Diocese of Oakland Catholic High School Information Guide
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September 18, 2017 The Catholic Voice u HS–1 Diocese of Oakland Catholic High School Information Guide DOTS are grouped Lakes are grouped 28% 1 Bishop O’Dowd High School Dragon Mornings: October 5, 13, 26 & December 1, 9:00–11:00 a.m. Open House: November 5, 12:30–3:30 p.m. 9 Nuts & Bolts (parents only): RICHMOND October 11, 7–9 p.m. and 2 4 CONCORD December 9, 8:45–10 a.m. For more information: bishopodowd.org/admissions 2 Carondelet 8 High School Open House: November 5, 2:00–4:00 p.m. BERKELEY Land Shadow Visits: Sign up at carondeletHS.org/Admissions 5 3 Cristo Rey De La Salle East OAKLAND Bay High School Open House Dates: October 1, N, arrow, dots 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (dark blue) Information Nights: November 8, December 5, ALAMEDA 3 5:30–7:30 p.m. 7 1 4 De La Salle Open House: November 5, 10:00 a.m.–Noon Bay, lakes Color (Register for Open House at dlshs.org) Financial Aid Workshops: January 27, 2018–9:00 a.m. January 31, 2018–7:00 p.m. 5 Holy Names HAYWARD Open House: November 19, 12:00–2:00 p.m. Shadow Visits: Every Monday (by appointment) 6 hnhsoakland.org/shadow 92 6 Moreau Catholic Open House: November 4, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Shadow Visits and Family Admissions Tours: Sign up at www.moreaucatholic.org/visit 7 Saint Joseph Notre Dame Information Night: September 20, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Open House: October 22, 3:00–5:00 p.m. Shadow Visits: Tuesdays & Fridays (call Shelia Milroy 510-995-9462 for appt.) Steps for Applying to Catholic High Schools 2018-2019 8 Saint Mary’s 1. Obtain the application information online at all http://Oakland.stsusers.com and College of the Catholic high school websites to which choose your testing location at one of the high you plan to apply. Students may apply to one schools to which you have applied and indicate High School the high schools where your test scores should be Admissions Morning Coffee: or up to three Catholic high schools. visit website: 2. Attend OPEN HOUSES and visit the schools that sent. Online registration closes January 10, www.saintmaryschs.org 2018. Take the High School Placement Test on interest you and meet your needs. Consult this Open House: November 19, January 20, 2018 at one of the schools 1:00–2:30 p.m. brochure for calendar dates. Considering your to which you have applied. You may take it personal strengths and aptitudes, discuss with your only once. Submission of transcripts and recom- 9 Salesian College 8th-grade teacher(s), principal and parents the high mendation forms are due to the high schools on. Preparatory school programs that best meet your needs. February 2, 2018. Admissions 8th Grade Parent 3. Complete and submit the online application with Info Night: September 29, 5. Notice regarding your admission status will 7:00–9:00 p.m. fees on time. Each school’s deadline will vary, be available and/or mailed so that you are Open House: October 22, check their websites. informed on March 16, 2018. 1:00–3:00 p.m. Shadow Visits: 4. Families must register their student for the High 6. Register and pay the registration fees to your www.salesian.com/admissions School Placement test in advance online at chosen high school on time. HS–2 u The Catholic Voice September 18, 2017 Bishop O’Dowd High School 9500 Stearns Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605-4799 Office of Admissions: 510-553-8631 President: Stephen Phelps, Ed.D Web Site: www.bishopodowd.org Principal: James Childs, M.A., M.Ed. Email: [email protected] MISSION STATEMENT AND VALUES: Bishop O’Dowd High School O’DOWD EDUCATION: Delivered experientially and through classroom learning, deep and broad cur- is a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of riculum emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and personal and spiritual growth. Exceptional Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, experiences in arts, athletics and service to community round out the experience. joyful and sustainable world. ATHLETICS: With 57 teams at the freshman, JV and varsity Our educational mission is level in 16 sports, over 700 student-athletes participate each rooted in our Catholic heri- year. In fact, 70% of freshman take a turn on the field, track tage. Our success is built on or in the pool. And each year between 25 and 30 O’Dowd the partnership of students, seniors are awarded college athletic scholarships. staff, parents, the communi- ty, and the Diocese of Oakland. Our academic, spiritual, and DIVERSE: Our families identify as: Euro-American 43%; co-curricular programs develop exceptional graduates who African American 22%; Asian/Pacific Islander 12%; communicate Christ to others and enrich society through Hispanic/Latino 9%; Other 14%. International students Gospel values and the way in which they live their lives. further enrich the diversity of O’Dowd. A “charism” is