SJND School Profile | 2019-2020

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10 REASONS TO SAY

“YES!” TO SJND

1. Campus located in a safe, residential neighborhood, minutes from Alameda shops and restaurants.

2. Small enough to care, large enough to challenge: 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and average class sizes of 21.

3. Rigorous academics: 40 honors and AP courses covering a variety of subjects.

4. Four-year college counseling program, led by an experienced college admissions counselor.

5. Diversity is a core component of an SJND education: Ranked as one of the Most Diverse Private High Schools in America.

6. Participate in SJND’s Biomedical Sciences Program; graduates from the program have gone on to Harvard, UCLA and University of Pennsylvania, among others.

7. Join the 70 percent of students who participate in athletics, or play in our organized intramurals.

8. Students explore faith and service through annual class retreats, free of cost to students and families.

St. Joseph Notre Dame High School

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School! This is an exciting time for your family. Our hope is that you use the admission process to learn about the variety of educational opportunities available and the kind of school community that fits your family best.

As longtime members of the SJND community, we have had the pleasure to know and live through what it means to be a Pilot. As such, we can confidently say that our college preparatory high school lives true to its mission to develop confident, open-minded and effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship and service.

Our Admissions team offers several opportunities throughout the fall and winter to visit campus, and we encourage you to see firsthand what SJND has to offer. We look forward to seeing you at Open House on Sunday, October 20 and having you participate in our Shadow Visit program.

We recognize that the process of finding the best school is often an overwhelming one. Our Admissions team welcomes your calls and inquiries as you navigate this process. We look forward to meeting you and getting to know you better! Please feel free to reach out to our Admissions office at admissions@sjnd.org or (510) 995-2788.

Go Pilots!

9. Award-winning arts, including a theater program led by an A.C.T. Conservatory veteran.

10. Take part in our Engineering Pathway and/or STEAM Society and consider career opportunities in STEM.

Julie Guevara Interim Principal jguevara@sjnd.org (510) 995-9442

Eileen Graybeal Gabriela Lippi ‘08 Mother to Matthew ‘16 Assoc. Admissions Director and Haley ‘19 glippi@sjnd.org Director of Admissions (510) 995-9458 egraybeal@sjnd.org (510) 995-9445

TA BL E O F C O NTEN TS The Island Advantage........................4 Location The SJND Community.......................5 Academic Programs...................... 6-7 Unique Science Offerings..................8 Biomedical Sciences Program and Engineering Pathway Theater and Performing Arts.............9 College Outcomes..................... 10-11 Counseling Department............ 12-13 Campus Ministry....................... 14-15 Student Life....................................16 Go Pilots!........................................17 Athletics Become a Pilot.......................... 18-19 Apply to SJND

HIST ORY A consolidation of Notre Dame Academy, founded in 1881, and Saint Joseph High School, Saint Joseph Notre Dame has a proud tradition of educating students for nearly 140 years.

M I SSI ON Saint Joseph Notre Dame, a Catholic parish high school, provides a dynamic and rigorous college preparatory education. Our faith-filled, diverse, and welcoming community embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ. We develop confident, open-minded, and effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship, and service.

THE ISLAND ADVANTAGE

Our campus is located in a safe, residential neighborhood of Alameda, just minutes from the beach and Park Street shopping and restaurants.

Known as the “Island City,” Alameda is a quaint, tree-lined town on the San Francisco Bay, located less than 20 miles east of San Francisco and just minutes from downtown Oakland.

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• Tour our state-of-the-art Anthony V. Aiello Science Center.

• Take in a play in the Georgia M. Vlahos Performing Arts Studio.

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of students currently commute from locations outside of Alameda

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Leandro and Lake Merritt BART stations, providing safe and reliable transportation for SJND students.

• Cheer on the Pilots as they play on the historic Frank LaPorte Court in the Kelly Gymnasium.

