Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic High School in Temecula offers a dynamic college-preparatory environment for grades 9 through 12. Our high school curriculum encourages students to pursue academic excellence while developing a strong moral character grounded in faith. Within this supportive community, students gain the foundation they need to thrive in higher education and emerge as principled leaders of tomorrow.

What Is the STREAM Curriculum?

The STREAM framework combines Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics into a unified curriculum that weaves Catholic faith formation into technical learning. Within this space, hands-on projects encourage students to apply their technical talents, analytical thinking, and moral reasoning toward community service and leadership.

Taught inside our state-of-the-art campus STREAM laboratory, our technical courses are delivered through the renowned Project Lead The Way (PLTW) curriculum.

SJDLS offers these PLTW pathways:

Biomedical Science	Principles of Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems, Medical Interventions, and Biomedical Innovation
Engineering	Introduction to Engineering Design
Computer Science	Computer Science Essentials and Cybersecurity

Advanced Placement and College Credit

Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac provides 14 Advanced Placement courses, helping students cultivate the independent study habits required for university achievement.

AP options within our Catholic high school curriculum include:

Mathematics	AP Precalculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC
Sciences	AP Environmental Science, AP Computer Science Principles
Language and Culture	AP Spanish Language and Culture
Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies	AP 2-D Art and Design, AP Seminar

Students can also earn transferable college credits before graduation through our concurrent enrollment partnership with Mt. San Jacinto College. This program allows students to complete university-level coursework while enrolled at our high school.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a diploma from our Temecula Catholic high school, students complete a minimum of 275 credits over eight semesters. This academic distribution ensures students develop a balanced foundation across core disciplines and spiritual studies.

Subject	Semesters Required
Religious Studies	8
English	8
Mathematics	6
Science	6
Social Studies	6
World Languages Spanish or ASL)	4
Health/PE	4
Fine Arts	2
Electives	6

During senior year, every student completes a capstone thesis that includes an ethical evaluation component. Seniors then present this research during an exit interview prior to graduation.

Why Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic High School

Founded on a 400-year legacy by the Sisters of the Company of Mary, Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic High School provides a transformative, Christ-centered education in Temecula. We integrate faith and mentorship into academics, arts, and athletics programs, ensuring every student is known, valued, and supported.

This supportive environment drives exceptional outcomes. With a 100% college acceptance rate and $2.5M+ in scholarships for the Class of 2025, our curriculum equips students with transferable college credits and critical research skills.

Complemented by a vibrant campus life with 70% participation in 12 CIF sports and connections to a global network across 28 countries, we prepare students to lead with faith and purpose.

Our graduates also go on to join various prestigious institutions, including Harvard, MIT, Yale, Stanford, Dartmouth, Notre Dame, UPENN, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and USC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do high school courses meet UC A-G requirements?

A: Yes. All college-preparatory options are UC A-G approved, which satisfies the subject prerequisites for both the University of California and California State University systems.

Q: How many AP courses does the high school offer?

A: The high school provides 14 AP courses covering mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, world languages, and visual arts to give students a head start on their college degrees.

Q: What is STREAM, and how is it used on campus?

A: STREAM injects religion and arts into the traditional STEM model to emphasize ethics and whole-person formation.

Q: What world languages can students study?

A: We offer comprehensive tracks in Spanish up through the AP level, as well as four progressive levels of American Sign Language.