3W Program Private High Schools

California

2014-2015 Season

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“gowest,youngman,”isaquotebyanAmericanauthoraboutthecountry’swestwardexpansion.AsthelastregionoftheunitedStatestobesettled,Californiaandtheotherstatesofthewesthavetheirowndistinctculturesandinfluences.thereareredwoodforestswithtreesthatseemtotouchthesky,roller-skatingco-edsonvenicebeachandthemightySierra-nevadamountains.fromcitiestodesserts,moviesetstocasinos,thewestisasdiverseasthestarsonhollywoodboulevard.

fromyourhomeonthewestcoast,youcanexplorethetechnologyofCalifornia’ssiliconevalleyortakeupsurfing,visitgreatbasinnationalParkorexplorethehippiecounter-cultureofSanfrancisco’shaight-Ashburydistrict.you’llfindtheclimatetobesunny,thescenerytobebeautifulandpeoplewhoareopenandtolerantofeveryone.

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Highlights of California

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1128S.reedAvenue,reedley,CA93654zPhone:uSA+1(559)638.2529zwww.immanuelschools.com

SCHool profilefounded: 1944School recognition: westernAssociationsofSchoolsandColleges(wASC)location:reedley,SanJoaquinvalley,CaliforniaClimate:maritimeclimate,warmsummersandmildwintersNearby metropolitan areas: fresno,losAngelesNearby educational institutions: CaliforniaStateuniversity,fresnoSchool classification: localprivateAmericanhighSchool,co-edCampus area: 16acresSchool enrollment:gradesK-12international enrollment: grades9-11Number of students:202Number of international students:3Number of teachers: 19Teacher-student ratio: 1:11Teacher qualification: 100%teachercertificateAverage teaching experience: 8yearsCollege credit classes:PartialtransferrablecollegecreditclassesofferedAp classes: 8Ap passing rate: 72.4%

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The difference is life changing .

CurriCulum z APbiology z APmacroeconomicsz APAlgebraA/b z APPsychologyz APChemistry z APAmericanhistoryz APmicroeconomics z APworldhistory

theAPpassingrateisabout72.4%.StudentscanimprovetheirgPAtogainadmissiontoprestegiousuniversities.whileinhighschool,studentscanstudycollegeclassesinlocaluniversities.thisprogramoffersprovenandadvancedteachingmethods.

ideAl STudeNTSStudentswhopreferacalm,secureandinspiringlearningenvironmentinaruralsetting.

SAT SCoreSStudentshaveanaveragescoreof1789(top30%)

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NeArby CollegeS CaliforniaStateuniversity,fresno fresnoPacificuniversity fresnoCityCollege

SCHool AdvANTAgeSz ourschoolprovidesagreatinfrastructurewithmodern facilities,locatedinthe“goldenState”ofCaliforniaz firstschooltoestablisha1:1iPAdprogram.z tenniscourtandothersportsfacilitiesoncamusz 8APclasses,APpassingrateover72%,20%students over4.0gPA,andverypopularamongtopuniversities,z Quietstudyenvironmentz varietyofcollegepreparationcourses,offeringdirect college-credit-transferrableclassesz Stronglanguageenvironment

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reCeNT Top College ACCepTANCeS universityofCalifornia,davisuniversityofnotredameuniversityofCalifornia,berkeleyCaliforniaStateuniversity,northridgeuniversityofCalifornia,losAngelesColoradoChristianuniversityuniversityofCalifornia,mercedColumbiabibleCollegeuniversityofCalifornia,riversideuniversityofCalifornia,SandiegoCuestaCollegeuniversityofCalifornia,SantabarbaradePauluniversityAzusaPacificuniversitybayloruniversitySaintlouisuniversitySandiegoStateuniversitybrooksinstituteofPhotographySeattlePacificuniversity

SporTS •basketball •golf•Softball •tennis•football •Swimming•baseball •trackandfield•Cheerleading •volleyball•Cross-CountrySCHool fACiliTieS•Schoolauditorium •1:1i-padprogram•multi-mediaprogram •2sciencelabs•weightliftingroom •Computerlab•tenniscourt •wirelesscampus•library

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PilgrimSChool

540CommonwealthAve,losAngeles,CA90020zPhone:uSA+1(213)385.7351zwww.pilgrim-school.org

SCHool profilefounded: 1958School recognition: CaliforniaAssociationofindependentSchools(CAiS),westernAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(wASC),nationalAssociationofindependentSchools(nAiS)location: downtownlosAngeles,CaliforniaCity climate: mildweather,beautifulenvironmentNearby city: losAngelesAirport: losAngelesinternationalAirport(30 minute-drive)School Type: Americanprivateco-edhighschoolmale-female ratio: 1:1Campus area: 5.5acresSchool enrollment: gradesK-12international enrollment: grades9-11School population: 305Number of international students: 7%Number of teachers: 68Teacher-student ratio: 1:6Ap classes: 11SAT top 10% average score: 2260eSl classes: offeredbycertifiedinstructors

An ivy league American High School

ideAl STudeNTSStudentswhoperfomatthehightestacademiclevelandwishtoattendaneliteAmericanschoollocatedinlosAngeles.

CurriCulum AllbasiccoursesrequiredbyCalifornia11 Ap courses: z englishlanguageandwriting z englishliteraturez Americanhistory z Arthistoryz Psychology z CalculusAbz CalculusbC z JapaneseandSpanishz biology z Chemistryz electivesforeign languages: Spanish,,Japanese,Chineseandlatin(onlygrade6)eSol english courses:(englishfornon-englishspeakingstudents)Summer classes

SAT SCoreS top10%SAtaveragescoreisabove2260,and100%graduatesenrolltofour-yearuniversities.

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SCHool AdvANTAgeSlocatedindowntownlosAngeles,inanaffluentarea,only11minute-drivetohollywood,5minute-drivetobeverleyhills,andonly18minute-drivetodisneyland.nearbyenvironmentissafe,beautiful,andverysuitableforliving.Accomplishedteachers,lowteacher-studentratios,strongteachingteams,whichcanofferstudentsprofessionalguidance.PlentifulAPandlanguageclasses.Schooloffersafamilystyledormitorywithcompleteinfrastructureandmanagement.

ACTiviTieSArt classes: theschoolpaysextraattentiontowardsartteaching,openingmanyartcourses,suchasfilmproduction,visualarts,art9,drama,mediastudy,introductorydancing,advanceddancing,choir,stringband,advancedstudioart,yearbook,creativewriting,digitalvideoproduction,band,musicalhistory,musicaltheoryandnewseditingoutdoor extensive courses: rockclimbingJoshuatreenationalPark,hikinginCalifornia’syosemitenationalPark,raftingamongChannelislands,hikingthegrandCanyon,washingtond.C.historytrip,andcommunityserviceinneworleans.

