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La Salle High School is a Roman Catholic educational community inspired by the traditions of Saint John Baptist de La Salle.

Our college preparatory program enables diverse and academically capable students to become extraordinary people.

Distinguished by an insistence on educational excellence:

We Nurture the talents of each studentWe Inspire in our students a sense of responsibility for others

We Challenge our students to embrace diversityWe Motivate our students to respond compassionately to the

needs of others, especially the poor

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LEADLA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL3880 East Sierra Madre Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91107-1996Telephone: 626.696.4310Fax: 626.696.4411www.lasallehs.org

LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOLAdmissions Calendar 2012-2013

Sunday, November 11, 2012Open House — 1:00 pm - 3:30 pmTour the campus and meet teachers and students, visit departmental and activities displays.

Friday, January 18, 20133:00 pm Priority filing date for applications. (Applications received after 3:00 pm on this date may be placed on the waiting list.)

Saturday, January 26, 20138:00 amENTRANCE EXAMS (STS/HSPT)10:30 am – 12:30 pmADMISSIONS INTERVIEWS

Saturday, February 2, 20138:00 amENTRANCE EXAMS (STS/HSPT)10:30 am – 12:30 pm ADMISSIONS INTERVIEWS

Monday, February 4, 2013Financial Aid Applications Due

Friday, February 15, 2013Deadline for transcripts, test scores and recommendations

Friday, March 1, 2013Notification Letters mailed

Saturday, March 9, 2013Freshman Class of 2017 Registration

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Centuries-Old Heritage

We nurture the talents of each student.

We inspire in our students a sense of responsibility for others.

We challenge our students to embrace diversity.

We motivate our students to respond compassionately to the needs of others, especially the poor.

La Salle offers an ethnically and culturally-rich environment that respects and celebrates

individual differences and reflects the geographic area we serve. Our students come from 50 different schools, from surrounding cities including Altadena, Arcadia, Duarte, Monrovia, Pasadena, Sierra Madre and Temple City. The sense of community, the strong blend of academics, arts, athletics and spirituality, and the deep commitment of faculty and staff to the La Salle Mission explain why our school is so highly regarded in the San Gabriel Valley. x

The Legacy of the Christian Brothers

La Salle High School was founded in 1956 as a Catholic school for

boys. Today, La Salle functions as a private Catholic, college preparatory high school serving young men and women from across the San Gabriel Valley. We are a Lasallian school; an educational institution that draws its philosophy and inspiration from the Christian Brothers whose reputation for excellence in education extends back to 1680. Our philosophy, as set forth by our founder Saint John Baptist de La Salle, is to give a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor, according to the ministry which the Church has entrusted to the Christian Brothers. Our college preparatory program enables diverse and academically capable students to become extraordinary people.

Our Mission is distinguished by an insistence on educational excellence through which:

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Student Ethnicity 2012-13

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Multiracial/Other14%

Asian & PacicIslander

14%

AfricanAmerican

5%

Latino22%

EuropeanDescent

45%

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While firmly rooted in the traditions of the Catholic Church,

La Salle honors a wide range of religious beliefs. We teach the value of belonging to a spiritual community and the importance of service to others. Families who seek a La Salle education for their children are committed to a values-based preparation for college that flows from a commitment to religious principles. All students and parents are members of the larger La Salle family – a community of persons deeply conscious of their responsibilities to each other and the larger community whose lives exemplify faith in action.

We mirror the values of our Founder by guiding every La Salle student on a spiritual journey that starts with classroom education and continues through service opportunities in school and in the community. It is our goal that our graduates will be people of faith who:

• understand Catholic teaching and practice

• respect and appreciate people of different backgrounds, talents, cultures, religions, and genders

• practice Christian values by recognizing and responding with

compassion to the needs of others, especially the poor

• use critical thinking and research skills to analyze, interpret, and communicate ideas

• have completed an academic program that exceeds University of California admissions requirements

• understand the value of maintaining physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being

• are ready to lead and serve

Religious Studies

Introduction to ScriptureOld TestamentNew TestamentChurchSacramentsChristian MoralityChristian Life and ServiceSenior Religious Studies

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Community and Compassion

Co-Educational College PreparatoryOpening the Door to Higher Education

L a Salle enrolls young men and women who are ready to accept a

challenging academic program and are committed to the pursuit of post-secondary education. One hundred percent of our graduates enter college immediately after graduation.

