A Tradition of Excellence
Founded in 1920 by the Salesians of St. John Bosco - a Catholic religious order
of brothers and priests, Salesian High School is a private Catholic secondary school for young men built on the educational tradition of St. John Bosco who believed that education and faith are the keys to success and happiness. It is approved by the Department of Education and the Board of Regents of the State of New York and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Salesian High School serves approximately 500 young men from Westchester County and the borough of the Bronx in New York City and is conveniently located on a scenic 19-acre secluded campus overlooking the Long Island Sound in New Rochelle, NY. Continuing the renowned educational tradition of St. John Bosco, that emphasizes reason, religion, kindness and active presence as fundamental elements essential in the process of educating youth, Salesian High School is committed to fostering an environment that nurtures the whole person. Students enjoy the benefits of a quality academic program in a small school setting that prizes diversity and personalized attention. In a structured setting, each student is challenged to discover and develop his full potential. At its core, Salesian is a HOME that welcomes, a SCHOOL that prepares for life, a PARISH that evangelizes by shaping character through Christian values, and a PLAYGROUND where lasting friendships are formed.
Class of 2013
Academics OFFICIAL COURSE OF STUDIES COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Literacy ENGLISH Writing Skills, Literature, Literature II, Honors English, American Literature, British Literature, Advanced Placement Language and Composition, Advanced Placement Literature and Composition FINE ARTS Art, Honors Art MATHEMATICS Integrated Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 & Trigonometry, Math 12, Pre-Calculus, Advanced Placement Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics MODERN LANGUAGES Spanish I, II, III; Italian I, II, III MUSIC Band/Music instruction is available under the direction of the Paul Effman Organization RELIGIOUS STUDIES Understanding our Catholic Faith, Our Catholic Faith & Church History, Old Testament & New Testament, Current Issues in Sociology SCIENCE Biology, Chemistry, Health, Earth Science, Physics, Advanced Placement Biology, Science Research, Physical Science SOCIAL STUDIES Global Studies 1, Global Studies 2, American Studies, Civil Liberties, Economics, Advanced Placement World History, Advanced Placement American History SENIOR ELECTIVES Introduction to Kinesiology, Senior Art, Forensic Science, Communications and Media, Law, Political Science, Computer Architecture, History and Appreciation of Music, Advanced Placement Biology, Philosophy of Critical Thinking
ACADEMIC POLICY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 4.5 Credits of English 4 Credits of Religious Studies 4 Credits of Mathematics 5 Credits of Social Studies 2 Credits of Physical Education 3 Credits of Science 3 Credits of Elective Choices 2 Credits of Modern Language 1 Credit of Art/Music .5 Credits of Health RANK IN CLASS At the end of each semester, a student receives a ranking based on an adjusted career grade average. Rank is weighted. All courses, with the exception of Physical Education and Band, are ranked. WEIGHTING Numerical grades are weighted to reflect the degree of academic difficulty: Honors, 1.04; Iona College Link Courses (Political Science), Advanced Placement Courses and Iona College Bridge Courses, 1.06.
Activities
To learn while having fun is a hallmark of a “Salesian” education. Complementing its academic and athletic programs, Salesian offers a wide variety of activities, clubs, and events so students can satisfy their diverse interests and fine a new one.
THE SALESIAN PLAYERS The extraordinary talents of our students have an opportunity to shine when the Salesian High School Players present their annual spring production. With our very own student musicians, incomparable casts and crew, audience members have learned to expect an evening of quality entertainment. The 2013 The Players are set to perform In The Heights. The Salesian Players’ 2012 Performance of Grease
Activities & Clubs National Honor Society Student Government Chess Computers Civil Air Patrol USN Sea Cadets Yearbook
Music Under the direction of the Paul Effman Organization, music is in full swing at Salesian High School. Students can choose from a wide range of instruments and may participate in the program regardless of their skill level. The award winning, 90-piece Marching Band participates in a variety of parades and more experienced musicians have the opportunity to hone their skills even further by joining the Jazz Ensemble.
