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“Transforming Young Women Today into Tomorrow’s Leaders” 14680 Newburgh Road Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734)591-1545 Fax: (734)591-4214 ladywood.org Follow us on Twitter or Like us on Facebook: ladywoodhs History And Tradition PAST • Felician Sisters have been in the forefront of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of for over 139 years, both in the city and the suburbs. • Sixty-four years ago the Felician Sisters realized the need for an all-girls’ Catholic high school in western Wayne County. • September 11, 1950, Ladywood opened its doors to 30  freshman students and 15 sophomore students. • June 7, 1953, Ladywood graduated its first senior class of  12 students. • Named for its beautiful wooded property, Ladywood was dedicated to Our Lady under her title of Our Lady of the Woods.

“Ladywood n ot only teache s the missi on of C 2 hrist, they embody it.” PRESENT • Accredited continually since 1951 • Accessible from all highways • Designated as an Official Evergreen School by Wayne County  Department of Environment and the State of • Offers an educational partnership with for students in grades 9-12 • Offers an educational partnership with the Livonia Career Technical Center for students in grade 12 • Educates young ladies from 35 communities and 6 counties • Ladywood’s student body is 17% diverse, representing the cultural and socio-economic diversity of our society • Enrollment of approximately 280 students in grades 9-12 • Student/teacher ratio of approximately 10:1 • Average class size between 16-20 students • Tuition is $9,475 • School day hours: 7:25 am-2:10 pm TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS Ladywood is embarking on a 1:1 learning program with the use of iPads and wireless Cloud technology for all students, faculty and staff. Classrooms are outfitted with wireless projectors to enhance learning and collaboration, virtual workstations are installed in our labs and library, and our interactive classroom includes an interactive whiteboard and workstations to enhance student learning and faculty professional development.

NEW THIS YEAR – Ladywood will host two online classes in our second semester with the plan for more classes to follow in future years. Teleconferencing, distance learning and virtual field trips are currently in the development stage.

3 Academic Excellence EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION IS OUR HALLMARK Ladywood offers a challenging and rewarding academic program, striving to enhance the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for students to become life-long learners and contributing members of society. Ladywood is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation of Schools.

MADONNA / LADYWOOD PARTNERSHIP In addition to AP Classes, qualified Ladywood  students can accumulate college credit by participating in the Madonna University/ partnership. Students in grades 9-12 who have a  cumulative GPA of 3.0 and qualifying scores on standardized tests may elect to take classes at Madonna at reduced tuition rates.

LIVONIA CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER / LADYWOOD PARTNERSHIP In addition to classes at Ladywood, students in grade 12 can build their technical skills in a specific career pathway as an extension of their day. This is an opportunity for students to begin preparing for a career in our rapidly changing technological society.

“Ladyw ood ha s grea t acad emic 4 s.” INNOVATIVE SCHEDULE ADVANCED To aid our students in making a smooth transition from high school PLACEMENT CLASSES to college, Ladywood has incorporated alternative block scheduling. American History • Biology Students select 7 or 8 classes per semester, resulting in students Calculus • English Literature having 3 or 4 classes daily, each lasting 80 minutes. Extended labs, French • Spanish cooperative learning, and varied educational activities are just some Studio Art • Online Classes of the benefits derived. EXAMPLES OF ACT - Class of 2013 ONLINE ADVANCED LHS STATE NATIONAL ENGLISH 24.7 19.1 20.2 PLACEMENT CLASSES MATH 20.7 19.9 20.9 • Computer Science READING 24.2 20.0 21.1 • Environmental Science SCIENCE 22.7 20.2 20.7 • Government • Psychology COMPOSITE 23.2 19.9 20.9 • Language and Composition • Macroeconomics • Microeconomics

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ACCELERATED Ladywood participates in a program that selects high school students CLASSES from China that are in interested in studying in the to • Algebra/Geometry • Algebra II further their education at Ladywood. By attending Ladywood, you • American Literature • Biology can become a Host family responsible for helping one of our • Chemistry • French III Chinese sisters become part of our Ladywood community. • Language & Literature Contact our International Coordinator, Laure Falzon, at • Sophomore English  [email protected] for additional information. • Spanish II & III

ADDITIONAL ONLINE COURSES Latin & Oceanography, for example.

5 GRADUATION THE CLASS OF 2013 Ladywood graduated 77 seniors, accepted by many renowned colleges and universities. Of the graduates, 100% are attending post-secondary education with 83% attending a Michigan college or university, and 17% attending out-of-state colleges and universities. Members of the Class of 2013 earned academic and athletic college scholarships, grants, and awards totaling 4.2 million dollars.

