CARNEGIE UPPER SCHOOL ABOUT US
Carnegie Private Schools are college preparatory Christian schools. Our schools are located in beautiful and sunny Southern California, with most less than an hour from the Los Angeles International Airport. With exceptional weather and gorgeous landscapes, Los Angeles is the world’s premier destination. From skiing the San Bernardino mountains to surfing Malibu beaches, you will never be without something to do. Spend your time mountain biking, snowboarding, or hiking our great outdoors. If you prefer to explore Los Angeles from the indoors, our world class museums and local cuisine will excite your spirit.
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Life at Carnegie MIDDLE SCHOOL CARNEGIE: 6-8
STUDY OPTIONS
1. College Preparatory Track All Students entering our middle school will be placed on a college preparatory track. Courses taken during these foundational years of Upper School are designed to prepare students for the next step forward, grade nine. Students engage in challenging courses that will prepare them for the courses colleges and universities look at for admission. 2. Advanced Study The Advance Study option is designed for students looking to earn high school credits while still in middle school. Biology, Chemistry, Honors English, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II and Trigonometry are all courses offered in middle school through Advanced Study at the “a-g” level. Middle School
Carnegie is committed to preparing middle school students for success in high school. We consider our middle school program to be the foundation for a student’s progression through the rest of their academic career. Therefore, we have structured our Carnegie Middle School as a college preparatory level program.
Students entering in grades 6-8 will complete coursework in English, Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, and Physical Education.
Advanced courses are offered as well as high school level courses for qualified students. “Carnegie offered more resources and opportunities than other programs. For that reason, I chose Carnegie. Throughout my time here, I was given so much support.” -Taliyah, Taiwan ADVANCED PROGRAM 9-12 Fall previous GPA, 3.5/4.0 completion of an AP or course. Honors
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3. Completion of at least one prior Honors or AP course. Mathematics, English, Language Arts, or Science. or Arts, Language English, Mathematics, 2. References from a teacher in one of the following subjects: the following of a teacher in one from References 2. 1. Academic Record (past three years) criteria: Acceptance into the Advanced Program is based onthe following Standford University, and Rice University. Rice and University, Standford Past Advanced Program students havestudied atBerkeley, UCLA, UC projects. courses, Honors courses, university courses and independent research opportunity to engage in rigorous courses of their choosing including AP AP including choosing their of courses rigorous in engage to opportunity Carnegie’s Advanced Program offers highly qualified students the students qualified highly offers Program Advanced Carnegie’s Intakes Course LengthEligibility academic years Up to 4 Grades High School Academic Information
Carnegie High School students must complete a total of 230 credits as well as a combination of specific core subjects and electives in order to graduate. Carnegie encourages students to take advantage of the many clubs and opportunities available to them in an effort to develop the whole student. All students will be placed in appropriate core courses according to Carnegie High School’s discretion and analysis of academic records and placement exams.
The graduation requirements listed here, along with elective courses, meet or exceed the University of California admission requirements.
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Carnegie believes that preparing for college requires more than intensive academics. For this reason, campus life is important at Carnegie as we develop the whole student. We consider ourselves a community and we invite each student into our network of teachers, staff, and students with welcoming arms.
Student Government Cooking Club At Carnegie High School, we encourage Theatre Club SAT Prep students to participate in after school Community Service Eco Initiative activities including sports, community Chess Club Robotics service, student government, and student Debate Team Space Team led clubs. As a college preparatory Ultimate Frisbee Chinese Club program, students should aim to be well Discipleship Group Ping Pong rounded, participating in a variety of on Club Sewing Club and off campus activities. Badminton
CIF Athletics Offerings Boys Girls Footballl Baseball Volleyball Softball Basketball Swim Basketball Cheer Soccer Golf Soccer Swim Tennis Track Tennis Track Cross Country Cross Country Golf
Carnegie Academic Resources
College and Career One-To-One Laptop/iPad Counseling Program Program Carnegie’s College and Career Carnegie’s One-to-One Laptop/iPad Counseling program provides each program is a primary tool for student the individualized guidance enhancing engagement between he or she needs to succeed students and the classroom teachers. academically and find his or her The laptop is used in classes as best university fit. Academic and diverse as physics and physical university-related information is education. Students take advantage of also available. their laptops/iPads to access real-time content, take notes and assessments, Carnegie College Counselors work and utilize relevant applications. exclusively with students in the college application process to Carnegie Technology ensure their application is Program authentic and unique to each Carnegie is a leader in the technology student’s educational background. driven age of education. As such, we Students are encouraged to make have a team to investigate the best regular appointments with their technology tools for the classroom, counselor to ensure they are on provide training for our faculty and track to achieve their individual carefully plan for the use of these academic goals. Carnegie workds tools. Our goal is to implement closely with the College Board to technology that allows students to keep students up-to-date on all have a richer educational experience. things college bound students You can see our efforts throughout must know. our curriculum, classrooms, and virtual student engagement.
Application Process
1. Visit www.carnegie-schools.com.
2. Complete the application online which can be found under the admissions tab.
3. Pay the application fee by check, cash, card or wire transfer.
4. Carnegie will notify you of all admissions decisions via email. A hard copy of the decision will also be mailed to your home upon request. If Carnegie requires further information, our admissions team will contact you within two weeks of your application submission. All applications should be submitted as early as possible for admission into the following fall class.
A note about our decision process: Carnegie High School admits students from every race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin to all aspects of its programs and activities. Carnegie practices a non- discriminatory admissions process and no student is denied acceptance on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin. A student’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin has no bearing on any tuition assistance or financial aid decisions, including loans and scholarship programs.
The Carnegie admissions team looks at the whole student including prior academic performance, interviews, references and extra curricular participation. Carnegie seeks to develop well-rounded students with many talents and abilities. No two applications are the same. Carnegie assesses the student as an individual and looks at the entirety of the application before making a decision.
For more information contact [email protected] Financial Aid is available. Please request information from the Admissions Office. CARNEGIE HIGH SCHOOL CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
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