Admissions Info Book 2013-2014

A world of opportunities awaits you.

VISION AND MISSION La Salle College High School stands as a beacon for capable young men embarking on a solid college preparatory program in the Catholic, independent school tradition. The Latin words virtus and scientia, moral strength and knowledge, underline the school’s coat of arms and they serve as a reminder and impetus for all the activities of faculty and students who create the reality of today’s La Salle. The De La Salle Christian Brothers established La Salle in 1858, in the City of Philadelphia, and their charism and the vision of their founder, Saint John Baptist de La Salle (1651–1719), have guided the development of La Salle to its current status as one of the foremost centers of secondary education in the metropolitan Philadelphia area.

Loyal to the educational philosophy of Saint La Salle and the gospel teachings that everyone has value before a loving God, La Salle College High School seeks to shape and to educate the total person for future leadership and personal peace of mind.

Spiritual formation, intellectual achievement, moral growth, physical development, and competition and cultural expression receive serious attention in a Lasallian Community.

La Salle’s 84-acre campus supports the realization of the challenging goals which the faculty and students pursue.

The present Belcroft property, the fifth site in the story of La Salle’s growth, attests to the school’s fidelity to its mission to continue to evolve and to grow to meet the challenges of new generations of youth as they prepare to succeed in and to shape the 21st century.

A conscientious and highlyprofessional faculty of Christian Brothers, lay men and women, and a priest work closely and respectfully with students and staff to establish mutual trust, acceptance, and affirmation.

The goal of the harmonious association of each one in a Lasallian community reflects La Salle’s conviction that God is present and that this caring God speaks in and through each one in the community. The presence of God remains foundational for La Salle College High School, its faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni.

Successful La Salle alumni fill the ranks of all professions, occupations, and trades in contemporary America. Alumni involvement, commitment, and leadership remain among La Salle’s proudest achievements and they stand as a lasting testament to the successful educational program which La Salle College High School fosters.

Written by Brother John D’Alfonso, FSC ’55 1937–2000

La Salle

COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

La Salle College High School, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young men of varied backgrounds, is conducted in the tradition of Saint John Baptist de La Salle. Through a broad and balanced, human and Christian education, La Salle College High School guides each student in the development of his unique God-given talents and fosters a commitment to academic excellence, service, and leadership.

Men of Intellect and Accomplishment La Salle College High School graduates, having completed a rigorous academic program, are lifelong learners who think critically and communicate effectively.

Men of Faith and Compassion La Salle College High School graduates respect human dignity, embrace Roman Catholic Tradition and morality, and value the uniqueness of their Lasallian heritage.

Men of Service and Justice La Salle College High School graduates live their faith through their actions, recognize the interconnectedness of our world, and act on their obligation to right injustice.

Men of Integrity and Respect La Salle College High School graduates accept responsibility for their own education and actions and in the spirit of the Christian gentleman treat people with respect.

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ACADEMICS La Salle College High School’s curriculum is one that is faithcentered, academically challenging, and designed to prepare young men for the future. Featuring a wide variety of electives, our college preparatory program of studies includes over one hundred forty-five courses developed to challenge students to realize their academic potential.

Religion Growing In Christ Christian Life Styles Christian Morality Lasallian Spiritually and Service Prayer Understanding Christ World Religions Mathematics Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 3/Trigonometry Trigonometry Statistics Geometry Geometry and Pre-Calculus Honors Pre-Calculus Calculus Advanced Placement Calculus AB Advanced Placement Calculus BC Advanced Placement Statistics

Computer Education Information Literacy Visual Basic Programming JAVA Programming Advanced Placement Computer Science Digital Multimedia Design • Fundamentals of Web Design • Website Management • Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) Microsoft® IT Academy • Network Management • Administering Windows Server • Installing and Configuring Windows Server • Windows Server Advanced Administration Network Infrastructure • Windows 2008 Security Multimedia Production • Multimedia Production • Advanced Multimedia Production • Multimedia Management

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English Introduction to Literature

and Composition Introduction to Literature

and Composition Honors American Literature

and Composition Rhetoric and British Literature World Literature and

Expository Writing Advanced Placement English

Language and Composition

(11th Grade) Advanced Placement English

Literature and Composition (12th Grade)

