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MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL1615 Mater Dei Drive Chula Vista, California 91913 Phone: 619.423.2121 Fax: 619.423.6910 www.materdeicatholic.org Student Body735 enrolled- 177 Freshman 192 sophomores 197 Juniors 168 Seniors 22 students per class average
FacultyThe faculty consists of one Sister Servant of the Blessed Sacrament, 18 lay men and 33 lay women. Included in this body are three counselors, one campus minister, and two librarians. The administration embraces the president/principal model. Expected Schoolwide Learning Results Mater Dei Catholic High School will prepare its graduates to be:Christ Centered Persons who... • Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the Catholic faith. • Foster and demonstrate Christian values of compassion, respect, justice and dignity through Christian service. • Make moral choices based on Judeo-Christian tradition. • Commit to being stewards of God’s creation. Life-Long Self-Directed Learners who... • Set challenging goals, determine priorities necessary in achieving goals, organize responsibilities and pursue goals. • Think critically in solving problems and interpreting, evaluating and applying ideas through academics and artistic expressions. • Recognize and utilize reliable resources needed in gaining knowledge and solving problems. • Demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed in adapting to the changing world of technology and global issues. Effective Communicators who... • Exercise efficient and critical listening and reading skills. • Articulate written and verbal ideas clearly, creatively, and logically. • Possess the language skills to interact in a culturally diverse and global interdependent society. • Foster conflict resolution in a creative, peaceful and dignified manner. Collaborative Individuals who... • Participate effectively in a variety of leadership and supportive roles. • Recognize, accept and exercise social responsibilities and civic duties. • Respect and value individuals of different cultures, background and abilities. • Maintain a high level of personal and academic integrity. Academy of Science Mater Dei Catholic High School’s Academy of Science was founded to provide an exemplary science learning experience in two ways. First, the Academy engages students in practical and theoretical science through collaborations and partnerships with the scientific community. Second, the Academy challenges students with a rigorous academic program that encourages all students to achieve at the highest levels of excellence in preparation for college and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Selected students from the class of 2011 were placed in an advanced math and science curriculum in their freshman year. These freshmen were introduced to field scientists and their work through partnerships and visits to The University of California San Diego’s Physical Sciences Department, The Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, The Kyoto Prize lectures and the Scripps Research Institute. These partnerships will be continued and expanded in the years ahead to include future visits to their laboratories, providing mentors for our students from among the doctoral and post-doctoral scientists, and summer internship opportunities in the laboratories and research facilities they represent.Learn More about the Academy of Science (click here) Class Ranks The academic year is based on a semester system, and the grading system is based upon a 4.0+ point scale. Honors and Advanced Placement courses receive an extra grade point. Grading and student ranking reports are based on a cumulative weighted grade point average.Graduation Requirements A minimum of 240 units is required for graduation:
100 Christian Service Hours are required for Graduation. 25 Hours per year. Advanced Placement & HonorsMath - AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus Honors, Algebra II/Trigonometry Honors, Geometry Honors, Algebra Honors Science - AP Physics, Physics Honors, AP Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, AP Biology, Biology Honors, AP Environmental Sci. English - AP English Literature, English 3 Honors, English 2 Honors, English I Honors World Language - AP Spanish Language, Spanish 3 Honors, AP Spanish Literature, AP French, French 3 Honors Social Science - AP United States History, AP European History, AP American Government, World Cultures Honors Visual & Performing Art - AP The History of Art & Architecture 13 AP courses are offered for the 2008-2009 academic school year.
SAT Results 2009Critical Reading Math Writing Top 10% of MDCHS 583 619 592 MDCHS 521 538 527 California 500 513 498 National 501 515 493 2008 College AcceptancesAir Force Academy For more information please contact the Director of Admissions, Roy Vasquez, at 619.423.2121 ext 106 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |