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LETTER FROM

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone

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ducation in our Archdiocese has a new face! Every single person in our school system has been affected by COVID-19, and not simply those who are suffering from the symptoms of COVID-19. COVID-19 has changed us in many ways. We have had to go to distance learning, looking at a computer screen all day, staying home, not having the social interaction that is so important in school and finally the reception of the sacraments. While this was an abrupt change for us that we were not expecting, it has been a change that our schools have adapted to and thrived under.

Another issue that comes to mind when praying about education during COVID-19 is the role of the parents. Parents have had to continue to take care of the home and their children while still working, and become teachers. We know from our Catholic faith that the parents are the first teachers in the faith, but this looks very different than what we are used to. Parents now have to sit down with their young children and learn about the subjects that they are learning about. Parents have always wonderfully relied on the teachers for the education of their children in all subjects, and especially the faith.

COVID-19 has allowed us to see a shift in what is truly important, and maybe the true lesson is what we are learning right now. I have seen that during COVID-19, more families are doing things together. They have been going for walks and bike rides together outside. They are doing homework together at one table. Parents are more engaged in what their children are learning about and having conversations about it. No longer can a parent ask, “What did you do at school today?” and the child answer, “Nothing!” I have heard of many families sitting down in front of one screen and watching a livestreamed Mass together and then engaging in conversation about what they heard in the readings and the homily. One of the greatest gifts is that families are eating together at the table. We are learning about the Eucharist even if it is in a small way. When we eat together we gather together as a community, which is what we miss the most, we miss communion. There have been many teachable moments where we are able to see Christ the light in what would objectively be a time of darkness.

The Second Vatican Council Document on Catholic Education, Gravissimum Educationis, states, “Parents are the ones who must create a family atmosphere animated by love and respect for God and man, in which the wellrounded personal and social education of children is fostered. Hence the family is the first school of the social virtues that every society needs.” While COVID-19 has not been easy for anyone, we have been able to see some graces and our families have more time together, more quality time. Some of us may wish that we had a little more time to ourselves, but our Lord is giving parents a unique and blessed opportunity to teach their children about God, about faith, about life and about love. Parents, while they are understandably more stressed and have more things to do in taking care of their families, are given a unique blessing to teach their children in an intentional and specific way.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our parents for their love and care for their children. Life is not easy right now, but this is a time that we experience the Cross. In and through the Cross our Lord Jesus Christ fulfilled the will of his Father, opening up for us the treasures of his love and the path to true and eternal joy. We will look back at this time and see that during COVID-19 it was very hard, but also that there were many blessed moments for families.

I would also like to thank and give accolades to our teachers for their adaptability and hard work in giving the tools to our students and their parents to continue our top notch education that we provide here in the Archdiocese. Let us continue to pray for each other and support one another.

Most Reverend Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco

TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from Pam Lyons, Superintendent of Schools;. . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS3

Woodside Priory School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS9

Notice of Non Discriminatory Policy

ICA Cristo Rey Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS10

Steps for Applying to Catholic High Schools; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS4

Convent & Stuart Hall and Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton. . . . . . . CHS11

Graduation Outcomes

Archbishop Riordan High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS12

Why Choose A Catholic High School?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS5

Junípero Serra High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS13

Open House and Application Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS6

Mercy High School, Burlingame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS14

Notre Dame High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS7

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS15

Marin Catholic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS8

St. Ignatius College Preparatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHS16

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elcome to the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Catholic High School Information Booklet. There is no question that these are unprecedented times. But during these times of uncertainty, I remind myself of what St. Pope John Paul II would say: “Be not afraid.” We cannot allow fear to control us. We must put our trust in Christ and rely on our faith to help guide us through this pandemic. Our Catholic Schools have taken the challenges of this pandemic head on. Countless hours have gone into reimagining classes, finding ways to maintain a Catholic community in a virtual setting, and develop innovative ways to maintain high academic standards. I could not be more proud of our schools.

The high school experience may look different this fall. While classes will continue to be conducted virtually, our schools have gone to great lengths to create an experience that excites, engages, and challenges students. Our faculty, whether online or in-person, will introduce a learning environment, in either space, where students can express a wide range of diverse views and opinions on topics. Faculty have reimagined their classes to incorporate appropriate reading materials, will be using a range of methodologies, and where assessments connect knowledge and practice. You will find that students in our schools will have opportunities to develop projects and learn from each other, depend on each other, and respect each other. These are the hallmarks of a Catholic education.

