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Acceptance to Saint <strong>Dominic</strong><br />
College <strong>Prep</strong>aratory <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is more than just a recognition of all that you have already<br />
achieved... it is your first step to an education that embraces success and values and a place where<br />
you will find your direction.<br />
Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> College <strong>Prep</strong>aratory <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>
Saint <strong>Dominic</strong><br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Mission <strong>St</strong>atement<br />
The mission of Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is to educate young people in a community<br />
dedicated to Gospel values and Catholic teachings. Ministering to students of diverse<br />
abilities, Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> strives to achieve wholeness through personal holiness,<br />
academic excellence, and social responsibility. The pride of this community is its celebration<br />
of a student’s growth and individuality.<br />
Adopted April 5, 1994
Gateway to Success<br />
for 85 Years<br />
Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> continues to offer a values-centered, Catholic education to young<br />
women and men on Long Island; in fact, Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> is honored to hold the distinction of<br />
being the oldest co-educational Catholic high school in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Saint<br />
<strong>Dominic</strong> is, and always has been, a parish high school and parishioners proudly refer to their<br />
high school as “The Parish Gem.” Yet from its earliest days it has also attracted students from<br />
communities outside the local area, fulfilling the hope and intent of the school’s founder,<br />
Monsignor Charles J. Canivan, to make Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> Parish an educational center that<br />
included a high school of outstanding merit. At the time of its founding, Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> was<br />
one of only a few schools accessible to young women and men seeking a Catholic secondary<br />
education. Today, even with many more schools in the region for students to choose, Saint<br />
<strong>Dominic</strong> continues to draw from a broad geographic area, encompassing more than 64<br />
communities and 58 public school districts in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties.<br />
The key to Saint <strong>Dominic</strong>’s perennial attractiveness and success is simply this: Saint <strong>Dominic</strong><br />
strives to respond to each student in a personal and caring manner, treating her or him as an<br />
individual with unique needs, aspirations, and potential. Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> begins by helping<br />
the students at their level and then seeks to bring them to a higher, better place in their<br />
lives – intellectually, socially, morally, and spiritually.
A Bright Future<br />
99%<br />
Ninety-nine percent of<br />
Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> graduates<br />
go on to college;<br />
Others go on to careers in both business and the military. In the past five years, Saint<br />
<strong>Dominic</strong> seniors have been accepted at many prestigious colleges and universities,<br />
and many have received scholarships and financial assistance.
The Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> Family<br />
<strong>St</strong>udents<br />
Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> attracts and accepts students from many diverse backgrounds<br />
and traditions. Although a majority of the students are Roman Catholic,<br />
other faiths are welcome. All students participate in the complete offerings<br />
of the school and are encouraged to share their experiences as well as<br />
demonstrate a willingness to grow academically, socially, and spiritually.<br />
Faculty<br />
An outstanding faculty of lay and religious women and men, who provide<br />
direction and inspiration to our students, serves Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>. The faculty’s commitment to learning, teaching, and fostering the<br />
growth of each student is among the primary reasons that Saint <strong>Dominic</strong><br />
graduates succeed in college, in the working world, and in family and<br />
community life.<br />
Parents<br />
Parents’ most critical role is to be supportive of their children, offering<br />
encouragement with high expectations. Historically, parents have also<br />
involved themselves in school life by sponsoring Parents’ Club meetings<br />
and participating actively in a number of school activities, including Open<br />
House and Golf Outings, and the Canivan Gala and Auction.<br />
Alumni<br />
Alumni know firsthand what Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> offers and how it has affected<br />
their lives. An expanding event and reunion program heralds the return<br />
of alumni to the Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> campus and to an active personal and<br />
financial involvement in the school.
