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Our rich history…
Established in 1858, La Salle College High School began at Saint Michael Parish at Second and
Jefferson Streets in Philadelphia. Initially known as the “Select School,” it eventually
took the name “Christian Brothers Academy.” In 1863, the school became the
college preparatory division of La Salle College.
In 1867, La Salle moved to Juniper
and Filbert Streets. In 1882,
the Christian Brothers acquired the
mansion of Michael Bouvier –
a prominent Philadelphia
banker – located on Broad Street
near Girard Avenue. In 1929, La Salle
opened a new campus in Belfield
in the Wister Woods section of
Philadelphia. Until 1960
La Salle College and La Salle
College High School shared the
same campus.
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1960 the high school separated from the college and moved
to its present site on Cheltenham Avenue in Springfield
Township, Montgomery County, which was the former
Belcroft estate of Clarence Brown.
1992 the school opened Saint Michael Hall, a five-story
addition that featured a new library information center
(the McShain Library), technology center, media
broadcast center, faculty work center and lounge,
instructional classrooms, lecture hall, and an
art studio.
2002 the West Wing opened, providing much needed
space for athletics and music.
2006 the school acquired 34 acres of adjoining land along
Route 309 and Paper Mill Road, which increased the size
of the campus to 84 acres.
2008 in conjunction with the start of the 150th school year,
a new four-level, 40,000 square foot academic wing
opened, featuring twelve SMART classrooms, two
state-of-the-art science laboratories, a second technology
center, a chapel and campus ministry area, a study
commons, a counseling center, and several meeting
rooms. The expansion project increased the school’s
instructional area to fifty-four SMART classrooms and five
science laboratories. McLean Hall, the original academic
wing, was sequentially renovated prior to the start of the
2009-2010 academic year. The renovations included new
windows, air conditioning, and utilities (electrical,
plumbing, cable/fiber optics, etc.).
C H E L T E N H A M A V E N U E
JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE WAS
A 17TH CENTURY FRENCH PRIEST WHO
FORMED A COMMUNITY OF
CONSECRATED LAYMEN THAT BECAME
KNOWN AS THE BROTHERS OF
THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS.
“TOGETHER AND BY ASSOCIATION”
DE LA SALLE AND HIS BROTHERS
SUCCESSFULLY ESTABLISHED A NETWORK
OF QUALITY SCHOOLS THAT FEATURED
INSTRUCTION IN THE VERNACULAR,
GROUPED STUDENTS ACCORDING TO
ABILITY AND ACHIEVEMENT, INTEGRATED
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION WITH SECULAR
SUBJECTS, PREPARED TEACHERS WITH
A SENSE OF VOCATION, AND INVOLVED
PARENTS. THESE INNOVATIVE TEACHING
METHODS ALONG WITH AN INSISTENCE
ON EDUCATION FOR ALL, REGARDLESS OF
WHETHER ONE COULD AFFORD TO PAY,
PIONEERED A MISSION AND PHILOSPOPHY
THAT SEEKS TO SHAPE AND EDUCATE THE
TOTAL PERSON FOR FUTURE LEADERSHIP
AND PERSONAL PEACE OF MIND.
JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE WAS
DECLARED A SAINT IN 1900 AND, IN
1950, WAS DECLARED AS PATRON
SAINT OF TEACHERS. HIS INSTITUTION
REMAINS TODAY IN OVER EIGHTY
DIFFFERENT COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT
THE WORLD.
REGION OF NORTH AMERICA
RELAN
REGION OF EUROPE
RELEM
REGION OF AFRICA
RELAF
REGION OF ASIA PACIFIC
PARCREGION OF LATIN AMERICA
RELAL
INSTITUTE OF THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Lasallian World Map
“The purpose of this Institute is to provide a human and
Christian education to the young, especially the poor, according
to the ministry which the Church has entrusted to it.”
RULE OF THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, ARTICLE 3
WHO ARE THE BROTHERS
OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS?
THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN
SCHOOLS (MORE POPULARLY KNOWN AS
THE DE LA SALLE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS)
ARE THE LARGEST GROUP OF RELIGIOUS
LAYMEN IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE MINISTRY
OF EDUCATION – GOD, THE GOSPEL,
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, AND ESPECIALLY
THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED. THE
BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
GIVE THEMSELVES TO THE EDUCATION
OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND
MATURE STUDENTS. THEY ARE PRESENT IN
EIGHTY-FOUR COUNTRIES AND HAVE MORE
THAN 1,000 TEACHING ESTABLISHMENTS
WHERE OVER ONE MILLION STUDENTS ARE
EDUCATED. ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS IN SCHOOLS,
COLLEGES, AND EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
ARE LAY COLLEAGUES, WHOSE AIM IS TO
HELP STUDENTS ACHIEVE A FULL
EDUCATION AS PERSONS, CITIZENS OF
THEIR COUNTRY, AND BELIEVERS.
THE DE LA SALLE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS
GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO MISSIONARY
COUNTRIES WHERE YOUNG CHURCHES
EXIST, PARTICULARLY IN AFRICA
AND ASIA.
TWENTY-THREE MEN WHO GAVE THEIR
LIVES TO THE BROTHER’S VOCATION AS
CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS HAVE BEEN NAMED
AS SAINTS OR BLESSED AND THE CAUSE OF
MORE THAN 150 OTHERS HAS BEEN
INTRODUCED FOR BEATIFICATION. TODAY,
THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ARE IN
RESIDENCE AT LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH
SCHOOL, AND OUR COMMUNITY IS
BLESSED TO HAVE THESE MEN AS
MENTORS FOR THE STUDENTS AND
LAY FACULTY.
GOAL 1WE INSTILL GOSPEL VALUES.
IN THE GOSPEL OF SAINT MATTHEW, JESUS ASKS HIS DISCIPLES,
“WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?” WHO ARE WE AT LA SALLE?
WHAT VALUES DO WE INSTILL IN OUR COMMUNITY? AT THE
CENTER OF OUR INSIGNIA, AND AT THE CENTER OF OUR
IDENTITY IS THE CROSS: A CONSTANT REMINDER OF
JESUS’ PRESENCE IN OUR LIFE. HOW DO WE INSTILL THESE
GOSPEL VALUES? We start in prayer. At the beginning of each
school day and at the beginning of each class period, students
and faculty begin by remembering, “That we are in the holy
presence of God.” This simple reminder sets the tone
and refocuses our community to what is central to a Lasallian
education. We step back from our busy schedule to re-focus,
re-energize, and reflect on the Gospel values in our lives.
This can be seen clearly in our vibrant retreat program,
student led prayer services, and liturgies.
GOAL 2WE ARE ANIMATED BY AND FOSTER A SPIRIT OF FAITH AND ZEAL.
LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL IS A VIBRANT FAITH
COMMUNITY. FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF OUR
FOUNDER, “WE ARE ANIMATED BY AND FOSTER A SPIRIT
OF FAITH AND ZEAL.” ON WHAT BASIS CAN LA SALLE COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL MAKE SUCH A CLAIM? The students of La Salle
College High School do the work, thus demonstrating the faith.
