St. M ary ’s Dominican High School
In the spirit of St. Dominic,
Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you. And know that I am with you always, until the end of the world!
A Legacy through Generations ... An Eternity of Truth!
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In 1860, a small group of Dominican Sisters who were exemplary teachers and spiritual leaders traveled the long journey from Cabra, Ireland, to Louisiana to found what would become a New Orleans Catholic educational tradition. St. Mary’s Dominican High School, more than 160 years later, remains a legacy through generations leading to an eternity of Truth.
The pillars of Dominican life – prayer, study, community, and service – form the foundation of the Dominican student’s experience and the Dominican alumna’s loyalty. Throughout the Dominican educational process, students engage in the dialogue between faith and reason which prepares them for college and their apostolic leadership roles in the lifestyles and professions they later choose.
We invite prospective students and their families to learn more about Dominican and to begin experiencing firsthand the faith, joy, and excitement present in our Dominican community. Please let us know if you have any questions or would like any additional information as you consider options for high school.
May God bless you as you make your family decision!
Cynthia A. Thomas, Ed.D President
Carolyn F. Favre, M.Ed. Principal
Matthew 28:20
Welcome to St. Mary's Dominican High School ”
Dominican Order of Preachers founded by St. Dominic de Guzman St. John the Baptist School for Girls on Dryades Street founded by Dominican Sisters from St. Mary’s Convent – Cabra, Dublin, Ireland St. Mary's Dominican Academy on Dryades Street chartered under the name of New Orleans Female Dominican Academy St. Mary's Dominican Academy boarding students relocated to St. Charles Avenue EMBRACE OUR HISTORY. BECOME A PART OF THE DOMINICAN FAMILY. Since 1860, St. Mary's Dominican High School has been a hallmark of Catholic education in New Orleans. Alumnae Association founded St. Mary’s Dominican High School relocated to Walmsley Avenue campus Dominican Sisters of Peace established St. Mary’s Dominican High School celebrated Sesquicentennial St. Mary’s Dominican High School accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools The two St. Mary's Dominican Academies become one and are renamed St. Mary's Dominican High School STREAM™ Initiative announced Gayle and Tom Benson Science and Technology Complex completed BECOME A PART OF THE DOMINICAN FAMILY! Erminia Wadsworth | Azby Fund Technology Center opened 1200s 1860 1861 1865 1901 1914 1927 1963 2009 2010 2014 2016 TODAY
St. Mary’s Dominican High School, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, is a Catholic collegepreparatory program for young women rooted in the tradition of prayer, study, community, and service. With Jesus at its center, the Dominican community preaches the Word, radiates joy, advocates peace, promotes justice, seeks Truth, manifests Catholic values, and ministers to others. Study Community Service MISSION
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Located at the center of campus, the Chapel reflects the school's mission and affirms that Jesus is the center of Dominican Catholic education.
RETREAT PROGRAM
• Reconciliation Days
• Campus Ministry Club
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
• The Living Rosary
• Discipleship
• Thursday Morning Mass
• Pro-Life Club
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
• Juniors - Trust in God
CHAPEL
• 8th Graders - Community
• Liturgical Music Ministers
• Sophomores - The Eucharist Rosary
• Freshmen - To Love and Be Loved
Grade-level retreats offer opportunities for cultivating a personal relationship with God, connecting with classmates, serving the community, and having fun.
• Lenten Assembly
DOMINICAN CATHOLIC IDENTITY
At the annual celebration of the Living Rosary, the Mysteries are expressed artistically by our students.
• Student Preachers
• Retreat Team
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion participate in the schoolwide Masses throughout the year.
The Religion curriculum at Dominican includes regular opportunities for students to learn how to pray and to develop the habit of prayer. Additional opportunities include:
• Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
7 ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON CATHOLICDOMINICANIDENTITY Rooted in the heritage of the Order of Preachers, we witness to the living presence of the Risen Christ. -The Dominican Sisters of Peace 8 CELEBRATIONS OF MARY, OUR PATRONESS “ ” 7 STUDENT PREACHERS LEAD THE SCHOOL IN PRAYER REFLECTIONANDDAILY “ PRAYER
• Seniors - Faith Beyond High School
Schoolwide and grade-level Masses are celebrated throughout the year on Holy Days of Obligation, feast days, and important Dominican milestones. Before school, weekly Mass is also celebrated by our school chaplain in the Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary Chapel.
