Carondelet High School Look Book 2023

HER SCHOOL. More than High School.

CARONDELET IS MORE THAN A HIGH SCHOOL. IT'S HER SCHOOL.

Our philosophy and approach empowers each girl to find her voice and to speak out and advocate for herself and others. At the heart of our sisterhood is our Catholic tradition, rooted in the mission of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph (CSJ). The CSJ spirit and mission comes to life on campus in an inclusive environment that embraces all students, welcomes diversity, ensures equity, and values social justice, empathy, service, gratitude, and spirituality.

At Carondelet, leaders are formed, character is built, and lifelong relationships are cultivated. We work to make connections throughout academic disciplines, and help our students see the relevance of their classwork in their own lives. Collaboration and real-world problem solving are key elements that lead to independence, confidence, and a love for learning that lets our students explore their own passions.

H O W E A R E

800 STUDENTS ENROLLED

WE WELCOME

200 STUDENTS PER GRADE

OUR STUDENTS

FAITH IN ACTION

STUDENTS SERVE

250+ ORGANIZATIONS

12,000 ALUMNAE

STUDENTS COME FROM

61 DIFFERENT ZIP CODES

Freshmen participated in a class-wide immersion about global hunger and packed

STUDENTS PERFORMED

8,652 SERVICE HOURS IN 2022-23

20,000+ MEALS

Single gender classes in freshman and sophomore year instill selfconfidence and a strong sense of community Co-ed classes are available to junior and senior students through combined course offerings with De La Salle, the adjacent all boys' Catholic school

ACADEMICS

28 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

16:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

98% OF GRADUATES CONTINUED ON TO COLLEGE

"As a Carondelet student, I love being in such a welcoming environment, receiving such a good education, and being exposed to so many diverse people who all have so much to offer to the world."

-Madeline B., '25

"Carondelet has provided me a space to question the world out loud in an environment where I don’t have to hesitate to be wrong... I’ve learned how privileged I am to learn in classrooms where my opinions feel valued and heard."

-Michelle A , '24

ACHIEVEMENTS

Students actively participate in research leading to publication with top university professors.

24 - AP Courses

16 - Honors Courses

380 students took 670 AP exams. Over 74% received scores of 3, 4, or 5—far greater than the national average.

COLLEGE

COUNSELING STARTS THE 1ST YEAR.

We have a dedicated counselor for the freshman experience who will help them get started on their journey As sophomores, they will be assigned a counselor who will follow them throughout the college application process.

Last year, 106 students saved money on future college expenses through our Early College Credit Program. Carondelet students can enroll in college courses at no added cost and credits are transferrable directly to college. This can mean up to 12 units of free college credits that can translate to time and dollar savings moving forward Taking college credits during high school establishes a student's college readiness and sets them apart from other applicants.

Over $21 million in scholarships and grants were awarded to the 2023 graduating class. AN INNOVATIVE & CHALLENGING

COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM

Our curriculum develops student self-advocacy, creative problem solving, collaborative learning, varied forms of self-expression, and the ability to communicate effectively. We stay at the forefront of best practices for girls' education, continuously reassessing the tools and skills young women need to become confident, entrepreneurial, resilient, careerready leaders in our dynamic world.

Our newest academic building, The Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation, is a modern state-of-the-art learning center designed to spark creativity, collaboration, innovation, and a fearless spirit for all our students giving them the skills to succeed in college and beyond.

COUGAR ATHLETICS

36 TEAMS 18 SPORTS

450+ ATHLETES

WINNING TEAMS

143 63 15 7 3 3 2 1

League Championships

NCS Team Championships

National Cheer and Dance Championships

Northern California Team Championships

State Team Championships

Individual State Championships

National Team Championships

Individual National Champion

Lizzie Vranesh '23

CARONDELET ATHLETICS COMPLEX

Six tennis courts and high performance synthetic turf fields for soccer, lacrosse, rugby, and softball. Fully-equipped aquatics complex with a 10-lane competition pool and diving well.

6,000 square feet student center for training, physical development, and rehabilitation.

NATIONAL TALENT

12

Class of '23 athletes signed National Letters of Intent to play at the collegiate level.

Average GPA of our student athletes was 3 65 for 2022-2023

State-of-the-art athletics complex specifically for students

THE CARONDELET EXPERIENCE

A VALUES-BASED COMMUNITY

Welcome to an inclusive community that is rooted in Catholic values, where students are empowered to be better people who use their talents and success to change the world.

REAL-WORLD LEARNING

We know that some of the most valuable learning takes place beyond the classroom. Tech-focused and hands-on, our curriculum applies directly to real life preparing for college, career, and future success. Our immersion experiences, spiritual retreats, and social justice service opportunities allow life to be the teacher and exemplifies faith in action.

PERSONALIZED ATTENTION

Our faculty are 100% personally invested in each and every student College counseling, academic planning, and learning support are tailored to each student's individual strengths and aspirations. Our wellness counselors and Student Life team focus on social and emotional learning to support each student's needs.

THE CANNON WELLNESS CENTER

MORETHAN50

co-curriculur offerings or clubs in the areas of academics, honor societies, fine arts, theatre, culture, and more to allow students to express themselves and explore their passions.

THE CARONDELET sisterhood

The Cannon Wellness Center opened its doors to students in January 2023. The Cannon brings wellness to the forefront of our community, providing a comforting environment where students can connect with wellness counselors, utilize designated TeleHealth rooms, reset in the Gratitude Garden, or join in wellness activities such as painting and journal making. Follow on Instagram @carondelet wellness for more info

Our Sisterhood develops a sense of belonging and lifelong relationships with 800 students and over 12,000 alumnae.

Students create noteworthy social service projects and initiatives that make a difference in our community and in the spirit of our CSJ Sisters, responds to the needs of the time

ADMISSIONS

"My favorite part about being a Carondelet student are getting to be a part of the special sisterhood at our school and connecting with so many different girls. I also love our traditions at our school and being able to experience meaningful retreats, liturgies, and prayer experiences."

"Building the tiny house made me more confident in my abilities to do anything... The fact that this project was available at an all girls school was hugely inspiring to me."

-Macy L '23, MIT

-Lauren G. '23, Auburn University

LEARN MORE TODAY!

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET TO KNOW CARONDELET

Learn about our application process

step-by-step during the "Admissions 101" night in October.

Experience our community with students and teachers at Open House in November.

Visit classes for a half-day, on-campus experience during Student Previews. Get ready for your HSPT exam through our Prep Course.

To sign up for events and to start your application, visit:

CarondeletHS.org/Apply

Applications are due early December.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FINANCIAL AID

We want every family to have the opportunity to afford Carondelet. We provide multiple ways to offset the cost of tuition through school-provided aid and scholarship. Carondelet also partners with outside organizations, such as FACE and Bay Scholars, to provide financial aid.

Tuition assistance applications open in December.

For more information, please visit: CarondeletHS.org/Apply/Tuition-Aid/

47%

of students receive merit and/or need-based tuition assistance

$1.8 million awarded