Chaminade College Preparatory - High School

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Who We Are Chaminade College Preparatory inspires young people to love, learn and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence and moral responsibility. Chaminade graduates are prepared, inspired and equipped to share God’s love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace. They learn, adapt and grow with the world around them. Our alumni become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.

Characteristics of a Marianist Education Chaminade prides itself in its mission and identity as a Catholic school in the Marianist tradition which prepares students not only for college but also for a life of leadership in a diverse world. Characteristics of a Marianist Education include: Educating for Formation in Faith: Students are devoted to ongoing personal faith and character development in their academic classes, extracurriculars, retreats, liturgies, and Apostolic Works Service Learning. They are committed to understanding and respecting religious differences and what is distinctive about their own religious faith tradition.

Educating in Family Spirit: In a community characterized by a family setting of openness, respect, integrity, and dialogue, students develop their spiritual and academic growth.

Educating for Service, Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation: Chaminade students exhibit values of compassion, tolerance, justice, peace and a respect for the dignity of human life and all creation. They become leaders who are informed about social issues and are committed to addressing and resolving injustices in order to improve quality of life for all.

Educating for Adaptation and Change: Chaminade students develop their critical thinking skills in the search for truth and in recognition of the importance of lifelong learning.

Providing an Integral, Quality Education: Chaminade students strengthen their interior spirit and self-knowledge, learning to nurture habits of silence and reflection. They appreciate the value of education and knowledge which enables them to embark on their journeys of lifelong learning.

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Personalized College Preparation Chaminade doesn’t just focus on being a great fit for high school – we prepare students to find their next great fit. From the moment our freshmen meet their counselor, they know that will be the person they work with over the next four years to help them define their personal definition of “college prep.”

Counselors also work with their students to align their actions with their goals, choose classes, and advise on activities to help make a student’s dream a reality. In addition to academics, Chaminade provides a student wellness program coordinated by our school therapist to make sure Chaminade students become great students and great people!

Unique Learning Pathways In the Chaminade family, every student matters, so every pathway through the school is important. Students enjoy personalized attention and excellent preparation for college in a goal-oriented environment. They personalize their pathway, choosing from athletics, clubs, co-curricular activities, AP classes, fine arts, community service opportunities, and a wide variety of elective courses designed to maximize their potential and help them grow toward their future.

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AP Classes

Honors Subjects

Class of 2023 Acceptances

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Cal State Campuses

UC Campuses

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Out of State Colleges & Universities Arts Colleges

Acceptances to the Top 50 Most Selective Schools*

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International Universities

100%

Accepted to College *US News and World Report Top 50 Most Selective Colleges

FRESHMAN

Theology English (Honors Available) Math* (Honors Available) Biology (Honors Available) Human Geography/Health World Languages (Spanish, French - Honors Available) Elective

SOPHOMORE

Theology English (Honors Available) Math* (Honors Available) Chemistry (Honors and AP Available) World History (AP Available) World Languages (Honors Available) Elective (AP Courses Available)

JUNIOR

Theology English (Honors and AP Available) Math* (Honors and AP Available) Science (Honors and AP Available) United States History (AP Available) Elective (AP Courses Available) Elective (AP Courses Available)

SENIOR

Academic Excellence

Theology English (Honors and AP Available) Math* (Honors and AP Available) United States Government (AP Available) Elective (AP Courses Available) Elective (AP Courses Available) Elective (AP Courses Available)

Required electives include fine arts (one year), PE/sport (one year), Online Computer Skills (one quarter), and Critical Thinking and Composition (one semester). Students also must fulfill Apostolic Service Hours each year.

Popular electives include advanced science and math classes, advanced world language options, sociology, psychology, kinesiology and sports medicine, business economics, sports management, coding and engineering, film, dance, drama, art, instrumental or vocal music, etc. *Math track and initial honors placement determined at time of acceptance.

Clubs & Organizations

Fine Arts Cultivating creativity is an essential aspect of learning at Chaminade. We offer six complete arts disciplines in industry-standard facilities leveraging state-of-the-art technology. Whether studio art, film, dance, theater, instrumental, or vocal music, Chaminade programs inspire excellence and self-confidence. Students build skills that enrich their experience and energize the school environment!

