A D N Notre Dame College Prep Educating the Mind . Educating the Heart www.nddons.org WE ARE THE DONS OF NOTRE DAME!

Taken from the Spanish word for “gentleman,” a Don of Notre Dame is a Gentleman of Mary. He is committed to faith, scholarship, and service. He is committed to personal excellence, integrity, and justice.

BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIG A PART OF SOMETHING BIG

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LET’S START THE CONVERSATION Notre Dame College Prep is the largest all-male, Catholic, college prep high school in . The Notre Dame Enrollment Team is excited to help your family navigate the high school admissions process and learn more about what it means to be a Notre Dame Don. First, we encourage families to attend our Enrollment events and Open Houses throughout the year. To get an inside look at what a typical school day is like, we highly recommend spending a Shadow Day at ND. Finally, all 8th grade students should take the Notre Dame Entrance Exam on the 1st Saturday in December and complete the application for admission soon after.

WE ’RE HERE TO HELP Notre Dame provides a variety of Scholarship and Financial Assistance options to our families. The Financial Assistance applications are available on October 1st each year. Let’s start the conversation and make a Notre Dame experience a reality for your family! Contact us for more information or to arrange a private tour of our beautiful 28-acre campus.

Shay Boyle, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Enrollment 847.779.8616 or [email protected]

LaVerne Bontempo, Assistant Director of Enrollment 847.779.8615 or [email protected]

John Draths ‘99, Assistant Director of Enrollment 847.779.8613 or [email protected]

Mike Smith ‘07, Enrollment Recruiter 847.779.8622 or [email protected] @NDCP_Enrollment

2 YOUR FUTURE BEGINS AT ND

“The mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart” - Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C

Notre Dame College Prep | www.nddons.org | 847.779.8615 | facebook.com/NotreDameCollegePrep | @NDCP_Enrollment 3 BE PROACTIVE Notre Dame offers highly competitive academic SCHOLARSHIPS for those that TAKE THE ENTRANCE EXAM AT NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP. Our Entrance Exam is administered annually at 8:00 am on the first Saturday in December.

$ 5,500 All students scoring 98-100% will receive an award of $5,500 annually for a total of $22,000 over 4 years. $ 3,500 All students scoring 95-97% will receive an award of $3,500 annually for a total of $14,000 over 4 years. $ 1,500 All students scoring 90-94% will receive an award of $1,500 annually for a total of $6,000 over 4 years.

All students who have a father or grandfather graduate from Notre Dame $ 500 College Prep will receive a $500 Legacy Scholarship annually.

Through the generosity of Notre Dame alumni and the community, scholarships are available to families who demonstrate financial need for the upcoming school year. For a complete list of scholarship opportunities available at Notre Dame, visit www.nddons.org and click on the “Parents” section. Outside Scholarship Opportunities

Daniel Murphy Scholarship HSF SCHOLARS LINK Unlimited www.dmsf.org www.hfschicagoscholars.com www.linkunlimited.org

Highsight Big Shoulders www.highsight.org www.bigshoulderfund.org

* All students applying for financial assistance and scholarships must take the Notre Dame Entrance Exam administered annually at 8:00 am on the first Saturday of December.

4 THINK BEYOND ND DON ALUMNI STORIES

Carlos Reyes ‘18 (Passages Charter, Chicago, IL) Carlos was a Daniel Murphy recipient award winner. He graduated Notre Dame with a 4.10 GPA and will be attending Carleton College in the fall on a QuestBridge Full Academic Scholarship. While at NDCP, Carlos was named an IHSA Scholar Athlete and member of the Chicago Fire Academic All-State Team. Carlos served as President of the Sci-Fi Fantasy Club, Secretary of the National Honor Society, Captain of the soccer team and Secretary of the Spanish Club. He was also a member of the ND Leadership Council and served as a Student Ambassador. “Notre Dame College Prep has provided numerous incredible opportunities for me to succeed not only in school, but in life. I’m extremely thankful for the endless support given to me by all the teachers and staff. Without NDCP, I would not be the young man I am today”

David Wendel ‘16 (River Trails Middle School, Mt. Prospect, IL) David is now the Club President of the Club Hockey program. This summer, David volunteered on a service trip to Lourdes, France. He also volunteers at La Casa de Amistad, an organization near the University of Notre Dame, as a tutor for individuals who plan to take the US Citizenship exam. “I was a member of the Hesburgh program at Notre Dame, so I was involved in many challenging courses that prepared me for the rigor I see now in college. The strong emphasis at NDCP on community service has impacted me throughout college as well. Doing service became such a big part of my life at NDCP, and I have continued since I graduated.”

