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Flush Left Version SHRINE SHRINE CATHOLIC CATHOLIC Schools High School SHRINE SHRINE CATHOLIC CATHOLIC Grade School Early Childhood Center SHRINE CATHOLIC Academy SHRINE CATHOLIC High School & Academy SHRINE FAITH. CATHOLIC FAMILY. SHRINE FUTURE. Schools CATHOLIC High School ACCREDITATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools Member: NACAC, MACAC, MCGC Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Catholic High School League Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) National Honor Society Chapter Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) 21 Our student Average 4 Year College body comes from Class Size Counseling 40+ zip codes Program with throughout a dedicated Metro Detroit college counselor Rooted in the Catholic tradition, Shrine Catholic High School & Academy challenges students to integrate their academic, athletic, and artistic potential as a future Christian leader. For over 75 years, Shrine Catholic Schools have provided faith-based education to Royal Oak and the surrounding communities. Shrine Catholic High School & Academy is a parish, college preparatory, co-educational high school that educates students from seventh through twelfth grade. At Shrine, we are proud of our 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio and our long-standing commitment to Gospel values, academic excellence and social responsibility that prepares students to lead lives with faith, compassion and respect for all. Shrine Catholic High School & Academy resides on a 17-acre campus in centrally-located Royal Oak, Michigan, across from renowned William Beaumont Hospital. Our current students have enrolled from 34 different grade schools and reside in over 44 different zip codes. ACADEMICS AT SHRINE It is through Shrine’s challenging and comprehensive curriculum that students develop into independent, self-motivated, socially conscious young adults who are prepared for the next level of higher education as critical thinkers. Our faculty captivate students and impart relevance and relationship to the academic subject using real life experiences and examples. Following in the footsteps of our patron saint, Saint Therese, Shrine faculty and staff strive to meet the needs of each student while recognizing the infinite possibilities that are born of true faith. Our extensive high school course offerings include a strong College Prep curriculum as well as Honors and Advance Placement (AP) classes in many of our departments. We challenge each student to succeed and grow throughout life. There are tools that will allow them to achieve through continued higher education as they learn to better serve God and others. Additionally, Shrine partners with Michigan Virtual High School to offer motivated students the opportunity to reach further into areas of study that are not always available in our standard curriculum. The offerings range from Advance Placement courses to non-traditional elective courses. Advanced Placement and Honors Classes Shrine Catholic High School offers eleven certified Advanced Placement (AP) courses that are taught by accredited Shrine Catholic High School faculty, as deemed by The College Board. Honors level classes and dual enrollment opportunities with University of Detroit Mercy are options for qualified students who are looking to increase their academic rigor. Student enrollment in AP or honors classes is based on academic performance, current GPA and teacher recommendation. The Academy offers honors courses in English, Literature and Mathematics. Student enrollment in these classes is based on the Academy honors placement testing, writing sample, reports cards and standardized test scores. Advanced Placement Courses Honors Courses • Biology • Biology • English Literature • English I • English Language • English II • Calculus • Geometry • Chemistry • Chemistry • Physics I • Algebra II • Physics II • Precalculus • World History • US History • Microeconomics • Macroeconomics STEM Curriculum Shrine boasts a robust curriculum of STEM classes, beginning in the seventh Graduation Requirements grade. In addition to traditional science and math classes, the high school 26 credits are required offers five semesters of elective engineering courses. Students can take Theology .........................................4 Intro to Engineering Design I & II and Principals of Engineering I & II. The English .......................................... 4 student who completes the first four semesters is eligible for a dual enrollment Mathematics ..................................4 opportunity with University of Detroit Mercy, taught on Shrine’s campus. Science ...........................................3 Social Studies .................................3 Academy students can take two curricular STEM classes, Design & Foreign Language ..........................2 Modeling and Robotics & Automation. The addition of our 3D printer has Speech .......................................... .5 allowed for real world application of projects that students can design and Physical Education ........................5 see come to life. Health ......................................... .5 Fine/Performing Arts ................... 1 Community Partnerships Elective ........................................3.5 Shrine is proud to partner with University of Detroit Mercy for dual enrollment opportunities for our students. Current course offerings include Total ................................... 26 Introduction to Engineering, College Introduction to Chinese (Chinese III), taught on our campus, as well as upper level Business courses, taught at the University of Detroit Mercy. 100% of the Class of 2017 was accepted to a college Shrine is proud of our partnership with William Beaumont Hospital. The or university and 70% Medical Biology class is seminar format, including classroom discussion and reinforced through interactive presentations coordinated by Beaumont. earned a merit or talent Shrine Catholic High School seniors may enroll in this semester long, based scholarship. innovative educational program. This class is designed to expose students to the expansive health care field. During their junior year, our students participate in a one-day, on-site job shadow initiative. Over the course of their freshman and sophomore years, students use Naviance college and career planning software identify strengths, interests and talents, which align with potential careers. Each student works individually with the Collegiate Counselor to explore specific career choices for their job shadow placement. This process is invaluable in providing students a real-world experience while helping to identify universities who offer correlating majors/programs. Shrine alumni, current parents, parishioners. Meet Tim, Shrine High School Class of 2015 • CHSL All-Catholic (Football, Basketball) • Team Captain (football, basketball) • MHSAA Scholar-Athlete • AP/College Prep Curriculum • Kairos Leader • Four Year Scholastic Honors • Senior Class Treasurer • National Honors Society • University of Michigan ‘19 High Shrine students performed over 46,000 service hours from 2012-2017. A COMMUNITY FOUNDED IN FAITH Shrine Catholic Schools are home to families who care about Catholic Education and recognize the joy and benefit of doing so as part of a community that shares values and traditions. Shrine curriculum offers our students the opportunity to succeed through strong foundations in traditional subjects, enriched by a focus on faith and service. In keeping with the example of our patroness, Saint Therese, our students participate in annual service as a part of their graduation and confirmation requirements. A minimum of ten hours per year is required for our high school students, though most students far exceed this threshold. Our stu- dents partner with community organizations across Metro Detroit, includ- ing Gleaners Food Bank, Angels’ Place, the Welcome Inn and The Friend- ship Circle, as well as many of their home parishes. Liturgy Students attend Mass in the High School and Academy weekly with their classmates where they are actively involved in various liturgical ministries. Students also celebrate several All School Masses at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in conjunction with Grade School students. Our students are also invited to participate in adoration and reconciliation services throughout the year. Retreats The ongoing spiritual growth of each student is a high priority. The retreat program offers a full day retreat for each grade, 7-12, and an optional four-day retreat for juniors and seniors. Kairos is a Christian retreat program, widely used throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit which allows participants to contemplate God’s role in their lives. ATHLETICS High School Athletics: Athletics are an important part of a student’s school experience, whether Boys as a participant or as a spectator. Through athletics, our students learn the • Baseball values of teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership and self-esteem. • Basketball • Cross Country We are proud of our athletes’ success on the field, but we are even more • Football proud of their ongoing success in the classroom. During the past several • Golf years, our teams have earned 14 Catholic League titles, 23 state, district and • Ice Hockey regional titles, multiple All-State, All-Academic Team awards and five CYO • Lacrosse Championships. • Soccer • Track We offer a full complement of sports, with more than