St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School Admissions Booklet

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School 1170 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY 11795 (631) 587-8000 x113 - www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net 1170 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY, 11795

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About St. John the Baptist Diocesan H.S.

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School serves the people of Long Island by educating the minds, molding the hearts and developing the gifts and talents of young men and women. More than an institution of academic excellence.

St. John’s offers young people an opportunity for moral, spiritual, physical, social and personal growth.

Our mission is clear. Every child, unique in talent and ability, should have an opportunity for an education in a community in which Catholic moral values are taught and lived. Therefore, we strive to provide an environment where each student is accepted and challenged to reach his or her potential in becoming a whole person.

Our ministry of education and formation is rooted in our mission which spans from the rigors of academic work to the spirit present in prayer and worship; from the challenges of athletic competition to the supportive atmosphere of care and compassion. The work of social justice, which is the work of the Gospel, serves the mission of St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School.

At St. John’s, it is our vocation to educate young people and to help them to realize their academic and personal goals, and along the way, help them to develop a strong moral compass.

St. John Facts • Athletic teams play in Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons • 2 Performing Arts productions per year • There were 374 Graduates in the Class of 2020 • Class of 2020 received over $56 million in scholarships • 2 AP Seminar & Research Certificates • Newly Renovated: • State-of-the-art library • Lecture Hall • Chapel • MAC Lab • All students receive a Chrome Book as a part of their registration fees • Fully operational photography Dark Room • Over 30+ after-school activities to choose from • Class sizes are limited to 34 students

Our Catholic Identity & Campus Ministry The Catholic identity of SJB provides us all the freedom to foster in our community a personal relationship with the Risen Christ through the Catholic Church.

From this relationship, we can invite all to participate in Liturgical celebrations, Sacraments and fellowship. In addition, through the Church’s teachings and our commitment to social justice, we have the ability to show great care for others, whether they are in our community, on Long Island, or elsewhere.

With these two dimensions, our Catholic identity leads the way and defines who we are and what we do.

Ways to be involved in Campus Ministry • • • • •

Participate in grade-level Retreats Take part in monthly nights of Adoration Become a Eucharistic Minister Attend Mission Trips and Pilgrimages Travel to the National Catholic Youth Conference or World Youth Day • Serve at school Liturgies as Lectors, Altar Servers, or Ushers • Serve those in need in our local communities through a variety of service opportunities such as food, clothing and toy drives • Visit the Campus Ministry offices to say hello or talk about anything that is on your mind

Academics PROGRAMS • Engineering Program: Project Lead the Way through the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) • GENESIS Scientific Research Program • 15 College Credit Courses offered from Adelphi University, Molloy College, and St. John’s University in Art, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages

• 17 AP Classes offered in Computer Science, English, Mathematics, Music, Science, and Social Studies • Transcripts of students with IEPs and 504 Plans will be reviewed for admission

HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS • • • • • •

5 Capstone Diplomas 9 Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction 15 Advanced Placement Scholars with Honor 18 National AP Scholars 44 Advanced Placement Scholars 99% of students accepted to a 4-year Higher Education Institution including Ivy League schools and Service Academies

Technology • State-of-the-Art Library • MAC Lab • Chrome Books are routinely included in daily instruction • Engineering Lab • Radio & TV Station: Daily morning prayers and announcements are broadcasted live

TV Station MAC Lab

One of our Engineering Labs

St. John the Baptist Adelphi University Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Alvernia University American University Amherst College Anna Maria College Appalachian State University Arizona State University-Tempe Assumption College Auburn University Barry University Baylor University Bentley University Berklee College of Music Binghamton University Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Bryant University Bucknell University California College of the Arts Catholic University of America Central Connecticut State University Clarkson University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston College of Mount Saint Vincent College of New Jersey College of the Holy Cross College of Saint Rose Cornell University Culinary Institute of America CUNY Baruch College CUNY Hunter College CUNY John Jay College of Crimi-

nal Justice CUNY-Macaulay Honors College CUNY- Queens College Dean College DeSales University Dillard University Drexel University East Carolina University Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Emerson College Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Five Towns College Flagler College-St Augustine Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Institute of Technology Florida Southern College Florida State University Fordham University Franklin Pierce University George Mason University George Washington University Georgia Southern University Gettysburg College Grambling State University Hampton University Hartwick College Hawaii Pacific University High Point University Hofstra University Howard University Husson University Indiana University-Bloomington Iona College

