This High School is a Catholic, co-educational, day school located in Merrillville, Indiana. Students learn easily at this school through a hands on approach that inspires and encourages while increasing confidence at all levels. Students are encouraged to take an active part in their learning through the creative and caring attention administered by the teachers. The collective goal is to build a foundation and a curiosity that will last a lifetime. This High School enrolls 690 students each year with approximately 5 students being from countries outside of the USA.
L O C A T I O N
This High School is located in an ideal area for international students. The school is located less than 20 miles from the shores of Lake Michigan which offers students the opportunity to experience wonderful beaches and exciting water sports and activities. The city of Chicago is only about 35 miles to the west. Chicago offers students the chance to experience the cultural and recreational opportunities offered in a big city environment.
C O U R S E S O F F E R E D
Courses at this High School include: Accounting I-II, ACP Calculus MA, ACP Calculus MA/AP Calculus BC, Adult Roles & Responsibilities, Advanced Chorus, Advanced Health Education, Algebra I-II, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English 11 Lang & Comp, AP English 12 Lit & Comp, AP European History, AP Physics B/C, AP Spanish Literature, AP US Government, AP US History, Art History, Astronomy, Beginning Chorus, Biblical Literature I-II, Biology, Business Foundations, Business Law, Ceramics I-II, Chemistry, Computer Applications Advanced, Computer Programming, Creative Writing, Discrete Mathematics, Drawing I-III, Earth & Space Science, Economics, English 9-12, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science-Advanced, Finance, French I-III, Genetics, Geometry, German I-III, Honors Algebra I, Honors Algebra II & Trig, Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors English 9-10, Honors French IV-V, Honors Geometry, Honors German IV-V, Honors Latin IV, Honors Physics, Honors Pre-Calculus/Trig, Honors Probability & Statistics, Honors Spanish IV-IV, Integrated Chemistry/Physics, Intermediate Concert Band, Intro to Microbiology, Intro to Philosophy, Intro to 3-Dimensional Art, Journalism, Latin I-III, Marketing, Math Lab, Medical Room Assistant, Music History & Appreciation, Music History & Composition, Painting I-II, Peer Ministry, Physical Education, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Psychology, Sculpture, Sociology, Spanish I-III, Speech, Student Publications I-III Honors, Tech Theatre, Textile & Fashion Technologies I-IV, Theatre Arts, Topics in Literature: Shakespeare, Trigonometry, US Government, US History, Visual Communication, World Geography, World History, and World Religions.
D R E S S C O D E
This High School requires students to wear official school uniforms. Male students should wear Navy or Khaki pants or shorts with Polo Shirts, or Sweaters. Female students should wear Skirts or shorts. Uniforms can be purchased upon arrival.
H O U S I N G
Students attending this High School will be placed with carefully selected host families in and around the Mishawaka area. A local contact person will be appointed to oversee the student and the host family for the duration of the student’s stay in the United States.
A T H L E T I C S
Male students attending are able participate in the following interscholastic s p o r t s :Baseball, B a s k e t b a l l , Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track, and Wrestling.
Female students attending are able to participate in the following interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, and Volleyball.