With Jesus at the center of Dominican education, our goal is to instill Catholic moral values, to encourage the practice of ethical behavior, and to support the spiritual growth of all students.
The Office of Dominican Catholic Identity invites students to explore and express their faith through participation in:
• Liturgical Participants
COMMUNITY MASSES
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Throughout my high school career, my prayer life and my relationship with God have grown stronger because I am surrounded by students and teachers who model faith and inspire me to become closer to God.
STUDY
St. Mary’s Dominican High School fos ters the growth of each individual’s spiri tual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical qualities through the educa tion of the whole person. As a Catholic school, our primary goal is to instill in each student knowledge of moral values while promoting the practice of ethical behavior based on these values. This phi losophy has always been our guide in the development of curriculum and facilities.
SERVICECOMMUNITYSTUDYPRAYER
STREAM™ is a registered trademark of St. Mary's Dominican High School.
Dominican’s STREAM™ initiative, established in 2013, explores the relationship between faith and reason by integrating Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
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STREAM™ continues Dominican’s unique role in the formation of students into believing thinkers and thinking believers. Faculty, staff, and administration are engaged in exploring and discussing academic disciplines and how faith informs reason.
The Erminia Wadsworth | Azby Fund Technology Center is where students can work on research projects, study in groups, and collaborate on creative endeavors. The technology center is designed to strengthen students’ understanding and practice of responsible digital citizenship that is well-formed in Dominican Catholic values.
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Through curriculum and instruction, fac ulty and student formation, our students are engaged in the Dominican preach ing mission. Academically, they not only learn subject content, but they also learn how to love learning. Structured, engag ing lessons produce creative thinkers and problem solvers.
Anatomy and Physiology classes experience hands-on learning, using the SynDaver™ surgical model as the “patient.” Dominican was the first high school in the na tion to acquire the SynDaver™. gaze of science thus benefits from faith
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Rooted in Truth – Veritas, the collegepreparatory curriculum fosters a love of learning within the four pillars:
Introduction to Engineering addresses several college-level top ics: electrical circuit analysis using multi-mesh theory, alternat ing current impedances and circuit analysis, shear and bending moment diagrams, internal combustion engine efficiency, and basics of naval architecture, to name a few. Dominican is in its fifth year of offering an engineering course that averages 31 stu dents each year.
-Kenneth Lannes, M.S. Dominican math teacher and Adjunct Professor at UNO
I chose Dominican because I believed it would give me the best opportunity to excel. Dominican has an impressive curriculum, and I knew it would prepare me for college. After touring the campus and talking to several students, I was confident that Dominican was the best fit for me. “ ” -RHIAN '23 11 STATE OF THE ART SCIENCE LABS 4 DEDICATEDFINEARTSSTUDIOS 5 FACULTY MEMBERS ACTCERTIFIEDMASTERY
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St. Mary’s Dominican High School is the first Catholic high school in the New Orleans area to offer dual enrollment in Engineering. The course work addresses civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, plus naval architecture. Students completing the course will receive two credit hours that are fully transferable to any accredited university.
Offering dual enrollment Engineering was a big step for Dominican and shows the commitment and vision of the administration. We both had the same vision, and it has come to pass.