Ithaca College Jacksonville University James Madison University John Carroll University Johnson & Wales University, Providence Keiser University - Flagship Campus Florida King’s College La Salle University Le Moyne College Lebanon Valley College Lehigh University LIU Post Louisiana State University Loyola University Maryland Lynn University Maine Maritime Academy Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marist College Marquette University Marymount Manhattan College Marywood University Massachusetts College of Art & Design Mass. College of Pharm. and Health Services Mercy College Merrimack College Messiah College Miami University-Oxford Michigan State University Misericordia University Mississippi State University Molloy College Monmouth University Montclair State University

Morgan State University Mount Saint Mary College Mount St. Mary’s University - Maryland Nassau Community College Neumann University New Jersey Institute of Technology New School - All Divisions New York Institute of Technology New York University Niagara University North Carolina State Univ. at Raleigh Northeastern University Nova Southeastern University Ohio State University Pace University-New York Palm Beach Atlantic University Pennsylvania State University Pratt Institute-Main Providence College Purdue University-Main Campus Quinnipiac University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Roanoke College Robert Morris University Roberts Wesleyan College Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rollins College Rutgers University-New Brunswick Rutgers University-Newark Sacred Heart University Saint Edward’s University Saint Joseph’s University Saint Louis University Saint Michael’s College Salve Regina University

College Acceptances +San Diego State University School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual Arts Seton Hall University Shawnee State University Siena College Slippery Rock University of PA Southern New Hampshire University Springfield College St Bonaventure University St. Francis College St. John’s University St. Joseph’s College-Long Island Stetson University Stevenson University Stonehill College Suffolk County Community College SUNY at Albany SUNY at Alfred SUNY at Fredonia SUNY at Brockport SUNY at Buffalo State SUNY at Canton SUNY at Cortland SUNY at Delhi SUNY at Farmingdale SUNY at Geneseo SUNY at Maritime College SUNY at New Paltz SUNY at Old Westbury SUNY at Oneonta SUNY at Oswego SUNY at Plattsburgh SUNY at Potsdam SUNY at Stony Brook SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill SUNY College of Environmental Science and

Forestry Syracuse University Temple University Towson University Tuskegee University United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of Arizona University of California-Berkeley University of California-Davis University of California-Irvine University of Central Florida University of Colorado Boulder University of Connecticut University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hartford University of Houston University of Iowa University of Maryland-College Park University of Massachusetts Boston University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Amherst University of Massachusetts-Lowell University of Miami University of Mississippi University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire at Manchester University of New Haven University of New Hampshire at Manchester University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of New Haven University of North Carolina at Asheville University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Carolina Wilmington

University of Notre Dame University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus University of Rhode Island University of Rochester University of San Diego University of Scranton University of South Carolina-Columbia University of South Florida University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Tennessee-Knoxville University of Texas at Arlington University of Vermont Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan University Wagner College Wake Forest University Wentworth Institute of Technology West Virginia University Western Connecticut State University Wilkes University Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Student Support The Guidance Department is equipped with five full-time New York State Certified School Counselors, each knowledgeable in assisting our students in facilitating his/her academic success. Our Counselors offer support for students’ emotional and social growth. They challenge our students to identify their own interests and help them to create academic plans with realistic goals. The emphasis is always on the individual. Students are assigned to a specific Counselor at the beginning of the school year.

The School Counselors use school orientation programs, homeroom visits, guidance classes, and individual appointments to become acquainted with students. In addition, each student’s standardized placement scores and academic history is reviewed to ensure they are meeting all necessary graduation requirements. Information concerning academics, graduation requirements, colleges, scholarships, career and vocational training are disseminated.

