Bishop Ireton High School is a Roman Catholic high school located in Alexandria, Virginia, less than one mile from Old Town Alexandria. The school was founded in 1964 by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, and named in honor of Peter Leo Ireton, Bishop of Richmond from 1945 to 1958. The school originally admitted only male students. Bishop Ireton, more commonly known as "BI" or simply "Ireton", became coeducational in 1990 after the closing of sister school, St. Mary's Academy. In 2008, the Oblates withdrew their presence from Ireton and the school is now managed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington. The patron of Bishop Ireton High School is St. Francis de Sales, a 16th Century apologist and writer of mystical theology, a Doctor of the Church, and patron saint of writers and journalists. Administration The school is administered by the Head of School, a presidential position responsible for institutional advancement. A Board of Governors appointed by the Bishop of Arlington serves as an advisory council to the Head of School. The Principal is the school's chief academic officer responsible for overseeing all student programs. Other members of the Senior Administrative team include the Chaplin/Director of Campus Ministry, the Director of Advancement, the Director of Operations, the Director of Athletics, the Director of Admissions, and the Director of Finance. The Principal is also supported by the Assistant Principal for Academics and the Assistant Principal for Student Life. Student Council Association (SCA) Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are elected by their classmates and two upperclassmen (Juniors or Seniors) are elected as student body President and one Vice President. The class officers are organized as follows: One President and three or four officers for each class The SCA meets once a week and plans important events, such as Homecoming Week, Adopt a Family, Dress Out Day Fundraisers, the Winter Ball, and the Lenten Service Drive. These students also have a prominent role in graduation, processing first carrying flags and gonfalons. Academics · The school offers 22 Advanced Placement courses and 41 honors courses and two dual enrollment courses with Northern Virginia Community College. · More than 85% of Bishop Ireton faculty and staff have advanced degrees. Five hold a Ph.D. · The school's unique advisory program matches students and teachers in partnerships for all four years. · Academic Enrichment is a program for students needing personalized learning and extra academic