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Page 1: Admissions Viewbook 2014

EXPLO RE

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Our rich history…

Established in 1858, La Salle College High School began at Saint Michael Parish at Second and

Jefferson Streets in Philadelphia. Initially known as the “Select School,” it eventually

took the name “Christian Brothers Academy.” In 1863, the school became the

college preparatory division of La Salle College.

In 1867, La Salle moved to Juniper

and Filbert Streets. In 1882,

the Christian Brothers acquired the

mansion of Michael Bouvier –

a prominent Philadelphia

banker – located on Broad Street

near Girard Avenue. In 1929, La Salle

opened a new campus in Belfield

in the Wister Woods section of

Philadelphia. Until 1960

La Salle College and La Salle

College High School shared the

same campus.

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1960 the high school separated from the college and moved

to its present site on Cheltenham Avenue in Springfield

Township, Montgomery County, which was the former

Belcroft estate of Clarence Brown.

1992 the school opened Saint Michael Hall, a five-story

addition that featured a new library information center

(the McShain Library), technology center, media

broadcast center, faculty work center and lounge,

instructional classrooms, lecture hall, and an

art studio.

2002 the West Wing opened, providing much needed

space for athletics and music.

2006 the school acquired 34 acres of adjoining land along

Route 309 and Paper Mill Road, which increased the size

of the campus to 84 acres.

2008 in conjunction with the start of the 150th school year,

a new four-level, 40,000 square foot academic wing

opened, featuring twelve SMART classrooms, two

state-of-the-art science laboratories, a second technology

center, a chapel and campus ministry area, a study

commons, a counseling center, and several meeting

rooms. The expansion project increased the school’s

instructional area to fifty-four SMART classrooms and five

science laboratories. McLean Hall, the original academic

wing, was sequentially renovated prior to the start of the

2009-2010 academic year. The renovations included new

windows, air conditioning, and utilities (electrical,

plumbing, cable/fiber optics, etc.).

C H E L T E N H A M A V E N U E

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JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE WAS

A 17TH CENTURY FRENCH PRIEST WHO

FORMED A COMMUNITY OF

CONSECRATED LAYMEN THAT BECAME

KNOWN AS THE BROTHERS OF

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS.

“TOGETHER AND BY ASSOCIATION”

DE LA SALLE AND HIS BROTHERS

SUCCESSFULLY ESTABLISHED A NETWORK

OF QUALITY SCHOOLS THAT FEATURED

INSTRUCTION IN THE VERNACULAR,

GROUPED STUDENTS ACCORDING TO

ABILITY AND ACHIEVEMENT, INTEGRATED

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION WITH SECULAR

SUBJECTS, PREPARED TEACHERS WITH

A SENSE OF VOCATION, AND INVOLVED

PARENTS. THESE INNOVATIVE TEACHING

METHODS ALONG WITH AN INSISTENCE

ON EDUCATION FOR ALL, REGARDLESS OF

WHETHER ONE COULD AFFORD TO PAY,

PIONEERED A MISSION AND PHILOSPOPHY

THAT SEEKS TO SHAPE AND EDUCATE THE

TOTAL PERSON FOR FUTURE LEADERSHIP

AND PERSONAL PEACE OF MIND.

JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE WAS

DECLARED A SAINT IN 1900 AND, IN

1950, WAS DECLARED AS PATRON

SAINT OF TEACHERS. HIS INSTITUTION

REMAINS TODAY IN OVER EIGHTY

DIFFFERENT COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT

THE WORLD.

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REGION OF NORTH AMERICA

RELAN

REGION OF EUROPE

RELEM

REGION OF AFRICA

RELAF

REGION OF ASIA PACIFIC

PARCREGION OF LATIN AMERICA

RELAL

INSTITUTE OF THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

Lasallian World Map

“The purpose of this Institute is to provide a human and

Christian education to the young, especially the poor, according

to the ministry which the Church has entrusted to it.”

RULE OF THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, ARTICLE 3

WHO ARE THE BROTHERS

OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS?

THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN

SCHOOLS (MORE POPULARLY KNOWN AS

THE DE LA SALLE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS)

ARE THE LARGEST GROUP OF RELIGIOUS

LAYMEN IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE MINISTRY

OF EDUCATION – GOD, THE GOSPEL,

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, AND ESPECIALLY

THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED. THE

BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

GIVE THEMSELVES TO THE EDUCATION

OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND

MATURE STUDENTS. THEY ARE PRESENT IN

EIGHTY-FOUR COUNTRIES AND HAVE MORE

THAN 1,000 TEACHING ESTABLISHMENTS

WHERE OVER ONE MILLION STUDENTS ARE

EDUCATED. ASSOCIATED WITH THE

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS IN SCHOOLS,

COLLEGES, AND EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

ARE LAY COLLEAGUES, WHOSE AIM IS TO

HELP STUDENTS ACHIEVE A FULL

EDUCATION AS PERSONS, CITIZENS OF

THEIR COUNTRY, AND BELIEVERS.

THE DE LA SALLE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS

GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO MISSIONARY

COUNTRIES WHERE YOUNG CHURCHES

EXIST, PARTICULARLY IN AFRICA

AND ASIA.

TWENTY-THREE MEN WHO GAVE THEIR

LIVES TO THE BROTHER’S VOCATION AS

CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS HAVE BEEN NAMED

AS SAINTS OR BLESSED AND THE CAUSE OF

MORE THAN 150 OTHERS HAS BEEN

INTRODUCED FOR BEATIFICATION. TODAY,

THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ARE IN

RESIDENCE AT LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH

SCHOOL, AND OUR COMMUNITY IS

BLESSED TO HAVE THESE MEN AS

MENTORS FOR THE STUDENTS AND

LAY FACULTY.

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GOAL 1WE INSTILL GOSPEL VALUES.

IN THE GOSPEL OF SAINT MATTHEW, JESUS ASKS HIS DISCIPLES,

“WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?” WHO ARE WE AT LA SALLE?

WHAT VALUES DO WE INSTILL IN OUR COMMUNITY? AT THE

CENTER OF OUR INSIGNIA, AND AT THE CENTER OF OUR

IDENTITY IS THE CROSS: A CONSTANT REMINDER OF

JESUS’ PRESENCE IN OUR LIFE. HOW DO WE INSTILL THESE

GOSPEL VALUES? We start in prayer. At the beginning of each

school day and at the beginning of each class period, students

and faculty begin by remembering, “That we are in the holy

presence of God.” This simple reminder sets the tone

and refocuses our community to what is central to a Lasallian

education. We step back from our busy schedule to re-focus,

re-energize, and reflect on the Gospel values in our lives.

This can be seen clearly in our vibrant retreat program,

student led prayer services, and liturgies.

GOAL 2WE ARE ANIMATED BY AND FOSTER A SPIRIT OF FAITH AND ZEAL.

LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL IS A VIBRANT FAITH

COMMUNITY. FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF OUR

FOUNDER, “WE ARE ANIMATED BY AND FOSTER A SPIRIT

OF FAITH AND ZEAL.” ON WHAT BASIS CAN LA SALLE COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL MAKE SUCH A CLAIM? The students of La Salle

College High School do the work, thus demonstrating the faith.

