Fast Facts
“Large enough to offer a wide range of academics, athletics and co-curricular activities, yet small enough that every student is treated as an individual. Everyone has the opportunity to participate, excel and succeed.”
Excellent caring faculty, Catholic environment, high standards in excellence that is affordable, outstanding athletics, constant up grades of state of the art technology in engineering and computers, clubs and activities that enhance the growth of our students. Ideal setting for those who desire academic achievement and personal growth.
Future directed Academics
- 4 year Catholic Co-ed, college preparatory
- Accredited with Advanc-Ed National Accreditation
- Teachers-post graduate and masters degrees, always updating their professional backgrounds
- Over 133 courses and electives
- 14 Advance Placement class
- Honors classes
- Graduates receive more than $3 million in renewable scholarships
- Peer & Teacher tutoring available
- 2 Languages-French & Spanish (5th yr. Honors class)
- Dual Enrollment with Lawrence Tech for engineering and Madonna University
- Computer programs – multi-million dollar grant to upgrade software, many new classes reflect the importance of state of the art technology
- Business: Introduction to Business, Accounting, Marketing and Economics classes
- Fine Arts: Public Speaking, Graphic Design, Pottery, Photography, Drama, Choir and many more Art Classes
- Robotic Class & Club
- Video Production and Broadcasting
- Forensics, Debate, Pre-Engineering
Outstanding Athletics
- First Class athletic Complex (Venture Park) consists of excellent fields and field house, allowing more space for athletic programs, weight room
- Coaches not only develop winning teams but a “winning” Christian individual
- Over 50 championships since 2000
- 72% of students are involved in 1 sport
- Men’s Sports: football, basketball, soccer, cross-country, wrestling, bowling, lacrosse, baseball, hockey, track & field
- Women’s Sports: swimming, dance, cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, track & field, cross county, bowling, tennis
- Freshmen sports teams
Legacy of Faith-Spiritual Life
- Chapel is heart of school-mediation, prayers services, quiet reflection
- School built in the shape of the Cross
- Comprehensive Theology Department and service Outreach
- Freshmen & Sophomore Retreats on campus, Junior & Senior retreats-overnight
- Fr. LeBoeuf, pastor of Guardian Angels and President of Bishop Foley.
- Service projects and service hours to take the message of “giving of self” out to the world
- Student Service Hours:
9th = 12 community hours 10th =12 community hours
11th = 14 community hours 12th = 14 community hours
- Annual “Be the Difference” Day – Entire school community service project
Excellence in extra-Curricular Programs
- Clubs-Something for everyone… Drama, Robotics, Pastoral Team, Ambassadors, NHS, Student Council, Right to Life, Environment Club, Business, Science Olympiad, Dance Company, Medical Science Club
- Spirit Day events from “Powder Puff” Football to skits, to cheers & music
- Fall Play, and Musical
- Dances
- Junior – Senior Prom
- Homecoming Activities
- Athletic Events
- “Venturian” Newspaper & Yearbook Staff
- Peer Tutoring, as well as, staff tutoring
- JEANS Day for scholarship-$10,000 raised by staff & students
- Walkathon for Scholarship – $15,000
- U.S. Travel for various competitions
Basics
- Students come from 100 different schools
- 11 % public school
- 89% Catholic Faith
- Uniform
- Khaki pants
- White oxford shirt or white polo
- Monogrammed vest or cardigan sweater
- School Day
- 7:55 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
- Wednesday 7:55 a.m. – 1:15 p.m
- School Opens
- 6:30 a.m.
- Breakfast available at 7:15
- “Meal Magic” Program (cash, checks, credit cards)
Financial and Parent Information
- Scholarship and Grants available from BFC
- Archdiocese Stewards for Tomorrow Grant forms (PSAS) available at Foley in January.
- Tuition 2011-2012: $8200
- Book fee $350
- Deposit $150 (returned if book is in good condition)
- Activity Fee $225
- “Fact” Tuition Program
- 10 hours of family service per student to promote a family connectedness to all events
- Multiple Child discount
- Bus transportation for the 2012- 2013 school year
Booster Club
- Promotes
- Golf Outing
- Fall Auction
- St. Nicholas Cookie Walk
Meeting Us
- Phone: (248-585-1210)
- School Visits
- Shadow a Student
- Touring Tuesdays
- Open Houses
- Sunday, November 13 from 1 – 3 p.m.
- Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 1 – 3 p.m.