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Acceptance to Saint Dominic
College Preparatory High School is more than just a recognition of all that you have already
achieved... it is your first step to an education that embraces success and values and a place where
you will find your direction.
Saint Dominic College Preparatory High School

Saint Dominic
High School
Mission Statement
The mission of Saint Dominic High School is to educate young people in a community
dedicated to Gospel values and Catholic teachings. Ministering to students of diverse
abilities, Saint Dominic High School strives to achieve wholeness through personal holiness,
academic excellence, and social responsibility. The pride of this community is its celebration
of a student’s growth and individuality.
Adopted April 5, 1994

Gateway to Success
for 85 Years
Saint Dominic High School continues to offer a values-centered, Catholic education to young
women and men on Long Island; in fact, Saint Dominic is honored to hold the distinction of
being the oldest co-educational Catholic high school in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Saint
Dominic is, and always has been, a parish high school and parishioners proudly refer to their
high school as “The Parish Gem.” Yet from its earliest days it has also attracted students from
communities outside the local area, fulfilling the hope and intent of the school’s founder,
Monsignor Charles J. Canivan, to make Saint Dominic Parish an educational center that
included a high school of outstanding merit. At the time of its founding, Saint Dominic was
one of only a few schools accessible to young women and men seeking a Catholic secondary
education. Today, even with many more schools in the region for students to choose, Saint
Dominic continues to draw from a broad geographic area, encompassing more than 64
communities and 58 public school districts in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
The key to Saint Dominic’s perennial attractiveness and success is simply this: Saint Dominic
strives to respond to each student in a personal and caring manner, treating her or him as an
individual with unique needs, aspirations, and potential. Saint Dominic begins by helping
the students at their level and then seeks to bring them to a higher, better place in their
lives – intellectually, socially, morally, and spiritually.

A Bright Future
99%
Ninety-nine percent of
Saint Dominic graduates
go on to college;
Others go on to careers in both business and the military. In the past five years, Saint
Dominic seniors have been accepted at many prestigious colleges and universities,
and many have received scholarships and financial assistance.

The Saint Dominic Family
Students
Saint Dominic attracts and accepts students from many diverse backgrounds
and traditions. Although a majority of the students are Roman Catholic,
other faiths are welcome. All students participate in the complete offerings
of the school and are encouraged to share their experiences as well as
demonstrate a willingness to grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
Faculty
An outstanding faculty of lay and religious women and men, who provide
direction and inspiration to our students, serves Saint Dominic High
School. The faculty’s commitment to learning, teaching, and fostering the
growth of each student is among the primary reasons that Saint Dominic
graduates succeed in college, in the working world, and in family and
community life.
Parents
Parents’ most critical role is to be supportive of their children, offering
encouragement with high expectations. Historically, parents have also
involved themselves in school life by sponsoring Parents’ Club meetings
and participating actively in a number of school activities, including Open
House and Golf Outings, and the Canivan Gala and Auction.
Alumni
Alumni know firsthand what Saint Dominic offers and how it has affected
their lives. An expanding event and reunion program heralds the return
of alumni to the Saint Dominic campus and to an active personal and
financial involvement in the school.

Campus Life
The Saint Dominic Experience
Values
The practice of the gospel values in the Roman Catholic tradition is a hallmark of a Saint Dominic education. The
values-centered atmosphere at Saint Dominic permeates all activities of the school. Self-discipline, respect for
self and others, reflection, and prayer are integrated throughout daily school life. Saint Dominic offers a caring
environment, with experiences in daily prayer, liturgical worship, retreats, and personal counseling available
throughout the year.
Challenge
One of the principal goals of a Saint Dominic education is to nurture in each student a positive sense of personal
identity and self-esteem. This is achieved by offering each student a balanced educational experience characterized
by opportunity, challenge, and success.
Respect
Students at Saint Dominic are encouraged to recognize their own unique characteristics and to share their personal
talents with other students. This process of discovery and sharing permits students to claim their right to respect
while learning about and respecting others.
Responsibility
At Saint Dominic, students are expected to develop an understanding of their role in society. As part of the
comprehensive educational experience, students are required to take an active role in their community through a
comprehensive service program.

