We at Cascia Hall Preparatory School are proud of the tradition that we have inherited after nearly 100 years of service to the Tulsa community.
Our storied legacy honors formal attire for classes, morning chapel meetings, and time together to celebrate traditions and build community. Students become part of our educational success which dates back to 1926.
Services in St. Rita Chapel allow students and faculty to share stories of triumph, pain, and encouragement to pray together and to worship. Attending seven classes a day and learning relational and critical thinking skills is a cornerstone of our tradition.
Honoring tradition at Cascia Hall teaches students that a respect for the past can inspire excellence for the future.
OUR TRADITIONS ARE A FOUNDATION FOR A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS.
Cascia Hall initiated a military element to its program in 1942. The Junior ROTC was referred to by Father Driscoll as the Young Commandos. The term Commandos applies to an elite, British fighting force during World War II whose symbol was the bulldog. It is from this time onward that the Cascia Hall teams were known as the Commandos and assumed the bulldog as a mascot.
address the needs of private education in Tulsa, to incorporate both Catholics and non-Catholics, and to address the needs of young people in the most beautiful campus in Oklahoma.
Father Driscoll founded Cascia Hall specifically to
At Cascia Hall, our innovative approach to teaching and learning engages and inspires today’s young women and men to lead meaningful lives grounded in Augustinian values. These values are what inspire us, teach us, and drive us. The Augustinian Friars at Cascia Hall teach in the classroom, coach on the field, and mentor co-curricular activities, so these values are lived out in front of our students on a daily basis, as we all strive to be a people who search for wisdom and endeavor to live good lives.
The words under the seal
“Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas” i.e. “Truth, Unity, and Love” are not just words; they are the core values of Cascia Hall that we hope are inculcated into every aspect of our school.
Students are encouraged to explore their passions and interests in our exceptional programs and facilities, and to follow in the footsteps of St. Augustine, Doctor of the Church, as they learn to listen to the wisdom of their own inner teacher. The Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love play a central role across our curriculum as we help students discover themselves, understand others, and make an impact in the larger world.
Every fall we celebrate the Sixth Grade Blazer Ceremony for all new students. The senior class students share the meaning of the Augustinian values— Truth, Unity, and Love—emblazoned on the school patches as they present the blazers. New students are encouraged to embrace those values as they put on their blazers for the first time.
Beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, the new schedule will consist of eight 45-minute periods with one of these periods designated for lunch. We will use a modified ribboning schedule, meaning that from Monday through Wednesday, students will follow a consistent class order. However, on Thursdays and Fridays, 1st and 2nd periods will switch places with 7th and 8th periods, moving those afternoon classes to the morning. Meanwhile, 3rd through 6th periods will remain unchanged throughout the week.
The enhanced schedule will promote flexibility for class scheduling as lunch assignments will be determined by course with a mix of 9th-12th graders in each upper school lunch. Middle school students will still eat lunch together during 4th period. This schedule also creates time for opportunities such as intentional focus on skills that students need but don’t fit into our current curriculum. These courses will be called G.U.I.D.E courses. We are also adding opportunities for intentional development of time management skills through S.O.L.O courses as students get older.
All AP and math classes will continue to meet five days a week throughout the entire school year. All other classes will follow a semester-based rotation, meeting five days a week in one semester and four days a week in the other.
8:15 AM Chemistry Lab with Mrs. Millspaugh 9:00 AM
AP Literature with Mrs. Kennedy 9:45 AM Hot Chocolate and Breakfast in the Dining Hall during Break 10:10 AM
Confessions of St. Augustine with Fr. Philip
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7:00 AM School Doors Open 8:00 AM Gathering in St. Rita Chapel 11:00 AM
AM World History with Hightower 11:50 AM
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Spanish IV with Señorita Metcalf 1:30 PM
Food prepare the 3:30 PM
Intermediate Guitar with Mr. Hutchings 2:20 PM
AP Psychology with Mrs.Thalken 3:00 PM Dismissal
Sports Practices and Performing Arts Rehearsals 5:00 PM
Mrs. Benne’s Wednesday Night Tutoring
ERIN // VOLLEYBALL CHAMP & PHYSICS ENTHUSIAST
The STEM Programs at Cascia Hall serve up opportunities for students like Erin to discover their passions setting them up for success.
We believe students benefit most from hands-on learning. Our science, technology, engineering, and math programs boast a wide array of opportunities for students to learn both in and out of the classroom.