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• At the heart of our campus is the beautiful St. Joseph Basilica, where we celebrate schoolwide liturgies.

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SJND will pick up students at San Leandro and Lake Merritt BART each school day promptly at 7:10 a.m., allowing students to arrive on campus at 7:45 a.m., under normal driving conditions. The bus will depart SJND promptly at 3:40 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. each day.

SJND COMMUNITY

We pride ourselves on the warm, diverse community of alumni, current students and their families, faculty and staff, and friends and parisionshers who together make up the SJND Family. That sense of community does not disappear after your four years here; rather, our graduates are a part of this special family for life.

D IVERSI T Y

PROUD T O BE A PI L OT

Ranked the #1 Most Diverse Private High School in the San Francisco Bay Area by Niche.com, we often hear

When you leave here, you will join a network of over 5,000 Pilots worldwide. Our strong alumni base fosters SJND pride and tradition, with many leaving a legacy by giving back to support current and future Pilots. Additionally, our established Alumni Relations program hosts various networking opportunities for SJND graduates, including our popular Career Day during which we connect current students with alumni in their field of interest.

from alumni that one of the key components of their SJND education is the diverse, inclusive community.

Pacific AfricanAmerican

Islander 1%

12.5% At SJND, our students Multiracial/ come from diverse /Other 18% socioeconomic and Asian 23% ethnic backgrounds.

Latino 21% The SJND student Native body comes from American Euro-American/ .5% more than 40 public, White 24% charter, independent and Catholic schools throughout the Bay Area.

FAITH -F ILLED COMMUNITY Our community is rooted in faith. While an SJND education is centered around Catholic teachings, we provide a welcoming environment for all faiths and spiritual traditions.

33%

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IDENTIFY AS NON-CATHOLIC

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NOTABL E AL UM NI Bob Butler ’71

Shereda Nosakhare ’01

KCBS Reporter

Chief of Staff for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaff

Mark Curry ’79 Actor, Comedian and TV Host

Don Perata ’63

Julian DeGuzman ’05

Former President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate

Broadway Performer

Ray Ratto ’71

Clay Doherty ’90 Former Obama Administration Staffer

Marielle Heller ’97 Writer, Actor and Film Director

Jason Kidd ’92 Member of the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame

Joe Nelson ’93

Director of Sports Marketing, Professional Basketball at Under Armour

Alicia Trost ’95 BART Chief Spokesperson and Communications Manager Spectrum News Anchor and Reporter

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Kris Stone ’91

Catalina Villegas ’08

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INNOVATIVE ACADEMICS

SJND’s dynamic curriculum is rooted in critical thinking and project-based learning so you are prepared to excel at the college level and beyond. In fact, graduates report being more academically prepared than their college peers.

With a four-year college counseling program, 40 varied honors and AP courses, and an average class size of 21, students are challenged academically while receiving focused and individualized support.

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ACCRE DI TAT I ONS AND M E M BE RSHI PS

• Number of faculty: 36 • Student-to-faculty ratio: 14 students to 1 faculty • Average class size: 21 students per class

PRO G RA M HIGHLIGHTS • Four year, project-based Biomedical Sciences Certificate Program resulting in 6.5 years of science and culminating in an exam which may result in college credit.

• AP Seminar: New multidisclinary offering to prepare students for college curriculum.

• New Engineering Pathway which teaches the foundations of engineering, with an emphasis in computer science.

• Academic Immersion Trips in locations ranging from Italy and Greece to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador.

• Award-winning music, theater, literary, and visual arts programs.

• 40 AP and Honors courses: 16 AP Courses and 24 Honors Courses.

• Classes take advantage of our new, cutting-edge IDEA Lab technologies, including 3D printers, Oculus Go headsets, and robotics tools, to name just a few.

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SJ ND GRADUAT I ON RE QUI RE M E NT S To graduate from Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School a student must complete an academic curriculum composed of a total of 280 semester units. Some of these units are prescribed by the school, while others may be selected by students.

