Academics
Our curriculum prepares young men for college.
Our education prepares them for life.
Our talented teachers maintain a rigorous, college preparatory learning environment for each student, while also sharing their passion and knowledge for courses that range from STEM classes like 3D printing and digital electronics and creative pursuits such as improv theatre and music production.
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Academic Excellence
Every Student
In and beyond the classroom, our college preparatory academic program enables a wide variety of student to realize their God-given potential.
Departments & Curriculum
Dive into each department and download our curriculum guide.
Pillars of Our Academic Program
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At our academic core, we are a college prep school. More than 98% of our students go on to four-year colleges—many of them with college credit already earned while in high school—and 77% of our seniors earn at least one scholarship.
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Our 8:30 a.m. start time was established for a reason. So was our modified 8-period block schedule. We want our students to be rested, healthy, and ready to enjoy the energy of a high school experience.
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Your son will receive individualized attention and encouragement at De Smet Jesuit. He will not be a statistic in a school district’s files
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We know the future work environment for our current students will demand men who can collaborate with others, incorporate technology, and adapt to an ever-changing landscape.
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Your son will become a “man for and with others” by learning the value of giving back to his fellow man.
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