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CITY, STATE BELLFLOWER, CALIFORNIA

To form young men of purpose focused on faith, intellect, leadership, and citizenship

• Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey,Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis,Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling

• 6 sports are “non-cut” so all student can participate• SJB has achieved unrivaled success, having earned:

o 119 League championshipso 14 CIF team championshipso 13 State championshipso 9 National championshipso 425 All-CIF athleteso 22 CIF Players of the Yearo 32 All-American Student-Athletes

• Performing Arts: Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, Drumline, Color Guard,Acting, Film Production, Set Design, 4 major productions each year

• Visual Arts: Animation, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing

More than 20 clubs and programs including: • Academic Decathlon• Math Club• Mock Trial• Pre-Med Club• Research &

Development Club

• Science Research Club• Speech & Debate• Sports Medicine Club• Tribe Newspaper• Tribe Robotics• Vision Media Production

Students can apply to be a part of one of five unique Academic Pathways:1. - for students interested

in becoming a doctor or physician; partnershipwith UCLA Medicine

2. Engineering - for students interested in thefield of engineering; partnership with Boeing

3. Sports Medicine - for students interested inkinesiology or becoming a physical therapist,partnership with USC and California StateUniversity, Long Beach

4. Entrepreneurship - for students interested inbusiness and leading business ventures;partnership with UCLA (2017, 2018 back-to-backUCLA business competition champions

5. Computer Science - students learn a widerange of topics including coding, artificialintelligence, and app development

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1. University AcceptanceIn the past 3 years, St. John Bosco graduateshave been accepted by 22 of the top 25universities in the U.S.

2. College Scholarships and GrantsIn 2018, St. John Bosco graduates received$10 million in merit scholarships and 24athletic scholarships.

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Science; supported by university partners

4. SportsUnrivaled success in many sports80% of the student population participate inone or more sports

ST. JOHN BOSCOHIGH SCHOOL

International Student Information Bosco.org/IA

Dear International Students and Families,

Thank you for considering St. John Bosco High School for your international studies. We believe that the dialogue that comes with students from around the world enriches all of us, and we welcome the learning and growth that international students bring to our campus.

For more than 75 years, St. John Bosco High School has been dedicated to forming young men of purpose focused on faith, intellect, leadership and citizenship. Our educators strive to instill within their students a work ethic based on mutual trust, confidence, respect and collaboration.

Our distinctive approach to education creates a welcoming school environment where every young man can maximize his potential to become something greater than himself. At St. John Bosco, we accompany every young man through his formative journey to manhood creating bonds that last a lifetime.

There is a brotherhood, a lifelong camaraderie grounded in faith, intellect, leadership and citizenship here at St. John Bosco. Since 1940, St. John Bosco High School has been dedicated to forming young men of purpose. We invite you to explore the unique educational experience that is St. John Bosco High School.

Sincerely,

Dennis Mulhaupt President

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHY CHOOSE BOSCO ............... 4–7

BOSCO ACADEMICS ................ 8–18Grading ..............................................10Advancement Placement, Honors and Co-Curricular Programs ................11Curriculum ................................... 12–13 Academic Pathways ..................... 14–15Recent College Acceptance Information ............... 16–18

STUDENT LIFE ..................... 19–21

HOW TO APPLY .................... 22–23

Why Choose Bosco

WHY CHOOSE BOSCO

RIGOROUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM All Bosco students complete a rigorous college preparatory curriculum designed to exceed the entrance requirements set by the University of California and California State University system, as well as other prestigious universities around the world. Students may also opt to participate in our Academic Pathways program, which provides advanced course work and project-based learning experiences in five different disciplines: Bio-Medical, Computer Science, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and Sports Medicine.

LOCATION Bosco is located in Los Angeles County, the heart of Southern California. Recreational opportunities abound – Bosco is just a short drive from some of California’s most beautiful beaches, shopping, entertainment hubs like Beverly Hills, Downtown LA and Hollywood, plus Disneyland. Nearby universities include UCLA, USC and Loyola Marymount University, to name a few.

BOSCO BROTHERHOOD The spirit of the Bosco Brotherhood can be felt the minute one sets foot on campus. Visitors regularly experience the Bosco Brotherhood when they interact with our students and find polite, engaged, and well-rounded young men who show genuine concern for their peers.

