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Saint Mary’s College High School

ENRICHMENT WEEK 2017

Course Catalog

Original Seal of the Institute of the Christian Brothers -18th Century.

Faith – Service – Community

March 6 – 10

The Origin of the Seal

The above emblem served as the first official seal of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in the early 18th century, prior to the adoption of the familiar Signum Fidei, as seen in the Saint Mary’s Seal. Although the use of the Magi's star as “the sign of faith” greatly expresses the commitment of the Brothers and the ultimate intent of Lasallian Educational Pedagogy, the image above is a reminder to the Brothers and to all Lasallian Educators of the truly relational nature of their work as educators.

Shown in the seal Saint Joseph, recognizable because he holds the Lily, depicted with Jesus Christ, who is a young boy. John Baptist de La Salle continually reminded the Brothers of the example of Saint Joseph. Catholic Christian tradition speaks of the important role that Joseph played in the life of Jesus. Along with his wife Mary, Joseph served as Jesus' foster-father, raising Jesus to be a man of Faith, and guiding him through his own example of justice and integrity. It is traditionally considered that Joseph also taught Jesus the trade of carpentry, for during the years of his ministry people consider Jesus to be, "the Carpenter's son". Joseph understood that he had a great part in God's work, in raising the boy Jesus; God gave him Jesus so that Joseph might educate him and love him.

These notions are at the heart of everything Lasallian. The Brothers and their partner Lasallian Educators see their relationship with students as one in which God has given these young people to them so that they might educate them and love them. The Brothers and all Lasallian Educators, like Saint Joseph, are called to be an example of integrity and justice, guiding the young people God entrusts to their care, through the challenges of the process of maturity and growth, to a future role in building the Kingdom of God.

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The Philosophy of the Enrichment Week Program

Saint John Baptist de La Salle believed that Lasallian Educators are with their students from morning to evening; this meant that the education envisioned would be characterized by a fraternal relationship between teacher and students. The Lasallian Educator is totally immersed in the life of his or her students sharing their interests, their worries, and their hopes. Lasallian Educators are not so much schoolmasters pounding truths into their heads, as they an older brother and sister who help them to discern within themselves the call of the Spirit, to come to a better understanding of what is real, to recognize their abilities, and thereby to discover progressively their place in the world.

Adapted from “The Declaration”

A part of Saint Mary’s mission is to educate the whole person by promoting the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development of each student while at the same time creating community. The administration, faculty, and staff are committed to living this commitment to educate the whole person through the curriculum, co-curricular programs, and day-to-day contact with students. Enrichment Week provides an additional means to develop and extend the school’s mission. During this special week each student will have an opportunity to choose and participate in a course that is of particular interest to him/her. The curriculum for Enrichment Week is developed by the faculty and contains a mix of academic, travel, career exploration, cultural, and recreational classes.

Participation in Enrichment Week is mandatory for all students, but the choice of specific classes is up to each individual student and his/her family. Since the program is an addition to, rather than a part of the regular curriculum, courses carry fees, which cover the cost of their materials, equipment, and/or transportation.

Please look carefully at the course offerings and make the choices appropriate for your children, paying particular attention to when and where each course meets each day. A lunch fair will be held in early January allowing students the opportunity to learn more about each course.

Students will be asked to choose 3 courses and register for those courses that same week.

Course rosters will be posted by the beginning of February.

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Policies & Procedures Enrichment Week Courses All Enrichment Week courses are philosophically based on our Lasallian Educational Outcomes (LEOs). Each course is developed and/or coordinated by a Saint Mary’s faculty member. All courses correspond with one or more of the following categories. Students are expected and encouraged to take a course from a different category each year. In this catalog, courses are identified according to a Course Category number as indicated below: 1. Educational and/or Career Exploration 2. Cultural Experience 3. Recreation and/or Physical Wellness 4. Service and/or Spirituality Priority Numbers Priority numbers are randomly generated and assigned to each student beginning in their freshman year. These numbers are used when scheduling students into their selected courses. Students with lower numbers are more likely to get their first or second choice. Almost every student is enrolled in one of their three choices.

Course Registration Students will register for Enrichment Week courses online through our Saint Mary’s website beginning Friday, January 6.

Registration forms need to be printed out by each student, then signed by a parent/guardian, and returned to homeroom no later than Wednesday, January 11, 2017; forms will also be collected during homeroom throughout that week. Failure to turn in a signed registration form will result in the student losing their priority number causing them to be scheduled into courses last.

The Enrichment Week Registration Form is not only used to register the student in a course, but also it serves as the permission slip for the student to participate.

No Repeated Courses Students are expected to take a different course each year and they are encouraged to take one class from each Course Category throughout their four years at Saint Mary’s. Students are not allowed to repeat a course unless approved by the course instructor and the Enrichment Week Director prior to registration in the course.

Transportation Many courses require some off-campus travel. The majority of off-campus travel is usually done via public transportation (BART or bus). Since many students have BART tickets or a bus pass, students are responsible for the costs of local public transportation to course sites, unless otherwise specified in the final course itinerary. Transportation outside of the Bay Area will be incorporated into the course cost and arranged by the school. We are always in need of parent volunteers to drive; parent drivers help keep course costs down. If you would like to volunteer as a driver, please contact Cathy Molinelli via email at cmolinelli@stmchs.org.

Course Itinerary Every teacher will provide the school and each registered student with a course itinerary. This itinerary will provide dayto-day details, including meeting and departure times, activity schedules, locations for each day, and transportation information.

Enrichment Week Parent Meetings for Overnight Trips & Immersions Some courses require that a parent/guardian and the student come to the Enrichment Week Parent Meeting to meet the teacher, complete any other required permission forms and obtain insurance/health care information. Some travel courses, and all immersion programs have been sponsoring on-going meetings with students and parents. The required forms for these courses will be completed in one of these sessions. For those enrolled in these courses, the students and their parents will be required to attend the Enrichment Week Student & Parent Meeting on Monday, February 13, at 7:00 pm. This is a mandatory meeting for parents and students.

Failure to attend this meeting may result in a student’s inability to participate in an overnight/travel course. Students traveling with the Immersion Programs will also meet at 7pm in Auditorium that same evening.

Paying for Enrichment Week Courses For courses under $300, Saint Mary’s will bill families by mail in early February for the full cost of the course. For courses over $300, the fee will be divided into two installments. The first installment should be mailed in February and the second installment in March. If you receive financial assistance from Saint Mary’s or your tuition account is not current, and you plan to take a course over $1000, prior clearance must be given by the Finance Office. Please contact Mr. Calvin Deng in the Finance Office if you have any questions or concerns regarding clearance or billing. Mr. Deng can be reached via e-mail at cdeng@stmchs.org.

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Financial Assistance There is limited financial assistance available for the Immersion Programs only. If you are requesting financial assistance please contact Calvin Deng, Director of Finance via email at cdeng@stmchs.org before the October deadline. Please note: All financial assistance has been allocated for this Enrichment Week.

Scholarships & Grants Students are encouraged to apply for The Cameron Fuller-Holloway Memorial Fun Fund Grant ~ details are provided in a separate handout. This is NOT a needs-based scholarship – ALL students are welcome to apply.

• Application Due: Friday, January 13 • Awards announced Friday, February 3

**In addition, there are needs-based scholarships available for the following Enrichment Week courses: • Build A Brand • Culinary School: Kitchen on Fire!

• Driver’s Education • Outdoor Ed: Walden West

• Rebuilding Together East Bay • Test Prep: SAT Prep/ACT Prep

The application is due to Ms. Molinelli by Tuesday, January 10. All applications will be reviewed and approved by the Business Office. Please see Ms. Molinelli for more information.

