Profile 2012–2013

Enter to Learn Leave to Serve

THE SCHOOLEstablished in 1858, La Salle College High School is a Catholic independent college preparatory school for young men, grades 9-12, of varied backgrounds. La Salle is committed to Christian values, academic excellence, spiritual fulfillment, cultural enrichment, and physical development. In the tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers Schools, La Salle empowers students to accept responsibility, achieve their fullest potential and work to build a just society.

La Salle is a member of a worldwide Lasallian network of schools and colleges. La Salle is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. La Salle holds memberships in PAIS, ADVIS, CEEB, NACAC, PACAC, and the International Coalition of Boys Schools.

THE STUDENTSLa Salle students are accepted on the basis of a competitive entrance exam and an admissions portfolio. Students come from more than 181 parochial, private, and public elementary schools from the City of Philadelphia, small towns, suburban communities, rural areas in the four surrounding counties, the state of New Jersey, and international countries. Typically, 100% of graduates attend college. The Class of 2012 earned over $29.3 million in documented scholarships and grants.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMStudents must complete 26.5 credits to graduate, including the following requirements: Religion (4), English (4), Mathematics (3), Lab Science (3), Social Studies (3), World Language (3), Physical Education (1), Fine Arts (.5), Computer Education (.5), Health (.5), and Electives (4). By graduation, a significant number of seniors exceed the above requirements. Students carry a minimum of six credits yearly. Twenty Advanced Placement courses are offered, and honors and advanced courses are available in all major subject areas. Study at local colleges is an option.

TECHNOLOGYLa Salle’s strong academic program is enhanced by one of the most sophisticated technological systems available in secondary education today: the first school in the nation to fully implement Microsoft Exchange 2010; completely wireless campus enhanced by Gigabit fiber optic backbone connecting all classrooms and offices; a T3 dedicated internet circuit that offers students 90MB of in and out bandwidth Nehalem Xeon Servers; four computer labs with over 150 Nehalem i7 workstations,

Windows 7 Desktops, and access to the complete Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus Package; TV production and broadcast studio with editing equipment and operating systems for live programs and taped productions; Multimedia lab with over 80 workstations for student and faculty teaching and production; library and media center with capability for thirty-four online reference programs; computer lab internship for qualified students who have amassed 15 Microsoft certifications; all 57 instructional areas are equipped with a SMARTBoard, HD Projection TV, DVD, and high performance sound system. Students lead multiple independent projects in campus technology as part of La Salle’s Microsoft IT Academy Program. 93 students received Microsoft Technology Association qualification during 2011-2012 in what is the only Level One Microsoft IT Academy in Pennsylvania.

ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICSLa Salle features 50 clubs and student organizations that have earned national, state, regional and local awards. For example, La Salle is nationally recognized as a Debate School of Excellence by the National Forensics League, consistently earns Superior ratings in Jazz Band regional competitions, and the Engineering Club is integral in conducting Renewable Energy Studies including the feasibility of installing wind and solar equipment at La Salle. Over 70% of the students are involved in one or more activities.

Over 50% of the student body actively participates in our extensive 16 varsity sport program including 39 separate teams. In 2011-2012 La Salle was the Pennsylvania State Champion in Baseball, Hockey, and Swimming. In addition, La Salle earned seven Philadelphia Catholic League Championships, eight District 12 Championships, one second place finish in the lacrosse PIAA State Championship, as well as Flyers Cup Champions in hockey. 12 students were named as high school All-Americans.

COMMUNITY SERVICEStudent participation in community service is voluntary. Students participate in 23 year-round service projects. 75% of the students volunteered in extended weekly, seasonal, or summer service programs. Over 265 students, which represents 40% of the upper classmen, along with 27 faculty members, volunteered on week long service trips, locally, nationally, and internationally, this past summer. Fathers of our freshman and sophomore students accompany their sons on a day of service during the school year.