Newspaper A.M. Salesian Mock Trial Weightlifting Health & Fitness Martial Arts Ping Pong Rock Climbing With Open Arms Ultimate Frisbee
2012 Christmas Concert
Special Events
Religious Activities
Olympic Day Halloween Costume Contest Freshman Barbecue Senior Breakfast Junior Class Ring Ceremony Senior Prom Activities Awards Dinner Field Trips Don Bosco Spirit Week College Fairs Multi-Cultural Night Mother-Son Dance
School & Class Masses Class Retreats Service Programs Youth Ministry School-wide Rosary Eucharistic Adoration Liturgical Music Ensemble
Athletics
The Salesian High School athletic program rounds out the school’s fourfold mission by providing a “playground” where lasting friendships are formed. Through its interscholastic and intramural teams, all students have the opportunity to hone their skills and abilities, learn the value of teamwork and sportsmanship, and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. Become an Eagle and join Salesian’s winning tradition!
Interscholastic Athletics Offered at Salesian High School Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman Basketball Varsity & Junior Varsity Baseball Varsity Soccer Varsity Wrestling Varsity Golf Varsity Volleyball
Varsity Basketball
Varsity Bowling
2010 & 2011 CHSAA “B” City Champs
Varsity Cross-Country/Track
2011 Catholic State Champs
Varsity Tennis Varsity Indoor & Outdoor Track Varsity Handball
Varsity Volleyball 8 CHSAA City Championships Since 2002
Varsity Baseball
5 CHSAA “B” City Championships Since 1990
Varsity Tennis 2013 City Champions Varsity Soccer
2008 City & State Champions Varsity Bowling
3 Time Archdiocese Champions 2 Singles City Champions
School
ADMINISTRATION Fr. John Serio, SDB Director/President
Mr. John Flaherty Principal
Sr. Barbara Wright, OP Assistant Principal
Mr. Robert Molinaro Dean of Students
Mr. Christopher Beal Business Manager / Athletic Director
Fr. Matt DeGance Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Mr. Paul Zaccagnino Technology Coordinator
Mr. Steve Sallustio Coordinator of Advancement & Alumni Affairs
Ms. Diana Tinaj Guidance Coordinator & School Counselor
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS Mrs. Alexis Pantello Math Leaders Program Coordinator & School Counselor
Br. Donald Caldwell, SDB 9th Grade School Counselor
Salesian High School is accredited by the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
OUR GRADUATES Listed below are some schools Salesian graduates have chosen to attend in recent years: Adelphi University, NY American University, DC Berkeley College, NY Brown University, RI Catholic University, DC Caldwell College, NJ Central CT State Univ., CT Cheyenne University, PA The Citadel, SC Clarke Atlanta Univ., GA College of Aeronautics, NY College of Mt. St. Vincent, NY Columbia University, NY Concordia College, NY Cornell University, NY Culinary Inst. of America, NY CUNY Baruch College, NY CUNY Hunter College, NY CUNY John Jay College, NY C.W. Post (LIU), NY Dartmouth College, NH Delaware State College, DE Delaware Valley College, PA Dominican College, NY Dowling College, NY Drexel University, PA Emerson College, MA Fairleigh Dickinson, NJ Fordham University, NY Franciscan University, OH Georgetown University, DC Harvard University, MA Hofstra University, NY Howard College, DC Iona College, NY Jacksonville University, FL Johnson & Wales University, RI Kent State University, OH Knoxville College, TN LaSalle University, PA Lehigh University, PA Lehman College, NY Loyola University, LA Loyola University, MD Manhattan College, NY Marist College, NY Mercy College, NY Mitchell College, CT Moorehouse University, GA Morgan State University, MD Mount St. Mary College, NY NYC Technical College, NY NY College of Medicine, NY NY Institute of Technology, NY New York University, NY Niagara University, NY