No Refund Students missing a course or a portion of a course due to an excused or unexcused absence or any tardiness will not be refunded money used to pay for the course. Most courses have required prepayments for materials, supplies, outside instructors, and transportation.

Cancellation of a Course or Increase in Fees As courses are developed, teachers create a course budget and cost. Sometimes admission fares, transportation, or food costs change from the time the course was developed to the time the course is actually held. If there is an increase in course cost, students will be notified in advance.

If a course is cancelled due to lack of enrollment or for another unforeseen reason, students will be offered an opportunity to join another course that has an opening.

Transcripts Enrichment Week courses will appear on students’ transcripts.

All school policies described in the Student Parent Handbook are in effect during Enrichment Week.

Please refer to the handbook for details.

Attendance & Tardies • All school polices regarding attendance and tardiness are in place during Enrichment Week.

• If a student is ill during Enrichment Week, parents need to phone in the absence to the Attendance Hotline (510) 559-6211 in our Main Office. Notes are required when the student returns to school.

• Students are required to complete the course in which they have enrolled. If a student misses a portion of the course because of an excused absence, s/he must make up the hours missed through an individual internship that must be approved by the Enrichment Week Program Director. The internship must be completed before the end of the school year.

• The Enrichment Week Director will handle all unexcused tardies. Students who are off-campus and have unexcused tardies will serve detention by arrangement with the Vice Principal of Student Affairs.

• If a student misses a half-session (over 2 hours) it will be considered a full absence.

• If a student misses a portion of the course due to an unexcused absence, it will be considered truancy; please refer to the Student/Parent Handbook for consequences on truancy.

Behavior Issues during Enrichment Week • Inappropriate behavior will incur consequences during the Enrichment Week course, as well as disciplinary action at Saint Mary’s upon the students’ return.

• On-Campus: A student who is sent out of class while taking a course on campus is to report to the Main Office.

The Enrichment Week Director will determine appropriate disciplinary action.

• Off-Campus Day Courses: If a student on an off-campus course is asked to leave for behavioral reasons, the instructor of the course will phone the school and speak to the Vice Principal for him/her to determine whether the student will be picked up by a parent at the course site or the instructor will send the student home after consultation with the student’s parents.

• Off-Campus Overnight and Travel Courses: All school policies described in the Student-Parent Handbook are in effect during Enrichment Week, regardless of where the course is held. At the required parent meeting(s), the faculty member will discuss with parents what the procedure will be if a student needs to be sent home from the activity for his/her behavior. Inappropriate behavior will incur consequences during the Enrichment Week course, as well as disciplinary action at Saint Mary’s upon the students’ return.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Category

Cost

Page

1

A Little Bit of Everything

7180

$185

8

2

Amazing Race: Bay Area Exploration

7130

$175

8

2

Around the World in 5 Days

7279

$275

8

1

Auto Repair & Maintenance for Beginners & Beyond

7465

$125

9

1

Build Your Brand**

7230

$200

9

1

Careers in Athletics

7290

$175

9

1

Creating Music with the Family Jules Band

7141

$250

10

1

Culinary School: Kitchen on Fire!**

7365

$350

10

1

Digital Photography: Make Your Camera Work for You

7192

$100

10

1

Discovering Music Around the Bay

7145

$200

11

1

Driver Education & Training**

7277

$425

11

3

Extreme Sports

7425

$350

11

1

Finding Your Way With Clay

7185

$50

11

1

Flip Flops and Back Packs (Travel)

7200

$850

12

4

Giddy Up! (Community Service)

7235

$100

12

3

Hiking the Bay Trails

7340

$100

12

2

Historical Haunting Adventure

7140

$275

13

4

Immersion: Venaver - East Bay (Community Service)

7150

$75

13

1

Lifeguard Training

7210

$295

13

1

Life in Bay Area College Towns

7320

$100

14

1

Literary Tour of the Bay Area

7170

$125

14

2

Movie-cation and Appreciation

7375

$50

14

3

NatureBridge in Olympic Park, Washington (Travel)

7173

$1,300

15

2

Oregon Adventure: Ashland and Beyond (Travel)

7278

$500

15

4

Outdoor Education: Cabin Leader at Caritas

7450

$200

16

4

Outdoor Education: Cabin Leader at Walden West**

7115

$50

16

2

Pacific Northwest College Tour (Travel)

7110

$1,400

16

1

Performer Paradise (Travel)

7270

$650

17

4

Rebuilding Together East Bay (Community Service)**

7429

$50

17

1

Rise of the Sneakerhead

7160

$75

17

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Project Number

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Category

Project Number

Cost

Page

3

Rock Climbing & Wilderness First Aid

7400

$350

18

3

Skiing & Snowboarding: A Tahoe Adventure (Travel)

7260

$800

18

3

Strength & Movement – Feel Good, Look Great

7475

$175

18

1

Stress Less, Be Mindful & Tickle the Senses

7410

$200

19

1

Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse

7105

$50

19

1

Target Practice

7300

$275

19

1

Tech Talk

7385

$100

20

1

Test Prep: ACT**

7190

$350

20

1

Test Prep: SAT**

7423

$350

20

2

The Best of the Bay Area

7195

$275

21

1

Where’s The Food?

7218

$300

21

1

Writers Write

7310

$50

21

1

You Want to Work for Disney?! (Travel)

7248

$500

22

1

Individual Internship Program (IIP)

7332

$20

22

** Scholarship available

TRAVEL COURSES (Registration for Travel Closed as of October 2016) 4

Immersion: Vin We Non - Haiti

7345

$2,000

22

4

Immersion: Vandu Paaru - India

7386

$3,300

23

4

Immersion: Oki-Ni-Soo-Ka-Wa - Montana (Blackfeet Reservation)

7142

$900

23

4

Immersion: El Otro Lado - Tucson

7355

$900

23

2

Boston, MA and NY

7219

$2,000

23

2

Costa Rica

7275

$2,600

23

2

London, England

7161

$3,200

23

2

Italy – Rome and Venice

7460

$3,200

24

2

New Orleans, LA

7350

$2,000

24

2

New Zealand

7273

$4,200

24

2

Prague, Krakow and Budapest

7125

$3,100

24

2

Tennessee to New Orleans

7172

$1,800

25

2

Washington, DC and New York

7380

$1,800

25

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Enrichment Week Courses

A Little Bit of Everything!

Project Number: 7180

Mrs. Harkness

Cost: $185

Like a variety of activities for your week? Let’s do a little bit of everything! We’ll cook and eat delicious food from around the world, improve our physical fitness, volunteer our time at a wonderful child care center and preschool, and enjoy local culture.

Our week’s activities may include visits to the Edible School Yard and Chez Panisse Café in Berkeley, a day adventure in San Francisco or beyond, hiking, Zumba aerobics, service at St. Vincent Day Home, delicious lunches at local restaurants, and making and eating our own potstickers at a Chinese restaurant. We’ll enjoy the outdoors, indoors and each other’s company!

Course Category: 1 Min/Max Enrollment: 8/16 Where and When: Meet on campus Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Meal(s): Lunch provided Transportation: Students provide own BART tickets Amazing Race: Bay Area Exploration

Project Number: 7130

Mr. Bertero

Cost: $175

Are you looking to be mentally and physically challenged this Enrichment Week? The Saint Mary’s Amazing Race course is based off of the popular CBS game show designed for those students looking to be challenged in a competitive yet fun and spirited atmosphere. The race is split into five days of competition, where teams will be required to deduce clues, navigate themselves in unfamiliar areas, interact with local businesses, perform physical and mental challenges, and use public transportation options.

Students will have a daily budget provided for each leg of the race - this will include money for meals and travel necessary to complete that day of competition. Teams will accumulate points at the end of each leg daily and by the final day of the race, the first place team is determined by points accumulated and will be awarded the Grand Prize.

