OUR PATH: BUILT ON TRADITION, DESIGNED FOR ALL Saint John Baptist de La Salle gave us our charge more than two centuries ago when he said, “Prepare
and Choose Your Path. It is not a mandate or decree. It is a journey. It is not a conversion to our beliefs. It is an unfolding and embracing of your own. It is not a rigid mandate around what to think. It is a way into learning how to think, how to approach a search for truth, and how to create a life worth living.
a path for God so that God can enter your heart.”
Therefore, we invite you, no matter who you are,
This cues our foundation: we are grounded in the
to explore your curiosity. To excel in the classroom,
Catholic Christian faith, the example of Jesus and the
on the field, in the lab, on the stage, in the studio,
powerful tradition of Saint La Salle. It is out of this
or on a canvas: Choose Your Path. We’ll make sure you
foundation that we live and work.
have equal opportunity to take risks and grow from
We recognize this path De La Salle spoke of is unique to each person. Accordingly, La Salle College High School is a learning community that directly invites
the inside out. In other words, our Path is open to all, and to all who choose it you will have every chance to succeed.
and challenges young men of all faiths, backgrounds, interests, and beliefs – young men like you – to find
MISSION STATEMENT La Salle College High School, a Catholic independent, college preparatory school for young men of varied backgrounds, is conducted in the tradition of Saint John Baptist de La Salle. Through a broad and balanced, human and Christian education, La Salle College High School guides each student in the development of his unique God-given talents and fosters a commitment to academic excellence, service, and leadership.
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YOUR PATH TO KNOWLEDGE 2
AN EDUCATION WHERE THE PATH BEGINS WITH YOU It has been said that education is not the filling of a cup but the lighting of fire. At La Salle College High
It’s a path rich in outcomes. You will be academically prepared for what’s next. You will have the confidence and skills to communicate with clarity and power. You will be equipped to operate in the world of ideas. You will have a knack for creating. You will compete and win. You will lead and serve.
School, you’ll experience teachers, mentors, coaches,
In this way, when you Choose Your Path, you are
artists, scientists, futurists, and fellow students who
choosing to develop your mind in ways that will
will ignite the flame. You will carry it, forging your own
accelerate your ability to excel, find your passion, and
path based on your unique mix of interests and skills.
pursue a life rich in meaning and fulfillment.
WE ARE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT CAN CATAPULT YOU TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND YOUR COLLEGE OF CHOICE. Yet we are more than that. We are a living, breathing community of scholars. This gets at the La Salle difference. We walk the path together, and on it you’ll be inspired, motivated, challenged, pushed, and supported. Here we enter to learn from each other, make mistakes, and ultimately develop you as someone who can truly think for yourself.
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INNOVATION AND DESIGN Adobe Design Academy Computer Programming Digital Design Engineering Design Entrepreneurship Internship Capstone Courses Microsoft® IT Academy Multimedia Production Robotics Web Design
MATHEMATICS
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ENGLISH African American Literature American Literature and Composition Creative Writing Language and Composition Literature and Composition Public Speaking Rhetoric and British Literature World Literature and Expository Writing
MUSIC AND FINE ARTS
Algebra Calculus Geometry Precalculus Statistics Trigonometry
Chorus Instrumental Instruction Music Business and Technology Music Performance R&B, Funk, and Latin Concepts Small Ensembles (Guitar, String, etc.) Stage Band
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
RELIGION
Aquatics Athletic Training Physical Education
Four-year program of religious education following the Bishops’ curriculum within the context of the Lasallian charism.
SCIENCE VISUAL ARTS
Anatomy and Physiology Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Forensic Science Integrated Science Physics Zoology
Ceramics Drawing Foundations Art Painting Sculpture
ACADEMIC COURSES SOCIAL STUDIES
SAMPLE 9TH GRADE ROSTER
East Asian Studies Economics European History Government and Politics Human Geography Psychology United States History World History
Algebra 1 (or Honors), Integrated Algebra 1 and Geometry, or Algebra 2 (or Honors) Integrated Science or Biology (or Honors)
ELECTIVE COURSES
Introduction to Literature and Composition (or Honors) Introduction to Technology and Design Religion Physical Education/Aquatics
WORLD LANGUAGE
HONORS COURSES
World History or AP Human Geography World Language (Chinese, French, Latin, or Spanish)
Chinese French Latin Spanish
Electives (Art, Music, and Chorus) Group Advisory 5
AP COURSES
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES Biology
Human Geography
Calculus AB
Latin
Calculus BC
Physics 1
Chemistry
Physics 2
Chinese
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Comparative Government and Politics
Physics C: Mechanics
Computer Science
Psychology
Computer Science Principles
Spanish
Economics (Macro)
Statistics
Economics (Micro)
United States Government and Politics
English Language and Composition (11th Grade) English Literature and Composition (12th Grade)
United States History World History
Environmental Science European History French CONNOR BENJAMIN MANGAN ’21 Lansdale, PA Corpus Christi Catholic School UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
National AP Scholar and National Commended Student Connor will start at the University of Notre Dame in the Fall of 2021 having taken 15 AP courses and earning 40 college credits, which represent a cost savings of $91,760 ($2,294 per credit hour).
LA SALLE STUDENTS TOOK AN AP EXAM IN 2021
Connor took the following AP course during his four years: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, AP Economics: Macro, AP Economics: Micro, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C – Electricity, AP Physics C – Mechanics, AP United States Government, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern
ARE NAMED AP SCHOLARS EACH YEAR
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927 AP EXAMS administered in 23 DIFFERENT SUBJECT areas in 2021
OF LA SALLE’S AP STUDENTS
EARN A QUALIFYING GRADE OF 3 OR
AP COURSES
HIGHER
LASALLIAN EDUCATION La Salle College High School is a community where students are taught to make use of their freedom and to overcome prejudices, ready-made ideas, and social pressures. These young men are encouraged to listen, seek, understand, trust, love, respect, and contemplate – all to develop in the image of God and follow in the footsteps of Saint John Baptist de La Salle.
