SAINT BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL

“Excellence in Everything”

 

The education at Saint Bonaventure High School, in the spirit of our patron St. Bonaventure, works from a stance of accountability, transparency and simplicity. It promotes peacemaking and engages the work with an attitude of justice. It strives to repair God’s house through social responsibility. It is out of this philosophy we have established our mission statement: As a community of faith inspired by Christian values and celebrated

in Catholic tradition, St. Bonaventure High School fosters a shared dedication to living faith, engaging hearts, enlightening minds, achieving excellence and transforming lives. We commit to the education of the whole person, entrusting to each student the values, knowledge and wisdom to witness the call to serve and

transform the world.

 

ACCREDITATION and PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

*Western Catholic Educational Association               *Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

*Western Association of Schools and Colleges          *National Math Council

*AP Capstone School                                                  *Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

 

SCHOOL COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DIVERSITY

Saint Bonaventure High School serves a large geographical area that includes all parts of Ventura County and southern Santa Barbara County. Currently the school population is 40% Caucasian, 35% Hispanic, 17% Multi- Racial, 4% Asian/Pacific Islander, 2% African American, and 2% Native American. Saint Bonaventure also has an International Student Program that serves students from throughout the world.

 

ADMISSION

Students are eligible for the ninth grade provided they have successfully completed elementary and junior high school requirements and have demonstrated the ability to be successful in high school. An incoming

ninth grader must take the High School Placement Test and have the recommendation of his/her Principal and eighth grade teachers. Admission is determined by eighth grade report cards, placement test results, and

recommendation from each student’s current junior high school. If need be, an interview will be scheduled to determine admission. Placement into freshman advanced courses is determined by the placement test scores and/or a subject readiness test, scheduled on an alternate date. Students who apply for admission into grades 10, 11 or 12 are required to present an official transcript and attendance records from the previously attended high school, have a personal interview with Saint Bonaventure Administration and have recommendation

from their current Principal and teachers. Admission is determined by transcripts of good academic standing, the parent/student interview and the student’s desire to attend.

 

3167 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 ▪ 805.648.6836 ▪ Fax: 805.648.4903

www.sbhsvta.org

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Saint Bonaventure High School provides a challenging,

comprehensive, and complete learning environment for each student. *Classes meet four times a week according to a modified block schedule. Students attend six 50

minute periods on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and three 90-minute periods on Wednesday and Thursday. Theology classes are required every semester for all students.

Graduation requirements are aligned with the California State University and the University of California systems. This approach fulfills the philosophy and mission of Saint

Bonaventure High School, strengthens the Catholic identity

of the school and supports student achievement of

Integrated Student Outcomes. Each student is required to take 30 credits per semester. To receive a diploma, a student must earn a total of 240 credits including the

following units:

 

Department	Credits Required
Theology	40
English	40
Social Studies	30
Math	30
Science	20
Foreign Language	20
P.E./Health	10
Visual/Performing Art	10
Electives/Technology	40

 

*The 2023-24 school will adapt a new schedule, Mon, Tues, and Friday 8:25am-2:15pm, Wed-blocks 3-2-1 8:25am-2:15pm, Thurs.-blocks 6-5-4 8:25am-2:15pm

 

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Principal                                                                                           Mrs. Castro

Vice Principal of Mission Advancement                              Mr. Herrera Dean of Student Life/Campus Security    Ms. Hiranandani Dean of Student Learning & Faculty Development                                                                                                            Mrs. Valle Dean of Academic Excellence                       Mrs. Horan

Counselor (9th-10th)                                                         Mrs.Labruzzo

Counselor (11th-12th)                                                                 Mrs. Lajoie

Athletic Director                                                               Mr. Camacho

 

COURSE OFFERINGS (HONORS & AP)

Saint Bonaventure High School gives students the opportunity

to take the following Honors and Advanced Placement courses.

English

•        Honors English 9
•        Honors English 10
•        AP English Language and Composition
•        AP English Literature and Composition
•        Honors Algebra 1
•        Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry
•        Honors Geometry
•        Calculus AB
•        Honors Biology
•        Honors Chemistry
•        AP Biology
•        Honors World History
•        AP U.S. Government and Politics
•        AP U.S. History
•        Honors Spanish 2
•        Spanish 4 Language
•        Studio Art
•        Seminar
•        Research

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Language

Fine Arts

AP Capstone*

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESULTS (2023-2024)

O% of all students taking AP examinations earned college

-level scores of 3, 4, or 5.