Course Category: 2 Min/Max Enrollment: 8/16 Where and When: Meet on campus Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Meal(s): Students provide own lunch and snacks Supplies/Materials: Comfortable shoes & clothing Transportation: Students need to purchase a $10 BART ticket Around the World in 5 Days

Project Number: 7279

Dr. Troyani

Cost: $275

Do you like to travel and explore other cultures? Experience other countries without leaving the Bay Area. This exciting course features culinary walking, hiking, biking, and Segway tours of North Beach, the Mission district, Chinatown, and Golden Gate Park. You will sample Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese and Iberian cuisine, see Mission Dolores, enjoy the eccentric markets of Chinatown, and bike across the Golden Gate Bridge—a nearly identical version, the Ponte 25 de Abril, spans the Tagus river in Portugal! Each day we will travel to a new neighborhood and enjoy the cultural diversity that connects our region with the world. Bring your appetite for adventure; be a part of Around the World in 5 Days!

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

2 8/16 Meet at North Berkeley BART Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Lunch included Students provide own BART and Muni tickets

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Auto Repair & Maintenance for Beginners & Beyond

Project Number: 7465

Mr. Mihaly

Cost: $125

“I don’t know anything about my car. I just put gas in it.” DON’T LET THIS BE YOU! Spend this Enrichment Week learning about car maintenance, operation and repair. We will cover basics such as wiper blade replacement, checking fuses, changing bulbs, oil changes, jumping a battery safely, inspecting brakes, and changing a tire safely.

We can cover other topics as participants are interested. Just ask!

We’re also looking for some student project cars. Maybe you have a car that you’d like to work on during class? See Mr. Mihaly so we can make plans.

Course/Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where & When: Meal(s): Supplies/Material:

1 8/16 Meet on campus near the softball practice field daily from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Students provide own lunch except Friday Work clothes; if you wish to work on your car, you will need to provide/pay for the necessary parts

Build Your Brand

Project Number: 7230

Mr. Lanny Kelly (Alum, Class of 2007)

Cost: $200 (financial assistance available)

Complete brand building from top to bottom! In this course you be the designer, creator, printer, marketer and salesperson, learning what it takes to start a clothing brand. Not only will be the masterminds behind the name, concept and logo design, but you will also be the hand workers in screen coating, image burning and shirt printing.

We will take excursions to various brand storefronts around the east bay to for inspiration from neighboring brands.

You will work as a unit to produce a product and conclude the week with a pop-up shop to show off and sell your work! Each participant will get 3 shirts of their design for a personal keepsake. * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 10 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Material:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Some meals provided Supplied by instructor

Careers in Athletics

Project Number: 7290

Mr. Minor

Cost: $175

Interested in a career in sports? We will visit the front offices of the Bay Area sports scene, both at the college and professional levels to learn more about careers in the athletics. Learn about sales, marketing, HR practices – it takes a lot of people to create a successful sports franchise. Visits may include visits to Cal, Oracle Arena, Levi’s Stadium as well as a trip to AT&T Park to tour the SF Giant’s ballpark. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the world of sports media, visiting both a TV and radio studio.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Some meals provided Students provide own BART tickets

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Creating Music with the Family Jules Band

Project Number: 7141

Mr. Nguyen

Cost: $250

Haven’t you always wanted to pick up an instrument and learn how to play it? Or wanted to re-create a song you heard on the radio or even create your own music? (Yes, there are other resources other than Youtube). In this course you will explore the lives of professional musicians as well as acquire the skills necessary to create and perform music in our Band Pavilion at school. The Family Jules Band has agreed to share their musical knowledge for a week to tap into Musical Aspects such as: Instruments, Forming a Band, Songwriting, Recording Production and Performance. Get ready to build a relationship with your fellow peers to form different bands that highlight musical genres such as: Pop (Radio), Rock, and Hip Hop. We will not also form bands but establish bonds with one another to record an album and perform together. Let’s Band! Prior musical knowledge is recommended but not required.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

1 8/12 Meet on campus Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Some meals provided Students provide own BART tickets

Culinary School: Kitchen on Fire!

Project Number: 7365

Kitchen On Fire Chefs (Ms. Molinelli)

Cost: $350 (financial assistance available)

Travel the globe through the comfort of the kitchen, in our one of a kind hands-on cooking class series, How to Cook Like a Chef. Over the five days, we'll learn the techniques, tricks, and tips that will teach you how to cook beyond the recipe and create your own delicious dishes from scratch, just like professional chefs. We'll explore cuisines from around the world, create meals from breakfast to dessert, and learn about a wide array of ingredients while cooking up a storm! * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 10 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

1 16/24 Meet at Kitchen on Fire Monday – Friday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Lunch provided Students provide own transportation to Kitchen on Fire, 1509 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (next to Chez Panisse)

Digital Photography: Make York Camera Work for You

Project Number: 7192

Mr. Molnar

Cost: $100

The difference between taking a snapshot and taking a photograph is just a little bit of knowledge and a whole lot of fun! Join this Digital Photography course and get to know some simple tricks that will take your picture taking to the next level. We will explore: Exposure Settings, High Dynamic Range Photography (HDR), depth of field, freezing the moment, using blur, nighttime exposures, fun portraits, and action shots. We will start each day learning how to make your camera do something cool then hit the road and put into practice what we learned. And, since cool pictures can only be taken in cool places, we will explore some of the more scenic areas around the Bay. We’ll take in the urban jungle of downtown San Francisco, take a boat to Alcatraz Island, walk up (then down!) Filbert Street to Coit Tower and take nighttime shots from the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When:

Meal(s): Supplies/Materials:

Transportation:

1 4/16 Monday & Friday meet on campus 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday & Wednesday – meet at North Berkeley BART station 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (times may vary a bit) Thursday – meet on campus for nighttime photography 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Students provide own lunch Digital camera, preferably a DSLR, with a removable lens and fully programmable.

In a pinch, a point and shoot digital camera will do. Cell phone cameras are a last resort. Also, bring the instruction book for your particular camera. Camera functions vary widely and will be an invaluable resource for you Students provide own BART tickets

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Discovering Music Around the Bay

Project Number: 7145

Mr. Heuer and DJ Elmo (Alum, Class of 2008)

Cost: $200

Together, let’s explore the world of music as a form of entertainment, artistic expression, and professional endeavor.

Students will be exposed to various genres of music, as well as jobs in the music field. Meet Elmo the DJ for a hands-on lesson in scratching, mixing and fun! Participants will get to learn the basics of the hardware and software involved, and lean basic DJ techniques for beat making on the turntable. No proficiency on any instrument is required for the course, just a love of music! Field trips will include shows of live performances, recording studios, and educational facilities. Some activities may be held during evening hours.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where/When: Meal(s): Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet On-Campus Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm; some evening’s possible Some meals provided Students provide own BART tickets

Driver Education & Training

Project Number: 7277

Safest Way Driving School (Ms. Molinelli)

Cost: $425 (financial assistance available)

Earn your required Driver Training Hours and your Driver Education together with one course. Students must be 15 ½ years of age by March 6. Students will complete the required Drivers Education course during Enrichment Week.

