St. Anthony Catholic High School
A College Preparatory School for Grades 9-12
High School Profile 2011-2012
MISSION
St. Anthony Catholic High School prepares young men
and women for positions of responsibility and
leadership through a college preparatory curriculum
based on Catholic values and traditions. Within a
comprehensive array of demanding academic courses,
athletics, and extra-curricular activities, students
develop the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being
needed to make choices consistent with their academic
and career goals, and reflecting the spirit of Catholic
education.
ADMINISTRATION
Rene Escobedo, Principal
Rickie Baker, Vice Principal
Alejandro Calderon, Director of Enrollment
Kevin Smisek, Director of Students
Vanessa M. Carrasco, Registrar
Chase Walding, Guidance Counselor (9th-10th)
Maggie Alaniz, Guidance Counselor (11th-12th)
Nancy Niehoff, Academic Coordinator
Alejandro Calderon, Director of Alumni Relations
Elgin Rhodes, Director of Development
Daniel Martinez, Director of Mission and Ministry
Raul R. Salas, Athletic Director
ACCREDITATION
St. Anthony Catholic High School maintains the
accreditation standards of the Texas Education Agency
(TEA), through the Texas Catholic Conference
Education Department (TCCED), and of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The school
is a member of the National Catholic Education
Association (NCEA), the Texas Association of NonPublic Schools (TANS), the Texas Association of Private
and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), and the Independent
Schools Association (ISA).
CLASS OF 2011
The class of 2011 consists of 106 students.
 2 earned 4.0+
 32 earned 3.5-3.99
 34 earned 3.0-3.49
 25 earned 2.5-2.99
 11 earned 2.0-2.49
 2 earned less than 2.0
POST HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT
 85% matriculated to 4-year colleges or
universities
 15% matriculated to 2-year institutions
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
St. Anthony inaugurated the Pre-AP and AP programs
in 2008. Advanced math courses are offered through
the High School Connection Program. St. Anthony
Catholic High School does not restrict or limit a
student’s enrollment in AP courses.
PRE-AP COURSES
English I
English II
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Physics I
Chemistry I
World Geography
Spanish II
Spanish III
Biology
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Physics B
Chemistry II
Environmental Science
United States History
Latin IV
Spanish Language
Studio Art
COURSES
In addition to the standard core curricular courses
offered in the disciplines of English, mathematics,
science, and social studies, SACHS students may choose
from the following elective courses to complete the 28credit requirement.
Anatomy & Physiology
Art I/II/IIIAP
Campus Ministry
Choir
Classical Humanities
Creative Writing
Dance
Film Criticism
Guitar I-IV
Jazz Band I-IV
Marketing & Advertising
Media Literacy
Philosophy
Photography
Photojournalism I/II
Psychology
Sociology
The Middle Ages
The Tudor Dynasty
Theatre I/II
Web Design
GPA CALCULATION
A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated
after semester grades are posted and is based on all
graded courses taken. Official class rank is computed
after the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth semesters. The
final calculation for official senior class rank is
prepared after the last scheduled senior exam. Grade
Point Average and class rank are based upon the
collegiate 4.0 grade point average. The GPA is weighted.
HIGH SCHOOL CONNECTION COURSES
Junior and Senior students who have a grade point
average of 3.5 (90%) and above may be eligible for dual
enrollment classes offered by the University of the
Incarnate Word. This program enables students to earn
up to 18 hours of college credit while completing their
requirements for a high school diploma. Students
attend college courses which are taught by college
professors on a college campus with college students in
attendance. The grades earned in the High School
Connection Program are recorded on the student’s
SACHS transcript and become part of the UIW official
college record and transcript.
GRADING SYSTEM
100……..4.0
90……….3.5
80……….3.0
75……….2.0
70……….1.0
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete a total of 28 credits and 100
community service hours to graduate. Students also
have an opportunity to earn up to 32 credit hours.
Religion
English
Mathematics
Science
Foreign Language (all same)
Social Studies
Government
Economics
Physical Education
Technology
Health
Speech
Fine Arts
Electives
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Abilene Christian
Adams State University
American University
Amherst College
Angelo State
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Austin College
Ball State University
Baylor University
Benedictine University
Boston College
Boston University
Columbia University
Colorado State University
Concordia University
Cornell University
Creighton University
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Christian University
Fordham University
Harvard University
Hardin Simmons University
Hawaii Community College
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
COMMUNITY
St. Anthony Catholic High School draws students from
public and private schools across San Antonio and
surrounding areas. Students from eight countries have
also found a home here.
65% Hispanic
4% African American
13% Anglo
4% Biracial
8% Asian
6% Other
Hofstra University
Holy Cross College
Howard University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana State University
James Madison University
Johnson & Wales University
Kansas State University
Kent State University
La Salle University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University New Orleans
Massachusetts Inst. of Tech
McNeese State University
Murray State College
New Mexico University
New York University
Newman University
St. Edwards University
St. Mary’s University
Sul Ross State University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Texas A&M Galveston
Texas A&M International
Texas A&M Kingsville
Texas Christian University
Texas Lutheran University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
The Citadel
Trinity University
Tulane University
University of the Incarnate Word
University of Dallas
University of Houston
University of Norte Dame
U.T. Arlington
U.T. San Antonio
Univ. California, Berkley
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
University of Southern California
U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Virginia Tech
West Point
Wesleyan University
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