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Saint Mary’s College High School

ENRICHMENT WEEK 2016

Course Catalog

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

Faith – Service – Community

March 7 – 11

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 8.

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 13, 2016, also forms will be collected during homeroom throughout that week. Failure to turn in a signed registration form will result in the student losing their priority number.

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 Parent Meeting on Wednesday, February 17, at 7:00 pm.

This is a mandatory meeting.

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 $250, Saint Mary’s will bill families by mail in early February for the full cost of the course. For courses over $250, 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 $250, prior clearance must be given by the Finance Office. Please contact Mr. Mark Medeiros in the Finance Office if you have any questions or concerns regarding clearance or billing. Mr. Medeiros can be reached via e-mail at mmedeiros@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 Mark Medeiros, Director of Finance via email at mmedeiros@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 are welcome to apply.

• Application Due: Friday, January 15 • Awards announced Friday, February 5

**In addition, there are needs-based scholarships available for the following Enrichment Week courses: • Architecture & Design-Bay Area • Careers in Science

• Driver’s Education • Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story

• Outdoor Ed: Walden West • Test Prep: SAT Prep

The application is due to Ms. Molinelli by Tuesday, January 12. 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

3

Adventures in the Redwoods

7170

$625

8

1

A Little Bit of Everything

7180

$185

8

2

Amazing Race: Bay Area Exploration

7130

$175

8,9

1

Architecture and Design Around the Bay**

7145

$150

9

2

Around the World in 5 Days

7410

$175

9

1

Careers in Athletics

7290

$275

9

1

Careers in Science**

7260

$100

10

1

Chopped Meets DDD

7218

$250

10

3

Cirque De LaSalle

7275

$180

10

1

Culinary School: Kitchen on Fire!

7365

$325

10, 11

2

Discovering our Bay Area Backroads

7278

$250

11

1

Driver Education & Training**

7277

$425

11

2

Exploring LA!

7385

$725

11

3

Extreme Sports

7425

$325

11, 12

1

Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story**

7270

$225

12

3

Fun and Games

7141

$125

12

4

Giddy Up!

7235

$125

12, 13

3

High Points of the Bay Area

7219

$100

13

1

Home Court Advantage

7161

$250

13

1

I’m A Survivor

7375

$75

13

4

Immersion: Venaver - East Bay

7465

$50

14

3

Introduction to Roleplaying Games

7273

$75

14

1

Joy of Eating

7140

$125

14

1

Lifeguard Training

7210

$275

14, 15

1

Movie-cation and Appreciation

7105

$25

15

3

NatureBridge in Olympic Park, Washington

7173

$1,200

15

1

Not Your Grandma’s Style: The Art of Knitting

7460

$75

15, 16

1

Old Sacramento: Gold Country to State Politics

7240

$350

16

4

Outdoor Education: Caritas (Choose only 1 site as cabin leader)

7450

$250

16

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Project Number

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Category

Project Number

Cost

Page

4

Outdoor Education: Walden West (Choose only 1 site as cabin leader)**

7115

$50

16, 17

3

Rock Climbing

7142

$180

17

1

Spring Training Baseball in Arizona

7320

$800

17

2

SWAG in San Francisco (Style...Walking...Architecture...Grub)

7300

$300

17, 18

1

Target Practice

7160

$200

18

1

Test Prep: SAT**

7423

$225

18

1

The Ancient Art of Tea

7185

$250

18, 19

2

The Best of the Bay Area

7195

$275

19

1

Web Design

7192

$50

19

1

You Know Nothing LUCIOUS LYON . . . Bay Area History

7172

$300

19

1

Individual Internship Program (IIP)

7332

$20

20

TRAVEL COURSES (Registration for Travel Closed as of October 2015) 4

Immersion: El Paso

7355

$800

20

4

Immersion: El Salvador, Pilgrims for Peace

7220

$1,600

20

4

Immersion: Haiti, Culture and Service

7345

$1,800

20

4

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

7200

$800

21

2

Cuba

7241

$3,200

21

2

Hawaii

7150

$2,000

21

2

Paris

7310

$3,200

21

1

Pacific Northwest College Tour

7110

$1800

21

2

Spain

7400

$3,200

22

2

Washington, DC and New York

7380

$1,700

22

2

Yucatan – Mayan Empire

7125

$2,600

22

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Enrichment Week Courses

Adventures in the Redwoods Mr. Ferreira

Project Number: 7170

Cost: $625

Explore the magnificent coastal redwoods in this outdoors oriented E-Week adventure! Our week together will focus on recharging our batteries as we take in the fresh air of the Russian River area of Northern California. Each day we’ll experience something unique to the coastal redwoods, which may include speeding down a zip line high atop the redwood trees, feats of bravery and strength completing a ropes challenge course, immersing ourselves in nature by kayaking in the Russian River, hiking through old-growth redwood groves, enjoying glorious vistas, and community service at a local camp. There will be ample community time at our picturesque Russian River area housing where we will cook and break bread together as we relax, slow down, and strengthen the bonds that connect us. The ideal student participant should be ready to try new things, explore interests they never knew they had, and value time getting away from it all!

