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<strong>About</strong> <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />

Our Mission is to serve God by providing a challenging academic education rooted in <strong>Catholic</strong> values<br />

and morals in developing the whole person.<br />

Governance<br />

<strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> operates under the direction of the Roman<br />

<strong>Catholic</strong> Bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, accredited<br />

by the Northwest Association of Accredited <strong>School</strong>s since<br />

1999. The school undergoes a full accreditation process by<br />

the Western <strong>Catholic</strong> Education Association every six years.<br />

The Diocesan <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Superintendent oversees<br />

compliance with the rigorous standards and requirements of<br />

the State of Utah, the Utah <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Activities Association<br />

(UHSAA) and the Utah Association of Supervision and<br />

Curriculum Development (UASCD).<br />

Student Body<br />

Enrollment is approximately 841 in grades 9-12, with an<br />

estimated capacity of 1000. The ethnic/racial background<br />

of the student population includes 64% Caucasian, 19%<br />

Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Pacific-Island,<br />

1% Native American, and 3% other. 4% of our students<br />

are international. 70% are <strong>Catholic</strong>. Virtually every socioeconomic<br />

level is represented.<br />

Our Community<br />

<strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> has 61 administration and faculty members on<br />

staff in which 61 Bachelor degrees, 34 Master’s degrees<br />

and 8 Doctoral degrees are represented. Parent leadership<br />

and involvement are key to the school’s success. Parents<br />

are required to volunteer a minimum of 25 hours in support<br />

of operations and various activities. The Home and <strong>School</strong><br />

Association provides volunteer coordination and parent<br />

education, and supports spiritual and graduation rites. The<br />

Booster Club builds community and raises funds for teams<br />

and clubs. The <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Board oversees finances, facilities<br />

and resource generation. <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> enjoys a collaborative<br />

relationship with local churches, businesses and Draper City<br />

government, ensuring a strong, safe, reverent institution of<br />

excellence.<br />

Administration:<br />

Dr. Galey Colosimo, Principal<br />

John Colosimo, Vice-Principal<br />

David Simpson, Executive Director of Operations,<br />

Skaggs <strong>Catholic</strong> Center<br />

September 24, 2012<br />

A Cradle-to-College Campus<br />

“By the time the students graduate, we hope<br />

they embrace service, social justice and the<br />

transformational value of education, and<br />

inspire others as they journey on through<br />

life.” - Dr. Galey Colosimo


Acceptance<br />

<strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>’s open enrollment draws<br />

students - of all faiths - living in Davis, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele<br />

and Utah Counties. Our academic success, diversity and<br />

extraordinary campus are attractive to students who are looking<br />

for a great experience at a school that will prepare them for college<br />

and life in a global society. Applications for the current school year<br />

are accepted throughout the school year. Applications for the<br />

following school year are accepted beginning in January.<br />

Open House<br />

<strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> hosts a free Open House annually, in November.<br />

Potential students, friends and neighbors of <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> have an<br />

opportunity to meet faculty, coaches and staff, tour our state-of-theart<br />

facility and attend a performing arts showcase presentation.<br />

Placement Exam<br />

<strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> uses the EXPLORE® test as our placement exam for<br />

incoming freshmen (9th grade) and new sophomore (10th grade)<br />

students. Results are used for both JDCHS course placement and<br />

college planning. EXPLORE® is the first part of a testing system<br />

that goes on to include PLAN® and the ACT®. New incoming<br />

juniors and seniors do not need to take a placement exam. For<br />

additional information contact Kirsten Jansen, Recruitment<br />

Counselor at 801-984-7661 or KirstenJansen@jdchs.org.<br />

Freshman Qualifying Exams for<br />

Honors-level Courses<br />

Incoming freshman students interested in taking honorslevel<br />

courses in Mathematics, Social Studies, and World<br />

Languages (Spanish and French), must take qualifying<br />

exams in addition to taking the EXPLORE® exam. NOTE:<br />

Incoming Freshman students will be recommended for Earth<br />

Science (Honors) based on EXPLORE® results only. For<br />

additional information contact Kirsten Jansen, Recruitment<br />

Counselor at 801-984-7661 or KirstenJansen@jdchs.org.<br />

Tours and Enrollment Information<br />

To schedule a guided tour of <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> or obtain additional<br />