All students and parents have the ability to contact their counselor by calling the Guidance Office and requesting an appointment with them during the school day. In light of the present pandemic situation, counselors are available to meet with students and parents through telephone conferences or virtual meetings as well. The Guidance Department has established Virtual Google Classrooms to keep all students and parents informed of pertinent information regarding Guidance issues, the college application process, and the availability of college scholarships. Mini-College Fairs and Career Days are scheduled throughout the year. College Night is held once a year, while college representatives visit throughout the year.

Students can also avail themselves to the services of our full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The Social Work Office collaborates with Campus Ministry, Guidance, Faculty, Staff and Administration to provide psychosocial support and crisis intervention to students and/or their families. They assist students, their families and the school community in developing an academic re-entry plan after prolonged hospitalizations or home study. The Office serves as a resource for referrals to community agencies for such issues as anger management, anxiety, bereavement, bullying, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse and other mental health issues. Student Support Groups are coordinated through this office as well.

Engineering Program Starting in the Fall of 2019, the first of four Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering courses, an additional new course each year, will be offered at St John the Baptist Diocesan HS. This program of study empowers students to step into the role of an engineer, adopt a problem-solving mindset, and make the leap from dreamers to doers. The activities not only build knowledge and skills in engineering, but also empower students to develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and perseverance.

Through individual and collaborative team activities and projects, students will solve problems as they practice common engineering design and development protocols such as project management and peer review. In addition, the development of computational methods commonly used in engineering problem solving, including statistical analysis and mathematical modeling, are emphasized. Ethical issues related to professional practice and product development are also presented. Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will progress from completing structured activities to solving open-ended projects and problems which require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other transferrable professional skills.

At the completion of each course, students are required to participate in the End-of-Course (EoC) Assessment which provides students a way to prove their strengths and showcase their potential to teachers, higher education institutions, and potential employers. Their test results can bolster college applications or resumes. Their scores can also be sent directly to higher education institutions and employers, who may use their results for admissions, scholarships, dual credit opportunities, campus experiences, internships, apprenticeships, industry certifications, and more.

Athletics St. John’s is very proud of our competitive and comprehensive athletic program. We offer 22 sports on a variety of levels. We are proud of our success rate, produce quality scholar athletes and provide many scholarship opportunities for Div. I, II and III college careers. We have multiple All League, All State and All Long Island recipients. Many of our athletes pursue a professional level within their sport and currently, we have a professional baseball player as well as an Olympic hopeful in whom we take great pride.

Go Cougars!

Team Sports BOYS’ FALL

BOYS’ WINTER

BOYS’ SPRING

Crew (Rowing) Cross Country Equestrian Football Ice Hockey Sailing Soccer

Basketball Bowling Equestrian Indoor Track & Field Swimming Wrestling

Baseball Crew (Rowing) Golf Lacrosse Sailing Spring Track & Field Tennis Volleyball

GIRLS’ FALL Cheerleading Crew (Rowing) Cross Country Equestrian Kickline Sailing Soccer Swimming Tennis Volleyball

GIRLS’ WINTER Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Equestrian Indoor Track & Field Kickline

GIRLS’ SPRING Badminton Crew (Rowing) Golf Lacrosse Sailing Softball Spring Track & Field

Please note: Due to social distancing and other limitations, as a result of COVID-19, not all sports will operate during the 2020-2021 school year.

2019-2020 Ath Boys’ Athletics BASKETBALL 1 All League Selection Varsity League Sportsmanship JV League Sportsmanship BOWLING 1 Bowler had League High Game 1 Bowler placed 3rd in State Tournament 6 All League Selections 5 All State Selections Coach of the Year CROSS COUNTRY 1 Varsity League Champion Team finished in close 2nd place 5 All League Selections 7 All State Selections Only NSCHSAA to Qualify for Federations Coach of the Year FOOTBALL Varsity “AA” Semi-Finals JV “B” Semi-Finals 3 All League Selections

