La Salle ParentNewsletter For Parents and Friends of La Salle High School
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Pasadena, CA • October 2018
Principal Ideas Hello. Welcome to fall and October! I hope that the first full month of school has gone well for your students.
Courtney R. Kassakhian Principal
Our students had a busy September with many of them busy with athletics, play rehearsals, speech and debate and more. However, amidst the busy-ness we took time out on September 13, to celebrate the academic achievements of our students with our Academic Awards Assembly. The following awards were given at the event: • 181 students received Gold Certificates (spring GPA of 4.0 or higher) • 52 students received First Honors (spring GPA of 3.7-3.999) • 80 students received Honors (spring GPA of 3.3-3.699) • 13 students received the Academic Achievement award for increasing their GPA by 0.5 or more from first to second semester
Did You Know? Saint John Baptist de La Salle
La Salle College Preparatory is part of the Christian Brothers SFNO (San Francisco New Orleans) District comprised of eight states and teaching over 21,000 students.
Additionally, we acknowledged the many students who met the prerequisites for membership in our many honor societies. • 22 new students were inducted into the California Scholarship Federation • 24 new students were inducted into the National Honor Society • 18 students were inducted into the Science National Honor Society • 15 students were inducted into the Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society • 8 new students were inducted into the National Dance Honor Society Besides acknowledging the achievements of our students in the second semester of the 2017-2018 school year, new faculty member Darryl Oliver ’11 spoke to the students about the experience he and his brother had at La Salle and in college following graduation from La Salle. Mr. Oliver’s basic message was that, rather than comparing themselves against others, our students should be continuously working to outdo their own personal best. It was a message that was well received by our students. Principal continued on page 2
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Retreat and Service
September also brought our annual freshman retreat and day of service. I believe that La Salle’s approach to service is something we should be very proud of and that it distinguishes us from other area schools. Each year our students are introduced to service at La Salle through the freshman retreat and service days. Mr. O’Connor, Director of Student Life, with the help of many of our student retreat leaders, led the entire freshman class through a retreat at PazNaz on September 10, and then on September 11 the entire freshman class traveled to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. The students and faculty accompanying them assisted in preparing kits for the food bank’s Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). CSFP is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program which provides monthly food kits to seniors. Our students assembled 2,744 kits in their 4.5 hours at the food bank! That same week we also had our first 60 Seconds of Service this school year. Students came to the Dining Hall during lunch and helped make 100 sandwiches that were then delivered to the Union Station Adult Center in Pasadena. And in October Ms. Julia Frisina ’11, our service coordinator, will take eight students on the El Otro Lado immersion trip. Service to others is truly an important part of what it means to be a Lancer and our students continue to serve their community in many ways.
Homecoming 2018
October will be a month of excitement here on campus, beginning with our Homecoming Week October 1-6. The theme this year is Viva Las Vegas. Information about the week will be in the daily announcements and posted on Schoology. The week will conclude with the football game against St. Anthony High School on Kohorst Field Friday night, followed by our homecoming dance Saturday night. Homecoming is a great time of celebration and an important tradition that marks the month of October every year. However, October is also Respect Life Month as designated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). This year’s theme is Every Life: Cherished, Chosen. Sent. As such, it is fitting that we will be spending some time this month focused on our One Book project. Our entire school community has been reading "In Our Backyard: Human Trafficking in America and What We Can Do to Stop It" by Nita Belles. We began by discussing a chapter in our mentor groups in September and this month we will continue reading the book in religious studies classes. Additionally, I am very excited to have Ms. Belles, the author, come to La Salle and speak with our parents on Wednesday, October 10 and our students on Thursday, October 11. Belles is a recognized national leader and expert in the anti-trafficking movement, serves as Central Oregon’s Regional Director of Oregonians Against Trafficking Humans (OATH), and is the executive director of the In Our Backyard foundation. I hope many of our parents will be able to join us at this very special event.
