Carmel Catholic High School
CARMEL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
empowers students to be
reflective thinkers,
grateful stewards, and responsible leaders as an expression of faith.
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For more than 50 years, Carmel Catholic High School has continued a rich tradition of academic excellence. Founded in 1962, Carmel Catholic is jointly sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) and the Order of Carmelites (O.Carm.). As a Catholic college preparatory school, we strive to provide every opportunity for our students to succeed, allowing them to become reflective, grateful and responsible individuals. Corsairs join a thriving community of more than 16,000 alumni that continue to lead lives of faith and service well beyond their high school years.
Learn more at
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Why Choose Carmel Catholic? One of two public and private schools in the state and less than 10 schools nationwide to receive the prestigious Blue Ribbon School award by the U.S. Department of Education four times.
We invest in our students and facilities.
We are a safe, close-knit
community comprised of more than 1,200 students.
Our students reach high
We recently added a $6.2 million Fine and Performing Arts Center and Information
levels of academic
achievements; they graduate and do well in college and
beyond; they are given every
opportunity
through extracurricular activities and athletic programs to
excel as persons.
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Commons to our campus.
Building a sense of purpose in our students is at the heart of Carmel Catholic. Our school
is grounded in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ.
Our Students Excel Class of 2017 Seniors received a total of 945 college
scholarship offers totaling $34.5
More than 54,000 hours of community service performed
2 Catholic Relief Services Global Advocate Award Recipients
million.
Average college scholarship offers per student total more than $100,000.
My time spent here at Carmel has been nothing but
great. I am so thankful to have spent four years of my life with supportive teachers, welcoming students, and hardworking individuals that put their all into everything they do. Natalie Schlueter ‘17
100% graduation rate - 338 seniors College
99% college-bound
attending some of the nation’s finest colleges and universities
81 Illinois State Scholars
7 National Merit Commended Students 1 National Merit Finalist 5
College Preparatory Curriculum
Carmel Catholic is proud to provide a challenging
curriculum which prepares
students to excel at the college level. Each aspect of our academic program is designed to stimulate excellence. We strive to instill principles of hard and academic
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integrity.
work, self-discipline,
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FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE ACT SCORE
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HONORS AND
AP COURSES OFFERED
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DUAL CREDIT COURSES OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOYOLA UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Business and Technology • Physical Education and Engineering Health English • Religious Studies Fine and Performing Arts • Science Mathematics • Social Studies Media • World Languages
• Lake County’s first 1:1 student computing program at the high school level. Our 1:1 program equips each student with a Chromebook. We serve as a model school for technology integration and were recognized by Google in a case study for Google Apps for Education. • Our technology integration facilitator assists teachers and students with incorporating technology into the classroom. • Expansive STEM program including an Engineering Program developed in partnership with Project Lead the Way. • INCubator program in the business department for our young entrepreneurs. • 15:1 student to teacher ratio • Average class size: 25
Carmel was an experience like no other. I was able to meet people I never would have otherwise, challenge myself in difficult classes, and create wonderful relationships with teachers. I have been constantly pushed to do my best and work hard in my classes and I think this will really pay off in college. Emily Edicola ‘17
Learn more at
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Campus Ministry
Our Campus Ministry program offers students daily opportunities for prayer
and reflection, in addition to an annual retreat experience meant to support their spiritual growth. Other programs and activities include school liturgies, peer ministry, charity drives, and liturgical planning committees.
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carmelhs.org/campusministry
Monday
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Morning Mass
Praying of the Rosary, led by Social Justice Club
Afternoon Mass
Adoration
Morning Mass
All-school Mass is held approximately once a month. In addition, each school day begins and ends in prayer. Stations of the Cross, Reconciliation, Taize prayer, Liturgy of the Hours, and student-led services also contribute to our rich spiritual community. 9
Christian Service
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Carmel Catholic believes that the spiritual growth students experience through ministry to others will lead to a lifetime commitment to service.
100% of students participate in the school’s Christian Service Program, which requires each student to perform 100
hours of service to the community over his or her four years at Carmel.
I think that Carmel
has truly broadened my perspective on the world around me, and that I have truly become a better person because of my involvement here. Bryce Thomas ‘17
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Student Services
ACADEMIC SERVICES School counselors assist students with questions involving their academic life, career plans and college applications. Students are assigned a counselor for all four years of their Carmel Catholic journey. Open to all students, our Academic Resource Center promotes student success by assisting students in specific course material, integrating study and learning strategies to promote independent learning. COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCES The College and Career Resource Center helps students gain acceptance into some of the finest colleges and universities in the nation by guiding students and parents each step of the way. Our school psychologist supports students’ ability to succeed. Individual counseling and support groups are available to students. A drop-in center provides a confidential location they can visit at any time if they are in need of social or emotional support.
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CARLOS J. SERNA LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER The Serna Center serves students who have an active Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Accommodation Plan by offering assistance from certified learning resource specialists.
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UNIVERSITIES VISIT OUR CAMPUS ANNUALLY
Learn more at
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Fine and Performing Arts Fine and performing arts education at Carmel Catholic is dedicated to nurturing young artists, performers, and designers. Our faculty encourages professional excellence and believes that all students benefit from involvement in fine arts courses. The Fine and Performing Arts Department offers a four-year program in the following areas of instruction: • Choral music • Dance • Drama • Instrumental music • Visual art
Learn more at
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Athletics More than 85% of Carmel Catholic students participate in interscholastic sports and intramural play. Each year, a number of students go on to play sports at the collegiate level. Scholarship offers have been made to our students in nearly every sport.