These courses require critical thinking, resilience, and collaborative problem solving. All students take 4 years of science and math. From physics and biology, to environmental studies, students can follow their interests across a variety of disciplines.
With 8 AP classes available in biology, chemistry, physics, and math, and many co-curricular activities available, students are encouraged to push their minds and challenge their thinking about the world around them.
Cascia Hall students have received numerous awards and recognitions in recent school years in science research, robotics, and beyond.
ROBOTICS TEAM
Middle School and Upper School students have the chance to join the robotics team, where they learn to engineer robots and compete with schools across the country. Cascia has the FIRST Robotics Program available to students as early as 6th grade. The program continues through the Upper School. Our robotics teams compete in the FIRST Lego League, the FIRST Tech Challenge, and the FIRST Robotics Competition.
Did you know?
Our school day is structured under a traditional schedule with seven class periods between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
SCIENCE RESEARCH TEAM
This team allows individuals to develop research projects and compete at the regional and state level and to earn qualification for international competitions. Beginning with 6th grade science projects and minimester projects, all students can develop research skills to help them advance their learning within science disciplines.
MATH COMPETITIONS AND CLUBS
Through a variety of competitions and clubs offered at Cascia, students can advance their mathematical skills and learn beyond the classroom.
In keeping with the Augustinian philosophy of educating the whole person, Cascia Hall provides a broad range of fine and performing arts opportunities to all of its students. Here, students don’t just learn the specific arts disciplines, they learn to create, think, collaborate, and communicate.
What does it mean to be a part of Cascia Fine Arts?
Cascia Fine Arts students represent all parts of the school—from athletes to academic bowl members, science research to cheer, robotics to student council—all find common language in the arts.
All Middle School students explore music, speech, and visual arts. In the Upper School, students may choose from a variety of course offerings and levels as they explore their creative talents. In addition, several fine arts activities and clubs are available for all.
8 STUDENTS ARRANGED PIECES PERFORMED DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
NUMEROUS VISUAL ARTS MAYFEST AWARD WINNERS
What co-curricular art opportunities are there at Cascia Hall?
Middle and Upper School students may audition for school plays and musicals or work backstage on props, costumes, lights, and sound. In addition to the arts curriculum and stage productions, there are many fine and performing arts activities for students both during the school day and after school such as speech and debate, photography, yearbook and guitar! Cascia Hall students have access to a full class set of guitars for students to use during class and to rent out to practice at home!
1 STUDENT RECORDED BACKUP VOCALS FOR AN ALBUM OF A MAJOR COUNTRY ARTIST
14 CARNEGIE HALL PERFORMERS REGIONAL QUALIFYING MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM DURING ITS FIRST YEAR
3 CREATIVE WRITING AWARD WINNERS
1 CARNEGIE HALL FEATURED SOLOIST
2 SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE HONORS CHORUS PERFORMERS
2 NATIONAL AWARD WINNING SOLOISTS
10+ STUDENTS ATTENDING COLLEGE WITH PARTIAL OR FULL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
ETHAN & NATHAN // GIFTED ARTISTS & STELLAR ACADEMICS
Cascia Hall gives eager students a full palette of opportunities to create a future for themselves that is truly a work of art.
JJ // COMMANDOS CENTER & ASPIRING CHEMIST
Cascia Hall minimesters inspire students like JJ to experiment with new ideas and to become outstanding in whatever fields they desire.
MINIMESTER: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Who knows the answer to that at this age, right? The world is at your fingertips and now is the perfect time to explore it!
Cascia Hall’s minimester boasts unique experiences every January, for the entire month, for you to experience your future.
MINIMESTER OVERVIEW
Juniors and seniors find out what it is like to actually work in their future lives! Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? You start by deciding what you might want to do when you grow up: maybe it’s being a doctor, a game software engineer, a security analyst, an FBI agent, but who knows, the list is endless. Next is the fun part; you get to live that life for the ENTIRE month of January.
Freshman and sophomore years are all about the Minimester Catalog. The catalog is complete with over 50 subjects you always wanted to learn about but never had the opportunity to, such as History vs. Hollywood or the JFK Conspiracy Theories!
Minimester isn’t just for Upper School students who have completed academic requirements early; ALL Cascia Hall Upper School students get the added value of life training through minimester. It is a graduation requirement; a grade is earned and a life is changed.