WORLD-CLASS ATHLETICS St. John Bosco High School competes in the Trinity League, which is recognized as the most competitive league in California and, arguably, the nation. Bosco offers 13 CIF-sponsored sports comprised of 37 separate teams, plus two club sports. Nearly 80 percent of our student population participates in one or more of our sports, and six of our13 CIF-sponsored sports are “non-cut,” giving all students an opportunity to participate.

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WHY CHOOSE BOSCO

founded in 1940 is located in Los Angeles County, in the city of Bellflower, California.

of students participate in athletics

College acceptances include: MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, Johns Hopkins, West Point, USC, all CSU and UC campuses, including UCLA Graduates were accepted to 53 of the top 100 ranked universities $10 million received in merit scholarships and grants

ST. JOHN BOSCO HIGH SCHOOL

NEARLY 80%

over 280 days of sunshine

each year on Bosco’s 36-acre campus

9000 bosco alumni worldwide

RECENT STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS:

97% 4-Year college

acceptance rate

32 Advanced Placement

(AP) and Honors classes

20 clubs and

organizations


WHY CHOOSE BOSCO

SCHOOL PROFILE Talented teachers, high academic, athletic, and college-readiness standards, Christian foundations, Leadership programs, and a thriving sense of brotherhood in an all-male environment are the hallmarks of a Bosco education.

Founded by the Salesians of Don Bosco in 1940, St. John Bosco High School is an all-male private college preparatory high school in Bellflower, California. Current enrollment is 842 students. The school is among the most diverse in the Archdiocese.

OUR MISSION is to form young men of purpose focused on faith, intellect, leadership and citizenship.

OUR FACULTY AND STAFF consist of 104 men and women, many of whom hold professional degrees and engage in ongoing professional development.

OUR COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE TEAM is made up of four full-time, credentialed counselors who are committed to each student’s growth, success, and college readiness.

BOSCO’S STRONG ACADEMICS are highlighted by a student teacher ratio of 24:1. Our faculty respond to the needs of each and every student.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES abound at Bosco. Students serve through the Hospitality Kitchen in downtown Los Angeles, Thanksgiving food drives, our annual Christmas toy drive, campus blood drives, Student Service Day and more.

A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE AND RESPECT thrives at Bosco. Students are challenged to achieve excellence in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in extracurricular activities.

RICKY (RUIQI) L. China

“Bosco is perfect for international

students because everyone

in the school is enthusiastic

and passionate. In China,

school only focuses on

academics, where Bosco puts

more emphasis on a student’s

comprehensive development.”


BOSCO ACADEMICS

BOSCO ACADEMICS

Since 1940, St. John Bosco High School has prepared young men to successfully enter and meet the demands of higher education. Talented teachers, high academic, athletic, and college-readiness standards, and a thriving sense of brotherhood in an all-male environment are the hallmarks of a Bosco education.

Widely regarded as the most forward-thinking and innovative academic school in the Archdiocese, Bosco challenges students with Advanced Placement courses, Honors classes, competitions such as Academic Decathlon, Robotics Tournaments, Speech and Debate and elective courses tailored to each student’s interests. St. John Bosco High School students complete a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that exceeds the minimum A-G requirements set by the University of California System.

99 percent of our graduates enter higher education or civil service. Among the Class of 2018, 97 percent of students were accepted to 4-year colleges and universities. Our athletic teams have earned numerous CIF, Southern California, and national titles. Our student-athlete alumni include 376 All-CIF players, 18 CIF Players of the Year, 52 All-State athletes, 11 state champions, 29 All-American Student-Athletes and eight National Champions.

MATT (XIUYUAN) H.China

“Bosco’s teachers are so kind

and always make time for me.

The students are all very friendly

and welcoming, and they have

become my friends. Bosco’s

counselors help me choose the

best classes for me and help

me get the most out of

my experience”

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GRADE SCALE UNWEIGHTED GPA WEIGHTED GPAMark Percentage Mark Points Mark Points

A 90-100 A 4.0 A 5.0B 80-89 B 3.0 B 4.0C 70-79 C 2.0 C 3.0D 60-69 D 1.0 D 1.0F 50-59 F 0 F 0

GRADING Our philosophy holds that the primary purpose of grading is to communicate the depth of student academic achievement in relation to the subject matter learning standards. Achievement is determined by an objective systematic process conveyed to the student and parent in the form of a letter grade.

