2017 Frosh Welcome Booklet

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PEACE FOUNDED 1882

Transfer Booklet

Table of Contents Zero Block & Block G Pilot Online Learning Academy Class Placement Criteria Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy Summer School Offerings Athletics & Cheer Try Outs Service Learning & Uniforms

Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions

619.725.9118 | admissions@aolp.org

College Prep: Counseling Resources

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Important Dates ✓ ✓

Time

Event or Requirement

March 1 ✓

NA

Summer School Registration Opens: Online

March 24

NA

Online Enrollment Deadline

May 1

NA

Summer Sports Camp Registration Opens

June 10

8:00 AM-12:00 PM

July 1

NA

Final Transcripts, Immunization Records and Physician Physicals Due

August 1

TBA

Volleyball Tryouts

August 7

TBA

Cross Country, Golf, Tennis Tryouts

August 9

8:00 AM

Transfer Student Orientation Day (Required Attendance)

August 10

8:00 AM

August 11

8:00 AM

Class Pictures & Meeting (Required Attendance)

August 14

7:45 AM

First Day of School

Date

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Dec. 18-20

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8:00 AM-12:00 PM

OLP Physician Physicals on Campus

Transfer Student Orientation Day (Required Attendance)

Final Exams (Required Attendance)

Zero Block, Block G & Pilot Online Class Learning Academy Course Options As students and parents begin preliminary course selection planning, it is important to consider that OLP offers the opportunity for students to take more than the standard 6 blocks per semester. Students may choose to enroll in Zero Block, Block G and/or Pilot Online Learning Academy courses. The tuition for the 2017 - 2018 academic school year includes the opportunity for students to participate in 7 academic courses. Students wishing to supplement their course load with additional academic course offerings (8 or more) will be charged a $450 fee per extra semester course ($900 for year-long courses).

The primary purpose of Zero Block, Block G and the Pilot Online Learning Academy is to offer students greater access to broader course selections.

More specifically, Zero Block, Block G and online classes free up space in a student’s schedule by adding an additional period into her academic rotation so that she may take more electives in a subject of interest or move more quickly into advanced courses. Zero block meets from 6:45 am – 7:35 am (Mon. – Thurs.) and Block G meets from 11:05 am - 12:05 pm (Mon. – Thurs.). Students who do not wish to enroll in an additional curricular class during Block G will participate in a faculty-monitored study hall period.

Any student who requests dropping an 8th or 9th course offering (Zero Block, G Block, or online course) after April 12, 2017 will not be issued a refund.​​We staff our schedule according to enrollment, and as such need an accurate commitment from students.

»Zero Block, Block G & Online Course offerings for frosh include Speech & Debate I, Algebra I, Christian Morality, Scripture I, Robotics, Spanish I & II, Ballet Folklorico, Dance I, Drama I & II, Digital Photography, Art I & II, Video Production I/II, Health and Saint Augustine High School Concert Band (@SAHS).

Class Placement Criteria English class placements are made based on the following: » Language Arts Grades » Teacher Recommendations

Math Class Placements are made based on the following: » Mathematics Grades » Teacher Recommendations

OLP Curriculum Guide To learn more about pathways, courses and prerequisites, access the 2017 - 2018 Course Description Guide at http://www.aolp.org/ academics/olp-curriculum/ .

Carpools & Transportation If interested in forming a carpool, please register online at www. aolp.org/carpool by June 1, 2017.

A list will be compiled by zip codes and will be mailed back to families in July to assist in the effort to form carpools.

Interested in investing in transportation to and from OLP? Complete the Transportation Survey at http://www.aolp.org/home/ transportation/ by March 17, 2017.

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) OLP strives to develop mastery

of 21st-century skills in each student in order that she becomes an engaged agent of change in our global society. Technology plays a critical role in the way we collaborate and communicate in that same world. OLP requires that all students have access to the tools of the 21st-century via a mobile device. With respect to OLP’s mission and the economic diversity of our families, OLP does not mandate the specific device each student uses, but rather, has adopted a “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) policy that outlines minimum specifications for whatever device a family chooses.

This policy and practice guides the use of interactive instruction and learning that connects our students more meaningfully to the world outside, and, just as effectively, the world outside to the classroom.

2017-2018 BYOD Minimum Requirements Laptop or Tablet Specifications (iPad/Android/Windows) Screen Resolution 1024x600 or higher

For reference, below is the percentage of the student body that uses the following types of devices: Apple OSX (MacBook) = 70%

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

PC (Windows) = 14% Chromebook = 10%

Battery Life 4 hours

Apple iOS (iPad) = 4%

System Age Younger than four years

Android = 2%

Software Google Drive App or Google Drive Desktop Client

Summer School Course Offerings Semester Courses: Art I/II, Speech & Debate I| 3 weeks | $450.

