Walsh Jesuit’s academic excellence reflects a Jesuit emphasis on scholastic achievement. WJ offers a dynamic blend of required and elective courses, presented by faculty members who will engage students to their full potential. The Walsh Jesuit classroom sets an ample foundation for lifelong learning. 

Walsh Jesuit operates on the semester system. The school day is from 8:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.. Classes meet for 40 minutes each day. Students are required to take a minimum of six major courses and complete at least 60 hours of volunteer service to graduate.

Walsh Jesuit, in keeping with the Jesuit values on education and cura personalis, has developed a Policy for Students with Documented Learning Differences and Special Needs. To learn more, please refer to the Academic Adjustments page.
   

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Academic Honors


At the end of each semester, Walsh Jesuit recognizes students who earn a cumulative semester GPA of *4.0 or above with First Honors, and those who earn a cumulative semester GPA of *3.5 or above with Second Honors.

* A student who earned a cumulative semester GPA of 3.75 or above prior to the 2023-2024 school year, were recognized as First Honors, and those who earned a cumulative semester GPA of 3.3 or above received the distinction of Second Honors.
   

FIRST HONORS | FIRST SEMESTER 2023-2024

SECOND HONORS | FIRST SEMESTER 2023-2024

Five Walsh Jesuit Students Named National Merit Scholars



Walsh Jesuit High School is proud to announce that five of the school’s Senior students were named National Merit Scholars for the 2023-24 school year. Two students are named National Merit Semifinalists and 3 are recognized as Commended Scholars.  

These academically high achieving students have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring. 
Walsh Jesuit’s 2024 National Merit Semifinalists are: 
Walsh Jesuit’s 2024 National Merit Commended Students: 
Sydney Borges
St. Sebastian School, Akron 
Benjamin Ralph
Lippman Community Day School, Akron 
Tyler Bell
St. Barnabas School, Northfield 
Elle Burkhalter
St. Hilary School, Fairlawn 
Samuel Weber
Kenston Middle School, Chagrin Falls

The Principal's Office

List of 7 members.

  • Photo of Philip Bokovitz

    Mr. Philip Bokovitz 

    Assistant Principal for Student Life
    John Carroll University - B.A.
    Saint Vincent College - M.A.
  • Photo of Sean Lynch

    Mr. Sean Lynch 94

    Principal
    University of Notre Dame - M.A.
    University of Notre Dame - M.A.
    University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Arts
  • Photo of Mary Beth Pelc

    Mrs. Mary Beth (Bauhart) Pelc 

    Registrar
    The University of Akron - BSBA
  • Photo of Gerald Rardin

    Mr. Gerald Rardin 72

    Assistant Principal for Discipline and Safety
    University of Akron - B.A.
    Marygrove College - M.A.
  • Photo of Megan Regan

    Mrs. Megan Regan 

    Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Faculty Instruction
  • Photo of Jessica Robertson

    Jessica Robertson 

    Assistant Principal for Academics
    Ohio Northern University - BA
    University of Phoenix - MA
    Ursuline College - MA
  • Photo of Denise Tinfina

    Ms. Denise Tinfina 

    Assistant to the Principal
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