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CEEB CODE: 140668 1852 WEST 22ND PLACE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60608 P 773.890.6800 F 773.890.6801 WWW.CRISTOREY.NET MISSION CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL PROVIDES CURRICULUM A CATHOLIC, COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION All students take a rigorous college preparatory curriculum rooted in the liberal arts. Coursework requires four years of English, Math, and AND PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS Religion and three years of Science and Social Science. Cristo Rey does FROM SPANISH SPEAKING FAMILIES WITH LIMITED not track students. FINANCIAL MEANS. All of this takes place within our distinct dual language program, which promotes proficiency in both Spanish and English. The program requires VISION THE REASON FOR THE SCHOOL’S EXISTENCE that 30% of classes be taught entirely in Spanish; the remaining 70% IS TO ADVANCE THE HUMAN AND INTELLECTUAL of coursework is taught in English. CAPACITIES, AS WELL AS THE RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE, OF THE IMMIGRANT FAMILIES IT SERVES. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) All students are required to take AP Spanish Literature and Culture and THROUGH ITS CORPORATE WORK STUDY PROGRAM, AP English Literature. In 2017, 85% of senior test-takers passed the FAITH-BASED COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION, AP Spanish Literature Exam with a score of 3 or better; 92% of juniors AND SPANISH HERITAGE LANGUAGE CURRICULUM, passed the AP Spanish Language Exam. Students can also elect to take AP United States Government and Politics. THE GOAL IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND TO ASSUME LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE THE CORPORATE WORK STUDY CIVIC, RELIGIOUS, BUSINESS AND CULTURAL LIFE OF PROGRAM (CWSP) OUR CITY AND NATION. CWSP provides students with professional work experience and career possibilities allowing students to earn 70% of the cost of their education AS COMMITTED ALUMNI OF A JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL, at Cristo Rey. Every student works five, eight-hour days per month GRADUATES BECOME MEN AND WOMEN FOR without missing any scheduled classes. Each student is part of a job- sharing team of four that splits a full-time clerical position in one of OTHERS WHO ARE OPEN TO GROWTH, RELIGIOUS, over 140 organizations throughout the Chicago area. Students develop INTELLECTUALLY COMPETENT, LOVING, COMMITTED practical job skills, connect with professional mentors, and develop a TO JUSTICE, AND WORK EXPERIENCED. strong work ethic. A longer school day and school year allow for this integral learning experience. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Cristo Rey takes a holistic approach to admissions, considering: past academic performance, motivation, low-income verification, discipline record, employability, and Spanish language proficiency. In 2017, 341 applications were submitted for a freshmen class of 175 with a mean income of $36,062 (family of five). Founded: 1996 Membership School Administration College Counseling Staff Enrollment: 571 Jesuit Schools Network Antonio Ortiz, President Araceli Palafox, Director of Cristo Rey Network Patricia Garrity, Principal College Counseling, Accreditation Illinois High School Association Bernhard Walke, Associate Principal [email protected], 773.890.6839 AdvanceEd Chicago Prep Conference Maricruz Maynez, Registrar, Illinois State Board of Education Evelyn Fraga, College Counselor, [email protected], 773.890.6823 [email protected], 773.890.6819 ACTIVITIES GRADING PROCEDURES Students participate in more than 20 different competitive varsity and Students are not ranked. junior varsity sports and over 20 different student activities. More than 85% of the student body participates in at least one sport or extra- Weighted GPA Distribution-Class of 2018 Four-year colleges 69% 115 Students-Six Semester Grades curricular activity. Through athletics and activities, students develop 25 leadership skills, work cooperatively with others, and grow emotionally, College 20 Attendance spiritually and intellectually. 