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History
In 1960, Albert R. Zuroweste, the Bishop of
Belleville, met with lay leaders of the
Belleville area concerning conditions at the
Cathedral High School for boys and the Academy of
Notre Dame for girls. Since both schools were
overcrowded, it was decided that new coed
facilities must be provided for the influx of
students from the Catholic grade schools. Thus,
Althoff Catholic High School came into existence.
Since ACHS opened its doors on September 3, 1964,
we have graduated over 9,500 students including
900 Illinois State Scholars, 70 National Merit
commended Students (top 5 in nation), and 20
National Merit Finalists (top 1 in the nation).
Two students have been honored with the National
Achievement Scholarship of Negro Students.
Althoff continues its tradition of excellence to
this day.
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Mission Statement
Althoff is a diocesan Catholic high school
serving students who primarily desire to pursue,
in a Catholic environment, a strong academic
program that will prepare them for post-secondary
education. The schools strength and its future
lie in its Catholic heritage, the diverse
backgrounds of its students and faculty, and its
high academic standards. Through a process of
faith formation and challenging educational
experiences, faculty and staff strive to empower
students not only with academic and technological
skills, but also with skills for living. Members
of the Althoff Catholic High School community
share a deep and abiding respect for the
individual and are committed to the spiritual
moral, physical social and intellectual
development of the person.
Members of the St. Vincent dePaul Club prepare
sandwiches to be served to the hungry in nearby
communities.
We foster the crusader spirit that exists in
each of us to serve God and neighbor.
Senior Service Project
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Statement of Philosophy
Althoff Catholic has been established to meet
the spiritual, educational and social needs of
youth in the Catholic community. Persons of
other religious backgrounds are also welcomed.
We recognize the inherent self-worth and
potential of the individual needs to be nurtured
and developed in order to attain his/her God
-given potential. ACHS provides an education and
faith formation program that fosters a positive
self-identity. The school fosters an
understanding of the Roman Catholic faith,
nurtures an appreciation of our American
heritage, places significance on the
interdependence of people, and encourages
responsible stewardship of the earth. It
promotes self-discipline through a school code of
conduct that respects the individual.
Furthermore, ACHS challenges students to live
morally to extend care and concern to family,
parish, and community to evaluate their personal
growth and to attain the necessary skills to
become responsible members of society.
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Statement of Philosophy
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• In light of this philosophy, ACHS provides
•  daily instruction in Theology
•   opportunities for living the Catholic faith
• experience leading to the development of a
  personal prayer life
•   liberal arts curriculum
•   academic, vocation, career and personal
  counseling
•  required enrollment in a health course
• a large selection of elective extracurricular
  athletic programs
•  a wide variety of co-curricular and social
  activities
• a uniform code
•  situations which encourage student contact and
  cooperation with the business, civic, cultural
  and scientific communities
• exposure to an expanding faith community of
  students, teachers, parents, administrators and
  pastors.