Norfolk State University, VA Northeastern University, MA Notre Dame University, IN Pace University, NY Penn State University, PA Plymouth State College, NH Polytechnic University, NY Providence College, RI Quinnipiac University, CT Regis College, MA Renssalaer Polytechnic Inst., NY Rhode Island School of Design Rochester Inst. of Technology Roger Williams College, RI Rutgers University, NJ Sacred Heart University, CT Seton Hall University, NJ Siena College, NY SUNY Albany, NY SUNY Binghamton, NY SUNY Buffalo, NY SUNY Canton, NY SUNY Delhi, NY SUNY Farmingdale, NY SUNY Genesee CC, NY SUNY Maritime College, NY SUNY New Paltz, NY SUNY Plattsburgh, NY SUNY Old Westbury, NY SUNY Oneonta, NY SUNY Purchase, NY SUNY Stony Brook, NY St. Anselm College, NH St. Bonaventure’s Univ., NY St. John’s University, NY St. Leo’s University, FL St. Peter’s College, NJ St. Thomas Aquinas College, NY School of Visual Arts, NY Temple University, PA University of Connecticut, CT University of Maryland, MD University of Massachusetts, MA University of Miami, FL University of Michigan, MI University of New Haven, CT University of Pittsburgh, PA University of Rhode Island, RI University of Tampa, FL Villanova University, PA US Military Academy, West Point Virginia State University, VA Virginia Union University, VA Wentworth Institute, MA Westchester Community College, NY Worcester Polytechnic Inst., MA
Profile
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT SALESIAN HIGH SCHOOL
MATH LEADERS PROGRAM Established in 2008, the Math Leaders Program is a full-scholarship program that provides emphasis on advanced math and science courses along with an introduction to the engineering sciences. Under the direction of a dedicated guidance counselor, students are exposed to a number of college tours, entrance into national competitions, and other supplementary academic programs. The expectation is that participants ultimately gain admission to the country’s most competitive colleges and universities. The recent graduates of the Math Leaders Program are attending Cornell University, Manhattan College, Rochester Institute of technology and Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute, all on academic scholarships.
AUTOMATED LIBRARY From their workstations in the library/media center, the benefits of technology are only a click away. Students can search for books using the automated online card catalogue. Since the Salesian High School library extends to cyberspace students have access to a large collection of databases and ebooks through the library’s webpage. These resources are available to the students twenty four hours a day, both on campus and at home.
SCIENCE DISCOVERY Designed to provide students with hands-on and inquiry based experience, the Science Discovery Program provides participants with the opportunity to attend off-campus lectures, visit research sites and attend regularly scheduled researches classes and labs. Through contact with actual field conditions, this program provides a unique opportunity for students to stand apart from their peers and gain experiences now considered favorable when applying for admission to competitive colleges.
COLLEGE CREDIT In cooperation with Iona College, selected students can earn college credit through courses that are offered in Salesian’s “College Bridge” program and our on-campus “College Link” program.
ENGLAND EXCHANGE PROGRAM Each year ten seniors are selected to be part of the Exchange Program with a Salesian school in Farnborough, England. For ten days in October, our students host a partner who, in March, host our students. Interested students submit an essay at the end of junior year which are anonymously rated. One more thing...Salesian High School funds the whole program!
SATURDAY HISTORY PROGRAM An extension of the American History Academy Program, the Saturday Academy is a six-week, coeducational, tuition free, enrichment program held twice a year on Saturday mornings at Salesian. It is open to all Catholic, private, and public school students grades 7 through 9. Students that participate in this program funded by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History have the opportunity to examine selected topics in American History Studies. In addition to analyzing primary sources, videos, slides, and music, students participate in group discussions and use the school’s computers. Best of all - no homework and no tests! Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the Academy will send a Certificate of Achievement to the student’s school.
AGENDA BOOK & BLOCK SCHEDULE Upon entering Salesian High School, students are immediately introduced to our Agenda Book Program, which enhances organization and time management skills. We have a unique alternating block schedule, run on an eight day cycle, which means classes are 87 minutes, every other day. Similar to college schedules, students learn the importance of long and short term planning.
GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY ACADEMY Salesian High School is the fourth school in the country and the first outside of New York City selected by the Gilder Lehrman Foundation to be an American History Academy. The Foundation helps the school integrate American studies into the school curriculum. Through this grant, Salesian has created an academically rigorous learning environment that offers courses in American History throughout the fouryear high school curriculum. The Foundation oversees Salesian’s Academy of American History and provides support and educational materials. Teachers are invited to participate in seminars, enrichment programs, and fellowships taught by renowned historians at Ivy League colleges.
Guidance
The Guidance Department at Salesian High School consists of four highly-trained professional counselors, who are certified in the areas of personal and social counseling, academic advisement, high school integration, interpersonal skills, special programs, and strategies for success. To help freshmen acclimate to high school life, one counselor works exclusively with ninth graders and the other counselors advise individual students over the next three years (from grades 10-12) with exploring possible careers, post high school planning, and the college application process. A special counselor is available to provide support to students who may be at risk for alcohol or substance abuse issues.
The Guidance Program: A Grade Level Approach Freshman Year:
Sophomore Year:
Getting Acclimated to the High School Culture
Self Realization
Assessment of academic achievement, aptitudes, skills, personality and possible careers through naviance More definitive college selection planning Information on PSAT/ACT/SAT testing Social Growth Starting to build the college portfolio (resume) Continued and richer involvement in extracurricular and community activities
Articulation to high school Time management issues Academic motivation Exploring community service and extracurricular activities Social Issues Student-athlete NCAA requirements
Junior Year:
Exploring Options
Academic improvement Post high school planning Visiting colleges Prep for the SAT I, SAT Subject Test, ACT Continuation of contact with your counselor Attending college fairs Introduction to the college application process Explore summer work/study options Completing appraisal/portfolio as working
Senior Year:
Process and Commitment
College application process Crafting the senior application essay Financial aid information and application Maintaining a solid, quality, academic program Meetings with college representatives Attending Salesian college fair as well as external fairs Keeping your counselor informed Transition to college life
2013 National Honor Society Inductions
Youth Ministry The Youth Ministry program at Salesian High School is designed to integrate what is learned in the religion classes into the everyday life of the students. As a “Salesian” school, we instill Gospel values in the Catholic Tradition with the spirit of St. John Bosco. This means that faith is a lived experience, carried out in the context of community. In this way we live the mission to be a Home, Parish, School and Playground, so that these ideals become a part of the students’ lives, and endure as lasting values that they carry with them throughout life.
Liturgy & Prayer
Students are active planning the music, being ushers, lectors, altar servers and Eucharistic ministers at school Masses. Mass is offered before school once a week for those who wish to attend. First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and opportunities for penance is offered every month. A school-wide Rosary in October, Stations of the cross, as well as Christmas and Lenten prayer services are also planned in collaboration between students, teachers and the Salesian religious staff.
Recreation
Through the Big Brother program senior students serve, while helping incoming freshmen enjoy a “Welcome to Salesian” cookout. Trips are organized to New York City at Christmas time. Spirit Week gives the students the chance to celebrate the feast of St. John Bosco with games and song. Intramural sports throughout the year and Olympic Day in the spring promotes unity among the boys as well as health competition.
Service & Community
Outreach
All students are required to do some form of community service in their four years. All freshmen and sophomores are required to participate in a class wide service project. Juniors and seniors must accumulate 50 hours of service at some outside agency in order to graduate. Students themselves have organized food, blood and clothing drives, as well as trips to youth centers and soup kitchens. Students may tutor or provide athletics coaching help for grammar schools among other ways to benefit the community.
Wider Salesian Family
As a part of the wider Salesian Family, active in over 120 countries around the world, students can participate in Leadership Retreats, service projects and trips sponsored by the Salesian’s Eastern Province. In 2012 students and faculty attended a mission trip to Managua, Nicaragua, working with poor families at a Salesian school.
Instilling Lasting Values!
Campus
Salesian High School is located on a 19 acre campus overlooking the Long Island Sound. The school building was originally constructed in 1920 but has since been completely renovated. Additions include Smart Boards in all classrooms, an A/V Studio, new library and computer labs, new science labs and Wi-Fi throughout the building. Future additions to the campus include the school chapel in 1925, original gymnasium constructed in 1927 and renovated in 2011, a college baseball field built in 1990 and the 16,000 square foot Br. Jim Wiegand, SDB Athletic Center constructed in 2010.
