OPEN HOUSE - Marian Catholic High School

www.marianchs.comwww.marianchs.comwww.marianchs.comqStudents engaged inAmerican Studies classqqFamilies celebrateacademicachievementsat the AcademicAwards breakfastStudent leaders take active roles in junior high activitiesACADEMICS• 17 Advancement Placement courses• Average ACT score 24.6• 22 honors courses• 99% college boundSome of the colleges Marian students are presentlyattending: Vanderbilt University, University of Notre Dame,Cornell University, Boston College, Grinnell College,Northwestern University, Illinois Wesleyan, University of Illinois,University of Michigan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,Harvard University, Yale University, Baylor University andIndiana UniversityqDominicanPreachersshare thestrongMarianfaithtraditionqFootball celebrates a victoryIn order to protect a student’s individual eligibility, schools of theArchdiocese of Chicago support the policies of the Illinois HighSchool Athletic Association. In doing so, Marian Catholic HighSchool may not promise or offer athletic scholarships of any kind.Violations may result in the loss of eligibility for the student, coachand/or school.”qWomen’s basketball winsSupersectional titleATHLETICS• 25 men’s and women’s athletic teams• All traditional sports plus women’s waterpolo, men’sand women’s lacrosse and fencing• Football Complex including FieldTurfMr. Tortorello ‘04teaches English classqqMrs. Murzyn,AP Biology teacher,with daughterSarah, a MariansophomoreFACULTY• More than 85% of faculty holds advanced degrees• 13 Springfield Dominican Sisters, 110 lay teachers• Average student ratio 1:19• Average teaching experience 23 years• Strong Involvement in Student Activities• Exceptional College Counseling Programand College Room FacilitySPIRITMarianq studentsdemonstrate Spartan SpiritLEADERSHIP• Innovative 4 year copyrighted Leadership Programfor all students• Leadership skills taught during homeroom=FAITH• Frequent All School Masses celebrated• Yearly Retreat Program for all class levels• Dominican Student Preacher Program• Campus Ministry CenterTECHNOLOGY• Newly enhanced Technology|Media Center featuresa Mac and PC lab• Audio/Video equipment• Use of Adobe CS5 software for productionof professional productsMarian marching bandtakes the field at GrandNational CompetitionStudent actors in thespring musical West Side StoryFINE ARTS• 31 Consecutive Class Champions in State and seven timesGrand National Champions (Marching Band)• Band undefeated in class at Illinois Superstate ConcertBand Contest• Marching band appearances have included Macy’s Parade(New York), Rose Bowl Parade®, The Presidential InauguralParade and The Arizona Memorial in Hawaii• 2nd in State overall in Speech including numeroustop level awards• All choirs have received Division I ratings this past year• Fall play and spring musical performed yearly• 4 year Studio Art Program“After listening to the welcome remarks of the president during a MCHS Open House, “We felt it was an extension of our home.There was no need to look further. “ Lisa and Dan Collins, Frankfort, IL ~ 2008 graduate, current senior and incoming freshmanqqqSERVICE• 95% student service participation• Feeding the homeless• Numerous cancer research fundraisers• Senior Discovery in Service Program• Walk for Wishes and many more• 2 Appalachia tripsMarian Students on a summer2011 Appalachia service tripOPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 4, 2011 Z ENTRANCE EXAM JANUARY 14, 2012OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 4, 2011 Z ENTRANCE EXAM JANUARY 14, 2012OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 4, 2011 Z ENTRANCE EXAM JANUARY 14, 2012