Students go out into the community on service projects on near-

ly a daily basis. Some provide tutoring to elementary and middle

school students. Some visit the elderly. Some provide meals

to the homeless. In the summer, scores of students spend a week

of vacation serving in disadvantaged communities around the

country and around the globe. There are usually more

applicants for service trips than there are spaces. Waiting lists

for participation are common.

THE FIVE GOALS OF LASALLIAN EDUCATION

LASALLIAN EDUCATION

THROUGH THE YEARS, LA SALLE COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL HAS EVOLVED FROM A SCHOOL TO

A COMMUNITY WHERE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT

TO MAKE USE OF THEIR FREEDOM AND TO OVERCOME

PREJUDICES, READY-MADE IDEAS, AND SOCIAL

PRESSURES. THESE YOUNG MEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO

LISTEN, SEEK, UNDERSTAND, TRUST, LOVE,

RESPECT, AND CONTEMPLATE – ALL IN AN ATTEMPT

TO DEVELOP IN THE IMAGE OF GOD AND

FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF OUR FOUNDER.

 

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GOAL 3WE DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN DIVERSE PROGRAMS MEETING RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE.

CENTRAL TO ANY SCHOOL IS ITS ACADEMIC PROGRAM.

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM AT LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

IS ANCHORED IN RIGOR AND RELEVANCE AND CONNECTED

DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENTS’ NEEDS. Students learn rapidly

to manage realistically heavy workloads and benefit from peers

who come to class prepared to engage in the lessons, thereby

pushing the learning pace and assisting the class to delve deeper

for meaning. Teachers hold high standards for their students

and themselves, staying current on their disciplines and adapting

their instruction to the needs of today’s youth. While the

academic program revolves around a robust and

comprehensive liberal arts-based curriculum, it is also reflective

of our times and flexible enough to accommodate students with

diverse interests and from varied academic backgrounds.

GOAL 4WE CREATE AND SUSTAIN RESPECTFUL HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS IN COMMUNITY.

WHEN MEMBERS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS ENTER

LA SALLE ONE CANNOT HELP BUT NOTICE THE LOOK OF

TREPIDATION ON THEIR FACES. TWO WEEKS LATER,

THEY WALK THE HALLS WITH A COMFORT LEVEL THAT

MAKES THEM FEEL THEY ARE AT HOME. There are a variety

of reasons for this, not the least of which is the immediate

creation of respectful relationships with everyone around them.

Throughout La Salle, there is a subtle emphasis on mutual

respect that is exemplified in the teacher-student relationship.

From the start, students are exposed to a faculty that respects

them for who they are as individuals. They enter classrooms

where they are challenged and made to feel comfortable at

the same time. In turn, the student sees his teacher as someone

who genuinely cares about him as a student and more

importantly, as a person. This mutual respect is sustained

inside and outside of the classroom for years to come.

GOAL 5WE EXERCISE A PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POOR.

THE PREFERENTIAL OPTION MOST EASILY MANIFESTS

ITSELF IN LA SALLE’S COMMITMENT TO THOSE WHO REQUIRE

NEED BASED FINANCIAL AID. Financial aid is available to afford

students the opportunity, gained through admission, to

attend La Salle. Today, over one third of La Salle students are

receiving need based financial aid. Over the last four years,

while tuition has risen by a total of 21%, the budget for need

based financial aid has risen by 35%. Implementing such

an aggressive increase in financial aid has required strong

commitments from the entire La Salle family.

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C O N T E N T SE X P L O R E I D E A S 2E X P L O R E E N R I C H M E N T 10E X P L O R E S P I R I T U A L I T Y 14E X P L O R E R E L A T I O N S H I P S 18E X P L O R E P O S S I B I L I T I E S 22E X P L O R E C R E A T I V I T Y 26E X P L O R E C H A L L E N G E S 30E X P L O R E Y O U R F U T U R E 36

B E A N E X P L O R E R 40C A M P U S 41A D M I S S I O N S I N F O R M A T I O N 45T U I T I O N 46T R A N S P O R T A T I O N 48

Freshman 9 17 35 39WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A

MISSION STATEMENT ADOPTED BY THE MIDDLE STATES EVALUATION TEAM

MARCH 2006

LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, A CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT, COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG

MEN OF VARIED BACKGROUNDS, IS CONDUCTED IN THE TRADITION OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE. THROUGH A

BROAD AND BALANCED, HUMAN AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDES EACH STUDENT

IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIS UNIQUE GOD-GIVEN TALENTS AND FOSTERS A COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC

EXCELLENCE, SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP.

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P R I N C I P A L

“Like good explorers throughout history, La Salle

Explorers begin with strong preparation. With their

teachers, they analyze and critique both traditional

and contemporary knowledge in full. Beyond their

strong core curriculum, they can explore their special

interests in the arts, technology, the sciences, and

culture to journey beyond school to a world in need

of faith, compassion and justice.”

FOR OVER 150 YEARS, LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL HAS PROVIDED

A COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION FOR YOUNG MEN IN THE

PHILADELPHIA AREA. LA SALLE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT TO BE CRITICAL

THINKERS WHO ARE WELL PREPARED ACADEMICALLY, ABLE TO

COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, AND LEAD CONFIDENTLY.

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L A S A L L E C O L L E G E H I G H S C H O O L ’ S C U R R I C U L U M I S F A I T H - C E N T E R E D , A C A D E M I C A L LY C H A L L E N G I N G , A N D D E S I G N E D T O P R E P A R E Y O U N G M E N F O R T H E F U T U R E . F E A T U R I N G A W I D E V A R I E T Y O F E L E C T I V E S , O U R C O L L E G E P R E P A R A T O R Y P R O G R A M O F S T U D I E S I S D E S I G N E D T O C H A L L E N G E S T U D E N T S T O R E A L I Z E T H E I R A C A D E M I C P O T E N T I A L .