information, contact Recruitment Counselor, Kirsten Jansen at<br />

801-984-7661 or KirstenJansen@jdchs.org. Visit www.jdchs.org<br />

for a virtual tour plus updates on all of the latest information on<br />

course requirements, activities and programs.<br />

Shadow A Student<br />

Potential students experience the life of a high school student for<br />

one school day, shadowing one of our students. Our campus is<br />

theirs to explore and discover. They may visit classes, enjoy a<br />

complimentary lunch in our cafeteria, meet teachers, talk to staff<br />

and coaches and explore their interests. To shadow a student,<br />

contact Recruitment Counselor, Kirsten Jansen, 801-984-7661 or<br />

KirstenJansen@jdchs.org.<br />

Preparing Mind, Body and Spirit...<br />

<strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is a co-educational secondary school offering a culture of academic<br />

success, faith exploration, social development and community involvement. Named for our patron Saint<br />

<strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, the school was built in 1999, made possible with a gift from the Sam and Aline Skaggs family.<br />

Location<br />

300 E 11800 S, Draper, Utah 84020<br />

801-984-7650<br />

www.jdchs.org<br />

Campus<br />

<strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> is located in the south Salt Lake valley on the 57acre<br />

campus of the Skaggs <strong>Catholic</strong> Center. Facilities include<br />

a chapel, complete with extensive art glass depicting the story<br />

of <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, which is the highlight of the school’s growing art<br />

collection, representative of <strong>Catholic</strong> and cultural history. Facilities<br />

also include a 2000-seat gym, artificial turf football/soccer/<br />

lacrosse stadium, five tennis courts, three ball diamonds, weight<br />

rooms, outdoor track and practice fields. A 1350-seat auditorium,<br />

black-box theater, TV production studio, art studios, band/choral<br />

rooms and dance studio lend themselves to hundreds of school<br />

activities and public events. Technology is state-of-the-art, with<br />

500 networked Mac computers on campus.<br />

Access<br />

Located in Draper, at the south end of Salt Lake valley, <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />

is easily accessible from I-15, Bangerter <strong>High</strong>way, State St., UTA<br />

Busing and TRAX light rail. A school shuttle bus is available at no<br />

charge to/from the 100th South TRAX stop.<br />

Enrollment is open to all faiths.<br />

“There is only one God and He is God to all; therefore<br />

it is important that everyone is seen as equal before<br />

God. I’ve always said we should help a Hindu<br />

become a better Hindu, a Muslim become a better<br />

Muslim, a <strong>Catholic</strong> become a better <strong>Catholic</strong>.”<br />

- Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta<br />

September 24, 2012


Tuition<br />

Our Commitment… The Skaggs family gave a wonderful gift to our community – the Skaggs <strong>Catholic</strong><br />

Center – to provide families of all income levels the opportunity of a quality <strong>Catholic</strong> education. <strong>Juan</strong><br />

<strong>Diego</strong> is committed to making financial assistance available to families who demonstrate need.<br />

2012-2013 Tuition Policy<br />

and Fee Schedule<br />

Full/Regular Tuition<br />

• Per student $9,660.00 + fees<br />

Qualified <strong>Catholic</strong> Tuition<br />

• Per student $7,880.00 + fees<br />

International Tuition<br />

• Per student $15,810.00 + fees<br />

Application Fee<br />

• Per student $25.00<br />

General Fee<br />

• Per student $650.00<br />

Full/Regular Tuition<br />

The tuition schedule is determined in January by the school<br />

board, based on enrollment and expense projections, and is<br />

approved by the Bishop and the Superintendent of <strong>Catholic</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong>s. All incoming students are assessed the Full/Regular<br />

Tuition rate and General Fee unless/until they qualify for the<br />

<strong>Catholic</strong> rate or are attending through the International Program.<br />