Creative Writing 1 Creative Writing 2 Shakespeare Harlem Renaissance Classic and Renaissance Literature Public Speaking World Language Chinese 1, 2, 3 French 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 French 3 Honors French 4 Honors Italian 1, 2, 3, 4

Italian 2 Honors Italian 3 Honors Italian 4 Honors Latin 1, 2, 3 Advanced Placement Latin Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Spanish 2 Honors Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 4 Honors Advanced Placement Spanish Science Integrated Science Biology 9 Honors Biology 10 Honors Biology 10 Advanced Placement Biology Chemistry 10 Honors Chemistry Chemistry 11 Honors Advanced Placement Chemistry General Chemistry Physics Physics Honors Advanced Placement Physics B Advanced Placement Physics C Anatomy and Physiology Honors Environmental Science

Advanced Placement

Environmental Science Bioethics Zoology Astronomy Health Social Studies World Civilizations Western Civilizations Advance Placement World History United States History Advanced Placement

United States History Economics Advanced Placement Economics Advanced Placement Modern

European History Advanced Placement American

Government and Politics Psychology Advanced Placement Psychology Modern U.S. History: 1960 to Present Comparative Government Advanced Placement

Human Geography

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Visual Arts Foundations Art Drawing 1, 2 Painting 1, 2 Ceramics 1, 2 Advanced Ceramics Sculpture 1, 2 Advanced Sculpture Art Portfolio Fine Arts Introductory Music Performance Intermediate Music Performance Advanced Music Performance

(Stage Band) Honors Advanced Music Advanced Music Studies Small Ensembles Instrumental Instruction R&B, Funk, and Latin Concepts Music Business and Technology Freshman Chorus Chorus Advanced Chorus Independent Chorus Physical Education Physical Education Aquatics Principles of Athletic Training Physical Fitness Support Group Advisory 9, 10, 11, 12 Academic Support 9, 10, 11, 12

Graduation Requirements La Salle College High School requires 26.5 credits for graduation. The majority of students elect to take additional credits. Furthermore, a student must receive a satisfactory grade on the Senior Exit Survey, which is designed to measure each student’s ability to write clearly and effectively, along with demonstrating solid critical thinking skills.

Minimum Requirements English 4 credits Religion

4 credits

Math

3 credits

Science

3 credits

Social Studies 3 credits World Language 3 credits Physical Education 1 credit Health 1/2 credit Computer 1/2 credit Fine Arts 1/2 credit Elective Offerings A student must take at least four credits beyond the minimum required listed above. In most cases, this means a fourth year of Math, Science, and Social Studies. Many students will also take a fourth year of a World Language.

There are a wide variety of electives in Art, Computer and Information Science, Music, Social Studies, English, Math, Science, and Languages.

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Advanced Placement Program Advanced Placement Courses are special college-level courses, which can lead to college credit, waiving of college requirements, or special placement in honors programs. La Salle students consistently score well above state and national averages on Advanced Placement Examinations, which are administered each May. Advanced Placement Courses Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Computer Science Economics (macro and micro) English Language and Composition (11th Grade) English Language and Literature (12th Grade) Environmental Science Human Geography Government and Politics Latin Modern European History Physics Psychology Spanish Language

Statistics United States History World History Honors Courses Due to the high caliber of students attending La Salle, classes are generally assigned heterogeneously. In addition to the Advanced Placement program, honors courses are available in Mathematics, English, Foreign Language, and Science. Students applying for these courses must meet prerequisites and department approval.