Each student will take seven courses per semester.

• Languages: Mandarin, Spanish, and French.

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WASC - Western Association of Schools and Colleges WCEA - Western Catholic Education Association

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The following courses are required of all students:

Theology

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Language Other than English Physical Education Social Studies Science

Visual and Performing Arts Selectives

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* 30 units (3 years) strongly recommended ** Course credit earned through colleges/universities is noted on the SJND transcript, but grades earned through colleges/universities do not impact a student’s SJND grade point average.

ACADE M I C I M M E RSI O N T RAVE L AND L E ARN!

351 AP Exams Taken in 2019 74% AP Pass Rate

Each year, over 30 SJND students have the opportunity to travel and complete field studies on an Academic Immersion Trip.

The Science and Social Studies departments organize immersion experiences on an alternating basis. Learn about the wildlife, botanical species and culture of your location, or study significant people and historical events related to your destination.

4 0 H O N O RS/AP C OURS ES O F F ERED SCIENCE

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Human Body Systems Honors Medical Interventions Honors Biomedical Innovations AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics AP Computer Science A

Honors English 9: Coming of Age Studies in Literature Honors English 10: Cultural Perspectives and Identity AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition

MATHEMATICS Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry Honors Geometry Honors Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics

LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH Honors French 2 Honors French 3 Honors Spanish 2 Honors Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 4 AP Spanish Language and Culture

SOCIAL STUDIES AP American Government AP United States History AP World History

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Honors Art: Pre-AP Honors Art: Senior Portfolio Honors Musical Theater 3 Honors Percussion Ensemble 2 Honors Percussion Ensemble 3 Honors Symphonic Band 2 Honors Symphonic Band 3 Honors Symphonic Band 4 Honors Theater: Play Production AP Studio Art

Past trips include

Thailand, Machu Picchu, London, Greece, Ecuador, Washington, D.C., and the Galapagos Islands

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UNIQUE SCIENCE OFFERINGS

Our prestigious Biomedical Sciences Program and new Engineering Pathway will introduce students to stimulating curriculum focused on real-world issues and tangible concepts students can apply to their own experiences.

B IO MED ICAL SC IENC ES PRO G RA M S Take part in our unique Biomedical Sciences Program unlike any other in the East Bay. This four-year certificate program focused on human physiology, medicine, research processes and bioinformatics uses curricula designed by leading STEM organization Project Lead the Way (PLTW), which is recognized by college partners.

• Start the program as a freshman and receive 6.5 years of science.

• Develop an independent project and shadow medical professionals for real-world experience.

• Achieve high scores on the PLTW end-of-year exam and you may receive college credit.

Participants from the first three graduating classes of the program matriculated to colleges with top ranking medical programs, including: • University of California, Davis • BSN Program at University of California, Irvine (2.5% admission rate) • University of California, Los Angeles

• University of Pennsylvania • Harvard University • Dartmouth College • Northwestern University Honors Program in Medical Education

Learn more at sjnd.org/biomedical-sciences.

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E NGI NE E RI NG PAT HWAY SJND’s new Engineering Pathway teaches the foundations of engineering, with an emphasis in computer science engineering. This program includes science, math and computer science courses and culminates in a semester-long, projectbased capstone course on the fundamental engineering principles of research, design and building.

• Focus on 21st century, immersive learning.

• Choose your own path: choose from multiple math, science and computer science courses to satisfy requirements.

• Conclude with a semester-long, project-based engineering course and bring your ideas to life.

ST E AM SOCI E T Y SJND STEAM Society is a co-curricular which creates avenues of discovery, research and expression in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. The group also promotes student networking and community partnerships, and receives college and career advising. Members work on individual and group projects that they present to the school community and at larger conferences and competitions.

Membership in the STEAM Society is required for students enrolled in our Engineering Pathway.

