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Why Bishop Ireton high school?

As a Salesian community of learning and service, Bishop Ireton High School prepares and inspires students to Advance Always with a Christ-centered focus to meet and surpass current and future global challenges. Bishop Ireton is excited to welcome the entire student body to Bishop Ireton for the 2021-2022 school year.

How much tuition assistance does Bishop Ireton offer?

During the 2020-2021 school year, Bishop Ireton offered over $1.7 million of tuition assistance and scholarships to our students. In collaboration with the Diocese of Arlington, Bishop Ireton has developed a financial aid program to assist families with their commitment to educate their children in the Catholic School tradition.

What are the office hours of Bishop Ireton?

Bishop Ireton's office hours are 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Should you wish to learn more about admissions, please contact Mrs. Nicole Mahon, Director of Admissions, by emailing admissions@bishopireton.org. To schedule a tour of the school, please sign up for a slot here.

What time does Bishop Ireton start?

What are the school hours? The school day is 7:55 am to 3:05 pm. The school office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. During the summer (mid-June through mid-August), the school office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 2 pm and closed on Fridays.

Is Bishop Ireton a good school?

Bishop Ireton High School is a top rated, private, Catholic school located in ALEXANDRIA, VA. It has 813 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. Tuition is $16,700 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 99% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.

How much does it cost to go to Bishop Ireton High School?

2022-2023 Tuition Rates1st Child3rd ChildCatholic*$18,100$9,050Non-Catholic$22,350$13,600

Is Bishop Ireton a boarding school?

The school originally admitted only male students. Bishop Ireton, more commonly known as "BI" or simply "Ireton", became coeducational in 1990 after the closing of sister school, St. Mary's Academy....Bishop Ireton High SchoolAddressAthletics conferenceWashington Catholic Athletic ConferenceNicknameCardinals21 more rows

What middle schools go to West Potomac High School?

The old Groveton High School on Popkins Lane (opened in 1956) houses the Bryant Alternative High School; the site of Fort Hunt High school (opened in 1963) became Carl Sandburg Middle School, which is the middle school that feeds into West Potomac.

How much is tuition at Gonzaga?

46,920 USD (2019 – 20)Gonzaga University / Undergraduate tuition and fees

What is Bishop Ireton High School?

Francis de Sales, Bishop Ireton High School is a college preparatory high school that promotes spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and physical development.

What time does Bishop Ireton open?

Bishop Ireton's office hours are 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Should you wish to learn more about admissions, please contact Mrs. Nicole Mahon, Director of Admissions, by emailing admissions@bishopireton.org. To schedule a tour of the school, please sign up for a slot here.

Who is retiring from Bishop Ireton?

As previously announced, Mrs. Denise Tobin, the current Bishop Ireton principal, is retiring following the completion of this school year. Dr. Guy will assume his duties on July 1, 2021. This fall, nine teams from Bishop Ireton's Economic Club participated in the Virginia Stock Market Game.

Who is the new principal of Ireton High School in 2021?

Burbidge, upon receiving the recommendation of the search committee and after prayerful discernment, has appointed Dr. Timothy Guy as the school’s new principal.

Fees and Expenses

At the beginning of each month, the full tuition for that month is due regardless of how many days the student attends during that month. Withdrawal forms received before the 15th of the month will stop the future month's tuition payments.

Financial Aid

During the 2020-2021 school year, Bishop Ireton offered over $1.7 million of tuition assistance and scholarships to our students. In collaboration with the Diocese of Arlington, Bishop Ireton has developed a financial aid program to assist families with their commitment to educate their children in the Catholic School tradition.

Need Help?

Please note, financial aid awards do not carry over year to year. A new application must be submitted each year to be considered for aid. Bishop Ireton makes individual decisions with regard to the recipients and the amount of the award

What is Bishop Ireton's motto?

Our motto is “Advance Always.”.

Do you need a baptismal certificate to get a Catholic tuition rate?

For Catholic applicants, a copy of the student's baptismal certificate from a Catholic church is required to obtain the Catholic tuition rate.

Do you need to submit a recommendation form to a diocesan school?

Please have a current teacher, counselor or principal complete the Student Recommendation Form. Students coming from diocesan schools do not need to submit this form as recommendation forms are automatically sent from diocesan schools.

Who can attend Bishop Ireton?

Only the parents of Bishop Ireton athlete seniors may attend . No siblings, fellow students, friends nor visiting team spectators will be allowed entrance to Godley Gym. Only athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and approved spectators will be allowed entrance.

What is Bishop Ireton High School?

Bishop Ireton High School works closely with the Diocese of Arlington and state and national health officials to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. The administration at Bishop Ireton will continue to prioritize the health and safety of its students, faculty and staff when making decisions while the pandemic continues.

When will Bishop Ireton High School start distance learning?

In light of community needs and due to the announcement from the governor, Bishop Ireton High School will move into the distance learning model beginning next week through Easter Break, with no classes on campus until April 20.

Is Bishop Ireton High School hybrid?

Bishop Ireton High School will remain in our Hybrid Instructional Approach with the Red and Gold student cohort groups already in place. We will be making adjustments to our calendar during the holiday season, which are outlined below.

When will the return to school plan be released?

The updated Return to School plan, which was originally sent out on July 1, 2020, contains the updates that were made in August 2020, October 2020, and now on February 19, 2021. The most recent updates are printed in orange as you scroll through the document. Please review the document for changes and additions.

Who is the superintendent of schools in Bishop Ireton?

Please see the letter below (in italics) from the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Joe Vorbach. I will be sending out detailed information tomorrow morning regarding changes to the Bishop Ireton calendar and updated event plans for the remainder of the school year. Stay well!

Is eLearning necessary for Catholic schools?

The transition to eLearning is a necessary measure for our school and all schools nationwide at this time. Bishop Ireton will move forward with distance learning in a way that is focused on opportunities for academic success and based on partnering with families as they deal with real-world technology and logistic issues at home. Teachers have been hard at work developing eLearning plans for each class so that we can continue to provide a quality Catholic education for all students.

What is Bishop Ireton's college preparatory curriculum?

Bishop Ireton's college preparatory curriculum has a solid tradition of educating young men and women of faith by offering rigorous academics and strong athletic and fine arts programs in a culture rich with Salesian Spirituality.

Is Bishop Ireton a dual enrollment school?

They may also be transferrable to private and out-of-state institutions. Dual enrollment courses are taught during the regular school day by Bishop Ireton faculty. Students must meet the pre-requisites and the Northern Virginia Community College application requirements to enroll in a dual enrollment class.