Servite High School
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Servite High School is an all-boys, Roman Catholic
college preparatory high school
operated by the Order of Friar Servants of Mary (the Servites). Located on a 15 acres (60,702.9 m²) campus in Anaheim
, California
, USA, as of 2011 it had an enrollment of about 985 and about 9200 alumni. Its mascot is the Friar and its colors are black and white, trimmed with gold. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
; however it is not a diocesan school, and privately run by the Servite Order
itself.
The focus of Servite is to "Form Faith-Filled Leaders", young men who are well-prepared for leadership and success in college and life. Servite's innovative four-year Formation Program continuously tracks the performance of each student in multiple dimensions (academic, leadership/teamwork, character/spiritual development) to ensure formation of the whole person in every aspect. The Servite Formation Program is a continuous four-year program that begins in the summer before freshman year with Freshman Formation Weekend and concludes with graduation.
In 2007, Servite implemented an ambitious student leadership program by dividing the student body into 8 student-led communities called "Priories" and 48 smaller student-led homeroom communities. Each week a block period is dedicated to student-led leadership activities. The Priories are based on the Seven Holy Founders, and St. Philip Benizi.
The school is also known for its rigorous academic curriculum, sports tradition, performing and visual fine arts programs (including courses in classical guitar
and jazz band
), and school spirit emphasizing unity and brotherhood. The motto Credo ut Intelligam ("I believe so I may understand") illustrates the emphasis the school places on developing leaders who are faith filled men of God. The academic curriculum has a wide variety of courses, including College Prep (CP), Honors Placement (HP), and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Servite has two sister schools, Rosary High School
in Fullerton
and Cornelia Connelly High School
(of the Holy Child Jesus
) in Anaheim, both all-girls Catholic institutions
. It also has exchange programs with Collège Notre-Dame des Servites in Ayer's Cliff, Quebec
, Canada
and Servite College
in Perth
, Western Australia
.
The Servites responded to an invitation by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles
to open the school in 1957, teaching the first classes at nearby St. Philip Benizi Elementary School until the first building was completed. The main building was officially dedicated on February 12, 1959. Major expansions since then include a gym and aquatics facilities (in 1967), theater (1977), new classrooms (1984), and new science and library facility (1998). Servite's wrestling room was also a recent addition to the school on the campus' priory lawn (2006).
Servite has an Early Admissions Process that enables young men to apply as early as October of their 8th grade year. Upon completion of the admissions process and receipt of the first set of grades for their 8th grade year, students may be admitted to Servite as early as November of their 8th grade year. Students who apply for but are not accepted as part of the Early Admissions Process are automatically deferred to participate in the Regular Admissions Process.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Theology 40 credits
English 40 credits
Laboratory Science 20 credits (Biology + 1)
Mathematics 30 credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2)
History/Social Sciences 30 credits (Ancient, U.S., & Government/ Economics)
Foreign Language 30 credits (all in the same)
Fine Arts 10 credits
Health & Driver Education 5 credits
Physical Education 10 credits
Computer Skills 5 credits
Electives 50 credits
TOTAL 270 academic credits
Christian Service 100 hours over four years
Priory
Note: A semester course has a credit value of 5, and a year course has a value of 10.
AVAILABLE COURSES
Ninth and tenth graders follow a core academic curriculum enhanced by courses in visual and performing arts. In addition to required courses, juniors and seniors choose from a wide variety of elective offerings including Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors (HP) course options.
The core requirements include English, fine arts, world languages, health and physical education, mathematics, theology, science, and social studies. Students are encouraged to broaden their educational program through electives. AP courses are offered in English literature, Spanish language, Vergil, calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, United States history, American government, World history, European history, Human Geography, and statistics.
COURSE DISTINCTIONS
College Preparatory (CP) Courses
These courses are designed to be a challenge to the student preparing for a college education. Material covered in these courses is presented in a detailed fashion at a pace designed for all students.
Honors Placement (HP) Courses
The course content is essentially the same in most honors sections as it is in the college preparatory classes. Honors sections, however, are conducted at a more accelerated pace and with greater intellectual intensity. Honors courses are traditionally more competitive. Honors placement is determined by departmental standards.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
The College Board offers advanced placement curricula and exams in numerous academic disciplines. These curricula are college level and students often receive some college credit or advanced standing once entering college. Students take AP exams in early May. Performance is evaluated on the basis of 1 (no recommendation) to 5 (extremely well-qualified).
When completing course registration, students should sign-up for the Advanced Placement courses in which they are interested in enrolling. While the criteria for placement in AP courses may vary slightly by department, general criteria include
• honors grades
• strong teacher recommendation
• a previous record of timely and successful completion of assignments
• above-average standardized test scores
Due to the rigorous nature of AP course work, it is imperative that students meet minimum placement standards and be committed to completing comprehensive reading and writing at the college level with success.
Enrollment in AP courses includes the commitment to write the AP examination for that course in May as well as the commitment to pay the established fee for that examination. Students enrolling in more than two AP courses must have parental approval.
All Servite courses are UC/CSU approved unless otherwise indicated.