Students go out into the community on service projects on near-
ly a daily basis. Some provide tutoring to elementary and middle
school students. Some visit the elderly. Some provide meals
to the homeless. In the summer, scores of students spend a week
of vacation serving in disadvantaged communities around the
country and around the globe. There are usually more
applicants for service trips than there are spaces. Waiting lists
for participation are common.
THE FIVE GOALS OF LASALLIAN EDUCATION
LASALLIAN EDUCATION
THROUGH THE YEARS, LA SALLE COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL HAS EVOLVED FROM A SCHOOL TO
A COMMUNITY WHERE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT
TO MAKE USE OF THEIR FREEDOM AND TO OVERCOME
PREJUDICES, READY-MADE IDEAS, AND SOCIAL
PRESSURES. THESE YOUNG MEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO
LISTEN, SEEK, UNDERSTAND, TRUST, LOVE,
RESPECT, AND CONTEMPLATE – ALL IN AN ATTEMPT
TO DEVELOP IN THE IMAGE OF GOD AND
FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF OUR FOUNDER.
GOAL 3WE DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN DIVERSE PROGRAMS MEETING RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE.
CENTRAL TO ANY SCHOOL IS ITS ACADEMIC PROGRAM.
THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM AT LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
IS ANCHORED IN RIGOR AND RELEVANCE AND CONNECTED
DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENTS’ NEEDS. Students learn rapidly
to manage realistically heavy workloads and benefit from peers
who come to class prepared to engage in the lessons, thereby
pushing the learning pace and assisting the class to delve deeper
for meaning. Teachers hold high standards for their students
and themselves, staying current on their disciplines and adapting
their instruction to the needs of today’s youth. While the
academic program revolves around a robust and
comprehensive liberal arts-based curriculum, it is also reflective
of our times and flexible enough to accommodate students with
diverse interests and from varied academic backgrounds.
GOAL 4WE CREATE AND SUSTAIN RESPECTFUL HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS IN COMMUNITY.
WHEN MEMBERS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS ENTER
LA SALLE ONE CANNOT HELP BUT NOTICE THE LOOK OF
TREPIDATION ON THEIR FACES. TWO WEEKS LATER,
THEY WALK THE HALLS WITH A COMFORT LEVEL THAT
MAKES THEM FEEL THEY ARE AT HOME. There are a variety
of reasons for this, not the least of which is the immediate
creation of respectful relationships with everyone around them.
Throughout La Salle, there is a subtle emphasis on mutual
respect that is exemplified in the teacher-student relationship.
From the start, students are exposed to a faculty that respects
them for who they are as individuals. They enter classrooms
where they are challenged and made to feel comfortable at
the same time. In turn, the student sees his teacher as someone
who genuinely cares about him as a student and more
importantly, as a person. This mutual respect is sustained
inside and outside of the classroom for years to come.
GOAL 5WE EXERCISE A PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POOR.
THE PREFERENTIAL OPTION MOST EASILY MANIFESTS
ITSELF IN LA SALLE’S COMMITMENT TO THOSE WHO REQUIRE
NEED BASED FINANCIAL AID. Financial aid is available to afford
students the opportunity, gained through admission, to
attend La Salle. Today, over one third of La Salle students are
receiving need based financial aid. Over the last four years,
while tuition has risen by a total of 21%, the budget for need
based financial aid has risen by 35%. Implementing such
an aggressive increase in financial aid has required strong
commitments from the entire La Salle family.
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B E A N E X P L O R E R 40C A M P U S 41A D M I S S I O N S I N F O R M A T I O N 45T U I T I O N 46T R A N S P O R T A T I O N 48
Freshman 9 17 35 39WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A
MISSION STATEMENT ADOPTED BY THE MIDDLE STATES EVALUATION TEAM
MARCH 2006
LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, A CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT, COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
MEN OF VARIED BACKGROUNDS, IS CONDUCTED IN THE TRADITION OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE. THROUGH A
BROAD AND BALANCED, HUMAN AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDES EACH STUDENT
IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIS UNIQUE GOD-GIVEN TALENTS AND FOSTERS A COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE, SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP.
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M I C H A E L A . O ’ T O O L E ’ 6 8
P R I N C I P A L
“Like good explorers throughout history, La Salle
Explorers begin with strong preparation. With their
teachers, they analyze and critique both traditional
and contemporary knowledge in full. Beyond their
strong core curriculum, they can explore their special
interests in the arts, technology, the sciences, and
culture to journey beyond school to a world in need
of faith, compassion and justice.”
FOR OVER 150 YEARS, LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL HAS PROVIDED
A COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION FOR YOUNG MEN IN THE
PHILADELPHIA AREA. LA SALLE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT TO BE CRITICAL
THINKERS WHO ARE WELL PREPARED ACADEMICALLY, ABLE TO
COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, AND LEAD CONFIDENTLY.
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L A S A L L E C O L L E G E H I G H S C H O O L ’ S C U R R I C U L U M I S F A I T H - C E N T E R E D , A C A D E M I C A L LY C H A L L E N G I N G , A N D D E S I G N E D T O P R E P A R E Y O U N G M E N F O R T H E F U T U R E . F E A T U R I N G A W I D E V A R I E T Y O F E L E C T I V E S , O U R C O L L E G E P R E P A R A T O R Y P R O G R A M O F S T U D I E S I S D E S I G N E D T O C H A L L E N G E S T U D E N T S T O R E A L I Z E T H E I R A C A D E M I C P O T E N T I A L .
