The Academy of Our Lady of Peace A Catholic College Preparatory School for Young Women
We Are OLP
$19 Million The amount of merit-based scholarships offered to the
class of 2013
20+ The number of advanced
placement and honors courses
$2.5 Million The dollar amount of tuition assistance and scholarships
granted to students
15 The average number of years faculty members have taught
at the school
Poised to Learn
OLP graduates are the proven innovators of tomorrow.
Creativity is at the forefront of what 21st century companies are looking for in their employees. Here at OLP, students continue to break the mold and think outside the box of normalcy and expectation.
We give you all the tools you need to succeed in college including our block schedule and college preparatory curriculum, which includes classes in:
15 The average number of years faculty members have taught
at the school
131 Years of legacy. OLP is the longest running high school
in San Diego
24,562The number of volunteer hours completed by the
student body
Recent research* shows that when compared with female graduates of co-educational schools, women graduates of all-girls schools:
• Earn higher SAT scores • Experience greater confidence
levels, especially with regard to science and math subjects
• Have greater interest in graduate school
• Are more inclined to participate in group and social activities
MathScienceEnglishSocial StudiesVisual & Performing Arts
World LanguagesComputer ScienceReligious StudiesPhysical Education
Poised to Learn
”“My time at OLP was magical — if it had not been for the inspiration of our French teacher, I would have never fulfilled my dream of studying and living in Paris, France. The language prep I received at OLP more than prepared me for the level of study at university on into my days living in Paris.
-Angela Cummings, Class of ‘88, now working at a national intellectual property law firm
Students in Chemistry
*Data from the Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their Characteristics and the Transition to College study by Linda J. Sax, Ph.D, et al.
Poised OLP women serve in local and international communities with
gentleness, peace and joy, modeled after the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Students are required to complete 85 hours of service by
the time of graduation, however, most go above and beyond the minimum requirements because the culture of our community is that of serving the
“dear neighbor.”
As Freshmen:Students serve within nonprofit organizations such as Father Joe’s Villages, the
YMCA, local elementary schools, parishes or Catholic Charities.
As Sophomores:Students interact with nonprofit social service organizations emphasizing
their service to the constituents being served by the organization.
As Juniors:Students serve within nonprofit organizations whose missions relate to
concerns of science and caring for God’s creation.
As Seniors:Students choose one nonprofit organization to serve within and complete a
Senior Reflection of Service within their Religion Courses.
to Serve
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Poised to Serve
The students created portraits for youth from around the world who have been neglected, orphaned or disadvantaged. The children then keep the portraits as a positive memory of their childhood.
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Vietnam
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OLP National Art Honor Society students created portraits of children who had very few photos to serve as memories from their early years.
Academic & Service Spotlight
Poised to Lead
OLP students are empowered and prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow with help from our comprehensive college counseling program for grades 9-12.
There are over 290 leadership opportunities available annually encompassing many realms of campus life, such as student life, athletics, and the performing arts.
The Student Council at OLP is comprised of more than 50 elected student leaders with the common goal of planning school activities and, at the same time, making the school year exciting and memorable.
Poised to Lead
Notable college & university acceptances include:
OLP was an institution that set a solid foundation for my future. I was able to indulge in strong academics, deepen my faith, explore leadership opportunities, and volunteer in community service affairs amongst many other ventures. The memories and friendships created within the OLP community are priceless.
-Dianna Tilley, Class of ‘06, MA Counseling
“”
YaleStanford
University of Notre DameGeorgetown
College of William and MaryNew York University
Lafayette CollegeDuke
Emory UniversityNorthwestern UniversityNortheastern University
University of Southern CaliforniaTufts University
University of San DiegoWilliams College
All 9 UC campuses and 22 CSU campuses
66%Percentage of the 2013 graduating
class that received
scholarships
50+Number of
elected student leadership positions
Leadership experiences at OLP help prepare our graduates for college and beyond.
19The number of
current OLP faculty & staff
who are alumnae
For FaithPoised
”If it weren’t for the religious education and campus ministry experience I received at OLP, I would not be working in full-time youth/music ministry today. Because I had teachers who cared so much about our faith and the love of Christ, I am able to continue that work with my youth group and have passed the Gospel on to many teens over the past ten years.
-Jen Bedison, Class of ‘87, parish Youth Minister“
Founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet in 1882, OLP has successfully educated young women for more than 130 years to meet the needs of society, always with the charism of the sisters at heart: gentleness, peace and joy. OLP is rooted in the motto of Deus Illuminatio Mea, “God is my Light.”
For FaithPoised
The department of Campus Ministry facilitates opportunities for our community to explore our Catholic faith and CSJ charism, including:
We invite our OLP graduates to return to the campus chapel for their wedding ceremony as well!
Students are at the heart of planning and leading various
ministries on campus.
Faith in Action empowersstudents to engage in their faith
as is exemplified by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Daily School-Wide & Classroom PrayerWeekly Chapel Prayer
Variety of Student-Coordinated MassesAdvent Candlelight Procession
Class RetreatsService-Learning Programs
Student Council Outreach ProjectsStudent Peace Commission & Service Clubs
Food Drives for Catholic CharitiesCampus Ministry Student Core TeamWeekly Parents in Prayer Meetings
”If it weren’t for the religious education and campus ministry experience I received at OLP, I would not be working in full-time youth/music ministry today. Because I had teachers who cared so much about our faith and the love of Christ, I am able to continue that work with my youth group and have passed the Gospel on to many teens over the past ten years.
-Jen Bedison, Class of ‘87, parish Youth Minister
Not only do we provide an educational experience that produces students with a very strong academic foundation, but we also continually emphasize the importance of developing a strong, balanced faith-life with a focus on Catholic social justice. We take in young girls. We graduate well-rounded, exceptionally motivated, and spiritually-conscious young women.
-Angela Cascarano, Class of ‘69, parent of an alumna & current OLP Yearbook/Visual & Performing Arts Teacher“ ”
Poised For Success
Alumna Ashlee Guay ‘11Starter at CSU Northridge
OLP girls lead full lives, rounded out by athletics, clubs and our partnership with the Catholic, all-boys school, St. Augustine (Saints), just a few miles away. OLP students are prominent leaders in the classroom, on the courts and fields, and in their communities.
OLP remains at the forefront of athletic recognition with 20 competitive CIF interscholastic athletic teams.
Student athletes make up more than 55% of our student population and the majority of these student athletes were recognized last year for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher while participating in competitive athletics.
Poised For Success
290The number of
leadership opportunities
available
55% The percentage of the student
body that plays at least 1 sport
30+ The number of
clubs and organizations on
campus
20 The number of competitive CIF interscholastic athletic teams
Since 2006, OLP athletes have been granted and accepted athletic
scholarships from:Academy of Art University
California Lutheran UniversityCalifornia State University, Northridge
California State University, San Luis ObispoHarvard University
Hawaii Pacific UniversityHumboldt State
University of Loyola, New OrleansNotre Dame de Namur
St. Martin’s CollegeSt. Mary’s CollegeStonehill College
University of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, Riverside
University of DallasUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of San Diego
Partner events with Saints include:Freshman dance lessons
Football & basketball gamesFormal & casual dances
Student council activitiesRallies/athletics
Theatrical productionsAnd More!
Athletic Teams Include:BasketballCheerCross CountryGolf
Gymnastics SoccerSoftballSurf
Swim & DivingTennis Track & FieldVolleyball
Alumna Ashlee Guay ‘11Starter at CSU Northridge
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OLP students knit more than 90 hats for children battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego.
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