School Profile 2020-2021

SCHOOL PROFILE 2020-2021

GRADING San Joaquin Memorial Academic weighted, four-point system, College Preparatory grade point average: Catholic High School Diocese of Fresno A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 LEADERSHIP AP /Honors Courses (only Honors Chemistry/Calculus, Trigonometry) Michael Burke Head of School A = 5 B = 4 C = 3 D = 1 F = 0

Michele Sani Anthony Goston

Asst. Head of School, Academics Asst. Head of School, Student Affairs *GPA is a cumulative, weighted GPA.

Clarissa Meyers Kenyeih Williams

Director of Campus Ministry Director of Advancement

COUNSELORS

Debbie Arceo (A-F) Lisa Cameron (O-Z) GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS [email protected] [email protected] Subject Area Yrs #Units

Kylie Gomez (G-N) Religion 4 40 [email protected] English 4 40 Mathematics 3 30 THE SCHOOL Social Science 3 30 San Joaquin Memorial High School is a Roman Catholic, four-year, co-educational Science 3 20 World Language 2 20 high school administered by the Diocese of Fresno. It provides a comprehensive Visual/Performing Arts 1 10 college preparatory program in a Christian environment, integrating the *Speech/Writing Wkshp 1 10 intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social and physical development of its students. Physical Education 1 10 Its mission is to inspire the formation of our students while providing a rigorous Elective Courses --- 55 Catholic, college preparatory environment, within and beyond the classroom, +Service Learning 4 20 guiding a diverse student body to lead and serve the community. The profile of a *1 semester each. +20 hours of service each year Memorial graduate demonstrates values and virtues, reflected in faith, learning and ------service. Total Required 285

Memorial is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Students who have transferred into San Joaquin Memorial during their sophomore through senior years (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). do not have Service Learning posted on their transcript from their previous schools. We accept transfer students THE CURRICULUM: who have successfully completed a minimum of 60 credits ACADEMIC PROGRAM per school year from their previous institutions. Memorial teaches 80-minute periods on an alternating block schedule. Students Therefore, transfer students may graduate with less than 285 credits. may take up to seven classes with an eighth period available for collaboration such as tutoring, guidance workshops, advisement, school rallies/assemblies and mass. We offer an academically challenging curriculum with 7 Honors courses and 19 COLLEGE CHOICE Advanced Placement classes. We also offer courses in leadership, drama, health, BY YEAR OF GRADUATION well-rounded electives and Catholic theology. Over 50% of the faculty hold master’s degree or higher and the average class size is 24. College 2019 2020 2 yr College 20% 24% Dual Enrollment: Eligible students in the graduating class of 2021 and 2022 have 4 yr College 80% 75% the opportunity to enroll in a selection of Fresno City College courses. Successful Total 100% 99% completion earns 3-4 transferable college units (UC/CSU). In addition, each semester students will earn 10 credits from Memorial. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES San Joaquin Memorial students are active in many clubs and organizations involving creativity, leadership, scholarship and service. Student athletes compete in the County/Metro Athletic Conference of the CIF Central Section in: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and water polo. Rugby and lacrosse are also available as recreational/non-conference programs.

SCHOOL PROFILE 2020-2021 AP Numbers 2019-2020

190 Students AP National Scholar 2 Students who score 4 or higher on 8 or more exams and achieve an average score of 4 or higher 415 Tests Taken

22 AP Scholar with Distinction *San Joaquin Memorial graduation requirements are fully Students who pass 5 or more exams and achieve an average score of 3.5 or higher aligned with the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) entrance requirements. Memorial 8 AP Scholar with Honor believes in offering AP opportunities to all students Students who pass 4 or more exams and achieve an average score of 3.25 or higher demonstrating motivation and interest. Enrollment in these courses is therefore more broadly inclusive than in many other 30 AP Scholar private high schools, offering challenging academic opportunities Students who pass 3 or more exams unavailable in many other schools.

AP Capstone DiplomaTM If students earn a score of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choice, students will receive an AP Capstone DiplomaTM.

HONORS & ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

ENGLISH SCIENCE English Language Composition [AP] Biology [AP] English Literature Composition [AP] Chemistry [H] English 9 [H] Chemistry [AP] English 10 [H] Physics 1 [AP] Computer Science A [AP] SOCIAL SCIENCES European History [AP] FOREIGN LANGUAGE Macroeconomics [AP] Spanish Language & Culture [AP] Microeconomics [AP] Psychology [AP] US Government [AP] US History [AP]

MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES Algebra I/II HP [H] Studio Art: 2-D Design [AP] Calculus AB/BC [AP] Research [AP] Geometry [H] Seminar [AP] Statistics [AP] Trigonometry/Calculus [H] COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY ACCEPTENCES 2017-2020 Ninety -nine percent of the Class of 2020 reported a post-secondary education plan to enroll in colleges and universities. Approximately 75% enrolled in four-year colleges or universities and 24% went to two-year colleges. Ninety-eight percent of the class met academic subject requirements for ad mission to the University of California and the California State University Systems.

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Fresno Street | Fresno | California, 93703 | Ph. 559.268.9251 | Fax 559.268.1351 | sjmhs.org SCHOOL PROFILE 2020-2021 *Abilene Christian University ~ *Creighton University ~ *Notre Dame de Namur University ~ *Academy of Art University ~ *Crown College Oklahoma State University *AMDA College and Conservatory of the Cuesta College ~ Oregon State University ~ Performing Arts *Dallas Baptist University *Pace University, New York City *American University *Dean College *Pacific University Arizona State University ~ De Anza College ~ Pennsylvania State University ~ *Arizona Christian University ~ *Defiance College *Pepperdine University ~ ArtCenter College ~ *DePaul University ~ *Point Loma Nazarene University *Azusa Pacific University ~ *Dominican University of California ~ Portland State University *Babson College *Drexel University Purdue University ~ *Bard College *Duke University *Reed College *Barry University Eastern Arizona College ~ Reedley College ~ *Baylor University ~ *Elmhurst University ~ *Regis University *Belmont University *Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - 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Why do so many families choose San Joaquin Memorial?

• 99% Memorial graduates attend college • Over 10,000 hours of student community service • 26 AP & Honors Courses offered annually (100% of students serve the community) • Small class sizes • Over 11,000 Alumni • 75 Years educating over 11,000 students • 1:1 iPad Program • Over 20 Athletic Sports • 25 Student-Led Clubs • Diverse student body from all over Central Valley • Dual Enrollment • All Faiths Welcome • 15 Visual & Performing Arts Courses • Tuition Assistance Available • Over 10M in College Scholarships, Grants, Aid (2019)