GOAL 1
WE INSTILL GOSPEL VALUES. At the center of the school’s logo and identity is the cross; a constant reminder of Jesus’ presence in our life. At the beginning of each school day and class period, students and faculty begin by remembering, “THAT WE ARE IN THE HOLY PRESENCE OF GOD.” This simple reminder sets the tone and allows our community to reflect on the Gospel values in our lives.
GOAL 2
WE ARE ANIMATED BY AND FOSTER A SPIRIT OF FAITH AND ZEAL. La Salle students serve in our community and demonstrate their faith daily. Some provide tutoring to younger students, while others visit the elderly or provide meals to the homeless. In the summer, scores of students spend a week serving communities in need across the country.
GOAL 4
WE CREATE AND SUSTAIN RESPECTFUL HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS IN COMMUNITY. Throughout La Salle, there is a subtle emphasis on mutual respect that is exemplified in the teacherstudent relationship. Students are exposed to a faculty that respects them for who they are as individuals. They enter classrooms where they are both challenged and made to feel comfortable. The student sees his teacher as someone who cares about him as a student and, more importantly, as a person.
GOAL 3
WE DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN DIVERSE PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE. While the academic program at La Salle is anchored in rigor and relevance, it is also reflective of the times and flexible enough to accommodate students with diverse interests and from varied academic backgrounds. Teachers hold high standards, and adapt their instruction to the needs of today’s students.
GOAL 5
WE EXERCISE A PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POOR. La Salle is committed to families who require need-based financial aid, which affords students the opportunity, gained through admission, to attend La Salle College High School. Today, over one-third of La Salle students are receiving need-based financial aid and the budget for financial aid has risen significantly, requiring strong commitments from the entire La Salle community.
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FACULTY MEMBERS Currently Teach or Formerly TAUGHT AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
27
Female Faculty Members
7
Faculty Members Hold Doctorate Degrees
120 FACULTY MEMBERS
9:1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
33
FACULTY MEMBERS COACH A SPORT Faculty Members Have Attended
88
Different Colleges and Universities
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Average Years of Service
Faculty Hail From
21
Different States
33
Members of the Faculty/Staff are Alumni
94 %
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Faculty Members Hold Advanced Degrees
of the Faculty Coach a Sport or Moderate a Club
Faculty Members Originate From
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Different Countries
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THE BEST PATH IS THE ONE THAT LIFTS YOU
APPLIED TO
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colleges and universities in 42 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Ireland, and Scotland
CLASS OF 2021
241 SENIORS GRADUATED ON MAY 27, 2021 came to La Salle from and
84 elementary schools
65 zip codes and China
ENTER TO LEARN 75% of the Class of 2021 was accepted to one of the Top 50 Most Competitive Colleges/Universities*
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84
Members of the National Honor Society
National Merit Finalists
8
National Merit
Commended Students
ACCEPTED TO
LEAVE TO SERVE
240
3 graduates will attend the US Air Force Academy
colleges and universities
1 graduate will attend the US Naval Academy
the District of Columbia,
3 graduates have earned full ROTC Scholarships
in 40 states, Canada, China, and Ireland
34 young men will play 11 sports at 27 colleges and universities
ENROLLED AT
99 colleges and universities
in 25 states, the District of Columbia, China, and Ireland
83% OF THE CLASS OF 2021 earned in excess of
54 are private institutions 20 of which are Catholic colleges or universities 5 are Pennsylvania State System
in documented scholarships and grants
3 are Pennsylvania state-related universities 1 is a community college
$41 million
of Higher Education public universities
* Barron's Most Competitive and US News & World Report Top 50: National, Liberal Arts, or Public Colleges/Universities
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“La Salle is the place where I felt supported in all my endeavors and challenged academically
“La Salle has changed me by providing
to achieve all that I could. It is the place where
intellectual challenges and high academic
the student body is large enough to meet
standards. I feel that I am better
many friends but not too large that it feels
prepared and more experienced for
like you can get lost.”
the challenges ahead.”
EMMETT BRENNAN YOUNG ’21
KEVIN MOODY KWOK ’21
Yardley, PA
Horsham, PA
Saint Ignatius of Antioch School
Keith Valley Middle School
UNIVER SIT Y OF PENNS YLVANIA
BOSTON COLLEGE
“La Salle not only sparked my growth academically but also socially, emotionally,
“The amazing support and opportunities at La Salle allowed me to find my path to
and spiritually. A diverse selection of classes,
success. I am proud to say that I am a La Salle
a dedicated faculty of teachers, and insightful
alum and believe that my experiences and
advice from college counselors helped me
development have prepared me well to take
perform to the best of my ability and fulfill
on future challenges.”
my own potential as a student.“ BENJAMIN CHATZINOFF ’21 MARK DAVID McDONOUGH ’21
Ambler, PA
Glenside, PA
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy
Abington Junior High School
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
DUKE UNIVERSITY
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“I was able to play many sports, join different clubs, and most importantly serve my community by participating in service “La Salle’s extremely tight-knit community
opportunities. La Salle has taught me the
taught me to be outgoing, confident in my
importance of getting involved, and I hope to
abilities, and determined to make positive
be an active member of my community
changes moving forward. I have friends for
when I get to Los Angeles.”
life and memories that will never fade.“ AUGUST EDWARD BLATNEY ’21 DAVID DILLON KIMMEL ’21
Wyndmoor, PA
Wynnewood, PA
Germantown Academy
Bala Cynwyd Middle School
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
LOS ANGELES (UCLA)
“La Salle not only taught me about the subject
“I didn’t just get grades at La Salle; rather,
at hand, but also how to manage my time and
a greater comprehension of the subjects
advocate for myself with teachers. I know that
I studied along with the proper time
the lessons I learned will help me tackle the
management and study skills needed to
challenges that I will face in the future.”
succeed in college.”