French II or French II Honors
Mathematics
Geometry or Geometry Physical Science or Physical Science Honors
Arts Elective 1 Fine
Freshman year required Courses Offered
Survey Health & P.E. 1/2 Health & P.E. 6 1/2 credits Sophomore year required Credit Courses Offered Religion 1 Ecclesiology; Sacraments English 1 English II or English II Honors English III or English III Honors or AP Mathematics 1 Geometry or Geometry Honors Algebra II or Algebra II Honors Science 1 Biology I or Biology I Honors Chemistry I or Chemistry I Honors Social Studies 1 World History or World History Honors or AP Foreign Language or Elective 1 Latin II Honors or III Honors Spanish II or III, French II or III (Honors available for each) Health & P.E. 1/2 Health & P.E. 6 1/2 credits *Students entering after 8th grade will have a modified Program of Studies. FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM OF STUDIES ROTATING/DROP SCHEDULE First Bell 7:55 Prayer & Pledge 7:57 – 8:00 1st Class 8:00 – 8:55 Announcements 8:58 – 9:02 2nd Class 9:02 – 9:57 Locker Break 9:57 – 10:07 3rd Class 10:07 – 11:02 4th Class 11:05 – 12:00 First Lunch 12:03 – 12:33 Second Lunch 12:36 – 1:06 Afternoon Prayer 1:09 – 1:12 5th Class 1:12 – 2:07 6th Class 2:10 – 3:05 Conference Period 3:05 – 3:15 The rotating/drop schedule affords students the opportunity to experience their classes at different points throughout the day. Students have a fresh start to each day, and they enjoy having something different to look forward to since their day-to-day schedules vary. The “drop” class feature of the schedule gives students variety without disrupting their pacing. The schedule gives students continuous exposure to subject matter because they see each class at least four times a week. -Shannon Hauler, M.Ed. Academic Assistant Principal “ ”
Junior year Courses
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1 Christology; Paschal Mystery English 1 English I
Social Studies
Honors Mathematics 1 Algebra
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Spanish II or Spanish II Honors
French I or French I Honors
English I Honors English
Science Elective or Elective
Honors Science 1
Eighth grade year required Credit Courses Offered Religion Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture English 1 English 8 and Literature 8 English I or English I Honors Mathematics 1 Pre-Algebra Algebra I or Algebra I Honors Science 1 Science 8 Physical Science or Physical Science Honors
Religion Morality; Morality English III or English III Honors English IV or English IV Honors or
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Language 1 Latin I SpanishHonorsIorSpanish I Honors
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AP
Elective 16 1/2 credits Senior year required Credit Courses Offered Religion 1 Sacred Scripture; Catholic Vocations English 1 English IV or English IV Honors or AP English V or English V Honors Mathematics 1 Advanced Math or Advanced Math Honors Calculus or Calculus Honors or AP Advanced Math II (Dual Enrollment) Science 1 Science Elective or Elective Social Studies 1 Civics or Civics Honors or US Government AP Health & P.E. 1/2 Health & P.E. Elective 16 1/2 credits
Latin I Honors or Latin II Honors
Spanish I or Spanish I Honors
Algebra II or Algebra II Honors
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Fine Arts
Advanced Math or Advanced Math Honors
required Credit
Health & P.E. Health & P.E.
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US History or US History Dual Enroll ment Honors or US History AP
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French French Honors
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Social Studies 1 World Geography Physical Education (P.E.) Physical Education 5 credits
Social
Science Chemistry I or Chemistry I Honors
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Religion or II or English II I or Algebra I
Biology I or Biology I Honors
Foreign Language
EXEMPLARY FACULTY
STREAM™ CREATION SPACE
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• Staffed by technology and Microsoft Office specialists; open daily
• Located in St. Mary's Hall
• State of the art facility where students can work on research projects, analyze data, synthesize information, and collaborate on creative endeavors
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
• Students can utilize three dedicated spaces: Room with a Cricut Maker® cutting machine and coordinating supplies Video production studio with High-Definition video camera equipment, boom microphone, two mobile LED light panels, and a Green Screen Video production computer room for compiling and transmission of videos
Dominican, while rooted in tradition, is committed to a culture of innovation and continuous school improvement. With an emphasis on communication, collaboration, and creativity, our curriculum fosters inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving.
ERMINIA WADSWORTH | AZBY FUND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
• Engages students with technology and develops a culture of exploration, discovery, experimentation, and reflection
ERMINIA WADSWORTH LIBRARY
• Staffed by two certified librarians; open daily
• Located in the Gayle and Tom Benson Science and Technology Complex
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• Located in the Robotics Lab
• Through participation in the creative process of taking an idea and making it a tangible object, students can appreciate God’s gift of creativity
• 3-D printers, laser cutter, sewing station and various components and supplies
• Research facility that supports the academic program with print and online resources
• Math and English Learning Center in Spanish teacher Mrs. Claudia Vallejo's Spanish AP class interviewed Sr. Ana González, O.P., with Albertus Magnus College Admissions in New Haven, CT. Students asked her questions that were related to Sr. Ana’s life in the Dominican congregation, her culture, and her work. The interview was completely in Spanish.
