Welcomteo St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
1170 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY, 11795
631-587-8000
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE
Table of Contents What We Believe
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Catholic Identity
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Academic Program ……………………………………… 5-6 Research & Partnerships
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Student Support
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Fact Sheet
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Technology ……………………………………… 11-12 Athletics ……………………………………… 13-14 The Arts ……………………………………… 15-16 Student Life
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Life after St. John’s …………………………………….. 19-20 Forever A Cougar
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How to Become a Cougar ……………………………… 22 Admissions Timeline ……..……………………………… 23-24
Who We Are In the spirit of Saint John the Baptist, and guided by Catholic
tradition, we educate young people of diverse abilities and backgrounds in an environment of mutual respect and compassion. We prepare them for higher education, instill in them the skills and desire necessary to continuously learn and adapt in our rapidly changing world, to serve their communities with conviction and grace, and embrace lives rich in faith and gentleness.
What We Believe We believe in the teachings of Jesus and the mission of the Church. As stewards of the Catholic tradition, we educate our students in the faith, we worship as believers, and we live out Catholic social teaching. St. John the Baptist DHS is a place where a diversity of students, families, faculty and staff find acceptance and sense of community. We believe in academic integrity and excellence as an educational institution. Each student in this community is challenged to discover, utilize, and develop his or her intellectual abilities. Maximizing academic potential prepares the student for both college and opportunities in the world. We believe in the development of the whole person. We empower young people to handle not only the academic, but the spiritual, social and psychological challenges of adolescence. To achieve this end, we hold each student responsible for his or her own decisions. Discipline is embraced in a spirit of accountability, trust, and justice, but it is tempered with compassion and understanding. We believe in giving every student the opportunities to discover, utilize, and develop his or her God-given gifts and talents. Extensive co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities allow the student to grow to his or her full potential. Such endeavors build friendships as well as a spirit of collaboration and cooperation. We believe we are called to serve each other. Students are challenged to give of their time and talent, starting within our SJB community and then extending into their local neighborhoods, churches and the global community.
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Catholic Identity The Catholic Identity
of SJB provides us all the freedom to foster in our community a personal relationship with the Risen Christ through the Catholic Church. From this relationship, we can invite all to participate in liturgical celebrations, sacraments and fellowship. In addition, through the Church’s teachings and our commitment to social justice, we have the ability to show great care for others, whether they are in our community, on Long Island, or elsewhere. With these two dimensions, our Catholic identity leads the way and defines who we are and what we do.
Ways to be involved in Campus Ministry • • • • • • •
Participate in grade-level retreats Take part in monthly nights of Adoration Become a Eucharistic Minister Attend Mission Trips and Pilgrimages Travel to the National Catholic Youth Conference or World Youth Day Serve at school Liturgies as Lectors, Altar Servers, or Ushers Serve those in need in our local communities through a variety of service opportunities such as food, clothing, and toy drives • Visit the Campus Ministry Offices to say hello or talk about anything that is on your mind
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Academic Program Student Centered Curriculum St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School is fully accredited by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and by Cognia®, North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Students at St. John the Baptist DHS are placed in courses based upon their individual strengths and interests. Incoming ninth (9th) graders are scheduled course levels based upon the results from the TACHS exam and/or the student’s 8th grade records. Freshmen are able to take Regents Level or Honors Level courses. In Sophomore year and beyond, students can qualify for Regents, Honors, Advanced Placement, or College Advantage level courses. St. John the Baptist DHS offers college level courses through St. John’s University, Adelphi University, and Molloy College. The College Academic Program provides students the opportunity to acquire college credit from the aforementioned institutions while still attending St. John the Baptist DHS. These courses are taught by St. John the Baptist DHS faculty that have been approved from the affiliated college. Credits acquired through these institutions may be transferrable to many different colleges or universities across the nation. Many of our students graduate from St. John the Baptist DHS with at least a full semester worth of college credits! Students have numerous choices in electives to fulfill their New York State mandate for their Art credit. This includes electives in the Performing Arts Program as well as our NEW Engineering program. As a Junior and Senior, students have a wide array of course electives to choose from to help enhance individual skills or discover new ones. Please see our Course Offerings booklet under the Guidance Department tab on our website for further information. St. John the Baptist DHS students are not just enriched academically, but also spiritually. Students must complete five hours of volunteer community service each marking period as part of the Religion Curriculum.
