High School

Divine Savior offers a comprehensive and varied curriculum to prepare students for the rigors of college and the workplace. Students in 9th through 12th grade are required to earn credits each year in the following core subjects: English language arts, math, history, science, and theology. All subjects in our curriculum are taught from a distinctively Christian point of view, and all activities are centered in a Christian environment. Divine Savior Academy is a place where the Bible serves as the framework for guidance, truth, and direction in all we do.

Divine Savior’s rich curriculum is designed with flexibility to meet the needs of each student as it fosters exploration, critical thinking, problem solving, and sound study habits. As a community of learners, students are given opportunities to collaborate and explore.

In addition to the core class credits earned, all high school students are required to earn additional credits in the following areas: world languages, fine/performing/applied arts, physical education, and general electives. Students have a variety of electives and classes to choose from to satisfy these additional credits required outside of the core curriculum. Our goal is to offer different elective choices that allows our students to explore their interests and pursue academic classes that are interesting, relevant, and applicable to their future plans. 

Honors courses are offered to students seeking an academic challenge in the classroom setting. Advanced Placement (AP) Programs are also offered to students who express a desire and ability to succeed in higher level coursework. At the conclusion of an AP class, students who successfully pass an AP exam may qualify for college credit or advanced placement at the college level.

Dual Enrollment courses allow high school students to take college-level courses and earn college credits while still in high school. These programs can offer a number of benefits, including financial savings, academic development, and improved college readiness. Dual enrollment courses are offered to students at the conclusion of their 10th grade year.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is integrated into our curriculum. The components of the STEM curriculum is project-based to encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration while engaging learners in exciting and relevant content. 

Technology continues to be utilized in the high school classroom learning environment at Divine Savior Academy. Our 1:1 iPad program and our campus-wide WiFi connects our students to valuable online resources in every class. Intentional integrations with technology are made throughout the curriculum. This allows our students to be ready to learn and grow in an environment that embraces technological efficiency and adaptability.

Each classroom is equipped with an interactive digital display or projector, capable of displaying content from any device. Our robust network is set-up to provide students with a safe learning space, while offering access to a multitude of tools for research and innovation.

High school students participate in standardized testing through the NWEA Map Growth Assessment in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade.. These tests allow Divine Savior to assess our student’s academic achievement and growth throughout the school year and are given in Fall, Winter, and Spring. MAP Growth tests are given in the areas of reading, language usage, mathematics, and science. The MAP Growth tests allow parents to better understand their child’s achievement and growth, while providing valuable information to the classroom teachers to better help their students succeed.

In addition, students in 9th and/or 10th grade participate in the PSAT which helps prepare them for taking the SAT & ACT tests during their 11th grade year (or earlier). Divine Savior Academy prepares students to perform well on these tests through our rigorous curriculum and intentional study sessions throughout the year. In addition, DSA also partners with local test prep agencies to assist students who desire this additional support.

Our college counseling department partners with parents and students to meet the challenges of the college application and decision process. DSA’s college counseling program also seeks to guide parents and students with individualized attention and frequent communication: weekly updates, parent-student planning meetings, and on-site workshops.

In addition, our college counseling department arranges on-site college visits and coordinates opportunities for our students to take college trips to a variety of different colleges and universities. College counseling is an integral part of our high school program and seeks to help each student develop a college plan that meets their individual goals.

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