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES

Digital Design

• Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD)

• Computer Aided Design

• Computer Aided Design (CAD)

• Digital Images with Adobe Photoshop

Multimedia Production

• Advanced Multimedia Production

• Multimedia Management

• Multimedia Production with Adobe Premiere

Microsoft® IT Academy

• Administering Windows Server

• Configuring Advanced Windows

Server Services

• Installing and Configuring Windows Server

• Network Management

• Windows Server Infrastructure

Information Literacy

Print Design

• Advanced Print Design

• Print Design Management

• Print Design with Adobe InDesign

Programming

• AP Computer Science

• JAVA Programming

• Visual Basic Programming

Web Design

• Advanced Web Design

• Web Design with Abode Dreamweaver

• Web Site Management

ENGLISH

Advanced Public Speaking

American Literature and Composition

American Literature and Composition Honors

AP English Language

and Composition (11th Grade)

AP English Literature

and Composition (12th Grade)

Baseball In Literature

Classic and Renaissance Literature

Creative Writing 1

Creative Writing 2

Harlem Renaissance

Introduction to Literature and Composition

Introduction to Literature and

Composition Honors

Public Speaking

Rhetoric and British Literature

Shakespeare

World Literature and Expository Writing

GUIDANCE

Academic Support 9, 10, 11, 12

College Counseling 11. 12

Group Advisory 9, 10, 11, 12

MATHEMATICS

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 Honors

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 Honors

Algebra 3/Trigonometry

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Statistics

Calculus

Geometry

Geometry and Pre-Calculus Honors

Pre-Calculus

Statistics

Trigonometry

MUSIC AND FINE ARTS

Advanced Chorus

Advanced Honor Band

Advanced Music Performance (Stage Band)

Advanced Music Studies

Chorus

Freshman Chorus

Honors Advanced Music

Independent Chorus

Instrumental Instruction

Intermediate Music Performance

Introductory Music Performance

Music Business and Technology

R&B, Funk, and Latin Concepts

Small Ensembles

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Aquatics

Physical Education

Physical Fitness

Principles of Athletic Training

RELIGION

Christian Life Styles

Christian Morality

Growing In Christ

Lasallian Spiritually and Service

Prayer

Understanding Christ

World Religions

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AP = Advanced Placement

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SCIENCE

Anatomy and Physiology Honors

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Environmental Science

AP Physics 1

AP Physics 2

AP Physics C

Bioethics

Biology

Biology Honors

Chemistry

Chemistry Honors

Environmental Science

Health

Integrated Science

Physics

Zoology

SOCIAL STUDIES

AP American Government and Politics

AP Economics

AP Human Geography

AP Modern European History

AP Psychology

AP United States History

AP World History

Comparative Government

Economics

Modern U.S. History: 1960 to Present

Psychology

United States History

Western Civilizations

World Civilizations

AP = Advanced Placement

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VISUAL ARTS

Advanced Ceramics

Advanced Sculpture

Art Portfolio

Ceramics 1, 2

Drawing 1, 2

Foundations Art

Painting 1, 2

Sculpture 1, 2

WORLD LANGUAGE

AP French

AP Italian

AP Latin

AP Spanish

Chinese 1, 2, 3

French 1, 2, 3, 4

French 3 Honors

French 4 Honors

Italian 1, 2, 3, 4

Italian 2 Honors

Italian 3 Honors

Italian 4 Honors

Latin 1, 2, 3

Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4

Spanish 2 Honors

Spanish 3 Honors

Spanish 4 Honors

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

La Salle College High School requires 26.5

credits for graduation. The majority of students

elect to take additional credits. Furthermore,

a student must receive a satisfactory grade on

the Senior Exit Essay, which is designed

to measure each student’s ability to write

clearly and effectively, along with

demonstrating solid critical thinking skills.=

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Computer 1/2 credit

English 4 credits

Fine Arts 1/2 credit

Health 1/2 credit

Math 3 credits

Physical Education 1 credit

Religion 4 credits

Science 3 credits

Social Studies 3 credits

World Language 3 credits

ELECTIVE OFFERINGS

A student must take at least four credits

beyond the minimum required listed above.

In most cases, this means a fourth year

of Math, Science, and Social Studies. Many

students will also take a fourth year of a World

Language. There are a wide variety of electives

in Art, Computer and Information Science,

Music, Social Studies, English, Math, Science,

and Languages.

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THE DAVID PROGRAM La Salle College High School offers an

academic support service for students with

specific learning needs. The David Program

serves a unique group of college bound

students with documented mild learning

differences in reading, writing and math,

and/or attention issues, organizational

difficulties, or memory processing problems.

The students have a scheduled period each

day where they develop individualized

strategies for academic success. Emphasis

is placed on raising each student’s skill

levels by focusing on problem-solving,

organization, self-advocacy, and

study habits.

The goal of the program is to help each

student understand his own learning

difference and style. In addition,

the learning specialists provide remediation

and compensatory strategies to help the

student become an independent learner.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM

Advanced Placement Courses are special

college-level courses, which can lead to college

credit, waiving of college requirements, or

special placement in honors programs. La Salle

students consistently score well above state

and national averages on Advanced Placement

Examinations, which are administered

each May.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Biology

Calculus AB

Calculus BC

Chemistry

Computer Science

Economics (Macro and Micro)

English Language and Composition

(11th Grade)

English Literature and Composition

(12th Grade)

Environmental Science

European History

French

Government and Politics

Human Geography

Italian

Latin

Physics 1

Physics 2

Physics C

Psychology

Spanish Language

Statistics

United States History

Western Civilization

World History

HONORS COURSES

Due to the high caliber of students attending

La Salle, classes are generally assigned

heterogeneously.

In addition to the Advanced Placement

Program, honors courses are available in

Mathematics, English, Foreign Language,

and Science. Students applying for these

courses must meet prerequisites and

department approval.

SAMPLE 9TH GRADE ROSTER

Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 (Honors)

Electives (Art, Music, and Chorus)

Growing in Christ

Group Advisory

Health

Information Literacy

Integrated Science, Biology, or Biology Honors

Introduction to Literature and

Composition (Honors)

Physical Education

World Civilizations or AP Human Geography

World Language

(Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish, or Latin)

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FreshmanWHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A SEAN PATRICK DIEHL ’17

YARDLEY, PA

GREY NUN ACADEMY

“My advice to an incoming Freshman would be to manage your time very wisely – both at home and at school. Some days you will be able to relax with friends in the cafeteria, while others will require you to dedicate a lot of time to your schoolwork.”

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TYPICAL DAY

I arrive at school at 7:30 am, drop my athletic equipment in the locker room, and

make my way to homeroom. Periodically, I exchange books at my locker during

the day. I spend my lunch period in the cafeteria with my friends and will leave some

time for studying if I have a test that day. After school, I get the books from my

locker that I will need that night and head to the locker room so I can get dressed

for practice or a game. On days when I don’t have practice or a game, I work on

homework in the library. Once home, I spend about ninety minutes on written

homework assignments and another sixty minutes reading or studying.

ACTIVITIES

• Freshman Basketball

• JV Lacrosse

• Intramurals

• Ultimate Frisbee Club

• Student Ambassador

• Freshman Branch-Out Day

• La Salle Academy Tutoring

• Secret Santa

SCHEDULE

Homeroom 1A

1st Period Algebra 2

2nd Period Spanish 1

3rd Period Honors Biology

4th Period Information Literacy

5th Period Honors English

6th Period Lunch

7th Period Religion

8th Period AP Human Geography

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C H R I S T O P H E R J . M A T T H E W S ’ 6 3 S Y N D I C A T E D C O L U M N I S T A N D T E L E V I S I O N H O S T

H A R D B A L L

“A La Salle Explorer is a leader because he learns

independence and receives a well-rounded education

– education of the mind, body, and soul.”

LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF EXTRA-

CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN AN EFFORT TO DEVELOP

A CLOSE AND VIBRANT SCHOOL COMMUNITY. OVER 85% OF STUDENTS

PARTICIPATE IN AN ACTIVITY AND THE PROGRAMS ATTEMPT TO MORE

FULLY DEVELOP THE SCHOOL’S PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION.