Full Year Courses: Beginning Algebra, Algebra 1*, Algebra II*, Algebra II Honors*, Biology*, French III* and Spanish II and III* all run June 19 - July 28 for $800 each (* denotes prerequisites for eligibility).

Visit www.aolp.org/academics/summer-school/ for more information and to register for classes.

Summer School Daily Class Schedule 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 4 OLP Welcome Kit

Enrollment Please read the course descriptions and review the prerequisites for each course prior to registering.

Class space is on a first come, first served basis and all registrations and payments must be completed online.

There is a payment plan option.

Enroll now online at

aolp.org/academics/summer-school/ before April 30,

2017.

Questions?Contact Summer School Director, Mrs. Leticia Oseguera at loseguera@aolp.org with any questions.

OLP Athletics OLP Summer Sports Camps Instruction is offered by

premier OLP coaches. Registration will begin May 1, 2017. See the website for more details, including dates, times and fees. All freshmen are required to have a physicians physical completed after June 1, 2017 to be valid for the entire academic year. All physicals are due to the OLP Office of Admissions by July 1, 2017. OLP recommends having an annual physical with your regular physician during the month of June, but if this is not possible due to timing and insurance coverage, physician physicals will be available on the OLP Campus on Saturday, June 10, 2017 to complete this requirement. All physicals must be completed and signed by a physician with a MD or DO credential.

OLP/Saints Cheer Team All incoming frosh can try out for the OLP/ Saints Cheer team.

The commitment begins in May 2017 with tryouts and practices and then continues through the winter sports season (Feb. 2018).

There are practices during the summer (with scheduled vacations) and then both before and after school during the school year.

» Interested? Come learn more at the informational meeting, Thursday, April 6, 2017 in the OLP Theater from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Athletic Offerings » Fall: Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball » Fall/Winter: Cheer & Surf » Winter: Basketball, Soccer, Water Polo

» Spring: Lacrosse, Track & Field, Swim & Dive, Sand Volleyball, Gymnastics, Softball, Archery » Annual Club Sport: Equestrian

Tryouts will take place

Monday, April 24, 2017 – Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM in the OLP Event Center.

» Questions? Contact the Head Cheerleading Coach, Mr. Casey Popp at cheer@aolp.org.

Service Learning Service Learning

All OLP freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to complete 25 hours of service each year with an officially recognized nonprofit organization as part of the OLP graduation requirements. Seniors will complete a synthesis project within their senior religion course. Freshmen may begin to record their service for the 2017- 2018 school year as of June 1, 2017. Check out the OLP website, www.aolp.org/faith-service/service-learning/ for verification directions and information about interesting and unique service learning opportunities. Questions? Contact Director of Service Learning & Retreats, Mrs. Katie Wilson at kwilson@aolp.org.

Uniforms OLP Uniforms are supplied through

Mills Uniform Company. Uniforms can either be ordered in person at the Kearny Mesa Mills Store, 3949 Ruffin Road, Suite D, San Diego, CA 92123, or online at millswear.com. Their phone number is 858-836-2181. The school code is 125. There are many uniform offerings; some are required while others are optional. Please visit our website and look for “Uniform Requirements” under the Student tab to review the uniform offerings and OLP dress code.

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College Prep: Counseling Resources A Four-Year Plan OLP college counselors are available

to help students and their parents with the careful planning and consideration that is required when preparing for college admission.

The OLP counseling program assists students in selecting colleges or universities that match their interests, goals and abilities.

Counseling Objectives for Incoming Frosh

» Review the University of California and California State Universities admission criteria (A-G Requirements)

» Introduce counseling services (academic, college, and personal)

» Introduce Family Connection: College and Course Planning Website

» Discuss co-curricular opportunities at Academy of Our Lady of Peace and how student involvement can enhance a college application

» Clarify Academy of Our Lady of Peace graduation requirements and Integral Student Outcomes (ISOs).

» Develop four-year academic plan, based on student’s interests and goals

» Begin a college resume » Practice college

Family Connection by Naviance OLP uses Naviance’s Family Connection, a web-based college and

OLP Counselors

career planning service designed especially for students and families to provide useful information for college and career decisions. Family Connection is linked with each counselor’s office to allow them to track and analyze data about each student’s college and career plans. It provides upto-date information that is specific to our school.

The “Sisters and Scholars” program works to meet the needs of students who have identified learning challenges. The program coordinator works as an advocate and resource for students who have been officially diagnosed with the need of special learning accommodations.

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Mrs. Teri Heard Last names begin with L-Z (11th/12th) Head Counselor theard@aolp.org

Mrs. Jill Hicke Last names begin with A-J (9th/10th) & Sisters & Scholars Coordinator jhicke@aolp.org

Mrs. Nicholle Wyatt Last names begin with A-K (11th/12th) nwyatt@aolp.org

Ms. Monique Muther Last names begin with K-Z (9th/10th) mmuther@aolp.org

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OUR LADY OF

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