I trust that you will find that Catholic high schools believe that an excellent education is all about an encounter with others. Faculty have collaborated with each other and have participated in numerous professional development opportunities this summer to sharpen their skills for a better online learning experience this fall. Their efforts to continue to build a meaningful community, even via Zoom, is admirable.

I am delighted that you are looking at the Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of San Francisco for your children. I invite you to visit their websites to learn more about the unique opportunities they offer and what makes a Catholic education so very different than any other high school experience.

Many blessings,

Pamela Lyons Superintendent of Schools

Notice of Non Discriminatory Policy as to Students – Archbishop Riordan High School, San Francisco; Schools of the Sacred HeartConvent & Stuart Hall High Schools, San Francisco; ICA-Cristo Rey Academy, San Francisco; Junipero Serra High School, San Mateo; Marin Catholic High School, Kentfield; Mercy High School, Burlingame; Notre Dame High School, Belmont; Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, San Francisco; Sacred Heart Preparatory, Atherton; St. Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco; Woodside Priory, Portola

Valley; admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color or national origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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Steps for applying to Catholic High Schools 1.

Consult with your eighth grade teacher/adviser on the high school admissions process. Obtain information and fillable PDF documents from your school.

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Obtain the application packets from all of the Catholic secondary schools to which you plan to apply.

Due to health and safety concerns, all high school recruiting events (Open House, elementary school presentations, Shadow Day events, etc.) will be conducted virtually for the 2020-21 school year. Each school will provide families opportunities to learn about their programs through alternative means. Should circumstances permit and with the approval of local health officials, schools may offer on campus information events in the spring.

Families should visit the school admissions website for Open House details and current information on recruiting events. Look below to view specific schools admissions offices. Considering your personal strengths and aptitudes, discuss with your seventh and eighth grade teacher(s), principal, counselor, pastor, parents, guardians, the high school program that best meets your needs.

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Complete and submit your application on time.

Generally, all ADSF High Schools require applicants to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, high schools will not have on campus testing this year. ADSF high schools requiring the HSPT will conduct testing remotely for fall 2021 admissions. Families should inquire with the individual school(s) they are applying to for further information on the HSPT. The HSPT may be taken only once, but on the form, list all the Catholic schools to which you have applied, so that your test scores can be sent there. Be advised, that ADSF high schools will use the lower scores of any applicant who takes the HSPT more than once.

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On March 19, 2021, letters will be sent regarding admissions status.

Electronic notification will be sent after 4 pm on March 20, 2021.

Registration deadline for all schools will be March 26, 2021.

Prospective students should contact the school for their registration deadline.

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Pay registration fees to the school you plan to attend. Families should not register in more than one school.

For further information check, https://schools.sfarch.org.

GRADUATION OUTCOMES FOR ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN FRANCISCO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS Guided by the mission of the Department of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, which is focused on providing quality leadership, offering programs of educational excellence, and preparing students for a truly Christian life, Catholic high schools are an integral expression of the teaching mission of the Church, and are therefore committed to developing persons who are the beneficiaries of the rich heritage and legacy of the Church. In all of our educational endeavors, we believe our high school graduates have been given the skills and tools to adapt to a multicultural society and be productive members of the world community by exercising power and influence for the good of others as Christ-centered leaders of the 21st century.

Our Graduates form Christian Community and Understand the world’s diverse interconnectedness Collaborate with others to work for the common good Respect and demonstrate care for the environment as stewards of God’s creation

Our Graduates are persons of Faith and Spirituality who Live the Gospel values Respect and appreciate the diversity of religious expression Commit to integrating spirituality with their life work

Our Graduates promote in word and action Social Justice and Integrity to Address injustices and work toward change Demonstrate a reverence for life and a respect for all traditions, cultures, and peoples Confront the moral ambiguities promoted by contemporary culture

Our Graduates are persons of Intellectual Strength and Courage who Communicate effectively in speaking and writing Demonstrate critical and creative thinking in problem solving Understand and appreciate the value of lifelong learning

Our Graduates express Confident Leadership to Empower others for positive transformation of society Lead by the authority of example to embrace change and confront challenge Take risks and learn from successes and failures

Rooted in the Archdiocesan Graduation Outcomes, these standards reflect the ideas of the individual institutions as well as the collaborative vision of what students must be able to know, do, and understand.

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TEN REASONS WHY CATHOLIC EDUCATION STILL MATTERS

Why choose a Catholic School?