15 Two-year colleges 27% Class of 2017 10 SERVICE LEARNING 5 Each school year, students are required to complete a service project. Other 4% 1.0 - 1.33 - 1.67 - 2.00 - 2.33 - 2.67 - 3.0 - 3.33 - 3.67 - 4.0+ Seniors are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours at the non- 1.32 1.66 1.99 2.32 2.66 2.99 3.32 3.66 3.99 profit organization of their choice. Additional opportunities for service are available throughout the year including local, national, and inter- Cristo Rey Jesuit High School utilizes a 4.0 grading scale: national summer enrichment programs. A=4.0; A-=3.67; B+=3.33; B=3.0; B-=2.67; C+=2.33; C=2.0; C-=1.67; D+=1.33; D=1.0; F=0.0. All grades for AP and Honors courses are multiplied by 1.25. SCHOOL CURRICULUM Department Freshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year Corporate Work CWSP 1 CWSP 2 CWSP 3 CWSP 4 Study Program English English 1 English 2 American Literature AP English Literature and Composition Fine Arts Fine Arts 1: Intro to Music Fine Arts 4: Art History Mathematics (H) Algebra 1 Algebra II or Geometry or Advanced Algebra/ (H) Algebra II with Geometry (H) Pre-Calculus Statistics (H) Calculus+ Fundamentals of Pre-Calculus (H) Statistics and Probability Religion Religion 1: Catholic Religion 2: Hebrew Scripture/ Religion 3: New Testament/ Ethics and the Christian Life Christianity* Sacraments* Church History Science (H) Biology (H) Physics (H) Chemistry Advanced Biology Health Introduction to Technology Social Studies World History* U.S. History Civics History of the Americas* AP United States Government and Politics Philosophy Spanish Spanish for Heritage Spanish for Heritage Advanced Spanish 3: AP Spanish Literature Speakers I: Introductory Learners II: Intermediate History of the Americas* and Culture* Grammar and Literature* Grammar and Literature* * Courses taught in Spanish as a part of the dual language program. (H) Honors option available + Due to availability, only one Honors Calculus class is offered to Seniors. ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Jesuit Virtual Learning Academy (JVLA) A minimum of 28.5 credits are required for graduation, including: JVLA coursework utilizes the online format that students might Corporate Work Study Program: 1 Credit/year expect to experience in college. The focus is on student engagement, Electives: 1.5 Credits communication, and meaningful assessment. JVLA classes will be English: 1 Credit/year designated on the transcript. Fine Arts: .5 Credit Mathematics: 1 Credit/year Physical Education: .5 Credit Religion: 1 Credit/year Science: 3 Credits Social Studies: 3 Credits Spanish: 1 Credit/year THE FOLLOWING IS A PARTIAL LIST OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT OFFERED ADMISSION TO THE CLASS OF 2017 Arrupe College of Loyola University Loras College Saint Xavier University Augustana College Loyola University Chicago University of Illinois at Chicago Barry University Marquette University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Benedictine University Morton College University of Saint Francis Bradley University National Louis University University of Iowa Canisius College North Park University University of Kansas Chicago State University Northeastern Illinois University University of Notre Dame Clarke University Northern Illinois University University of San Francisco Columbia College (Chicago, IL) Northwestern University Western Illinois University College of Saint Benedictine- Paul Quin College Wheeling University Saint John’s University Providence College Xavier University Concordia University Purdue University Creighton University Robert Morris College DePaul University Roosevelt University Four-year colleges 69% Dominican University Saint Louis University 25 Eastern Illinois University Southern Illinois University Elmhurst College St. Ambrose University College 20 Attendance 15 Grinnell College St. Mary’s University, MN Two-year colleges 27% Class of 2017 10 Harold Washington College St. Mary’s College 5 Illinois State University St. Thomas University Lewis University Saint Leo University Other 4% 1.0 - 1.33 - 1.67 - 2.00 - 2.33 - 2.67 - 3.0 - 3.33 - 3.67 - 4.0+ 1.32 1.66 1.99 2.32 2.66 2.99 3.32 3.66 3.99.