Student Demographics:
Caucasian:42%
Hispanic:29%
Asian:13%
African American:11%
Pacific Islander:3%
Other:2%
Students must also complete 120 hours of community service to graduate.
Academic Decathlon- Academic Decathlon is a rigorous, challenging extracurricular activity that prepares a team of students to compete in ten academic subjects against other teams in Orange County. Teams consist of students from all GPA levels. This club is not for the academically faint-hearted! It is guaranteed to enrich and intellectually strengthen all who dare to participate.
Book Club- This club meets to foster and maintain a love for reading.
Bridges- The Bridges program is a multi-year school inter-group relations and violence prevention program. Bridges partners schools with Orange County Human Relations to create, advocate and sustain a safe, inclusive and equitable campus climate that respects society’s diversity. Bridges empowers members of the campus community to address the human relations needs on their campus. They acquire the skills to work with a diversity of people while improving the human relations climate.
Chess Club- This club meets to better themselves at chess while improving their critical thinking skills.
CSF – (California Scholarship Federation)- This club is one which promotes academic recognition of the Servite Scholar and peer assistance to other members and students. Students are given recognition at graduation based upon the number of semesters of active club membership. Applicants must maintain a 3.5 GPA for the previous semester and reapply each semester. Activities include peer tutoring, sponsoring the Christmas Dance, community service projects, and field trips.
Film Club- The Film Club meets every to watch and discuss movies. The point of the club is to foster a greater appreciation for cinema and the visual arts overall. In addition, the goal is to raise money for the poor through private film screenings at either an independent theatre or a specified location.
Future Business Leaders of America- FBLA aims to orient students toward business, business affiliations and business skills while making conscious acts of charity induced by these goals.
International Thespian Society- The International Thespian Society is an Honor Society for students involved in Theatre Arts. Meetings are held after school once a month. Thespians attend the California State and International Festivals annually. There is also a Junior Thespian Division directed by Ms. Jeanne Nellesen which includes junior high students from local schools.
Investor’s Club- This club meets to gain essential knowledge of the tendencies and the relevant nature of the stock market to make well educated decisions.
JSA- Junior Statesmen of America is the speech and debate club which devotes its time to area conferences, on-campus guest speakers, one-day seminars, and weekend conventions. Students have exposure to politics and may attend summer schools at Stanford, Yale, Georgetown, and others, as well as symposiums in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Elected officers and positions are available in the State and Region.
Key Club- This group is composed of students from all grade levels. This club, which is sponsored by Kiwanis International, donates its time and energy to community service projects throughout Orange County.
Language Arts– Language Arts is composed of a number of clubs which study lifestyles and cultures of these groups. Trips to restaurants, field trips to museums and extra – curricular excursions are arranged.
Math Club- The Math club promotes interest in the field of mathematics. Students have an opportunity to explore the various mentors of this profession and examine their methods of formulas and theories which are common in all phases of the math genre.
Music Club- The Music Club is a student run club that promotes music appreciation and explores different genres of music.
National Arts Honor Society – NAHS inspires and recognizes those students who have shown outstanding ability in art; fosters excellence and a dedicated spirit to the pursuit of art; and furthers creative abilities and talents of the society’s members as well as the school’s entire student art enrollment.
NHS - (National Honor Society)- The National Honor Society is for those students who have a “B” or higher average and maintain that GPA. Various activities involve student Trivia Bowl, peer tutoring, community service projects, and field trips.
P.A.L. – Peer Assistance League- Peer Assistance Leaders (pal) is a group of Servite students trained in peer counseling and conflict mediation. The services that they provide are peer counseling and referral, conflict management, substance abuse prevention, new student orientation, and community outreach. In addition, pal members develop Black Ribbon Week and Sober Prom programs.
Pink Ribbon Club- This club meets to increase teen awareness to education of breast cancer and to provide community service and volunteer opportunities for students to work with breast cancer organizations.
Political/Current Events Club- This club meets to discuss events in the United States and the around the world and their effect on the stock market.
Pre - Med Club -The Pre-Med club introduces its student members to the medical field by extending the Biology curriculum.
Red Cross- The Red Cross Club meets once a month or more frequently to plan and execute Servite projects determined by student leaders of the club.
We support various public service projects of the Red Cross of Orange County but we are largely focusing on service projects which our students think most important.
Robotics Team- The Friarbots, FIRST Robotics Team 3309, is comprised of members from Servite, Connelly, and Rosary High Schools. Team members plan, design, build, and program a robot that will compete against other schools’ robots at a regional competition in a fun-filled collaborative, and competitive atmosphere. In addition to real, hands-on, technical engineering training, students also develop skills in collaboration, communication, planning, fund-raising, public relations, and more.
Speech and Debate (Friar Prophets)– The Friar Prophets is a competitive speech and debate team. Students meet to hone speaking and argumentation skills. Members practice regularly to prepare for regional high school tournaments.
The Servite visual arts program wins awards in juried art shows throughout southern California.