Jeameril Wilson ‘17 (Gray Elementary, Chicago, IL) Jeameril is currently a freshman at Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA). He received a full athletic scholarship to play Division 1 , approximately $73,000 per year. “Notre Dame taught me the importance of education & the meaning of being a student-athlete. I was held to a high standard that was never lowered for any reason or circumstance. I was put in a position where I had to manage my time wisely & accomplish things efficiently & effectively! ND helped shaped my work ethic on & off the court which helped me be able to compete for and earn a scholarship at an academically rigorous and athletically competitive school.”

Joe Zoeller ‘14 (Whitney Young Academic Center, Chicago, IL) Joe graduated from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA on May 24, 2018. He earned a Bachelor of Science and graduated in the top five percent of his class, Summa cum laude. After graduation, he began working for the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. in the Molecular Genomics Core and with the Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Development. “Balancing academics, sports, and service requires Notre Dame Dons to develop responsibility with regards to setting and maintaining a schedule. As a result, I was able to plan my time well to get the most out of my college experience.”

Kyle Cummings ‘16 (Immaculate Conception, Chicago, IL) Kyle is currently a junior at Washington University (MO), one of the top academic universities in the country. He is pursuing a career in Engineering and he is also a member of the Wash U Football Team. He worked an internship at World Wide Technology in St. Louis, MO. “Being a Hesburgh Scholar at Notre Dame prepared me for the challenges of a highly competitive university. Additionally, being involved in a lot of different clubs and sports helped me to develop my time management and leadership skills.”

5 Notre Dame College Prep is talents they have been given. committed to the tradition of In addition to our foundational the Congregation of Holy pillars, there are Nine Core Cross and considers the three Values which articulate the pillars of education to be principles of a Holy Cross Faith, Scholarship & Education. At Notre Dame Service. In each area, College Prep we have been students are called upon to instilling these core values in do their best to develop the our students for over 60 years.

Educating the Mind & the Heart • The Cross Our Only Hope • Inclusive Diversity Option for the Poor • Leadership • Formation • Integrity • Family • Zeal

OUR MISSION Under the patronage of Mary, Notre Dame College Prep is a secondary school committed to educating young men to be gentlemen of faith, scholarship, and service in an inclusive, family-oriented community. Faithful to the Roman Catholic tradition and inspired by Gospel values, we prepare students to be lifelong learners and to lead lives of integrity.

OWNERSHIP Ownership of Notre Dame College Prep now rests in an independent Board comprised of Notre Dame alumni, parents, educators, and Catholic leaders from the larger community of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

LIFE PREP Notre Dame partners with each student and his family to provide a challenging college preparatory academic program. Our goal is to prepare each Notre Dame Don for academic success in college. We are equally committed to preparing each student in his spiritual life, in his moral life, and in his social life.

PERSONAL GROWTH PLAN Each student is assigned a counselor who will work with him throughout his Notre Dame experience. Counselors support students by assisting them in managing a variety of development issues that arise during adolescence. Students enhance their self-understanding and learn effective problem-solving skills. We provide the following services: Academic Planning/Support, Personal/Social Support, Career Advising, and College Counseling.

COLLEGE PLANNING The College and Career Center works with Notre Dame seniors and juniors on their transition to college. Counselors conduct senior and junior Insight Nights, NCAA Eligibility Center Presentations, and Financial Aid Nights for students and parents. Counselors also coordinate Notre Dame campus visits for a wide variety of college representatives and athletic coaches, process college and scholarship applications, and write college recommendation letters.

