Saint Dominic College Preparatory High School

Saint Dominic College Preparatory High School

College Preparatory High School is more than just a

recognition of all that you have already achieved... it is

your first step to an education that embraces success and

values and a place where you will find your direction.

Acceptance to Saint Dominic

Acceptance to Saint Dominic

Saint Dominic High School

Mission StatementThe mission of Saint Dominic High School is to

educate young people in a community dedicated to

Gospel values and Catholic teachings. Ministering

to students of diverse abilities, Saint Dominic

High School strives to achieve wholeness through

personal holiness, academic excellence, and social

responsibility. The pride of this community is its

celebration of a student’s growth and individuality.

Adopted April 5, 1994

Saint Dominic High School

Mission Statement

Over 80 Years of

Academic ExcellenceSaint Dominic High School continues to offer a values-centered, Catholic education to young

women and men on Long Island; in fact, Saint Dominic is honored to hold the distinction of being

the oldest co-educational Catholic high school in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Saint Dominic

is, and always has been, a parish high school and parishioners proudly refer to their high school

as “The Parish Gem.” Yet from its earliest days it has also attracted students from communities

outside the local area, fulfilling the hope and intent of the school’s founder, Monsignor Charles

J. Canivan, to make Saint Dominic Parish an educational center that included a high school of

outstanding merit. At the time of its founding, Saint Dominic was one of only a few schools

accessible to young women and men seeking a Catholic secondary education. Today, even with

many more schools in the region for students to choose, Saint Dominic continues to draw from a

broad geographic area, encompassing more than 64 communities and 58 public school districts

in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

The key to Saint Dominic’s perennial attractiveness and success is simply this: Saint Dominic strives to

respond to each student in a personal and caring manner, treating her or him as an individual with unique

needs, aspirations, and potential. Saint Dominic begins by helping the students at their level and then

seeks to bring them to a higher, better place in their lives – intellectually, socially, morally, and spiritually.

Over 80 Years of

Academic Excellence

99%A Bright Future

Ninety-nine percent ofSaint Dominic graduatesgo on to college;

others go on to careers in both business and the

military. In the past five years, Saint Dominic

seniors have been accepted at many prestigious

colleges and universities, and many have

received scholarships and financial assistance.

99%A Bright Future

Ninety-nine percent ofSaint Dominic graduatesgo on to college;

others go on to careers in both business and the

military. In the past five years, Saint Dominic

seniors have been accepted at many prestigious

colleges and universities, and many have

received scholarships and financial assistance.

The Saint Dominic FamilyStudentsSaint Dominic attracts and accepts students from many diverse backgrounds and traditions.

Although a majority of the students are Roman Catholic, other faiths are welcome. All students

participate in the complete offerings of the school and are encouraged to share their experiences

as well as demonstrate a willingness to grow academically, socially, and spiritually.

FacultyAn outstanding faculty of lay and religious women and men, who provide direction and

inspiration to our students, serves Saint Dominic High School. The faculty’s commitment to

learning, teaching, and fostering the growth of each student is among the primary reasons that

Saint Dominic graduates succeed in college, in the working world, and in family and community

life.

ParentsParents’ most critical role is to be supportive of their children, offering encouragement with high

expectations. Historically, parents have also involved themselves in school life by sponsoring

Parents’ Club meetings and participating actively in a number of school activities, including

Open House and Golf Outings, and the Canivan Gala and Auction.

AlumniAlumni know firsthand what Saint Dominic offers and how it has affected their lives. An

expanding event and reunion program heralds the return of alumni to the Saint Dominic campus

and to an active personal and financial involvement in the school.

The Saint Dominic Family

Campus LifeThe Saint Dominic

Experience...ValuesThe practice of the gospel values in the Roman Catholic tradition is a hallmark of a Saint Dominic education. The values-centered atmosphere at Saint Dominic permeates all activities of the school. Self-discipline, respect for self and others, reflection, and prayer are integrated throughout daily school life. Saint Dominic offers a caring environment, with experiences in daily prayer, liturgical worship, retreats, and personal counseling available throughout the year.

