The Class of 2029 and parents are invited to Spring Welcome Night. An evening of special activities for new students and their families. OLP student leaders are introduced, and the Class of 2029 will take their first class photo. Parents will have the opportunity to learn more about the CSJ charism, partnership and volunteer opportunities. The presentation will also offer suggestions for how to support your OLP student best.
DATE
August 7-8 and 11-12, 2025
August 11, 2025
August 13, 2025
August 21, 2025
October 8, 2025
EVENT
Frosh Orientation and Overnight Extravaganza
Transfer Orientation and Class Meetings
Start of First Semester
Parent Back to School Night
PSAT Testing (Grades 9-11)
November 21, 2025 Grandparents’ Day
November 24-28, 2025 Thanksgiving Break
December 15-18, 2025 * Final Exams (Mandatory Attendance)
December 22, 2025-January 2, 2026 * Christmas Break
January 5-9, 2026 * Retreat Week (Mandatory Attendance)
January 12, 2026 Start of Second Semester
April 2-10, 2026
May 14, 18-20, 2026
Founded and rooted in the Gospel values of the Catholic church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ), OLP empowers young women in an innovative learning environment that honors the individual while fostering community, and develops faith-filled leaders dedicated to the “love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction.”
OLP Pilots join a long legacy of prophetic women of bold love through the history of our Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ). When you come to OLP, you join a sisterhood focused on becoming women of faith, women of heart, women of courage and women of excellence for our world. We are so excited to have you!
Commitment to Unifying Love
Our community commitment to Unifying Love stems from our founding order, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ) and their charism of “Unifying Love.”
At OLP, our community makes space for each of our individual identities and teaches us to provide the welcoming culture of belonging for all. As we live out the CSJ principles within our Catholic high school community, we feel it important to anchor ourselves to an integrated symbolic representation of our Sisters’ culture that welcomes all within the heart of its message. The CSJ began with teaching women the art and skill of lacemaking; and as you look at the imagery of what we call our unifying love logo, consider yourself a thread within the beautiful product of the whole, the lace. A thread that thrives in its singular identity, yet is wholly connected to the bigger picture, and thus integral to the completed beautiful design. It is our hope that through this symbolism, each student, employee and guest to campus will feel the culture of belonging that is inherent within our school community.
School History
The sponsorship of the CSJ guides and contributes to all aspects of campus life. Central to this spiritual and philosophical foundation are the Sisters’ charism of “unifying love” and mission “that all may be one,” as well as their focus on service to the “dear neighbor without distinction.” The CSJ charism also speaks to a commitment to the furthering of social justice in our world and the inclusion of a Peace Education curriculum that calls all students to leadership skills. The CSJ Congregation was founded in Le Puy, France, in 1650, and re-founded as a United States Congregation in Carondelet, Missouri, in 1836. The sponsorship of the CSJ guides and contributes to all aspects of campus life. OLP was founded in 1882. In 1924 the school moved to its current location at Copley Street and Oregon Street overlooking Mission Valley. Over the years our beautiful campus has undergone multiple renovations which culminated in 2024 with the addition the St. Thèrése of Lisieux Library and Performing Arts Center.
STUDENT PROGRAM
Link Crew Program
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Student Blessing and Prayer Service 1:00 p.m.
Family Picnic Lunch
1:10 p.m – 2:00 p.m.
Optional Self-Guided Campus Tour 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Transition to Frosh Overnight Retreat begins at 4:00 p.m.
PARENT PROGRAM
Parent Coffee Social & Optional Parent Help Desk 11:00 a.m
Optional Self-Guided Campus Tour 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The OLP Parent Orientation Program is optional; however, we recommend that at least one parent/guardian attend if at all possible.
LUNCH
A picnic lunch will be provided for all frosh students and their parents on North Terrace. RSVPs will be collected via an online invitation in July 2025.
SELF-GUIDED CAMPUS TOUR
Parents and their daughter(s) are invited to walk their daughter’s schedule and visit their assigned classrooms following the picnic lunch. This is an informal opportunity to see where classes will take place. Students will be provided a copy of their schedule and room assignments on the day of orientation; this information will also be available on PowerSchool.
Frosh Orientation Overnight Extravaganza Retreat, Thursday, August 7, 2025
The Class of 2029 will begin their OLP journey with a wonderful bonding experience of Sisterhood in the Frosh Orientation Overnight Extravaganza! Students will drop off their overnight bags, pillows, and sleeping bags in the Holy Family Event Center when they arrive on campus the morning of Thursday, August 7. After orientation programming, they will have time to relax and enjoy some fun and games as they transition to the Frosh Orientation Overnight Extravaganza, which will start around 4:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Event Center. The Overnight Extravaganza will conclude with mass in the morning on Friday, August 8. Parents, guardians, siblings, and family members are welcome to attend the mass. More details will be included in summer communications. We are so excited to welcome our newest Pilots in this very special way!
