Carondelet Lookbook 2024-25

More than high school. Her School.

Our Mission

Carondelet High School inspires excellence by preparing young women to live with heart, faith, and courage in the Catholic tradition and spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Our Vision

A Carondelet graduate is empowered by her Catholic, college-preparatory education and is known as a woman who responds to the needs of the times and makes a positive difference.

Our Values

Our values of heart, faith, courage, and excellence help to guide our students as they: lead with heart, grow in faith, advocate for others and empower one another with courage, and pursue excellence in school and in the world.

Our History

Carondelet High School was founded in 1965 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet at the request of Bishop Floyd Begin, the first bishop of Oakland. In the tradition of their congregation, the Sisters responded to the needs of the Church by establishing the only Catholic secondary school for young women in Contra Costa County.

Her Learning

An All-Girls Education

For the first two years, students benefit from all girls classes, which help them find their voices and grow in confidence. Through our unique partnership with De La Salle High School, they then have the opportunity to further develop their strengths in a co-ed setting, allowing them to practice and refine their voices in a diverse social and academic community.

At Carondelet, our young women are center stage. She learns to speak out and advocate for herself and others from the day she starts high school.

80% 80% of all-girls school graduates consider their academic performance as highly successful.

Girls’ school students also show more confidence compared to girls in coeducational schools, and typically do better academically and are more likely to study STEM subjects than girls in coed schools.

CLASS SIZE 16:1 16:1

Dedicated Teachers & Staff

We understand the impact that we have on our students and we take that responsibility very seriously. Our caring, close-knit team of teachers and administrators collaborate each day to bring out the best in each student.

All girls school graduates are 6x 6x more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology compared to girls who attended coeducational schools.

College Preparatory Curriculum

Inside the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation where students are encouraged and inspired to learn, collaborate, and broaden their skills in new ways.

Compared to coeducated peers, girls’ school graduates are 3x 3x more likely to consider engineering careers.

Personalized Attention

We offer personalized learning strategies and pathways developed to meet individual student needs. Through various support programs, we give our students every advantage to succeed in the classroom, in the community, and in life.

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, career-ready leaders in our dynamic world.

Sisterhood THE CARONDELET

We are a proud, supportive Sisterhood. We motivate each of our students to aim higher, take on new challenges, and feel part of something greater than herself. This Sisterhood has created an inclusive environment that embraces all students, welcomes diversity, and values social justice, empathy, gratitude, and service to our dear neighbor.

Our Catholic Foundation

At the heart of Carondelet is our Catholic tradition, rooted in the mission of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph (CSJ): to create an inclusive environment that embraces all students, welcomes diversity, and values social justice, empathy, service, and gratitude.

Carondelet students learn the skills they need to make their faith actionable, picking up on the traditions handed down by the Sisters of St. Joseph in addressing real world issues. Our curriculum helps our students to identify what it means to live with Heart, Faith, Courage, and Excellence. We integrate these measures into all aspects of the school with the expectation that our students will graduate ready to respond to the needs of the times and make a positive impact in the world.

Our Charism

In the spirit of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, we embrace our charism of “unifying love” and our mission “to serve the dear neighbor without distinction.” This belief is at the heart of everything that we do.

Her Faith Journey

Students don’t just deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith and gospel values: they put them into practice.

Through retreats, immersion trips, and service opportunities, students are able to nourish their faith and their expressions of spirituality.

Liturgies and Prayer

There are several liturgies and prayer services held throughout the school year. Students are invited to become lectors, Eucharistic ministers, liturgical dancers, music ministers, and to offer spiritual reflections.

Retreats

The retreat program is designed to offer our student community time to reflect, rest, and bond with self, others, and God. The charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Carondelet mission is woven into the themes of each retreat.

Social Justice &Immersions

Many opportunities to create a more just community and world are available to students. The church’s tradition of Catholic Social Teaching, a consistent ethic of life, and the CSJ charism provide the framework for the opportunities and emphases of our Social Justice program.

Service Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to collaborate with their peers and gather together to serve the local community. Students eager to volunteer are encouraged to learn about local agencies that our students frequently partner with. Logging service hours allows students to become eligible for service awards and membership to honors societies.

Her Athletics

Carondelet is a place where young women enjoy the opportunity to develop athletic abilities consistent with the highest standards of leadership, sportsmanship, academic scholarship, and school tradition. Our mission to live out our values of heart, faith, courage, and excellence remains at the core of our athletic ideals.

National Cheer and Dance Championships

Northern California Team Championships

State Team Championships

Individual State Championships

National Team Championships

Individual National Champion

Talent

Average GPA of our

was 3.65 for 2023-2024.

Class of 2024 student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to play at the collegiate level.