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
Digital Design
• Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Computer Aided Design
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Digital Images with Adobe Photoshop
Multimedia Production
• Advanced Multimedia Production
• Multimedia Management
• Multimedia Production with Adobe Premiere
Microsoft® IT Academy
• Administering Windows Server
• Configuring Advanced Windows
Server Services
• Installing and Configuring Windows Server
• Network Management
• Windows Server Infrastructure
Information Literacy
Print Design
• Advanced Print Design
• Print Design Management
• Print Design with Adobe InDesign
Programming
• AP Computer Science
• JAVA Programming
• Visual Basic Programming
Web Design
• Advanced Web Design
• Web Design with Abode Dreamweaver
• Web Site Management
ENGLISH
Advanced Public Speaking
American Literature and Composition
American Literature and Composition Honors
AP English Language
and Composition (11th Grade)
AP English Literature
and Composition (12th Grade)
Baseball In Literature
Classic and Renaissance Literature
Creative Writing 1
Creative Writing 2
Harlem Renaissance
Introduction to Literature and Composition
Introduction to Literature and
Composition Honors
Public Speaking
Rhetoric and British Literature
Shakespeare
World Literature and Expository Writing
GUIDANCE
Academic Support 9, 10, 11, 12
College Counseling 11. 12
Group Advisory 9, 10, 11, 12
MATHEMATICS
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Honors
Algebra 2
Algebra 2 Honors
Algebra 3/Trigonometry
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Calculus
Geometry
Geometry and Pre-Calculus Honors
Pre-Calculus
Statistics
Trigonometry
MUSIC AND FINE ARTS
Advanced Chorus
Advanced Honor Band
Advanced Music Performance (Stage Band)
Advanced Music Studies
Chorus
Freshman Chorus
Honors Advanced Music
Independent Chorus
Instrumental Instruction
Intermediate Music Performance
Introductory Music Performance
Music Business and Technology
R&B, Funk, and Latin Concepts
Small Ensembles
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Aquatics
Physical Education
Physical Fitness
Principles of Athletic Training
RELIGION
Christian Life Styles
Christian Morality
Growing In Christ
Lasallian Spiritually and Service
Prayer
Understanding Christ
World Religions
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AP = Advanced Placement
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SCIENCE
Anatomy and Physiology Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Physics C
Bioethics
Biology
Biology Honors
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Environmental Science
Health
Integrated Science
Physics
Zoology
SOCIAL STUDIES
AP American Government and Politics
AP Economics
AP Human Geography
AP Modern European History
AP Psychology
AP United States History
AP World History
Comparative Government
Economics
Modern U.S. History: 1960 to Present
Psychology
United States History
Western Civilizations
World Civilizations
AP = Advanced Placement
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VISUAL ARTS
Advanced Ceramics
Advanced Sculpture
Art Portfolio
Ceramics 1, 2
Drawing 1, 2
Foundations Art
Painting 1, 2
Sculpture 1, 2
WORLD LANGUAGE
AP French
AP Italian
AP Latin
AP Spanish
Chinese 1, 2, 3
French 1, 2, 3, 4
French 3 Honors
French 4 Honors
Italian 1, 2, 3, 4
Italian 2 Honors
Italian 3 Honors
Italian 4 Honors
Latin 1, 2, 3
Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4
Spanish 2 Honors
Spanish 3 Honors
Spanish 4 Honors
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
La Salle College High School requires 26.5
credits for graduation. The majority of students
elect to take additional credits. Furthermore,
a student must receive a satisfactory grade on
the Senior Exit Essay, which is designed
to measure each student’s ability to write
clearly and effectively, along with
demonstrating solid critical thinking skills.=
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Computer 1/2 credit
English 4 credits
Fine Arts 1/2 credit
Health 1/2 credit
Math 3 credits
Physical Education 1 credit
Religion 4 credits
Science 3 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
World Language 3 credits
ELECTIVE OFFERINGS
A student must take at least four credits
beyond the minimum required listed above.
In most cases, this means a fourth year
of Math, Science, and Social Studies. Many
students will also take a fourth year of a World
Language. There are a wide variety of electives
in Art, Computer and Information Science,
Music, Social Studies, English, Math, Science,
and Languages.
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THE DAVID PROGRAM La Salle College High School offers an
academic support service for students with
specific learning needs. The David Program
serves a unique group of college bound
students with documented mild learning
differences in reading, writing and math,
and/or attention issues, organizational
difficulties, or memory processing problems.
The students have a scheduled period each
day where they develop individualized
strategies for academic success. Emphasis
is placed on raising each student’s skill
levels by focusing on problem-solving,
organization, self-advocacy, and
study habits.
The goal of the program is to help each
student understand his own learning
difference and style. In addition,
the learning specialists provide remediation
and compensatory strategies to help the
student become an independent learner.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Advanced Placement Courses are special
college-level courses, which can lead to college
credit, waiving of college requirements, or
special placement in honors programs. La Salle
students consistently score well above state
and national averages on Advanced Placement
Examinations, which are administered
each May.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics (Macro and Micro)
English Language and Composition
(11th Grade)
English Literature and Composition
(12th Grade)
Environmental Science
European History
French
Government and Politics
Human Geography
Italian
Latin
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C
Psychology
Spanish Language
Statistics
United States History
Western Civilization
World History
HONORS COURSES
Due to the high caliber of students attending
La Salle, classes are generally assigned
heterogeneously.
In addition to the Advanced Placement
Program, honors courses are available in
Mathematics, English, Foreign Language,
and Science. Students applying for these
courses must meet prerequisites and
department approval.
SAMPLE 9TH GRADE ROSTER
Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 (Honors)
Electives (Art, Music, and Chorus)
Growing in Christ
Group Advisory
Health
Information Literacy
Integrated Science, Biology, or Biology Honors
Introduction to Literature and
Composition (Honors)
Physical Education
World Civilizations or AP Human Geography
World Language
(Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish, or Latin)
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FreshmanWHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A SEAN PATRICK DIEHL ’17
YARDLEY, PA
GREY NUN ACADEMY
“My advice to an incoming Freshman would be to manage your time very wisely – both at home and at school. Some days you will be able to relax with friends in the cafeteria, while others will require you to dedicate a lot of time to your schoolwork.”
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TYPICAL DAY
I arrive at school at 7:30 am, drop my athletic equipment in the locker room, and
make my way to homeroom. Periodically, I exchange books at my locker during
the day. I spend my lunch period in the cafeteria with my friends and will leave some
time for studying if I have a test that day. After school, I get the books from my
locker that I will need that night and head to the locker room so I can get dressed
for practice or a game. On days when I don’t have practice or a game, I work on
homework in the library. Once home, I spend about ninety minutes on written
homework assignments and another sixty minutes reading or studying.
ACTIVITIES
• Freshman Basketball
• JV Lacrosse
• Intramurals
• Ultimate Frisbee Club
• Student Ambassador
• Freshman Branch-Out Day
• La Salle Academy Tutoring
• Secret Santa
SCHEDULE
Homeroom 1A
1st Period Algebra 2
2nd Period Spanish 1
3rd Period Honors Biology
4th Period Information Literacy
5th Period Honors English
6th Period Lunch
7th Period Religion
8th Period AP Human Geography
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C H R I S T O P H E R J . M A T T H E W S ’ 6 3 S Y N D I C A T E D C O L U M N I S T A N D T E L E V I S I O N H O S T
H A R D B A L L
“A La Salle Explorer is a leader because he learns
independence and receives a well-rounded education
– education of the mind, body, and soul.”
LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF EXTRA-
CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN AN EFFORT TO DEVELOP
A CLOSE AND VIBRANT SCHOOL COMMUNITY. OVER 85% OF STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN AN ACTIVITY AND THE PROGRAMS ATTEMPT TO MORE
FULLY DEVELOP THE SCHOOL’S PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION.
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L A S A L L E O F F E R S A W I D E V A R I E T Y O F E X T R A - C U R R I C U L A R A N D C O - C U R R I C U L A R S T U D E N T A C T I V I T I E S . O V E R 8 5 % O F T H E S T U D E N T S A R E I N V O LV E D I N O N E O R M O R E A C T I V I T I E S O R C L U B S .
The Office of Student Affairs directs this
extensive activities program for the purpose of
providing different experiences and leadership
opportunities for La Salle’s students. These
activities help build a sense of community,
provide outlets for expression, and develop a
sense of responsibility, cooperation, and service
among the students. Faculty moderators
supervise every activity. Activities are added
each year according to student interest.
