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September 19, 2016 The Catholic Voice u HS–1 Diocese of Oakland Catholic High School Information Guide 2016-2017 DOTS are grouped Lakes are grouped 28% 1 Bishop O’Dowd Student/Parent Visits/ Dragon Mornings Oct. 7, 20, 27 & Dec. 1, 2016 9:00–11:00 a.m. Open House Nov. 6, 12:30–3:30 p.m. 8 2 Carondelet RICHMOND Open House 2 3 CONCORD Nov. 6, 2:00–4:00 p.m. Application Due Dec. 2, 2016 Shadow visits 7 By appointment 3 De La Salle Open House BERKELEY Land Nov. 6, 10:00 a.m.–Noon Application Due Dec. 2, 2016 4 Financial Assist. Info Night T.B.A. OAKLAND 4 Holy Names N, arrow, dots Open House Nov. 20, 12:00–2:00 p.m. (dark blue) Shadow Visits ALAMEDA 1 Every Monday 6 (by appointment) For more information, email: [email protected] Bay, lakes Color 5 Moreau Catholic Admissions Information Evening Oct. 11, 7:00–8:00 p.m. Open House Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Shadow visits & Parent Tours HAYWARD See website: moreaucatholic.org 6 Saint Joseph 5 Notre Dame Information Nights: 92 Sept. 13 and Nov. 1, 2016 6:30–8:00 p.m. Open House Oct. 23, 3:00–5:00 p.m., RSVP: www.sjnd.org/open-house Shadow Visits Tuesdays And Fridays start- ing Sept. 13 (Call Gabi Lippi at 510-995-9458) 7 Saint Mary’s College High School Admissions Morning Coffee Steps for Applying to Catholic High Schools Visit website: 1. Obtain the application information online at all http://Oakland.stsusers.com and www.saintmaryschs.org Open House of the Catholic high school websites to which choose your testing location at one of the high Nov. 20, 1:00–3:00 p.m. you plan to apply. Students may apply to one schools to which you have applied and indicate Campus Visits or up to three Catholic high schools. the high schools where your test scores should By appointment only, visit 2. Attend OPEN HOUSES and visit the schools that be sent. Take the High School Placement Test on www.saintmaryschs.org interest you and meet your needs. Consult this January 7, 2017 at one of the schools to 8 Salesian College brochure for calendar dates. Considering your which you have applied. You may take it only Preparatory personal strengths and aptitudes, discuss with your once. Submission of transcripts and recommen- Admissions Morning Tours 8th-grade teacher(s), principal and parents the high dation forms are due to the high schools on. By appointment school programs that best meet your needs. February 3, 2017. www.salesian.com 5. Notice regarding your admission status will Open House 3. Complete and submit the online application with Oct. 23, 1:00–3:00 p.m. fees on time. Each school’s deadline will vary, be available and/or mailed so that you are Shadow Visits check their websites. informed on March 17, 2017. By appointment through website 4. Families must register their student for the High 6. Register and pay the registration fees to your Application Due School Placement test in advance online at chosen high school on time. Dec. 5, 2016 HS–2 u The Catholic Voice September 19, 2016 New vision for Catholic high school education Official statement of the Diocese of Oakland concerning St. Elizabeth High School: For more information The Diocese of Oakland has commit- Transition questions: 510-866-2254 ted to “re-starting” secondary education in Email: [email protected] the Fruitvale area, a community currently served by St. Elizabeth High School, a Catholic, urban school that has experi- assimilate in a new school for the 2017- enced significant decline in enrollment. 2018 school year,” explained Bishop The diocese plans a new high school using Michael Barber, SJ, bishop of Oakland. Six the innovative Cristo Rey model at the other Catholic high schools have pledged site, located next to St. Elizabeth Parish to work with the diocese and St. Elizabeth on 34th Avenue. administration to ensure that every student The new school is expected to use the who wants to attend a Catholic high school Cristo Rey corporate work study model, can do so. Led by Bishop Barber, the plan which targets inner-city, urban families. will allow current St. Elizabeth High School The concept, described as “education that students to enroll at one of the six receiv- works,” provides students with professional ing Catholic schools with no increase in work experiences, which also offsets the VOICE MICHELE JURICH/THE CATHOLIC tuition. The schools will work with students, cost of tuition. Graduates of these schools their families and the St. Elizabeth admin- Students process into the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland for gradua- are entering and completing college at istration to match students to the optimal tion in May 2016. twice the rate of their neighbors in tradi- school for their needs and interests. tional, inner-city high schools. future site because of the diocese’s com- the current student population and the “The Cristo Rey model offers the pos- There are 30 Cristo Rey Network mitment to the Fruitvale area, the solid