THIS IS WHERE... 2019 | 2020 RESURRECTION COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL YOUR FUTURE IS FILLED WITH LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES Resurrection College Prep High School is the largest single-gender female Catholic school on the North Side of Chicago. We pride ourselves on our Chicago roots that connect us to the strong work ethic which upon this city was built and enstow that on all who attend Resurrection. OUR HISTORY OUR MISSION The Sisters of the Resurrection, a religious order founded in Resurrection College Prep High School Rome by Blessed Celine Borzecka and her daughter Mother is a Catholic Christian community Hedwig Borzecka in 1891, began its educational ministry in the dedicated to the education of young United States in 1900. Sister Anne Strzelecka, C.R. opened women, and to the development of Resurrection College Prep High School in 1922. Central to the their God-given talents. Convinced of Sisters’ mission is the transformation of society by uplifting God’s unconditional love and nourished women through education. by the Risen Lord Jesus Christ, we are committed to the spiritual, ethical, Since our founding in 1922, Resurrection has enabled thousands intellectual, physical and social growth of alumnae to reach their full potential and become leaders of of our students. Charity and Truth. Today, Resurrection incorporates cutting-edge academic programs and activities that prepare young women for success in college, career, and life. THE LASALLIAN MISSION PROVIDES TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES THAT ARE INNOVATIVE AND HOLISTIC. Lasallian education enriches the whole person through teaching, technology and the development of the student’s cultural, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual well-being. Lasallian education centers on Catholic values and personal relationships, emphasizing academic excellence, faith formation, inclusion, respect for the individual, service and social justice. Lasallian education is rooted in the mission of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, patron saint of teachers, who founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers) more than 300 years ago. De La Salle transformed education by forming a community of educators with whom he developed a spirituality of teaching and learning, to give a human and Christian education to young people, especially the poor. Today, the De La Salle Christian Brothers and Lasallian Partners continue to respond to students through advancements in teaching, technology and scholarship. In Lasallian communities, educators touch hearts, stimulate minds and cultivate leadership to prepare students for life, work and service to society and the Church. A SINGLE-GENDER ENVIRONMENT EMPOWERS YOUNG WOMEN TO BECOME STRONG LEADERS AT RESURRECTION, YOUNG WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO GROW THEIR TALENTS GUIDED BY A STAFF WHO UNDERSTANDS THE SINGLE-GENDER EDUCATION ADVANTAGE. HIGHER TEST SCORES GREATER INTEREST IN Women who attend single-gender GRADUATE SCHOOL schools tend to outscore their Students who attend a single-gender coeducational counterparts on the SAT. school are more likely to express an The average SAT score for Verbal interest in graduate school than their and Math is 28 points higher for coeducational peers. single-gender alumnae in the Catholic school sector. STRONGER PREDISPOSITION TO STUDENT INVOLVEMENT GREATER ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT Graduates of single-gender schools Women graduates of single-gender are more likely than their coeducational schools exhibit higher academic counterparts to report that there is a engagement than do their coeducational very good chance they will participate counterparts in the areas of time spent in student clubs or groups while they studying or doing homework, studying are in college. with other students, tutoring other students and talking with teachers GREATER SUCCESS IN STEM outside of class. Students who attend Girls who attend single-gender schools all-girls schools report they are more report enjoying math more, find math confident about speaking, tackling less difficult and have significantly problems and expressing their ideas. more positive attitudes toward science. Girls in single-gender schools are HIGHER ACADEMIC SELF-CONFIDENCE about 40% more likely to take advanced In addition to stronger academic abilities, science courses than girls of comparable female graduates from single-gender ability at co-ed schools. schools are more likely to rate themselves higher in the areas of academic ability, intellectual self-confidence, writing, public-speaking, mathematics, and computer skills. 