Academic Decathlon
Art Club
Bands (12 Ensembles)
Campus Ministry
Celtic Club
Chess Club/Team
Chinese Club
Chorus (3 Ensembles)
Computer Club
Computer Lab Managers
Creative Writing Club
Engineering Club
Fencing Club
Film Club
French Club
Gaming Club
Gazebo (Literary Magazine)
German Club
Human Rights Forum
International Studies Club
Intramurals
Italian Club
Kronum
Lasallian Service Corps (14 Service Projects)
Lasallian Youth
Mathletes
Mentoring Group
Mock Trial Competition
Multicultural Club
National Honor Society
Photography Club
Robotics
Ski and Snowboard Club
Social Studies Honor Society
Spanish Club
Speech and Debate (Forensics)
Sports Information Club
Stage Crew
Student Council
Theatre
Web Managers
WEXP (TV Studio/Club)
Wisterian (School Newspaper)
Yearbook
SPEECH AND DEBATE
In the last five years, students in the La Salle
Speech and Debate Program have won a
National Championship in Policy Debate, State
Championships in both Policy Debate and
Lincoln Douglas Debate, and City Champi-
onships in Policy Debate, Lincoln-Douglas
Debate, and Public Forum Debate. Over this
span, La Salle has been recognized as a Debate
School of Excellence by the National Forensics
League and three times has finished in the Top
5 nationally in the Debate School Sweepstakes
Award at the National Catholic Forensics
League National Finals. La Salle College High
School has also competed in the International
Public Policy Forum written debate contest and
once placed in the Top 8 and twice placed in
the Top 32 of more than 330 schools from 36
countries and 42 states.
COMPETITIONS
La Salle fields teams in Academic Decathlon,
Mathletes, and Mock Trial Competition and
also competes in several virtual competitions.
PUBLICATIONS
Extensive writing and editing opportunities
are available through The Wisterian
(school newspaper), the Blue and Gold (school
yearbook), and the Gazebo (literary magazine).
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J U L I A K . M A H E R ’ 1 4 ( H O N ) * D I R E C T O R O F L A S A L L I A N M I S S I O N A N D M I N I S T R Y
“When you enter La Salle College High School you
become a La Salle Explorer of knowledge, while
embarking on a journey to self-discovery. At first you
may be in unfamiliar territory, but your travels will
encourage you to grow academically, physically, and
spiritually. A key part of that journey will be serving
others in the school community and the one beyond
the Wyndmoor campus.”
LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LIVE THEIR FAITH THROUGH
THEIR ACTIONS, RECOGNIZE THE INTER-CONNECTEDNESS OF THE
WORLD, AND ACT ON THEIR OBLIGATION TO REMEDY INJUSTICE.
THROUGH ITS MANY POIGNANT SERVICE PROGRAMS, LA SALLE FOSTERS
AN AWARENESS OF LOCAL AND WORLD COMMUNITIES AND THE
IMPORTANCE OF TAKING RESPONSIBILITIES ON BOTH PLATFORMS.
E X P L O R E s p i r i t u a l i t y* Julia K. Maher, a member of the faculty
and administration at La Salle College
High School since 1983, was awarded a
Diploma Honoris Causa during the 151st
Commencement Exercises held on May 31,
2014. Mrs. Maher officially became
the 256th member of the Class of 2014
when Brother James L. Butler, FSC,
President, awarded the diploma during his
commencement address “for her years
of service as a teacher and assistant
principal and for the depth of
her dedication over more than
three decades.“
La Salle College High School is a ministry that develops each young man to his fullest potential – intellectually,
spiritually, socially, and physically. The signs at the entrance and exit of the campus stand as a constant reminder
of the school’s mantra. “Enter to Learn” establishes the belief that learning is a lasting endeavor. “Leave to Serve”
inspires a lifelong commitment to service, especially to those in need. Together, they guide young men on a path
that brings creative and generous responses to the world.
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
BROWNING, MT
PHILADELPHIA, PABRONX, NY
SAINT MICHAEL, AZ
GALLUP, NM
COACHELLA, CA
FRANKLIN, WV
COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
SAINT LUCIA, WEST INDIES
NEW ORLEANS, LA
T H E O F F I C E O F L A S A L L I A N M I S S I O N A N D M I N I S T R Y S E E K S T O B U I L D A L I V I N G F A I T H C O M M U N I T Y B Y P R O V I D I N G R E L I G I O U S E X P E R I E N C E S A N D S E R V I C E O P P O R T U N I T I E S F O R B O T H S T U D E N T S A N D F A C U LT Y.
Liturgical programs are celebrated at significant times throughout the year. A yearly retreat
program is organized and conducted by the Office of Lasallian Mission and Ministry and assisted
by many faculty members and student leaders.
Rooted in the spiritual and educational vision of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, La Salle empowers
students to serve those in need.
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During the summer of 2014, 326 rising juniors and
seniors – representing almost 60% of the
school’s upperclassmen – participated in one of
seventeen voluntary SUMMER SERVICE PROJECTS
located in eight states and four countries.
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FreshmanWHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A PRIEST ALEXANDER CROSS ’17
ELKINS PARK, PA
NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY
“My advice to an incoming Freshman would be to keep an open mind and try new things. Consider all of the opportunities and possibilities that La Salle has to offer. Experiment and explore.”
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ACTIVITIES
• Crew/Rowing
• Mathletes
• Guitar
• Student Ambassador
• Intramurals
• Ultimate Frisbee Club
• Freshman Branch-Out Day
WHAT I DID FOR FUN AT LA SALLE?
• Went to football games.
• Played basketball at Open Gym.
• Attended mixers and dances.
HOW CAN YOU MEET NEW FRIENDS AT LA SALLE?
Play a sport and be part of team or
join a club. Sit with someone you don’t
know in the cafeteria at lunchtime.
You won’t regret doing it and will have
new friends.
SCHEDULE
Homeroom 5A
1st Period Honors Algebra 1
2nd Period Spanish 2
3rd Period Information Literacy
4th Period Honors Biology
5th Period English
6th Period Lunch
7th Period Religion
8th Period AP Human Geography
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B R I G A D I E R G E N E R A L
J O S E P H J . M C M E N A M I N , U S M C ’ 7 0
D I V I S I O N C O M M A N D E R , 2 N D M A R I N E D I V I S I O N
“A La Salle Explorer takes risks and pushes himself to
his limits. He pulls others around him up with him.
Together they reach new heights, discover boundless
opportunities, and achieve great things.”
LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL IS A COMMUNITY WHOSE
STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT TO MAKE USE OF THEIR FREEDOM AND
OVERCOME PREJUDICES, READY-MADE IDEAS, AND SOCIAL
PRESSURES. LA SALLE STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO LISTEN,
SEEK, UNDERSTAND, TRUST, LOVE, RESPECT, AND CONTEMPLATE –
ALL IN AN ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP IN THE IMAGE OF GOD.
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The “Boys will be Boys, but La Salle Boys will be Gentlemen” sign is found
in every classroom and instructional space in La Salle College High School.
The timeless statement serves as a constant reminder to our young men that
they have a greater calling to act and behave as gentlemen while adhering
to the Lasallian values of integrity, compassion, and respect.