◦ Resource center for assistance with research, class work, and homework ◦ Staffed by Math and English teachers; open daily All students are required to bring a personal computing device to campus daily. 74 members of academic faculty 46 have doctoraladvancedearnedordegrees • Robust wireless network • Microsoft Office 365 • PlusPortals • Dominican student email • Digital classroom displays Students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES 2022-2023 Art III AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry II AP English III AP (Language & Composition) English IV AP (Literature & Composition) French IV AP Latin IV AP Physics USPsychologyAPAPSpanishIVAPGovernmentAPUSHistoryAPWorldHistoryAP ELECTIVES 2022-2023 Half Credit Electives Athletic P.E. Band I, II (Beginning) Band I, II (Intermediate) Band I (Advanced) Choir I, II (Beginning) Choir I, II (Intermediate) Choir I (Advanced) Creative Writing Digital Graphics Law Studies Psychology Women Writers One Credit Electives Advanced Math II (Dual Enrollment) Anatomy & Physiology (Honors Available) Art I Art II, Art III (II Honors, III AP Available) Biology II (Honors Available) Calculus (Honors and AP Available) Chemistry II AP Computer Science Earth Science Intro to Engineering (Dual Enrollment) French I, II, III (Honors Available) French IV AP Latin I, II, III (Honors Available) Latin IV AP Physics (AP Available) Psychology Honors or AP Publications I, II (Yearbook) Spanish I, II, III (Honors Available) Spanish IV AP World Geography 161345 ” 18 average years of experienceclassroom
INNOVATIVE LEARNING
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Students show school spirit and class unity by proudly sporting their class colors at school events and pep rallies throughout the year. Juniors have the privilege to wear red sweaters and seniors wear special navy blue "senior sweaters." Each class can be recognized by its own color:
Classmates realize the importance and power of team work as they perform their Rally Day skit.
8th graders show class spirit in their purple costumes at the Back to School Dance.
SISTERHOOD
The paramount spirit event of each school year for generations, Rally Day is an annual competition during which class levels perform, cheer, and compete against one another in a contest of creativity and spirit.
The junior class collected the most items for the Second Harvest Food Drive and celebrated with a dress down day, bounce house, and sweet treats during a long lunch!
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The pillar of community extends far beyond the walls of our school. I love that no matter where you go, you can always find the love and support of the Dominican community. -Katey Alexander, Dean of Student Services “ ”
• Digital
COMMUNITY
8th graders - PURPLE Freshmen - GREEN SophomoresJuniors - RED Seniors - BLUE
• 8th Grade Christmas Celebration
• Junior Prom
SPORTS TEAMS
CLASS COLORS
• Neat-n-Sweet Dance
• Back to School Dance
RALLY DAY
Through community-building activities, young women develop leadership skills and build friendships that last a lifetime.
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• Senior Ring Dance
The Fine Arts program is designed to foster creativity and promote self-knowledge and expression through academic courses and extracurricular programs. Band Choir Theater Arts Studio Art Graphics
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• Senior Prom
Student life at Dominican extends beyond the classroom. The Dominican community is filled with caring faculty, staff, and students who provide a warm, loving, and eventful high school experience.
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As a part of the Dominican community, I strive to have the best time with not only my best friends but also with new friends who I meet through new experiences. I love events that empower the meaning of sisterhood and family, where we can all be united.
I often tell our students 'do not just attend Dominican...experience Dominican.' While academics are a primary focus at DHS, our students are encouraged to make the best of their time in high school, to support one another in achieving personal and team goals, and to enjoy themselves.