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Research & Partnerships Project Lead the Way All SJB students have the opportunity to enroll in our NEW 4-Year Engineering Program, Project Lead the Way. Our faculty members have been trained and are certified to teach this program. Each PLTW Engineering course engages students in interdisciplinary activities like working with a client to design a home, programming electronic devices or robotic arms, or exploring algae as a biofuel source. These activities not only build knowledge and skills in engineering, but also empower students to develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and perseverance.
GENESIS Research Program The GENESIS Research Program was created to give students an opportunity to pursue areas of study in which they have a passion or interest that would go beyond the traditional classroom learning experience. Students will work with a SJB Program Director and Project Mentors to design GENESIS projects in a field of their own interest, combining their passion and scientific methods for real life experiences. Project Mentors may be SJB teachers, college professors, and/or professionals from the field of study who can share their interests and expertise with the student. Students in the GENESIS Program will learn and work in a challenging, supportive, high-tech environment where exploration, questioning, reasoning, and critical thinking are encouraged and required. The program will also afford students an opportunity to expand their personal awareness and perspectives beyond their local community to develop a global social consciousness and a lifelong desire to learn through exploration. 7
AP Capstone Program AP Capstone™ is a diploma program from the College Board. It’s based on two year long AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. Rather than teaching subject-specific content, these courses develop students’ skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing, and presenting. Students who complete the two-year program can earn one of two different AP Capstone awards, which are valued by colleges across the United States and around the world.
Good Samaritan Hospital & SJB We-CARE Hand-in-Hand Partnership Beginning in September of 2021, Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH) and St. John the Baptist DHS (SJB) have partnered to bring various career professionals from GSH to SJB students. The program currently consists of two (2) components: 1) speakers from a variety of Departments from GSH will present information to interested students once a week after school. These departments include the Medical Professionals, Plant Operations, Legal Careers, Medical Billing, and Administration. 2) SJB students will be able to ‘shadow’ professionals from GSH in their areas of choice, once per week after school beginning in the Spring of 2022. Participation in the program will result in the students receiving one (1) St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School credit, similar to our GENESIS Program.
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Student Support
The Guidance Department is equipped with full-time New York State Certified School Counselors, each knowledgeable in assisting our students in facilitating their academic success. Our Counselors offer support for students’ emotional and social growth. They challenge our students to identify their own interests to help them to create academic plans with realistic goals. Students are assigned to a specific Counselor at the beginning of their freshman school year and remain with that Counselor throughout their four years of high school at SJB. Students are introduced to our College & Career Readiness Programming, through Naviance. A Guidance Class is built into the student’s schedule each year during a specific marking period to add
additional support and access for our students to the Guidance Department. SJB Graduates exceed the NY State graduation requirements by acquiring a minimum 29 units of credit. Our Seniors have applied, been accepted to, and have earned degrees from some of the most competitive Colleges and Universities across the country. All students acquire: • 4 credits of English • 4 credits of Social Studies • 4 credits of Religious Studies • A minimum 3 credits of Math • A minimum 3 credits of Science • A minimum 3 credits of a World Language • 1 credit of Art (or Performing Arts) • ½ credit of Health Education • ½ credit of Computer Science • 2 credits of Physical Education • A minimum 4½ credits of additional electives Please feel free to access our Course Offering Guide (under the Guidance Tab on our website) for a further breakdown of courses per year.