Sample 9th Grade Roster Growing in Christ Introduction to Literature

and Composition/Honors Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 World Civilizations/AP

Human Geography World Language

(Chinese, French, Italian,

or Spanish) Integrated Science, Biology,

Biology Honors Information Literacy Health Physical Education Electives (Art, Music, and Chorus)

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE National Merit Scholars • 10 National Merit Finalists • 7 National Merit Commended Students • Over the past decade, an average of twenty students per year were recognized as National Merit Scholars College Admissions • 99% of the Class of 2013 is continuing formal education at 97 colleges and universities in twenty-two different states and one international universities • The Class of 2013 was accepted into 204 colleges in thirty-four states and two international universities National Honor Society • 108 members of the Class of 2013 were elected to the National Honor Society based on academic performance (minimum GPA of 3.75), leadership, and service • 69 members of the Class of 2014 have already been inducted into La Salle’s Chapter of the National Honor Society

Scholarships and Advanced Placement • The Class of 2013 earned over $32 million in documented scholarships and grants • 75% of the Class of 2013 earned merit-based and/or athletic scholarships • 117 Advanced Placement Scholars, including fifteen National AP Scholars • 87% of students taking AP Exams scored a 3 or higher (recommending grade for college) in seventeen subject areas • 55 athletes were recruited to participate in athletics by a college or university – twelve sports at thirty-five different colleges and universities from Maine to California • 2009 College Board and Siemens Award for Excellence in Advanced Placement (only high school in Pennsylvania to earn this award)

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UNMATCHED TECHNOLOGY La Salle’s strong academic program is enhanced by one of the most advanced technological systems available in secondary education. A recognized leader in technology, La Salle has a completely wireless campus based on Cisco Wireless N technology, allowing for high-speed Internet access to laptop and hand-held computers from anywhere on the property. The computer-to-student ratio is one to three and the school’s Community TechServe Program is nationally recognized. La Salle has the distinction of being the only school in the State of Pennsylvania to have met the stringent staffing and equipment qualifications to be designated a Level One Microsoft® IT Academy.

In addition, all of the computers on La Salle’s campus feature Windows 8 and Office 2013 Professional Plus. La Salle College High School is currently in partnership with Microsoft to develop future operating systems.

Some outstanding features of our technology: • Completely wireless campus, enhanced by a Gigabit fiber-optic backbone connecting all classrooms and offices.

• Thirty-five state-of-the-art servers running Server 2012 with dedicated space for all student accounts and files.

• Dedicated Internet that provides students 600 MB of in and out bandwidth with Nehalem Xeon Servers.

• First school in the Nation to fully implement Microsoft Office® 365 Email in the Cloud.

• La Salle was the first organization in the world to deploy Windows 2012 Server in production coordinated with Microsoft Technology Adoption Program (TAP).

• TV production and broadcast studio with editing equipment and operating systems for live programs and taped productions.

• Four computer labs with over 150 IvyBridge workstations, Windows 8 Desktops, and access to the complete Microsoft Office® 2013 Professional Plus Package.

• Multimedia Lab with over eighty workstations with the Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection for student and faculty teaching and production.

• Fully-implemented faculty laptop program utilizing wireless technology and advanced projection devices.

• Computer Lab internship program for qualified students, which amassed over 100 Microsoft certifications. .

• All fifty seven instructional areas are equipped with a SMART Board™, HD Projection TV, DVD, and a high-performance sound system.

Each member of the Class of 2017 was issued a Microsoft® RT Surface and will be participating in a four-year Microsoft® sponsored pilot program and one-to-one initiative. La Salle is the only high school in the world to be participating in this program.

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ACTIVITIES La Salle offers a wide variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular student activities. Over 70% of the students are involved in one or more activities or clubs. The Assistant Principal for Student Affairs directs this extensive activities program for the purpose of providing different experiences and leadership opportunities for La Salle’s students. These activities help build a sense of community, provide outlets for expression, and develop a sense of responsibility, cooperation, and service among the students. Faculty moderators supervise every activity. Activities are added each year according to student interest.

