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accreditations and associations

National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)

Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools Member: NACAC, MACAC, MCGC

Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA)

Catholic High School League

Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)

National Honor Society Chapter

Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA)

Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)

Our student body comes from

40+ zip codes throughout

Metro Detroit

Average Class Size

214 Year College

Counseling Program with

a dedicated college counselor

Rooted in the Catholic tradition, Shrine Catholic High School & Academy challenges

students to integrate their academic, athletic, and artistic potential as a future Christian

leader. For over 75 years, Shrine Catholic Schools have provided faith-based education to

Royal Oak and the surrounding communities.

Shrine Catholic High School & Academy is a parish, college preparatory, co-educational

high school that educates students from seventh through twelfth grade. At Shrine, we are

proud of our 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio and our long-standing commitment to Gospel

values, academic excellence and social responsibility that prepares students to lead lives

with faith, compassion and respect for all.

Shrine Catholic High School & Academy resides on a 17-acre campus in centrally-located

Royal Oak, Michigan, across from renowned William Beaumont Hospital. Our current

students have enrolled from 34 different grade schools and reside in over 44 different

zip codes.

academics at shrine

It is through Shrine’s challenging and comprehensive curriculum that students develop into independent, self-motivated, socially conscious young adults who are prepared for the next level of higher education as critical thinkers. Our faculty captivate students and impart relevance and relationship to the academic subject using real life experiences and examples.

Following in the footsteps of our patron saint, Saint Therese, Shrine faculty and staff strive to meet the needs of each student while recognizing the infinite possibilities that are born of true faith.

Our extensive high school course offerings include a strong College Prep curriculum as well as Honors and Advance Placement (AP) classes in many of our departments. We challenge each student to succeed and grow throughout life. There are tools that will allow them to achieve through continued higher education as they learn to better serve God and others.

Additionally, Shrine partners with Michigan Virtual High School to offer motivated students the opportunity to reach further into areas of study that are not always available in our standard curriculum. The offerings range from Advance Placement courses to non-traditional elective courses.

Advanced Placement and Honors Classes Shrine Catholic High School offers eleven certified Advanced Placement (AP) courses that are taught by accredited Shrine Catholic High School faculty, as deemed by The College Board. Honors level classes and dual enrollment opportunities with University of Detroit Mercy are options for qualified students who are looking to increase their academic rigor. Student enrollment in AP or honors classes is based on academic performance, current GPA and teacher recommendation.

The Academy offers honors courses in English, Literature and Mathematics. Student enrollment in these classes is based on the Academy honors placement testing, writing sample, reports cards and standardized test scores.

Advanced Placement Courses• Biology• English Literature• English Language• Calculus• Chemistry• Physics I• Physics II• World History• US History• Microeconomics• Macroeconomics

Honors Courses• Biology• English I• English II• Geometry• Chemistry• Algebra II• Precalculus

STEM CurriculumShrine boasts a robust curriculum of STEM classes, beginning in the seventh grade. In addition to traditional science and math classes, the high school offers five semesters of elective engineering courses. Students can take Intro to Engineering Design I & II and Principals of Engineering I & II. The student who completes the first four semesters is eligible for a dual enrollment opportunity with University of Detroit Mercy, taught on Shrine’s campus.

Academy students can take two curricular STEM classes, Design & Modeling and Robotics & Automation. The addition of our 3D printer has allowed for real world application of projects that students can design and see come to life.

Community PartnershipsShrine is proud to partner with University of Detroit Mercy for dual enrollment opportunities for our students. Current course offerings include Introduction to Engineering, College Introduction to Chinese (Chinese III), taught on our campus, as well as upper level Business courses, taught at the University of Detroit Mercy.

Shrine is proud of our partnership with William Beaumont Hospital. The Medical Biology class is seminar format, including classroom discussion and reinforced through interactive presentations coordinated by Beaumont. Shrine Catholic High School seniors may enroll in this semester long, innovative educational program. This class is designed to expose students to the expansive health care field.