In 2007, Servite started dedicated choir and jazz band programs under the direction of Leslie Kasang and Michael Burrows, which have already earned recognition at national festivals. The Jazz Band has received awards at the Heritage Orlando Music Festival in 2009, the Heritage Chicago Festival in 2010, and the Heritage Seattle Festival in 2011. All three years, the Jazz Band was given the spirit award for their gracious professionalism and enthusiasm. In November 2009, the Jazz band released its first CD, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," to great success. In November 2010, the Jazz band released its second CD, "Strike Up the Band." .
Tri School Theater
Servite’s theatre program (Tri-School Theatre) is a charter program conducted jointly with Connelly and Rosary High Schools. Unique in that it combines three separate high schools, the program emphasizes the philosophy of process, discipline, and professionalism in a loving, nurturing, creative environment. Tri-School Theatre is an educational Theatre ministry that uses the performing arts as a way for students to discover themselves and to nurture their God-given talents through process-oriented training in a Christ-centered environment.
Rosary Alumna Amy Luskey-Barth who holds a BFA from the USC School of Theatre established the Tri-School Program in 1989. A charter was developed through the combined efforts of the administrations of each school in 1994, formally establishing the Tri-School Theatre Program at Connelly, Rosary and Servite High Schools. Since its inception, the program has grown into a four-year Performing Arts Conservatory with an individualized mentorship program. Classes are offered in acting, musical theatre and technical theatre. The Conservatory operates out of the 988-seat, fully equipped Servite Theatre. The program is run by Rosary Alumna Hillary Pearson, Executive Artistic Director, who holds a BA from the UCLA School of Theatre Film and Television. Tri-School’s Technical Director is Servite Alum Isaac Gleason.
In addition to the Conservatory Training Program, Tri-School Theatre annually produces three main stage shows and three showcases, hosts a Comedy Sportz High School League team and various other projects each year. Honors include recognition from the John Raitt Awards for Youth, the Orange County Cappies, the National Youth Theatre Awards, the California Educational Theatre Association and more. The program has been honored 15 times with the Music and Art Commendation Award (MACY) for the spring musical.
Tri-School Theatre maintains an active membership in the International Thespian Honor Society and attends the California State Festival and International Thespian Festival each year. Over the years, Tri-School Theatre students have been awarded substantial scholarships from the California State Thespian Organization for college and summer theatre programs. In 1999 and 2007, Tri-School received the California State Thespian Honor Troupe Award and The Outstanding School Award in 1999 by the Educational Theatre Association. Since 2006, Tri-School representatives have attended California Youth in Theatre Day in Sacramento to promote the arts in education to legislators.
Other highlights include the 1994 world premiere production of an original musical about life in high school called Yearbook by Darcy Rice, Glenn Mehrbach and Michael Michetti. Dramatic Publishing Company has published Yearbook and Tri-School Theatre is credited as the original producer and cast of the show. In February of 1995, the Tri-School Theatre Thespians performed an excerpt of Yearbook at the California State Thespian Festival and won 1st place for their performance, garnering them an invitation to perform a 1/2 hour excerpt from the show at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1999, Tri-School was invited to perform the show on the main stage of the International Thespian Festival. In 2003, Tri-School Theatre returned to the main stage with its premier song and dance group A Joyful Noise in "A Sentimental Journey."
In 2006, Tri-School Theatre was invited to perform in the largest theatre festival in the world - The International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Tri-School performed a special version of Yearbook, which was extremely well-received at the festival and was awarded a 5-star rating. In 2009, Tri-School Theatre was invited back to the International Fringe Festival, where students performed You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown through the AHSTF program.
Tri-School Theatre continues to operate as a thriving program, teaching students the importance of the arts and shaping lives every day.
