Why La Salle?

Academic Excellence

Dedicated Faculty

Extraordinary Extracurriculars

First-Class Facilities

Commitment To Service

Caring Community

At La Salle College High School, we believe our education…

• is grounded in the Gospel, the Catholic faith, and the tradition of Saint John Baptist de La Salle

• is a ministry that participates in God’s saving work

• develops the whole person to his fullest potential – spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically

• inspires a lifelong commitment to service, especially to those in need

• promotes learning as a lifelong endeavor

• fosters mutual respect among students, teachers, administrators, and all members of the school community

• takes place in the context of academic challenge, intellectual openness, emotional security, and environmental safety

• should be made available to qualified students regardless of ethnicity, religious affiliation, or socioeconomic status

La SalleC O L L E G E H I G H S C H O O L

AcademicE X C E L L E N C E

“I think high school is more important than college because high

school is really what makes you an educated person. By the time you

get to college, you’ve got the basis of a strong education. I think

that La Salle gave me that.”

C h r i s t o p h e r J . M at t h e w s ’ 6 3 Syndicated Columnist and Television Host

For over 150 years, La Salle College High School has provided a

college preparatory education for young men in the Philadelphia

area. La Salle boys are taught to be critical thinkers who are well

prepared academically, able to communicate effectively, and lead

confidently. These qualities, combined with the Lasallian commitment

to rigorous learning, result in an impressive list of college admissions as

well as a significant number of National Merit-recognized students and

Advanced Placement Scholars. In fact, La Salle’s number of National

Merit Scholars consistently puts it at the top among Catholic and private

schools in the Delaware Valley.

Delaware Valley Leader in

AP Classes and ScholarsUnique Course Offerings

Partnership with

Microsoft Corporation

Graduates Earned Over

$25 million in Scholarships and Grants

Unique Course Offerings

Independent Thinkers

Unprecedented Number of

National Merit- Recognized Students

99% College Placement

Dedicated F A C U L T Y

“The things that we will remember about La Salle are the passionate

and selfless individuals who have made this place more than just a

school. Our teachers and mentors have shown us that happiness is not

found in doing extraordinary things; rather, it is found in doing

little things with extraordinary love.”

G r e g o r y T. Wo o d s ‘ 0 8Commencement Speaker

Within the academic program you will find the collective

work of a faculty that is grounded in the mission of Lasallian

education, while, at the same time, understanding the rigorous

demands of a college preparatory school. Mentors as well as

educators, La Salle’s dedicated teachers drive a challenging and

innovative curriculum. The faculty and staff look into the core of

each boy and listen – using every resource to gain assistance.

They affirm and empower young men to discover their God-given

potential and realize that life is an amazing journey.

Teaching Minds, Touching Hearts

Faculty

Involvement

Over

100 Full-Time Faculty

Distinguished Faculty and Award Winners

Faculty

Involvement

Teacher/Coach Model

85% Faculty with Advanced

Degrees

Robust

Professional Development

Program

Extraordinary E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R S

“Our students are very supportive of each other. Whether it be athletics

or in areas of fine arts or music, you will find classmates supporting

the talents of fellow students. There is an overwhelming sense of pride

and respect among the student body for the skills of one another.”

B r o t h e r R i c h a r d K e s t l e r, F S C ‘ 6 0President

With over 50% of the student body participating in an

athletic program that features sixteen sports, it is no surprise

that La Salle has won over eighty titles in the past decade.

The sports feature athletes who are students first and strive

for not only competition, but also respect, teamwork, and

community. The leadership instilled in the boys by their coaches follows

in the footsteps of our Founder, Saint John Baptist de La Salle. From what

they learn on the playing field about analyzing problems and having the

courage to face them, these young men are able to go out into the world

with a sense of responsibility and a well-developed character.

Achieving Excellence

in All We Do

Something for Everyone

Develop

God-Given Talents

Wide Range of

Activities

Something for Everyone

Students Find Their

Niche

Sixteen

Varsity Sports

Music Fills the Air

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Campus

1. McCarthy Walking Trail

2. New Athletic Fields

3. Ward Field

4. Environmental Study Area

5. Flannery Field

6. Meehan Field

7. Dunleavy Center

8. Allinson House

9. Alumni House

10. Tennis Courts

11. Outdoor Pool

12. West Wing

13. David Center

14. Indoor Pool

15. Gymnasium

16. Auditorium

17. Whalen Courtyard

18. Main Office

19. Marian Chapel

20. Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue

Class of 1951 Courtyard

21. Brothers’ Residence

22. Brothers’ Chapel

23. McLean Hall

24. Saint Michael Hall

25. Lourdes Shrine

26. Upper Bartley Field

27. Lower Bartley Field

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La Salle College High School shared a campus with La Salle

College until the fall of 1960 when it moved from 20th Street

and Olney Avenue to its present campus in Springfield Town-

ship, Montgomery County. The school was built on the former

Belcroft estate of Clarence E. Brown and with the move, La Salle

College High School remained in close proximity of the city,

but had greater space in which to grow and develop.