These are just a few of the 50+ elective options!
The focus of our campus ministry is to help us live out our core values of truth (veritas), unity (unitas), and love (caritas) by helping others, especially those who are in need. Throughout the school year, the Cascia community comes together to support specific causes and organizations.
ANNUAL CLASS RETREATS
SOPHOMORE MINIMESTER SERVICE DAYS
STUDENT AUGUSTINIAN VALUES INSTITUTE
MISSION TRIPS (LOCAL & ABROAD)
NIGHT LIGHT TULSA
Did you know?
The focus of the Caritas Connection is to live out our core values of Truth (Veritas), Unity (Unitas), and Love (Caritas), by helping others, especially those who are in need.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES ST. NICHOLAS TOY DRIVE
AYM FOOD FOR FAMILIES
AUGUSTINIAN YOUTH MINISTRY
SENIOR KAIROS RETREAT
ALLIE // BASKETBALL STAR & PASSIONATE VOLUNTEER
The Cascia Hall campus ministry program is a slam dunk for students like Allie who are enthusiastic about giving back and always there to assist.
WILLIAM // GOLF ACE & MATHEMATICS FANATIC
With all the cocurricular opportunities to explore at Cascia Hall, a well-rounded education is par for the course for students like William.
At Cascia Hall, a wide variety of enriching co-curricular activities is provided for personal development and enjoyment. In addition to focusing on academics, students are encouraged to include athletics, clubs, activities, the arts, and community service in their school experience by participating in at least three clubs or organizations per year.
ACADEMIC BOWL TEAM STUDENT COUNCIL
LITERARY MAGAZINE
MAHJONG CLUB
Don’t see a club you like?
No problem! We encourage our students to explore their passions and command their own future. With faculty support, our students are free to create any new club they would like. Our flagship robotics program was actually completely student driven!
Opportunities exist for students to get involved at all levels and in every season. Depending on the sport, the Upper School teams compete in the 3A, 4A, or 5A level of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association. Middle School students participate in the Pinnacle Conference, Indian Nations, and Diocesan Leagues.
Our athletic facilities include two gymnasiums, a strength and fitness center, eight locker rooms, eight tennis courts, a baseball field, a wrestling facility, a cheer facility, and a multipurpose field. If circumstances allow, student-athletes can participate in two sports per season.
SCHOOL SPORTS OFFERED
TULSA WORLD WRESTLER OF THE YEAR - BOOGIE HARRIS
TULSA WORLD GIRLS TENNIS COACH OF THE YEAR - COACH LILES
3A GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONS OKLAHOMA LACROSSE ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONS
3A BOYS BASKETBALL
5A CHEERLEADING STATE RUNNER-UP
4A BOYS GOLF STATE RUNNER-UP 3A GIRLS SOCCER RUNNER-UP
5A GIRLS TENNIS STATE RUNNER-UP 4A VOLLEYBALL STATE SEMIFINALIST 3A GIRLS BASKETBALL DISTRICT CHAMPION
Excited to join us at Cascia Hall?
Our new student experience allows you to get acquainted with our community before the first day of school. Every summer, we have several events to celebrate the new school year.
Each new student has ample opportunities to be on campus and meet fellow students, faculty, and staff prior to the first day of school. From movie night to tie-dye day, we strive to make sure your student makes a smooth transition to becoming a student at Cascia Hall. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Welcome to Cascia from Cascia Link Crew . All incoming freshmen will be assigned to a Link Crew group! Each Link Crew group is led by two upperclassmen that are responsible for welcoming your student to our school community. Link Crew leaders will organize events throughout the school year to make sure they are connected with their classmates and answer any questions. Link Crew leaders will be your student's contact for all things related to Cascia Hall.
Did you know?
Every year, Cascia welcomes and celebrates our newest Commandos at our Welcome Walk Students walk onto campus with their entire grade and are welcomed by Cascia students and faculty as they take their first walk on campus! Be prepared for music, balloons, and lots of noise!
Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) is the Middle School equivalent of Link Crew and is meant to engage incoming Middle School students with the same hospitality.
FRESHMAN MOVIE NIGHT
MIDDLE SCHOOL TIE-DYE DAY
DEMI // ACCOMPLISHED DANCER & LANGUAGE SCHOLAR
At Cascia Hall, the diverse and challenging college preparatory curriculum keeps students like Demi on their toes.