2 “ When I shadowed at Res, it felt like home. I knew I would have fun while also getting a great education. It’s very comforting to see familiar faces as you walk the hallways. The smaller classes 93% let us form relationships with our teachers and that has a lot of benefits. You want to push yourself to do your best. I’m involved of graduates from all-girls in a lot of things at Res and outside of school and gained schools reported that the confidence and leadership skills. Resurrection is a place where schools provided greater you will never feel alone and you will feel like you are a part of leadership opportunities something really special and really great.” – Carson '21 than co-ed schools. KNOWLEDGE IS ACQUIRED USING SKILLS-BASED LEARNING TECHNIQUES WE FOCUS ON SKILLS-BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE INDEPENDENCE, CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, COLLABORATION, AND ACTIVE LEARNING ARE DEVELOPED TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATE THE WHOLE PERSON. We are committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that will stretch students to reach their full potential. Emphasizing a skills-based approach gives students the tools for a lifetime of learning on the path to becoming global citizens. CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS ENSURE INDIVIDUAL GROWTH IN EACH AREA OF LEARNING DEPENDING ON INTERESTS, ABILITIES, AND GOALS, A STUDENT WILL BE PLACED WITHIN A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT BEST SUITS HER AS AN INDIVIDUAL TO ENSURE GROWTH IN EACH AREA OF LEARNING. ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE COLLEGE PREPARATORY, WITH VARYING ENVIRONMENTS OF LEARNING. Advanced Placement Honors College College-level courses in Preparatory a variety of subjects; Classes geared toward AP exam required to earn students with high interest, 1college credit motivation2 and ability College Preparatory with Support College Preparatory Classes that challenge the Classes that challenge the college-bound student while college-bound student providing support for critical 3 thinking4 and skill review Honor Societies International Thespian Honor Society Italian Honor Society 100% La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica College Acceptance Mu Alpha Theta (Math) Honor Society in the Class of 2019 National Honor Society Quill & Scroll - Journalism Honor Society Science National Honor Society Tri-M Modern Music Masters Honor Society 45-minute Daily Seminar Meet with teachers Utilize Think Tank for tutoring Make up a test Meet with a counselor Complete a science lab Visit the library Participate in AP or ACT tutorials Collaborate on a group project Work on homework Attend lectures by guest speakers Actively learn in the Innovation Lab Graduation Requirements English ..............................4 credits Religion ............................4 credits 19 Math .................................3 credits Science .............................3 credits Illinois state scholars Social Science ...................3 credits in the Class of 2019 World Languages .............2 credits Wellness ........................1.5 credits Comm/Financial Literacy ..........................0.5 credits Artistic Expression ............1 credits Electives ...........................3 credits BEGINNING FRESHMAN YEAR, OUR COUNSELORS HELP STUDENTS AND PARENTS WITH CURRICULUM CHOICES AND COLLEGE PLANNING BY UTILIZING THE NAVIANCE SYSTEM. OUR COLLEGE COUNSELOR IS ON STAFF TO GUIDE STUDENTS THROUGH THE COLLEGE PLANNING AND APPLICATION PROCESS. AN ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR AND INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS ARE HELD FOR FAMILIES ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL AID AND THE COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESS. 100+ Colleges and Universities Resurrection students are Loyola University Chicago confident, well-rounded and Marquette University college ready and go on to Miami University of Ohio attend colleges and universities Michigan State University nationwide. Some of the Michigan Technological University colleges and universities New Mexico State University recent graduates attend: Northern Illinois University Northern Michigan University 47% Allegheny College Northwestern University Olivet Nazarene University of 2019 graduates American Academy of Art Ohio State University earned $100,000 or more American University Purdue University in college financial awards Arizona State University Augustana College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ball State University Saint Louis University Boston University Saint Mary’s College Bradley University St. Mary’s University of Minnesota Brandeis University St. Norbert College Butler University Texas Christian University Carroll University United States Air Force Carthage College University of Alabama Columbia College University of California, Berkeley Concordia University Chicago University of Chicago Creighton University University of Dayton Dartmouth College University of Illinois at Chicago DePaul University University of Illinois at Dominican University Urbana-Champaign Drake University University of Iowa Eastern Illinois University University of Kansas Florida Gulf Coast University University of Kentucky Georgia