Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science Pathway Program
By immersing students in activities like practicing suturing and constructing body structures from clay, PLTW Biomedical Science empowers students to build knowledge and skills in biomedical science, as well as in-demand, transportable skills like problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, and collaboration.
Student Life
Student life at Salesian reflects the diverse nature of our student population, enabling students to follow their passion in different areas of interest.
Approximately 82% of our students participate in co-curricular activities including more than 40 clubs, a jazz band, and a comprehensive visual and performing arts program. Many students are also involved in Student Leadership and Ministry (SLAM), a unique program combining leadership training and community service involvement.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES AT A GLANCE
SALESIAN
Salesian is a rich cultural mosaic, known for its
flowering gardens.
Salesian is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
ATHLETICS
Salesian College Preparatory has a well-deserved reputation as the “Home of Champions.” Since 2000, the Salesian Athletic Program has earned 6 California State Titles, 7 NorCal Championships, 30 North Coast
Section Team Championships, 9 North Coast Section Individual Championships, and 80 League Championships. The Salesian Pride field 15 teams across 13 sports with 25 competition levels (Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman) across 3 seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring).
Salesian College Preparatory has been honored as a Nike Elite program for its boys and girls basketball programs, a unique designation specifically for sponsored high schools.
SALESIAN
LEADERSHIP
FR. JOE
NGUYEN
SDB -Director MARIELLA NIGHTINGALE Dean of Students
Faculty & Staff
STEPHEN PEZZOLA ‘74, President
BILLY HEIDENFELDT ‘94, Associate Principal KENNETH FARR II ‘10, Principal
Dedicated to developing the whole student through the oratory model of Home, Church, School, Playground.
OUR SALESIAN COMMUNITY
Salesian is a diverse and welcoming community that develops healthy young people by providing them opportunities to explore and pursue personal, academic, co-curricular, and spiritual interests. The Salesian student community represents the multicultural and socio-economically diverse population of the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
FEMALE 52% MALE
Salesian Academics
Salesian College Preparatory features a strong interdisciplinary STEAM curriculum, including Project Lead the Way’s Biomedical Science Pathway, and innovative visual and performing arts. An extensive roster of Honors, AP, and elective courses highlight a curriculum specifically created for 21st-century learning. At Salesian, students receive a rigorous yet nurturing education that helps them develop into well-rounded scholars.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND HONORS COURSES
• AP Biology
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Chemistry
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Computer Science A
• AP Drawing
• AP French
• AP English Literature & Composition
• AP English Language & Composition
• AP Macroeconomics
• AP Physics*
• AP Spanish
• AP Statistics
• AP United States History
• AP World History
• Comparative Religion Honors
• Pre-Calculus Honors
Faith and Service
• PLTW Human Body Systems Honors
• PLTW Medical Interventions Honors
• Biology Honors
• Chemistry Honors
• English I Honors
• English II Honors
• Spanish II Honors
• Spanish III Honors
Salesian students recognize that the faith we profess must be lived through our actions. Each year, every Salesian student completes the following:
• Participation in Service Day and completion of the self-assessment/reflection form
• A service donation event (i.e., Project Santa)
• A service project of the student's own choice on or off-campus. This includes completion of a self-assessment/reflection form and a project supervisor’s confirmation of the project completion.