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C H A R A C T E R D E V E L O P M E N T
H I G H S C H O O L I S A C R I T I C A L T I M E F O R G U I D A N C E A N D S U P P O R T B E C A U S E Y O U N G M E N A R E D E V E L O P I N G W AY S O F A C T I N G A N D T H I N K I N G T H A T W I L L R E M A I N W I T H T H E M F O R L I F E .
High school years are the formational years
of one’s life. Our goal is for our students to
form positive lifestyles where they choose
to do what is right, serve others, and lead
courageously. In order to guide and support
boys as they grow into men, La Salle College
High School established a Character
Development Program.
The Character Development Program is
a four-year experience delivering age
appropriate lessons, discussions, readings,
presentations, reflections, retreats, assem-
blies, and simple one-on-one conversation.
The character development program is
dynamic and evolving. While the notions of
honesty, integrity, and empathy are ongoing,
each grade-level has a theme for the year.
Students are not told what or how to think;
rather, they are challenged to think
for themselves.
The program, which is integrated into
the culture and curriculum of the school,
provides students with time to reflect and
discuss topics of substance.
FRESHMAN YEAR THEME
Being A La Salle Man and
Rejecting The Myths of Masculinity
SOPHOMORE YEAR THEME
Being Your Own Man and Rejecting
Peer Pressure
JUNIOR YEAR THEME
Find The Cause Within and Moral Courage
SENIOR YEAR THEME
Putting What You Have Learned to
Good Use and Ethical Leadership
Everyone who attends La Salle College High
School becomes a member of a caring
community that is grounded in core values.
La Salle students are called to develop
into Men of Intellect and Accomplishment,
Men of Faith and Compassion, Men of
Service and Justice, and Men of Integrity
and Respect. When a young man receives his
diploma, he is getting more than a piece
of paper. He is receiving a stamp of
approval. He receives validation that he
is not only an accomplished student, but
also a man who can be trusted and counted
on to speak out and act when others are
unable, unwilling, or afraid to do so.
He is a Man of Character.
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D A V I D J . C O L L I N S ’ 5 3
I N V E N T O R O F T H E B A R C O D E
“A La Salle Explorer enters as part of a group
of boys who experience four years of first-class
learning provided by the Christian Brothers and a
dedicated staff of lay teachers. By graduation, these
young men come to the realization that La Salle has
provided them with the best possible foundation
for further education. Years later, the school’s un-
derlying message of excellence and values provides
a lifetime of clarity in navigating through an ever
changing world.”
LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORTS ONE OF THE MOST
ADVANCED NETWORKS AVAILABLE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION. AS
A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TECHNOLOGY, LA SALLE’S
WIRELESS CAMPUS ALLOWS FOR HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS WHILE
THE LAB MANAGER PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS FOR ONGOING
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORLD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
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L A S A L L E H A S T H E D I S T I N C T I O N O F B E I N G T H E O N LY S C H O O L I N T H E S T A T E O F P E N N S Y LV A N I A T O H A V E M E T T H E S T R I N G E N T S T A F F I N G A N D E Q U I P M E N T Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S T O B E A D E S I G N A T E D M I C R O S O F T ® I T A C A D E M Y.
FEATURES OF OUR TECHNOLOGY
• Completely wireless campus, enhanced by
a Gigabit fiber-optic backbone connecting all
classrooms and offices.
• Thirty-five state-of-the-art servers running
Server 2012 with dedicated space for all
student accounts and files.
• Dedicated Internet that provides students
1,000 Mb of in and out bandwidth with
Nehalem Xeon Servers.
• First school in the nation to fully
implement Microsoft Office® 365 Email
in the Cloud.
• La Salle was the first organization in the
world to deploy Windows 2012 Server in
production coordinated with Microsoft
Technology Adoption Program (TAP).
• TV production and broadcast studio with
editing equipment and operating systems for
live programs and taped productions.
• Four computer labs with over 150 IvyBridge
workstations, Windows 8 Desktops, and
access to the complete Microsoft Office®
2013 Professional Plus Package.
• Multimedia Lab with over thirty
workstations with the Adobe Creative Suite
Master Collection for student and faculty
teaching and production.
• Fully-implemented faculty laptop program
utilizing wireless technology and advanced
projection devices.
• Computer Lab Manager Program for qual-
ified students, which to date has amassed
over 100 Microsoft certifications.
• All fifty seven instructional areas are
equipped with a SMART Board™,
HD Projection TV, DVD, and a
high-performance sound system.
EACH MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 2018
WAS ISSUED A NOKIA LUMIA 2520 DEVICE
AND WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN A FOUR-YEAR
MICROSOFT® PROGRAM AND ONE-TO-ONE
INITIATIVE.
I N A D D I T I O N , A L L O F T H E C O M P U T E R S O N L A S A L L E ’ S C A M P U S F E A T U R E W I N D O W S 8 A N D O F F I C E 2 0 1 3 P R O F E S S I O N A L P L U S . L A S A L L E C O L L E G E H I G H S C H O O L I S C U R R E N T LY I N P A R T N E R S H I P W I T H M I C R O S O F T T O D E V E L O P F U T U R E O P E R A T I N G S Y S T E M S .
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H U G H P A N A R O ’ 8 2 L E A D I N G B R O A D W AY A C T O R ,
T H E P H A N T O M O F T H E O P E R A
“A La Salle Explorer is willing to take risks, pushes
himself to the limits, and never settles for anything
other than the best.”
INSPIRED BY THREE CENTURIES OF THE DISTINCTIVE SPIRITUALITY OF
THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS, LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATES
THE WHOLE PERSON, DEVELOPING YOUNG MEN IN THEIR UNIQUE
TALENTS AND STRENGTHS. A COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC AND FINE ARTS
PROGRAM PROVIDES DIVERSE OFFERINGS THAT PROMOTE A SENSE
OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Three-Dimensional ArtWorks of art created in 2014 by students in Ceramics 2.
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M U S I C I S C O N S I D E R E D T O B E A N I N T E G R A L P A R T O F A S T U D E N T ’ S E D U C A T I O N . R E C O G N I Z I N G T H A T S T U D E N T S C O M E T O L A S A L L E W I T H D I V E R S E M U S I C A L B A C K G R O U N D S , T H E M U S I C D E P A R T M E N T O F F E R S C O U R S E S A T A V A R I E T Y O F L E V E L S T O P R O V I D E A N A P P R O P R I A T E C O U R S E O F I N S T R U C T I O N T O A L L .
BAND
La Salle’s highly regarded and comprehensive
music program is unmatched among high
schools in the Delaware Valley. Over 250
instrumentalists participate in twelve
performing ensembles:
Advanced Band
Advanced Honors Band
Brass Ensemble
Concert Band
Competition Band
Freshman Band
Guitar Ensemble
Intermediate Band
Lab Band
Pep Band
Saxophone Ensemble
String Ensemble
La Salle’s Competition Band consistently
receives superior ratings at local and regional
jazz competitions.
