Life is interdisciplinary and hands-on—learning should be too!
Academic Explorations go beyond standard college prep curriculum to discover unexpected contours in learning. Each 20-hour AE class meets outside the regular school day, emphasizes experiential learning, and can include blended learning or field trips.
To encourage intellectual risk-taking, AE classes are assessed on a pass/fail basis. Each term (Fall, Spring, and Summer), AE students venture into the fine arts, humanities, sciences, environmentalism, finance, law and health and sports. Classes such as Exploring Live Theater and Botanical Basics facilitate curiosity and community across grade levels. AEs including CSI:SH and Sustainability/Profitability are taught by current faculty/staff and outside experts in their fields. Browse the list of previously offered Academic Explorations.
To participate in an AE during the school year, students must have a current GPA of 3.0 or better. Summer enrollment is open to all current students with a 2.0 GPA or better. Please note: in addition to the registration fee ($100), some courses require a materials fee. De Paul Scholars are expected to complete three AEs during their time at SHC, with no registration fee for their first three AEs.
Please see the Schoology Group, SHC Announcements, Resources, for more information, or email Fr. John Gribowich, Assistant Director of the DePaul Scholar Program. Good exploring!
Calling all students and athletes ages 8—14! One-week summer enrichment courses and sports academies are just a click away. Courses run from June 8 to July 17. Visit the Summer Institute page today.