Qualified <strong>Catholic</strong> Tuition<br />

Contributions from parishes make this lower rate possible.<br />

<strong>Catholic</strong> families, upon approval of their pastor, may be eligible<br />

for the Qualified <strong>Catholic</strong> Tuition rate. In order to qualify, families<br />

must baptize their children <strong>Catholic</strong>, be registered and attending<br />

Mass regularly at a <strong>Catholic</strong> parish, and participate in the life of<br />

the parish in service and/or financial support.<br />

Fees<br />

The General Fee includes computer and book fees,<br />

standardized test fees, student liability insurance, <strong>Catholic</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong>s Superintendent Office fee, yearbook, and activity<br />

card for free admission to all home games and activities,<br />

excluding UHSAA events.<br />

September 24, 2012<br />

International Students<br />

<strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> values the rich diversity of cultural experience<br />

international students bring to our institution. International<br />

students must apply through our International Student<br />

Department Assistant Director, Jun Tagai at 801-735-6400<br />

or JunTagai@jdchs.org. Applicants must complete a JDCHS<br />

International Application Form for admission review. Students<br />

are required to provide original documents with the application.<br />

An applicant will be considered a transfer student if applicant has<br />

previously attended any secondary school in the United States.<br />

Successful transfer applicants must demonstrate better than<br />

average grades in school, proficiency in English, evidence of<br />

sufficient funds to cover all expenses, and pass the reference<br />

check. All students are placed with an approved host family or<br />

an approved relative.<br />

Dividends for Life - faith, morals,<br />

discipline, knowledge<br />

“When you invest in <strong>Catholic</strong> education, the return on<br />

your investment comes not only in college scholarships<br />

or career success, but in being an invaluable<br />

contributor to your society.” - Jeff & Judi Stokes


Financial Assistance<br />

Financial Aid is made possible with generous contributions from parents, alumni, businesses, foundations<br />

and other private benefactors as well as through the State of Utah. Below are a few of the sources of funds.<br />

Your application for financial assistance will determine your eligibility for these funds. For more financial<br />

aid information, contact the Finance Office, 801-984-7665, RuthFitzpatrick@skaggscatholiccenter.org.<br />

Need-Based Assistance<br />

More than 42% of our students receive some type of assistance,<br />

ensuring socio-economic diversity. Financial assistance is based<br />

on demonstrated need. The process starts with a FACTS Grant<br />

& Aid Assessment application, including a confidential disclosure<br />

of certain financial and circumstantial information, and last year’s<br />

IRS tax return. An overall analysis is performed through an<br />

independent review. The review takes into consideration not only<br />

income and assets, but also a multitude of family factors, e.g., job<br />

status, marital status, number of dependents, number of tuitionpaying<br />

children, medical expenses, health, significant family<br />

status changes, and life style choices, etc.<br />

Carson Smith Scholarship<br />

The Carson Smith Scholarship is a special needs scholarship<br />

program funded by the State of Utah. This program provides<br />

scholarships to qualified students with specific learning disabilities,<br />

traumatic brain injuries and other health impairments. Once<br />

assessed and approved, a student is eligible to receive assistance<br />

for a three-year term. This scholarship is renewable. The current<br />

funding level varies from $3,865 to $6,442 per year. To participate<br />

in the program, students must meet eligibility requirements<br />

established by Utah Law and by the State Board of Education. For<br />

questions and application information, contact Susan McNulty at<br />

801-984-7636 or SusanMcNulty@jdchs.org.<br />

Funding Sources<br />

The Advancement Office secures funding through campaigns,<br />

grants and endowments. Questions about contributing to a<br />

scholarship fund or creating an endowment may be directed to<br />

Molly Dumas, Director of Institutional Advancement, 801-984-<br />

7604 or MollyDumas@jdchs.org.<br />

Annual Fund<br />

Each year, more than $200,000 is raised to enhance academic<br />

programs and award students who demonstrate the greatest<br />

need. To learn more, visit http://annualfund.jdchs.org.<br />

Endowment and Scholarship Funds<br />

Several families have set up restricted funds at the <strong>Catholic</strong><br />