NeArby CollegeSSouthwestuniversityCityuniversity,losAngelesuniversityofCalifornia,losAngeleswoodburyuniversityPepperdineuniversityCaliforniaStateuniversity

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reCeNT Top College ACCepTANCeS harvarduniversity Stanforduniversityyaleuniversity bostonCollegePrincetonuniversity ColumbiauniversityCornelluniversity dartmouthCollegewashingtonuniversity dukeuniversitywestPointAcademy CaliforniaStateJohnshopkinsuniversity newyorkuniversitygeorgewashingtonuniversityunitedStatesmilitaryAcademynorthwesternuniversityPennsylvaniauniversity

SporTS •football •volleyball •Cheersquad•basketball •baseball •weightlifting•Soccer •Softball

STudeNT ClubS•rockmusicClub •CommunityServiceClub•mathClub •yearbookClub•StudentCouncil •mockCourt•Studentgovernment •SchoolnewsletterClub

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brAdShAwChriStiAnSChoolJoin our pride, where students

are pursuing academic excellence.

8324bradshawrd,Sacramento,CA95829zPhone:uSA+1(916)688.0521zwww.bradshawchristian.com

SCHool profile founded:1993location: Sacramento,CA–50+acresinthecountrySchool recognition: wASC–westernAssociationofSchoolsandColleges–ACSiAssociationofChristianSchoolsinternationalSchool type: Co-edCurrent student body boy/girl ratio: 144males/155femalesTeacher-student ratio: 16:1enrollment: gradesK-12andhighschoolgrades9-12international enrollment: grades9-12Average class size: 25Number of teachers: 19Number of students: 330Number of students:1003(2012) includingK-12Total Number of international students: 4Total Number of Chinese students: 2Campus area: 50+acresgrAduATeS university & college entrance ratio: 53:58or92%

SAT SCoreSCriticalreading-672,math-636,writing-651

fACiliTieS & buildiNgSComputerlab,library

loCATioNSacramentoisthecapitalcityofthestateofCaliforniaandtheseatofgovernmentofSacramentoCounty.itisthesixth-largestcityinCaliforniaandthe35thlargestcityintheunitedStates.theSacramentoregionishometotopnotcheducationwithworldrenownedcollegesanduniversitiesincludinguniversityofCalifornia,davisandCaliforniaStateuniversity,Sacramento.

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CurriCulum AtbradshawChristianhighSchoolweprepareourstudentsforadmissionintofouryearcollegesanduniversities.ourcurriculummeets,andexceeds,theuniversityofCaliforniaadmissionsstandards.ouracademicrigorischallengingandstressesindependentthinking,writing,criticalreading,andself-disciplineinthecontextofourChristianfaith.homeworkandoutsidepreparationareessentialforasuccessfuleducationalexperience.Studentsshouldplanonspendinganaverageoftwohoursperdayoutsideofclasstimecompletinghomeworkandpreparingforclasses.weofferseveralhonorsandAdvancedPlacementcoursestoqualifiedstudentswhichrequiresextraeffortandpreparationoutsideofclass.Studentsareencouragedtomeetwithteachersandadvisorsoutsideofclassasneededtohelpensuresuccess.inadditionstudentsaregiven“opentime”eachweektomeetwithvariousteachersandstudentstudygroups.

Studentsareencouragedtoparticipateinextra-curricularactivessuchasministry,athletics,variousperformingarts,studentgovernment,andcommunityoutreach.webelievethatparticipationintheseareashelpstudentsmaturesocially,behaviorally,andspiritually.z history/SocialSciences zenglishz math zSciencez languages zbibleStudyz electivesAPuShistory

fAmouS AlumNibrady dragmire,2010graduatepickedupinthe17throundofmlb–playingfortorontoblueJaysasapitcher.greg vaughn,playedmlbrecentlyretiredisoneofourhighSchoolbaseballcoaches.PlayedformilwaukeebrewersandSandiegoPadres–nominatedforhalloffame.

College ANd CAreer CouNSeliNgACAdemiC guidANCethegoaloftheguidancedepartmentistoinform,advise,assist,andmonitoreachstudent’sacademicprogressthroughouteachschoolyear.weaccomplishthisthroughthefollowingservicesandresources:z frequentguidancenewsandeventsemailupdatesz orientationtobradshawChristian’scourseofferings andgraduationrequirementsz groupandindividualadviceregardingschedule choicesz on-goingmonitoringofstudent’sfulfillmentof graduationandcollegeentrancerequirementsz Parent/Student/teacherconferencesasnecessaryz referraltopeertutoringz referraltoafter-schoolmathlabz Administrationofnationaltests-PlAn,PSAt,AP

SporTS boys: •Jvandvarsityfootball •varsitySoccer•Jvandvarsitybasketball •Jvandvarsitybaseball•Jvandvarsitytrackandfield •varsitygolf•varsitySwimming•JvandvarsityCrossCountry•Co-edJvandvarsitywrestling

girls:•JvandvarsitySoccer •varsitybasketball•Jvandvarsityvolleyball •varsitySoftball•CheerleadingSTudeNT ClubS•operationSmile •StudentCouncil

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1AngwinAvenue,Angwin,CA94508zPhone:uSA+1(707)200.2648zwww.pucprep.org

SCHool profilefounded: 1909location: Angwin,SanfranciscobayArea,California.About 1.5 hour drive to San Francisco, Oakland and SacramentoSchool Accreditation: westernAssociationofSchoolsandCollegesType: Co-educationalgrade: 9thto12thgradeNo. of students: 204 (includes elementary school)international students: 1Chinese students: 1Teacher/student ratio: 1:11School Website: www.pucprep.org

SCHool CompeTiTive AdvANTAgeCollege early program:PCuPreparatorySchoolisaffiliatedwiththecenturyoldPacificunionCollege.PuCisrankednumber10inliberalartcollegesinthewesternunitedStates.PuCisrecognizedforitspre-professionalprogram.PCuPreparatorySchooloffersaseriesofCollegePreparatory

Coursesand11thand12thgradestudentshavetheopportunitytotakethreetofourcoursesperyear,thuspreparingthestudentforcollegelife.

resource Sharing with pacific union College: PCuPreparatorySchoolsharesthesamecampus,libraryandfacultystaffwithPacificunionCollege,thusallowinghighschoolstudentstoexperienceacollegelearningenvironment.

early graduation: StudentswishingtocompletehighschoolearlymusthaveagPAof3.5ormusthaveachievedascoreofthe85thpercentileorabovetoapplyforearlygraduation.

