Women of Heart, Women of Faith, Women of Courage
The next generation of
OLP WOmen
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) is a four-year college preparatory school with an unparalleled leadership program and variety of co-curricular activities. Founded in 1882, OLP has faithfully served families of San Diego County for the past 133 years. Young women are educated in the spirit of excellence and innovation that characterizes the founding Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Our Mission As a Catholic school, we are committed to helping our students become active participants in building Christ’s kingdom of justice, love and peace. As a school rooted in the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph, OLP promotes the cultivation of “gentleness, peace and joy” as we respond to the needs of the “dear neighbor” both in our midst and in our human community. Through our college preparatory program, our mission is to empower our students to become knowledgeable in skills needed to achieve success in post-secondary studies, and to make informed and values-driven decisions in the context of today’s world. As a result of these endeavors, and working with parents as our educational partners providing a family context of faith-in-action, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace strives to graduate responsible women educated to the needs of society.
The next generation of
scholars & Innovators
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace has been educating girls since 1882. Our curriculum and instruction is designed specifically for girls. We are able to focus solely on how girls learn and what girls need the most to be successful.
OLP provides all the tools needed to thrive at the collegiate level through the use of the block schedule and college preparatory curriculum, which includes classes in: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Visual & Performing Arts, World Languages, Computer Science, Religious Studies and Physical Education. Creativity is at the forefront of what 21st Century companies are looking for in their employees. Here at OLP, students continue to break the mold and think outside the box of normalcy and expectations. At OLP, students develop the skills necessary to take on any challenge.
Our rigorous curriculum includes access to 48 classes within the STEAM disciplines. We are committed to supporting the passions of our students and educating the next generation of female leaders and innovators in all fields. Studies show that graduates of girls schools are three times more likely to consider a career in engineering. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) subjects are integrated throughout our rigorous curriculum, giving our girls the opportunity to learn and innovate across a variety of disciplines.
instilled in me a strong sense of work ethic and dedication that has proved invaluable throughout my “ OLPundergraduate chemistry major and currently in medical school. I would not be where I am today without the strong education and academic mentoring I received in my four years at OLP. ”
--Megan Coughlin ’08, 2012 graduate of U.S. Naval Academy and currently beginning her fourth year of medical school at Georgetown University.
STEM Certificate
In 2015 the Academy of Our Lady of Peace created the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) certification to acknowledge students for their achievements and involvement in STEM related activities and courses. Students completing the requirements to earn a STEM certificate will receive special recognition at their commencement ceremony, as well as a seal of completion on their graduation diploma. In addition, documentation of STEM completion will be noted on their transcript. The STEAM Curriculum at OLP includes courses in: Chemistry Physics Computer Applications Marine Science
Genetics Photography Music Theory Engineering
Painting Biology Video Production Algebra
Math Analysis AP Calculus Dance Ceramics
Graphic Arts Drawing Environmental Science Drama Geometry Computer Science Principles
Interesting real world STEM experience •
OLP students regularly mentor children at Joyner Elementary School in San Diego through the STEM council of Rotary Club 33.
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The OLP MicroChicks Robotics Team received a FIRST Tech Challenge grant from NDEP (National Defense Education Program) and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) to cover start-up costs for the team. In addition to this grant, women engineers from Naval Air Systems Command mentor the team weekly.
BYOD
OLP strives to develop mastery of 21st century skills in each student so that she can become an engaged agent of change in our global society. Each student is asked to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) so that teachers and students can collaborate and communicate digitally.
70%
The percentage of full time faculty who hold advanced degrees
$20.7 million
The amount of scholarships & grant aid offered to the Class of 2015
30%
The percentage of the class of 2015 who intended on majoring in a STEM discipline
50,000+
The number of hours students spent in service to others in the last two years
17
average number of years faculty members have taught at the school
25
Number of AP & Honors courses available
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retreats OLP Presidential Volunteer Service Recipients 2014 - 2015. These OLP students served more than 100 hours within a year.
Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1882, OLP has successfully educated young women for more than 133 years to meet the needs of society. The OLP Department of Religious Studies operates from the CSJ tradition of “Faith in Action.” The curriculum is rooted in balancing formation with information and is integrated across all disciplines under the guidance of the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. With the integration of a Campus Ministry program rooted in student leadership, students are encouraged to engage in their faith and lead others through a vibrant faith experience. Religious Studies in the classroom is complemented with class level retreats for all grade levels. Liturgies are planned by students and led by visiting Priests from all over the San Diego Diocese.
OLP women serve in local and international communities: excellence tempered with gentleness, peace and joy, modeled after the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Students are required to complete 85 hours of service by the time they graduate; however, most go above and beyond the minimum requirements because the culture of our community is that of serving the “dear neighbor.” In fact, the class of 2015 completed a total of 4,901 hours, well beyond the 1,640 hours required of them for graduation.