BENEFITS OF A NOTRE DAME ALL-MALE HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION • Better focus on academic achievement and extra-curricular success • Opportunity and motivation to take more rigorous academic classes • Develop stronger bonds of friendship with their classmates • Teachers utilize unique teaching strategies as males learn differently than females • An environment free of cross-gender distraction and social pressures • More opportunities for males to obtain leadership positions in school

6 BE FAITHFUL

As part of our commitment to forming men of faith and service, students attend monthly mass, study the Catholic faith in the classroom, experience the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation, make an annual retreat, and serve the local community. Our four-year retreat program is designed to help our students develop a mature faith that can augment a solid academic foundation with a real desire to deepen one’s relationship with God.

During Kairos, the culminating four-day faith experience for our senior Dons, young men discover how God is present and working in their lives, especially among family, friends, and others with whom they interact on a daily basis. They learn the importance of sharing their gifts with others and becoming leaders in their faith.

2 Notre Dame College Prep | www.nddons.org | 847.779.8615 | facebook.com/NotreDameCollegePrep | @NDCP_Enrollment 7 BE SUCCESSFUL

Our instructional programs have distinct levels of challenge: Hesburgh Scholars Program, College Prep Scholars Program, St. Andre Scholars Program, and Burke Scholars Program.

Each level is geared to prepare our students for college admission. Rigorous courses of study are designed to meet the educational needs of our diverse student body and are tailored to provide challenging educational experiences for our students.

THE HESBURGH SCHOLARS PROGRAM THE NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARS PROGRAM Named in honor of legendary University of Notre Dame President Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., this program is Students in the Notre Dame College Prep Scholars designed to challenge the most gifted and motivated Program are challenged with a curriculum student with a demanding course of studies. It not only designed to meet criteria for any state college or requires the development of the student’s abilities in all areas university. These students might also take some honor of the academic curriculum, but also seeks to further his courses and are pushed to meet high academic overall development through involvement in various expectations. Graduates from the Notre Dame College service-oriented and extracurricular activities. Successful Prep Scholars Program have gone on to numerous completion of the Hesburgh Scholars Program results in a selective colleges and universities. The average Notre special diploma of distinction. Dame College Prep ACT score is 24. The average Hesburgh Scholars ACT score is 32.5

THE ST. ANDRE SCHOLARS PROGRAM THE BURKE SCHOLARS PROGRAM Named in honor of Saint Andre Bessette, C.S.C., this college Notre Dame offers a curriculum for students with preparatory program is for students requiring assistance in mild to severe cognitive disabilities including those achieving academic success at Notre Dame. St. Andre Scholars with Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome or other must exhibit consistent effort and a willing commitment learning differences. Notre Dame is the first Catholic of time and energy to academic excellence. This transitional school in the state and one of twelve schools in the program helps at-risk students adjust to the first two years country to offer such a program. The Burke Scholars of high school and deal more effectively with the work and Program is named in honor of Illinois Supreme Court expectations of their final two years at Notre Dame, while Justice Anne Burke and her husband, Chicago preparing for the rigors of college. The program provides Alderman Edward Burke. one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • 4 years of Religion All students must pass the English Composition • 4 years of English Proficiency Exam and the United States/State • 3 years of Mathematics of Illinois Constitution Exams to graduate. Notre • 3 years of Laboratory Science Dame’s program of studies meets the State of Illinois • Biology and Chemistry or Physics are required requirements for admission to our state colleges. • 2 years of the same Foreign Language Highly selective universities and their respective • 3 years of Social Studies colleges (i.e. engineering, pre-med, business, etc.) • Western Civilization • United States History • Social Studies Elective recommend four years of mathematics, three years • 1/2 year Fine Arts; 1/2 year of Digital Literacy of laboratory sciences, and four years of the same • 2 years of Physical Education/ Health foreign language.

888 6 60 Dons have been named Illinois State Scholars over the past two years.

% of our graduates have 98 gone to college over the last decade.