During their junior year, our students participate in a one-day, on-site job shadow initiative. Over the course of their freshman and sophomore years, students use Naviance college and career planning software identify strengths, interests and talents, which align with potential careers. Each student works individually with the Collegiate Counselor to explore specific career choices for their job shadow placement. This process is invaluable in providing students a real-world experience while helping to identify universities who offer correlating majors/programs. Shrine alumni, current parents, parishioners.

100% of the Class of 2017 was accepted to a college or university and 70% earned a merit or talent based scholarship.

Meet Tim, Shrine High School Class of 2015• CHSL All-Catholic (Football, Basketball) • Team Captain (football, basketball)• MHSAA Scholar-Athlete • AP/College Prep Curriculum• Kairos Leader• Four Year Scholastic Honors• Senior Class Treasurer• National Honors Society• University of Michigan ‘19

Graduation Requirements26 credits are required

Theology .........................................4English .......................................... 4Mathematics ..................................4Science ...........................................3Social Studies .................................3Foreign Language ..........................2Speech .......................................... .5Physical Education ....................... .5Health ......................................... .5Fine/Performing Arts ................... 1Elective ........................................3.5

Total ................................... 26

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a community Founded in Faith

Shrine Catholic Schools are home to families who care about Catholic Education and recognize the joy and benefit of doing so as part of a community that shares values and traditions. Shrine curriculum offers our students the opportunity to succeed through strong foundations in traditional subjects, enriched by a focus on faith and service.

In keeping with the example of our patroness, Saint Therese, our students participate in annual service as a part of their graduation and confirmation requirements. A minimum of ten hours per year is required for our high school students, though most students far exceed this threshold. Our stu-dents partner with community organizations across Metro Detroit, includ-ing Gleaners Food Bank, Angels’ Place, the Welcome Inn and The Friend-ship Circle, as well as many of their home parishes.

LiturgyStudents attend Mass in the High School and Academy weekly with their classmates where they are actively involved in various liturgical ministries. Students also celebrate several All School Masses at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in conjunction with Grade School students. Our students are also invited to participate in adoration and reconciliation services throughout the year.

RetreatsThe ongoing spiritual growth of each student is a high priority. The retreat program offers a full day retreat for each grade, 7-12, and an optional four-day retreat for juniors and seniors. Kairos is a Christian retreat program, widely used throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit which allows participants to contemplate God’s role in their lives.

Shrine students performed over 46,000 service hours from 2012-2017.

athletics

Athletics are an important part of a student’s school experience, whether as a participant or as a spectator. Through athletics, our students learn the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership and self-esteem.

We are proud of our athletes’ success on the field, but we are even more proud of their ongoing success in the classroom. During the past several years, our teams have earned 14 Catholic League titles, 23 state, district and regional titles, multiple All-State, All-Academic Team awards and five CYO Championships.

We offer a full complement of sports, with more than two-thirds of the student body participating in at least one sport.

The Shrine Knights belong to the Michigan High School Athletic Association, the Catholic High School League and the Catholic Youth Organization.

High School Athletics:Boys• Baseball • Basketball• Cross Country• Football• Golf• Ice Hockey• Lacrosse• Soccer• Track

Girls• Basketball• Cross Country• Dance• Ice Skating• Skiing• Soccer• Softball• Tennis• Track• Volleyball

Academy Athletics:Boys• Baseball • Basketball• Cross Country• Football• Lacrosse• Soccer• Swimming• Tennis• Track

Girls• Basketball• Cross Country• Soccer• Swimming• Softball• Tennis• Track• Volleyball

Fine and PerForming arts

The Fine and Performing Arts departments at Shrine flourish and give students a well-rounded education. Shrine provides a limitless horizon to test creativity.

Visual ArtsFirst-year curriculum provides a foundation in drawing and painting. Advanced Art offers opportunities to develop talent and skills through a variety of media, including electronic. Technique, art history, aesthetics, criticism and production are cultivated to enhance students as complete artists. Portfolio preparation is offered for the serious student who is looking to pursue a career in the visual arts. Our students are consistently challenged to submit their work for consideration to local, regional and national art competitions. Over the past five years, students have been awarded over 200 plus honors for their work.