Once finished, students can contact Safest Way Driving School to schedule the three required driving sessions. * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 10 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Supplies/Materials:

1 16/24 Meet on campus Monday – Friday from 9:00 am –12:30 pm Provided by Instructor

Extreme Sports

Project Number: 7425

Mr. Quach

Cost: $350

Come and challenge yourself for a week of fun and excitement! This course will include activities that are both individual as well as team sports. Some of the activities may include Go-kart racing, paint ball, indoor sky diving, nighttime zip lining, indoor surfing, other fun & extreme sports. Feeling competitive and ready to take some risks? Then sign up for this course! We will also add a competitive day of service at a site to be determined.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

3 16/24 Meet on campus Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (times may vary) Students provide own lunch Comfortable clothing Provided by school – included in course fees

Finding Your Way with Clay

Project Number: 7185

Ms. Jaeger

Cost: $50

Spend a week exploring the possibilities of working with clay. Clay is an ancient and versatile medium to work with in art and architecture. During this week we will be trying out variety of techniques that will include hand building basic functional forms from scratch and creating figurative sculpture. Activities may include a visit to a professional potter’s studio as well as visiting a museum in the Bay Area to discover the works of some of the most famous ceramic artists in history.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Students provide own lunch Included in course fee Students provide own BART tickets 11

Flip Flops and Back Packs: Outdoor Activities & So Cal College Tour (Travel)

Project Number: 7200

Mr. Forte

Cost: $850

Explore Southern California’s coastal communities, outdoor activities, attractions and colleges of all sizes. We will visit a variety of college campuses (small and large, private and public) to understand the academic programs they offer, the student community they attract, and how a student makes the most of their time in these coastal communities. Each day we w i l l h a v e t i m e t o take in the So Cal sun through recreation activities such as kayaking and playing beach volleyball, or experiencing local attractions on foot like Disneyland and Venice Beach.

Students & their parents will be required to attend the Enrichment Week Student & Parent Meeting on Monday, February 13 at 7 pm

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Sunday 7:00 am and return Thursday at 9:00 pm Some meals provided 1 piece of carry-on luggage, pens, notebook/journal, walking & athletic shoes and beach attire.

Provided by school – included in course fees

Giddy Up! (Community Service)

Project Number: 7235

Ms. Panlilio

Cost: $100

If you want a life changing experience, this course is for you! If you like horses and your heart is open to working with kids who have disabilities, then giddy up! This course provides a unique opportunity to work with children who have various physical and/or mental disabilities as well as therapy animals (horses and dogs). We will work at two local therapeutic horse-riding centers, the Center for Early Intervention on Deafness, and a local elementary school. We will have the opportunity to horseback ride in the North Bay with a few brunches thrown in during the week in for good measure!

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When:

Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

4 6/8 Meet on campus each day. Class times vary based on the activity: Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Wednesday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Students provide own lunch on Monday-Wednesday; brunch/lunch provided on Thursday and Friday Wear comfortable clothes because you will get dirty. Sensible shoes are a must!

Provided by school – included in course fees

Hiking the Bay Trails

Project Number: 7340

Ms. Foster

Cost: $100

Come hike and explore the best of the Bay Area’s trails! Go to a beach, walk a ridge, and climb a mountain at the best of the Bay’s regional parks. Possibilities include Point Reyes, Mt. Tam, Mt. Diablo, Pinnacles National Park, and Oakland Redwoods and more. Bring a water bottle, a sturdy pair of shoes, and be ready to build an appetite for post hike feasting.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

3 8/16 Meet on campus Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Some meals provided Wear comfortable clothes; sensible shoes are a must!

Provided by school – included in course fees

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Historical Haunting Adventure

Project Number: 7140

Ms. Wood

Cost: $275

Uncovering the stories of the paranormal throughout the Bay Area will be a fun, informative course that will challenge each student to think about ghost stories and spirits. Through videos, short readings, a lecture from a local agency specializing in paranormal activity and field trips to local spots, we will investigate the possibilities of hauntings and spirits. Field trips may include but are not limited to, a visit to the USS Hornet in Alameda, the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, The Moss Beach Distillery, the Brookdale Hotel & Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz, and other local spots in the Bay Area. Come and test your courage while we take a nighttime flashlight tour of a famous haunted spot. You can decide if ghosts and spirits exist or not!

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

2 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm; one night-time excursion from 6:00 -11:00 pm – date TBD Some meals provided Provided by school – included in course fees

Immersion: Venaver – East Bay (Community Service)

Project Number: 7150

Ms. McCormick

Cost: $75

Lasallian schools are places where service to others is a key element. This immersion course challenges students to do just that: learn and serve! Spend your Enrichment Week serving food, helping the elderly and children right here in the East Bay. We will work together building our own community while helping others.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

4 8/16 Meet on campus Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Students provide own lunch Journal, pens, camera, simple modes clothing, work shoes Students provide own bus fare/BART tickets

Lifeguard Training

Project Number: 7210

El Cerrito Community Pool Staff (Ms. Molinelli)

Cost: $295

Interested in becoming a firefighter? EMT? Paramedic? Nurse? It all begins with LIFEGUARD TRAINING! Take lifeguard training and learn to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies AND how to provide care for injuries and sudden illnesses. This class culminates in American Red Cross professional certifications: Lifeguarding, Emergency First-Aid, and CPR/AED for Lifeguards. Work as a lifeguard this summer at public swimming pools, private swim clubs, and aquatic parks! Gain essential experience required for a future career in the emergency medical services.

Participants must be 15 years old on or before March 6, 2017 and pass a swimming fitness test on the first day of class.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

1 5/10 Meet at El Cerrito Community Pool Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Students provide own lunch Casual clothing, swimwear and a towel Students provide own transportation to El Cerrito Community Pool: 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito

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Life in Bay Area College Towns

Project Number: 7320

Mr. Mohun

Cost: $100

Most of us have been on college tours before, but have you ever spent time checking out the immediate area around the college? We will be visiting a local college each day, then taking time check out the local downtown area. We’ll enjoy lunch, do some shopping, check out off-campus housing and even find the laundromat. Discover the benefits of the big school/city life as well as small town/small school charm. Visits may include UC Davis, Saint Mary’s College, USF, Dominican College, CSU Chico and/or Santa Clara University.

Course: Min/Max Enrollment: Where/When: Meal(s): Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Some meals provided Students provide own BART tickets

Literary Tour of the Bay Area

Project Number: 7170

Mr. Neilson

Cost: $125

The San Francisco Bay Area is a gold mine of literary history. In this course, we will go on excursions to places where famous writers lived and wrote, and where current writing scenes are emerging. We will visit such literary landmarks as John Steinbeck’s Monterey, the Beat Generation’s North Beach, and the John Muir House in Martinez. We will also delve into such thriving literary scenes as Spoken Word performances in Berkeley/Oakland, Creative Writing programs at local universities, small/independent presses based in the Bay Area, and more. Not only will we come into contact with the living legacy of creative writing in the Bay Area, but we will also become part of that history by writing and sharing our own local identities and experiences.

Course: Min/Max Enrollment: Where/When: Meal(s): Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Some meals provided Students provide own BART tickets

Movie-cation & Appreciation

Project Number: 7375

Ms. Libby

Cost: $50

Need a movie-cation, a movie education? This Enrichment Week activity will explore films in multiple genres, such as drama, comedy, and action. We will have conversations on the impact of the film on the making of movies, society, and storytelling itself. Lots of snacks will be provided as we watch and critique a movie a day. We will attend at least one off-campus viewing.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

2 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; Possible evening offcampus meeting – date(s) TBD Bring lunch money or lunch daily, snacks provided.

Students provide own BART tickets

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NatureBridge in Olympic Park, Washington (Travel)

Project Number: 7173

Mr. Davis

Cost: $1,300

This nationally recognized program of field science takes students to the heart of some of our nation’s favorite National Parks. The program began in Yosemite National Park and has spread nationally to provide student access and instruction in multiple locations. Students do not need to camp or cook in campsites as the program uses the park’s lodging in heated cabins and cafeteria system to feed and house participants during the six day sessions.

During Enrichment Week, students will explore NatureBridge’s campus on Lake Crescent.

