A Message from the Principal

On behalf of myself and Bishop Keough I am happy to introduce our new and updated website. It is my hope that this site will provide you with the information needed to know Bishop Keough better; that you will not only learn more about our school, but also our dedication to educating young women. As you search this website you will realize that our excellent academic and extra-curricular programs enable us to provide our students with a well rounded education. We welcome feedback and are open to suggestions. We hope that you enjoy your visit to Bishop Keough through our website.

STATEMENT OF MISSION

The mission of Bishop Keough Regional High School is to promote academic achievement through a rigorous program of liberal arts in a nurturing, single sex community of faith based on the ministry and teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. Our goals are as follows:

• To create Christian experiences for students and staff.


• To maintain small class sizes so that each individual student's potential may be realized and nurtured.


• To empower leadership through academics, encouragement and school activities.


• To create cultural, community and global awareness and understanding through education and service.


• To encourage parental involvement in their child's education.

BELIEFS AND GOALS ABOUT EDUCATION

Catholic Christian schools have an underlying belief system that directs the mission of the school, and these beliefs are central and intrinsic to the school community. The following is a statement of our beliefs concerning education:

As a Catholic school we believe that Catholic ideals should permeate the entire program of the school - being fully integrated into academics, extra-curricular activities, athletics and the social life of the school. Through Catholic education we want our students to develop a character of integrity that they carry on to college, into the workforce and into family life. We Believe...

• That it is the responsibility of the school to meet the needs of the whole person - helping to stimulate the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth of each individual.


• That as a single-sex school we offer young women unique opportunities for leadership roles and the chance to address gender issues in a comfortable forum.


• That every student who is given the proper support, encouragement and guidance can achieve success. We believe in offering to our students a small, nurturing environment where they have every opportunity for success.


• That a primary purpose of education is to prepare students for the future. It is our goal to prepare them for their future roles in the family, in education, in the workforce and in their communities.


• That the school is a learning community where each member works to enhance the total environment through study, service and personal growth.


• That student success is best achieved when a partnership exists between parents and the school.

Bishop Keough Regional High School is a senior high school located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which educates young ladies in grades 9 through 12. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

Incorporated in 1971, Bishop Keough provides a quality education for young ladies from Pawtucket, Lincoln, North Providence, Cumberland, Smithfield, Woonsocket, Greenville, Johnston, Cranston, Central Falls, East Providence, Providence, and other outlying areas.

The school is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of twelve members, which includes a chairperson and the principal of the school, who is a non-voting member of this Board. The faculty of the school includes both religious and lay men and women. Bishop Keough offers a college preparatory program in a Christian environment with a strong emphasis on educating the entire person. To instill in our students the importance of interacting with the community, each senior is required to complete one semester of community service to fulfill the requirements for graduation.

In addition to academics a wide variety of extra-curricular activities are offered. Some of these activities include Drama Club, Foreign Language Club, Keough newspaper, Model Legislature, Student Council, Students Against Drunk Driving, and Yearbook. The school is a member of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League for tennis, soccer, basketball, and softball.

Each student is encouraged to develop her talents and be inspired by faculty, staff, and fellow students to find the best within herself. Bishop Keough still maintains its founders’ intent to educate young women in a small, single-sex learning environment.

ACCREDITATION: (http://www.neasc.org)

Bishop Keough Regional High School, after having completed a rigorous self-study, received accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.