Salesian College Preparatory 2019-2020 Viewbook

Salesian College Preparatory 2019-2020 Viewbook

“Without confidence and love, there can be no education.”

— St. John Bosco

Our Mission Salesian College Preparatory educates young men and women and develops them into good citizens for the betterment of society and the glory of God. Salesian combines the elements of Home, Church, School and Playground within a safe, supportive and nurturing environment, in accordance with St. John Bosco’s philosophy of reason, religion and loving kindness.

“Our Salesian family of students, teachers, administration and staff are here to guide our students and their parents as they embark on their new and exciting high school journey.

Our goal is to prepare students not only for college, but to be socially responsible young adults. A Salesian education instills confidence and commitment within and beyond the classroom.”

— Stephen Pezzola ‘74 President

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Develop your Talents.

Deepen your Faith.

Discover your Purpose

Salesian College Preparatory is an independent fully accredited, coeducational high school in the Catholic tradition of St. John Bosco. Our secluded and gated campus, established in 1960, spans 21 acres surrounded by majestic redwood and pine trees, Wildcat Creek and flowering gardens. Salesian is a richly diverse and welcoming community that develops well-rounded, healthy young people by providing opportunities to explore and pursue personal, academic, co-curricular and spiritual interests.

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The Salesian

For six consecutive years, Parents’ Press has named Salesian College Preparatory one of the best faithbased high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are proud to say that we were recently named the Best Independent School in 2019.

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“Austin and Carlyn always tell us how they appreciated the diversity at Salesian and the organic way with which the inclusivity was fostered. We don’t doubt that this “upbringing� has helped them maneuver and assimilate into the world beyond high school.�

-Erica Wisherop, mother to alumni, Austin ‘16 and Carlyn ‘17

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Students who enjoy an environment of discovery thrive at Salesian. Salesian is the school of choice for families who seek a first rate academic high school environment that mirrors the diversity of the East Bay and our world. It is a real life experience that develops the whole student preparing them for college and life beyond.

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Paths Are Paved Through its broad academic offerings, Salesian allows you to challenge yourself, develop your talents and achieve your goals for high school, college, and life.

SCP wants its students to graduate with the demonstrated ability, confidence, habits and skills necessary to matriculate to and succeed in four-year colleges and universities. Salesian cultivates global citizens who positively impact their communities and our world.�

Salesian has a course of study for all students including Honors and Advanced Placement, Concurrent Enrollment, Academic Success, as well as opportunities to learn by teacher lead international travel.

Our aim is to prepare our graduates to be successful at top-tier colleges and universities, and to be socially-responsible young adults. Salesian emphasizes and balances academic achievement, co-curricular involvement and personal development. Students are presented with numerous opportunities to explore and hone their academic skills in addition to their personal interests and talents.

In addition to academic success and travel opportunities abroad, SCP students feel supported and part of a community

Honors and Advanced Placement Qualified students are invited to enroll in our Honors at Entrance program when they are accepted into Salesian. Honors and AP classes are offered in many academic departments.

Students have the ability to create a course of study tailored to their interests and ability level. High School Placement Test (HSPT) scores determine placement in Honors English and World History in their freshman year. Specialized placement exams are administered for advanced world language and mathematics classes. After ninth grade, students are able to select Honors and AP courses based on their academic performance.

Colleges and universities evaluate the academic rigor of a student’s high school transcript based on the number of AP and Honors classes taken by a student compared to the number of such offerings made available by the high school. A student’s overall GPA and academic rigor are two important factors in addition to other activities engaged in by the student. Salesian supports students as they learn to balance a challenging academic schedule in conjunction with the demands of a co-curricular program that encourages participation in community service, clubs or athletics. We provide our students the best chance to be accepted to the college or university of their choice.

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Students get involved...

82%

join co-curricular clubs

81%

participate in visual/performing arts

72%

are athletes

Four Year Planning Guide Req. Credits

9th

10th

11th

ENGLISH

English I, English I Honors and ESL I*

English II, English II Honors and ESL II*

English III or A.P. English Language & Composition

English IV or A.P. English Literature

MATH

Introduction to Algebra, Algebra I or Accelerated Algebra II

Algebra I, Geometry or Geometry w/ Trigonometry

Geometry, Algebra II, PreCalculus, Pre-Calculus Honors or AP Calculus AB

Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus AB/BC or Intro. to College Math

PHYSICAL ED.

P.E.