17/18 of the Class of 2019 Biomedical Science program participants received AP+PLTW recognition as a result of high test scores.

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THE ARTS AT SJND

SJND’s award-winning Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) program offers a robust and varied list of courses and performance opportunities, giving every student the chance to explore and excel in the arts.

More than 10 shows and performances annually.

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25 Visual and Performing Arts courses offered, including:

VISUAL ARTS • Visual Expression • Drawing • Painting • Honors Art: Pre-AP • Honors Art: Senior Portfolio • AP Studio Art • Photography • Digital Illustration

MUSIC • Concert Band 1 • Concert Band 2 • Symphonic Band 1 • Honors Symphonic Band 2 • Honors Symphonic Band 3 • Honors Symphonic Band 4 • Percussion Ensemble 1 • Honors Percussion

and Design • Desktop Publishing and Design

Ensemble 2 • Honors Percussion Ensemble 3 • Ensemble Workshop • Music Appreciation

THEATER • Musical Theater 1 • Musical Theater 2 • Honors Musical Theater 3 • Honors Theater: Play Production

RE COGNI T I ONS Our VAPA students are recognized at the local, regional and national level, including: • Louis Armstrong Jazz Award (annual) • Congressional Art Competition (First Place; 2007, 2009, 2015) • Alameda on Camera Best of Show (2012) • Dick Blick Art Contest (2012) • Rita Moreno High School Musical Honors (Finalists; 2014, 2015, 2017) • Health Through Art (1st Place, 2018) • California’s Great America Music in the Parks Festival (Excellent, 2019)

T HE AT E R PROGRAM Our Theater Program, led by a veteran of San Francisco’s A.C.T. Conservatory, Lauren Rosi, produces three performances annually, including the SJND Spring Musical. Each year, dozens of students from each grade level audition and participate in the three-night show at the Malonga Center for the Arts in the Oakland, complete with an ensemble band, professional choreography and a student-run backstage crew. Not a seasoned performer? No problem. Students of every skill-level are encouraged to participate in various capacities.

Recent Spring Musical Productions include: • In the Heights • Spelling Bee • The Wiz • Chicago • Once On This Island

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COLLEGE SUCCESS

As a college preparatory high school, we are committed to helping prepare students and families for the next step in their academic trajectory.

Our four-year Graduating seniors college counseling consistently earn over program aims to cultivate in in grants and students a sense scholarships. of self-knowledge, self-advocacy, and college preparedness. We empower students to make sound decisions regarding their college choice, and also help them navigate the cultural differences between high school and college university settings.

ALUMNI PROFILE

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C OLL EG E PR EPAREDNESS

SJND Graduation Year: 2009

Most recent ACT/SAT test scores (averages) SJND averages against national averages - not yet released

Education: B.A., Willamette University Masters of Environmental Management, Yale University

Class of 2019 SAT AVERAGE SCORES FOR TOP QUARTILE OF SJND TEST TAKERS (as of 7/19) Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)

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Class of 2019 ACT AVERAGE SCORES FOR TOP QUARTILE OF SJND TEST TAKERS (as of 7/19) Composite 32 English 33 Math

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SJND students earn admission to a variety of distinguished public and private colleges and universities, including but not limited to: Academy of Art University AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts American Academy of Dramatic Arts American University Arizona State University Azusa Pacific University Bard College Boise State University Boston Conservatory at Berklee Boston University California Baptist University California College of the Arts California Lutheran University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fullerton, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Maritime Academy, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Marco, Stanislus Carleton College Carroll College Centre College Chaminade University of Honolulu Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Clemson University Colby College Colorado College Colorado State University Coppin State University Cornish College of the Arts Dartmouth College Davidson College DePaul University Dillard University Dominican University of California Drexel University Duke University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emerson College Emory University Fairfield University Flagler College Fordham University