CLASS RANK Class rank is determined by the following factors: Quality Points, Grade Point Average and Credits earned. Class rank is calculated at the end of each year.  (Exception: Senior class is ranked at the end of Semester 1 and 2.) Grading Scale Letter  Number Grades Honor Points Grades

REG AP A 4.00 5.00 93–100 A- 3.67 4.67 90–92 B+ 3.33 4.33 87–89 B 3.00 4.00 83–86 B- 2.67 3.67 80–82 C+ 2.33 3.33 77–79 C 2.00 3.00 73–76 C- 1.67 2.67 70–72 D+ 1.33 2.33 67–69 D 1.00 2.00 63–66 D- 0.67 1.67 60–62 F 0.00 0.00 0–59

“I lik e how yo u are a ble to take colle 6 ge courses.” GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All students must carry a minimum of 7 credits per year. Graduation from Ladywood requires successful completion of at least 26 credits, which must include: 4.0 credits Theology  4.0 credits English 4.0 credits Mathematics 3.0 credits Social Science 3.0 credits Science  1.0 credit Health/Physical Education 1.0 credit Fine Arts (Music/Art/Drama) 1.0 credit Computer Technology 2.0 credits Foreign Language required 3.0 credits Additional Courses

7 COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES LADYWOOD STUDENTS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS Hampton University Purdue University St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame Aquinas College Illinois Institute of Technology Saginaw Valley State University American University of Antigua Indiana University Art Institute of Michigan Joffrey Ballet School Ashland University John Carroll University Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Austin Community College Johnson & Wales Univ. Providence United States Naval Academy Ball State University Lafayette College University of Dayton Boston College Kent State University University of Detroit Mercy Capital University Lawrence Technological University University of Findlay Center for Creative Studies Loyola University of Chicago University of Kentucky Central Michigan University Madonna University -Ann Arbor Clarion University Marquette University University of Michigan-Dearborn Cleveland State University University of Notre Dame College for Creative Studies Miami University (Ohio) University of Tampa College of Mount St. Joseph Michigan State University University of Toledo College of Wooster Northern Arizona University Valparaiso University Northern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University Wellesley College (Massachusetts) Western Michigan University Franciscan University (Ohio) Ohio State University Wittenberg University Grand Valley State University Pennsylvania State University Xavier University

“La dywood i s a sma ll, clo se-kn it com 8 munity.” faith RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES Catholic tradition and faith are important aspects of the experience  the girls receive while attending Ladywood. • The school day begins and ends with prayer. • On a rotating basis, students attend Friday morning Mass in  Ladywood’s Chapel. • Students attend an all-school Mass at least two times a month in the Felician Presentation Chapel. • Students are provided the opportunity to visit the Chapel as needed throughout the day. • Students are required to take two Theology courses per year and  attend the annual school sponsored retreat. • Students are required to attend religious functions: Eucharistic  Liturgies, Prayer Services, Adoration, Reconciliation Services, etc. • Students are encouraged to participate fully in their Parish services  and activities, as the Parish is an integral part of all Catholic life.

CAMPUS MINISTRY Sr. Felicity joined our staff this year as Ladywood’s Campus Minister responsible for empowering students to live as disciples of Jesus Christ, drawing them to participate in the life, mission, and work of the faith community, and fostering the personal and spiritual growth of each student. She will also be available to provide pastoral care to Ladywood’s students and families as needed.

9 service Students, in the Felician/Franciscan tradition, perform numerous and varied Christian and community service hours not for the credit but because it is the right thing to do. Freshman 15 hours Junior 25 hours Sophomore 20 hours Senior 25 hours

SERVICE PROJECTS Angels’ Place American Red Cross Blood Drive Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run/Walk  AAA Pregnancy Resource Center Baby Shower St. Patrick , Detroit Food Drive  Humane Society Pet Palooza

SERVICE TEAMS As an alternative to homerooms, Ladywood has developed service teams to enhance and deepen a student’s understanding of the connection between the work for justice and the achievement of peace to provide for a deeper relationship within Ladywood’s faith community. Consisting of all grade levels, each team is responsible for researching a social justice issue, selecting an outreach activity, and creating a web page. The team will remain together throughout their high school experience creating a special bond of sisterhood that reaches beyond grade levels strengthening Ladywood’s bond.