Our curriculum achieves a balance between college preparatory courses, religious

education, enrichment opportunities (academic, cultural and athletic) and service learning. Graduation requirements meet or exceed the University of California minimum subject requirements for freshman admission, with more than 85 courses currently UC–certified or approved. Students must acquire 275 units for graduation of which 245 units are required courses.

La Salle offers 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, in addition to 15 Honors courses in English, Social Studies, Science, Math, Spanish, and Visual Arts. Enrollment in AP and Honors courses is restricted to those who qualify through placement tests and teacher recommendations. All students enrolled in AP courses are required to take the corresponding exams. Approximately 175 students take the AP exams each year, with a 70 percent pass rate in the last three years.x

AP Literature & CompositionAP Language & CompositionAP European HistoryAP United States HistoryAP Government & PoliticsAP Microeconomics AP MacroeconomicsAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP PhysicsAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC AP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish LiteratureAP Studio ArtEnglish 9 HonorsEnglish 10 HonorsEnglish 11 HonorsEnglish 12 HonorsAncient Cultures HonorsU.S. History HonorsBiology HonorsChemistry HonorsPhysics HonorsAlgebra I HonorsGeometry HonorsAlgebra II HonorsPrecalculus HonorsSpanish II HonorsSpanish III Honors

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Academic Departments

La Salle High School is

accredited by the Western

Catholic Education

Association and the Western

Association of Schools and

Colleges.

With nine academic departments offering over 110 courses,

including information technology and web applications, our students are sure to discover the programs that are relevant to their interests and that engage them to develop their individual talents.

ENGLISHEnglish 9, 10, 11, 12 Creative WritingFiction Into FilmJournalismYearbook

SCIENCEBiology ChemistryPhysics or Conceptual PhysicsHuman AnatomyEnvironmental ScienceGenetics & Biotechnology

MATHEMATICSAlgebra 1, 2GeometryTrigonometry / StatisticsPrecalculusCalculus AB

WORLD LANGUAGESFrench 1, 2, 3, 4Spanish 1, 2, 3Pre AP Spanish LanguagePre AP Spanish Literature

SOCIAL STUDIESAncient CulturesRise of Nations / 20th CenturyUnited States HistoryCivicsEconomicsIntroduction to PsychologyCalifornia History

COMPUTER EDUCATIONIntroduction to Data Processing & the ComputerComputers & Information TechnologyAudio & Video ProductionRoboticsArchitectural Design

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONPE / Health 1, 2Physical FitnessTraining & Conditioning for the AthleteGroup FitnessSports Classes

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONSMock Trial

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Religious Studies Classes are listed on page 3.Honors and AP Classes are listed on page 4.Visual and Performing Arts Classes are listed on page 7.

La Salle High School is a leader in student-centered technology-based

instruction in the San Gabriel Valley. We provide our students and faculty with the latest in educational technology and the training to use that technology wisely, to seize its ability to enhance teaching and learning, to create understanding, and to unlock every student’s potential.

Relevance for the Real World

Highlights of our technology program include:

• SMARTBoard technology in every classroom

• 5 Senteo Interactive Response Systems

• Technology-friendly desks in every classroom

• 39 computer workstations in the library for student and teacher use

• Computers in each science laboratory

• 2 Norris computer labs • 3 document readers• Our school website featuring

PowerSchool and Moodle applications

• Lancer TV – our student-driven closed circuit television network

At La Salle, students are taught to think critically, to discover and analyze, and to communicate knowledge and understanding to others. Our rigorous yet nurturing program reaches beyond academics to incorporate the arts, athletics and service in a technology-based environment that challenges students to learn through doing, improve through reflection, serve with compassion, and achieve personal excellence in every endeavor as they prepare for college and the world beyond the La Salle community. x

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La Salle is known throughout the San Gabriel Valley

for having one of the most comprehensive Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) programs available to high school students. Our arts curriculum enables students of varied backgrounds and abilities to learn a broad array of artistic techniques through individualized instruction and personal dedication. All students take a minimum of 15 units of VPA in the following disciplines: Band, Chorus, Dance, Art, Theatre or Digital Media. They are challenged and supported as they discover and develop their unique talents.

