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Salesian is a rich cultural mosaic, known for its academic rigor, outstanding athletics’ program, diverse co-curriculars, and notable service to the local community.

Located in Richmond, California within the San Francisco Bay Area. The secluded and gated campus spans 21 acres surrounded by majestic redwood and pine trees, the Wildcat Creek and flowering gardens.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ST. PATRICK SCHOOL HOMETOWN RODEO, CA

Salesian’s diverse student body allows me to learn about other people’s cultures. Having friends of many different backgrounds makes me value the importance of diversity.

Clubs & Organizations: Student Ambassadors Athletics: Football, Basketball, Baseball

Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian to follow in my brothers’ footsteps. Their successes inspired me to want the same.

Tell us about your family. My family members are my parents, my two brothers, my nana and grandpa.

Tell us about your family at school? Who keeps you going? keep me going, especially my friend, Caleb. We met at a Salesian summer program when we were in middle school. We reunited as freshmen and are the best of friends.

What excites you about Salesian? I take pride in the teams I am a part of: football, basketball, and baseball. They always hype me up. ‘Faith Families’ are special too. My *Faith Family has given me more opportunities to get closer with others.

What makes you Salesian? I am Salesian by doing my best to encourage and support everyone around me.

What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subject is Math because it challenges me, and I love being challenged to overcome obstacles.

Biggest accomplishment so far. My biggest accomplishment is making both the Varsity football and baseball teams as a Freshman.

How Salesian changed me: Salesian has changed my perspective on life. It has taught me to take every opportunity that comes my way.

What makes Salesian special? Salesian is special because of all the activities we do that allow us to get closer with others. The spirit is special.

Dream school? What are your college goals? I have many dream schools but my top three are UC Berkeley, Oregon University, and UCLA.

What impact do you want to leave in the world? I want to show the world how you can work with less. If you really put your mind to something you can do it. I want to inspire others to have a strong mindset and stick through the hard times because after every storm there’s a sunny day.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ST. LEO THE GREAT HOMETOWN OAKLAND, CA

Student Body President, AAAK, Diversity Club, Student Ambassadors, Challenge Success Team | Athletics: Cheerleading

Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian because I knew I would thrive here. With all of the various clubs, extra-curricular activities, and support from the faculty at large, Salesian has provided me a platform to freely express myself and be seen fully for who I am.

My mom is my biggest support system. She has always supported me no matter what I have wanted to do. She has allowed me to be in creative spaces, where I can foster my God-given talents and gifts, which have helped me build a community of support around me.

Tell us about your family at school? Who keeps you going? Most of my teachers at Salesian support me daily and have shown me their devotion to education.

What excites you about Salesian? What excites me about Salesian is the Cheer team. I am a former Cheer captain. One of my favorite things about Cheerleading is putting a smile on people’s faces. I also enjoy the leadership development at Salesian, and this year, I will serve as the Student Body President.

What makes you Salesian? What makes me Salesian is my spirit. No matter what, I radiate positive energy to those around me and remain authentic.

What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subjects are both Social Justice and History. I enjoy analyzing and learning about the history of the world and the way our society operates. These subjects require a level of critical thinking and that is one of my best learning techniques.

What is special about Salesian is how every student’s uniqueness is embraced and celebrated by the whole school community.

Biggest accomplishment so far. My biggest accomplishment so far was being able to choreograph for our school’s spring musical Mamma Mia! I worked with many students, with little to no dance experience, and got them to perform my choreography with professionalism and confidence. It was a great experience and awesome to know I made history as one of the first Salesian students to be a part of the school musical’s creative team.

How Salesian changed me: Salesian has changed me to see myself as a leader and scholar in ways I have never seen myself before.

Dream school? What are your college goals? My dream schools are UCLA, NYU, or Howard University. My college goals are to major in Sociology and minor in Dance and Theater.

What impact do you want to leave in the world? An impact that I want to leave on the world is to make sure everyone can express themselves creatively even if they if they don’t identify as a creative. Creativity and expression is something that everyone needs to cope, process, and go through life. I hope I can inspire those to express authenticity and see creativeness in everything they do.

SALESIAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM OFFERS A BALANCE BETWEEN COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND SERVICE LEARNING.

Our block schedule prioritizes time for projectbased learning to foster collaboration and flexibility for co-curricular activities to encourage exploration. Salesian’s dedicated faculty is committed to each student’s academic success.

The 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows teachers to truly mentor students and engage with them in one-to-one discussions. These learned relational life skills are essential in the 21st century world that our students navigate and will continue to aid them as they experience global opportunities and challenges beyond Salesian.

STUDENT SUPPORT

ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM

For students who require additional support, Salesian offers an Academic Success Program (ASP), a college preparatory program for highly motivated students who benefit from building the study skills required to succeed in high school and college. ASP is provided to students with IEPs and/or learning differences, low test scores on the HSPT entrance exam, teacher or counselor recommendations, and students with 504 plans.

PERSONAL WELLNESS

In addition to personal counselors, students have access to The Wellness Center, located on the first floor. This devicefree zone offers students a safe, quiet and calming place to reduce stress and anxiety. This space was created to aid in early interventions for students experiencing social, emotional, or mental health challenges that affect learning in the classroom.

• Animation*

• AP Statistics*

• PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science

• PLTW Medical Innovations

• Sports Medicine

• AP Computer Science Principles

• Biology Honors

• Comparative Religions Honors

• English I Honors

• English II Honors

• Pre-Calculus Honors

• Spanish II Honors

• 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

• Graphic Journalism

• Business Communication*

• Concepts of Engineering and Technology*

• Spanish III Honors

• U.S. Government and Economics Honors

• PLTW Human Body Systems Honors

• PLTW Medical Intervention Honors

• AP US History

• AP English Language & Composition

• AP Macroeconomics*

• AP Physics*

• AP Spanish

• AP Statistics*

• AP United States History

• AP World History

*Concurrent or Dual Enrollment

*Concurrent or Dual Enrollment

TUTORING/ COLLABORATION

Twice a week students will have a 35-minute flex period built into their daily schedule to allow for more individualized learning and social activities. Faculty is available Monday - Thursday after school for tutoring or during a Flex period.

HOMETOWN HERCULES, CA

MIDDLE SCHOOL CANTERBURY SCHOOL

Clubs & Organizations: ASL Club, Student Ambassadors, Campus Ministry Team, AAPI, Diversity Club | Athletics: Tennis

Tell us about your family. My family consists of my parents and my younger brother, Ashish. They are my support system. I also consider all my other relatives and friends, who have shown me endless support and love for my decisions, as family.

Tell us about your family at school? Who keeps you going? My family at Salesian has grown over the years with more students and faculty. My Salesian family all inspire and encourage me every day to live out the values of Don Bosco.

What excites you about Salesian? Student Life excites me most, especially when I’m able to represent it. I take pride in my participation in various clubs, plays, musicals, sports, masses, rallies, and student activities that cultivate our school spirit.

What makes you Salesian? My school spirit is what makes me Salesian. I showcase my school pride in all things like academics, sports, school events, my relationship with God, and the Salesian family.

What is your favorite subject/ class and why? For the past three years of my high school journey, my favorite are the PLTW classes: Biomed, Anatomy, and Medical Interventions. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge about the medical field. In addition, the PLTW classes have introduced me to peers who share similar interests and goals as me.

Biggest accomplishment so far. Being part of the musical production, Mamma Mia!, challenged my singing, acting, and dancing skills. I was able to learn that I have a love and passion for theater.

ENLIVENING DIVERSE PROMINENT

How Salesian changed me: Salesian has taught me how to connect with my peers, regardless of our differences, and how when looking at the bigger picture, we are more alike than we think. Salesian has also shown me the importance of strengthening your relationship with God and what true dedication looks like.

What makes Salesian special? There are so many things: the diverse student body, the feeling of home and making strong friendships, and familial ties. The dedication to athletics and the arts. The commitment to academics even though it is rigorous. Experiencing education through the values of Don Bosco. Creating a sustainable environment that emphasizes the importance of composting, recycling, and keeping our campus clean.

Dream school? What are your college goals? dream schools are UC Davis, UC Irvine, or Dominican University, because all of them have my major of interest, Genetics.

