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Mission & History

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Our Mission

The Fr. Sauer Academy seeks to prepare students from under-resourced communities to be successful in a rigorous learning environment at St. Ignatius College Preparatory, in higher education, and beyond.  In partnership with families, the Academy will provide access to a Catholic, Jesuit education so that students may develop their gifts and talents in a loving community for the greater glory of God. 

In the Jesuit tradition, the Academy is concerned with development of the whole person. We aim to meet all needs and to provide opportunities for academic, social and spiritual growth.

FSA provides students the opportunity to transform their lives and maximize their potential through a well-rounded and quality education based on faith. We believe that…

  • God is in all things
  • Students are successful when families and educators are a team
  • We are men and women with and for others
  • All students can and will learn to their fullest potential
  • All children are entitled to a safe, empowering, and rigorous school environment

Our beliefs are best shown to others by our daily actions. Therefore, FSA students and educators are expected to consistently:

Love  •  Unite  •   Persist   •   Serve   •   Seek   •   Lead  

Upon completion of eighth grade, we expect that our students will:

  • Be open to growth, religious, loving, intellectually competent, leaders in collaboration, and committed to doing justice
  • Possess high academic skills that prepare students for high school and college
  • Think critically — demonstrated through reading, writing, problem-solving, speaking, and collaborating with others
  • Know the beliefs, traditions, values, and Christian behavior informed by the Catholic faith
  • Have a sense of responsibility to respect and serve others and a keen sense of being loved, valued, and respected
  • Develop an appreciation of the arts which adds richness and beauty to their lives
  • Understand nutrition and fitness that promotes informed decisions for healthy living


History

On Oct. 8, 2016, SI President Edward A. Reese, S.J. announced the Fr. Sauer Academy, named for Anthony P. Sauer, S.J., who spent 40 years at SI as teacher, campus minister, counselor, rector, and, for 27 years, president. He guided SI through co-education and major campus and endowment campaigns, all while remaining a teacher at heart. Known for his deep bond with students, he officiated alumni weddings, baptized their children, and sent birthday wishes decades after graduation, embodying the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis. FSA launched as a full-scholarship middle school in August 2017, graduated its first middle school class in June 2020, and saw its first students graduate from SI in May 2024.