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How Our Curriculum Improves ACT Scores and Pays Off in College
De Smet Jesuit Communications
For more details, you can read this article about our ACT-aligned curriculum.
How Our Curriculum Improves ACT Scores and Pays Off in College
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Cleared of COVID but feeling sick, Mr. Bergman worked from home on January 6, 2021. Two things happened that day.
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Thanks to ample space, established technology, and an innovative faculty, De Smet Jesuit has been grateful to remain open for students this school year.
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Story by Steve Overbey, photos by Paul Halfacre