SHINE B RIGHT . Be Brilliant
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There’s nothing like the feeling of being exactly where you’re meant to be, surrounded by a faith-filled community that loves you and encourages you to embrace who you are.
At Cor Jesu, every student is welcomed and celebrated for who she is on her first day and who she’ll be on her last.
We empower bright students to recognize and use their gifts, so they become brilliant women who are compelled to Share the Love of the Heart of Christ wherever they go.
Cor Jesu Academy!
Welcoming
The strongest communities are built on a foundation of love, where members look out for one another. With kindness and encouragement, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Cor Jesu faculty supports each student’s academic, spiritual and personal growth during her journey here.
Cor Jesu feels like home because it is. Everyone is welcomed with open arms and open hearts.
Kathleen Wobbe Pottinger ‘88
DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE
Dr. Meghan Bohac
DEAN OF ACADEMICS
Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D. PRESIDENT
Carpool & Shuttle: We provide lists of neighboring students so families may arrange carpools to and from school. Cor Jesu also offers a shuttle service for St. Charles County students, which picks up and drops off at a designated location each day for an annual fee.
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Education
We believe in the transformative value of education. During their four years at Cor Jesu, our students learn to think beyond their textbooks, explore deeper questions and discover meaning through our curriculum. They leave our halls as lifelong learners, with the knowledge and ambition to succeed in diverse careers around the world.
Learn more at corjesu.org/academics
We help our students realize their whole potential with a balanced approach to education that leads to brilliance.
An Engaged Classroom
Step into one of our classrooms and experience the future of education. We empower our students to take an active role in the learning process as they form their own questions and seek new insights. The Cor Jesu laptop program, innovative teaching styles and committed faculty prime our students for engagement in the classroom.
4 year laptop program 100% of students take Freshman Study Skills and Computer Applications courses 85+ electives Average of 18 students in each classroom
A College-Ready Environment
A Cor Jesu education both challenges and empowers students in the classroom. We offer an engaging curriculum emphasizing the Honors and Advanced Placement courses that prepare students for college and beyond.
35 college-credit courses offered 256 students took 362 AP exams in 2022 94% of juniors and seniors enrolled in at least one college-level course
LovingLove is our legacy. Since 1956, every student has learned the importance of embracing and Sharing the Love of the Heart of Christ.
Our Catholic faith runs through every element of the student experience at Cor Jesu. Rooted in the same charism and loving spirit as the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cor Jesu welcomes everyone, of any faith tradition, to experience, accept and share God’s love.
“At Cor Jesu Academy, we truly get to know our students and accompany them through their four years with us. We provide an authentically Catholic education, one true to the teachings of Jesus Christ. All are welcome here – those who share our faith and those new to its traditions. Leading by example, our faculty and staff guide our students to realize their whole potential and to understand who God made each of them to be.
– SR. MARY GRACE WALSH, ASCJ, PH.D. PRESIDENT
Learn more at corjesu.org/mission
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• 4 Years of Theology Classes • First Friday All-School Liturgies • Study of the Charism • Personal Connections with Religious Sisters • Service Opportunities • Daily Prayer • Monthly Eucharistic Adoration • All-School Reconciliation Services • Annual Retreats A Cor Jesu student’s faith journey includes:
Encouraging
We celebrate successes, applaud efforts and embrace setbacks, all of which contribute to the high school experience.
At Cor Jesu, the bonds of sisterhood run deep. Cor Jesu girls root for each other’s success as they strive for their own. In the classroom, on the field or stage, and in professional endeavors, our community is cheering our students on every step of the way.
Learn more at corjesu.org/student-support
Supported in the Classroom
One of the most important facets of teaching is understanding and cultivating each student’s learning style. Cor Jesu has a Student Learning Center where specialists work one-on-one with each student to identify her strengths and learning styles while incorporating both into her academic experience.
Career, College & Wellness Center (CCW)
From day one, Cor Jesu students are assigned two counselors to support their four years with us. A personal wellness counselor works with students as they discover and embrace their sense of self. Additionally, a college counselor guides students to the next step of their educational path by identifying colleges, scholarships and programs that fit their needs and ambitions.
New Resource!
CJA is partnering with Saint Louis Counseling to offer additional counseling services at no cost to students and families.
Corporate Partners Initiative
The moment she enters our halls, we begin preparing a Cor Jesu student for the moment she enters her career. During her Cor Jesu journey, each student explores her gifts and passions, and receives unique opportunities to discover and experience potential careers, beginning freshman year. Our one-of-a-kind Corporate Partners Initiative aligns students with diverse, hands-on experiences with the region’s top companies to foster career discovery, professional readiness and confidence well beyond a typical classroom experience.
Learn more at corjesu.org/cpi
Many of Christ’s virtues –understanding, generosity and compassion – are best taught outside the classroom. Across a variety of seasonal sports and co-curricular activities, Cor Jesu students discover new passions, form friendships and develop the integrity of dynamic, highachieving young women.