2012 SAT SCoreSPuCpreparatoryschoolaverage:1687top10%average:1950top30%average:1843nationalaverage:1490Stateaverage:1513

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8puC preparatory School is affiliated with pacific union College and share resources with the college

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CurriCulumz AllbasiccoursesrequiredbyCaliforniaz enrichedCollegePreparatoryCourses (Pacific Union College)Courses:Calculus,Psychology,italian,Physics, Collegewriting,Spanish,biology,basicProgramming, orchestra,Chemistry,Aviation,weighttrainingz 1honorscourse:humanitiesz foreignlanguageCourse:Spanish

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CompreHeNSive eduCATioNAl SySTemPacificunionCollegePreparatorySchoolsharesthesamecampuswithelementary,middleschoolandcollege,providingstudentswithcomprehensiveeducationalexperience.z Appliedlifeskills z Computerliteracyz english z mathematicsz modernlanguages z religionz Physicaleducation z Sciencez Socialstudies z electives

reCeNT Top College ACCepTANCeS Stanforduniversity wallawallauniversityuniversityofCalifornia-berkeleyuniversityofthePacificuniversityofCalifornia-losAngeleslomalindauniversityuniversityofCalifornia-SanfranciscoCaliforniaStateuniversity-ChicoCaliforniaStateuniversity-SacramentouniversityofSouthernCaliforniaPepperdineuniversity AndrewsuniversitySonomaStateuniversity

ATHleTiCSfall•boysflagfootball•boysclubsoccer•girlsjuniorvarsityvolleyball•girlsvarsityvolleyball•CrosscountryWinter•boysjuniorvarsitybasketball•boysvarsitybasketball•girlsvarsitybasketball

ClubS & ACTiviTieS•StudentCouncil•SkiClub•JusticeProject•familygroup

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loCATioNPleasanthillAdventistAcademyislocatedontheeastsideoftheSanfranciscobayArea.worldrenownedelectronicsanditindustrybasedcompaniesarehereintheeconomicallyprosperousSiliconvalleyandishometoAppleandgoogle.

inaddition,manywellknowninstitutesandcompanieshaveheadquartershere.thisishometoAt&t(thelargesttelecomproviderintheuS),theunitedStatesPostalService,uSdepartmentofenergy,lawrencelivermorenationallaboratory,theheadquarteroftheworld’slargestenergy

companyChevron,thebiggestfoodandpharmaceuticalretailer—Safeway,bankofAmerica,Pg&e,wellsfargo,oneoftheworld’sleadingconsumerproductsmanufactureranddistributor—Clorox,dreyers,PixarAnimationStudios,Ang.,retailchaingroupmervyn’s,justtonameafew!

famousuniversitiesnearbytheschoolincludeuniversityofCaliforniaberkerly(16milesfromtheschool),CaliforniaStateuniversityeastbayandStanforduniversities.

theenvironmentsurroundingtheschoolisidealforlearning,thefamousattractionofSanfrancisco’sgoldengatebridgeis23milesawayfromtheschool.theschoolislocatedjust30minutestimetoyosemitenationalPark,20minutestolaketahoeandanhourtothePacificCoast.Skiresortscanbefoundjust1.5hoursaway.

796graysonrd,Pleasanthill,CA94523zPhone:uSA+1(925)934.9261zwww.phaacougars.com

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SCHool profilefounded:1953School Type:Co-educationlocation: eastbaySanfrancisco,California,only25minutestodowntownSanfranciscoSchool Accreditation: thewesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges.AccreditingAssociationofSeventh-dayAdventistSchools,CollegesanduniversitiesCampus Area: 18acresyear: K-12thgradeCampus population: 135male and female ratio: 1:1Average students per class: 15to20studentsNumbers of Teachers: 14Teacher/Students ratio:1:11Accommodations:homestayTeacher Qualifications:ourteachersholdadvancedteachingdegreeswithanaveragecareerof20.5years

CurriCulumPre-requisiteCaliforniahighSchoolbasicCoursesuniversityofCaliforniaA-gcourse,StudentswhoisawardedtheuniversityPreparatoryCertificateorhonorgraduationcertificatewillbeabletomeettherequiredminimumadmissionbyuniversityofCaliforniaandCaliforniaStateuniversity.foreign language: SpanishAdvanced Courses: zworldhistory zAmericanhistory z PhysicszgovernmentStudyzeconomics,biology zChemistryztheology zmathematics zArtszenglish zmusicandlanguageAssistance

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eArly College progrAmPhAAcooperateswithdiablovalleyCommunityCollege,enablingPhAAstudentstohaveaccesstouniversitycoursesduringthehighschoolyearandgainuniversitycredits.dependingoneachstudent’sindividualability,allcoursesofferedbydiablovalleyCommunityCollegeareopentoPhAAstudents.teacherswillworkwitheachindividualstudentdependingontheirtimeandacademicresultsandwillselecttheappropriatenumberofsubjectstostudy.

A – g reQuiremeNTStoensurethehighestcaliberofeachfreshmen,A–grequirementsclassesareneededtoenterintouniversityofCaliforniaandCalStateuniversitysystem.StudentsthatcompleteA-gCurriculumandreachanoveralllevelaboveCwillbeeligibletoapplyforeitheruniversity.A-garethecorecoursesoftheCaliforniahighschool,theyencompass15college-preparatorycoursesand3electivecourses.therearesevensubjectareas:

A. history/SocialStudy(2years;worldhistory andAmericanhistoryforoneyeareach)b. english(4years)C. mathematics(pre-requisite3years,elective 4years,includesAlgebraiandiigeometry)d. Science:(pre-requisite2years’elective3years.Atleast twocoursesmustbePhysics,Chemistryorbiology)e. foreignlanguage(besidesenglish: prerequisite2years,elective3years);f. visualArts/PerformanceArt(1year)g. CollegePreparatoryCourses:1year

ACAdemiC ASSiSTANCe progrAmobjective: helpstudentselevateenglishability,homeworkorganizationandassistinsubjectsofweakness.improvecommunicationandinteractionwithteachersfromeachsubject.1. english Communication: reinforcestudent’sknowledgeandprovideopportunitiesforpracticingenglishconversation.increasestudent’sconfidenceandencouragestudentstoimprove.2. Homework Checking: Checkstudent’shomework/onlinehomeworktoensurestudentsawarenessofdeadline.3. Supplementary materials: Providepaperoronlinesupplementarycoursematerialstohelpstudentscompletehomeworkorclarifywhatstudentslearnedduringclass.

