La Reina High School

Infobox Secondary School
name = La Reina High School
established = 1964
type = Private/Secondary/Catholic/Girls
principal = Cecilia Coe
assistant principal = Stan Hirsch
students = c. 600
mascot = Regents
colors = Green and Gold
newspaper = The Herald
city = Thousand Oaks
state = CA
country = USA
website = http://www.lareina.com
grades = 7-12
address = 106 West Janss Road
district =
tuition = c. $7,000

La Reina High School is a Catholic college preparatory junior and senior high school for girls. Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, La Reina is owned and administered by the Sisters of Notre Dame. [ [http://www.lareina.com/pages/pdfs/about06_07Profile.pdf School Profile] ]

History

La Reina High School is a private Catholic college preparatory junior and senior high school for girls owned and operated by the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame, founded in 1850 in Coesfeld, Germany. The Christian education of youth has always been the Congregation's principal apostolic activity.

La Reina was established in the fall of 1964. The school campus is situated on a 40-acre parcel of land. The three original buildings were completed between 1964-1967. James Francis Cardinal McIntyre dedicated La Reina on October 15, 1967. The multi-purpose building, consisting of an auditorium-gym, cafeteria, five classrooms, a computer lab and nine offices was built in 1986. This building completed the campus, increasing the maximum enrollment from 400 to approximately 620.

La Reina opened a junior high division in the fall of 1973. Junior high students begin a college preparatory curriculum and can take high school courses in foreign language and mathematics.

In 1984, the graduation requirements were revised to reflect the standards for admission to the University of California. Among a variety of co-curricular activities available are the athletic, forensics and Mock Trial programs.

La Reina is fully accredited through 2010 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by the Western Catholic Educational Association and holds membership in the National Catholic Education Association. [ [http://www.lareina.com/pages/aboutHeritage.asp La Reina High Heritage] ]

On October 02, 2007 the 1st ever bomb threat at La Reina took place at around 8:30 am. On a locker, a student had written a sucidial poem with the last line "by 2:00 o'clock we'll all be ash," and the entire school was evacuated for safety purposes. La Reina was well prepared for emergencies and even though this was a false alarm, carried out all procedures. This was on "Dynamic Duo Day", which was taking place during La Reina's "Freindship Week." The entire student body and staff were dressed as famous Duos. The police brought out canine units and searched the entire school. No bombs were found and the culprit was soon caught.

Academics

Admissions Criteria

A student is admitted to La Reina High School after the Admissions Committee considers seven basic indicators of the student's potential for success in a college-preparatory school such as La Reina:

* Desire to attend La Reina High School
* Above average citizenship grades for the past three years
* Results of standardized admissions test given at La Reina High School with a composite score above the 60th percentile
* Personal interview of the applicant and parents by La Reina High School personnel
* Recommendations from current principal, math teacher, another academic teacher of choice, and a pastor, priest or religious leader
* Above average scores on standardized testing over the past three years
* Scholastic achievement in the last three grades of school:
* An A/B average will qualify for first round selection if consistent with other indicators
* C to C+ will receive second consideration
* Grades of C-, D or F in the last three years will not ordinarily be considered for admittance

As a Catholic School, La Reina gives first consideration to practicing Catholic young women who qualify for the academic program offered. Second preference is given to those students who have an active faith life; all others are selected on the same basis as other applicants without regard to race, color or national and ethnic origin. Preference will be given to students who have attended a Catholic elementary school. This policy is consistent with La Reina's strong emphasis on religion and moral training in the Catholic tradition. [ [http://www.lareina.com/pages/admissions.asp School Admissions] ]

Advanced Placement

La Reina's Advanced Placement program has the following pass rates:

* U.S History, 31 tested, 90% pass
* Macro Economics, 21 tested, 81% pass
* English Language, 35 tested, 97% pass
* English Literature, 56 tested, 95% pass
* European History, 30 tested, 97% pass
* French Language, 6 tested, 100% pass
* American Government, 15 tested, 93% pass
* Calculus AB, 26 tested, 100% pass
* Spanish Language, 11 tested, 82% pass
* Art (Drawing), 2 tested, 50% pass
* Physics B, 6 tested, 100% pass

ports

Basketball,Cross Country,Equestrain,Golf,Soccer,Softball,Swimming,Tennis,Track & Field,Volleyball

Facilities

Notable alumnae

* Amanda Bynes, actress

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