The Student Athlete
At Saint Dominic
Saint Dominic offers a diverse athletic program that permits students to participate at a level consistent with
their interest and ability. All students are involved in the school’s physical education program; interscholastic
teams are available on an optional basis. The school has one of the premier indoor athletic facilities among
Long Island high schools. The Monsignor James E. Collins Sports Center, which can seat 1,200, contains
three-regulation basketball courts, locker rooms, and training facilities. In recent years, Saint Dominic has
played host to both CHSAA and CHSGAA league and state basketball tournament games. Saint Dominic is
a member of the Nassau-Suffolk Catholic High School Athletic Association (NSCHSAA). One of the newest
additions to the Saint Dominic buildings and grounds is the Saint Dominic Playing Fields-Charles B. Wang
Campus, which comprises two baseball fields, two soccer/ lacrosse fields, two softball fields, and four tennis
courts on 32 acres of land. This campus is only 2.4 miles from our main campus, and shuttle bus service is
provided. The new campus brings enormous advantages to our athletic programs.
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross-Country
Football
Golf
BOYS
Lacrosse
Soccer
Spring Track & Field
Swimming
Tennis
Winter Track & Field
GIRLS
Basketball
Softball
Bowling Spring Track & Field
Cheerleading
Swimming
Cross-Country
Tennis
Lacrosse
Volleyball
Soccer Winter Track & Field

ACTIVITIES AT SAINT DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL
Saint Dominic High School provides a range of extracurricular programs and activities that encompass the areas
of performance, service, and sports. Even more significant than the number of activities or the programs related
to them are the opportunities available to each student.
Because of our comparatively small size, a student does not have to be an expert to become a member of an
activity or team. There is a real opportunity to discover previously unknown talents and develop others.
CLUBS
Art Club
Key Club
Book Club
Math Club
Catholic Club
Model UN
Computer Science
Creative Writing
MSG Varsity/Communications
Dance Team
Philosophy Club
Drama Club/Play
Photo Club
FBLA
Robotics
Health & Science Club
Science Olympiads
History Club
Interact
Student Council
Irish Society
World Cultures
Jazz Band
Yearbook
HONOR SOCIETIES
Art Honor Society
Italian Honor Society
Math Honor Society
National Honor Society
Science Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society
Tri M Music Honor Society

Saint Dominic
Admissions Process
Saint Dominic High School encourages applications from young women and men enrolled in the eighth grade in private,
parochial and public schools. In addition, Saint Dominic welcomes applications from transfer students into our upper grades.
FRESHMAN ADMISSION: Admission to the ninth grade at Saint Dominic is based on one or more of the following
factors:
- Catholic High School Entrance Examination results
- Grammar school records
- Recommendation of grammar school principal or eighth-grade teacher(s)
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMINATION: Applicants accepted to Saint Dominic High School
from the eighth grade are encouraged to take the Catholic High School Entrance Examination. Registration forms for the
examination may be obtained from the Admissions Office or online. Please call the Office of Admissions @ 516-922-4888 ext.
2225. Students desiring admission to Saint Dominic High School should enter Saint Dominic’s code number, which is 697,
on the examination answer sheet.
TRANSFER ADMISSION: There is no entrance examination for students entering Saint Dominic High School after
ninth grade. Transfer applicants are required, however, to have a letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor at the
school from which the student is transferring and a copy of his/her transcript must be submitted for consideration. Students
will be required to take placement exams.
TUITION: Saint Dominic High School maintains a tuition that is comparable to the other Catholic secondary schools on
Long Island. Tuition for the 2013–2014 academic year is $8,800 for non-parishioners and $8,300 for supporting parishioners.
Payment plans are offered to accommodate the needs of individual families. Tuition for the 2014–2015 academic year will be
announced in the spring of 2014.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholastic Excellence Awards are granted to incoming freshmen who have listed Saint Dominic High
School as a choice and whose Total Achievement score on the Catholic High School Entrance Exam meet our requirements.
VISITING SAINT DOMINIC: Because selecting a secondary school is an important decision, families are afforded
all information as they need. Saint Dominic has scheduled an Open House on Sunday, September 29, 2013, from 1:30p.m. to
4:00 p.m. All students interested in applying to Saint Dominic High School are invited to attend the Open House with their
families. We also welcome families for tours of the school and invite prospective students to visit classes throughout the year.
For information on the Open House, school tours, or classroom visits, please contact the Office of Admissions—516-922-4888
ext. 2225.

