Salesian High School: Information

Salesian High School 148 Main Street

New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 632-0248
FAX (914) 632-1362

At a Glance * Special Programs * Sports * Activities * Courses * Tuition * College Acceptances

Salesian's first science lab circa 1940

Computers today are used for all subjects

Salesian's first basketball team

Salesian's sports traditions remain strong

A home, a school, a parish, and a family.

At a time when there were 90 elements to the Periodic Table, a gallon of gasoline cost 26 cents and the first modern art museum opened in Washington, DC, a group of priests and brothers laid the cornerstone to a dream on 17 acres overlooking Long Island Sound in New Rochelle. The year was 1920, the men were Salesians of St. John Bosco, and the dream is Salesian High School.

Salesian is an academic high school for boys. It embodies the rich educational tradition of St. John Bosco -- a tradition based on Reason, Religion, Kindness, and the presence of educators among the students. Since the average class size is 24, our students enjoy the benefits of a quality academic program in a structured and supportive setting that prizes personalized attention.

Salesian is a home that welcomes; a school that prepares for life; a parish where Christian values shape character; and a family where lasting friendships are formed.

Whether in the classroom, in the gym, or at various extracurricular activities and events, Salesian's dedicated faculty helps students develop their potential. Through personal and career counseling and quality academic instruction, our students are encouraged to strive toward academic excellence and to mature as productive and responsible Christian gentlemen.

Salesian High At a Glance

TEACHER/STUDENT RATIO
1:11

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
23

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS
GOING ON TO COLLEGE
97%

TUITION
$5,825 (2006-2007)

SPECIAL FEATURES
Honors Program
Freshman Plus Program
Advanced Placement Courses in Biology, English, American and World History
American Studies Academy

College Bridge and College Link Program
with Iona College

Expanded Sports Program
including baseball, basketball, wrestling, volleyball,
tennis, golf, soccer, cross country, bowling
Extensive Intramural Sports

Big Brother Program
Scheduled Activity Periods
Service Programs

Parent Support Seminars
Youth Ministry

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SCIENCE DISCOVERY

Designed to provide students with a hands-on and inquiry based experiences, the Science Discovery Program provides participants with the opportunity to attend off-campus lectures, visit research sites, and attend regularly scheduled research classes and labs. Through contact with actual field conditions, this program provides a unique opportunity for students to stand apart from their peers and gain experiences now considered favorable when applying for admission to competitive colleges.

BAND & MUSIC

Under the direction of the Paul Effman Organization, music is in full swing at Salesian High School. In addition to weekly small group lessons, the full band meets twice a week to rehearse for various school functions. Students can choose from a wide-range of instruments and may participate in the program regardless of their level of experience.

AUTOMATED LIBRARY

Salesian students enjoy the benefits of technology in their school library/media center. They can search for books using the automated card catalog on computers. Their library also extends onto their school web page. They can use links to helpful web sites collected by the librarian and their teachers. They can use online databases for research both at school and from their home computers. Databases for their use include the SIRS Knowledge Source and Thomson Gale's Student Resource Center, U.S. History Resource Center, Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center, and Science Resource Center, as well as the NOVEL (New York Online Virtual Electronic Library) databases provided by NY State.

AMERICAN HISTORY ACADEMY PROGRAM

Salesian High School is the fourth school in the country and the first outside of New York City selected by the Gilder/Lehrman Foundation. The Foundation will help the school integrate American studies into the school curriculum. Through this grant, Salesian High School has created a small academically rigorous learning environment that offers courses in American history throughout the four-year high school curriculum. The Foundation will oversee Salesian’s American Studies Academy and supply support, equipment, hardware and software. Teachers are invited to participate in seminars and enrichment programs and fellowships taught by renowned historians at ivy league schools. The grant also sponsors trips for Salesian students. Freshmen visit historic Philadelphia, sophomores tour Mystic Seaport, and juniors follow Boston's "Freedom Trail." Selected seniors visit the FDR library in Hyde Park for a special research project.