George Mason University Georgetown University Gonzaga University Goucher College Grambling State University Grand Valley State University Hampton University Harris-Stowe State University Harvard University Hawaii Pacific University Hiram College Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Holy Names University Howard University Humboldt State University Illinois State University John Carroll University Johns Hopkins University Kean University Knox College Langston University Lawrence University Lewis & Clark College Long Island University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Macalester College Manhattan College Marquette University Marymount California University Marymount Manhattan College Montana State University, Billings Montana State University, Bozeman Morgan State University Mount Holyoke College Mount Saint Mary’s University Muhlenberg College New York University Northern Arizona University Northwestern University Notre Dame de Namur University Occidental College Ohio Wesleyan University Oregon College of Art & Craft Oregon State University Otis College of Art and Design Pacific Northwest College of Art Pennsylvania State University

Pepperdine University Pitzer College Point Loma Nazarene University Portland State University Princeton University Purchase College State University of New York Purdue University Regis University Rice University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Mary’s College of California San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Scripps College Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Seton Hall University Seton Hill University Smith College Sonoma State University Southern Oregon University St. Cloud State University St. Edward’s University St. John’s University (NY) Syracuse University Texas State University The George Washington University The University of Arizona The University of Tampa The University of Texas, San Antonio The University of the Arts Trinity University University of British Columbia University of California Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado at Denver University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Hawaii at Hilo University of Hawaii at West Oahu University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of La Verne University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Michigan University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, Reno University of New Hampshire at Durham University of New Hampshire at Manchester University of New Haven University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Redlands University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of St Andrews University of the Pacific University of Utah University of Vermont University of Victoria University of Washington University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Ursinus College Villanova University Washington State University Washington University in St. Louis West Virginia State University Western Washington University Whitman College Whittier College Willamette University

View a complete list of colleges to which recent SJND graduates have earned admissions at www.sjnd.org/college.

COUNSELING AT SJND

Form a personal relationship with your counselor through regular meetings over four years.

SJND Counseling is dedicated to your success.

With low student-to-counselor ratios and a four-year college counseling program led by a dedicated college counselor, our Counseling Department is committed to forming important relationships with each and every student from the moment they step on campus.

W HAT T O E XPE CT In addition to ongoing guidance for academic and personal success, SJND’s Counseling program is specialized to meet the needs of students at each developmental level through our Counselors in the Classroom workshops. Students and parents are also welcome to request individual college counseling sessions throughout all four years.

L EA RN ING SERV ICES SJND understands that all students learn differently. Our Learning Services program offers individualized, strategic support and guidance for your academic success.

If you have a learning difference, our dedicated Learning Services Counselor will help you: • Get started in the Pilot Prep after school study program • Develop a learning plan with requisite accommodations to enhance and maximize your abilities • File for accommodations on College Board and ACT college entrance testing

J 9TH GRADE • Assess student personal and academic goals during intake meetings to assist in transition to high school • Counselors in the Classroom covering social and emotional lessons, such as: Introduction to Counseling Services, Our Part in an Affirming and Safe Community, Four-Year Plans: Course Planning for Graduation and College, Strengths Based Career Exploration • Counselors in the Classroom College Counselor presentations covering the topics, such as: Overview of high school graduation and college admission requirements, Introduction to PSAT 8/9 (taken in October) • College Information Night for parents and students in the Spring • Group and individual support making course requests for 10th grade

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• Provide review of and support for academic and personal goals during continued one-on-one meetings

• Multiple sessions of College Counseling Advisory in the first month of school

• Counselors in the Classroom covering social and emotional lessons, such as: Relationships: Personal Boundaries and Healthy Dating, Wholeness and Wellness: The Importance of Self-Care, Social Media: Digital Citizenship and Self Esteem

• SJND sponsored CityWide College Night in the Fall

• Optional PSAT 10 test day in the Spring • College Information Night for parents and students in the Spring • Group and individual support making course requests for 11th grade

