RENAISSANCE SCHOOL
For Arts and Sciences
SCHOOL PROFILE 2013-2014
One Rolling Hills Prep Way – San Pedro, CA 90732 – (310) 791-1101 – CEEB CODE: 054419
www.RenaissanceSAS.org
Head of School: Peter McCormack
Director of Admission: Ryan Tillson
rtillson@RenaissanceSAS.org
(310) 791-1101 ext. 148
Director of Renaissance/Middle Schools: Heidi Morris
Director of Upper Schools: Ryan Boccuzzi
rboccuzzi@RenaissanceSAS.org
(310) 791-1101 ext. 158
College Counselor: Kelly Schierholz
kschierholz@RenaissanceSAS.org
(310) 791-1101 ext. 110
OVERVIEW
Every college and university to which a Renaissance School student applies receives a copy of
this School Profile, which provides a snapshot of the strength of the academic preparation that
each graduate has received. It is in the context of our very strong academic program that
colleges consider applicants from Renaissance. We welcome inquiries about the school; please
feel free to contact any of the faculty and staff listed on this profile.
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY
Renaissance School for Arts & Sciences, founded in 2004, is an independent co-educational day
school for grades five through twelve, located in a residential community outside of Los
Angeles. Renaissance School’s mission is to light the fire of learning in a broad range of
intellectually capable students who have yet to realize their full potential. The school is
designed to meet students at their level, accelerate students where possible and provide
remediation where necessary.
Students are drawn from diverse economic, ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds.
Approximately 25% of our students receive some degree of financial aid. The majority of
students have a diagnosed learning disability and receive appropriate accommodations without
modification throughout their school career.
ACCREDITATION
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Diploma Requirements
For graduation the school requires completion of the following credits
(10 credits = 1 full year's course):
English - 40 credits,
Learning Theory and Application – 30 credits,
Mathematics - 30 credits,
History/Social Studies - 30 credits,
Science - 20 credits,
World Languages - 20 credits,
Arts - 20 credits,
P.E. - 20 credits, Electives - 10 credits, Health - 5 credits
for a total of 225 credits.
Grading and Ranking Procedures
Ranking
As a small school, Renaissance School does not publish class rankings.
Grade Distribution
A distribution of grades for the class of 2013, computed by number of students:
English: A-1, B-6 C-1
Math: A-0, B-5 C-3
Science: A-1, B-7
Social Studies: A-4, B-4,
World Languages: A-4, B-4
Courses
All courses at Renaissance School are college preparatory and many courses are combined with
our sister school, Rolling Hills Preparatory School.
Courses are heterogeneously grouped combined with Rolling Hills Preparatory School or
sheltered Renaissance student-only courses.
Signature Programs
The Psychology of Adolescents, The Psychology of Learning, Personal Growth and
College Counseling, Study Strategies, American Sign Language, Horticulture, Outdoor Education,
Robotics, Senior Internships, Human Service Organization, Big History
Teaching Faculty
6 full-time, 34 part-time
M.A. / M.S.: 26
B.A. / B.S.: 14
Doctorate: 2
Average class size: 16
Faculty: Student Ratio: 1:9
Enrollment: 61 students (Grades 5-12)
Class of 2013: 8
Class of 2012: 7
Class of 2011: 4
Class of 2010: 1
Test Score information
Average SAT I Class of 2013: (CR 440, M410, W430)
Average ACT Class of 2013: 24
Recent College Acceptances:
University of Arizona – Sonoma State – Humboldt State – Arizona State – Whittier College –
Marymount College – Northern Arizona University – University of Nevada, Las Vegas –
Manhattanville College – CSU Chico – CSU Northridge – Evergreen State College – San Francisco
State – Cal Poly Pomona – UC Irvine – University of Oregon – University of Denver – University
of Colorado, Boulder – University of Colorado, Colorado Springs – Lewis & Clark College
Quinnipiac College – Merrimack College – University of Evansville – Linfield College – Adams
State University – CSU San Marcos – CSU East Bay – CSU Long Beach – UC Merced – UC Santa
Cruz – Cal Lutheran – CSU Dominguez Hills – Concordia University
Renaissance Upper School Course Plan
9th
Support Courses
Math
English Literature
10th
Psychology of Adolescence,
Study Strategies
Psychology of
Learning,
Study Strategies
Study Strategies
12th
Personal Growth &
College Planning
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Math Analysis, Business Calculus, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP
Calculus BC
English I
English II or Honors
English II
Chemistry or Honors
Chemistry
Science
History
11th
Big History
English III, English IV, AP English Literature &
Composition
or AP English Language & Composition
Biology or Honors
Biology
Anatomy & Forensics,
Robotics, or Physics, AP
Physics
U.S History, Honors
U.S. History, or AP
U.S. History
Government & Economics
or Honors Government &
Economics
Drawing & Painting I, II; Mixed Media I, II; Studio
Art, AP Studio Art, Photography I, II; Photography
III & AP 2D; Design; Design for Publications;
Applied Music Lab, Theater I, II, III;
Musical Theater; Voice I, II
Fine &
Performing Arts
Drawing & Painting I, II;
Mixed Media I, II; Studio
Art, AP Studio Art,
Photography I, II;
Photography III & AP 2D;
Design; Design for
Publications; Applied
Music Lab, Theater I, II, III;
Musical Theater; Voice I, II
Language
American Sign Language I, II
or Spanish I, II, III, IV
Physical
Education &
Athletics
Fall: Coed Cross Country, Girls' Volleyball, Football, Cheerleading
Winter: Boys' Varsity Basketball, Boys' J.V. Basketball, Girls' Varsity Basketball, Boys' Soccer, Girls'
Soccer, Cheerleading
Spring: Boys' Baseball, Girls' Softball, Coed Track & Field, Golf, Cheerleading