SAINT BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE

SCHOOL COMMUNITY St. Bonaventure High School was founded on the spiritual ideals of St. Francis of Assisi and the academic fervor of its namesake, St. Bonaventure. We strive to insı ll the values emphasized by St. Francis in an academic seı ng that prepares and moı vates young people commiı ed to the Chrisı an way of life. St. Bonaventure High School is owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is fully accredited by the Western Associaı on of Schools and Colleges. The school is comprehensive in its approach, with an emphasis on a college preparatory curriculum. We serve a large geographical area that includes all communiı es located in Ventura County. Currently the school populaı on is 41% Caucasian, 35% Hispanic, 15% Mulı -Racial, 4% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3% African American and 2% Naı ve American.

The faculty is comprised of 44 staff members, over 50% of whom have degrees that are Master’s level or higher. Three counselors and Deacon Huntley provide support and help guide student academic, personal and spiritual development.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS St. Bonaventure High School provides a challenging, comprehensive and complete learning environment for each student. Classes meet four ı mes a week according to a modified block schedule. Students aı end six 50 minute periods Monday, Tuesday and Fri-day, and three 95 minute periods on Wednesday and Thursday. Religion classes are required every semester for all students. The graduaı on requirements are aligned with the California State University and University of California systems. This approach fulfills the philosophy and mission of Saint Bonaventure High School, strengthens the Catholic idenı ty of the school and supports student achievement of Expected School-wide Learning Results. Each student is required to take thirty credits per semester. To receive a diploma a student must earn a total of 240 credits including the following required units:

Religion………………....40 English………...40 Social Studies……………....30 Mathemaı cs……...30 Science……...20 Foreign Language…..20 P.E./Health…..10 Visual/Performing Art…..10 Elecı ves/Technology…....40

3167 Telegraph Road Ventura, CA 93003 Telephone (805) 648-6836 Fax (805) 648-4903 www.saintbonaventure.com

Mr. Marc Groff Mrs. Christina Castro Dn. Don Huntley Mr. George Meade Mrs. Susan Valle Ms. Sarah Swisher Principal Vice Principal Assistant Principal Dean of Students Dean of Faculty Campus Ministry

HONORS COURSES

Algebra 1 Algebra 2/Trigonometry Biology Chemistry English 9 English 10 Geometry Spanish 2 World History

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Art Biology Calculus AB English Language English Literature Spanish Language U.S. Government U.S. History

ACCREDITATION & AFFILIATION

• Associaı on for Supervision and Curriculum Development

• Naı onal Associaı on of Secondary School Principals

• Naı onal Associaı on of Secondary School Curriculum

• Naı onal Catholic Educaı on Associaı on

• WCEA/WASC*

*St. Bonaventure received another six year accreditaı on in 2015, conı nuing its streak of academic excellence.

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS

Counseling - Mrs. Natalie Lajoie English - Mr. Connan McElvogue Art/ASB - Mrs. Dawn Norkewicz Math - Mrs. Chrisı na Castro

Social Studies - Mr. Michael Gianelli Religion - Mr. George Meade & Deacon Don Huntley

Foreign Language - Mrs. Alice Kierzek Science - Mrs. Susan Valle

“Soli Deo Honor Et Gloria” “Only for the honor and glory of God”

St. Bonaventure High School Mo� o Formally Accepted at the Dedicaı on of St. Bonaventure High School, January 1, 1968

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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES FOR THE CLASS OF 2015

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS FROM 2015

College Bound 97%

4 Year College/University 61%

2 Year College 36%

Armed Services 3%

Over 90% of St. Bonaventure High School students complete a 4 year degree

GRADE POINT AVERAGE CLASS RANK

All 240 units are computed in a student’s GPA. St. Bonaventure High School uses a 4-point scale (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0). UC approved advanced courses and Advanced Placement Classes are based on a 5 point scale.

TEST INFORMATION FROM 2014-2015

SAT

Criı cal Reading Mean 532

Math Mean 517

Wriı ng Mean 526

Average 1575

ACT

Average 22.9

ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESULTS

80% of all students taking AP examinaı ons earned

college-level scores of 3, 4 or 5.

(State Average = 64.2% ; Naı onal Average = 61.3 %)

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/CLUBS

Art , ASB, Campus Ministry, FCA, Geo Bowl, Habitat for Humanity, Interact, Knowledge Bowl, Leo Club, Mock Trial, Seraphs for a Cure, Seraphs for Life, Seraph Success, Spanish, Yearbook and more.

ATHLETICS BOYS

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field.

GIRLS

Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Soı ball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball.

SBHS is a member of the Tri County Athleı c Associaı on

2014-2015 School Year

CALIFORNIA SCHOLASTIC FEDERATION - 73 MEMBERS

NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY - 50 MEMBERS