Conditioning and Weight Training

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Religious Studies I

New Testament and History of Christianity

Social Justice and Ethics

World Religions and Senior Synthesis or Comparative Religions Honors

40

SCIENCE

Core Principles of Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Biology or A.P. Biology and Computer Science

Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, Environmental Science or Conceptual Physics

Physics or Anatomy or Sports Medicine or AP Computer Science

30

SOCIAL STUDIES

World History or World History Honors

United States History or AP United States History

U.S. Government or U.S. Government Honors and Economics or Economics Honors

30

Art I, Dance I, Drama I or Music I

Art II, Dance II, Drama II or Music II

Drawing & Painting or AP Art History or AP Studio Art

30

Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish II Honors, Spanish III, Spanish III Honors, French I or French II

Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish III Honors, AP Spanish, French II, French III or AP French

V.P.A.

12th

40 30

10

WORLD LANG.

Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish II Honors, or French I

ELECTIVES

Creative Writing, Psychology, History through Film, Drawing and Painting, Graphic Journalism, Introduction to Photography, SLAM (Student Leadership and Ministry), Study Skills, or Academic Success

CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE

20

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“Salesian is a vibrant, caring and supportive educational community where each student is challenged to succeed and thrive.”

— Marylou Flannery Principal

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College Bound

of Class of 2019 graduates tor y Salesian College Prepara 98 m fro s received acceptance rsi ive ties different colleges and un e in 23 states s America, th ral ve se d an District of Columbia s. ion international institut

Academic Success Program The Academic Success Program (ASP) offers a college preparatory program for highly motivated students with mild learning differences. ASP students are completely integrated into the academic, spiritual and co-curricular life of the Salesian community. Students attend regular academic classes without a modified curriculum. . ASP students receive one daily period of academic support in order to develop skills such as time management, note taking and use of study guides which help ensure success in a college preparatory curriculum.

ASP seeks to make postsecondary and higher education possible for students by helping them identify their passions and interests as early as possible and link those to a potential career. This approach recognizes that students may need multiple pathways for success in college and that their studies are relevant to their aspirations.

An ASP student may receive support throughout their four years at Salesian. However, the majority of students remain in the program for two years. The program is designed for students to succeed as life-long learners who plan to attend competitive four-year colleges and universities. Alumni from the program have been accepted to UC and CSU schools, as well as elite private schools, such as USC, Azusa Pacific, Hampton, Spellman and DOmincan, to name a few.

Concurrent Enrollment Salesian also encourages students to participate in concurrent enrollment at our nearby community college. Concurrent Enrollment enables eligible students to take college courses and receive college credit. Concurrent Enrollment offers students the opportunity to take a variety of enrichment courses such as: Introduction to Mandarin, Probability and Statistics, Sociology, Intro to Philosophy, Principles of Accounting, Intro to Anthropology, and Digital Film Production.

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Foundation for Success Salesian builds a foundation to ensure success for each student. Guidance counselors schedule individual appointments with our students to discuss their academic progress and college plans commencing in the freshman year. Towards the end of their junior year and throughout their senior year, college counselors provide students with information, workshops and individual assistance to prepare them for the college application process including essay and personal statement coaching. An on campus SAT preparation course is available in the junior year. Virtually all Salesian students who apply to college are accepted into a college or university.

Legacy of Accomplishment

What to Expect as a Salesian graduate

Since its establishment in 1960, Salesian changed the lives of more than 6,000 students as they prepared for adulthood.

Salesian alumni are poised for impact. Some of Salesian’s most noteworthy graduates include Gates Scholars, innovators in tech, doctors, influential community leaders, lawyers, teachers, Olympians, professional athletes, and national news correspondents.

Over $4,000,000 in scholarships awarded to the class of 2019

69% of the class of 2019 graduated with honors 100% of the class of 2019 continued on to a college or university www.salesian.com I 9

PROGRAMMED FOR The Biomedical Science pathway is designed for students who excel in mathematics and natural sciences and are interested in the fields of biology or medicine. This program provides a transformative learning experience.

Courses: 9th Grade: Principles of Biomedical Science

By engaging in activities like dissecting a sheep heart, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person.

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10th Grade: Human Body System

Through projects such as determining the identity of a skeleton using both forensic anthropology and DNA analysis, students examine the interactions of human body systems and apply what they know to solve real-world medical cases.

Salesian is BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

11th Grade: Medical Interventions

Mac or PC

12th Grade: Biomedical Innovation

Campus-wide Wi-Fi

Students delve into activities like designing a prosthetic arm as they follow the life of a fictitious family and investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease.

Students build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design their own innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century.

* PLTW high school graduates are nearly three times as likely to major in STEM versus non-PLTW graduates. (Pike, Gary and Kirsten Robbins (2014).

Using Propensity Scores to Evaluate Education Programs. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis)

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Exploring Challenges, Engineering Solutions

At Salesian, our spirit of innovation encompasses everything from classroom technology to teaching practice.

