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Our School Profile at a glance Salesian is a Catholic, co-educational college preparatory high school that educates a diverse and vibrant student body. Salesian is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Voted “Best Faith-Based High School” in Contra Costa County by Parents’ Press magazine for the last five years. Salesian is located on a beautiful secluded campus in Richmond, California that spans 21 acres of scenic views of redwoods. Our Faculty dedicated to developing the whole student through the oratory model of Home, Church, School and Playground Salesian employed more than 30 faculty members. Four faculty members hold PhDs. The average class size is 24. 65% of faculty hold advanced degrees. College Matriculation Over the past three years, Salesian graduates attended the following schools: Academy of Art University Alabama A&M University Alabama State University Arizona State University Art Institute of Seattle Ateneo de Manila University Auburn University Azusa Pacific Baruch College of CUNY Belmont University Berklee College of Music Bethune-Cookman University Boise State University California Lutheran University California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Chico California State University, Dominguez Hills California State University, East Bay California State University, Fresno California State University, Fullerton California State University, Humboldt California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Northridge California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Bernardino California State University, San Diego California State University, San Francisco California State University, San Jose California State University, San Marcos California State University, Sonoma California State University, Stanislaus Champlain College Chapman University Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta University Cogswell Polytechnical College Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Concordia University - Montreal Cornell College Cornish College of the Arts DePaul University Dominican University of California Drake University Emerson College Fordham University Georgetown University Georgia State University Grambling University Hampton University Syracuse University Talladega College Texas A & M University Thomas More College of Liberal Arts Trinity College Dublin Tuskegee University University of Arizona University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Chicago University of Colorado at Boulder University of Connecticut University of Hawaii University of Idaho University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign University of Kentucky University of La Verne University of Louisville University of Maine University of Miami University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, Reno University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Portland University of Redlands University of Rhode Island University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Texas, Austin University of Texas, Arlington University of the Pacific University of Utah University of Washington University of Wisconsin Vassar College Virginia State University Washington State University Wellesley College West Virginia University, IT Western Washington Whittier College Whitworth University Willamette University Xavier University Hofstra University Hollins University Holy Names University Howard University Idaho State University Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana University at Bloomington Ithaca College John Carroll University Langston University Lewis and Clark State College Lincoln University Livingstone College Loyola Marymount University Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Merrimack College Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University Middle Tennessee State University Mills College Montana State University Morehouse College Muhlenberg College New Jersey Institute of Technology New York Institute of Technology, Manhattan Campus New York University North Carolina A&T State University Northern Arizona University Notre Dame de Namur University Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State University Pace University Pacific University Parsons School of Design Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Philander Smith College Portland State University Pratt Institute Purdue University Rider University Rhode Island College Salve Regina University San Francisco Art Institute Saint Augustine’s University Santa Clara University Scripps College Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Shaw University Southern Oregon University Spelman College St. John’s University St. Mary’s College of California College Acceptance rates 80% University of California Private Colleges Colleges Outside of California California State Universities 99% of the Class of 2018 enrolled in college 86% 93% 92% Listed below are the percentage of students who applied and were accepted to these colleges: 67% of the Class of 2018 graduated with honors Our curriculum nurturing student success and personal development 4 years of Religious Studies 3 years of Mathematics 4 years of English We offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. The following required courses, combined with electives, equal to a total of 250 semester credits for graduation (and meet the minimum required curriculum for admission to the University of California and California State University systems): 3 years of Social Science 3 years of Science 2 years of World Languages 1 year of Visual and Performing Arts 1 year of Physical Education 100% of faculty and staff dedicated to our mission. Student to teacher ratio is 15. School Profile 2018-updated.indd 1 8/10/18 8:58 AM

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Our School Profileat a glance

Salesian is a Catholic, co-educational college preparatory high school that educates a diverse and vibrant student body.

Salesian is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Voted “Best Faith-Based High School” in Contra Costa County by Parents’ Press magazine for the last five years.

Salesian is located on a beautiful secluded campus in Richmond, California that spans 21 acres of scenic views of redwoods.