Performing ArtsOver one-third of our students actively participate in a variety of musical ensembles. Shrine ensembles provide music for school and community events as well as for private functions and masses at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica. The music department has a history of excellence and our students regularly receive high ratings at District and State Solo and Ensemble Festivals and other state and regional competitions.

The spring musical and fall drama provides an opportunity for all students to participate in many different roles. From cast members and pit orchestra to student director and stage crew, this student production is always a highlight of the school year and involves over two-thirds of our student body.

High School Ensembles:• Concert Band• Drumline• Pit Orchestra• Concert Choir• Fall Drama• Goliards• Knights’ Chorus• Knightsmen Chorus• Spring Musical• Still Seeking Inspiration

(acapella)• Sweet Harmony

Academy Ensembles:• 7th Grade Choir• 8th Grade Choir• Academy Drama• Academy Musical• Band• Musical Connection

student liFe

For many of our students, the school day doesn’t end at 3 pm because they are involved in additional activities. We encourage each of our students to seek out additional learning experiences outside the classroom. To be involved in extracurricular activities is to be an active part of the student body.

Shrine has over 30 extracurricular clubs and activities in addition to athletics.

Leadership Opportunities• Student Leadership

Executive Congress (SLEC)

• Junior Class Officers • Sophomore Class Officers• Freshman Class Officers• Kairos Leaders • National Honors Society

Officers • Academy Student Council

School Activities• Dances• Fall Drama• Field Day• Homecoming• Hootenanny (Talent Show)• Humanities Speaker Series• Junior/Senior Prom• Pep Rallies• Powderpuff Football• Powderpuff Volleyball• Senior Ball• Service Fair• Spirit Week• Spring Musical• Winner’s Circle

(Leadership) Series

Clubs and Organizations• National Honors Society• World Language

Enrichment• Eucharistic Ministers• Altar Servers • Music Ministry• World Language Club• Academy Writing Club• Anime Club• Shrine Junior Honors

Society• High School Robotics • Academy Robotics• Academy Announcement

Committee• Academy Yearbook• Vocations Club• High School Yearbook• High School Newspaper• Academy Newspaper• Pro-Life Club• Gamers Club• Comic Club

Shrine offers unparalleled opportunities for student involvement — from varsity athletics to clubs and from performing arts groups to ministry groups.

suPPort services For students and Families

Guidance and College CounselingAt Shrine, we understand that middle school and high school are critical times in our students’ lives. Our counselors are available to assist students with academic advising, college research and guidance. Through our extensive and personalized college advising program, Shrine annually welcomes over 50 colleges and universities for admissions visits and on-site application reviews. Academic Support and TutoringShrine National Honors Society members provide free tutoring for students in grades 7 through 12 in major subject areas. Often times, students feel more comfortable and open when interacting with a peer or the small study group setting provided through NHS Tutoring. Additional outside tutoring resources are also available through the counseling departments.

TechnologyShrine houses two computer labs with 24 stations each available for class collaboration or individual work, mobile laptop carts are available for classroom work and a 3D printer to support our growing STEM programs. High school students participate in a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device Program) which allows for increased engagement, collaboration and additional interactive learning.

Moms and Dads ClubsThe Shrine Mothers’ and Dads’ Clubs augment a greater appreciation of Catholic education, provide financial support and service for High School & Academy projects, build cooperation between parents, faculty, and students and further interests of Shrine Catholic High School & Academy. We encourage all parents to join and become active members of these clubs and the greater Shrine school community.

Shrine Catholic Schools are home to families who care about Catholic Education and recognize the joy and benefit of doing so as part of a community that shares values and traditions.

Meet Reilly, Shrine High School Class of 2015• Kairos Leader • Gold Presidential Service Award• AP/Honors Curriculum • MHSAA Scholar Athlete• 4-Year Principal’s List Honors • Phi Beta Kappa• National Honors Society• Team Captain (volleyball, basketball, track)• CHSL All Catholic (volleyball, basketball)• CHSL All League (volleyball)• CHSL All Academic (basketball)• University of Alabama ‘19

Shrine CatholiC high SChool & aCademy

3500 W. Thirteen Mile RoadRoyal Oak, MI 48073

248-549-2925 • shrineschools.com

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