SAT RESULTS - TOP 10% OF BOSCO STUDENTS 2017-2018Bosco National Mean

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW)

702 536

Mathematics 710 531Composite 1412 1068

ACT RESULTS - TOP 10% OF BOSCO STUDENTS 2017-2018Bosco National Mean

English 33 20.3Mathematics 32 20.9

Reading 32 21.3Science 31 20.8

Composite 32 21Note: These norms are displayed on SAT reports during the 2017-2018 testing year. Note: These national norms are the source of U.S. Ranks, for

multiple-choice tests, displayed on ACT reports during the 2017-2018 testing year.

5 academic pathways

4 full-time academic

& college counselors

3 dedicated international

student advisors

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT, HONORS AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSESAP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English LanguageAP English Literature

AP Environmental ScienceAP European HistoryAP French LanguageAP Comparative GovernmentAP US GovernmentAP Human GeographyAP LatinAP Music Theory

AP Physics 1AP Physics 2AP PsychologyAP StatisticsAP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish LiteratureAP US HistoryAP World History

HONORS PROGRAMAcademic DecathlonAlgebra 2 with TrigonometryBiology

ChemistryComposition / World Literature 1Composition / World Literature 2Geometry

Spanish 3Pre-Calculus

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMSAcademic DecathlonAmerican Math CompetitionAnimation ClubBrave Vision Media ProductionCalifornia Scholarship FederationChemistry Club

French ClubMock Trial ClubMath ClubNational Honors SocietyPhotography ClubPre-Med ClubResearch and Development Club

Spanish Honors SocietySports Medicine ClubScience Research ClubTribe NewspaperTribe Robotics


CURRICULUM Graduation Requirements

• Earn a minimum of 260 credits (1 semester course is 5 credits)• Demonstrate a history of good character and citizenship• Participate in a day of recollection during each year of attendance• Fulfill 80 hours of community service

MIKE (PENG) W.China

“Bosco has a very comfortable

environment for learning, and

the school has a very strong

brotherhood. Teachers and

counselors are very supportive.”

SUBJECT REQUIREMENTSSubject Number Of Semesters CreditsEnglish 8 40

College Prep Electives 8 40Religious Studies 8 40

Science 6 30Mathematics 6 30Social Studies 6 30

World Language 4 20Physical Education 3 15

Visual & Performing Arts 2 10Health 1 5


ENGLISHComp/World Lit IComp/World Lit I (Honors)Comp/World Lit IIComp/World Lit II (Honors)JournalismAmerican Lit/CompAP English Language/CompAP English Lit/CompBritish Lit/CompYearbookSpeech & Debate

MATHEMATICSAlgebra IGeometryGeometry (Honors)Algebra 2Algebra 2 (Honors)Elementary StatisticsPre-Calculus (Honors)Pre-CalculusAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

SOCIAL STUDIESModern World HistoryAP World HistoryUS HistoryAP US HistoryCivicsAP Government & PoliticsAP Human GeographyAP Comparative Government & PoliticsEconomicsPsychologyFinancial LiteracySocial EntrepreneurshipDecision Making - Game TheoryNegotiations

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTSDrawing & PaintingExploring ArtAdvanced DrawingCeramicsTheater ArtConcert BandAdvanced BandMedia ProductionComputer Animation

KINESIOLOGYStrength & ConditioningHealth Introduction to Sports MedicineIntroduction to KinesiologyLower/Upper Body Injury Evaluation & RehabSports Nutrition & PerformanceSports Anatomy

RELIGIOUS STUDIESThe Revelation of JesusChrist In ScriptureWho is Jesus Christ?Sacred ScriptureEcclesiologySacraments and LiturgyChristian MoralitySocial JusticeWorld ReligionsChurch HistoryChristian Vocations

WORLD LANGUAGESSpanish ISpanish I (Heritage)Spanish IISpanish II (Heritage)Spanish IIISpanish III (Honors)AP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish LiteratureFrench IFrench IIFrench IIIAP JapaneseMandarin IMandarin IIMandarin IIILatin I, II, IIICultural Immersion

