Model United Nations is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. In Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organization’s agenda. While playing their roles as ambassadors, student “delegates” make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the Model UN conference rules of procedure – all in the interest of mobilizing “international cooperation” to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world.

Before playing out their ambassadorial roles in a Model UN simulation, students research the issue that their committee will address. Model UN participants learn how the international community acts on its concerns about topics including peace and security, human rights, the environment, food and hunger, economic development and globalization. Model UN delegates also look closely at the needs, goals and foreign policies of the countries they will represent at the event. The insights they gain from their exploration of history, geography, culture, economics and science contribute to the authenticity of the simulation when the role playing gets under way. The delegates’ in-depth knowledge of their countries guarantees a lively and memorable experience.

Mu Alpha Theta is the National Mathematics Honor Society.  It is dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students.

National Honor Society celebrates the qualities of Scholarship, Service, Character, and Leadership.  To be a member of the National Honor Society (NHS), students must be a sophomore, junior, or senior, and go through an application and selection process.  Initial eligibility includes at least a 3.5 GPA and completion of a minimum amount of community service hours (10^th graders = 25 hours; 11^th graders = 35 hours; 12^th graders = 45 hours).  If students meet these requirements, they may submit an application which will be reviewed by a Faculty Council.  The other main areas that the Council considers are Character and Leadership.  Upon induction, the group will have monthly meetings and take part in various community service projects.  Inductees must maintain their GPA and keep up with their community service hours.

National Honor Society Criteria and Application Form

The Savio Math and Pizza Team meets Saturday evenings at 5:30 pm.  The team competes in several competitions throughout the year including Math League, the American Mathematics Contests and TAPPS.  If you are interested in learning about strange mathematical concepts and challenging yourself against students from other schools, come join us on Saturday evenings.  Contact Coach Steve French smfrench@gmail.com or Coach Dr. Marcia Isakson jisakson@earthlink.net to find out more.

Sodalitas Latina, if there is sufficient interest, will provide students the opportunity to compete with other students artistically, intellectually and physically.  The Texas Junior Classical League sets up local, area and state competitions to encourage students to learn about the Ancient World.  Competitions include:  Certamen(Classical Quizbowl), academic contests(vocabulary, grammar, history et cetera), music and representational art, and “Olympika”–sports contests.   JCL membership is required for election to the National Latin Honor Society.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle/junior high and high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership. Through more than 4,500 chartered chapters, Tri-M has helped thousands of young people provide years of service through music in schools throughout the world.

Tri-M shares and supports the objectives of every dedicated music educator—to increase student and school involvement with music and to make a stronger and more unified school music program. Tri-M offers a complete system of rewards that help inspire students and recognize excellence in individuals and chapters. With this system, the society builds self-esteem and provides a channel of personal fulfillment.

This group will help spread their love for music into the Savio community and beyond!

Faith Choir (1/2 credit in Fine Arts) This ensemble meets every Tuesday, from 4:00pm-5:00pm.  It includes all types of voices and instruments.  The main responsibility of this group is to provide music for weekly mass.  Students get the opportunity to study all kinds of music including Standard Hymns, Christian Rock, and Gospel.  This group also participates in the TAPPS competition as a Sacred Ensemble.

Jazz Band (1/2 credit in Fine Arts) This ensemble meets every Monday, from 4:00pm-5:00pm.  The instrumentation consists of Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, Clarinets, and Rhythm Section, which includes Jazz Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, and Drums.  The ensemble gets to play music of all types, like Jazz, Fusion, Funk, Disco, Pop, and Dance.  Performances include all Savio concerts, TAPPS Competition, and the Barnes and Noble Book fair.

Open Mic Nights – Twice a year, the music suite is transformed into an open-mic coffee house.  Here students can express their inner artist in a number of ways.  We usually see music performances, comedy, and poetry readings.  But, we are always looking for the next hidden talent.  These events are open to all Savio students and Parents.

In Show Choir students in the Show Choir will combine pop music and movement into an ensemble of artistic expression. The Show Choir will perform at Savio events, and will also enter competitions throughout Texas.

