Chaminade High School by Chaminade College Preparatory

HIGH SCHOOL

Chaminade College Preparatory inspires young people to love, learn and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence and moral responsibility. Chaminade graduates are prepared, inspired and equipped to share God’s love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace. They learn, adapt and grow with the world around them. Our alumni become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.

Chaminade prides itself in its mission and identity as a Catholic school in the Marianist tradition which prepares students not only for college but also for a life of leadership in a diverse world. Characteristics of a Marianist Education include:

Educating for Formation in Faith: Students are devoted to ongoing personal faith and character development in their academic classes, extracurriculars, retreats, liturgies, and Apostolic Works Service Learning. They are committed to understanding and respecting religious differences and what is distinctive about their own religious faith tradition.

Educating in Family Spirit: In a community characterized by a family setting of openness, respect, integrity, and dialogue, students develop their spiritual and academic growth.

Educating for Service, Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation: Chaminade students exhibit values of compassion, tolerance, justice, peace and a respect for the dignity of human life and all creation. They become leaders who are informed about social issues and are committed to addressing and resolving injustices in order to improve quality of life for all.

Educating for Adaptation and Change: Chaminade students develop their critical thinking skills in the search for truth and in recognition of the importance of lifelong learning.

Providing an Integral, Quality Education: Chaminade students strengthen their interior spirit and self-knowledge, learning to nurture habits of silence and reﬂection. They appreciate the value of education and knowledge which enables them to embark on their journeys of lifelong learning.

Personalized College Preparation

Chaminade doesn’t just focus on being a great fit for high school – we prepare students to find their next great fit. From the moment our freshmen meet their counselor, they know that will be the person they work with over the next four years to help them define their personal definition of “college prep.” Counselors also work with their students to align their actions with their goals, choose classes, and advise on activities to help make a student’s dream a reality. In addition to academics, Chaminade provides a student wellness program coordinated by our school therapist to make sure Chaminade students become great students and great people!

Unique Lear ning Pathways

In the Chaminade family, every student matters, so every pathway through the school is important. Students enjoy personalized attention and excellent preparation for college in a goal-oriented environment. They personalize their pathway, choosing from athletics, clubs, co-curricular activities, AP classes, ﬁne arts, community service opportunities, and a wide variety of elective courses designed to maximize their potential and help them grow toward their future.

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Honors

College Acceptances*

Academic Excellence

FRESHMAN

Theology

English (Honors Available)

Math* (Honors Available)

Biology (Honors Available)

Human Geography/Health

World Languages (Spanish, French, Chinese - Honors Available)

Elective

Theology

English (Honors Available)

Math* (Honors Available)

Chemistry (Honors and AP Available)

World History (AP Available)

World Languages (Honors Available)

Elective (AP Courses Available)

Theology

English (Honors and AP Available)

Math* (Honors and AP Available)

Science (Honors and AP Available)

United States History (AP Available)

Elective (AP Courses Available)

Theology

English (Honors and AP Available)

Math* (Honors and AP Available)

United States Government (AP Available)

Elective (AP Courses Available)

Required electives include ﬁne arts (one year), PE/sport (one year), Online Computer Skills (one quarter), and Critical Thinking and Composition (one semester). Students also must fulﬁll Apostolic Service Hours each year.

Popular electives include advanced science and math classes, advanced world language options, sociology, psychology, kinesiology and sports medicine, business economics, sports management, coding and engineering, ﬁlm, dance, drama, art, instrumental or vocal music, etc.

*Math track and initial honors placement determined at time of acceptance.

Fine Arts

Cultivating creativity is an essential aspect of learning at Chaminade. We offer six complete arts disciplines in industry-standard facilities leveraging state-of-the-art technology. Whether studio art, ﬁlm, dance, theater, instrumental, or vocal music, Chaminade programs inspire excellence and self-conﬁdence. Students build skills that enrich their experience and energize the school environment!

The Arts at Chaminade have been recognized for excellence with multiple awards, from the National Youth Arts Awards, The Jerry Herman Awards, the National Film Festival for Talented Youth, and Heritage Music Festivals, to name a few. Chaminade’s artists and musicians have also taken their talents on the road to places like Seattle, Hawaii, England, and Spain!