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L A S A L L E O F F E R S A W I D E V A R I E T Y O F E X T R A - C U R R I C U L A R A N D C O - C U R R I C U L A R S T U D E N T A C T I V I T I E S . O V E R 8 5 % O F T H E S T U D E N T S A R E I N V O LV E D I N O N E O R M O R E A C T I V I T I E S O R C L U B S .

The Office of Student Affairs directs this

extensive activities program for the purpose of

providing different experiences and leadership

opportunities for La Salle’s students. These

activities help build a sense of community,

provide outlets for expression, and develop a

sense of responsibility, cooperation, and service

among the students. Faculty moderators

supervise every activity. Activities are added

each year according to student interest.

Academic Decathlon

Art Club

Bands (12 Ensembles)

Campus Ministry

Celtic Club

Chess Club/Team

Chinese Club

Chorus (3 Ensembles)

Computer Club

Computer Lab Managers

Creative Writing Club

Engineering Club

Fencing Club

Film Club

French Club

Gaming Club

Gazebo (Literary Magazine)

German Club

Human Rights Forum

International Studies Club

Intramurals

Italian Club

Kronum

Lasallian Service Corps (14 Service Projects)

Lasallian Youth

Mathletes

Mentoring Group

Mock Trial Competition

Multicultural Club

National Honor Society

Photography Club

Robotics

Ski and Snowboard Club

Social Studies Honor Society

Spanish Club

Speech and Debate (Forensics)

Sports Information Club

Stage Crew

Student Council

Theatre

Web Managers

WEXP (TV Studio/Club)

Wisterian (School Newspaper)

Yearbook

SPEECH AND DEBATE

In the last five years, students in the La Salle

Speech and Debate Program have won a

National Championship in Policy Debate, State

Championships in both Policy Debate and

Lincoln Douglas Debate, and City Champi-

onships in Policy Debate, Lincoln-Douglas

Debate, and Public Forum Debate. Over this

span, La Salle has been recognized as a Debate

School of Excellence by the National Forensics

League and three times has finished in the Top

5 nationally in the Debate School Sweepstakes

Award at the National Catholic Forensics

League National Finals. La Salle College High

School has also competed in the International

Public Policy Forum written debate contest and

once placed in the Top 8 and twice placed in

the Top 32 of more than 330 schools from 36

countries and 42 states.

COMPETITIONS

La Salle fields teams in Academic Decathlon,

Mathletes, and Mock Trial Competition and

also competes in several virtual competitions.

PUBLICATIONS

Extensive writing and editing opportunities

are available through The Wisterian

(school newspaper), the Blue and Gold (school

yearbook), and the Gazebo (literary magazine).

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J U L I A K . M A H E R ’ 1 4 ( H O N ) * D I R E C T O R O F L A S A L L I A N M I S S I O N A N D M I N I S T R Y

“When you enter La Salle College High School you

become a La Salle Explorer of knowledge, while

embarking on a journey to self-discovery. At first you

may be in unfamiliar territory, but your travels will

encourage you to grow academically, physically, and

spiritually. A key part of that journey will be serving

others in the school community and the one beyond

the Wyndmoor campus.”

LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 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.

E X P L O R E s p i r i t u a l i t y* Julia K. Maher, a member of the faculty

and administration at La Salle College

High School since 1983, was awarded a

Diploma Honoris Causa during the 151st

Commencement Exercises held on May 31,

2014. Mrs. Maher officially became

the 256th member of the Class of 2014

when Brother James L. Butler, FSC,

President, awarded the diploma during his

commencement address “for her years

of service as a teacher and assistant

principal and for the depth of

her dedication over more than

three decades.“

La Salle College High School is a ministry that develops each young man to his fullest potential – intellectually,

spiritually, socially, and physically. The signs at the entrance and exit of the campus stand as a constant reminder

of the school’s mantra. “Enter to Learn” establishes the belief that learning is a lasting endeavor. “Leave to Serve”

inspires a lifelong commitment to service, especially to those in need. Together, they guide young men on a path

that brings creative and generous responses to the world.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

BROWNING, MT

PHILADELPHIA, PABRONX, NY

SAINT MICHAEL, AZ

GALLUP, NM

COACHELLA, CA

FRANKLIN, WV

COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA

SAINT LUCIA, WEST INDIES

NEW ORLEANS, LA

T H E O F F I C E O F L A S A L L I A N M I S S I O N A N D M I N I S T R Y S E E K S T O B U I L D A L I V I N G F A I T H C O M M U N I T Y B Y P R O V I D I N G R E L I G I O U S E X P E R I E N C E S A N D S E R V I C E O P P O R T U N I T I E S F O R B O T H S T U D E N T S A N D F A C U LT Y.

Liturgical programs are celebrated at significant times throughout the year. A yearly retreat

program is organized and conducted by the Office of Lasallian Mission and Ministry and assisted

by many faculty members and student leaders.

Rooted in the spiritual and educational vision of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, La Salle empowers

students to serve those in need.

E X P L O R E s p i r i t u a l i t y

During the summer of 2014, 326 rising juniors and

seniors – representing almost 60% of the

school’s upperclassmen – participated in one of

seventeen voluntary SUMMER SERVICE PROJECTS

located in eight states and four countries.

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FreshmanWHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A PRIEST ALEXANDER CROSS ’17

ELKINS PARK, PA

NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY

“My advice to an incoming Freshman would be to keep an open mind and try new things. Consider all of the opportunities and possibilities that La Salle has to offer. Experiment and explore.”

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ACTIVITIES

• Crew/Rowing

• Mathletes

• Guitar

• Student Ambassador

• Intramurals

• Ultimate Frisbee Club

• Freshman Branch-Out Day

WHAT I DID FOR FUN AT LA SALLE?

• Went to football games.

• Played basketball at Open Gym.

• Attended mixers and dances.

HOW CAN YOU MEET NEW FRIENDS AT LA SALLE?

Play a sport and be part of team or

join a club. Sit with someone you don’t

know in the cafeteria at lunchtime.

You won’t regret doing it and will have

new friends.

SCHEDULE

Homeroom 5A

1st Period Honors Algebra 1

2nd Period Spanish 2

3rd Period Information Literacy

4th Period Honors Biology

5th Period English

6th Period Lunch

7th Period Religion

8th Period AP Human Geography

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B R I G A D I E R G E N E R A L

J O S E P H J . M C M E N A M I N , U S M C ’ 7 0

D I V I S I O N C O M M A N D E R , 2 N D M A R I N E D I V I S I O N

“A La Salle Explorer takes risks and pushes himself to

his limits. He pulls others around him up with him.

Together they reach new heights, discover boundless

opportunities, and achieve great things.”

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 STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO LISTEN,

SEEK, UNDERSTAND, TRUST, LOVE, RESPECT, AND CONTEMPLATE –

ALL IN AN ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP IN THE IMAGE OF GOD.

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The “Boys will be Boys, but La Salle Boys will be Gentlemen” sign is found

in every classroom and instructional space in La Salle College High School.

