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SStaainntislaus Since 1854 • Bay St. Louis, Mississippi



Get to Know Us Mission FOUNDED 1854 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart The mission of Saint GRADES OFFERED 7 through 12 Stanislaus, a Catholic boarding ENROLLMENT 308 (259 Day, 49 Resident) STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO 1:9 and day school for young AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 17 men, is to form each student to Gospel values by nurturing his spiritual, academic, and physical growth in a place of sanctuary structured to embody the charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. DSteumdoegnrtaphics EDUCATING STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 259 (84%) Day Students 39 (13%) U.S. Residents China Guatemala India 10 (3%) International Resident Mexico Saudi Arabia South Korea

ESuxprlrooruenYdoinugrs CLIMATE LOCATION Bay St. Louis, Mississippi on the Gulf of Mexico Winter Spring NEAREST CITIES & AIRPORTS Gulfport (16 mi.), New Orleans (58 mi.) 51°F 67°F NEARBY UNIVERSITIES University of Southern Mississippi (13 mi.), University of New Orleans (55 mi.), Tulane University (62 mi.), Loyola Summer Fall University New Orleans (65 mi.) 81°F 68°F

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS New Orleans Saints New Orleans Pelicans EVENTS Mardi Gras Cruisin the Coast

AExccaedlelmeincce “One of the coolest things about Saint Stanislaus is the fact  83 courses offered in grades 7-12 that it’s right on the beach. In  15 Honors & 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered my Marine Science class, we  43% of students are enrolled in Honors or AP courses just cross the street and we’re  70% of Saint Stanislaus students scored a 3 or higher; knee-deep in the Gulf of Mexico studying the fragile wetland 18% scored a ‘perfect’ score of 5 ecosystem. Because of this class and the interesting lectures and field trips, I plan on either going into marine science or biology in college.” CHRIS, 12TH GRADE

MPraorginreaSmcience Partnerships The Saint Stanislaus Marine Science Program consists of two year-long courses in a structured Our Marine Science Program is fortunate to have the classroom with lab work and field work. These courses cover: opportunity to partner with  Physical and chemical properties of water  Preserved animal dissections/comparative a number of institutions,  Oceanography & Hydrography including the University of  Deep ocean exploration anatomy  Marine ecosystems with emphasis on the Mississippi and Mississippi  Aquarium tank set-up and long-term State University, on various Gulf of Mexico research and conservation maintenance  All marine phyla, starting at the base of the projects. The work that  Water quality monitoring our students are doing is food chain  Species collections - biodiversity sampling addressing critical research  Second-year internship opportunity gaps in the ecosystem of the north-central Gulf of Mexico.

aAcssaidsteamnicce & Esl “My teachers really do believe in me. If they see me struggle Saint Stanislaus offeres a special program of academic assistance designed to support students in class, they always make themselves available for extra who have been diagnosed with specialized learning needs. The goals of the program are to: help wither before or after the school day. Knowing they will  PWroorvkidweitthutroerginuglaarncdlaassssriosotamncteeaicnhaecrasdteommicakseubmjeinctosr as needed; always be ther for help when I classroom need them makes me feel better about school.” ANDREW, 7TH GRADE modifications and  Sacucpopmormt oyoduatiinonrseldaetesdigpneerdstoonaenl mhaantcteerysotuhrrooupgphorftruenqiutieenstfcoornssuuclctaetsiosn; s with prefects, parents, administrators, guidance counselors, and the school nurse to help solve problems you might have with behavior, medications, and other needs as they emerge. English as a Second Language The English as a Second Language program at Saint Stanislaus is designed for students whose first language is not English. This program includes instruction in small groups and offers strategies to help with the acquisition of English as a second language. The goal of the course is to improve a student’s use of English in everyday conversation as well as to assist in the understanding of subject area materials encountered in the regular classroom.

College Readiness Sequence of Standardized CLASS OF 2020 QUICK FACTS Tests  100% of the 70 graduating seniors took the ACT  17% of the senior class achieved a composite score of 30 or higher ACT Aspire  The average composite score for the class was 23.8 which beats the Grades 7, 8, & 9 national average of 20.7 and the state average of 18.4 -  55 students were offered scholarships amounting to over $9 million PSAT 8/9  79% of the class was offered scholarships Grades 8 & 9 2A0c2c0epCtoalnlcegese - PSAT Grades 10 & 11 - ACT Grades 10, 11 & 12 Albion College Milwaukee School of Engineering U.S. Coast Guard Academy Albright College Mississippi College U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Belhaven University Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College U.S. Naval Academy Christian Brothers University Mississippi State University University of Alabama at Birmingham Drake University Missouri University of Science and Technology University of Dayton Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology University of Kentucky Endicott College Nicholls State University University of Mississippi Florida Institute of Technology Northeast Mississippi Community College University of South Alabama George Mason University Ohio University University of Southern Mississippi Jones County Junior College Ohio Wesleyan University University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Kettering University Pearl River Community College University of West Florida Louisiana State University Spring Hill College William Carey University Loyola University St. John’s University Marquette University St. Thomas Aquinas College Millsaps College Trine University