BERNARD LUCIAN CUMMINGS ’21
REGAN PATRICK LOUGHNEY ’21
Philadelphia, PA
Jenkintown, PA
Waldron Mercy Academy
Saint Joseph the Protector School
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY
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WE DO IT ALL WITH DISTINCTION
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AN INNOVATIVE PATH TO EXCELLENCE AND CREATIVITY If your path is digital, La Salle College High School provides the environment you need to ensure you’re prepared for a future focused on innovation and technology. For more than 20 years, we’ve been at the forefront of technological education in Pennsylvania and became the first Microsoft® IT Academy in the state. We emphasize hands-on exploration of technology that creates technological leaders and influencers. We offer more than 20 courses in our innovation and design department that lay the groundwork for you to learn and master industry-standard software that includes networking, programming, engineering, digital design, and video production.
From the moment you set foot on campus, we fuel your ability to apply what you learn. You can run a network. You can produce digital content through our WEXPtv Media Program. You can get to making, building, and programming a device through our robotics teams. You can flex your gaming muscle with our eSports club. You can establish your own start-up through our entrepreneurship courses and clubs.
WHEN YOU CHOOSE A PATH OF INNOVATION, YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO LEARN AND LEAD AMONG SOME OF THE BRIGHTEST STUDENT AND FACULTY MINDS IN THE REGION. Digital literacy and agility are critical to everyone’s future. If it’s a path for a lifetime, know that La Salle sends graduates to top college programs in networking and security, engineering, communication and media, programming, and graphic design.
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Cisco-powered network, with a
BACKBONE OF OVER 2.5TBPS, provides quick and lossless connectivity to both internal and external resources to our over
1,500 DAILY USERS on over
3,000 DEVICES
STUDENT LAB
STUDENTS
MANAGERS
PARTICIPATE
EACH YEAR
IN ROBOTICS
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR CO-CURRICULAR STUDENT ACTIVITIES LAB MANAGER PROGRAM OFFERS REAL-WORLD IT EXPERIENCE for students giving them the opportunity and responsibility to provide end-user support while supporting the servers, network, and more WEXP MEDIA NETWORK allows students to apply their classroom learning of our Adobe Design Academy to CREATE CONTENT THAT IS PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS ROBOTICS PROGRAM has created 10 FIRST ROBOTICS teams and inspired kindergarteners through high-schoolers to be the innovators and leaders of tomorrow Powerful and secure digital learning environment using OPEN LMS that allows the delivery of personalized learning experiences through a VIRTUAL CLASSROOM AND ACCESSIBLE ASYNCHRONOUS MODELS OF TEACHING
All students have licenses for the entire
Exclusive Certiport Authorized
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD SUITE as well as the
Testing Center providing
MICROSOFT ® 365 SUITE with over 1 TB OF CLOUD STORAGE VIA ONEDRIVE ALL STUDENTS BRING A LAPTOP AS PART OF OUR
DEVICE OF CHOICE PROGRAM,
OVER 100 WORKSTATIONS ACROSS 5 LABS are available for students and loaded 16
with all of the necessary software
MICROSOFT®, ADOBE, AND AUTOCAD CERTIFICATIONS ON-SITE WITH OVER 250 CERTIFICATIONS GRANTED TO DATE
INNOVATION AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT CURRICULUM
of over 20 CLASSES including our ADOBE DESIGN ACADEMY teaching the latest Adobe Creative Cloud Software PHOTOSHOP, INDESIGN, PREMIERE PRO, AFTER EFFECTS, AND ILLUSTRATOR
FPO
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WHAT MAKES A LA SALLE GENTLEMAN? 18
COMPASSION KINDNESS IS HIS FAVORED APPROACH.
RESPECT HE IS CURIOUS AND PATIENT WITH ALL.
CREATIVE CURIOSITY
HE TURNS QUESTIONS INTO KNOWLEDGE.
FAITH
IMAGINATION IS HIS SELF EXPRESSION.
ACTIVITY MOVEMENT TAKES HIM FORWARD.
BELIEF GUIDES HIS ACTIONS AND CHOICES.
HUMBLE
HE BELIEVES IN ROOM FOR GROWTH.
SERVICEMINDED INCLUSIVE
HE CELEBRATES A RICH DIVERSITY OF WORLD VIEWS.
HE PUTS EMPATHY INTO ACTION.
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ENTER THE PATH AS AN INDIVIDUAL. LEAVE AS A MEMBER OF THE LA SALLE BROTHERHOOD.
We are brothers who are there in victory and defeat.
The La Salle experience is marked by a sense that
the world. As a member of the La Salle brotherhood,
in our halls, you matter. Everyone matters. This leads
you are marked by your openness, joy, love of life,
to a deeper calling and expectation of you as an
and service in the community. You become a true
individual and a member of our community,
gentleman. You become a role model to younger
and it’s powerful.
kids. You become (and are probably already) a great
AT LA SALLE, BROTHERHOOD IS SPECIAL BECAUSE IT LINKS BACK TO OUR FOUNDATION IN THE GOSPEL WHERE WE ARE INVITED TO SEE EVERYONE AS OUR BROTHER OR SISTER. It’s then embodied by all who are privileged to learn within our halls: our student body. We are brothers who are driven by equality. We are brothers who celebrate together. We are brothers who support each other when school or life becomes hard.
