Catholic high schools are faith-based communities Catholic Schools 835 North Rush Street grounded in academic Chicago, IL 60611-2030 excellence. schools.archchicago.org The Archdiocese of Chicago is blessed with 31 excellent Catholic high schools ARCHDIOCESE that nurture discipleship in our students, ABOUT THE leading them to personal and collective ARCHDIOCESE OF OF CHICAGO transformation. As a result of the Catholic high school experience, our students… CHICAGO CATHOLIC CATHOLIC HIGH • Graduate at a rate of more than 98 SCHOOLS percent, with 95 percent of graduates The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools SCHOOLS going on to college serve more than 75,000 students in 204 • Earn millions of dollars in college schools in Cook and Lake Counties. It is one of scholarships each year the largest private school systems in the United States and the recipient of the greatest • Continue to be committed to helping number of U.S. Department of Education Blue others through community service Ribbon Awards of any school system – public • Become civically engaged and can be or private. In July 2015, all Archdiocesan found in leadership positions in business, elementary and high schools were accredited government and non-profit organizations by AdvancED, the largest community of educational professionals in the world. These are very formative years in a student’s life and the decision of where they attend high school can have lasting effects on LEARN MORE college acceptance, scholarship potential and their success. Experiences in high school Our Catholic high schools host a variety of re- give students a chance to understand cruiting events, onsite visits, shadow days and the beliefs, purposes, issues and practices open houses throughout the year. For more of the Catholic faith without prejudice or information on Catholic education, upcoming pre-conceived notions. With a firm sense of events and a list of Catholic high schools, please their values and faith, students can boldly visit schools.archchicago.org, or contact your go out in to a world in need of peace and local Catholic school office or: love and make a difference. Mr. John Glimco Regional Director of Secondary Schools and Board Development Archdiocese of Chicago Phone: 312.534.5204 Email: [email protected] CORE VALUES Each of our Catholic high schools focus on the following core values: FAITH FORMATION High school students gain four years of faith and moral instruction through their required theology classes. They participate in the sacra- ments, including regularly scheduled Masses, as well as prayer that marks the significant moments of the day. Students have the oppor- tunity to participate in retreats and different service opportunities. Religious images are present throughout our schools reminding us of the Gospel call to live a holy life. EXTRACURRICULAR school, location to home, level of inclusivity/ ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE diversity, extracurricular activities offered, Our high schools aim to provide an excellent ACTIVITIES and the cost of tuition. It is important to visit the schools and become familiar with the Christ-centered education to enable each In addition to providing a faith-based, programs to ensure a good match and fit. child to reach his or her greatest potential. academically rigorous curriculum, our Our Catholic high schools offer a rigorous Catholic high schools also offer a variety college preparatory curriculum, as well as of extracurricular activities for students, CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL advanced placement and dual college credit including athletics, fine arts, performing courses to maximize college acceptance. arts, student government, as well as various ENTRANCE EXAM We strive to educate the whole child – clubs and organizations. Contact your local The annual Catholic High School Entrance academically, spiritually, physically and Catholic high school for more information. emotionally – offering programming in the Exam will take place the first Saturday of arts, humanities and physical education. December and all high schools that administer MATCH AND FIT an entrance exam will use the closed version COMMITMENT TO ALL STUDENTS of the High School Placement Test (HSPT) An important part of our mission is our com- PHILOSOPHY by Scholastic Testing Services, Inc. mitment to serve all families. Our Catholic The diversity of educational programs avail- high schools welcome families from all racial, For questions and more information about the able throughout our Catholic high schools economic and religious backgrounds. Catholic High School Entrance Exam, please enables us to provide the best match and fit contact your local elementary school principal PARENT PARTNERS between potential students and our school and/or Catholic high school. A complete list Parents are the primary educators of their programs. The term match refers to the of Catholic high schools can be found on our children, and we are committed to working alignment between a student’s elementary website: schools.archchicago.org. with them to raise children who are faithful, credentials such as grades: standardized test Please note, high schools do not only rely on focused and able to achieve to the best of scores, strength of curriculum and the high the entrance exam for acceptance. Elemen- their abilities. We work with parents in our school’s academic program. The term fit is tary standardized test scores, as well as report Catholic schools to find a meaningful way to more broadly defined and refers to the other cards and teacher recommendations, are be involved, share talents and engage in the factors that would promote a successful used to paint a picture of the whole student. journey and joy of their children’s education. high school experience such as: size of the