ICE HOCKEY 3 All League Selections SOCCER Participated in Varsity Semi-Finals Participated in JV “B” Semi-Finals 3 All League Selections 2 All State Selections 1 All Long Island 1 co-player of the year /NSCHSAA 1 player selected by the NSCAA JV League Sportsmanship SWIMMING 7 All League Selections 2 MVP Vin Harkins Awards at Championship Meet Participated in League Championship WRESTLING Qualified 6 Participants in Catholic League Finals CHSAA DII State Champion State MOW 1 State Champion 11 All League Selections 7 All State Selections

WINTER TRACK & FIELD 10 All League 6 All State 2 NSCHSAA Individual League Champions 2 NSCHSAA Relay League Champions 10 All-League Selections 6 All State Selections 2 CHSAA Catholic State Champions 2 New School Records run (600m+1000m) 4th Place NY State Federations (school record) 3rd Place NY State Federations (school record) 4x800m Relay Qualified for Nationals cancelled for COVID-19 Placed 4th in CHSAA Championship

hletic Highlights Girls’ Athletics BASKETBALL Varsity A League Championship Runner Up 4 All League Selections 1 1500+ Point Scorer 1 All Long Island1st Team Player Coach of the Year BOWLING Runner up in League Championship 4 All League Selections 1 Bowler had a League High Game CHEERLEADING 1 All League Selection~ 2 1st Place wins at CHS Regional Competitions 2nd Place win at CHS Regional Competition Qualified for UCA National HS Cheerleading Championships Made it to Finals at UCA National Championships Placed 6th in nation in Large Varsity Game Day Division

CROSS COUNTRY Season Dual Meet Champions 1 League Sophomore Champion 5 All League Selections 7 All State Selections

SOCCER Varsity League Semi-Finalist JV League Sportsmanship 4 All League Selections 1 All State Selection

EQUESTRIAN 1 Al l League Selection 1 Rider qualified for Regionals

TENNIS “A” Team in League Semi-Finals “B” Team Finals for Division Championship ”B” Team Sportsmanship Award “A” 3 All League Selections “B” 2 All League Selections

FALL CREW CO-ED Medaled in 4500 meter race 3000 meter race, 2500 meter race Men’s Novice 4 undefeated in all races they entered FALL SAILING CO-ED Qualified for Regional Regattas SWIMMING 7 All League Selections 1 Qualified for NYS Federation Championship Participated in League Championship

VOLLEYBALL Varsity Participated in Semi Finals JV participated in Semi-Finals 3 All League Selections 1 Player with over 1000 digs WINTER TRACK & FIELD 13 All League Selections 2 All State Selections 1 League Champion 1 CHSAA Catholic State Champion 1 League Field MVP Placed 5th in CHSAA Championship

The Arts Performing Arts As a member in the Performing Arts Department here at St. John the Baptist, students have the opportunity to explore and develop their passion for music and the arts in a variety of ways. Instrumentalists and vocalists have 12 different performance groups in which they may participate.

If your passion is the theatre, students can join the Drama club or audition for our award winning Musical program. Dancers also have a home within our Dance Works program. If a student has an interest in learning how to play the piano or the guitar, or they are interested in learning dance choreography, there are a multitude of performing arts electives to choose from as well. Our department prides itself on offering as many opportunities for students to participate as possible. Don’t be shy! Come to a rehearsal, attend a concert, or join a club! Music is for everyone!

Highlights from the 2019 school year include our Dance Company performed at Lincoln Center, our Instrumental and Vocal groups received 9 first place trophies at Music in the Parks, 7 students participated in NYSCAME All-County, 5 students were selected to Long Island String Festival (LISFA), 6 students were selected to SCMEA All-County, and 3 students were selected to New York State School Music Association All-State Conference in Rochester New York. Our Tri-M Music Honor Society also hosted the 2019 Long Island String Festival Associations Suffolk Secondary Festival.

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Fine Arts

The Fine Arts Department at St. John’s offers our students the opportunity to cultivate and develop their talents through a variety of classes. After completing the required courses, students are encouraged to challenge themselves and further advance their skills by engaging in Advanced Placement and college level courses. Some of the classes offered include: Photography, Ceramics, Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, and Graphic Art.