ChallengeOne of the principal goals of a Saint Dominic education is to nurture in each student a positive sense of personal identity and self-esteem. This is achieved by offering each student a balanced educational experience characterized by opportunity, challenge, and success.

RespectStudents at Saint Dominic are encouraged to recognize their own unique characteristics and to share their personal talents with other students. This process of discovery and sharing permits students to claim their right to respect while learning about and respecting others.

ResponsibilityAt Saint Dominic, students are expected to develop an understanding of their role in society. As part of the comprehensive educational experience, students are required to take an active role in their community through a comprehensive service program.

ACTIVITIES AT SAINT DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOLSaint Dominic High School provides a range of extracurricular programs and activities that encompass the areas of performance, service, and sports. Even more significant than the number of activities or the programs related to them are the opportunities available to each student.

Because of our comparatively small size, a student does not have to be an expert to become a member of an activity or team. There is a real opportunity to discover previously unknown talents and develop others.

Art ClubBook Club

Catholic ClubDance ClubDrama Club

FBLAHabitat for Humanity

InteractIrish Society

Key ClubMath Club

MSG/Communications

Model United NationsPhilosophy

Photography ClubP.L.E.D.G.E.

RoboticsSADD

Science OlympiadsStudent CouncilWorld CulturesYearbook Club

Art Honor Society

Business and Marketing Honor Society of NYS

Capitulo Juana de Ibarbourou

Societa Onoraria Italica

Math Honor Society

National Honor Society (Theodore Roosevelt Chapter)

New York State Science Honor Society

Tri-M Music Honor Society

HONOR SOCIETIESCLUBS

Campus LifeThe Saint Dominic

Experience...

The Student Athlete

At Saint DominicSaint Dominic offers a diverse athletic program that permits students to participate at a level

consistent with their interest and ability. All students are involved in the school’s physical

education program; interscholastic teams are available on an optional basis. The school has one

of the premier indoor athletic facilities among Long Island high schools. The Monsignor James

E. Collins Sports Center, which can seat 1,200, contains three-regulation basketball courts, locker

rooms, and training facilities. In recent years, Saint Dominic has played host to both CHSAA

and CHSGAA league and state basketball tournament games. Saint Dominic is a member of

the Nassau-Suffolk Catholic High School Athletic Association (NSCHSAA). One of the newest

additions to the Saint Dominic buildings and grounds is the Saint Dominic Playing Fields-Charles

B. Wang Campus, which comprises two baseball fields, two soccer/ lacrosse fields, two softball

fields, and four tennis courts on 32 acres of land. This campus is only 2.4 miles from our main

campus, and shuttle bus service is provided. The new campus brings enormous advantages to

our athletic programs.

BOYS GIRLSBaseball

BasketballBowling

Cross-CountryFootball

Golf

LacrosseSoccer

Spring Track & FieldSwimming

TennisWinter Track & Field

BasketballBowling

CheerleadingCross-Country

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballSpring Track & Field

SwimmingTennis

VolleyballWinter Track & Field

The Student Athlete

Saint Dominic Admissions Process

Saint Dominic High School encourages applications from young women and men enrolled in the eighth grade in private, parochial and public schools. In addition, Saint Dominic welcomes applications from transfer students into our upper grades.

FRESHMAN ADMISSION: Admission to the ninth grade at Saint Dominic is based on one or more of the following factors:

- Catholic High School Entrance Examination results - Grammar school records - Recommendation of grammar school principal or eighth-grade teacher(s)

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMINATION: Applicants accepted to Saint Dominic High School from the eighth grade are encouraged to take the Catholic High School Entrance Examination. Registration forms for the examination may be obtained from the Admissions Office or online. Please call the Office of Admissions @ 516-922-4888 ext. 2225. Students desiring admission to Saint Dominic High School should enter Saint Dominic’s code number, which is 697, on the examination answer sheet.