National Testing Day
That same week is the annual testing day. On Wednesday, October 10 freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taking standardized tests; freshmen and sophomores will take the Pre ACT exam while the juniors will take the PSAT. (For seniors, this day would be a great opportunity to work on their college essays and applications or to go for a local college visit as they continue their search process.) I hope that each student approaches these tests seriously. We know that standardized test scores are an important part of the college application process, and these practice tests help students prepare for the tests that will be sent to colleges.
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National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Additionally, scores on the PSAT can lead to recognition and awards. I am very proud to share that Gwyneth Schoenbaum has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist based on her achievement on the 2017 PSAT/NMSQT. Of the approximately 1.6 million students who take the PSAT each year, only 16,000 (1%) are named semifinalists. Gwyneth will now have the opportunity to move on in the competition for a chance to earn a scholarship and be named a Merit Scholar. Additionally, Kees Hood and Tristan Huo were named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Their scores put them in the top 3.125% of test takers. Congratulations to all three students on their great accomplishments!
First Grading Period
Friday, October 13 will conclude the first grading period for the semester. Report cards will be mailed home the following week. Please be sure you are discussing the report card with your student, and, if he/she is struggling, you start talking about what he/she can do in the second quarter to achieve more. Academic Support and Student Success Workshop are wonderful resources for our students to take advantage of throughout the year, but especially when they may be struggling.
October Play and Retreat
Lastly, October brings the first junior retreat of the year and the opening of the fall play, "Argonautika," a retelling of the Jason and the Argonauts myth. These events are just two examples of the many ways students have the opportunity to discover their path to lifelong excellence while here at La Salle. Under the direction of Dr. Jude Lucas, our theatre program gives students the opportunity to express themselves and discover and develop their talents in a supportive setting. During junior retreat students are able to answer the question, “Who Do You Say That I Am?� in relation to God, self, friends, and family. If your child is a junior, I hope you encourage them to attend the retreat this month or in April. And I hope you all come and support our students as they take the stage at the end of the month. I am sure you will be impressed by what you see.
Have a wonderful October.
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Parent Association Report Dinner is on the stove, the kids are talking about their day at school, and email notifications are sounding off from the cell phone. That’s how most of my evenings are spent after I came home from work. While at work in meetings, I’m thinking about dinner, the kids, and all the other things I need to do at home. While I may be physically present, much of my time at work, home and out in the community was spent with me thinking about all the other things I needed to do. Does this happen to you?
Cherry Agapito P’18,’20 Parent Association President
A few days before the start of this school year at a team building inservice for work, I was introduced to Jon Gordon’s book, "One Word That Will Change Your Life." Jon Gordon writes, “One Word created clarity, power, passion and life-change. No goals. No wish lists. One Word will help you simplify your life and help you work by focusing on one word for this year.” As I’m listening to the presentation, this concept quickly grabs my attention - simplify my life and create clarity? That’s all I needed to hear and my one word immediately popped into mind. I go home and share my word with my family, and ask them what one word they could each work on for this year? Our one words are personal and intrinsic. It’s something I can bring my mind to when I feel like I’m veering off course. It’s been about two months and my one word is now in the forefront of all that I do at home, work and at La Salle. I don’t want to physically be present and think of a million other things I have to do. I’ve created clarity and simplified my life with my one word, and it’s something I model at home in front of my own children and at work with my students. My one word is PRESENT. I am now 100% present physically and mentally when I’m at home, talking to my kids, at work in a meeting or teaching, and while meeting with others at La Salle. This one word has changed me for the better. My hope is that we can all find what can help us simplify our lives and provide positivity to help us find clarity within ourselves. What’s your one word?
Next Parent Association Meeting October 9 6:30pm Dining Hall Parent Boosters Meetings 7:30pm Campus Locations
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Parent Association Calendar Parent AssociationA Meetings October 9, 2018 November 13, 2018 January 15, 2019 February 12, 2019 March 12, 2019 April 9, 2019
Matching Gifts
Open House November 4, 2018 PA Holiday Treat Dessert Bar for Faculty & Staff December 12, 2018 Adopt-a-Family December 15, 2018 Gifts from the Heart February 10, 2019 Registration Day March 9. 2019 Grandparents Day April 17, 2019 Crystal Ball May 10, 2019
If you are an employee of a matching gift company, we would love to work with you. This is an easy way to raise funds for La Salle. If you are not sure if your company participates, you can ask your employer or contact Tara Morales at: tmorales@lasallehs.org or call 626.696.4381.