The Arts at Chaminade have been recognized for excellence with multiple awards, from the National Youth Arts Awards, The Jerry Herman Awards, the National Film Festival for Talented Youth, and Heritage Music Festivals, to name a few.

Chaminade’s artists and musicians have also taken their talents on the road to places like Seattle, Hawaii, England, and Spain!

Students who love going to Chaminade love having an active student life! Chaminade offers more than 60 clubs and activities. A wide variety of leadership, special interest, service and cultural affinity clubs and organizations means there is a place for everyone. Co-curricular academic and extra-curricular fine arts opportunities let students use what they learn in class. Social events, spirit rallies, class unity events, diversity workshops, guest speaker programs and service projects provide opportunities to create lasting memories.

Athletics Chaminade believes that athletics and teamwork are vital components of a well-rounded education. Our 26 varsity sports foster a culture of spiritual, social, emotional and physical growth for the student-athlete. Our programs earn accolades at the state and national levels, and many Chaminade athletes go on to compete in college and professional sports.

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State Championships

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CIF Championships Mission League Championships

Co-Edvantage

The Chaminade Family

Exploration & Growth

The National Association of Independent Schools states, “Students in coeducational settings learn better because they learn from both boys and girls. They are better critical thinkers and are more likely to be innovators in their professional lives.” Chaminade prepares students for real life and knows their college and workplace reality will be co-ed.

Young men and women who learn together also lead together and succeed together. There is no better college prep education than a co-educational experience.

Our Chaminade family is values-based, diverse, and inclusive. The Marianist culture of Family Spirit means we help students fit in and belong. We want your student to develop positive relationships and meaningful long-lasting friendships.

At Chaminade, students explore their faith and develop their own moral compass as they grow into perceptive, responsible adults. They will pursue their interests in the classroom, through extracurricular opportunities and volunteer experiences. Athletes compete in a variety of sports, artists will explore new avenues for self-expression, and all students will discover their greatest potential.

Values-Based College Preparation

Safety & Security

We help students personalize a learning path that prepares them for college and aligns with their interests and goals.

We encourage them to discover and maximize their talents as they grow. College counseling begins when they first come to Chaminade and continues throughout their journey here. Counselors get to know them, help them plan their path, coach them when needed, and keep them on track to achieve their goals.

In the classroom, we model empathy, respect, and dignity. Students feel safe expressing their opinions and exchanging views with others.

Campus safety is a top priority. The high school is a closed campus with a guard station, perimeter fence, security cameras, and an alert system throughout the school. People's safety is also important to us. Every staff member receives an extensive background check before being hired.

Randomized student drug testing keeps students safe and helps protect them from social pressures.

Building Their Future Together Our graduates embody four key characteristics: faith, academic readiness, leadership, and service. Our work with your student begins with this end in mind.

Parents are an important part of student success. We partner with parents and provide opportunities to help you become an active member of the Chaminade community.

Affording Chaminade Chaminade offers a tuition assistance program to aid families that could not otherwise afford a Chaminade education, as well as families that are experiencing temporary financial difficulties. During the 2023-2024 year, we granted nearly $5,000,000 in financial aid.

$10,917

24 %

of students receive assistance

Average grant (49% of tuition)

27 %

$128,285

of families with more than one student qualify for tuition assistance

Average income of an applicant granted an award

Merit Scholarships Every year, Chaminade identifies its strongest applicants for honors placement – we call these students “Eagle Scholars.”

Eagle Scholars are not only eligible for honors class placement in the 9th grade, but are also eligible for consideration for one of Chaminade’s Merit Scholarships.

Chaminade is committed to recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication that is required to qualify for a merit award.

15%

of entering freshman were offered merit based scholarships

Future Leader Scholarships $1,000 one-time award Principal’s Scholarships $2,500 per year President’s Scholarships $5,000 per year

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Merit Scholars come from

average GPA of a Merit Scholar

different middle schools

$200,000+

merit based scholarships awarded yearly