Academic Decathlon Art Club Bands (11 Groups) Campus Ministry Celtic Club Chess Club Chinese Club Chorus (3 Groups) Computer Club Computer Lab Managers Engineering Club Fencing Film Club French Club Gaming Club Gazebo (Literary Magazine) German Club Human Rights Forum International Studies Club Intramurals Italian Club Kronum Lasallian Service Corps (14 Activities)

Lasallian Youth Mathletes Mentoring Group Mock Trial Competition Multi-Cultural Club National Honor Society Photography Club Robotics Ski Club Social Studies Honor Society Spanish Club Speech and Debate Sports Information Club Stage Crew Student Council Theatre Web Managers WEXP (TV Studio/Club) Wisterian (School Newspaper) Yearbook

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1. Band La Salle’s highly regarded and comprehensive musical program is unmatched among high schools in the Delaware Valley. Over 250 instrumentalists participate in eleven performing groups. La Salle’s Competition Band received superior ratings in all five area jazz competitions in 2012, earning nine Best Section Awards. An Outstanding Soloist Award was earned by a La Salle musician at each competition. In 2010, La Salle’s Jazz Competition Band captured Second Place Honors at the Cavalcade Association of Bands Championships in a competition that featured fortyfive high school bands from the tri-state area.

2. Chorus La Salle’s expanding choral program has three very active performing groups: The Belcrofters (performing ensemble), Advanced Chorus, and the Freshman Chorus.

Aside from concerts, these groups perform at many functions in and around La Salle. Smaller ensembles enhance our school liturgies by providing music.

Music Facilities La Salle’s excellent music facilities include an ensemble practice room large enough to house our largest performing groups. A choral room, space for instrumental instruction, multiple practice rooms, and a digital music lab round out a facility that can accommodate the almost three hundred students involved in La Salle’s highly acclaimed music program.

3. Speech and Debate In the last five years, students in the La Salle Speech and Debate Program have won a National Championship in Policy Debate, State Championships in both Policy Debate and Lincoln Douglas Debate, and City Championships in Policy Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and Public Forum Debate. Over this span, La Salle has been recognized as a Debate School of Excellence by the National Forensics League and twice finished in the Top 5 nationally in the Debate School Sweepstakes Award at the National Catholic Forensics League National Finals. La Salle College High School has also competed in the International Public Policy Forum written debate contest and once placed in the Top 8 and twice placed in the Top 32 of more than 330 schools from 36 countries and 42 states.

“The school has never wavered from the philosophy of Saint John Baptist de La Salle – educating the whole man and letting him learn how to make the right decisions.”

J o s e p h F. C i c c i m a r o ’ 5 7 Faculty Member (since 1968)

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4. Competitions La Salle fields teams in Academic Decathlon, Mathletes, and Mock Trial Competition and also competes in several virtual competitions.

5. Publications Extensive writing and editing opportunities are available through The Wisterian (school newspaper), the Blue and Gold (school yearbook), and the Gazebo (literary magazine).

6. Theatre With over one hundred La Salle students and an additional 35 girls from surrounding high schools, La Salle’s theatre program is recognized as one of the top programs in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Producing two shows per year, the theatre program offers students the opportunity to become involved in and learn every aspect of the theatre from performance; playing as a member of the pit orchestra; to every aspect of designing and running a show. One of the unique aspects of the program is that the responsibility of truly managing a full scale production.

7. Art An Arts Festival featuring student work in painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, and photography is held each May. In addition, La Salle students have exhibited works at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Montgomery County Community College, and the Archdiocesan Art Show.

Each spring, La Salle presents a musical.

Recent productions include: Swing! (2013) City Of Angels (2012) The Drowsy Chaperone (2011) Smokey Joe’s Café (2010) How To Succeed In Business (2009) Singin’ In The Rain (2008) Babes In Arms (2007) Godspell (2006) Bye Bye Birdie (2005) Grease (2004) Footloose (2003) George M (2002) Each fall, La Salle presents a drama.

Recent productions include: Barefoot In The Park (2012) Lend Me A Tenor (2011) Blithe Spirit (2010) Plaza Suite (2009) Arsenic and Old Lace (2002) Odd Couple (2007) You Can’t Take It With You (2006) A Man For All Seasons (2005) Shakespeare Revisited (2004) The Nerd (2003) Arsenic and Old Lace (2002)

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ATHLETICS Athletics play a significant part in student life at La Salle.