Frosh Orientation, Pictures, and Class Meetings: August 11-12, 2025
Frosh must wear their formal uniform for their class meetings and pictures. Order forms to purchase pictures will become available in July and at www.aolp.org.
Transfer Orientation, Pictures, and Class Meetings: August 11-12, 2025
Transfer Students
MONDAY, AUGUST 11
Orientation
8:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m
Library (Seminar Room)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
Sophomore Photos 8:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
Class Meeting 9:30 a.m.– 10:30 a.m.
Junior Photos 10:30 a.m.– 11 :30 a.m.
Class Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Senior Photos 12:30 p.m.– 1:30 p.m.
Class Meeting 1:30 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.
Students must wear their formal uniform for their class meetings and pictures. Order forms to purchase pictures will become available in July and at www.aolp.org.
ATTENDANCE AT CLASS MEETINGS IS MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS.
All photos will be taken in Carondelet Hall. Class meetings will take place in the Holy Family Event Center.
SAVE THE DATE!
Back to School Night is on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Back to School Night will include formal presentations from teachers on the content and expectations of each course.
New Student Required Documentation
All new students are required to submit the following documents. Please upload them directly to your PowerSchool account. If you have questions, please email powerschoolsupport@aolp.org. All documents are due by July 18, 2025; physicals are due by July 25, 2025 in order for students to participate in fall tryouts.
TRANSCRIPTS
All incoming 9th grade students must submit final 8th grade transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Please request that your daughter’s current middle school forward the transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions. If your daughter’s current school is going to send her cumulative files (including final transcripts, birth certificate, and immunization records), please let admissions@aolp.org know. In this case, the OLP Office of Admissions will be uploading your files to PowerSchool.
Parents and guardians of transfer students, please request official final transcripts for all grades prior to the grade your daughter is entering. Official transcripts must be mailed to the Office of Admissions directly from her previous school(s).
Please contact the OLP Office of Admissions at admissions@aolp.org or 619-725-9175 with any questions.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR PASSPORT
All incoming students need to submit a copy of their birth certificate or passport. Graduation documents and school transcripts are required to be filed under the student’s legal name.
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
State law requires that current physical and immunization records must be in your daughter’s file by the first day of school. California law requires that students advancing to grades 7 through 12 must have proof of the Tdap vaccine booster. Please make sure your daughter’s immunization card includes evidence of the Tdap immunization.
PHYSICAL EXAM
The physical form can be found on the OLP Athletics webpage starting early June. All incoming 9th grade students are required to have a current physical record on file to participate in physical education or OLP athletic teams. Physicals must be completed by a licensed MD or DO and should be dated June 2025 or later. Physicals are due by July 25, 2025. Please know that in order to participate in fall tryouts, students must submit the physical form prior to the tryouts date.
Textbooks
OLP has established a partnership with Follett as a convenient option for purchasing textbooks. Follett diligently scours the market for course materials, offering a diverse array of formats and prioritizing cost-effective options such as rentals and pre-owned books. The Fall term for 2025-2026 will become accessible on the bookstore’s website as of June 1st.
Explore Follett Virtual Bookstore via the following link: https://www.bkstr.com/academyofourladypeacestore
While the online bookstore is one option, it’s important to note that alternatives are available for families who prefer to purchase elsewhere. A comprehensive list of necessary course materials for each class will be unveiled on the OLP website by June 1st. To access this information, navigate to https://www.aolp.org/academics/ and select the “Textbook Information” card. After June 1st you’ll discover a direct link to the 2025-2026 textbook list. When opting to purchase from sources beyond the Follett bookstore, ensure the correct edition by referencing the ISBN provided.
In May there is also a Used Textbook Sale where students can engage in peer-to-peer transactions in which they buy and/or sell their textbooks. All transactions are between students and OLP does not buy any textbooks. Mark your calendars for May 23rd for the Used Uniform and Textbook Sale at the OLP campus
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 recommended and 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, to the world outside to the classroom.
2025-2026 BYOD MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LAPTOP SPECIFICATIONS
(Mac/Windows/ChromeBook)
Operating System
1. Windows 11 (Home or Pro)
* support for Windows 10 ends on Oct. 14, 2025, so not recommended
* Students/families are responsible to install the latest updates for their OS
Minimum Screen Size 13” recommended (11” min.)