4. Assist in Subjects: workwithsubjectteachertohelpstudentsresolvedifficultiesinenglishorothersubjects.5. regular updates: updateshostfamilyregardingstudent’sacademicprogress6. After School reading: Assistjuniorstudentsinafterschoolreadingactivity.7. document filing: Alltheabovedocumentsarewellkeptbyaspecialist.

ClubS & ACTiviTieS• StudentAssociation • missiontrips • Saxophone• Cycling • StudentSenate • orchestra• horticulture • rugby • Choir• fieldtrips • Soccer • PingPong• musictours • basketball • handbells• Servicetours • Softball• SchoolAnnualmagazine

eXTrA CurriCulAr ACTiviTieSPhAAiswellknownfortheirmusicandsportsprograms.inadditiontochoirandorchestra,theschoolalsohasanestablishedmusicperformanceband.theabundanceofclubactivitiesandextracurricularactivities,encouragesstudentstoparticipate.Studentsenjoy,:volunteering,outdoortrainingandhorticulture.lowteacher/studentratioandhighculturaldiversityattractmanystudents.

SporTSSportingclubssolicitprofessionalathletesorformerolympianathletesfortraining,suchasrugby,basketball,soccerandpingpong.PhAA’sbasketballteamhaswonmanychampionshipsinlocalcompetitions.Sportsforboys:basketball,Soccer,Ping-Pong,rugby.Sportsforgirls:basketball,Soccer,rugby,Ping-Pongandvolleyball

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SCHool profilefounded: 1897School Accreditation: westernAssociationofSchoolsandCollegeslocation: fresno,CaliforniaCity Climate: Sunnyallyear;pleasantweatherNearby City: Sanfrancisco(200miles),losAngeles(250miles)Airport: fresnointernationalAirport(1mile)Nearby university: fresnoCityCollegeType: Privateco-educationalschoolreligion: Seventh-dayAdventistArea: 40Acresgrade:Kto12thgradeenrollment year: 7thto12thgrade

HiStorical ScHool founded more tHan 100 yearS ago

excellent location

great environment for learning engliSH

value for money (HigH coSt/value ratio)

Sat reSultScalifornia average: 1498top 30% average: 1804top 10% average: 1900

5397eoliveAve,fresno,CA93727zPhone:uSA+1(559)251.5548zwww.faa.org

No. of students per class: 16No. of people: 194international students: 1(noChinesestudents)faculty: 17Teacher/student ratio: 1:12Teacher credentials: AllteachershaverelevantteachingcredentialsAverage Teaching experience: 19.7years% of graduates go on to universities and colleges:100%Ap courses: 12foreign language course: SpanishTop 10% of SAT: 1900Accommodatio: homestayeSl course: 4classesaweek

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SuiTAble STudeNTSforstudentswhowishtoattendcosteffectivehighschoolinCalifornia.forstudentswhoenjoynatureandoutdooractivities.

CurriCulum12 Ap courses: CalculusAb,ComputerScience,englishlanguageandwriting,englishliteratureandwriting,germanlanguageandCulture,unitedStatesgovernment,latin,macroeconomics,microeconomics,unitedStateshistory,worldhistory,Chinese

SCHool CompeTiTive AdvANTAge•historicalschoolwithanexcellentlocation.theschoolislocatedincentralCalifornia,andiswithin3hoursdrivefromSanfranciscoorlosAngeles.theschoolhasnoChinesestudent,anidealenvironmentforlearningenglish.•theschooloffersbothAPcoursesandcollegepreparatorycourses.APcoursespassrateis100%.inaddition,1:1ipadprogramenableseverystudenttobrowseallcoursematerialswithease.•theschoolorganizestriptoskiresortduringwinterandotheroutdooractivities,allowingstudentstoexperiencelifeandlearningthroughdifferentactivities.•100%ofthegraduatesgoontopursuehighereducation,someofthetopgraduatesgainedacceptanceintotopuniversitiessuchasharvardanduniversitiesofCalifornia.

College prepArATory CourSeSmanyCollegePreparatoryCoursesareavailable.StudentscanapplymanycollegepreparatorycoursesofferedbyfresnoCityCollege.elective Courses: digitalPhotography,band,lifeSkills/homeeconomics,Publications,Choir,Journalism,handbells,workexperience.foreign language Course: Spanish,eSlforinternationalStudents:ProfessionaleSlclasses,4classesaweek

reCeNT Top College ACCepTANCeS harvarduniversitywallawallauniversitylaSierrauniversityPacificunionCollegeuniversityofCaliforniaCaliforniaStateuniversityfresno

NeArby CollegeS ANd uNiverSiTieSfresnoPacificuniversityStanforduniversityCaliforniaStateuniversityfresnouniversityofCalifornia-berkerlyuniversityofSouthernCaliforniauniversityofCalifornia-losAngeles

SCHool fACiliTieS 1:1iPadProgram,e-books,wirelessinternet,6teachingbuildings,libraryCenter,StudentActivityCenter,gymnasium,multipleusebuilding,Auditorium,tennisCourt,SwimmingPool,weight-liftingroom,volleyballCourt,basketballCourt,handballfield,trackfield,flagfootballfield,Soccerfield,Softballfield,2laboratories,Computerlab

SporTS•basketball•Soccer •track&field•Softball •flagfootball•volleyball

ClubS & ACTiviTieS •StudentAssociation •hAndS(home&SchoolCommittee)•honorCourt •SpirituallifeCommittee•nationalhonorSociety •Alumni

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CAlvAryChriStiAnACAdemyexcellent location; beautiful environment

SCHool profilefounded: 1987location: Chulavista,California(20 minutes to downtown San Diego)School area: 4.6acresType: Co-educationalgrade: Kto12thgradeNumber of students:368Teacher/student ratio: 1:7(highschool)School Accreditation: westernAssociationofSchoolsandColleges,AssociationofChristianSchoolsinternationalSchool Website: www.ccaknights.com

1771ePalomarSt,Chulavista,CA91913zPhone:uSA+1(619)591.2260zwww.ccaknights.com

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Top four reASoNS To ATTeNd CCA1. proximity to San diegoCalifornia’sthirdlargestcity.Sandiegoisabigcitywithasmalltownfeel.Anhourfromthemountainsordesertandminutesfromtheocean.don’tforgettheworldfamousSandiegoZoo,Seaworldetc…Andit’sjustacouplehoursawayfromlosAngelesanddisneyland.2. College readinessCCAoffersmanyAPclasses,SAt/ACtprepcoursesandacollegeprepseminar.3. SportsCCAoffersawidevarietyofawardwinningsportsteamsyearround:football,soccer,basketball,golf,cheerleading,crosscountry,trackandvolleyball.4. Creative ArtsCCAoffersorchestra,Choir,visualArtsanddrama.thesesubjectsofferopportunitiestoperformoutsideoftheclassroom.