in the Right Place…
The Right School in the Right Place...
LOCATION AND FACILITIES
Saint Dominic High School is located in Oyster Bay, New York, one of the most picturesque communities on Long Island’s north shore. The secure, well-maintained
campus is located in a residential area, just a few blocks from Route 106, one of Nassau County’s main thoroughfares.
One of the truly distinctive features of Saint Dominic is its beautiful campus, which is co-extensive with a nearly eight-acre parish complex. The Dolan Campus
LOCATION consists of five buildings: AND Canivan FACILITIES Hall and Marian Hall, which contain the school’s administrative offices and academic facilities; the Monsignor James E.
Saint Collins Dominic Sports Center; High School Saint Dominic is located Church, in Oyster which Bay, is used New for York, schoolwide one of the liturgies; most and picturesque the Chapel. communities The academic on facilities Long Island’s include North 23 classrooms, Shore. The two stateof-the-art
well-maintained online computer campus laboratories, is located four in science a residential laboratories, area, a just fully a computerized few blocks from library/media Route 106, center, one of and Nassau a Performing County’s Arts main Center, thoroughfares.
which features a
secure,
sloped floor, theatre lighting and a professional sound system. Our computer laboratories are lent technical support by the pooled resources of our adoptive
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families.
Campus consists of six buildings: Canivan Hall and Marian Hall, which contain the school’s administrative offices and academic
facilities along with the new state-of-the-art Science and Communications Center; the Monsignor James E. Collins Sports Center; Saint
TRANSPORTATION
Dominic Church, which is used for school-wide liturgies; and the Chapel. The academic facilities include 29 classrooms, a state-of-theart
Although many people think of Oyster Bay as being “way up on the north shore,” in reality Saint Dominic is a 30-minute drive – or less – from many
towns
online
in Nassau
computer
and
laboratory,
Suffolk Counties.
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within a 15-mile radius of Oyster Bay. The map below illustrates just how accessible Saint Dominic
TRANSPORTATION
High School truly is.
Although many people think of Oyster Bay as being way up on the north shore, in reality
Saint Long Island Dominic Expressway: is a 30-minute Take the drive L.I.E. – to or Exit less 41 North – from (Rte. many 106). towns Continue Nassau north on and Rte. 106 Suffolk for approximately
5 miles to the traffic light marking the intersection of Berry Hill Road. Make a right onto Berry Hill Roa
Counties. Most students travel to Saint Dominic by school bus, utilizing the free statemandated
you will service come to provided our campus. by Ample their parking public is school available. districts. Currently, 42 districts are
and continue to the first stop sign, at which you will make a left onto Anstice Street. Continue on Anstice Stree
providing transportation to our school. The majority of Saint Dominic students come from
communities Northern State within Parkway: a 15-mile Take NSP radius to Exit of 35 Oyster North (Rte. Bay. 106). The Continue map below north illustrates on Rte. 106 just for approximately
how
accessible 5 miles to the Saint traffic Dominic light marking High the School intersection truly is. of Berry Hill Road. Make a right onto Berry Hill Road and
continue to the first stop sign, at which you will make a left onto Anstice Street. Continue on Anstice Street an
you will come to our campus. Ample parking is available.
Long Island Expressway: Take the L.I.E. to Exit 41 North (Rte. 106). Continue north on
Rte. Long 106 Island for approximately Rail Road: 5 miles to the traffic light marking the intersection of Berry Hill
Road. Oyster Bay Make Branch: a right Saint onto Dominic Berry High Hill School Road and is within continue walking to distance the first to stop and sign, from the at which Oyster you Bay Station.
will Port Jefferson make a Branch: left onto Saint Anstice Dominic Street. High Continue School is a on short Anstice cab ride Street from the and Syosset you will Station. come Saint to our Dominic
campus.
High School
Ample
provides
parking
a shuttle
is available.
to and from Syosset; AM/PM – Late drop-off.
Northern State Parkway: Take NSP to Exit 35 North (Rte. 106). Continue north on Rte. 106 for approximately 5 miles to the traffic light
marking the intersection of Berry Hill Road. Make a right onto Berry Hill Road and continue to the first stop sign, at which you will make a
left onto Anstice Street. Continue on Anstice Street and you will come to our campus. Ample parking is available.
Long Island Rail Road: Oyster Bay Branch: Saint Dominic High School is within walking distance to and from the Oyster Bay Station. Port
Jefferson Branch: Saint Dominic High School is a short cab ride from the Syosset Station. Saint Dominic High School provides a shuttle to and
from Syosset/Hicksville; AM/PM – Late drop-off.

