An OLP Girl Steps Forward...
...to fulfill Our Mission
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) is a rigorous four-year college preparatory school with an unparalleled leadership program and variety of cocurricular activities. Founded in 1882, OLP has faithfully served families of San Diego County for the past 132 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.
Theresa Dang ’14, Pitzer College
The 169 students who made up the Class of 2014 were offered
...to learn
$17.6
OLP graduates are the proven innovators of tomorrow. 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 expectation.
Million in merit-based scholarships
We give you all the tools you need to succeed in college including our block schedule and college preparatory curriculum, which includes classes in: >> >> >> >> >>
Math Science English Social Studies Visual & Performing Arts
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World Languages Computer Science Religious Studies Physical Education
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Recent research* shows that when compared with female graduates of coeducational schools, women graduates of all-girls schools: • • • •
The number of Advanced Placement & Honors Courses available each year
Earn higher SAT scores Experience greater confidence levels, especially with regard to science and math subjects Have greater interest in graduate school Are more inclined to participate in group and social activities
*Data from the Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their Characteristics and the Transition to College study by Linda J. Sax, Ph.D. et al.
Facts at a Glance:
>> 15: Average number of years faculty members have taught at the school >> 133: Years of legacy. OLP is the longest running high school in San Diego >> 50,000: The number of hours students spent in service to others in the last two
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>> 70%: The percentage of full time faculty that hold advanced degrees
OLP invests more than
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The Need for Women in STEM
...to go full STEAM ahead
The STEM fields are at the core of innovation and will shape the future of our world, however, women are underrepresented in these critical areas. •
Only 5.5% to 22.3% of civil, industrial, chemical and mechanical engineers are women, and they represent just a quarter of the workforce involved with computer and mathematical sciences. (Huffington Post Article, “Why is STEM Still a 4-Letter Word for Women,” July 2014)
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Although women fill close to half of all jobs in the U.S. economy, they hold less than 25% of STEM jobs. (U.S. Department of Commerce)
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Only 24% of technology jobs are currently held by women. This is a decrease from 36% in 1991. (National Center for Women & Information Technology at the University of Colorado, Boulder)
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At OLP, we help our students develop the skills necessary to take on any challenge. We offer 47 classes in the STEAM disciplines. Our rigorous curriculum includes access to more than 47 classes in the STEAM disciplines. Science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) subjects are integrated into our rigorous curriculum, giving our girls the opportunity to learn and innovate across a variety of disciplines. We are committed to supporting our the passions of our students and educating the next generation of female leaders and innovators in all fields. The STEAM Curriculum at OLP Includes Courses In: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
Chemistry Physics Computer Applications Marine Science Genetics Photography Music Theory Painting Biology Video production
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AP calculus Dance Ceramics Drawing Drama Computer Science Principles Graphic Arts Environmental Science
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Only 1/5 of physics Ph.D.s in the country are awarded to women, and only half of those women are American. Of all the physics professors in the U.S., only 14% are women. (New York Times Article, “Why Are There Still So Few Women in Science,” Oct. 2013)
OLP instilled in me a strong sense of work ethic and dedication that has proved invaluable throughout my undergraduate 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.
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--Megan Coughlin ’08. 2012 graduate of U.S. Naval Academy and currently beginning her third year of medical school at Georgetown University
OLP students regularly mentor children at Joyner Elementary school in San Diego through the STEM council of Rotary Club 33. 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.
...to Lead OLP students are empowered and prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow because the rigorous 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. The Student Council at OLP is comprised of more than 50 elected student leaders with the common goal of planning school activities and, at the same time, making the school year exciting and memorable. Leadership experiences at OLP help prepare our graduates for college and beyond. Leadership By the Numbers: >> 99%: The percentage of OLP graduates who consistently go on to higher education >> 724: The number of college & university acceptances the class of 2014 was offered >> 209: The class of 2014 was accepted by 209 unique colleges & universities >> 67%: The percentage of the class of 2014 that was offered at least one scholarship from a college or university >> $17.6 Million: The amount of merit-based scholarships offered to the169 members of the class of 2014
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Leadership at OLP is mired in the idea that women are leaders. There aren’t any “ifs,” “ands,” or “buts” about it. OLP inspired in me a desire to be a student of the world, not only accepting, but also appreciative, of that which makes us individuals. The leadership program taught me to trust that I have the skill set, intelligence, and confidence to be an effective leader in all aspects of life.
--Adia Sykes ’12, Beginning third year of college at University of Chicago
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Danielle Dillard ’14, University of Portland
...toward faith & service
We invite our OLP graduates to return to the campus chapel for their wedding ceremony as well!
Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1882, OLP has successfully educated young women for more than 132 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 classrooms is complemented with class level retreats for all grade levels. Liturgies are planned by students and led by visiting Priests from all over San Diego Diocese.