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We are brothers who confront each other when we have a problem. It’s a high standard, and when we hold each other to it, it creates an amazing environment that our students love and thrive within. It doesn’t stop at school. It moves further out into
and well-meaning family member. Most of all, this sense of brotherhood and the link you have with your other La Salle classmates and alumni, make you a part of something bigger – a greater good. A greater brotherhood.
ON THE PATH TO WHAT’S NEXT, CHARACTER MATTERS You come to us as a freshman. You find your way in our halls. You are treated with respect, dignity and, no matter who you are, you will find friends. These friendships often last a lifetime. It seems obvious, but at La Salle there’s something else at work. You won’t see athletes exclusively hanging out and sitting with other athletes. The same goes for those typical identifiers across academics, clubs and activities that mark every high school. We’re different. We’re together as a whole community. This is the hallmark of character.
Character development is more than an abstract idea at La Salle. It’s a program comprised of an intentional, four-year path to deepen who you are as a person. You will travel this process through discussions, readings, and lessons with groups of your fellow students throughout your time at La Salle. Then, in your senior year, you will be invited to join a Kairos Retreat. This is an intensive culmination of your character-building journey over three days and two nights. Here, the four years will flow past you and you will see how far you’ve come even as you prepare for what is to come next. An invitation to attend Kairos is extended to all students. It’s not mandatory. Still, nearly every student participates prior to his graduation – a testament to its reputation as a meaningful, can’t-miss tradition.
The Character Development Program is a four-year experience delivering age-appropriate lessons, discussions, presentations, retreats, assemblies, and simple one-on-one conversations. FRESHMAN YEAR THEME Being A La Salle Man and Rejecting The Myths of Masculinity SOPHOMORE YEAR THEME Being Your Own Man and Rejecting Peer Pressure JUNIOR YEAR THEME Find The Cause Within and Moral Courage SENIOR YEAR THEME Putting What You Have Learned to Good Use and Ethical Leadership
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THE LA SALLE EXPERIENCE IS A JOURNEY OF FAITH 2222
28,516
LEAVE TO SERVE
CANS OF FOOD COLLECTED AT THANKSGIVING
SUMMER SERVICE LOCATIONS
17 VOLUNTARY SERVICE
PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
180
STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SECRET SANTA and deliver presents to the homes of over 250 children on Christmas Eve
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%
STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE PROGRAMS
San Francisco, CA
Memphis, TN
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Coachella, CA
Saint Michaels, AZ
Bronx, NY
Browning, MT
Gallup, NM
Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia
New Orleans, LA
Chicago, IL
Rome, Italy
Franklin, WV
Philadelphia, PA
During a typical school year, La Salle students prepare and serve
3,648 MEALS IN PHILADELPHIA
OVER 450 MEMBERS OF THE LA SALLE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATE IN
FRESHMAN BRANCH-OUT DAY
and collectively provide 1,600 HOURS OF SERVICE at 21 DIFFERENT SITES in the Philadelphia area Student-body
RAISED OVER $42,000 for La Salle Responds to
SUPPORT 65 DIFFERENT OUTSIDE CHARITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
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athletic programs participate in service as a team
8 Kairos
Retreats
Over 300 upperclassmen regularly participate in
ONE OF 16 VOLUNTARY
summer service programs in 9 STATES AND 4 COUNTRIES
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IN YOUR PATH, THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIVED FAITH AND SERVICE No matter how your path unfolds at La Salle, you will encounter moments that invite you into faith and service. Here, you will experience firsthand that the word “faith” is a verb – something to be lived among your brothers and the world. You will receive the opportunity to worship as an expression of that faith.
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Service is also an optional backbeat of your La Salle education. Through it, you will learn the value of giving back. You will discover the interconnectedness of the global community. You will learn the deep satisfaction of making just an injustice. You will have the freedom to create and activate a response to issues and problems that plague communities locally and worldwide.
AT LA SALLE, WE SEE THE WORLD NOT ONLY AS AN ON-RAMP TO AMBITION AND SUCCESS, BUT ALSO AS A GATEWAY INTO HELPING AND SERVING OTHERS. WE BELIEVE IT’S YET ANOTHER EDUCATION WHEREIN THE SOUL CONNECTS TO THE MIND, AWAKENING YOUR WHOLE PERSON.