ELECTIVE COURSES Notre Dame offers a wide range of elective choices among the Arts, Humanities and Technology. This list includes:

Art I Fine Arts Appreciation Psychology Catholicism in Literature Guitar Publications Chicago Studies iMusic Rhetoric of Cinema Chorus Introduction to Programming Roman Catholic Identity Sociology Contemporary U.S. History Introduction to Art Speech Creative Writing IOS App Development Symphonic Band Debate Jazz Band 2-D Studio Art Digital Photography Journalism 3-D Studio Art Drama 1 and 2 Junior and Senior P.E. Leaders Web Page Design Earth & Environmental Sciences Media Production Weight Training & Conditioning Economics Morality & Social Justice World Geography Ethics & Morality Philosophy World Religions

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES Notre Dame offers a full slate of Honors and Advanced Placement courses:

AP Biology AP Italian Language & Culture AP Calculus (AB) AP Latin AP Calculus (BC) AP Physics 1 AP Chemistry AP Physics 2 AP Computer Science Principles AP Spanish Language & Culture AP English Language AP Studio Art AP English Literature AP U.S. History AP European History AP World History AP U.S. Government & Politics

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At Notre Dame College Prep we recognize that the leaders of tomorrow are walking through our halls today.

10 Nurturing the potential leader in all our students is part of our daily culture. To help our students find their leadership calling we offer an abundance of opportunities. From our highly regarded Leadership Council to the organizers of our Intramural Athletic Leagues, we encourage every Don to recognize and utilize his leadership skills.

35 CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS: Each offering NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Their mission is: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary positions. “To create enthusiasm for scholarship, to simulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to STUDENT COUNCIL: All 4 years are represented, develop character in students of secondary schools.” offering President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer positions. THEATRE: Acting roles at various levels as well as stage crew positions. JUNIOR AND SENIOR LEADER PROGRAM: 25-40 students are selected annually. These students SPEECH AND DEBATE: Students gain the self- assist in moderating and offering instruction to confidence and higher-level thinking they need to younger students in PE class. become great leaders.

ENROLLMENT STUDENT AMBASSADOR CAMPUS MINISTRY: Including Kairos Retreat PROGRAM: Student ambassadors help with Open Leaders, Altar Servers, Mass Coordination and Houses, Shadow Days, and elementary school visits Eucharistic Ministers. where students speak to prospective students. THE MEDIA CREW: Club members offer iPad These students attend several elementary schools assistance to fellow students and teachers. in the fall to teach a Leadership Class along with the Enrollment Office. ND BIG BROTHERS CLUB: Juniors and seniors are INTRAMURAL PROGRAM ORGANIZERS: chosen to mentor incoming freshman students. Student leaders help organize intramural events open 16 SPORTS TEAMS: Team Captain positions are to all students. offered at many levels, typically there are 1-4 captains per team. BAND: Drum line and band majors.

The Notre Dame College Prep Leadership Council The Notre Dame College Prep Leadership Council is comprised of all club leaders and team captains. These student leaders meet monthly to discuss leadership strategies with the college and career counselor. They also attend a day-long leadership seminar at Notre Dame College Prep. Members have participated in the National LEAD Conference. During the school year, members of our Junior/Senior Leaders program visit numerous elementary schools to teach leadership skills while leading fun, interactive activities.

11 BE INVENTIVE TRADITION MEETS 1:1 TECHNOLOGY

In the tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross, a Notre Dame College Prep education promotes the development of the whole person. As the Congregation’s founder, Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C. stated, “The mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.” We believe such an experience is critical, as society has a great need for people who lead lives of intellectual curiosity, strong moral character, and social responsibility. We further believe the quality of an education depends in large part on the quality of the people engaged in this purpose. Consequently, Notre Dame educators are people of faith who motivate, inspire, and lead our students toward academic excellence while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and leadership. Notre Dame is also committed to producing young men who have the knowledge and skills to be successful in today’s digital world. As technology continues to evolve, Notre Dame College Prep is prepared to integrate new devices and technology experts into the school environment.

12 RECENT TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS AT NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP

• All ND students have an Apple iPad for all of their classroom needs. The iPad provides a wide-range of apps to allow them robust visual, audio, and sensory learning opportunities for expansion of innovative ideas and easy use.

• The ND Computer Lab was remodeled with new tables and desktop IBM computers to allow for more collaboration and flexibility.

• The Science Classrooms have new all-in-one computers that feature a larger screen.

• The Media Production Lab contains iMacs and production software suites for morning news announcements and video creation.

