Great Futures Begin Here

CO-EDUCATIONAL LASALLIAN COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL LASALLIAN Education

What is a Lasallian Education?

» Centers on Catholic values and personal relationships » Emphasizes academic excellence, faith formation, and respect for the individual » Commitment to service and social justice » Inclusive community » Enrichment of each student’s cultural, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development

You're invited to experience a Lasallian education at De La Salle. History of DE LA SALLE

1889: The year Brother Adjutor of Mary founded De La Salle Institute

ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE Our school was named in his honor. Born in Rheims, France, in 1651, St. John LASALLIAN SCHOOLS EDUCATE OVER Baptist de La Salle was declared a saint in 1900. He is the founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (also known as Christian Brothers) and was a pioneer 1 MILLION in education who aimed to transform the lives of young people. The Lasallian STUDENTS IN OVER mission is thriving in educational and spiritual ministries throughout the world. 80 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. DIVERSE STUDENT BODY The Christian Brothers have guided young women and men at De La Salle in both academic and spiritual development. Ever since the school’s founding in 1889, De La Salle Institute has been and continues to be a community, inclusive of various religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, working together to achieve a shared mission steeped in Lasallian tradition.

WE ARE A CO-EDUCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL. In our 130+ years of educating young people to be strong in mind, body, and spirit, we welcomed young women as Meteors at De La Salle in 2002, and made the complete transition to a co-educational high school in 2017 100% OF STUDENTS PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE— Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever. OVER 24,000 HOURS PER YEAR!

Thomas Schergen ’97 PRINCIPAL

As a Lasallian, Catholic high school, De La Salle offers students and families every opportunity you would expect of a larger high school but on an intimate scale, where every student is valued and accepted.

"De La Salle is where great futures begin for all of our young women and men." – FR. PAUL NOVAK, DE LA SALLE PRESIDENT ACADEMICS

THE UNIQUE GIFT of a Lasallian education is learning how to think. Our young women and men explore subjects including literature, mathematics, science, and the arts in route to becoming lifelong learners who continually question and grow in their appreciation of the world and their place in it. At De La Salle, students actively participate in their learning environment, taking responsibility for their own intellectual development while being guided by gifted teachers who support them on their academic journey. Because De La Salle is a college preparatory school, classes prepare students for the rigors of a college curriculum, offering numerous honors and (AP) classes, along with the option to dual enroll in upper-level classes at De La Salle for college credit.

COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY De La Salle offers three programs of study including Honors, • De La Salle was the first school in College Prep, and LaSalle College Prep. Our rigorous college to adopt a one-to-one preparatory curriculum prepares young women and men for technology program. the demands of post-secondary education and beyond. Our • We intentionally chose hybrid teachers inspire our students to learn beyond the classroom, personal computer/tablet to to discover new ideas, and challenge them to become active provide the versatility of hands-on tablet learning with in community service and social justice. the computing power of a PC. • Apps-based learning provides students convenience STEM ELEVATED by helping them achieve more in less time through As a Catholic and Lasallian school, we focus on Science, interactive and personalized learning. Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics while also • Students keep their tablet after graduation. elevating our curriculum to include Religion and Arts to • We have an agile ecosystem for learning that includes offer a robust STREAM learning environment. computers loaded with an abundance of learning Project Lead the Way - Through Project Lead the Way, our software and e-books. students are more than prepared to pursue STREAM-related careers. • Schoology is a digital learning environment that • Grants from leading companies in science, technology, engineering, manages all aspects of our instructional efforts. and mathematics (e.g., Google, NASA, ComEd) support our robotics • Our Learning Management System allows teachers and engineering programs, robotics competitions and also help us to to communicate directly with students and parents continue expanding our STREAM learning opportunities while gaining along with administering assignments, tests, notoriety in and around Chicago. homework, and more. Engineering and Robotics Classes rank among student favorites and can • Doodle accounts for each teacher give students and lead to earning college credit. teachers greater flexibility to schedule office hours. Robotics Club, Girls Who Code, and 3-D Printing Club are just a handful • Because of our reimagined education that incorporates of extracurriculars that give students the opportunity to put engineering, technology, De La Salle was already primed for remote scientific, and technological concepts into practice. learning and continues to be a leader in the field. World Languages, Religion, and the Arts are at the heart of the human experience. Learning to communicate in another language and explore artistic expression are critical to our students' ability to succeed in a global ACCREDITATION De La Salle is accredited by Cognia, a society. Students gain proficiency in French or Spanish and develop their global leader in advancing excellence creative talents at De La Salle. in education. De La Salle has been Honors Students under the direction of a faculty advisor, must complete accredited since the onset of a capstone project and defend their thesis before a panel of faculty and accreditation in 1923. administration in order to graduate with honors. 21 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 75% OF FACULTY HOLD AN ADVANCED COLLEGE DEGREE 25 CREDITS TO GRADUATE