BLAZE YOUR OWN TRAIL 25
99%
ROBOTICS
3
of underclassmen
consists of 3 teams
are members of at least
(one FRC team and two
one club or activity
FTC teams), each with a DRIVE TEAM, BUILD TEAM, PROGRAMMING TEAM, AND SCOUTING TEAM
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SPORTS CLUBS including Esports in a state-of-the-art gaming and innovation studio
TECHNOLOGY CLUBS providing hands-on experience
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BUSINESS AND
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PROFESSIONAL
INTRAMURAL
PUBLICATIONS
SPORTS
providing extensive writing and
CLUBS providing real-world experience
WEXP
editing opportunities
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IS A DIGITAL TV STUDIO run by an Emmy-award winning producer providing students with experience in live television production, field production,
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
social media, and non-linear video editing
SPEECH AND DEBATE
is one of the longest-running activities at the school and boasts a LANGUAGE CLUBS allowing for interaction 26 in 4 different languages
countless number of champions at National, State, and City competitions. Along with MOCK TRIAL, students are afforded unique opportunities to develop leadership and public speaking skills.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES A Cappella Group
Explorers Inc. (Business Club)
Photography Club
Acceptance for All
Fencing Club
Robotics (3 Teams)
Anime
Film Club
Science Fair
Art Club
French Club
Ski and Snowboard Club
Athletes Helping Athletes
Future Lawyers Club
Social Studies Honor Society
Asian Cultures Club
Future Physicians Club
Spanish Club
Blue and Gold (Yearbook)
Gaming Club
Spanish Conversation Club
Badminton Club
Garden Club
Speech and Debate (Forensics)
Baggo Club
Gazebo (Literary Magazine)
Spikeball Club
Bands (15 Ensembles)
Model UN
Sports Information Club
Bicycle Club
Human Rights Club
Stage Crew
Campus Ministry
Intramurals
Student Ambassadors
Chess Club/Team
Investment Club
Student Council
Chinese Club
Italian Club
Theatre
Chorus (4 Ensembles)
Lasallian Service Corps (14 Service Projects)
Ultimate Frisbee
Lasallian Youth
WEXP (TV Studio/Club)
Classic Cartoons Club Classics Club Computer Lab Managers Cooking Club Environmental Club Esports Club
Mathletes
Web Managers
Mock Trial Competition
The Wisterian (School Newspaper)
Multicultural Club
World Soccer Club
National Honor Society Outdoor Adventure and Fishing Club
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CHAMPIONS AREN’T BORN THEY’RE MADE
AN ATHLETIC PATH OF TRADITION AND EXCELLENCE If you’re a high school athlete seeking to power a next-level journey, La Salle College High School owns a tradition of success and the state championships to show for it. We are a founding member of the tradition-rich Philadelphia Catholic League and have been successful in it and throughout the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA). We live for competitive team and individual sports, and we know that our courts, ice, fields, pools, and track are uncommonly successful classrooms.
Our coaches are teachers, and they will make sure that as a student athlete, you maximize performance and maintain and achieve a high academic standard. As you balance sports and academics, you will also learn how to use sports as a lens for facing challenges that you will learn to analyze and overcome.
AS A LA SALLE EXPLORER, YOU WILL HAVE THE FREEDOM TO PURSUE A SPECIALIZED OR MULTI-SPORT PATH. YOU WILL ALSO BE WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF OUR COMMUNITY, PARTICIPATING IN SERVICE PROJECTS AND ENGAGING IN OTHER CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES. YOU WILL REPRESENT LA SALLE KNOWING THAT YOU’RE MORE THAN AN ATHLETE. YOU ARE A TRUE EXPLORER.
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IN 1920, LA SALLE WAS ONE OF THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CATHOLIC LEAGUE AND IS THE ONLY SCHOOL TO HAVE WON A PHILADELPHIA CATHOLIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
72%
of La Salle’s students participate in athletics
IN EVERY SPORT
OVER
40
DURING 2020–2021, LA SALLE WON 2 Pennsylvania State Championships, 6 Philadelphia Catholic League Championships,
graduates each year
and 9 District 12 (City) Championships
move on to participate in athletics at the collegiate level
LA SALLE FIELDS
47 ATHLETIC TEAMS
IN
19 DIFFERENT SPORTS
17 OF LA SALLE’S 19 HEAD COACHES are members of the teaching faculty
103
of La Salle’s athletes are AP SCHOLARS
La Salle has
357
Multi-Sport Athletes
100
%
of La Salle’s ATHLETES participate in COMMUNITY SERVICE
On average, OVER 150 ATHLETES receive 30
ALL-CATHOLIC RECOGNITION each year
IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS, La Salle has captured
87 CHAMPIONSHIPS in 16 different sports
IN THE LAST TEN YEARS, LA SALLE HAS ACHIEVED 2 National Championships along with 18 Pennsylvania State Championships in 6 different sports THE EXPLORERS HAVE CAPTURED
261 Philadelphia Catholic League Championships, which is the most among any school competing in the league
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
Crew (V, JV, F)
Basketball (V, JV, F)
Baseball * • † (V, JV, F)
Cross Country • (V, JV, F)
Bowling * (V, JV)
Crew (V, JV, F)
Football (V, JV, F)
Ice Hockey (V, 2JV)
Intramurals
Golf • (V)
Indoor Track * (V, JV, F)
Lacrosse * • (V, JV)
Intramurals
Intramurals
Rugby (V, JV)
Rugby 7s (V, JV)
Squash (V, JV)
Tennis (V, JV)
Soccer • (V, JV, F)
Wrestling • (V, JV)
Track and Field * • (V, JV, F)
Water Polo (V, JV)
Swimming * • † (V)
Volleyball * • (V, JV)
V = Varsity Team
* Defending Philadelphia Catholic League Champions
JV = Junior Varsity Team F = Freshman Team
• Defending District 12 (City) Champions † Defending Pennsylvania State Champions
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THE PATH OF PERFORMANCE If you’ve always wanted a path rich in musicians, singers or actors, know that La Salle delivers the most comprehensive collection of performance and fine arts opportunities in the Delaware Valley. New to the arts? Enter in and see how the arts are integral to becoming a whole person, and know that through the arts, you will find confidence and levels of personal expression you never thought possible.
JOIN OUR NEARLY 300 INSTRUMENTALISTS TAKING PART IN ENSEMBLES THAT CROSS EVERY GENRE OF MUSIC.
This includes a band that has taken home four Cavalcade of Band Championships over the past decade. Singers can expand their range and repertoire by joining choral groups that perform throughout our community while enhancing our liturgies. Actors can join one of the top theatre programs in southeastern Pennsylvania. In each case, our faculty comprised of professional musicians and artists who actively ply their craft throughout Philadelphia and globally, will ensure you hone your skills and your ability to deliver flawless performances. You will do so in our state-of-the-art facilities with pitch-perfect acoustics designed to enhance learning and the audience experience. Through it all, your performance journey will inform the whole of your path toward becoming more of who you are.
