La Salle High School (Pasadena, California)
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La Salle High School is a private
, Roman Catholic college preparatory high school
in Pasadena, California
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles
.
La Salle High School, founded in 1956, is a Lasallian school. The curriculum pursues a rigorous balance for its 740 students between college preparatory courses, religious education and cultural, social and athletic opportunities. La Salle High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
and the Western Catholic Education Association.
In 2006, 99% of the graduates enrolled in college, with 87% attending four-year universities.
Classes at La Salle meet in 95 minute blocks, three times in a 5-day rotation.
Approximately 75 students take the AP exams each year, with a 70% pass rate in the last three years.
Other academic highlights include:
Beyond the academic school year, students are expected to complete summer reading in the four areas of English
, science
, social studies
, and visual & performing arts.
, boast 10 CIF Championships, 13 CIF Runner-Up titles and over 127 varsity league championships. Also, over 15 graduates have returned to coach athletic teams at La Salle.
La Salle's Admissions Committee examine the following criteria:
While being Catholic can help one gain admittance to La Salle, it is not required as approximately one third of the student population is non-Catholic. Once students are accepted no distinction is made between Catholics and non-Catholics.
La Salle receives approximately 300-500 applications per year.
In 2006, approximately 20% of applicants were admitted.
Program & Campus Development Fee: $50
Emergency Supply Fee (Incoming students only): $30
Graduation Fee (Seniors): $275
Tuition is payable on one of the following plans:
Payments are due on the 1st of each month for the plan chosen. Choice of payment plan must be made at the time of registration and cannot be changed.
Financial Aid applications are available starting in December in the Finance Office.
Tuition, registration, student services, and graduation fees are non-refundable.
, graduated in the class of 1997 from La Salle High School.
Jason Ybarra
, graduated La Salle in the class of 1994. Actor/stuntman on the popular children's TV show and movies Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
played "Rocky" under a stage name from 1994-1997 then continued doing stunts on the show for another 8 years. Currently still in the movie industry.
Radio personality Nick Roman, graduated La Salle in the class of '73. Nick can be often heard reporting for NPR (National Public Radio) on his radio station in the Los Angeles area, 89.3 FM, KPPC.
Megan Chinen, the 86th Rose Queen, & Christina Mills, a Rose Princess of the 115th Tournament of Roses Parade
, are graduates in the class of 2004 from La Salle High School.
Camille Clark, the 88th Rose Queen of the 117th Tournament of Roses Parade
is a graduate from the class of 2006 from La Salle High School.
Radio personality Phil Hendrie
, attended in the early 1970s.
Chase Rettig, Boston College Starting Quarterback 2010-11
Jasmine Jenkins and Molly Novell, Rose Princesses of the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade
, are graduates of the class of 2009 from La Salle High School.
Cynthia Louie, a Rose Princess of the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade
, is a member of the Class of 2012.
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
, Roman Catholic college preparatory high school
University-preparatory school
A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school is a secondary school, usually private, designed to prepare students for a college or university education...
in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is an archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. state of California. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the archdiocese comprises the California counties of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura. The diocesan cathedral is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the...
.
La Salle High School, founded in 1956, is a Lasallian school. The curriculum pursues a rigorous balance for its 740 students between college preparatory courses, religious education and cultural, social and athletic opportunities. La Salle High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. The Western Association of...
and the Western Catholic Education Association.
In 2006, 99% of the graduates enrolled in college, with 87% attending four-year universities.
Academics
La Salle admits students who are ready to accept the challenges of a rigorous academic program and who are committed to the pursuit of education beyond the secondary level. The school's philosophy focuses on the learning process itself.Classes at La Salle meet in 95 minute blocks, three times in a 5-day rotation.
- Computer Education
- English
- Foreign Language
- Mathematics
- Physical Health
- Religious Studies
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Anatomy)
- Social Studies
- Visual & Performing Arts
Approximately 75 students take the AP exams each year, with a 70% pass rate in the last three years.
Other academic highlights include:
- Academic Decathlon
- Leadership for Student Life
- Independent Study
- Scholar's Thesis
- Teacher Assistant Program
Beyond the academic school year, students are expected to complete summer reading in the four areas of English
English studies
English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language , English linguistics English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language (including literatures from the U.K., U.S.,...
, science
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
, social studies
Social studies
Social studies is the "integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence," as defined by the American National Council for the Social Studies...
, and visual & performing arts.
Clubs & Organizations
- Alpha Delta Mu Arts Society
- Amnesty InternationalAmnesty InternationalAmnesty International is an international non-governmental organisation whose stated mission is "to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights, and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated."Following a publication of Peter Benenson's...
- AnimeAnimeis the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
Club - Astronomy Club
- California Scholarship Federation
- Cultural Awareness Club
- Film & Theatre Club
- Helping Humanity
- Junior Classical League
- Lancer Pride Club
- Latin Dance Club
- Mock TrialMock trialA Mock Trial is an act or imitation trial. It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lower-court trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. Attorneys preparing for a real trial might use a mock trial consisting of volunteers as role players to test theories or...