Academics and Course Sequences
Normal Sequence: Freshmen
Theology 9
English 9
Global History 9
Earth Science or Living Environment
Algebra
Spanish/Italian I
Music
Studio Art
Alternatives (for those who qualify):
Honors English 9
Pre-AP World History
Honors Earth Science or Honors Living
Environment
Electives (Taken in lieu of Studio Art and Music):
Concert Band (Audition required)
Orchestra
Concert Choir (Audition required)
Normal Sequence: Sophomores
Theology 10
English 10
Global History 10
Living Environment or Earth Science
or Chemistry
Geometry or Algebra II & Trigonometry
Spanish II/Italian II or Spanish III/Italian III
Health
SAT Preparation
Physical Education
Alternatives (for those who qualify):
Honors English 10
AP World History
Honors Living Environment or
Honors Earth Science or Honors Chemistry
Honors Algebra II & Trigonometry
Honors Spanish II/Italian II or
Honors Spanish III/Italian III
Electives:
Concert Band**
Orchestra*”
Concert Choir**
*See course prerequisites
**Audition required for new candidates
Normal Sequence: Juniors
Theology 11
English 11
United States History
Chemistry or Physics
Algebra II & Trigonometry or Geometry
Spanish III/Italian III
Physical Education
SAT Preparation
Alternatives (for those who qualify)
A.P. Language and Composition
A.P. United States History
Honors Chemistry or Honors Physics
or A.P. Biology or A.P. Chemistry
Honors Algebra II & Trigonometry or
Honors Pre-Calculus
Honors Spanish III/Honors Italian III or
College Spanish IV/Italian IV
Electives:
Drawing & Painting*
Advanced Drawing & Painting*
Calligraphy
Introduction to Fashion
Introduction to Ceramics
Introduction to Careers and Business
The Media of Mass Communications
Twentieth Century Pop Culture
Journalism I
Yearbook I
Italian IV*
College Spanish IV*
Molecular & Genomic Biology Research
Concert Band**
Orchestra**
Concert Choir**
*See course prerequisites
**Audition required for new candidates
Normal Sequence: Seniors
Theology 12
Contemporary/Modern Literature
Economics & Government
Physics
or Anatomy & Physiology/Forensics
or Space and Atmospheric Sciences
Math 12 or Accounting*
Physical Education
Guidance
Alternatives (for those who qualify):
A. P. Literature and Composition
A. P. Government & Politics
A. P. Biology or A.P. Chemistry
Honors Pre-Calculus or
A.P. College Calculus
Electives: Seniors
Introduction to Ceramics or Advanced Ceramics*
Drawing & Painting or Advanced Drawing &
Painting*
Calligraphy
Introduction to Fashion
Accounting
Introduction to Careers and Business
The Media of Mass Communications
Criminal Justice
Twentieth Century Pop Culture
Psychology
Business and Criminal Law
Journalism or Journalism II**
Molecular & Genomic Biology Research
Yearbook I or Yearbook II*
Concert Band**
Orchestra**
Concert Choir**
*See course prerequisites
**Audition required