Comedy Sportz High School League http://www.comedysportzla.com/education/high-school-league.html
John Raitt Awards for Youth http://www.fclo.com/anypage.php?cpid=42
Orange County Cappies http://cappies.com/occ/
National Youth Theatre Awards http://www.artsdig.com/nya.asp
California Educational Theatre Association http://www.cetoweb.org/ceta_pages/
International Thespian Honor Society http://schooltheatre.org/society
California Youth in Theatre Day http://www.cetoweb.org/ceta_pages/ca_you.html
Yearbook http://www.dramaticpublishing.com/product_info.php?products_id=1750
AHSTF http://www.ahstf.com/AHSTF/pages/index.asp
Servite competes in 13 sports including:[14]
• Football
• Water Polo
• Cross Country
• Wrestling
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Soccer
• Track and Field
• Golf
• Tennis
• Lacrosse
• Swimming
• Volleyball
As of 2009, Servite has won:
• 5 State Championships (Football '82 and '09, Basketball '90, Golf '11, and Cross Country '04)
• 15 CIF Championships (Football, Water Polo, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Tennis)
• 123 League Championships
Servite was part of the Angelus,Sunset League and Golden West League before arriving in the Serra League in 2000. In 2006, Servite became a member of the new Trinity League, consisting of Mater Dei High School, St. John Bosco, Orange Lutheran, Santa Margarita, and Junípero Serra high schools. Servite also started two new CIF teams in 2006: Wrestling and Lacrosse. Servite continues to compete in the Trinity League, one of the toughest leagues in the nation. The CIF Southern Section named Servite a “Champion for Character School” citing the schools example of sportsmanship, character, integrity and athletics. In 2010, The football team was the Division I State Runner-up, Back-to-Back CIF PAC-5 Championship, Coach Thomas named CIF Coach of the Year. For the 6th consecutive year, Servite won the Trinity league championship. Teammates Malik Felton and Matt Inman were the Trinity League Most Valuable Players, Senior Kalton Dennis was the Defensive Player of the year, and Malik Felton was named the CIF PAC-5 Player of the Year, Matt Inman was named Orange County Football Player of the Year. The Golf team Three-peated as CIF Southern Division, Southern Section Champions, 2011 2nd in State, Coach Dane Jako named Coach of the Year, Senior Preston Valder was the Orange County Golfer of the Year, he won the Trinity League Championship and Trinity League Golfer of the Year. He and Seniors Tyler Little and Michael Bonicotto, Sophomores Tyler Smith and Court Lewis maintained strong scores in defense of the Southern Section Champions all the way to the State Championship at Poppy Hills Country Club. Alum Patrick Cantlay had impressive rounds of golf at the US Open and Travelers including tying the all-time record of a round of 60 in a US Major Golf Tournament. Patrick is currently a sophomore at UCLA. In its fifth year of existence, the wrestling team won Back to Back Trinity League Championships, Head Coach Alan Clinton was named California State Coach of the Year and Trinity League Wrestling Coach of the Year (for the third time). Wrestlers Wyatt Baker, Gianpier Yanez were named Trinity League Wrestler of the Year Luke McDonald, Wyatt Baker and Nick McKinney were CIF Champions with Wyatt and Luke named CIF MVP. Luke McDonald was also awarded the 2011 California WrestlerVictory with Honor CIF Sportsmanship Award. Other team accomplishments include: Back-to-Back Inland Divisional CIF Runner-Up. The following wrestlers were Trinity League Champions in their weight class: Wyatt Baker (Heavyweight), 2009/2010/2011; 2010; Gianpier Yanez (145152), 2010/2011; Luke McDonald (125135), 2009/2010/2011; Colin Contreras (119), 2009/2010/2011.
Priory leadership positions consist of four Generalate positions, eight Prior positions, and forty-eight Assistant Prior positions. The Priory System also consists of seven committees, which each consist of one Committee Chairman and one member from each priory. The entire Priory Leadership council meets weekly to plan Priory periods, school activities, and discuss ways to improve the Formation experience. In addition, the Generalate is currently in the process of approving a Priory Constitution to lay down the positions and duties of each leadership member.
The priories compete with each other for priory points, which are distributed by teachers to individual students or homerooms as recognition for good deeds. The priories participate in yearly activities such as raising money for Christmas gifts for disadvantaged families, and the Priories also weekly support a school-run soup kitchen, with food or monetary donations from students, parents, and corporations, cooking food and serving it to the homeless as part of Her Servant's Kitchen.
Details about the Priory System can be found at the Servite Priory website
, which is designed and maintained by students on the Communications Committee.
Roman Catholic Church
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college preparatory high school
High school
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operated by the Order of Friar Servants of Mary (the Servites). Located on a 15 acres (60,702.9 m²) campus in Anaheim
Anaheim, California
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States...
, California
California
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, USA, as of 2011 it had an enrollment of about 985 and about 9200 alumni. Its mascot is the Friar and its colors are black and white, trimmed with gold. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange is a particular church of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church whose territory comprises the whole of Orange County, California, in the United States...
; however it is not a diocesan school, and privately run by the Servite Order
Servite Order
The Servite Order is one of the five original Catholic mendicant orders. Its objects are the sanctification of its members, preaching the Gospel, and the propagation of devotion to the Mother of God, with special reference to her sorrows. The members of the Order use O.S.M. as their post-nominal...
itself.
The focus of Servite is to "Form Faith-Filled Leaders", young men who are well-prepared for leadership and success in college and life. Servite's innovative four-year Formation Program continuously tracks the performance of each student in multiple dimensions (academic, leadership/teamwork, character/spiritual development) to ensure formation of the whole person in every aspect. The Servite Formation Program is a continuous four-year program that begins in the summer before freshman year with Freshman Formation Weekend and concludes with graduation.
In 2007, Servite implemented an ambitious student leadership program by dividing the student body into 8 student-led communities called "Priories" and 48 smaller student-led homeroom communities. Each week a block period is dedicated to student-led leadership activities. The Priories are based on the Seven Holy Founders, and St. Philip Benizi.