• Wireless Chromebook’s are available to students in the library to allow for mobility and collaboration.

• The Art Studio has 20 new iMac computers with the full Adobe Suite and Final Cut software.

• Wireless infrastructure upgrades were recently performed to meet the growing technological demands of students and teachers.

• The Makerspace, located in the library, gives students a place to create and cooperate on projects for classes, clubs, or just for fun.

• The Makerspace features two design computers with Auto Cad and 3D modeling software, a 3D pen and a 3D printer and a Mac computer with iMovie, Garageband and photo editing software.

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In 2016, Notre Dame College Prep entered into an exclusive partnership with Under Armour. All ND teams will wear Under Armour gear for their games and competitions.

15 BE A WINNER

16 Notre Dame College Prep | www.nddons.org | 847.779.8615 | facebook.com/NotreDameCollegePrep | @NDCP_Enrollment Notre Dame has traditionally had more than 50% of it’s students participate in one or more sports each year.

Sports & Intramurals Involvement defines a mid-size school such as Notre Dame. Our students have excellent opportunities to get involved with athletics and intramurals. We offer 16 different interscholastic and a wide array of intramural sports. VARSITY SPORTS • Basketball • Bass Fishing • • • Cross Country • Football • • Hockey • Lacrosse • Soccer • • • Track & Field • • Wrestling

INTRAMURALS Basketball • Boxing • Dodgeball • Flag Football • Navy Football • Ping Pong • Scholastic Bowl • Softball • Tug of War • Tennis • Volleyball • Wrestling

17 80 DONS HAVE GONE ON TO PLAY A COLLEGE SPORT IN THE PAST 4 YEARS.

18 BE A CHAMPION

VARSITY FOOTBALL VARSITY BASEBALL ESCC IHSA 6A STATE SEMIFINALS NORTH DIVISION CHAMPIONS

VARSITY WRESTLING IHSA STATE VARSITY BOWLING IHSA “ELITE EIGHT” REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

& REGIONAL CHAMPIONS & CATHOLIC LEAUGE CHAMPIONS

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY VARSITY TENNIS ESCC IHSA STATE FINAL QUALIFIERS NORTH DIVISION CHAMPIONS

JV BOWLING BASS FISHING IHSA STATE CATHOLIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONS QUALIFIERS

& SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS

FRESHMAN BASKETBALL SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL ESCC CHAMPIONS ESCC CHAMPIONS

19 BE COMPASSIONATE & GIVING

At Notre Dame students volunteer more than 20,000 hours of service annually. As Gentlemen of Mary, Notre Dame students are called to be men of faith, scholarship, and service. Each student is required to participate in the Notre Dame Christian Service Program during his four years of high school. All students must complete a minimum of 25 hours of volunteer service per year during their first three years and 15 hours during their senior year. In true Notre Dame fashion, many students go well beyond this requirement. Each Notre Dame student will volunteer a minimum of 90 service hours during his four years in high school.

Students can provide service at Notre Dame in a variety of ways. Students can serve as Ambassadors and volunteer at athletic and community events or at specific events organized by the Christian Service Office. They may also provide service to their parish, elementary school, or local community by coaching, tutoring, or participating in neighborhood clean-ups, etc. Notre Dame students have volunteered with a variety of local charities and organizations such as the Danny Did Foundation, Maryville Academy, Feed My Starving Children, Misericordia, Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity, St. Thomas of Canterbury Soup Kitchen, etc.

20 Paul Bergstrom ‘18 (St. Emily, Mount Prospect) came to the NDCP administration with the idea to develop an event to celebrate all ability levels. He created the concept of a field day, Ability Against Adversity or AAA day, including different sports and activities. Paul wanted students with special needs to showcase their talents and be stars for the day. “I wanted to let these kids be kids for a day and to get to hang out with high school kids.” Paul, a Hesburgh Scholar, captain of the baseball team and Summa Cum Laude honor student, will be attending Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska on a baseball scholarship.

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At Notre Dame, we offer a variety of opportunities for students to experience the Arts. The Fine Arts curriculum includes classes in Visual Arts, Music, Speech, Debate, and Drama.