The timeless statement serves as a constant reminder to our young men that

they have a greater calling to act and behave as gentlemen while adhering

to the Lasallian values of integrity, compassion, and respect.

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C H A R A C T E R D E V E L O P M E N T

H I G H S C H O O L I S A C R I T I C A L T I M E F O R G U I D A N C E A N D S U P P O R T B E C A U S E Y O U N G M E N A R E D E V E L O P I N G W AY S O F A C T I N G A N D T H I N K I N G T H A T W I L L R E M A I N W I T H T H E M F O R L I F E .

High school years are the formational years

of one’s life. Our goal is for our students to

form positive lifestyles where they choose

to do what is right, serve others, and lead

courageously. In order to guide and support

boys as they grow into men, La Salle College

High School established a Character

Development Program.

The Character Development Program is

a four-year experience delivering age

appropriate lessons, discussions, readings,

presentations, reflections, retreats, assem-

blies, and simple one-on-one conversation.

The character development program is

dynamic and evolving. While the notions of

honesty, integrity, and empathy are ongoing,

each grade-level has a theme for the year.

Students are not told what or how to think;

rather, they are challenged to think

for themselves.

The program, which is integrated into

the culture and curriculum of the school,

provides students with time to reflect and

discuss topics of substance.

FRESHMAN YEAR THEME

Being A La Salle Man and

Rejecting The Myths of Masculinity

SOPHOMORE YEAR THEME

Being Your Own Man and Rejecting

Peer Pressure

JUNIOR YEAR THEME

Find The Cause Within and Moral Courage

SENIOR YEAR THEME

Putting What You Have Learned to

Good Use and Ethical Leadership

Everyone who attends La Salle College High

School becomes a member of a caring

community that is grounded in core values.

La Salle students are called to develop

into Men of Intellect and Accomplishment,

Men of Faith and Compassion, Men of

Service and Justice, and Men of Integrity

and Respect. When a young man receives his

diploma, he is getting more than a piece

of paper. He is receiving a stamp of

approval. He receives validation that he

is not only an accomplished student, but

also a man who can be trusted and counted

on to speak out and act when others are

unable, unwilling, or afraid to do so.

He is a Man of Character.

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D A V I D J . C O L L I N S ’ 5 3

I N V E N T O R O F T H E B A R C O D E

“A La Salle Explorer enters as part of a group

of boys who experience four years of first-class

learning provided by the Christian Brothers and a

dedicated staff of lay teachers. By graduation, these

young men come to the realization that La Salle has

provided them with the best possible foundation

for further education. Years later, the school’s un-

derlying message of excellence and values provides

a lifetime of clarity in navigating through an ever

changing world.”

LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORTS ONE OF THE MOST

ADVANCED NETWORKS AVAILABLE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION. AS

A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TECHNOLOGY, LA SALLE’S

WIRELESS CAMPUS ALLOWS FOR HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS WHILE

THE LAB MANAGER PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS FOR ONGOING

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORLD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

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L A S A L L E H A S T H E D I S T I N C T I O N O F B E I N G T H E O N LY S C H O O L I N T H E S T A T E O F P E N N S Y LV A N I A T O H A V E M E T T H E S T R I N G E N T S T A F F I N G A N D E Q U I P M E N T Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S T O B E A D E S I G N A T E D M I C R O S O F T ® I T A C A D E M Y.

FEATURES OF OUR TECHNOLOGY

• Completely wireless campus, enhanced by

a Gigabit fiber-optic backbone connecting all

classrooms and offices.

• Thirty-five state-of-the-art servers running

Server 2012 with dedicated space for all

student accounts and files.

• Dedicated Internet that provides students

1,000 Mb of in and out bandwidth with

Nehalem Xeon Servers.

• First school in the nation to fully

implement Microsoft Office® 365 Email

in the Cloud.

• La Salle was the first organization in the

world to deploy Windows 2012 Server in

production coordinated with Microsoft

Technology Adoption Program (TAP).

• TV production and broadcast studio with

editing equipment and operating systems for

live programs and taped productions.

• Four computer labs with over 150 IvyBridge

workstations, Windows 8 Desktops, and

access to the complete Microsoft Office®

2013 Professional Plus Package.

• Multimedia Lab with over thirty

workstations with the Adobe Creative Suite

Master Collection for student and faculty

teaching and production.

• Fully-implemented faculty laptop program

utilizing wireless technology and advanced

projection devices.

• Computer Lab Manager Program for qual-

ified students, which to date has amassed

over 100 Microsoft certifications.

• All fifty seven instructional areas are

equipped with a SMART Board™,

HD Projection TV, DVD, and a

high-performance sound system.

EACH MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 2018

WAS ISSUED A NOKIA LUMIA 2520 DEVICE

AND WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN A FOUR-YEAR

MICROSOFT® PROGRAM AND ONE-TO-ONE

INITIATIVE.

I N A D D I T I O N , A L L O F T H E C O M P U T E R S O N L A S A L L E ’ S C A M P U S F E A T U R E W I N D O W S 8 A N D O F F I C E 2 0 1 3 P R O F E S S I O N A L P L U S . L A S A L L E C O L L E G E H I G H S C H O O L I S C U R R E N T LY I N P A R T N E R S H I P W I T H M I C R O S O F T T O D E V E L O P F U T U R E O P E R A T I N G S Y S T E M S . 

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H U G H P A N A R O ’ 8 2 L E A D I N G B R O A D W AY A C T O R ,

T H E P H A N T O M O F T H E O P E R A

“A La Salle Explorer is willing to take risks, pushes

himself to the limits, and never settles for anything

other than the best.”

INSPIRED BY THREE CENTURIES OF THE DISTINCTIVE SPIRITUALITY OF

THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS, LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATES

THE WHOLE PERSON, DEVELOPING YOUNG MEN IN THEIR UNIQUE

TALENTS AND STRENGTHS. A COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC AND FINE ARTS

PROGRAM PROVIDES DIVERSE OFFERINGS THAT PROMOTE A SENSE

OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Three-Dimensional ArtWorks of art created in 2014 by students in Ceramics 2.

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M U S I C I S C O N S I D E R E D T O B E A N I N T E G R A L P A R T O F A S T U D E N T ’ S E D U C A T I O N . R E C O G N I Z I N G T H A T S T U D E N T S C O M E T O L A S A L L E W I T H D I V E R S E M U S I C A L B A C K G R O U N D S , T H E M U S I C D E P A R T M E N T O F F E R S C O U R S E S A T A V A R I E T Y O F L E V E L S T O P R O V I D E A N A P P R O P R I A T E C O U R S E O F I N S T R U C T I O N T O A L L .

BAND

La Salle’s highly regarded and comprehensive

music program is unmatched among high

schools in the Delaware Valley. Over 250

instrumentalists participate in twelve

performing ensembles:

Advanced Band

Advanced Honors Band

Brass Ensemble

Concert Band

Competition Band

Freshman Band

Guitar Ensemble

Intermediate Band

Lab Band

Pep Band

Saxophone Ensemble

String Ensemble

La Salle’s Competition Band consistently

receives superior ratings at local and regional

jazz competitions.