What impact do you want to leave in the world? I wish to leave a positive impact on those around me. I would like to be remembered as reliable and accepting of others. I hope that my impact would also inspire others to make a difference in the world and spread more kindness.

As soon as I entered Salesian, I was warmly welcomed by the students and faculty. The hospitality and feeling of home are what made me choose Salesian.

Additionally, my class was the first to be offered *Project Lead The Way (PLTW) which was the perfect program to evoke my passion for pursuing medicine and genetics.

*PLTW Biomedical Science pathway is an award winning STEM elective designed for students who excel in mathematics and natural sciences and are interested in the fields of biology and medicine.

As an international student, I feel a sense of belonging to the Salesian family, and I am highly involved in the school. Salesian is special to me because I feel well-prepared for college, and my future.

Clubs & Organizations: Robotics Club and WCDI (We Can Do It!) Club

Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian because I feel there is more freedom and opportunities for me to choose my own path. Salesian’s diversity is outstanding as everyone respects each other’s differences and interests.

Tell us about your family. My brother and my sisterin-law always make me feel supported. They are both my role models, and they guide me when I’m facing a challenge.

Tell us about your family at school? Who keeps you going? The Robotics Team is my family at school. We have similar hobbies and have developed a strong relationship through accomplishing our goals together.

What excites you about Salesian? The student events excite me. The SLAM members plan and take the lead in activities. Students enjoy their experience and are always welcome to give feedback. The Student Life Council formed by student leaders and teachers, often meet up and talk about past and up-coming events to create the best experience for students.

What makes you Salesian? The positive energy I bring to my classmates is something I’m proud of and makes me Salesian.

What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subject is Computer Science because I enjoy coding and the teacher makes the class even more interesting. I did very well in this class and received an academic award in AP Computer Science.

How Salesian changed me: Salesian has made me a better leader, and I have become more independent.

What makes Salesian special? Salesian is special because I feel well-prepared for college and my future.

CHINA

Biggest accomplishment so far. My biggest accomplishment thus far is winning the Pioneers in Engineering Competition Championships two years in a row. I am also proud of the leadership roles I’ve had in serving as the *Robotics Team President as well as the Junior Class President for the 2022-2023 school year.

Dream school? What are your college goals? My dream school is UC Berkeley. I met many students from UC Berkeley from the robotics competition, and have really sparked my interest in going there. I ultimately see computer science as my path.

What impact do you want to leave in the world? I want to close the gap from the digital divide by taking the path of computer science. While the internet is transforming the way people communicate and receive information, I don’t want those who have trouble using technology to be left behind.

INNOVATE GROW EXPLORE

*Students in the Robotics Club participate annually in UC Berkeley’s PiE Competition. PiE Winners, 2022 Salesian Robotics Club

Discover Your Talent

The Arts

The Visual and Performing Arts build confidence, improve concentration, increase reading comprehension, strengthen communication, and hone math and science skills. Salesian offers rich avenues for the development of critical thinking and social action in young leaders. We value the arts and artistic expression as vital components to one’s development. Students use art to express themselves, flourish, and brighten the world with their creativity. Through artistic expression, students gain the courage and confidence to make the world around them a more just, equal, and loving place in which all belong.

All VPA faculty either hold advanced degrees, have performed nationally, are involved with national art programs and local museums, or have taught at the collegiate level.

WINNERS

Tory DeOrian Showcase Claymation Award

Salesian’s annual Tory DeOrian Visual and Performing Arts Showcase is an opportunity to recognize and honor Salesian student’s amazing work each year.

Senior Band Performance at Spring Music Concert

& CONNECT BELONG

Faith Families

Each student participates in a Faith Family, comprising students from 9-12th grades, who meet regularly throughout the year, culminating in Salesian’s annual Service Day.

Service Learning

In order to instill in our students the importance of volunteerism and investing in one’s community and giving back, each of our students must fulfill their personal service commitments throughout the academic year. Students participate in four Service Projects annually, benefiting local and global communities.

Retreats

Annual class retreats are designed to cultivate community and encourage students to explore their faith and spirituality more fully.

