St. Bernard High School is an excellent college prep school in Playa Del Rey. The school AVEAS Learning Program is unique in its learning concept and has risen the overall academic standards to a new level. St. Bernard has quietly sent students to IVY League schools such as Dartmouth Brown and Georgtown.
... Read more St. Bernard Drama department is probablly one of the finest high school drama and dance department in the southbay. The atheletic program has placed it's football team in the playoffs during the 06 & 07 (07 Div X Semi Finals) Boys Basketball also follows in the line of competivie teams with appearance in the CIF Championship Game in 2006. The current principal and staff are dedicated to improving all facets of life at St. Bernards. The school will continue to grow and thrive at its onw natural rate. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/29/08
St. Bernard is an excellent academic school which truly does prepare your child for college.Counselors are very tentative to ensure every child has fulfilled their requirements academically for graduation and college.Among certain teachers can be better equipped with an accuracy of responding to emails
... Read more accordingly. Participation from parents is A-1 along with safety and discipline. There extracurricular could be better but your not paying for activities your paying for an utmost education which it does provide with results. However,what concern me most is that this is a Catholic tradition high school not Christian nor Baptist in which others tried to implement those religions upon the catholic faith. Class 08! A greatly involved parent at St.Bernards since my child was accepted. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/16/07
I have 2 children who graduated from St. Bernard and am now on the 3rd and 4th. This is a great school, the dance program is excellent. Although they do not have a winning sports team, they do have the program available. I like the uniform program, although I still think the kids push it a little
... Read more to the limit. I believe that there is a good mix of academic and extracurricular activites and the parental involvedment is excellent! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/14/06
St. Bernard was not my first choice in what high schools I wished to attend. It did grow on me after the first year or so, however. As mentioned before,the drawing point for much of Bernard's hype is the Drama Dept. Some of the best productions, often matching the quality of a top-produced Broadway show
... Read more or play. I must admit that after four years academically, though, I could have been a little better prepared. The AP curriculum differed from the Honors courses in name and testing only. Athletics are decent; Track has a high rating with CIF entry every year, as is Basketball and Volleyball; don't expect much from the football program. All in all, this school was decent for me; I'm in college now. But for parents, I urge you, keep your options open, and seriously consider your choice. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/22/06
This is a good school overall but I did feel it was a bit too strict and regimented. The children dont seem to have any fun going to school and I believe there should be balance in that area. Not very many extra circular activities.
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Posted by a parent on 08/08/06
My child is in her 3rd year at St Bernards and is enjoying the learning environment. I have two concerns: 1) I think they should imporve the way the selection process for which children are placed in AP classes and 2) I think the counselors should reach out to the children more to inform them of requirements
... Read more to prepare for College. I think if these two changes were met St Bernards would go from a good school to an awesome top rate school Read less
Posted by a teacher on 06/12/06
When I attended the school it was a great place to be.
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Posted by a former student on 06/04/06
School that teaches 'Character building'. Excellant Fine Arts Program
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Posted by a parent on 04/10/06
The Visual and Performing Arts program is by far one of the best high school programs (save a VPA magnet school) in the area. The department includes industry professionals who are truly dedicated to the students. I attended the Dance Recital last spring and could not believe I was watching high school
... Read more students with little or no professional training. Same goes for the theatre productions. In the past few years, the school has substantially increased its academic admission standards -- resulting in the admission of far few students who test below grade level than in the past. The number of students admitted last year to University of California system far exceeds the baseline expectation of '12%' of the class. Like all schools, the school exhibits strengths and weaknesses. However, the dedication of the staff for improvement is clearly visible. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/05
The quality is hit or miss. It depends upon the instructor. Some instructors take on the memorize and regurgitate method whereas there are those that are more concerned with teaching concepts and 'knowing' the material.
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American Literature, Humanities, Literature, Speech/Debate
Arts
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Dance, Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Philosophy, Psychology
Advanced Placement
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Advanced Placement
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Playa Del Rey schools — St Bernard High School is located at 9100 Falmouth Ave, Playa Del Rey CA 90293. 9100 Falmouth Ave is in the Playa Del Rey neighborhood and 90293 ZIP code in Playa Del Rey, CA The school district for St Bernard High School is the Archdiocese Los Angeles Education Off. St Bernard High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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