The school is also known for its rigorous academic curriculum, sports tradition, performing and visual fine arts programs (including courses in classical guitar
Classical guitar
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and jazz band
Jazz band
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), and school spirit emphasizing unity and brotherhood. The motto Credo ut Intelligam ("I believe so I may understand") illustrates the emphasis the school places on developing leaders who are faith filled men of God. The academic curriculum has a wide variety of courses, including College Prep (CP), Honors Placement (HP), and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Servite has two sister schools, Rosary High School
Rosary High School, Fullerton, California
Rosary High School is a Roman Catholic Catholic all-girls college preparatory high school located in Fullerton, California. It is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National Catholic Educational...
in Fullerton
Fullerton, California
Fullerton is a city located in northern Orange County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 135,161.It was founded in 1887 by George and Edward Amerige and named for George H. Fullerton, who secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway...
and Cornelia Connelly High School
Cornelia Connelly High School
Cornelia Connelly High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school for girls in Anaheim, California. Established in 1961 by the Sisters of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, it is named after Cornelia Connelly, founder of that order. Although located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of...
(of the Holy Child Jesus
Society of the Holy Child Jesus
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) in Anaheim, both all-girls Catholic institutions
Catholic school
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. It also has exchange programs with Collège Notre-Dame des Servites in Ayer's Cliff, Quebec
Ayer's Cliff, Quebec
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, Canada
Canada
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and Servite College
Servite College
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in Perth
Perth, Western Australia
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, Western Australia
Western Australia
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.
The Servites responded to an invitation by 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...
to open the school in 1957, teaching the first classes at nearby St. Philip Benizi Elementary School until the first building was completed. The main building was officially dedicated on February 12, 1959. Major expansions since then include a gym and aquatics facilities (in 1967), theater (1977), new classrooms (1984), and new science and library facility (1998). Servite's wrestling room was also a recent addition to the school on the campus' priory lawn (2006).
Highlights
- 99% graduates go on to college
- 93% of graduates accepted directly to a four year college
- 13 National Merit scholars (Class of 2009)
- 2009 PAC 5 Champions, Div II State Championship Football Team Ranked #3 in nation (Maxpreps)
- 2010 PAC 5 CIF Champions, Open Div State Finalists Team Ranked #7 (Football)(Maxpreps)
- Six Straight Trinity League Championships(Football)(2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)
- 13:1 Student to teacher ratio
- 23 Average class size
- 11 school-wide Masses; 2 penance services; and 4 Kairos retreats each year (only for upperclassmen)
- Record number of applications each year for last three years (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
- 60% of applicants accepted for admissions
- Formation and Leadership program
Admissions
Admissions to Servite is based on leadership potential as demonstrated in academic transcripts, entrance examination, activities, arts and athletics. The admissions process includes a review of academic transcripts; entrance examination; interview of parents and (separately) the student; letters of recommendation from teachers; participation in activities, community service, arts and/or athletics; and letters of recommendation from alumni or parents. It is expected that only half of those applying for admissions for the Class of 2016 will be accepted for enrollment. Admissions letters for the regular admissions process are generally mailed in March.Servite has an Early Admissions Process that enables young men to apply as early as October of their 8th grade year. Upon completion of the admissions process and receipt of the first set of grades for their 8th grade year, students may be admitted to Servite as early as November of their 8th grade year. Students who apply for but are not accepted as part of the Early Admissions Process are automatically deferred to participate in the Regular Admissions Process.
Curriculum
All courses offered at Servite High School are designed for the college- and university-bound student. For graduation from Servite High School, all students are required to complete 270 academic credits, as described below. A one-year course meeting daily earns a student ten (10) academic credits. All required courses in all disciplines must be passed and no student may graduate from Servite with an unredeemed 'F' on his transcript. In addition to credit requirements, no ‘F’ policy, and Christian service hours, there are also specific course requirements. Students are required to complete the following:GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Theology 40 credits
English 40 credits
Laboratory Science 20 credits (Biology + 1)
Mathematics 30 credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2)
History/Social Sciences 30 credits (Ancient, U.S., & Government/ Economics)
Foreign Language 30 credits (all in the same)
Fine Arts 10 credits
Health & Driver Education 5 credits
Physical Education 10 credits
Computer Skills 5 credits
Electives 50 credits
TOTAL 270 academic credits
Christian Service 100 hours over four years
Priory
Note: A semester course has a credit value of 5, and a year course has a value of 10.
AVAILABLE COURSES
Ninth and tenth graders follow a core academic curriculum enhanced by courses in visual and performing arts. In addition to required courses, juniors and seniors choose from a wide variety of elective offerings including Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors (HP) course options.
The core requirements include English, fine arts, world languages, health and physical education, mathematics, theology, science, and social studies. Students are encouraged to broaden their educational program through electives. AP courses are offered in English literature, Spanish language, Vergil, calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, United States history, American government, World history, European history, Human Geography, and statistics.
COURSE DISTINCTIONS
College Preparatory (CP) Courses
These courses are designed to be a challenge to the student preparing for a college education. Material covered in these courses is presented in a detailed fashion at a pace designed for all students.
Honors Placement (HP) Courses
The course content is essentially the same in most honors sections as it is in the college preparatory classes. Honors sections, however, are conducted at a more accelerated pace and with greater intellectual intensity. Honors courses are traditionally more competitive. Honors placement is determined by departmental standards.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
The College Board offers advanced placement curricula and exams in numerous academic disciplines. These curricula are college level and students often receive some college credit or advanced standing once entering college. Students take AP exams in early May. Performance is evaluated on the basis of 1 (no recommendation) to 5 (extremely well-qualified).