This is a six-day, five-night program to the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. The environmental education available covers a range of habitats from the seashore and tide pool exploration to rain forest investigations to a variety of inland evergreen habitats and may even include snowshoeing up on Hurricane Ridge. The actual decisions about the areas to be visited will be made by the group as a whole once all the participants are known.

NatureBridge feeds and houses participants in their new facility, the historic Rosemary Inn on Lake Crescent. We will travel to the park from the Bay Area via a combination of methods: airplane to the Seattle-Tacoma Airport, van to the ferry, the ferry between Edmonds and Kingston, and a van again to the middle of the park.

Participants can come from any grade level and need no previous experience. Students must be willing to take part in all the group activities. The cost of the trip includes all meals and transportation in the Northwest. Some additional money will be necessary for personal expenses. Clothing and equipment will be discussed in meetings prior to leaving.

Students & their parents will be required to attend the Enrichment Week Student & Parent Meeting on Monday, February 13 at 7 pm

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

3 7/9 Leave Sunday, March 5 from Oakland airport; arrive home Friday, March 10 All Provided List provided by instructor Provided by school – included in course fees

Oregon Adventure: Ashland and Beyond (Travel)

Project Number: 7278

Mr. Figueroa

Cost: $500

Enjoy the experience of professional theater during a five-day, four-night trip to Ashland, Oregon. Students will attend top-level plays, take a backstage tour, meet and talk with the actors first hand. Students will be staying at on-campus dorms and experience Southern Oregon University – Go Raiders! The week will also include a day trip to the University of Oregon in Eugene – Go Ducks! In addition, we will enjoy zip-lining in the Cascade foothills, hiking, shopping, dining out, and other entertainment around town.

Students & their parents will be required to attend the Enrichment Week Student & Parent Meeting on Monday, February 13 at 7 pm

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

2 8/16 Leave Monday, March 6; arrive home Friday, March 10 Most meals included Packing list provided prior to departure Provided by school – included in course fees

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Outdoor Education: Cabin Leader at Caritas

Project Number: 7450

Caritas Staff (Ms. Molinelli)

Cost: $200

CYO Caritas Creek is an environmental education program that stresses direct and active learning in nature, community building, and social and spiritual growth. Volunteers will be responsible for being cabin counselors to eight elementary-age students and an assistant to a teacher/naturalist during the daytime hikes.

Volunteers will develop leadership and childcare skills. This is a fun way to get to know others, help elementary-age students, and enjoy nature.

Mandatory Orientation scheduled for Thursday, February 9 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

4 12 (Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors only) Leave Saint Mary’s Monday at 9:00 am and return Friday by 3:00 pm All meals provided List provided at meeting prior to departure Provided by CYO

Outdoor Education: Cabin Leader at Walden West Walden West Staff (Ms. Molinelli)

Project Number: 7115

Cost: $50 (financial assistance available)

The Walden West science program is an outdoor school program designed for fifth and sixth graders. Each session spans five days and four nights during which students, accompanied by classroom teachers, live and learn in an outdoor environment. The program is operated on the premise that students learn best through hands-on activities.

Lessons in the natural sciences are brought to life with the hope that through education, students will develop an understanding and sense of appreciation for the environment. The Walden West science program emphasizes learning by doing. Students are immersed in activities that stimulate their interest in science and the outdoors.

As a volunteer, you will be responsible for being cabin counselors to eight elementary-age students and an assistant to a teacher/naturalist during the daytime hikes. In addition, you will develop leadership and childcare skills. This is a fun way to get to know others, help elementary-age students, and enjoy nature. Students will need to arrive by Sunday, March 5 at 3:00 pm to attend a mandatory training session. * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 10 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

4 8/16 (Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors only) Meet on campus Sunday at 12:30 pm and return Friday by 3:00 pm All meals provided List provided at meeting prior to departure Provided by school – included in course fees

Pacific Northwest College Tour (Travel)

Project Number: 7110

Mr. Filson

Cost: $1,400

Enjoy a week of exploring colleges in the Pacific Northwest. We will leave Berkeley on a Sunday afternoon and travel by car to Oregon for our first night and fly home from Washington on Friday. Along the way we will visit the following colleges (and maybe more!): Southern Oregon University, University of Oregon, Lewis & Clark University, Willamette University, University of Portland, University of Washington, University of Washington and University of Puget Sound.

Take the opportunity to see if any of these colleges is a good fit for you!

Students & their parents will be required to attend the Enrichment Week Student & Parent Meeting on Monday, February 13 at 7 pm

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

2 8/16 Meet on campus Monday at 8:00 am and return Friday by 8:00 pm All meals provided List provided at meeting prior to departure Provided by school – included in course fees

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Performer Paradise (Travel)

Project Number: 7270

Ms. Paulson

Cost: $650

What’s your dream? Performing in front of thousands as one of Beyoncé’s dancers or behind the camera?

Choreographing for “So You Think You Can Dance?” Working at the Happiest Place On Earth?

Here’s your opportunity to see what So Cal has to offer performing artists! We’ll travel down to Los Angeles to tour 2 renowned college dance departments: the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at USC and The Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance at UCLA. You’ll get take your choice of classes from the hottest choreographers and dancers in the industry at EDGE Performing Arts Center in Hollywood and Millennium Dance Complex in Studio City in addition to speaking directly with casting agents, professional choreographers currently working on SYTYCD, and view a professional dance company in rehearsal. We’ll scope out the sights of Santa Monica and Hollywood Boulevard before heading out to the Happiest Place On Earth for a performing arts master class and a day at Disneyland.

Students & their parents will be required to attend the Enrichment Week Student & Parent Meeting on Monday, February 13 at 7 pm

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday at 9:00 am and return Friday by 9:00 pm Some meals provided List provided at meeting prior to departure Provided by school – included in course fees

Rebuilding Together East Bay (Community Service)

Project Number: 7429

Mr. Mihaly

Cost: $50 (financial assistance available)

Jesus instructed us to take care of each other and keep the flow of mercy going. Here is a chance to do that and learn important home skills at the same time. We will be working with Rebuilding Together East Bay which is a service organization who connects home owners in need with volunteers. The types of work we will do include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting. So, future homeowners come and learn important skills now while helping people in our community. * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 10 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

4 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Students bring own lunch Provided by school – included in course fees

Rise of the Sneakerhead

Project Number: 7160

Mr. Banks

Cost: $75

This course will look at the rise of sneaker culture. We will spend time looking at the history of sneakers, the impact of sneakers in popular culture, and how something you put on your feet became a modern status symbol. Throughout the week we will travel the bay area to various shoe stores from R.I.F.S.F, Undefeated, Prestige, and Sole Supremacy.

We will use BART for most of our travels.

Course: Min/Max Enrollment: Where/When: Meal(s) Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Some meals provided Students provide own BART tickets

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Rock Climbing & Wilderness First Aid

Project Number: 7400

Dr. Wesley

Cost: $350

The goals of Rock Climbing and Wilderness First Aid are to teach students the skills and techniques necessary to climb safely and efficiently both indoors at a climbing gym and outdoors on a crag. We will learn both how to avoid accidents and injuries, as well as how to deal with a variety of health emergencies that can occur as we enjoy the outdoors in general and climbing in particular.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

3 8/16 Meet Monday – Thursday on campus from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Meet Friday on campus at 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Students provide own lunch List provided by teacher Provided by school – included in course fees

Skiing & Snowboarding: A Tahoe Adventure (Travel)

Project Number: 7260

Mr. Rubey

Cost: $800

For beginners to expert skiers! Join us for a week of skiing and snowboarding at Sugarbowl in Tahoe. We’ll stay from Sunday-Friday at Clair Tapaan Lodge, a classic Tahoe lodge built in the '30s by Sierra Club members. During our stay we will contribute to the legacy of Sierra Club volunteers by helping with a project to improve or restore the lodge.

