MID-OCEAN SCHOOL OF MEDIA ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI SOUTHERN

UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA PROVIDENCE COLLEGE, WHARTON SCHOOL (U OF PENN), QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY, RED RIVER COLLEGE, ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY, ST. MARY’S

UNIVERSITY, VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO, UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, AND MORE

$270,000

AWARDED IN POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY

CO-CURRICULARS

St. Paul’s offers a great variety of co-curricular activities to extend students’ learning and growth opportunities. Students have the freedom to pursue their passions, while imagining, designing, creating and promoting their work. Recognizing that creativity and innovation are the cornerstone of many different fields, we encourage students to try new activities and form meaningful friendships with their peers and teachers.

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CLUB, CARD & TABLE TOP GAMES CLUB, STRINGS ENSEMBLE, CHESS CLUB, CHOIR, CHORAL MUSIC, IGNATIAN SERVICE PROGRAM, DEBATE, DRAMATIC SOCIETY, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COMMITTEE, HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVE, KAIROS, JAZZ BAND, MAKER SPACE, MAROON & WHITE SOCIETY, PHOTOGRAPHY, REACH FOR THE TOP, RETREATS, ROBOTICS, STAGE CREW, STUDENT COUNCIL, STUDENT NEWSPAPER, TECH CRU, TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES, YEARBOOK, YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY, AND

ST. PAUL’S HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS WIN MULTIPLE CHAMPIONSHIPS EVERY YEAR

ATHLETICS

Athletics at St. Paul’s allows students to challenge themselves thereby gaining self-knowledge and confidence. Participation in athletics at St. Paul’s develops talent, maximizes potential, engages students fully in mind, body, and spirit and allows students to build lasting friendships by the sharing of effort and experience.

SPORTS TEAMS 26

BADMINTON, BASKETBALL, BEACH VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, CURLING, FOOTBALL, GOLF, HOCKEY, RUGBY, INDOOR SOCCER, OUTDOOR SOCCER, TRACK & FIELD, ULTIMATE, VOLLEYBALL, WRESTLING, AND MORE

45

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP WINS OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS

SPIRITUAL GROWTH & FAITH DEVELOPMENT

St. Paul’s High School offers worship, prayer, liturgies, retreats, and development in faith, spirituality, and values education. The Maroon and White Society, the Ignatian Service Program, and Retreat Program provide opportunities for spiritual growth, faith and social development. All students, regardless of faith background, participate in faith-formation activities throughout the school year. The goal of the Society of Jesus is to ensure every student comes to recognize the importance of spiritual development as a means of becoming a man of integrity, compassion, and service.

MEN FOR OTHERS

St. Paul’s High School encourages students to serve in the greater community. In Grade 10 & 11, volunteer activities are formalized through our religious education program. Our ideal graduate will see volunteer service as an important part of his life after graduation.

12,000 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE CONTRIBUTED ANNUALLY

DAILY MASS, ALL-SCHOOL MASSES, LITURGICAL CHOIR, RETREAT PROGRAMS, WEEKLY EXAMEN, SACRAMENTS, IGNATIAN SERVICE, REFLECTION, SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS, THEOLOGY AND FILM, KAIROS, SOCIAL JUSTICE, MAROON & WHITE SOCIETY,

CHAPLAIN, AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM, IGNATIAN, JESUIT, MAGIS, GO AND SET THE WORLD ON FIRE, CURA PERSONALIS, IGNATIAN INDIFFERENCE AND DISCERNMENT, CAMPUS MINISTER, SICUT MILES CHRISTI, AND MORE

COMMUNITY

STUDENTS 620

The best thing about St. Paul’s is being part of a brotherhood

12,000+

ALUMNI NETWORK

ALUMNI

MIDDLE SCHOOLS 61

St. Paul’s High School has a rich mosaic of alumni that have become community leaders, successful business owners, volunteers, priests, and professionals around the world. No matter the graduating year, St. Paul’s High School alumni share a common bond and experience that connects them and builds lifelong friendships. Alumni continue to support the school in countless ways.