This state-of-the-art facility is a place our champion student-athletes are proud to call their own. The Carondelet Athletics Complex (CAC) gives our athletes a true home field advantage that inspires our teams, thrills our fans, and deepens our sense of Sisterhood.

Sports hosted at the CAC: lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, and water polo

3737 Valley Vista Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598

High-performance synthetic turf field for soccer, lacrosse, rugby, and softball

Fully-equipped aquatics center with 10-lane competition pool and diving well

Six resurfaced and lighted tennis courts

6,000 sq. ft. Student Center for strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, and student gathering space

More than

50 Her Interests

Every student can find an activity, club, or honor society to enhance her personal development and her sense of purpose. Carondelet’s wide array of student organizations reflects the broad and diverse interests of our girls. There’s a place for everyone here.

co-curricular 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.

Student Councils

Associated Student Body (ASB) Council

Senior Class Council

Junior Class Council

Sophomore Class Council

Freshman Class Council

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Council

Green Team Environmental Council

Peer Counselors

Spiritual Life Council

After figuring out what Spiritual Life Council (SLC) is and what it does, I thought it would be something fun to do to get involved with my community and explore my faith... It helped me strive to be a leader that spreads love, positivity, and fun throughout my community.

- Sasha J.

Honor Societies

American Sign Language Honor Society

California Scholarship Federation (CSF)

French Honor Society

National Honor Society (NHS)

National Music Honor Society (Tri-M)

Spanish Honor Society

Sasha J. (left) with fellow SLC member Paige C.

Her Wellness

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, arts and crafts, and journal making.

Our wellness counselors provide programming for students around key social and emotional health topics, including: stress management and mindfulness, communication, healthy relationships, and responsible social media use.

Her Future

We strive to create a positive environment that gives students the tools they need to be successful in college and beyond.

99% 99% OF GRADUATES CONTINUE ON TO COLLEGE

College Counseling

Our student-centered college counseling program is rooted in Carondelet’s core values of educating young women to live with heart, faith, courage, and excellence.

College counselors encourage students to discover their interests, strengths, and values to make the most out of their high school years. As students begin the college application process, we support them in their pursuit of post-secondary plans that match individual goals and priorities.

Our Roadmap

The Carondelet approach to college counseling is to identify goals for each grade and help guide students through the college exploration process.

9th Grade: DISCOVER

Students try something new, discover an interest, get involved.

10th Grade: EXPLORE

Students deepen commitments and further academic interests.

11th Grade: THRIVE

Students begin their college search in earnest, learning valuable skills that will serve them in college and beyond.

12th Grade: LAUNCH

Students feel confident in applying to college and receive guidance and feedback along the way.

With the help of our College Counseling team, our rising seniors get a great start on their college applications and essays. Later in the year, seniors will share their essay drafts with college admissions officers, practice for college interviews, and receive help filling out the Common and UC applications.

College Counseling hosts “Road to College” nights where students interactively learn about the application process from college admissions officers. The night concludes with a small college fair, in which students can speak with college representatives to learn more about their options.

Where Our Students Go to College

Academy of Art University

American International College

American River College

American University

Alabama State University

Alverno College

Appalachian State University

Arizona State University

Arkansas Baptist College

Arts University Plymouth

Auburn University

Austin Community College District

Azusa Pacific University

Babson College

Bates College

Baylor University

Belmont University

Benedictine College

Binghamton University

Biola University

Boise State University

Boston College

Boston University

Brandeis University

Bryn Mawr College

Bucknell University

Bushnell University

Butler University

Caldwell University

California Baptist University

California Institute of the Arts

California Institute of Technology

California Lutheran University

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

California State University, Channel Islands

California State University, Chico

California State University, Dominguez Hills

California State University, East Bay

California State University Fresno

California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Maritime

Academy

California State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Northridge

California State University, Sacramento

California State University, San Bernardino

California State University, San Marcos

California State University, Stanislaus

Case Western Reserve University

Central State University

Central Washington University

Centre College

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Chapman University

Chatham University

Claremont McKenna College

Clark University

Clemson University

Colby-Sawyer College

Colgate University

College of Charleston

College of the Holy Cross

Colorado College

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado State University, Pueblo

Columbia College (Chicago)

Columbia University

Concordia University, Irvine

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Cornell University

Creighton University

Dartmouth College

Davenport University

Denison University

DePaul University

Delaware State University

Diablo Valley College

Dillard University

Dominican University of California

Drake University

Drew University

Drexel University

Duke University

Duquesne University

Durham University

East Tennessee State University

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne

Elmira College

Elon University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

Emerson College

Endicott College

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Florida Southern College

Florida State University

Fordham University

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Franklin University Switzerland

Gannon University

George Fox University

George Mason University

George Washington University

Georgetown University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Gettysburg College