Battery Life
6+ hours recommended (4 hrs. min.)
System Age
No more than four years old and must meet OS requirements.
Attire Expectations/Dress Code
UNIFORM CODE
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, OLP is partnering with Colours Uniforms. All uniform items should be purchased through this approved school uniform provider. Stay tuned for a Spring fashion show and on campus try-on date!
Dennis/Mills uniforms previously purchased may still be worn in adherence to the uniform guidelines.
n BLOUSES AND POLO SHIRTS:
The all-white, tailored uniform blouse may be long or short sleeved, but it must have a button-down front and a collar. The long or short-sleeved white, navy blue or gray polo shirt with the OLP insignia and/or logo may be worn. Turtlenecks or long sleeve shirts may be worn under the blouse or polo shirt and must match the color of the outer blouse/polo shirt.
n PANTS: Colours uniform pants may be worn in the following styles: charcoal Track Trouser, gray Campus Chino, or the black twill joggers.
n SKIRTS: The following Colours Uniform skirts can be worn: pleated skirt in gray, navy or blue plaid. The hem of the skirt must fall no higher than 3 inches above the knee. Skirts must sit on waists and be buttoned and zipped at all times.
ADDITIONAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES
n Hair must be neat, clean, and combed, of a shade that approximates natural hair color and may be only one shade throughout. Shaved hair is not allowed.
n Make-up, hairstyles and jewelry are to be moderate and in good taste.
n Pierced jewelry may be worn only on the earlobes. Only two piercings per ear are permitted.
n Tattoos are not allowed.
The school reserves the right at all times to determine whether or not a student is appropriately dressed and groomed.
n SHORTS: Uniform shorts include the gray pleated trouser shorts or the navy campus chino shorts. The length of the shorts follows the same length guidelines as those for skirts.
n SOCKS AND TIGHTS: Students are allowed to wear navy blue or black tights or fitted leggings underneath their skirts. Flared leggings may be worn. Only solid, non-patterned white, navy blue, gray or black socks may be worn with the uniform.
n SHOES: Any all-black shoe, including all black tennis shoes, (i.e. with no other added colors) that has a soft sole, soft heel, a back or back strap. High top sneakers are allowed. Heels and soles on shoes can be no higher than one inch measured at any point. Only white soles, white shoelaces, or white accents on tennis shoes are permitted.
n SWEATERS: Any Colours sweater with the OLP insignia (pull-over or cardigan) or the sleeveless sweater vest with the OLP insignia is required for formal uniform.
n SWEATSHIRTS: Only the OLP Athletic Department sweatshirts, OLP approved club sweatshirts, or OLP approved spirit wear items may be worn. Sweatshirts may only be worn on non-formal uniform days.
n JACKETS/OUTERWEAR: The following style Colours uniform jackets may be worn: black puffer jackets, black puffer vests, navy fleece Varsity jacket, and navy blazer. Additionally, athletic jackets with OLP logo may be worn as outerwear and in the classrooms.
SENIOR CELEBRATIONS
As school tradition, seniors are granted special uniform privileges in celebration of their final year of attendance at OLP. Beginning the first day of senior year, the senior class students may wear the following on non-formal uniform days: white tennis shoes, college sweatshirts on Wednesdays, a senior class sweatshirt.
Athletic Offerings
• FALL: Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball
• WINTER: Basketball, Soccer, Water Polo
• SPRING: Beach Volleyball, Lacrosse, Softball, Swim and Dive, Track and Field
• YEAR- ROUND Dance, Cheer SPORTS:
• ANNUAL CLUB SPORTS: Archery, E-Sports, Surf
OLP/Saints Cheer Team
All incoming frosh can try out for the OLP/Saints Cheer team. The commitment begins in June 2025 and includes weekly practices. There are practices during the summer (with scheduled vacations) and then both before and after school during the school year. We provide sideline cheer and competitive cheer. Student athletes may compete in both.
We will have a Cheer Information Meeting via Zoom on Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m.. This meeting is mandatory for all those interested in trying out. New students tryouts will take place on April 14 and April 15, 2024 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the OLP Event Center. Both days are required.
Questions? Contact the Head Cheerleading Coach, Mr. Casey Popp at cheer@aolp.org
OLP Athletics
OLP SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS: Save the Dates! If you are interested, visit the Athletics web page for updates. aolp.org/athletics
Volleyball - June 16-19, 9-11 a.m.