EACH SPRING, LA SALLE PRESENTS A MUSICAL. RECENT PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE:
Smokey Joe’s Café (2021) A Chorus Line (2020) Chicago (2019) The Drowsy Chaperone (2018) The Producers (2017) Crazy For You (2016) Spamalot (2015) 42nd Street (2014) Swing! (2013) City Of Angels (2012)
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GRADUATES ATTEND THE TOP MUSIC PROGRAMS
25%
PARTICIPATION Over 250 Students Participate in the Music Program
BERKLEE, CARNEGIE MELLON, OBERLIN, NORTH TEXAS, UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS, JOHNS HOPKINS, ROCHESTER EASTMAN
AWARD-WINNING ALUMNI Performing on stage, television, and in music ensembles around the world
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over 6,000 square feet
(All Accomplished Musicians)
Band Room, Choral Room,
Every instrument is taught except for
MIDI Lab, Recording Studio,
Elective Courses
the Harp and Bagpipes!
and Instruction Rooms
Offered During the School Day
MUSIC INSTRUCTORS
EXTENSIVE MUSIC CURRICULUM
DEDICATED MUSIC SPACES
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BANDS AND PERFORMING ENSEMBLES
TWO COMPETITION JAZZ BANDS
Seven Bands, Six Ensembles, and Two Orchestras
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION Students learn recording, engineering,
Winners of five of the last seven
and editing skills
Cavalcade of Bands Championships
in a professional studio
PEP BAND OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS Home and Away Football Games
TOP THEATER PROGRAM Two Productions Each Year Over 100 Students in Each Production 34
Orchestra Comprised Entirely of Students
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CHORAL GROUPS Engaged in Concerts, Liturgies, and Performances
THE PATH OF VISUAL EXPRESSION An appreciation for and an opportunity to participate in the visual arts is integral to the educational experience at La Salle. Picasso said, “Learn the rules like a pro so you can break the rules as an artist.” La Salle will give you a grounding in the rules and portals into finding your specialized take on them.
IF YOU’RE AN ACCOMPLISHED ARTIST, WE WILL GIVE YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO DEVELOP YOUR MEDIUM, YOUR LOOK, YOUR DESIGN SENSIBILITY, AND YOUR MAKING PROWESS THAT WILL PROPEL YOU TO A FUTURE OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.
If you want to learn an art or a craft for the first time, we will mold you into a creator who can find your visual voice and have fun while taking what you learn from the act of creation and applying it in your unique path. In all cases, you can engage in a host of art forms that include design, ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, and digital art. You’ll get access to studios and faculty who will foster your potential in our dedicated visual arts floor, which is a specially designed creative space atop Saint Michael Hall. You will find your unique talent and develop the muscle of self-expression. You will also gain valuable experience in exhibiting and explaining your work in ways that will open you up to celebration and accomplishment.
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IF YOU CAN IMAGINE IT, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT; IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN BECOME IT.
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THE PATH OF LIFELONG BROTHERHOOD The culmination of your journey at La Salle arrives when you cross the threshold from student to alumnus. From your vantage point today, it may seem a long way off. Just know that when you graduate, you join a brotherhood of men who are doing great things in the world. It is a brotherhood with whom you share common ground and an instant bond. It is a brotherhood which has taken its La Salle education and extended it to college, to leadership roles, and accomplished careers that extend across the world.
“Students in engineering programs are often narrowly focused on their degree path, but I always enjoyed and did well in courses outside my major. I attribute this to the
Our alumni are very involved in the life of our community,
breadth of subjects and talent of the teachers
and you’ll feel it during your path with us and beyond.
at La Salle helping to prepare me for a
They form a unique network of potential mentors, helpers,
well-rounded college experience. Additionally,
supporters, and contacts for your life ahead. We are extremely proud of this fact – proud that the young men who attend our high school love it so much that they want to be involved in some way and stand as a lasting testament
my experience in the Lab Manager program as well as Computer Science and Math/ Science classes gave me a strong technical foundation that helped me succeed in my engineering coursework.”
to a successful education throughout their lives. THEY CHOSE
KEVIN HUGHES ’08
THEIR PATH TO LA SALLE AND WILL SPARE NOTHING TO
Firmware Engineering Manager
HELP YOU AS YOU CHOOSE AND PURSUE YOURS.
APPLE
“My formative years at La Salle taught me
“Many of the things I learned at La Salle have
that adversity is something we all face, but it’s
carried over in my professional life. La Salle
not an excuse to stop fighting. Perseverance
taught me how to manage my time wisely and
and a strong support system can carry you
laid the foundation in the multimedia field
a long way. The value of education
that has allowed me to grow in a number of
and realizing how blessed we were to
ways I didn’t think were possible when
have received ours at La Salle gives us an
I entered as a freshman. La Salle also taught
advantage when we get to college, and
me about myself and who I am as a person,
even beyond.”
and it showed in the number of service trips I participated in during the school year as
CHRIS WILLIAMSON, MD ’99
well as in the summer.