Gonzaga University

Grand Canyon University

Hampton University

Hartwick College

Harvard University

Harvey Mudd College

Hawai'i Pacific University

High Point University

Hofstra University

Holy Cross College

Holy Names University

Howard University

Indiana University Bloomington

Ithaca College

James Madison University

Johns Hopkins University

Juniata College

Kennesaw State University

Kent State University

King's College London

La Sierra University

Lafayette College

Langston University

Lehigh University

Lewis & Clark College

Linfield University

London Metropolitan University

Long Beach City College

Long Island University

Los Medanos College

Louisiana State University

Loyola Marymount University

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Maryland

Loyola University New Orleans

Manhattan College

Marist College

Marquette University

Marymount California University

Marymount Manhattan College

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and

Health Sciences

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

McGill University

Miami University

Michigan State University

Michigan Technological University

Middlebury College

Middle Tennessee State University

Millikin University

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Mississippi State University

Montana State University, Bozeman

Montana State University, Northern

Morgan State University

Mount Holyoke College

Mount Saint Mary's University

Muhlenberg College

Napa Valley College

Newcastle University

New Jersey Institute of Technology

New Mexico State University

New York University

North Carolina A & T State University

North Carolina State University

Northeastern University

Northern Arizona University

Northern Michigan University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Ohio University

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma State University

Oral Roberts University

Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon State University

Pace University

Pacific University

Penn State University, Behrend

Penn State University, University Park

Pepperdine University

Point Loma Nazarene University

Portland State University

Providence College

Purdue University

Queen's University Belfast

Quinnipiac University

Reed College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rhodes College

Ringling College of Art and Design

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Rutgers University, Newark

Rutgers University, New Brunswick

SUNY at Albany

SUNY Buffalo State University

SUNY University at Buffalo

Sacred Heart University

Saint Ambrose University

Saint Edward's University

Saint John's University

Saint Louis University

Saint Mary's College of California

Salem State University

Salve Regina University

San Diego State University

San Francisco State University

San Jose State University

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Clara University

Santa Monica College

Sarah Lawrence College

Savannah College of Art and Design

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Scripps College

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle University

Seton Hall University

Simmons University

Simpson University

Skidmore College

Sonoma State University

South Dakota State University

Southern Methodist University

Southern Oregon University

Southern University at New Orleans

Southern Utah University

Stanford University

Stevens Institute of Technology

St. John's University

Stonehill College

Suffolk University

Syracuse University

Temple University

Texas A&M University

Texas Christian University

Texas Lutheran University

Texas Tech University

The American University of Paris

The College of New Jersey

The College of William and Mary

The Evergreen State College

The New School

The Ohio State University

The University of Alabama

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Manchester

The University of Montana

The University of Tampa

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Dallas

Trent University

Trine University

Trinity University

Tufts University

Tulane University of Louisiana

University College London

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Arizona

University of British Columbia

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

University of California, Irvine

University of California, San Diego

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Cruz

University of Chicago

University of Cincinnati

University of Colorado, Boulder

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

University of Colorado, Denver

University of Connecticut

University of Dayton

University of Delaware

University of Denver

University of Florida

University of Georgia

University of Greenwich

University of Guelph

University of Hartford

University of Hawaii at Hilo

University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Idaho

University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign

University of Iowa

University of Kansas

University of Kentucky

University of La Verne

University of Liverpool

University of Maine

University of Maryland, College Park

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

University of Massachusetts, Boston University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

University of Mississippi

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

University of Nevada, Reno

University of New Hampshire

University of New Mexico

University of Missouri, Columbia

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of Northern Colorado

University of North Dakota

University of Notre Dame

University of North Texas

University of Oklahoma

University of Oregon

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

University of Plymouth

University of Portland

University of Puget Sound

University of Redlands

University of Rhode Island

University of Rochester

University of Saint Mary

University of San Diego

University of San Francisco

University of South Carolina

University of South Florida

University of Southern California

University of St. Andrews

University of Utah

University of Vermont

University of Victoria

University of Virginia

University of Washington, Seattle University of Wisconsin, Madison

University of Wyoming

University of York

University of the Pacific

Utah State University

Vanderbilt University

Vanguard University

Vassar College

Villanova University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Wake Forest University Washington & Jefferson College

Washington State University

Washington University in St. Louis

Wellesley College

Western Washington University

Westmont College

Wheaton College - MA

Whitman College

Whitworth University

Northwestern University

Oberlin College

Occidental College

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Merced

University of California, Riverside

Willamette University

Xavier University

Xavier University of Louisiana

Learn about our application process stepby-step during the Admissions 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 Preview days. 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.

Visit the QR Code to learn about upcoming events.

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

50% 50% of students receive merit and/or need-based tuition assistance

$2.1 $2.1 million awarded