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Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic college preparatory school in the City of Alexandria, Virginia, that serves students from across the Washington Metropolitan area in grades 9 through 12. As a Salesian community, Bishop Ireton challenges students to Advance Always in scholarship, service, and in the love of God and one another. Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic preparatory high school, located in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. As a Salesian community of learning, Bishop Ireton is dedicated to the educational and spiritual formation of young men and women, challenging them to Advance Always in scholarship, service, and in the love of God and one another. The school is accredited by the Virginia Catholic Education Association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and AdvancED. The notable quote from our Patron Saint, Francis De Sales, "Be who you are and be that well" is at the core of Bishop Ireton's mission as a center of intellectual and spiritual formation. The school offers a challenging academic environment along with an outstanding quality of student life. Bishop Ireton has a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses, critical writing across the disciplines, fine arts, and athletics. The spirit of community service is at the core of the school's identity. Bishop Ireton's top-tier status is reflected in its talented faculty and staff, who take great pride in witnessing every graduate head to college. Together with its community of families, Bishop Ireton provides students with the foundation and relationships for a lifetime, helping to ready the next generation to be exemplary and ethical leaders in an ever-changing world. In the Catholic tradition and the spirit of St. Francis De Sales, Bishop Ireton High School is a college preparatory school that promotes spiritual, intellectual, creative, social, and physical development. As a Salesian community of learning and service, Bishop Ireton challenges students to Advance Always in the love of God and man in order to meet and surpass present and future challenges in the 21st century. Bishop Ireton High School accomplishes its mission by developing within each student the following: Deepened faith in order to encourage a loving commitment to God and the Catholic Church Spiritual and moral values The desire for life-long learning The pursuit of academic excellence in all disciplines Appreciation of the fair and creative arts Understanding of our multi-cultural heritage to appreciate and respect individual differences Knowledge and application of technological innovations for the benefit of humanity The pursuit of physical fitness and knowledge of mental and physical health as a life-long goal Bishop Ireton's college preparatory curriculum has a solid tradition of educating young men and women of faith by offering rigorous academics and vital athletic and fine arts programs in a culture rich with Salesian Spirituality. We offer a challenging college-prep curriculum, honors, and Advanced Placement courses, geared explicitly for 21st-century learning. By the time they graduate, Bishop Ireton students are well prepared to succeed at the nation's top colleges and universities, evidenced by our 99% college placement rate. Also, they leave with a unique perspective on who they are and how they can make a difference in the world. Bishop Ireton's Academic Enrichment Program is a course students may take in their study hall to supplement and reinforce their knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught in their daily classes. The program is staffed by qualified teachers and includes the core subjects of Math, English, and History, as well as Science and Spanish support. Along with re-teaching of subject skills, review for upcoming quizzes and tests is also provided. The program offers a small group environment, giving students more opportunities for personal attention to their needs. The Program teachers collaborate with the different subject departments to follow the daily curriculum and track student progress. View full school