Campus Life<br />
The Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> Experience<br />
Values<br />
The practice of the gospel values in the Roman Catholic tradition is a hallmark of a Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> education. The<br />
values-centered atmosphere at Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> permeates all activities of the school. Self-discipline, respect for<br />
self and others, reflection, and prayer are integrated throughout daily school life. Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> offers a caring<br />
environment, with experiences in daily prayer, liturgical worship, retreats, and personal counseling available<br />
throughout the year.<br />
Challenge<br />
One of the principal goals of a Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> education is to nurture in each student a positive sense of personal<br />
identity and self-esteem. This is achieved by offering each student a balanced educational experience characterized<br />
by opportunity, challenge, and success.<br />
Respect<br />
<strong>St</strong>udents at Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> are encouraged to recognize their own unique characteristics and to share their personal<br />
talents with other students. This process of discovery and sharing permits students to claim their right to respect<br />
while learning about and respecting others.<br />
Responsibility<br />
At Saint <strong>Dominic</strong>, students are expected to develop an understanding of their role in society. As part of the<br />
comprehensive educational experience, students are required to take an active role in their community through a<br />
comprehensive service program.
The <strong>St</strong>udent Athlete<br />
At Saint <strong>Dominic</strong><br />
Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> offers a diverse athletic program that permits students to participate at a level consistent with<br />
their interest and ability. All students are involved in the school’s physical education program; interscholastic<br />
teams are available on an optional basis. The school has one of the premier indoor athletic facilities among<br />
Long Island high schools. The Monsignor James E. Collins Sports Center, which can seat 1,200, contains<br />
three-regulation basketball courts, locker rooms, and training facilities. In recent years, Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> has<br />
played host to both C<strong>HS</strong>AA and C<strong>HS</strong>GAA league and state basketball tournament games. Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> is<br />
a member of the Nassau-Suffolk Catholic <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Athletic Association (NSC<strong>HS</strong>AA). One of the newest<br />
additions to the Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> buildings and grounds is the Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> Playing Fields-Charles B. Wang<br />
Campus, which comprises two baseball fields, two soccer/ lacrosse fields, two softball fields, and four tennis<br />
courts on 32 acres of land. This campus is only 2.4 miles from our main campus, and shuttle bus service is<br />
provided. The new campus brings enormous advantages to our athletic programs.<br />
Baseball<br />
Basketball<br />
Bowling<br />
Cross-Country<br />
Football<br />
Golf<br />
BOYS<br />
Lacrosse<br />
Soccer<br />
Spring Track & Field<br />
Swimming<br />
Tennis<br />
Winter Track & Field<br />
GIRLS<br />
Basketball<br />
Softball<br />
Bowling Spring Track & Field<br />
Cheerleading<br />
Swimming<br />
Cross-Country<br />
Tennis<br />
Lacrosse<br />
Volleyball<br />
Soccer Winter Track & Field
ACTIVITIES AT SAINT DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> provides a range of extracurricular programs and activities that encompass the areas<br />
of performance, service, and sports. Even more significant than the number of activities or the programs related<br />
to them are the opportunities available to each student.<br />
Because of our comparatively small size, a student does not have to be an expert to become a member of an<br />
activity or team. There is a real opportunity to discover previously unknown talents and develop others.<br />
CLUBS<br />
Art Club<br />
Key Club<br />
Book Club<br />
Math Club<br />
Catholic Club<br />
Model UN<br />
Computer Science<br />
Creative Writing<br />
MSG Varsity/Communications<br />
Dance Team<br />
Philosophy Club<br />
Drama Club/Play<br />
Photo Club<br />
FBLA<br />
Robotics<br />
Health & Science Club<br />
Science Olympiads<br />
History Club<br />
Interact<br />
<strong>St</strong>udent Council<br />
Irish Society<br />
World Cultures<br />
Jazz Band<br />
Yearbook<br />
HONOR SOCIETIES<br />
Art Honor Society<br />
Italian Honor Society<br />
