We are the Lord’s. St. Pius X, an archdiocesan high school, provides a college preparatory
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INTERESTING FACTS:
• In 2022, 504 students took at least one AP exam, and 1,092 AP Exams were administered on campus
Mr. Chris Murphy, Dean of Students
St. Pius X schedules a two-semester calendar year. Semesters consist of 18 weeks. Each semester course yields .5 credit or 1/2 Carnegie Unit.
Mr. Todd Mooney, Director of Athletics
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• Study Support program offered for students with learning differences
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:
GRADING SYSTEM:
• Sample clubs include Robotics, Dance Team, Green Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Tech Crew, and Student
COURSES (LEVELS):
Mr. Aaron Parr, President
Mr. Blaise Wannemacher, Director of Operations
Ms. Rachel Braham, Dean of Students
Mr. Jason Eaglen, Dean of Academics
SCHOOL CHARACTERISTICS:
Mr. Mike Lancaster, Dean of Students
MARKING PERIODS:
• 27 AP courses offered in all disciplines
2022DIFFERENTGRADESENROLLMENTESTABLISHED19581,0859-12TAUGHTACCEPTEDAT214COLLEGESANDUNIVERSITIESIN2022267NUMBEROFSENIORS12STUDENTSRECOGNIZEDINTHENATIONALMERITSCHOLARSHIPPROGRAMSATRANGEMID-50%1110-1315ACTRANGEMID-50%22-30103NumberofFaculty75%haveAdvancedDegrees
Mrs. Jennifer Sedlack, Director of Advancement
Mrs. Molly Wack, Enrollment Assistant
• The two most popular in-state colleges attended in 2022 were to the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech
St. Pius X Catholic High School was opened in 1958 as the first high school of the newly established Diocese of Atlanta. Our students come from a wide geographic area, some traveling as far as 100 miles each day.
• St. Pius X enrolls students with a wide variety of skills and abilities
Dr. Edye Simpson, Principal
• The Class of 2022 received over 23 million dollars in academic scholarships (does not include HOPE or athletic scholarships)
ADMINISTRATION:
• A wide variety of clubs are offered
• Course levels include College Prep, College Prep Accelerated, Honors, and Advanced Placement
Mrs. Sara Geiger Schmitt, Director of Enrollment
A=90+, B=80-89, C=74-79, D=70-73, F=Below 70
• Some out-of-state destinations for the Class of 2022 included The Citadel, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Fordham University, Marquette University, Pennsylvania State University, Saint Mary’s College, Santa Clara University, University of Aberdeen (Scotland), University of Chicago, University of Connecticut, University of Notre Dame, and Wake Forest University, among many others.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT:
St. Pius X draws its students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. At present the student body is made up of 72% Caucasian, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Multi-Racial, and 3% Asian.
Our students complete a minimum of five service projects each year. Often, the projects align with their interests!
day is that our community would grow in a deeper and more profound relationship with Jesus Christ. For us at St. Pius X, we cultivate this relationship with Christ through active participation in the Sacramental life of the Church, encouraging and promoting Christian discipleship, as well as participating in apostolic service.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
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MISSION TRIPS:
• Monthly All School Mass • Dads’ Retreat • Moms’ Retreat • Off-Site Class Pilgrimages • Boys’/Girls’ Retreats • Mission Trips • Service Projects
Past destinations have included Jamaica, Nicaragua, and various domestic trips.
WORKS OF MERCY PROGRAM:
The Campus Ministry Department at St. Pius X is proud to support the spiritual needs of our school community. In keeping with our motto, Domini Sumus, “We are the Lord’s” (Romans 14:7-8), our team is committed to helping our students, faculty, and Pius families encounter the living God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. With an enrollment of 75% Catholic and 25% non-Catholic, we seek to serve all families who wish to have their student in a faith-based Ourenvironment.prayerevery
ATHLETICS
We have a strong Athletic Association, a support organization of parents and families, that raises funds and promotes sportsmanship and our program both within and outside of our community.
70% PARTICIPATION 70+ coaches 8 professionalathletes 3 Olympians 3 ChampionshipsNational 45 ChampionshipsState 35 State Runner-Ups LACROSSEGOLFFOOTBALLFLAGCROSSCOMPETITIONCHEERLEADINGBASKETBALLBASEBALLCHEERCOUNTRYFOOTBALL WRESTLINGWATERVOLLEYBALLTRACKTENNISSWIMSOFTBALLSOCCER&DIVE&FIELDPOLO programs offered: spx.org/athletics
has two full-time professional certified athletic trainers devoted to serving the needs of our athletes and coaches and are prepared for any emergency, practice, or pre-game need, as well as any post-game
Lions Network is a student and faculty run organization whose mission is to promote and broadcast St. Pius X athletic events. Within the Golden Lions Network, students can join either the broadcasting or video production team.
St. Pius X is a member of GHSA Region 6-AAAAA. The school offers 65 high school teams and a vibrant middle school program, and is proud to share that a number of student-athletes continue their athletic careers in college and beyond. Student support groups include sports photographers, statisticians, and team
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The school offers an Olympic-based strength and conditioning program geared to help all students become healthier versions of themselves.