Our Facultydedicated to developing the whole student through the oratory model of Home, Church, School and Playground

Salesian employed more than 30 faculty members.

Four faculty members hold PhDs.

The average class size is 24.

65% of faculty hold advanced degrees.

College MatriculationOver the past three years, Salesian graduates attended the following schools:

Academy of Art UniversityAlabama A&M UniversityAlabama State UniversityArizona State UniversityArt Institute of SeattleAteneo de Manila UniversityAuburn UniversityAzusa PacificBaruch College of CUNYBelmont UniversityBerklee College of MusicBethune-Cookman UniversityBoise State UniversityCalifornia Lutheran UniversityCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoCalifornia State University, BakersfieldCalifornia State University, ChicoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCalifornia State University, East BayCalifornia State University, FresnoCalifornia State University, FullertonCalifornia State University, HumboldtCalifornia State University, Long BeachCalifornia State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, Monterey BayCalifornia State University, NorthridgeCalifornia State University, SacramentoCalifornia State University, San BernardinoCalifornia State University, San DiegoCalifornia State University, San FranciscoCalifornia State University, San JoseCalifornia State University, San MarcosCalifornia State University, SonomaCalifornia State University, StanislausChamplain CollegeChapman UniversityCheyney University of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta UniversityCogswell Polytechnical CollegeColorado School of MinesColorado State UniversityConcordia University - MontrealCornell CollegeCornish College of the ArtsDePaul UniversityDominican University of CaliforniaDrake UniversityEmerson CollegeFordham UniversityGeorgetown UniversityGeorgia State UniversityGrambling UniversityHampton University

Syracuse UniversityTalladega CollegeTexas A & M UniversityThomas More College of Liberal Arts Trinity College DublinTuskegee University University of ArizonaUniversity of California, Berkeley University of California, DavisUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of ChicagoUniversity of Colorado at Boulder University of ConnecticutUniversity of HawaiiUniversity of IdahoUniversity of Illinois at Urbana Champaign University of KentuckyUniversity of La VerneUniversity of LouisvilleUniversity of MaineUniversity of MiamiUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, RenoUniversity of OklahomaUniversity of OregonUniversity of PortlandUniversity of RedlandsUniversity of Rhode IslandUniversity of San DiegoUniversity of San FranciscoUniversity of Southern California University of Texas, AustinUniversity of Texas, Arlington University of the PacificUniversity of UtahUniversity of WashingtonUniversity of WisconsinVassar CollegeVirginia State UniversityWashington State UniversityWellesley CollegeWest Virginia University, ITWestern WashingtonWhittier CollegeWhitworth UniversityWillamette UniversityXavier University

Hofstra UniversityHollins UniversityHoly Names UniversityHoward UniversityIdaho State UniversityIndiana Institute of TechnologyIndiana University at BloomingtonIthaca CollegeJohn Carroll UniversityLangston UniversityLewis and Clark State CollegeLincoln UniversityLivingstone CollegeLoyola Marymount University Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Merrimack CollegeMiami University, OxfordMichigan State UniversityMiddle Tennessee State University Mills CollegeMontana State University Morehouse CollegeMuhlenberg CollegeNew Jersey Institute of Technology New York Institute of Technology, Manhattan CampusNew York UniversityNorth Carolina A&T State UniversityNorthern Arizona UniversityNotre Dame de Namur UniversityOregon Institute of Technology Oregon State UniversityPace UniversityPacific UniversityParsons School of DesignPennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Philander Smith CollegePortland State UniversityPratt InstitutePurdue UniversityRider UniversityRhode Island CollegeSalve Regina UniversitySan Francisco Art InstituteSaint Augustine’s UniversitySanta Clara UniversityScripps CollegeSeattle Pacific UniversitySeattle UniversityShaw UniversitySouthern Oregon UniversitySpelman CollegeSt. John’s UniversitySt. Mary’s College of California

