Academics

Academics at WJ

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 8:15 a.m. - 2:55 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.

Academic Honors 2024-2025


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 | SECOND SEMESTER

SECOND HONORS | SECOND SEMESTER

Program of Studies

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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

Our Mission

As a Christ-centered community, we strive to be Men and Women for and with Others.

Phone

Local Phone: 330.929.4205
Phone: 800.686.4694
Walsh Jesuit High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.