TRANSFER ADMISSION: There is no entrance examination for students entering Saint Dominic High School after ninth grade. Transfer applicants are required, however, to have a letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor at the school from which the student is transferring and a copy of his/her transcript must be submitted for consideration.

TUITION: Saint Dominic High School maintains a tuition that is comparable to the other Catholic secondary schools on Long Island. Tuition for the 2012–2013 academic year is $8,450 for non-parishioners and $7,950 for supporting parishioners. Payment plans are offered to accommodate the needs of individual families. Tuition for the 2013–2014 academic year will be announced in the spring of 2013.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholastic Excellence Awards are granted to incoming freshmen who have listed Saint Dominic High School as a choice and whose Total Achievement score on the Catholic High School Entrance Exam meet our requirements.

VISITING SAINT DOMINIC: Because selecting a secondary school is an important decision, families are entitled to as much information as they need. Saint Dominic has scheduled an Open House on Sunday, September 30, 2012, from 1:30p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All students interested in applying to Saint Dominic High School are invited to attend the Open House with their families. We also welcome families for tours of the school and invite prospective students to visit classes throughout the year. For information on the Open House, school tours, or classroom visits, please contact the Office of Admissions—516-922-4888 ext. 2225.

Saint Dominic

LOCATION AND FACILITIESSaint Dominic High School is located in Oyster Bay, New York, one of the most picturesque communities on Long Island’s North

Shore. The secure, well-maintained campus is located in a residential area, just a few blocks from Route 106, one of Nassau

County’s main thoroughfares.

One of the truly distinctive features of Saint Dominic is its beautiful campus, which is co-extensive with a nearly eight-acre parish

complex. The Dolan Campus consists of six buildings: Canivan Hall and Marian Hall, which contain the school’s administrative

offices and academic facilities along with the new state-of-the-art Science and Communications Center; the Monsignor James E.

Collins Sports Center; Saint Dominic Church, which is used for school-wide liturgies; and the Chapel. The academic facilities

include 29 classrooms, a distance learning classroom/television studio, two state-of-the-art online computer laboratories, five

science laboratories, a fully computerized library/media center, and a Performing Arts Center, which features a sloped floor,

theatre lighting and a professional sound system. Our computer laboratories are lent technical support by the pooled resources of

our adoptive parents, Computer Associates and Cablevision. We welcome you and your family to tour our magnificent campus.

TRANSPORTATIONAlthough many people think of Oyster Bay as being way up on the north shore, in reality Saint Dominic is a 30-minute drive –

or less – from many towns in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Most students travel to Saint Dominic by school bus, utilizing the

free state-mandated service provided by their public school districts. Currently, 42 districts are providing transportation to our

school. The majority of Saint Dominic students come from communities within a 15-mile radius of Oyster Bay. The map below

illustrates just how accessible Saint Dominic High School truly is.

Long Island Expressway: Take the L.I.E. to Exit 41 North (Rte. 106).

Continue north on Rte. 106 for approximately 5 miles to the traffic

light marking the intersection of Berry Hill Road. Make a right onto

Berry Hill Road and continue to the first stop sign, at which you will

make a left onto Anstice Street. Continue on Anstice Street and you

will come to our campus. Ample parking is available.

Northern State Parkway: Take NSP to Exit 35 North (Rte. 106).

Continue north on Rte. 106 for approximately 5 miles to the traffic

light marking the intersection of Berry Hill Road. Make a right onto

Berry Hill Road and continue to the first stop sign, at which you will

make a left onto Anstice Street. Continue on Anstice Street and you

will come to our campus. Ample parking is available.

Long Island Rail Road:Oyster Bay Branch: Saint Dominic High School is within walking distance to and from the Oyster Bay Station.

Port Jefferson Branch: Saint Dominic High School is a short cab ride from the Syosset Station. Saint Dominic

High School provides a shuttle to and from Syosset; AM/PM – Late drop-off.

The Right School in the Right Place...

The Right Schoolin the Right Place…

LOCATION AND FACILITIESSaint Dominic High School is located in Oyster Bay, New York, one of the most picturesque communities on Long Island’s north shore. The secure, well-main-tained campus is located in a residential area, just a few blocks from Route 106, one of Nassau County’s main thoroughfares.