SCIENCEBiologyBiology (Honors)AP BiologyEnvironmental ScienceChemistry (Honors)ChemistryAP ChemistryPhysicsAP Physics 1AP Physics 2Anatomy & PhysiologyIntroduction to Engineering DesignPrincipals of EngineeringAerospace EngineeringIntro to Health ScienceMedical EthicsCell & Molecular BiologyEngineering Capstone


ACADEMIC PATHWAYS Students who enter an Academic Pathway participate in four years of unique discipline-specific learning experiences that mirror a college major. Pathway students benefit from advanced level coursework, internships, field work, co-curricular competitions and capstone projects, and have opportunities to network with partner organizations. Bosco offers five Academic Pathways: Bio-Medical, Computer Science, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and Sports Medicine.

BIO-MEDICAL PATHWAY The Bio-Medical Pathway is designed for students who excel in mathematics and natural sciences and are interested in the fields of biology or medicine. Students must possess well developed academic skills, a desire to engage in challenging coursework, and aspirations to pursue higher education coursework leading to careers in medicine or related fields. In addition to intensive classroom instruction in advanced mathematics, health sciences, physical sciences, and chemical and biological sciences, students gain clinical knowledge by working with professionals in hospitals. Students also conduct independent research, participate in medical simulations, and attend lectures provided by physicians, research scientists, and medical professionals.

COMPUTER SCIENCE PATHWAY The Computer Science Pathway allows students to become creators, not just consumers, of the technology that surrounds them. Our Computer Science students enjoy an advanced coding curriculum and completely collaborative projects, in order to gain problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, and communication skills. Students learn a broad range of topics including coding, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and app development.

PABLO O.Spain

“I loved being involved in the

Entrepreneurship Pathway. It

taught me so many different

business skills. My classmates

and I created our own business

and competed at UCLA.”


ENGINEERING PATHWAY The Engineering Pathway has adopted the nationally recognized Project Lead The Way (PLTW) curriculum, which offers a tested and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program. In their courses, students learn and apply the design process, develop collaboration and communication skills, and hone their critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities. Students who complete the Engineering Pathway will be prepared to complete a post-secondary education and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP PATHWAY Bosco recently partnered with the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business to create an innovative four-year interdisciplinary pathway designed to prepare students for collegiate business. Students learn analytical thinking, decision making, and logical reasoning while researching current business trends and the skills and techniques necessary to launch and manage successful business ventures. The Entrepreneurship Pathway integrates theory and application by blending real-world innovation experiences with proven research models, case studies, and service-learning projects.

SPORTS MEDICINE PATHWAY The Sports Medicine Pathway is geared to students with an interest in athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, fitness, physiology of exercise, kinesiology, nutrition, and other sports medicine-related fields. The pathway includes practical, hands-on application in addition to studying nutrition, taping, bracing, emergency procedures, conditioning, injury prevention and evaluation, rehabilitative procedures, and practice/game observation techniques.


RECENT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE INFORMATION

PRIVATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIESArizona State UniversityAmherst CollegeAzusa Pacific UniversityBiola UniversityBoston CollegeBoston UniversityBrown UniversityButler UniversityCalifornia Lutheran UniversityCarleton CollegeCarnegie Mellon UniversityChaminade University of HonoluluChapman UniversityClaremont CollegeClark CollegeColby CollegeCollege of the Holy CrossColorado State UniversityColorado Mesa UniversityConcordia University – IrvineCornell UniversityDenison UniversityDePaul UniversityDixie CollegeDrexel UniversityDuke UniversityEarlham CollegeEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityFlorida Institute of Technology

Fordham UniversityGonzaga UniversityGrand Canyon UniversityHampton UniversityHarvard UniversityHarvey Mudd CollegeHawaii Pacific UniversityHoly Cross CollegeIndiana University at BloomingtonIrvine Valley CollegeJohns Hopkins UniversityLafayette CollegeLangston UniversityLincoln UniversityLoyola Marymount UniversityLoyola University ChicagoMarist CollegeMarquette UniversityMarymount California UniversityMaryville UniversityMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMount St. Mary’s CollegeNew York UniversityNortheastern UniversityNorthwestern UniversityNorthern Arizona UniversityNorthland CollegeOregon State UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityPepperdine UniversityPomona College

LIFE AFTER BOSCOA few words from Bosco Braves who were accepted to top colleges and universities:

Parker H., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.): “Bosco challenged me in ways I had never been challenged before, fostering academic, athletic, and personal growth.”

