MISSION
St. Peter Chanel is a diocesan, comprehensive high school for young men and women of different cultural backgrounds. By serving others and living the Gospel messages of respect for life, peace, and social justice, we prepare students to excel in life. We accomplish our mission by encouraging depth of spirituality, excellence in academics, expression of creativity, expertise in interpersonal communications, and overall physical and emotional well being.
BELIEF STATEMENT
We believe that...
*All members of St. Peter Chanel Community are children of God.
*Service to others is essential to spiritual growth.
*Every person's talents and contributions to academic excellence are valued.
*Through active learning, students will become disciplined problem solvers
who are productive members of society.
*All students deserve to experience the creative process as a means to
achieve expression.
*A multicultural community best prepares students to interact effectively in the
world.
*Physical and emotional well-being are important assets of a well-balanced
individual.
*Students, parents and teachers are partners in the educational process.
*Each student is responsible for taking an active role in his/her education.
NATURE OF THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL
The school is located on a 33-acre campus in Bedford, Ohio, a southeastern suburb of Cleveland. It is accessible to several neighboring communities via bus transportation. The surrounding communities are metropolitan and suburban, characterized by a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds. St. Peter Chanel serves students from more than 30 parishes and 4 counties.
Our staff consists of 22 faculty members, as well as 4 teaching administrators. All teachers have appropriate certification, 56% hold a Masters Degree and the teaching staff averages 15 years of educational experience.
ACCREDITATION
St. Peter Chanel High School is fully accredited by the Department of Education of the State of Ohio , the North Central Association, and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Advanced Placement
Tutoring in Reading and Math
Tutoring for students with learning disabilities
Post Secondary Education Option/Duel Credit with Cuyahoga Community College
GRADUATE POST-SECONDARY PLANS
Historically 98% of our graduates continue their education.
SCHOOL YEAR
Semester System
COLORS
Scarlet and White
NICKNAME
Firebirds
SCHOOL MOTTO
"Quaecumque Excelsa"
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FAST FACTS!
Over 30 different sports teams and organizations.
Average class size is 22 students; student-faculty ratio is 14:1.
98% of 2009 graduates went on to colleges and universities.
In 2009, graduates were offered $4+ million in non-need based financial aid
We have more computers per student than most schools in Ohio. Our student computer ratio is an amazing 2:1.
The latest in research technology, including CD ROM, modem links to the Cuyahoga County Library System, and On-line Services.
· The faculty averages 12 years of teaching at St. Peter Chanel and 65% hold advanced degrees beyond a bachelor's degree.
Travel experiences are common in extracurriculars, sports, & cultural activities. Students have traveled to places such as Spain, New York City, Toronto, Orlando, Alabama, Rochester, Columbus, & Louisville (all within the last four years!).
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