One of the truly distinctive features of Saint Dominic is its beautiful campus, which is co-extensive with a nearly eight-acre parish complex. The Dolan Campusconsists of five buildings: Canivan Hall and Marian Hall, which contain the school’s administrative offices and academic facilities; the Monsignor James E.Collins Sports Center; Saint Dominic Church, which is used for schoolwide liturgies; and the Chapel. The academic facilities include 23 classrooms, two state-of-the-art online computer laboratories, four science laboratories, a fully computerized library/media center, and a Performing Arts Center, which features asloped floor, theatre lighting and a professional sound system. Our computer laboratories are lent technical support by the pooled resources of our adoptive parents, Computer Associates and Cablevision. To fully appreciate the beauty of the campus, one should see it in person. We welcome students andtheir families.

TRANSPORTATIONAlthough many people think of Oyster Bay as being “way up on the north shore,” in reality Saint Dominic is a 30-minute drive – or less – from manytowns in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Most students travel to Saint Dominic by school bus, utilizing the free state-mandated service provided by theirpublic school districts. Currently, 42 districts are providing transportation to our school. The majority of Saint Dominic students come from communities

within a 15-mile radius of Oyster Bay. The map below illustrates just how accessible Saint DominicHigh School truly is.

Long Island Expressway: Take the L.I.E. to Exit 41 North (Rte. 106). Continue north on Rte. 106 for approxi-mately 5 miles to the traffic light marking the intersection of Berry Hill Road. Make a right onto Berry Hill Roadand continue to the first stop sign, at which you will make a left onto Anstice Street. Continue on Anstice Streetand you will come to our campus. Ample parking is available.

Northern State Parkway: Take NSP to Exit 35 North (Rte. 106). Continue north on Rte. 106 for approximately5 miles to the traffic light marking the intersection of Berry Hill Road. Make a right onto Berry Hill Road andcontinue to the first stop sign, at which you will make a left onto Anstice Street. Continue on Anstice Street andyou will come to our campus. Ample parking is available.

Long Island Rail Road:Oyster Bay Branch: Saint Dominic High School is within walking distance to and from the Oyster Bay Station.Port Jefferson Branch: Saint Dominic High School is a short cab ride from the Syosset Station. Saint DominicHigh School provides a shuttle to and from Syosset; AM/PM – Late drop-off.

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Normal Sequence: Freshmen Theology 9 English 9Global History 9Earth Science or Living EnvironmentAlgebraSpanish/Italian IMusicStudio ArtPhysical EducationAlternatives (for those who qualify):GeometrySpanish II/Italian II

Electives (Taken in lieu of Studio Art and Music):Concert Band (Audition required)Concert Choir (Audition required)

Normal Sequence: SophomoresTheology 10English 10Global History 10Living Environment or Earth ScienceGeometrySpanish II/Italian IIPhysical EducationHealthSAT PreparationAlternatives (for those who qualify):ChemistryAlgebra II & TrigonometrySpanish III/Italian IIIElectives:Concert Band**Concert Choir**

*See course prerequisites**Audition required for new candidates

Normal Sequence: Juniors Theology 11English 11United States HistoryChemistryAlgebra & TrigonometrySpanish III/Italian IIIPhysical EducationSAT PreparationAlternatives (for those who qualify)A. P. United States HistoryPhysicsPre-Calculus

Electives:Drawing & Painting*Advanced Drawing & Painting*CalligraphyIntroduction to Fashion

Introduction to CeramicsIntroduction to Careers and BusinessThe Media of Mass CommunicationsTwentieth Century Pop CultureJournalismYearbook I Italian IV*College Spanish IV*Concert Band**Concert Choir**

*See course prerequisites**Audition required for new candidates

Normal Sequence: SeniorsTheology 12Contemporary/Modern LiteratureEconomics & GovernmentPhysics or Anatomy & Physiology or Chemical Forensics or Introduction to Engineering BasicsPre-Calculus or Math 12Physical EducationGuidanceAlternatives (for those who qualify):A. P. EnglishA. P. Economics & GovernmentA. P. BiologyA. P. /College Calculus