Course Category: 3 Min/Max Enrollment: 7/14 Where and When: Leave Saint Mary’s at 12 noon on Sunday, March 6; return Friday, March 11 by 2 pm Meals: Most meals provided Transportation: Provided by school

A Little Bit of Everything!

Project Number: 7180

Carla 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, play sports, volunteer our time to those in need, and enjoy local culture.

Activities may include visits to the Edible School Yard, Chez Panisse Café and the Cheese Board in Berkeley, the House of Air in San Francisco, hiking, zumba and yoga, service at St. Vincent Day Home, delicious lunches at local restaurants, and making and eating our own wontons 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 from Monday - Friday 9 am – 2 pm Meals: Lunch provided Transportation: Students provide own BART tickets

Amazing Race: Bay Area Exploration

Project Number: 7130

Mr. Bertero

Cost: $175

The Amazing Race! Are you looking to be Challenged! Be advised . . . This course is a takeoff from the popular American reality game show seen on CBS designed for those students looking to be physically and mentally challenged in a competitive yet fun and spirited approach.

This race will organize students into four teams and race around the Bay Area. The race is split into roughly five days of competition, where students and their teams will be physically and mentally challenged from start to finish. The race will require teams to deduce clues, navigate themselves in foreign areas, interact with local businesses, perform physical and mental challenges, and use public transportation options.

Students will have a limited daily budget provided for each leg of the race which may include funds for meals and travel expenses necessary to complete the daily leg of competition. Teams will accumulate points at the end of each leg daily; by the final day of the race the first place team is determined by points accumulated during the five days of competition and will be awarded their Grand Prize.

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

2 8/16 Meet on campus Monday - Friday from 9 am – 2 pm Students provide own lunch and snacks Comfortable shoes & clothing Students provide own BART tickets

Architecture and Design around the Bay

Project Number: 7145

Mr. Heuer

Cost: $150 (financial assistance available)

The San Francisco Bay Area is home to some amazing architectural masterpieces. What better way to learn about these amazing structures than by touring, taking photographs, and drawing? Bring your sketchbooks, cameras, and iPads along as we visit locations in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and Marin. Activities include visits to the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, the Marin Civic Center, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, and possibly a walk along the new Oakland Bay Bridge. Along the way we’ll grab lunch at a local hot spot. Some instruction on drawing technique will be included to help you with your sketching. * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 12 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

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

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday - Friday from 9 am – 2 pm Some meals provided Comfortable shoes & clothing Students provide own BART tickets

Around the World in 5 Days

Project Number: 7410

Mr. Ayala

Cost: $175

Do you like to travel and explore new cultures? Did you know that you could visit other countries without really leaving the Bay Area? This exciting course features visits to Ocean Beach and Land's End, North Beach, the Mission district, The Castro and Chinatown. You will be able to enjoy Italian cuisine, see Mission Dolores, enjoy the eccentric markets of Chinatown and explore the ruins of San Francisco's old bathhouses. Each day we will visit a new neighborhood and enjoy the sights and sounds of each one. Bring your walking shoes and be ready to enjoy San Francisco's diverse boroughs and cultures that have made this city what it is. Be a part of Around the World in 5 days!

