Academics

Global Education

St. Joseph’s Academy identified Global Education as part of its strategic plan for the future of the school. The program is in its initial stages with planned phases progressing over the next few years under the direction of the Global Education Director, Katie Kieffer Richardson ‘99. Through all aspects of the Global Education program, St. Joseph’s Academy empowers women to become global leaders with strong values necessary in the realities of today’s society. The launch of the Global Education Scholar program will begin in the 2021 Spring Semester.

The Global Education Committee strives to:

Develop a more globally-focused curriculum
Create meaningful service opportunities that are linked to the charisms of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Connect global and local clubs with our students
Foster mentorships with students, alumnae, and professionals
Provide outside learning opportunities that empower global citizenship

Global Education Scholar Program

This signifies this student has completed a rigorous course of study in the Global Education curriculum, as well as completed all of the additional requirements to become a Global Education Scholar during her time at St. Joseph’s Academy. This is a program every student at St. Joseph’s Academy has the opportunity to apply for during her freshman or sophomore year of studies with the initial launch open to teacher recommended juniors.

The application will be considered based on:

Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, unless strong teacher recommendation
A special interest in Global Education demonstrated in a written essay
Active membership in one or more of the globally-focused clubs
Teacher recommendation

The Global Education Scholar must:

Maintain a minimum GPA requirement of 3.5
Commit to a curriculum with a Global Education focus
Participate in Global Education learning opportunities
Meet with the Global Education Director on a regular basis
Join and lead globally-focused extracurricular clubs
Complete a Global Service Learning trip and present to her peers about her experience

St. Joseph’s Academy is a private, Catholic high school for girls in St. Louis, Missouri, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Our mission is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge, and respect for self and others. Our community expects these young women to make a profound impact in the world.