Profile of a Saint Dominic High School Graduate
A Saint Dominic High School Graduate has grown and matured as a person in
an emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual sense. Our graduate continues
to grow and develops a better understanding of the world she/he lives in
and continues to develop her or his potential for personal growth, spiritual
well-being, sense of community, and an understanding and appreciation of the
Catholic perspective on the world.
Even though this process is an ongoing one our graduate:
….Recognizes and accepts the love of God and the love of others around them;
….Believes that each person she/he encounters is divine, that the dignity and potential
of each individual should be respected, and challenges stereotypes involving gender,
race, origin, and intellectual and physical well-being;
….Understands and embraces the Catholic perspective on the world;
….Sees that spirituality helps conduct a life with love, honor, and dignity;
….Has mastered the fundamental skills of reading, writing, mathematics and language
to the fullest extent of her/his ability and has successfully completed all the subjects
required for graduation;
…. Realizes the importance of responsibility, accountability, self-discipline, selfconfidence,
organizational and time management skills
….Explores and develops talents through experiences in learning, including athletics,
reading, writing and the arts, and various faith experiences;
….Has experienced the support of various types of community from the Saint Dominic
High School “Family” and from home, and has made her/his own positive
contributions to the development of the school community;
….Is becoming more open to the points of view and experiences of others;
…. Realizes the value and importance of community and that everyone has a
responsibility to contribute at the local, national and even the international
level;
….Puts empathy into practice when another is hurting and shares another’s joy;
….Understands the value of relationships, including the need to trust and be trusted by
family, friends, and community;
….Strives for excellence in all areas of life by putting into practice the ideas of “being the
best you can be” and continues to develop goals for growth and enrichment;
…. Realizes that education is a life long process
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Required Units of Credit
Courses
Theology
English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Health
Art/Music
World
Languages
Physical
Education
St. Dominic
Requirements
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
1
/ 2
credit
1 credit
3 credits
2 credits
Minimum Regents Exam Requirements
Regents Diploma *
N/A
65% - English
65% - Global History
65% - U.S. History
65% - One Math
Regents
65% - Any Science
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Advanced Studies *
N/A
65% - English
65% - Global History
65% - U.S. History
65% - All 3
Math Regents
65% - 2 Sciences (Living
Environment and one
physical science)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Special Notes:
*Regents Diploma with Honors–Awarded to students who achieve an average of 90%
or higher on a minimum of five (5) required Regents exams.
*Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors–Awarded to students who achieve an
average of 90% on a minimum of eight (8) Regents exams.
Additional Notes Regarding Diploma Requirements:
All students are required to take these subjects for each of their four years: Theology,
English, Social Studies, Physical Education, Science, and Mathematics.
All students, even those who begin their language at the second level during
freshman year, are required to take three years of foreign language in their four
years and students who qualify are strongly encouraged and recommended to take a
fourth year of a foreign language.
In addition to the above academic requirements, students are required to perform
a minimum of twelve (12) hours of community service each year as a condition of
graduation.
All students, with the exception of Seniors, are required to take a full schedule of
courses each year.
In order to graduate students are required to pass all of the courses in which they
have enrolled.

To spend a day visiting our school,
call the Offi ce of Admissions
Mr. Richard N. Garrett
Director of Admissions and Alumni Relations
Saint Dominic High School
110 Anstice Street
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Tel: (516) 922-4888, ext. 2225
Fax: (516) 922-9077
E-mail: admissions@stdoms.org.
Website: www.stdoms.org/hs

Tradition • Pride • Commitment
Academic Excellence
Chartered by New York State Board of Regents and Accredited by the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Saint Dominic High School • 110 Anstice Street • Oyster Bay, New York 11771