Althoff Catholic Look Book

We Rise.

Where Preparation Meets Potential.

Althoff Catholic College Preparatory High School has been preparing students for success in life for the past 54 years.

We concentrate on finding each student’s potential and maximizing their ability. We have a modern approach to education, while staying rooted in the rich tradition of our Catholic faith. Our success is their success, which is why we build a curriculum to ensure 98% of our students continue on to college with more than $10 million dollars in annual scholarship offers per class.* *Statistics based on a 5-year average.

S.T.R.E.A.M. Our Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Math Lab is the next generation classroom, where students learn from the latest technology and resources. Once you step into the lab, it’s like stepping into today’s professional setting - so that students can not only learn how to become a doctor, engineer, architect, computer programmer and more - but what it feels like to work in a state-of-the-art environment.

Courses offered include: Introduction to Engineering Principles of Biomedical Science Broadcasting

Level Up.

Your Future is Here.

At Althoff Catholic we partner with our students and their families to build their academic, athletic, artistic and altruistic abilities, so that when they leave our school and enter college, they know who they are. CRUSADERS are modern day change agents who are not only learning, but teaching the world how to live, work, play and pray.

A Spirit of Determination.

Althoff Catholic High School is proud to partner with the SportsLeader organization in offering a virtue-based formation program built upon four pillars. With a focus on Virtue, Mentoring, Ceremony and Catholic Identity, SportsLeader offers a specific, structured and intentional method to help form leaders and teach virtue.

It is wonderful to see parents join their student-athletes for jersey and letter ceremonies that stem from the SportsLeader program.

Althoff Catholic’s Most Notable Athletic Accomplishments

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Girls Volleyball

IHSA State Champions in 2017

Boys Basketball

IHSA State Champions in 2016

Girls Golf

IHSA State Champions in 2014

Boys Golf

IHSA State Champions in 2011 and 2012

Girls Soccer

IHSA State Champions in 2010

Baseball

IHSA State Champions in 1991

Football

IHSA State Champions in 1980, 1989, 1990

Dance

10 IDTA State Championships, most recently in 2018

Wrestling

10 individual IHSA State Championships

ISHA Team Academic Achievement Awards Each year over 90% of Althoff Catholic sports teams earn this honor for a cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or higher during their seasons.

Find Your Passion.

FINE & PERFORMING ARTS At Althoff Catholic we have many opportunities for students to shine in the creative arts. Through our music, performing and fine arts classes and clubs, your child can grow and express themselves in new ways. From marching band to mixed chorus and an outstanding drama department, there truly is something for everyone! Visit the student life section of althoffcatholic.org to learn more.

FAITH & COMMUNITY “Rooted in Jesus Christ and Catholic values, we aspire to achieve our personal best in all we do.� These are the words with which we begin each school day. In starting each day with prayer, coming together for weekly masses and annual class retreats, the teaching of Christ is at the center of everything we do at Althoff Catholic High School. Our students are presented with several opportunities to serve the community, including the St. Vincent DePaul Soup Bus, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Teen Court and more. Visit the student life section of althoffcatholic.org for more information.

Teaching Faith & Community.

Professional Basketba

Capt. Levicy Crawford Class of ‘02 Judge Advocate General Ann Beyersdorfer Class of ‘10 Freelance Theatrical Scenic Designer

Andy Banker Class of ‘85 News Anchor - Fox 2

Kevin Lisch Class of ‘05 sketball Player - Sydney Kings

A Legacy of Groundbreakers.

“Once a Crusader always a Crusader” is a saying that rings true for more than 11,000 Althoff Catholic High School alums.

We proudly celebrate the successes of our outstanding alums in our Alumni Hall of Inspiration and in our annual alumni magazine. As a member of the Althoff Catholic family, your student will have the opportunity to interact with our alums at career day and through other presentations. Stop by the Alumni Hall of Inspiration to learn more about the legacy of groundbreakers at Althoff Catholic High School.

ACCREDITATION: ISBE AdvancedED Diocese of Belleville

MEMBERSHIP: National Catholic Educational Association

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A Higher Standard.

AVERAGE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS 5 Year Average

AVERAGE ACT SCORES

Althoff Catholic average over the last 5 years:

31

score for the top 10% of the class

28.6

score for the top 20% of the class

27.7

score for the top 30% of the class

$120,000 Per student

GRADING SCALE

HONORS GPA Students who take Honors courses receive an extra 1.87 credits per course, per semester, for grades of “C” or higher. This is computed and averaged at the semester. An Honors GPA is reported, as well as a regular GPA. Students at Althoff Catholic taking Honors courses receive a weighted rank and a regular class rank.

