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Saint Dominic College Preparatory High School

Saint Dominic College Preparatory High School

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
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

Over 80 Years of
Academic Excellence
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.
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
Book Club
Catholic Club
Dance Club
Drama Club
FBLA
Habitat for Humanity
Interact
Irish Society
Key Club
Math Club
MSG/Communications
Model United Nations
Philosophy
Photography Club
P.L.E.D.G.E.
Robotics
SADD
Science Olympiads
Student Council
World Cultures
Yearbook Club
HONOR SOCIETIES
Art Honor Society
Business and Marketing Honor Society of NYS
Capitulo Juana de Ibarbourou
Societa Onoraria Italica
Math Honor Society
National Honor Society (Theodore Roosevelt Chapter)
New York State Science Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society

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.
BOYS
GIRLS
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross-Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Spring Track & Field
Swimming
Tennis
Winter Track & Field
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross-Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Spring Track & Field
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Winter Track & Field

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.
TUITION: Saint Dominic High School maintains a tuition that is comparable to the other Catholic secondary
schools on Long Island. Tuition for the 2012–2013 academic year is $8,450 for non-parishioners and $7,950 for
supporting parishioners. Payment plans are offered to accommodate the needs of individual families. Tuition for
the 2013–2014 academic year will be announced in the spring of 2013.
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
entitled to as much information as they need. Saint Dominic has scheduled an Open House on Sunday, September
30, 2012, 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.

The Right School
in the Right Place...
The Right School
LOCATION AND FACILITIES
Saint Dominic High School is located in Oyster Bay,
in
New York,
the
one of most picturesque
Right
communities on Long Island’s
Plac
North
Shore. The secure, well-maintained campus is located 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
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complex. The Dolan Campus consists of six buildings: Canivan Hall and Marian Hall, which contain the school’s administrative
offices LOCATION and academic AND facilities FACILITIES along with the new state-of-the-art Science and Communications Center; the Monsignor James E.
Collins Saint Dominic Sports Center; High School Saint Dominic is located Church, in Oyster which Bay, is used New for York, school-wide one of the liturgies; most picturesque and the Chapel. communities The academic on Long facilities Island’s north shore
tained campus is located in a residential area, just a few blocks from Route 106, one of Nassau County’s main thoroughfares.
include 29 classrooms, a distance learning classroom/television studio, two state-of-the-art online computer laboratories, five
science One of laboratories, the truly distinctive a fully computerized features of Saint library/media Dominic center, is its beautiful and a Performing campus, which Arts Center, is co-extensive which features with a sloped nearly floor, eight-acre parish com
theatre consists lighting of five and buildings: a professional Canivan sound Hall system. and Marian Our computer Hall, which laboratories contain are the lent school’s technical administrative support by the offices pooled resources and academic of facilities; the M
our Collins adoptive Sports parents, Center; Computer Saint Dominic Associates Church, and Cablevision. which used We welcome for schoolwide you and liturgies; your family and to the tour Chapel. our magnificent The academic campus. facilities include 23
of-the-art online computer laboratories, four science laboratories, a fully computerized library/media center, and a Performing Arts Cen
sloped floor, theatre lighting and a professional sound system. Our computer laboratories are lent technical support by the pooled reso
TRANSPORTATION
parents, Computer Associates and Cablevision. To fully appreciate the beauty of the campus, one should see it in person. We welcome
Although their families. 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 in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Most students travel to Saint Dominic by school bus, utilizing the
free TRANSPORTATION
state-mandated service provided by their public school districts. Currently, 42 districts are providing transportation to our
school. Although The many majority people of Saint think Dominic of Oyster students Bay come as being from communities “way up on within the north a 15-mile shore,” radius in reality of Oyster Saint Bay. Dominic The map below is a 30-minute drive –
towns in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Most students travel to Saint Dominic by school bus, utilizing the free state-mandated s
illustrates just how accessible Saint Dominic High School truly is.
public school districts. Currently, 42 districts are providing transportation to our school. The majority of Saint Dominic students
within a 15-mile radius of Oyster Bay. The map below illustrates just how ac
Long High Island School Expressway: truly is. Take the L.I.E. to Exit 41 North (Rte. 106).
Continue north on Rte. 106 for approximately 5 miles to the traffic
light Long marking Island Expressway: the intersection Take of Berry the L.I.E. Hill to Road. Exit Make 41 North a right (Rte. onto 106). Continue north
mately 5 miles to the traffic light marking the intersection of Berry Hill Road. Make a
Berry Hill Road and continue to the first stop sign, at which you will
and continue to the first stop sign, at which you will make a left onto Anstice Street.
make and you a left will onto come Anstice to our Street. campus. Continue Ample on parking Anstice is Street available. and you
will come to our campus. Ample parking is available.
Northern State Parkway: Take NSP to Exit 35 North (Rte. 106). Continue north on R
5 miles to the traffic light marking the intersection of Berry Hill Road. Make a right o
Northern continue to State the first Parkway: stop sign, Take at NSP which to you Exit will 35 make North a (Rte. left onto 106). Anstice Street. Con
Continue you will come north to on our Rte. campus. 106 for Ample approximately parking is 5 available. miles to the traffic
light marking the intersection of Berry Hill Road. Make a right onto
Long Island Rail Road:
Berry Oyster Hill Bay Road Branch: and Saint continue Dominic to the High first stop School sign, is within at which walking you will distance to and from
make Port Jefferson a left onto Branch: Anstice Saint Street. Dominic Continue High on School Anstice is a Street short and cab ride you from the Syosset
will High come School to our provides campus. a shuttle Ample to parking and from is available. Syosset; AM/PM – Late drop-off.
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; 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
Physical Education
Alternatives (for those who qualify):
Geometry
Spanish II/Italian II
Electives (Taken in lieu of Studio Art and Music):
Concert Band (Audition required)
Concert Choir (Audition required)
Normal Sequence: Sophomores
Theology 10
English 10
Global History 10
Living Environment or Earth Science
Geometry
Spanish II/Italian II
Physical Education
Health
SAT Preparation
Alternatives (for those who qualify):
Chemistry
Algebra II & Trigonometry
Spanish III/Italian III
Electives:
Concert Band**
Concert Choir**
*See course prerequisites
**Audition required for new candidates
Normal Sequence: Juniors
Theology 11
English 11
United States History
Chemistry
Algebra & Trigonometry
Spanish III/Italian III
Physical Education
SAT Preparation
Alternatives (for those who qualify)
A. P. United States History
Physics
Pre-Calculus
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
Yearbook I
Italian IV*
College Spanish IV*
Concert Band**
Concert Choir**
*See course prerequisites
**Audition required for new candidates
Normal Sequence: Seniors
Theology 12
Contemporary/Modern Literature
Economics & Government
Physics
or Anatomy & Physiology
or Chemical Forensics
or Introduction to Engineering Basics
Pre-Calculus
or Math 12
Physical Education
Guidance
Alternatives (for those who qualify):
A. P. English
A. P. Economics & Government
A. P. Biology
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
Molecular & Genomic Biology Research
Journalism or Journalism II*
Yearbook I or Yearbook II*
Concert Band**
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, selfdiscipline,
self-confidence, 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
Electives*
St. Dominic
Requirements
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
1
/ 2
credit
1 credit
3 credits
2 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
Special Notes:
*Students who are in Resource Room may have alternative elective
requirements.
*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 Studies – Virtual High School-Online classes to
complement curriculum
*Partnership with Cold Spring Harbor Labratories.
N/A

To spend a day visiting our school,
call the Office 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