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For 8 Consecutive Years, Voted one of the Best Faith Based High Schools in the San Francisco Bay Area For 3 Consecutive Years, Voted one of the Best Independent High Schools in the San Francisco Bay Area
Our Mission:
Salesian College Preparatory is a Catholic school that educates young men and women to develop into good citizens for the betterment of society and the glory of God. Salesian combines the elements of church, school, playground, and home in a supportive and caring environment in accordance with St. John Bosco’s educational philosophy of reason, religion, and loving kindness.
Salesian Faculty Stays Culturally Responsive
Salesian has partnered with Challenge Success, a non-profit affiliated with the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, which provides schools and families with proven strategies that promote well-being and engagement with learning. www.salesian.com I 3 www.salesian.com
“Salesian endeavors to create hands-on experiences whereby students engage in observation, experimentation, collaboration, and communication with peers and teachers. Once a student completes their Salesian STEM curriculum, the students will have acquired transportable skills useful in college and in the workplace.”
— Chad Nightingale, Science Department Chair
...it was the workload that has prepared me for Stanford... — Marc ‘19 attending Stanford University
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.
4 I Salesian College Preparatory Science | Technology | Engineering
80% of Salesian’s STEM faculty hold advanced degrees, 50% of whom are women, and two of which hold Ph.D.’s Offering 8 AP/Honors courses in STEM subjects including Dual Enrollment to earn college credit UC Berkeley (Pioneers in Engineering) PiE Winners, 2019 Salesian Robotics Club Wildcat Creek monitoring partnership with the City of San Pablo and the Salesian Environmental Science class is a Cross-Agency Outdoor Science and Water Quality Curriculum project. www.salesian.com www.salesian.com I 5
...challenged academically in a caring and diverse environment. —Raphael ‘18 pursuing Masters at Columbia University
English | Social Science | World Languages
70% percent of Salesian’s English and Social Science (ENG/SS) faculty hold advanced degrees. Offering 4 AP/ Honors courses in WL and opportunity for an immersion experience in Canada and Peru. Salesian offers 8 AP/ Honors courses in ENG/SS subjects, including dual enrollment to earn college credits.
“Salesian believes that understanding the past is imperative to our ability to live in the present and shape a more stable future. We strive to offer a comprehensive window into the past through connecting historically relevant issues with contemporary events while exploring our shared and individual experiences in a student based learning environment. Salesian has the pleasure and privilege of instructing a racially, ethnically, ideologically, and intellectually diverse collection of students, thus providing a wealth of perspectives for students to learn from. We hope their experience at Salesian will encourage them to think more critically of the world around them and encourage them to build a more just society.” — Chris Malixi, Social Science Department Chair “Salesian believes that by helping our students become more analytical readers, more articulate communicators, and critical thinkers, we are helping them become citizens who can work collectively to build a more just society. We believe that through reading, discussion, and writing, our students will develop their own voices as writers and see the value in sharing their own stories and opinions.” — Sarah Trott, English Department Chair
Salesian featured in the Contra Costa Marketplace, “The Benefits of Diversity in the Classroom.”
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“Salesian believes that the arts are an integral part of education. The department intends to foster each student’s artistic, musical or dramatic capabilities in order to allow the student to express his or her creativity. The department also believes that every single person has the ability to expand his or her own talents when given time and encouragement.” —Debra Shushan Visual Performing Arts Department Chair
I was able to build up my capabilities on the things that I am most passionate about. — Sophia ‘20 attending University of California, San Diego
Visual Arts | Performing Arts
Salesian offers music history, theory and technology, along with the primary focus of group performance.
Tory DeOrian
Visual and Performing Arts Virtual Showcase
VPA builds confidence, concentration, reading comprehension and language, communication, math and science skills.
2021
Salesian’s Tory DeOrian Visual and Performing Arts Showcase is an opportunity to recognize and honor Salesian student’s amazing work from the past school year.
50% of the VPA faculty hold advanced degrees and all have performed nationally, are involved with national art programs and local museums, or have taught at the collegiate level.
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“Salesian...encouraged me to become a better person in and outside of the classroom.”