CHORUS

La Salle’s expanding choral program has three

very active performing groups: The Belcrofters

(performing ensemble), Advanced Chorus, and

the Freshman Chorus. Aside from concerts,

these groups perform at many functions in and

around La Salle. Smaller ensembles enhance

our school liturgies by providing music.

THEATRE

With over one hundred La Salle students and

an additional 35 girls from surrounding high

schools, La Salle’s theatre program is recog-

nized as one of the top programs in Southeast-

ern Pennsylvania. Producing two shows per

year, the theatre program offers students the

opportunity to become involved in and learn

every aspect of the theatre from performance;

playing as a member of the pit orchestra; to

every aspect of designing and running a show.

One of the unique aspects of the program is

that the student gets the responsibility of truly

managing a full scale production.

ART

An Arts Festival featuring student work in

painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery,

and photography is held each May. In addition,

La Salle students have exhibited works at

the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts,

Montgomery County Community College,

and the Archdiocesan Art Show.

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EACH SPRING, LA SALLE PRESENTS A MUSICAL.RECENT PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE:

42nd Street (2014)Swing! (2013)City Of Angels (2012)The Drowsy Chaperone (2011)Smokey Joe’s Café (2010)How To Succeed In Business (2009)

EACH FALL, LA SALLE PRESENTS A DRAMA.RECENT PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE:

One Act Plays (2013)Barefoot In The Park (2012)Lend Me A Tenor (2011)Blithe Spirit (2010)Plaza Suite (2009)Arsenic and Old Lace (2008)

Drawing from Art PortfolioDominic Bonitatis ’13

Still-Life Rendering of FruitChalk Pastel on Rag Paper

2013

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S E A N M C D E R M O T T ’ 9 3

D E F E N S I V E C O O R D I N A T O R , C A R O L I N A P A N T H E R S

“A La Salle Explorer sets himself apart from the norm

by challenging himself academically, athletically,

and spiritually. The end result is a man who

has found his place as part of a distinguished family

and is destined for success.”

ATHLETICS PLAY A SIGNIFICANT PART IN STUDENT LIFE AT LA SALLE

COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. WHETHER AS A PARTICIPANT OR SPECTATOR,

EACH STUDENT EXPERIENCES A SENSE OF PRIDE, EXCITEMENT, AND

ACCOMPLISHMENT. STUDENT-ATHLETES LEARN TO FACE AND ANALYZE

PROBLEMS, WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO GO OUT INTO THE WORLD WITH A

SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND A WELL-DEVELOPED CHARACTER.

The school’s nickname and mascot, The Explorers, was erroneously bestowed by a sports writer in

1931 who was covering a basketball game at La Salle College, which was also the home of La Salle

College High School. He thought that the school was named after the French explorer, René-Robert

Cavelier Sieur de La Salle, and not Saint John Baptist de La Salle. Despite his error, the nickname

remained and La Salle College High School and La Salle University are the only schools in America

to use the Explorer as their mascot.

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T H E D I S C I P L I N E A N D R E S P E C T G E N E R A T E D I N T H E A C A D E M I C A R E A , A L O N G W I T H T H E S P I R I T A N D E N T H U S I A S M O F H U N D R E D S O F S T U D E N T S , H A V E R E S U LT E D I N A C O M P E T I T I V E A N D H I G H LY S U C C E S S F U L A T H L E T I C P R O G R A M .

In 1919, La Salle was one of the founding

members of the Philadelphia Catholic

League, which has grown to become a

highly-competitive group of thirteen schools.

La Salle’s athletic opportunities have expanded

since the Philadelphia Catholic League joined

the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic

Association (PIAA) District 12 and became

eligible for district and state championships.

Over 70% of the student body actively

participates in our extensive eighteen-sport

program involving forty-three separate teams.

Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports

Cross Country (V, JV, F) Basketball (V, JV, F) Baseball (V, JV, F)

Football (V, JV, F) Bowling (V, JV) Crew (V, JV, F)

Golf (V) Ice Hockey (V, 2JV) Intramurals

Intramurals Indoor Track (V, JV, F) Lacrosse (V, JV)

Soccer (V, JV, F) Intramurals Rugby (V, JV)

Water Polo (V, JV) Swimming (V) Tennis (V, JV)

Wrestling (V, JV) Track (V, JV, F)

Volleyball (V, JV)

V = Varsity JV = Junior Varsity F = Freshman

In 2013-14, La Salle won two Pennsylvania

State Championships – Swimming

and Baseball – and was a State Finalist

in Basketball, Golf, and Ice Hockey.

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C O N S I D E R T H E S E O U T S T A N D I N G A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S• Over the past decade, La Salle has

won league championships in fifteen

different sports.

• During the last five years, La Salle

captured ninety-eight championships

in fifteen different sports (Philadelphia

Catholic League Championships,

District 12 Championships,

and Pennsylvania State Championships).

• In the last ten years, La Salle has won twelve

Pennsylvania State Championships in five

different sports.

• Last year, 144 athletes received

All-Catholic recognition – 76 First Team

All-Catholics, 49 Second Team

All-Catholics, and19 Honorable Mention

All-Catholics. In addition, over a dozen

athletes received All-State or All-American

recognition.

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FreshmanWHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A JAKE RICHARD SANNEM ’17

AMBLER, PA

KEITH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

“My advice to an incoming Freshman is to not be afraid to

step outside of your comfort zone. Whether it be socially,

academically, or athletically, La Salle has an abundant number

of opportunities and, before you know it, you will discover

that La Salle has something for you. Not only will it be

something for you to try your freshman year, but it could be

something that you do for the rest of your life. All because

you were willing to take a chance.”

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TYPICAL DAY

I have to wake up at 5:00 am and head to swim practice from 5:30 to 7:00 am. I get

into school around 7:30 and drop my bags in my athletic locker. I head up to the third

floor, gather my books for my first three periods, and report to my homeroom. I change

books after third period, go to the cafeteria for lunch, and then head to the library to

get started on my homework and studying. After my last class, I head back to the pool

and practice from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. After practice, I go to the pool at Upper Dublin High

School where I coach and give swim lessons. I get home by 7:00 pm, eat dinner, and get

started on my homework. I typically finish my assignments and studying by 10:30 pm.

ACTIVITIES

• Swimming

• Water Polo

• Student Ambassador

• Freshman Branch-Out Day

• La Salle Academy Tutoring

SCHEDULE

Homeroom 7A

1st Period Spanish 1

2nd Period World Civilization

3rd Period Religion

4th period Lunch

5th Period Algebra 1

6th period English 1

7th Period Information Literacy

8th Period Biology

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L T . C O L . R O D E R I C K K . V O N L I P S E Y , U S M C ( R E T . ) ’ 7 6

F O R M E R D I R E C T O R , N A T I O N A L S E C U R I T Y A G E N C Y

M A N A G I N G D I R E C T O R , U B S F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E , I N C .