1. An Incarnational View of the World Catholic School students learn that God is present and active in their lives and in the world. They learn to recognize the “footprints of God” in their daily experiences, especially in the midst of life’s challenges. They develop a sense of “sacramental awareness.” They see the signs of God’s love around them, and become instruments of God’s grace in their own neighborhoods, communities and the world. In an incarnational view of the world, there is no such thing as a secular subject as all learning helps to develop and bring to full bloom that image of God that is in each person.

2. Immersion in the Paschal Mystery Our lives are a series of small and not-so-small dyings and risings. In union with the Paschal Mystery, we realize that there is redemptive power in suffering and in the power of the cross. In it lies the answer to the mystery of all of life’s successes and failures. In the experience of the Paschal Mystery, we also realize the need for community. Like Jesus, we encounter our own Simon of Cyrenes to help us along the way. Wins and losses on the athletic field, A’s and F’s in class, and laughter and tears in our lives, are the ways we participate in Jesus’ dying and rising.

3. The Value of Relationships as a Reflection of the Divine Catholic school students learn to experience God’s grace and presence in their lives through their relationships with family, friends and teachers. The loving and supportive relationships they experience are reflections of the love and life-giving dynamic of the Trinity. As a community we celebrate our successes and achievements. We share grief and downfalls. We unite together in solidarity, and even challenge each other to become better reflections of the divine. We are made for community.

4. A Nuanced View of Scripture Catholic school students are given the opportunity to explore the beauty and richness of Sacred Scripture seen through the lens of faith and lived out in daily practice. They experience the ongoing revelation of God in Scripture as the One who leads the Israelites through the promised land, and who redeems them through His cross and resurrection. They also come to view the human person as created in God’s image and likeness, and destined for eternal life. They learn to apply Scripture to their own lives as a tool for prayer and the true guide for virtuous living.

5. Civic Engagement In recent research, it has been reported that private school graduates are significantly more likely to actively participate in civic activities than their public school counterparts. Catholic Schools were ranked No. 1 in the percentage of graduates who actively participate in civic and community activities such as voting, volunteering, letter-writing to legislators, Catholic Concerns Day, and donations to charity, not just for a tax write-off, but out of a sense of the requirements of justice.

6. Service for the Common Good Catholic schools promote service as an essential component of their curriculum. Many Catholic schools have service programs from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Higher education programs such as the Jesuit or Dominican Volunteer Corps promote service at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Diocesan organizations provide resources and help to people from all walks of life. Catholic school students learn that since community is at the heart of who we are, there are no strangers, only brothers and sisters in the Lord. We have a responsibility to respond to the needs of others because we are all part of God’s family.

7. Discipline as a Faith Expectation Catholic schools promote self-discipline through clarity of moral vision that is based on the Gospel. Students are challenged to be Christ-like in word and action. They are asked to examine their choices and actions in light of the Ten Commandments and the Gospel law of love. They are given a theological foundation for ethical behavior. Students are not good because they act in accord with rules and expectations. Rather, because students are good, i.e., sons and daughters of God, they are expected to act and make choices that are in keeping with this dignity.

8. The Centrality of Arts, Ritual, Drama, Music to the Life of Faith Through Catholic education, students are exposed to the richness of the religious tradition. Music, Art, Literature, Drama and Ritual are rooted in the rich history of the Church, and find their truest glory as an expression of divine praise.

9. The Fullness of the Catholic Identity at the Heart of the Church Catholic education has always been at the heart of the Catholic mission.

Catholic education, and the students who are the product of it, have been called the “greatest work of the Church.” They have been entrusted with the fullness of faith and have been charged with the mission of evangelization.

They are to go out into the world and share the gifts they have received as doctors, lawyers, policemen, firemen, businessmen and women, teachers, priests and religious, all as Catholic school graduates. Catholic school graduates are a leaven in society, helping the broader community to be the best that it can be.

10. Personal Excellence as a Spiritual Goal Catholic school students learn that excellence is a response to God’s blessings.

Academic excellence is not a Gospel value in and of itself. The Sermon on the Mount doesn’t say “Blessed are you who get all A’s.” Education must have an altruistic orientation. Students learn so as to help others, and make a difference in the world around them.

WRITTEN BY REVEREND RONALD J. NUZZI, PH.D., ALLIANCE FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION , THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, SOUTH BEND INDIANA .