SPORTS MEDICINE
Latino Opportunities to travel internationally American Sign Language Secret Kindness Agents 81% experience Visual & Performing ArtsMinistry Campus
72% are student athletes
Jamland 76 Elementary Schools
Culinary
Story & Song
Hiking
Adulting 101
400 students
Board Games
Campus Ministry AAAK
Association of African American Knowledge
Hiking
Salsa
Fantasy Sports
Diversity
Interact Secret Kindness Agents Sports Medicine Chess &
Board Games
API
EARF
Art of Tea Society American Sign Language
Adulting 101
JSA Debate Ping Pong
Social Media and Digital Marketing
Drama & Film
Robotics
Anime
The Tabard
EARF VPA open to Freshmen
Salesian News Network
Art
Latino
EARF 15:1 Student to FacultyFantasy RatioSport Hiking Robotics 1:1 College Guidance
Culinary D ‘n D Student Ambassadors
Habitat for Humanity
Environmentally Aware & Resourceful Friends
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24 Average Class Size
Culinary Immersion programs to Italy and Canada
39 Zip Codes 4 counties
Art
60% of Salesian students take honors or AP classes
38 electives offered
8 countries
API
JSA Debate
Chess &82% participate in co-curricular clubs & more!
Robotics
Student Ambassadors
Fantasy Sports
Diversity
Interact
Ping Pong
AAAK 8 Cities in our Pickup/Drop Off shuttle service
Habitat for Humanity
Salesian News Network
Drama & Film
Art of Tea Society
Anime D ‘n D
Salsa The Tabard
— Neoud ‘20 attending University of Southern California
Story & Song
Jamland
Over 40+ student led clubs
A College Preparatory Experience “Throughout high school, my biggest complaint was always my school workload. But, alas, it was that workload that has prepared me the best for Stanford. High school was 4 years of practicing study habits and study methods, which I never would have perfected without Salesian pushing me.” — Marc ‘19, Stanford University “Salesian was incredibly inspiring and introduced me to the world of community service. Since graduating, I have been able to immerse myself in a wide variety of service opportunities in the local and international communities. Without Salesian, I could not have ...developed this passion that I will continue throughout my life!” — Zarah ‘17, University of California, Berkeley “Without Salesian, I wouldn’t be where I am now in terms of faith, performance, and leadership. I was able to build up my capabilities on the things that I am most passionate about.” — Sophia ‘20, University of California, San Diego “I am so grateful for my time at Salesian. As a student athlete, I was challenged academically and athletically and I am ready for what the world has to offer.” — Shane ‘20, California State University, Los Angeles “Coming to Salesian was like finding my second family. I was loved, supported, and ...challenged academically in a caring and diverse environment. I can’t wait to return one day and give back to the community that raised and inspired me to be my best self.” — Raphael ‘18, Columbia University “I am most grateful for the wonderful teachers at Salesian that cared for my academic success and encouraged me to become a better person in and outside of the classroom.” — Neoud ‘20, University of Southern California “Salesian’s 1:1 college counselor program encouraged me to enroll in AP (Advanced Placement) and Honors courses when possible. This ideology that Salesian instilled in me, pushed me to work harder and aim higher. Without Salesian continuously challenging me to be greater, I would not be attending the #1 HBCU, Howard University.” — Ji’ell ‘21, Howard University
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“Salesian College Preparatory seeks to connect the rich tradition of the Church with the lived experiences of our students. We constantly seek to examine our world in light of the teachings of Christ and of the realities of our everyday life. Through Scripture, Church teachings, issues of social justice in our world, and our own personal journeys, we seek to understand and act with faith in light of reason, religion and loving kindness.” — Adrian Fulay, Religious Studies Department Chair
...developed this passion that I will continue throughout my life! — Zarah ‘17 University of California, Berkeley ‘20
Religious Studies | Spiritual & Mental Wellness
tudents participate in 4 Service Projects S annually, benefiting local and global communities. The Campus Ministry Team (CMT) is the heart of many of our school’s community-focused activities and champion community toydrives, fundraisers for international relief causes, and local carnivals and events for children in the community. Wellness Center Salesian is proud to offer students a quiet space that is a technology-free zone. Personal Counseling Salesian personal counselors are professionally qualified to support students on all matters related to personal growth and development. This support is a collaboration with students and their families to provide a safe and caring environment.
