St. John Vianney High School

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Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions, LLC History of the School Community Growing and changing for almost 60 years. St. John Vianney High School is situated on over 37 peaceful acres in St. Louis’ inner- ring suburb of Kirkwood. It’s a safe, attractive and welcoming campus that includes leading academic, spiritual and co-curricular amenities that sets it apart from other schools. Rooted in its Marianist traditions and Catholic values, the Vianney family has built a respected reputation as a place where young men are formed and prepared to face the challenges of our pluralistic society. Vianney students fnd more than an experience, they can fnd themselves. Vianney was founded in 1960 when St. Louis Archbishop Joseph Ritter proposed a new private, Catholic high school for boys in south St. Louis County to satisfy the migrating Catholic families. At the request of the Archbishop, the Society of Mary, an order of priests and brothers known as Marianists, agreed to sponsor the school. St. John Vianney High School has continued to blend old and new as they have expanded through the years. In 1986, the school was incorporated and a board of directors was established to provide additional guidance and governing structure. Te board immediately developed a master plan that upgraded sports facilities, renovated the student cafeteria, and improved trafc fow on campus. Mission In 2007, following an intensive capital campaign, the school opened the doors to an impressive new main entrance, commons area, media center, administrative ofces and new Statement state-of-the-art classrooms. In 2013, more change came to the school by updating the HVAC St. John Vianney systems and installing new windows to enhance the classroom learning experience and bring the building up-to-date. In 2014, work was completed on a major renovation of Don Heeb High School is Field, which was updated to include a new synthetic turf playing surface, construction of a fan dedicated to forming plaza area, and the resurfacing of the track. young men for Later in the fall of 2014, thanks to the generosity of Emerson executive Pat Sly, a 1968 spiritual, academic Vianney graduate, and his wife, Peggy, the school embarked on a $1 million upgrade to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) labs. With four technology- and personal rich learning environments, students develop the necessary skills to succeed in today’s global excellence in the economy. Tis past year, a $1.5 million construction project was completed on the renovations Catholic, Marianist of the school’s baseball feld which includes a full synthetic turf feld, new dugouts, a fan plaza, concession stand, restrooms and a renovated locker room. Currently, the Chapel is being tradition. renovated to address the needs of its faith community.

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Te Society of Mary, through serious dialogues and collaboration with lay and religious educators, have developed fve characteristics of a Marianist education. Tese characteristics 82% are: Percentage of Educate for formation in faith. Faculty with Vianney will help students to bear witness with a personal and committed faith that touches Master’s degree the heart. We will help promote a faith-and-culture dialogue and form students in the gospel’s or Higher values and Christian attitudes. In addition, we will pledge to educate in a free and responsible style which elicits a personal response to faith and we will make present the example and infuence of Mary as the frst disciple.

Provide an integral, quality education. Vianney will promote quality education of the whole 99% person, providing a coherent curricula and a well-formed College attendance professional staf and administration. We will develop rate respect for the dignity of the person who has interior spirit and self-knowledge. In addition, we will develop in the students a concern for global and local issues of culture, ecology, and technology and will foster a diverse faculty, staf, and student body while continuing to ofer Mary as a model of integrity. Average ACT Score:

Educate in family spirit. Vianney will create a favorable environment for education by helping to cultivate 24.9 interpersonal relationships characterized by openness, respect, integrity, and dialogue. We will form an educational community characterized by collaborative structures and processes. In addition, we will infuence others by exhibiting the Marian traits of openness, hospitality, Top 25% Scored: graciousness and faith.

Educate for service, justice, and peace. Vianney will promote a missionary spirit and educate for solidarity as well as justice and 30.5 peace. We will attend to the poor, promote the dignity and rights of women, encourage the formation of Christian service groups, announce justice and denounce oppression.

Educate for adaptation and change. Vianney will educate to shape the future. We will educate students to accept and respect diferences in a pluralistic society by helping them develop critical thinking skills and by 16 teaching them to be open and adaptable to local and global contexts. Finally, we will embrace Seniors who received Mary’s fat, “Do whatever He tells you”. Bright Flight Scholars status by achieving a 31 or higher on ACT

Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions, LLC St. John Vianney High School 3 Graduates are attending these universities American University Aurora University Avila University Ball State University The Position Bellarmine University Belmont University Te principal’s primary role is to be the academic and faith-based leader to the community’s Benedictine University Bradley University students, faculty and staf. Te principal leads the day-to-day operation of the schools Christ- Butler University Carnegie Mellon University centered educational program and coordinates the evaluation of its faculty, curriculum and Catholic University Chaminade University-Honolulu activities. Te principal mentors, motivates and instills leadership qualities in the community’s Chicago State University Christian Brothers University students, faculty and staf. Te principal, in collaboration with the president, supports and Clemson University implements the objectives and decisions of the Board to ensure the schools continued success DePaul University Dominican University and sustainability while fulflling its mission. Additionally, the principal represents the school Embry-Riddle University Fontbonne University at functions related to the educational program and dynamically leads the spiritual, academic Franciscan University Georgetown University and co-curricular activities of the school through efective utilization of the supporting Georgia Institute of Technology assistant principals. Te principal efectively delegates specifc functions of the school’s Illinois Wesleyan University Indiana University administration to the assistant principals. Appointed by and reporting to the school president, Harding University John Carroll University the principal is the chief academic and operating ofcer. Johnson and Wales University Kansas City Art institute Kansas State University Kenrick Seminary Kettering University Lindenwood University The School Community Loyola University-Chicago Marquette University St. John Vianney High School is a prestigious, Society of Mary sponsored and independent Mars Hall College Maryville University Catholic, all boys, college preparatory school that exudes a sense of family spirit throughout Miami University-Ohio Milliken University its campus. Faith-flled and Christ-centered, the school not only encourages deep knowledge Missouri Baptist University Missouri State University and real accomplishment, but also forms leaders prepared for life. For families who want to Missouri University of Science and Technology give their sons the best opportunity to grow, Vianney transforms boys into exceptional men of Murray State University Northwestern University knowledge, character and accomplishment in the Marianist tradition. Quincy University Richmond University. London, U.K. Blessed with gifed, dedicated and passionate educators, Vianney’s faculty tenure is higher Rockhurst University Saint Louis University than national averages. By investing heavily in faculty recruitment, retention, professional Seton Hall University development, and technology rich teaching and learning environments, the school consistently Southeast Missouri State St. Ambrose University maintains its high academic standards. Additionally, more than 80% of its faculty have St. Louis College of Pharmacy St. Mary’s University-San Antonio earned their Master’s degree or higher-with many receiving local, state and national teaching Texas A&M university Texas Christian University excellence recognition. It’s easy to understand why the St. Louis Post-Dispatch has named St. Truman State University U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Coast Guard Academy U.S. Military Academy-West Point U.S. Naval Academy University of Alabama University of Arkansas University of Chicago University of Dayton University of Illinois University of Illinois-Edwardsville University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Miami, Florida University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of Nebraska University of Notre Dame University of Wisconsin, Madison Vanderbilt University Valparaiso University Washington University, St. Louis Webster University Westminster College Wheeling Jesuit University Wittenberg University Xavier University

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John Vianney High School one of its 2016 Top Workplaces, based on feedback from faculty, staf and other employees. In 2014, the school was recognized with the honor of being named a School of Excellence by the Cardinal Newman Society, a recognition reserved for the Top 50 Catholic schools in the nation. Te designation acknowledges St. John Vianney High School’s commitment to maintaining a rigorous academic program that teaches the importance of its Catholic identity 13:1 while educating students on current issues of civic responsibility and social justice. In addition, the school achieved Model School designation by the Guerin Institute, the Students per nation’s foremost authority on gender-based education. In receiving this award, the community teacher ratio satisfed a series of stringent requirements including in-depth professional development for all staf members, educating and engaging the parent community and implementing a wide array of boy-friendly strategies throughout the school and classrooms.

The College Structure and Academic Programs

St. John Vianney High School leaders looked to brain-based research and college schedule structures to develop their unique program to teach in the ways young men learn best. $12.4 Understanding that young men need to be physically active and learn diferently, their innovative approach allows its students more movement and competition, while providing Million an engaging and challenging academic environment that helps students to learn and succeed. Class of 2016 Unlike traditional or modifed block schedules, their school year is divided into two unique scholarship semesters. With 85 minutes per class, this model provides its students more time with their offers teachers, additional time to dive deeper into each subject, gives them more academic freedom and helps students to stay organized and focused on their studies. Each semester-long class covers the same material as traditional, year-long courses. Tat’s true for their extensive ofering of 11 Honors, 17 Advanced College Credit, and 6 Advanced Placement classes. With its two-semester, college-style format, students complete the full course credit in one semester. For students wishing to excel academically, this structure allows them to earn up to six credits of a given core subject into four years of school. Te school’s popular and respected STEM curriculum, combined with its exceptional teaching staf, helps students develop the skills necessary to succeed in today’s global economy. As a recognized school by Project Lead the Way, the nation’s leading provider of STEM programming, curriculum design and instructional support, the school’s faculty create dynamic learning experiences while transforming their students. Teir science curriculum emphasizes the process of scientifc inquiry so students can discover and interpret scientifc knowledge and develop interests and appreciation for the sciences. In the area of technology, the faculty at Vianney employs technology in the classroom as a way to enhance lessons, assignments, and assessments. Also, their Engineering/Architecture courses help students build technical skills and mechanical aptitude, as well as personal skills that serve students well 27 throughout their lives. In its mathematics curriculum, students of all academic levels develop the ability to reason logically in the world of numbers, to apply reasoning in problem solving, State Championships in and to learn the mathematics language as a requisite for a continuously growing understanding Athletics of mathematics in their careers and lives. Vianney’s methodology also allows its teachers the freedom to be creative. Time and

Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions, LLC St. John Vianney High School 5 again, its teaching style and academic structure makes for more engaged students with more motivation, better interpersonal skills, heightened critical thinking, and stronger problem- solving skills. One 30-minute daily “Encore” period provides students time to seek extra help, work ahead, participate in a co-curricular activity or attend a communion service. Imagine a classroom of students working together to solve real-world problems – students who are disappointed to hear the bell ring because they’re so engaged in their work. Imagine a teacher who can focus more time and energy on inspiring students. Tis is what happens every day in Vianney classrooms and STEM labs. Academic Fast Facts Campus Ministry and Guidance Counseling St. John Vianney High School’s Faith Formation Program is integral throughout its L_Wdd[oÉiYebb[][#ijob[ curriculum. Fostering spiritual and refective growth, students engage in active liturgy, prayer, calendar allows students retreat and community service programs on their faith journey. While promoting faith and to take four courses per culture dialogue, its young men develop the gospel values and Christian attitudes that will semester and graduate serve them throughout their lives. With a vibrant campus ministry department, its students are with 32 credits, among the aforded extensive opportunities to express their faith and help those less fortunate. highest in the Midwest. Te schools Guidance and Counseling department believes it is important for each student El[h^Wb\e\L_Wdd[o`kd_ehi to recognize and appreciate his abilities and potential. Believing that the more its young men and seniors earn college develop academically, spiritually, socially, and physically-the more likely they are to live a credits offered through Saint fuller life and able to share their gifs with others. Counselors support students in developing Louis University and the study skills, designing class schedules, understanding and resolving relationship issues, and preparing for college decisions. As independent advocates, they insure academic success is Kd_l[hi_joe\C_iiekh_#Ij$ achieved by acting as a liaison with parents and teachers. Louis. 7Xekj/+f[hY[dje\L_Wdd[o Clubs, Activities and Athletics graduates complete four At the heart of this ambitious community of life-long learners lies the goal to help each or more math courses student fnd his own voice. Tis spirit extends well beyond the classroom. With over 50 clubs, and three or more science organizations and feld teams to choose from, students have extensive options to participate courses. more fully in the St. John Vianney High School experience. Te community is proud to have L_Wdd[o^WiWm_h[b[ii recently been named a Leadership School by MSHSAA, the Missouri High School Activities YWcfkiWdZWÆj[WY^[h# Association. By obtaining this distinction, school leaders have demonstrated that they believe deployed technology plan,” in and emphasize things like sportsmanship, citizenship, leadership and respect in its activity programs and championship-caliber athletic teams. which emphasizes use Whether an athlete or a fan, students have plenty of opportunity to get in the game. And of technology as a tool if a young man can’t fnd a club or team that matches his interests, he can make it happen. in educating the entire Allowing students to create their own club has led to some of Vianney’s most popular activities, person. Laptops are readily such as remote controlled cars, fshing and BBQ clubs. Tere are no bounds to what is available, with one computer discoverable. Young men fnd themselves here. for every two students. //f[hY[dje\L_Wdd[o Challenges and Opportunities seniors go on to college, with Te success and sustainability challenges we face as Catholic school administrators are over 70% of them receiving similar throughout most of the nation. Long considered one of our country’s most competitive scholarship offers. Catholic school markets, discerning St. Louis students and families have an expansive network of independent and archdiocesan college preparatory schools from which to choose. Te