SATURDAY HISTORY PROGRAM

An extension of the Salesian High School American History Program, the Saturday Academy, held at Salesian High School on six Saturday mornings, is a coed, tuition free enrichment program offered to all Catholic, Private, and Public school students in grades 7 through 10. Students that participate in this program funded by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History have the opportunity to examine selected topics in American History Studies based on materials supplied by the teachers. In addition to analyzing primary sources, videos, slides and music, students participate in group discussions, us the school's computers, and go on field trips. Best of all -- no homework and no tests! Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the Academy will send a Certificate of Achievement to the student's school.

HONORS PROGRAM

Throughout their years at Salesian, HONORS students will take honors level courses, AP courses, as well as having the opportunity to take additional college link and elective courses in their senior year. This program begins in sophomore year, however, Salesian does offer select freshmen a new pre-honors "Plus" program where they can become acquainted with honors courses.

DRAMA

The extraordinary talents of our students have an opportunity to shine when the Salesian High School Players present their annual spring production. From the opening strands of the overture performed by professional orchestras, peppered with our very own student musicians, to the incomparable casts and crew, audience members have learned to expect an evening of quality entertainment.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

The courses offered include:
- A.P. American History
- A.P. World History
- A.P. English Language
- A.P. English Literature
- Biology

The Advanced Placement Program provides students with the opportunity to take college level courses and achieve college credit.

COLLEGE CREDIT

In cooperation with Iona College, courses are offered in the areas of Foreign Language, Political Science, and Calculus, enabling selected students to earn up to six college credits in each area.

YOUTH MINISTRY

This program offers students an opportunity to view faith as a lived experience, while learning the values of leadership and service. All students complete 50 community service hours prior to graduating. Projects include: teaching CCD in local grammar schools, volunteering as a Big Brother to incoming Freshman, working in hospitals, nursing homes, or with the homeless, as well as working in poor parishes in the NY area, Florida and Mexico.

GUIDANCE

Housed in the newly completed guidance suite, four counselors experienced in dealing with the complex issues our students present are on staff to discuss personal concerns on an individual and group basis and to examine future educational and career opportunities. With their skills constantly updated via workshops and additional professional courses, the counseling staff is prepared to address the needs of all of our students including those with special needs who may require additional support and appropriate accommodations. Financial planning for college, sources of financial aid, and online college selection resources are available in thecounseling suite. Evening workshops on a variety of important topics are offered to parents throughout the year.

SENIOR ELECTIVES

Computer Architectural Design
Senior Art
Law

Communications and Media
Physics
Forensic Science

SPORTS

Varsity Basketball
Junior Varsity Basketball
Varsity Baseball
Junior Varsity Baseball
Soccer
Wrestling
Golf

Volleyball
Bowling
Cross-Country
Intramural Football
Intramural Basketball
Intramural Softball

ACTIVITIES

Clubs National Honor Society Student Government Chess Computers Civil Air Patrol USN Sea Cadets Yearbook Newspaper A.M. Salesian TV News Show Mock Trial Liturgical Music Ensemble Weightlifting Health and Fitness Martial Arts Ping Pong	Special Events Olympic Day Halloween Costume Contest Dances Freshmen Barbecue Senior Breakfast Junior Class Ring Ceremony Senior Prom Planned Recreational Outings Sports Awards Dinner Spirit Week Field Trips Don Bosco Spirit Week College Fairs Saturday Academy History Program
Religious Activities School Liturgies Reconciliation Services Prayer Experiences Class Retreats Leadership Training Service Programs

COURSES

Freshman

Religious Education:
     Christianity and Moral Values
English
Language Arts
Global Studies 1
Foreign Languages:
     Italian
     Spanish
Mathematics 9
Science:
     Biology
Computers:
     Literacy
     Writing
Art
Physical Education