One of the foremost reasons parents choose Cascia Hall is for its superior academic reputation. The school’s designation as college preparatory indicates students will be prepared for their future college coursework upon graduation from Cascia Hall.
Beginning freshman year, the students are led through a series of steps designed to guide them to college.
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Students are encouraged to continue to get involved and build their resume, research colleges and scholarships, take the PSAT, and start a list of colleges they’re considering.
Students meet with college counselors throughout the year, attend college representative visits, and are encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT by the end of the year. They also attend a College Counseling Seminar where they complete the Common Application and essay to be reviewed by counselors and English teachers.
Students start building their resume and a list of colleges they may be interested in learning more about.
Freshmen also take the Pre-ACT.
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Students explore financial aid options, refine their essays, and submit applications for admission and scholarships. They will also continue to visit with college representatives at Cascia Hall and on the college campuses themselves.
ACT scores
Scored a 30 or Higher // 18 Students
Top 10% Average Score // 34.1
Top 25% Average Score // 32
2025 scholars
Total AP Scholars // 82
AP Scholars // 32
AP Scholars with Honors // 13
AP Scholars with Distinction // 37
Oklahoma Academic Scholars* // 34
National Merit Finalists // 6
National Merit Semifinalist // 1
National Merit Commended // 3
2025 statistics based on senior class of 100 students.
* Academic Scholars have a 3.7 or higher unweighted GPA and a 27 ACT or 1220 SAT
faculty
100% of Students Were Accepted to a College or University $13MM College Scholarships Offered
11 Collegiate Athletes
Faculty Size // 60
Includes a Native Chinese Speaker
Average Class Size // 15
Student to Faculty Ratio // 10:1
National Board Certified Teachers // 1
Degrees // 2 PhDs, 47 Masters, and 11 Bachelors
current enrollment
Middle School // 183
Upper School // 353
Senior Class // 73 2025
MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES: 24.75 - 28.75
Every student takes a course in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Theology each term. Cascia Hall recommends that students take no more than three AP classes each year; four or more are allowed with special permission. Cascia Hall does not designate any courses on the transcript as “Honors.” With limited enrollment, all core academic courses other than AP courses are considered “Honors.”
ENGLISH (4 Credits) // Grades
• English 9: Grammar & Composition // 9
• English 10: Composition // 10
• English 10: Advanced // 10
• English 11: American Experience // 11
• AP Language & Composition // 11 & 12
• English 12: World Literature // 12
• AP Literature & Composition // 12
WORLD LANGUAGES (2 Credits*)
• Chinese I
• Chinese II
• Chinese III
• Chinese Literature & Composition
• Chinese Conversation & Composition
• French I
• French II
• French III
• French IV
• AP French
• Contemporary French
• German I
• German II
• German III
• German Contemporary Literature
• German Survey of Literature
• Spanish I
• Spanish II
• Spanish III
• Spanish IV
• AP Spanish Language
• Contemporary Spanish
• Business Spanish
• Medical Spanish
*Two years of the same language in Upper School are required for Graduation.
MATH (4 Credits) // Grades
• Algebra l // 9
• Algebra II // 9, 10 & 11
• Geometry // 9 & 10
• AP Statistics // 10, 11 & 12
• Algebra II & Trigonometry // 11
• Statistics // 11 & 12
• Algebra III // 12
• AP Pre-calculus // 10, 11, 12
• AP Calculus AB // 12
• AP Calculus BC // 12
• College Math // 12
THEOLOGY (4 Credits) // Grades
• Old Testament // 9
• New Testament // 9
• Ethics // 10
• Sacraments // 10
• Confessions of St. Augustine // 11
• Christology // 11
• Senior Seminar // 12 (Choose from the following)
- Apologetics
- Intro to Philosophy
- Marriage & Relationships
- Catholic Social Teachings
- Liturgical Theology
- Comp. Christian Theology
- World Religions
- Bible & Pop Culture
A Senior Thesis based on one of the senior theology classes is a graduation requirement.