Spring Musical –  Every Spring, a new musical production is chosen where students get the professional theater experience.  Students get the opportunity to be part of a production involving singing, acting and dancing.  Auditions take place in January and the performances are in May.  Theater classes provide the support staff for the technical side of the show and the Music Department supplies the orchestra.  Rehearsals are usually after-school from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

Eagles for Life seeks to promote the dignity of all human life, with a special emphasis on the dignity of the unborn. We do this through prayer, awareness and service. Examples of activities: monthly meetings, participation in annual pro-life rally, service projects supporting pro-life organizations, families in need and crisis pregnancy work.

We believe that one of the most important characteristics we can impart to our students is the idea of Servant Leadership.  The St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School Mentor Program was created with this idea in mind. Through the Mentor Program our students will be able to put this characteristic into use.  Over a two week period, any student in the Mentor Program will serve at Holy Family Catholic School as an assistant in an assigned classroom between four and five times.  The St. Dominic Savio students will work closely with the classroom teacher and students in hopes of positively effecting the learning environment.

All students will receive a grade for their participation in the Mentor Program.  Students will be required to meet with Mr. Motto on a regular basis.  They will also be required to keep a weekly journal on their experience.  Students will be evaluated by their supervising teacher two times each quarter (four each semester).  At the end of the semester, each student is required to give a five – seven minute presentation on their experience and how they grew during their time at Holy Family Catholic School.

.5 credits.  Prerequisite: None.  Offered in the fall and spring semesters.   (Sophomores and Juniors ONLY)

This group is very important as they are the face of St. Dominic Savio during Open House events and other community events.  They work as tour guides and ambassadors for the school.  These students also act as hosts for any student who comes to St. Dominic Savio for a shadow day.

The Student Senate is St. Dominic Savio’s student government group.  The Senate is made up of a cabinet (5 students) and class representatives (five students from each grade) for a total of 25 members.  This group’s main responsibility is to address the wants and needs of the student body, and to act as a liaison between the students, the faculty, and the administration.  Positions on the Senate are decided through an election process that occurs each spring.

Fine Arts Socials – Every fine arts student is always invited to our Fine Arts Socials.  Twice a year we plan something spectacular for all the students to let their hair down and bond with each other.  Past events included:

Main Event for an evening of bowling, laser tag, and arcade games; Rollerskating at an Austin Roller Rink; Field Day where students competed in a number of events including three-legged races, tug of war, and a talent show; and Glow Stick Party where students danced to techno music and rocked out with blacklights and glow sticks.

Who knows what the next event will be?

Eagle Eye Online is the official student newspaper of St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School. Students in the newspaper club design, create, and maintain the news pieces found on this site. Students have the opportunity to use their creativity and showcase their unique videos, pictures and news stories.

Click here to visit the Eagle Eye Online: http://saviochs.org/eagleeye

The St. Dominic Savio “Iron Eagles” Robotics team is open to students from all grade levels who are interested in exploring robotics and engineering in a hands-on team environment.  The team is coached by two engineers, Michael Butler and Alex Thurlow, with assistance from several parents.  We participate in the FIRST Tech Challenge program (see www.usfirst.org for more details), which strives to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in an exciting, “sports tournament”-type of competition.  Each season, a new game is announced in September, and the team meets regularly to design, build, program, and test a robot to compete in this game.  Competitions between teams begin in January and culminate in the World Championships held in April/May.  In its first year, the Iron Eagles reached the semi-finals of the 2010 Alamo FTC Regional Tournament, and in 2011, they won the Southwest FTC Regional Tournament and are invited to compete in the 2011 FTC World Championship in April.

Savio Sisters is open to current 10th, 11th and 12th grade girls. In this club, the girls at Savio get to hang out with one another outside of the classroom. Our popular event in the spring is the Savio Sister Sleepover. This is an all-night event where girls get to grow in their faith and learn to be holy women of God at school, at home, and with friends. In high school, peers have such a strong influence on who we become and the decisions they will make, so together, we can support one another in making good decisions and growing in friendship and in faith. Not to mention we have a LOT of fun doing so – who doesn’t love staying up all night at school playing games, eating snacks, watching movies, talking and hanging out with one another!

Yearbook is offered during the school year as a 1 credit class. Please visit the Technology Department page for more information about the yearbook course.