Shanahan strong: excellence in challenging times
Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown has a rich tradition of excellence, achieved by a willingness to embrace new strategies to academically and spiritually prepare young adults for the future.
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Shanahan’s fall curriculum does not hold back on the school’s plans to expand academic offerings and launch new faith programs to help students cope with difficulties and instill hope.
Two new and exciting academic programs embedded in the robust Shanahan academic journey include STEM Pathways and The Eagle Business Academy. Both offer in-depth learning that provide students with new opportunities to dive deeply into content and that expand the possibilities of exploration in a preferred area of interest.
STEM Pathways inspires the next generation of innovators by empowering students to be creative, collaborative and critical-thinking problem solvers. This program takes an interdisciplinary approach to learning, where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world application.
The Eagle Business Academy is a four-year academic pathway that addresses college and career readiness skills. Students gain knowledge in the business field of study and cover all high school prerequisites for acceptance into competitive post-secondary institutions. Graduates will be prepared to commit to business as developed leaders in the everchanging global economy.
At the heart of Bishop Shanahan High School is a commitment to faith, radiating the Christ-centered values of love, respect and responsibility.
For the 2020-2021 school year, Shanahan will participate in Magnify: 30 Day Happiness Challenge. This virtual program blends emotional wellness with spirituality through scripture readings, reflections and peerto-peer discussions that broaden perspectives.
Throughout the 30 days, students will experience concepts designed to create hope and decrease anxiety. Funding for Magnify was made available through a grant from the Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education.
Bishop Shanahan continues to raise the bar to ensure students have the tools they need to achieve their future goals. The commitment to excellence has not been compromised during COVID-19. The mission of Bishop Shanahan High School remains strong due to the excellent efforts of faculty, staff and students. Now more than ever, the school continues to “Seek The Things That Are Found Above.”
To learn more about Bishop Shanahan High School, visit shanahan.org. Applications for fall are still available.