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ACAdemiC CurriCulumAllbasiccoursesrequiredbyCaliforniaboardofeducation(A-G course)Courses offered • english: english9,worldliterature,u.S.literature, britishliterature• mathematics: Algebra½,Algebra1,Algebra2,geometry, Pre-Calculus,Calculus• Science: biology,Chemistry,Anatomy/Physiology,Physics• History/Social Science: worldgeography,worldhistory, uShistory(AP),u.S.government,economics• foreign language: Spanishi,Spanishii,Spanishiii,Spanish Speakers,APSpanishlanguage,APSpanishliterature• visual & performing Arts: Arti/ii/iii,drama,h.S.orchestra, Choir• electives: yearbook/mediaArts,h.S.worshipteam,lifeSkills• physical education: PeAthletics,Physicaleducation

Ap courses: • biology • unitedStateshistory• CalculusAb • worldhistory• Spanish • unitedStatesgovernment,• Spanishliterature • englishliterature.

College preparatory Courses: • foreignlanguageCourse:Spanish• eSlCourse

grAduATeS eArNed ACCepTANCe To THe folloWiNg CollegeS ANd uNiverSiTieS newyorkuniversity universityofCalifornia-SantabarbaraArizonaStateuniversity CaliforniaStateuniversityChannelislandsConcordiauniversity CaliforniaStateuniversitySanJoseembry-riddleAeronauticaluniversity CaliforniaStateuniversitySanmarcosuniversityofCalifornia-berkerly SandiegoStateuniversityuniversityofCalifornia-davis CaliforniaStatePolytechnicuniversity,PomonauniversityofCalifornia-irvine rose-hulmaninstituteoftechnologyuniversityofCalifornia-losAngeles ArizonauniversityuniversityofCalifornia-riverside biolauniversityuniversityofCalifornia-Sandiego unitedStatesmilitaryAcademyuniversityofCalifornia-Sanfrancisco unitedStatesnavalAcademy

SporTS ACTiviTy ClubS & ACTiviTieSbasketball StudentAssociationbaseball bandflagfootball Choirgolf orchestraSoccer dramaSoftball leadershipvolleyball boysbaseballClubCheerleader girlsSoftballClub

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SuiTAble STudeNTSStudentswhowishtostudyinanon-religiousenvironment.Studentswhoareinterestedinacurriculumrichinmathandscienceorpursueacareerinfineart.

CurriCulumAllbasiccoursesrequiredbyStateofCalifornia

foreign language Courses: Spanishi-iv,andgermani-iveSl Courses: 5classesperweekenriched academic curriculum: zAlgebra zgeometry z CalculuszPhysics zChemistry z biologyzworldhistory zAmericanhistory z dramazgovernment zeconomicszforeignlanguage zSports

unique Artistic Courses: ztailoring zSculpting zdrawingzlifedrawing zwaterColorPainting zbookbindingzveilPainting zStainglassmakingzStoneCarving zblacksmithing zwoodworkzCreativewriting

music Courses: zmusicProduction zChorus zorchestrazClarinet zhandbells

SCHool profilefounded: 1955School Accreditation: westernAssociationofSchoolsandColleges,AssociationofwaldorfschoolsinnorthAmericalocation:northridge,California(30 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles)City Climate:Pleasantweather;distinctseasonsNearby City: losAngelesNearby university: SandiegouniversityType: independentco-educationalschoolCampus area: 11Acresgrade: Kto12thgradeenrollment year: 9thto12thgradeCampus population: 212international students:3faculty: 27Teacher/student ratio: 1:15Teaching credentials: over48%ofteachersholdmastersdegreeorhigherAverage teaching experience: 20years(one teacher has 41 years of teaching experience. )foreign language courses: SpanishandgermaneSl courses: experiencedteacherofferseSlcourse,5classesaweek.Accommodations: homestay

17100SuperiorStreet,northridge,CA91325zPhone:uSA+1(818)349.1394zwww.highlandhall.org

inspiredlearningforlife94%ofthegrAduAteShAveenrolled

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SCHool CompeTiTive AdvANTAgelocatedinthepicturesqueenvironmentofnorthridge,Sanfernandovalley-northoflosAngeles,highlandhallhasanon-christian/religiousbackgroundandistheoldestwaldorfSchoolinthewesternunitedStates.theschooloffersunique“waldorf”curriculum,whichisparticularlypopularamongyoungerstudents.Academicsaloneisnotenough,theprogramincludesmentaldevelopmentandhandsonabilityandemphasisondevelopingstudent’scriticalthinkingandcreativityandtostrengthenstudent’sabilitytofacefuturechallenges.

ouruniqueacademiccurriculum,encouragesstudent’scomprehensivedevelopment,thestandardofthespecialprogramexceedstherequirementoftheuniversityofCalifornia.theschoolalsooffersartisticcoursesandthetrainingofpracticalskills.

SAT reSulTSSchoolAverage:1610•StateAverage:1503nationalAverage:1598

eduCATioNAl pHiloSopHywaldorfeducationalProgram,foundedingermanyin1919,sharesthesameeducationalprincipalsandcurriculum.waldorfcurriculumisadoptedbymorethan1000schoolsin83countriesandspreadsover6continentsglobally.waldorfeducationalProgramoriginatesfromanAustrianscientist,philosopher,architectandeducatorrudolfSteiner.thepurposeofteachinggoesbeyondacademicsandincludesmentaldevelopment,handsonability,emphasisondevelopingstudent’scriticalthinkingandcreativityandtostrengthenstudent’sabilitytofacefuturechallenges.