Orthopaedic Surgeon EINS TEIN HE ALTHC ARE NE T WORK
CHRIS JASTRZEMBSKI ’14 Content Associate ESPN
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“La Salle offered a robust and liberal educational path – one in which I was able to try new subjects and challenge myself on topics that were new. While getting to know
“My La Salle education made a difference
my classmates and their differences I became
when I got to college and graduate school.
somewhat fascinated with the way individuals
Not only was I well-prepared, but I
react in situations, and why they behave in
understood how to work hard and efficiently.
certain ways. When I got to Brown University,
More importantly, that same education
I decided to double major in Sociology and
taught me that I could make a difference
Organizational Business Management,
in the lives of others and the world in
two topics that I was introduced to while
which we live.”
at La Salle.” ANTHONY ACEY-DAVIS ’07 PHIL LYNCH ’94
Scientist
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Media
JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICAL
MANCHESTER UNITED
COMPANIES OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON
“I feel the impact of being a Lasallian
“La Salle’s education was world-class, and
gentlemen every day. I have quickly become
through the years, the quality of that
the person I wanted to be. I initially saw
education has become more clear. The unique
those results as a university student and now
combination of academic rigor, engaged
as a working professional. La Salle gave me
faculty and self-directed learning provided
the foundation to build who I was. It gave
the foundations that made my college
me a sense of comfort to branch out and
degree – and all that followed – accessible
experience everything thrown my way.
and achievable.”
It wasn’t by accident that I was shaped into who I am today, but a direct result of the path
JOE ATKINSON ’88
I was set on during my time at La Salle.”
Vice Chair, Chief Products and Technology Officer PWC
JOSEPH SPLENDIDO, JR. ’15 Financial Analyst GOLDMAN SACHS
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FOLLOW THE PATH Not many students think of their high school journey as an opportunity to Choose Their Path. We hope you’ve caught the vision and you feel the energy of our learning community. Now it’s time to join us. The fact that you’ve picked this up or downloaded it means you’re well on your way. It’s a good thing! IF YOU SENSE AND KNOW DEEP DOWN THAT LA SALLE WILL GIVE YOU THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE YOU NEED, THE ACTIVITIES YOU
SPEND THE DAY AT LA SALLE AS A VIP For 8th Graders
Beginning September 8, 2021
CRAVE, THE RELATIONSHIPS YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED AND THE FRAMEWORK FOR BECOMING THE PERSON YOU KNOW YOU CAN BE, WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK? CONTACT
CHOOSE YOUR PATH.
US TO
ATTEND OUR OPEN HOUSE APPLY
September 26, 2021
www.lschs.org
TAKE THE SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAM October 16, 2021 or October 30, 2021
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID October 1-31, 2021
ENROLL
Registration Fee Due January 2022
SCHOLARSHIP AND ACCEPTANCE PACKAGES ARRIVE
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A PATH FOR EVERYONE EVENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE LA SALLE
STEM NIGHT
PRACTICE TEST
Experience Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
For 6th and 7th Graders MARCH 5, 2022
OCTOBER 4, 2021
SPEND THE DAY AT LA SALLE AS A VIP
ARTS NIGHT
For 7th Graders
FALL OPEN HOUSE
Experience Music, Speech & Debate, Theatre, and Art OCTOBER 18, 2021
MORNINGS AT LA SALLE F O R PA R E N T S O N LY
PERSONAL TOURS CONTAC T THE A DMI S SION S OFFICE
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For 5th, 6th, and 7th Graders M AY 1, 2 0 2 2
B E G I N N I N G M A R C H 7, 2 0 2 2
PRE-7TH AND PRE-8TH ENRICHMENT CAMPS FOR 6TH AND 7TH GRADERS JUNE 20-30, 2022
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J U LY 11 - 2 1 , 2 0 2 2
TO APPLY, VISIT WWW.LSCHS.ORG/VIEWBOOK 8TH GRADE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
PAYMENT PLANS
Submission of an online application will automatically
There are two payment plans available:
register you for the Scholarship/Entrance Exam.
1. Semester Plan Payments are due July 15th
THE FEE FOR ALL APPLIC ANTS IS $6 0.0 0.
Submit the Transcript Request Form and Recommendation Form to your current school. These forms can be obtained from your online applicant portal, which can be accessed from the La Salle website by logging in as an applicant. All recommendations and academic records must be received by Wednesday, November 10, 2021. ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS The Admissions Committee reviews the qualifications of each applicant to La Salle College High School. Decisions are made based on scores on the Scholarship/Entrance Exam, academic performance in the 6th and 7th Grades (and 8th Grade Progress Report), recommendations from teachers and/or counselors, most recent standardized test scores,
and November 15th, or 2. Ten Month Plan Payments run April through January with a processing fee for participation in the program. FINANCIAL AID La Salle offers merit-based (academic scholarships) and need-based grants (financial aid) on a year-to-year basis. Scholarship recipients are also eligible for needbased grants. For first round consideration of needbased financial aid, please complete the financial aid application with the required documents during the month of October. Documentation necessary for need-based grants includes prior tax year W-2 forms, tax records, and Business and Farm Statement for business owners. File financial information through the School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS)
activities and interests, and application essay.
by accessing the La Salle website under financial aid.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
ENROLLMENT PERIOD TO APPLY
La Salle historically admits a small number of
FOR FINANCIAL AID
transfer students into the 10th and 11th grades each
October 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021
year. A student must have a “B” average and be in
Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and 2020 Tax Returns
good standing at his present school. Decisions are
(1040 and W2’s) uploaded to SSS.
made in the spring after the completion of a transfer application checklist and a personal interview. TUITION TUITION FOR THE 2021-202 2 SCHOOL YE AR IS $2 4,980. TUITION FOR THE DAVID PROGR AM IS AN ADDITIONAL $10,150 PER YE AR .
Registration of new students requires a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $1,000 (part of the tuition and not an additional fee). The registration fee is due at the time a student accepts his offer of admission.
