St. Pius X High School

1. St. Pius XHigh School Science Department

2. School Location & Head of School • 811 W. Donovan Street Houston, TX 77091 713.692.3581 phone • Sister Donna M. Pollard, O.P.

3. Mission Statement of St. Pius X • Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching - this is Dominican education at St. Pius X High School. Inspired by Veritas, young men and women embrace academic excellence and integrity, celebrate the community's diverse gifts and heritage and embody social justice and service.

4. History of St. Pius X • The Dominican Sisters of Houston, Texas, in conjunction with the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, founded St. Pius X High School in 1956. This co-educational high school opened in September of 1956 with 253 ninth and 10th grade students, under the patronage of St. Pius X. In 1957, St. Pius served grades nine through 11, and by 1958, the school functioned as a four-year high school. St. Pius X numbers more than 5,000 graduates among its alumni, many of whom now have sons and daughters in attendance at the High School.

5. History of St. Pius X • In 1959, the State Board of Education accredited St. Pius X. It is now affiliated with the following educational associations: Catholic Schools of the Galveston-Houston Diocese, The National Catholic Educational Association, The Texas Catholic Conference Education Department in conjunction with the Texas Education Agency, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the College Board and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

6. Philosophy of St. Pius X • Education at St. Pius X High School is rooted in the Four Pillars of the Dominican charism. • Prayer • Study • Preaching • Community

7. Philosophy of St. Pius X • St. Pius X High School seeks to employ knowledgeable, skilled and qualified faculty and staff who are not only committed to education, but also to the cultivation of Christian character; serve as role models for students, and partner with parents and guardians in the formation of students to become productive citizens of good character.

8. Goals of St. Pius X • To assist students in recognizing and developing their potential through a variety of learning opportunities: academic, extra-curricular, social, spiritual, and community service. • To build a strong educational program which recognizes individual needs and differences, develops students’ potential in accordance with ability, encourages students to achieve success and develops their ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for those decisions.

9. Goals of St. Pius X • To guide students in developing the skills necessary for the on-going pursuit of knowledge. • To facilitate communication between home and school and to assist parents/guardians in their child’s growth. • To form an administration, faculty and staff that collaborates in personal and professional growth.

10. Faculty & Staff Total # of faculty & staff = 85 people *Academics * Faculty *Advancement * IT *Business * Student Affairs & Discipline *Counseling

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14. Admissions Info. • Total Student Enrollment (2012-13): 653 students • Student/Teacher Ration: 13:1 • Average Class Sizes: 20 students/class • Religious Affiliation: • Catholic - 71% • Other – 29%

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17. Standardized Test ScoresScience Dept. – AP Bio Exam (2011-12)

18. Special Programs • Academic Strategies • Learning Center • Peer Helpers • Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Swimming, Rugby, Golf, Track & Field, & Wrestling • Clubs: Science, Latin, Black History, French, Spanish, Anime, Game, Tech/Robotics • Extracurricular Enrichment: Writing, NHS, Student Council, Student Cabinet, & Preaching Team