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La Salle Matters It’s tough being a Catholic these days. For those of us who endured the sordid drama of abusive priests (and religious) in the Los Angeles Archdiocese nearly 20 years ago, we thought we had put the abuse crisis behind us when the Archbishop (finally) settled the lawsuits and committed to full transparency. Then, the Summer of 2018 came crashing into our lives like a bull in a china closet; and, all of a sudden, we were dragged into the sordid detritus of venal Bishops covering for priests in Pennsylvania as well as one of their own who reached the highest ranks of the Hierarchy. Quite frankly, as one who has proudly served the Church as a Catholic educator for the last 40 years, I’m discouraged. Dr. Richard Gray President
I don’t want to dwell on the prurient details of the latest round of revelations, except to agree with Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, the president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, when he declared this current iteration of the abuse crisis a “moral catastrophe.” Which raises the question: how can we Catholics remain faithful to a Church that has looked the other way when these dreadful situations came to its attention? While there is some cold comfort in the knowledge that the current round of abuse revelations (there, undoubtedly, will be more given the fact that seven states’ Attorneys General have opened inquiries as a result of the discoveries of abuse in Pennsylvania) occurred more than 20 years ago, it doesn’t change the inescapable fact that they occurred and that they were covered up. So, how do we, who fill the pews every Sunday, make sense of this moral catastrophe? Elizabeth Scalia, Editor-at-Large at Word on Fire Ministries (I’m a fan of Bishop Robert Barron’s WOFM Blog: www.wordonfire.org), recently authored an answer to this question which I find helpful. The title of her column - Digging my heels into light: why I won’t leave the Church – poses the question: how do you maintain your faith amid so much darkness? Her answer – complicated but compelling – is: “Well, when have darkness and light been anything but co-existent? How do we recognize either without the other?” To the casual observer, this may seem trite; but for me, it articulates the fundamental challenge faithful Catholics have had to address every day since the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ 2000 years ago. Scalia (no relation to the deceased Supreme Court Justice) puts it this way:
I remain within the Catholic Church because it is a Church that has lived and wrestled within the mystery of the shadowlands ever since an innocent man was arrested, sentenced, and crucified, while the keeper of “the keys” denied him, and his first priests ran away. Through two
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thousand imperfect years—sometimes glorious, sometimes heinous—the Church has contemplated and manifested the truth that dark and light, innocence and guilt, justice and injustice all move together, back and forth like wind-stirred wheat in a field, churning toward a culmination imaginable yet out of reach. Having encountered my fair share of insensitive priests and boring homilies over the years, I must acknowledge that I stay within the Catholic Church for reasons greater than my unfulfilled expectations that its leadership (priests and bishops) should be better than I am. It is precisely because we are all human and subject to the pernicious effects of original sin that I must remind myself that the Good News proclaimed by Jesus is the fundamental – and - only - reason for individuals to engage with institutional religion in order to reinforce one’s faith. Yes, the recurring news of the abuse crisis is a moral catastrophe. And, yes, the Church’s leadership should be ashamed of their willingness to look the other way – even more – their reluctance to hold themselves accountable for the perpetuation of this crisis. But, at the end of the day, the reason to engage with institutional religion is really quite simple: believers need the support of others in order to sustain belief. For me, I need to know that, when I gather with fellow believers each Sunday, we are making a statement about what is important in our lives as well as our shared recognition that we can’t do this alone. I’m not happy that our Bishops have failed to measure up to our expectations. But I also know that wisdom lies in the recognition that we must not allow perfect to become the enemy of good. I am saddened and discouraged that it took this moral catastrophe to move our Bishops to the beginnings of an acceptance of the common-sense principle that someone needs to watch over the watchdogs. And, while I find modest hope in the Bishops’ recognition that lay people must be included in their efforts to ensure that this moral catastrophe never – ever – happens again, I also know that I remain within the Catholic Church not because of them but because of the people whose hand I shake at the Kiss of Peace each Sunday.
