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S C H O O L
Head of School
Patricia Swenson
patricia.swenson@duchesne.org
Head of Upper School
Donald Cramp, Ed.D.
donald.cramp@duchesne.org
Head of Middle School
Tony Houle
tony.houle@duchesne.org
P R O F I L E
The School
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is a private, Catholic, college preparatory school for
young women. Duchesne Academy, as part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, offers a rigorous curriculum which draws on the natural curiosity and ability of students to help them experience a love of learning.
We focus on the whole child--intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical. Our goals and curriculum
are strongly rooted in the Catholic doctrine. Our student population includes girls from many nationalities and
religious denominations with currently 41% diversity. This diversity adds a rich dimension to our learning
environment. Over $1 million in tuition assistance was distributed to 15.3% of the student body.
Duchesne Academy emphasizes STEM education and offers a myriad of co-curricular activities and
programs, including an award winning national robotics team.
Head of Lower School
Ginger Montalbano
ginger.montalbano@duchesne.org
Dean of Academics and
Counseling
Abigail Doheny
abigail.doheny@duchesne.org
Director of College Placement
Pam Pratt-Galik
pam.pratt-galik@duchesne.org
Director of Admissions
Shakti Dalal
shakti.dalal@duchesne.org
Accreditation
Duchesne Academy is accredited by
the State of Texas through the Texas
Catholic Conference Education
Department (T.C.C.E.D.), Independent
Schools Association of the Southwest
(I.S.A.S.) and by the Network of
Sacred Heart Schools.
Grading Scale
In September 1960, Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart opened its doors to the first group of 52 girls
on what had been the 15-acre Bering family estate. The next 50 years would be years of meeting challenges
and providing students an institution that both retains its character and sets the standard in areas of academics
and facilities. Today, the original number of 52 students has grown to approximately 680 and the initial three
grades of 7, 8 and 9 have grown to pre-kindergarten through grade 12. While Duchesne still boasts many pine
trees and a sense of seclusion in the Memorial area, it has become a 21st century school firmly rooted in 200
year old Sacred Heart values.
Duchesne has a total of approximately 230 young women in grades 9-12. Admission is based on the ISEE
test, a personal interview and school/teacher recommendations.
Minimum Graduation
Requirements
AP and Advanced Courses
English
4 credits
Social Studies
4 credits
Math
4 credits
Science (Lab)
4 credits
Foreign Language
3 credits
Physical Education & Health
2 credits
Theology
4 credits
Fine Arts
1 credit
Speech
.5 credit
(including U.S. History &
Government and Economics)
(including Biology, Chemistry &
Physics)
97-100
4.3 pts.
A+
93-96
4.0 pts.
A
90-92
3.7 pts.
A-
Computer Studies
.5 credit
87-89
3.3 pts.
B+
Technology Applications
.5 credit
83-86
3.0 pts.
B
Social Awareness (no credit)
80-82
2.7 pts.
B-
77-79
2.3 pts.
C+
75-76
2.0 pts.
C
73-74
1.7 pts.
C-
72
1.3 pts.
D+
71
1.0 pts.
D
70
0.7 pts
D-
Below 70
0.0 pts.
F
27.5 credits
Duchesne offers credit bearing summer courses in
Speech, Computer Studies and Fine Arts.
Curriculum Features:
• Four-year Community Service Requirement
(Social Awareness)
• One to one laptop program (Technology
Applications)
• For Course Descriptions see Upper School at:
www.duchesne.org
Duchesne Academy seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff, and
student body. The School does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment
against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or age.
An additional 0.5 quality point is awarded to the GPA
for passing grades in the following AP and Advanced
Courses.
AP Courses:
Advanced Courses
AP English Language and Advanced Algebra II
Composition
AP English Literature and Advanced Pre-Calculus
Composition
AP European History
Advanced Chemistry
AP Macroeconomics
Advanced Physics
AP U.S. Government and
Politics
Advanced French IV
AP United States History
Advanced Spanish IV
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental
Science
AP French Language &
Culture
AP Spanish Language &
Culture
AP Art History
AP Studio Art: 2-D
Design
AP Studio Art: 3-D
Design
AP Studio Art: Drawing
Advanced Placement Program 2013-2014
Class of 2014 (57 Students)
Duchesne Academy offered 17 AP courses. AP Macroeconomics was
added in 2014-2015. Students are admitted to an Advanced Placement
course by departmental recommendation. All students enrolled in an
AP course are required to take the AP Exam. All AP Courses have been
audited and approved by the College Board.
Duchesne Academy does not rank. The top quartile cumulative
weighted GPA cutoff for the class of 2014 was 3.767.
National Merit Commended
4
Number of AP exams written
National Hispanic Recognition Program
4
162
Grades 3 or above
92.5%
Grades 4 or 5
69.7%
AP Scholar
19
AP Scholar with Honor
10
AP Scholar with Distinction
16
National AP Scholar
2
National Merit Program
College Admission Test Scores
SAT I
Mean
Critical Reading
Math
Writing
611
592
635
ACT
Average
Composite
Writing
28
8
2012 - 2014 College Acceptances
One hundred percent of our graduates are admitted to four-year colleges and universities worldwide. Within the Class of 2014, 33% planned to study or were
accepted into STEM programs.
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