Student Life
Salvatorian Family House System
The house system affirms the principle that each DSHA student has a place among her peers, enabling them to build strong personal, spiritual, and collaborative relationships, emphasizing the goodness and kindness of Jesus while reinforcing DSHA’s sense of community, forming servant leaders, and fostering school spirit. Furthermore, building an inclusive school community helps create a successful learning environment.
The primary goals of the Salvatorian Family House System are:
◆ to further the mission of DSHA to be the goodness and kindness of Jesus the Savior
◆ to support all aspects of student life - student events, leadership, and government - and to enhance an inclusive and collaborative community.
◆ to increase connectedness between students, faculty, staff, and community
◆ to build the qualities of the graduate – women of faith, self-advocate, leader, critical thinker, and communicator – in cross-grade-level communities
◆ to foster a deeper sense of belonging for each Dasher
to enhance academic performance for all through an atmosphere of care and connection
This system is a way to organize student life, is our student government, and is intended to create a sense of belonging for all Dashers. Each student is placed in one of five houses where she will spend four years in an environment that is rooted in sisterhood, school spirit, and FUN! Each house contains freshmen through seniors who come together to organize and engage in school events and activities – including some friendly competition along the way.
Each house has an identity that includes a shield, a DSHA Quality of a Graduate, a delegated responsibility of the Sisters of the Divine Savior, a patron saint and quote, schoolwide events to organize, and more.
Each house has an identity that includes a shield, a DSHA Quality of a Graduate, a delegated responsibility of the Sisters of the Divine Savior, a patron saint and quote, schoolwide events to organize, and more.
Salvatorian Foundation of the DSHA House System:
The Salvatorian Family House System is rooted in the charism of the Sisters of the Divine Savior, DSHA's sponsoring order. Blessed Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan and Blessed Mary of the Apostles, founders of the Salvatorian Family, envisioned an inclusive order- priests, sisters, and the laity- whose purpose is to make known the goodness and kindness of Jesus, Savior of the world, and foster the awareness of a loving God among peoples in whatever place and by whatever means the Spirit of God inspires. The Salvatorian Family House System at DSHA is based on this inclusive vision and aligns with the delegated responsibilities of the SDS as we seek to educate the whole student in faith, heart, and intellect.
About Caritas
DSHA Quality of a Graduate: Woman of Faith
SDS Delegated Responsibility: Serve in solidarity with the poor
Patron Saint: St. Katharine Drexel
Feast Day: March 3
Patron Saint Quote: "Let us open wide our hearts."
Major Events: Gr8 Lengths, Student Auction
House Dean: Theology Department Chair Lisa Metz
Dedicated Counselor: Melissa Santa-Cruz
About Lumen
DSHA Quality of a Graduate: Leader
SDS Delegated Responsibility: Improve the quality of life
Patron Saint: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Feast Day: January 4
Patron Saint Quote: "Be the light you want to see in the world."
Major Events: Dash-A-Thon, Powderpuff
House Dean: St. Angela Mericia Program Academic Interventionist Katie Klinger Lezczynski '10
Dedicated Counselor: Janet Como
About Dignitas
DSHA Quality of a Graduate: Self-advocate
SDS Delegated Responsibility: Collaborate
Patron Saint: St. Josephine Bakhita
Feast Day: February 8
Patron Saint Quote: "What a grace it is to know God!"
Major Events: Middle School Leadership Conference, Talent Show
House Dean: Social Studies Faculty Dan Demeter
Dedicated Counselor: Kristin Shea
About Sono
DSHA Quality of a Graduate: Communicator
SDS Delegated Responsibility: Practice responsible stewardship
Patron Saint: St. Theresa of Ávila
Feast Day: October 15
Patron Saint Quote: "Trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be."
Major Events: Dances
House Dean: Mathematics Department Chair Dawn Gardner
Dedicated Counselor: Meallorie Svetlik
About Illustratae
DSHA Quality of a Graduate: Critical Thinker
SDS Delegated Responsibility: Promote Justice
Patron Saint: St. Hildegard of Bingen
Feast Day: September 17
Patron Saint Quote: "You are encircled by the arms of the mystery of God."
Major Events: Blood Drive, Airband
House Dean: Social Studies Faculty Tom Montgomery
Dedicated Counselor: Therese Mance Hayden '07
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