Course Category: 2 Min/Max Enrollment: 8/16 Where and When: Meet Monday – Friday from 9:30 am – 3 pm at designated BART stations in San Francisco Meal(s): Lunch provided Transportation: Students provide own BART and Muni tickets

Careers in Athletics

Project Number: 7290

Mr. Minor

Cost: $275

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 will include a trip to Cal, Oracle Arena and a Warriors game, and a trip to the San Francisco Giants. Students will also have the opportunity to tour 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 8 am – 2 pm; Wednesday is the Warriors game: we’ll meet at Oracle Arena at 4 pm for the pregame. Game should end before 11 pm Some meals provided Students provide own BART tickets as needed

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Careers in Science

Project Number: 7260

Mr. Rubey

Cost: $100 (financial assistance available)

Explore the many amazing careers in the world of science! Over the course of the week we will visit with professionals in the academic, non-profit, for-profit, and educational sectors. They will teach us about their work, give us tours of their labs and workplaces, and tell us how they made their dream of working in science a reality. Potential visits include: UC Berkeley, Stanford, Monterey Bay Aquarium, the biotech companies Genentech, Amgen, and BioRad, the Marine Mammal Center, Cal Academy of Science, San Francisco Bay Estuary Institute, and the San Francisco or Oakland Zoo. Some of these companies and organizations may offer internships in the summer, so not only could you emerge from this week inspired about a career in science, but you might have a summer job lined up as well! * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 12 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

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

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

Chopped Meets DDD

Project Number: 7218

Ms. Williams

Cost: $250

Calling all FOOD LOVERS; chefs, bakers anyone who want to learn and likes to eat. During this course we will be exploring the kitchen as well as touring and seeing behind the scenes of restaurants. Whether your favorite show is Diners, Drive-ins and Dives (DDD), Chopped or Baking Championship, we will be experiencing it all. First we eat...then we do everything else.

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

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

Cirque De LaSalle

Project Number: 7275

Ms. Duffala

Cost: $180

Step right up and enjoy the many activities involved in a circus. By morning, partake in classes at Kinetic Arts to learn the many arts of the circus. Classes may include Aerial, Juggling, Parkour, Clowning, Trampoline, and Trapeze. In the afternoon, additional activities may include playing Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Bowling, and other physical activities.

Challenge yourself!

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

3 8/16 Meet at Kinetic Arts Monday – Thursday; Friday meet at Saint Mary’s – 9 am -2 pm Students provide their own lunch Basic exercise clothes and socks; athletic shoes not necessary Students provide own transportation to Kinetic Arts (785 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607) and own BART tickets for afternoon travel

Culinary School: Kitchen on Fire!

Project Number: 7365

Kitchen On Fire Chefs (Ms. Molinelli) Cost: $325

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!

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

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

Discovering Our Bay Area Backroads

Project Number: 7278

Mr. Figueroa

Cost: $250

Let’s discover some of the Bay Area’s best-kept secrets as we together explore Bay Area’s Backroads. We’ll experience what the various counties in the Bay Area have to offer: a day of service in Alameda, zip-lining in Sonoma, grape-stomping in Napa, a Tech Day in Silicon Valley, and adventures in San Francisco. If you are up for going beyond from what you know, this is the week for you. “The Greatest Risk Is Not Taking One!” Course/Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Transportation:

2 8/16 Meet on campus Monday - Friday from 9 am – 2 pm Some meals provided Students provide own BART tickets as needed

Driver Education & Training

Project Number: 7277

Safest Way Driving School (Ms. Molinelli) Cost: $425 (financial assistance available)

All-inclusive! Earn your required Driver Training Hours and your Driver Education together with one course and one payment. Students must be 15 ½ years of age by March 7. All students will be issued a “Student License” to allow them to concurrently do drivers training behind the wheel. The California State Law does not allow anyone to obtain his or her Learners Permit before the age of 15 and one half years of age. This course will take place on campus at Saint Mary’s. You will complete Drivers Education in this week from 8:00 am to 12 noon each day in class.

While you will begin your Driver Training hours this week, you may have more driving sessions outside of this specific week. As soon as you sign up and pay for this course, you will be able to call Safest Way and set up your three two hour driving sessions, having at least one (if not all 3) during Enrichment week. * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 12 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

Course Category: 1 Min/Max Enrollment: 16/40 Where and When: Meet on campus Monday – Friday from 9 am –1 pm Meal(s): Students provide own lunch Supplies/Materials: Provided by Instructor

Exploring LA!

