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  • About
    • Principal's Welcome
    • Mission Statement & Philosophy
    • Meet the Faculty & Staff
    • Catholic Identity
    • General Information >
      • School Profile
      • Profile of a Graduate: ISO's
      • History
      • Alma Mater
      • College & University Acceptances
      • Accreditation
    • News & Announcements
    • Calendar
    • Employment at SCHS
    • Contact Us
  • Admissions
    • Summer Bridge Program
    • Incoming Freshmen
    • I'd like to Know More!
    • Apply Now!
    • Testimonials
    • Why Choose A Catholic School?
    • Visiting Santa Clara HS
    • Financial Information >
      • Tuition & Fees
      • Tuition Assistance
      • Scholarship Programs
      • SMART Tuition
    • Join Our E-Mail List
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Academics
    • Academic Departments >
      • English
      • Mathematics
      • Science
      • Social Studies
      • Modern & Classical Languages
      • Student Service
      • Visual and Performing Arts
      • Religious Studies
    • iPad Program
    • Campus Life >
      • Arts >
        • Drama/Theatre
        • ART
        • Chorus
      • Clubs
      • SCTV >
        • Anti-Bullying Campaign
      • Leadership Clubs
    • Counseling
    • Current Students >
      • PowerSchool
      • Course Catalogue
      • Bell Schedule
  • Athletics
    • Bid4Saints
    • Fall Sports >
      • Football
      • Cross Country
      • Tennis - Girls
      • Volleyball - Girls
      • Cheer
    • Winter Sports >
      • Basketball - Boys
      • Basketball - Girls
      • Cheer
      • Soccer - Boys
      • Soccer - Girls
    • Spring Sports >
      • Baseball
      • Golf - Boys
      • Softball
      • Swimming
      • Tennis - Boys
      • Track & Field
      • Volleyball - Boys
    • Coaches
    • Weekly Sports Updates
    • Athletics Calendar of Games
    • Championships & Awards
    • Athletic/School-wide Sponsors
    • Athletic Boosters >
      • Join Now
  • Faith & Service
    • Catholic Identity
    • Campus Ministry
    • Christian Service
    • Retreats
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Parents
    • Annual Fees 2022 - 2023
    • Parent Participation
    • Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
    • Handbook >
      • Important Forms
    • Clothing >
      • SCHS Spirit Store
      • Dennis Uniforms
    • Transportation
    • Lunch Information
    • Important Links >
      • SMART Tuition
      • PowerSchool
      • Sign Up Genuis
      • Partners
    • Protecting God's Children
    • VIRTUS Information
  • Alumni & Giving
    • All Saints Day of Giving '21
    • Donate Now
    • Update Alumni Contact Information >
      • Alumni Information/ Keep in Touch
    • Alumni Association >
      • Join Now
    • Alumni Reunions
    • Barbara Lerma Scholarship
    • Events >
      • Annual Golf Tournament 2022
      • 2022 SCHS Golf GIFT
      • Annual Hall of Fame Dinner & Auction
    • Transcripts (Parchment)




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​Academics

2019-2020 Academic Award Ceremony

Santa Clara High School is a private, Catholic, co-ed, college preparatory high school located in Ventura County in the beautiful city of Oxnard, CA. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and Western Catholic Education Association.

The school follows a semester system. The first semester contains: Quarter 1, Quarter 2, and a final exam. The second semester contains: Quarter 3, Quarter 4, and a final exam. Each quarter is worth 40% of a student’s semester grade. The final exam is worth 20% of a student’s semester grade.

As a Catholic, co-ed, college preparatory high school we offer college preparatory courses, honors courses Advanced Placement courses.

AP and Honors Courses

Advanced Placement Classes include: Calculus AB, English Literature and Comp, English Language and Comp, European History, Government, Macroeconomics and US History.
 
Honors Classes include: Algebra I, Algebra II, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English I, English II, III, IV, Pre Calculus, Geometry, US History, World History, U.S History, Government and Economics.

GPA
The school uses a weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Ranking
The school ranks its students using a cumulative weighted GPA. More than one student can have the same rank.

In order to graduate, a student must earn a total of 245 credits: Religion – 40 credits, English – 40 credits, Mathematics – 30 credits, History/Social Science – 30 credits, Science – 20 credits, Foreign Language – 20 credits, Visual and Performing Arts – 10 credits, Physical Education – 10 credits, Health – 5 credits, Electives – 40 credits. Our educational services are predominantly governed by the Archdioceses of Los Angeles which are aligned with the California State University and University of California systems.

Santa Clara students starting either of these two programs are automatically enrolled in coursework that will qualify them for entrance into either the University of California System schools or the California State University System schools, provided that the student earns grades of C or better in all coursework and a minimum score on either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT) entrance exam.

Whatever program our students enter, our goal is to prepare them to be successful young leaders in any and all endeavors in college, the military or workforce. Furthermore, we encourage all students to meet their full potential. We accomplish this by holding students to high standards, implementing rigorous challenging courses along with developing a positive, nurturing and comfortable environment.

Because of the devotion and commitment of our faculty members to education, tradition and faith we believe we can offer students the kind of education and values that will ensure their success as it has ensured the success of students in college or beyond for the past 118 years.

To be a Saint is a way of Life!

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2017 Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Semifinalists Lourdes Albea & Mercedes Ruiz
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To Be a Saint 
is a Way of Life!

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2121 Saviers Road 
Oxnard, CA 93033
Telephone: (805) 483-9502
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