John Paul II High School (Plano, Texas)
Encyclopedia
John Paul II High School is a private
Roman Catholic college preparatory
high school
in Plano, Texas. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas
. Their building is over 300000 square feet (27,870.9 m²) and it can accommodate 1,200 students.
Vision Statement- We will make a difference in the world by walking in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II.
School Prayer- May I live in the world as one who always seeks to serve. May I live as one who knows the love of God. Lord, teach me how to live and how to serve. With my ears may I hear, with my eyes may I see, with my lips may I speak. May your word be heard through me. Thus, as I live each day, may love sustain the will to serve. Amen.
Student Creed- Learn, think, decide, communicate: to become a productive and responsible citizen, dedicated to selfless service to God and community.
boundaries. In 2011 it had 52 students from the PISD boundaries, resulting in the school's largest 10th grade class in its history, as of 2011. Increased concerns with demographic changes, state budget cuts, and larger school populations in the Plano ISD schools resulted in increased interest in private schools like JPII from parents living within Plano ISD.
Private school
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Roman Catholic college preparatory
University-preparatory school
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high school
High school
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in Plano, Texas. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas
Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas is a Roman Catholic diocese in Texas. It was founded on July 15, 1890 by Pope Leo XIII. The diocese's cathedral is the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe....
. Their building is over 300000 square feet (27,870.9 m²) and it can accommodate 1,200 students.
General Information
Mission Statement- To develop leaders who are critical thinkers and effective communicators, committed to service and rooted in faith.Vision Statement- We will make a difference in the world by walking in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II.
School Prayer- May I live in the world as one who always seeks to serve. May I live as one who knows the love of God. Lord, teach me how to live and how to serve. With my ears may I hear, with my eyes may I see, with my lips may I speak. May your word be heard through me. Thus, as I live each day, may love sustain the will to serve. Amen.
Student Creed- Learn, think, decide, communicate: to become a productive and responsible citizen, dedicated to selfless service to God and community.
History
In 2008 the school had 23 students from the Plano Independent School DistrictPlano Independent School District
Plano Independent School District is a public school district in southeastern Collin County, Texas, with its headquarters in Plano. Plano ISD serves about of land, with of it within the City of Plano...
boundaries. In 2011 it had 52 students from the PISD boundaries, resulting in the school's largest 10th grade class in its history, as of 2011. Increased concerns with demographic changes, state budget cuts, and larger school populations in the Plano ISD schools resulted in increased interest in private schools like JPII from parents living within Plano ISD.
Extracurricular Activities
| Academic Decathlon | Band | Book Club |
| Cheerleading | Choir | Drill Team (Cardinal Belles) |
| Honduran Missionaries | Junior Classical League (Latin Club) | National Art Honor Society |
| National French Honor Society | National Honor Society | Newspaper (Cardinal Chronicle) |
| Orchestra | PAL® (Peer Assistance and Leadership) | Poetry Club |
| Pro-Life Club | SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) | Social Club |
| Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (Spanish Honor Society) | Student Ambassadors | Student Council |
| Speech & Debate | Thespians | TRUTH (Academic Honesty Council) |
| Yearbook | Cardinal Crew (Mentoring Program) | Robotics |
| Football | Volleyball | Cross Country (boys & girls) |
| Basketball (boys & girls) | Soccer (boys & girls) | Wrestling |
| Swimming (boys & girls) | Baseball | Softball |
| Track & Field (boys & girls) | Tennis (boys & girls) | Golf (boys & girls) |