Whether as a participant or spectator, each student experiences a sense of pride, excitement, and accomplishment. In 1919, La Salle was one of the founding members of the Philadelphia Catholic League, which has grown to become a highly-competitive group of thirteen schools. La Salle’s athletic opportunities have expanded since the Philadelphia Catholic League joined the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) District 12 and became eligible for district and state championships. Over 60% of the student body actively participates in our extensive eighteen-sport program involving forty-three separate teams.

Athletic Facilities La Salle has been blessed with extensive high quality athletic facilities which include a main gym, auxiliary gym for wresting and other athletic activities, a fitness center with a full-time Strength and Conditioning Instructor, an erg room for rowing, indoor and outdoor pools, six-lane track, five tennis courts, seven athletic fields, a walking trail, and a boathouse located on historic Boathouse Row.

Athletic Success La Salle has an extensive and highly successful athletic program that has amassed 116 championships in the past ten years. During this time, our athletes have captured 65 Philadelphia Catholic League titles in ten separate sports – a record unmatched in league history – in addition to eleven Pennsylvania State Championships. During the 2012-13 year, the Explorers won ten Philadelphia Catholic League Championships in Baseball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Tennis, Soccer, Swimming, and Wrestling. In addition, they captured eight District 12 (City) Championships in Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track and Field, Soccer, Swimming, and Wrestling and the Ice Hockey Team won the Flyer’s Cup. In 2012-13, La Salle won two Pennsylvania State Championships – Swimming and Lacrosse – and reached the Final Four in the Pennsylvania State Championships in Ice Hockey, Football, Soccer, Cross Country, Water Polo, Indoor Track and Field, Tennis, and Track and Field.

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Fall Sports

Winter Sports

Spring Sports

Cross Country (V, JV, F)

Basketball (V, JV, F)

Baseball (V, JV, F)

Football (V, JV, F)

Bowling (V, JV)

Crew (V, JV, F)

Golf (V)

Ice Hockey (V, 2JV)

Intramurals

Intramurals

Indoor Track (V)

Lacrosse (V, JV)

Soccer (V, JV, F)

Intramurals

Rugby (V, JV)

Water Polo (V, JV)

Swimming (V)

Tennis (V, JV)

Wrestling (V, JV)

Track (V, F)

V = Varsity JV = Junior Varsity F = Freshman

Volleyball (V, JV)

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Consider These Outstanding Accomplishments • Over the past decade, La Salle has won league championships in thirteen different sports.

• During the last four years, La Salle captured fifty-six championships in eleven different sports.

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In the last ten years, La Salle has won eleven Pennsylvania State Championships in four different sports.

• Last year, 171 athletes received All-Catholic recognition – 85 First Team All-Catholics, 57 Second Team All-Catholics, and 29 Honorable Mention All-Catholics. In addition, over a dozen athletes received All-State or All-American recognition.

La Salle’s phenomenal success in sports is due to the quality of an experienced coaching staff and the overall enthusiastic response of our student athletes. Twelve of the head coaches teach full-time at La Salle and as such, realize the primary importance of performance in the classroom.

The discipline and respect generated in the academic area, along with the spirit and enthusiasm of hundreds of students, have resulted in a competitive and highly successful athletic program.

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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING La Salle’s extensive Counseling Department, which provides student services in the areas of college, academic, and personal counseling, includes ten counselors and two administrative assistants.

1. College Counseling Center Throughout junior and senior years, three college counselors meet in individual and group sessions with juniors, seniors and their parents regrading the college search and application process.

2. Class Counselors Four class counselors meet with all grade levels to assist with academic and personal concerns.

3. Personal Counseling A full-time personal counselor works with students who are experiencing difficulties at school or home.

4. Special Counseling One counselor direct programs to assist students with learning differences and those who are experiencing academic difficulty. They act as a liaison for students, parents, and teachers.

5. LIGHTS The LIGHTS Team, a Student Assistance Program, is composed of specially trained members of the faculty and staff who assist La Salle students with behavioral and/or academic difficulties.

6. Group Counseling All students are assigned to a Group Advisory Class.

Freshmen focus on transitional issues, Sophomore advisory has a more career focus, while Junior and Senior advisory classes primarily center on the college application and admission processes.