Project Number: 7385

Ms. Hubbell Cost: $725

Spend the week exploring the City of Angels with the Los Angeles native Ms. Hubbell! We will tour the campuses of world-class universities including UCLA, USC, and Loyola Marymount University. We will immerse ourselves in LA culture across the city visiting Venice Beach, exploring historic downtown LA and Homeboy Industries, and taking in the sights at the breathtaking Getty Museum. Finally, we’ll end our trip by spending a day at Disneyland with the most famous celebrity of all, Mickey Mouse! Join us as we live it up in LA! Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

2 8/16 Meet at Saint Mary’s on Sunday, March 6 at 8 am – drive to Los Angeles Return to Saint Mary’s on Friday, March 11 at approximately 9 pm Some meals provided 1 luggage (carry-on size), walking/athletic shoes, beach attire, notebook and pen Provided by school

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Extreme Sports

Project Number: 7425

Mr. Quach

Cost: $325

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, mountain climbing, 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 am – 2 pm Students provide own lunch Comfortable clothing School van or bus

Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story

Project Number: 7270

Ms. Paulson and Mr. Olivier

Cost: $225 (financial assistance available)

Uncover ways to use your creativity in order to discover more about yourself and your community by spending a week exploring the arts! This course provides a unique opportunity to explore the East Bay and San Francisco through engaging in multiple facets of creative arts with activities that may include murals, ceramic painting, sculpture, maskmaking, drawing, photography, film making, creative writing, story-telling, spoken word, yoga & mindfulness practices, in addition to eating at fantastic restaurants and a picnic in Golden Gate Park. Come enjoy an exciting week of creativity, self-expression, reflection, community, and food! * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 12 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

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

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday 9 am – 2 pm Meals provided Students provide own BART tickets

Fun and Games

Project Number: 7141

Mr. Nguyen

Cost: $125

There is a list of things you should know how to do before hitting your twenties. This course will expose you to a variety of social starters that will never get old. Whether you are looking for strategies to land a first date, or honing your networking skills, these activities are both fulfilling and fun. Learn to ice skate and bowl, and how to keep a fun conversation going on the pee-wee golf course, and stay afloat while boating on Lake Merritt. Who knows what other activities we may be doing that week - If you have an open mind and a flexible attitude, this is the course for you.

Course Category: 3 Min/Max Enrollment: 8/16 Where and When: Meet on campus Monday – Friday, 9 am – 2 pm Meal(s): Some meals provided Transportation: Students provide own BART tickets as needed

Giddy Up!

Project Number: 7235

Ms. Panlilio

Cost: $125

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!

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

Meals: Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

4 4/7 Meet on campus each day. Class times vary based on the activity: Monday 9 am – 5 pm Thursday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Tuesday 9 am – 1 pm Friday 10 am – 2 pm Wednesday 12 pm – 6 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

High Points of the Bay Area

Project Number: 7219

Ms. Pacatte

Cost: $100

Do you love the outdoors? Do you want to spend your week exploring the most beautiful spots of the Bay Area with classmates and friends? If so, this is the Enrichment Week Course for you. We will spend the week exploring various trails, and some in Saint Mary’s own backyard. Our hike opportunities include Point Reyes National Seashore, Pinnacles National Park, Mount Tamalpais State Park, Mount Diablo State Park, Mission Peak Regional Preserve, and San Francisco (a city hike). Remember, we have to fuel up for all of this hiking, so you can bet that there will be excellent food and lots of it!

Course Category: Min/Max: Where and When: Meals: Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

3 8/16 Meet on campus Monday - Friday 8 am – 3 pm (times may vary) Some meals provided Wear comfortable clothes; sensible shoes are a must!

Provided by school

Home Court Advantage (Go Warriors!)

Project Number: 7161

Ms. Canga

Cost: $ 250

Admit it, you never shy away from a basketball game. Well, it’s time to finally be seen and heard – for real. If you enjoy attending sporting events, playing a pick up game, or have opinions and insight on the games, it’s time to step out and be more than just the loudest voice in your circle of friends. You’ll head out to attend Bay Area professional and collegiate sporting events, speak to some professionals in the business, and have the opportunity to write and/or broadcast what you observe and experience.

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

1 8/16 Meet on campus Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri – from 9 am – 2 pm; Wednesday is the Warrior game: we’ll meet at Oracle Arena at 4:00 pm for the pregame. Game should end before 11:00 pm Some meals provided Students provide own Bart tickets as needed

I’m A Survivor

Project Number: 7375

Ms. Libby

Cost: $75

Are you ready to live on your own? Prove it! Come spend your week competing for fabulous and fun prizes. See who is the most prepared for life after high school. Games will involve an array of skills that will help you survive college and life after high school. They may include “supermarket sweep,” wrangling small children who’ve been given too much candy, interviewing for your dream job and more. Just like life, anything is possible.

