Berkeley Parents Network: Salesian High School

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Salesian High School

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June 2007

My niece has bounced around to various schools since she's moved into the West Contra Costa School District from San Jose. The reason being, we have not been happy with the quality of the schools here in Hercules/Pinole area. We've decided to try private school and have applied for Salesian High School in San Pablo. The problem we're experiencing is we applied late (May) when most private schools start accepting applications in March. In addition, her grades weren't the greatest due to the many changes she has been going through recently. She is more than capable of getting good grades, she just needs to be in the right environment. Can anyone please give any advise as to what we can do to get Salesian or any private school to look at accepting her at this late time in the year?

I too got tired of the public middle high schools in Hercules/Pinole area and now have two daughters attending Salesian. You really need to do your homework. Salesian's open house takes place in November, Applications are due in January and the entrance exam end of January. They send out admission letters in March. They always get more applicants then they will accept because they are committed to keeping the school small - less than 600 students. It gets harder to get accepted after freshman year. All I can suggest is that you meet with the Principal and show an interest for next year, or let them know that if a space opens up mid year, you'll take it (they do kick kids out) I don't think they can do anything at this late date, schools already out for this year.

By the way, we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Salesian. It's the best school and you'll be very lucky if your child gets in. Good Luck! A very happy Mom

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