“I think the greatest legacy of the Christian Brothers and

of the La Salle experience is being able to be a La Salle

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 for exploration comes directly from my educational

experience at La Salle College High School.”

SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI OF LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL FILL

THE RANKS OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS AROUND THE WORLD.

ALUMNI INVOLVEMENT, COMMITMENT, AND LEADERSHIP REMAIN

AMONG THE SCHOOL’S PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENTS AS THEY STAND AS

A LASTING TESTAMENT TO A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION.

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A C A D E M I C E X C E L L E N C E

I N S P I R E D B Y T H R E E C E N T U R I E S O F T H E D I S T I N C T I V E S P I R I T U A L I T Y

O F T H E C H R I S I T A N B R O T H E R S , L A S A L L E E D U C A T E S T H E W H O L E P E R S O N ,

D E V E L O P I N G Y O U N G M E N I N T H E I R U N I Q U E T A L E N T S A N D S T R E N G T H S .

A C O R E P R O G R A M B A L A N C E S A C A D E M I C S , A T H L E T I C S , T H E A R T S ,

A N D C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E , W H I L E A N A C A D E M I C A L LY D I V E R S E S T U D E N T

B O D Y D I S C O V E R S A N I N D E P E N D E N C E O F T H O U G H T A N D A C T I O N

T H A T P R O M O T E S A S E N S E O F I N D I V I D U A L R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y.

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS

• 2 National Merit Finalists in the Class of 2014

• 22 National Merit Commended Students in the

Class of 2014

• Over the past decade, an average of

28 students per year are recognized as

National Merit Scholars

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

• 99% of the Class of 2014 is continuing formal

education at 97 colleges and universities in

twenty-six different states

• The Class of 2014 was accepted into 182 colleges

in thirty-four states

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

• 72 students in the Class of 2014 were members of

La Salle’s Chapter of the National Honor Society

• 69 members of the Class of 2015 were elected to

the National Honor Society based on academic

performance (minimum GPA of 3.75), leadership,

and service

SCHOLARSHIPS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT

• The Class of 2014 earned over

$34 million in documented

scholarships and grants

• 76% of the Class of 2014 earned

merit-based and/or athletic scholarships

• In the spring of 2014, 403 students students took

812 AP exams in twenty different subject areas

• The Class of 2014 had 124 Advanced Placement

Scholars, including 17 National AP Scholars

• The Class of 2014 had 84% of students taking

AP Exams score a 3 or higher (recommending

credit for college)

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FreshmanWHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A ALESSANDRO MALDONADO ’17

PHILADELPHIA, PA

PRESENTATION BVM SCHOOL

“My advice to an incoming Freshman would be to live up to your full potential. Don’t be afraid to take risks and try new things. There are so many things to do. Don’t miss out on the ones that may be for you.”

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ACTIVITIES

• Pep Band

• Competition Band

• Theatre/Spring Musical

• Freshman Branch-Out Day

WHAT I DID FOR FUN AT LA SALLE?

• Went to football games.

• Played jam sessions in the

Band Room with other musicians.

• Attended mixers and dances.

HOW CAN YOU MEET NEW FRIENDS AT LA SALLE?

If you play a musical instrument,

join the Pep Band. Have breakfast in

the cafeteria in the morning and go to

the library during free periods. There

will be plenty of people to sit with.

Once you find a seat, you’ll have

one forever.

SCHEDULE

Homeroom 2A

1st Period Spanish 1

2nd Period Algebra 1

3rd Period Honors English

4th Period Religion

5th Period Honors Advanced Band

6th Period Biology

7th Period Information Literacy

8th Period World Civilization

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THE AGE OF EXPLORATION

No boundaries, no borders, no limits, ever-expanding frontiers, endless discovery:

Western Civilization classes over the generations at La Salle College High School

have taught men who attended from the 1930s to today to view the Golden Age

of Exploration as an era where humanity pushed back the horizon of the possible.

THE AGE OF THE EXPLORER

With a rock solid academic reputation and demonstrably strong results,

championship level athletic teams, musical, artistic, oratorical, and dramatic talent

and achievement on regular display, technological education and resources that

set the standard, and a commitment to the Catholic faith and Christian service

that provides the context for everything we do at La Salle College High School,

this is indeed the golden age of the Explorer. To be a part of this community –

whether as alumnus, parent, past parent, faculty and staff member, or especially

a student – is to be a part of a family that is at once nurturing and challenging,

supportive and achievement-oriented, a family to be proud of.

THE EXPLORERS OF THIS AGE

Choose to attend La Salle because of the incredible range of opportunities

offered, the remarkable talents and dedication of the faculty and staff, and

the incredible richness and variety of the student body. Saint John Baptist de

La Salle himself understood that placing young men at this critical age in

an environment where their talents can be nurtured and energies channeled

into positive activity is essential to assuring that they are able to lead good lives,

successful lives to be sure, but more importantly lives characterized by moral

choices and healthy relationships. A diverse set of parents wants this experience

for their sons today and are willing to sacrifice for it.

BECOME AN EXPLORER

Challenge yourself to be a part of the Explorer brotherhood. Follow the banner

of gold and blue on a four-year journey in the company of some extraordinary

teachers and students. Discover your talents. Discover the person God knows

you can be. Discover your capacity to care and to serve. Discover the difference

between a school and a family, between competence and passion. Discover

La Salle College High School.

DISCOVER THE EXPLORER IN YOU! Live Jesus in our Hearts! Forever!

BROTHER JAMES L. BUTLER, FSC

President

B E A N E X P L O R E R

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CAMPUS

1 McCarthy Walking Trail

2 Glaser Field

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 Sterner Hall

13 David Center

14 Indoor Pool

15 Gymnasium

16 Auditorium

17 Whalen Courtyard

18 Main Office

19 Marian Chapel

20 Kestler Hall

21 Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue Class of 1951 Courtyard

22 Brothers’ Residence

23 Brothers’ Chapel

24 McLean Hall

25 Saint Michael Hall

26 Lourdes Shrine

27 Upper Bartley Field

28 Lower Bartley Field

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OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014

An Open House will be held from 11:00 am to

2:00 pm. All of the school’s facilities and

programs will be available to prospective

students and their families. The program will

include presentations, demonstrations, and

guided tours. To register for the Open House,

please visit www.lschs.org

SCHOLARSHIP/ENTRANCE EXAM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014

All 8th grade students applying for 9th grade

are required to take the Scholarship Entrance

Exam. All applicants will be considered for

admissions and academic scholarships based on

exam performance, prior and current academic

achievement and recommendations.

PRACTICE TEST

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015

6th and 7th grade students are encouraged to

take a practice test on Saturday, March 7, 2015.

The fee for this exam is $60.00. Please

note that the test for 6th graders will be

modified and only include questions on Math

and English. Both tests are administered for

practice purposes and are not used for the

granting of scholarships or awarding

acceptance to La Salle College High School.

Visit the school website for details.

