St. John Bosco's college preparatory curriculum is widely regarded as the most forward-thinking and innovative academic school in the Archdiocese, challenging students with AP and Honors courses, competitions, and electives tailored to each student's interests.
St. John Bosco’s innovative approach to teaching sparked a movement among educators that focused on the well-being of the young, called the Salesians. Salesian educators strive to instill within their students a work ethic based on mutual trust, confidence, respect, and cooperation and serve students as advisers, creating a welcoming environment where every young man can maximize his potential to become something greater than himself.
In 2019, 96% of Bosco students were accepted to a four-year university. Recent graduates are studying at some of the finest universities in the nation, including Princeton, Notre Dame, UCLA, Georgetown, UC Berkeley, MIT, Stanford, and USC. In fact, five members of the Class of 2019 are continuing their studies at Ivy League colleges and universities.
Graduation Requirements
We offer 28 AP and Honors Courses, more than 30 clubs and organizations, and 6 Academic Pathways: Biomedical, Computer Science, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Film and Media Arts and Sports Medicine.
To receive a diploma a student must have:
- A history of good character and citizenship
- Participation in a grade-level retreat during each year of attendance
- Participation in a “Day of Recollection” during each year in attendance
- Successful completion of required Community Service Hours (20 hours/academic year)
- Successful completion of Senior Exit Interview
- Completion of graduation credits
With a rigorous college preparatory curriculum designed to exceed the A-G Entrance Requirements set by the University of California and California State University systems students must complete 260 credits in order to graduate, including:
| Credits | Semester | Course |
|---|
40 credits | 8 semesters | Electives
English
Religion |
30 credits | 6 semesters | Mathematics
Science
History |
| 20 credits | 4 semesters | World Language |
| 15 credits | 3 semesters | Physical Education |
| 10 credits | 2 semesters | Visual and Performing Arts |
| 5 credits | 1 semester | Health |
AP and Honors Courses
Bosco challenges students with 19 Advanced Placement courses and an enriched Honors Program tailored to each individual student’s needs.
