Thank you for visiting the Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School website, a college-preparatory school and home of the nation's first four-year bioethics curriculum.
Since our opening in 2008, our faculty and staff have been animated by the joy of the Gospel to provide an ethical formation to our young people. We are blessed to follow the footsteps of our patron, as we challenge our young people to develop their gifts to be a light to the world.
After serving as an assistant principal at John Paul ten years ago, it is a joy to return as Head of School and see the growth of our academic offerings, athletic programs, student life and house system. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing an intellectually rigorous environment and a rich student life in which students are enabled to pursue the Truth. Three levels of academic courses are offered including dual enrollment and AP courses, in order to meet the needs of all students. Our Options and Laudare programs allow us to serve those with intellectual disabilities.
Since the school’s founding, the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia have been blessed to serve as administrators and faculty. The school is built upon the foundation of Dominican spirituality and its four pillars of Christian life: prayer, study, community, and service. The Dominican charism of joy is often noted by visitors as a characteristic of our students that sets them apart.
I hope that your visit to our website will give you a glimpse into all that Saint John Paul the Great High School offers. Please come and visit to experience the school in person! It is a privilege to form joyful disciples that are equipped to be leaders enabled to engage with the challenges of the world. We invite you to be a part of this mission. Hope to see you soon!
Sincerely in Christ,
Sister Mary Grace Watson, O.P.
Head of School