Foundation of Utah dedicated to aiding <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> students on<br />

a sliding scale. The principle is never touched, but the income<br />

generated through investments provides financial assistance.<br />

Some of these endowment funds specify that the student must<br />

maintain academic proficiency, demonstrate service to their<br />

community, and/or be a practicing <strong>Catholic</strong> or enrolled in an<br />

extracurricular program.<br />

“There is a seat at the table for everyone.”<br />

- Molly Dumas, Director of Advancement<br />

September 24, 2012


Academics<br />

Academic Rigor… Every student attends full-time, is challenged with a rigorous array of courses,<br />

volunteer service opportunities, and social experiences to prepare for higher education, the workplace,<br />

and life in a global society.<br />

Graduation Requirements<br />

A minimum of 29 credits, a record of completed volunteer service<br />

hours, and a passing grade in all required subjects, including four<br />

years of theology, are necessary to receive a diploma. Core curriculum<br />

is integrated with state-of-the-art technology, which allows for both<br />

student instruction and parental oversight of student progress. Student<br />

proficiency is evidenced by ACT, SAT and AP test scores, acceptance<br />

into more than 300 renowned colleges and universities, and awards of<br />

merit and scholarship. Typically, the middle 50% of students taking the<br />

SAT have Critical Reading scores from 470-600, and math scores from<br />

440-570. Composite ACT scores range from 21-27 for the middle 50%<br />

of students tested. Most students take at least one of 39 AP, Honors and<br />

Concurrent Enrollment courses through Salt Lake Community College,<br />

Utah Valley University and/or Westminster University.<br />

September 24, 2012<br />

“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the<br />

night the day, thou canst not be then be false to any<br />

man.” - William Shakespeare<br />

Advanced Courses Offered<br />

AP Art History<br />

AP Biology<br />

AP Calculus AB<br />

AP Calculus BC<br />

AP Chemistry<br />

AP Computer Science A<br />

AP English Language and Composition<br />

AP English Literature<br />

AP European History<br />

AP Government & Politics, U.S. Comparative<br />

AP Music Theory<br />

AP Physics B<br />

AP Psychology<br />

AP Spanish<br />

AP Statistics<br />

AP Studio Art: 2-D Design<br />

AP U.S. History<br />

Concurrent Economics<br />

Concurrent Human Biology<br />

Concurrent Introduction to College Writing<br />

Concurrent U.S. Government and Politics<br />

Honors Enriched Algebra I<br />

Honors Algebra II<br />

Honors American Literature<br />

Honors Biology<br />

Honors Chemistry<br />

Honors College Algebra and Trigonometry<br />

Honors Earth Science<br />

Honors Elements of Literature<br />

Honors French II<br />

Honors Geography & Ancient Civilizations<br />

Honors Geometry<br />

Honors Physics<br />

Hoors Precalculus<br />

Honors Sacred Scripture<br />

Honors Spanish II<br />

Honors Survey of British Literature<br />

Honors U.S. History<br />

Honors Western Civilization


Acadia University, Canada<br />

Albertson College, ID<br />

American River College, CA<br />

American University, D.C.<br />

Arizona State University<br />

Assumption College, MA<br />

Auburn University, AL<br />

Austin Community College, TX<br />

Azusa Pacific University, CA<br />

Bard College, NY<br />

Baylor University, TX<br />

Binghamton University, NY<br />

Boise State University, ID<br />

Boston College, MA<br />

Boston University, MA<br />

Brescia University, KY<br />

Bucknell University, PA<br />

Bradley University, IL<br />

Brigham Young University, HI<br />

Brigham Young University, ID<br />

Brigham Young University, UT<br />

California Lutheran University<br />

California Polytechnic State University - SLO<br />

California State University - Chico<br />

California State University - Northridge<br />

California State University - San Marcos<br />

California State University - Stanislaus<br />

Cameo College of Beauty, UT<br />