The philosophy emboldens students to imagine and create, shaping a future of their own design. Salesian’s commitment to a twenty-first century education includes:

UC Berkeley — Pioneers of Engineering (PiE)

The Salesian Robotics team competed against 700 students from 30 schools across the Bay Area and won the PiE Championship for 2019. Salesian partners with the UC Berkeley Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering Departments to participate in the Pioneers in Engineering (PiE) program.

With the help and mentorship of UC Berkeley students and faculty, the Salesian Robotics Club built “Rob the Robot” and programmed him to complete several tasks using Python based language.

Project Based Learning — Computer Science

AP Computer Science Principles will enable students to demonstrate their mastery of coding and earn college credit based on their AP exam scores in May. Salesian College Preparatory is in its third year utilizing Code.org’s computer science coding curriculum. Sophomores are enrolled into Computer Science to gain working knowledge of coding, design thinking and refinement of their critical thinking skills. Code.org curriculum is based on ‘project based learning’ that challenges students to learn coding through application in a variety of specific hands on projects. For their final project, Computer Science students designed and created their own functioning App.

Wildcat Creek — Outdoor Science Lab The City of San Pablo will restore 2,200 linear feet of Wildcat Creek directly behind Salesian College Preparatory. This state and locally funded project will restore Wildcat Creek to a more natural condition and provide a shareduse path for bicyclists and pedestrians.

“The partnership for this project is truly a win for everyone involved. The City will receive valuable data on the health of the creek corridor and the Salesian students will apply skills learned in the classroom to a real life project in the environmental science field. The City is excited to use this project as a pilot, with the possibility of expanding the partnership to other areas.”

— Amanda Booth, Senior Management Analyst, City of San Pablo

The City of San Pablo and Salesian College Preparatory have partnered for the use of the newly restored creek as an “outdoor science lab.” When the creek restoration project is complete, Salesian Environmental Science classes will assess water quality, provide counts of local wildlife, measure the growth of newly planted trees/shrubs, and become stewards of the creek through peer education.

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Dedicated to

At Salesian College Preparatory, we are a community with a mission to bring love, compassion, justice and truth to one another and to our world. We accept that our Salesian education calls us to become good, honest and upright citizens. We are called to do this together as a school community.

All students complete four service requirements each year, including: • Participation in a campus-wide service day • Engagement in service donation projects (including our Thanksgiving food drive and Project Santa) • Completion of a unique, self-selected community service project on or off campus • Participation in a class service learning activity, such as volunteering at St. Anthony’s Dining Room in San Francisco

Faith Families

Faith Families are an integral part of the Salesian experience. Your child will become a member of a group of students from the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades. This will be your student’s Faith Family for the entirety of their four years. Faith Families are regularly scheduled to meet at least once a month during the school day. We believe students step up when adults step back. Faith Families are coordinated by a 12th grade student leader supported by two members of the faculty and/or staff.

Throughout the year your student with other members of their Faith Family will provide service to a variety of projects within the local community. Faith Families organize and participate together in our annual Service Day. Recent Service Day locations included the Bay Area Rescue Mission, Pinole Valley Watershed, and Animal Refugee Response.

Campus Ministry

Our student-directed Campus Ministry Team coordinates and leads class retreats, school-wide liturgies, an annual Don Bosco Day Mass and celebration, service learning activities, and community fundraisers.

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when community is built Student Leadership

One of Salesian’s most unique and popular student groups is Student Leadership and Ministry (SLAM). This group is a collection of student elected representatives, Faith Family leaders and students from our Campus Ministry Team. SLAM members participate in a class which focuses on cultivating leadership skills. SLAM helps sustain Salesian school spirit, fosters a sense of community and helps to build the Salesian family atmosphere. Together, members organize and direct spirited campus activities and major service projects.

Mentoring Opportunity/Internship for Salesian Students

Today’s Youth Matter (TYM) has partnered with Salesian to offer young elementary school students in our community a specialized learning pathway in an after school targeted intervention program. Salesian student volunteers will have the unique opportunity to tutor and mentor these TYM students here on campus. Our student interns will be challenged to model appropriate life skills and refine their own personal leadership qualities as they help younger students expand their skill set and discover their true potential.

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Global Citizens Salesian students experience learning that is international. Throughout their high school experience, our students engage with different cultures, absorb new perspectives and gain skills that prepare them to make a positive impact as a global citizen. As a member of a diverse school community, students learn to respect cultures, languages, religions and traditions other than their own.