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Graduation Requirements
SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS Theology 4
credits English 4 credits Math 3
credits Science 3 credits History 2
credits PE/Health 2.5 credits Technology Skills
0.5 credits Information Processing 0.5
credits Art, Music, Foreign Language or
Vocational Education 2 Credit
Members of the Class of 07 gather before the
graduation ceremony at the Cathedral
24 Credit hours are required for graduation,
including 4 credits in Theology.
98 of ACHS graduates to on to post-secondary
education.
SEE YOUR HANDBOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Administration
David L. Harris Principal
Janet M. Smith Vice Principal
Greg Leib Vice Principal
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Art
Art Appreciation Beginning Painting/Drawing Beginn
ing Ceramics/Pottery Drawing Painting Ceramics,
Sculpture, Pottery Advanced Drawing Advanced
Ceramics Pottery Advanced Painting Advanced
Sculpture, Ceramics, Pottery Honors Advanced
Art
Mr. Dave Woesthaus
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Business
Business/computer classes provide students with
the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for
everyday life, for continuing education, and for
advancement in ones chosen career.
Technology Skills Consumer Education Information
Processing Introduction to Business QBASIC Web
Page Design Advanced Computer Applications Marketi
ng Accounting I II
Mr. Dave Harris
Ms. Orella Gansmann
Mrs. Mary Kloess
Mr. Don Haida
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English
English I / Honors English I / Intermediate
English I English 2 / Honors English
2 Composition I 2 Honors Composition 2 Advanced
Writing / Honors Advanced Writing Speech
Communications Introduction to Literature American
Literature Introduction to Short Story English
Literature Mystery, Adventure, Science Fiction,
and Horror (MASH)
Mrs. Pam Schumacher
Ms. Barb Cadell
Mr. Ken Turner
Mr. Rusty Parker
Ms. Elaine Laws
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Foreign Language
Latin 1, 2, 3, 4 French 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish 1
2 Intensive Spanish Grammar Spanish
Conversation Vocabulary Building Spanish
Spanish-American Civilizations Introduction to
Spanish Literature Art
Mrs. Karen Foeller
Mrs. Zaida Jones
Mrs. Laura Ochoa
Mrs. Veronique Orlet
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Math
Mrs. Dot Mueller
Mrs. Karen Foeller
Ms. Christy Gundlach
The Math Dept. offers classes at 3 levels
Mrs. Pam Miller
Mr. Greg Leib
Mrs. Janet Smith
Honors (our fastest paced program for the
college-bound student) Honors Algebra 1
2 Honors Geometry Honors College
Algebra/Trigonometry Precalculus Calculus
Basic (A slower-paced program for students who
could benefit from more time to learn math
topics) Elements of Algebra Basic Geometry Basic
Algebra 2 Intermediate Algebra/Trigonometry
Regular (our average-paced program for the
college-bound student) Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra
2 College Algebra/Trigonometry
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Music
Mixed Chorus Cadet Band Concert Band Music
Appreciation
Mr. Dave Sebescak
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Physical Education
Students in Physical Education classes can choose
from the following activities Basketball,
volleyball, soccer, flag-football, softball,
lacrosse, floor hockey, badminton, paddle tennis,
tennis, weightlifting, calisthenics, aerobics,
walking
Courses offered by this department
include Physical Ed Health First Aid
Mrs. Mary Kloess
Those students participating in a varsity sport
may be excused from PE and take a study hall
during the sport season. The PE course will
appear on their report card and show a P for
pass. The student receives credit for the PE
course. After the sport season ends, the student
reports back to the assigned PE class.
NOTE P.E. Grade IS included in students
cumulative GPA.
Mr. Ken Turner
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Science
Althoffs Science Department is on the cutting
edge through its updated curriculum, utilization
of the computer lab and other new technology.
The curriculum focuses on problem-solving and
real world issues.
Ms. Sara Newton
Mrs. Leslie Ecker
Mrs. Lauren Robinson
Mrs. Angie Luetkenhaus
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Social Studies
The Social Studies Department is specifically
concerned with responsible citizenship education.
World History / Honors World History US History /
Honors US History American Politics American
History/Government Current Affairs I II Global
Geography Sociology American Lifestyles Modern
US History Portraits Profiles General
Psychology Child Development 1 2
Mr. Dan Brueggeman
Mr. Jake Becker
Mrs. Jane Willett
Mr. Don Haida
Mr. Matt Lauber
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Theology
Courses offerings Theology 1 2 Social
Justice Church History Death Dying Christian
Lifestyles
Ms. Laura Schumacher
Mrs. Robin Black
The Theology Department faculty endeavors to
nurture the seeds of faith families have planted
in the hearts and minds of ACHS students.
Mr. Dan Brueggeman
Mrs. Kathleen Vogel
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College Placement
Mr. John Rensing
Mrs. Kathy Wuller
Mrs. Kathy Schaefer
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Campus Ministry / Library
Mr. John Bouc Campus Minister
Mrs. Luann Toennies Librarian
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Development Office

• Student Ambassadors
• Bus Service
• Apparel
• Calendar Drive
• Auction
• Public Relations/Website
• Summer Camps
• and Much More..

Mrs. Laura Durso
Mrs. Amber Gaither
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Main Office
Ms. Jane Hendricks Business Manager
Mrs. Kathy Quirk Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Patty Tepen Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Sharon Weinert Student Accounts
Mrs. Shirley Hrabusicky
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Tech Support/Maintenance
Mrs. Pam Schumacher Technology Coordinator
Mr. Jim Halgren Technology
Mr. Jim Young Maintenance
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Athletics
Mr. Al Foppe Athletic Director
Mrs. Melanie Schifferdecker Athletic Secretary
Mr. Glenn Schott Assistant Athletic Director
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Heritage Hall
Funded by the Building Tomorrow Together
capital campaign, this 2.5 million fine arts
center was dedicated on June 9, 2003.
Heritage Hall seats up to 750 in its
multi-purpose room for plays, musicals, concerts,
and other fine art performances. It also houses
the Music Department including band choral
instruction/rehearsal rooms, and is used as a
practice facility by our wrestlers as well as the
pom pon and cheerleading squads.
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Gymnasium
In recent years, Althoff has made significant
capital improvements to its gymnasium - replacing
all balcony bleachers and installing both new
lighting and a new scoreboard.
Thanks to the generosity of ACHS alumni, parents,
students, grandparents and friends, the worn
concrete in front of the gym building has been
replaced with a brick walkway. Donors have their
brick engraved with the wording of their choice.
Over 27,000 has been raised to-date with 140
personalized bricks placed.
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