The De Smet Difference
De Smet Jesuit was founded in 1967 as a private, Catholic, all-boys college preparatory school under the direction of the Society of Jesus. Guided by the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, De Smet is committed to forming young men who are intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving, and committed to justice. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition, our mission is to help students discover and develop their God-given talents while becoming men for others.
OUR MISSION: De Smet Jesuit inspires and prepares men for others to transform the world, Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
Profile of the Grad
As a Jesuit school and member of the Jesuit Schools Network we strive to graduate students who live as men for others, guided by the Profile of the Graduate at Graduation. Used nationwide by Jesuit schools, this framework outlines five core characteristics—at De Smet Jesuit, we’ve added a sixth, Developing as a Leader, to reflect our unique student experience.
Open to Growth
Open to Growth
A De Smet Jesuit graduate is growing in all areas of life and is starting to take responsibility for that growth by looking for ways to learn, reflect, and grow in faith.
Intellectually Competent
Intellectually Competent
A De Smet Jesuit graduate is well-prepared for college, thinks critically across subjects, and is developing a love for learning, a desire for truth, and an awareness of social justice.
Religious
Religious
A De Smet Jesuit graduate has a basic understanding of Catholic beliefs and practices, has explored his own faith, and is beginning to form a personal relationship with God or a faith community, regardless of his religious background.
Loving
Loving
A De Smet Jesuit graduate is learning who he is and beginning to form deeper, more selfless relationships, even as he continues to grow in confidence and maturity.
Committed to Justice
Committed to Justice
A De Smet Jesuit graduate understands the needs of the world around him and is beginning to develop the skills and mindset to serve others as a responsible, caring member of his community.
Developing As a Leader
Developing As a Leader
A De Smet Jesuit graduate is learning to lead in the Ignatian tradition—seeing leadership as service, valuing diversity, setting a good example, working with others, and making thoughtful decisions.