SCHool fACiliTieSwirelessinternetincampus,Standardteachingfacilities,Auditorium,gymnasium,musicrooms,danceStudios,vegetablegardens,basketballCourts,volleyballCourts,Archeryfield,StudentParking,outdoordiningArea,ArtsStudios,StudentActivityCenter,SciencelabandmultipleuseStudios(woodwork,coppersmith,blacksmith,pottery)

reCeNT Top College ACCepTANCeS yaleuniversity StanforduniversityuniversityofColumbia brownuniversity bostonCollege bostonuniversitynewyorkuniversity tulaneuniversitySyracuseuniversity indianauniversitywesleyanuniversity fordhamuniversitygonzagauniversity AmericauniversitynortheasternuniversityuniversityofwashingtonuniversityofSouthernCaliforniauniversityofCalifornia-riverside,Sandiego,Santabarbara,SantaCruz,Sanfrancisco,berkeley,losAngeles,irvine,davis

NeArby CollegeS ANd uNiverSiTieSStanforduniversityuniversityofSouthernCaliforniauniversityofthePacificAcademyofArtuniversityCalifornialutheranuniversitySiliconvalleyuniversitynorthwesternPolytechnicuniversity

ClubS •StudentCouncil •musicinstrument •Sculpting•blacksmithing •drama •woodwork•Coppersmithing •StoneCarving •Choir•webpagedesign •veilPainting •bookbinding•waterColorPaintingSporTS•basketball •baseball •Soccer•volleyball •tennis •Softball

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loCATioNwildomarisoneofCalifornia’smostrecentlyincorporatedcitiesandisjustonehourfromdanaPoint.hometomanyparksandtrails,thenaturalbeautyandfeistyspiritofwildomargiveriseeverydaytotheoptimismleadingittoafutureunlimited.

SCHool profilefounded: 1997location: wildomar,California(onehourfromthecoastalcityofdanaPoint,andonaandahalfhoursfromlagaunbeach,hometoathrivingartscommunity)School association: fullyaccreditedbywesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(wASC)andtheAssociationofChristianSchoolsinternational(ACSi).grades: K-12School type: maleandfemale,co-educationalmale to female ratio: 1to1Number of students: 219Number of teachers: 15

34570montevistadr,wildomar,CA92595zPhone:uSA1+(951)674.9381zwww.ccswildomar.com

CCS iS A plACe To STimulATe iNTelleCTuAl leArNiNg ANd build CHArACTer CCS features small class sizes, a peaceful environment, adjacent to many renowned colleges, high Ap exam pass rate, and focus on the visual and performing arts

Number of Chinese students: 10Teacher to student ratio: 1:12(highschool)Teacher qualifications: 95%haveamaster’sdegreeorhigherwithanaverageoffiveyearsofteachingexperienceAccommodations:homestay

CurriCulumourhighschoolcurriculummakesuseofthematicunitsthatemphasizehands-onactivitiesparticularlyinourmathematics,science,andhistoryclasses.italsofocusesonthedevelopmentofcriticalthinkingskillsandeffectivecommunicationskillsintheareasofspeaking,reading,andwriting.learningtoreadmustbeaccomplishedbyunder-standingwhatisread.California ge: math,naturalscience,history,inspiritingstudentsactions:actingclassCollege credit classes: takingclassesinlocalcolleges,get-tingbothhighschoolandcollegecredits.7 Ap classes: Americanhistory,physics,Americanlit,eng-lish,CalcA/b,foreignlanguage,bio,eSlclasslocal colleges: uCr,CalStateSanbernardino

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SuiTAble STudeNTSStudentswhowouldliketotakeadvantageofthebenefitofasmallschoolenvironmentwhichenhancesteacher-studentrelationships,andprovidesasafeandpositivelearningexperience.

fiNe ArTSvisual and performing ArtsthemissionofthefineartsdepartmentofCCSistogiveeachstudenttheabilitytousetheirtalentsinawaythatwillgivethemastrongselfimageandanabilitytoworkwellwithothers. highSchoolstudentsareexpectedtolearnmoreadvancedactingtechniquesandtheaterhistory.

Classes: drama,choirandtheater,beginningtheater,Advancedtheater,highSchoolChoir.

theentiredepartmentisinvolvedintheproductionofanall-schoolmusicaleachyear.Studentsfromtheagesof4tothegraduatingseniorsworktogethertopresentashowofthehighestquality.itisaneventthatiswellattendedbyourentirecommunity.Pastshowshaveincludedthemusicman,thewizardofoz,beautyandthebeast,andSuessicalthemusical.

reCeNT Top College ACCepTANCeS StanforduniversityuniversityofCaliforniaSandiegouniversityofCalifornialosAngelesuClA,universityofCaliforniadavisuCi,universityofCaliforniaSantaCruz

ATHleTiCSCCSAthleticsseekstoassiststudent-athletesindevelopingstrongcharacterbypromotingexcellenceandintegrity,inspiringeachtoexcelatthehighestlevelofcompetition.Alldepartmentgoals,principlesandpolicieshavebeencreatedinanefforttomakethemissionstatementatruefocusintheeverydaylifeoftheCCSstudent-athlete.Sports: • boysvarsitybasketball • girlsvarsitybasketball• mSbaseball • Crosscountry• football • golf• Soccer • volleyball• dance • Cheerleading• horsebackridingSport facilities: Crusaderfieldandgymnasium

ClubS• theaterart • Chessclub• math • fitness• Study • Science• Soccer • Athletesclub• internationalandnationalhonorsclub

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loCATioNwatsonville,California.watsonvilleisacityinSantaCruzCountyinCalifornia.Knownasa“beachtown,”manyconsiderwatsonvilleanidealdestinationforvacationandrelaxation.Knownforitshotsummersandwetwinters,

thecityalsohastwolakeswherevisitorscanenjoysmallwatercraft,barbequebythewater,andcamping.population: 52,000Santa Cruz County population: 266,775points of interest:Pajaroriver PintolakePajarodunes watsonvillewetlandsSunsetStatebeach manresaStatebeach

university of California Santa CruzuCSantaCruzbeganasashowcaseforprogressive,cross-disciplinaryundergraduateeducation,innovativeteachingmethodsandcontemporaryarchitecture.Sincethen,ithasevolvedintoamodernresearchuniversitywithawidevarietyofbothundergraduateandgraduateprograms,whileretainingitsreputationforstrongundergraduatesupportandstudentpoliticalactivism.

SCHool profilefounded: 2001location: watsonville,CaliforniaNumber of students: 241Student-to-teacher ratio: 1:11

2400elakeAve,watsonville,CA95076zPhone:uSA1+(831)724-5933zwww.stfrancishigh.net

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Courses offered: APCourses,honorsCourses,CollegePreparatoryColleges Attended by graduates: yale,loyolamarymount,uClA,uSCandothertopuniversitiesreligion: CatholicSchool focus: SportsandCollegePrepinfrastructure: basketballCourts,footballfield,baseballfield,newclassrooms,1:1iPadProgram,computerroom,SwimmingPool,gymAccommodation: homestay

CurriCulumAdvanced Courses:zenglish2honors zAPu.S.historyzAPgovernment(online) zhonorsSpanish2zAPmacroeconomics(online) zSpanish3honorszAPmicroeconomics(online) zAPStudioArtzAPPsychology(online) zAPSpanishlanguagezgeometryhonors zAlgebra2honorszPrecalculushonors zAPCalculusAbzAPStatistics(online) zbiologyhonorsChemistryhonorszAPenglishlanguageandCompositionzAPenglishliteratureandComposition

SAT SCoreSClassof2013had100%graduationandcollegeacceptanceratewithstudentsearing$2.9millioninscholarshipsforcollege.StudentsannuallytestwellaboveaverageontheAP,PSAt,andSAtexams.theSchoolsfive-yearSAtscoresare34pointshigherthanthelocalandnationalaverage.

