Rosary High School (Aurora, Illinois)
Academics
Rosary provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that teaches to the individual student. Graduation requirements: Rosary High School requires that each graduate complete 4 credits each in English and Theology, 3 credits in Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, 2 credits of a foreign language, 1 credit of physical education, 0.5 credits of Health, and 3.5 credits of electives. In foreign languages, Rosary offers classes in Spanish, Latin, and French. It is also one of the only high schools in the state to have a dedicated Student Success Center where students on a daily basis receive individualized tutoring. This ensures that students at all levels are able to be successful and excel through all subjects.
As a college preparatory school, 100% of students attend college post-graduation. Rosary High School is an exceptional investment and value because students can earn up to 28 hours of college credit through dual-credit courses offered via Waubonsee Community College on Rosary's campus. This saves parents approximately over $200,000 in college tuition each semester. In addition, graduates earn approximately $16 million in scholarships for college each year.
Rosary High School maintains a relationship with Marmion Academy, its brother school. There are many joint activities and social clubs between the two schools, though mostly musical groups such as the theatre programs and the marching band.
Students are required to complete a total of 30 service hours per year.
Notes
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ^ RHS. "Rosary High School History". Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ http://rosaryhs.com/pages/academics_curriculum.asp