The mission of Aquinas High School is to provide an excellent Catholic secondary education. The school emphasizes moral and ethical standards, skills for living and self esteem, and strives for a Christian integration of spirit, mind, and body in each student. Aquinas seeks to foster respect for all persons, to encourage responsibility in each individual and to promote participation and leadership among its students.

The Aquinas Family gathers as a whole at least

once a month to celebrate the Eucharist.

Profile

Aquinas High School, a Diocesan Catholic Secondary School, opened in 1957 following the merger of Boy's Catholic High School, operated by the Marist Brothers under the Diocese of Savannah, and Mt. St. Joseph's Academy, owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Aquinas, one of the first co-institutional high schools in the nation, became co-educational in 1969, as recommended by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school is under the direction of the Diocese of Savannah with local direction coming from the Aquinas School Board which is comprised of the Principal, one lay representative from each parish in the Central Savannah River Area, one priest elected by the deanery, three at-large members, and a representative of the Parents' Organization. The Board serves as policy advisors for the school.

The Annual "Coin Wars" raises Funds
for a variety of Mission programs

Priorities

In accordance with the above principles, Aquinas seeks to:

• foster in its students strong convictions so that they may have a Christian impact upon and a sense of commitment to their respective communities.
• transmit the Gospel message of Hope that all men can be reconciled with God and with one another, working to bring about a peaceful world.
• explore ways that students may learn to respond to the obligation of Christian service by answering human needs through joint service

Accreditation

Aquinas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Georgia Association of Independent Schools, the Georgia High School Association, and the National Catholic Educational Association.

Mr. Larcher and Mrs. Bell hold Aquinas' certificate
showing Aquinas' accreditation.

1920 Highland Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30904
Telephone: (706) 736-5516
Fax: (706) 736-2678
aquinas@aquinashigh.org