College Acceptance rates

80%University of

California Private

CollegesColleges Outside

of California California State

Universities

99% of the Class of 2018 enrolled in college

86% 93%92%

Listed below are the percentage of students who applied and were accepted to these colleges:

67% of the Class of 2018 graduated with honors

Our curriculumnurturing student success and personal development

4 years of Religious Studies

3 years of Mathematics

4 years of English

We offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. The following required courses, combined with electives, equal to a total of 250 semester credits for graduation (and meet the minimum required curriculum for admission to the University of California and California State University systems):

3 years of Social Science

3 years of Science

2 years of World Languages

1 year of Visual and Performing Arts

1 year of Physical Education

100% of faculty and staff dedicated to our mission.

Student to teacher ratio is 15.

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Our salesian community

22%African / African-American / Black Asian / Pacific Islander Caucasian / Euro-American / White

430 students were enrolled at Salesian College Preparatory during the 2017-2018 school year. More than half of these students received tuition assistance totaling $1.8 million.

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25% 12%Hispanic / Latino

24%Multiracial / Other

17%Salesian

100%

Advanced Placement and Honors Courseselevating your student’s education to the next level

We offer 20 Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Additionally, Salesian offers an Honors at Entrance accelerated curriculum for eligible freshmen. Advanced Placement and Honors courses are offered in the following subjects:

School Communitya welcoming and diverse community awaits

Salesian is a diverse and welcoming community that develops healthy young people by providing them opportunities to explore and pursue personal, academic, co-curricular and spiritual interests. The Salesian student community represents the multicultural and socioeconomically diverse population of the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Student Lifeencouraging a vibrant life beyond the classroom

Approximately 70% of our students participate in co-curricular activities including 34 competitive teams across 13 interscholastic sports, more than 30 co-curricular clubs, a Jazz band, a renowned Story and Song chorale group and a comprehensive visual and performing arts program. Additionally, students participate in a Service Learning Program encompassing four required service projects. Every student must complete a Senior Synthesis Portfolio and Presentation with a focus on service learning at the end of their senior year.

English I Honors (9)World History Honors (9)Spanish II Honors (9, 10)AP Biology (10)English II Honors (10)AP Computer Science (10, 11, 12)Spanish III Honors (10, 11)AP Language & Composition (11)AP U.S. History (11)Chemistry Honors (11)

Pre-Calculus Honors (11, 12)AP Calculus AB (11, 12)AP Calculus BC (11, 12)AP French (11, 12)AP Spanish (11, 12)AP English Literature (12)AP Art History (12)Comparative Religions Honors (12)Economics Honors (12)U.S. Government Honors (12)

iPad Programproviding a mobile and interactive learning environment

All students participate in a 1-to-1 iPad Program and are required to bring and use an Apple iPad in the classroom and at home. Students and faculty can access interactive research resources via our secure campus wireless network. iPad technology allows for better student engagement and improved learning.

Tuition Grantscommitted to making Salesian affordable to all

Tuition grants may be offered to those who demonstrate financial need. Grant applications are available online or by calling the Finance Office at (510) 234-4433 ext.1102.

"Meet our impressive faculty, spend a day with our awesome students, and catch the Salesian spirit and see for yourself what Academics, Faith and Family are really about!" - Marylou Flannery, Principal

Stephen Pezzola ‘74President

Fr. John Itzaina, SDBDirector

Marylou FlanneryPrincipal

Brian SwansonAssistant Principal

salesian leadership

Scholarshipsawarding student achievement

Academic and merit-based scholarships are available for students who have demonstrated exemplary qualities. Students may apply for up to two scholarships and may receive a combination of one scholarship and tuition grant upon acceptance Please call the Admissions Office at (510) 234-4433, ext. 1416 for details.

committed to nurturing the whole student

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Salesian College Preparatory

2018-2019 Viewbook

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“Our Salesian family of students, teachers, administration and staff are here to guide our students and their parents as they embark on their new and exciting high school journey. Our goal is to prepare students not only for college, but to be socially responsible young adults. A Salesian education instills confidence and commitment within and beyond the classroom.”