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• College Information Night for parents and students • Financial Aid Information Night for parents and students

• Counselors in the Classroom College Counselor presentations covering the topics: Introduction to Pre-ACT (taken in October), Strengths Assessment and Career Pathways • Spring college visit field trip

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• Counselors in the Classroom covering social and emotional lessons, such as: Self-Care Best Practices during College Applications and Admissions, Stories of Consent on College Campuses, Partying: Discussing Concerns about College Party Culture, Using Holland Codes to Assess Career Interests • Counselors in the Classroom College Counselor presentations covering the topics: Financial Aid/FAFSA & CSU/UC Application, Senior College Prep Day in October for personal statements and applications, CSU/UC Application Workshops • Transitions to College Night for parents and students

J 11TH GRADE • Reflect on past growth and explore post-secondary plans • SJND co-sponsored CityWide College Night in the Fall • Counselors in the Classroom covering social and emotional lessons, such as: Trust and Consent, Discussions on Sexual Assault: Fostering Safe Relationships and Environments (Part 2 of 2), Mindfulness: Attending to our Thoughts and Feelings • Counselors in the Classroom College Counselor presentations covering the topics: Introduction to PSAT/NMSQT (taken in October), College counselor intake survey, a detailed and individualized assessment, College Research/Making Your List, The Application/Writing Your Personal Statement • One-on-one meetings with the college counselor in the Spring • Over 45 college/university representative visits to SJND campus to meet with students in small groups • College Information Night for parents and students

• College Counselor oversees recommendation process for all SJND teacher and counselor letters • College Counselor confers with college reps to support SJND student applications

ADDI T I ONAL W ORKSHOP S F OR SUPPORT SE RVI CE S • Back from College Alumni Panel • Interpersonal Relationships • Time Management • Stress and Anxiety Group • How to Understand Depression • How to Help a Friend in Need • Self-Care and Mindfulness

• Group and individual support making course requests for 12th grade

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CAMPUS MINISTRY

Our Campus Ministry program serves the entire school community by fostering opportunities for students, faculty and staff to grow in faith and spirituality. The Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School community provides a welcoming environment for all faiths. Everyone has the opportunity to explore one’s faith through retreats, theology classes, liturgies and service learning in the community.

T HE OL OGY COURSE S As a Catholic institution, our mission is rooted in centuries of tradition that is based on the Gospel values of Honesty, Compassion, Forgiveness, Mercy, Community, Servant Leadership, Justice and Equality. The Theology Department at Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School encourages students to reflect on these values in their own lives. Our diverse student body come from all types of faith backgrounds which enriches classroom discussion and allows us to support each student in their spiritual journey.

D EVELO PING THE WH O LE I NDIVIDUAL SJND is committed to the development of the whole individual. In addition to being engaged and creative scholars, SJND students are:

INSPIRED BY CHRIST to • Live authentic lives of faith, compassion, and justice • Act on Gospel values through participation in liturgies, retreats, community service, and ministry to others • Embrace and foster the spirit of family as the foundation of community

Students take Theology courses throughout all four years of their high school education, including:

MORAL INDIVIDUALS who

• World Religions

• Work and make decisions to foster the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of self, family, community, and the wider world

• The Church and Its Traditions • Philosophy of Good and Evil • Religious Themes in Film and Literature

• Respect and value differences among people

• Understanding Catholic Christianity

• Embrace roles of servant leadership

• Faith in Action

• Act with wisdom, conviction, and integrity

• Christian and Hebrew Scriptures • Christian Morality

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RETREAT P ROGR AM

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Retreats are a powerful tool for high school students to examine the values they develop, as well as their relationships with others and their faith. Every year, students attend a retreat with their class, each of which vary and serve different purposes.

The retreat program culminates with the highly-regarded Kairos senior retreat, a four-day, transformative retreat, free of cost to all students.