-Paul Spitzfaden, Athletic Director
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Clubs Organizations& ACADEMIC GAMES • ALTAR SERVERS • ANIME CLUB • ATHLETICS • BAND • BIOTECHNOLOGY CLUB • BOWLING • CHEERLEADERS • CHESS CLUB • CHOIR • CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL • COLOR GUARD • CRAFT CLUB • DEBS (DANCE TEAM) • DRAMA CLUB • ECOLOGY & STEWARDSHIP CLUB • EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION • FOREIGN LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETIES • FRENCH CLUB • INTRAMURALS • JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SOCIETY • JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE • LITURGICAL MUSIC MINISTERS • MU ALPHA THETA • NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY • NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY • NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY • PSYCHOLOGY CLUB • PRO-LIFE CLUB • REGINA ROSARII (YEARBOOK) • RETREAT TEAM • ROBOTICS CLUB • SPANISH CLUB • SPEECH/DEBATE CLUB • STUDENT AMBASSADORS • STUDENT COUNCIL • STUDENT PREACHERS • STUDENTS FOR HUMAN DIGNITY AND DIVERSITY IN ACTION • THE STAR (NEWSPAPER) • TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY • VIDEO PRODUCTION CLUB
VOLLEYBALL
• Overall record of 16-9
• Individual District Champion-1600 and 3200 meters
• Placed 3rd in the State Meet
GYMNASTICS
• Placed 2nd in District
• Kate Baker was named the 2021 Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year
• Individual District Champion-100 meters and 300 meter hurdles
BASKETBALL
• District Champions
Division I State Runner-Up
• Regional Champions
As a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, Dominican supports all policies of the LHSAA. In doing so, Dominican High School may not promise or offer athletic scholarships of any kind. Violations may result in loss of eligibility for the student, coach, and/or school. Incoming freshmen follow the guidelines set forth by the LHSAA. Returning ninth graders are eligible for all sports at the junior varsity and varsity levels. 6 SIGNINGSCOLLEGE 29 LHSAA ALL ACADEMIC TEAM STUDENTS 8 LHSAA ALL ACADEMIC 4.0 HONOR STUDENTTEAM Dominican offers all major sports on the 8th grade, Junior Varsity, and Varsity levels. Basketball CROSS COUNTRY Golf GYMNASTICS Soccer SOFTBALL Swimming
• Relay District Champions-200 yard freestyle relay, 400 yard freestyle relay, 200 yard medley relay
SOCCER
Division I State Runner Up (Level 8)
• District Champions
• Overall record of 29-1-1
• Advanced to quarterfinal round of playoffs
• District Champions
• District Runner Up
Division I State Champions
TENNIS Track & Field
• Advanced to semifinal round of playoffs
GOLF
• State Champions-200 yard medley relay
• Individual Metro Champion-100 yard backstroke
• Named #1 Team by the United Soccer Coaches Association
• Placed 2nd in District
• Individual District Champion
• Kelsey Major was named the 2022 Gatorade Soccer Player of the Year
• District Champions
SOFTBALL
• Overall record of 48-2
SWIMMING
• Overall record of 25-5
TENNIS
• Placed 6th in Regionals
• Individual District Champion-50, 200, and 500 yard freestyles, 100 yard backstroke, 200 yard IM, 100 yard breast stroke, 100 yard butterfly
• District Champions
• Placed 3rd in Regionals
• Regional Runner Up
• Individual Regional Champion-3200 meters
CROSS COUNTRY
• Individual Regional Champion
TRACK AND FIELD
VOLLEYBALL
• Metro Champions
Division I State Champions
SERVICESCHOOL-WIDEPROJECTS
• St. Michael Special School
• Tulane Hospital
• Dominican Sisters of Peace – Peace Center
¬ Food Drive
• East Jefferson Medical Center
• Kinglsey House
• Henry Aucoin Foundation
• Greenlight NOLA
• Hams for Fams
“ When Dominicans serve their neighbors, wherever it may be, they are serving Christ. They fulfill the two great commandments of the law, the love of God, and the love of neighbor.
Looks like Christmas morning! Every December, Dominican students adopt over 150 families from across New Orleans. Students shop for and wrap gifts of school supplies and uniforms, household essentials, toys, and bicycles.
-St. Catherine of Siena Dominican Saint and Doctor of
• Louisiana Speech and Language Center
• Letters for Destiny
• Tulane Medical Center
• Tutoring and Education Program
• Jefferson Parish Westbank Animal Shelter
• Second Harvest Food Bank
Dominican’s 23rd annual food drive was the largest school collection for Second Harvest Food Bank. A to tal of 96,934 food items were donated, making it one of Second Harvest’s largest organized food drive events.
Witnessing to the risen presence of Christ, we serve! Through countless service oppor tunities in addition to a 100-hour service requirement, Dominican students cultivate self-knowledge and a greater awareness of others.
• Children's Hospital New Orleans
• Camp Trinity
• Common Ground Relief
• New Orleans VA Medical Center
• Second Harvest Food Bank Canned
Dominican collaborates with St. Rita Parish to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in our neighborhood.
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
• Audubon Nature Institute
• Elevate New Orleans
• Glass Half Full
• Thanksgiving Baskets
• New Orleans Museum of Art
• VATEP Vietnamese American
• West Jefferson Medical Center
• Angels' Place
• Youth Rebuilding NOLA
• Catholic Charities
• Ochsner Main Campus Medical Center
Dominican students have served over 250 organizations in the 2021-2022 school year including:
• Adopt-a-Family
• Access Health Louisiana
• Children's Museum
• Hogs for the Cause
the Church SITES SERVED 250+ 35,000Over SERVICE HOURS/YEAR ” ITEMS DONATED TO SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SERVICE96,934Over
From the moment I stepped on Dominican’s campus as a prospective student, I was drawn to the many service opportunities that the school had to offer. Now as a senior, I have experienced first-hand how our Dominican community comes together to serve our community.”
