News
- Proud to be a Burr…..Today, Tomorrow, and Forever!!!
Click here for more information involving available West Catholic Gear!
- Sister Mary Bur’s Letter to Parents and Guardians
Click here to view a letter to parents and guardians from Sister Mary Bur, principal of West Catholic, concerning informational parent meetings, high school open houses, and financial aid for students' future planning options.
- Letter to the West Catholic Family from the Alumnae Association
Click here to view a letter to the West Catholic High School Community from the Alumnae Association.
- West Catholic’s Parents’ Newsletter for November-December 2011
Click here to download the November-December 2011 edition of West News, where we bring a close to the first quarter, discuss important changes, give advice for student college success, and more!
- Library
Click here to visit West Catholic's Library website.
- West Catholic thanks Chef Georges Perrier
West Catholic would like to express our overwhelming gratitude to Chef Georges Perrier of Le Bec Fin for his extremely generous donation of $75,000.00 to the culinary arts program!
- Coach Herb Magee is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The West Catholic family would like to congratulate Coach Herb Magee on his induction into the Nasmith Basketball Hall of Fame. Please click here to see his acceptance speech!!
- Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Now Online
Please review the up-to-date policy for Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia here at WestCatholic.org.
- Brother Tim’s School Update
Click here to watch a video of Brother Tim Ahern, Sister Mary Bur, and others talk about the Burrs of the 21st Century, West Catholic's current successes, and their hopes for the future.
- Athletics Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form Available for Download
Looking to play in a sport this year at West Catholic? Download and fill out this form now to be able to participate!
Events
- The West is Best Forever Event
The West Catholic Family invites you join us on Saturday, May 12, 2012 for "The West is Best Forever Event." Click here for more information!
- February 2012 Calendar
Click here to view the February calendar for West Catholic events.
- Join Us For The Last Home Girls Basketball Game!
The West Catholic Community would like to invite you to come home and join our family at the last women's basketball game! Click here for more information!
- Join Us For The Last Home Boys Basketball Game!
The West Catholic Community would like to invite you to come home and join our family at the last men's basketball game! Click here for more information!
- 2011/2012 Schedule for Late Arrival
Click here to view the schedule that will be used in the event of a 2 Hour Weather Delay.
- EventLink - Instant communication on what’s happening at West Catholic
Click here to sign up for EventLink for free! Get instant email or texts from West Catholic about event reminders, emergency alerts, and more!
- West Catholic International Studies Program - New Website
Quick Links
- Visit AlwaysABurr.org for alumni/alumnae updates
- Find out how to give to West
- View the West Catholic Calendar or the Handbook
- Explore our course catalog
- See how our Guidance Department can help you
- Get ready to apply for college
- Important dates to remember
- Learn about tuition and financial aid
- View the West Catholic Athletics Schedules
- Visit our School Hall of Fame or Sports Hall of Fame
- Visit the International Studies Program's website
Our Mission
West Philadelphia Catholic High School is a Catholic community of academic excellence in an urban environment which is open to an interdenominational population. The school’s rigorous spiritual, academic, technological, and co-curricular programs develop our ethnically and religiously diverse student body into young men and women of strong moral and ethical character. West Catholic prepares each student to face the challenges of everyday life in an ever-changing global society.