— Stephen Pezzola ‘74President

Our MissionSalesian College Preparatory educates young men and women and develops them into good citizens for the betterment of society and the glory of God. Salesian combines the elements of Home, Church, School and Playground within a safe, supportive and nurturing environment, in accordance with St. John Bosco’s philosophy of reason, religion and loving kindness.

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Your Future Starts Here

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Located in Richmond, California on a 21-acre park-like setting, Salesian is a non-profit Roman Catholic high school that educates a diverse and vibrant student body. Salesian is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

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“Without confidence and love, there can be no education.”

— St. John Bosco

For five consecutive years, Parents’ Press has named Salesian College Preparatory one of the best faith-based

high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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430 Students

30+ Co-Curricular Clubs

24 Average Class Size

20 AP & Honors Courses

15:1 Student Teacher Ratio

13 Interscholastic Sports

3 International Trips in 2018

1 Salesian Family

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Salesian by the Numbers

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College Ready,College Bound

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Foundation for Success Salesian builds a foundation to ensure success for each student. Academic counselors schedule individual appointments with our students to discuss their academic progress and college plans commencing in the freshman year. Towards the end of their junior year and throughout their senior year, guidance counselors provide students with information, workshops and individual assistance to prepare them for the college application process including essay and personal statement coaching from our qualified counselors. Virtually all Salesian students who apply to college are accepted into a college or university.

Legacy of Accomplishment Since its establishment in 1960, Salesian has changed the lives of more than 6,000 students as they prepared for adulthood. Salesian alumni are poised for impact. Some of Salesian’s most noteworthy graduates include Gates Scholars, innovators in tech, professional athletes, influential community leaders, Olympians and national news correspondents.

Class of 2018 graduates of Salesian College Preparatory received acceptances from 98 colleges and universities in 24 states across America and several international institutions.

What to Expect as a Salesian graduate

Over $750,000 in scholarships were awarded to the class of 2018 from colleges and universities

67% of the class of 2018 graduated with honors

99% of the class of 2018 continued on to a college or university

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A Place for Scholars“Salesian is a

vibrant, caring and supportive

educational community where

each student is challenged

to succeed and thrive.”

— Marylou FlanneryPrincipal

Student Achievement and Personal Development

At Salesian, our aim is to prepare our graduates to be successful at top-tier colleges and universities, and to be socially-responsible young adults. Salesian emphasizes and balances academic achievement, co-curricular involvement and personal development. Students are presented with numerous opportunities to explore and hone their academic skills in addition to their personal interests and talents through:

• AP and Honors Courses• An extensive catalog of elective courses • Opportunities for travel and exchange program participation• Career oriented coursework

Historically, 99+% of Salesian graduates attend college.

The Path to College

All students meet with their academic guidance counselor during the first quarter of their freshman year. Beginning in the sophomore year, a college counselor meets with each student to ensure college readiness and that the student is on the right track towards academic success and college acceptance.

It is vital that students capably navigate the process of researching and applying to college given the increasing competition at the more elite institutions. The guidance counselors at Salesian are specialists in helping students on their academic journey. College counselors are on hand throughout the entire college application process, from selection to submission and enrollment. They also are available to coach students on college essays and applications. For more information, please visit our website at www.salesian.com/college-guidance.

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A Place for Scholars

Academic Success ProgramFor students who need additional academic support at entrance, the Academic Success Program provides individualized and group tutoring, resource support and study skills training to ensure a successful transition to high school. Our Resource Specialist helps freshmen manage the rigors of a college prep curriculum while inspiring confidence and motivation to succeed. Support is provided to students with IEPs, 504 plans, low test scores on the High School Placement Test (HSPT) or upon teacher or counselor recommendations.

