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• Serra is an exceptional Catholic college preparatory high school for boys.In the classroom, on the athletic field, within our clubs and organizations, on the stage or in the community, we teach boys to become responsible, resilient young men and honorable leaders-as we prepare our Padres to successfully navigate the complex world that they will inherit. Serra is a dynamic community where boys thrive.Our rich and rigorous academic curriculum, wide range of engaging extracurricular activities, and environment of compassion and mutual respect are all hallmarks of Serra. Classmates become brothers, students find a community where they are known and belong, and teachers become role models in an environment that nurtures and challenges students to grow. Our Padres join an inclusive peer group that lasts a lifetime.In partnership with parents and guided by our Catholic faith, Serra provides a transformational high school experience that offers boys a vision of faith, hope, love, mercy and justice. Our legacy spans 80 years of excellence in Catholic education and includes more than 13,000 alumni.Located in San Mateo, in the heart of the Peninsula between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, we welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds to bring their gifts and talents to our campus and enrich the diversity of our school community.Serra is a supportive community and inclusive brotherhood. Serra's commitment to an inclusive brotherhood is rooted in our Catholic mission and embodied in the culture of our school. To know Serra is to understand that we are not just a group of individuals working together, but a community that is defined by-and strives to live by- the faith values that form who we are.

Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and empowered by a faith that is living, conscious and active, Junpero Serra is a Catholic college preparatory dedicated to the holistic formation of our students. Our community supports students in their journey towards becoming men of faith, wisdom, service, community and leadership. We seek to develop the gifts and talents of each student in an environment of excellence and mutual respect. Guided by our mission and emboldened by the belief that every student is created in the image and likeness of God, the Junpero Serra community is committed to develop men who embrace:

Faith
Students are called to reflect on their relationship with God and demonstrate growth in personal spirituality, by:

• Making healthy, moral, and ethical choices based on Gospel values
• Understanding the Catholic faith and the role of the Church in the world
• Recognizing the relationship between mind, body and spirit
• Identifying and using their gifts for service to the world

Wisdom
Students are challenged to rigorous academic study in the pursuit of truth, by:

• Developing critical thinking as a habit of mind
• Exhibiting innovation, creativity and an appreciation of the arts
• Communicating effectively through listening, speaking and writing
• Using technology to enhance learning, productivity and creativity
• Demonstrating core knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in college and become life long learners

Service
Students are called to use the wisdom of the Gospel to evaluate the values of contemporary culture and promote social justice, by:

• Advocating for human dignity and a respect for life
• Serving family, school and the larger community
• Demonstrating care for the environment as stewards of God's creation
• Identifying with those suffering from injustice and working towards change

Community
Students are welcomed into the community of Serra that promotes a spirit of brotherhood, collaboration and integrity in human relationships, by:

• Reflecting on life lessons through participation in the total Serra program, including academics, athletics, the arts, campus ministry and co-curricular activities
• Demonstrating interpersonal skills for healthy social relationships
• Resolving conflict through effective social skills
• Recognizing our common humanity in the traditions, cultures and people of the world

Leadership
Students are called to model courageous leadership based on Jesus' example of service, by:

• Embracing an openness to change and a willingness to take risks
• Demonstrating effective decision making and problem-solving
• Using emotional and social skills to collaborate and build teamwork
• Taking responsibility for their own actions and the welfare of others