When completing course registration, students should sign-up for the Advanced Placement courses in which they are interested in enrolling. While the criteria for placement in AP courses may vary slightly by department, general criteria include
• honors grades
• strong teacher recommendation
• a previous record of timely and successful completion of assignments
• above-average standardized test scores
Due to the rigorous nature of AP course work, it is imperative that students meet minimum placement standards and be committed to completing comprehensive reading and writing at the college level with success.
Enrollment in AP courses includes the commitment to write the AP examination for that course in May as well as the commitment to pay the established fee for that examination. Students enrolling in more than two AP courses must have parental approval.
All Servite courses are UC/CSU approved unless otherwise indicated.
Student Demographics:
Caucasian:42%
Hispanic:29%
Asian:13%
African American:11%
Pacific Islander:3%
Other:2%
Students must also complete 120 hours of community service to graduate.
Extracurricular activities
All of the clubs on campus are run by students. Nearly every student is a member of at least one club. The clubs at Servite include:Academic Decathlon- Academic Decathlon is a rigorous, challenging extracurricular activity that prepares a team of students to compete in ten academic subjects against other teams in Orange County. Teams consist of students from all GPA levels. This club is not for the academically faint-hearted! It is guaranteed to enrich and intellectually strengthen all who dare to participate.
Book Club- This club meets to foster and maintain a love for reading.
Bridges- The Bridges program is a multi-year school inter-group relations and violence prevention program. Bridges partners schools with Orange County Human Relations to create, advocate and sustain a safe, inclusive and equitable campus climate that respects society’s diversity. Bridges empowers members of the campus community to address the human relations needs on their campus. They acquire the skills to work with a diversity of people while improving the human relations climate.
Chess Club- This club meets to better themselves at chess while improving their critical thinking skills.
CSF – (California Scholarship Federation)- This club is one which promotes academic recognition of the Servite Scholar and peer assistance to other members and students. Students are given recognition at graduation based upon the number of semesters of active club membership. Applicants must maintain a 3.5 GPA for the previous semester and reapply each semester. Activities include peer tutoring, sponsoring the Christmas Dance, community service projects, and field trips.
Film Club- The Film Club meets every to watch and discuss movies. The point of the club is to foster a greater appreciation for cinema and the visual arts overall. In addition, the goal is to raise money for the poor through private film screenings at either an independent theatre or a specified location.
Future Business Leaders of America- FBLA aims to orient students toward business, business affiliations and business skills while making conscious acts of charity induced by these goals.
International Thespian Society- The International Thespian Society is an Honor Society for students involved in Theatre Arts. Meetings are held after school once a month. Thespians attend the California State and International Festivals annually. There is also a Junior Thespian Division directed by Ms. Jeanne Nellesen which includes junior high students from local schools.
Investor’s Club- This club meets to gain essential knowledge of the tendencies and the relevant nature of the stock market to make well educated decisions.
JSA- Junior Statesmen of America is the speech and debate club which devotes its time to area conferences, on-campus guest speakers, one-day seminars, and weekend conventions. Students have exposure to politics and may attend summer schools at Stanford, Yale, Georgetown, and others, as well as symposiums in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Elected officers and positions are available in the State and Region.
Key Club- This group is composed of students from all grade levels. This club, which is sponsored by Kiwanis International, donates its time and energy to community service projects throughout Orange County.
Language Arts– Language Arts is composed of a number of clubs which study lifestyles and cultures of these groups. Trips to restaurants, field trips to museums and extra – curricular excursions are arranged.
Math Club- The Math club promotes interest in the field of mathematics. Students have an opportunity to explore the various mentors of this profession and examine their methods of formulas and theories which are common in all phases of the math genre.
Music Club- The Music Club is a student run club that promotes music appreciation and explores different genres of music.
National Arts Honor Society – NAHS inspires and recognizes those students who have shown outstanding ability in art; fosters excellence and a dedicated spirit to the pursuit of art; and furthers creative abilities and talents of the society’s members as well as the school’s entire student art enrollment.
NHS - (National Honor Society)- The National Honor Society is for those students who have a “B” or higher average and maintain that GPA. Various activities involve student Trivia Bowl, peer tutoring, community service projects, and field trips.
P.A.L. – Peer Assistance League- Peer Assistance Leaders (pal) is a group of Servite students trained in peer counseling and conflict mediation. The services that they provide are peer counseling and referral, conflict management, substance abuse prevention, new student orientation, and community outreach. In addition, pal members develop Black Ribbon Week and Sober Prom programs.
Pink Ribbon Club- This club meets to increase teen awareness to education of breast cancer and to provide community service and volunteer opportunities for students to work with breast cancer organizations.
Political/Current Events Club- This club meets to discuss events in the United States and the around the world and their effect on the stock market.
Pre - Med Club -The Pre-Med club introduces its student members to the medical field by extending the Biology curriculum.
Red Cross- The Red Cross Club meets once a month or more frequently to plan and execute Servite projects determined by student leaders of the club.