CHORUS
La Salle’s expanding choral program has three
very active performing groups: The Belcrofters
(performing ensemble), Advanced Chorus, and
the Freshman Chorus. Aside from concerts,
these groups perform at many functions in and
around La Salle. Smaller ensembles enhance
our school liturgies by providing music.
THEATRE
With over one hundred La Salle students and
an additional 35 girls from surrounding high
schools, La Salle’s theatre program is recog-
nized as one of the top programs in Southeast-
ern Pennsylvania. Producing two shows per
year, the theatre program offers students the
opportunity to become involved in and learn
every aspect of the theatre from performance;
playing as a member of the pit orchestra; to
every aspect of designing and running a show.
One of the unique aspects of the program is
that the student gets the responsibility of truly
managing a full scale production.
ART
An Arts Festival featuring student work in
painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery,
and photography is held each May. In addition,
La Salle students have exhibited works at
the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts,
Montgomery County Community College,
and the Archdiocesan Art Show.
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EACH SPRING, LA SALLE PRESENTS A MUSICAL.RECENT PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE:
42nd Street (2014)Swing! (2013)City Of Angels (2012)The Drowsy Chaperone (2011)Smokey Joe’s Café (2010)How To Succeed In Business (2009)
EACH FALL, LA SALLE PRESENTS A DRAMA.RECENT PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE:
One Act Plays (2013)Barefoot In The Park (2012)Lend Me A Tenor (2011)Blithe Spirit (2010)Plaza Suite (2009)Arsenic and Old Lace (2008)
Drawing from Art PortfolioDominic Bonitatis ’13
Still-Life Rendering of FruitChalk Pastel on Rag Paper
2013
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S E A N M C D E R M O T T ’ 9 3
D E F E N S I V E C O O R D I N A T O R , C A R O L I N A P A N T H E R S
“A La Salle Explorer sets himself apart from the norm
by challenging himself academically, athletically,
and spiritually. The end result is a man who
has found his place as part of a distinguished family
and is destined for success.”
ATHLETICS PLAY A SIGNIFICANT PART IN STUDENT LIFE AT LA SALLE
COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. WHETHER AS A PARTICIPANT OR SPECTATOR,
EACH STUDENT EXPERIENCES A SENSE OF PRIDE, EXCITEMENT, AND
ACCOMPLISHMENT. STUDENT-ATHLETES LEARN TO FACE AND ANALYZE
PROBLEMS, WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO GO OUT INTO THE WORLD WITH A
SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND A WELL-DEVELOPED CHARACTER.
The school’s nickname and mascot, The Explorers, was erroneously bestowed by a sports writer in
1931 who was covering a basketball game at La Salle College, which was also the home of La Salle
College High School. He thought that the school was named after the French explorer, René-Robert
Cavelier Sieur de La Salle, and not Saint John Baptist de La Salle. Despite his error, the nickname
remained and La Salle College High School and La Salle University are the only schools in America
to use the Explorer as their mascot.
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T H E D I S C I P L I N E A N D R E S P E C T G E N E R A T E D I N T H E A C A D E M I C A R E A , A L O N G W I T H T H E S P I R I T A N D E N T H U S I A S M O F H U N D R E D S O F S T U D E N T S , H A V E R E S U LT E D I N A C O M P E T I T I V E A N D H I G H LY S U C C E S S F U L A T H L E T I C P R O G R A M .
In 1919, La Salle was one of the founding
members of the Philadelphia Catholic
League, which has grown to become a
highly-competitive group of thirteen schools.
La Salle’s athletic opportunities have expanded
since the Philadelphia Catholic League joined
the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic
Association (PIAA) District 12 and became
eligible for district and state championships.
Over 70% of the student body actively
participates in our extensive eighteen-sport
program involving forty-three separate teams.
Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports
Cross Country (V, JV, F) Basketball (V, JV, F) Baseball (V, JV, F)
Football (V, JV, F) Bowling (V, JV) Crew (V, JV, F)
Golf (V) Ice Hockey (V, 2JV) Intramurals
Intramurals Indoor Track (V, JV, F) Lacrosse (V, JV)
Soccer (V, JV, F) Intramurals Rugby (V, JV)
Water Polo (V, JV) Swimming (V) Tennis (V, JV)
Wrestling (V, JV) Track (V, JV, F)
Volleyball (V, JV)
V = Varsity JV = Junior Varsity F = Freshman
In 2013-14, La Salle won two Pennsylvania
State Championships – Swimming
and Baseball – and was a State Finalist
in Basketball, Golf, and Ice Hockey.
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C O N S I D E R T H E S E O U T S T A N D I N G A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S• Over the past decade, La Salle has
won league championships in fifteen
different sports.
• During the last five years, La Salle
captured ninety-eight championships
in fifteen different sports (Philadelphia
Catholic League Championships,
District 12 Championships,
and Pennsylvania State Championships).
• In the last ten years, La Salle has won twelve
Pennsylvania State Championships in five
different sports.
• Last year, 144 athletes received
All-Catholic recognition – 76 First Team
All-Catholics, 49 Second Team
All-Catholics, and19 Honorable Mention
All-Catholics. In addition, over a dozen
athletes received All-State or All-American
recognition.
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FreshmanWHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A JAKE RICHARD SANNEM ’17
AMBLER, PA
KEITH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
“My advice to an incoming Freshman is to not be afraid to
step outside of your comfort zone. Whether it be socially,
academically, or athletically, La Salle has an abundant number
of opportunities and, before you know it, you will discover
that La Salle has something for you. Not only will it be
something for you to try your freshman year, but it could be
something that you do for the rest of your life. All because
you were willing to take a chance.”
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TYPICAL DAY
I have to wake up at 5:00 am and head to swim practice from 5:30 to 7:00 am. I get
into school around 7:30 and drop my bags in my athletic locker. I head up to the third
floor, gather my books for my first three periods, and report to my homeroom. I change
books after third period, go to the cafeteria for lunch, and then head to the library to
get started on my homework and studying. After my last class, I head back to the pool
and practice from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. After practice, I go to the pool at Upper Dublin High
School where I coach and give swim lessons. I get home by 7:00 pm, eat dinner, and get
started on my homework. I typically finish my assignments and studying by 10:30 pm.
ACTIVITIES
• Swimming
• Water Polo
• Student Ambassador
• Freshman Branch-Out Day
• La Salle Academy Tutoring
SCHEDULE
Homeroom 7A
1st Period Spanish 1
2nd Period World Civilization
3rd Period Religion
4th period Lunch
5th Period Algebra 1
6th period English 1
7th Period Information Literacy
8th Period Biology
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L T . C O L . R O D E R I C K K . V O N L I P S E Y , U S M C ( R E T . ) ’ 7 6
F O R M E R D I R E C T O R , N A T I O N A L S E C U R I T Y A G E N C Y
M A N A G I N G D I R E C T O R , U B S F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E , I N C .
“I think the greatest legacy of the Christian Brothers and
of the La Salle experience is being able to be a La Salle
Explorer. It set me up for a lifetime of exploration –
a journey that I am still on today. I’m still exploring this
world. I’m intellectually curious in trying to figure out
how all of these things fit together, but I know that my
love for exploration comes directly from my educational
experience at La Salle College High School.”
SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI OF LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL FILL
THE RANKS OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS AROUND THE WORLD.
ALUMNI INVOLVEMENT, COMMITMENT, AND LEADERSHIP REMAIN
AMONG THE SCHOOL’S PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENTS AS THEY STAND AS
A LASTING TESTAMENT TO A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION.
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A C A D E M I C E X C E L L E N C E
I N S P I R E D B Y T H R E E C E N T U R I E S O F T H E D I S T I N C T I V E S P I R I T U A L I T Y
O F T H E C H R I S I T A N B R O T H E R S , L A S A L L E E D U C A T E S T H E W H O L E P E R S O N ,
D E V E L O P I N G Y O U N G M E N I N T H E I R U N I Q U E T A L E N T S A N D S T R E N G T H S .
A C O R E P R O G R A M B A L A N C E S A C A D E M I C S , A T H L E T I C S , T H E A R T S ,
A N D C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E , W H I L E A N A C A D E M I C A L LY D I V E R S E S T U D E N T
B O D Y D I S C O V E R S A N I N D E P E N D E N C E O F T H O U G H T A N D A C T I O N
T H A T P R O M O T E S A S E N S E O F I N D I V I D U A L R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y.
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS
• 2 National Merit Finalists in the Class of 2014
• 22 National Merit Commended Students in the
Class of 2014
• Over the past decade, an average of
28 students per year are recognized as
National Merit Scholars
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
• 99% of the Class of 2014 is continuing formal
education at 97 colleges and universities in
twenty-six different states
• The Class of 2014 was accepted into 182 colleges
in thirty-four states
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
• 72 students in the Class of 2014 were members of
La Salle’s Chapter of the National Honor Society
• 69 members of the Class of 2015 were elected to
the National Honor Society based on academic
performance (minimum GPA of 3.75), leadership,
and service
SCHOLARSHIPS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT
• The Class of 2014 earned over
$34 million in documented
scholarships and grants
• 76% of the Class of 2014 earned
merit-based and/or athletic scholarships
• In the spring of 2014, 403 students students took
812 AP exams in twenty different subject areas
• The Class of 2014 had 124 Advanced Placement
Scholars, including 17 National AP Scholars
• The Class of 2014 had 84% of students taking
AP Exams score a 3 or higher (recommending
credit for college)
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FreshmanWHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A ALESSANDRO MALDONADO ’17
PHILADELPHIA, PA
PRESENTATION BVM SCHOOL
“My advice to an incoming Freshman would be to live up to your full potential. Don’t be afraid to take risks and try new things. There are so many things to do. Don’t miss out on the ones that may be for you.”
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ACTIVITIES
• Pep Band
• Competition Band
• Theatre/Spring Musical
• Freshman Branch-Out Day
WHAT I DID FOR FUN AT LA SALLE?
• Went to football games.
• Played jam sessions in the
Band Room with other musicians.
• Attended mixers and dances.
HOW CAN YOU MEET NEW FRIENDS AT LA SALLE?
If you play a musical instrument,
join the Pep Band. Have breakfast in
the cafeteria in the morning and go to
the library during free periods. There
will be plenty of people to sit with.
Once you find a seat, you’ll have
one forever.
SCHEDULE
Homeroom 2A
1st Period Spanish 1
2nd Period Algebra 1
3rd Period Honors English
4th Period Religion
5th Period Honors Advanced Band
6th Period Biology
7th Period Information Literacy
8th Period World Civilization
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THE AGE OF EXPLORATION
No boundaries, no borders, no limits, ever-expanding frontiers, endless discovery:
Western Civilization classes over the generations at La Salle College High School
have taught men who attended from the 1930s to today to view the Golden Age
of Exploration as an era where humanity pushed back the horizon of the possible.
THE AGE OF THE EXPLORER
With a rock solid academic reputation and demonstrably strong results,
championship level athletic teams, musical, artistic, oratorical, and dramatic talent
and achievement on regular display, technological education and resources that
set the standard, and a commitment to the Catholic faith and Christian service
that provides the context for everything we do at La Salle College High School,
this is indeed the golden age of the Explorer. To be a part of this community –
whether as alumnus, parent, past parent, faculty and staff member, or especially
a student – is to be a part of a family that is at once nurturing and challenging,
supportive and achievement-oriented, a family to be proud of.
THE EXPLORERS OF THIS AGE
Choose to attend La Salle because of the incredible range of opportunities
offered, the remarkable talents and dedication of the faculty and staff, and
the incredible richness and variety of the student body. Saint John Baptist de
La Salle himself understood that placing young men at this critical age in
an environment where their talents can be nurtured and energies channeled
into positive activity is essential to assuring that they are able to lead good lives,
successful lives to be sure, but more importantly lives characterized by moral
choices and healthy relationships. A diverse set of parents wants this experience
for their sons today and are willing to sacrifice for it.
BECOME AN EXPLORER
Challenge yourself to be a part of the Explorer brotherhood. Follow the banner
of gold and blue on a four-year journey in the company of some extraordinary
teachers and students. Discover your talents. Discover the person God knows
you can be. Discover your capacity to care and to serve. Discover the difference
between a school and a family, between competence and passion. Discover
La Salle College High School.
DISCOVER THE EXPLORER IN YOU! Live Jesus in our Hearts! Forever!
BROTHER JAMES L. BUTLER, FSC
President
B E A N E X P L O R E R
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CAMPUS
1 McCarthy Walking Trail
2 Glaser Field
3 Ward Field
4 Environmental Study Area
5 Flannery Field
6 Meehan Field
7 Dunleavy Center
8 Allinson House
9 Alumni House
10 Tennis Courts
11 Outdoor Pool
12 Sterner Hall
13 David Center
14 Indoor Pool
15 Gymnasium
16 Auditorium
17 Whalen Courtyard
18 Main Office
19 Marian Chapel
20 Kestler Hall
21 Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue Class of 1951 Courtyard
22 Brothers’ Residence
23 Brothers’ Chapel
24 McLean Hall
25 Saint Michael Hall
26 Lourdes Shrine
27 Upper Bartley Field
28 Lower Bartley Field
Parking
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OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014
An Open House will be held from 11:00 am to
2:00 pm. All of the school’s facilities and
programs will be available to prospective
students and their families. The program will
include presentations, demonstrations, and
guided tours. To register for the Open House,
please visit www.lschs.org
SCHOLARSHIP/ENTRANCE EXAM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014
All 8th grade students applying for 9th grade
are required to take the Scholarship Entrance
Exam. All applicants will be considered for
admissions and academic scholarships based on
exam performance, prior and current academic
achievement and recommendations.
PRACTICE TEST
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015
6th and 7th grade students are encouraged to
take a practice test on Saturday, March 7, 2015.
The fee for this exam is $60.00. Please
note that the test for 6th graders will be
modified and only include questions on Math
and English. Both tests are administered for
practice purposes and are not used for the
granting of scholarships or awarding
acceptance to La Salle College High School.
Visit the school website for details.
