Open House 2014 At A Glance Brochure

Academy of Our Lady of Peace AT A GLANCE

Our Mission As a Catholic school, we are committed to helping our students become active participants in building Christ’s kingdom of justice, love and peace. As a school rooted in the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph, OLP promotes the cultivation of “gentleness, peace and joy” as we respond to the needs of the “dear neighbor” both in our midst and in our human community. Through our college preparatory program, our mission is to empower our students to become knowledgeable in skills needed to achieve success in post-secondary studies, and to make informed and values-driven decisions in the context of today’s world. As a result of these endeavors, and working with parents as our educational partners providing a family context of faith-in-action, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace strives to graduate responsible women educated to the needs of society.

Educating the next generation of women leaders & innovators since 1882.

Founded in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ).

ACADEMICS Faculty members have taught at the school for an average of 15 years and more than 70% hold advanced degrees.

The OLP Campus Historic campus built in early 1920s featuring library, event center, auditorium, weight & conditioning rooms and an expansive North Terrace lawn

CONFIDENT GIRLS. TRUE LEADERS. DEDICATED ADVOCATES.

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Pilot Cafe & Student Union Center

OUR STUDENTS

From

Enrolled

Ethnic Backgrounds

60% Diversity 40% Caucasian

AP & Honors Courses Offered

47 STEAM Classes

offered at least one scholarship from a college or university

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750 Students

24

67% of the Class of 2014 was

des ip Co And 100 Catholic, Independent & Public Schools Religious Traditions

94% Catholic 6% Other Faiths

As a Catholic, college preparatory, all girls school, OLP relies on gifts from parents, friends, alumnae and donors to close the gap between tuition and the actual cost to educate each student. OLP invests in tuition assistance & scholarships each year to ensure all students who want an OLP education are able to receive one.

$2.6 Million given in tuition assistance & scholarships

$17.6 M Dollar amount of scholarships garnered by the class of 2014

99

13:1

(student to faculty ratio)

23

percent Go on to higher learning

(average class size)

With a variety of opportunities outside the classroom, including clubs, athletics and our partnership with the all boys school, Saint Augustine, every OLP girl discovers her talents and finds her passion.

Visual & Performing Arts Classes include Pilot TV, digital arts, dance, painting, watercolor, ceramics, music theory & a variety of student performances each year.

College Preparation Students are empowered and prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow with help from our comprehensive college counseling program.

4 Full-Time Counselors on Staff to Assist Students with their Needs

Spiritual Life & Service Learning

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1882, OLP has successfully educated young women for more than 132 years to meet the needs of society.

The OLP Department of Religious Studies operates from the CSJ tradition of “Faith in Action”. The curriculum is rooted in balancing formation with information and is integrated across all disciplines under the guidance of the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.

153 students took 199 AP exams in 2014, with an average pass rate of 82.4% With the integration of a Campus Ministry

STUDENT LIFE

Member of the National Arts Honor Society

TUITION & FINANCES

2014-2015 Tuition Cost: $14,880

The OLP Difference

an OLP graduate.

THERE’S NO MISTAKING

Athletics 20 CIF sports teams including basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, volleyball, swim & diving, tennis, track & field and soccer. We also offer surf & sand volleyball

Clubs & Activities 30+ Clubs & Organizations on campus including Robotics, SHPE, Amnesty International, Culinary Club, Pilot Press, Mock Trial, Peace Commission & more!

340 Annual Leadership Positions for students

Learn More About Our School at www.aolp.org or 619-725-9118

program rooted in student leadership, students are encouraged to engage in their faith and lead others through a vibrant faith experience. Religious studies in the classrooms is complemented with class level retreats for all grade levels. Liturgies are planned by students and led by visiting Priests from all over San Diego Diocese.

Students are required to complete 85 hours of service by the time of graduation, however, most go above and beyond the minimum requirements because the culture of our community is that of serving the “dear neighbor.”

STEAM Curriculum

At OLP, we help our students develop the skills necessary to take on any challenge. We offer 47 classes in the STEAM disciplines.