Carroll College, MT<br />

Cascadia Community College, CA<br />

Case Western Reserve University, OH<br />

<strong>Catholic</strong> University of America, DC<br />

Cedar Crest College, PA<br />

Chapman University, CA<br />

Christian Brothers University, TN<br />

The Citadel Academy, SC<br />

Claremont McKenna College, CA<br />

Clark College, WA<br />

Clemson University, SC<br />

Colburn <strong>School</strong> of Performing Arts, CA<br />

Colgate University, NY<br />

College of Eastern Utah<br />

College of Saint Benedict, MN<br />

College of Santa Fe, NM<br />

College of Southern Nevada<br />

College of the Holy Cross, MA<br />

College of the Redwoods, CA<br />

Colorado Christian University<br />

Colorado College, CO<br />

Colorado Mesa University<br />

Colorado Northwestern Community College<br />

Colorado <strong>School</strong> of Mines<br />

Colorado State University<br />

Concordia University, CA<br />

Cottey College, MO<br />

Creighton University, NE<br />

Dartmouth College, NH<br />

Dalhousie University (Nova Scotia)<br />

De Anza College, CA<br />

DePaul University, IL<br />

Dixie State College, UT<br />

College Bound<br />

Since 2002 the following institutions have accepted <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> graduates.<br />

For more college information, visit the Student Services section on www.jdchs.org.<br />

Dominican University, CA<br />

Duke University, NC<br />

East Tennessee State University<br />

Elmhurst College, IL<br />

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, AZ<br />

Endicott College, MA<br />

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising<br />

Florida Community College<br />

Fordham University, NY<br />

Fort Lewis College, CO<br />

Friends University<br />

Georgetown University, D.C.<br />

George Washington University, D.C.<br />

Georgia Institute of Technology, GA<br />

Gonzaga University, WA<br />

Harvard University, MA<br />

Hastings College, NE<br />

Idaho State University<br />

Indiana University - Bloomington<br />

Johns Hopkins University, MD<br />

Johnson & Wales University, CO<br />

Kansas State University<br />

Kean University, NJ<br />

Kennesaw State University, GA<br />

Lake Forest College, IL<br />

Lamar University, TX<br />

Lawrence University, WI<br />

LDS Business College<br />

Learning Institute of Beauty Science, NY<br />

Lewis-Clark State College, ID<br />

Lewis and Clark College, OR<br />

Linfield College, OR<br />

Long Island University, CW Post, NY<br />

Loyola College, MD<br />

Loyola Marymount University, CA<br />

Loyola University - Chicago, IL<br />

Loyola University - New Orleans, LA<br />

Malone College, OH<br />

Marion Military Institute, AL<br />

Marquette University, WI<br />

Marymount College, CA<br />

Marymount Manhattan College, NY<br />

Mercyhurst College, PA<br />

Michigan State University<br />

Middle Tennessee State University<br />

Moorpark College, CA<br />

Monroe Community College, NY<br />

Montana State University<br />

Montana Tech, MT<br />

Mount Allison University, Canada<br />

Mount Marty College, SD<br />

Mount Saint Mary College, NY<br />

Muscatine Community College, IA<br />

Newman University, KS<br />

North Dakota State University<br />

Northeastern University, MA<br />

Northern Arizona University<br />

Northern Illinois University<br />

Northwest Nazarene College, ID<br />

Oakland University, MI<br />

Olympic College, WA<br />

Oregon State University<br />

Otero Junior College, NM<br />

Pacific College, CA<br />

Palomar College, CA<br />

Pepperdine University, CA<br />

PGA Qualifying <strong>School</strong><br />

Phoenix College, AZ<br />

Portland State University, OR<br />

Purdue University, IN<br />

Queens University, Canada<br />

Regis University, CO<br />

Rhode Island <strong>School</strong> of Design<br />

Richland College, TX<br />

Robert Morris University, PA<br />

Salt Lake Community College, UT<br />

San <strong>Diego</strong> State University, CA<br />

Santa Clara University, CA<br />

Santa Monica College, CA<br />

<strong>School</strong> of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL<br />

