–Saintsman Chris Jerome

Frequently Asked Questions About the Saints Experience

HOW LARGE ARE THE INDIVIDUAL CLASSES?
The average class size is 28.

HOW LONG ARE THE CLASSES?
On a regular school day, each class is 50 minutes long. Every student has six classes each day. There are no "study periods."

HOW MUCH HOMEWORK DOES A SAINTSMAN NORMALLY HAVE?
On average, more than two hours of homework each school night can be expected.

DOES SAINTS OFFER ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES?
Yes, AP courses are presently being offered in English Literature, English Language, Spanish Literature, Spanish Language, French Language, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Calculus, United States History, Statistics, and Psychology.

HOW MANY PRIESTS, BROTHERS AND SISTERS ARE ON THE SAINTS STAFF?
For the current year, four Augustinians.

WHAT ARE THE SCHOOL'S HOURS?
School begins each weekday at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 1:55 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 12:35 p.m. on Fridays.

DO SAINTSMEN WEAR UNIFORMS?
No, but there is a dress and appearance code for all students.

HOW ABOUT FAMILY PARTICIPATION?
Family involvement is encouraged and is evident in all areas of school life at St. Augustine. The Austin Guild, the parents' association, and an athletic Boosters Club, composed of both parents and alumni, are active in supporting the school, its philosophy and all its activities.

IS THERE A GOOD INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAM FOR THOSE NOT ON TEAMS?
Yes, there is a well-organized Intramural Sports Program. Representing their homerooms, students compete in flag football, basketball, volley- ball, and Ping Pong during the lunch break. Last year over 60% of the student body participated.

ARE THERE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE?
Yes, students are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities which include: drama, school newspaper, photography, play production, year- book, art, band, Academic League, Model United Nations, California Scholastic Federation, National Honor Society, and Academic Decathlon. In addition, students have an opportunity to play an active role in student government, service organizations and special interest clubs such as Spanish, French, Chess, Surfing, Hockey, Golf and Tennis.

DOES SAINTS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE?
Yes, "Ted's Place" (next to Dougherty Gymnasium) offers hot breakfast items, hot sandwiches, salads, drinks and a daily special and the Turtle Shop is open before school, and during lunch for milk, juices, light snacks, and spirit gear.

Good Order, Stability, Personal Discipline

In order to create an environment of Christian living where young men can be free to achieve their academic and athletic potential, it is essential to develop and maintain a disciplinary system which stresses the responsibility each student has towards himself and others.

St. Augustine students are expected to manifest self-discipline and self-direction. Discipline at Saints is designed to foster respect for self and others, their person, feelings, and property.

The basic premise is that no student will prevent a teacher from teaching or another student from learning. Students who choose to disregard school policies will be held accountable for their actions. Maturity, character and Christian values are encouraged, and developed by accepting the consequences of inappropriate behavior.

National Merit Finalists 2004

100% of 2004 graduating class matriculating to college

School Profile 2004-2005

St. Augustine High School is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for young men from grades 9-12. Our mission is to provide a liberal arts education and a foundation in the gospel of Jesus Christ. We do this by providing an environment that promotes the development of mind, body, and heart. By helping to form mature Christian men we hope to communicate to the world the qualities of love, truth, and community. At Saints, we are intent on preparing young men to live in both the City of God and the City of Man.

The school was founded in 1922, and is sponsored by the Order of St. Augustine. Saints is administered and staffed with 53 faculty members; 24 have Master's Degrees, three have Doctorates.

Saints has an enrollment of approximately 700 students from the greater San Diego and Tijuana area with a rich ethnic and racial mix (currently 1.0 % are Mexican, 1.0% are Native American, 2.7 % are African American, 3.4% are bi-racial, 9.6% are Asian and Pacific Islander, 11.7% are Hispanic and 13.5% are Latino). The average class size is 28 young men from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. St. Augustine has over 7,100 alumni. Over 3,100 Saintsmen live in San Diego County and are successful professional and business members of the community. The Saints campus is located in the North Park area of San Diego.

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Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities which include drama, school newspaper, photography, play production, yearbook, art, band, Academic League, Model United Nations, California Scholastic Federation, National Honor Society, and Academic Decathlon.
In addition, students have an opportunity to play an active role in student government, service organizations, and special interest clubs, such as Spanish, French, chess, art, film, and cards.

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Family Participation:
Parental involvement is encouraged and is evident in all areas of school life. The Austin Guild, the parents' association, and an athletic Booster Club, composed of both parents and alumni, are active in support of the school, its philosophy, and all its activities.

Financial Aid:
For all students, the Augustinian Order and the school allocate funds annually to assist parents in helping defray the cost of Catholic education. Scholarships valued at $10,000 will be available to each of the top ten scorers on the Entrance Exam. These awards will be paid at $2,500 per year of study. For returning students, the school offers work scholarships.
Financial Aid applications are available at the front office upon acceptance to the school. More than $750,000 in financial aid and scholarships was awarded for the current school year.

Transportation:
The majority of students come to school by car pools or public transportation. Information on car pools is available through the Commuter Computer Program of San Diego. The school does not have a school bus.

Personal Appearance & Dress

The philosophy of the St. Augustine standard of dress is to foster an attitude of camaraderie and to promote pride in one's appearance.

A Saintsman is to be neat and well-groomed at all times. Neatness, cleanliness and due regard for the legitimate sensibilities of others constitute both the basic goal and the norms of the school's code for student attire.