7. Tutoring Opportunities A Writing Center, Math Center, and World Languages Center are open daily and provide students with tutorial resources provided by members of the faculty. In addition, the National Honor Society conducts a very successful peer-tutoring program for any student who requests assistance.

8. Mentoring Program A full-time faculty member coordinates a student-mentoring program designed to assist with the transition of incoming students.

9. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit La Salle College High School receives additional counseling and tutoring services from the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.

10. David Program The David Program, now in its 11th year, offers academic support to students with documented mild learning differences. Five highly-qualified learning specialists provide individualized instructional support for approximately fifteen students per grade. For additional information on the David Program, please contact John Keenan at keenanj@lschs.org or (215) 402-4853.

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MINISTRY AND SERVICE The Office of Ministry and Service seeks to build a living faith community at La Salle by providing religious experiences and service opportunities for both students and faculty. Three campus ministers and a chaplain staff the Ministry and Service Center.

Liturgical and devotional programs are celebrated at significant times throughout the year. A yearly retreat program is organized and conducted by the Office of Ministry and Service and assisted by many faculty members and student leaders. Juniors have an opportunity for an overnight service retreat. Seniors choose either a one day retreat or a four-day Kairos retreat. Kairos, which in Greek means “God’s special time,” is a program that focuses on relationships and the retreatant’s knowledge of self, others, and God’s unconditional love for each individual.

Rooted in the spiritual and educational vision of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, La Salle empowers students to serve those in need. Students have the opportunity to serve seven days a week at community partners that include the Artman Home, Saint Joseph’s Villa, La Salle Academy, Sarnelli House, Triest House, and Visitation BVM Grade School (Kensington). A unique homeless outreach program affords students the opportunity to serve meals and distribute clothes to those living on the streets. The entire school community, under the leadership of the Lasallian Service Corps, collects over 10,000 cans of food at Thanksgiving, provides Christmas gifts for over seventy-five families at Christmas, and raised in excess over $25,000 a year for various organizations through “La Salle Responds” and other philanthropic efforts.

As part of La Salle’s emphasis on Christian service, the entire freshman class participate in a Branch-Out Day of service each year. A unique feature of this day has many fathers joining their sons as they span out to over twenty locations across the Philadelphia area. In addition, an extensive Summer Service Program provides opportunities for students to perform valuable service in seven different states as well as South America and the Caribbean.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT High school is a critical time for guidance and support because boys are developing ways of acting and thinking that will remain with them for life. High school years are the formational years of one’s life. Our goal is for our students to form positive life styles where they choose to do what is right, serve others, and lead courageously. In order to guide and support boys as they grow into men, La Salle College High School established a Character Development Program.

The Character Development Program is a four-year experience delivering age appropriate lessons, discussions, readings, presentations, reflections, retreats, assemblies, and simple one-on-one conversation. The character development program is dynamic and evolving. While the notions of honesty, integrity, and empathy are ongoing, each grade-level has a theme for the year. Students are not told what or how to think; rather, they are challenged to think for themselves. The program, which is integrated into the culture and curriculum of the school, provides students with time to reflect and discuss topics of substance.

FRESHMAN YEAR THEME Being A La Salle Man and Rejecting The Myths of Masculinity SOPHOMORE YEAR THEME Being Your Own Man and Rejecting Peer Pressure JUNIOR YEAR THEME Find The Cause Within and Moral Courage SENIOR YEAR THEME Putting What You Have Learned to Good Use and Ethical Leadership Everyone who attends La Salle College High School becomes a member of a caring community that is grounded in core values. La Salle students are called to develop into Men of Intellect and Accomplishment, Men of Faith and Compassion, Men of Service and Justice, and Men of Integrity and Respect.

When a young man receives his diploma, he is getting more than a piece of paper. He is receiving a stamp of approval. He receives validation that he is not only an accomplished student, but also a man who can be trusted and counted on to speak out and act when others are unable, unwilling, or afraid to do so. He is a Man of Character.

