Seton-La Salle Catholic High School
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| Seton-La Salle Catholic High School | |
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| School type | Roman Catholic high school, co-ed |
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| Established | 1979 by the merger of South Hills Catholic (boys) and Elizabeth Seton (girls) High Schools |
| Principal | Sr. Patrica Laffy, S.C. |
| Students | 531 |
| Colors | Green & Gold |
| Mascot | Rebels |
| Location | 1000 McNeilly Road
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15226 |
| Information | Phone 412.561.3583
Fax 412.561.9097 |
| Website | http://www.slshs.org/ |
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[edit] Mission
[edit] Mission Statement
The personal growth of each student as an individual and as a member of the Christian community is not the primary concern at Seton-La Salle High School. Through faithful teaching of the Gospel, active participation in worship, dedicated instruction in the academic disciplines, and the generous sharing of time and talent, Seton-La Salle seeks to nurture and incorporate into its very life the message revealed in Jesus Christ.
[edit] Mission Foundation
Seton-La Salle acknowledges two primary patrons in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Saint John Baptiste de la Salle. These two patrons correlate with the longstanding teaching ministries of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill[1], and the Brothers of the Christian Schools[2]. Both religious orders have contributed to the school as teachers and administrators. Today, the mission of the school is also fowarded by many dedicated lay teachers.
[edit] Academics
The required courses at Seton-La Salle include and exceed the state-mandated minimum for general education. Instruction is provided to students on three levels: Honors, Academic, and General. Students schedules are based on their own individual needs. For example, a student who is strong in Math but weak in English can be enrolled in an Honors Math course and a General English course.
The Religion courses carry full credit and are in accordance with the guidelines established by the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
[edit] Electives
Elective courses are provided for personal enrichment. Electives are available in all academic departments. Some of the most popular electives are Accounting, Business Law, Psychology, Sociology, Music Tech, Digital Arts - Video, and Digital Arts - Print.
[edit] AP Courses
Through our "College in High School" dual enrollment program, students have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. Seton-La Salle offers the following AP courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English, European History, Honors French, Honors Functions, and Honors Spanish.
[edit] Edline
Beginning in the 2006-2007 school year, Seton-La Salle High School uses Edline, a software that enables parents to view current grades in all classes.
[edit] Activities
98% of SLS students are involved in at least two or more activities. These activities provide students the opportunity to develop healthy interpersonal relationships. Out of all of the activities offered at Seton-La Salle, the Spring Musical is the most popular.
[edit] List of Activities
Art Club, AV/TV, Band (Concert & Marching), Big Sisters, Campus Ministries, Chess Club, Drama, Environmental Club, Forensics, International Club, Intramurals, Jazz Band, Main Office Staff, Math Club, Mock Trial, Multimedia Staff, National Honors Society, Newspaper Staff, Rebels for Life (Pro-Life Club), SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), SAFE (Sexual Abstinence for Everyone), Ski Club, Stage Crew, Student Council, Student Tutors, Yearbook
In December 2006, SLS petitioned for a membership in the National English Honor Society.
[edit] Athletics
Seton-La Salle provides several high-profile opportunities for all of our athletes in Western Pennsylvania's highly competitive high school sports arena. Seton-La Salle is a members of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) District Seven.
[edit] Athletic Options
Seton-La Salle has the following athletic teams: Baseball, Basketball (Boys & Girls), Bowling (co-ed), Cheerleading, Crew (co-ed), Cross Country (co-ed), Fencing (co-ed), Football, Golf (Boys & Girls), Lacrosse (Girls only), Soccer (Boys & Girls), Softball, Swimming (co-ed), Tennis (co-ed), and Volleyball (Boys & Girls).
[edit] List of athletic championships won by Seton-La Salle
- PIAA Team Championships
| Gender | Sport | Year(s) |
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| Boys | Basketball | 1988 |
| Girls | Basketball | 1984 |
| Boys | Soccer | 2006 |
- WPIAL Team Championships
| Gender | Sport | Year(s) |
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| Boys | Baseball | 1981,1985 |
| Girls | Basketball | 1983,1984,2000 |
| Boys | Football | 1979,1980,1990,2002,2004 |
| Boys | Soccer | 2002,2006 |
| Girls | Soccer | 1988 |
| Girls | Softball | 1983, 1984 |
[edit] Famous Graduates
Seton-La Salle, South Hills Catholic, and Elizabeth Ann Seton High Schools have several famous graduates. Among these are the following:
Esteban, eclectic master guitarist graduated from South Hills Catholic in 1966.
Suzie McConnell Serio, Olympic gold medalist in Women's basketball, graduated from Seton-La Salle in 1984.
Bruce Gradkowski, quarterback for the University of Toledo and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, graduated from Seton-La Salle in 2001.
Stephen Flaherty, American composer of musical theater (best known work - Ragtime), from South Hills Catholic in 1978.
