Admissions » Welcome to Admissions

Debra Herrera • Director of Admissions • Contact Mrs. Herrera
805.967.1266 x 118

Welcoming students of all faiths, Bishop Garcia Diego High is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school with a diverse student body. Bishop fosters a balance between academics, athletics, social life, and faith. Our Cardinal Standards: Faith, Expression, Action, Service, Thought, and Self-Reliance, are embodied in a small community of learners.

At Bishop we provide excellence in academics through a college preparatory curriculum and offer co-curricular activities to expand every student’s potential:

12 Honors courses
9 AP courses
96% acceptance to 4-year universities (‘09) with graduates at universities nationwide
100% college attendance
16:1 student/faculty ratio
72% faculty with advanced degrees:
• 50% Masters
• 32% Doctorates
$1.2 Million Science Wing Renovation, 2010
19 Sport Program, 32 Athletic Teams
STEM Academy: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Bishop Scholars Academy
Dual enrollment (SBCC) courses
SAT Prep Courses
Professional sports trainer
87% of our students participated in at least one sport (‘08-‘09)
48% of our students participated in two or more sports (‘08-‘09)
Collegiate caliber “Najera-Schmidt Weight Room” renovation (’08)
Student Events

A proud tradition of character, faith, and service awaits those who join our school community. The Bishop experience focuses on partnering with students so that they become graduates who are leaders for life, compassionate individuals who will make a difference in their local and global communities. Bishop students are challenged to look beyond themselves to understand service to others as a growth opportunity.  

At Bishop, personal responsibility and the pursuit of potential underscores character development, and values that form the Cardinal Standards of faith, service, thought, expression, self-reliance and action. Visit the Alumni Stories and Student Stories on this Admissions page and you will see that graduates of Bishop García Diego High School are “Ready for College and Ready for Life”, intellectually, socially, spiritually and emotionally. From high school to colleges nationwide and beyond, Bishop graduates enjoy more than success in business or career — they live successful lives.

We encourage you and your child to come and see what makes Bishop High the unique place that it is. It is our hope that you will find our school to be the right fit for your child and that you will join us and become part of the legacy of Bishop García Diego High.

With great enthusiasm we invite you to apply for admission.

Bishop García Diego High School strives to make its educational-formational program affordable to families by allocating need-based tuition financial grant aid. Because of the generosity of dedicated alumni and benefactors, financial grant aid is available. To learn more visit the Tuition & Grant Aid Assistance page of our web site.

HSPT Placement Exam

Freshman Class of 2014

Placement Test make-up dates are scheduled for:

Thursday, February 25, 2010 or Tuesday, March 2, 2010
8:30 am to 11:30 am in the BGDHS College Counseling Center
Reservations are required, call 967.1266 ext. 118

Students are to bring the following to the test:
Completed Admission Application Form
$50 Application Fee

Opening Fall 2010:
BISHOP/HIGH STEM Academy
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

STEM Academy requirements and 4 year planning guide are available on the web and in our curriculum guide.

Admissions Timeline:

• February 19, 2010: FACTS Grant & Aid Application due.
• March 5, 2010: Letters of Acceptance mailed.
• March 15, 2010: Financial Grant Aid award letters mailed.
• March 24, 2010, 7:00 p.m.: Freshman Registration Night, Library.
  o Enrollment Agreement and $1,000 Registration Fee due.
• Students are scheduled in fall classes on first come first serve basis.

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Discovery Days 2009

8th grade students are invited to join us for a morning of “discovery” on the Bishop campus.
Experience high school at BGDHS!
Class time, campus tours, Q&A session with student ambassadors and more!

When: September 24th or 25th
Time: 8:45 am to 11:45 am
Reservations are required

To reserve a space, parents are asked to contact Debra Herrera, Director of Admissions, Contact Mrs. Herrera, 805.967.1266 x 118

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2009 - 2010 New Students, Freshmen and their parents are invited to join us for an Orientation and Breakfast*

August 15, 2009 beginning at 8:00 a.m. sharp

It’ a great day to kick off your high school career at BGDHS!!!

* Breakfast Tickets will be provided when you check in at the main gym

Food, fun and information will fill this rapid paced hour. You ’ll meet key administrators and learn the lay of the land on campus.

Parent Advisory Board members will “flip the flapjacks” and host the adults. Student Ambassadors will guide a student only tour.

We look forward to seeing you here. Please contact Mrs. Herrera at 967.1266 ext. 118. if you have questions

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Open House

January 10, 2010 (Sunday) 1:00 pm

Open House is an afternoon specifically designed for parents and students interested in Bishop García Diego High School. Presentations begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. Representatives from administration, academic counseling, admissions and faculty, as well as parents and students are available to answer your questions. The day showcases AP, honors, and college prep curriculum, campus improvements, Cardinal athletics, music, fine arts and technology. All are welcome!

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