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GIBAULT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL is a non-profit, non-public school incorporated under the Catholic Diocese of Belleville, and accredited by the State of Illinois, and the North Central Association.

GIBAULT HAS AN EXTENSIVE CURRICULUM, flexible scheduling, individualized instruction, and an emphasis on religious, cultural, mathematical, and scientific studies. Parents and students participate in the formation and evaluation of school policies. The Student Council provides student representation and government.

GIBAULT IS SUPPORTED BY TUITION, by the Catholic parishes of the area, by the Diocese of Belleville, by the contributions of friends, businesses and organizations, and by major annual fund raising programs. A schedule of tuition and fees is adopted each year by the school board and approved by the Diocese. The annual account and budget is  published each year.

STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED without regard to race, color, creed or residence. In the event that enrollment reaches capacity, priority will be given to families with students already at Gibault and to students who are members of the supporting parishes.

EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES of Gibault are subject to the authority of the Gibault Catholic High School Board of Education, in keeping with the policies and regulations of the Board of Education of the Diocese of Belleville. Membership on the board is apportioned among the supporting parishes and communities.

TEACHERS AT GIBAULT are required to have a bachelor's degree and generally are required to hold a currently registered Illinois State Teaching Certificate. Many teachers at Gibault hold advanced degrees.

VOLUNTEERS in the educational program and in construction and maintenance are welcome. The help of parents is especially needed. There are many ways in which adults can be a valuable part of Gibault. For instance, offering assistance in the cafeteria or library.  Work on athletic, outdoor facilities and landscaping are among other important services that are needed.

STUDENT FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS INCLUDE the Trailblazer Ad Drive, athletic season passes, fruit sales, calendar sales, musical and drama ticket sales, purchasing a yearbook, activities passes and sports fund raisers.

A FINANCIAL AID FUND AT GIBAULT enables parents to  choose a Catholic education   for their children in spite of personal financial restraints. Financial aid is available and is distributed by the Gibault School Board Scholarship Committee. Requests for financial aid should be made prior to the opening of the school year.

ALL-SCHOOL TESTS are administered to Gibault underclass students in October of each year.

• Freshmen  take the National Educational Development Test
• Sophomores  take the PLAN (Preliminary form of the ACT)
• Juniors  take the PSAT (Preliminary form of the SAT I).

THE PURPOSE OF THESE TESTS is to provide information about academic abilities in the areas of English, Math, Social Studies and Science Reasoning. The tests also provide practice in taking the college entrance exams since the format of these tests is similar to the ACT and SAT I tests.

PRACTICE AND TEST PREPARATION is available on  computers for both the ACT and SAT. Most Juniors take the ACT in April or June of that year and some retake it again in September or October of their Senior year. The SAT I is taken by some Juniors and Seniors who are looking either at more selective schools or schools on the East or West coasts. Based on these test scores, some scholarship money is awarded at many colleges and universities. (Note: SAT II/ subject tests are also an option for students seeking to be enrolled in highly selective schools.)

INFORMATION ON REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIRS is available. The National Association of College Admissions Counselors hosts a fair in St. Louis in October and in April. The Illinois Association of College Admissions Counselors has a regional college fair at SWIC in February and participates in High School College Nights at some high schools. St. Louis University hosts a Countdown to College day for Juniors as well.

PARENT NIGHTS are held at Gibault for Juniors and Seniors on the college selection process and individual appointments can be arranged. A timeline of what needs to be done in this process is given to all Juniors and Seniors.

FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE AND VOCATIONAL education is available. Attending a university, college or trade school can be very expensive. Many grants and scholarships are available to help students meet these costs. Some require separate applications and letters of recommendation. Information is readily available in the guidance office concerning these programs. Individual appointments can be made with the guidance counselor.  Federal forms can be filed each January 1st for the following school year.