Club - National Honors Society
- Pi Alpha Chi Service Society
- Pass It On Organization
- Robotics Club
- Science National Honors Society
- Science Outreach Organization
- Spanish Club
Athletics
La Salle offers 49 athletic teams. Within each sport, there are at least two levels of competition: junior varsity and varsity. The junior varsity team focuses on skill development, motivation, teamwork, and positive attitude. At the varsity level, teams play competitively and regularly earn post-season play-off berths. Lancer athletics enjoys a long tradition of success in the San Gabriel ValleySan Gabriel Valley
The San Gabriel Valley is one of the principal valleys of Southern California, United States. It lies to the east of Los Angeles, to the north of the Puente Hills, to the south of the San Gabriel Mountains, and west of the Inland Empire. It derives its name from the San Gabriel River that flows...
, boast 10 CIF Championships, 13 CIF Runner-Up titles and over 127 varsity league championships. Also, over 15 graduates have returned to coach athletic teams at La Salle.
- Baseball (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys & Girls)
- Cheer (Co-Ed)
- Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
- Football (Co-Ed)
- Golf (Boys & Girls)
- Soccer (Boys & Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Swimming (Boys & Girls)
- Tennis (Boys & Girls)
- Track (Boys & Girls)
- Volleyball (Boys & Girls)
- Water Polo (Boys & Girls)
Admissions
Students that apply to La Salle must subimit their score from the HSPT (High School Placement Test).La Salle's Admissions Committee examine the following criteria:
- Sixth, seventh and first semester eighth grade scores
- STS/HSPT results
- Recommendations by current principal or teachers
- Interview
While being Catholic can help one gain admittance to La Salle, it is not required as approximately one third of the student population is non-Catholic. Once students are accepted no distinction is made between Catholics and non-Catholics.
La Salle receives approximately 300-500 applications per year.
In 2006, approximately 20% of applicants were admitted.
Tuition
- Tuition: $13,250
- Registration Fee: $400
- Student Services Fees: $400
Program & Campus Development Fee: $50
Emergency Supply Fee (Incoming students only): $30
Graduation Fee (Seniors): $275
Tuition is payable on one of the following plans:
- Monthly: June through May
- Quarterly: June, September, December, March
- Semi-Annually: June, December
- Annually: June
Payments are due on the 1st of each month for the plan chosen. Choice of payment plan must be made at the time of registration and cannot be changed.
Financial Aid applications are available starting in December in the Finance Office.
Tuition, registration, student services, and graduation fees are non-refundable.
Famous Lancers
Jose Galvez, guitarist and vocalist for the Pasadena-based band, OzmaOzma (band)
Ozma is a rock band from Pasadena, California. The band's sound is a mix of new-wave–influenced power pop and Casiotone-driven melodies sustained by heavy guitar riffs. The complexity of Ozma's songs grew considerably during the band's initial nine-year history...
, graduated in the class of 1997 from La Salle High School.
Jason Ybarra
Jason Ybarra
Jason Ryan Ybarra is an American actor and martial artist, best known for playing the Red Ranger in Power Rangers under an alias, and then staying on the show doing stunts .-Early life:...
, graduated La Salle in the class of 1994. Actor/stuntman on the popular children's TV show and movies Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is an American live-action children's television series based on the 16th installment of the Japanese Super Sentai franchise, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. Both the show and its related merchandise saw unbridled overnight success, catapulting into pop culture in mere months...
played "Rocky" under a stage name from 1994-1997 then continued doing stunts on the show for another 8 years. Currently still in the movie industry.
Radio personality Nick Roman, graduated La Salle in the class of '73. Nick can be often heard reporting for NPR (National Public Radio) on his radio station in the Los Angeles area, 89.3 FM, KPPC.
Megan Chinen, the 86th Rose Queen, & Christina Mills, a Rose Princess of the 115th Tournament of Roses Parade
Tournament of Roses Parade
The Tournament of Roses Parade, better known as the Rose Parade, is "America's New Year Celebration", a festival of flower-covered floats, marching bands, equestrians and a college football game on New Year's Day , produced by the non-profit Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association.The annual...
, are graduates in the class of 2004 from La Salle High School.
Camille Clark, the 88th Rose Queen of the 117th Tournament of Roses Parade
Tournament of Roses Parade
The Tournament of Roses Parade, better known as the Rose Parade, is "America's New Year Celebration", a festival of flower-covered floats, marching bands, equestrians and a college football game on New Year's Day , produced by the non-profit Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association.The annual...
is a graduate from the class of 2006 from La Salle High School.
Radio personality Phil Hendrie
Phil Hendrie
Philip Stephen Hendrie is an American radio personality. He is best known as the host of The Phil Hendrie Show, a comedy talk radio program that is syndicated throughout North America on Talk Radio Network...
, attended in the early 1970s.
Chase Rettig, Boston College Starting Quarterback 2010-11
Jasmine Jenkins and Molly Novell, Rose Princesses of the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade
Tournament of Roses Parade
The Tournament of Roses Parade, better known as the Rose Parade, is "America's New Year Celebration", a festival of flower-covered floats, marching bands, equestrians and a college football game on New Year's Day , produced by the non-profit Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association.The annual...
, are graduates of the class of 2009 from La Salle High School.
Cynthia Louie, a Rose Princess of the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade
Tournament of Roses Parade
The Tournament of Roses Parade, better known as the Rose Parade, is "America's New Year Celebration", a festival of flower-covered floats, marching bands, equestrians and a college football game on New Year's Day , produced by the non-profit Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association.The annual...
, is a member of the Class of 2012.