Shadow days begin at 9:30 a.m. (no need to arrive early). Please arrive at our main entrance on Ballas Road.
Parents may drop off at the circle driveway or walk their student in. Pickup time is 2:30 p.m. Parents may come in to Admissions Office via the main entrance at Ballas or wait for students to be dismissed.
To follow our business casual dress code, shadows should wear a collared shirt with khaki shorts or pants.
No! Please dress comfortably.
Yes. Your entire family is welcome. Please make sure to enter the number coming on your registration form where applicable.
Please enter through our main office off Ballas Road. A student ambassador will be waiting to greet you.
In September, prior to the next school year, families may access and submit an online application with FACTS Management. We consider many factors in determining each family’s tuition responsibility. Along with carefully reviewing FACTS Management recommendations through your completed application, and other qualitative information provided by your family, our committee will determine a sustainable need-based award for your family while enabling our ability to maintaining our mission and commitment to our community. In order to better determine a timely estimate of your need-based tuition assistance award, we highly encourage our incoming families to submit their completed FACTS Management application prior to the January 15 deadline.
Tuition does not include the cost of books, lunch, or PE uniforms. These costs can vary depending on student needs. Books can range from $150-$350 per year; students can bring lunch from home or buy in the cafeteria; and PE uniforms are a minimal cost during the semesters your son is in PE.
There may be other sources of tuition assistance available to you. We encourage you to review the options listed below for a potential fit.
We are also happy to meet with you in person to discuss flexible payment plans.
We understand that the process of choosing a high school and determining finances is stressful. It is our sincere hope that by providing this information early in the process we will help you make the best decision for your son and your family.
Each family must reapply annually before the established application deadline for the following school year. Changes in your income and family status may result in and increased or decreased award.
No. Need-based tuition assistance applications do not affect admission decisions; admissions and financial need are kept strictly confidential and are considered separately by the school’s admissions and business offices.
All students qualifying and awarded need-based assistance will be required to participated in our Work Grant program. We contact each recipient the spring prior to the upcoming school year to schedule their required duties (such as emptying recycling bins or sweeping floors). In addition to assigned work duties, each recipient must maintain good academic and discipline standing.
Some general guidelines for acceptance at De Smet Jesuit are shared here. Please know we always look at the student first and other factors second.
We typically look for students with an A or B average (occasional Cs); test scores in the proficient to advanced range; and little to no discipline issues. If you are nervous about one of these areas or aren't sure if De Smet Jesuit is the right fit for your son but he wants to apply, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Day one for any student at any school can feel intimidating. We take several steps to reduce stress and ease concerns for all our students and families. For transfer students:
Grades and GPAs from a previous school remain on a student's transcript from that school; we do not recalculate their GPA but rather offer a fresh start. Our office keeps a copy of transcripts on file for future college applications at which point original, official transcripts from each school attended are submitted.
De Smet Jesuit uses a 10-point grading scale with an additional .5 point weight for grades in the top three percent of each 10-point bracket (e.g., a B+ for 87-89% earns 3.5 points) and an additional 1 point weight for honors courses (e.g., an A in an honors class earns 5 points).
We meet with each student and his family to review transcripts and create a plan that meets individual needs and satisfies graduation requirements.
Yes. In order to obtain a complete financial profile, regardless of marital status, or their financial obligation, De Smet Jesuit requires both of the student’s natural parents/guardians to complete a FACTS application. If you would like to discuss your unique circumstances, please contact Brenda Reinsfelder, Financial Services Coordinator at breinsfelder@desmet.org or 314-785-1225 so we can discuss the potential of moving forward with your request for need-based assistance.
No! We will provide everything you need.
