DeSales High School 

 

At DeSales High School, we educate for life from a Roman Catholic tradition. Considering the unique needs of each student, we provide a rigorous curriculum enlivened by faith within a Christ-centered environment.

DeSales High School serves all families open to the ideals we embrace, as we strive to form the entire person: mind, body and spirit. We seek to impact the culture with a commitment to building a just society in light of the Gospel.

With our goal of Education for life, our continued characteristics of members of the DeSales community are;

• To be of Service
• To be Spiritual
• To be Respectful
• To be our Best

DESALES AT A GLANCE

 

Academic Program    

DeSales High School students are required to earn 44 credits over a four year period.  There are seven periods each day.  A majority of students will earn more than the required number of credits for graduation.

 

Graduation Requirements

Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Intro to Catholocism/	Old Testament/	Morality/	Social Justice/
Church History	New Testament	Social Ethics	Senior Project
English 9	English 10	English 11	English 12
Physical Science	Biology	U.S. History	Government
Math	Math		Economics
PNW History/Speech	World History or
P.E.	AP European History
	P.E.

Graduation Requirements in addition to those listed above:

• Computer  -  one semester
• Occupational Ed - one year  (Computer, Journalism, Independent Living, or 2-years Band)
• Fine or Performing Arts - One Year (Art, Drama, Band)
• Senior Culminating Project - Seniors are required to participate in a Senior Service Project through their Senior Religion Class

 

Strongly recommended for college bound students:

• Spanish  - Two Years (minimum)
• Math - Four Years

 

Elective Courses

English	Math	Science	Social Studies
AP English 12	Algebra I	Chemistry	Sociology
Writing Essentials	Algebra II	Physics
	Geometry	AP Physics
	Calculus
	AP Calculus
	Discrete Math
	Math Analysis
	AP Statistics
Religion	Fine Arts	Practical Arts	Physical Education
	Art	Computer	Conditioning
	Band	Independent Living	Lifetime Sports
	Jazz Band	Journalism
	Drama	Spanish I
		Spanish II
		Spanish III

 

Additional offerings:

• Teacher's Aid                         
• Office Aid
• Library Aid                            
• PE Aid
• Sacristan

 

College Credit            

Opportunities for college credit at all local colleges are available to students who qualify.

 

Community Service   

Community Service is required each year through Religion classes.  Senior Service Projects are initiated and evaluated through Senior Religion class.

 

Student Life               

Major activities offered include:

• Band                          
• Cheerleading                          
• Drama
• Girls' League             
• Knowledge Bowl                   
• Choir
• Math Team                 
• Yearbook                               
• Student Government
• National Honor Society

 

Athletics*                    

DeSales is a member of Blue Mountain League and District 9 conference:

 

Boys	Girls
Football	Volleyball
Basketball	Basketball
Baseball	Softball
Track	Track
Golf	Golf

               

*Opportunities for other sports through the public school system are available for DeSales students.

 

 

Principal                     John Lesko
                                   919 E. Sumach
                                   Walla Walla, WA   99362
                                   (509) 525-3030
                                   jlesko@wallawallacatholicschools.com

E-Mail                         desales@wallawallacatholicschools.com

 

 

Enrollment                                          130

Student to Teacher Ratio                     15:1

Percentage of Graduates

Pursuing Higher Education            95 - 100%

Number of Alumni                               3000+

 

 

Please see the Parent-Student Handbook for more details.