La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 215 233 2911 phone 215 402 4350 fax www.lschs.orgwww.lschs.org/college

Brother James J. Butler, FSC President butlerj@lschs.org

Michael A. O’Toole Principal otoole@lschs.org

Gerard M. Brett Director of College Counseling 215 402 4846 brettg@lschs.org

Mary Kay Mullen Associate Director of College Counseling 215 402 4845 mullen@lschs.org

Brother William DiPasquale, FSC Associate Director of College Counseling 215 402 4852 dipasqualeb@lschs.org

Kathleen G. O’Connell Administrative Assistant College Counseling 215 402 4849 oconnell@lschs.org

CEEB CODE 393370

ENROLLMENT1,065 young men representing181 elementary schools and105 zip codes from the City of Philadelphia, four surrounding counties, state of New Jersey, and international countries.269 members in the class of 2013

FINANCIAL AID2011-2012: $3 million awarded33% of students receive financial aidAlumni, faculty and parents contribute to this amount

FACULTYFull Time: 97Adjunct: 14Advanced Degrees Masters Degrees: 93 Doctorate Degrees: 4Student-Faculty Ratio: 11:1Average Class Size: 19

Academic Profile

CURRICULUMCommitted to a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, La Salle also supports students in developing individualized programs of study and provides opportunities to explore subjects of interest at advanced and independent levels. The curriculum is comprised of over 135 courses in nine academic areas and includes twenty AP course offerings. Scheduling constraints may affect the number of AP courses that a student can take.

GRADINGLa Salle does not rank students. The grade distribution chart for junior year courses and the cumulative GPA distribution on the next page provide the context for individual student transcripts.

GRADING SCALE

A+ = 98-100 (4.3) A = 93-97 (4.0) A- = 90-92 (3.7)

B+ = 88-89 (3.3) B = 85-87 (3.0) B- = 82-84 (2.7)

C+ = 80-81 (2.3) C = 77-79 (2.0) C- = 74-76 (1.7)

D+ = 72-73 (1.3) D = 70-71 (1.0)

F = 00-69 ( 0.0 failing)

ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESULTS 2012Total Candidates 300Total Tests Taken 615Percentage of scores 3 or higher at La Salle 87%117 AP Scholars including 15 National Scholars

Subject Students % Scores 3-5

Biology 32 59Calculus AB 38 76Calculus BC 13 100Chemistry 10 100Computer Science A 10 70 Economics (Macro) 22 86Economics (Micro) 21 95English Language 92 95English Literature 66 83Environmental Science 7 100European History 23 96Latin Vergil 7 43Physics B 44 73Physics C: E & M 21 86Physics C: M 21 95Psychology 34 94Spanish Language 8 88Statistics 19 95US Government & Politics 31 84US History 58 91World History 38 100

NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITION 2013National Merit Semi-Finalists 10National Merit Commended 7

SAT Test Scores – Class of 2012Reasoning Test Scores

Critical Reading Percentage Students

800-650 34% 81640-500 53% 127490-360 13% 32

Math Percentage Students

800-650 42% 102640-500 48% 114490-300 10% 24

Writing Percentage Students

800-650 30% 72640-500 55% 132490-330 15% 36

La Salle State NationalMean Critical Reading Score 599 491 496 Mean Math Score 615 501 514 Mean Combined Score 1214 992 1010 Mean Writing Score 595 480 488 Mean Total Score 1809 1472 1498

Mean SAT Reasoning Test Scores for La Salle students who took both the Reasoning Test and Subject Tests

Mean Critical Reading Score 696Mean Math Score 672Mean Combined Score 1369Mean Writing Score 672Mean Total Score 2041

MEAN SCORES for SAT Subject Tests

Subject Students MeanBiology E 1 630Biology M 7 701Chemistry 10 657English Literature 20 642French 2 470Italian 1 500Math Level 1 28 661Math Level 2 26 721Physics 23 695Spanish 2 480US History 28 687World History 11 723

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Profile Colleges and UniversitiesCOLLEGE ACCEPTANCES FOR THE CLASSES OF 2008-2012The regional, national, and international reach of the matriculating seniors from the last five years reflects a community willing to think broadly in its efforts to make effective college choices.

La Salle College High School, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school, conducted by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, does not release any written discipline records of a matriculating student. If a student’s actions become part of a public record, then it is part of the public domain and can be accessed through the appropriate public source. (Effective 09/95).

La Salle College High School8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038

215 233 2911 phone215 402 4350 fax

www.lschs.org