8 STEM -RELATED WORK SPACES

The 51st Annual Bridge Contest winner was Delaney Ortiz '22 (bottom middle), whose bridge held 280 pounds. Placing second was Alondra Calvillo '22 whose bridge withstood 225 pounds of pressure, and in third place was Isabella Brogan '21 whose bridge sustained 215 pounds. This was a record-breaking year as Delaney’s 280 pounds is the new all-time student record. Together the students held up a total of 6,420 pounds or 3.2 tons.

"De La Salle is the reason I am a Bridge Structural Engineer today. I enjoyed the Honors Geometry class bridge design competition so much that it led me to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign." – WILLIAM COLLETTI, S.E., P.E. ’07 COLLEGE PLANNING & STUDENT SERVICES

Graduation

10 96% 16 ONLINE CLASSES OF DE LA SALLE GRADUATES COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE ATTEND TOP COLLEGES COURSES AVAILABLE AND UNIVERSITIES (AP & DUAL CREDIT)

De La Salle guides our students and their families toward great futures beyond high school. RESOURCES: Our support and counseling » Coordination of college fairs » “Family Connection,” De La resources ensure that students make and college visits Salle’s unique online resource informed decisions about their future, including how to identify and achieve » Standardized test prep for students and families, their dreams. (including ACT and SAT) with extensive information on colleges, military tracks, and Leadership and teamwork, » College selection and innovation and vision, and creativity potential career opportunities and imagination are not always application guidance » Parent informational meetings measured by grades; we ensure » Summer seminars for seniors to students identify these talents within » Career counseling and guidance themselves. give students a head start on the process » Real-life learning opportunities » Conducting financial aid and internships meetings

COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS De La Salle Institute maintains educational partnerships with several colleges and universities to provide academic services and enrichment to our high school students. Adjacent is a list of some of the colleges with

which we partner:

RETURN ON INVESTMENT: EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

De La Salle offers several ways to earn college credit by taking university-level classes during high school: » 10 Advanced Placement (AP) classes » Program for Advanced College Credit (PACC), a dual enrollment curriculum through St. Mary’s University of Minnesota enables students to take university-level classes » Through AP & Dual Credit courses you can SAVE TENS OF potentially earn significant savings in college costs THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN COLLEGE COSTS!

DE LA SALLE'S CLASS OF 2021 WILL BE ATTENDING:

Alabama A&M University Kent State University Tuskegee University Alabama State University Kentucky State University University of Buffalo Augustana College Lewis University University of Dayton Aurora University Loras College University of Dubuque Beloit College Loyola University Chicago University of Illinois at Chicago Bradley University Malcolm X College University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Central State University Marquette University University of Kentucky Chicago State University Milwaukee School of Engineering University of Michigan Coe College Moraine Valley Community College University of Nebraska Columbia College Chicago Morehouse College University of Portland Connecticut College Morgan State University University of Redlands Coyne College Morton College University of Rochester Cuesta College Mount St. Mary’s University Valparaiso University Denmark College Murray State University Vet Tech Institute at Fox College DePaul University Northern Illinois University Washington University in St. Louis DePauw University Olive-Harvey College Western Illinois University Dominican University Olivet Nazarene University Western Michigan University Eastern Gateway Community College Parkland College Wiley College Eastern Illinois University Paul Mitchell School Xavier University of Louisiana Elon University Pomona College Fisk University Purdue University Northwest G Skin & Beauty Institute Roosevelt University George Mason University Saint Louis University Grand Canyon University Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Grand Valley State University Harold Washington College South Suburban College Harper College Southern Illinois University Carbondale Hope College Spring Hill College Howard University Tennessee State University Illinois Institute of Technology Texas Tech University Illinois State University The University of Chicago Illinois Wesleyan University The University of Iowa Iowa State University The University of Memphis Jackson State University The University of Mississippi Juniata College The University of Vermont Kennedy-King College Triton College Excellence IN ATHLETICS

At De La Salle, we believe working together as a team, developing discipline, and encouraging a strong work ethic all play critical roles in the growth of the student. • Meteors are members of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). • Over 70% of Meteors are recognized as members of all- academic sports teams. These high-achieving students showcase the top level of academic and athletic excellence. • We offer 20 sports programs for young men and 18 for young women. • Meteors compete in the League (CCL) and the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC). Our campus houses state-of-the-art athletic facilities, featuring a 52,000-square-foot competition gymnasium; three full-size basketball courts; three volleyball courts; an indoor track; fitness center; two batting cages; a dance studio; a wrestling room; a training room with access to a full-time trainer; six locker rooms; and outdoor playing fields for football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and softball. De La Salle’s athletic department enables student-athletes to learn the values and lessons of life that are closely associated with the Lasallian experience.