SPEND A DAY AT LA SALLE (VIP DAY)
All 8th grade students are invited to spend a
full day at La Salle College High School, which
is the best way to experience the atmosphere,
spirit, and challenges that await our young
men. Visits can be arranged on any school day
beginning September 15, 2014 or by registering
online at www.lschs.org
7th grade students are invited to spend a day
at La Salle on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays during the months of March and April.
Visits can be arranged by registering online at
www.lschs.org
Parents and students who encounter
difficulties registering online can contact
the Admissions Office at (215) 402-4800
or admissions@lschs.org
INTERVIEWS
8th grade students spending a day at
La Salle will have an informal interview as
part of their visit.
EVENINGS AT LA SALLE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014
All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade families are
invited to attend an “Evening at La Salle.”
The “Evening at La Salle” Program will
provide prospective students and parents
information about La Salle and the admissions
process. All sessions will begin at 7:15 pm in
Room 204 of Saint Michael Hall. Pre-registra-
tion is required at www.lschs.org
MORNINGS AT LA SALLE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Parents of prospective students are invited to
attend a “Morning at La Salle” in March and
April. The program provides parents a tour of
our campus, classroom visits, and a question
and answer session with faculty, administra-
tors, and students. Each session runs from 9:00
to 11:00 am and is limited to twenty families.
Pre-registration is required at www.lschs.org
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
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ADMISSIONS PROCESS
1. Apply online at www.lschs.org
Submission of an application will
automatically register you for the
Scholarship/Entrance Exam
which will be administered on
Saturday, December 6, 2014.
2. Submit the Transcript Request Form and
Teacher Recommendation Form to your
current school. THESE FORMS CAN BE
FOUND ON THE ADMISSIONS PAGE OF
THE WEBSITE. All academic records
and recommendations must be sent to
the Admissions Office at La Salle College
High School by December 15, 2014.
CONTACT
For further information, please contact
Mr. Kevin Dougherty, Director of Admissions
and Financial Aid at (215) 402-4800 or
admissions@lschs.org
ACCEPTANCE TO LA SALLE
An Admissions Committee reviews
the qualifications of each applicant to La Salle
College High School.
DECISIONS ARE MADE ON THE BASIS OF:
• Scores on the Scholarship/Entrance Exam
• Academic Performance in the 7th
and 8th Grades
• Recommendations from Teachers and/or
Counselors
• Standardized Test Scores
• Activities and Interests
• Application Essay
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic Scholarships worth a minimum
of $7,000 per year are awarded based on a
student’s performance on the Scholarship/
Entrance Exam, which is administered
on December 6, 2014. Retention of scholarships
requires a student to maintain a high level
of academic performance.
ADMISSIONS DECISION TIMELINE
1. Early January: All Admissions Committee
decisions – Scholarship Recipients, First-
Round Acceptances, Wait Listed Students,
and Declined Students – are mailed.
All Scholarship Recipients and First-Round
Acceptances must submit a deposit by
January 30, 2015 in order to secure a place
in the Class of 2019.
2. Early February: Notification to all Wait
Listed Students on their admissions status at
La Salle College High School. If space
permits, students on the Wait List will be
offered admission.
An overwhelming response to our offers of
admission has resulted in full enrollment by
mid-February in each of the last ten years.
A waiting list is established for openings that
may occur after registration.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
La Salle historically admits a small number of
transfer students into the 10th and 11th grades
each year. A student must have a “B” average
and be in good standing at his present school.
Decisions are made after the submission of
academic records and a personal interview.
TUITION AND FEES
Policy of Non-Discrimination
La Salle College High School admits students
of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to
all the rights, privileges, programs, and
activities generally made available to students
at the school. La Salle does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national and ethnic
origin in administration of its education
policies, admission policies, scholarships, loan
programs, or athletic and other school
administered programs.
La Salle College High School is a private,
independent Catholic educational institution,
and as such, is almost exclusively dependent
on full and timely payment of tuition rather
than Church or government subsidies. La Salle
makes every effort to minimize tuition, fees,
and tuition increases, while providing a quality
education consistent with Catholic values.
TUITION
Tuition for the 2014-2015 school year is
$20,400. Tuition for the David Program is an
additional $7,980 per year. Tuition increases
3.5 to 4.5% in an average year.
T O A P P LY, V I S I T W W W . L S C H S . O R G
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PAYMENT PLANS
There are two payment plans available:
1. Semester Plan Payments are due
July 15th and November 15th.
2. Ten Month Plan Payments run April
through January with a processing fee for
participation in the program.
REGISTRATION FEE
Registration of new students requires a
non-refundable tuition deposit of
$1,000 (part of the tuition and not an
additional fee). The registration fee is
due at the time a student accepts his
offer of admission.
FINANCIAL AID
La Salle offers merit-based (academic
scholarships) and need-based grants
(financial aid) on a year-to-year basis.
Scholarship winners are also eligible for
need-based grants. Documentation necessary
for need-based grants includes W-2 forms,
tax records, and filing financial information
through the School and Student Service
for Financial Aid (SSS). Their website can
be found at sssbynais.org to create an
online account.
DEADLINES FOR FINANCIAL AID
Applicants for the Ninth Grade (Class of 2019)
November 30, 2014
Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and 2013 Tax
Returns (1040 and W2s) uploaded to SSS.
January 13, 2015
Copies of final pay stubs for 2014 due at SSS
UPPERCLASSMEN
(Classes of 2016, 2017 and 2018)
December 7, 2014
Parents Financial Statement (PFS) and 2013 Tax
Returns (1040 and W2s) uploaded to SSS.
January 13, 2015
Copies of final pay stubs for 2014 due at SSS.
Note: Families with both an upperclassman
and an incoming freshman should
adhere to the November 30, 2014 deadline.
All documentation should be sent to SSS.
1. School District Busing
The majority of students attending La Salle
are eligible for free bus service provided
by their local school district. The seventeen
school districts currently providing bus
service to La Salle are:
Abington Norristown
Centennial North Penn
Central Bucks Radnor
Cheltenham Springfield
Colonial Upper Dublin
Hatboro-Horsham Upper Merion
Lower Merion Upper Moreland
Lower Moreland Wissahickon
Methacton
2. Automobile
La Salle College High School has ample
parking facilities to accommodate those
students who drive to school.
3. School Sponsored Busing
La Salle College High School sponsors a
private bus service to most areas not covered
by
state-mandated busing. Six bus routes serve
the Northeast as well as Chester, Delaware,
Montgomery and Bucks Counties including
the Yardley/Newtown Area. Fees for this
service vary according to the plan selected.
4. Public Transportation
SEPTA Bus Routes 18 and 77 are in close
proximity to the school. The Route 77 Bus
connects with seven train lines (Fox Chase,
Lansdale/Doylestown, Glenside, Warminster,
West Trenton, Chestnut Hill East, and Chest-
nut Hill West).
Bucks County19%
STUDENT POPULATIONBY COUNTY
MontgomeryCounty
67%
Philadelphia County10%
Delaware County2%
Chester County1%
State of New Jersey and International1%
TRANSPORTATION
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