The baseball field, located at the back of the campus has hosted CHSAA playoff games and been Iona College’s home field since 1990.
The Br. Jim Wiegand Athletic Center has a regulation court, a wrestling room, weight room, two locker rooms and coaches’ office.
The original gymnasium now houses a basketball court, two classrooms, a band room, new locker rooms and a fitness room.
The Athletic Center seats 500 people and is home to our basketball, wrestling and volleyball teams.
Tuition & Fees ANNUAL TUITION The tuition for 2013-2014 is $6,575. A nonrefundable payment of $710 for fees is due according to the following schedule: For INCOMING 9th graders: $150 is due with the completed acceptance form upon notification of admittance. $710 is due on Registration Day in March.
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS TUITION PLAN A: One payment of $6,575 on July 5, 2013 TUITION PLAN B:
For 10th, 11th, and 12th graders: $710 is due in full on or before June 5th, 2013.
Two payments of $3,287.50 on July 5, 2013 and January 5, 2014
Senior Graduation Fee: $150. This fee applies to 12th grade students only and is due on or before June 5th, 2013.
TUITION PLAN C:
Tuition is collected by C & E Lockbox, an automated tuition collection program. A $40 annual fee payable to C & E Lockbox is due each year.
Eleven monthly payments of $598, from July 2013 through May 2014. Payments will be made on the 5th of each month
SCHOLARSHIPS
ADMISSIONS POLICY
AND FINANCIAL AID
Admission to Salesian High School is evaluated on the following criteria:
Academic scholarships covering part of the tuition are granted to incoming students according to their scores on the TACHS Entrance Examination and/or Salesian High School’s own Scholarship/ Entrance Examination. These scholarships are renewable every year provided good academic standing is maintained. A limited amount of financial aid based on need is available. Financial aid applications must be submitted annually and are available at registration. Deadline is May 1.
1. TACHS EXAMINATION 2. Salesian High School Scholarship / Entrance Examination 3. 7th & 8th grade report cards and standardized tests 4. Personal Interview
Applications are available for transfer students
DID YOU KNOW THAT: 100% of Salesian students gain admission to colleges and universities including some of the finest Ivy League schools in the country Salesian graduates live across the country and around the world and have achieved excellence and success in every conceivable profession and career Salesian students and graduates, as a testament to our Catholic and Salesian tradition, are committed to volunteer service on a life-long basis Salesian Class of 2013 earned over $13 million in college scholarships, an average of over $100,000 per student
Important Dates
Fall Open House - October 19, 2013
TACHS Examination - November 8, 2013 Salesian Scholarship/Entrance Exam - December 7, 2013 Winter Open House - February 1, 2014
TRANSPORTATION Private bus service to and from Salesian is available for both Bronx and Westchester students. Further information and applications are available at the school. Public transportation is available to residents of the Bronx for FREE with a pass each semester to ride the Bronx bus or subway (bus pass can not be used on Westchester buses). Also, students residing the Bronx and Westchester may purchase a discounted monthly bus ticket for the BeeLine buses through Salesian. For further information, contact BeeLine Bus System at (914) 682-2020. Various public school districts provide transportation to Salesian High School students who register in their district. Arrangements must be made by April 1. Please contact your individual school district for more information. Districts that currently provide bus service to Salesian students are: Ardsley, Blind Brook, Bronxville, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Elmsford, Greenburg Central (7), Harrison, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Mamaroneck, Mount Pleasant, Pelham, Port Chester, Rye, Rye Neck, Scarsdale, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe, and Valhalla. Please note that New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, White Plains and Yonkers Board of Education DO NOT provide this kind of service. SALESIAN HIGH SCHOOL 148 MAIN STREET NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 (914) 632-0248 Twitter.com/SalesianHS www.salesianhigh.org Facebook.com/SalesianHS