Math Honor Society<br />
National Honor Society<br />
Science Honor Society<br />
Spanish Honor Society<br />
Tri M Music Honor Society
Saint <strong>Dominic</strong><br />
Admissions Process<br />
Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> encourages applications from young women and men enrolled in the eighth grade in private,<br />
parochial and public schools. In addition, Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> welcomes applications from transfer students into our upper grades.<br />
FRESHMAN ADMISSION: Admission to the ninth grade at Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> is based on one or more of the following<br />
factors:<br />
- Catholic <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Entrance Examination results<br />
- Grammar school records<br />
- Recommendation of grammar school principal or eighth-grade teacher(s)<br />
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMINATION: Applicants accepted to Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
from the eighth grade are encouraged to take the Catholic <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Entrance Examination. Registration forms for the<br />
examination may be obtained from the Admissions Office or online. Please call the Office of Admissions @ 516-922-4888 ext.<br />
2225. <strong>St</strong>udents desiring admission to Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> should enter Saint <strong>Dominic</strong>’s code number, which is 697,<br />
on the examination answer sheet.<br />
TRANSFER ADMISSION: There is no entrance examination for students entering Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> after<br />
ninth grade. Transfer applicants are required, however, to have a letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor at the<br />
school from which the student is transferring and a copy of his/her transcript must be submitted for consideration. <strong>St</strong>udents<br />
will be required to take placement exams.<br />
TUITION: Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> maintains a tuition that is comparable to the other Catholic secondary schools on<br />
Long Island. Tuition for the 2013–2014 academic year is $8,800 for non-parishioners and $8,300 for supporting parishioners.<br />
Payment plans are offered to accommodate the needs of individual families. Tuition for the 2014–2015 academic year will be<br />
announced in the spring of 2014.<br />
SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholastic Excellence Awards are granted to incoming freshmen who have listed Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> as a choice and whose Total Achievement score on the Catholic <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Entrance Exam meet our requirements.<br />
VISITING SAINT DOMINIC: Because selecting a secondary school is an important decision, families are afforded<br />
all information as they need. Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> has scheduled an Open House on Sunday, September 29, 2013, from 1:30p.m. to<br />
4:00 p.m. All students interested in applying to Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> are invited to attend the Open House with their<br />
families. We also welcome families for tours of the school and invite prospective students to visit classes throughout the year.<br />
For information on the Open House, school tours, or classroom visits, please contact the Office of Admissions—516-922-4888<br />
ext. 2225.
in the Right Place…<br />
The Right <strong>School</strong> in the Right Place...<br />
LOCATION AND FACILITIES<br />
Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is located in Oyster Bay, New York, one of the most picturesque communities on Long Island’s north shore. The secure, well-maintained<br />
campus is located in a residential area, just a few blocks from Route 106, one of Nassau County’s main thoroughfares.<br />
One of the truly distinctive features of Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> is its beautiful campus, which is co-extensive with a nearly eight-acre parish complex. The Dolan Campus<br />
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.<br />
Saint Collins <strong>Dominic</strong> Sports Center; <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> 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<br />
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.<br />
which features a<br />
secure,<br />
sloped floor, theatre lighting and a professional sound system. Our computer laboratories are lent technical support by the pooled resources of our adoptive<br />
One parents, of the Computer truly distinctive Associates features and Cablevision. of Saint To <strong>Dominic</strong> fully appreciate is its beautiful the beauty campus, of the which campus, is one co-extensive should see with in a person. nearly We eight-acre welcome parish students complex. and<br />