VISUAL ARTS MUSIC The Notre Dame Art Department offers a variety of classes in The Notre Dame/Resurrection College Prep Band our spacious Art Studio. These include Introduction to Art, recently traveled to Disney World and marched in the Art Traditions, AP Art, AP Art History, Art 1, 2-D Drawing Magic Kingdom parade and performed on the Market- and 3-D Studio, and Fine Arts Appreciation. The Art Room place Stage at Disney Springs. They won First Place in the is equipped with 20 iMacs with the full Adobe Suite and Final Class AA and Best Percussion in both the Illinois State Cut software. The ND Fine Arts Festival takes place annually High School State of the Art Band Contest and the to showcase the talents of our students. Students produce an Midwest Music Festival. Additionally, the band was annual publication called Vision to highlight the students’ featured on the WGN Morning News on the morning of work throughout the year. Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, and again on the morning of Opening Day 2017. DRAMA The Notre Dame Drama Department performs two SPEECH AND DEBATE productions annually in the recently renovated ND Theatre Each year the Speech and Debate Teams participate in conjunction with girls from our sister schools. This past in numerous tournaments. In 2016-17 five Speech year, the Drama team performed “A Few Good Men” and Team members qualified for the Catholic Forensics “The Three Musketeers” in front of sold-out crowds! The League National Tournament in Sacramento, California ND Drama Department is unique in that students are with two students reaching the quarterfinal round. They extremely hands-on. They assist in writing the scripts, were one of 24 duo teams in the United States to do so. designing the costumes, composing the music, and managing the lighting and sound engineering.

22 Clubs and Activities Notre Dame students continue to learn, grow and strengthen friendships outside the classroom through co-curricular activities that provide an outlet for 95 % of our students to develop their skills and learn new ones. Over 40 different clubs are available for students to join, including cultural, academic, service, and spe- cial interest groups. Each club plans their own activities and outings. Examples include restaurant visits, museum trips, and international trips. The Irish Club has been to Ireland, the Italian Club has been to Italy, the Spanish Club has been to Spain, and the Jugglers Drama Troupe has visited England.

Academic Teams Environmental Adventure Club Leadership Council Pep Club Asian Club Games Club Letterman’s Club Science-Fiction Fantasy Club Black Student Club Grill Club Lumberjack Club Spanish Club Burke Scholars Buddies Hellenic Club Media Crew Student Council Campus Ministry Club Irish Club Music Club Ultimate Club Chess Club Italian Club National Honor Society Velo (Bicycling) Club Debate/Speech Team Jugglers (Drama) Peer Helpers Wild Chicago Dons for Diversity

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24 COME A DON FOR LIFE

THE DONS OF NOTRE DAME When you become a Don, you join a brotherhood with ties that bind throughout high school and beyond. Only a Don can truly understand what it means to be a Don - working hard, serving others, cheering loudly.

Being a Don is about you becoming you.

25 MORNING BUS TRANSPORTATION We offer our morning-only bus service using eight new mini-buses. Our bus routes vary depending on interest and are geared to better serve our students who do not have a direct route. LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS Notre Dame is conveniently located on Dempster Street in Niles, We can arrange a morning bus service to pick you up from the IL (just west of Harlem and east of Milwaukee Avenue). Many of train station. In order to find the most direct route from your our students use either CTA or PACE with Milwaukee, Harlem, school to Notre Dame, please visit www.nddons.org/admissions. and Dempster as the main routes. There are also Metra stops We are happy to assist you in researching the easiest way from downtown Chicago or from Arlington Heights. for you get to Notre Dame! Our students come from 35 different cities in the Chicagoland area.

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58 Edens Expy Milwaukee Avenue Golf Road Tri-State Tollway Tri-State

294 Harlem Avenue 94 14 L Dempster Street Skokie M Morton Grove Swift Union Pacific Northwest Metra CTA

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Kennedy Expy 90 26 Through the generosity of the Notre Dame College Prep family, the school has been able to create facilities on our beautiful 28 acre campus that rival any school in the Chicago area. Through a comprehensive fundraising effort, Notre Dame is able to continually upgrade our facilities.