”I lo ve help ing pe ople.” 10 friends and Family WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY! There are several ways for us to get to know each other: attend one of our open houses, schedule a tour of our school, or have your daughter spend the day with us. We would be happy to show you all that Ladywood has to offer!

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION FALL: Sunday, November 10, 2013 1-4 pm WINTER: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4-7 pm with Mass at 4 pm Tour our school, meet our administration, faculty, staff and coaches, and get all of your questions answered.

BLAZER FOR A DAY! We’d love to have you spend the day with us! Come and see for yourself what a typical day is like at Ladywood. We welcome 7th & 8th grade students to experience Ladywood first hand. Begin your day with a tour and experience classes with your Ladywood student representative and friends. Refer to the guidelines on our website under Admissions/Shadow for a day, complete the shadow request form and email it back to the Admissions Office or call 734-591-1544, ext. 230 a week in advance to schedule your visit. Visitation is available from September through April.

11 Athletics Ladywood offers athletic opportunities at the varsity (V), junior varsity (JV), and freshman (Fr) levels, within 21 different sports, totaling 32 different teams. The Ladywood Blazers are members of the Catholic League Girls Central Division, one of the top athletic leagues in the state. The programs are housed within a state-of-the- art athletic complex. Seventy-eight percent of the students participate in the various athletic programs offered. The success of the athletic program at Ladywood is due to the overall work ethic of the student athletes, whose common qualities include team spirit, hard work, sportsmanship, and perseverance. Our excellent coaching staff believes in developing the spiritual, mental, and physical attributes of our student athlete.

BLAZER TEAMS Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports Cross Country (V) Basketball (V/JV/Fr) Lacrosse (V/JV) Dance/Cheer (V) Bowling (V/JV) Soccer (V/JV) Equestrian (V) Competitive Cheer (V) Softball (V/JV) Field Hockey (V/JV) Figure Skating (V) Tennis (V/JV) Golf (V/JV) Ice Hockey (V) Track & Field (V) Pom Pon (V) Pom Pon (V) Swimming/Diving (V) Skiing (V) Volleyball (V/JV/Fr) Snowboarding (V)

“I take pride in wear ing and represe nting blue and w r.” 12 hite, and also being a Blaze LADYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 2012 - 2013 ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS Coach Kris Sanders was inducted into the Catholic League Hall of Fame Swimming - 1 Athlete Qualified for 2 State events Basketball won the District Championship & the Regional Championship Bowling – 1 Athlete Qualified for States Snowboarding – 4 Athletes Qualified for States Lacrosse won the Catholic League Championship, the Regional Championship & was the State Runner-Up Soccer won the Catholic League Championship & the District Championship Softball won the Catholic League Championship, the District Championship, the Regional Championship & reached the Final Four Softball player, Celeste Fidge, was named the 2013 Michigan Miss Softball, Fielder category Senior Andria Gietl was one of three finalists for the Catholic Athlete of the Year award

“I take pride in wear ing and represe nting blue and w r.” hite, and also being a Blaze 13 Cross Country (V) State Champions 1980; Catholic League Finalist 2009 Field Hockey (V/JV) Catholic League Champions 2004 & 2001; MHSFHA League Champions 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010; Academic All-State Team 2004-2011; Final Four 2007 & 2011 Golf (V/JV) Top Ten Finalists 2004-2006; State Runner Up 2007 Swimming/Diving (V) State Qualifer 2011 Volleyball (V/JV/Fr) State Champions 1988 & 1989; District Champions 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011; Regional Champions 2009 & 2010; Final Four 2009 & 2010; Academic All-State Team 2010

Basketball (V/JV/Fr) State Champions 1983 & 1985; Regional  Champions 2013; District Champions 2008, 2011-2013, Catholic League Champions 2005, 2006, 2008 Bowling (V/JV) Catholic League Division Co-Champions 2012; Figure Skating (V) State Finalist 2007, 2008, 2010 Ice Hockey (V) Final Four 2012; Catholic League Runner-Up 2012; Catholic League Champions 2006-2011; Miss Hockey - State of Michigan 2000, 2004, 2207

Lacrosse (V/JV) State Runner-Up 2013; Final Four 2011 & 2012; Regional Champions 2011-2013; Catholic League Champions 2006-2008, 2012 & 2013 Soccer (V/JV) Final Four 2010 & 2011; District Champions 2010- 2013; Regional Champions 2010 & 2011; Cathloic League Champions 2012 & 2013 Softball (V/JV) State Champions 2012; Final Four 2011 & 2013; District Champions 2009-2011; Regional Champions 2009-2011 & 2013; Catholic League Champions 2012 & 2013 Tennis (V/JV) State Qualifier 2009 & 2011 Track & Field (V) All-State Team 2010