The<br />
their<br />
Dolan<br />
families.<br />
Campus consists of six buildings: Canivan Hall and Marian Hall, which contain the school’s administrative offices and academic<br />
facilities along with the new state-of-the-art Science and Communications Center; the Monsignor James E. Collins Sports Center; Saint<br />
TRANSPORTATION<br />
<strong>Dominic</strong> Church, which is used for school-wide liturgies; and the Chapel. The academic facilities include 29 classrooms, a state-of-theart<br />
Although many people think of Oyster Bay as being “way up on the north shore,” in reality Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> is a 30-minute drive – or less – from many<br />
towns<br />
online<br />
in Nassau<br />
computer<br />
and<br />
laboratory,<br />
Suffolk Counties.<br />
five science<br />
Most students<br />
laboratories,<br />
travel<br />
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computerized<br />
<strong>Dominic</strong> by school<br />
library/media<br />
bus, utilizing<br />
center,<br />
the<br />
and<br />
free<br />
a<br />
state-mandated<br />
Performing Arts<br />
service<br />
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provided<br />
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by their<br />
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within a 15-mile radius of Oyster Bay. The map below illustrates just how accessible Saint <strong>Dominic</strong><br />
TRANSPORTATION<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> truly is.<br />
Although many people think of Oyster Bay as being way up on the north shore, in reality<br />
Saint Long Island <strong>Dominic</strong> 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<br />
5 miles to the traffic light marking the intersection of Berry Hill Road. Make a right onto Berry Hill Roa<br />
Counties. Most students travel to Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> by school bus, utilizing the free statemandated<br />
you will service come to provided our campus. by Ample their parking public is school available. districts. Currently, 42 districts are<br />
and continue to the first stop sign, at which you will make a left onto Anstice <strong>St</strong>reet. Continue on Anstice <strong>St</strong>ree<br />
providing transportation to our school. The majority of Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> students come from<br />
communities Northern <strong>St</strong>ate 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<br />
how<br />
accessible 5 miles to the Saint traffic <strong>Dominic</strong> light marking <strong>High</strong> the <strong>School</strong> intersection truly is. of Berry Hill Road. Make a right onto Berry Hill Road and<br />
continue to the first stop sign, at which you will make a left onto Anstice <strong>St</strong>reet. Continue on Anstice <strong>St</strong>reet an<br />
you will come to our campus. Ample parking is available.<br />
Long Island Expressway: Take the L.I.E. to Exit 41 North (Rte. 106). Continue north on<br />
Rte. Long 106 Island for approximately Rail Road: 5 miles to the traffic light marking the intersection of Berry Hill<br />
Road. Oyster Bay Make Branch: a right Saint onto <strong>Dominic</strong> Berry <strong>High</strong> Hill <strong>School</strong> Road and is within continue walking to distance the first to stop and sign, from the at which Oyster you Bay <strong>St</strong>ation.<br />
will Port Jefferson make a Branch: left onto Saint Anstice <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>St</strong>reet. <strong>High</strong> Continue <strong>School</strong> is a on short Anstice cab ride <strong>St</strong>reet from the and Syosset you will <strong>St</strong>ation. come Saint to our <strong>Dominic</strong><br />
campus.<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Ample<br />
provides<br />
parking<br />
a shuttle<br />
is available.<br />
to and from Syosset; AM/PM – Late drop-off.<br />
Northern <strong>St</strong>ate Parkway: Take NSP to Exit 35 North (Rte. 106). Continue north on Rte. 106 for approximately 5 miles to the traffic light<br />
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<br />
left onto Anstice <strong>St</strong>reet. Continue on Anstice <strong>St</strong>reet and you will come to our campus. Ample parking is available.<br />
Long Island Rail Road: Oyster Bay Branch: Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is within walking distance to and from the Oyster Bay <strong>St</strong>ation. Port<br />
Jefferson Branch: Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is a short cab ride from the Syosset <strong>St</strong>ation. Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> provides a shuttle to and<br />
from Syosset/Hicksville; AM/PM – Late drop-off.
