St. Mary’s Dominican High School
Student Experience
THE DOMINICAN NEW STUDENT
I love the Big Sis-Lil Sis program because I know I can always turn to my big sis for help. Having a big sis has made it so much easier for me to ask questions about anything. I enjoy that we get to share special Dominican traditions together, like Induction, and also have lunch together!
Walkin’ on Walmsley was such an amazing experience! It was really helpful to learn my way around campus, learn my schedule, and open my locker! It was also a perfect opportunity to make new friends and meet new people that I’d now be going to school with!
- Nahla ’29
-Audrey ’29
Whether you’re an 8th grader, a new ninth grader, or a transfer student, one thing is for sure: the Dominican community wouldn’t be the same without you. That’s why every year, all new students are officially welcomed into the DHS community at Induction. The ceremony, which celebrates Dominican’s rich heritage, culminates with the seniors lighting their little sisters’ candles, inviting them to carry on Dominican’s traditions throughout their years on Walmsley Avenue.
Placement for accepted students is determined by the High School Placement Test, standardized test scores, and elementary school record.
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SCHEDULE 1
All Carnegie Courses; Honors Available
Algebra I
Foreign Language I
Religion 8
English I
World Geography
Physical Science
Study Hall/Physical Education
SCHEDULE 2
Mixture of Carnegie/ Non-Carnegie Courses; Honors Available in Carnegie
Algebra I/Pre-Algebra
Literature 8/Foreign Language I
Religion 8
English 8/English I
World Geography
Environmental Science/
Physical Science
Study Hall/Physical Education
Each Dominican student’s individualized program of studies is designed and tailored to meet her where she is and help her grow to reach her academic potential.
-Kailyn Smith Recruitment Director
SCHEDULE 3
All Non-Carnegie Courses
Pre-Algebra (Math 8)
Literature 8
Religion 8
English 8
World Geography
Environmental Science
Study Hall/Physical Education
Dominican offers academic support through various resources offered at school:
LEARNING CENTER
PEER-TO-PEER TUTORING
CONFERENCE PERIOD
STUDY HALL
1st high school in the nation to acquire the SynDaver!
Clubs, sports, dances, pep rallies, special events—Dominican’s student life is all about experience, self-discovery, and spiritual growth. And, of course, it’s also about having fun! As soon as you put on those D socks and walk on down to Walmsley, you join a legacy of brave, energetic, prayerful, and loving young women.
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DOMINICAN BY THE NUMBERS
22 average years of classroom experience
13:1 student teacher ratio
21 average class size
I love Dominican because it truly is a sisterhood. When I’m at DHS, I feel like I’m a part of a loving and supportive community. I always feel welcomed by teachers and students of every grade. My all-time favorite thing about DHS is the spirit…even as a new student, the pep rallies are so much fun and it’s so much fun to be a part of the joy and excitement. -Avery ’28