October 2018 FALL SEMESTER
C H R I ST IA N B R O T H E R S H IG H S C HO O L
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FALCON FAMILY NEWS A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS & COMMUNICATIONS DEAR FAMILIES: Serve it up! Each September, volleyball teams from Northern California’s Lasallian schools join together on the court and in the community for the Serve it Up Founders Classic. This year’s event, the sixth annual, brought together players and coaches from Christian Brothers, Justin-Siena, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep and St. Mary’s College High School. Teams arrived at CB on a Friday afternoon, separated into groups and set off to perform community service – some in Oak Park, others at the Sacramento Zoo and some helping the homeless. The camaraderie was instant and the Lasallian dedication to service was evident as they bonded in their efforts to make a difference. Friday evening was spent sharing prayer, a meal and reflecting on the afternoon’s projects. On Saturday, the spirit continued on the court with a round robin tournament. This event really affirms for me the blessing of our Lasallian charism and the myriad of ways our Lasallian Core Principles, faith in the presence of God, quality education, inclusive community, concern for the poor and social justice and respect for all persons, are mindfully incorporated into the classrooms and out in the community. I can’t help but think about the dedicated Brothers who first arrived in California 150 years ago and how their brave efforts live on in the more than 120 Brothers and over 1,400 Lasallian Partners in the District of San Francisco New Orleans. Together, we serve more than 13,000 students in 21 middle, secondary and post-secondary educational ministries located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and in Tijuana, Mexico. Today, CB is the largest Catholic high school in the region with students joining us from 72 zip codes and four foreign countries. The academic programs have never been better as evidenced by five consecutive years on the Washington Post’s list of “America’s Most Challenging Private High Schools.” While many schools boast exclusivity, Christian Brothers High School praises inclusivity. A 2018 list from Niche Rankings identifies the “Most Diverse Private High Schools in America,” ranking CB number one locally and number 51 of more than 600 schools
in California based on ethnic, economic and cultural diversity statistics and opinions from both students and parents. Niche describes a high ranking as an indication “that the school is extremely diverse and fosters a community that accepts and promotes a diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, religious beliefs, etc.” Over the past four weeks, the Admissions team visited more than 30 parochial and private schools. On these visits, we have been joined by our phenomenal Lasallian Student Ambassadors. Each day, I marvel at their intelligence, dedication and enthusiasm as they share their love of CB while encouraging prospective students to attend Open House and schedule shadow visits. Each day, they affirm for me that there is not a better place for young people as they enter to learn and leave to serve. As we prepare for Open House on Sunday, October 7 and our upcoming Shadow Days, you as CB parents and families are vital partners in telling our story. Prospective students and parents tell us that the positive stories shared with them by dedicated, enthusiastic CB parents, students and alumni have inspired them to consider CB when evaluating their high school options. Thank you to all the teachers, staff, students, parents and families who help us ensure that in its 143rd year in Sacramento, Christian Brothers High School is still the place to be. Sincerely, Kristen McCarthy Director of Admissions and Communications
INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Counseling
• Student Activities
• Campus Ministry
• Athletics
• Christian Service
• Diversity and Inclusion
• MVPA
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