Guidance

Ms. Kusmaul, Guidance Counselor

Below you will find some links to Academics, Student Resources, Coming Events, College Career Planning, Parent Resources, and General Information. Underneath you will find information for prospective students and families which includes information such as Graduation Requirements, various clubs here at Aquinas High School, and our Athletics. Please note that this is currently under construction, and hopefully with each click you make to this corner of our web site there will be more information. Thanks for your patience!

• Academics

• College and Career Planning

• Parent Resources (to come)

• Student Resources (to come)

• Coming Events

• Staff Contact Information

Information for Prospective Students & Families

The Aquinas High School curricular program affords you an opportunity to design an academic course of study varied for individual challenge and achievement and embedded with essential skills for life-long learning.
-- Joan Leonard, Former Principal

Aquinas High School is dedicated to assisting young people in realizing theirmaximum potential. Aquinas emphasizes the religious development of studentsand their participation in Catholic life. Aquinas is committed to formingyouth to reflect the spirit of the Gospel: in daily life, in parish and family,and in personal and communal prayer. The education of students at Aquinasis accomplished through a flexible, balanced program of academic, cultural,social, physical, and spiritual development.

Aquinas High School is committed to preparing students for lifelong personalgrowth, responsible community and family life, active citizenship, and Catholic,Christian ministry by educating the whole student-body, mind and soul.

Benefits

• Recent graduates scored well over state and national averages in all areas of the ACT exams, with almost 100% of students participating.

• About 90% of recent graduates pursue college.

• A diverse, full, four-year curriculum infused with religious values.

• $200,000 Internet link/technology enhancement project including over 100 computer stations.

• Active development of one-on-one relationships between student, parents, and faculty.

• A determined acknowledgement by administration and staff that the students' success is essential in justification of the financial commitment.

• A comprehensive honors program including courses for college credit.

• A structured and disciplined school environment in harmony with Christian values.

Facilities

• Internet access in all classrooms

• 80-student vocal music room

• 100-student instrumental music room

• 5 individual music practice rooms

• Chapel

• 550-seat theater/auditorium

• 2 computer labs

• 4 science labs

• Library/media center

• AND MORE...

The Reinhart Athletic Complex includes: 1,000-seat gymnasium,weight room, multi-purpose/wrestling room, locker rooms, training room, andthe smaller gymnasium.

Aquinas High School has access to the Holy Cross Diocesan Center footballand baseball practice facilities as well as Veteran's Memorial Field on theUniversity of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus.

The Aquinas High School school colors are Blue and Gold. The schoolsong is The Rouser, specifically written for Aquinas High School byFather John Pinion, early band instructor at Aquinas High School. Aquinasdoes not have a school mascot, per se, but students at Aquinas areknown an the Blugolds. Alumni and students are also known asAquinites.

The average class size at Aquinas is approximately 20-22 students per classsection.

The Student Services Department of Aquinas High School consists of a Directorof Campus Ministry, Dean of Students, two guidance counselors, and a LearningStyles Specialist with a paraprofessional.

The curriculum at Aquinas is a college prep curriculum featuring honors coursesat the Junior and Senior levels. College credit is offered throughViterbo University in La Crosse andSt. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota.

Student Activities

Aquinas High School offers a nationally recognized student service organization(IMPACT) which is lead by students. This service group donates thousandsof hours each year to the Greater La Cross Area.

Blugold Athletics

Aquinas High School is a member of the highly respected Mississippi ValleyConference (MVC) and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA).

Graduation Requirements

26 credits of course work are required for graduation
23 of the 26 credits are from required courses.

4 Credits in English
4 Credits in Religion
3 1/2 Credits in Social Studies
3 Credits in Science
3 Credits in Mathematics
2 Credits in one Foreign Language
1 Credit in a Fine Art
1 1/2 Credits in Physical Education
1/2 Credit in Computers
1/2 Credit in Health

Other Information

Grades: 9th-12th
Type: Catholic, co-educational, parish-centered high school of theDiocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Accreditation: North Central Accrediting Association
Affiliation: Coulee Catholic Schools, National Catholic EducationalAssociation (NCEA), Greater La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, MississippiValley Conference (MVC), Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA).

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