We support various public service projects of the Red Cross of Orange County but we are largely focusing on service projects which our students think most important.
Robotics Team- The Friarbots, FIRST Robotics Team 3309, is comprised of members from Servite, Connelly, and Rosary High Schools. Team members plan, design, build, and program a robot that will compete against other schools’ robots at a regional competition in a fun-filled collaborative, and competitive atmosphere. In addition to real, hands-on, technical engineering training, students also develop skills in collaboration, communication, planning, fund-raising, public relations, and more.
Speech and Debate (Friar Prophets)– The Friar Prophets is a competitive speech and debate team. Students meet to hone speaking and argumentation skills. Members practice regularly to prepare for regional high school tournaments.
Arts
The Tri-School Theatre Program http://www.trischool.org is based at Servite and operated in conjunction with Rosary and Cornelia Connely High Schools. The program has won multiple state championships in technical theater events and numerous MACY performance awards. The program produces three main stage productions every year and also offer theater conservatory classes from "Technical Theatre" and "Set Shop" to "Musical Theatre" and "Monologues".The Servite visual arts program wins awards in juried art shows throughout southern California.
In 2007, Servite started dedicated choir and jazz band programs under the direction of Leslie Kasang and Michael Burrows, which have already earned recognition at national festivals. The Jazz Band has received awards at the Heritage Orlando Music Festival in 2009, the Heritage Chicago Festival in 2010, and the Heritage Seattle Festival in 2011. All three years, the Jazz Band was given the spirit award for their gracious professionalism and enthusiasm. In November 2009, the Jazz band released its first CD, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," to great success. In November 2010, the Jazz band released its second CD, "Strike Up the Band." .
Tri School Theater
Servite’s theatre program (Tri-School Theatre) is a charter program conducted jointly with Connelly and Rosary High Schools. Unique in that it combines three separate high schools, the program emphasizes the philosophy of process, discipline, and professionalism in a loving, nurturing, creative environment. Tri-School Theatre is an educational Theatre ministry that uses the performing arts as a way for students to discover themselves and to nurture their God-given talents through process-oriented training in a Christ-centered environment.
Rosary Alumna Amy Luskey-Barth who holds a BFA from the USC School of Theatre established the Tri-School Program in 1989. A charter was developed through the combined efforts of the administrations of each school in 1994, formally establishing the Tri-School Theatre Program at Connelly, Rosary and Servite High Schools. Since its inception, the program has grown into a four-year Performing Arts Conservatory with an individualized mentorship program. Classes are offered in acting, musical theatre and technical theatre. The Conservatory operates out of the 988-seat, fully equipped Servite Theatre. The program is run by Rosary Alumna Hillary Pearson, Executive Artistic Director, who holds a BA from the UCLA School of Theatre Film and Television. Tri-School’s Technical Director is Servite Alum Isaac Gleason.
In addition to the Conservatory Training Program, Tri-School Theatre annually produces three main stage shows and three showcases, hosts a Comedy Sportz High School League team and various other projects each year. Honors include recognition from the John Raitt Awards for Youth, the Orange County Cappies, the National Youth Theatre Awards, the California Educational Theatre Association and more. The program has been honored 15 times with the Music and Art Commendation Award (MACY) for the spring musical.
Tri-School Theatre maintains an active membership in the International Thespian Honor Society and attends the California State Festival and International Thespian Festival each year. Over the years, Tri-School Theatre students have been awarded substantial scholarships from the California State Thespian Organization for college and summer theatre programs. In 1999 and 2007, Tri-School received the California State Thespian Honor Troupe Award and The Outstanding School Award in 1999 by the Educational Theatre Association. Since 2006, Tri-School representatives have attended California Youth in Theatre Day in Sacramento to promote the arts in education to legislators.
Other highlights include the 1994 world premiere production of an original musical about life in high school called Yearbook by Darcy Rice, Glenn Mehrbach and Michael Michetti. Dramatic Publishing Company has published Yearbook and Tri-School Theatre is credited as the original producer and cast of the show. In February of 1995, the Tri-School Theatre Thespians performed an excerpt of Yearbook at the California State Thespian Festival and won 1st place for their performance, garnering them an invitation to perform a 1/2 hour excerpt from the show at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1999, Tri-School was invited to perform the show on the main stage of the International Thespian Festival. In 2003, Tri-School Theatre returned to the main stage with its premier song and dance group A Joyful Noise in "A Sentimental Journey."
In 2006, Tri-School Theatre was invited to perform in the largest theatre festival in the world - The International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Tri-School performed a special version of Yearbook, which was extremely well-received at the festival and was awarded a 5-star rating. In 2009, Tri-School Theatre was invited back to the International Fringe Festival, where students performed You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown through the AHSTF program.
Tri-School Theatre continues to operate as a thriving program, teaching students the importance of the arts and shaping lives every day.
