La Salle High School (Pasadena, California)
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| La Salle College Preparatory High School | |
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| Address | |
| 3880 East Sierra Madre Boulevard Pasadena, California, (Los Angeles County), 91107  United States |
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| Coordinates | 34°9′41″N 118°4′6″W / 34.16139°N 118.06833°WCoordinates: 34°9′41″N 118°4′6″W / 34.16139°N 118.06833°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1956 |
| President | Richard Gray |
| Principal | Patrick Bonacci |
| Asst. Principal | Frank Laurenzello; John Ring |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | ~740 (2008) |
| Color(s) | Navy, Red and White |
| Athletics | Baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo |
| Mascot | Lancer |
| Team name | Lancers |
| Rival | Maranatha High School |
| Accreditation(s) | Western Association of Schools and Colleges[1] |
| Average SAT scores | Math: 545, Verbal: 550, Writing: 560 |
| Alumni | over 5,000 alumni population |
| Dean of Students | Louis Johnston; Joanie Ruggles |
| Admissions Director | Patrick Henry |
| Athletic Director | John Matheus |
| Website | http://www.lasallehs.org |
La Salle High School is a private, Roman Catholic college preparatory high school in Pasadena, California. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
La Salle High School, founded in 1956, is a Lasallian school. The curriculum pursues a rigorous balance[clarification needed] for its 740 students between college preparatory courses, religious education and cultural, social and athletic opportunities. La Salle High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association.[citation needed]
In 2006, 99% of the graduates enrolled in college, with 87% attending four-year universities.[citation needed]
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[edit] History
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[edit] Academics
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La Salle admits students who are ready to accept the challenges of a rigorous academic program and who are committed to the pursuit of education beyond the secondary level. The school's philosophy focuses on the learning process itself.
Classes at La Salle meet in 95 minute blocks, three times in a 5-day rotation.
- Computer Education
- English
- Foreign Language
- Mathematics
- Physical Health
- Religious Studies
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Anatomy)
- Social Studies
- Visual & Performing Arts
Approximately 75 students take the AP exams each year, with a 70% pass rate in the last three years.
Other academic highlights include:
- Academic Decathlon
- Leadership for Student Life
- Independent Study
- Scholar's Thesis
- Teacher Assistant Program
Beyond the academic school year, students are expected to complete summer reading in the four areas of English, science, social studies, and visual & performing arts.
[edit] Clubs & Organizations
- Alpha Delta Mu Arts Society
- Amnesty International
- Anime Club
- Astronomy Club
- California Scholarship Federation
- Cultural Awareness Club
- Film & Theatre Club
- Helping Humanity
- Junior Classical League
- Lancer Pride Club
- Latin Dance Club
- Mock Trial Club
- National Honors Society
- Pi Alpha Chi Service Society
- Pass It On Organization
- Robotics Club
- Science National Honors Society
- Science Outreach Organization
- Spanish Club
[edit] Athletics
La Salle offers 49 athletic teams. Within each sport, there are at least two levels of competition: junior varsity and varsity. The junior varsity team focuses on skill development, motivation, teamwork, and positive attitude. At the varsity level, teams play competitively and regularly earn post-season play-off berths. Lancer athletics enjoys a long tradition of success in the San Gabriel Valley, boast 10 CIF Championships, 13 CIF Runner-Up titles and over 127 varsity league championships. Also, over 15 graduates have returned to coach athletic teams at La Salle.
- Baseball (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys & Girls)
- Cheer (Co-Ed)
- Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
- Football (Co-Ed)
- Golf (Boys & Girls)
- Soccer (Boys & Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Swimming (Boys & Girls)
- Tennis (Boys & Girls)
- Track (Boys & Girls)
- Volleyball (Boys & Girls)
- Water Polo (Boys & Girls)
[edit] Admissions
Students that apply to La Salle must subimit their score from the HSPT (High School Placement Test).
La Salle's Admissions Committee examine the following criteria:
- Sixth, seventh and first semester eighth grade scores
- STS/HSPT results
- Recommendations by current principal or teachers
- Interview
While being Catholic can help one gain admittance to La Salle, it is not required as approximately one third of the student population is non-Catholic. Once students are accepted no distinction is made between Catholics and non-Catholics.
La Salle receives approximately 300-500 applications per year. In 2006, approximately 20% of applicants were admitted.
[edit] Tuition
- Tuition: $13,250
- Registration Fee: $400
- Student Services Fees: $400
Program & Campus Development Fee: $50 Emergency Supply Fee (Incoming students only): $30 Graduation Fee (Seniors): $275
Tuition is payable on one of the following plans:
- Monthly: June through May
- Quarterly: June, September, December, March
- Semi-Annually: June, December
- Annually: June
Payments are due on the 1st of each month for the plan chosen. Choice of payment plan must be made at the time of registration and cannot be changed.
Financial Aid applications are available starting in December in the Finance Office.
Tuition, registration, student services, and graduation fees are non-refundable.[citation needed]
[edit] Famous Lancers
Jose Galvez, guitarist and vocalist for the Pasadena-based band, Ozma, graduated in the class of 1997 from La Salle High School.
Jason Ybarra, graduated La Salle in the class of 1994. Actor/stuntman on the popular children's TV show and movies Mighty Morphin Power Rangers played "Rocky" under a stage name from 1994-1997 then continued doing stunts on the show for another 8 years. Currently still in the movie industry.
Radio personality Nick Roman, graduated La Salle in the class of '73. Nick can be often heard reporting for NPR (National Public Radio) on his radio station in the Los Angeles area, 89.3 FM, KPPC.
Megan Chinen, the 86th Rose Queen, & Christina Mills, a Rose Princess of the 115th Tournament of Roses Parade, are graduates in the class of 2004 from La Salle High School.
Camille Clark, the 88th Rose Queen of the 117th Tournament of Roses Parade is a graduate from the class of 2006 from La Salle High School.
Radio personality Phil Hendrie, attended in the early 1970s.
Chase Rettig, Boston College Starting Quarterback 2010-11
Jasmine Jenkins and Molly Novell, Rose Princesses of the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade, are graduates of the class of 2009 from La Salle High School.
Cynthia Louie, a Rose Princess of the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade, is a member of the Class of 2012.
[edit] References
- ^ WASC-ACS. "WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools". http://www.acswasc.org/directory_search.cfm. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