Student Leadership and Ministry (SLAM)

SLAM is the collective form of student leadership and ministry. The mission of SLAM is to create a culture for good, and to lead and serve the greater community. By working together, SLAM members encourage spirit and cohesiveness throughout the entire school.

Campus Ministry

The Campus MInistry Team (CMT) are the heart of many of our school’s communityfocused activities and champion community toy-drives, fundraisers for international relief causes, and local carnivals and events for children in the community.

Over 40 clubs are offered at Salesian College Preparatory and reflect the diverse nature of our student population.

AAPI

We Can Do It (WCDI)

Diversity Club

AAAK

Latino Club

Lego Hiking Games

Art Club

Chess Jamland

Glee

Salsa

Adulting 101 Knitting

Film Club

Drama Club

• Sports Fantasy

• Robotics

• Frisbee

• Sports Medicine

• Chemistry Club

• Secret Kindness Agents

• Tabard

• Writing Center

• Speech and Debate

• Interact

• CMT

• Student Ambassador

• EARF (Environmentally Aware & Resourceful Friends)

• American Sign Language (ASL)

Clubs & Organizations: Art, Drama, Campus Ministry Team

Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian to push myself in my educational journey. I wanted to be better prepared for college, and I wanted to challenge myself.

Tell us about your family. My family is my mom and my dad. They both support me in my goals and are proud of all that I have done. I also have my family in Guam who all support me.

Tell us about your family at school? Who keeps you going? My family at school are my friends. They keep my spirits up. I always feel comfortable around and at home with them. The faculty is also part of my school family because they always make sure I am doing well, and am seen by them.

What excites you about Salesian? What excites me most about Salesian is the VPA (Visual and Performing Arts). Salesian has given me so many opportunities to put myself out there in front of people, from the ToryDeOrian Showcase, plays, the B’Oscars, musicals, and more!

What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subject is Art. I am able to express myself and be as creative as I want. The class also helps me to improve my skills. Before Salesian, I was a self-taught artist, and now I am learning many ways to express myself creatively.

Biggest accomplishment so far. My biggest accomplishment is my performance in our spring musical. I had the opportunity to play one of the co-leads, Tanya. Ever since I was a little kid I had always wanted to be a part of a musical production. I am so proud of myself for being able to do it well and with confidence.

How Salesian changed me: Salesian has made me more of an outgoing person. In middle school, I wouldn’t talk to people much and I would sit alone. Now I greet everyone I pass by, and I put myself out in front of crowds more. I also am more of a hard worker, developed better work habits, and I am more motivated in my studies.

HOMETOWN HERCULES, CA

MIDDLE SCHOOL HERCULES MIDDLE SCHOOL

FUN CHALLENGING

What makes you Salesian? My leadership and kindness makes me Salesian. I try my best to always help whenever I can. I also try to stepup as a leader whenever I get the chance to.

Dream school? What are your college goals? My dream school is the California Institute of Arts (CalArts). My goal is to be a storyboard animator.

What impact do you want to leave in the world? I want to make people feel happy and inspired. I want to make them laugh and smile. As I want to be a storyboard animator, I hope one day, I create a groundbreaking animated film that will make people feel emotions they can connect with.

Salesian has a very welcoming community, from students to faculty and staff…they push us academically in a healthy way.

Clubs & Organizations: AAAK, Diversity Club | Athletics: Soccer, Track and Field

Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian because of how thrilling the athletics were and how the individuals there had similar interests and connections to the same things that I did.

Tell us about your family. My family is very important to me, and I don’t take for granted that my parents, aunts, and uncles came all the way from Tanzania for my sisters and I to have a better education. I constantly try to do my best in school to show them how grateful I am.

Tell us about your family at school. I have a support system around the school and friends that keep me going. My friends and I share a bond and connection. They make me laugh. I consider them family.

What excites you about Salesian? Being someone who likes to play sports and is athletic, I played basketball, football, soccer, and track and field. I take pride in doing such sports because I can stay active as well as stay focused in the classroom.

What makes you Salesian? What makes me Salesian is its *Oratory. Church brings out my faith in God, school shows my hard work and determination to make sure my grades are good. Home is the people around that make me feel safe and comfortable. Playground represents all the sports I play.