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

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

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Immersion: Venaver – East Bay

Project Number: 7465

Mr. Mihaly

Cost: $50

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 4/12 Meet on campus Monday – Friday from 9 am – 2 pm Students provide own lunch Journal, pens, camera, simple modes clothing, work shoes Students provide own BART tickets as needed

Introduction to Roleplaying Games

Project Number: 7273

Mr. Thomas

Cost: $ 75

Actors, gamers, writers; lend me your ears! Classical music is to dramatic theater what jazz is to tabletop roleplaying. It is improvisational storytelling and acting with an element of chance thrown in. Odds are if you have ever read a book or watched a movie and wished you could be in the story, you will love this. Create your own character, give her a voice and decide how she reacts to other player characters and the story as it unfolds. Our first adventure will be the grandfather of roleplaying games: Dungeons and Dragons 1981 Basic Set where we will learn the basics of tabletop roleplaying. Then we will explore the many flavors of roleplaying games sampling from each: Shadow Run, Star Wars Age of Rebellion, Pathfinder, Fate, Savage Worlds, GURPS, and more! We will play in the library and have lunch delivered. Friday, we will take a trip to Games of Berkeley. If you like to create stories, if you like playing exciting roles, if you like imaginative action and adventure, if you haven’t forgotten how to make-believe . . . welcome to the party!

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

3 6/12 Meet on campus Monday - Friday 9 am – 2 pm Students provide own lunch

Joy of Eating

Project Number: 7140

Mr. Drain

Cost: $125

Spend a week celebrating the great diversity of the Bay Area through food! Sample delicious cuisine from Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America while learning about cultural traditions around food and dining. Open minds and empty stomachs are a must during this weeklong culinary journey that will culminate with the opportunity for a shared meal with all of the most important foods from OUR families – the best kind of potluck!

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

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday from 9 am – 2 pm Some meals provided Comfortable shoes and clothing & your openness to adventure!

Students provide own BART tickets

Lifeguard Training

Project Number: 7210

El Cerrito Community Pool Staff (Mr. Ferreira)

Cost: $275

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 7, 2016 and pass a swimming fitness test on the first day of class.

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

1 5/12 Meet at El Cerrito Community Pool Monday – Friday from 8 am - 2 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

Movie-cation and Appreciation

Project Number: 7105

Ms. Long

Cost: $25

Need a movie-cation, a movie education? This E-week activity will explore classic 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.

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

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday, 9 am – 1 pm Students provide own lunch

NatureBridge in Olympic Park, Washington

Project Number: 7173

Mr. Davis

Cost: $1,200

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 Parent Meeting on Wednesday, February 17 at 7 pm

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

3 7/9 Leave Sunday, from Oakland airport; arrive home Friday All Provided List provided by instructor Provided by school

Not Your Grandma’s Style: The Art of Knitting

Project Number: 7460

Brother David L. Caretti, FSC

Cost: $75

Some call it meditative & relaxing…others, creative & productive…even others, a chance to relax and make something for others. Knitting has had resurgence in popularity between men and women alike; blogs dedicated to projects and ideas have exploded across the Internet. Many people think of knitting as something that only grandmothers do, but they don’t seem to realize that cultures across the globe have rich traditions of creating handmade items that are practical, and even become heirlooms passed down for generations. In this course, you

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will be led through the beginning steps and on your way to becoming a master knitter; a craft esteemed for thousands of years, and the start of a new way of creating art. We will take a field trip to San Francisco, and will be joined by 2 other master knitters, Mrs. Roberta Caretti (Brother David’s Mom) and Mrs. Cyndi Stanfield (Alumni Mom) who can’t wait to share this art with you.

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

1 6/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday 9 am - 2 pm Students bring own lunch or money for lunch Students will be supplied with a beginner’s knitting kit, as well as a few skeins of yarn

Old Sacramento: Gold Country to State Politics

Project Number: 7240

Brother Dan Morgan, FSC

Cost: $350

An adventure awaits you as we travel to Sacramento and examine the rise of Sacramento as our state capital. From Old Town to Sutter’s Fort the charm of Sacramento comes alive through history and politics. A visit to the Gold Country is a vital feature of our journey back in time.

Some of the activities might include, but not limited to: Old Sacramento, California State Railroad Museum, Sutter’s Fort, Underground Sacramento, Sacramento by rail, Governor’s Mansion, a day at the State Capitol, State Indian Museum, Sacramento Urban Adventure Scavenger Hunt, panning for gold in the Gold Country and much more. We will also visit our sister Lasallian School – Christian Brothers High School, Sacramento established in 1876.