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TRANSPORTATION 1. School District Busing The majority of students attending La Salle are eligible for free bus service provided by their local school district. The seventeen school districts currently providing bus service to La Salle are: Abington Norristown Centennial North Penn Central Bucks Radnor Cheltenham Springfield Colonial Upper Dublin Hatboro-Horsham Upper Merion Lower Merion Upper Moreland Lower Moreland Wissahickon Methacton 2. Automobile La Salle College High School has ample parking facilities to accommodate those students who drive to school.

3. School Sponsored Busing La Salle College High School sponsors a private bus service to most areas not covered by state-mandated busing. Six bus routes serve the Northeast as well as Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Bucks Counties including the Yardley/Newtown Area. Fees for this service vary according to the plan selected.

4. Public Transportation SEPTA Bus Routes 18 and 77 are in close proximity to the school.

The Route 77 Bus connects with seven train lines (Fox Chase, Lansdale/Doylestown, Glenside, Warminster, West Trenton, Chestnut Hill East, and Chestnut Hill West).

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TUITION AND FEES Policy of Non-Discrimination

La Salle College High School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to students at the school.

La Salle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarships, loan programs, or athletic and other school administered programs.

La Salle College High School is a private, independent Catholic educational institution, and as such, is almost exclusively dependent on full and timely payment of tuition rather then Church or government subsidies. La Salle makes every effort to minimize tuition, fees, and tuition increases, while providing a quality education consistent with Catholic values.

Tuition Tuition for the 2013-2014 school year is $19,600 for (Grades 9-11) and $20,050 for Grade 12. Tuition increases 4-5% per year.

Payment Plans There are two payment plans available: 1. Semester Plan Payments are due July 15, 2013 and November 15, 2013.

2. Ten Month Plan Payments run April through January with a $40 processing fee for participation in the program.

Registration Fee Registration of new students requires a non-refundable tuition deposit of $1,000 (part of the tuition and not an additional fee). The registration fee is due at the time a student accepts his offer of admission.

Additional Fees There is a $320 fee for enrollment in the Music Program. Optional private bus transportation is available at various rates ranging from $1,050 to $1,995 depending on the plan and route chosen. Some activities, particularly athletics, may require fees and/or fund-raising. All students must purchase books that are not covered by state aid.

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FINANCIAL AID La Salle offers merit-based (academic scholarships) and need-based grants (financial aid) on a year-to-year basis.

Scholarship winners are also eligible for need-based grants.

Documentation necessary for need-based grants includes W-2 forms, tax records, and filing financial information through the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS).

Their website can be found at http://sss.nais.org

Deadlines For Financial Aid NINTH GRADE (CLASS OF 2018) November 30, 2013 All financial statements are due at SSS. January 14, 2014 All W-2 forms are due at SSS. UPPERCLASS December 7, 2013 All financial statements are due at SSS. January 14, 2014 All W-2 forms and previous year’s tax return are due at SSS. Note: Families with both an upperclassman and an incoming freshman should adhere to the November 30, 2013 deadline.

All documentation should be sent to SSS.

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ADMISSIONS EVENTS Open House Sunday, November 10, 2013 An Open House will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. All of the school’s facilities and programs will be available to prospective students and their families. The program will include presentations, demonstrations, and guided tours. To register for the Open House, please visit www.lschs.org/openhouse Scholarship/Entrance Exam Saturday, December 7, 2013 A mandatory high school placement test is used to identify scholarship recipients and those who will be offered admission to the Class of 2018.

Spend A Day At La Salle (VIP Day) All 8th grade students are invited to spend a full day at La Salle College High School, which is the best way to experience the atmosphere, spirit, and challenges that await our young men. Visits can be arranged on any school day beginning September 16, 2013 or by registering online at www.lschs.org/vipday 7th grade students are invited to spend a day at La Salle on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the months of March and April. Visits can be arranged by registering online at www.lschs.org/vipday Parents and students who encounter difficulties registering online can contact the Admissions Office at (215) 402-4800.

Evenings at La Salle All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade families are invited to attend an Evening at La Salle. The Evening at La Salle Program will provide prospective students and parent’s information about La Salle and the admissions process. All sessions will be conducted in in Room 204 of Saint Michael Hall.

Please check the school website at www.lschs.org for dates, times, and to pre-register.