SPEND A DAY AT LA SALLE (VIP DAY)

All 8th grade students are invited to spend a

full day at La Salle College High School, which

is the best way to experience the atmosphere,

spirit, and challenges that await our young

men. Visits can be arranged on any school day

beginning September 15, 2014 or by registering

online at www.lschs.org

7th grade students are invited to spend a day

at La Salle on Mondays, Wednesdays, and

Fridays during the months of March and April.

Visits can be arranged by registering online at

www.lschs.org

Parents and students who encounter

difficulties registering online can contact

the Admissions Office at (215) 402-4800

or [email protected]

INTERVIEWS

8th grade students spending a day at

La Salle will have an informal interview as

part of their visit.

EVENINGS AT LA SALLE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014

All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade families are

invited to attend an “Evening at La Salle.”

The “Evening at La Salle” Program will

provide prospective students and parents

information about La Salle and the admissions

process. All sessions will begin at 7:15 pm in

Room 204 of Saint Michael Hall. Pre-registra-

tion is required at www.lschs.org

MORNINGS AT LA SALLE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015

Parents of prospective students are invited to

attend a “Morning at La Salle” in March and

April. The program provides parents a tour of

our campus, classroom visits, and a question

and answer session with faculty, administra-

tors, and students. Each session runs from 9:00

to 11:00 am and is limited to twenty families.

Pre-registration is required at www.lschs.org

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

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ADMISSIONS PROCESS

1. Apply online at www.lschs.org

Submission of an application will

automatically register you for the

Scholarship/Entrance Exam

which will be administered on

Saturday, December 6, 2014.

2. Submit the Transcript Request Form and

Teacher Recommendation Form to your

current school. THESE FORMS CAN BE

FOUND ON THE ADMISSIONS PAGE OF

THE WEBSITE. All academic records

and recommendations must be sent to

the Admissions Office at La Salle College

High School by December 15, 2014.

CONTACT

For further information, please contact

Mr. Kevin Dougherty, Director of Admissions

and Financial Aid at (215) 402-4800 or

[email protected]

ACCEPTANCE TO LA SALLE

An Admissions Committee reviews

the qualifications of each applicant to La Salle

College High School.

DECISIONS ARE MADE ON THE BASIS OF:

• Scores on the Scholarship/Entrance Exam

• Academic Performance in the 7th

and 8th Grades

• Recommendations from Teachers and/or

Counselors

• Standardized Test Scores

• Activities and Interests

• Application Essay

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic Scholarships worth a minimum

of $7,000 per year are awarded based on a

student’s performance on the Scholarship/

Entrance Exam, which is administered

on December 6, 2014. Retention of scholarships

requires a student to maintain a high level

of academic performance.

ADMISSIONS DECISION TIMELINE

1. Early January: All Admissions Committee

decisions – Scholarship Recipients, First-

Round Acceptances, Wait Listed Students,

and Declined Students – are mailed.

All Scholarship Recipients and First-Round

Acceptances must submit a deposit by

January 30, 2015 in order to secure a place

in the Class of 2019.

2. Early February: Notification to all Wait

Listed Students on their admissions status at

La Salle College High School. If space

permits, students on the Wait List will be

offered admission.

An overwhelming response to our offers of

admission has resulted in full enrollment by

mid-February in each of the last ten years.

A waiting list is established for openings that

may occur after registration.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

La Salle historically admits a small number of

transfer students into the 10th and 11th grades

each year. A student must have a “B” average

and be in good standing at his present school.

Decisions are made after the submission of

academic records and a personal interview.

TUITION AND FEES

Policy of Non-Discrimination

La Salle College High School admits students

of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to

all the rights, privileges, programs, and

activities generally made available to students

at the school. La Salle does not discriminate on

the basis of race, color, national and ethnic

origin in administration of its education

policies, admission policies, scholarships, loan

programs, or athletic and other school

administered programs.

La Salle College High School is a private,

independent Catholic educational institution,

and as such, is almost exclusively dependent

on full and timely payment of tuition rather

than Church or government subsidies. La Salle

makes every effort to minimize tuition, fees,

and tuition increases, while providing a quality

education consistent with Catholic values.

TUITION

Tuition for the 2014-2015 school year is

$20,400. Tuition for the David Program is an

additional $7,980 per year. Tuition increases

3.5 to 4.5% in an average year.

T O A P P LY, V I S I T W W W . L S C H S . O R G

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Download the school’s free App by visiting

the iTunes Store and searching for LSCHS or

La Salle College High School.

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PAYMENT PLANS

There are two payment plans available:

1. Semester Plan Payments are due

July 15th and November 15th.

2. Ten Month Plan Payments run April

through January with a processing fee for

participation in the program.

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration of new students requires a

non-refundable tuition deposit of

$1,000 (part of the tuition and not an

additional fee). The registration fee is

due at the time a student accepts his

offer of admission.

FINANCIAL AID

La Salle offers merit-based (academic

scholarships) and need-based grants

(financial aid) on a year-to-year basis.

Scholarship winners are also eligible for

need-based grants. Documentation necessary

for need-based grants includes W-2 forms,

tax records, and filing financial information

through the School and Student Service

for Financial Aid (SSS). Their website can

be found at sssbynais.org to create an

online account.

DEADLINES FOR FINANCIAL AID

Applicants for the Ninth Grade (Class of 2019)

November 30, 2014

Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and 2013 Tax

Returns (1040 and W2s) uploaded to SSS.

January 13, 2015

Copies of final pay stubs for 2014 due at SSS

UPPERCLASSMEN

(Classes of 2016, 2017 and 2018)

December 7, 2014

Parents Financial Statement (PFS) and 2013 Tax

Returns (1040 and W2s) uploaded to SSS.

January 13, 2015

Copies of final pay stubs for 2014 due at SSS.

Note: Families with both an upperclassman

and an incoming freshman should

adhere to the November 30, 2014 deadline.

All documentation should be sent to SSS.

1. School District Busing

The majority of students attending La Salle

are eligible for free bus service provided

by their local school district. The seventeen

school districts currently providing bus

service to La Salle are:

Abington Norristown

Centennial North Penn

Central Bucks Radnor

Cheltenham Springfield

Colonial Upper Dublin

Hatboro-Horsham Upper Merion

Lower Merion Upper Moreland

Lower Moreland Wissahickon

Methacton

2. Automobile

La Salle College High School has ample

parking facilities to accommodate those

students who drive to school.

3. School Sponsored Busing

La Salle College High School sponsors a

private bus service to most areas not covered

by

state-mandated busing. Six bus routes serve

the Northeast as well as Chester, Delaware,

Montgomery and Bucks Counties including

the Yardley/Newtown Area. Fees for this

service vary according to the plan selected.

4. Public Transportation

SEPTA Bus Routes 18 and 77 are in close

proximity to the school. The Route 77 Bus

connects with seven train lines (Fox Chase,

Lansdale/Doylestown, Glenside, Warminster,

West Trenton, Chestnut Hill East, and Chest-

nut Hill West).

Bucks County19%

STUDENT POPULATIONBY COUNTY

MontgomeryCounty

67%

Philadelphia County10%

Delaware County2%

Chester County1%

State of New Jersey and International1%

TRANSPORTATION

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