Students can also avail themselves to the services of our full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The Social Work Office collaborates with the Guidance Department, Campus Ministry, Administration, Faculty, and Staff to provide psychosocial support and crisis intervention to students and/or their families. The Office serves as a resource for referrals to community agencies and outreach to help address any personal health or family issues.
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Fact Sheet 1,200
approximate # of students enrolled
school colors are red, white, and navy blue
13:1
student:faculty ratio
28
average class size
$56
million+
won in scholarships
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AP courses
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athletic teams
championships in
1966
the year SJB was opened
99%
of students accepted to 4-year college
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the SJB mascot is a cougar #CougarNation
SJB is located on the south shore of Long Island in West Islip, NY
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the # of acres of SJB’s campus
SJB is the only Diocesan High School in Suffolk County
53
years
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Unique Features on Campus
- Ceramics Room & Kiln - Dance Room - Dark Room - Engineering Labs
- Radio & TV Studios - Retreat Center - Stained Glass Room - Wrestling
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# of Alumni who teach at SJB
50+
# of clubs offered
college courses
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Technology Every Freshman is issued a Chromebook during orientation before classes begin, in September. Students are shown how to access their SJB Google Account and their school Plus Portals account. The use of their Chromebook is a part of our daily instruction. Students have access to our MAC lab, which is utilized by the GENESIS Research Program and is located within our newly renovated state-of-the-art library. Our FLEX Classroom, also located in the library, provides students with a space to further utilize our technological advancements. After school, the library can be used for independent study or as a location for students in need of Peer Tutoring from our National Honor Society or Writing Center. Students have access to three computer labs where they can study course topics such as AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, Digital Media, Website Development and Design, Intro to Programming, and Computer Generated Imagery (CGI.)
Daily Morning Prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and morning announcements are conducted from our TV Studio. The studio is student-run with the guidance of qualified personnel to run live streamed newscasts viewed by our entire student body via classroom Smartboards. Parents can also view the livestreams via our website: stjohnthebaptistdhs.net Our campus is also equipped with a radio station where students record podcasts that can be found on our YouTube page. Broadcasts of sporting events or interviews with alumni can be heard on our YouTube page as well. Students interested in photography and film development have access to our fully operational Photography Dark Room.
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Athletics ! s r a g u o C Go
We are very proud of our competitive and comprehensive athletic program. We offer the listed sports on a variety of levels – from freshman level to our renowned varsity squads. Numerous quality scholar athletes from SJB have received athletic scholarships from many Division I and Division II Colleges and Universities. We have multiple All League, All State, and All Long Island award recipients. Many of our athletes pursue their sport on a professional level. Currently, we have Alumni who play professional baseball and compete with the U.S. Olympic team!
BOYS’ FALL
Team Sports
Crew (Rowing) Cross Country Equestrian Football Ice Hockey Sailing Soccer
Basketball Bowling Equestrian Indoor Track & Field Swimming Wrestling
GIRLS’ FALL
GIRLS’ WINTER
Cheerleading Crew (Rowing) Cross Country Equestrian Kickline Sailing Soccer Swimming Tennis Volleyball
BOYS’ WINTER
Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Equestrian Indoor Track & Field Kickline
BOYS’ SPRING Baseball Crew (Rowing) Golf Lacrosse Sailing Spring Track & Field Tennis Volleyball
GIRLS’ SPRING Badminton Crew (Rowing) Golf Lacrosse Sailing Softball Spring Track & Field
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The Arts Performing Arts Students have the opportunity to explore and develop their passion for music and the arts in a variety of ways. Instrumentalists and vocalists have 12 different performance groups to choose from. We have electives for beginners who would like to learn how to play an instrument such as piano or the guitar. Students can join the Drama Club or audition for our award-winning Spring Musical. Students interested in dance have the option of selecting courses within our DanceWorks program.