www.marianchs.comwww.marianchs.comwww.marianchs.com1980 Marian graduate fathers celebrate withtheir Class of 2011 daughtersqMARIANCOMMUNITYSuccessful and active Alumni Association sponsors Marian Madness, Hall of Fame, Metro Alumni and Friends Gatherings, AlumniTravel and Distance Gatherings. Strong parent participation in Endowment Golf Classic, Band Oktoberfest Craft Show, MothersClub events, Madrigal Dinner, Post Prom, Phonathon, Calendar Drive, as Spartan fans and more.STUDENT SHADOW PROGRAMADMISSIONSDATES TO REMEMBER>Contact Sr. Dorothy Marieat 708.756.9762How far will your student go with aMarian Catholic Education?EXTRACURRICULAR• Over 40 clubs and organizations• Student Council sponsored activities• Over 90% student involvementincluding, Spirit Week, Homecoming,• Educational trips have included England, Turnabout, Prom, Christmas Food Drive,France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Ireland,Pep Rallies and many moreCosta Rica, Trinidad, Tobago Rainforestand Disney Y.E.S. Science TripqMarian juniors are crowned King andQueen at Prom8TH GRADE LEADERSHIP DAY(By invitation only to Catholic Schools)Wednesday, September 28, 20117TH GRADE STEP UP DAYTuesday, November 15, 2011OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVESTUDENTS AND FAMILIESSunday, December 4, 2011ADMISSIONS >ENTRANCE EXAMSaturday, January 14, 20127TH GRADE AMAZINGACADEMIC RACE(By invitation only to Catholic Schools)Tuesday, February 14, 2012PROSPECTIVE MOM to MOM WINEAND CHEESE NIGHT(For moms of 6th and 7th gradestudents) - Registration requiredThursday, April 19, 20126TH GRADE FINE ARTS DAY(By invitation only to Catholic Schools)Tuesday and Thursday, April 24and April 26, 2012“Marian is an absolutely perfectplace for our family. I don’t knowmany kids who really enjoygoing to school and my kids do.You can’t get them home,because they love their friends=at Marian. They never complain inthe morning about going to school.They want to be at Marian.”-Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hanauer, St. John, Indiana,2010 graduate and current juniorqClowning around at the Student CouncilChildren’s CarnivalFor Further Information:Athletics Dave Mattio @ (708) 755-8286dmattio@marianchs.comBand Greg Bimm @ (708) 756-9761gbimm@marianchs.comTheaterMark Donawaymdonaway@marianchs.comTUITION$8650 Tuition$300 Registration Fee$250 Activity FeePayment Options:Annual, semi-annual, quarterly or monthlyCheck, cash, charge orelectronic transfer acceptedTRANSPORTATIONCar pool “matches” using zip codesPublic busJunior/Senior ParkingENTRANCE EXAMHigh School Entrance Exam (HSPT/STS)on January 14, 2012No pre-registration requiredNo calculators allowed$25 test fee and two #2 pencilson day of examACCEPTANCE / ADMISSIONBased on exam scores and gradeschool performance(Legacy families and those with acommitment to Catholic educationwill be given priority consideration)Academic and discipline policy compliantAcceptance of financial obligationState mandated Health Law requirementsNotification mailed after February 15, 2012MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL700 Ashland Avenue ~ Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2073Phone: 708-755-7565 Fax: 708-755-0042REGISTRATION/PLACEMENTElementary records and elementaryteacher recommendationIndividual counseling at time of registrationPlacement test results and teacher/parentrecommendations determineplacementProficiency tests in math, foreign language,art and computer/microprocessingallow for accelerationFINANCIAL AIDApplications are available at RegistrationENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPSAcademic scholarships are awarded toincoming freshman scoring above the90th percentile.Become one of Chicago Magazines top 100 doctorsExecutive Director of The Newseum in Washington D.C.NASA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner Entertainment Editor of the Chicago Tribune Director ofCongressional Research at Library of Congress Superintendent of Catholic Schools Executive Producerof Sports Radio TV Show Federal Mediator Professional Football Players Director of Operationsat Honolulu Symphony Orchestra Circuit Court Judge Forensic Scientist for the US Departmentof Defense Emmy Winning Screenwriter, Director and Producer nThis is what just a FEW of our Alumni have accomplished.What will your student become?OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 4, 2011 Z ENTRANCE EXAM JANUARY 14, 2012OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 4, 2011 Z ENTRANCE EXAM JANUARY 14, 2012OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 4, 2011 Z ENTRANCE EXAM JANUARY 14, 2012