It isn’t easy being a Catholic these days, but I can’t imagine being anything else.
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Our Homecoming Royal Court
2018 Homecoming Court
From left, Michael Malicdem, Brianna Antillon, Brandon King, Sophie Woodman, Clayton Searcy, Mina Ramirez, Makana Herrera, Katrina Yuzefpolsky, Jake Powe and Jamila Jelks.
Viva Las Vegas! It's Homecoming Week and Las Vegas is the theme.
Monday, October 1, Circus Circus • Wacky Dress Day • Carnival games in the gym Tuesday, October 2, Hard Rock Cafe • Favorite Band T shirt. • Talent show at lunch Wednesday, October 3, Pink Flamingo• Wear pink for Cancer Awareness. • Pie Toss Thursday, October 4, Golden Nugget • Wear western duds. • Vegas card games, gym Friday, October 5, Tacky Tourist • Wear crazy tourist attire. • Face paint and rally Homecoming Game, 7:00pm Kohorst Field • Wear Lancer red white and blue Saturday, October 6, Homecoming Dance • Dress to Impress dress code • King & Queen • 7:30 to 10:30pm Dining Hall See Homecoming brochure for details. All outerwear must conform to La Salle's Non-Uniform Dress Code
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George Nakayama is Perfect Kiyohiro (George) Nakayama achieved a perfect score of 150 at the 2018 AMC12. The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) are the first of a series of competitions in secondary school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). This year, 44 students nationwide received perfect scores, and the top 5% of the test takers were invited to participate in the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME). The combination of strong scores in AMC12 and AIME qualified George for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), which unfortunately, is only open to U.S. citizens. George moved to the United States with his family in his sophomore year and attended San Marino High School. He soon realized that La Salle College Preparatory was a better fit for his academic potential and intellectual curiosity. In his junior year, George co-founded the Physics Club and regularly invites guest speakers on campus. His deep involvement in La Salle’s Robotics club and the STEAM program led to his submission of a research paper, "Modification on Blockchain," to Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Science Competition. Meanwhile, George devotes himself to social issues and involves himself in school and the greater Pasadena community. He is currently President of Global Council, where he inspires other new immigrant students to reach their full potential by supporting and motivating them. George is also a member of Pasadena Youth Council which serves in an advisory role to the mayor to identify, discuss, prioritize and address local youth issues. The past summer, George was selected to attend the American Legion Boys State program in Sacramento, one of the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students, where he served on the Election Board. Additionally, he co-founded La Salle’s first Junior State of America (JSA) Club this year. Beyond his passion and contribution to La Salle and his community, George is an all time mathematician. In his junior year, George was referred to Professor Towse, an MIT and Brown trained mathematician, by his school counselor, to explore math. George presented his research poster "Application of Bezout’s theorem," at the spring 2018 Meeting of the Southern California Mathematical Association of America in San Diego and received praise from experts in the math society. Under Professor Towse’s mentoring, George is researching Galois Theory which provides a connection between field theory and group theory to describe how the roots of a polynomial relate to one another.