GRADE 9English (H)Integrated ScienceMathematics (ADV)Physical EducationReligious StudiesWorld History (H)World Language (H)

GRADE 11English (AP)Mathematics (AP) (H)Religious StudiesScience (H) US History (AP)Elective* (AP) (H)Elective*

GRADE 10Biology (AP)Computer Science (AP)English (H)Mathematics (ADV)Religious StudiesWorld Language (H)Elective* (AP) (H)

GRADE 12Economics / Government (H)English (AP)Religious Studies (H)Elective* / Math (AP) (H)Elective* / World Language (AP)Elective* (AP) (H)Elective*

*SAMPLE ELECTIVESAnatomyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP FrenchAP SpanishConditioning / Weight LiftingCreative WritingDanceDrama Drawing and PaintingEnvironmental ScienceGraphic JournalismInstrumental MusicMorals in the MediaPhotographyPsychologySports Medicine

For the full course catalog, please visit salesian.com/course-catalog.

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Sample Class Schedule

(ADV) Advanced, (AP) Advanced Placement, (H) Honors

Honors at Entrance ProgramSalesian College Preparatory is one of the few high schools in Northern California to offer an accelerated Honors track for incoming freshmen. Students are selected based on a series of criteria including grades, High School Placement Test (HSPT) scores and letters of recommendation. Students are placed in the Honors program by the Admissions Committee.

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Programmed for

Success

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Computer Science ProgramSalesian College Preparatory is in its second year utilizing Oracle Academy’s computer science coding curriculum. Students who participate in the Oracle Academy program are eligible to test for certifications that can assist with future job applications. Salesian also recently adopted Code.org the leading curriculum for K-12 computer science in the largest school districts in the United States. AP Computer Science will be available starting in the Fall of 2019.

Salesian has also partnered with the UC Berkeley Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering Departments to participate in the Pioneers of Engineering (PiE) program. With the help and mentorship of UC Berkeley students and faculty mentors, the Salesian Tech Club built “Sparky” the Robot and programmed him to complete several tasks using Python based language.

21st Century Education Salesian’s commitment to a twenty-first century education includes:

• Collaborative, inquiry-based learning across all four STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics including AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC)

• Graphic Design and Computer Science courses• 1:1 iPad program• Fully networked and wireless campus• State-of-the-art biology, physics and chemistry labs• 3D printer access and robotics instruction

STEM in action

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Dedicated to

At Salesian College Preparatory, we are a community with a mission to bring love, compassion, justice and truth to one another and to our world. We accept that our Salesian education calls us to become

good, honest and upright citizens. We are called to do this together as a school community.

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All students complete four service requirements each year, including:

• Participation in a campus-wide service day• Engagement in service donation projects

(including our Thanksgiving food drive and Project Santa)• Completion of a unique, self-selected community service

project on or off campus• Participation in a class service learning activity, such as

volunteering at St. Anthony’s Dining Room in San Francisco

Faith FamiliesFaith Families are comprised of students from each grade and a faculty/staff member. Faith Families function to assist the Salesian community to bridge the “generational divide” between the freshmen through senior classes and build a supportive and faith-filled group of young people.

Faith Family groups are one of the key vehicles to encourage students to give service to a variety of projects in the local neighborhood. Faith Families also organize and participate together in our Service Day every year. Recent event locations included the Bay Area Rescue Mission, Pinole Valley Watershed and Animal Refugee Response.

Campus Ministry Our student-directed Campus Ministry Team coordinates and leads class retreats, school-wide liturgies, an annual Don Bosco Day Mass and celebration, service learning activities, and community fundraisers.

Student Leadership One of Salesian’s most unique and popular student groups is Student Leadership and Ministry (SLAM). This group is a collection of student elected representatives, Faith Family leaders and students from our Campus Ministry Team. SLAM members participate in a class which focuses on cultivating leadership skills. SLAM helps sustain Salesian school spirit, fosters a sense of community and helps to build the Salesian family atmosphere. Together, members organize and direct spirited campus activities and major service projects.

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Salesian students experience learning that is international. Throughout their high school experience, our students engage with different cultures, absorb new perspectives and gain skills that prepare them to make a positive impact as a global citizen. As a member of a diverse school community, students learn to respect cultures, languages, religions and traditions other than their own.