Academics and Course Sequences<br />
Normal Sequence: Freshmen<br />
Theology 9<br />
English 9<br />
Global History 9<br />
Earth Science or Living Environment<br />
Algebra<br />
Spanish/Italian I<br />
Music<br />
<strong>St</strong>udio Art<br />
Alternatives (for those who qualify):<br />
Honors English 9<br />
Pre-AP World History<br />
Honors Earth Science or Honors Living<br />
Environment<br />
Electives (Taken in lieu of <strong>St</strong>udio Art and Music):<br />
Concert Band (Audition required)<br />
Orchestra<br />
Concert Choir (Audition required)<br />
Normal Sequence: Sophomores<br />
Theology 10<br />
English 10<br />
Global History 10<br />
Living Environment or Earth Science<br />
or Chemistry<br />
Geometry or Algebra II & Trigonometry<br />
Spanish II/Italian II or Spanish III/Italian III<br />
Health<br />
SAT <strong>Prep</strong>aration<br />
Physical Education<br />
Alternatives (for those who qualify):<br />
Honors English 10<br />
AP World History<br />
Honors Living Environment or<br />
Honors Earth Science or Honors Chemistry<br />
Honors Algebra II & Trigonometry<br />
Honors Spanish II/Italian II or<br />
Honors Spanish III/Italian III<br />
Electives:<br />
Concert Band**<br />
Orchestra*”<br />
Concert Choir**<br />
*See course prerequisites<br />
**Audition required for new candidates<br />
Normal Sequence: Juniors<br />
Theology 11<br />
English 11<br />
United <strong>St</strong>ates History<br />
Chemistry or Physics<br />
Algebra II & Trigonometry or Geometry<br />
Spanish III/Italian III<br />
Physical Education<br />
SAT <strong>Prep</strong>aration<br />
Alternatives (for those who qualify)<br />
A.P. Language and Composition<br />
A.P. United <strong>St</strong>ates History<br />
Honors Chemistry or Honors Physics<br />
or A.P. Biology or A.P. Chemistry<br />
Honors Algebra II & Trigonometry or<br />
Honors Pre-Calculus<br />
Honors Spanish III/Honors Italian III or<br />
College Spanish IV/Italian IV<br />
Electives:<br />
Drawing & Painting*<br />
Advanced Drawing & Painting*<br />
Calligraphy<br />
Introduction to Fashion<br />
Introduction to Ceramics<br />
Introduction to Careers and Business<br />
The Media of Mass Communications<br />
Twentieth Century Pop Culture<br />
Journalism I<br />
Yearbook I<br />
Italian IV*<br />
College Spanish IV*<br />
Molecular & Genomic Biology Research<br />
Concert Band**<br />
Orchestra**<br />
Concert Choir**<br />
*See course prerequisites<br />
**Audition required for new candidates<br />
Normal Sequence: Seniors<br />
Theology 12<br />
Contemporary/Modern Literature<br />
Economics & Government<br />
Physics<br />
or Anatomy & Physiology/Forensics<br />
or Space and Atmospheric Sciences<br />
Math 12 or Accounting*<br />
Physical Education<br />
Guidance<br />
Alternatives (for those who qualify):<br />
A. P. Literature and Composition<br />
A. P. Government & Politics<br />
A. P. Biology or A.P. Chemistry<br />
Honors Pre-Calculus or<br />
A.P. College Calculus<br />
Electives: Seniors<br />
Introduction to Ceramics or Advanced Ceramics*<br />
Drawing & Painting or Advanced Drawing &<br />
Painting*<br />
Calligraphy<br />
Introduction to Fashion<br />
Accounting<br />
Introduction to Careers and Business<br />
The Media of Mass Communications<br />
Criminal Justice<br />
Twentieth Century Pop Culture<br />
Psychology<br />
Business and Criminal Law<br />
Journalism or Journalism II**<br />
Molecular & Genomic Biology Research<br />
Yearbook I or Yearbook II*<br />
Concert Band**<br />
Orchestra**<br />
Concert Choir**<br />
*See course prerequisites<br />
**Audition required
Profile of a Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Graduate<br />
A Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Graduate has grown and matured as a person in<br />
an emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual sense. Our graduate continues<br />
to grow and develops a better understanding of the world she/he lives in<br />
and continues to develop her or his potential for personal growth, spiritual<br />
well-being, sense of community, and an understanding and appreciation of the<br />
Catholic perspective on the world.<br />
Even though this process is an ongoing one our graduate:<br />
….Recognizes and accepts the love of God and the love of others around them;<br />
….Believes that each person she/he encounters is divine, that the dignity and potential<br />
of each individual should be respected, and challenges stereotypes involving gender,<br />
race, origin, and intellectual and physical well-being;<br />
….Understands and embraces the Catholic perspective on the world;<br />
….Sees that spirituality helps conduct a life with love, honor, and dignity;<br />
