OCTOBER 2016 FALL SEMESTER
christian brothers high school • enter to learn, leave to serve
falcon family news a message from the Director of Admissions & Communications DEAR CB FAMILIES: I absolutely love Club Day! Each September during a community lunch, every one of our more than 40 student-run clubs sets up a display on the main lawn while enthusiastic members encourage students to join. Academic, service and social clubs compete for attention and work to attract members who share their interests and enthusiasm. Whether their passion is robotics, politics, sailing, the environment, movies, or the art of grilling the perfect steak, there really is something for everyone. On the rare occasion that there isn’t, students are encouraged to create a club and share their interests and ideas with others. This day, to me, highlights the joys of CB’s inclusive community and commitment to educating the whole person. Our dedicated faculty, administrators and staff create an environment that allows every student to thrive. Students at CB are valued for exactly who they are and encouraged to find and foster their God-given gifts. They are encouraged to share their gifts with others in the classroom, through clubs, Christian service, as athletes, artists and members of the community. Today, CB is the largest Catholic high school in the region with students joining us from 76 zip codes and three foreign countries. The academic programs have never been better as evidenced by four 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 boasts inclusivity. A 2016 list from “Niche Rankings” identifies the Most Diverse Private High Schools in America. According to “Niche,” CB ranks number one locally and in the top 100 nationally 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, commitment 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 prepare for success in college and in life. As we prepare for Open House on Sunday, October 2, 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 as they evaluate their high school options. Thank you to all the teachers, staff, students, parents and families who help us to ensure that in its 141st year in Sacramento, Christian Brothers High School is still the place to be. Live Jesus in Our Hearts,
Kristen McCarthy Director of Admissions & Communications
INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Counseling and Guidance
• Athletics
• Christian Service
• Media, Visual & Performing Arts
• Campus Ministry
• Vocations
• Student Activities
• Falcon Family Faces
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