Bishop DuBourg 2015-2016 Viewbook

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Bishop DuBourg Bishop DuBourg High School educates a diverse coeducational community, meets the needs of each individual student, enables young people to reach their full potential, and develops leaders in faith and service, through Catholic values and academic excellence.

Competitive Athletics Bishop DuBourg’s Scholar Athletes excel in the classroom and on the field of play. They are multi-sport athletes that go on to compete in college athletics at the Division I, II, III & NAIA Levels. Bishop DuBourg has won 25 State Banners since 1996 and 123 District Titles. You can hear our Live Game Broadcasts on the DuBourg Sports’ Network.

Tim Greer '16 - Our Lady of Sorrows “I have the opportunity to be a multi season varsity athlete. The coaches push us, make us want to be a better as an individual and as a team.”

Academic Excellence Comprehensive College-Prep Program Curriculum for students of All Abilities Focused on meeting the Individual Needs of each student Wide variety of courses in the Core Subjects and Elective Areas

14:1 Student to Teacher ratio 47 Advanced College Credit hours through SLU and UMSL Partnership with families in the learning process One-to-One Tablet Initiative for the 2015-16 school year

Learning Consultant assists students, parents and teachers with Meeting the Needs of those students with Diagnosed Learning Differences

Academy of Advanced STUDIES The Academy of Advanced Studies is an honors academy which offers a rigorous program of academics. Students who have scored a 85% or above on standardized tests and have a B+ or higher average may apply for admission into the Academy. Students must take at least 16 of our 18 honors or advanced college credit courses. The Academy offers the opportunity to participate in special seminar courses, summer elective courses, enrichment trips, college visits, test prep, and career shadowing.

Emily Roeder ‘16 - St. Gabriel the Archangel “I applied for the Academy because I wanted to challenge myself academically and work with of group of my peers who shared similar academic strengths. The Academy has surpassed my expectations. Through the Academy, I have ventured out of my comfort zone both in the classroom and beyond. I have traveled to Washington DC and Chicago. I have taken classes and participated in group discussions and projects that go far beyond typical high school curriculum.”

Real Life Experiences Bishop DuBourg’s student body is COED – with 56% girls and 44% boys. Twenty-two percent of our students are African-American, Asian or Hispanic. Sixteen percent of our students practice faiths other than Catholicism. Students come from 83 different grade schools & 25 different zip codes. Our student body also features a wide range of academic abilities.

Dawson Friehs ‘17 –St. Margaret of Scotland “I chose DB because of the warm and welcoming environment and the academics. I was impressed how the curriculum meets everyone’s needs.

I love the variety of classes.”

Faith in Christ Our school motto, “Faith in Christ... Service to Others,” is intergrated into every aspect of the Bishop DuBourg experience. We feature monthly all-school liturgies and days of prayer for freshmen, sophomores and juniors. All Seniors attend a KAIROS retreat. We also boast active Campus Ministry and a Pro Life Clubs, and a Faith Formation Team focused on spiritual development within the community.

Tien Nguyen '17 - St. John the Baptist “My faith has always been strong, but being a Cavalier makes it stronger.

DuBourg is making me a better person every day.”

Service to Others Our school motto is seen, felt and lived on a daily basis in all we do. Students are required to complete 150 Christian Service Hours over their 4 years (Freshmen 20, Sophomores 25, Juniors 35, Seniors 70). Seniors also complete an Intensive Service Project. We also proudly support Habitat for Humanity with School Service Trips.

Faith in Christ... Service to Others The idea of “giving back� is instilled throughout the Bishop DuBourg High School experience. The DB family encourages our students to explore their comfort zones and go beyond them, seeking experiences that will challenge them.

Opportunities Bishop DuBourg has something for everyone and it’s easy to get involved. We have over 20 different clubs including Robotics, Health Care Careers Club, and Video Gamers. New clubs are added annually based on students’ interest. Other opportunities include Fine Arts’ Clubs (Guild Theatre, Pep Band, Art Club, and National Art Honor Society) and Fine Arts’ Elective Courses (Careers in Art, Ceramics, Concert & Jazz Bands, Guitar, Piano, Intro to Theatre, Acting, and Theatre Set Building). Students also have the opportunity to attend clinics with professionals in the Art, Music & Theatre fields.

Aaron Tucker '17 - St. Louis the King “You are never alone. There is always someone who shares common interests or values. There is literally something for everyone. At DB you will belong.”

The Cavalier Way

Caring atmosphere

A tradition built on 20,000+

Sense of community

alums over the past 60 years, Second home

Personal connections

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