NEIGHBOURHOODS

PARENTS

Parents are involved in many aspects of our school community, by contributing their skills, talents, time, and resources to organize a wide range of social and fundraising events, as well as serviceoriented activities as members of the St. Paul’s Parent Guild.

FACULTY & STAFF

St. Paul’s High School faculty and staff are dedicated, competent women and men who have the success of our students at the forefront. Jesuit priests and scholastics serve the school as teachers, coaches, club moderators and mentors committed to the vision of St. Ignatius.

Michael Catanese ’13

INVESTMENT

When St. Ignatius and his followers founded the first Jesuit schools almost 500 years ago, they challenged the prevailing norms that offered a top-tier education only to those who could afford it.

Instead, the Society of Jesus mandated that Jesuit institutions be open to all qualified students, regardless of socio-economic circumstances. The Jesuits recognized an exemplary education is the most powerful and effective means of improving lives, forming leaders, and instilling the importance of serving others.

St. Paul’s High School remains committed to making Jesuit education accessible to all.

Visit our admissions page for tuition and financial aid information.

AFFORDING ST. PAULS

The cost of tuition should not deter a student and his family from applying to St. Paul’s High School. Once an applicant is accepted on his own merit, St. Paul’s is committed to working with families to assist them with the bursary application process.

The bursary fund ensures all qualified applicants receive the support they need to afford a St. Paul’s education.

Tuition assistance is available to any student, based on financial need, as determined by the St. Paul’s Bursary Committee. St. Paul’s does not offer academic or athletic entrance scholarships.

STUDENTS RECEIVE A FORM OF FINANCIAL AID 1 in 5

FINANCIAL AID GRANTED IN 2023 $700,000

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

St. Paul’s challenges students to pursue excellence in all aspects of their education; this includes participation in academic, athletic, co-curricular and spiritual programs. Accordingly, the admissions criteria assess each candidate based on their academic, spiritual and social development and potential for growth.

While consideration is given to all of the criteria listed below, no one criteria outweighs the overall assessment of an applicant.

ACADEMIC CONSIDERATIONS

Report Cards

St. Paul’s reviews all teacher comments and grades across all subjects. Mathematics and English scores are reviewed closely.

Entrance Test Scores

Entrance test scoring helps gauge academic proficiency. Students are assessed on mathematical ability, reading comprehension and written composition.

Teacher Recommendation Form

Recommendations are confidential. Teachers provide feedback on student’s academic, behavioural, and social development and potential to contribute to the St. Paul’s community.

SPIRITUAL/ RELIGIOUS CONSIDERATIONS

Faith

St. Paul’s High School is a Catholic, Jesuit school that welcomes students from all religions and faiths. St. Paul’s expects all students to participate in the faith community and activities leading to the fulfillment of our school’s educational mission. The admissions process considers the student’s involvement in their faith community.

School

Additional consideration is given to students of Catholic schools.

Clergy/Faith Based Recommendation Form

Recommendations are confidential and focus on your involvement in your faith community. Families unable to supply a recommendation from a clergyperson/faith-community leader, may provide a written statement describing their religious practice and involvement in their faith community.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Leadership Potential

Additional consideration is given to students who are actively involved in activities inside or outside their school community; such as music, theatre, dance, athletics, cultural activities, volunteering or service activities.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Letters of Recommendation

While not required, additional recommendation letters in the form of character reference are welcome.

Diversity

The St. Paul’s community is enhanced by and benefits from a diverse population that includes students from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

START THE PROCESS

Admissions Office

2200 Grant Avenue 204-831-2327

admissions@stpauls.mb.ca stpauls.mb.ca/admissions

SEE FOR YOURSELF

Come visit our campus by attending our annual Open House, participating in the Crusader for a Day shadow program or by scheduling a personalized tour.

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