beginning of the Cristo Rey school, recom- sibility that St. Elizabeth serves as an schools in the United States, including physical condition of the St. Elizabeth build- mended by the Cristo Rey Network, allows anchor in the community well into the next Immaculate Conception Academy in San ings and the analysis of a local committee. for a successful transition. century,” Bishop Barber said. “Our future Francisco and Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit It is anticipated that the new school “Our first priority is helping students graduates will have the corporate experi- in San Jose. can open in the summer of 2018 with a in the three transitioning classes of St. ence and rigorous academics to succeed. St. Elizabeth has been chosen as the freshman class. A “break year” between Elizabeth (classes of ’18, ’19 and ’20) It is truly ‘education that works.’” Bishop O’Dowd High School 9500 Stearns Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605-4799 Office of Admissions: 510-577-8631 President: Stephen Phelps, Ed.D Web Site: www.bishopodowd.org Principal: James Childs, M.A., M.Ed. Email: [email protected] PROFILE: Bishop O’Dowd High School (“O’Dowd”) — a fully accredit- SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT & SERVICE: Spiritual development at O’Dowd incorporates Catholic ed, Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school — offers transfor- values and a dynamic world-view into the hearts and minds of our students. Extensive course offerings mative learning, educating its diverse student body to build a more just, include Bioethics, World Religions, Peace & Justice and Christian Scriptures. Liturgical celebration, retreat joyful and sustainable world. We equip students to address challenges experiences, daily prayer and service to community put faith into action. and leverage opportunities in the world of today and tomorrow and to LEADERSHIP & INTEREST CULTIVATION: A broad range of student-run clubs, events and activities create positive change within themselves, in their communities and in build leadership skills and support a diverse range of student interests. Signature programs include: Kairos Finding God the world. The O’Dowd community is authentically diverse, reflecting and other retreat leadership opportunities, Associated Student Body Executive Council, California in All Things our San Francisco Bay Area community. Our charism underscores the Scholarship Federation and the National Honor Society, Debate Team, Mock Trial program, S-Corps (the Catholic values and attributes that we develop in our students: Finding student action team of the school’s Sustainability program), and the Campus Ministry Team. God in all things calls us to Community in Diversity, Strength of Character, Academic Excellence, Kinship with Creation, Social Justice and Joy. STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT: O’Dowd offers a long-standing tradition of excellence in ath- letics with expansive offerings and a high level of student leadership and participation. Our teams have COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM: Delivered experientially and in the classroom, O’Dowd won championship titles at the state, NorCal, North Coast Section and league levels. O’Dowd has consis- offers a broad and deep college preparatory curriculum with extensive honors and Advancement tently been ranked in the top ten of nearly 200 independent and public schools by the North Coast Placement classes. Academic excellence and spiritual growth are cultivated in a supportive environment, Section for academic and athletic excellence and was ranked number one in 2016, receiving the NCS alongside development of artistic expression, athleticism and a service ethic, fostering the holistic devel- Elmer Brown Excellence Award. opment of our students. O’Dowd’s religious studies program grounds our students in Catholic studies. The lens of sustainability, as defined by Pope Francis, informs SUppORTED: Informed by the belief that all students need curriculum, the campus, the culture and the community. The support, counseling and other support programs help stu- LEED-Platinum certified Center for Environmental Studies dents successfully manage the demands of a college prepara- connects with the ecological study area of the Living Lab — tory environment. O’Dowd offers Counseling, Academic an on-campus 4- acre certified wildlife habitat — and inspires Support, Student Health & Wellness and Parent Education the experiential programs that help make O’Dowd a model of programs. sustainability at the high school level. Students in classes such DIVERSE: Our families identify as: Euro-American 43%; as Robotics and Electronics engage in hands-on projects African American 22%; Asian/Pacific Islander 15%; where they think and work like engineers. O’Dowd’s English Hispanic/Latino 15%; Other 5%. International students writing and literature program creates a community of writ- further enrich the diversity of O’Dowd.