Nathan F., University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley): “Bosco gave me the tools to meet my highest potential.”

Drake M., Yale University: “The brotherhood I’ve built over the course of my high school career will last forever, and the connections I’ve made by attending St. John Bosco will truly benefit me in life after school.”

Trevor P., Princeton University: “Bosco has prepared me to excel in college and beyond by supplementing a challenging class schedule with vibrant extracurricular activities.”

Sal S., Stanford University: “My Bosco experience taught me how to take advantage of great opportunities in life in order to become the best person I can be every day.”

Nile J., Cornell University: “St. John Bosco prepared me for the rigors of the Ivy League college experience. The Bosco brotherhood is strong. I am proud to be a St. John Bosco alum.”


Portland State UniversityPurdue UniversityRegis UniversityRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRockhurst UniversitySacred Heart UniversitySaint John’s UniversitySaint Louis UniversitySanta Clara UniversitySeattle UniversitySeton Hall UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversityStanford UniversitySt. John’s UniversitySyracuse UniversityThe Art Institute of SeattleThe University of ArizonaThe University of IowaThe University of MemphisTuskegee UniversityUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of ColoradoUniversity of Denver

University of FloridaUniversity of Great FallsUniversity of KansasUniversity of La VerneUniversity of New MexicoUniversity of Nevada, RenoUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of OregonUniversity of RochesterUniversity of San FranciscoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of UtahUniversity of WashingtonVanderbilt UniversityWarner Pacific CollegeWashington State UniversityWashington University in St. LouisWestminster CollegeWilliam Penn UniversityWorcester Polytechnic InstituteXavier UniversityYale University

Jacob L., University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA): “St. John Bosco High School prepared me for UCLA in terms of promoting the independence and sophistication of study and research.”

Daniel A., University of California at San Diego (UCSD): “Bosco is a college preparatory high school by means of a challenging curriculum, and SAT/ACT preparation.”

Ralen G., University of Southern California (USC): “St. John Bosco provided me an opportunity to succeed both academically and athletically.”

Jay F., New York University (NYU): “Bosco’s teachers prepared us to be successful in college. The school has many AP classes to choose from, and the counselors are very supportive.”

Chen Z., University of California at Irvine (UC Irvine): “St. John Bosco was very different from my school in my home country, but in a good way. St. John Bosco teachers and staff took their time to make me feel like I belonged.”

Berkeley H., Northwestern University: “Attending St. John Bosco High School was the best decision I’ve made as a young adolescent and this experience has ultimately helped put me in the position that I am in today.“

Mitch M., Dartmouth College: “Attending an Ivy League university is a dream come true, and Bosco helped make that all possible.”




CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITYStudents from Bosco’s Class of 2018 were accepted to all 23 California State University (CSU) campuses, including:California Maritime Academy

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaSan Diego State UniversityCSU Long Beach

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, Merced

University of California, RiversideUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, San FranciscoUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, Santa Cruz

UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIESUnited States Air Force Academy

United States Military Academy at West PointUnited States Naval Academy

In the past three years, our graduates have been accepted into 22 of the top 25 national universities, as rated by U.S. News & World Report.

39 Valedictorians, 20 AP Scholars, two National Hispanic Scholars and five Eagle Scouts

HIGHLIGHTS:

The Class of 2018 graduates:RECEIVED

$10 MILLION in merit scholarships

97% admitted to 4-year

colleges and universitiesEARNED 24

athletic scholarships


student life

STUDENT LIFE

There is no question that life at Bosco extends beyond the classroom. Bosco has more than 25 clubs and organizations that match your interests and gifts.