Dedicated Arts Study For those students who wish to study a discipline in more depth, La Salle offers a unique four-year Arts Program where students choose and study their area of interest, yet also participate in other areas of the Arts, and have the option to participate in other school activities.x

Visual and Performing Arts

VISUAL ARTS

Introduction to ArtStudio ArtAdvanced Drawing & PaintingPhotography – Art Making & Digital MediaSculpture

THEATRE ARTS

ActingDramaTheatre ArtsTheatre Production

PERFORMING ARTSIntroduction to DanceDance 1, 2Movement for the AthleteIntroduction to Instrumental MusicAdvanced BandJazz EnsembleChorusIntroduction to Music TheoryHistory of Western MusicDigital MediaLancer Film & Television Production

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La Salle’s philosophy insists that some of the best lessons in life are learned

on the playing field with the help of a dedicated coach. Lancer athletic programs encourage cooperation through teamwork, respect for self and others, hard work and determination, commitment to community, and the development of leadership

Lancer Athleticsskills. From the first day of practice to the last minute in a championship game, La Salle athletes pursue a common goal of excellence in character, competition, compassion and achievement. We can proudly state that more than 16 alumni have returned to coach at La Salle, helping to maintain our tradition of leadership on and off the field.

Lancer Athletics focus on student participation, cooperation and leadership. We offer a wide array of athletic opportunities through 22 varsity teams and 21 junior varsity and freshman teams. The Lancers boast 13 CIF Championships, 17 CIF Runner-Up titles and 164 varsity League Championships! x

FALLCross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)FootballGolf (Girls)Tennis (Girls)Volleyball (Girls)Water Polo (Boys)

WINTERBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Soccer (Boys)Soccer (Girls)Water Polo (Girls)

SPRINGBaseballGolf (Boys)SoftballSwimming (Boys)Swimming (Girls)Tennis (Boys)Track & Field (Boys)Track & Field (Girls)Volleyball (Boys)

NON-CIFCheerleading

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Inspired by the teachings of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, we seek to instill a

sense of personal responsibility through action in our students through our Service Learning Program - a curriculum-based community service program that integrates classroom instruction with community-based activities. Students study real-world issues, and link established learning objectives with genuine community needs. La Salle students lead the process, with teachers as partners, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to concerns such as hunger, homelessness and respect for diversity.

Service to Others – Learning to ServeFounders Week, a four-day

service project conducted school-wide every May, celebrates the life of Saint John Baptist de La Salle by placing all 710 students and 88 faculty and staff at several service sites across the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles area. Immersion trips are also offered to New Orleans and the Salinas Valley.

A “Christian Life and Service” course is taken by all senior students so that they may explore a values-based lifestyle that combines their spiritual journey with practical service to the community. Each student researches and selects a community agency where they will serve regularly throughout

the year. Work is recorded in student journals and evaluated through teacher observation and supervisor assessment.x

COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTNERS

Ability FirstA Place Called Home Cardinal Manning CenterClub 21 Resource CenterDolores Mission SchoolCity of HopeDoor of HopeDowntown Women’s Center Elliot Middle SchoolField Elementary SchoolFoothill Unity CenterFred Jordan Mission Hillsides School and Learning CenterHoly Family Food PantryHuntington Hospital, Pediatric Unit Longfellow Elementary SchoolLos Angeles Regional Food Bank Madison Elementary SchoolMaryvale Midnight MissionMonte Vista Grove Senior CenterMont La Salle, Nigeria Mother of Sorrows Elementary School Nativity Elementary School Norma Coombs Elementary SchoolPasadena AIDS Service Center Project Angel Food Ronald McDonald House, Pasadena Santa Teresita Elementary School St. Columbkille Elementary SchoolSt. Francis Center St. Vincent de Paul Society The Salvation Army Union Station, Pasadena Villa Esperanza

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High School is one of the most critical times in the life of a young

person. Lifelong friendships are formed; patterns of study and behavior are developed; moral decision-making is fostered; and the challenging transition from child to adult is negotiated. All this is happening at a time when young people need to be nurtured and allowed progressive freedom to mature as unique and responsible individuals in a demanding society.