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The Class of 2022 gained acceptance into 140 colleges and universities around the United States and internationally Alabama A&M ● University of Alabama Birmingham ● University of Alabama ● American Musical and Dramatic Academy ● Appalachian State University ● Arizona State University–Tempe ● University of Arizona ● University of Arkansas ● Atelier de Sevres ● Auburn University ● Ave Maria University ● Baylor University ● Belhaven University ● Belmont University ● Berry College ● BethuneCookman University ● Boston University ● University of California San Diego ● Case Western Reserve University ● Catholic University of America ● Centenary College of Louisiana ● University of Central Arkansas ● University of Central Florida ● College of Charleston ● Chatham University ● Clemson University ● Coastal Alabama Community College ● University of Colorado Boulder ● University of Colorado Denver ● University of Colorado - Colorado Springs ● Colorado State Fort Collins ● Concordia University – Montreal ● Cornell College ● University of Dallas ● Dillard University ●Elon University ● Emory University ● Fisk University ● Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ● Florida Atlantic University ● Florida Gulf Coast University ● Florida Institute of Technology ● Florida International University ● Florida State University ● University of Florida ● Fordham University ● Franciscan University of Steubenville ● George Mason University ● Georgia State University ● University of Georgia ● University of Hawaii Manoa ● High Point University ● Hofstra University ● College of the Holy Cross ● University of Holy Cross ● University of Houston ● Howard University ● Jacksonville University ● Johns Hopkins University ● Livingstone College ● University of Louisiana Lafayette ● University of Louisiana at Monroe ● Louisiana State University ● Louisiana Tech University ● Loyola University Chicago ● Loyola University New Orleans ● Marquette University ● University of Mary Hardin-Baylor ● University of MassachusettsAmherst ● University of Miami ● University of Michigan Ann Arbor ● Millsaps College ● Mississippi College ● Mississippi State University ● University of Mississippi ● University of MissouriColumbia ● Mount Holyoke College ● University of New Orleans ● Nicholls State University ● Norfolk State University ● North Carolina A&T State University ● University of North Carolina at Asheville ● University of North Texas ● Northern Arizona University ● University of Northern Colorado ● Northwestern State University of Louisiana ● Nova Southeastern University ● Ohio University ● Old Dominion University ● Oral Roberts University ● University of Oregon ● Oregon State University ● Pennsylvania State University ● University of Pittsburg ● Portland State University ● Prairie View A&M University ● Rhodes College ● Richmond, the American International University in London ● Rollins College ● Rutgers University – New Brunswick ● Saint Louis University ● Samford University ● Savannah College of Art & Design ● Seton Hall University ● University of the South ● University of South Alabama ● University of South Carolina – Columbia ● University of South Florida ● Southeastern Louisiana University ● University of Southern California ● Southern Methodist University ● University of Southern Mississippi ● Southern University and A&M College ● Spelman College ● Spring Hill College ● St. John Fisher College ● The University of Tampa ● Temple University ● The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ● Texas Christian University ● Texas Southern University ● Texas State University ● The University of Texas at Austin ● The University of Texas at Dallas ● Trinity Washington University ● Tulane University ● University of Tulsa ● Tuskegee University ● Vanderbilt University ● University of Vermont ● Villanova University ● Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ● University of Virginia ● Wake Forest University ● Washington University in St. Louis ● University of Washington – Seattle ● West Virginia State University ● College of William and Mary ● University of Wisconsin-Madison ● Xavier University of LouisianacollegeinOverHonor185Graduates133Graduates$19millionscholarshipsandawards674creditsemesterhrs.earned25,273communityservicehours14SeniorsRecognizedbytheNationalMeritScholarshipCorporation3Seniorsearnedaperfectscoreof36ontheACT20APScholars2CollegeBoardAfricanAmericanScholars1CollegeBoardHispanicScholar CLASS OF 2022
A Dominican graduate is encouraged to be a woman of integrity who seeks Truth, Veritas. Embracing the Dominican program and aspiring to its ideals, she:
Profile of a Dominican Graduate
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION SESSION
FALL SPEND-A-DAYS
2022-2023 ADMISSIONS TIMELINE NOVEMBER 2022 9 – Application Opens 15 – Application Due JANUARY 2023 7 – High School CommitmentTesting/Day FEBRUARY 2023 16 – Acceptance Letters mailed Please be aware that calendar dates are subject to change due to evolving COVID-19 related restrictions. Check the school website for updates of any changes. September 2022 October November20222022March2023April2023SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 30 31
SEVENTH GRADE SOCIAL September 23
September 14
October 7, 17, 26, 28, 31
October 1
DOMINI-SCIENCE SATURDAY
October 20
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION SESSION November 2
October 29
September 9, 15, 21, 29
November 1, 8
September 24
October 8
OPEN HOUSE
CHEER MINI CAMP
SHADOW MY SADDLES
Upcoming Recruitment Events SPRING SPEND-A-DAYS March 22 April 12, 13 6TH GRADE EVENT March 10 BLACK AND WHITE FRIDAY NIGHT April 21
DEB MINI CAMP
DOMINI-DESIGN DAY November 5
EXPERIENCE DOMINICAN Registration Required for All Recruitment Events For more information and event registration, please visit www.stmarysdominican.org/visit. Questions? Contact Recruitment Director Kailyn Smith ʼ15 at 504.865.9401 ext. 5028 or recruitment@stmarysdominican.org.
