Academics
Academics at WJ
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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.
Five Walsh Jesuit Students Named National Merit 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:
Sydney Borges
St. Sebastian School, Akron
Benjamin Ralph
Lippman Community Day School, Akron
Walsh Jesuit’s 2024 National Merit Commended Students:
Tyler Bell
St. Barnabas School, Northfield
Elle Burkhalter
St. Hilary School, Fairlawn
Samuel Weber
Kenston Middle School, Chagrin Falls
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.
Additional Graduation Requirements
Walsh Jesuit Grading Scale
HONORS Courses
Walsh Jesuit offers many Honors Courses. The pace of these courses is faster & the curriculum is more in-depth. Enrollment is through academic performance, placement exams, interviews & teacher recommendations. The multiplier to determine weighted GPA in Honors Courses is +.25.
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