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Empowering and educating women since 1882 in the Catholic tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

WOMEN OF COURAGE

Women of Intellect

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) is a Catholic, liberal arts oriented, college preparatory secondary school dedicated to the education of young women. For more than 130 years, OLP academic tenets have remained grounded in the spirit of excellence and innovation characterizing the founding Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. OLP’s rigorous curriculum reflects a tradition of self-improvement and empowerment and embraces 21st Century readiness for the future. The result of these endeavors — combined with parents as the educational partners — provides a context of faith-in-action family partnership.

OLP strives to graduate responsible women educated to the needs of society.

R E C O G N I Z E D A S A B LU E R I B B O N S C H O O L F O R E XC E L L E N C E BY T H E U. S . D E PA RT M E N T O F E D U C AT I O N

Curriculum for Success OLP GRADUATES ARE THE PROVEN INNOVATORS OF TOMORROW Creativity is at the forefront of what today’s companies are looking for in their employees. At OLP, students continue to break the mold and think outside the box of normalcy and expectation. OLP students are equipped with the tools needed to succeed in college; specifically OLP’s block schedule and college preparatory curriculum, which includes classes in: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Technology, Engineering, Visual & Performing Arts, World Languages, Computer Science, Religious Studies, and Physical Education.

STEAM Focused

Science | Technology | Engineering | Arts | Math

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THE NUMBER O F A DVA N C E D P L AC E M E N T AND HONORS COURSES

OLP sends 100% of its graduates to college... including Yale, Stanford, University of Notre Dame, Georgetown, Emory University, New York University, Duke, Tufts University, University of San Diego and Williams College.

Value and Respect

FOR THE GIFTS OF OTHERS

OLP builds leaders through an excellent curriculum, comprehensive college counseling program, competitive CIF sports and a strong science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics program. There are more than 300 leadership opportunities available every year including: campus life, student life, athletics and the performing arts. The Student Council at OLP is comprised of more than 50 elected student leaders with the common goal of planning school activities and, at the same time, making the school year exciting and memorable.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES AT O L P H E L P P R E PA R E G R A D U AT E S FOR COLLEGE A N D B E YO N D

Helping generations of young leaders become “all of which woman is capable.”

A HEART FOR THE

Community OLP women serve in local and international communities with gentleness, peace and joy, modeled after the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Students are required to complete 85 hours of community service by the time of graduation; however most go above and beyond the minimum requirements because the culture of OLP’s community embraces service to the “dear neighbor.”

San Diego businesses welcome OLP students who contribute more than 25,000 hours of service to the community annually. Students serve within local nonprofit organizations such as Father Joe’s Villages, the YMCA, local elementary schools, parishes and Catholic Charities.

OLP athletes have been granted and accepted scholarships from notable colleges… including Academy of Art University, Harvard University, Notre Dame de Namur, St. Martin’s College, St. Mary’s College, Stonehill College and University of California, Berkeley.

TOP WOMEN’S

Athletic Programs Student athletes make up more than 55% of OLP’s student population and the majority of these student athletes have been recognized for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher while participating in competitive athletics.

OLP REMAINS AT THE FOREFRONT OF ATHLETIC RECOGNITION WITH 20 COMPETITIVE CIF INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC TEAMS

Partners & Neighbors OLP girls lead full lives, rounded out by athletics, clubs and partnership with the Catholic, all-boys school, St. Augustine (Saints), just a few miles away. OLP students are prominent leaders in the classroom, on the courts and fields, and in their communities. Partnering opportunities with Saints is a natural addition to the school’s agenda.

Partner events with Saints include freshman dance lessons, football and basketball games, formal and casual dances, student council activities, rallies/athletics, theatrical productions, and more!

OLP is proud of its cultural and economic diversity, and its commitment to a well-rounded student enrollment.

An ambitious financial aid program provides on average more than $2.6 million in support of students.

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THE NUMBER O F C LU B S A N D O RG A N I Z AT I O N S ON CAMPUS

A N I N V E S T M E N T TO D AY M E A N S A N

Investment in the Future Your charitable contributions are at the heart of maintaining OLP’s position of excellence as the region’s premier all-girls Catholic college preparatory high school. As OLP continues to develop and expand its already strong academic programs, your financial partnership paves the way for young women to become the global citizens of tomorrow. On behalf of every student, thank you.

Visit www.aolp.org for more information.

We ensure that each woman finds her voice and is given the skills to excel at all levels.

4860 Oregon Street • San Diego, CA 92116 • (619) 297-2266