Developing the Whole Student
As a member of CJ’s student advisory committee and Board of Trustees, I have a unique perspective on what takes place behind the scenes at Chaminade Julienne. I see first-hand that the school’s leadership and faculty incorporate a specific blend of programs and practices that support the development of the whole student. The school’s academic standard is geared toward college enrollment while its partnership with Boston College — in developing City Connects — promotes a deeper understanding of each student’s unique strengths and needs which are then addressed.
This past year, CJ was evaluated by several outside organizations. In addition to CJ’s work with Boston College, a Marianist evaluation team gave the school high marks based on check points for academics, mission and community, while the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association renewed the school’s full certification. After a thorough evaluation by a team from Project Lead the Way, CJ STEMM’s biomedical sciences and pre-engineering programs both became nationally certified—the only Catholic high school in the nation to have this certification! Students continue to demonstrate increased academic success comparable with the best high schools in the region measurable through the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) and the ACT college readiness test. In an effort to continue to improve the curriculum, the faculty is involved with curriculum mapping as well as an End of Course Exam project with Battelle for Kids. This program is another tool used to improve curriculum and instruction, which, in turn, is delivered by a highly motivated and trained faculty.
Strong academics set within a framework of faith-based tradition and service to others remains a hallmark of CJ tradition as evidenced by the school’s service program that generated over 10,400 in donated hours this past year. At CJ, students are not only prepared for academic success and leadership, they learn how success can be magnified throughout a lifetime through a strong foundation in the practice of our Catholic faith. For me, there is no question that CJ is the place to be.