Twinning Salesian Exchange Programs Parma, Italy Thanks to a diverse network of Salesian schools in over 130 countries, our students have the opportunity to broaden their education in Italy at the San Benedetto Salesian Institute in Parma, Italy. Multiple programs are offered from two weeks to a 6-month study abroad academic program, with a focus on STEM, Sport Science and Business.

Quebec, Canada Each year, students who are enrolled in French language classes have an opportunity to enjoy a week with their classmates at the Le’ Salesien High School in Quebec, Canada. Our students enjoy a week in Quebec one year and then play host to Le’ Salesien in the alternate year. Students will attend classes, converse in French with their peers and immerse themselves in the culture.

Salesian provides a culturally diverse college prep experience.

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International Student Program Salesian College Preparatory is an international school, hosting students from all over the world. We have hosted students from the following countries: • Brazil • China • Germany • Ghana • Greece • India • Kosovo • Japan • Mexico • Nigeria • Peru • South Korea • Taiwan • Thailand • Vietnam

Global Learning Opportunities Over the last three years, Salesian students have extended their learning beyond the classroom through teacher led world travel to: • Belize • Costa Rica • France • Galapagos Islands • Iceland • Italy • Japan • New Zealand • Quebec • Spain

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Your Talents In addition to rigorous college-preparatory classes in the social sciences, world languages, and STEM disciplines, Salesian offers outstanding Visual and Performing Arts Program. Performing arts students have numerous opportunities to showcase their talents throughout the year including musical concerts and assemblies, a fall play and a spring musical.

Visual Arts

Whether you are looking for a creative outlet to balance your academic studies or you are considering a career in this field, you will find your interests served by Salesian’s art program. Students gain proficiency in the basics of drawing, color theory and design through experience with a wide variety of art media. Course instruction includes painting, drawing, ceramics, mixed media, design, photography and other applications.

Performing Arts

Students expand vocal and instrumental talents through class work and concert performances in Jazz Band or Instrumental Music.

Students who enjoy theater can take Drama classes that perfect acting technique, character study, voice, and movement. School plays and musicals are additional opportunities for students to express themselves. Students can also gain first-hand experience in stage management, lighting, costume and set design.

Students learn the history of dance, as well as explore and perform various dance styles. Dance instruction includes ballet, modern, jazz, and hip-hop to name a few.

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Clubs

Improv Olympics Film Club Salsa Club Poetry Out Loud Literary Magazine Band Concerts Fall Play Spring Musical Tory DeOrian VAPA Showcase Cultural Assemblies Story and Song

30+ CoCurricular Clubs African American Association of Knowledge (AAAK) Amnesty International Animal Rights Club Art Club Asian Pacific Islanders (API) Campus Ministry Chess & Board Games Club Club Lavender Club Purpose Culinary Club Diversity Club Drama Club Fantasy Sports Club Film Club Frisbee Club Future is Now Club Habitat for Humanity Hiking Club Interact Club Italian Club Junior State of America (JSA) Latino Club Literary Magazine (The Tabard) Major League Gaming National Honor Society Newspaper (The Sentinel) Salsa Club Science/Travel Club Sneaker Club Star Wars Club Tech Club (Robotics) Tokyo Seoul Club

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Home of

Salesian College Preparatory has a well-deserved reputation as the “home of champions.” For our size, we have earned an impressive number of State and NCS championships across a number of sports. Since 2000, the Salesian athletic program has earned:

• 3 California State Titles • 26 North Coast Section Championships • 74 League Championships • Numerous finishes in the top ten State rankings 2018-2019 League Champions

2018-2019 Playoff Appearances

Girls’ Volleyball: League Champions Boys’ Basketball: League Champions, NCS Division III Champions Girls’ Basketball: League Champions, NCS Division III Champions, NorCal Open Division—Runner-Up Girls’ Soccer: League Champions Girls’ Softball: League Champions

Football—NCS and 2nd in league Boys Volleyball—NCS and 2nd in league Baseball- NCS and tied for 1st in league Cross Country—NCS and

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Track Individuals League 1600 and 3200 meter champion League 800 meter champion League 400 meter champion, 300 low hurdle NCS area champion NCS 400 meter area champion

Salesian Athletics FALL SPORTS Cheerleading Cross-Country Football Girls Tennis Girls Volleyball

WINTER SPORTS

Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Cheerleading Boys Soccer Girls Soccer

SPRING SPORTS

Baseball Cheerleading Golf Softball Swimming & Diving Boys Tennis Track & Field Boys Volleyball

Salesian College Prep- Nike Elite Basketball School Salesian College Preparatory has been honored as a Nike Elite program for its boys and girls basketball programs, a unique designation specifically for sponsored high schools. Nationwide, there are over 40,000 basketball programs, but Nike has designated only 200 as elite. www.salesian.com I 19

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