DeSales High School (Geneva, New York)
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Administration | Mr. Martin Cox (Principal) Mr. Scott Redding (Assistant Principal) Ms. Sally Schillaci (Guidance Counselor) Mr. Ronald Passalacqua (Athletic Director) |
School type | Private (U.S.) |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grade level | 9-12 |
Year founded | 1912 |
Location | Geneva, New York |
Enrollment | 130 students |
Campus setting | Urban |
Mascot | Saints |
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School colors | Blue and Gold |
DeSales High School is a Catholic school established in 1912 in the Diocese of Rochester. It is located in the northern sector of Geneva, New York. DeSales High's mission is "to provide an academically excellent education in an intimate, faith-filled community". It is the only Catholic high school in the Finger Lakes region.
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[edit] History
[edit] Previous principals
- Fr. Raymond Nolan, ?-1945
- Fr. Raymond Nagle, 1946?-1950
- Sr. Marie Magnele, 1959-1960
- Sr. Rose Adelaide, 1960-1967
- Sr. St. Andrew, 1967-1969
- Sr. Agnes Catherine, 1969-1975
- Mr. Edward Tracey, 1975-1999
- Mr. Daniel Skinner, 1999-2002
- Dr. Karen Juliano, 2002-2005
- Fr. Joseph Grasso, 2005-2007
[edit] Curriculum
[edit] Religious Studies
[edit] English Language Arts
- English 9, 10, 11, 12
- Honors English 11
- Creative Writing
- Novels into Film
- Novels of the 20th century
- American Poetry
- Shakespeare: Comedies and Sonnets.
- Gemini English (offered as a Dual Credit Program with Finger Lakes Community College)
[edit] Social Studies
- Global Studies I, II
- U.S. History and Government
- Participation in Government
- Economics
- Civil War
- World War II
- Russian History
- Genocides
- World Geography
- Gemini US History (offered as a Dual Credit Program with Finger Lakes Community College).
[edit] Foreign Language
- French I, II, III, IV
- Spanish I, II, III, IV
- Latin, I, II, III(Students who earn 85% or above on the Latin II Regents exam will earn 3 Regents credits, thereby not having to take a 3rd year of Latin.)
[edit] Mathematics
- Math A, A/B, B
- Statistics
- Pre-Calculus
- Gemini Calculus (offered as a Dual Credit Program with Finger Lakes Community College).
[edit] Science
- Principles of Engineering
- Physics
- Astronomy
- Geology of the Finger Lakes
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Introduction to Forensics
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Gemini Biology (offered as a Dual Credit Program with Finger Lakes Community College).
- Gemini Physics (offered as a Dual Credit Program with Finger Lakes Community College).
[edit] Fine Arts
- Studio in Art
- Fabric & Fiber Art
- Recycled Art: Garbage to Gorgeous
- Basic Sculpture
- Basic Drawing
- Advanced Art
- Two-Dimensional Art.
- Contemporary Crafts.
- Yearbook
- Music Theory
- Music Appreciation
- Drama Club
[edit] Business & Technology Education
- Keyboarding
- Computer Web Design
- Personal Finance
- Career & Financial Management.
- Business Law
- Business Management
- Principles of Marketing.
- E-Commerce
- Technical Communications
[edit] Other Subjects
- Physical Education
- Strength & Conditioning
- Health
- Contemporary Health issues.
- SAT Review