Mornings at La Salle 6th and 7th Grade prospective parents are invited to attend a “Morning at La Salle” in March and April. The program provides parents a tour of our campus, classroom visits, and a question and answer session with faculty, administrators, and students. Each session is limited to twenty families and pre-registration is required at www.lschs.org Practice Test Saturday, March 1, 2014 Sixth and Seventh grade students are encouraged to take a practice test on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The fee for this exam is $50.00. Please note that the test for sixth graders will be modified and only include questions on Math and English. Both tests are administered for practice purposes and are not used for the granting of scholarships or awarding acceptance to La Salle College High School. Visit the school website for details.

Interviews 8th grade students spending a day at La Salle will have an informal interview as part of their visitation.

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Application Process 1. Please complete the enclosed application and mail it to the Admissions Office at La Salle College High School or apply online at www.lschs. org/admissions Submission of an application will automatically register you for the Scholarship/ Entrance Exam which will be administered on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Admissions Decision Timeline 1. Early January: All Admissions Committee decisions – Scholarship Recipients, First-Round Acceptances, Wait Listed Students, and Declined Students – are mailed.

All Scholarship Recipients and First-Round Acceptances must submit a deposit by January 24, 2014 in order to secure a place in the Class of 2018.

2. Submit the enclosed Transcript Request Form and Teacher Recommendation Form to your current school. All academic records and recommendations must be sent to the Admissions Office at La Salle College High School

by December 20, 2013.

2. Early February: Notification to all Wait Listed Students on their admissions status at La Salle College High School. If space permits, students on the Wait List will be offered admission.

Acceptance To La Salle An Admissions Committee reviews the qualifications of each applicant to La Salle College High School.

Decisions are made on the basis of: • Scores on the Entrance Exam • Academic Performance in the 7th and 8th Grades • Recommendations from Teachers and/or Counselors • Scores on Other Standardized Tests • Activities and Interests Academic Scholarships Academic Scholarships worth a minimum of $6,500 per year are awarded based on a student’s performance on the Scholarship/ Entrance Exam, which is administered on December 7, 2013. Retention of scholarships requires a student to maintain a high level of academic performance.

An overwhelming response to our offers of admission has resulted in full enrollment by mid-February in each of the last ten years. A waiting list is established for openings that may occur after registration.

Transfer Students La Salle historically admits a small number of transfer students into the 10th and 11th grades each year.

A student must have a “B” average and be in good standing at his present school. Decisions are made after the submission of academic records and a personal interview.

Contact For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Dougherty, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at (215) 402-4800 or doughertyk@lschs.org

ADMINISTRATION

ADMISSIONS

Brother James L. Butler, FSC President

Kevin B. Dougherty ’00 Director Admissions and Financial Aid

Michael A. O’Toole ’68 Principal

Walter Muehlbronner Assistant Director of Admissions

Daniel L. McGowan Vice President of Institutional Advancement Mark A. Gibbons ’92 Chief Financial Officer Thomas R. Barna Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs Nicholas J. Coggins Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Julia K. Maher Assistant Principal for Student Affairs James F. Fyke Dean of Students Thomas Turner Director of Transportation Joseph A. Parisi Director of Athletics

COMMUNICATIONS Christopher M. Carabello ’82 Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Peter R. Sigmund, Jr., MCSE ’85 Chief Information Officer Raymond T. Shay ’00 Director of Web Communications Robert J. Johnson Director of Multimedia Technology

COUNSELING AND CAMPUS MINISTRY Martin Jackson Director of Counseling and Guidance John A. Keenan ’80 Director of The David Program Lewis Clark Director of Campus Ministry

La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 215 402 4800 phone 215 233 0284 fax admissions@lschs.org www.lschs.org

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Dates to Remember Spend A Day At La Salle Starting September 16, 2013 Open House Sunday, November 10, 2013 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Preregister at www.lschs.org/openhouse Eighth Grade Scholarship and Entrance Exam Saturday, December 7, 2013 Sixth and Seventh Grade Practice Tests Saturday, March 1, 2014

Financial Aid Deadline Saturday, November 30, 2013 (for filing for Financial Aid)