George Nakayama '19
By Yona Han Global Students Director
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City of Pasadena and La Salle Parking Laws
Pasadena Police will cite double-parking violators
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The following rules and guidelines have been established by the administration and the Pasadena Police Department for the safety of your children. Parents may drop off students in front of the gym and school in the designated curb side “drop off” lane. They may also drive into the school parking lot on Sierra Madre Boulevard entering the parking lot using the second gate west of the gym and then exit as indicated. There is no parking in front of the Sierra Madre Boulevard school parking lot from 7:00am to 4:00pm on school days. There is a 2 hour parking area in front of the gym and school from 9:00am to 9:00pm. The City has provided an additional drop-off zone going south on Michillinda Avenue, just north of the School’s driveway. This is for immediate drop-off only and is indicated as such. Both La Salle and the City are very concerned by the ongoing double, (and at times, triple) parking by parents during drop-off on Sierra Madre Boulevard. This is not only illegal, but extremely unsafe. The City will continue to enforce a no-left-turn policy for northbound Michillinda Avenue traffic onto Canfield Road and Landfair Road, as well as a no-right-turn policy for southbound traffic on Michillinda Avenue onto Canfield and Landfair. This policy is in effect from 7:00am to 8:00am, Monday through Friday. Parents are also reminded that there is ABSOLUTELY NO STUDENT DROP-OFF IN THE LOWER FACULTY PARKING LOT OR LOT ENTRANCE. Pulling into this lot entrance creates a very dangerous back-up of cars in the oncoming traffic lanes. You will be cited. Driving students must register their cars and pick up a 2018-2019 Parking Permit from the Dean of Students. The School also reminds our driving students that there is additional parking in the Sierra Madre United Methodist Church parking lot as they should not park their cars on residential streets such as Canfield Road. Parents should make use of the Sierra Madre Boulevard lot to pick up students at the end of the school day. We expect our parents and students to adhere to these policies and regulations. They will be enforced by the Pasadena Police Department. Contact Michael Stumpf, Dean of Students at 626.696.4371 if you have any concerns about these procedures.
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Speech & Debate Top 20 Team at Cal State Long Beach Tourney The Lancer Speech & Debate team continues to soar as they placed three teams in the top 35 overall out of 148 teams at the CalState Long Beach Speech and Debate Tournament on September 15, 16. Seniors Jackie Henley and Sebastian Dunbar placed 1in the top 16 bracket out of 148 teams in varsity Public Forum. Sophomores Maddie Cahill and Rhyen Hunt placed in the second top 32 bracket in varsity public forum, and sophomore Jack skipper and junior Harlan Crawford also placed in the top 32 in varsity Public Forum. And of special note, senior Mia Dooley qualified for the finals in dramatic interpretation. The Lancer's Speech & Debate teams will compete in San Jose, California at Presentation High School on October 5 - 8, and at Bronx School of Science on October 12 - 14.
Pictured with Ms. Elizabeth Meerson, Speech & Debate Coach and Moderator, are varsity members Rhyen Hunt and Maddie Cahill.
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Tax Reform and Supporting La Salle College Preparatory The tax legislation passed late in 2017 is taking effect mostly in 2018 while some provisions do not take hold until 2019. Though some of the changes impact charitable giving, there are still many opportunities available for a donor to support our School. Traditional charitable giving in support of our School is a donation of cash. But alternate gifting opportunities are available through a Planned (or Legacy) Gift in which a current outlay of cash is not required. Though both traditional and planned gifts are integral components of the financial support of our School, planned gifts are a key component of our endowment in support of the long-term financial stability of La Salle High School. Examples of how to support La Salle High School using planned gifts include the following.
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Naming our School as a full or partial beneficiary of one’s life insurance policy is a simple and very effective planned gift. This strategy does not impact one’s investment portfolio. A legacy gift such as this also provides a high level of privacy and confidentiality for donors for whom this is a consideration.
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Naming our School in your will and/or trust does not require a current outlay of cash, yet this is a very effective way to support our endowment.
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In the past two years, the stock market index has increased close to 40% and is at all time high levels. By donating appreciated securities held for over a year, a donor (1) receives a tax deduction for the full market value of the security and (2) eliminates the capital gains tax that would have been due had the security been sold.
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For donors age 70 ½ or older, the IRS allows you to donate up to $100,000 annually from your required IRA distribution. Certain requirements must be met, but especially in light of the recent federal tax legislation and the growth in the stock market, this can be a tax-effective strategy to meet your IRA distribution requirements and to support the endowment at our School.
Please review the Planned Giving articles in future publications of both the Parent Newsletter and Lancer Magazine for ongoing updates in the Planned Giving Program.