a gift of the Holy Spirit and a set of spiritually COLLEGE STATS: 98% of our students who apply to 4-year inspired core values. At O’Dowd, our inclusive charism, colleges are accepted with 40% attending private colleges and “Finding God in all things” calls us to: community in diversi- universities and 23% choosing a UC school. ty; strength of character; academic excellence; kinship with creation; social justice and joy. CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,200 Each year, school and student leadership strives to achieve AvERAGE CLASS SIZE: 25 this vision of an O’Dowd community enlivened, challenged STUDENT-to-TEACHER RATIO: 13:1 and animated by the spirituality and values of our charism. While giving preference to Catholics, we welcome students of TUITION: (typical costs based on 2017-18) $17,740 plus all faiths who embrace our mission and contribute to it. non-refundable $1,100 registration deposit Carondelet High School 1133 Winton Drive, Concord, CA 94518-3598 925-686-5353 President: Bonnie Cotter Web Site: www.CarondeletHS.org Principal: Kevin Cushing Director of Enrollment: Jessica Mix ‘99 Email: [email protected] PROFILE: Carondelet is more than a gateway to college and a successful career. It is a place where girls’ TUITION & FEES: $17,692 (17-18 school year) includes a $400 non-refundable deposit Books, iPad and lives are transformed, where character is built and where lifetime friendships are forged with 800 fellow apps extra. students who share the bond of sisterhood. A Catholic, college-preparatory school located in the heart of the East Bay, Carondelet is the school where every young woman finds the empowering freedom to be Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Approximately 25% of students currently receive herself, to discover her life’s passions and to pursue those passions with pride and focus. financial aid. MISSION: Carondelet High School inspires excellence by preparing young women to live with heart, SCHOLARSHIP AvAILABILITY: Merit- and mission-based scholarships are awarded. faith and courage in the Catholic tradition and spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph. CURRENT ENROLLMENT: Approximately 800 CURRICULUM: Carondelet’s curriculum has expanded beyond STUDENT TEACHER RATIO: 15:1 the traditional course offerings to include studies in forensics, robotics, computer science, marine biology, biotechnology, crimi- AvERAGE CLASS SIZE: 24 nal justice, African American literature and more. Courses are ATHLETICS: 500+ student-athletes; 29 Teams; 14 Sports highly relevant to the real-world challenges of college and beyond, and the school offers an early college credit program. PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATES WHO ATTEND The individualized college and career counseling is uniquely tai- COLLEGE: 99.5% (Class of 2017) lored to ensure that each young woman not only gets into college – she gets into the college that’s right for her. ETHNIC MAKEUP: STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Every incoming freshman is paired European American/White 55% with a senior peer counselor who helps to ease the transition to Latina 16% high school. While students enjoy all the advantages of an environ- ment that is designed for young women, Carondelet also has a Multiracial 11% cooperative partnership with De La Salle, the adjacent Catholic Filipina 6% boys’ high school, offering combined course offerings and co-edu- cational social experiences. Student have the opportunity to get Asian/Pacific Islander 4% involved in the 40+ clubs and co-curricular offerings, including African American/Black 4% honor societies, student government, yearbook and special interest groups like Girls in Tech, Model United Nations and Film Club. Other 4% Cristo Rey | De La Salle East Bay High School 1530 34th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 646.519.0362 President: Michael Anderer Web Site: cristoreydelasalle.org Principal: Ana M. Hernández Director of Admissions: Damien McDuffie Email: [email protected] PROFILE: Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School will open as a Cristo Rey De La Salle’s unique educational model has a powerful formational impact on students. The Roman Catholic, co-educational, secondary school in the summer of 2018 model helps students demystify the world outside their neighborhoods, develops critical cognitive and on the campus formerly home to Saint Elizabeth High School in the noncognitive skills, introduces students to inspirational role models and supportive mentors, and builds Fruitvale district of Oakland. The school is sponsored by the De La Salle competent, confident, and aspirational students inside the classroom and at the workplace. Christian Brothers, District of San Francisco New Orleans. We are currently recruiting families of 8th graders for our founding class of students. SpIRITUAL FORMATION: Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay students receive a Catholic value-based education.