Cardinal Ritter High School

Junior High

Since August 1989, Cardinal Ritter High School has welcomed interested seventh and eighth grade students looking to continue their education in a Catholic school. Through the integration of 21st century learning skills and critical thinking activities, students are often challenged to find answers to questions through research and project based learning.

While the core curriculum for both seventh and eighth grade consists of theology, language arts, math, social studies, science, and physical education, our students are also exposed to instruction on career exploration and financial literacy. Seventh and eighth grade students are also given the opportunity to take beginning band or our rotation classes, which currently consist of exploratory languages (Arabic and Chinese), art, digital communications, and family and consumer science. Eighth grade students may also take high school classes, such as algebra, composition, and foreign language, for dual credit.

During the seventh and eighth grade years, we help every student understand how they learn best and provide them with a variety of opportunities to excel in the classroom. Through curricular instruction and extracurricular opportunities, we strive to set each child on a path for college and career readiness. By providing our students with a solid foundation in the junior high, we can help them make a smooth transition into high school.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth RamosJunior High Coordinator

Michael ClarkJunior High Guidance Counselor

Co-Curricular Junior High Highlights:

CYO Sports

Other Activities:

Academic Challenge, Cheerleading, Chess Club, National Honor Society, Spelling Bee Team, Student Council