In Summary
La Salle High School can provide more information, both generically and specifically, regarding the benefits available through Planned Giving. For more information, please contact Jon Keates, the Director of Institutional Advancement at 626.696.4344.
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Bookstore Manager Sonya Froio P’17, ’20, ’22
Lancer Armory New Lower Prices! New Hours! The Lancer Armory will open everyday before school from 7:30-8:00am. We will also be open during first break, lunch and after school until 3:30pm. Look for our suggestion box! Let us know what you would like to see in the Armory. We are always looking for new ideas!
Attendance Hot Line 626.696.4406 A parent or guardian must call before 8:00am the day of the absence to notify the School if a student will be absent, or if the student needs to leave school early for an appointment. Please state student’s name, date, time, and reason for the absence. Note that the Tardy Policy has changed this year. Students will be allowed up to five tardies to the first block each semester. At the sixth tardy they will automatically receive detention for that tardy and future tardies. On return to School, the student must stop by the reception desk prior to 8:00am with a note from the parents or guardians stating the reason for the absence. Notification of any planned absences, (college visits, etc.), must be in writing prior to the absence, given to the attendance office and approved by Mr. Michael Stumpf, Dean of Students.
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College Center News College Counselors Tam Ly, Owen Hou'90,P'21, Marciz Yu'21
Colleges Scheduled to Visit La Salle in October
The College Center has already hosted many colleges during the month of September, and many more are scheduled to visit La Salle in October. Colleges are being added to the College Visit Calendar every day. Please check the Naviance website update or the College Center bulletin board for the most up-to-date schedule. Please also encourage your student to list his or her colleges of interest on Naviance Student, as it automatically generates e-mail reminders to your student when a college he or she is interested in visits La Salle.
One-on-one College Application Meetings with Seniors
Our college counselors are busy meeting with students who have completed their Senior Survey. Unfortunately, a significant number of students have not completed it yet. Please encourage your student to complete their Senior College Planning Survey online on Naviance if he or she has not done so already. Based upon their responses to the survey, the college counselors will have a one-on-one meeting with the student in order to review the student’s college list and provide feedback, suggest additional colleges if needed, and review deadlines and application requirements. So the sooner students meet with their counselor, the better prepared they will be to put forth the best college application possible without having to rush. Monday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 10 are days off that seniors may use to work on their college applications, visit college campuses, write their college essay/personal statement, or finalize their college list on Naviance Student. Seniors will find the process to be less stressful once they finalize their college list and start their applications.
SAT/ACT Testing
Seniors have their last opportunity to take standardized tests in December for most Cal States and UCs. Please double check with your college of interest on last accepted test date as requirements vary. SAT or SAT Subject Tests Test Dates: ● November 3 (Regular Registration Deadline: October 5) ● December 1 (Regular Registration Deadline: November 2) ACT Test Date: ● December 8 (Regular Registration Deadline: November 2)
UC & Cal State Applications
The University of California application is currently available at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/. The UC application filing period is November 1st to November 30th. We encourage students
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to submit their applications before the Thanksgiving holiday to avoid the high volume of applications submitted in the last week of November, and to ask counselors for assistance in needed before school is closed for the holiday. The California State application, available at www2.calstate.edu/apply, opened on October 1 and due on November 30. Many of the 23 California State University campuses are impacted for first time freshmen. We suggest students to apply broadly to the CSU campuses. La Salle College Preparatory is considered a local high school to CSU Los Angeles and CSU Northridge which means that our students will be given priority consideration as long as they are CSU eligible per the CSU eligibility index (GPA and test scores on a sliding scale).
Private Schools
Most private colleges utilize the Common Application, which can be accessed electronically at www.commonapp.org. Please check each out-of-state and private colleges’ websites for their application procedures.