GENERAL ELECTIVES (Available to All Grades)
Creative Writing // Robotics // Study Hall * Math for Finance // Current Events
*Non-Credit, only with 3 or more AP courses or accomodations
SOCIAL STUDIES (4 Credits) // Grades
• Intro to Government & OK History // 9
• US History // 10
• AP United States History // 10
• AP European History // 11 & 12
• AP United States Gov’t & Politics // 11 & 12
• African Studies // 11 & 12
• Ancient World History // 11 & 12
• Art History // 11 & 12
• Modern World History // 11 & 12
• Principles of Economics // 11 & 12
• Global Geography // 11 & 12
• AP Psychology // 12
• AP Microeconomics // 12
• Native American Studies // 11 & 12
SCIENCE (4 Credits) // Grades
• Biology I // 9
• Advanced Biology // 9
• Chemistry // 10
• Advanced Chemistry // 10
• Physics // 10, 11 & 12
• Environmental Studies // 11 & 12
• Human Anatomy & Physiology // 11 & 12
• AP Biology + 2 day lab // 11 & 12
• AP Chemistry + 2 day lab // 11 & 12
• AP Physics // 12
FINE
& PERFORMING ARTS (1 Credit )*
• Art I
• Art II
• Art III
• AP 2D Art & Design
• AP 3D Art & Design
• General Chorus (May be taken more than once)
• Performance Ensemble (Requires audition)
• Beginning Guitar
• Intermediate Guitar
• Advanced Guitar
• Music History (Grades 11 & 12, Grade 10 with approval)
• Music Theory
• Theatre Production
• Beginning Photography
• Speech I
• Speech II
• Debate
• Visual Arts Publications (Grades 10-12 & may be taken more than once)
*Courses available for grades 9-12 unless otherwise noted.
Cascia Hall requires all students in an AP course to take the AP exam.
middle school academic requirements
SIXTH GRADE
• Earth Science
• Math 6 or Pre-Algebra
• English
• Western World History
• Theology 6
• World Languages and Cultural Studies
• Electives: PE/Art/Music/Study Skills
SEVENTH GRADE
• Life Sciences
• 7th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I*
• English
• Eastern World History
• Theology 7
• World Languages: Chinese I, French I, German I, Spanish I
• Electives: PE/Art/Music/Speech
EIGHTH GRADE
• Physical Science, Advanced Physical Science*
• Pre-Algebra, Algebra I*, Geometry*
• English
• U.S. History and Government I
• Theology 8
• World Languages: Chinese II, French II, German II, Spanish II
• Electives: PE (5 days/week), PE (MWF) and Art or Music (T/Th), Art or Music (MWF) and PE (T/Th), Speech
*This course can be taken for Upper School Credit.
Tuition for all grades is $18,975, which includes books and other fees. Tuition is set for the following year each January.
An enrollment fee of $550 per student is due with a contract for new students; $500 is applied to the tuition, and the one-time matriculation fee of $50 is assessed the student’s entry year only. Returning students pay a tuition deposit of $500 each with annual contracts, all of which is applied to the tuition.
The following are the only additional fees that will be assessed on an individual basis if applicable (amounts are approximate and subject to change): Upper School Art or Photography ($15-$100); Advanced Placement Exams ($97* each); Senior Fee ($250). There are no additional fees for participating in athletics.
THINGS TO KNOW
School supplies, which vary by courses are provided by the student’s family, including a Chromebook.
Dining hall and book store purchases are billed monthly along with tuition payment plans (if applicable).
to change.
Did you know?
Multi-child discounts of $500 are available for second and subsequent students, unless the family is receiving tuition assistance from Cascia Hall.
CASCIA AWARDED $1.2MM IN TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
March 15th
Initial Tuition Assistance Application Deadline
Note: NOT the same deadline as Diocese
Week of April 1st
Information obtained from FACTS (independent service)
Week of April 8th
Tuition Assistance Committee meets and assigns
Financial Aid Awards
Starting the Week of April 15th
Tuition Assistance Award Letters are Mailed
Applications Continue to be Considered as Funds are Available
Within Two Weeks of the Date of Your Letter
Card Accepting or Declining Award must be Returned
Necessary Documentation for FACTS Management Grant and Aid Application
A copy of your 2024 Federal income tax return must be submitted with your application to be considered “verified.” Cascia Hall will not finalize an award without a verified application. A signed contract and deposit must be received from accepted students before they will be considered for tuition assistance.
Where to Apply for Tuition Assistance Online at www.casciahall.com/admissions/tuition-assistance
Questions
Regarding Online Application
FACTS Customer Care Representative 1-866-315-9262
Other matters: Shawn Loader, CFO 918-746-2606, sloader@casciahall.com