A Business and Farm Statement is required for all business owners. January 15, 2022 Copies of final pay stubs for 2021 due at SSS. SCHOLARSHIPS Founder’s Scholarship Full-Tuition Each Year Presidential Scholarships Half-Tuition Each Year Principal Scholarships $8,000 Each Year David T. Diehl ’55 Leadership Scholarships $3,000 Each Year Scholarships are only available for incoming freshmen and are awarded based upon the following criteria: excellent performance on the Scholarship/ Entrance Exam, strong academic profile, outstanding recommendation(s), and leadership and service.
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THE PATH TO LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER TO NAVIGATE
Harleysville Spring Mountain
FIVE REGIONAL RAIL LINES WITH VAN SERVICE
Lederach
Schwenksville Skippack
Van Service from Glenside Train Station Glenside Line Airport Line Lansdale/Doylestown Line Warminster Line
Evansburg
Collegeville
Van Service from Wyndmoor Train Station Chestnut Hill East Line
SCHOOL DISTRICTS PROVIDING BUS SERVICE (within 10 miles of L a Salle College High School)
Methacton Phoenixville
Norristown Upper Merion
Abington
Norristown
Centennial
North Penn
Central Bucks
Radnor
Cheltenham
Springfield
Colonial
Upper Dublin
Hatboro-Horsham
Upper Merion
Lower Merion
Upper Moreland
Lower Moreland
Wissahickon
Paoli Malvern
Devon Berwyn Radnor
DELAWARE COUNTY
Methacton
Newton
PRIVATE BUS ROUTES Edgemont Goshen
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Bucks County Bus No. 1
Delaware County
Bucks County Bus No. 2
Roxborough Bus
Northeast Philadelphia
Chester County Bus
Bus No. 1
Collegeville Bus
Northeast Philadelphia
Upper Montgomery
Bus No. 2
County Bus
CHESTER COUNTY
Mechanicsville
Souderton Central Bucks
Hatfield
Wycombe
Penns Park
North Penn
Newtown
Woodside
Village Shires Centennial
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Woodbourne
Churchville
Hatboro-Horsham
Fairless Hills
BUCKS COUNTY
Wissahickon Upper Dublin
Upper Moreland Lower Moreland
Feasterville-Trevose
Bryn Athyn
Colonial Abington Glenside
Springfield Flourtown
LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Far Northeast Philadelphia Cheltenham
Roxborough Manayunk
Chestnut Hill Germantown Olney Oak Lane
Lower Merion
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Near Northeast Philadelphia
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PHILADELPHIA
Kensington
Lower North Philadelphia
West Philadelphia Center City
South Philadelphia
Southwest Philadelphia
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12 Outdoor Pool
3 All-Purpose Turf Field
13 Glaser Center and “The Pit”
4 Ward Field
14 Sterner Hall
25 Board of Trustees Room 26 McLean Hall 27 Saint Michael Hall
5 Brother Gratian of Jesus Environmental Study Center
15 David Center
6 Flannery Field and Devine Track
17 Obie O’Brien Gymnasium
29 Innovation and Design Studio
18 Auditorium
30 Lourdes Shrine
19 Whalen Courtyard
31 Upper Bartley Field
20 Main Office
32 Lower Bartley Field
21 Marian Chapel
Parking
22 Kestler Hall
Entrances
7 Meehan Field 8 Dunleavy Center 9 Allinson House (Admissions and Business Office) 10 Alumni House
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24 Christian Brothers’ Residence
16 Indoor Pool
23 Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue Class of 1951 Courtyard
28 McShain Library
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DATES TO REMEMBER SPEND A DAY AT LA SALLE AS AN 8TH GRADE VIP S TA R T I N G W E D N E S D AY, S E P T E M B E R 8 , 2 0 2 1
FALL OPEN HOUSE S U N D AY, S E P T E M B E R 2 6 , 2 0 2 1
8TH GRADE SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMS S AT U R D AY, O C T O B E R 16 , 2 0 2 1 | 8 : 3 0 A M S AT U R D AY, O C T O B E R 3 0 , 2 0 2 1 | 8 : 3 0 A M
MORNINGS AT LA SALLE FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS W E D N E S D AY, S E P T E M B E R 15 , 2 0 2 1 W E D N E S D AY, S E P T E M B E R 2 9 , 2 0 2 1 W E D N E S D AY, O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 2 1 W E D N E S D AY, N O V E M B E R 1 0 , 2 0 2 1 W E D N E S D AY, D E C E M B E R 1, 2 0 2 1 W E D N E S D AY, J A N U A R Y 19 , 2 0 2 2 W E D N E S D AY, M A R C H 2 , 2 0 2 2 W E D N E S D AY, M A R C H 3 0 , 2 0 2 2 W E D N E S D AY, A P R I L 6 , 2 0 2 2
VISITING LA SALLE Please contact the Admissions Office to schedule a personal tour of La Salle College High School. FINANCIAL AID Enrollment Period for Filing for Financial Aid O C T O B E R 1, 2 0 2 1 T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 3 1, 2 0 2 1
EXPERIENCE STEM AT LA SALLE (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) M O N D AY, O C T O B E R 4 , 2 0 2 1 | 6 : 3 0 P M
EXPLORE THE ARTS AT LA SALLE (Music, Speech & Debate, and Art) M O N D AY, O C T O B E R 18 , 2 0 2 1 | 6 : 3 0 P M
6TH AND 7TH GRADE PRACTICE TESTS S AT U R D AY, M A R C H 5 , 2 0 2 2 | 8 : 3 0 A M
SPEND A DAY AT LA SALLE AS A 7TH GRADE VIP T U E S D AY, M A R C H 1, 2 0 2 2 T H R O U G H F R I D AY, A P R I L 2 9 , 2 0 2 2
SPRING OPEN HOUSE S U N D AY, M AY 1, 2 0 2 2
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