A: Yes. Please call 217-875-2431 to arrange a time to visit. We would be more than happy to give you a complete tour of the school, answer any questions, and meet with the principal.
A: We offer a placement test in January for incoming freshmen called the High School Placement Test. The results help us place students in classes that will best enhance their academic progress. The results do not necessarily guarantee or exclude a student from admission.
A: St. Teresa boasts a 100% graduation rate with nearly 100% of graduates attending college.
A: Yes. Families who qualify may receive need-based assistance. Information may be obtained by calling the principal (217) 875-2431.
A: St. Teresa enforces a dress code policy. Students wear navy blue or khaki pants with white or navy blue shirts. Dress-down days and spirit days are frequently scheduled.
A: Most credits transfer if the student has attended an accredited high school. Students may be asked to make up coursework required for graduation. We do not ask students to make up religion courses if they transfer from a public school since such courses would not have been available to them.
A: Any student interested may join one of our sports team. Boys sports include football, basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, cross country, tennis, bass fishing, and track. Girls sports include volleyball, basketball, golf, cross country, tennis, soccer, softball, and track. There is also Cheerleading.
A: St. Teresa High School subscribes to the eligibility rules established by the Illinois High School Association. You may be ineligible for a period not to exceed one year based on these rules. Contact the Athletic Director at (217) 875-2431 for more information.
A: St. Teresa has multiple art courses, band, chorus, Honors Band, and two musical/theatre productions each year. Students also participate in music and art contests, as well as Art Club.
A: St. Teresa clubs range from Student Council to Drama Club, National Honor Society, Scholastic Bowl, Serviam Club, Teresian Yearbook, to S.A.D.D. There is truly something for everyone.
A: St. Teresa High School offers a variety of courses in Theology, English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Art, Music, Business, Foreign Language, PE, and Health. Please visit the curriculum guide for more information or call the Guidance Office at (217) 875-2431.
A: Our main computer lab offers a full range of computer courses. Students have access throughout the day to networked computers with internet connections.
A: Yes, Advanced Placement, Honors Courses, and Dual Credit Courses are available on campus.
A: St. Teresa is accredited by the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, the Illinois State Board of Education and the North Central Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities.
A: Official registration occurs in the spring of each year. However, any time is a good time to contact the Main Office 875-2431 about enrollment. St. Teresa has an open inquiry policy for students who move into the area at some other time of the year. Transfer students register by interviewing with the principal who then reviews records from previous schools.
A: Thirty eight percent of our students and a number of our faculty are of other faiths. St. Teresa serves the entire Decatur area, and our students come to St. Teresa from over 15 different junior high schools.
A: Yes, all St. Teresa students are required to take theology every year. While the theology classes are taught from a Catholic perspective, much of what is discussed is of interest to all Christians.
A: Approximately 245 young men and women attend St. Teresa.