Clubs & Organizations

Students who love going to Chaminade love having an active student life! Chaminade offers more than 60 clubs and activities. A wide variety of leadership, special interest, service and cultural afﬁnity clubs and organizations means there is a place for everyone. Co-curricular academic and extra-curricular ﬁne arts opportunities let students use what State

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Co-Edvantage

The National Association of Independent Schools states, “Students in coeducational settings learn better because they learn from both boys and girls. They are better critical thinkers and are more likely to be innovators in their professional lives.” Chaminade prepares students for real life and knows their college and workplace reality will be co-ed. Young men and women who learn together also lead together and succeed together. There is no better college prep education than a co-educational experience.

The Chaminade Family

Our Chaminade family is values-based, diverse, and inclusive. The Marianist culture of Family Spirit means we help students ﬁt in and belong. We want your student to develop positive relationships and meaningful long-lasting friendships.

In the classroom, we model empathy, respect, and dignity. Students feel safe expressing their opinions and exchanging views with others.

Exploration & Growth

At Chaminade, students explore their faith and develop their own moral compass as they grow into perceptive, responsible adults. They will pursue their interests in the classroom, through extracurricular opportunities and volunteer experiences. Athletes compete in a variety of sports, artists will explo new avenues for self-expression, and all students will discover their greatest potential.

Values-Based College Preparation

We help students personalize a learning path that prepares them for college and aligns with their interests and goals. We encourage them to discover and maximize their talents as they grow. College counseling begins when they ﬁrst come to Chaminade and continues throughout their journey here. Counselors get to know them, help them plan their path, coach them when needed, and keep them on track to achieve their goals.

Safety & Security

Campus safety is a top priority. The high school is a closed campus with a guard station, perimeter fence, security cameras, and an alert system throughout the school. People's safety is also important to us. Every staff member receives an extensive background check before being hired. Randomized student drug testing and the use of on-campus detection canines keep students safe and help protect them from social pressures.

Building Their Futu Together

Our graduates embody four key characteristics: faith, academic readiness, leadership, and service. Our work with your student begins with this end in mind. Parents are an important part of student success. partner with parents and provide opportunities to help you become an active member of the Chaminade community.

Affording Chaminade

Chaminade offers a tuition assistance program to aid families that could not otherwise afford a Chaminade education, as well as families that are experiencing temporary financial difficulties. We regularly grant more than $5,000,000 in financial aid to our families.

26 %

of students receive assistance

$11,000

Average grant (49% of tuition)

27 %

$133,000 of families with more than one student qualify for tuition assistance

Average income of an applicant granted an award

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Merit Scholarships

Every year, Chaminade identiﬁes its strongest applicants for honors placement – we call these students “Eagle Scholars.”

Eagle Scholars are not only eligible for honors class placement in the 9th grade, but are also eligible for consideration for one of Chaminade’s Merit Scholarships.

Chaminade is committed to recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication that is required to qualify for a merit award.

15% of entering freshman were offered merit based scholarships

Leadership Scholars $1,500 one-time award

Marianist Scholars $2,500 per year/renewable

Chaminade Scholars $5,000 per year/renewable

Merit Scholars come from 3.95

average GPA of a Merit Scholar different middle schools

$250,000+ merit based scholarships awarded yearly

Embark on an educational journey that nurtures your growth, ignites your passions, and prepares you for a successful future.

How to Apply

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Online Application

Create an account and ﬁll out the application form at chaminade.org/apply

Recommendation

Letters

We ask applicants to request conﬁdential recommendation letters from their current teachers and/or administrators.

Student Questionnaire & Essay

Chaminade applicants complete a required Student Questionnaire & Essay that helps us understand why Chaminade is a great ﬁt for them.

Academic Records

Your grades are an important part of your application and assist in making placement decisions if you are accepted. Chaminade does not require an entrance exam. Log into your application portal and follow the instructions to upload your most recent grade reports or transcripts.

Student Interview

All applicants are interviewed as the ﬁnal step of the application process.