MARCH 2018 SPRING SEMESTER
christian brothers high school • enter to learn, leave to serve
falcon family news a message from the president DEAR CB FAMILIES: As a Lasallian Catholic school, we are called to teach in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle, a skilled educator and inspiring spiritual leader. De La Salle’s gift to us is a legacy of more than 300 years of educational innovation and a comprehensive approach to educating the whole student. Last month, Christian Brothers High School participated in the Lasallian Catholic Assessment Process (LCAP) during which a visiting team meets with students, faculty members and staff. All students and families were also asked to participate in surveys to help us assess how we are doing. While we do not yet have the final report, I’m pleased to share that our strong commitment to our Lasallian Catholic mission is affirmed by our families, students, faculty and staff. I am grateful to all who participated in the surveys and to the students who gave up a day off to spend with us and the LCAP visiting team. We recognize that many of our families make tremendous sacrifices for Lasallian Catholic education. Recently, the Board of Trustees approved an operating budget which raises tuition and fees by a total of 3.5 percent. Tuition for 2018-19 will be $13,522 and the registration fee $625, for a total of $14,147. Our tuition remains below the average for Catholic high schools in Northern California and a recent tuition review revealed that most other Catholic high schools in Northern California will be passing along tuition increases that average 4.5 percent. Our constant challenge is balancing mission-centered excellence with affordability. Please know that we work hard to invest your resources well in your children’s education and always look to improve efficiency, maintain distinction and control costs. We recognize and appreciate that our tuition is a significant sacrifice for most families. We also recognize it is prohibitive for some families. Our Lasallian Catholic mission calls for us to serve the poor and we must also ensure CB is accessible to modest and middle-income families. We embrace this opportunity. In 2017-18, we are distributing $2.7 million in need-based tuition assistance to 423 students. That is more
than one-third of our student body. We expect these numbers to be similar in 2018-19. Tuition assistance comes from three sources: endowment earnings, fundraising efforts, and the operating budget. We are grateful to all of our parents, alumni and friends who support our fundraising activities. Your ongoing support is critical to our mission! On a practical note, we will again facilitate registration for next year online. We are, however, transitioning from Smart Tuition to FACTS for tuition billing and collection. We will continue with Smart Tuition for the remaining 2017-18 school year. As part of your registration for next year, you will receive a link to set up your FACTS tuition account. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Cathy DeVera in our Business Office at 916-733-3644. We are grateful to partner with you in preparing your children for success in college and life. Our faculty, staff and administrators are working diligently to ensure the sacrifices you are making for your children today – tuition, time, and example – will reap rewards long into the future. Live Jesus in our hearts,
Lorcan P. Barnes President
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• Auction 2018
• College News
• Athletics
• Campus Ministry • Christian Service
• Media Visual & Performing Arts
• Student Activities
• Vocations
• Falcon 5K
• Falcon Family Faces
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