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VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER Convent & Stuart Hall, San Francisco | www.sacredsf.org Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton | www.shschools.org Junípero Serra High School, San Mateo | www.serrahs.com

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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, San Francisco www.shcp.edu | Open House: 9-11 am Notre Dame High School, Belmont www.ndhsb.org | Open House: 11 am-1:30 pm Archbishop Riordan High School, San Francisco www.riordanhs.org | Open House: 5 pm

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St. Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco www.siprep.org | Open House: 1-3 pm Mercy High School, Burlingame www.mercyhsb.com | Open House: 1 pm Notre Dame High School, Belmont www.ndhsb.org | Open House: 7-9 pm St. Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco www.siprep.org | Application Due Date ICA Cristo Rey Academy, San Francisco www.icacademy.org | Open House: 9-11 am Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, San Francisco www.shcp.edu | Application Deadline

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Archbishop Riordan High School, San Francisco www.riordanhs.org | Priority Deadline Junípero Serra High School, San Mateo www.serrahs.com | Priority Deadline ICA Cristo Rey Academy, San Francisco www.icacademy.org | Priority Filing Marin Catholic, Kentfield www.marincatholic.org Mercy High School, Burlingame www.mercyhsb.com | Early Bird & AMES Application Deadline

Notre Dame High School, Belmont www.ndhsb.org | Application Courtesy Filing

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Applicants should go directly to the Catholic high school’s admissions website to verify Open House information.

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Junípero Serra High School, San Mateo www.serrahs.com | Final Application Deadline Convent & Stuart Hall, San Francisco www.sacredsf.org | Application Deadline Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton www.shschools.org | Application Deadline Woodside Priory School, Portola Valley www.prioryca.org | Application Deadline

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Archbishop Riordan High School, San Francisco www.riordanhs.org | Open House: 5 pm

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MARIN CATHOLIC 675 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Kentfield, CA 94904

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PRESIDENT Mr. Tim Navone PRINCIPAL Mr. Chris Valdez TUITION AND FEES 2020-2021 Tuition: $22,200 Registration $1,000 ADMISSIONS EVENTS Please visit marincatholic.org for up-to-date information about admissions events.

(415) 464-3800

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TUITION ASSISTANCE Nearly one-third of Marin Catholic students qualify for and receive financial aid. Marin Catholic designated over $2 million in assistance for the 2020-2021 school year.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION admissions@marincatholic.org 415.464.3810 Janie Rockett, Director of Admissions Marianne Hill, Admissions Associate

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3 0 2 P o r t o l a R o a d | P o r t o l a Va l l e y , C A 9 4 0 2 8 ( 6 5 0 ) 8 5 1 - 8 2 2 1 | w w w. p r i o r y c a . o r g Serving as California’s only co-educational, Benedictine, college preparatory boarding school, Woodside Priory School is nestled in the hills of Silicon Valley. Spanning 50 picturesque acres in Portola Valley, Priory is a community guided by the Benedictine values of spirituality, hospitality, individuality, community, and integrity.

Whether it is acting for the first time, assembling a new robot, striving for a personal best on the field, or merely continuing a discussion from class, we know our students are on a journey to discover the gifts that will give them a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Woodside Priory Schools serves students grades six through twelve. In our upper school (9-12), we offer students an opportunity to join us for our day or boarding program. Our Upper School is made up of students from around the world, diversifying conversations and deepening our perspectives of the world around us.

Whether one is from Palo Alto or Budapest, the Priory way is one of hospitality and following the sage wisdom of St. Benedict “listen with the ear of our hearts.”

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ICA Cristo Rey Academy is a Dominican Catholic college preparatory that empowers girls from underserved communities to become confident young women able to realize their full potential. By providing an excellent academic curriculum, a unique corporate work study experience and the support of our community, we prepare students for a life of faith, purpose, and service.

• Provide personal college and life preparation • Work with students motivated to exceed » Academically » Professionally • Partner with over 130 Bay Area companies for jobs and 45 universities who support our students • Walk with families as they navigate college applications and acceptances • Collaborate in a community of prayer, study, and service • The only affordable all-girls Catholic college prep school in the Bay Area

Why We’re Different

ICA CRISTO REY ACADEMY | 3625 24TH STREET | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110 | 415.824.2052 | WWW.ICACRISTOREY.ORG

OPEN HOUSE

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For more information: Angelica Granera ’95

Director of Admissions and Enrollment agranera@icacademy.org

Paulina Maravilla

Assistant Director of Admissions and Enrollment pmaravilla@icacademy.org

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Convent & & Stuart Stuart Hall Hall is is an an independent independent K–12 K–12 preparatory preparatory Convent school in in San San Francisco Francisco rooted rooted in in the the Sacred Sacred Heart Heart tradition tradition school of Catholic education within a uniquely single-sex and of Catholic education within a uniquely single-sex and coeducational environment. environment. To To learn learn more more about about the the school, school, coeducational including our our International International Baccalaureate Baccalaureate Diploma Diploma including Programme, please please visit visit sacredsf.org. sacredsf.org.

