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Nerinx Hall holds the belief that educated, caring, empowered young women are essential to our world.
Nerinx offers a community based on trust and rooted in the love of Christ.
We strive to help each young woman know herself and her world.
We offer her a loving community of faith that nurtures her individual gifts, enlivens her spirit and reveals a world where hope prevails. We call each young woman to deliberate, Christian action.
Nerinx Hall is part of a proud history that began with three
pioneer women - Mary Rhodes, Ann Havern, and Christina Stuart - who
in 1812 founded the Sisters of Loretto. The burgeoning community
was nurtured byFather Charles Nerinckx,a missionary
priest from Belgium, who helped them establish the order. In 1924,
the Sisters named their new school Nerinx Hall as a tribute to his
work.
SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT/PHILOSOPHY
Nerinx Hall begins with the belief that educated, caring,
empowered young women are essential to our world. Nerinx
offers a community based on trust and rooted in the love of Christ.
We strive to help each young woman know herself and her
world. We offer her a loving community of faith that nurtures
her individual gifts, enlivens her spirit and reveals a world where
hope prevails. We call each young woman to deliberate,
Christian action.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS/PROCEDURE
Admission for incoming freshmen is based on a comprehensive
review of each applicant`s total record: transcript of
previous school records (grades and test scores from 6th, 7th and
8th grades); written application; personal interview. Nerinx
Hall accepts superior, above average and some average students who
are capable of completing a four-year college-preparatory program
and who contribute to the diversity and excellence of the Nerinx
community.
CURRICULUM
Besides the graduation requirements listed below, a Nerinx Hall
education includes challenging elective classes in computer
studies, science, fine arts (including orchestra and dance), social
studies and theology; an Aesthetics Education Specialist who
infuses the arts into all disciplines and enriches classes with
speakers and special presentations that bring the best of St.
Louis` cultural resources to Nerinx students; a 1-to-1 laptop
learning environment, computers and multimedia technologies
integrated into all classes; student learning centers including
library, resource center, media center, art labs and science labs;
wireless internet connection throughout the campus; a balanced
counseling program which provides individualized college, personal
and academic counseling and regular parent insight programs.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT/COLLEGE CREDIT
Advanced Placement courses are offered in science, math,
English, world languages and fine arts. Qualified students
may earn up to 30 hours of college credit in English, science,
world languages, math, fine arts and social studies offered through
the 1818 Advanced College Credit Program of St. Louis University or
through a University of Missouri-St. Louis program.
ATHLETICS/CO-CURRICULARS
Significant student leadership opportunities include a dynamic
student government, more than 50 clubs, and 14 sports.
Students volunteer weekly at a variety of local
agencies and opportunities for service trips are offered during
spring break and summer. Co-curricular activities include
theatre (two musicals and two dramas), a competitive choral
ensemble, orchestra, mock trial, Model U.N., newspaper, literary
magazine, art club and yearbook. A strong athletic program of
14 varsity sports is offered (golf, tennis, volleyball, field
hockey, softball, cross country, basketball, racquetball, soccer,
swimming, diving, track & field, lacrosse, and dance).
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Nerinx Hall provides a four-year, college-preparatory program.
In order to graduate from Nerinx Hall, a student must
complete at least 26 units as designated below. Most students
select additional courses in their areas of interest and graduate
with 27+ units of credit. English (4), Theology (4),
Social Studies (3), Math (3), Science (3), World Language (2), Fine
Arts (1),Physical Education (1), Business & Computer Technologies
(1), and Electives (4).
When is the application deadline for Nerinx Hall High School?
The application deadline for Nerinx Hall High School is Nov. 15 / Dec. 8 / rolling (applications are due on Nov. 15 / Dec. 8 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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