Our week will be enriched by learning about Tahoe area history, geology, and climate. Topics may include: the tragedy of the Donner party, the last leg of the transcontinental railroad, the last ice age, what the presence of coal dust from China in Sierra snow tells us about climate change, the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics.

Students & their parents will be required to attend the Enrichment Week Student & Parent Meeting Monday, February 13 at 7 pm.

Course Category: Min./Max. Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

3 8/16 Meet on campus Sunday at 8:00 am and return Friday by 5:00 pm Most meals provided Ski and/or snowboard equipment NOT included in course costs; it is recommended that beginners take an introductory lesson on the 1st day Provided by school – included in course fees

Strength & Movement – Feel Good, Look Great

Project Number: 7475

Mr. Tunson, Baseball Coach: Head JV, Assistant Varsity

Cost: $175

If you are someone who: Wants to get bigger, faster, stronger for your sport Wants to learn what to do in the gym Likes to do things you never thought you’d be able to This opportunity is designed to provide fun and challenging workouts in an environment that focuses on teaching all types of people to move well, & move often. Oakland Fitness Company is an open floor gym that provides groups classes, personal training, and nutrition consulting.

What is an open floor gym?

An open floor gym means no machines. It is not like 24-Hour Fitness. People deadlift, squat, lunge, pullup/pushup all day long. There are no ellipticals or treadmills. There are barbells, kettlebells, sledgehammers, battle ropes, huge tires and other fun things to slam around. The music is loud. The people are dynamic. Come see how the world trains in 2017.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

3 8/16 Meet at Oakland Fitness Company Monday - Friday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Students provide own snacks Appropriate clothing, towel, water Students provide own transportation to Oakland Fitness Company, 6465 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608, 510-725-9429

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Stress Less, Be Mindful and Tickle the Senses

Project Number: 7410

Ms. DeLuca

Cost: $200

Life can be so stressful and we never have the time to decompress. Let’s learn how we can be more mindful doing everyday activities and have more fun doing them. We are going to use this week to pay more attention to how we treat our minds and our bodies. Activities may include: meditate with a Buddhist mindfulness stress reduction leader, learn about the food we grow from the edible schoolyard, cook an organic meal, enjoy the beauty of Tilden park, go to a concert, experience the beauty of touch in a tactile dome, jump our hearts away on trampolines, create some creations using clay, listen to the Wave organ (a wave-activated acoustic sculpture located on a jetty in the San Francisco Bay), ride on a boat and hike Angel Island, and watch an experimental theatrical creation.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Some meals provided Students provide own BART and/or bus tickets

Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse

Project Number: 7105

Ms. Long

Cost: $50

If a blood thirsty, brain-consuming zombie knocked on your door, would you know what to do? Don’t panic! Learn how to fend off the living dead in the How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse Enrichment Week course. You’ve seen characters of popular TV shows and movies survive and now it’s your turn. You’ll learn how to prepare for any emergency, basic first aid, and essential survival skills. Throughout the week we’ll be putting our skills to the test in scenarios/ challenges that mirror the actual circumstances of the zombie apocalypse. An outbreak can occur at any moment, will you be ready?

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Students provide own lunch List provided by teacher

Target Practice

Project Number: 7300

Ms. McManus

Cost: $275

This course will give students the opportunity to develop skills such as concentration and consistency related to target shooting activities. We will begin with a service activity centered on preventing gun violence followed by four days of target shooting activities such as archery, skeet shooting, paint ball, darts, laser tag, etc. Students will learn appropriate safety measures for each sport and have a chance to develop their skills in the sport. How good of a shot are you? Let’s find out in Target Practice!

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Some meals provided Provided by school – included in course fees

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Tech Talk

Project Number: 7385

Ms. Hubbell

Cost: $100

Your future job will likely involve technologies that haven’t even been invented yet. Want to be on the cutting edge now? Interested in taking an inside look at the companies who create the online social experiences you have every day? In this course, we will visit some of the tech “hot spots” like Google, Pinterest and others to see what goes on behind the scenes of the technology you use every day. We’ll also have the chance to explore other STEM careers and meet with scientists working in the fields of astronomy, chemistry, and computer engineering to see what they do in their day-to-day jobs. Find out what kinds of cool jobs are out there now, and hear about what’s next!

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Some meals provided Students provide own BART tickets

Test Prep: ACT

Project Number: 7190

Compass Prep Instructor (Ms. Ryan)

Cost: $350 (financial assistance available)

Saint Mary's has partnered with Compass Education Group to offer students an outstanding preparation program for the ACT at an incredible value. Classes will prepare student for the ACT by drilling down into the English, reading, math and science portions of the exam. They will also be provided with targeted feedback and coaching that will help them to handle test pacing and structural hurdles. Students will receive comprehensive study materials, homework assignments, and a battery of proctored practice tests to track achievement. * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 10 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Material:

1 6/24 Meet on campus Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Students provide own snacks and/or lunch Notebook, pencil, pen, and calculator

Test Prep: SAT

Project Number: 7423

Compass Prep Instructor (Ms. Ryan)

Cost: $350 (financial assistance available)

Saint Mary's has partnered with Compass Education Group to offer students an outstanding preparation program for the SAT at an incredible value. Classes will prepare student for the SAT by drilling down into the critical reading, writing, and math portions of the exam. They will also be provided with targeted feedback and coaching that will help them to handle test pacing and structural hurdles. Students will receive comprehensive study materials, homework assignments, and a battery of proctored practice tests to track achievement. * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 10 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Material:

1 10/30 Meet on campus Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Students provide own lunch Notebook, pencil, pen, and calculator

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The Best of the Bay Area

Project Number: 7195

Mr. Lawson

Cost: $275

Go beyond what you know and are familiar with and experience what the Bay Area has to offer. Activities will take us to Occidental for zip-lining, Fairfield for go-kart racing, rock climbing in Berkeley; in addition, we will go to a theatrical performance on one of the days. Naturally, we will also eat our way through the Bay Area by enjoying some local Ethiopian food, Indian food and more. So, grab a friend and join us as we explore new places by the bay.

Course/Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

2 8/24 Meet on campus Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm; date/time of the theater performance TBD Most meals provided Students provide own BART tickets

Where’s The Food?

Project Number: 7218

Mrs. Williams

Cost: $300

Calling all FOOD LOVERS: chefs, bakers, or anyone who wants to learn to cook, bake and likes to eat! During this course we will be exploring the kitchen as well as touring and seeing behind the scenes of restaurants. "People who love to eat are always the best people." - Julia Child Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Some meals provided Students provide own BART tickets

Writers Write

Project Number: 7310

Ms. Mahoney

Cost: $50

Establish a daily writing practice and unlock your creative potential. This course combines classroom exercises with excursions to take you out of your normal thought routine and get you addicted to writing something each and every day. You will produce, share, and leave each day feeling admired and accomplished. We will also devote some time to reading about writing, reading good writing, and exploring publication options. Excursions will include an art museum/gallery visit, a nature walk/meditation, poetry/literary readings, and more. Come and write with us, share your work, and see what positive feedback can do for you.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: When and Where: Meal(s): Supplies: Transportation:

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Students bring own lunch or money for lunch Pencil or pen, paper or notebook, not essential but helpful; a smart phone, unlimited messaging, and a digital or phone camera Students provide own BART and/or bus tickets

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You Want to Work for DISNEY?! (Travel)

Project Number: 7248

Mr. Curry (Alum, Class of 1989) Cost: $500

Disney isn’t just the Theme Parks; Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, or Shanghai. Disney is LUCAS, Pixar, Marvel, and MORE! Your opportunity to explore all things Disney begin with understanding the road you az6aucre on (Saint Mary’s), where it is expected to lead you (College) and how that will lead to a career (with Disney). This course will help develop an understanding of preparation to lead a full career in a field that will best suit YOU. We will identify your goals, ambitions, dreams and HOPE for career. Then work back from there with determining the correct college major, college, and certifications to get you to GOAL! Monday will be an introduction to Career & Personal Planning to discuss personality, traits, and qualities. Tuesday we will visit the Walt Disney Family Museum to further develop a sense of Walt’s vision and dedication- then discuss college majors. Wednesday we travel to the House of the Mouse - Disneyland. To get a sense of Walt’s vision- COME TRUE. Thursday we continue with employment exploration as we visit Human Resources for the Disneyland Resort. Friday we M-I-C see ya real soon to Mickey and Friends as we begin the journey back to SMCHS with stops into SoCal colleges.