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Founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart, SHS is a Catholic, independent, co-ed day school for students preschool through grade 12. To learn more about the school, please visit www.shschools.org. In September, our Admission Virtual Portal will go live and you will be able to experience Sacred Heart through Q & A sessions with students, faculty, and current parents, virtual open houses, tours, and workshops.

For more information, contact:

Wendy Quattlebaum, Director of Admission & Tuition Assistance admission@shschools.org

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Visit the New Students page on our website for more information

A virtual visit for prospective 8th graders

www.riordanhs.org • 415-586-1256 175 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA 94112

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QUICK FACTS Enrollment: 807 Average Class Size: 23 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15/1 Honors and AP Courses: 30 Faculty with Advanced Degrees: 80% Clubs and Activities: 40+ Sports Teams: 14 team sports, 34 teams Tuition and Fees: $24,625 Financial Aid: $2.5 million awarded to Serra students in 2020 College Enrollment: Ninety-nine percent of Serra graduates go on to college College Scholarships: $22 million awarded to the Class of 2020 Community Service: The Class of 2020 completed 20,000+ service hours Tri-School Program: A formal consortium with our sister schools, Mercy and Notre Dame, the program includes 22 classes on the three campuses, clubs, music and theatre productions, and social events.

Serra is located in the heart of the Peninsula.

We strive for excellence in all areas—academics, performing arts, campus ministry, athletics and extracurricular activities. We are proud of our diverse student body and welcome students from all faiths and backgrounds.

Serra’s rigorous academic program is designed to engage and support the ways that young men think, learn and grow—heart, mind, body and soul. Students are mentored by committed, caring educators who are genuinely invested in their students. Our faculty’s thoughtful, careful, and speedy adoption of distance learning best practices ensures the rigorous, transformative learning experience continues to engage Padres.

Our school motto, Siempre Adelante, which translates to Always Forward, rings truer today than ever.

For more information, visit us online at

SERRAHS.COM 451 West 20th Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403 650.345.8207

Padre Experience Events The Serra Brotherhood At Serra, the tenet of brotherhood is taught, modeled and lived. It is a bond shared among Padres, past and present, based on the values of respect, integrity, inclusion and compassion. Padres hold themselves and each other accountable to these values every day, just as Jesus modeled in his own life.

The significant achievements of our graduates are proof that our empowering culture prepares Serra Padres for life after high school. They become compassionate leaders who care about their communities and make a positive difference in the world.

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Padre for a Day (virtual): September–January

Interact with current Serra Padres Virtually tour our campus Drop in on live classes (hybrid schedule) or view engaging lessons (distance schedule)

Serra Teacher Meet-ups (virtual): October-December

• Small groups of prospective students • Interact with Serra teachers • Participate in department specific activities like a Serra student

Wednesday Webinars: September-December

• 11 evening webinars for future Padre parents • Topics include college prep, faith and service and affordability • Parents can pick and choose

To register, please visit www.serrahs.com

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At Mercy High School rigorous education is driven by faith, values, and care for the whole student. A Catholic all-girls school set in the historic Kohl Mansion, Mercy fosters a strong community where students are known and encouraged as individuals, and challenged to reach their unique potential.

! y c r e M t a g n o l e B Join us for these virtual events to learn more

www.mercyhsb.com Shadow Days

September - January

Students

425

Parent Talk & Tours September - January

Girls Beyond the Screen For 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls

September 28th

Open House November 8th

Best of Both Worlds academic, social, performing arts & service co-ed opportunities with Serra High School

AP/Honors Classes

40

Avg. class size 18

Tuition $24,155 On average, 35% students provided financial aid

14 Sports 24 Teams Robust

Distance

Learning during county closures

Be known. Be challenged. Be transformed.

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL BURLINGAME

2750 Adeline Drive • Burlingame, CA 94010 • 650.762.1114 • admissions@mercyhsb.com

www.mercyhsb.com/admissions

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ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO

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OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 3, 2020 1 - 3 PM

THE WILDCAT EXPERIENCE Visit www.siprep.org/admissions for more information on our Virtual Events this fall!

FAST FACTS • 1,475 students • AP passing rate is higher than the national average • Tuition and fees total $27,625 for 2020-2021 (no additional fees required) • 52% of the student body are students of color • 66 athletic teams and over 100 clubs and activities Over $5.2 million in financial assistance is distributed to 25% of the student body, with average grants of almost $14,000

www.siprep.org/admissions