What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subjects are English and Drama. English brings out my creativity and expands my vocabulary. Writing is something I personally enjoy since it requires me to unwind, take my time, and think critically. Drama/Acting is one of my favorites too because it brings the outgoing, enthusiastic, goofy side of me.

Biggest accomplishment so far. My biggest accomplishment is making it to NCS in Track and achieving a 3.8 GPA.

How Salesian changed me: Salesian has changed me by realizing that it’s good to be different and stand out, because it makes you special and unique.

What makes Salesian special? Salesian is different from other schools because it really values each student’s needs and interests. The variety of clubs that Salesian offers, gives each student a chance to make friends with the same interests as them and build bonds and connections throughout the years of attending Salesian.

Dream school? What are your college goals? My dream schools are UCLA, UC Berkeley, and Stanford. My goal is to earn a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or Psychology. My ambition is to be a successful entrepreneur that influences and helps many people throughout the area.

What impact do you want to leave in the world? The impact I want to leave in the world is making a difference and to be known as a person who always gave and worshiped the Lord. I want to leave a strong legacy that the following generation can take up and build from. A quote that inspires me on leaving an impact on the world is “If you get give, If you learn, teach.”-Maya Angelou.

Salesian really embodies Home, School, Church, Playground. These four elements define who I am as a person, and make me Salesian.

* At Salesian, the needs of the young are met through the oratory experiences of a home where you belong, a school that educates, a church that welcomes, and a playground where joy abounds.

COMPETE WITH

7 Since 2000, the Salesian Athletic Program has earned: SALESIAN ATHLETICS

Salesian College Preparatory has a well-deserved reputation as the “Home of Champions.”

6 North Coast Section Individual Championships

9 North Coast Section Team Championships

NorCal Team Championships

30 League Championships

80 California State Titles

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.

Nationwide, there are over 40,000 basketball programs, but Nike has designated only 200 as elite.

FALL SPORTS

Cheerleading Girls Tennis

Cross-Country Girls Volleyball

Football Girls Golf

WINTER SPORTS

Boys Basketball Boys Soccer

Girls Basketball Girls Soccer

Cheerleading

SPRING SPORTS

Baseball Boys Tennis

Boys Golf Track & Field

Softball Boys Volleyball

Swimming &

Diving

Clubs & Organizations:

AAAK, Latino Club, Sports Medicine Club

Athletics: Track and Field

Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian because of the rigorous academics, diversity, and atmosphere. Being in a school where I can be challenged academically and be myself, is important to me.

Tell us about your family. My main support system is my parents. However, it doesn’t stop there, as my extended family also supports me in everything that I do.

Tell us about your family at school. Who keeps you going? My teachers and friends are my family at Salesian. Having all of them understand what it takes to be a successful student keeps me going. Being able to relate to my close friends and talk about both the struggles and successes is motivating and is such a support to me.

What makes you Salesian? I am Salesian because each day I incorporate the Oratory of: Home, School, Church, and Playground into my life.

What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite class is Human Body Studies because of the amount of labs and hands-on activities we do.

Biggest accomplishment so far. My biggest accomplishment is being able to balance academics and athletics and be highly successful in both. It is truly challenging to find that balance, and I can confidently say that I’ve figured it out.

How Salesian changed me: Salesian has helped me realize who I truly am. Being around all types of people and being fully accepted for who I am has helped me come out of my shell.

HOMETOWN EL SOBRANTE, CA

MIDDLE SCHOOL ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL

What makes Salesian special? Salesian is special because of all the students, and what they bring to the table. Salesian is filled with talent and people who come from all different backgrounds. The experience is truly made by the students at our school.

Dream school? What are your college goals? My dream school is UCLA. I want to continue running track in college and be successful. I also want to achieve academic success.

What impact do you want to leave in the world? I want to impact the world by demonstrating that if you work hard enough and devote yourself to your dreams and goals, you will succeed.

What excites me the most at Salesian is *Project Lead the Way (PLTW). After two years of being in the academic program, I’ve discovered how much the medical field interests me. I am genuinely excited every day in my PLTW classes.