6 St. John Vianney High School Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions, LLC region ranks nationally for having one of the largest percentages of enrollment in Catholic schools, as measured by the number of its registered Catholics. School leadership must consistently and strategically plan their mission, and execute with visionary zeal, in order to insure they are delivering an exceptional Christ-centered educational experience which is valued by their students and families. St. John Vianney High School is fortunate to hold a distinguished market leadership position amongst its peers, as evidenced by its recent recognition as a School of Excellence by the Cardinal Newman Society. Steeped in its 57-year traditions, the school community has been forming young men into leaders prepared for life. Young men of exceptional knowledge, character and accomplishment. Together with its Christ-centered foundation and faith-flled spirit, award- winning faculty, state of the art educational and athletic facilities, and an enthusiastic base of parent, alumni and philanthropic supporters, the school now fnds itself at a promising juncture. Te next principal will be expected to bring the energy, charisma and executive administration skills necessary for this school community to build on its considerable strengths while delivering St. Louis’ best value in a Catholic college preparatory education. Together, you and the entire Vianney family will continue to soar! Desired Qualities and Qualiﬁcations of the next Principal t 'BJUIĕMMFEBOE$ISJTUDFOUFSFETFSWBOUMFBEFSXIPFNCSBDFTBOENPEFMTUIFDPNNVOJUZT rich Marianist traditions, Catholic values and welcoming family spirit t 4USPOHQSBDUJDJOH$BUIPMJD t "EWBODFEEFHSFFJOBSFMBUFEĕFMEXJUIBNJOJNVNPGĕWFZFBSTJOTUSVDUJPOBMBOE administrative experience t "DDPNQMJTIFEWJTJPOBSZBCMFUPEFTJHOBOEEFMJWFSBOFYUFOTJWF JOOPWBUJWFBOEBDBEFNJDBMMZ rigorous curriculum that insures success for all students, based on high standards t *OTQJSBUJPOBM IVNCMFBOEBVUIFOUJDNFOUPSXIPJOTUJMMTMFBEFSTIJQJOPUIFST t &YQFSJFODFXJUICSBJOCBTFESFTFBSDIBOEFEVDBUJPONPEFMTBTJUSFMBUFTUPTJOHMFHFOEFS all-boys, teaching and learning environments t 8FMMWFSTFEJODSFBUJOHUIFDPOEJUJPOTGPSNBSLFUMFBEFSTIJQJOBOVMUSBDPNQFUJUJWF Catholic college preparatory environment, familiarity with the St. Louis market preferred t &YDFQUJPOBMDPNNVOJDBUJPO PSHBOJ[BUJPOBMBOEJOUFSQFSTPOBMTLJMMT XJUIBQSPWFOUSBDL record of instructional and administrative development t $IBSJTNBUJD IJHIFOFSHZBOEWJTJCMF t .VTUCFBCMFUPFTUBCMJTISBQQPSUBOEUSVTUXJUITUVEFOUT GBDVMUZ TUBČ QBSFOUBOEBMVNOJ communities t 4LJMMFEBUJEFOUJGZJOH BUUSBDUJOH EFWFMPQJOHBOESFUBJOJOHIJHIRVBMJUZFEVDBUPSTXJUIB commitment and passion for delivering a transformational Catholic educational experience t 1SPWFOMFBEFSTIJQJOPOHPJOHQSPGFTTJPOBMEFWFMPQNFOU FWBMVBUJPOBOETUVEFOUBTTFTTNFOU t 'BNJMJBSXJUINBOBHJOHUIFDIBMMFOHFTBOEPQQPSUVOJUJFTPGBHSPXJOHBOEEJWFSTF enrollment t 'BJS GVOBOEDPNQBTTJPOBUF"CBMBODFEBOEĘFYJCMFUFBNQMBZFS

Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions, LLC St. John Vianney High School 7 About St. Louis

It’s not just that St. Louis boasts the kind of cultural treasures you’d expect to see only in the very biggest American cities. It’s not just that it boasts terrifc recreational opportunities, from the MLB Cardinals and NHL Blues, to spectacular parks and golf courses to beautiful hiking and canoeing nearby. It’s that you can do these things in St. Louis. It’s that nothing is out of reach - in price, in location, in access. A community with a remarkably low cost of living for all of the comforts and attractions it affords, St. Louis is a big city with the convenience and sense of connectedness of a smaller one. Visiting the city’s nationally acclaimed Zoo costs -- nothing (thanks to the taxpayers and philanthropists). Te Art Museum, the History Museum, the Science Center cost -- nothing. Te charges for the Symphony and the Missouri Botanical Garden are all reasonable. Not Goals Of Vianney’s only is the price right - you can get there. St. Louis is a “20-minute city,” where most of the attractions are within a reasonable distance from most of the people. According to the U.S. STEM Program Census Bureau, Greater St. Louis has been consistently below the national average commute 1. Enhance student learning in time to work. Availability, accessibility and family focused - these are characteristics of the the STEM areas. region in general. St. Louis is open, in the broadest sense of the word. Whatever role you want to play here -- in work, civic afairs or any other aspect of life -- you’ll get a friendly, 2. Enhance ACT test scores by appreciative welcome. placing more emphasis on the Overall, St. Louis has a sanity about it that’s increasingly difcult to fnd. St. Louis has a STEM curriculum. balance and degree of comfort that are absolutely exceptional among cities that also ofer 3. Create more opportunities the kind of world-class assets this community features. Tere is a sense of community, a to develop strong critical connectedness among its people, which arises from its Midwestern personality, manageable thinking skills. scale, and deep history. Perhaps that’s why St. Louis is consistently ranked among the most 4. Increase interest in the philanthropic cities in the Country - People care about one another and their community. ﬁelds of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. 5. Expose our students to high Z[cWdZ"^_]^#fWo_d]YWh[[hi$ 6. Position Vianney as a leader in STEM education in the St. Louis area and beyond.

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