Tennis- June 16-19, 1-3 p.m.
Dance - June 23-26, 9-11 a.m.
Basketball - July 14-17, 9-11 a.m.
Cheer - July 21-24, 9-11 a.m.
OLP FALL SPORTS TRYOUTS:
Volleyball will start on July 31
Cross Country will start on August 4th
Flag Football will start on August 4th
Golf will start on August 4th
Tennis will start on August 5th
OLP Dance Team
Come audition to be a part of OLP’s award-winning Dance Team! The OLP Dance Team features JV and Varsity level teams, performing at various OLP and community events, on the sideline at Saints football games, and throughout multiple high school dance competitions.
The commitment begins in June 2025 with summer training and preparation for the Fall season. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, April 29th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. & Wednesday, April 30th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the OLP Event Center. Both days are required.
Questions? Contact Head Coach, Mrs. Culver, at kculver@aolp.org . We will have a Dance Information Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:00 p.m. This meeting is mandatory for all those interested in auditioning. Don’t miss out on our Dance Showcase on April 10th and April 11th on campus!
Serving the Dear Neighbor
Serving our dear neighbor in a spirit of “unifying love” is the heart of the CSJ mission and, therefore, also the heart of the OLP mission. We are called to be loving disciples, serving our dear neighbor. As a member of the OLP community, each student is encouraged to engage in Christian service, striving to bring about justice and love in our community, as Jesus modeled for us. Service at OLP is grounded in the understanding that every person is created with innate worth and dignity. OLP offers a wide variety of local service opportunities, mixed with educational justice immersions, focusing on a wide range of social justice issues, both domestic and international.
Guidelines for Service
We do not require mandatory service hours to graduate from OLP. This philosophy encourages and celebrates the thriving culture of voluntary service that has flourished at OLP. We firmly believe that students are motivated to serve others through an authentic spirit of compassion and a desire to engage with our dear neighbors, both locally and globally. Students will be encouraged to serve others in connection with their Theology classes and students who truly embody what it means to serve our dear neighbors have multiple opportunities to be recognized, honored, and celebrated.
Service Opportunities at OLP
Throughout the year, OLP Campus Ministry offers a multitude of service experiences for our students. We post our service opportunities in the Campus Ministry Instagram and Schoology pages, in Theology classes and the weekly bulletin, and share them on morning PTV announcements. Our educational justice immersions can be located on the Justice Immersion Ministries page of the OLP website. We hope you take the time to explore the wonderful opportunities that we offer. If you are interested in a justice immersion, check out available opportunities at aolp.org/student-life/immersion/
Masses at OLP
Gathering as a community to celebrate the Catholic mass provides wonderful opportunities for students to learn more about Catholicism, experience inspiring masses, and connect with each other and local priests. OLP actively welcomes and embraces students from all faith traditions, including no faith tradition. While all students are required to respectfully attend our once a month all-school masses, students may choose the degree to which they participate in the mass based on their personal faith background and the teachings of the Catholic Church. We celebrate optional masses in our Chapel the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:15 am. Students can volunteer to serve a variety of roles in our joyful masses! Questions?
Campus Ministry
A lively and rich Campus Ministry coordinates the entire OLP faith community in seeking to live out the ideals of Jesus in the Catholic tradition. With an attitude of conviction that each of us is called to love and serve, OLP Campus Ministry fosters leadership development for our faith community and toward a better world. Students and faculty work together taking leadership roles in facilitating retreats, planning liturgies, organizing justice awareness activities, and serving others in San Diego and across the world.
Contact Mr. Harrison Trubitt, Service Learning and Retreats Director at htrubitt@aolp.org, or Mr. Ryan Martin-Spencer, Director of Mission Integration at rmartin-spencer@aolp.org
Carpool and Transportation
OLP will provide a transportation option before and after school to North County, South Bay, and Scripps Ranch. If interested, please contact Tara Clemen, Facilities Manager at tclemen@aolp.org. The cost of transportation is $1800 per year on a first-come, first-served basis. OLP provides transportation from school to select athletic fields for practices based on demand and registration. Priority will be given to frosh and sophomore student-athletes.
Highlighted Readings
Over the last few years, OLP has hosted Dr. Lisa Damour, Rachel Simmons, Jessica Lahey, and Dr. Judith Locke to discuss their work in adolescent health and well-being. We encourage you to explore these incredible authors, along with other leading reaserarchers in the field.
Throughout the school year, OLP provides multiple opportunities for parents/guardians to join conversations and events that provide resources and research -based tools to support your teenager.
