Type Private, All-Male CEEB code 053-240 Phone +1 714-774-7575 Number of students 920 (2014–2015) | Established 1958 President Peter S. Bowen Mascot Friar Colors Black, White, Gold | |
Motto Credo ut Intelligam
(I believe so I may understand) Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic Order Friar Servants of Mary (Servites) (OSM) Address 1952 W La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801, USA Profiles | ||
Servite high school credo capital campaign 2015
Servite High School is an all-male, Roman Catholic college preparatory high school operated by the Order of Friar Servants of Mary (the Servites). Located on a 15-acre (61,000 m2) campus in Anaheim, California, USA in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, as of 2011 it had an enrollment of about 920 and about 9000 alumni. Its mascot is the Friar and its colors are black and white, trimmed with gold. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, however, it is not a diocesan school, but is run privately by the Servite Order itself.
Contents
- Servite high school credo capital campaign 2015
- Admissions
- Curriculum
- State championships
- Fine Arts
- Notable alumni
- References
The primary mission of Servite High School is the forming of faith-filled leaders. The formation process is the intentional, systematic direction of the complete student experience toward the end of developing the whole person, body and soul, and facilitating each student's address of the question, "Who are you?" The intent of the process is to monitor every component of a student’s experience- both inside and outside of the classroom and ensure that each component, in its own unique way, is directed toward the development of the whole student. The single most important element in the success of the Formation process is a comprehensive campus climate that exposes each student to the person of Christ, drawing them to embrace Christ, love Christ, imitate Christ, live Christ, be Christ, so as to draw others to Christ.
In 2007 Servite implemented an ambitious student leadership program by dividing the student body into 8 student-led communities called "Priories" and 48 smaller student-led homeroom communities. Each week a block period is dedicated to student-led leadership activities. The Priories are based on the Seven Holy Founders, and St. Philip Benizi.
The school is also known for its rigorous academic curriculum, sports tradition, performing and visual fine arts programs (including courses in classical guitar and jazz band), and school spirit emphasizing unity and brotherhood. The motto Credo ut Intelligam ("I believe so I may understand") illustrates the emphasis the school places on developing leaders who are faith filled men of God. The academic curriculum has a wide variety of courses, including College Prep (CP), Honors Placement (HP), and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Servite has two sister schools, Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Anaheim and Rosary High School, Fullerton; both are all-female Catholic institutions. Servite also has exchange programs with Servite schools around the world including Collège Notre-Dame des Servites (Ayer's Cliff, Quebec), Servite College (Perth, Western Australia), Blanche de Castille (Villemomble, France), Marian High School (Omaha, Nebraska), San Pelligrino (Misano, Italy), and Mary Star of the Sea (Zululand, South Africa).
The Servites responded to an invitation by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles to open the school in 1957, teaching the first classes at nearby St. Philip Benizi Elementary School until the first building was completed. The main building was officially dedicated on February 12, 1959. Major expansions since then include a gym and aquatics facilities (in 1967), theater (1977), new classrooms (1984), and new science and library facility (1998). Servite's wrestling room was also a recent addition to the school on the campus' priory lawn (2006). A new parking lot, deticated to former dean Tim O'Hara was added for more faculty parking. (2016)
Admissions
Admission to Servite is based on academic transcripts, entrance examination, activities, arts and athletics. The admissions process includes a review of academic transcripts; entrance examination; interview of parents and (separately) the student; letters of recommendation from teachers; participation in activities, community service, arts and/or athletics; and letters of recommendation from alumni or parents. It is expected that only half of those applying for admissions for the Class of 2016 will be accepted for enrollment. Admissions letters for the regular admissions process are generally mailed in March.
Servite has an Early Admission Process that enables young men to apply as early as October of their 8th grade year. Upon completion of the admission process and receipt of the first set of grades for their 8th grade year, students may be admitted to Servite as early as November of their 8th grade year. Students who apply for, but are not accepted as part of the Early Admission Process, are automatically deferred to participate in the Regular Admission Process.
Curriculum
All courses offered at Servite High School are designed for the college- and university-bound student. For graduation from Servite High School all students are required to complete 270 academic credits, as described below. A one-year course meeting daily earns a student ten (10) academic credits. All required courses in all disciplines must be passed and no student may graduate from Servite with an unredeemed 'F' on his transcript. In addition to credit requirements, no ‘F’ policy, and Christian service hours, there are also specific course requirements. Students must also complete a minimum of 156 hours of community service to graduate.
State championships
Fine Arts
Servite High School offers many fine arts including Classical Guitar, Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Visual Arts such as Drawing, and Painting. Servite offers Fundamentals of Theatre as an elective, and many extracurricular classes partnering with Rosary & Connelly including: acting, musical theatre, technical theatre, playwriting, directing, and dance.