*We invite our OLP graduates to return to the campus Chapel for their wedding ceremony as well!
The Department of Campus Ministry facilitates opportunities for our community to explore our Catholic faith and CSJ charism, including: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
Daily School-Wide & Classroom Prayer Weekly Chapel Prayer Monthly Student-Coordinated Masses Advent Candlelight Procession Class Retreats Service-Learning Programs Student Council Outreach Projects Student Peace Commission & Service Clubs Charity Drives for Catholic Charities Campus Ministry Student Core Team Weekly Parents in Prayer Meetings School-wide God Squad
The next generation of
leaders of faith & service
“ Following the tradition set forth by the CSJ sisters, OLP students
continue to transform our world as academic and faith leaders in our global community.
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--Lauren Lek, Head of School
OLP Spring Break CSJ Service Experience in Boston, Mass.
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At OLP, girls take center stage. The philosophy of the Visual and Performing Arts Department is based on the principle that the arts are an essential and fundamental component of a sound education. Education in the arts is an important and necessary endeavor that nurtures the spiritual, moral, psychological and social growth of all students. OLP offers a variety of visual and performing arts options including campus student organizations, theatre performances, competitions and special programs and classes. The Visual & Performing Arts Curriculum at OLP includes: Art I & II Painting I & II Dance I & II Photography I & II Drama I & II AP Studio Art Choral Ensemble/Music Appreciation I & II Music Theory I Hand-building Ceramics I & II AP Music Theory Graphic Arts & Printmaking I & II Video Production The OLP Theatre Program produces two shows a year. OLP students can also try out for Saints Productions.
The next generation of
Campus Student Organizations >> National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is designed specifically for high school students in grades 9-12, for the purpose of inspiring and recognizing those students who have shown an outstanding ability in the visual arts.
Artists & Performers
>> The International Thespian Society has been honoring excellence in the work of theatre students since 1929. Each year OLP’s Thespian Troupe 4843 performs in a play in the Spring and then uses the proceeds to travel to the Thespian Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska where they enjoy seven days of award winning shows, workshops, college auditions, exploring college life, and fun! Students also compete for scholarships. At the end of the year, students can earn an “Honor Thespian” letter through 60 hours of work in the department or an “Honor Thespian Scholar” award for 60 hours and a 3.5 GPA. >> Choral Club is open to all students and participates in all liturgies and some arts festivals.
The Memory Project
The Memory Project is a unique initiative in which art students create portraits for children and teens around the world. Members of the National Art Honor Society have created portraits for children in Rwanda, Haiti, Vietnam, The Philippines and Afghanistan, who have been neglected, orphaned or disadvantaged. The children had very few photos to serve as memories of their early years, so these portraits serve as a positive memory of their childhood. The below photos were made for children in Paraguay.
The next generation of
Athletes (Go pilots!)
Student athletes make up more than 60% of our student population and the majority of these students were recognized last year for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher while participating in competitive athletics. OLP remains at the forefront of athletic recognition with 25 competitive interscholastic athletic teams.
Competitive Sports Teams Include: Basketball Cheer Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Gymnastics Soccer Sand Volleyball Softball Surf Swim & Dive Tennis Track & Field Volleyball
Since 2006, OLP athletes have been granted and accepted scholarships from: Academy of Art University California Lutheran University California State University, Northridge California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Harvard University Hawaii Pacific University Humboldt State University Loyola Marymount University Manhattan College Notre Dame de Namur University Pitzer College St. Martin’s College St. Mary’s College Stonehill College University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of Dallas University of Loyola, New Orleans University of Maine University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of San Diego
The next generation of
collegiate leaders
OLP graduates are the proven innovators and leaders of tomorrow. OLP’s curriculum, values and culture shape young women who are exceptionally well-prepared for the next phase of their journey. Following an extensive four years of academic and extracurricular planning, college counseling meetings, standardized test taking, college visits, and workshops, an OLP senior is fully equipped to apply to college. In fact 100% of our student population consistently pursues higher education upon graduating from OLP.