Comedy Sportz High School League http://www.comedysportzla.com/education/high-school-league.html
John Raitt Awards for Youth http://www.fclo.com/anypage.php?cpid=42
Orange County Cappies http://cappies.com/occ/
National Youth Theatre Awards http://www.artsdig.com/nya.asp
California Educational Theatre Association http://www.cetoweb.org/ceta_pages/
International Thespian Honor Society http://schooltheatre.org/society
California Youth in Theatre Day http://www.cetoweb.org/ceta_pages/ca_you.html
Yearbook http://www.dramaticpublishing.com/product_info.php?products_id=1750
AHSTF http://www.ahstf.com/AHSTF/pages/index.asp
Athletics
Servite's athletic tradition began early, capturing the California Interscholastic Federation championship in football during its first year of varsity play in 1960 with the help of future Dallas Cowboy Blaine Nye. The team was all juniors.Servite competes in 13 sports including:[14]
• Football
• Water Polo
• Cross Country
• Wrestling
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Soccer
• Track and Field
• Golf
• Tennis
• Lacrosse
• Swimming
• Volleyball
As of 2009, Servite has won:
• 5 State Championships (Football '82 and '09, Basketball '90, Golf '11, and Cross Country '04)
• 15 CIF Championships (Football, Water Polo, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Tennis)
• 123 League Championships
Servite was part of the Angelus,Sunset League and Golden West League before arriving in the Serra League in 2000. In 2006, Servite became a member of the new Trinity League, consisting of Mater Dei High School, St. John Bosco, Orange Lutheran, Santa Margarita, and Junípero Serra high schools. Servite also started two new CIF teams in 2006: Wrestling and Lacrosse. Servite continues to compete in the Trinity League, one of the toughest leagues in the nation. The CIF Southern Section named Servite a “Champion for Character School” citing the schools example of sportsmanship, character, integrity and athletics. In 2010, The football team was the Division I State Runner-up, Back-to-Back CIF PAC-5 Championship, Coach Thomas named CIF Coach of the Year. For the 6th consecutive year, Servite won the Trinity league championship. Teammates Malik Felton and Matt Inman were the Trinity League Most Valuable Players, Senior Kalton Dennis was the Defensive Player of the year, and Malik Felton was named the CIF PAC-5 Player of the Year, Matt Inman was named Orange County Football Player of the Year. The Golf team Three-peated as CIF Southern Division, Southern Section Champions, 2011 2nd in State, Coach Dane Jako named Coach of the Year, Senior Preston Valder was the Orange County Golfer of the Year, he won the Trinity League Championship and Trinity League Golfer of the Year. He and Seniors Tyler Little and Michael Bonicotto, Sophomores Tyler Smith and Court Lewis maintained strong scores in defense of the Southern Section Champions all the way to the State Championship at Poppy Hills Country Club. Alum Patrick Cantlay had impressive rounds of golf at the US Open and Travelers including tying the all-time record of a round of 60 in a US Major Golf Tournament. Patrick is currently a sophomore at UCLA. In its fifth year of existence, the wrestling team won Back to Back Trinity League Championships, Head Coach Alan Clinton was named California State Coach of the Year and Trinity League Wrestling Coach of the Year (for the third time). Wrestlers Wyatt Baker, Gianpier Yanez were named Trinity League Wrestler of the Year Luke McDonald, Wyatt Baker and Nick McKinney were CIF Champions with Wyatt and Luke named CIF MVP. Luke McDonald was also awarded the 2011 California WrestlerVictory with Honor CIF Sportsmanship Award. Other team accomplishments include: Back-to-Back Inland Divisional CIF Runner-Up. The following wrestlers were Trinity League Champions in their weight class: Wyatt Baker (Heavyweight), 2009/2010/2011; 2010; Gianpier Yanez (145152), 2010/2011; Luke McDonald (125135), 2009/2010/2011; Colin Contreras (119), 2009/2010/2011.
Priory System
Implemented school-wide in the 2007 - 2008 school year, the Priory System aims to form faith-filled leaders at Servite. Each week during a block period, the 8 priors plan an activity that increases leadership ability, improves character, or serves others. Students are placed in 48 homerooms, 6 per priory. During the 2007 - 2008 school year, vicars were in charge of these homerooms. There were 3 assistant priors that performed duties delegated to them by the prior. Beginning in the 2008-2009 school year, assistant priors assumed responsibility over homerooms and the vicar position was eliminated.Priory leadership positions consist of four Generalate positions, eight Prior positions, and forty-eight Assistant Prior positions. The Priory System also consists of seven committees, which each consist of one Committee Chairman and one member from each priory. The entire Priory Leadership council meets weekly to plan Priory periods, school activities, and discuss ways to improve the Formation experience. In addition, the Generalate is currently in the process of approving a Priory Constitution to lay down the positions and duties of each leadership member.
The priories compete with each other for priory points, which are distributed by teachers to individual students or homerooms as recognition for good deeds. The priories participate in yearly activities such as raising money for Christmas gifts for disadvantaged families, and the Priories also weekly support a school-run soup kitchen, with food or monetary donations from students, parents, and corporations, cooking food and serving it to the homeless as part of Her Servant's Kitchen.
Details about the Priory System can be found at the Servite Priory website
, which is designed and maintained by students on the Communications Committee.
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