Seton Catholic Prep
Description
Founded in 1954, Seton Catholic Preparatory is a faith-based, co-educational secondary school in Chandler, Arizona dedicated to academic excellence, leadership and loving service to others. Seton is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Founded in 1954, Seton Catholic Preparatory is a Catholic faith community whose mission calls its students to full participation and challenges them to achieve superior standards of educational excellence, leadership, and loving ervice to others.
Seton Catholic is a four-year coeducational school whose ultimate task is to prepare students with the resources necessary for life-long learning within the framework of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His Church.
The school was named for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton who opened the first parochial school in America and founded the Sisters of Charity. These Sisters have helped staff the school throughout its history.
The faculty and staff of Seton Catholic facilitate each student’s academic progress, social, cultural, physical and moral development, and religious formation while supporting parents as primary educators. Serving more than 540 students, 44 teachers and 4 counselors have an average of more than 15 years’ experience. Two teachers hold doctoral degrees. Five staff members are Seton Catholic alumni. Seton Catholic continues its strong affiliation with the Sisters of Charity by offering a dual enrollment with Seton Hill University.
ACCREDITATION
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School is accredited by both the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Western Catholic Education Association.
ENROLLMENT/SERVICE AREA
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School, located in Chandler, Arizona, is the only Catholic high school in the East Valley, serving primarily Chandler, Mesa, Tempe and Gilbert. Students from Phoenix, Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Scottsdale and Pinal County also attend Seton Catholic. The students attending Seton Catholic come from Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, Native American and African-American origins. Seton students are from low, middle and high income levels. The average class size is 21.
Seton Catholic does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic or other school-administered programs.
CURRICULUM
Seton Catholic’s graduation requirements meet or exceed college entrance requirements. The curriculum includes daily classes in religious education, with honors and Advanced Placement courses in most departments. Typically, about 99% of Seton Catholic Prep’s graduates go on to college.
SPECIAL FEATURES
As a Catholic school, Seton Catholic places priority on the spiritual formation of the students. Prayer, especially through liturgy, is one of the focal points of the school. Daily Mass is celebrated and all-school Masses are offered once a month. Other spiritual opportunities are provided through campus ministry, and include Reconciliation Services, weekly confession opportunities, annual retreats and monthly exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
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Friends from Seton can support you for the biggest day of your life! Alum Jessica Nowak Goguen '13 was recently married and her wedding party were full of Seton alums! Pictured are Samantha Nowak '15, Jennifer Sant '13, Jessica Nowak Goguen '13, Madeleine St. Peter '13, and McKenna Wiegand '13. Congratulations Jessica! Who are you still friends with from Seton? https://setoncatholic.org/alumni/
Get out of the heat and head to the movies this summer. Buy your movie gift cards from us: AMC Theaters, Cinemark and Fandango, $25; Regal Cinemas and Harkins (includes free popcorn), $10 and $25.
David Richard, known for ordering everyone to shut down their computers and “get out of Dodge” before a long break, was roasted Friday during a staff luncheon. Richard, who took the gentle ribbing in stride, taught several subjects while at Seton and was part of the IT team. "Once a Sentinel, always a Sentinel!" #setoncatholicaz
Reminder to all alumni to take our survey and have your opinion counted! Would you like to know who is voted favorite teacher? Or which year was people's favorite? (HINT: Its not freshman year!) Results will be posted this summer but individual responses will stay anonymous. Also, taking the survey gives you the chance to win one of many $25 gift cards to Amazon! https://goo.gl/forms/Q1TN0D7w12fRUv272
Seton 360: As a group of Sentinels prepare to embark on a sacred pilgrimage next month, Principal Victor Serna asks Seton families to develop their own summer plan to grow together in faith and service: setoncatholic.org/blog. #setoncatholicaz
Seton is listed as one of the greats, and deservedly so! #gosentinels #seeyourselfatseton #setoncatholicaz
Never forgetting our roots, for #tbt we're looking at the original campus. This picture is from 1963 at the original building, where the traditions began and the community began growing! Don't miss out on taking our survey for all alumni and you can vote on which campus you attended! https://goo.gl/forms/Q1TN0D7w12fRUv272
You know school has officially ended when students can take a selfie in the library without risking detention. Here’s wishing Seton students, recent grads and their families a happy and safe summer break. See you in August! #seeyourselfatseton #setoncatholicaz
So proud of our Academic Decathlon team and coach...way to go! #gosentinels #seeyourselfatseton #setoncatholicaz
Thirteen students are leaving Friday for the annual cultural exchange with Sacred Heart School Tullamore, our sister school in Tullamore, Ireland. Last month, the group organized the first annual Sister Schools Connection Cultural Night to raise funds for the trip. Shown here are some talented members of the Seton community who performed. Thanks to everyone who supported the event! Find out more about the Sister Schools Connection program: bit.ly/2s6EAVX #seeyourselfatseton #setoncatholicaz
Thank you to the Seton Parents Association (SPA) for the end-of-year staff appreciation luncheon. The fiesta-themed luncheon included Mexican music, street tacos, and a dessert table staffed by SPA volunteers. What a way to end the year! Find out more about SPA: setoncatholic.org/parents/parents-association #seeyourselfatseton #setoncatholicaz