Electives: Seniors Introduction to Ceramics or Advanced Ceramics*Drawing & Painting or Advanced Drawing & Painting*CalligraphyIntroduction to FashionAccountingIntroduction to Careers and BusinessThe Media of Mass CommunicationsCriminal JusticeTwentieth Century Pop CulturePsychologyBusiness and Criminal LawMolecular & Genomic Biology ResearchJournalism or Journalism II*Yearbook I or Yearbook II*Concert Band**Concert Choir**

*See course prerequisites**Audition required

Academics and Course Sequences

Profile of a Saint Dominic High School Graduate

A Saint Dominic High School Graduate has grown and matured as a person in an emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual sense. Our graduate continues to grow and develops a better understanding of the world she/he lives in and continues to develop her or his potential for personal growth, spiritual well-being, sense of community, and an understanding and appreciation of the Catholic perspective on the world.

Even though this process is an ongoing one our graduate:….Recognizes and accepts the love of God and the love of others

around them; ….Believes that each person she/he encounters is divine, that the dignity and potential of each individual should be respected, and challenges stereotypes involving gender, race, origin, and intellectual and physical well-being;….Understands and embraces the Catholic perspective on the world;….Sees that spirituality helps conduct a life with love, honor, and dignity;….Has mastered the fundamental skills of reading, writing, mathematics and language to the fullest extent of her/his ability and has successfully completed all the subjects required for graduation; …. Realizes the importance of responsibility, accountability, self- discipline, self-confidence, organizational and time management skills ….Explores and develops talents through experiences in learning,

including athletics, reading, writing and the arts, and various faith experiences;

….Has experienced the support of various types of community from the Saint Dominic High School “Family” and from home, and has made her/his own positive contributions to the development of the school community;

….Is becoming more open to the points of view and experiences of others;

…. Realizes the value and importance of community and that everyone has a responsibility to contribute at the local, national and

even the international level;….Puts empathy into practice when another is hurting and shares another’s joy;….Understands the value of relationships, including the need to trust and be trusted by family, friends, and community; ….Strives for excellence in all areas of life by putting into practice the ideas of “being the best you can be” and continues to develop goals for growth and enrichment;…. Realizes that education is a life long process

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

St. DominicRequirements

Advanced Studies*

Minimum Regents Exam RequirementsRequired Units of Credit

Courses

Theology

English

Health

Art/Music

Electives*

Physical Education

World Languages

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

4 credits

4 credits

1/2 credit

1 credit

2 credits

2 credits

3 credits

4 credits

4 credits

4 credits

N/A

65% - English

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

65% - One Math Regents

65% - Any Science

65% - Global History65% - U.S. History

65% - Global History65% - U.S. History

N/A

65% - English

N/A

N/A

N/A

65% - All 3 Math Regents

65% - 2 Sciences (Living Environment and one

physical science)

Regents Diploma*

Special Notes:*Students who are in Resource Room may have alternative elective requirements.

*Regents Diploma with Honors – Awarded to students who achieve an average of 90% or higher on a minimum of five (5) required Regents exams.

*Advanced Studies – Virtual High School-Online classes to complement curriculum

*Partnership with Cold Spring Harbor Labratories.

Academics and Course Sequences

N/A

To spend a day visiting our school, call the Office of Admissions

To spend a day visiting our school, call the Office of Admissions

Mr. Richard N. GarrettDirector of Admissions and Alumni Relations

Saint Dominic High School110 Anstice Street

Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Tel: (516) 922-4888, ext. 2225Fax: (516) 922-9077

E-mail: admissions@stdoms.org.Website: www.stdoms.org/hs

Tradition • Pride • Commitment

Academic ExcellenceChartered by New York State Board of Regents and Accredited by the

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Saint Dominic High School • 110 Anstice Street • Oyster Bay, New York 11771