Mayfield Senior School
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Mayfield Senior School is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school founded in 1931 for young women grades 9-12, sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus
and a member of the Holy Child Network of Schools and guided by the educational philosophy of the Society's foundress, Cornelia Connelly
.
It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles
. The total enrollment is about 300. It is located at 500 Bellefontaine Street in Pasadena
, California
, USA
. It is commonly known as a school that provides an excellent academic education and offers the opportunity to participate in a classically oriented Conservatory for the Arts and outstanding athletic program. Mayfield's faculty and administration are also deeply committed to the students’ emotional and spiritual development.
The campus that Mayfield Senior School is situated on was formerly a private residence. Film crews occasionally shoot commercials, television shows and movies in the "house" portion of the school.
- 4 years of English
- 4 years of Religious Studies
- 3 years of Mathematics
- 3 years same Foreign Language OR
- 2 years each of two different Foreign Languages
- 3 years of Social Studies
- 2 years of Laboratory Science
- 2 years of Physical Education (1 year mandatory for freshmen, the other may be completed with athletics programs)
- 1 year of Fine Arts (may be completed through the Conservatory program)
- Educational technology
- Community service
Mayfield is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school is also a member of:
Mayfield offers 22 AP/Honors courses.
AnnMarie Colborn was the first Mayfield student to reign over the world famous Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade
as Rose Queen
in 1984. Tannis Ann Turrentine, was the 74th Rose Queen and reigned over the 103rd Tournament of Roses Parade in 1992. Nancy Grace '96 was one of the six rose princesses to reign with the Rose Queen in the 107th Rose Parade. Most recently, Jennifer Propper '05 was a rose princess in the 116th Rose Parade.
Society of the Holy Child Jesus
The Society of the Holy Child Jesus is an international community of nuns that was founded in England in 1846 by Philadelphia-born Cornelia Connelly. Cornelia converted to the Roman Catholic Church in 1835. The Society was approved in 1887 by Pope Leo XIII, and the rules and constitutions were...
and a member of the Holy Child Network of Schools and guided by the educational philosophy of the Society's foundress, Cornelia Connelly
Cornelia Connelly
Cornelia Connelly , born Cornelia Peacock, was the born founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order...
.
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...
. The total enrollment is about 300. It is located at 500 Bellefontaine Street in Pasadena
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...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is commonly known as a school that provides an excellent academic education and offers the opportunity to participate in a classically oriented Conservatory for the Arts and outstanding athletic program. Mayfield's faculty and administration are also deeply committed to the students’ emotional and spiritual development.
The campus that Mayfield Senior School is situated on was formerly a private residence. Film crews occasionally shoot commercials, television shows and movies in the "house" portion of the school.
Academics
Students graduate from Mayfield Senior School well-prepared for future study at a variety of universities. Indeed, 100% of its graduates are accepted to colleges and universities. Students take classes in eight different subject areas: English, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Science, and Social Studies. Graduation requirements include:- 4 years of English
- 4 years of Religious Studies
- 3 years of Mathematics
- 3 years same Foreign Language OR
- 2 years each of two different Foreign Languages
- 3 years of Social Studies
- 2 years of Laboratory Science
- 2 years of Physical Education (1 year mandatory for freshmen, the other may be completed with athletics programs)
- 1 year of Fine Arts (may be completed through the Conservatory program)
- Educational technology
- Community service
Mayfield is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school is also a member of:
- The Holy Child Network of Schools
- The National Association of Independent SchoolsNational Association of Independent SchoolsThe National Association of Independent Schools is a U.S.-based membership organization for private, nonprofit, K-12 schools. Founded in 1963, NAIS represents independent schools and associations in the United States, including day, boarding, and day/boarding schools; elementary and secondary...
- The California Association of Independent Schools
- The National Coalition of Girls’ Schools
- The National Catholic Education Association
- The College Entrance Examination Board
- The National Association for College Counseling
- The Western Association for College Admission Counseling
- The Educational Records BureauEducational Records BureauEducational Records Bureau is the only not-for-profit educational services organization offering assessments for both admission and achievement for independent and selective public schools for Pre K-grade 12....
- The Pasadena Area Independent Schools Association
- Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
Mayfield offers 22 AP/Honors courses.
Admissions
Admission to Mayfield is quite competitive, and the school regularly receives 300 applications for only 75 spots in its entering freshman class.Interesting facts
Mayfield has had multiple students selected to the Pasadena Rose Court, two of whom have been Rose Court Queens.AnnMarie Colborn was the first Mayfield student to reign over the world famous Pasadena 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...
as Rose Queen
Queens of the Tournament of Roses
Each year in September and early October, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses administers a selection process to determine which greater Pasadena-area girls will have the honor of being crowned Queen of the Tournament of Roses, or one of the members of her "Royal Court". Each year over 1000 girls...
in 1984. Tannis Ann Turrentine, was the 74th Rose Queen and reigned over the 103rd Tournament of Roses Parade in 1992. Nancy Grace '96 was one of the six rose princesses to reign with the Rose Queen in the 107th Rose Parade. Most recently, Jennifer Propper '05 was a rose princess in the 116th Rose Parade.