Art Schools
If your student plans to apply to performing and visual arts programs, please make sure to review carefully the application requirements for information about portfolio submissions, auditions, and/or interviews. All students planning to submit portfolios should plan on attending the National Portfolio Day, an art school college fair where admission officers will offer critiques of students’ work on the spot, on Saturday, October 20th , from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Westin San Diego - Downtown, organized by the Laguna College of Art and Design. Please visit https://nationalportfolioday.org/event/laguna-college-of-art-and-design/ for a complete list of attending colleges and for additional information.
Cash for College/FAFSA Workshop
On October 16th from 6:00-8:00pm, we will be offering a workshop at La Salle in partnership with Cash for College to answer questions related to the FAFSA and complete your FAFSA on the spot. This event is specifically for Seniors and their parents. We highly recommend bringing your own laptop as we have a limited number of computers. Additional information, including a link to RSVP for the event, will be sent in a separate email.
Standardized Testing for 9th , 10th and 11th Grades
Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will take the standardized tests on Wednesday, October 10. Freshman and Sophomore students will take the PreACT, and Juniors will take the PSAT. Everyone should bring their calculator and number two pencils. Most students should finish around 11:45am.
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College Center News Bay Area College Tour
March 18-19, 2019 Universities to be announced in January 2019
Mock ACT
Revolution Prep, is again offering ACT practice tests this fall. The Mock ACT is scheduled for Saturday, October, 13 from 9:00am to 1:00pm Please register at https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/2/ The donation is $20. All proceeds go towards Academic Boosters projects.
Keeping Track of Your Accomplishments
It is very important that your students keep track of their awards, accomplishments, volunteering, work, internships, honor societies, awards, etc. throughout their high school years as this information will be very valuable when they fill out their college applications in the future. It is also a very good way to build their resume one piece at a time. This can be done on Naviance ‘About Me’ tab by clicking on the ‘My Resume’ link. Be sure to always keep a printed copy as well.
Be sure to check the website for all College Tour dates and the Universities that we will visit.
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La Salle Christmas Trees Beautiful Noble Fir and Douglas Fir Christmas Trees are again available for purchase through Student Life Order By November 7 Trees can picked up on December 7 from 4:00 to 7:00pm and on December 8 from 9:00am to noon. Delivery service is available.* Please use the order form attached to this newsletter or you can order online at www.lasallehs.org/xmastree2018 Don't need to a tree for yourself? Purchase a tree for a military family at Fort Irwin in Barstow, CA. Help us spread the joy of Christmas as we support our troops. You only need to buy the tree and La Salle will handle the delivery Questions? Call Mr. Ed O'connor at 626.696.4329 or eoconnor@lasallehs.org All Proceeds Support Student Life
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October Highlights October 1-5 Homecoming Week "Viva Las Vegas" October 1 Late Start Respect Life Week Lancer Golf Classic 11:00am Glendora Country Club October 2 Faculty & Staff Convocation 3:00pm Grinstead Theatre October 3 Liturgy Schedule Mass 9:15am Dining Hall October 5 Rally Schedule - Homecoming Junior High Football Night Football vs. St. Anthony HS 7:00pm Kohorst Field October 6 Saturday Homecoming Dance 7:30-10:30pm Dining Hall October 8 School Holiday Columbus Day October 9 Periods 2,5,6,7 Parent Association Meeting 6:30pm Dining Hall Parent Boosters Meetings 7:30pm Campus Locations
October 10 Senior Holiday National Testing Day Grades 9, 10, 11 8:00am - 12:30pm Senior Free Day (College Visits Suggested) Author Nita Belles Presentation 6:30 - 7:30pm Dining Hall October 12 Dollar Dress Day End First Quarter Grading Period October 13 Saturday MOCK SAT 9:00am - 12:00pm October 16 FAFSA Cash for College Work Shop 6:00-7:00pm Dining Hall October 22-24 Junior Retreat October 31 Halloween Costume Day November 1 Liturgy Schedule All Saints Day-Dress Uniforms 9:30am Dining Hall
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November 4 Sunday Open House 12:00 - 2:30pm Campus Note: Blakeslee Library is closed for renovations until November, 2018.
See St. Andrew Church Bach to Broadway Concert in Flyers
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