When established on the shore of Lake Merritt in 1868, Holy Names was the first high school built in Oakland. The school moved to its present 5.78 acres (23,400 m2) campus on Harbord Drive in upper Rockridge in 1931. The school attendance for the first year at its new location, 1931–1932, was 302.[3]
Holy Names prides itself for its rigorous academic program that reaches the standards required for college and university admission and entrance. Teachers often help students refine their academic talents and identify areas that they can strengthen and improve. Students engage in small group and class discussions, actively participating in their own learning. In addition, they can take advantage of highly competitive honors and advanced placement courses as well as the tutorial services offered through a math lab and mentor program. Students are actively encouraged to help each other in their journey of learning and self-realization.
Students are required to take seven classes each year, with classes ranging from such subjects including Vocal Ensemble to Earth Science. Each is recommended to go beyond the minimum required classes needed to graduate in order to pursue the subjects they love. All students are required to take Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), a Project Lead The Way course, their freshman year.[4]
Accreditation and accolades
In 1933, Holy Names High School was included on the list of accredited schools by the California Department of Education. Since then its accreditation has been consistently renewed. The school currently is accredited for the maximum term by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Holy Names has twice been recognized as an exemplary Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education.[5]
Notable alumnae
Ileana Matzorkis, Radio Host 98.5 KFOX
Karrin Allyson, four time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist and pianist[6]
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Holy Names High School Oakland California news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2011 Learn how and when to remove this template message Holy Names High School is a private Catholic girls college preparatory high school located in the Oakland Hills in Oakland California It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland The campus is also home to Aurora Elementary School and the former home to the convent for the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Holy Names High School is sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Holy Names High SchoolAddress4660 Harbord DriveOakland Alameda County California 94618United StatesCoordinates37 50 21 N 122 13 52 W 37 83926 N 122 231 W 37 83926 122 231 Coordinates 37 50 21 N 122 13 52 W 37 83926 N 122 231 W 37 83926 122 231InformationTypePrivate All FemaleMottoNoblesse Oblige Nobility Obligates Religious affiliation s Roman CatholicPatron saint s Marie Rose DurocherEstablished1868OversightSisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and MaryCEEB code052200PresidentConstance HubbardPrincipalDr Jamie AdamsGrades9 12Enrollment151Campus size5 78 acres 23 400 m2 Color s Red and Blue SloganNoblesse ObligeSongHoly Names ForeverAthletics conferenceBayshore Athletic LeagueSportsCross Country Golf Volleyball Basketball Soccer Swimming Track and Field 2 MascotMona the Monarch LionTeam nameMonarchsAccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges 1 YearbookEchoesTuition 19 500 00Websitewww wbr hnhsoakland wbr org Contents 1 History 2 Academics 3 Accreditation and accolades 4 Notable alumnae 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditWhen established on the shore of Lake Merritt in 1868 Holy Names was the first high school built in Oakland The school moved to its present 5 78 acres 23 400 m2 campus on Harbord Drive in upper Rockridge in 1931 The school attendance for the first year at its new location 1931 1932 was 302 3 Academics EditThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed February 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message Holy Names prides itself for its rigorous academic program that reaches the standards required for college and university admission and entrance Teachers often help students refine their academic talents and identify areas that they can strengthen and improve Students engage in small group and class discussions actively participating in their own learning In addition they can take advantage of highly competitive honors and advanced placement courses as well as the tutorial services offered through a math lab and mentor program Students are actively encouraged to help each other in their journey of learning and self realization Students are required to take seven classes each year with classes ranging from such subjects including Vocal Ensemble to Earth Science Each is recommended to go beyond the minimum required classes needed to graduate in order to pursue the subjects they love All students are required to take Introduction to Engineering Design IED a Project Lead The Way course their freshman year 4 Accreditation and accolades EditIn 1933 Holy Names High School was included on the list of accredited schools by the California Department of Education Since then its accreditation has been consistently renewed The school currently is accredited for the maximum term by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges WASC Holy Names has twice been recognized as an exemplary Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education 5 Notable alumnae EditIleana Matzorkis Radio Host 98 5 KFOX Karrin Allyson four time Grammy nominated jazz vocalist and pianist 6 Caitlin Flanagan noted writer and blogger 7 References Edit WASC ACS WASC Accrediting Commission for Schools Archived from the original on 2012 03 14 Retrieved 2011 06 14 HNHS Athletics Hnhsoakland org Archived from the original on 2014 11 10 Retrieved 2014 11 10 The Catholic Voice an online publication of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland Catholicvoiceoakland org 2011 01 24 Retrieved 2011 09 15 Course Catalog www hnhsoakland org Retrieved 2021 08 25 HNHS School Profile Hnhsoakland org Archived from the original on 2007 10 10 Retrieved 2011 09 15 Karrin Allyson Fan Page Facebook 2014 11 07 Retrieved 2014 11 10 Caitlin Flanagan Facebook Retrieved 2011 09 15 External links Edit San Francisco Bay Area portal Schools portal Catholicism portalHoly Names High School Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Holy Names High School Oakland California amp oldid 1073955332, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