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM The Visual & Performing Arts Program at Bosco encourages young men to develop an understanding and appreciation for art in an environment that inspires, encourages, and praises personal expression as well as provides opportunities and experiences that validate creative living, and lifelong learning. Bosco’s Visual & Performing Arts Program helps build fundamental skills and develop student creativity through a broad scope of artistic courses, including theater arts, computer animation, band, ceramics, painting and drawing in various mediums.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP The Associated Student Body and Christian Ministry teams work together to foster student leadership and spirituality according to our Salesian charism. Students are encouraged to develop a personal relationship with God and with the community.

MARCO K.Ghana

“I chose to come to Bosco because

of the school’s high academic

standards. The environment is

very welcoming – I learn new

things every day!”

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSStudent involvement outside the school day allows our young men to develop and cultivate their talents. Being involved also helps student feel connected and committed to the school community as they build healthy, long-lasting bonds through club activities and interactions.

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS Data as of 2017-2018 school year

African American 10%Asian or Pacific Islander 7%

Caucasian/Other 17%Filipino 7%Latino 48%

Multi-Racial 8%Native American 1%

Unknown 2%

SISTER SCHOOL: OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL GROWTH St. John Bosco High School enjoys a special relationship with Saint Joseph’s High School, a Catholic all-girls school located just a few minutes from Bosco. Known as our “Sister School,” Saint Joseph interacts with St. John Bosco throughout the school year as students gather for numerous special events, dances, activities and theatrical productions. The partnership between the schools provides a safe, healthy environment for social development and friendship-building. This dynamic has been an important tradition for several decades.

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS St. John Bosco embraces diversity as an advantage for our entire school community. Our student demographics mirror the ethnic demographics of Los Angeles. At Bosco, we provide a caring, nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop their skills and talents while completing a rigorous, college preparatory course of studies.

• National Honor Society• Student Government Association (ASB)• Mock Trial• Academic Decathlon• Robotics

• Theater• Mathematics Team• Chemistry Team• Concert Band/Marching Band/Orchestra• Student Newspaper

• Investment Club• STEM Club• Various Culture Clubs • Community Service Program

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how to apply

HOW TO APPLY

STEP 1 – APPLICATION Visit Bosco.SchoolAdminOnline.com to complete the application Submit Transcripts – All 8th grade and/or all US High School equivalent transcripts translated into English Letters of Recommendation: Principal Letter of Recommendation Math Teacher Letter of Recommendation English Teacher Letter of Recommendation

Copy of standardized test scores TOEFL, SLEP, or other English proficiency exams. To schedule a TOEFL exam visit http://www.ets.org/toefl Copy of Passport Copy of Birth Certificate

STEP 2 – INTERVIEWUpon receipt of all translated documents, student applications are reviewed individually by the Admissions Committee. In person or Skype video interviews will be scheduled in a timely manner for those who qualify. The in-person or Skype video interview will assess the student’s English ability and learn about the student’s academic record. Prior to an interview, we may deny applications that do not meet the criteria for acceptance.

STEP 3 – NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSION DECISION After reviewing the student’s application and results from the Skype interview, the Admissions Committee at St. John Bosco will make the determination on acceptance to our school. The student will be notified via email if they have been accepted to St. John Bosco High School.

STEP 4 – ENROLLMENT Accepted students will be invited to complete the registration process online.

STEP 5 – I-20 PROCESSINGUpon completion of the enrollment process, St. John Bosco High School will create, process, and mail the student’s I-20. New international students should immediately make an appointment with the US Embassy for an F1 Visa interview. For transfer students, St. John Bosco’s I-20 will be issued after the student’s SEVIS record is released from their current school.

STEP 6– HOMESTAY ARRANGEMENT Once a student has enrolled, the student will be connected with St. John Bosco High School’s homestay partner. Our homestay program gives each student the individualized attention for all family needs, creating a perfect atmosphere for the students to have a nurturing and supportive relationship with their homestay and school.

Students and their parents can have peace of mind while the student is in the program as each family is checked to be worthy of participating in the homestay program. Every participating family goes through a personal interview, background check, and the home is inspected to ensure the ongoing safety and comfort of each student. In addition, homestay families provide rich cultural experiences, ones that the students will cherish for the rest of their lives.

QUESTIONS? Contact Mr. Bryce Weiglin, Director of International Admissions P: (562) 920-1734 Ext. 300 E: [email protected]

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