WORK STUDY PROGRAM
All- inclusive tuition for the 2022-2023 school year is $10,990. Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year will be published in February 2023.
Thursday, October 20, 2022 Open House 2023
CONTACT INFORMATION LEADERSHIP TEAM
Paul Spitzfaden, Athletic Director pspitzfaden@stmdhs.org504.865.5011
Carolyn F. Favre, M.Ed. Vice President, Principal Maureen S. Wright, O.P., Ph.D. Vice President, Dominican Catholic Identity
Catherine V. Thomson Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Upon acceptance to Dominican, students in financial need may apply for tuition assistance through Blackbaud Financial Aid Management. Dominican does not grant full tuition waivers. The Work Study Program offers partial tuition reduction in return for on-campus work. Work Study participants are notified by the Finance Office in May.
Application forms available at Catholic elementary schools and at www.stmarysdominican.org
Placement for accepted students is determined by the High School Placement Test, standardized test scores, and her elementary school record.
SCHOLARSHIPS
November
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Sponsored by The Dominican Sisters of Peace
Admissions Director AprilKailyneharrison@stmdhs.org504.865.5030Smith,RecruitmentDirector504.865.5028ksmith@stmdhs.orgMyers,Tuition/AccountingManager504.865.8471amyers@stmdhs.org
Dominican
IMPORTANT ADMISSION DATES
Elyse Harrison,
INFORMATIONADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
January 2023 High School Testing Day Interviews February 2023 Decision Letters Mailed
St. Mary’s Dominican High School partners with Blackbaud Tuition Management to manage your tuition account. Blackbaud Tuition Management offers a number of payment options, including annual, semi-annual, and monthly payment schedules.
Cynthia A. Thomas, Ed.D. President
Jamie G. Lassere Vice President, Advancement
TUITION
Applicants are accepted on the basis of previous academic performance (grades, standardized test scores, conduct, attendance), performance on the High School Placement Test, and a desire to become a part of the Dominican community.
Several academic scholarships are awarded each year to incoming students who demonstrate academic excellence. The criteria used to determine scholarship recipients include elementary school grades, standardized test scores, conduct and effort grades, and Dominican High School Placement Test scores. Financial aid scholarships are awarded based on need. These scholarships require an application to Blackbaud Financial Aid Management. All scholarship recipients are notified in May.
Toa st o f P r a i se
Peace and love and wisdom hoary In thy halls our youth has found; Ours 'twill be to spread thy glory, Far and near thy fame to sound.
A l m a M a t e r
Here's a toast of praise to the school we love –Dominicans are we!
Peace and love and wisdom hoary In thy halls our youth has found; Ours 'twill be to spread thy glory, Far and near thy fame to sound.
Alma Mater, home of learning! Hear our voices loud in praise; While our loyal hearts are yearning To far heights thy name to raise.
Proudly march we 'neath thy standard, Saints' and Sages' names enrolled. "VERITAS" has never wandered From thy shield full centuries old.
To the school that keeps our spirits high ... It's known for loyalty It makes the players what they ought to be. Dominican's the only school for me! So ... Here's a toast of praise to the school we love –To you, Dominican!