(State Average = 64%; National Average = 61%)

 

*AP Capstone

The AP Capstone program provides students with an opportunity to engage with real-life issues through discussion, research, writing and presentation. It is comprised of 2 courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. AP Seminar is open to students in grades 10-12 that are nominated by their current teachers and who successfully

complete the application and review process in the Spring. Seminar is a prerequisite for Research. Through this program, students explore relevant topics, often self-selected, through assignments that build their presentation and written

communication skills. We are pleased to be one of the few schools in Ventura County to offer this unique program.

 

SAT SCORES (Average scores for the class of 2023)

 

Mean Total Score	n/a
Mean ERW Score	n/a
Mean Math Score	n/a
ACT SCORES (For the class of 2023) Average	n/a

GRADE POINT AVERAGE CLASS RANK

All 240 units are computed in a student’s GPA. Saint Bonaventure High School uses a 4-point scale (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0). UC approved

advanced courses and Advanced Placement courses are based on a 5-point scale.

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS FOR 2023

 

College Bound	98%
4 Year College/University	60%
2 Year College	38%
Armed Services	2%

 

Over 90% of Saint Bonaventure High School

graduates complete a four-year degree.

 

EXTRA CURRICULAR CLUBS

Saint Bonaventure High School is also a place to build lasting friendships through organized clubs, social activities, sports and Christian Service projects.

National Honor Society (NHS), California Scholastic Federation (CSF), Associated Student Body (ASB), Campus Ministry, Mock Trial, Art Federation of

Christian Athletes, Geography Bowl, Kiwins, Interact,

Improv, Seraphs for Life, Habitat for Humanity.

 

COLLEGE PREP ELECTIVE OFFERINGS

Students have the opportunity to choose from the

following college prep UC and CSU approved electives:

Adolescent Psychology, Computer Technology, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Digital Media Design,

Geography, Geology, Marine Biology, Mythology, Psychology and Speech. Additional offerings will be available soon including Introduction to Engineering.

 

ATHLETICS

Saint Bonaventure High School is a member of the Tri-

County Athletic Association in both boys’ and girls’ sports.

Saint Bonaventure offers a full range of athletic teams that compete at the junior varsity and varsity levels.

Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, E-sports.

Girls: Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, E- sports.

6 State Championships       15 CIF Team Championships

2022-23 League Champions: Football, Boys Basketball, Boys Golf

 

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

The Saint Bonaventure High School Leadership Academy was established in 2016 to provide students with

practical leadership training through an innovative and creative program, challenging ownership of learning and a mastery of leadership principles. Leadership Academy participants will develop a practical understanding of

leadership skills and theory by discovering their talents and challenges in various leadership principles including: situational leadership, public speaking, planning,

program management, and social responsibility. Students will develop personal branding techniques as they relate to values, networking, social media, and

professional excellence. This is a three-semester program with additional application requirements for students.

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM

Saint Bonaventure High School is entering year 5 of the International Student Program. Currently there are 4 International students from China, Vietnam and Italy. 100% of students enrolled in the International Student Program at SBHS graduate and matriculate to colleges and universities throughout the country.

 

 

 

SAINT BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE LIST

 

 

Arizona State University Azusa Pacific University Boise State University Boston University Brown University

California Lutheran University Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo California State University

Channel Islands Chico

Dominguez Hills

East Bay Fresno Fullerton Long Beach Los Angeles

Monterey Bay Northridge Sacramento San Bernardino San Marcos Stanislaus

DePaul University

 

Drexel University

Fordham University

Georgetown University

George Washington University Gonzaga University

Johnson & Wales University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago

1. Saint Mary’s University New York University

Northern Arizona University

Pepperdine University

San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Santa Clara University

St. John’s University US Air Force Academy

US Coast Guard Academy US Military Academy

US Naval Academy

University of Arizona

University of Arkansas

 

University of California

Berkeley        Davis

Irvine             Los Angeles

Merced          Riverside

San Diego     Santa Barbara Santa Cruz

University of Colorado University of Hawaii

University of Kansas

University of Massachusetts University of New Mexico

University of Nevada at Las Vegas

University of Notre Dame University of Oregon

University of Portland University of San Diego

University of San Francisco

University of Southern California University of Washington Vanderbilt University Villanova University

Virginia Military Institute

Yale

 

SAINT BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL RECENT GRADUATE ACCOLADES, Class of 2023

Valedictorian – Renata Rzasa

Christian Service Award Recipient -Natalie Villasenor

Ventura County HOF Student Athletes of the Year-Delon Thompson and Gina Decas