BalancedWe strive to develop dynamic women. We believe academics are important, but so are clubs, choirs, teams and friends.
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Co-curricular Activities
A day at Cor Jesu rarely ends at the final bell. Our rich co-curricular program supplements classroom education with clubs and organizations centered around a variety of interests. Participation in co-curricular activities is an invaluable way for students to lead others, build community and express themselves.
more at corjesu.org/co-curriculars
35+ clubs and organizations
Fine Arts
Cor Jesu’s rich fine arts program gives students many opportunities to discover their passions and shine through them. Through a variety of visual and performing arts classes, clubs and other co-curricular opportunities, students receive educational experiences that focus not only on the process and product of each discipline, but also on the development of each student’s personal voice. Whether on the stage, at the canvas, or in the orchestra, our students are encouraged to embrace their talents and learn new skills, while also building a strong sense of community.
Cor Jesu vocalists accepted into the St. Louis Metro District 8 Honor Choir 18
Cor Jesu instrumentalists and vocalists qualified to compete in the Missouri State Music Festival 11 St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards
Fine Arts classes offered
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Learn more at corjesu.org/finearts
The Cor Jesu Chargers invite athletes of all sports to hone their talents and reach new heights within our competitive, respectful athletic community. Offering freshman, junior varsity, varsity and no-cut sports, Cor Jesu makes room on the field for each and every student.
Final Fours in the last 10 years
State Championships in the last 10 years
students signed to play collegiate sports in 2022
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Athletics
Learn more at corjesu.org/athletics 2021 VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS 2022 SWIMMING CHAMPIONS: • 200 and 500-yard freestyle: Anna Moehn ‘22 • 100-yard breaststroke: Caroline Foltz ‘23 • 400-yard freestyle relay: Anna Moehn ‘22, Caroline Foltz ‘23, Ellie Weckherlin ‘23 and Allie Maloney ‘24 2022 TRACK & FIELD CHAMPION: • 1600-meter race: Francie Luna ‘22 2021-2022 State Championships!
Giving
“Cor Jesu has taught me that service should not just be done out of obligation or the need to complete a requirement. Instead, service should be natural and purposeful. When looking for places and people to serve, I’ve learned that it is important to stay true to your values and find an organization that shares your goals and passions. When you find this type of service, then your work will be what service should be: from your heart.
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Inspired by the charism, “Sharing the Love of the Heart of Christ,”
Cor Jesu students are called to live the Gospel message by serving our local community and others across the country. Through co-curricular programs, fundraisers and service trips, students have numerous opportunities to spread Christ’s love and create meaningful change.
Learn more at corjesu.org/service
We’re so much more than a school. We’re a faith-filled community seeking every opportunity to serve others.
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Chargers in the
Funderwear: Together with St. Joseph’s Academy, CJA collected 27,334 pairs of socks, underwear and sports bras to benefit St. Patrick Center. Penny Queen: CJA raised $22,515.45 in just one week to benefit the 2022 Penny Queen Charities. Charities included: Annual Appalachia Service Trip CJA’s Katie’s Krew makes sandwiches for St. Patrick Center monthly. Service Saturdays Haircuts for Love CJA students donate hair each year to benefit the Children With Hair Loss organization.
Community • Bridge Bread Bakery • World Pediatric Project • The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Mission in Benin, Africa • Cor Jesu’s Mission Trip • Cor Jesu Endowment Fund
A Lifetime Investment
A well-rounded education is a life-long gift. Cor Jesu makes every effort to manage our tuition costs and ensure our school remains accessible to young women everywhere.
We offer need-based financial aid and accept a variety of scholarships from third parties, such as parish organizations and the St. Louis Archdiocese.
of Cor Jesu families are receiving financial aid during the 2022-23 school year 100% of qualifying families receive financial aid each year
$8,540 average financial aid award in 2022-23
Learn more at corjesu.org/apply
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the Admissions Team!
Director of Admissions
Colleen Smyth Dean ‘10 cdean@corjesu.org (314) 312-2688
Admissions Coordinator
Olivia Hanford ‘17 ohanford@corjesu.org (314) 300-6342
Admissions Assistant
Ami Leiendecker Kohlberg ‘91 akohlberg@corjesu.org
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A Cor Jesu graduate is a woman unlike any other. She is a woman of faith and integrity, community and service. She listens with intent, speaks with passion and acts with kindness. As she prepares for the world ahead, she does so with gratitude for her experience, confidence in her knowledge and excitement for her future.
10230 Gravois Road | St. Louis, MO 63123 corjesu.org
Sharing The Love of The Heart of Christ Since 1956
COR JESU ACADEMY IS A MINISTRY OF THE APOSTLES OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS.
She shines bright. She is brilliant.
