Admissions
Your Freshman Year
Day in the life of a Mayfield freshman (Yay you!)
As a Mayfield freshman, it's your time to shine
Ever wanted to swim? We are here to show you how to dive in! Want to dance? We will show you how to move! Does robotics sound intriguing? We are here to bring out your inner engineer. You can start a club, become a student leader and find your voice on our yearbook and newspaper.
Your Freshman Day at Mayfield
Our rotating block schedule is great for learning: four 80-minute classes each day and you never have the same subject two days in a row! Here’s what your week might look like:
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Advisory
Weekly meetings with your advisor and a dozen girls who will be your support group on everything from homework help, health questions and prom dresses. -
Assembly
Guest speakers, presentations, performances, student council elections and our famous twice-a-year talent shows. -
Community
A time for school-wide announcements, spirit games and lots of laughter. -
Lunch
We have student refrigerators, toasters and microwaves for everyone’s favorite break of the day! -
Office Hours
Our built-in study hall and your time to get one-on-one help from teachers, tutors and friends.
— Colleen ’19
At Mayfield you have so many options to discover your talents and who you are as a young woman.
Your Freshman Courses
We make it easy for you to get a strong start to your high school years. Your freshman must-have courses are ready for you!
- Conceptual Physics
- English
- Fine Arts (Dance, Art, Music, Theatre, Tech Theatre)
- Fitness & Wellness / Formation of Self Seminar
- Mathematics
- Theology 1
- World History
- World Language (French, Mandarin, Spanish)
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Is high school hard?
Reach beyond your expectations because we are here to help.
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— Sophie ’19
I love how I can challenge myself academically while still having time to do other things to make me a better student. Mayfield has the perfect balance of sports, academics, arts and faith.
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Clubs & Activities
Join a club—or start your own! All our student-run clubs have service as their core mission.
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Team First
Take your game to the next level or learn a new sport from scratch. Go Cubs!
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Mayfield Traditions
Our beloved Mayfield traditions forge friendships and create memories for a lifetime.
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Discover your best self
Our students become young women of compassion, faith and action.
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Student Leadership
At Mayfield students take charge with dignity and respect and determined organization.
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Young artists shine here
Dance, sing your heart out, paint, act and so much more in our signature Conservatory for the Arts.
Established in 1931, Mayfield Senior School in Pasadena, CA is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women grades 9-12. Noted for its rigorous academic program, which includes 28 Advanced Placement and Honors courses, Mayfield’s curriculum is underscored by a philosophy of educating the “whole child,” which also encourages commitment to and excellence in the arts, athletics, community service and spiritual growth. The nurturing environment at Mayfield Senior School allows each student to flourish in an atmosphere of personal attention.