Seattle Pacific University, WA<br />

Seattle University, WA<br />

Southern Utah University<br />

Southern Virginia University<br />

Snow College, UT<br />

St. Andrews Presbyterian College, NC<br />

St. Cloud State University, MN<br />

St. Lawrence University, NY<br />

St. Louis University, MO<br />

St. Martin’s College, WA<br />

St. Mary’s College, IN<br />

St. Mary’s College, CA<br />

St. Michael’s College, VT<br />

Salt Lake Community College, UT<br />

San <strong>Diego</strong> State University, CA<br />

Santa Barbara City College, CA<br />

Santa Clara University, CA<br />

Seminole State College, OK<br />

Shoreline Community College, WA<br />

Savannah College of Art & Design, GA<br />

Seattle Pacific University, WA<br />

Seattle University, WA<br />

Southern Utah University<br />

Southern Virginia University<br />

Stanford University, CA<br />

SUNY Buffalo, NY<br />

Tabor College, KS<br />

Texas A&M University<br />

Texas Christian University<br />

The Culinary Institute of America - Greystone<br />

Tulane University, LA<br />

United States Naval Academy, MD<br />

Universal Technical Institute, AZ<br />

University of Arizona<br />

University of British Columbia, Canada<br />

University of California – Berkeley<br />

University of California – Irvine<br />

University of California – Santa Barbara<br />

University of Chicago, IL<br />

University of Cincinnati, OH<br />

University of Colorado - Boulder<br />

University of Dayton, OH<br />

University of Denver, CO<br />

University of Hawaii - Manoa<br />

University of Houston, TX<br />

University of Idaho<br />

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign<br />

University of La Verne, CA<br />

University of Kentucky<br />

University of Miami, FL<br />

University of Michigan<br />

University of Mississippi<br />

University of Nevada - Las Vegas<br />

University of North Carolina - Greensboro<br />

University of North Dakota<br />

University of Notre Dame, IN<br />

University of Oklahoma<br />

University of Oregon<br />

University of the Pacific, CA<br />

University of Pennsylvania<br />

University of Portland, OR<br />

University of Puget Sound, WA<br />

University of Redlands, CA<br />

University of San <strong>Diego</strong>, CA<br />

University of San Francisco, CA<br />

University of Sioux Falls, SD<br />

University of Southern California<br />

University of South Florida<br />

University of Tennessee, Knoxville<br />

University of Texas - Austin<br />

University of the Pacific, CA<br />

University of Utah<br />

University of Virginia<br />

University of Washington<br />

University of Wisconsin - Madison<br />

University of Wyoming<br />

Utah College of Massage Therapy<br />

Utah State University<br />

Utah Valley University<br />

Vanderbilt University, TN<br />

Villanova University, PA<br />

Virginia Polytechnic Institute<br />

Wabash College, IN<br />

Washington & Lee University, VA<br />

Washington State University<br />

Washington University, St. Louis, MO<br />

Weber State University, UT<br />

Wellesley College, MA<br />

Western Connecticut State University<br />

Western Texas College<br />

Western Wyoming Community College<br />

Westminster College, UT<br />

Westmont College, CA<br />

Wheaton College, MA<br />

Whitman College, WA<br />

Whittier College, CA<br />

William Penn College, IA<br />

Winona State University, MN<br />

Xavier University, OH<br />

Yale University, CT<br />

September 24, 2012


Student Life<br />

The spiritual, intellectual, physical and social formation of students is visible in every aspect of school<br />

life. Teaching techniques, coaching practices, student activities and experiences are developed using three<br />

fundamental <strong>Catholic</strong> tenets: community, faith development and learning.<br />

Faith Development<br />

All faiths are embraced. Students participate in theological and<br />

humanitarian experiences to help them develop spiritually. All-school<br />

Mass is scheduled regularly, and on special occasions or Holy Days.<br />

Prayer services are part of theological study and pre-competition<br />

preparation. Each class participates in an annual retreat. Students are<br />

encouraged to actively participate in the various components of campus<br />

ministry. Following Christ’s example, every student is required to serve<br />

their community with a minimum 25 volunteer hours each year. Since<br />

1999, students have logged more than 264,369 hours of service to their<br />

school, community and charity. Many participate in mission work in their<br />

respective churches or abroad. In addition, the student body embraces<br />

annual works of charity: food drives for the Utah Food Bank, Christmas<br />

box collections for families in need, fund raising for developing countries<br />