….Has mastered the fundamental skills of reading, writing, mathematics and language<br />
to the fullest extent of her/his ability and has successfully completed all the subjects<br />
required for graduation;<br />
…. Realizes the importance of responsibility, accountability, self-discipline, selfconfidence,<br />
organizational and time management skills<br />
….Explores and develops talents through experiences in learning, including athletics,<br />
reading, writing and the arts, and various faith experiences;<br />
….Has experienced the support of various types of community from the Saint <strong>Dominic</strong><br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> “Family” and from home, and has made her/his own positive<br />
contributions to the development of the school community;<br />
….Is becoming more open to the points of view and experiences of others;<br />
…. Realizes the value and importance of community and that everyone has a<br />
responsibility to contribute at the local, national and even the international<br />
level;<br />
….Puts empathy into practice when another is hurting and shares another’s joy;<br />
….Understands the value of relationships, including the need to trust and be trusted by<br />
family, friends, and community;<br />
….<strong>St</strong>rives for excellence in all areas of life by putting into practice the ideas of “being the<br />
best you can be” and continues to develop goals for growth and enrichment;<br />
…. Realizes that education is a life long process<br />
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION<br />
Required Units of Credit<br />
Courses<br />
Theology<br />
English<br />
Social <strong>St</strong>udies<br />
Mathematics<br />
Science<br />
Health<br />
Art/Music<br />
World<br />
Languages<br />
Physical<br />
Education<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Dominic</strong><br />
Requirements<br />
4 credits<br />
4 credits<br />
4 credits<br />
4 credits<br />
4 credits<br />
1<br />
/ 2<br />
credit<br />
1 credit<br />
3 credits<br />
2 credits<br />
Minimum Regents Exam Requirements<br />
Regents Diploma *<br />
N/A<br />
65% - English<br />
65% - Global History<br />
65% - U.S. History<br />
65% - One Math<br />
Regents<br />
65% - Any Science<br />
N/A<br />
N/A<br />
N/A<br />
N/A<br />
Advanced <strong>St</strong>udies *<br />
N/A<br />
65% - English<br />
65% - Global History<br />
65% - U.S. History<br />
65% - All 3<br />
Math Regents<br />
65% - 2 Sciences (Living<br />
Environment and one<br />
physical science)<br />
N/A<br />
N/A<br />
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Special Notes:<br />
*Regents Diploma with Honors–Awarded to students who achieve an average of 90%<br />
or higher on a minimum of five (5) required Regents exams.<br />
*Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors–Awarded to students who achieve an<br />
average of 90% on a minimum of eight (8) Regents exams.<br />
Additional Notes Regarding Diploma Requirements:<br />
All students are required to take these subjects for each of their four years: Theology,<br />
English, Social <strong>St</strong>udies, Physical Education, Science, and Mathematics.<br />
All students, even those who begin their language at the second level during<br />
freshman year, are required to take three years of foreign language in their four<br />
years and students who qualify are strongly encouraged and recommended to take a<br />
fourth year of a foreign language.<br />
In addition to the above academic requirements, students are required to perform<br />
a minimum of twelve (12) hours of community service each year as a condition of<br />
graduation.<br />
All students, with the exception of Seniors, are required to take a full schedule of<br />
courses each year.<br />
In order to graduate students are required to pass all of the courses in which they<br />
have enrolled.
To spend a day visiting our school,<br />
call the Offi ce of Admissions<br />
Mr. Richard N. Garrett<br />
Director of Admissions and Alumni Relations<br />
Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
110 Anstice <strong>St</strong>reet<br />
Oyster Bay, NY 11771<br />
Tel: (516) 922-4888, ext. 2225<br />
Fax: (516) 922-9077<br />
E-mail: admissions@stdoms.org.<br />
Website: www.stdoms.org/hs
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Academic Excellence<br />
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Middle <strong>St</strong>ates Association of Colleges and <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Saint <strong>Dominic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> • 110 Anstice <strong>St</strong>reet • Oyster Bay, New York 11771