Padua Franciscan High School
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Padua Franciscan High School is a private co-educational Franciscan high school in Parma
, Ohio
. It is a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
.
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According to the official school site, "An Ohio corporation, Padua was founded by the Franciscan Province of the Sacred Heart of Saint Louis, Missouri, and bases its educational philosophy on the life and spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi. As a school in the Franciscan tradition, its mission is to develop the unique talents of each student, while giving them the skills they need to succeed in college and beyond."
The philosophy of the school is based on the life and teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. According to the official website, the philosophy is, "God is the center of life and the goal of our striving, the humanity of Jesus emphasizes the importance of our humanity, our God is good and loving, God’s creation reflects goodness and wholeness, and each person as a creation of God has dignity and deserves respect. From this religious tradition, the Padua educational community believes that each person has unique, God-given abilities and potential; therefore, each person is offered opportunities to develop this potential in ways that will provide a foundation for further learning and for a productive life."
There are 78 members that make up the administrative staff, faculty, and counselors. Of these, 44 have a Master's degree or beyond and one holds a PH.D.
Padua offers remedial, basic, regular, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in a variety of subjects.
To graduate from Padua, each student must complete a core curriculum of 24 credits over the four years. The curriculum includes:
- 4 credits in Theology
- 4 credits in English
- 3 credits in Social Studies (World History, American History, American Government)
- 3 credits in Mathematics
- 2 credits in a Foreign Language (2 consecutive years of one of the following: Spanish, German, Italian, Latin,or French. Greek is also given but as a non credit course.)
- 3 credits in Science (Biology and a second lab science are required. The third need not be a lab.)
- 1 credit in Fine Arts (theatrics, music, art, etc.)
- 1/2 credit in Physical Education
- 1/2 credit in Health
- 1/2 credit in Computer Science
- 2 1/2 credits in Electives (Padua offers a variety of electives)
Within the last school year, Padua has also began to offer a Med-Track program to students who are interested in a career in science and medicine. According to the official website, Medtrack is "a rigorous science and math program," that "embrac[es] the Franciscan tradition of ministering to the needs of the sick in their community. This exciting new program will challenge you with hands-on activities both in and out of the classroom as you explore how to turn your dreams into reality."
Girls' sports: Cross country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Softball, Track, and Figure Skating.
Parma, Ohio
Parma is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is the largest suburb of Cleveland and the seventh largest city in the state of Ohio...
, Ohio
Ohio
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. It is a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland is a Roman Catholic diocese in Ohio. It was erected on April 23, 1847 by Pope Pius IX. The diocese lost territory in 1910 when the Diocese of Toledo was erected by Pope Pius X, and in 1943 when the Diocese of Youngstown was erected by Pope Pius XII...
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History
Founded in 1961 as a private school for boys, Padua Franciscan became co-educational in 1983 and is the largest private, co-ed private school in northeast Ohio. In 2004, Padua was named one of the nation’s top 50 Catholic secondary schools by the Acton Institute and recently it became one of less than twenty high schools officially chartered by the State of Ohio as college-preparatory. After initiating the "Greening of Padua" program to improve the overall look of the campus, Padua has acquired Camp Cordé - a 15 acres (60,702.9 m²) property in Parma to be used for Padua's boys and girls soccer programs. Padua's principal rivalry is Holy Name High SchoolHoly Name High School
Holy Name High School is a private, Catholic, coeducational high school in Parma Heights, Ohio. It is a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.-History:...
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According to the official school site, "An Ohio corporation, Padua was founded by the Franciscan Province of the Sacred Heart of Saint Louis, Missouri, and bases its educational philosophy on the life and spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi. As a school in the Franciscan tradition, its mission is to develop the unique talents of each student, while giving them the skills they need to succeed in college and beyond."
The philosophy of the school is based on the life and teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. According to the official website, the philosophy is, "God is the center of life and the goal of our striving, the humanity of Jesus emphasizes the importance of our humanity, our God is good and loving, God’s creation reflects goodness and wholeness, and each person as a creation of God has dignity and deserves respect. From this religious tradition, the Padua educational community believes that each person has unique, God-given abilities and potential; therefore, each person is offered opportunities to develop this potential in ways that will provide a foundation for further learning and for a productive life."
School Year
The school year is made up of two 90-day semesters which are subdivided into four 9-week grading quarters. A typical school day consists of eight 41-minute periods and a 23-minute lunch.There are 78 members that make up the administrative staff, faculty, and counselors. Of these, 44 have a Master's degree or beyond and one holds a PH.D.
Padua offers remedial, basic, regular, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in a variety of subjects.
To graduate from Padua, each student must complete a core curriculum of 24 credits over the four years. The curriculum includes:
- 4 credits in Theology
- 4 credits in English
- 3 credits in Social Studies (World History, American History, American Government)
- 3 credits in Mathematics
- 2 credits in a Foreign Language (2 consecutive years of one of the following: Spanish, German, Italian, Latin,or French. Greek is also given but as a non credit course.)
- 3 credits in Science (Biology and a second lab science are required. The third need not be a lab.)
- 1 credit in Fine Arts (theatrics, music, art, etc.)
- 1/2 credit in Physical Education
- 1/2 credit in Health
- 1/2 credit in Computer Science
- 2 1/2 credits in Electives (Padua offers a variety of electives)
- Along with this, every student is required to complete a yearly Service Learning Requirement that is different according to grade level*
Within the last school year, Padua has also began to offer a Med-Track program to students who are interested in a career in science and medicine. According to the official website, Medtrack is "a rigorous science and math program," that "embrac[es] the Franciscan tradition of ministering to the needs of the sick in their community. This exciting new program will challenge you with hands-on activities both in and out of the classroom as you explore how to turn your dreams into reality."
Athletics
Boys' sports: Cross country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Lacrosse, Track.Girls' sports: Cross country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Softball, Track, and Figure Skating.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- HockeyHockeyHockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
- 1988, 1989, 2006 - VolleyballVolleyballVolleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
- 2008, 2009