and/or disaster relief, and environmental stewardship.<br />

Saint Katharine Drexel Program<br />

The Saint Katharine Drexel Program is in place to support freshman<br />

and sophomore students in their transition from their respective middle<br />

schools to <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. The program provides<br />

instruction in different learning strategies as well as academic assistance<br />

in English, math and science. Students primarily qualify for this program<br />

by recommendations from their previous middle school teachers.<br />

Students may also qualify for the program as a result of low placement<br />

exam scores, or past academic struggles. Students and parents/<br />

guardians interested in enrolling in the Drexel Program must set up an<br />

appointment with their counselor and/or school administrator to discuss<br />

their student’s specific needs.<br />

Community<br />

<strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> offers a wide variety of extracurricular<br />

activities for students because they are an essential part of human<br />

development. Involvement in activities allows students to develop their<br />

God-given talents, enhances self-esteem, provides opportunities for<br />

student friendships, makes school life more enjoyable, increases student<br />

commitment to school, and results in better grades and deportment.<br />

Examples of extracurricular sports and activities offered at the high<br />

school include:<br />

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Academy of Sciences<br />

Art - Visual Drawing/Painting<br />

Art - 3D Sculpting/Ceramics<br />

Band<br />

Baseball (Boys)<br />

Basketball (Boys & Girls)<br />

Cheerleading (co-ed)<br />

Concert Choir<br />

Chamber Choir<br />

Computers/Technology<br />

Cross Country (Boys & Girls)<br />

<strong>Diego</strong> Poet Society<br />

Dance Company<br />

Debate<br />

Digital Multi-media &<br />

Computer Gaming<br />

Drama<br />

Drill Team - SilverLine<br />

Drivers Education<br />

Drum Line<br />

Engineering Club<br />

Engineering Summer<br />

Internship - U of U<br />

Environmental Club<br />

Film Club<br />

Football (Boys)<br />

French Club<br />

Golf (Boys & Girls)<br />

Hockey (co-ed)<br />

Human Rights International<br />

International Students<br />

Jazz Band<br />

Lacrosse (Boys & Girls)<br />

Mock Trial<br />

National Honor Society<br />

Newspaper/Journalism<br />

Patriot Club<br />

Peer Ministry<br />

Percussion Ensemble<br />

Pet Club<br />

Ping Pong Club<br />

Pre-Med<br />

Quiz Bowl<br />

Robotics<br />

SciFi Club<br />

Science Olympiad Club<br />

Science Summer Internship-<br />

U of U College of Pharmacy<br />

Soccer (Boys & Girls)<br />

Softball (Girls)<br />

Spirit/Super Fan Club<br />

Spanish Club<br />

Steel Drum Band<br />

String Orchestra<br />

Student Ambassadors<br />

Student Government<br />

Students Against Destructive<br />

Decisions (SADD)<br />

Swimming (Boys & Girls)<br />

Television Production<br />

Tennis (Boys & Girls)<br />

Track (Boys & Girls)<br />

Travel Opportunities/Spring<br />

Break/Summer<br />

Ultimate Frisbee Club<br />

Volleyball (Girls)<br />

Wrestling (co-ed)<br />

Yearbook<br />

“Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose. From<br />

the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: That we are here for the sake of<br />

others...for the countless unknown souls with whose fate we are connected by a bond of sympathy.”<br />

- Albert Einstein


Awards & Achievements<br />

Since opening in 1999, and graduating the first class of seniors in 2002, <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> students have<br />

excelled in a myriad of academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, and humanitarian efforts.<br />