Our rigorous curriculum includes access to more than 47 classes in the STEAM disciplines.

Science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) subjects are integrated into the curriculum, giving our girls the opportunity to learn and innovate across a variety of disciplines.

We are committed to supporting our the passions of our students and educating the next generation of female leaders and innovators in all fields.

The Class of 2014 Acceptance List Catholic Carnegie Mellon University Barry University Chapman University Boston College Clark University Chaminade University of Honolulu Columbia College Chicago Creighton University Concordia University - Irvine DePaul University Culinary Art School El Arte de Cocinar y Dominican University of California Servir Duquesne University Denison University Emmanuel College Drexel University Fordham University Emerson College Franciscan University of Steubenville Fashion Institute of Design and Gonzaga University Merchandising, San Diego Holy Cross College Hawaii Pacific University Holy Names University Hofstra University John Paul the Great Catholic Instituto Superior de Gastronomia y University Nutricion Loyola Marymount University Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Loyola University Chicago Superiores de Monterrey Loyola University Maryland Instituto Tecnologico y de Loyola University New Orleans Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Marquette University Campus Guadalajara Marymount California University Johns Hopkins University Maryville University Johnson & Wales University- Providence Merrimack College Juniata College Our Lady of the Lake University of Knox College San Antonio Lewis & Clark College Regis University Manhattanville College Saint Joseph’s University Menlo College Saint Louis University Mills College Saint Mary’s College Muhlenberg College Saint Mary’s College of California New School of Architecture & Design Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota New York University Salve Regina University North Park University Santa Clara University Northeastern University Seattle University Olivet Nazarene University Seton Hall University Pace University, New York City St. Edward’s University Pacific Lutheran University St. John’s University - Queens Pepperdine University Campus Pitzer College Stonehill College Point Loma Nazarene University The Catholic University of America Pratt Institute University of Dallas Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Dayton Rider University University of Portland Rochester Institute of Technology University of San Diego Rocky Mountain College University of San Francisco Sarah Lawrence College Villanova University Savannah College of Art and Design Xavier University Simmons College Southern California Institute of Private Architecture American University Southern Methodist University Austin College Stanford University Azusa Pacific University Suffolk University Baldwin Wallace University Syracuse University Barnard College Texas Christian University Baylor University The Art Institute of California - San Diego Beloit College The George Washington University Biola University Universidad de Monterrey Butler University Universidad Marista de Merida California College of the Arts University of Denver California Lutheran University University of Dubuque

University of Puget Sound University of Redlands University of Southern California University of the Pacific Vanderbilt University Wagner College Wellesley College Western New England University Westmont College Whittier College Woodbury University Out of State, Public Arizona State University Auburn University Boise State University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Eastern Oregon University Miami University, Oxford North Carolina State University Northern Arizona University Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University, University Park Portland State University Purdue University Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey at New Brunswick Southern Oregon University Southern Utah University Texas A&M University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Georgia The University of Iowa The University of Texas, Austin Towson University University of Arkansas University of British Columbia University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Illinois at Chicago University of Maine University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Boston University of Massachusetts, Lowell University of Michigan University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Missouri Columbia University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of New Mexico University of Northern Colorado University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of St. Thomas University of Utah University of Virginia University of Washington Virginia Commonwealth University

Washington State University Western Oregon University Western State Colorado University CSU California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Chico California State University, Dominguez Hills California State University, East Bay California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Northridge California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Marcos California State University, Stanislaus Humboldt State University San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Sonoma State University UC University of California at Berkeley University of California at Davis University of California at Irvine University of California at Los Angeles University of California at Merced University of California at Riverside University of California at San Diego University of California at Santa Barbara University of California at Santa Cruz

Class of 2014 Facts & Stats •

724: The number of college & university acceptances the class of 2014 was offered

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209: The class of 2014 was accepted by 209 unique colleges & universities

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67%: The percentage of the class of 2014 that was offered at least one scholarship from a college or university