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

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday 9 am – 2 pm; depart for Sacramento on Tuesday at 7:55 am; return from Sacramento Thursday evening – no meeting on Friday Some meals provided Provided by school (Amtrak and vans)

Outdoor Education: Caritas (Choose only 1 site as cabin leader when registering)

Project Number: 7450

Caritas Staff (Ms. Molinelli)

Cost: $250

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 Tuesday, February 10 from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Course Category: Min/Max Enrollment: Where and When: Meal(s): Supplies/Materials: Transportation:

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

Outdoor Education: Walden West

(Choose only 1 site as cabin leader when registering)

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

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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.

Visfor more information. * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 12 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

Students must attend a mandatory training session, Sunday, March 6 at 6:30 pm at Walden West. Parents will be asked to carpool TO Walden West.

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 Sun., March 6 at 4:30 pm and return Fri, March 11 by 3 pm All meals provided List provided at meeting prior to departure Parents provide transportation to Walden West; school will provide transportation back to Saint Mary’s

Rock Climbing

Project Number: 7142

Mr. Bernales

Cost: $180

This week is designed to get you hooked on the amazing sport of rock climbing! The week will be filled with rockclimbing along with climbing-related activities such as slacklining, yoga, and pilates. We will spend most of the time at Bridges climbing gym in El Cerrito, and on our last day we will visit House of Air in San Francisco! Don’t worry if you have no experience! There are plenty of routes for every level and all gear will be provided. For more information, visit the website: http://www.bridgesrockgym.com.

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

3 8/16 Meet at Bridges Monday – Thursday from10 am – 3 pm; Meet on campus Friday Students provide own lunch Monday-Thursday; lunch provided on Friday Appropriate sport clothing. All climbing gear provided.

Students provide own transportation to Bridges Rock Gym, located at 5635 San Diego Street, El Cerrito

Spring Training Baseball in Arizona

Project Number: 7320

Mr. Mohun

Cost: $800

Baseball at its best! We will travel to Arizona to watch our very own Bay Area teams, the Giants and A's, during the annual baseball ritual of Spring Training. We will be visiting two different Cactus League parks to watch the games. In addition, we will explore the campus of ASU and visit other cultural exhibits in the Phoenix/Tempe area, as well as a visit to Rawhide, an old western town.

Students & their parents will be required to attend the Enrichment Week Parent Meeting Wednesday, February 17 at 7 pm.

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

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8/12 Sunday, March 6 – Thursday, March 10 Some meals provided Packing list will be provided prior to departure Provided by school

SWAG in San Francisco (Style….Walking….Architecture….Grub)

Project Number: 7300

Ms. McManus and Dr. Mullane

Cost: $300

There is swag, and then there’s SWAG - San Francisco Style. Come with us and spend a week exploring the style and sophistication of one of America’s most cultured cities. This course will take in San Francisco’s most famous sights including Coit Tower, North Beach, and Nob Hill’s most fashionable hotels. We will tour the city’s most famous architectural masterpieces and be hosted at one of San Francisco’s premier magic parlors. We will spend a day picnicking in Golden Gate Park after viewing one of the world’s most famous collection of designer fashions and

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boating on Stow Lake. We will lunch each day at local restaurants where the city’s natives eat. If you’re into style and already have swag, or if you need a lesson in how to get it, this is the course for you.

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

2 8/24 Meet Tuesday - Saturday at specific BART station in SF from 9 am – 3 pm Meals provided Students provide own BART tickets

Target Practice

Project Number: 7160

Mr. Banks

Cost: $200

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 8/12 Meet on campus Monday - Friday from 9 am – 2 pm Some meals provided Provided by school; students provide own BART tickets as needed

Test Prep: SAT

Project Number: 7423

Achieve Learning Instructor (Ms. Ryan)

Cost: $225 (financial assistance available)

In this comprehensive SAT prep course offered by Achieve Learning, students will learn general testtaking strategies, how to succeed on each question type (Reading, Math and Writing) and practice on the redesigned SAT tests. In class, students will analyze sentence completion questions, review frequently tested grammar concepts, learn how to create a strong argumentative essay and review all math concepts. In addition, students will receive:

 Full binders for all students  Pre- and post-test copies and scoring  Pre- and post-test data organization and impact analysis * Scholarship available; application is due by Tuesday, January 12 and is available outside Ms. Molinelli’s Office.