Academia<br />

• Matriculation - 98% of graduates pursue higher education,<br />

1% enlist in the military, and 1% go directly into the workforce.<br />

84% attend 4-year colleges or universities (32% out of state),<br />

14% attend a 2-year colleges.<br />

• College Scholarships - Graduates receive on average<br />

$36,363 in renewable college scholarships.<br />

• Concurrent College Credits - 58% of seniors earn more<br />

than 680 concurrent college credits annually.<br />

• National Merit - Since 2002, 16 National Merit Scholars, 32<br />

National Merit Semi-Finalists, 2 National Hispanic Scholars,<br />

1 National Merit Corporate Scholar, 50 AP Scholars,18 AP<br />

Scholars with Honors, 18 AP Scholars with Distinction, and 2<br />

Governor’s Academic Achievement Award Honorees have<br />

been named.<br />

• Presidential Scholars - 6 Presidential, 10 Honors at Entrance<br />

and 4 Leadership Scholars have been awarded.<br />

• Academy of Sciences - 4 students graduated with this<br />

distinction in 2012.<br />

• Science Competitions - Earned 1st and 2nd place in three<br />

divisions of 2012 Regional SL Valley Science and Engineering<br />

Fair.<br />

• Debate - Won 3A State Championships in 2009, 2011 and<br />

2012. In 2012, Debate took 139 trophies, and ranked 14th<br />

nationally in Policy.<br />

• Computer Technology - Won top 5 awards in the Annual<br />

State Computer Challenge in 2008, 1st & 2nd Place in Div. I & II<br />

Web Design in 2007, National Champion in Linux Programming<br />

in 2005, 1st & 2nd Place in the State Computer Challenge in<br />

2005.<br />

The Arts<br />

• Visual Art - Selected for 2004 and 2012 Springville Utah <strong>High</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> Art Show, 5 selected for 2011 Local Colors competition,<br />

and one recipient of the 2004 Governor’s Youth Art Award.<br />

• State Jazz & Percussion Festivals - Qualified 2009-2012.<br />

• State & Solo Ensemble – 40 choir and instrumentalists<br />

qualified, and 17 received superior ratings in 2012.<br />

• Journalism - Earned recognition at Utah State Univ./College<br />

of Eastern Utah Journalism competition for Speaking Eagle online<br />

newspaper.<br />

• Drama - 2A State Champions in ‘01 & ’04, 4 Region<br />

Championships. 10 ranked superior at 2012 State Drama<br />

Festival, won Best Actress at HS Musical Theatre Awards in<br />

2011.<br />

• Yearbook - Won 1st place for 2010 state competition,<br />

recognition for cover design in 2011 national competition<br />

and honorable mention in 2012 international yearbook photo<br />

competition.<br />

Athletics<br />

More than 76% of <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s students participate on 21<br />

sports teams.<br />

• State Champions - 18 Div. 3A from 2006-2012, 17 Div. 2A<br />

from 1999-2005 (Baseball, Boys Basketball, Football, Golf,<br />

Cross-County, Girls Soccer, Softball, Girls Tennis, Hockey,<br />

Boys Lacrosse, Swimming and Track)<br />

• Region Champions - 72 Div. 2A & 3A from 2002-2012<br />

(Baseball, Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys Lacrosse, Football,<br />

Golf, Hockey, Boys & Girls Soccer, Boys & Girls Tennis, Track,<br />

Volleyball and Wrestling).<br />

• Academic All-State - 46 Athletes, 77 Academic All-Region<br />

• All-State - 133 Athletes<br />

• All-American - 3 Athletes<br />

Philanthropy<br />

• Service Hours - 264,369 volunteer hours have been logged by<br />

students, with thousands more contributed through worldwide<br />

mission work.<br />

• Developing Countries - Raised more than $112,000 for<br />

Invisible Children (named a “Legacy <strong>School</strong>”), $25,000 for<br />

Solace Int’l., and $10,700 for other humanitarian organizations.<br />

• Utah Food Bank - Annually collect more than 5,000 lbs. of<br />

non-perishable food for emergency pantries.<br />

• Spirit of Christmas - Annually deliver collected gifts and food<br />

to 30-50 families during the holidays.<br />

• Gift of the Drummer - Annually deliver Christmas gifts and<br />

food over 50 families.<br />

• Cancer Survival -Have raised more than $32,000 for<br />

individuals and organizations coping with cancer.<br />

“Studies show that athletic and other activities<br />

build stronger, more honorable, diversified<br />

students.” - Elliot Hopkins, National Federation<br />

of State <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Association<br />

September 24, 2012

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