Class Placement Criteria
ENGLISH CLASS PLACEMENTS ARE MADE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
HSPT Entrance Exam Scores
7th and 8th grade Language Arts Grades Teacher Recommendations
Entrance Exam Essay
MATH CLASS PLACEMENTS ARE MADE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
HSPT Entrance Exam Scores
7th and 8th grade Mathematics Grades Teacher Recommendations
OLP CURRICULUM GUIDE*
BIOLOGY CLASS PLACEMENTS ARE MADE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
HSPT Entrance Exam Scores
7th and 8th grade Math and Language Arts Grades Teacher Recommendations
WORLD LANGUAGE PLACEMENTS ARE MADE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
OLP World Language Placement Test
To learn more about pathways, courses and prerequisites, access the Curriculum Guide at aolp.org/academics/ Incoming Frosh will have the opportunity to discuss classes with our counseling team and register to their elected courses during Course Registration Nights on March 25 and 26, 2025
Questions?
Contact: Jennifer Meza, Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction, at jmeza@aolp.org.
Summer School
COURSE OFFERINGS
JUNE 16-JULY 17, 2025
SEMESTER COURSES: U.S. Government (Online), Economics (Online), Economics Honors (Online), Health (Online), Speech & Debate 1 (In-Person) - $500
Visit https://www.aolp.org/academics/summer-school for more information and to register for classes. Prior to registering for any class, please discuss options with OLP’s Counseling Team on course registration nights.
BEGINNING ALGEBRA, June 16-July 17, 8:00 a.m–1:00 p.m. - $1,000
This preparatory course develops essential mathematical building blocks needed for success in Algebra I. Students will strengthen their understanding of real numbers, variables, and algebraic expressions while mastering key concepts like linear equations, inequalities, and basic graphing. This course provides incoming freshmen with a solid foundation for their high school math journey.
ENGLISH REVIEW COURSE, July 2-17, 1:00–3:00 p.m. - $250
This course strengthens essential English skills - from reading comprehension to writing fundamentals - to prepare incoming students for success in high school. While open to all students, it may be required for some as part of their admission to OLP.
Summer Reading List
In an effort to foster a love of reading and to spend time reflecting on the spirit of our founding sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the English Department has selected a book for each grade level that connects with the primary charism of our sisters that is a central focus of our school and learning. There is one text assigned per grade, regardless of level or course.
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to foster a love of reading and develop a deeper sense of the school’s charism as a foundation for the school year.
Expectation: Students are expected to actively read and annotate the book chosen for their grade level. While reading, students should reflect on the charism aligned with that novel and be ready to discuss and participate in activities centered around the book when they begin the school year.
Assessment: When students return they will engage in a variety of activities based on the assigned text in their classes. Activities will vary according to course, but could include discussion, Socratic Seminar, group projects, individual projects, a written essay, creative writing, etc. The expectation is that students will have read the book and be ready to engage with the text during the first week(s) of school.
INCOMING 9th GRADE:
The Secret Lives of Bees by
Sue Monk
REQUIRED READINGS FOR 10th, 11th AND 12th GRADES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. Please check the OLP website for more information:
SUMMER REGISTRATION Transfer Students
SUMMER REGISTRATION Frosh
Checklist At-A-Glance Leading Up to Orientation
MARCH
c Submit enrollment agreement to officially join OLP! (deadline March 17, 2025)
c Interested in Dance electives? Attend course placement on March 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
c March 25 or 26 - Attend OLP Course Registration Night
c Interested in joining our Cheer team? Attend the informational meeting on Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m. via Zoom
c March 28 - March 29 Spring Drama Production, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
APRIL
c Interested in joining our Dance team? Attend the informational meeting on Wednesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. via Zoom
c April 5 - Attend BeYOUtiful!
c April 10 and 11 - Check out the OLP Spring Dance Showcase!
c Interested in joining the OLP Cheer team? Tryouts on April 14 & 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
c Interested in joining the OLP Dance team? Audition on Tuesday, April 29, 4:00-8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 30, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
MAY
c May 15 - Spring Welcome Night at 4:30 p.m.
c Schedule physical exam for June or July
c Used Uniform and Textbook Sale on the OLP campus on Friday, May 23 from 12:30–2:00 p.m.
JUNE
c Order uniforms
JULY
c Order textbooks (check page 6 of the booklet for more info)
c Upload immunization records, copy of passport/birth certificate, and physical form to PowerSchool by July 18, 2025
AUGUST
c August 7– 8 and 11–12 attend Orientation and Frosh Overnight Extravaganza Retreat!