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9-12: SPRING DANCE CONCERT MAY 6: ARTS FESTIVAL
5: FALL CHORUS CONCERT
On average, 600 students participate in the fine arts program at St. Pius X in over 40 classes and programs.
We are proud of the growing number of students who continue to pursue the arts beyond their years at St. Pius X.
30 & DEC. 1: CHRISTMAS THEATRE SHOW
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courses offered: chorusbanddanceguitar music production & theatrevisualtheatretechnologyarts afterprograms:school art spxcolorguardassociationdanceteampiusplayerstechcrew
26-27: FALL ONE ACT PLAY: DARK ROAD NOV. 10: VETERANS DAY BAND CONCERT
3 - DEC. 8: CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
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The St. Pius X Fine Arts Society (SPAS) is a parent organization that supports all areas of the arts. Through financial contributions and countless volunteer hours, the program is able to enhance productions, provide scholarships, and much more.
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3: JURIED ARTS EXHIBITION
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performances: spx.org/arts
Each year, over $12,000 is awarded to fine arts students, helping them develop and further advance their skills.
Please visit spx.org/arts to see the latest information regarding tickets for our upcoming performances below. Our students would love to share their talents with you.
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23-26: WINTER MUSICAL: CURTAINS
St. Pius X offers a robust arts education that fosters the formation of the mind, body, and spirit of each student. We provide innovative courses, enhanced productions, community outreach, the latest technology, field experiences, and opportunities to work with guest artists.
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St. Pius X offers clubs and organizations for everyone! Currently the school offers over 50 clubs and organizations, listed below. Our students know that if there is something they are interested in and there is not a club available, they have the option to create it! The opportunities are limitless.
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AltarAnimeServers Art InternationalFutureDiverseCommunityChorusAutoAssociationClubChessClubofMusicCosmetologyClubStudentUnionEucharisticMinistersFashionClubFilm&PhotoClubFishingClubFlaglineFrassatiClubFrenchClubEducators’AssociationGardeningClubGirlPowerClubGoldenLionNetworkGraphicDesignTeamGreenClubHealthSciencesClubHonorCouncilInteractClubThespianSocietyJungleSpiritClubLatinClubLionLeadersMakerClubMathClubModelU.N.andArabLeagueMuAlphaThetaMusicMinistryNationalHonorSocietyNationalLatinHonorSociety DID YOU KNOW: a number of our clubs compete in off nationalourcompetitionscampusrobolionsteamcompetedintheworldchampionshipsin2020popularclubsinclude:junglespiritclublatinclublionleadershonorsocietyoutdoorclub Outdoor Club Random Acts of SpeechSpanishRoboLionsKindnessClubandDebateTeamSTANDStudentAmbassadorsStudentCouncilTechCrewWriters’ClubWritingCenterYogaClub student-organizationsspx.org/campus-life/
The school has four official parent organizations: The Home & School Association, St. Pius X Arts Society, the Athletic Assocation, and Mothers’ Club.
students matriculating from around 50 middle schools in every class, Lion Leaders have fun getting to know the “cubs” in their homeroom and helping them acclimate. Students will stay in the same homeroom with five to six freshmen added each year, so those cubs have wonderful examples and time to discover how they will leave their legacy as a Golden Lion, too!
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FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
Through servant leadership, our Lion Leaders support the integration of incoming students into the mission and vision of St. Pius X. Juniors and seniors apply to become a part of this peer guidance group that plans and runs a wide variety of activities for the our newest Golden Lions.
At St. Pius X, one of our biggest strengths is the amount of support we receive from our families. Parental involvement comes in all forms: volunteer support, financial support, and simply the support of being present.
EVENTS:PARENT freshmen parent party: august annual fun(d) party: grandparents’FALL day: spx.org/current-families/everygalatrivianovembernight:SPRING&auction:otheryearparent-organizations
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A welcome ice cream social, campus tours, and Camp Golden Lion are just a few that happen before the start of each school
LIONEVENTS:LEADER ice cream camplunchaprilsocialbunchjune&julygoldenlionaugustclubsign-updayseptember
St. Pius X Catholic High School Key Admissions Dates for 2022-2023 SeptemberNovemberOctoberDecember-JanuaryOctober1,20226,2022January30,2023February27,2023April1,2023April13,2023 Shadow Days at SPX! The days run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. There will be an optional parent portion in the morning with a tour of school. We will provide lunch for students and they will attend three classes. Registration through Ravenna is required. Take the SSAT: www.ssat.org Application available on Ravenna Open House - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Completed ninth grade applications due Financial Aid applications due Decisions released via Ravenna (IMPORTANT NOTE: From April 1-14 we are not allowed to host campus visits, give tours, etc. Come see us earlier in the year!) Acceptance reply due Please contact the Admissions Director, Sara Geiger Schmitt, at sschmitt@spx.org with any questions. 2674 Johnson Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30345 | 404/636-3023 | spx.org/apply
