“Education is a lifelong commitment”

6363 Tassajara Road • Dublin, CA 94568 • 925.829.8000www.QuarryLane.org

Education is a lifelong commitment.

PROGRAMS OF STUDYTo graduate, students must

successfully complete a minimum

of 230 academic credits.

Graduation Requirements English/Literature - 4 Years

Social Studies -4 Years

Mathematics - 3 Years

Science - 3 Years

Visual/Performing Arts - 1 Year

Physical Education - 1 Year

Honors & AP CoursesUpon student readiness, Advanced

Placement Exam preparation can

be offered in English, Mathematics,

Science, Social Studies and Art.

College ReadinessThe program is designed to

prepare students for admission

to top colleges of their choice in

the United States and abroad.

Participation in the International

Baccalalureate Programme is

recognized worldwide and provides

the gold standard for college

acceptance.

Contact:International Academy Admissions

The Quarry Lane School

925.829.8000 ext. 503

admissions@QuarryLane.org

Fast FactsFounded: 1991

Location: Dublin, California, East of San Francisco and near Silicon Valley

Climate: Temperate

Student Body: Co-educational; 10% international

ESL Program Description:

The Quarry Lane School, International Academy, offers a

comprehensive ESL program that includes courses in beginner,

intermediate and advanced ESL Listening and Speaking, Reading

and Comprehension, Writing and Grammar, ESL US History and ESL

World History. Typical ESL classes have 8-18 students. Students

are enrolled in small ESL classes as well as courses with their native

English speaking peers.

The philosophy of the ESL program is to expose international

students to as much English as possible while providing a safety net

of academic support. The ESL program offers a highly interactive

educational environment where students learn to communicate

clearly and comfortably. In addition, various activities throughout

the academic year provide an opportunity for students to share their

cultures with the rest of the school while forging connections with

local culture and community.

The Quarry Lane team works together to advise and assist international students with their transition to the U.S. their new educational setting.

Host Family Program:

Homestays provide students with an opportunity to experience

American home life and a welcoming environment during vacations

and holidays if necessary.

Athletics: Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Volleyball and more

Campus Features:

Our 71,000 square foot facility is in a suburban country setting on 10

acres of rolling hills and includes state-of-the-art facility with library,

multipurpose room, gymnasium, tennis court, outdoor playing field,

visual and performing arts studios and student life center.

The Quarry Lane School • 6363 Tassajara Road, Dublin, CA 94568 • Phone 925.829.8000 www.QuarryLane.org

At Quarry Lane, students are able to explore their individual interests through electives, the arts, on-campus clubs and sports. From golf to dance and economics club to science bowl,

there’s an activity for every interest!

National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA)

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

International Baccalaureate World School

(IB)

National Council for Pivate School

Accreditation

▪ 10 acre campus

▪ 48 classrooms, including:

Computer lab

Chemistry lab

Biology lab

Robotics lab

Engineering science lab

▪ Library

▪ Art studio

▪ Outdoor tennis court

▪ Athletics field

▪ Outdoor track

▪ Gymnasium

▪ High School student lounge

▪ Student Associations Cultural Club

Chess Club Economics Club Environmental Club Spanish Club Drama Club▪ Athletics Basketball Soccer Golf Volleyball and more▪ Visual and Performing Arts Dance Theater Arts Music Fine Arts▪ Technology Robotics Graphic Design▪ Community Service Outreach

Facilities Student Life Accreditations

6363TassajaraRoad•Dublin,CA94568•925.829.8000www.QuarryLane.org

Education is a lifelong commitment.

PROGRAMS OF STUDYTo graduate, students must

successfully complete a minimum

of 230 academic credits.

Graduation RequirementsEnglish/Literature - 4 Years

Social Studies - 4 Years

Mathematics - 3 Years

Science - 3 Years

Foreign Language - 3 Years

Visual/Performing Arts - 1 Year

Physical Education - 1 Year

Honors & AP Courses ▪ AP Language and Composition ▪ AP Literature and Composition ▪ AP American History ▪ AP Economics ▪ AP European History ▪ AP Government ▪ AP Spanish ▪ AP Calculus AB & BC ▪ AP Biology ▪ AP Physics ▪ AP Chemistry ▪ AP Computer Science ▪ AP Statistics* ▪ AP Visual Arts*

* May be offered in 2010-2011.

Academic TracksTop notch academics are the core

of Quarry Lane’s program. We are

proud to offer three unique

academic tracks in our High School:

▪ International Baccalaureate

High School (IB) Diploma Track

(Gold standard for college admission)

▪ Science, Engineering &

Technology Track

▪ College Preparatory Track

Contact:Admissions

The Quarry Lane School

925. 829.8000 ext. 502

admissions@QuarryLane.org

Fast FactsFounded: 1991

Location: Dublin, California, East of San Francisco and near Silicon Valley

Climate: Temperate

Student Body: Co-educational; 10% international

Teaching Faculty: MS and Ph.D. degrees

Student to Staff Ratio:

12:1

ESL Program: The Quarry Lane School International Academy offers a

comprehensive ESL program that includes courses in beginner,

intermediate and advanced levels.