Theatre Arts

Past Productions Include: 2019 - Beauty and the Beast 2018 - The Music Man 2017 - Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella 2016 - The Little Mermaid 2015 - Footloose 2014 - Guys and Dolls

2013 - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 2012 - Damn Yankees 2011 - Bye Bye Birdie 2010 - Thoroughly Modern Millie 2009 - Children of Eden

Student Life SJB offers a wide array of clubs and activities for our students to participate in after school hours! Over 70% of the student population is actively engaged in one or more club or organization. More than likely, there is a club that suits your interests. If there isn’t, you have the creative freedom to start your own!

Art Club Astronomy Club Bel Canto Chorale Big Brother/Big Sister Board Game Club Book Club Computer Programming Club Culinary Arts Club Danceworks Drama Club Earth Club Emerging Technologies Fashion Club French Club Gianna Club Himphonix Irish Club Jazz Ensemble Liturgical Music Group Mathletes Mock Trial

National Honor Society Noteorious/Noteworthy Orchestra Symphony Orchestra Peace and Justice Club Pep Band Percussion Ensemble Radio R.A.K. Random Acts of Kindness SADD SJB Dance Company Spanish Club Spring Musical Stained Glass Club Student Council Executive Board Student Council Freshman Student Council Sophomore Student Council Juniors Student Council Seniors Symphonic Band Table Tennis

The Forerunner (Yearbook) The Prophet(School Newspaper) The Train Club Media News Network Voices & Visions Wind Ensemble Women’s Chorus Writing Center

Please note: Due to social distancing and other limitations, as a result of COVID-19, not all aspects of Student Life will operate during the 2020-2021 school year.

Show your Cougar Pride There is a wealth of rich opportunities throughout the school year to show off your Cougar Pride.

Dress Down Day:

Periodically throughout the school year, the entire SJB community is invited to wear their SJB class shirts or sweatshirts and jeans!

Spirit Week:

Traditionally, one week in the fall, SJB hosts Spirit Week! Each day of the week represents a different theme. All students are encouraged to creatively dress in the theme specific to their grade level. This week concludes with competitions between each grade level!

Homecoming:

Homecoming is traditionally held on a weekend in the fall. The day begins with Mass and breakfast for our football players, cheerleaders, kickline team, and their families.

Senior Perks:

The Christmas season is also a special time at SJB! On the day that the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is held, Seniors are encouraged to wear Christmas sweaters. All season long, they are invited to wear their Christmas socks and ties! Decorating their lockers remains among their season’s highlights.

Alumni:

Our Alumni continue to play a vital role in keeping alive the SJB traditions and memories! Alumni are honored at school events. Alumni Spotlights are featured on our social media pages, and they are invited to take part in school-wide events such as the Annual Appeal and the Day of Giving.

Admissions: Become a SJB Cougar!

You can visit SJB three ways:

• Take the Virtual Tour on our website: this can be found on the homepage or under the Admissions tab • Attend Open House (October 18, 2020) This year Open House is by appointment only • Take a tour: At Open House or schedule a private tour - Virtual Tour Available on our Website • Shadow Day: Your student can shadow a current SJB Freshman for the school day. They can even have lunch in the Cougar Cafe! -- Pending due to COVID-19 -- By appointment only

Show us what you’ve got!

All families are welcome to attend public SJB events throughout the school year.

These include: • Sporting Events, Theatre Productions, and Musical Performances • Follow us on social media to see all the latest updates and activities! @SJB_DHS | Facebook: @SJBAdmin

How to Apply:

• Visit our website: stjohnthebaptistdhs.net and click “How to Apply” under the Admissions tab!

• There you will find our online application and answers to frequently asked questions • For questions and concerns: Call: 631-587-8000 x113 or email: Admissions@sjbdhs.org

Tuition Questions:

• Visit our website: stjohnthebaptistdhs.net and click on “Tuition” under the Admissions tab • For questions and concerns: Call (631) 587-8000 x134, or e-mail finance@sjbdhs.org

Transportation

• Visit our website: stjohnthebaptistdhs.net and click on “Transportation” under the Admissions tab • Transportation is provided for West and East End students • “Late buses” are provided by some of the school districts

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