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SporTSthedepartmentofAthleticsiscommittedtoenrichingcampuslifethroughaprogramofinterscholasticathleticsandtopromotingthedevelopmentofqualitiesinthestudent-athletethatwillservetheparticipatingindividualandthecommunity.

theSt.francisdepartmentofAthleticsprovidesapart-timeAthletictrainerforitshomegamesandawayfootballgames.thetrainerisavailableforon-siteinjuriesandincidentsaswellasfollow-upappointments,rehabilitation,andpreventativecare.

• baseball • basketball • CrossCountry• football • golf • Soccer• Softball • Swimming • tennis• trackandfield • volleyball

ACTiviTieSSt.francisstudentsarewell-roundedyoungmenandwomenwhohaveavarietyofinterestsbothonandoffcampus.StudentActivitiesstrivestoservethecampusbyhostingavarietyoffunandstudent-ledeventsincludingdances,rallies,homecoming,Spiritweek,Prom,andbattleforthePaddle,acampus-widespiritcompetitions.Alloftheseactivitiesandprogramsarestudent-ledthroughAnimas.thisgroupofleadersisthebackboneofasuccessfulStudentActivitiesprogram,bringingfunontocampuswhilebuildingtheskillsofleadershipandcooperation.

ipad programeverystudentandteachingfacultymemberwillcontinuetoutilizeanAppleiPad,adevicethatwillenhancestudents’learningandoveralleducationalexperienceinordertopreparethemforcollegeandbeyond.

viSuAl ANd performiNg ArTSthevisualandPerformingArtsdepartmentatSt.francishighSchoolprovidesthefinestqualityinstructioninthevisualandperformingartsinamannerconsistentwiththeteachingmissionofSt.francishighSchool,theCatholicChurchinthemontereydioceseandtheteachingmissionoftheSalesiansofSt.JohnboscoandSt.marymazzarello.thestudyofart,whetherbyvisualmeansorthroughperformance,enhancesandenrichesastudent’sintellectual,physical,emotional,andinterpersonalskillsandtheproductionofartisamanifestationofthatstudent’sintellectual,spiritualandcompassionategrowth.

performiNg ArTSdrama Choirmusic ministry extra-curricular productionsthroughouttheyearthemusicandtheaterprogramswiththehelpofthevAPAboostersproducespecialconcerts,plays,withaspringmusicalandourannualConcertonthegreen.

viSuAl ArTSvisual Arts 1 visual Arts 2theemphasisisondrawing,paintingand2ddesignskillswithamoreintensivefocusoncompletinglonger-termprojectsandartisticexperimentation.

Ap Studio ArtStudentsprepareportfoliostobeevaluatedbytheAPCollegeboard.

yearbook/Computer graphicstheprimaryfocusisconstructingtheyearbookusingdesign,layout,photography,andjournalismskills.

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SAleSiAnhighSChool

voted one of the best High Schools in the east bay (2013)

2851SalesianAve,richmond,CA94804zPhone:uSA+1(510)234.4433zwww.salesian.com

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AbouT SAleSiAN HigH SCHoolSalesianCollegePreparatoryisafully-accredited,coeducationalcollegepreparatoryhighschoolintheCatholictraditionwithanextensivehonorsandAdvancedPlacementprogram.itisoneoftheonlyeastbayhighschoolstooffera1-to-1iPadProgramtoallstudents.theschoolwasfoundedin1927andislocatedonabeautifulsecludedcampusinrichmond,California.voted“bestfaith-basedhighSchool”inContraCostaCountybyParents’Pressmagazinereaders,thetranquil,gated-campusspansover21-acreswithscenicviewsofredwoods.

throughitsmission,Salesianisadiverseandwelcomingcommunitythatdevelopshealthyyoungpeoplebyprovidingthemopportunitiestoexploreandpursuepersonal,academic,co-curricularandspiritualinterests.theSalesiancommunityrepresentsthemulti-culturalandsocio-economicallydiversepopulationofthegreaterSanfranciscobayArea.

SCHool profilefounded: 1927location: richmond,CA (10 minutes from Berkeley in San Francisco)Number of students: 475studentsStudent to teacher ratio: 1:16Technology: 1:1ipadprogramwhichallowsstudenttolearnwhileusingstateofthearttechnologygraduation: 100%graduationrateandcollegeacceptancerateSchool accreditation: westernCatholiceducationAssociationforaccreditationaswellforasixyearterm

CurriCulumSalesianhighSchooloffers17APcourses,andhonorscourses.manyofourstudentssuccessfullypassandexceednationalaveragesonAPexamsinthefollowingareas:APmicroeconomics,APmacroeconomics,andAPChemistry.SeveraldedicatedfacultyinvariousdepartmentsspendextratimeandprovideindividualtutoringfortheseAPexamsoutsideofthehonorscoursecurriculum.

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SporTStopratedathleticprogramwithover30championshipsandtitleswon.

ATHleTiC pHiloSopHySalesianhighSchoolrecognizesthevalueofparticipationinsports,especiallyontheinterscholasticlevel.Athleticsteachesastudentvaluessuchasself-discipline,self-confidence,perseverance,teamwork,sacrifice,dedicationandleadership.SalesianhighSchoolsubscribestoandsupportstheidealsandstandardsoftheCaliforniainterscholasticfederation(Cif)anditsnorthCoastSection(nCS).SalesianhighSchoolisachartermemberofthetriCountyAthleticleague(tCAl).theschoolcompetesin:• football • Cross-country• volleyball • basketball• Soccer • tennis• baseball • Softball• Swimming&diving • golf• trackandfield

lifeloNg leArNiNg eXpeCTATioNSz SalesianStudentssharetheirfaithbyexperiencinggod,servingothersandcelebratinglife.z Salesianstudentsthinkanalyticallyandcreatively.z Salesianstudentscreateahealthyhome.z Salesianstudentsbuildwelcomingcommunities.z Salesianstudentscommunicateeffectively.