Student Life Council is responsible for rallies, dances, daily prayer and more. The council has several subcommittees that plan and implement the various school activities. Spiritual Life Team plans all liturgies, prayer services, and the daily Morning Prayer, creating new and original ways to experience prayer and worship. The Commissioners of Activities plan lunchtime activities. The Service Team encourages other students to participate in activities such as Christmas Adopt-A-Family and preparing and serving meals at Union Station to show that religion is more than prayer. The Spirit Team is involved in rallies and in energizing the student body.x

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HONOR AND SERVICE SOCIETIESAlpha Delta Mu Arts SocietyCalifornia Scholarship FederationJunior Classical LeagueLEAP (Lasallian Educational Advantage Program)National Honor SocietyPi Alpha Chi Service SocietyScience National Honor SocietySenior SenateStudent Ambassadors

STUDENT PUBLICATIONSCenturion YearbookCygnet Literary MagazineThe Lance NewspaperLancer Television

STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSAnime ClubAquinas ClubAstronomy ClubChess ClubCultural Awareness ClubDrum LineFilm & Theatre ClubFree LancersHabitat for HumanityHelping HumanityHip Hop Dance ClubJunior State of AmericaMock TrialModel United NationsMusic for the MassesMusic ProductionOrigamiRoboticsScience OutreachSpanish ClubSupport Our Troops

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Individual responsibility is reinforced through our study program. At La Salle, teachers

recognize that they are not the only instrument of learning; our students are equally responsible for their development. In our classrooms, imagination takes precedence over rote memory, discussion over lecture and student participation over teacher demonstration.

Through the La Salle Mentoring Program each student is connected to a faculty member who maintains an ongoing, supportive relationship that

Tools of Discovery

promotes the welfare of the whole person – academic, social, spiritual, and emotional – where teachers serve as big brothers and big sisters to the students entrusted to their care. Mentors challenge students to pursue academic excellence, to be persons of service, to make wise decisions, to follow school policy, and to engage fully in student life at La Salle High School. The program models the development and appreciation of self and others that is the first step in learning to serve and lead. x

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La Salle High School is a Roman Catholic educational community inspired by the traditions of Saint John Baptist de La Salle.

Our college preparatory program enables diverse and academically capable students to become extraordinary people.

Distinguished by an insistence on educational excellence:

We Nurture the talents of each studentWe Inspire in our students a sense of responsibility for others

We Challenge our students to embrace diversityWe Motivate our students to respond compassionately to the

needs of others, especially the poor

LEARN

SERVE

LEADLA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL3880 East Sierra Madre Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91107-1996Telephone: 626.696.4310Fax: 626.696.4411www.lasallehs.org

LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOLAdmissions Calendar 2012-2013

Sunday, November 11, 2012Open House — 1:00 pm - 3:30 pmTour the campus and meet teachers and students, visit departmental and activities displays.

Friday, January 18, 20133:00 pm Priority filing date for applications. (Applications received after 3:00 pm on this date may be placed on the waiting list.)

Friday, January 18, 2013Financial Aid Applications Due

Saturday, January 26, 20138:00 amENTRANCE EXAMS (STS/HSPT)10:30 am – 12:30 pmADMISSIONS INTERVIEWS

Saturday, February 2, 20138:00 amENTRANCE EXAMS (STS/HSPT)10:30 am – 12:30 pm ADMISSIONS INTERVIEWS

Friday, February 15, 2013Deadline for transcripts, test scores and recommendations

Friday, March 1, 2013Notification Letters mailed

Saturday, March 9, 2013Freshman Class of 2017 Registration