CREATING Global Citizens

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Salesian provides a culturally diverse college prep experience.

International Student Program

Salesian College Preparatory is an international school, hosting students

from all over the world. We have hosted students from the following countries:

• Brazil • China• Germany• Ghana• India• Japan• Mexico

• Nigeria• Peru• South Korea• Taiwan• Thailand• Vietnam

Global Learning Opportunities

Over the last three years, Salesian students have extended their learning

beyond the classroom through teacher led world travel to:

• Belize • Costa Rica• France• Galapagos

Islands

• Iceland• Italy• Japan• New Zealand• Quebec

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Salesian offers a variety of courses for students to explore their creative talents. In addition to coursework in the visual and performing arts, students engage in service learning and community events such as Art Day, the Halloween Festival, Project Santa, and Visual & Performing Arts Showcase to name a few.

Visual and Performing Arts

Salesian art educators and students take local and international trips which have included Greece, Italy, and France.

The Art Club volunteers their services to the school and the local community.

Students participating in music courses have recorded two CDs under the direction of our music instructor.

The music classes share their talents in two school concerts annually.

Dance classes are held in a state-of-the-art dance studio located at the Salesian Boys and Girls Club on campus. The dance studio and classes were featured on Channel 2 KTVU in 2016.

Our drama program performs a comedy and musical every year to sold-out audiences. These must-see events include professional musicians as well as professional costume, lighting and set design.

Beyond the Classroom

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The drama classes compete annually in the wildly entertaining Improv Olympics competition.

2018 celebrates the 22nd season of our Story and Song chorale group.

Story and Song performs at school events throughout the Bay Area and in the annual Los Angeles tour.

The Tabard, Salesian’s student literary club, produces an annual magazine featuring art, photography, poetry and more, from students of all grades.

30+ Co-Curricular ClubsAfrican American Association of Knowledge (AAAK)Amnesty International Animal Rights ClubArt Club Asian Pacific Islanders (API)Campus MinistryChess & Board Games ClubClub LavenderClub Purpose Culinary Club Diversity Club Drama Club Fantasy Sports ClubFilm Club Frisbee Club Future is Now Club Habitat for HumanityHiking ClubInteract ClubItalian Club Junior State of America (JSA) Latino Club Literary Magazine (The Tabard) Major League Gaming (Video Club) National Honor SocietyNewspaper (The Sentinel) Salesian Bees & Garden Club Salsa Club Science/Travel Club Sneaker Club Star Wars Club Tech Club (Robotics) Tokyo Seoul Club

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Home of Champions

Salesian College Preparatory has a well-deserved reputation as the “home of champions.” For a relatively small school, we have earned an impressive number of state and NCS championships across a number of sports. Since 2000, the Salesian athletic program has earned:

• 3 California State Titles• 21 North Coast Section Championships• 74 League Championships• Numerous finishes in the top ten

State rankings

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Home of Champions

WINTER SPORTSBoys BasketballGirls BasketballCheerleadingBoys SoccerGirls Soccer

SPRING SPORTSBaseballCheerleadingGolfSoftballSwimming & DivingBoys TennisTrack & FieldBoys Volleyball

FALL SPORTSCheerleadingCross-CountryFootballGirls TennisGirls Volleyball

Salesian Athletics

Fall

Winter

Spring

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Salesian College Preparatory is more than a top-tier academic institution. It is also a place of love and support where we celebrate success and console disappointment. It is where lifelong bonds are formed and a community comes together as one. We are a family and would love for you to join!

We Are A Family

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100% Family InvolvementFamily Service Program In keeping with our Salesian tradition, families participate in the Family Service Program (FSP), which serves as an avenue to school involvement, financial support and community building. Each family offers volunteer service for the benefit of our students and their programs. FSP complements our Student Service Program by having families participate in school and community service projects.

School and FSP EventsExamples of School and FSP events are: Admissions Welcome Events, Annual Crab Feed, Athletic Event Concessions, Coaching Staff, Drama Performances, Fundraising Drives, Mother’s Day Brunch, Team Fundraising, Ticket Sales and Sports Photography and Videography.

