School Profile
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Mission Statement
We expect our students, through their experiences in the classroom and as active members of the school community, to develop the attributes of an educated person: responsibility, both personal and social; critical ability; and appreciation for the complexity of the world around us. In partnership with parents, we hope to instill in our students the confidence that will empower them, as informed and compassionate individuals, to effect change in our world. We are committed to learning as a lifelong process.
School Community
The faculty is made up of 61 members, 48% of whom have Master’s, or higher, academic degrees. The average class size is 24.
Graduation Requirements
The Marin Catholic curriculum endeavors to meet the educational needs of a diverse student population. The academic program includes a full complement of Honors and Advanced Placement courses for qualified students. Students meet with their parents and counselors to design a course of study which allows them the opportunity to work to their full potential.Freshmen students enrolling at Marin Catholic must successfully complete the following to qualify for graduation:
- 4 years of English
- 4 years of Theology
- 3 1/2 years of Social Studies
- 3 years of Mathematics (to include Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate or Advanced Algebra)
- 2 years of Science
- 2 years of Language
- 1 year of Fine or Performing Arts
- Electives to complete 260 units
- Christian Service - 25 hours for each year enrolled at Marin Catholic
- A retreat for each year enrolled at Marin Catholic
- Completion of the Junior College Project
Honors Classes and Advanced Placement Classes
Students qualify for Honors Courses and Advanced Placement Classes on the basis of academic work done at Marin Catholic. In addition to meeting subject specific requirements and prerequisites, a student must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better and a grade point average of 3.7 or better in the subject area(s) for which the student is applying. Students are required to apply for admission to the various Honors Courses and Advanced Placement Classes.Grade 9
Honors Advanced Algebra*
Honors Biology
Honors English
Honors Global Studies
Grade 10
Honors Chemistry
Honors English 10
Honors Geometry*
Honors Pre-Calculus*
Honors Western Civilization
Grade 11
AP Biology*
AP Chemistry*
AP Environmental Science*
AP Psychology*
AP Spanish Language*
AP U.S. History
Honors American Literature
Honors Pre-Calculus*
Grade 12
AP Art Studio: 2D Design
AP Art Studio: 3D Design
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP English Literature
AP Government
AP Physics
AP Statistics
*These courses may also be taken in subsequent years.
Advanced Placement
Marin Catholic offers a full complement of Advanced Placement courses in order to ground our most challenging courses in an established, nationally recognized curriculum. In 2011, Marin Catholic enjoyed a high participation rate with 423 Advanced Placement tests being administered to 203 students in 18 subjects areas. The following subjects enjoyed passing rates of 70% or higher: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Literature & Composition, European History, French Language, Physics C: Mech, Psychology, Studio Art:3D Design, and Studio Art: Drawing.
Grade Point Average
Each semester, an academic grade point average (GPA) is determined twice, at the end of the quarter and again at the end of the semester. It is based on the grades earned in all classes with the following exceptions: Freshman PE, Resource Tech 9 & 10, Independent Study: Resource Tech 11 & 12, and Teacher Assistantships. Separately, the quarter and semester GPAs are used to determine eligibility for participation in extracurricular and/or athletic activities. In addition, the semester GPA is used to determine eligibility for the MC Honor Roll and Dean’s List. A cumulative GPA using semester grades starting freshman year is also calculated. Both cumulative 9-12 weighted and 10-12 weighted GPAs are reported to colleges and universities on a student’s transcript, as well as a 9-12 unweighted GPA. The cumulative, weighted GPA is used to determine Graduation with Academic Distinction, Life Membership in the Honor Roll or Dean’s List, and relative position in the class.Grading Scale
Grade Point Equivalents:Honors and AP classes earn an extra grade point for A, B or C grades.
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 |
| D | 1.0 |
| D- | 0.7 |
| F | 0 |
GPA Distribution - Class of 2012
| 4.62 - 4.04 |
16 |
| 4.04 - 3.88 |
16 |
| 3.87 - 3.66 |
16 |
| 3.64 - 3.47 |
16 |
| 3.46 - 3.36 |
16 |
| 3.33 - 3.19 |
16 |
| 3.19 - 3.01 |
16 |
| 3.00 - 2.82 |
16 |
| 2.81 - 2.66 |
16 |
| 2.62 - 2.14 |
16 |
S.A.T. Scores - Class of 2011
Ninety-nine percent of the graduating class will enroll in college: 95% in a four year college and 5% in a community college. The following statistics represent the scoring range on the SAT for the 168 students who took the test.Critical Reading
700-800 (4)
600-699 (56)
500-599 (74)
400-499 (31)
300-399 (3)
Under 299 (0)
Mean Score: 562
Math
700-800 (8)
600-699 (64)
500-599 (61)
400-499 (33)
300-399 (2)
Under 299 (0)
Mean Score: 568
Writing
700-800 (13)
600-699 (58)
500-599 (74)
400-499 (21)
300-399 (2)
Under 299 (0)
Mean Score: 582
Marin Catholic Graduates in College
The following statistics show where students from the Class of 2011 are attending as freshmen this year:U.C. System - 7%
California State University System - 13%
California Private Colleges and Universities - 26%
Out-of-State Colleges and Universities - 48%
Community and Private Two-Year Colleges - 5%
Military Academies - 1%
Click here for a list of College Acceptances for the Class of 2011.