*PLTW Biomedical Science pathway is an award winning STEM elective designed for students who excel in mathematics and natural sciences and are interested in the fields of biology and medicine.

Clubs & Organizations: AAAK Athletics: Basketball

Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian because of the family environment I felt when I came for my school tour and visit.

Tell us about your family. My family consists of my parents and 6 siblings. My mom and my dad do wonders for me and I am beyond thankful for them. My older sister Maya is someone I can really depend on, especially at my toughest times.

Tell us about your family at school. Who keeps you going? My school family is my basketball teammates. We spend a lot of time together and support one another both on and off the court.

What excites you about Salesian? I play on the Boys Varsity basketball team. The atmosphere and support we receive is outstanding. Running out of the locker room during home games and feeling all the love from our fans is exciting.

What makes you Salesian? Having the ability to know and interact with everyone at school. Being able to make people smile and laugh or open up to me is what makes me Salesian.

What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subject is probably History. I love listening and hearing about the stories of the past.

Biggest accomplishment so far. My biggest accomplishment so far is while winning the League MVP in basketball this past year, I also held a 4.0 GPA the whole school year!

What makes Salesian special? What makes Salesian special is its diversity. Being in an environment where so many different cultures are represented and seeing how many students are proud of who they are and where they come from, really helps with getting to know others well and gain an appreciation of other cultures.

HOMETOWN WAHIAWĀ, HAWAII

MIDDLE SCHOOL WHEELER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dream school? What are your college goals? My dream is to earn an athletic scholarship and make my family proud. I want to show my gratitude and appreciation for all that they have done for me.

What impact do you want to leave in the world? The impact I want to leave on the world is for people to see how we, as the Claytor family take care of each other no matter what. I want my family to be an example for others, in how to take care of each other and our communities.

Salesian has helped me grow not only as a basketball player, but as a person. I am able to communicate with others much easier and find the fun in rigorous classes and teachings.

REDEFINING SUCCESS, IN AND BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Salesian College Preparatory has been redefining what student success looks like since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In partnering with Stanford University’s Challenge Success program, a team of students, faculty, staff, and administrators identified and designed new ways to carry out the Salesian mission of educating students “to develop [successfully] into good citizens for the betterment of society and the glory of God”.

Through participating in four Challenge Success conferences with a focus on student socialemotional well being, Salesian has been making concrete changes to the daily bell schedule, homework load, and assessment design.

In Spring 2022, Salesian piloted a new bell schedule that reduced the number of classes per day while lengthening the amount of time for each class. The goal was to provide more inclass time for teacher instruction and guided student practice. The school added a biweekly Flex time to its schedule that provided additional opportunities for faculty and students to connect through tutoring, social-emotional learning activities, game play, and physical exercise. The pilot proved successful, and Salesian expanded the schedule with Flex time activities through the 2022-2023 school year.

Salesian College Preparatory is committed to building an effective educational model that truly embraces the uniqueness of every student and supports the individual paths of success that take place in the classroom and over the course of a lifetime.

Flex time were steps in the right direction, and yet, still held untapped potential. In partnership with the Challenge Success team, faculty and staff continue developing the bell schedule, in hopes to improve the rotating order of classes and increase time between students and teachers. Additionally, teachers pursue innovative and meaningful opportunities for Flex time, creating ways to share their personal talents and interests with students beyond the classroom.

Student and faculty surveys from Spring 2023 showed that the revamped bell schedule and

Through the partnership with Challenge Success and the Stanford Graduate School of Education, Salesian College Preparatory is committed to building an effective educational model that truly embraces the uniqueness of every student and supports the individual paths of success that take place in the classroom and over the course of a lifetime. It is through initiatives like these that Salesian College Preparatory lives up to how St. John Bosco envisioned education over 150 years ago.

Salesian graduates have continued their collegiate and postgraduate academic careers in a vast number of colleges and universities across the country including all UCs and CSUs as well as Cornell, Hampton, Harvard, Howard University, Johns Hopkins, Spelman, Stanford, and USC.