COlrugbasn&izations “The clubs at Saint Stanislaus are awesome! In the Radio Saint Stanislaus offeres a wide range of clubs and organizations in which students may Control Club, we learn about participate. Approximately 82% of the student body participates in one or more of the physics, engineering, and following extracurricular activities: mathematics while working on our cars, planes, and boats.” RANDY, 8TH GRADE  ECKMMBnhaeuoveyndAiederCrlollpluneThbmaraadeTiinnnhtgCeatlluaCblub  NNaattiioonnaall Honor Society  SSRTattouubbddloeeetinnTcottspCMCoGilnuuainbsmctrielys Club Junior Honor  SRQRoaaucddiziiieooBtyCCowlounlbtrol Club

Athletic Programs 2 DIVISION 74% 1 CHAMPIONSHIPS CC Football Soccer Swimming 2 SOUTH STATE of students particpated 5 CHAMPIONSHIP Cross in athletics in 2019-20 STATE Country CHAMPIONSHIPS 94 INDIVIDUAL STATE Basketball Soccer Baseball eSports CHAMPIONSHIPS 2-sport Golf Lacrosse Tennis Track & athletes Field 37 3-sport athletes

Religious Values “The Kairos Retreat changed my life. After the retreat, I feld Because of our emphasis on spiritual growth and religious values, our goal is that Saint much more comfortable in my Stanislaus students graduate with: faith and so much closer to my classmates and teachers.  A strong belief that God loves them Saint Stanislaus really does  A willingness to respond to Jesus’s directive to love our neighbor emphasize putting faith into  A commitment to compassion, justice, and service action as an important factor in  A desire for a deeper relationship with God through prayer becoming a Man of Character.”  A dynamic integration of faith and daily life  An understanding of the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church MICHAEL, 11TH GRADE  A willingness to become active members in their local church communities Retreats Service Retreats are an integral part of the Saint Stanislaus experience. The Saint Stanislaus Service Program is our way of putting the All students participate in at least one retreat per year. In grades 7 vision of our founder, Father Andre Coindre, into action. He was a through 11, all students take a school day for a retreat experience survivor of the chaos created by the Reign of Terror at the end of suited to their age. Our seniors attend an overnight closed retreat the French Revolution. In response to that chaos, he formed teams to set a prayerful tone for their final year at Saint Stanislaus and to of men and of women to work with the poor through education. reflect on Christian manhood. We continue to build on Father Coindre’s vision by asking our The campus ministry team also offers a voluntary Kairos retreat students to participate in our service program each year to help for juniors and seniors twice a year. Kairos is a four-day residential care for the poor, the disadvantaged, the disabled, or individuals retreat built around peer talks and peer group support whose aim with special needs. By the hands-on experience of service, our is to provide participants the chance to “contemplate God’s role students come to appreciate the gifts they have and to extend in their lives” in a setting free from electronic devices and other these gifts to help others. distractions.



OUr Campus “Saint Stanislaus is like my second home. Soon after I Saint Stanislaus is situated on 42 acres near downtown Bay St. Louis, moved into the dorms, I got to Mississippi. Among our facilities are 2 gymnasiums, a fitness center, know everyone very quickly tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, a swimming pool, and a 1,000 ft. because there are so many pier extending into the Gulf of Mexico. fun things to do on campus and around Bay St. Louis. As each summer ends and the new school year approaches, I look forward to moving back in with my extended Saint Stanislaus family.” VINCENT, 12TH GRADE



Talk with Us We are delighted that you are considering Saint Stanislaus for your son! We have a rolling admissions process, which means that we accept applications all year, space permitting. Schedule an interview via Skype or on- campus. Of course, we believe the best way to know whether Saint Stanislaus is the right fit for a student is a family visit to campus. Inquiries are always welcome, and we recommend private interviews and tours. Saint Stanislaus c/o Admissions Office 304 S. Beach Blvd. Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Phone: (228) 467-9057 [email protected] www.ststan.com