The Department of Campus Ministry facilities opportunities for our community to explore our Catholic faith and CSJ charism, including: >> Daily School-Wide & Classroom Prayer >> Weekly Chapel Prayer >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
Variety of Student-Coordinated Masses Advent Candlelight Procession Class Retreats Service-Learning Programs Student Council Outreach Projects Student Peace Commission & Service Clubs Food Drives for Catholic Charities Campus Ministry Student Core Team Weekly Parents in Prayer Meetings
religious studies courses campus ministry
service
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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 of graduation, however, most go above and beyond the minimum requirements because the culture of our community is that of serving the “dear neighbor.”
ACADEMY OF
OUR LADY OF
PEACE FOUNDED 1882
Campus Student Organizations
...to create & perform
The philosophy of the Visual & 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.
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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.
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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 to proceeds to travel to Thespian Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska to learn about and 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.
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Choral Club is open to all students and participates in all liturgies and 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 who have been neglected, orphaned or disadvantaged. Members of the National Art Honor Society have created portraits for children in Rwanda, Haiti, Vietnam, Philippines and Afghanistan. OLP National Art Honor Society students created portraits of children who had very few photos to serve as memories from their early years.
OLP offers a variety of visual & performing arts options including campus student organizations, theatre performances, competitions and special programs and classes.
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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
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The students created portraits for youth from around the world who have been neglected, orphaned or disadvantaged. The children then keep the portraits as a positive memory of their childhood.
...to college OLP’s College Counseling begins Freshman year with an introduction to the Naviance - Family Connection program. Counselors meet with freshmen individually to develop a four-year plan, offer academic counseling, and discuss the importance of extracurricular involvement. Sophomore year students can meet in the Spring for individual college counseling appointments with their assigned counselor. They participate in the CSU Mentor Program, College and Career Workshops and are invited to on campus College Fairs. As Juniors students participate in individual and family college counseling appointments. As a class they attend workshops throughout the year on topics such as College Orientation, College Values, College Visits, Writing the Application Essay, Using the Common Application Process, Pursuing Scholarships, How to Pursue Competitive University Admission and an NCAA Workshop. Students also participate in the CSU Mentor Program, attend college fairs and hear from OLP alumnae in the annual College Advice Panel. They begin compiling their resume and have the opportunity to participate in the OLP Summer College Camp program. 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. An OLP Senior will participate in the following to prepare for the college admissions process: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
Individual & Family College Counseling Appointments Senior College Workshop Senior College Night Presentation College Fairs OLP Alumnae Panel Scholarship Workshops Transition to College Workshops
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Community College Planning UC/Cal State Application Workshops UC Essay Writing Workshops College Visits (Excused Absences) CSU Mentor Program Student & Parent Financial Aid Night Common App. Workshop Graduation from OLP!
Standardized Testing While in attendance at OLP, students will take the following standardized tests (alongside individual AP CollegeBoard assessments) to assist with academic and career planning: Freshmen: ACT ASPIRE Sophomores: PSAT (Preliminary SAT) and optional ACT ASPIRE Juniors: PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) Seniors: ACT and/or SAT(students independently register)
Alexa Querin ’14, Baldwin Wallace University
...to the future OLP graduates are accepted to some of the finest colleges & universities throughout the U.S. and abroad. The list below reflects acceptances for the last two graduating classes. Academy of Art University Adams State University Adelphi University The University of Alabama at Birmingham The University of Alabama American University The American University of Paris Arizona State University The University of Arizona University of Arkansas Art Center College of Design The Art Institute of California -San Diego The Art Institute of California -San Francisco The Art Institute of CaliforniaHollywood Auburn University Austin College Azusa Pacific University Baldwin Wallace University Barnard College Barrett, The Honors College Barry University Baylor University Becker College Belmont University Beloit College Berkeley City College Bethune-Cookman University Biola University Birmingham-Southern College Boise State University Boston College Boston University University of British Columbia Butler University Caldwell University California Baptist University California College of the Arts (San Francisco) California College of the Arts (San Francisco) California College of the Arts Oakland California Institute of the Arts
California Lutheran University California Maritime Academy California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Coll of Agriculture) California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Coll of Sci & Math) California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Channel Islands 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, 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 Marcos California State University, Stanislaus 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 Carnegie Mellon University The Catholic University of America Chaminade University of Honolulu Chapman University College of Charleston Chestnut Hill College University of Chicago Clark University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Colgate University Colorado Mesa University Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University (College of Business) Columbia College Chicago Concordia University - Irvine Concordia University - Portland University of Connecticut Creighton University Culinary Art School El Arte de Cocinar y Servir
