St. Philip Catholic Central High School
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St. Philip Catholic Central High School, located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo
is a Roman Catholic high school in Battle Creek, Michigan
. Enrollment is around 138.
Additionally, electives are available in Fine Arts, Computer Technology, Physical Education, and Choral & Instrumental music.
In the fall of 2011, used Apple MacBook laptop computers were issued to each incoming freshman.
. The school offers the following sports: Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Softball, Men's Track, Women's Track, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Men's and Women's Swimming with Battle Creek Central, and Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, and Men's Soccer with Calhoun Christian.
St. Philip's is associated with the South Central Athletic Association (SCAA) beginning with the school year of (2009), transferring out of the Saint Joe Valley.
The most recent Class D state Titles came in Girls' Cross Country (2006), and Volleyball (2010). Over the years they have won 23 state titles, 13 state runner ups, 58 regional crowns, and 77 district championships.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo is a Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the southwestern portion of the State of Michigan that encompasses Allegan, Van Buren, Berrien, Cass, Saint Joseph, Kalamazoo, Branch, Calhoun, and Barry Counties. The Diocese consists of 46 parishes 13 missions,...
is a Roman Catholic high school in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, in northwest Calhoun County, at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Rivers. It is the principal city of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area , which encompasses all of Calhoun county...
. Enrollment is around 138.
The Curriculum
The curriculum at St. Philip Catholic Central High School surpasses national standards and state requirements. Students graduate with 24 academic credits, accomplished through courses offering four to five years of English, Theology, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Foreign Language.Additionally, electives are available in Fine Arts, Computer Technology, Physical Education, and Choral & Instrumental music.
In the fall of 2011, used Apple MacBook laptop computers were issued to each incoming freshman.
Sports
The Fighting Tigers compete in Class D, Division 8 of the MHSAAMichigan High School Athletic Association
-About:The Michigan High School Athletic Association is a service organization for high school sports in Michigan and is headquartered in East Lansing...
. The school offers the following sports: Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Softball, Men's Track, Women's Track, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Men's and Women's Swimming with Battle Creek Central, and Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, and Men's Soccer with Calhoun Christian.
St. Philip's is associated with the South Central Athletic Association (SCAA) beginning with the school year of (2009), transferring out of the Saint Joe Valley.
The most recent Class D state Titles came in Girls' Cross Country (2006), and Volleyball (2010). Over the years they have won 23 state titles, 13 state runner ups, 58 regional crowns, and 77 district championships.
Noted alumni
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