Students & their parents will be required to attend the Enrichment Week Student & Parent Meeting Monday, February 13 at 7 pm.

Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where & When:

1 8/16 Monday & Tuesday: Meet on Campus from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Wednesday: leave Saint Mary’s at 7:00 am – return Friday 9:00 pm Some meals provided Packing list will be provided prior to departure Provided by school – included in course fees

Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

Individual Internship Program (IIP) Individual Internship Program (IIP)

Project Number: 7332

Ms. Molinelli

Cost: $20

IIP’s are available to upper-division students (lower-division students only in exceptional circumstances) who want to create their own projects in order to explore a subject area or an interest that falls into one or more of the categories of all Enrichment Week courses: 1. College Visits (Juniors only) 2. Career Exploration 3. Service Learning and/or Spirituality

Students have the opportunity to develop something challenging, interesting, and rewarding. Be creative! Be productive! Spend the week making a difference in our community by volunteering or explore possible career opportunities. Combining two areas can also lead to very interesting programs. Juniors are encouraged to use the IIP opportunity to explore various campuses. Projects must involve a minimum of 25 hours of work, activity, etc., and a written and a visual assignment will be required. Details will be provided. Mandatory meetings are required. There is a $20 processing fee for all IIP’s.

Travel Courses (Registration closed for these courses in October 2016)

Students & their parents will be required to attend the Enrichment Week Student & Parent Meeting on Monday, February 13 at 7 pm

Immersion: Vin We Non - Haiti

Project Number: 7345

Mr. Sutphin & Mr. Palladino

Cost: $2,000

Vin We Non - Haiti is designed to give students a firsthand experience of the conditions on the ground in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Students will be introduced to the history, culture, and economic, political and spiritual aspects of Haiti. As part of the immersion program, students will focus on four areas of personal development: faith, social justice, service, and reflection. The students will also be given an opportunity to begin to establish relationships with the Haitian people including high school students. The group will stay at the Matthew 25 House, and directly engage in service projects in Port-Au-Prince.

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Immersion: Vandu Paaru, India

Project Number: 7386

Ms. Gonzales

Cost: $3,300

God’s light shines brightly in the people of India, especially acknowledged by the frequent Tamil greeting “Vanakkam”, an acknowledgement of God’s presence in the other person. As part of the immersion program, students will focus on four areas of personal development: faith, social justice, service, and reflection. In this immersion experience, with the Brothers and Lasallians of Southern India, students from Saint Mary’s live and work with the Brothers, students, and orphans of Boys Town and St. Joseph’s Boys Village and Girls Village.

Immersion: Oki-Ni-Soo-Ka-Wa (Blackfeet Reservation, MT)

Project Number: 7142

Ms. Croll Cost: $900

Oki Ni Soo Ka Wa is an opportunity for students to travel to Browning, Montana to participate in a service and cultural immersion on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. While in Montana, students will work with elementary school students at De La Salle Blackfeet School, and have other experiences to learn from the elders of the community. Immersion participants will prepare lessons for the school-age groups, which could include science, art, and/or history activities.

As part of the immersion program, students will focus on four areas of personal development: faith, social justice, service, and reflection. To prepare for the immersion experience, students will study aspects of Blackfeet culture through readings, videos, and discussions. Upon return from the experience, there will be follow-up meetings to share the experience with the Saint Mary’s community.

Immersion: El Otro Lado - Tucson

Project Number: 7355

Mr. Sommers

Cost: $900

El Otro Lado is an immersion trip for students who want to understand the immigration issue from various perspectives, including humanitarians, Native Americans, and the federal government. This program is guided by the outcomes of faith, community, simplicity, service, social justice, and safety. Each day the students and adults learn, reflect, and pray about their experiences in the desert or the border city. The goal of the program is that students develop an understanding of the issue of immigration while reflecting and sharing their perspectives on the responsibility to serve and act justly. Students from Saint Mary’s partner with students from San Miguel High School, another Lasallian school, throughout the experience.

Boston, MA and New York

Project Number: 7219

Ms. Pacatte Cost: $2,000

Explore the City on the Hill and the Big Apple this spring! For our 3 days in Boston, see, feel, hear and experience the visionaries who helped shape the history of this country. Sights and tours include The Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Cambridge, the MIT and Harvard campuses, Paul Revere’s house, Trinity Church, and Plymouth Rock. Our trip won’t end there. As “the city that never sleeps,” NYC has much to offer over our next 3 days. Their famous subway will take us to Central Park, Times Square, Broadway, Lincoln Center, and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. We will not forget to visit Ground Zero, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The rich history and diversity of these two cities will no doubt make for a wonderful and enriching experience!

Costa Rica

Project Number: 7275

Ms. Duffala

Cost: $2,600

Spend a week learning about the ecology, environment and people of Costa Rica! Be prepared to see the forest in its natural state, to get tired and dirty on your hikes, to find wildlife around your field station, to hear wild noises at any time, and to discover a new and exotic world. . The Campanario Biological Station lies in the humid tropical lowlands of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica and stretches approximately 170 acres inland from coastal zones, with elevations from sea level to 155 meters above. This is a once in a life-time adventure and an experience that will change the way you view your world! For more information and pictures visit the website @ http://www.campanario.org.

London, England

Project Number: 7161

Ms. Canga

Cost: $3,200

London offers so much more than Harry Potter or royalty. Come explore a fun, unique city that has something for everyone. From castles to theaters, London is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Plus, there is no language barrier! Join us as we travel through London, learning about the diverse culture, rich history…and the magical world of wizards.

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Italy - Rome & Venice

Project Number: 7460

Brother David

Cost: $3,200

Rome, the Eternal City has been a draw for the peoples of the world for thousands of years. Having been the center of the Roman Empire, “all roads [still] lead to Rome”! Venice was the one of the most powerful seafaring civilizations within the Eastern Mediterranean, and greatly influenced by the Eastern Roman Empire. These two great cities offer our Saint Mary’s students the chance to see classic works of art and architecture so famous, that they’ve seen them in books, in films, on the internet, etc. We will enjoy the classics and nuances of Italian cuisine, and hear the dulcet tones of the Italian language.

New Orleans, LA

Project Number: 7350

Dr. Mullane

Cost: $2,000

Take a ride on a streetcar named Desire! Spend five days in The Big Easy soaking up New Orleanian culture. We will tour the French Quarter, ride through alligator-infested swamps and bayous, go on a vampire tour at night, eat Cajun and Creole cuisine, and listen to the sounds of live Jazz. See Audubon Park, Tulane and Loyola Universities, and some of the most fabulous architecture in the South while strolling through New Orleans' renowned Garden District. Come and see one of America's oldest and most fascinating cities. Visiting the city that care forgot will be an experience you definitely will not.