Course Category: 1 Min/Max Enrollment: 10/30 Where and When: Meet on campus Monday – Friday from 9 am – 1 pm Meal(s): Students provide own lunch Supplies/Material: Notebook, pencil, pen, and calculator

The Ancient Art of Tea

Project Number: 7185

Ms. Jaeger

Cost: $250

Sharing a pot of tea and eating sweet convections is a way that people from different cultures around the world show hospitality. Express your geniality with this Enrichment Week Program. During this week, tour through Golden Gate Park on a Segway and relax over a hot cup of tea at the Japanese tea garden. Make your own teapot and tea cups from clay which we will glaze at the end of the week. Go to a Russian tea party and eat Russian treats from a savory menu. Dress up for an English high tea and try a host of chocolates on a chocolate tour in San Francisco. Experience all these exotic cultural traditions in the comfort of our own Bay Area.

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

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday at 9:30 am; other days meet at different times Most meals provided Students provide own BART tickets as needed

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 from 9 am – 2 pm; the day of the theater performance will be a matinee – details will be given at a later date Most meals provided Students provide own BART tickets as needed

Web Design

Project Number: 7192

Mr. Molnar

Cost: $50

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at creating your own web pages… from scratch? This Enrichment Week course will introduce you to the basics of doing just that. We’ll look at understanding how the web works, what the browser does, how to create content for a web page using the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), and how to link pages together to make a web site. In addition to HTML, we’ll look at Cascading Style Sheets, also known as CSS, to give our pages some style, and a little bit of JavaScript to make our pages interactive.

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

1 8/16 Meet on campus Monday – Friday from 9 am – 2 pm Meals provided

You Know Nothing LUCIOUS LYON . . . Bay Area History

Project Number: 7172

Mr. Kelly

Cost: $300

Did you know that one of the most notorious and dangerous gangsters of all time lived here in the Bay Area? That’s right, Al Capone (aka Scarface) lived on “The Rock” for four and a half years starting in 1934. Does learning about gangsters and other local history sound like an interesting class to you? Visit some of the most famous historical sites of the Bay Area. Course will include trips to Angel Island, Alcatraz, a Black Panther Tour through Oakland, Rosie the Riveter museum, as well as other sites in the East Bay and San Francisco. We’ll end the week on Thursday with dinner and a sing-a-long in the Castro. In addition, we’ll explore the history of Bay Area sports teams and attend a Warriors game on Monday night.

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

1 6/8 This course will meet on Saturday, Monday-Thursday; Monday and Thursday will include evening events Most meals provided Students provide own BART tickets as needed

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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.

Travel Courses (Registration closed for these courses in October 2015)

Students & their parents will be required to attend the Enrichment Week Parent Meeting on Wednesday, February 17 at 7 pm

Immersion: El Paso

Project Number: 7355

Mr. Sommers

Cost: $800

El Otro Lado is for those individuals who want to understand the immigration issue from various perspectives, including the humanitarians, Native Americans, and the federal government. This program follows the outcomes stated in the Venaver programs designed by the District of San Francisco: faith, community, simplicity, service, social justice, and safety. Every day the students and adults learn, reflect, and pray about their experiences out in the desert or the border city. It is the goal of the program that the students develop an understanding of the immigration issue while they reflect and share their thoughts on their responsibility to serve and act justly. Students applied for this immersion trip in September.

Immersion: El Salvador, Pilgrims for Peace

Project Number: 7220

Ms. Graviss and Mr. Dominguez

Cost: $1,600

The El Salvador immersion trip takes students to the small, rural town of Guarjila, El Salvador. While there, students live with families of the Tamarindo Community. We live simply and spend our days in community: living, working, playing, praying, and learning with the young people of Guarjila and their families. We also visit important cultural and historic sites and see the natural beauty of this Central American country. You don't have to speak Spanish, but you will certainly learn and practice communicating while you're there. Expect to make lasting friendships, and to have your world view changed forever. Enrollment is closed. Students applied for this trip in September.

Immersion: Haiti, Culture and Service

Project Number: 7345

Mr. Sutphin & Mr. Palladino

Cost: $1,800

This trip to Haiti is designed to give the students a firsthand experience of the conditions in the poorest country of the Western Hemisphere. Students will be introduced to the history and culture, as well as the economic, political and spiritual aspects of Haiti. 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. Enrollment is closed. Students applied for this immersion trip in September.

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

Project Number: 7200

Mr. Forte

Cost: $800

Sophomore students have the opportunity to travel to Browning, Montana to participate in a cultural immersion on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. While in Montana, students will work with elementary students at De La Salle Blackfeet School, and with the elders of the community. Participating students 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. Students applied for this immersion trip in September.