Athletics: Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Volleyball and more

Campus Features: 10 acre campus with a total of 48 instructional classrooms, state-

of-the-art science labs, technology labs, library, multipurpose

room, gymnasium, tennis court, outdoor playing field, visual and

performing arts studios and student life center.

Student Life: Jazz Band, Robotics, Theater, Chess, Visual Arts, Music,

Student Council/ASB, Yearbook, International Students Club,

Applied Science/Engineering, Leadership, California Scholastic

Federation, Science Bowl

College/Guidance Counseling:

College placement counseling and general student advising and

guidance are offered.

Recording Student Progress:

Progress reports are mailed in November and March and

report cards are mailed in January and June. Parent-teacher

conferences are scheduled at the beginning of the year and on

an as needed basis.

Accreditationand Affiliations:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges, National

Independent Private School Association, International

Baccalaureate Programme World school, National Council for

Private School Accreditation.

The Quarry Lane School • 6363 Tassajara Road, Dublin, CA 94568 • Phone 925.829.8000 www.QuarryLane.org

International Baccalaureate High School Diploma Programme Track

This program provides a comprehensive education to prepare students for top uni-versity study. The IB High School Diploma Programme has an interdisciplinary, global curriculum which begins in the junior year. Quarry Lane is currently the only private high school in the East Bay Area to offer this prestigious diploma, which is con-sidered the gold standard for university admission.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme was founded in 1965 to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education for stu-dents throughout the world so they would qualify for university study no matter where they pursued their high school education. The IB Diploma Programme, therefore, has a common, broadly-based curriculum. The students are assessed by internationally developed and graded examinations that are both oral and written.

The IB Diploma Programme is unique in that it provides a liberal arts, interdisciplin-ary education leading to a diploma, which is recognized throughout the world. Students pursue studies in English, foreign language, experimental sciences, mathematics, social studies and elective courses. Teachers pro-vide interdisciplinary instruction, whereby students study common processes, themes and materials within and across the subject areas.

The curriculum is based on the top-ics and goals identified by the curriculum board of the International Baccalaureate Office in Cardiff, Wales. The purpose of

Our passionate High School community inspires and engages students and teachers alike. Top notch academics are the core of Quarry Lane’s program. We are proud to offer three unique academic tracks in our high school: • International Baccalaureate (IB) High School Diploma Programme Track (Gold Standard for college admission)• Science, Engineering and Technology Track • College Preparatory Track

the International Baccalaureate Organi-zation is to educate young people to act intelligently and responsibly in a complex global society. Through the high quality of its curriculum and assessment, the IB pro-gram seeks to ensure knowledge of tra-ditional academic disciplines and of the individual’s own heritage, while fostering inquisitiveness and openness to new ideas. Participation in the IB program will equip students with a genuine understanding of themselves and of others, heightening the capacity for tolerance and engender-ing respect for different points of view.

Science, Engineering and Technology Track

We have developed a challenging sci-ence, engineering and technology track at The Quarry Lane School for high school students who want to focus on these areas as a future career. Our applied sciences curriculum models a real-world design and research engineering lab, which sup-ports students’ empirical and theoretical research projects. These projects create opportunities for students to work along-side industry professionals at top universi-ties and research labs. This track is not only focused on academics, but also challenges students to solve real-world problems using the disciplines of science and engineering.

Students wishing to enter this track need to have completed Algebra 2 in middle school so they are able to take both physics and chemistry during their freshman year in high school. These students will study biology during their sophomore year and can take AP Biology and/or AP Chemis-

try during their junior year. During their senior year, students may take AP Physics and an advanced third year of chemistry. Students will also enroll in elective courses during their four years in this track, which include robotics, computer programming, AP Statistics and Economics. This track is not only focused on academics but also seeks to challenge students to solve real-world problems using the disciplines of science and engineering. Hence, they will also enroll in Applied Sciences, where they will invent, learn computer-aided design (using Solid Works) and build prototypes.

College Preparatory TrackThis curriculum is designed to prepare

graduates for the academic challenges of higher education. With high expectations for all students, our graduation require-ments ensure a comprehensive educa-tional foundation and meet, or surpass, the admissions standards of public and private universities across the country. We offer a variety of advanced placement (AP) classes which allow our students to earn university credits before they graduate from high school.