New Zealand

Project Number: 7273

Mr. Thomas

Cost: $4,200

Why does Guns Germs and Steal author Jared Diamond call New Zealand a “Natural Experiment of History?” How can the history of the Polynesian Maori and Moriori be seen as a model for understanding cultural collision throughout the world? Where is Hobbiton? What is Zorbing? Find out the answer to these questions and more this Enrichment Week by traveling with Mr. Thomas to New Zealand. On this 10 day trip we will spend 3 days in Aukland and 4 in Rotorua. Highlights include Kelly Tarlton’s Sealife Aquarium, Aukland War Memorial Museum, Waitakere Ranges, Arataki Centre, Hobbiton, Agrodome, Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, Rotorua Museum, White Water Rafting on the Kaituna River, Zorb Adventure, Taupo Tour, Huka Falls and the Waitomo Glowworm Cave. Kia Orana!

Prague, Krakow and Budapest

Project Number: 7125

Dr. Imperial

Cost: $3,100

Experience a Europe most tourists never see as we explore architecture, religion, & war in Central Europe’s most beautiful cities. We will visit Prague, Krakow, and Budapest on our tour, which will explore the art, architecture, history, and culture of Mitteleuropa.

Classic bridges, cathedrals, cobblestoned streets & gold tipped towers are just a few of the features that make the Prague cityscape so stunning. Largely untouched by World War II, the historic center of Prague has been placed on the UNESCO world heritage list. We will enjoy its vibrant culture & explore its wonders. We will also study the remnants of Prague’s Jewish ghetto--including the haunting, beautiful Jewish cemetery—whose inhabitants were eradicated by the Nazis in World War II….Poland's third largest city, Krakow, was once the royal capital of Poland. It emerged from World War II unscathed--unlike the rest of the country. The historical center of Krakow is a UNESCO world heritage list. We will explore charming, compact Old Town, which still houses the largest square in all of Europe. We will also study the former Jewish Ghetto known as Kazmierz to appreciate Jewish life during World War II. Central to this part of our journey is our day-trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau, where we will study firsthand the Nazis’ most notorious death camp….Finally, Budapest has endured war & empire to emerge as a jewel. Split in two by the Danube River & linked by a series of bridges, both sides of the river claim places on the UNESCO world heritage list: Buda Castle, Danube Embankment & Andrassy Avenue. We will study its tragedy & its glory. World War I ended its role as capital of the Austro-Hungarian empire, but World War II devastated the city. 38,000 of its civilians died in the bloody siege between the German/Hungarian & Soviet/Romanian armies. Budapest, which boasted a large, prosperous Jewish community in the early 1900s and was often called the "Jewish Mecca," lost as much as 40% of its Jewish population by 1945.

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Tennessee to New Orleans

Project Number: 7172

Mr. Kelly

Cost: $1,800

Explore the south as we learn about the Civil Rights Movement, Blues, Jazz and Southern Cuisine. We’ll begin in Memphis by visiting The National Civil Rights Museum (Lorraine Motel), visiting Beale Street to hear some great blues music, and grab some famous Memphis BBQ. From there we will visit the Mississippi Delta, the birthplace of the blues, and eat cuisine that feeds the soul. In addition, we’ll visit famous civil rights locations throughout Memphis, Mississippi and Louisiana. We finish up our trip in New Orleans, where we will visit the Whitney Plantation, the only plantation in the South that focuses on the slave experience. We’ll visit Bourbon Street, grab some beignets and try to take in an NBA basketball game. We’ll learn, hear good music and eat a lot of good food!

Washington D.C. and New York

Project Number: 7380

Mr. Rogers Cost: $1,800

Want to explore the center of the United States? Maybe the World? Are you thinking Washington D.C.? New York City?

How about both? Come explore the amazing attractions, monuments, museums and memorials of Washington D.C. as well as the sights, sounds and vibrancy of New York City. From the White House to Wall Street; from the Lincoln Memorial to Rockefeller Center; from the Smithsonian museums to the Stature of Liberty; from the U.S. Capitol to Times Square; from Ford’s Theater to the Apollo Theater, let’s see the two most revered cities in America together!

This week long trip spends 3 days in Washington D.C. and 3 days in NYC, walking, talking, watching, exploring, recording, researching, learning and most of all enjoying these two captivating destinations. Want fun? No problem!

This trip is designed for the young person who wants to travel, learn and laugh all at once.

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ENRICHMENT WEEK IMPORTANT DATES

September 13

Overnight Trips “Lunch Fair”

September 19

Parent & Student Information Evening for Overnight Trips

December 15

Catalog distributed to students via email

January 6

“Lunch Fair” – Learn more about each course

January 6-10

Enrichment Week Online Registration

January 10

Last date to complete the Online Registration

January 11

Signed Registration form due to Homeroom Teachers

January 13

Cam’s Fun Fund Grant Due (Applications outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office)

January 13

Request for Financial Assistance Application Due (Applications outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office)

February 10

Enrichment Week Rosters posted – hopefully!!!

February 13

Immersions & Overnight Trip Meeting for Parents & Students

February 22

EW Course Meetings during A-Block - Mandatory for students!

March 6-10

Enrichment Week

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NOTES

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Student Course Selection Planner & Worksheet

All Enrichment Week courses correspond with one or more of the following categories. Students are expected to take a course from a different category each year. In this catalog, courses are identified according to a category number as indicated below:

1. Educational and/or Career Exploration 2. Cultural Experience 3. Recreation and/or Physical Wellness 4. Service Learning and/or Spirituality

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, fill out the following information from previous years. It will help you to determine which category you may need to explore and/or investigate during Enrichment Week this year. It is also an opportunity for you to create a plan for your future Enrichment Weeks.

Freshmen, please use this planner to project what you would like to sign up for this year and plan your future years for Enrichment Week.

Freshman: Sophomore: Junior: Senior:

Category Number

Course Name

Category Number

Course Name

Category Number

Course Name

Category Number

Course Name

My choices for this year:

1st choice: 2nd choice: 3rd choice:

Notes:

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Mission Statement As a Christ-centered community striving to live the mission of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, Saint Mary’s College High School is a Catholic school where diversity and inclusion are essential and quality education is our active ministry.

With community support and faith grounded in love, Saint Mary’s students pursue a life of virtue and scholarship that extends beyond the completion of a college preparatory curriculum to assuming societal roles of responsibility and service.

Lasallian Educational Outcomes (LEOs) A Saint Mary’s College High School graduate…

Spiritual: engages life consciously and acquires a Catholic and Lasallian worldview inspired by the Gospel, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the mission of Saint John Baptist de La Salle.

Physical: demonstrates respect for truth and goodness of God’s universe Emphasis: • Acquiring scientific knowledge and method • Concern for the environment, health and fitness • Participation in athletics and dance • Relating to the materials of artistic expression Emotional: responds positively to the creative potential of emotion Emphasis: • Skillful, authentic expression in the arts • Coping with adversity and prosperity • Developing empathy • Setting goals, realizing hope Intellectual: is academically prepared for college; is curious about the world; and demonstrates disciplined, imaginative thinking Emphasis: • Critical thinking and problem solving • Effective oral and written communication • Accessing and analyzing information • Transferring skills and knowledge to new situations • Service learning Communal: actively contributes to communities, ranging from local to global, based on the recognition that we are responsible for each other Emphasis: • Concern for the poor • Social justice • Building community amid diversity • Community service Integral: seeks to become an independent, responsible, and reflective person, supported by the Saint Mary’s community Emphasis: • Developing discernment and sound moral judgment • Developing resiliency

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Lasallian Core Principles

FAITH IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD

CONCERN FOR THE POOR AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

RESPECT FOR ALL PERSONS

QUALITY EDUCATION

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY