Mater Dei High School

About MD
Mater Dei is a distinguished destination of excellence in academics and technology, the arts, faith and service, campus life, and athletics. We are proud to be Orange County’s oldest and largest Catholic high school.
Admissions
Your journey to becoming a Monarch starts here! Tour campus, schedule a shadow day, begin your application, and more. We are excited for you to join the MD family!
Programs
Built on Catholic fellowship and intellectual rigor, our programs in academics, technology, athletics, faith and service, and the arts provide unlimited opportunities for student success. Comprehensive counseling and wellness resources educate and bolster families throughout the high school journey.
Faith in Action
Guided by the articulation of Catholic Social Teachings, Mater Dei prioritizes the faith development of our students with an emphasis on Christian service. We believe this allows our students to grow in their spiritual lives while living our gospel values through giving back to others and truly experiencing the face of God.
Campus Life
Through avenues of leadership, faith, shared interests, and extracurricular activities and events, students can make Mater Dei their own. Get involved today!
Community
Tradition never graduates. Alumni, lifetime parents, grandparents, and friends are a vital and vibrant aspect of our community. Once a Monarch, always a Monarch.
Giving
Behind every achievement, success, and championship, stand the alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who fortify our future. We invite you to support MD in a variety of ways with a gift that is meaningful to you.
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Mater Dei's Film & Media Arts Department

Mater Dei’s Film & Media Arts Department offers 30 college preparatory courses including six courses at the Honors Level. Students interested in filmmaking, film studies, television production, journalism, and content creation should explore all that this department has to offer. From media production to filmmaking, scriptwriting to television production, and student publications including the Scarlet Scroll Newspaper and Crown Yearbook, this program is designed to educate and give experience in this competitive and exciting industry.

Full course descriptions and more information about the Film & Media Arts Department can be found on page 56 of the Course Catalog.

Mr. Kenneth Connolly Film and Media Arts Teacher

Email Kenneth Connolly
Ms. Nicole Howard '85 Journalism and Yearbook Adviser

Email Nicole Howard '85 (714) 850-9552
Mr. Andrew Roberts Film and Media Arts Department Chair/Director

Email Andrew Roberts (714) 641-5450
Mr. Parker Shoaff '12 Director of Digital Content

Email Parker Shoaff '12 (714) 850-9597