Most students are motivated to exceed the university requirements and go above and beyond in the areas of math, science and foreign language courses in addi-tion to enrolling in academic electives in history, mathematics and the arts. With the intent to offer inspiring and engaging courses that adhere to our rigorous stan-dards, we will enhance our curriculum an-nually with innovative courses that reflect teachers’ expertise and students’ interest.

6363 Tassajara Road • Dublin, CA 94568 • 925.829.8000www.QuarryLane.org

Education is a lifelong commitment.

GRADE ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCE WORLD LANGUAGE

MANDATORY ELECTIVES

9th English 1 Geometry / Algebra IIPhysics & Chemistry

World History Spanish / Mandarin PE & Free Choice

10th English 2 Algebra II / Pre-Calculus BiologyAP Euro / Western Civilization

Spanish / Mandarin Free Choice

11th IB English HL IB Math SL, HLIB Chemistry HL /IB Bio HL / IB Physics SL

IB History HLIB Spanish SL, HL & ab initio IB Mandarin ab initio

IB Visual Arts SL, HL IB Music SL

12th IB English HL IB Math SL, HL

IB Chemistry HL /IB Bio HL / IB Physics SL

IB History HL

IB Spanish SL, HL & ab initioIB Mandarinab initio

IB Visual Arts SL, HL IB Music SL

GRADE ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCEWORLD LANGUAGE

MANDATORY ELECTIVES

9th English 1 Pre-CalculusPhysics & Chemistry

World History Spanish / Mandarin PE & Applied Science

10th English 2 AP Calculus BC BiologyAP Euro / Western Civilization

Spanish / Mandarin Applied Science

11th English 3 / AP Language

Differential Equations

AP Biology & AP Chemistry

US HistoryAP US History

Spanish / MandarinVisual and Performing ArtsApplied Science

12th English 4 /AP Literature

Discrete Math / Numerical Analysis

AP Physics

Government &

Economics

AP Government

Choice to continue AP Spanish

AP StatisticsApplied Science

GRADE ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCE WORLD LANGUAGEMANDATORY ELECTIVES

9th English 1 GeometryConceptual

PhysicsWorld History Spanish / Mandarin

PE & Visual and

Performing Arts

10th English 2 Algebra II ChemistryAP Euro / Western

CivilizationSpanish / Mandarin Free Choice

11thEnglish 3 / AP

LanguagePre-Calculus

Biology &/or

AP Chemistry

US History

AP US HistorySpanish / Mandarin Free Choice

12thEnglish 4 / AP

Literature

Calculus /

AP Calculus AB

Biology / AP Biology

AP Physics

Environmental Science

Government &

Economics

AP Government

Choice to continue AP

SpanishFree Choice

College Preparatory Track

Science, Engineering & Technology Track

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Track

The Quarry Lane School provides guidance to help students navigate the college search and admission experience. To this end, Quarry Lane follows a comprehensive strategy that aims to guide and support students and families through the process. Academic planning begins in the freshman year and consists of these major components: individual counseling appointments with students and parents, visits by college admissions representatives and college information nights. Here’s what to expect in each grade:

▪ Follow up with counselors regarding college lists, letters of recommendation and materials to be sent to colleges, including essays, portfolios, etc.

▪ Attend Senior College Night involving an overview of the college application process▪ Attend Financial Aid Parent Information Night▪ Attend lunchtime workshops on all aspects of college application process

What to Expect as a Senior

What to Expect as a Junior ▪ Focus on the college search process by researching college websites▪ Develop individualized “college lists”▪ Discuss and request letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches and employer▪ Receive “Brag Sheets” and College Handbooks▪ Finalize SAT/ACT preparation and plans for test dates

▪ Evaluate the student’s transition from middle school to high school ▪ Clarify The Quarry Lane School graduation requirements and explain the high school tracks▪ Review college/university requirements, focusing on the competitive four-year college requirements (A – G

requirements for University of California System and California State University System along with out-of-state public and private colleges/universities)

▪ Create an individualized four year plan for each student whereby they can plan for academic success▪ Consider summer school and/or summer enrichment programs (academic, artistic, athletic, etc.) ▪ Discuss current and potential IB and AP placement▪ Consider the relative importance of extracurricular activities

What to Expect as a Freshman

▪ Revisit the individual four year plan ▪ Become more familiar with college/university requirements ▪ Explore college options ▪ Discuss the SAT and AP Subject Tests ▪ Continue discussing the importance of extracurricular activities including summer enrichment programs at schools and colleges ▪ Focus on SAT/ACT Prep in the summer before 11th grade; discuss options for times and dates to take the tests

What to Expect as a Sophomore

Helping each student at The Quarry Lane School find a pathway to success

6363TassajaraRoad•Dublin,CA94568•925.829.8000www.QuarryLane.org

Education is a lifelong commitment.

6363TassajaraRoad•Dublin,CA94568•925.829.8000www.QuarryLane.org