Service and civic responsibility are embedded in the SJND experience through the curriculum, retreats and various servicelearning opportunities. Volunteer with a club, serve with your classmates at St. Anthony’s Foundation in San Francisco or attend the annual week-long Sierra Service Project trip, among other opportunities.

J Freshman Retreat is a one-day class retreat that focuses on learning the SJND charism of the Holy Family, school culture, bonding with new classmates and trust. SJND hosts three freshman retreats and are hosted off campus at a designated retreat center.

J Sophomore Immersion Retreat gives students a view of the social mission of the Catholic Church as they volunteer at Saint Anthony’s Foundation in the Tenderloin neighborhood in San Francisco. Students develop awareness of the plight of the poor and the marginalized and respond with compassion and mercy and a determination to work for peace and justice in our society.

Organizations we partner with: • American Red Cross • Alameda Food Bank • American Cancer Society • Catholic Charities • Habitat for Humanity • Oakland Catholic Worker

• Oakland Elizabeth House • Side Out Foundation • St. Joseph Basilica • St. Anthony’s Foundation • UNICEF • St. Vincent de Paul Oakland

J Junior Retreat is an opportunity to bond together as a group and to develop the value of trust and confidence with one another. The main theme of this overnight retreat is for students to learn to trust themselves and their classmates, and hone in on their faith. The junior retreat is a one night, two-day experience and is hosted off campus at a designated retreat center.

Local support provided

J Kairos Senior Class Retreat is a unique four-day opportunity for students to participate in a meaningful experience of exploration, during which they learn: sharing life together, affirming each other, seeking forgiveness, and reflecting on life and their faith experience.

to families in need through our annual Adopt-a-Family program.

to California wildfire victims.

Service immersion trips in California and Oregon.

Over 1,000 gifts donated

More than 2,500 service hours logged in 2018-2019.

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STUDENT LIFE

We believe every student should be given equal opportunity to cultivate their full potential. Whether an academic achiever, a promising artist, a talented athlete or a student leader, SJND’s Student Life program offers a robust mix of opportunities for each and every Pilot. Join a club or two, or three, or create one if it doesn’t exist; lead a sports team to victory; contribute to Prisms Magazine; serve on one of our leadership teams, or do it all. At SJND, you are not limited to just one co-curricular, but encouraged to explore your many passions.

• Associated Student Body (ASB) • Campus Life Team (CLT) • Diversity and Inclusion Committee • Campus Ministry Executive Board (CMEB) • Link Crew • Ambassador Leadership Team (ALT)

Prisms Magazine named

Best High School Literary Arts Magazine

STU D EN T-LED C LUBS Including but not limited to: • American Red Cross Club • Band Slam • Black Student Union • FASO: Filipino American Student Organization and Fandomania • Feeding America • Latinos Unidos • Musical Theatre Society

ST UDE NT L E ADE RSHI P OPPORT UNI T I E S

• SIMS: Students in Medical Studies • SJND Studios • Table Tennis • UNICEF • USs: Educating the community on LGBTQ+ issues • Young Entrepreneurs • Youth Environmental Activists

by American Scholastic Press Association in 2018.

ST UDE NT ORGANI Z AT I ONS • Flight Crew Rally Club • Pep Band • One Voice • Prisms Literary Art Magazine

• Yearbook • Speech and Debate Team

ST UDE NT ACT I VI T I E S OVER 30 STUDENT-LED CLUBS OFFERED

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As a Pilot, you will get to experience our many Student Activities, like Camp Out, Winter Formal, Cocoa and Cram, Junior and Senior Prom and Spirit Week, a class-competition tradition that spans decades and culminates in an epic night rally.

GO PILOTS!

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SJND is proud to be ranked the #2 Best High School for Athletes in Alameda County. Our storied Athletics Program has something for everyone: get involved with one of our many sports teams listed below, or take advantage of our partnerships with local programs, including Alameda Attack Women’s Lacrosse and Oakland Strokes Rowing Club.