Our Performing Arts Department produces two new shows per year. Past performances include Beauty and the Beast and The Music Man! Whether you are an aspiring actor or just discovering your hidden talents, there is something for everyone in our Performing Arts Department.
Fine Arts
The Fine Arts Department offers our students the opportunity to cultivate and develop their talents through a variety of classes. Some of the classes offered include the following: Photography, Ceramics, Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, and Graphic Art. The Arts Department also offers a variety of college level and Advanced Placement courses.
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Student Life SJB offers a wide array of clubs and activities for our students to participate in after school. Many of our students are actively engaged in one or more clubs or activities. More than likely, there is a club for every student, and if not, we encourage and support our students to create a new club! Ambassadors for Admissions Art Club Astronomy Club Bel Canto Chorale Big Brother/Big Sister Board Game Club Book Club Computer Programming Club Culinary Arts Club Danceworks Drama Club Earth Club Emerging Technologies Fashion Club French Club Gianna Club Himphonix Irish Club Jazz Ensemble Liturgical Music Group Mathletes Mock Trial National Honor Society Noteorious/Noteworthy Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra Peace and Justice Club Pep Band Percussion Ensemble Radio R.A.K. Random Acts of Kindness SADD SJB Dance Company Spanish Club Spring Musical Stained Glass Club Student Council Executive Board Student Council Freshmen Student Council Sophomores Student Council Juniors Student Council Seniors Symphonic Band Table Tennis The Forerunner (Yearbook) The Prophet (School Newspaper) The Train Club Media News Network Voices & Visions Wind Ensemble Women’s Chorus 17
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Life after SJB St. John the Baptist DHS Graduates are among the most distinct high school scholars from across the nation. Routinely 99% of our seniors are accepted into 4-year Higher Education Institutions including Ivy League schools. Here is a list of colleges and universities where recent graduates have been accepted: Adelphi University Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Alvernia University American University Amherst College Anna Maria College Appalachian State University Arizona State University Assumption College Auburn University Barry University Baylor University Bentley University Berklee College of Music Binghamton University Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Bryant University Bucknell University California College of the Arts California Institute of Technology Catholic University of America Central Connecticut State University City University of New York CUNY-Macaulay Honors College Clarkson University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston College of Mount Saint Vincent College of New Jersey College of the Holy Cross College of Saint Rose Cornell University
Culinary Institute of America Dean College DeSales University Dillard University Drexel University East Carolina University Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Emerson College Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University Five Towns College Flagler College-St Augustine Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Institute of Technology Florida Southern College Florida State University Fordham University Franklin Pierce University George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Southern University Gettysburg College Grambling State University Hampton University Hartwick College Harvard University Hawaii Pacific University High Point University Hofstra University Howard University Husson University Indiana University-Bloomington Iona College Ithaca College
Jacksonville University James Madison University John Carroll University Johnson & Wales University King’s College La Salle University Le Moyne College Lebanon Valley College Lehigh University LIU Post Louisiana State University Loyola University Maryland Lynn University Maine Maritime Academy Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marist College Marquette University Marymount Manhattan College Marywood University Massachusetts College of Art & Design Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mercy College Merrimack College Messiah College Miami University-Oxford Michigan State University Misericordia University Mississippi State University Molloy College Monmouth University Montclair State University Morgan State University Mount Saint Mary College Mount St. Mary’s University Neumann University
Our recent graduating class received over $56 million in scholarships from colleges and universities while also earning the following achievements:
New Jersey Institute of Technology New School - All Divisions New York Institute of Technology New York University Niagara University North Carolina State University Northeastern University Nova Southeastern University Ohio State University Pace University-New York Palm Beach Atlantic University Pennsylvania State University Pratt Institute-Main Princeton University Providence College Purdue University-Main Campus Quinnipiac University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Roanoke College Robert Morris University Roberts Wesleyan College Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rollins College Rutgers University Sacred Heart University Saint Edward’s University Saint Joseph’s University Saint Louis University Saint Michael’s College Salve Regina University San Diego State University School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual Arts Seton Hall University