The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone Cuyamaca College Daemen College University of Dallas University of Dayton Denison University University of Denver DePaul University Dominican University of California Drexel University University of Dubuque Duke University (Trinity College of Arts & Science) Duquesne University Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Oregon University Elmhurst College Elmira College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emerson College Emmanuel College Emory University (Emory College) Endicott College Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Diego The University of Findlay Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Franciscan University of Steubenville The George Washington University Georgetown University The University of Georgia Gonzaga University Grand Canyon University Grossmont College University of Hartford Hartwick College University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Pacific University Hofstra University Holy Cross College Holy Names University Hope International University Humboldt State University University of Illinois at Chicago Instituto Superior de Gastronomia y Nutricion Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Iona College The University of Iowa Ithaca College John Paul the Great Catholic University Johns Hopkins University Johnson & Wales University (Denver) Johnson & Wales University
(Providence) Juniata College Kansas State University University of Kansas University of Kentucky Knox College La Salle University University of La Verne Lafayette College Langston University Lasell College Le Moyne College LeTourneau University Lewis & Clark College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans University of Maine Malone University Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marist College Universidad Marista de Merida Marquette University Marymount California University Marymount Manhattan College Maryville University MCPHS - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Boston University of Massachusetts, Lowell McGill University (Faculty of Science ) Menlo College Merrimack College Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University University of Michigan Mills College University of Minnesota, Crookston University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (CSE College of Science and Engin) University of Missouri Columbia Molloy College Montana State University, Bozeman Morgan State University Mount St. Mary’s College (Chalon) Muhlenberg College University of Nebraska at Lincoln (Engineering & Technology) University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, Reno New Mexico State University University of New Mexico New School of Architecture & Design New York University New York University (Shanghai Program) University of North Carolina at Charlotte North Carolina State University (Engr) North Park University Northeastern University Northern Arizona University University of Northern Colorado Northwestern College Northwestern University Notre Dame de Namur University University of Notre Dame Oklahoma State University Olivet Nazarene University
Oregon State University University of Oregon Otis College of Art and Design Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio Pace University, New York City Pace University, Westchester Campus (Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) Pacific Lutheran University Pacific University University of the Pacific Palomar College Pennsylvania State University, University Park Pepperdine University University of Pittsburgh Pitzer College Point Loma Nazarene University Point Park University Portland State University University of Portland Post University Pratt Institute University of Puget Sound Purdue University University of Redlands Regis College Regis University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Rhode Island Richmond The American International College in London University of Richmond Rider University Robert Morris University Illinois Rochester Institute of Technology University of Rochester Rocky Mountain College Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey at New Brunswick (Mason Gross School of the Arts) Sacred Heart University Saint Joseph’s University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s College Saint Mary’s College of California Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Saint Michael’s College Salve Regina University Sam Houston State University Samford University San Diego City College San Diego Mesa College San Diego Miramar College San Diego State University University of San Diego San Francisco State University University of San Francisco San Jose State University Santa Barbara City College Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (Philadelphia College of Pharmacy) The University of Scranton Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Seton Hall University Simmons College
Sonoma State University University of South Carolina South Dakota State University Southern California Institute of Architecture University of Southern California Southern Methodist University Southern Oregon University Southern Utah University Southwestern College St. Edward’s University St. John’s University - Manhattan Campus St. John’s University - Staten Island Campus St. John’s University - Queens Campus University of St. Thomas Stanford University Stonehill College Suffolk University Syracuse University The University of Tampa Texas A&M University Texas Christian University Texas Southern University The University of Texas, Austin Tiffin University University of Toronto Undergraduate Only Towson University Tufts University (College of Liberal Arts) Tulane University Universidad Anahuac Universidad Autonoma de Baja California - Tijuana Campus Universidad de Monterrey Universidad Panamericana University of Utah Vanderbilt University Vanguard University of Southern California Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University University of Virginia Wagner College Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Washington State University University of Washington Webster University Wellesley College West Virginia University Western New England University Western Oregon University Western State Colorado University Western Washington University Westmont College Wheelock College Whittier College Willamette University College of William and Mary William Woods University Williams College University of Wisconsin, Madison Woodbury University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University Yale University York College of Pennsylvania
PARTNER EVENTS WITH SAINTS INCLUDE: •
FROSH DANCE LESSONS
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...to success in all aspects of life
OLP girls lead full lives, rounded out by athletics, clubs and our partnership with the Catholic, all-boys school, St. Augustine (Saints), just a few miles away. OLP students are prominent leaders in the classroom, on the courts and fields, and in their communities.
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Student athletes make up more than 55% of our student population and the majority of these student athletes were recognized last year for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher while participating in competitive athletics.
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THE NUMBER O F C LU B S A N D O RG A N I Z AT I O N S ON CAMPUS
Athletic Teams Include: >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
Basketball Cheer Cross Country Golf Gymnastics Soccer Beach Volleyball
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Softball Surf Swim & Dive Tennis Track & Field Volleyball
Since 2006, OLP athletes have been granted and accepted scholarships from:
OLP REMAINS AT THE FOREFRONT OF ATHLETIC RECOGNITION WITH 20 COMPETITIVE CIF INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC TEAMS
Academy of Art University California Lutheran University California State University, Northridge California State University, San Luis Obispo Harvard University Hawaii Pacific University Humboldt State University Of Loyola, New Orleans Notre Dame de Namur 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 Dallas University of Maine University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of San Diego
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