ATTEND IN-STATE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

ACCEPTED TO 4-YEAR UNIVERSITIES

The University of Arizona

The University of Alabama

Tuskegee University

University of Southern California

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Irvine

University of California, San Diego

California Polytechnic State

University, San Luis Obispo

Stanford University

Colorado State University

University of Connecticut (Uconn)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Spelman College

Morehouse University

University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

University of Chicago

Loyola University, Chicago

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Purdue University

Louisiana State University

Grambling State University

University of Massachusetts

Boston College

Harvard University

Howard University

Johns Hopkins University

Georgetown University

Michigan State University

Jackson State University

University of Nevada Las Vegas

New York University

Syracuse University

Cornell University

John Carroll University

University of Oregon

Drexel University

Hampton University

Berklee College of Music

Baylor University

University of Washington

Lawrence University

OUTSIDE THE U.S.

UNSW Sydney

The University of British Columbia

Ateneo De Manila University

Bishop’s University

Leeds Beckett University

*Information based on SCP’s Class of 2023

OF OUR GRADUATES ENTER COLLEGE*

100% 90% 85%

HOMETOWN EL SOBRANTE, CA

MIDDLE SCHOOL

INVICTUS ACADEMY OF RICHMOND

Clubs & Organizations:

AAAK, Diversity Club, Chess Club

Athletics: Cheerleading and Softball

Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian because my dad is an alumni. He told me about how positive his experience was, which is part of what attracted me to Salesian.

Tell us about your family. My support system is my parents, siblings, grandma, aunts and uncles.

Tell us about your family at school. Who keeps you going? My Salesian family is my friends because they are the people that I can be myself around. My friends and softball teammates get me through the day.

What excites you about Salesian? I have participated in different clubs and sports throughout my years. I have been in Chess Club, Softball, SLAM, Varsity Cheerleading, AAAK, and Diversity Club. By participating in these clubs and organizations, I have learned to socialize and advocate for myself.

What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subject is English because I want to be an English teacher.

Biggest accomplishment so far. I’m most proud of being ‘Most Improved’ on my softball team this past year. It was a tough season, and I had to learn new skills like pitching. Although it was not easy, I improved and contributed to my team’s success.

How Salesian changed me: When I first got to Salesian I was really shy. I would do what others wanted of me, instead of what I wanted to do. I made great relationships with people who wanted to learn the real me and see me for who I truly am. I am stronger and more confident than ever.

What makes Salesian special? As Salesian is a small school, teachers and students are closer and are able to communicate better. Salesian allows for great relationships to form.

Dream school? What are your college goals? My dream school is the University of Oregon, hopefully on a full scholarship! I have been really applying myself throughout my time at Salesian and hope that colleges and universities will see me as a positive addition to their school communities.

What impact do you want to leave in the world? The impact I want to leave on the world is to be an example to others in being true to your authentic self. I want people to be happy with themselves and not worry about what others think of them.

A BLOSSOMING TIME

My ability to adapt to change and flourish makes me Salesian. It is important to put yourself out there and believe in yourself.

What makes Salesian special and different from other schools is how welcoming the environment is. Salesian holds the interests of the students at the center of everything and makes sure students are cared for.

HOMETOWN HERCULES, CA

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HERCULES MIDDLE SCHOOL

Clubs & Organizations: Meditation Club and Student Ambassadors

Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian because during my visits, I felt a sense of community and felt like I would belong.

Tell us about your family. My family consists of my parents and two sisters. My parents support me in all of my decisions and are always pushing me to be the best person I can be.

Tell us about your family at school. Who keeps you going? My family at school consists mainly of my friends who keep me on track and hold me accountable, while also never failing to lighten up my day. Teachers are also part of my school family because they have proven consistently that they are supportive and care for students.

What excites you about Salesian? I play on the soccer team and take a lot of pride in it. Being able to play soccer with my friends is an amazing feeling that I am fortunate to experience.

What makes you Salesian? I am Salesian because I take pride in my school and understand its significance. What also makes me Salesian is I try my best to be as accepting and kind as possible.

What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subjects and classes are English and Drama because they both provide me with a way to express myself and allow me to be creative.

Biggest accomplishment so far. My biggest accomplishment so far was being able to maintain above a 4.0 GPA throughout my entire Freshmen year.