Annual class retreats are designed to cultivate community and encourage students to explore their faith and spirituality more fully. ach student participates in a Faith Family, E comprised of students from 9-12th grades and members of the faculty and staff, who meet regularly throughout the year, culminating in Salesian’s annual Service Day. www.salesian.com www.salesian.com I 13
“Salesian is a college preparatory school which takes its athletics as seriously as its academics. High school sports teach life lessons; they teach discipline, work ethic and how to deal with success and how to deal and learn from failure.” — Bill Mellis, Physical Education Department Chair and Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
...I was challenged academically and athletically... — Shane ‘20 attending California State University, Los Angeles on a full scholarship
FALL SPORTS
WINTER SPORTS
SPRING SPORTS
Cheerleading Cross-Country Football Girls Tennis Girls Volleyball
Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Cheerleading Boys Soccer Girls Soccer
Baseball Golf Softball Swimming & Diving Boys Tennis Track & Field Boys Volleyball
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Home of Champions
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on campus Faculty/Staff coaches
78 4
North Coast Section Championships
League Championships
California State Championship
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. www.salesian.com www.salesian.com I 15
“Salesian...pushed me to work harder and aim higher.” — Ji’ell ‘21 attending Howard University
Graduates from Salesian College Preparatory’s Class of 2021 received acceptances from 103 different colleges
and universities in 29 states across the United States, the District of Columbia, and several international institutions.
Top Tier UC Acceptances Year over year, Salesian students are granted acceptances to top tier UC’s. (UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, UC Davis, UCSB) College & Academic Guidance
College
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What to Expect as a Salesian Graduate 7 4% of the Class of 2021 graduated with honors. 99% of the Class of 2021 is continuing on to a college or university 1% joined the US Air Force www.salesian.com www.salesian.com I 17
Four Year Planning Guide The Salesian Guidance Department offers individualized academic counseling and College Planning services for all students.. Throughout your four years, you will be encouraged to discover who you are and who you want to become.
9th ENGLISH MATH
English I, English I Honors and ESL I*
10th English II, English II Honors and ESL II*
Introduction to Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry Algebra I or Accelerated or Geometry w/ Algebra II Trigonometry
11th English III or A.P. English Language & Composition Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, PreCalculus Honors or AP Calculus AB
PHYSICAL ED. P.E.
Conditioning and Weight Training
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Religious Studies I
New Testament and History of Christianity
Social Justice and Ethics
Biology or/and Principles of Biomedical Science
Biology, Honors Biology or, Human Body Systems and Computer Science
SCIENCE
40
English IV or A.P. English Literature Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, PreCalculus Honors, AP Calculus AB/ BC or Intro. to College Math
30
10 40
A.P Biology, Chemistry, A.P. Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Conceptual Physics
Physics, Anatomy, Sports Medicine, or AP Computer Science
30
World History or World History Honors
United States History or AP United States History
U.S. Government or U.S. Government Honors, and Economics or Economics Honors
30
Art I, Dance I, Drama I or Music I
Art I, Dance I, Drama I or Music I
Art II, Dance II, Drama II or Music II
Drawing & Painting or AP Art History or AP Drawing
10
Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish II Honors, or French I
Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish II Honors, Spanish III, Spanish III Honors, French I or French II
WORLD LANG.
ELECTIVES
Req. Credits
World Religions and Senior Synthesis or Comparative Religions Honors
SOCIAL SCIENCE V.P.A.
12th
20
Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish III Honors, AP Spanish, French II, French III or AP French
Creative Writing, Psychology, History through Film, Graphic Journalism, Introduction to Photography, S.L.A.M. (Student Leadership and Ministry), Study Skills, Academic Success, AP Macroeconomics*, AP Physics*, AP Statistics*, Animation*, Business Communication*, Concepts of Engineering and Technology*
CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
40
250
Above is a four year overview of what courses are offered each year and the required academic credits needed to graduate. Highlighted areas indicate department requirements. *Concurrent or Dual Enrollment
Beyond Salesian is a mentor program designed for new graduates who need support and direction as they navigate the first two years of college. 18 I Salesian College Preparatory
Academic Success Program (ASP) offers a college preparatory program for highly motivated students with mild learning differences.
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