College acceptance stats: >> 752: The number of college & university acceptances the class of 2015 was offered. >> 66%: The percentage of the class of 2015 that was offered at least one scholarship from a college or university >> $20.7 Million: the amount of merit-based scholarships offered to the 164 member of the class of 2015
College Acceptances over last 4 years
Dominican University of California Drexel University Duke University Academy of Art University Duquesne University American University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Arizona State University Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Art Center College of Design Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Baldwin Wallace University Fordham University Barry University Franciscan University of Steubenville Baylor University Georgetown University Belmont University Gonzaga University Beloit College Grand Canyon University Berkeley City College Grossmont College Biola University Harvey Mudd College Boise State University Hofstra University Boston College Instituto Superior de Gastronomia y Nutricion Boston University Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores Brown University de Monterrey California Baptist University Iona College California College of the Arts (San Francisco) John Paul the Great Catholic University California Institute of Technology Johns Hopkins University California Lutheran University Johnson & Wales University (Providence) California Maritime Academy Juniata College California Polytechnic State University, Knox College San Luis Obispo Lafayette College California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Lasell College California State University, Bakersfield Loyola Marymount University California State University, Channel Islands Loyola University Chicago California State University, Chico Loyola University New Orleans California State University, East Bay Manhattan College California State University, Fullerton Marist College California State University, Long Beach Marquette University California State University, Monterey Bay Marymount California University California State University, Northridge Marymount Manhattan College California State University, Sacramento Maryville University California State University, San Marcos Miami International University of Art & Design CETYS Universidad Mills College Chapman University Molloy College City College of San Francisco Morgan State University Clemson University New York University Coconino County Community College Northeastern University College of William and Mary Northern Arizona University Colorado State University Northwestern University Columbia College Hollywood Notre Dame de Namur University Concordia University - Irvine Oregon State University Cornell University Pace University, New York City Creighton University Pacific Lutheran University Culinary Art School El Arte de Cocinar y Servir Palomar College Cuyamaca College Pepperdine University De Anza College Pitzer College DePaul University Point Loma Nazarene University
Purdue University Regis University Rhode Island School of Design Rice University Richmond The American International College in London Rochester Institute of Technology Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s College Saint Mary’s College of California Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Sam Houston State University San Diego Christian College San Diego City College San Diego Mesa College San Diego Miramar College San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Santa Barbara City College Santa Clara University Savannah College of Art and Design Seattle University Seton Hall University Sonoma State University Southern California Institute of Architecture Southern Methodist University Southern Oregon University Southwestern College St. Edward’s University St. John’s University St. Olaf College Stanford University Suffolk University Syracuse University Texas Christian University The Catholic University of America The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Iowa The University of Texas, Austin The University of Texas, El Paso Thomas Aquinas College Towson University Universidad Anahuac Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Universidad de Monterrey Universidad Iberoamericana Universidad Marista de Merida
University of British Columbia 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 Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Colorado at Denver University of Connecticut University of Denver University of Hartford University of Kentucky University of La Verne University of Maine University of Miami University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, Reno University of Northern Colorado University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Portland University of Redlands University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Washington Villanova University Wagner College Washington State University Western New England University Western Washington University Westmont College Wheelock College Whittier College Williams College Woodbury University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University Yale University
The next generation of
changemakers
OLP students are empowered and prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow because the college preparatory curriculum at OLP ensures they become “all of which woman is capable”.
There are more than 340 leadership opportunities available annually, encompassing many realms of campus life, including student life, athletics and the performing arts. At OLP, girls occupy every leadership role which affords each student a wealth of peer role models. The Student Council at OLP is comprised of more than 50 elected student leaders with the common goal of planning school activities and making the school year exciting and memorable. Leadership experiences at OLP help prepare our graduates for college and beyond. OLP students are also afforded the opportunity to interact with key female business leaders in the community through the annual Women’s Symposium. This is just one way that OLP students are encouraged to make valuable connections with women who have found success in our world. The BeYOUtiful Project is a student organized conference for more than 200 middle school girls who live throughout San Diego and Mexico. The girls learn about confidence, leadership and empowering one another to realize the beauty each intrinsically holds.
Leadership Opportunities Include: Junior Ambassadors Carondelet Circle ASB Student Council
Class Council Representative Link Crew Leaders Peer Tutor Peer Training
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Sisterhood
OLP enrolls 750 students from all over San Diego County The next generation of and Baja California, Mexico. They currently represent 93 elementary and middle schools. OLP strives to welcome each student into our community and sisterhood. All freshmen and transfer students are welcomed at Spring Welcome Night and then again at Freshmen and Transfer Student Orientation. The Link Crew, a group of Juniors and Seniors, is in charge of planning welcome events and helping to orient all new students to campus and to each other. Additionally, each student is placed in a small group lead by a Link Crew member, which they remain in throughout their freshmen year.
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OLP girls lead full lives, rounded out by athletics, clubs, events with the Catholic all-boys school St. Augustine (Saints) and other on-campus events. OLP students are prominent leaders in the classroom, on the courts and fields, on stage, and in their communities.
Partner events with Saints include: Frosh dance lessons Football & basketball games Formal & casual dances
Student council activities Faith/Service activities Theatrical productions
Spring Sing
One of the most cherished traditions at OLP. OLP students learn leadership, time management and teamwork through their participation. Every member of the class has the opportunity to participate as a director, on-stage or behind the scenes. It truly contributes to our strong sisterhood by bringing everyone closer and providing lasting memories.
OLP provides an all-girl environment where you are free to be yourself.
In your four years at the Academy you will discover the person you have the potential to become. We are so excited to see who you are, and who you will be! Apply online today!
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
4860 Oregon Street, San Diego. CA 92116 | 619-725-9118 | www.aolp.org