How Salesian changed me: Salesian has changed me by improving my work ethic, having better time management, learning to be more sociable, and expanding my views on people I wouldn’t normally talk to.

Dream school? What are your college goals? My goal for college is simple, to be accepted somewhere I would like to go. Where that is, I’m not sure...yet.

What impact do you want to leave in the world? I want to leave an impact on the world that involves a lot of joy and kindness. Being able to enjoy what I do and look forward to at least one thing in my day would be great. So, ultimately, my impact on the world would hopefully involve making people smile.

JOYFUL INSPIRING EXCITING

Clubs & Organizations: Campus Ministry Team, AAPI, Student Ambassadors, Jamland (School Band)

Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian for its rigorous academic program and the support systems in place to help me get a good education.

Tell us about your family. My family has always been my primary support system. My parents are both immigrants to the US (Mexico and the Philippines), making my sister and I, first generation in our family. My parents have taught us so many life lessons like being humble and never taking anything for granted. I am especially blessed to have a sister with Down Syndrome. She has taught me patience and how to appreciate everyone for who they are.

Tell us about your family at school. Who keeps you going? My school family is definitely my friends. I was able to meet so many new people at Salesian and make friends quickly.

What makes you Salesian? The music program at Salesian is something that made me really excited. As a school band member, I take pride in showcasing my musical talents, like playing the piano, guitar, and singing.

What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subject is English. Ever since I was young, I have enjoyed writing, creatively and informatively. I enjoy reading and coming up with different ideas and putting them into my own words through writing.

Biggest accomplishment so far. During my Freshman year, I was at the top of my class academically, and received *academic awards for Music and Spanish. Outside of school, I was able to earn my Junior Black Belt in Karate, which took a lot of hard work and dedication over the years.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ST. PATRICK SCHOOL

How Salesian changed me : When I got to Salesian, my main goal was to stay with the same friend group. However, Salesian helped me come out of my shell, and now I have multiple friends from different schools that I am grateful to have met.

What makes Salesian special? Salesian is different from other schools because it is very communal. In my first week as a Freshman, I felt like I was already a part of the family.

Dream school? What are your college goals? My dream school would either be Yale or Columbia, and I want to double major in Creative Writing and Business. I eventually want to go to law school and become an immigration lawyer. What impact do you want to leave in the world? I want people to remember me as someone they can look up to, whether it was something as minuscule as helping with homework, or something as large as making a difference in the world. I hope I make positive contributions to individual’s lives, both in Salesian and in the real world.

What makes me Salesian is my dedication to service and giving back to my communities. I enjoy serving others through school opportunities like Project Santa, or participating in the annual Service Day.

REWARDING WELCOMING COMMUNAL

*Students are recognized in the spring with distinguished academic awards.

HOMETOWN RICHMOND, CA MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMIT TAMALPAIS

Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian because I found it to be very different from other high schools. My family and I are confident that Salesian will help me reach my goals.

Tell us about your family. My parents are both my biggest supporters. They have helped me achieve things I didn’t think I would be able to.

Who is your role model? I think my dad is my role model. I appreciate his work ethic and that work ethic has gotten him to where he is today. I would like to be able to graduate from Salesian and let him experience that moment with me, since he wasn’t able to experience high school.

What excites you about Salesian? I’m an incoming freshman with hopes of joining sports teams, clubs and taking advantage of all that Salesian has to offer.

What makes you Salesian? I’m a very social and outgoing person. I like to meet new people. I feel like I will fit in with the school culture.

What is your favorite subject/ class and why? I really like science. I enjoy labs, experiments and doing research to solve a problem.

Biggest accomplishment so far. Being accepted to Salesian is an accomplishment I am proud of.

What makes Salesian special? I think Salesian is a terrific school, with a strong reputation, which will give me a better opportunity to get into many colleges.

Dream school? What are your college goals? My college goals are to reach the D1 level in soccer and to also earn a degree in Kinesiololgy. I’m looking forward to classes like Sports Medicine and Anatomy to help me achieve my goals.

I chose Salesian because I found it to be very different from other schools. My family and I are confident that Salesian will help will help me reach my goals.

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