TeCHNologyournewmultimediaCenteropenedinthefallof2010,adjacenttothelibrary,withanadditional30highdefinitioncomputers,smartboard,flatscreenprojectionsystem,andvideoproductioncapabilities.facultymayteachaclassinthelab,libraryormultimediacenterastheyintegratetechnologyacrossthecurriculum.theadministrationandourboardoftrusteesiscommittedtosupporttheexpansion,maintenance,andintegrationoftechnologythroughoutSalesianhighSchoolandhelptoinsurethatweremainonthecuttingedgeofourdigitalsociety.

ArTStruly,weareaSalesianschool.ourbandandchoralprogram,StoryandSong,provideourstudentswithaplaceandagrouptoexpresstheircreativityandtalent.ourvisualArtsprogramencouragesstudentstodisplaytheirabilitiesthroughmanymediums.

Studentscanlearnthehistoryofart,theycancreatetheartthroughapencil,apaintbrush,orevenacomputer.theseworksofartoftentransformourhallwaysintobeautifulgalleries.

our drama programnotonlyallowsstudentsthechancetoexpressthemselvesdemonstrativelybutofferstheopportunitytofosterself-confidence.throughtheirparticipationintheArts,Salesianstudentscultivatetheirtalents,developtheirskillsandoftendiscoverthemselvesthroughthisexperience.

ACTiviTieS ANd ClubSthefollowingactivitiesandclubsareofferedatSalesianhighSchoolandreflectthediversenatureofourstudentpopulationenablingstudentstofollowtheirpassionindifferentareasofinterest.• AsianPacificislandersClub • band• Campusministry • Cheerleaders• Chorale(Story&Song) • ClubPurple• CookingClub • debateteam• dramaClub • fashionforaCause• frenchClub • gardenProject• habitatforhumanity • honorSocieties• interactClub • italianClub• JuniorStateofAmerica • latinoClub• literarymagazine,tabard • majorleaguegaming• mysteryPlayers • newspaper,Sentinel• outdoorAdventures • recyclingClub• SalsaClub • techClub• tokyoSeoulClub

“Since I started high school I wanted to live for a period abroad and the opportunity came in 2009 when I travelled to Canada and attended Abbotsford Christian School. Everything was new for me and I enjoyed each moment. I was placed in an amazing host family and I’m so grateful for everything they did for me. At ACS, I felt very welcomed by the staff and the students. I attended Social Studies, Foods, Drama, Physical Education, Biology, Literature and English. All the classes were very nice and besides learning the subject’s content I also had the chance to improve my English in the process, which was one of my main objectives while in Canada. I could say Drama was my biggest challenge at ACS, because I had to face my shyness

and ability to public speak, and in English, but the results were very rewarding. I also had activities outside the school, like going bowling in PE class, which I adored. I made Canadian, German and Asian friends and I still have contact with some today. I can say my time at ACS was very blessed because I had the opportunity to make friends, have a new family, travel to awesome destinations and also study and improve my academic skills.” —isabelabento

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whatourstudentssay

“The original plan was to attend The Rock School for just a year as a 16-year old international student from Brazil. However, I did not know how much the school would change and impact my life. Part of my my success in adapting so well to the school and the environment is credited to my extroverted personality and my want to get to know people. Part of it was also the group of students, alumni and faculty that welcomed and embraced me. I had my fair of challenges as a new student, but given my drive and my open-minded mentality, I was able to overcome all of them. Personally, time went a lot faster while I was involved as the captain of the high school soccer team. All the training and traveling we did, though exhausting, was all worth it. The time I got to spend with coaches and teammates is truly something I cherish. The academics during the school periods, incentive days, senior week and other activities really distinguish The Rock School from others. The sense of family and comradery at the school is something to be proud of. I owe a lot of who I have become to the staff, administration, and the student body. I came to Gainesville, FL with an open mind and positive attitude, and that in the end paid off immensely. The timing was perfect and I wouldn’t have changed a thing in both of my years as a student at The Rock School. Finally, one of the things I will always cherish was the award I was given at the annual Awards Ceremony. I was honored to be selected as the recipient of the Bob Carter Award for Outstanding Leadership. That was one of the highlights during my career at the school. To be seen by many as a leader and someone to follow is the legacy I sought after. I trust many more students, like myself, will want to take this opportunity and experience what the school has to offer.” —fernandodaSilva–therockSchool

“I first heard about The Rock School through some friends of mine that used to attend. After they told me about it, it sounded like a great school to go to. After talking it over with my parents I decided to attend The Rock. At first I was nervous moving to a different school, I didn’t know anybody yet. But, everybody at The Rock made it really easy to adapt, all the students came up to me and introduced themselves and asked about me. All the teachers and the administration made sure I was taken care of, and were always ready to answer my questions and help me with anything I needed. At The Rock you aren’t treated like just another student, the teachers truly care for you and are concerned with your learning, preparing you for your future. My experience at The Rock has been nothing but great.”——ricardobassit

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“My name is Carla Fernandes, I live in Campinas in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and my youngest son, Pedro Fragoas Fernandes, 16 years old, has been a student at GRA for 3 semesters. My husband and I supported his own decision to study at GRA wholeheartedly, and we couldn’t be happier with the results that this big change represented to our family. It hurts that he is far from us and we miss him dearly, but to notice his evolution makes us incredibly glad!! He’s maturing as a young man, he’s more disciplined, focused and is in control of his own time and decisions. Apart from the practical results, such as the grades, he has shown good performance on sports and easy adaptation to everyday challenges, while living in a completely different environment from the one he was used to. Pedro plays soccer ever since he can remember and he loves it! He also practices basketball, wrestling....He is very interested in sports and GRA offers amazing facilities to our full-of-energy kids.

When classes restarted in 2013, I went to see the school with Pedro, but especially to personally meet all those that would look after my child for me so well... I call them Guardian Angels.

I got to see it all: Pedro’s dorm, his favorite places, teachers’ houses, their impeccable lawns, but what I liked the most was the people...Especially Angela! They are competent professionals as well as sweet and caring people...They are lovely....It is a true home for Pedro. He is happy and we are even happier by witnessing his achievements. He is already getting ready for college, under GRA’s supervision, of course!!”

—CarlafernandesPedrofernAdeS’Smother,StudentAtgrAndriverACAdemyinohioCAmPinAS/SP/brAZil

whatourparentssay

“ Bom dia. Meu nome e MR.brasiliano e temos nosso filho JONATHAN BRASILIANO estudando na TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. Estamos muito satisfeitos porque está e uma das melhores escolas em que se pode colocar um filho para estudar. A escola oferece um padrão muito elevado de ensino e leva o es-tudante até o college além de grandes oportunidades em todos os campos de ensino a criança participa de várias atividades nos esportes onde pode se destacar para aquilo que mais lhe atrai. estamos felizes e recomendamos para qualquer família.” —Jeovabrasiliano

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