MEN’S ATHLETICS WOMEN’S ATHLETICS Baseball*† Basketball*† Basketball*† Bass Fishing Bass Fishing Bowling*† Bowling† Chess* Chess* Competitive Cheer Cross Country† Competitive Dance Esports Cross Country*† Football*† Esports Golf*† Golf*† Ice Hockey Sailing Lacrosse† Soccer*† Sailing Softball*† Soccer*† Swimming/Diving† Swimming*† Tennis*† Tennis Track & Field - Indoor*† Track & Field - Indoor*† Track & Field - Outdoor*† Track & Field - Outdoor*† Volleyball*† Volleyball*† Water Polo Water Polo† Wrestling

* 2020-21 All-Academic Team Award † 2019-20 All-Academic Team Award BLUE & GOLD SCHOOL COLORS 38 SPORTS FOR YOUNG MEN & WOMEN

METEORS SCHOOL MASCOT

"I am honored to be a student-athlete at De La Salle because it is a one-of-a-kind experience. The coaches help you build better character, become a better athlete, and develop into a better person." – ARMAN HUSSEIN, '22 Engaging CLUBS & ACTIVITIES 35+ ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS TO JOIN

96% OF STUDENTS ARE ACTIVE IN CLUBS & SPORTS

De La Salle offers students a wide range of extracurricular Ambassador Club Hispanic/LatinX Student Union activities. With more than 35 clubs and organizations Art Club Introduction to Percussion spanning a wide range of interests, students are able to develop skills such as leadership, teamwork, responsibility, Black Student Union Investments Club and self-discipline. Students are strongly encouraged Book Club Journalism Club to participate in activities that will broaden their social, academic, and cultural interests. Boxing Club Lasallian Youth Student involvement in organizations outside of the Campus Ministry Math Club classroom is an important component of our learning Chess Club Mock Trial environment and compliments the overall academic experience. We encourage all students to become involved Choir Model United Nations in at least one extracurricular activity, and many of our City of De La Salle (Student Government) National Honor Society students participate in several. Concert Band R.E.A.C.H. Club Extracurricular activities range from leadership and (Recognizing Ethnic and Cultural Heritage) Creative Writing Club membership roles with mock trial and yearbook to Science Club participating in clubs that focus on fine arts, performing Engineering Club arts, and music. We offer students opportunities in: Spanish Club Environmental Club • Community Service Spanish National Honor Society Eucharistic/Peer Ministers • Volunteer Opportunities STEM Club: 3D Printing, Drones, Fashion Club Robotics • Learning Beyond the Classroom French Club • Language and Culture Students Against Destructive French National Honor Society Decisions (S.A.D.D.) Gaming Club Theater Girls Who Code Women in STEM All students are encouraged to take the opportunity Yearbook to get involved in any of the activities and clubs on Haven (LGBTQIA) Student Union the list or to even create their own club. Essential STUDENT SERVICES

NURTURING THE EXPERIENCE

The goals you set for yourself as an adult begin in high school; even how you grow as a person is affected by the choices you make during your high school years. At De La Salle Institute, we help you grow spiritually, academically, and personally. We help our students achieve the goals they set for themselves by preparing them for college and for life. We help our students to prepare for their futures, but also help the parents and families through parent nights, information fairs, and school services. At De La Salle, you are not just enrolling in our school, you are becoming a part of our family! COLLEGE ADMISSION PREPARATION

FRESHMAN YEAR DE LA SALLE OFFERS: • Family interview with counselor • Develop a four-year plan to succeed in high school Academic support with tutoring » • Test prep for ACT/SAT » Meteor academic plan formulated by our learning service coordinator SOPHOMORE YEAR • Test prep in classes » Full-time nurse on staff • PSAT/NMSQT practice exam » Full-time athletic trainer • ACT practice exam » Learning services coordinator • SAT prep

JUNIOR YEAR • College fair with over 100 colleges and universities visiting our campus • Test prep in classes • Junior parent night to discuss testing and college financial aid • Parent night with college reps • Seminar to prepare for college admission process • Three on-site SAT tests • Two on-site ACT tests

SENIOR YEAR • College fair with over 100 colleges and universities visiting our campus • Seminar to prepare for college admission process • Financial aid workshop to review FAFSA • Detailed senior college planning portfolio

DE LA SALLE WELCOMES STUDENTS FROM OVER "The people at De La Salle offered so much assistance in educating and preparing us 70 200 for the college admission, financial aid, and ZIP CODES & GRADE SCHOOLS testing process. I'm forever grateful!" – MRS. SUSAN PORTILLO, DE LA SALLE PARENT THE DE LA SALLE Culture

As part of De La Salle, you will become part of a broad family that aims to develop every young person for greatness. Through spiritual, academic, social, and athletic development, students at De La Salle become life-long learners in the Lasallian tradition while making lasting friendships with their peers throughout Chicago and in the surrounding suburbs. De La Salle faculty are professionally-trained and exemplify the Lasallian values on a daily basis. They mentor and encourage young Meteors to become their best selves in mind, body, and spirit. Upon graduation from De La Salle, our students are ready to conquer life's challenges and embrace all of the opportunities before them. The skills our students learn at De La Salle will remain with them for a lifetime. Our Lasallian network grows with each graduating class. The class of 2021 joined the more than 30,000 graduates who have received their diploma from De La Salle. They are now part of a growing network of 17,000+ living alumni who are willing to mentor and open professional and personal doors for fellow Meteors.

20 9 DE LA SALLE MEMBERS OF OUR FACULTY AND STAFF ARE ALSO STAFF ARE PROUD METEOR SCHOOL ALUMNI PARENTS

"De La Salle provides an opportunity to become friends with students from different backgrounds, but what we all share is that we want to build our futures upon the solid foundation that a De La Salle education provides." Last year's Mayors of the City of De La Salle – MATTHEW CHAVEZ '21, DE LA SALLE ALUMNUS Matthew Chavez '21 and Sydni Schaffer '21 Discover Yourself AT DE LA SALLE TOP DE LA SALLE STUDENT 8 ATTRIBUTES: etermined ynamic edicated riven istinguished iverse ecisive evoted

56% CATHOLIC 70% HONOR ROLL STUDENTS 52% 48% 44% YOUNG MEN YOUNG WOMEN NON-CATHOLIC NUMEROUS PATHS to De La Salle

Our campus is centrally located in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood and has numerous, convenient transportation options, including a private De La Salle bus system offering five routes covering many parts of the Chicagoland area. These buses are operated by full-time De La Salle employees. In addition to transportation before and after school, De La Salle offers bus service following practices and activities Monday through Thursday. Other options include the nearby Metra train that stops on 35th Street, two blocks from our campus as well as the CTA train and bus systems.

Chicago De La Salle

LOCATED IN CHICAGO'S SOUTH LOOP NEIGHBORHOOD LINE STATE

Chicago CTA “L” System

De La Salle Bus Routes Suburban Route A - Midway Metra and Route B - Southwest South Shore Route C - Southeast Rail Lines Route D - East Side/Far South Route E - North Side/Near West Side ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID

DE LA SALLE TUITION REGISTRATION FEE $13,700 $300

Become a Meteor! Chicago De La Salle is committed to providing an excellent education for students of all De La Salle economic backgrounds and offers financial aid to help families afford tuition. FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Students who take the entrance exam at De La Salle Institute on Saturday, To be considered for admission to De La Salle, December 4, 2021* are eligible to apply for financial aid. The window for we ask for the following information (in addition submitting completed financial aid applications opens on Friday, October 1, 2021*. to completing the entrance exam at De La Salle): Additionally, De La Salle offers academic scholarships (Presidential Scholarships) – 7th and 8th grade report cards records release based on the score achieved on the entrance exam scheduled at De La Salle. The – Copy of standardized test scores in 7th and chart below provides the levels of the Presidential Scholarships based on the 8th grade National Percentile Score. – Specialized Education Plan/IEP/504 plan • 99+: $40,000 ($10,000 annually) • 90-95: $24,000 ($6,000 annually) (if applicable)

• 96-98: $32,000 ($8,000 annually) • 85-89: $20,000 ($5,000 annually) For complete details, visit www.dls.org/admissions.jsp, send For complete details, visit www.dls.org/financialaid.jsp, send an email to an email to [email protected], [email protected], or call 312.842.7355. or call 312.842.7355.

WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATIONS: Many of these scholarships have deadlines during the fall of your 8th grade year. STATE LINE STATE Please check the website for more information so you don't miss out. ENTRANCE EXAM DATE – Big Shoulders: bigshouldersfund.org Saturday, December 4, 2021* – HighSight: highsight.org at 8:00 a.m. – Holy Family Scholars: hfschicagoscholars.com Entrance Exam pre-registration begins – LINK Unlimited: linkunlimited.org on Friday, November 19, 2021*. – Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation: dmsf.org

*All dates are subject to change based on COVID-19 concerns and CDC guidelines.

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