A B C D

5.87 4.87 3.87 1

Financial aid, scholarships and payment plans are available.

A B C D F

100 – 92.50 92.49 – 84.50 84.49 – 76.50 76.49 – 68.50 68.49 & below

GPA is computed on A=4, B=3, C=2 and D=1. No plus or minus grades are used.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES 9TH GRADE THEOLOGY - Theology 1 God’s Revelation to the World Jesus Christ: His Mission & Ministry

SCIENCE - Integrated Science - Honors Biology - Biology

ENGLISH - Honors Composition and Literature 1 - Accelerated Composition and Literature 1 - Composition and Literature 1

MATH - Algebra 1 - Accelerated Algebra 1 - Honors Algebra 1 - Honors Geometry

SOCIAL STUDIES - Civics - Accelerated Civics - Honors Civics - Global Geography - Accelerated Global Geography - Honors Global Geography

FOREIGN LANGUAGE - French 1 - Spanish 1

FINE ARTS - Freshman Band - Mixed Chorus - Concert Band - Percussion Ensemble - Art 1 Drawing - Art 1 Ceramics/Pottery PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Physical Education - Driver Education - Health S.T.R.E.A.M. LAB - Introduction to Engineering - Principles of Biomedical Science - Broadcasting

10TH GRADE THEOLOGY - Theology 2 The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church ENGLISH - Honors Research and Literature - Accelerated Research and Literature - Research and Literature 2 SOCIAL STUDIES - World History - Accelerated World History - Honors World History SCIENCE - Biology - Honors Biology - Chemistry - Honors Chemistry

MATH Geometry Accelerated Geometry Honors Geometry Accelerated Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 2

BUSINESS - Web Page Design

FOREIGN LANGUAGE - French 1, French 2 - Spanish 1, Spanish 2

S.T.R.E.A.M. LAB - Introduction to Engineering - Principles of Biomedical Science - Broadcasting

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FINE ARTS - Cadet/Intro to Concert Band - Mixed Chorus - Concert Band - Percussion Ensemble - Art 1 Drawing - Art 1 Ceramics/Pottery - Art 2 Drawing/Painting - Art 2 Ceramics/Sculpture & Pottery - Advanced Painting - Advanced Sculpture/Ceramics & Pottery

PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Driver Education - Physical Education

PROGRAM OF STUDIES (Continued) 11TH GRADE THEOLOGY - Theology 3 Sacraments as Privileged Encounters Living as a Disciple of Christ in Society (Social Justice) ENGLISH - Honors Process of Composition - Honors Conflict, Social Justice & Literature - Accelerated American Literature - Literature & Rhetoric SOCIAL STUDIES - Child Development 1, 2 - US History - Accelerated US History - Honors US History - Honors Modern US History - Current Affairs 1, 2 - General Psychology 1, 2

12TH GRADE THEOLOGY - Theology 4 - Honors Advanced Theology Life in Jesus Christ (Morality) ENGLISH - Honors Advanced Strategies of Research and Rhetoric - Accelerated Creativity, Research & Literature - Honors Faith, Doubt & Literature - Honors Advanced Strategies of Research & Rhetoric - Honors Film, Culture and Literature - Introduction to Screenwriting & Digital Film Making - Speech SOCIAL STUDIES - Child Development 1 - Child Development 2 - Honors American Politics - Honors Modern US History

SCIENCE - Chemistry - Honors Chemistry - Anatomy & Physiology - Honors Anatomy & Physiology - Honors Advanced Biology - Environmental Studies - Forensic Science - Honors Physics - Astronomy MATH - Algebra 2 - Accelerated Algebra 2 - Honors Algebra 2 - Intermediate Algebra & Trigonometry - Trigonometry - Honors Trigonometry - College Algebra - Honors College Algebra

- Honors Portraits & Profiles of the Last Century - General Psychology - General Psychology 2 - AP European History - Honors Greek & Roman Civilization - Honors AP European History SCIENCE - Honors Chemistry - Chemistry - Honors Physics - Honors Advanced Biology - Anatomy & Physiology - Honors Anatomy & Physiology - Environmental Studies - Forensics - Astronomy MATH - Intermediate Algebra & Trigonometry - Trigonometry - Honors Trigonometry - College Algebra

FOREIGN LANGUAGE French 1, French 2 Honors French 3 Spanish 1, Spanish 2 Honors Intensive Spanish Grammar & Culture - Honors Spanish Conversation & Vocab.

