St. John Henry Newman Academy is excited to announce the launch of our High School Program, beginning this coming academic year. Rooted in the classical Catholic tradition, our high school will continue SJHNA’s mission of forming students in truth, goodness, and beauty while providing strong academic preparation for college and vocation. At this time, the high school will offer Advanced and Moderated academic tracks, allowing students to pursue rigorous coursework with appropriate levels of challenge and support. As we prayerfully build and grow this program, we invite families who are interested in learning more to complete our High School Interest Form so we may share updates, program details, and enrollment information as they become available.
Click Here for the 2026-2027 School Year Registration Form
Registration Payment Link: High School – 2026-2027 School Year
Registration Payment Link: High School Academic 3-Day Core– 2026-2027 School Year
Two Academic Tracks
| Accelerated Track (Available via Full-Time, Full-Time Synchronous Hybrid) | Designed for advanced students who are ready to move at a faster pace and handle more challenging material. This track covers more content in a shorter time, allowing students to delve deeper into subjects and progress more quickly through grade levels. |
| Moderated Track (Available via Full-Time, Full-Time Synchronous Hybrid) | The standard pace for most students, offering a balanced workload and a steady progression through the curriculum. This track maintains the rigorous classical education framework while giving students the time they need to master each concept. |
Tuition, Registration, and Fees
School Calendar and Class Schedules
Class Descriptions and Book List*
*Please refrain from purchasing books until academic assessments have been completed and your child’s appropriate placement for each class has been determined.
Uniforms
Please purchase blouses, shirts, or pants similar to these. Other brands are acceptable. The plaid skirts and ties will need to be purchased from School Yard or Dennis Uniform Liquidation.
Penny Loafers or Mary Janes
For Enrichment Days (Tuesdays and Fridays) and Field trips, please click below to order our red SJHNA Tee shirts and black shorts in our My Cool Prints below:
Teachers
Mr. Markovetz
Mr. John Markovetz brings more than 23 years of experience in Catholic education and 21 years of distinguished service in the United States Air Force to St. John Henry Newman Academy. A lifelong Catholic and graduate of Catholic schools, he has served as both a teacher and administrator, dedicating his career to forming students academically and spiritually. Mr. Markovetz taught Geometry at Antonian College Preparatory High School before spending 19 years at The Atonement Academy, where he taught mathematics and science to students in grades 6–12. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Mathematics, and Physics from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Master of Arts in Computer Resources Management from Webster University. Passionate about Catholic classical education, Mr. Markovetz is honored to serve homeschooling families and is committed to helping students grow in wisdom, virtue, and academic excellence.
Mrs. Otten
Mrs. Lisa Otten brings more than 30 years of experience in Catholic education and a deep commitment to forming students academically, intellectually, and spiritually. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is certified by the State of Texas to teach English Language Arts and History. During her nearly three decades at The Atonement Catholic Academy, she taught Language Arts, History, Classical Studies, and Advanced Placement English while mentoring students and fostering strong partnerships with families. Passionate about Catholic classical education, Mrs. Otten is dedicated to cultivating thoughtful readers, confident writers, and virtuous lifelong learners through academic excellence, critical thinking, and the formation of character rooted in the Catholic faith.
Mr. Dagget
Mr. Jeremy Daggett brings more than two decades of experience in education, with a passion for Catholic classical learning and the formation of the whole person. He has taught music, philosophy, literature, history, and the humanities at both the K–12 and collegiate levels, serving in leadership roles as an Upper School Lead and Academic Dean. He currently teaches philosophy as an adjunct instructor at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Mr. Daggett earned a Bachelor of Science in Piano Performance from Corban University and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Throughout his career, he has been committed to helping students pursue truth, goodness, and beauty through rigorous academics grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition. His dedication to excellence in the classroom was recognized when he was named Teacher of the Year at Great Hearts Monte Vista South. In addition to teaching, Mr. Daggett is actively involved in the Catholic community through adult faith formation, nonprofit leadership, and service. He is excited to share his love of learning, music, and the Catholic faith with his students while encouraging them to grow in wisdom, virtue, and a lifelong love of Christ.
Mr. Hinojosa
Mr. Anastacio Hinojosa is a dedicated Catholic educator with extensive experience in theology, liturgy, canon law, and pastoral ministry. An instituted acolyte in the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, he is currently pursuing a Licentiate in Canon Law (JCL) at Saint Paul University in Ottawa. Mr. Hinojosa teaches theology, liturgy, and Church history at the Mexican American Catholic College in collaboration with Assumption Seminary and the University of the Incarnate Word, where he helps form future clergy, religious, and lay leaders. In addition to his teaching, he serves as a tribunal assessor and advocate for marriage nullity cases throughout the United States and Canada and is the founder of Eleison Services. Passionate about Catholic classical education, he is committed to helping students deepen their understanding of the faith through sound doctrine, pastoral wisdom, and a love for the Church’s rich intellectual and sacramental tradition.
The Curriculum
Our curriculum will utilize a thoughtful blend of Memoria Press and Kolbe Academy combining the richness of classical liberal arts formation with accredited coursework and structured academic guidance. Below is a sample of what may be covered. Final details of curriculum mapping will be completed by mid-summer.
Memoria Press Catalog and Curriculum Map *curriculum map begins on page 50
Earn College Credit with Kolbe Academy
Our Partnership with Kolbe Academy
St. John Henry Newman Academy partners with Kolbe Academy, a nationally recognized Catholic homeschool program, to provide academic structure, guidance, and accredited high school documentation for our students. Through this partnership, SJHNA operates as a local learning community where students receive in-person instruction, mentorship, and formation, while benefiting from Kolbe Academy’s established academic framework and oversight.
Kolbe Academy supports our program by providing curriculum alignment, academic standards, and official record-keeping for high school students, including transcripts that are widely accepted by colleges and universities. This partnership allows SJHNA families to experience a faithful classical Catholic education within a supportive community setting while ensuring students remain on a clear path toward graduation and future academic opportunities.
By combining Kolbe Academy’s accredited structure with SJHNA’s small-group instruction, personalized support, and integrated formation of the whole person, students receive both flexibility and academic credibility.
Kolbe Academy Graduation Requirements
TEA vs Kolbe Academy Graduation Requirements Comparison
Kolbe Academy Accreditation
Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC) accepts and recognizes Cognia accreditation in Texas. A Cognia-accredited diploma is generally treated like any other regionally recognized high school diploma.