“I like that there are so many choic es for sports/a 14 ctivities.” campus life At Ladywood High School, we strive to educate and assist students in developing into well-rounded individuals. We encourage students to participate in clubs and activities, covering all interests. Many options are offered to students depending on their interests, be it academic, athletic, service, or social. The following activities are currently offered with additions made each year, according to student preferences. CLUBS Animal Rescue Anime Classics and Renaissance Environmental French • Italian • Spanish International 3C International Thespian Society (ITS) Kiva National Art Honor Society (NAHS) National Honor Society (NHS) National Music Honor Society (Tri-M) Pro-Life Running/Walking Society of Mother Angela (SOMA) Spirit Student Council Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Writers Yellow Ribbon ACTIVITIES Choral and Orchestral Competitions Concerts/ Musicals Drama Productions Science Olympiad

15 admissions ADMISSIONS CRITERIA Ladywood admits students who desire to continue to develop their faith life, strive to reach their highest academic potential, and possess self-discipline. Admittance is based upon HSPT scores, past academic performance and attendance, teacher recommendations, a possible student interview, and a student’s potential for success at Ladywood.

HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST (HSPT) All incoming freshman are required to take this test. The HSPT measures proficiency in English, Reading, Vocabulary, Math Problem Solving, and Science. The test is available 4 times a year in local Catholic high schools. Ladywood offers the test in November, December and February with registration necessary for the December and February tests by contacting our Guidance Department at 734-591-5492. Other area Catholic schools offer a March test. Check the Archdiocese of Detroit, Office of Catholic Schools for additional test centers at www.aodonline.org. LADYWOOD TEST DATES Saturday, November 23, 2013 Saturday, December 7, 2013 Saturday, February 1, 2014 Time: 7:45-11:45am Cost: $30 * Fee payable in cash or check to Ladywood High School. * Bring two #2 pencils & a snack for break time.

Select Ladywood as your high school choice!

“I can’t wa it to co me h ere n ext ye 16 ar!” HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS • 95-99% HSPT Score: $1,500 freshman year • 90-94% HSPT Score: $1,000 freshman year • 85-89% HSPT Score: $500 freshman year • 80-84% HSPT Score: Registration fee waived

FRESHMAN APPLICATION CHECKLIST 3 Take the High School Placement Test 3 Complete the Student Profile Release Form and the Student Profile Form (distributed at the test center) 3 Ladywood’s Guidance Department will mail a follow-up letter to accepted students indicating the next step in the registration process 3 Complete Ladywood’s Application Form (available online under Admissions/Forms) 3 Return materials to Ladywood’s Guidance Department within the deadline date provided 3 Decision letters mailed January 24, 2014 3 An interview may be requested

17 TRANSFER APPLICATION CHECKLIST 3 Parent(s) to submit a letter why they would like their daughter to attend Ladywood 3 Student applicant to submit a letter why she would like to attend Ladywood 3 Submit a copy of the student’s high school transcripts and/or final report cards 3 Submit copies of Standardized Tests taken 3 International Students ONLY: submit a copy of your immigration  papers, visa, etc. 3 Complete Ladywood’s Application Form  (available online under Admissions/Forms) 3 An interview with the family and student 3 Submit all materials to our Guidance Department

FEES AND ASSISTANCE Ladywood has made it a priority to provide young women a quality Catholic education at an affordable rate. Tuition assistance programs are available through Ladywood High School and the Archdiocese of Detroit. Contact our Business Office at 734-591-1544, ext. 229 for information. 2013-2014 TUITION AND FEES Tuition: $9,475.00 Registration: $250.00 General Fee: $250.00 Additional Alumnae Benefit: $500 grant to daughter of alumna Registration begins in February. Payment plans are available online under Admissions/Tuition and Fees.

“At Ladywo od, ever yone a ccep ts you the wa 18 y you are.” “Franciscan Tradition - Felician Values”

Welcome to Ladywood!

Respect For Human Dignity • Compassion Transformation • Solidarity with The Poor Justice and Peace

PRESIDENT: Mrs. Karen Moore PRINCIPAL: Ms. Tracey Mocon ‘93 FOUNDRESS OF THE FELICIAN SISTERS: Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska COLORS: Royal Blue and White NICKNAME: Blazers SCHOOL SONG: Hail To Our Alma Mater

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“Ladywo od is a reall y awe some s 20 chool!”