- Honors Intro to Spanish Literature & Art -

FINE ARTS - Cadet/Intro to Concert Band - Mixed Chorus - Concert Band - Percussion Ensemble - Art 1 Drawing - Art 1 Ceramics/Pottery - Art 2 Drawing /Painting - Art 2 Ceramics/Sculpture & Pottery - Advanced/Painting Drawing - Advanced Sculpture/Ceramics & Pottery

- Honors College Algebra - Pre-Calculus - Honors Calculus FOREIGN LANGUAGE - French 2 - Honors French 3 - Honors French 4 - Spanish 2 - Honors Intensive Spanish Grammar & Culture - Honors Spanish Conversation & Vocabulary - Honors Intro to Spanish Literature & Art FINE ARTS - Cadet/Intro to Concert Band - Mixed Chorus - Concert Band - Percussion Ensemble - Art 1 Drawing - Art 1 Ceramics/Pottery - Art 2 Drawing /Paint - Art 2 Ceramics/Sculpture & Pottery

- Honors Art Appreciation to 1850 - Honors Modern Art Appreciation BUSINESS - Accounting 1 - Principles of Business - Marketing - Business Management - Honors Macroeconomics - Honors Business Law PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Consumer Education - Driver Education - Physical Education S.T.R.E.A.M. LAB - Introduction to Engineering - Principles of Biomedical Science - Broadcasting

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Advanced Painting/Drawing Adv. Sculpture/Ceramics & Pottery Honors Art Appreciation to 1850 Honors Modern Art Appreciation

BUSINESS - Accounting 1 - Honors Accounting 2 - Principles of Business - Marketing - Business Management - Honors Macroeconomics - Honors Business Law PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Physical Education Entrepreneurship - Belleville CEO S.T.R.E.A.M. LAB - Introduction to Engineering - Principles of Biomedical Science - Broadcasting

ALTHOFF CATHOLIC GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A student must successfully complete a minimum of 23.5 credits. Seniors at Althoff Catholic perform a minimum of 90 hours of community service outside of school during the month of January.

4

credits

Theology

3

credits

Mathematics

2.75

credits

Physical Ed.

1

credit

U.S. History

1

credit

World History

.5

credit

Health

4

credits

English

2

credits

Science

.5

credit

Consumer Ed.

.5

credit

Global Geography

.5

credit

Civics

2

credits

Foreign Language, Art, Music

Leaders of Tomorrow.

GRADUATE WITH UP TO 32 SLU 1818 COLLEGE CREDITS The Process of Composition Conflict, Social Justice & Literature Film, Culture & Literature Faith, Doubt, and Literature Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric & Research Advanced Biology Honors Advanced Theology Honors Advanced New Testament Honors Statistics Honors Calculus

An Investment in Her.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION A very special group of individuals choose to honor the legacy of their loved ones by offering scholarships to incoming Althoff Catholic High School freshmen. Our beloved Coach Glenn Schott also provides assistance through an annual scholarship golf classic. The commonality shared by our scholarship donors is their love for Althoff Catholic High School and their commitment to making

it a little easier for families who desire to send their children to our school. Each year, depending on available funding, we offer more than 30 scholarships to incoming freshmen.

Available scholarships are published on the admissions page of althoffcatholic.org each year in the fall. Applications are made available to incoming freshmen at registration in February.

2018-2019 TUITION RATES AND CLASS FEES Diocesan Catholic Students 1st Student in Family

$7,600.00

2nd Student in Family

$7,600.00

3rd Student in Family

No Charge

Out of Diocese Catholic Students Per Student

$8,075.00

Non-Catholic Students Per Student

$8,525.00

International Students Per Student

$10,525.00

Flat Class Fees: (Due by August 1st) Freshman

$660.00

Sophomore

$660.00

Junior

$700.00

Senior

$710.00

Registration Fees Freshman (Completed placement test) Freshman (Did not take placement test)

$50 $150

At Althoff Catholic College Preparatory High School, we welcome all students who are looking for a personalized approach to education.

It is never too soon to start thinking about your student’s secondary education. In today’s competitive college entrance environment, we focus on your student’s academic success to ensure they are prepared to meet ever-changing admissions standards from their first day of freshman year to their first ACT/SAT test.

We are here to talk to you, take you on a tour, pair your student with a current Althoff student and more. Just call - we will make your student’s high school dreams into an action plan.

For questions call 618.235.1100 ext. 116

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