We have partnered with EFT Sports Performance, a world-class training program that caters to professional and collegiate/elite high school athletes.
Boys’ Sports: • • • • • •
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Hockey
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Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse
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Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Wrestling
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Poms/Dance Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball
Learn more at
carmelhs.org/athletics
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Clubs and Activities The student experience is enhanced by a variety of activities outside of the classroom, including clubs, dances, fundraisers, talent shows, and other social events. We strongly encourages all students to become involved in at least one extracurricular activity and in fact, most students participate in several. SERVICE-ORIENTED CLUBS • Ambassadors Club • Broadcast Club • Environmental Club • Right to Life Club • Social Justice Club STUDENT COUNCIL AND HONOR SOCIETIES • Student Council • French National Honor Society • Latin National Honor Society • Mu Alpha Theta • National Business Honor Society • National Honor Society • National Chinese Honor Society • Spanish National Honor Society • Thespian Honor Society • Tri-M Music Honor Society ACADEMIC AND INTERSCHOLASTIC TEAMS • Chess Team • Mock Trial • Scholastic Bowl • WYSE Academic Team • Youth & Government Club
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ACADEMIC CLUBS • Art Club • French Club • Harbinger Literary Magazine • Latin Club • Math Team • Model United Nations • OUCH (Healthcare Careers) Club • Robotics Teams • Spanish Club COMMUNITY CLUBS • Bicycle Club • Blues Club • Boosters • Bowling Club • DECAL (Deaf Culture and Language) Club • Diversity Club • Film Club • Game Club • Game Design Club • Intramurals • Orchesis Dance Company • PAWed (Animal Welfare and Education) Club • Photography Club
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NYAN ROBOTICS PLACED
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A variety of bus and train options are available. For the full list, visit
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When you visit Carmel Catholic High School, you will see firsthand that our school is different. Personal Tour A personal tour can be scheduled most days, Monday-Friday. Tours last approximately one hour and can be arranged by contacting 847.388.3320 or by visiting carmelhs.org/tour. Shadow Day Visit During a Shadow Day, visiting students are paired with a Carmel student for the day and get to follow that student through his or her classes. Shadow Days provide prospective students with an inside look into the academic, extracurricular, social and spiritual opportunities at Carmel. Sign-up at carmelhs.org/shadowday. Open House: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017, NOON-3 P.M. Faculty, staff, school administrators, and current students will be available to answer questions as you explore our campus and current offerings. Learn more about our unique high school experience, including programs that support academic, social, and spiritual growth. Pre-register at carmelhs.org/openhouse. For the full list of admissions events, visit
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The 8th Grade Admissions Process TAKE THE ENTRANCE EXAM
The Carmel Catholic High School Entrance Exam will be administered on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged but not required. A pre-registration form will be made available from November 18 through December 2.
APPLY
Complete and return the application for admission with all requested information to Carmel Catholic High School by December 13, 2017.
ACCEPTANCE
Once your application is reviewed, you will receive a decision letter in mid-January. Factors that influence admission to Carmel Catholic include: the prospective student’s Entrance Exam score, junior high school report cards, and previous standardized test scores.
Learn more at carmelhs.org/8thgrade
Carmel was such a great experience and I believe that wherever I end up in life, Carmel will be
remembered as a cornerstone of my development and success. Patrick Teehan ‘17
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generous scholarships and tuition assistance to all qualified students.
We are committed to providing
We award more than
$1.5 million
in financial assistance each year.
1 in 4 students receive financial assistance from Carmel Catholic.
TUITION AND FEES Tuition for the 2017-18 school year is $11,650. There are additional fees for athletics, certain classes, course materials, and some clubs. We offer three payment plans: payment in full, two-payment plan (one payment at the beginning of each semester), and a monthly plan. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Upon completion of the admissions application, families applying for aid must complete a confidential financial assistance application and submit it to the outside vendor who evaluates the application. Learn more at
carmelhs.org/financial
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES In addition to financial aid, a number of partial scholarships are awarded, including Entrance Exam scholarships, parish-offered scholarships, and minority scholarships. Learn more at
carmelhs.org/scholarships
Carmel Catholic High School abides by all applicable policies of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the IHSA. In doing so Carmel Catholic High School does not promise or offer athletic scholarships of any kind.Violations of IHSA policies may result in loss of eligibility for the student, coach and/or school. In recognition of our shared ministry, Carmel Catholic High School also does not promise, predict or otherwise allude to specific dollar amounts regarding tuition assistance or financial aid before a student takes the entrance exam. Carmel Catholic High School promotes the best attributes of our own school while respecting the legacy and traditions of other Catholic high schools. 23
Important Dates
7th and 8th Grade End Zone Party: Friday, October 20, 2017, 7:15 p.m. Open House: Sunday, November 5, 2017, Noon-3 p.m. Prospective Parent Information Night: Wednesday, November 29, 2017, 7 p.m. Entrance Exam: Saturday, December 2, 2017, 8 a.m. Deadline for Application for Admission: December 13, 2017 Financial Aid Priority Consideration Deadline: December 31, 2017 Financial aid requests received after this date will still be considered. Street Scenes Student Night: Thursday, February 8, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
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For More Information, Contact: Brian Stith, Director of Admissions 847-388-3320, bstith@carmelhs.org
Debbie Eppel, Associate Director of Admissions 847-388-3434, deppel@carmelhs.org
carmelhs.org Carmel Catholic High School is a 501 c (3) organization. Carmel Catholic High School admits students of any race, color, religion, national, or ethnic origin and grants them all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to persons at the school.