5 Capstone Diplomas 27 Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction 20 Advanced Placement Scholars with Honors 57 National Advanced Placement Scholars
Shawnee State University Siena College Slippery Rock University of PA Southern New Hampshire University Springfield College St. Bonaventure University St. Francis College St. John’s University St. Joseph’s College Stetson University Stevenson University Stonehill College State Univeristy of New York Syracuse University Temple University Towson University Tuskegee University United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of Arizona University of California-Berkeley University of California-Davis University of California-Irvine University of California-Los Angeles University of Central Florida University of Colorado Boulder University of Connecticut University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hartford University of Houston University of Iowa University of Maryland University of Massachusetts
University of Miami University of Mississippi University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire University of New Haven University of New Hampshire University of North Carolina University of Notre Dame University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Rochester University of San Diego University of Scranton University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Tennessee University of Texas at Arlington University of Vermont Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan University Wagner College Wake Forest University Wentworth Institute of Technology West Virginia University Western Connecticut State University Wilkes University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Yale University
Forever A Cougar Diana M. Pergolizzi-Langone, ‘83 Social Studies Department
“I first chose SJB at 14 years old, then again for my career path, and once again as the parent of two alumni. I promise you that choosing to come here is a choice you will never regret. I have made lifelong friends here at SJB and we are truly a family!”
Matthew Domanico, ‘03 Guidance Department
“Being a student at St. John’s was truly the best four years of my life. Not only did it provide me with a quality education and lifelong friendships, but its’ family environment brought out the best in me academically, socially, and spiritually; by helping me to find my connection with our Lord. When I was offered the opportunity to come back home to SJB, as both a School Counselor and a Coach, I knew I wanted to be nowhere else than the place that helped me develop into who I am today. SJB is full of strong traditions and it is a blessing every day to be able to pass those traditions onto this and future generations of students.”
Jess Maddalena, ‘02 Campus Ministry
“I transferred to SJB from a different Catholic high school in the middle of my Freshman year. I knew almost immediately that SJB was the place for me; I felt comfortable and at home here in a way I had never felt in any other school I had attended. As a student, SJB offered me opportunities I wouldn’t have had anywhere else- things like volunteering with the Catholic Worker in NYC and marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The friends I made here as a student are still my best friends today. Working here as both a teacher and Campus Minister has been one of the greatest joys of my life. To be able to walk with students through high school and guide them on their faith journey
Ralph Dalton, ‘82 Boys’ Athletic Director
“Being able to come back to SJB was a dream come true. I have been committed to Catholic Education for 33 years and I have been given the privilege to give back to the school that gave me a great foundation. I had so many great experiences here. Being able to build relationships with the student-athletes, to watch them grow into young adults and see them achieve their goals has been the most rewarding. One of my greatest moments here was to watch my son graduate from SJB and as his Coach, we won a baseball championship together. That is what the SJB family is all about. Tradition, family and faith.”
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How to Become an SJB Cougar How to Apply: • Register for the TACHS exam and indicate SJB as one of your choices using our code #698. The test is administered in early November. Acceptances into SJB, based upon the TACHS results, will be sent out in mid-January. • Schedule a private tour or Cougar for a Day using our online Inquiry form. Go to our website – stjohnthebaptistdhs.net and click on the Admissions tab to access “Visiting SJB” info. • If you miss the exam, you can still apply using our online application. Visit our website: stjohnthebaptistdhs.net and click on the Admissions tab, then select “Apply Online” • Our website contains all the information from start to finish in the Admissions process. For questions or concerns, please call the Admissions Department (631) 587-8000 x113 or e-mail: Admissions@sjbdhs.org
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Located on the majestic South Shore of Long Island, NY in Suffolk County, St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School is located: 1170 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY 11795 Admissions: (631) 587-8000 x113 Online: stjohnthebaptistdhs.net
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