Campus DiversityStudents at Salesian College Preparatory benefit from the culturally rich and diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. Guided by Don Bosco’s philosophy, Salesian students learn to embrace differences while preparing for life beyond the classroom.

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The Salesian College Preparatory application process involves a comprehensive assessment of each applicant. While each applicant offers unique talents and gifts, enrollment is limited and not all applicants can be offered placement. The Admissions Committee works diligently to consider each applicant, carefully reviewing the following criteria:

• Transcripts and test scores from 7th and 8th grades

• Citizenship, work habits and conduct marks (which must be satisfactory)

• Recommendation forms from the education team at the current school

• High School Placement Test (HSPT) results • Personal Interview—an interview with a Salesian

administrator, teacher or staff member

Application Checklist• Complete and submit the online application with

the $80 fee by Monday, December 3, 2018. Late applications may be accepted with a $100 fee but must be received no later than Monday, January 7, 2019.

• Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on Saturday, January 12, 2019. When submitting the admissions application, please complete the registration for the HSPT. There is no additional fee.

• 9th Grade Applicants: Recommendation and Transcript Request forms for 7th and 8th grades from your current school must be submitted by Friday, February 1, 2019.

• Attend a pre-scheduled 15 minute interview between 3:30pm-6:30pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

• Admissions notification letters will be sent via regular mail on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Notifications will be emailed after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019.

Registration FeeA registration fee of $650 is due in March 2019 with your enrollment contract. For complete information on tuition and fees, please visit: www.salesian.com/admissions.

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Annual Fund PledgeTuition revenue funds Salesian’s academic programs and operations. There is a gap between the funds received from tuition revenue and the actual cost of educating a Salesian student. That gap is approximately $3000 per student. Therefore, we respectfully ask each Salesian family to donate to our Annual Giving Campaign every year. It is our hope that each student’s family contributes $500 or more; we are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and this gift may be tax-deductible. We are committed to delivering an excellent college preparatory education by retaining high-quality faculty, investing in new technology and offering a robust selection of courses. Your gift ensures that students can continue to benefit from smaller class sizes, personalized attention and many co-curricular activities including athletics, drama and student clubs. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Scholarships and Tuition GrantsSalesian offers a combination of academic and merit-based scholarships to incoming freshmen, as well as tuition grants to students based on demonstrated financial need. Students may apply for up to two scholarships and may receive a combination of one scholarship and tuition grant upon acceptance.

Academic ScholarshipsAcademic Scholarships are awarded to students entering the ninth grade. Qualification for these scholarships is based on High School Placement Test (HSPT) scores, academic records, recommendations and interviews.

The Don Bosco Scholarship is our most prestigious scholarship; it is awarded to no more than ten outstanding 8th grade applicants each year. This scholarship is awarded to recipients from participating 8th grade classes. This scholarship funds half the cost of tuition for all four years, provided that the student maintains a 3.5 GPA or higher. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 4.0 in the 7th and 8th grades and an HSPT score in the top 25% of the incoming class.

Salesian’s Honors at Entrance Scholarships are designated for students who have demonstrated academic excellence in 8th grade, and plan to enroll in honors coursework in the 9th grade. Students with an 8th grade GPA of 3.75 or higher, and an HSPT score ranking in the top 25% of the incoming class are eligible for an Honors at Entrance Scholarship. Applications are NOT required for this scholarship.

Other Merit Based Scholarships Awarded to exceptionally gifted students entering the 9th grade who have demonstrated commitment and excellence in the following three categories: Visual and Performing Arts, Science, Technology, and Math, Service and Leadership.

Tuition GrantsOffered to all students based on demonstrated financial need and availability of funding. It is our goal to give all qualified students an opportunity to attend Salesian College Preparatory, regardless of financial resources. Application forms for Tuition Grants will be available on December 1, 2018. Completed forms are due for incoming freshmen no later than February 14, 2019. Students must reapply every year.

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