Sophomores

Religious Education:
     Old Testament and Moral Values
English
History:
     Global Studies 2
     AP World History
Foreign Language:
     Italian
     Spanish
Mathematics 10
Science:
     Chemistry
Art:
     Art 2
     Honors Art
Health
Physical Education

Juniors

Religious Education:
     New Testament and Sacraments
English:
     American Literature
     AP English Language & Composition
History:
     United States History
     AP American History
Foreign Language:
     Italian
     Spanish
Mathematics:
     Pre-Calculus
     Mathematics 11
Science:
     Earth Science
     Physics
Civil Liberties
Physical Education

Seniors

Religious Education:
     Social Justice & Christian Life Styles
English:
     British Literature
     AP Literature & Composition
Social Studies:
     US History Research Seminar
     Economics
Mathematics:
     Mathematics 12
     Mathematics with Business Applications
     Pre-Calculus; Calculus
Science
AP Biology
Elective Choices
      Architectural Drafting, Law, Forensic
      Science, Art, Honors Biology
Physical Education

Tuition and Fees: ANNUAL TUITION

The tuition is $5,825 for 2006-2007.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

Academic scholarships covering part of tuition are granted to incoming students according to their scores on the Cooperative Entrance Examination and/or Salesian High School’s own Scholarship/Entrance Examination. These scholarships are renewable every year provided good academic standing is maintained.

A limited amount of financial aid in the form of grants or work-study is available, based on need. Financial aid applications must be submitted yearly.

Our Graduates

Listed below are some schools Salesian graduates have chosen to attend in recent years:

Adelphi University, NY
Alabama A & M University, AL
Allegheny College, PA
Berkeley College, NY
Brown University, RI
Catholic University of America, DC
Caldwell College, NJ
Cheyenne University, PA
The Citadel, SC
C.U.N.Y. Baruch College, NY
C.U.N.Y. Hunter College, NY
C.U.N.Y. John Jay College, NY
Clarke Atlanta University, GA
College of Aeronautics, NY
College of Mount St. Vincent, NY
Concordia College, NY
Culinary Institute of America, NY
Delaware State College, DE
Delaware Valley College, PA
Dominican College, NY
Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ
Fordham University, NY
Hampton University, VA
Harvard University, MA
Hesser College, NH
Hofstra University, NY
Howard University, DC
Iona College, NY
Jacksonville University, FL
Johnson and Wales University, RI
La Salle University, PA
Lehigh University, PA
Manhattan College, NY
Mercy College, NY
Misericordia College, PA
Mitchell College, CT
Montefiore Medical Center of Technology, NY
Morgan State University, MD
Morris Brown College, PA
Morrisville College, NY
Mount St. Mary College, NY
New York College of Medicine, NY
New York Institute of Technology, NY
New York Maritime College, NY
New York University, NY

Niagara University, NY
Norfolk State University, VA
North Carolina University, NC
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Notre Dame University, IN
Pace University, NY
Penn State University, PA
Providence College, RI
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Roger Williams College, RI
Sacred Heart University, CT
Seton Hall University, NJ
Siena College, NY
SUNY, Albany
SUNY, Binghamton
SUNY, Delhi
SUNY, Farmingdale
SUNY, Fashion Institute of Technology
SUNY, New Paltz
SUNY, Old Westbury
SUNY, Oneonta
SUNY, Purchase
SUNY, Stony Brook
St. Anselm College, NH
St. Bonaventure’s University, NY
St. John’s University, NY
St. Thomas Aquinas College, NY
School of Visual Arts, NY
Susquehanna University, PA
University of Connecticut, CT
University of Maryland, MD
University of Massachusetts, MA
University of Miami, FL
University of Michigan, MI
University of New Haven, CT
University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC
University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC
University of Pittsburgh, Pa
U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY
Virginia State University, VA
Virginia Union University, VA
Wentworth Institute, MA
Westchester Business Institute, NY
Westchester Community College, NY

At a Glance * Special Programs * Sports * Activities * Courses * Tuition * College Acceptances

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