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2019-2020 School Profile

MISSION STATEMENTJSerra is an independent Roman Catholic high school that encourages students to pursue personal and professional excellence in life. Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, we work in partnership with committed parents and inspirational teachers to form the faith, intellect, and character of our young men and women within a Christ-centered, sacrament-based learning environment.

ABOUT JSERRAFounded in 2003, it is the first non-dioscean founded, private Roman Catholic high school in California and the fourth in the country. Located in beautiful, historic San Juan Capistrano, JSerra is in an ideal location between San Diego and Los Angeles.

Religious education, the use of technology, extracurricular activities, and active involvement in Christian service projects are important facets in the students’ overall educational experience.

JSerra is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association. It is a member of the College Board and the National Catholic Educational Association.

There are many clubs on campus, but a few represent significant influence and demand considerable student time. Students who are members of these organizations are typically devoting many hours of their time to serve the community through their club. These include:

• Caritas Christi (service at all school functions)• National Honor Society (peer tutoring)• Life Leaders (mentoring to freshmen)• Lion Ambassadors (mentoring to international students)• Transfer Lions Club (mentoring to transfer students)

Over 80% of our student body participates in athletics at JSerra. The Lion’s sports teams have produced college scholarship and professional athletes. The school is proud of its 25 Trinity League, 12 CIF and 7 state championships. Thirty-four of the Class of 2019 have committed to collegiate sports. JSerra continues to thrive and grow as its students and alumni become leaders in their families, neighborhoods, churches and professional communities.

Total Enrollment: 1,225

CLASS OF 2019 291

CLASS OF 2020 300

CLASS OF 2021 320

CLASS OF 2022 314

Faith. Intellect. Character.

JSerra Catholic High School

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TEACHER RATIO

21AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

41%FACULTY HOLD

ADVANCED DEGREES

11%2019 SENIORS ATTENDING

CATHOLIC COLLEGE

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57%male

Multi-Racial10%

African American2%

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Native American

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Asian/Pacific Islander

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Caucasian56%

Latino/Hispanic12%

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• 10% of the Student Body areInternational Students

• All students in AP classes are required to take the AP exam

• Students come from 101 unique zipcodes

• Remediated grades are computed into the GPA

ACADEMIC PROFILE CLASS OF 2019 COLLEGE MATRICULATION

ADVANCED PLACEMENT & HONORS COURSESJSerra offers 23 AP courses, 62 honors courses, and courses in the Business and Law Magnet programs articulated through Saddleback College. Student enrollment in AP or Honors classes is based on placement exams, previous grades in relevant classes, and teacher recommendations. All students are required to take the corresponding AP exam. It is highly recommended that students take no more than three AP’s in their junior and senior years.

AP Art History *AP BiologyAP Calculus AB/BCAP ChemistryAP Computer Science & PrinciplesAP English Language

AP English LiteratureAP Environmental ScienceAP European HistoryAP French LanguageAP Human Geography *AP Macroeconomics

AP Microeconomics *AP Music TheoryAP Physics 1 and 2AP Physics CAP Psychology *AP Spanish Language

AP StatisticsAP Studio ArtAP US GovernmentAP US History

*Online Course Only

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84%earned a score of 4 or above

60%earned a score of 5

29%

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

MAGNET PROGRAMS

The academic program is organized in a modified block schedule. Online classes taken will be denoted on our transcripts. Theology is included in our academic gpa and is considered a core academic class at JSerra. Freshman Communications is a required course for all students with the majority of the content covering logic and grammar. Students are not ranked at JSerra except for the valedictorian and salutatorian.

Roughly 30% of our student body participates in a magnet program. Because all magnet programs require specialized courses per year, many of the magnet students must take online courses and/or summer school to meet all graduation requirements. These students spend many hours outside of class time to fulfill magnet requirements, whether it is visiting hospitals at five am, to mock trials over weekends, to statewide and national competitions through Future Business Leaders of America. Our students have been recognized both regionally and nationally for their accomplishments through their respective magnet programs. All magnet courses receive honors credit at JSerra. Magnet classes are only available to students who are in the magnet program.

THEOLOGY 40 CREDITSENGLISH 40 CREDITSELECTIVES 40 CREDITSMATH 30 CREDITSSCIENCE 30 CREDITSSOCIAL STUDIES 30 CREDITS

WORLD LANGUAGE 20 CREDITSFINE ARTS 10 CREDITSPHYSICAL EDUCATION 20 CREDITSHEALTH 5 CREDITSFRESHMAN COMMUNICATION 5 CREDITS

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D 60% - 69%F 50% - 59%

JSERRA ASSIGNS LETTER GRADES USING A 4.0 SYSTEM.

Dean’s Honor Roll: GPA of 4.0 or higherHonor Roll: GPA of 3.50 – 3.99

In collaboration with UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business, the BMP seeks to develop future business leaders who are prepared, knowledgeable and skilled in the global business environment. Classes through the program are now matriculated through Saddleback College and are awarded college credit.

The JSerra EMP adopts the curriculum of Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a leader in providing rigorous and innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education.

In conjunction with an adjunct Chapman University professor, the Law Magnet Program seeks to introduce the student to the law field and help prepare the student for the rigors of law school. Courses include a substantial amount of the first year law school curriculum.

Medical magnet students will conduct independent research, participate in medical simulations, and interact with medical professionals when on site at a hospital. Students have access to a state of the art “Sim Man” and cutting edge technology, which will prepare them for the rigors of pre-medical studies in college and beyond. Students must take the most rigorous math and science pathways available at JSerra.

ART BUSINESS ENGINEERING LAW MEDICALThe Arts Magnet Program provides four years of pre-professional training in the Visual and Performing Arts, including Choral and Instrumental Music, Dance, Theater, Drawing & Painting, Graphic Design, Photography, and Broadcast Journalism. The mission of JSerra’s Arts Magnet Program is to create independent thinkers and leaders who will contribute inventively and critically to their culture through their artistic discipline.

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+ Indicates Catholic College/University

291GRADUATES

85%ATTENDING 4 YEAR

40%IN STATE

7%CSU

57%4 YEAR PUBLIC

34STATES

99%ATTENDING COLLEGE

14%ATTENDING 2 YEAR

55%OUT OF STATE

10%UC

43%4 YEAR PRIVATE

5COUNTRIES

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Chours of Christian Service Required

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26351 Junipero Serra Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | 949.493.9307 | 949.493.9308 Fax CEEB Code: 053197

Olivia Huie | Director of Academic & College Counselingohuie@jserra.org | ext. 1123

Monica Celaya | Academic & College Counselormcelaya@jserra.org | ext. 1110

Katie Cress | Academic & College Counselorcress.park@jserra.org |ext. 1118

Jennie Pearce | Academic & College Counselorjpearce@jserra.org | ext. 1137

Michele Murphy | Academic & College Counselormmurphy@jserra.org | ext. 1155

Mary Victoria Taylor | Academic & College Counselormvtaylor@jserra.org | ext. 1135

Myra Castro | University Relations & College Counselormcastro@jserra.org | ext. 1156

Janet Miller | Registrarjmiller@jserra.org | ext. 1156

Rich Meyer | President

Eric Stroupe | Principal

Pat Reidy | Vice President of Mission & Faith

Donna Vandenberg | Vice Principal

Chris Ledyard | Athletic Director

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AP Scholars

47AP Scholarswith Honors

AP Scholarswith Distinction

National APScholars

26 42 6

MEAN 1234

MATH 626

EBRW 608

ENGLISH XXMATH XXREADING XXSCIENCE XXCOMPOSITE XX

138 Testers

138 Testers