70% of students

participate in at least one sport.

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• Men’s Cross Country • Women’s Cross Country • Women’s Tennis • Women’s Golf • Women’s Volleyball • Men’s Soccer

• Baseball • Softball • Men’s Volleyball • Men’s Tennis • Men’s Golf • Men’s Track and Field • Women’s Track and Field • Men’s Swimming • Women’s Swimming

WINTER • Men’s Basketball • Women’s Basketball • Women’s Soccer • Cheerleading

Each year at least 10 teams advance to Bay Area Conference playoffs, with

state championship

titles in basketball, cross country and track.

PI L OT HOOPS SJND has a storied basketball program, having won six state championships since 1991. Today, we are fortunate to count the Winningest Men’s High School Basketball Coach in Northern California History, Don Lippi among our coaching staff.

FACI L I T I E S Our central location allows us to take advantage of local state-of-the-art facilities, including the athletics complex at College of Alameda and the newly-renovated Chuck Corica Golf Course. In the fall, you will often see our Cross Country Team running along the scenic Alameda shoreline or Crab Cove Beach. Our Gym is home to Frank LaPorte Court, a historic venue in the Bay Area basketball world and home to our basketball and volleyball teams.

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BECOME A PILOT

STUDENT PROFILES

VI SI T US T HI S FA LL! Shadow Visits One of the best ways to see if SJND is the right fit for you is by shadowing a student. Experience a “day in the life” of a Pilot by scheduling a Shadow Visit today!

CLA IRE NOCON ’21 Star of the Sea School / St. Joseph Elementary School

Co-Curriculars & Leadership

Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@sjnd.org, (510) 995-2788 to get started.

Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Track & Field, Campus Life Team, Ambassador Leadership Team

Advanced Academics Biomedical Sciences Program, Honors Biology, Summer Honors/Accelerated Geometry, Honors Algebra 2 Trigonometry, Honors Chemistry, Human Body Systems, AP United States History, AP Biology, and AP Language & Composition

Favorite Thing About SJND: “...how tight knit the community is and all the opportunities to meet new people. Being on the Cross Country Team, I’ve met some of my best friends in other grades who I likely wouldn’t have talked to had it not been for our shared interest in running.”

September 25 September Information Night October 20 Pilot Open House October 29 Mornings with Admissions November 2 HSPT Prep Course

A ID EN D UDLEY ’22 Bay Farm Elementary School / Lincoln Middle School

Co-Curriculars & Leadership

November 14 Tuition Assistance Information Night

Campus Life Team (CLT)/Associated Student Body (ASB) Spirit and Rally Coordinator, Men’s Basketball

Advanced Academics Honors Geometry, Honors Biology, Honors Algebra 2 Trigonometry, Honors Chemistry

November 21 November Information Night

Favorite Thing About SJND “...the opportunity to engage in diverse interests. For example, I’ve participated in sports, student government, and volunteered for school events, such as the Booster Club Pasta Dinner and the Crab Feed.”

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Learn more and register for events at www.sjnd.org/visit-sjnd/

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ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST FALL 2019

Visit Campus: View all opportunities on page 18 and register at www.sjnd.org/visit-sjnd

NOVEMBER 2

Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) Prep Course at SJND Register at sjnd.org/visit-sjnd/

DECEMBER 6

Apply! Early Bird Application Deadline ($75)

JANUARY 7

Regular Application Deadline ($115)

JANUARY 11

Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at SJND

JANUARY 22-25

Family Interviews

FEBRUARY 3

Tuition Assistance FACTS Application Deadline

FEBRUARY 7

Submit the Recommendation and Grades Form

MARCH 20

Notification

MARCH 28

Registration Deadline

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St. Joseph Notre Dame High School J O S E P H N O T R E D A M E H I G H

S C H O O L

1011 Chestnut Street | Alameda, CA 94501 | www.sjnd.org | 510-523-1526