Three new athletic fields, an environmental study area, and a walking

path were developed on 30 acres of adjacent land acquired in 2007

bringing the total campus property to 84 acres. A four-level, 40,000

square foot academic addition now houses classrooms and science

labs, a chapel, a campus ministry center, a counseling center, a study

commons, and a second technology center.

First-Class F A C I L I T I E S

“My son transferred to La Salle from another private school. I have been

very impressed by La Salle’s facilities and the many resources available.

From the SMART Board technology to the Microsoft IT Academy and

computer labs to the expansive athletic programs and facilities, we feel

that our son is in an environment that is helping him to reach his fullest

potential academically, athletically, spiritually, and as a young man.”

R u s s N a p o l i ta n oParent of R.J. ‘13

The 84-acre campus of La Salle College High School provides

the finest facilities available in Catholic education today. In the

last twenty years, the school has added over 100,000 square

feet of space dedicated to academics and the arts and has

acquired 34 acres of land that have provided six additional

athletic fields. All of the classrooms and science labs are new or

have been completely renovated and feature SMART Boards along

with integrated technology. The campus-wide wireless infrastructure

and thirty servers support a network of 1,400 users and over

400 computers.

State-of-the-Art Science Labs

Microsoft IT Academy

Art

Studio

57 SMART Classrooms

State-of-the-Art Science Labs

Athletic Fields for Every Team

84 Acre Campus

Art

Studio

57 SMART Classrooms

Commitment T O S E R V I C E

“Following in the footsteps of our Founder, Saint John Baptist de La Salle,

we took part in service, where we put our faith into action. They were

the journeys where we set out to touch the hearts of others; rather,

we returned having our own hearts touched in a more profound way.

They were experiences where we found God in the most unlikely places,

where we discovered, in a very tangible way, that everyone matters.”

D o m i n i c M i r a b i l e ’ 1 1 Commencement Speaker

La Salle College High School graduates live their faith through

their actions, recognize the inter-connectedness of the world,

and act on their obligation to remedy injustice. Through its

many poignant service programs, La Salle fosters an awareness

of local and world communities and the importance of taking

responsibilities on both platforms. La Salle students follow the

leadership of the Christian Brothers to bring creative and generous

responses to the world and become leaders for a future of complex

challenges. Whether it is serving a meal to the homeless, tutoring

a child, or standing up for life, the voluntary service programs offered at

La Salle provide the opportunity to make a difference.

Branch-Out Days

Summer Immersion Experiences

International

Service Trips

Tutoring

Summer Immersion Experiences

Homeless Outreach

Elder Share

Habitat for Humanity

Caring C O M M U N I T Y

“I would challenge you to find a better school to help mold and prepare

your son for not only college, but for life. As parents, it has been a

worthwhile sacrifice to send our sons to La Salle College High School,

but I believe that it has been worth every penny. I believe that attending

La Salle is an investment, that when realized, will position our sons

for success and achievement in the future.”

Pat t i F i n l ayParent of Kyle ’09 and Patrick ’13

La Salle College High School is a community whose

students are taught to make use of their freedom and overcome

prejudices, ready-made ideas, and social pressures. La Salle boys

are encouraged to listen, seek, understand, trust, love, respect,

and contemplate – all in an attempt to develop in the image

of God. Parents are encouraged to be active in the school community as

well as their son’s education. Students immediately become part of the

global network of Lasallian schools conducted by the Christian Brothers

and the active network of over 14,000 alumni living in all fifty states

and more than forty countries worldwide.

Worldwide Network of

Alumni

Community of

Christian Brothers

Families Working Together

Worldwide Network of

Alumni

Campus That

Never Sleeps

Parent Clubs

Inspired by three centuries of the distinctive spirituality

of the Christian Brothers, La Salle educates the whole person,

developing young men in their unique talents and strengths.

A core program balances academics, athletics, technology, the arts, and

community service. An academically diverse student body discovers an

independence of thought and action that promotes a sense of individual

responsibility.

“I think the greatest legacy of the Christian Brothers and of the La Salle

experience is being able to be an Explorer. It set me up for a lifetime of

exploration – a journey that I am still on today. I’m still exploring this world.

I’m intellectually curious in trying to figure out how all of these things fit

together, but I know that my love of exploration comes directly from the

educational experience at La Salle College High School.”

LT C R o d e r i c k v o n L i p s e y , U S M C ( R e t . ) ’ 7 6Director of the National Security Agency

Dates to RememberSpend A Day At La Salle

Starting September 19, 2011

Open House

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Eighth Grade Scholarship and Entrance Exam

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Seventh Grade Practice Test

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Admissions DeadlinesFriday, November 25, 2011*

(for all applications)

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

(for filing for Financial Aid)

* Applications will be accepted up until and including the day of the Scholarship /Entrance Exam.

La SalleC O L L E G E H I G H S C H O O L

La Salle College High School8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038

215 402 4800 phone215 233 0284 faxadmissions@lschs.org

www.lschs.org