Cuba

Project Number: 7241

Ms. Payne and Mr. Simril

Cost: $3,200

Cuba is an endlessly fascinating place! Cuban culture is a very diverse blend of African, South American, European and North American design reflecting the diverse demographic of the island. We will soak up this culture experiencing the rich food, art, music, dancing, island life, and engaging with Cuban students. We will take in the Art Deco architecture, which peeks between the crumbling mansions, and enjoy the art galleries that are filled with exciting contemporary Cuban art. We will delve into the countryside exploring urban farming, visit and learn about the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve, and appreciate the breathtaking beaches. Also, while in Cuba, we will learn about the rich history of the music of Cuba, including its instruments, performance and dance, which comprises a large set of unique traditions, influenced mostly by West African and European by taking salsa and drumming classes.

Lastly, we will spend time with Cuban students to learn about living in Cuba.

Hawaii

Project Number: 7150

Ms. McCormick and Mr. Ali

Cost: $2,000

Come and join us in the tropical paradise of Waikiki Beach, Hawaii! This trip calls out to those fascinated by volcanoes, pineapple plantations, the history behind Pearl Harbor, and the multiple ethnicities that make up Hawaii.

We will take advantage of the area by exploring all it has to offer, including a college visit to a local university.

Students must be open-minded, willing to cooperate and share a hotel room, explore new things, including foods and adventure. Lots of walking is mandatory, so wear your good walking shoes.

We will spend 4 nights and 5 days uncovering the cultural aspects of our 50th state, including, but not limited to: Diamond Head, the Iolani Palace, and attending an authentic luau.

Paris

Project Number: 7310

Ms. Mahoney

Cost: $3,200

Travel « en famille » to the City of Lights and learn first-hand why so many people love Paris. You’ll visit some of the world’s greatest (and some of its least known) museums. You’ll taste some of the finest food in the world (that isn’t from a fancy restaurant). You will see many of the usual tourist sites (what’s a visit to Paris without the Eiffel tower?) but also consider the everyday (what’s a French supermarket like?) and the often ignored (when was the last time you went down into a sewer?). We’ll walk the city, learning various neighborhoods, and also take a short trip to the countryside to visit Normandy and the D-Day beaches. Enrollment is closed. Students applied for this trip in September.

Pacific Northwest College Tour

Project Number: 7110

Mr.Filson

Cost: $1800

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, Linfield College, 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!

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Spain

Project Number: 7400

Ms. Gonzales & Dr. Wesley

Cost: $3,200

Vamonos a Barcelona, Spain! Come and explore the art, architecture and food of Barcelona! Nestled between the sea and the mountains, Barcelona has become one of the most desired locations to travel to because of the rich culture and friendly people that seems to mesmerize all who are lucky enough to visit. As one of the oldest capitols in Europe, Barcelona will offer our students a unique perspective on history, language, culture and faith. SMCHS students will have the unique opportunity to link what they are experiencing in Spain to what they have learned in the classroom in Peralta Park. Through dancing the flamenco, praying in a monastery, tasting paella and analyzing Picasso’s work, our students will gain a different perspective of the world and their place in it. Join us on an adventure as we take a glimpse into a nation that has remained strong through time and has shaped not only the world, but who we are as well.

Washington D.C. and New York

Project Number: 7380

Mr. Rogers

Cost: $1,700

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 sites, 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. Enrollment is closed.

Students applied for this trip in September.

Yucatan – Mayan Empire

Project Number: 7125

Mr. Imperial

Cost: $2,600

Long before Columbus sailed west under the flag of Spain, Maya established an extraordinary empire whose majestic ruins inspire awe today. This adventure will take us to four of the greatest Mayan sites of the Yucatan peninsula – Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Tulum, and Coba – where we will become archaeologists and historians, learning the cultural, religious, social, and military practices of this mysterious, wondrous empire. We will conclude or journey on the magnificent Caribbean coast.

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ENRICHMENT WEEK IMPORTANT DATES

September 24

Overnight Trips “Lunch Fair”

September 29

Parent & Student Information Evening for Overnight Trips

December 18

Catalog distributed to students

January 15

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

January 8

“Lunch Fair” – Learn more about each course

January 8-12

Enrichment Week Online Registration

January 13

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

January 12

Last date to complete the Online Registration

January 14

Students EW Registration form due to Homeroom Teachers

February 5

Enrichment Week Rosters posted – hopefully!!!

February 17

Immersion & Overnight Trip Meeting for Parents & Students

February 25

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

March 7-11

Enrichment Week

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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: Category Number

Course Name

Category Number

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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