RECENT CAMPUS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS Skokie Swift • All-new Legends Field Scoreboard • New flat screen TV’s in the school hallways • New carpeting in the Library for announcements • New curtains in the classrooms • New Baseball stadium backstop and • New outdoor aluminum bleachers throughout batting cages Legends Field • New gym signage highlighting Notre Dame • New turf added to Legends Field athletic accomplishments • New state-of-the-art weight room equipment • New soccer goals in Legends Field • New home ice arena for ND Hockey with • New Main Entrance furniture dedicated locker room • New outdoor electronic announcement sign • New energy-efficient windows in our classrooms • Newly paved campus roads • New Air Conditioning units in the Cafeteria • Newly painted Gym floor & Weight Room • New Wrestling facility for ND Varsity Wrestling stage door and ND Kids Club

27 Investing in Notre Dame pays off! Our recent graduating classes have earned an average of $ 15.5 million for college scholarships. The Notre Dame College Prep college and career counseling department is committed to providing individual attention to each student’s journey toward a successful future.

Commitment to Catholic Eduaction College Scholarship Opportunities • A full tuition scholarship is available annually to St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX because NDCP is a Holy Cross school • NDCP is also offered an endowed scholarship from the University of Portland, a Holy Cross Catholic University • The University of Dayton and Loyola University also give scholarships to students who attend Notre Dame College Prep •Notre Dame grads have also received leadership scholarships as a result of their Notre Dame experience

Emmett O’Malley ‘17 (Lincoln Hall, Lincolnwood, IL) was a Summa Cum Laude graduate, captain of the NDCP Varsity Soccer team, Leaderdship Council member, Kairos leader and Communications Chair of the National Honor Society. Emmett’s outstanding academic record at ND along with his leadership experiences resulted in a $112,650 scholarship to the University of Dayton. Emmett’s scholarships include: the Trustees’ Merit, the Leadership in Service, the Commitment to Catholic Education and the UD Promise Award. His 4.0 GPA first semester at Dayton gained him admission to UD’s highly selective Entrepreneurial Program. “Notre Dame is a place where you can improve the skills you already have as well as develop new ones. You will be provided with the one on one attention you need in order to succeed in your classes. As a result, you will open yourself up to more scholarship and college credit opportunities.”

Visit www.nddons.org/colleges for a complete list of colleges and universities Notre Dame students have attended.

2628 FRESHMAN ADMISSION-HOW TO APPLY IN THREE EASY STEPS

Take the Entrance Exam scheduled annually at 8:00 am on the first Saturday of December. There is a $25 testing fee. Applicants will receive the Freshman application packet 1 at this time. * Make-up exams are scheduled by appointment.

2 Complete the Freshman application packet online and submit the $25 application fee.

Upon receiving your official acceptance, attend your scheduled registration night to officially 3 enroll as a Notre Dame College Prep student. OPEN HOUSES Notre Dame College Prep holds 2 open houses in the fall of each year. Please visit www.nddons.org/org for dates and times.

ENROLLMENT EVENTS & INFORMATION Notre Dame College Prep offers numerous contests and fun events for prospective students. Please visit www.nddons.org/admissions for information on dates and times.

QUESTIONS ABOUT ENROLLMENT? WE ARE HERE TO HELP. Shay Boyle, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Enrollment 847.779.8616 or [email protected]

LaVerne Bontempo, Assistant Director of Enrollment 847.779.8615 or [email protected]

John Draths ‘99, Assistant Director of Enrollment 847.779.8613 or [email protected]

Mike Smith ‘07, Enrollment Recruiter 847.779.8622 or [email protected]

Address: 7655 West Dempster Street, Niles, IL, 60714 Twitter Page @NDCP_Enrollment Instagram Page ndcp_enrollment The faculty and staff of Notre Dame College Prep 72.3% of the Notre Dame academic staff holds a Master’s degree or higher Notre Dame College Prep | www.nddons.org | 847.779.8615 | facebook.com/NotreDameCollegePrep | @NDCP_Enrollment 29 THE SIGNS ARE EVERYWHERE!

THE SPIRIT IS ALIVE AT NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP!

7655 West Dempster Street, Niles IL, 60714 847.779.8615 tel • 847.965.2983 fax www.nddons.org