2016-2017 viewbook

Empowering Young Women

Single-Gender Benefits

Mc Auley girls

Recent research* reveals the strength in what McAuley has been providing for over 60 years! Students in an all-girls’ learning environment are more likely to demonstrate:

enjoy not just equal opportunity, but every opportunity At McAuley, girls don’t just sit in the audience – they take center stage in the classroom, science lab, playing field and theatre. Surrounded by positive role models and abundant avenues for personal growth and development, girls cultivate the leadership skills and confidence to pursue a world of endless opportunities.

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Greater and more active engagement in the learning process

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Increased participation and leadership in courses and activities that prepare them for the world outside of school

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More pride in the quality of their work

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Stronger feelings of support from and for their classmates

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Increased confidence in math and computer skills going into college

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Greater participation in student clubs or groups in college

In addition, students and alumnae of all-girls’ schools:

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Score an average of 15-22% higher on standardized tests

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Are at least three times more likely to pursue a career in engineering

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Consider college to be a prelude to graduate school (71%)

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Are more than twice as likely to earn a doctoral degree

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Hold leadership roles after high school (80%)

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Would repeat their experience in an all-girls’ school (88%)

The future is bright for girls from all-girls’ schools! One third of Fortune 500 company corporate board members and 25% of female representatives in Congress are all-girls’ school graduates. *Sources: 21st Century Girls’ Schools: For What Reasons are New Independent Girls’ School Opening in the United States? (Doctoral dissertation, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Sax, L. J., Ph.D. (2009). Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their Characteristics and the Transition to College (Rep.).

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Mc Auley girls put academics first

Mother McAuley integrates a rigorous liberal arts philosophy with a college preparatory curriculum. Girls actually learn to think beyond the classroom to see “the big picture.” Creative problem solving becomes second nature because it’s part of their everyday learning experience. McAuley expects them to earn more than course credits. They’ll discover that “learning how to learn” is an incredible thinking habit that will also lead to self-confidence in their ability to think critically and communicate with others.

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College preparation grounded in a solid liberal arts curriculum

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100% of graduates accepted into college

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SAT/ACT scores surpass national coed levels

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Environment uniquely nurtures young women’s learning styles, leadership skills and self-confidence Extensive selection of courses and activities offered in a collaborative atmosphere

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Premier, state-of-the-art fine arts program and facilities

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37 Honors Courses

inquisitive

American Academy of Art

Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

Arizona State University

Saint Louis University

Ave Maria University

Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame

Ball State University

Saint Xavier University

Baylor University

Savannah College of Art and Design

Boston College

Seton Hall University

Boston University

Spring Hill College

Butler University

Tennessee State University

Case Western Reserve University

Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland)

Mighty Accomplishments of the Class of 2016:

Clemson University

Tufts University

College of the Holy Cross

Tulane University

College of William and Mary

University of California - Berkeley

Cornell University

University of California - Santa Barbara

Average upper quartile ACT score: 28.5

Creighton University

University of Chicago

Denison University

University of Colorado

1 National Merit Scholarship Finalist

DePaul University

University of Dallas

Drake University

University of Dayton

Fordham University

University of Hawaii

The George Washington University

University of Illinois

Hampton University

University of Iowa

Illinois State University

University of Kansas

10 AP Scholars with Honor

Illinois Wesleyan University

University of Kentucky

1 AP International Diploma

Indiana University

University of Memphis

Kansas State University

University of Michigan

55 U.S. President’s Educational Excellence Awardees

Loras College

University of Minnesota

Louisiana State University

University of Missouri

Loyola University

University of North Carolina

Loyola University – New Orleans

University of Notre Dame

4 National Merit Commended Students 31 AP Scholars 9 AP Scholars with Distinction

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17 Advanced Placement Courses

85 National Honor Society members

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9 College Credit Courses

40 Illinois State Scholars

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Strong curricular and financial investments in science, technology and art programs

$34+ million in merit-based scholarships offered to the Class of 2016

Admission to Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School is selective based on the student’s performance of the High School Placement Test (HSPT) in conjunction with grammar school records, previous standardized test scores, previous student conduct, consideration of Catholic heritage/school and the family’s history with the school. In order to be eligible for school-based tuition scholarships, students must take the HSPT at Mother McAuley.

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Some of the Colleges and Universities that McAuley graduates are currently attending:

100% accepted to college; 85% accepted to their first choice

Marquette University Michigan State University Milwaukee School of Engineering Monmouth College New York University Northwestern University

3 Chick Evans Caddie Scholarships

The Ohio State University

3 Pilchard Scholars

Purdue University

1 Posse Scholar

Pennsylvania State University

University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of Southern California University of South Carolina University of Tampa University of Wisconsin - Madison Utah State University Valparaiso University Villanova University Xavier University

Rhodes College

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Mc Auley girls

Mc Auley girls

embrace their high-tech world

thrive when their learning styles take center stage

Mother McAuley has advanced our academic and technological growth through our 1:1 Apple iPadÂŽ program. The Apple iPad is mobile, compatible with many different environments, may be upgraded at minimal cost and has numerous affordable applications available.

Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars The Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars program (CMHS) recognizes superior academic achievement, offers opportunities for academic and cultural enrichment, encourages further development of skills and talents, and rewards high scoring students for their endeavors. Members and their parents have an additional resource for securing information about colleges, summer studies, scholarship opportunities, scheduling and the most current enrichment programs. CMHS scholars have the opportunity to visit prestigious college campuses to tour and speak with admissions counselors and meet with alumnae to learn about various fields of study and career options.

The iPad can: Access the internet for immediate research uses Use digital text books and instructional videos Display step-by-step processes Poll students for immediate answers Embrace distance learning strategies Foster critical thinking skills through engaging curriculum Attend virtual field trips

Learning Resource Program

Collaborate using Google Apps for Education Facilitate interaction with mathematical and scientific concepts Nurture creativity within project-based learning and study skills implementation Allow classrooms to go paperless Improve presentations Share instructional notes and/or data

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Connected

Under the guidance of two dedicated instructors and the Dean of Student Services, the McAuley Learning Resource Program serves the individual needs of students who face learning obstacles during their high school years, yet demonstrate the potential to succeed. Unlike students in other learning assistance programs, McAuley students are mainstreamed into the student body and are given the tools to successfully complete the core curriculum, elective programs and graduation requirements of our college preparatory program. The program produces independent and self-advocating learners who are prepared for post-secondary learning. By senior year, the students are welcome to use the Learning Resource Center, but most no longer need extra assistance. The Class of 2016 had a 100% acceptance rate into college for students involved in the Learning Resource Program. Learning Resource Program students currently attend Ball State University, Columbia College, Edison State College, Lake Forest College, Saint Ambrose University, Saint Mary’s College, Saint Xavier University and more. The Learning Resource Center is available to all McAuley students in addition to the Science, Math and Media Centers. All centers are open before and after school and are staffed by faculty members.

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Prayer Prayer and liturgy are integral parts of the McAuley experience. Theology courses are grounded in Catholic, Christian and Mercy traditions. They serve to guide individual faith formation. The values students gain will influence their choices for a lifetime.

Compassionate

Service Service is an essential dimension of the mission of the school. Through direct service and reflection, students respond compassionately to the needs of the community and realize the importance of their roles in a global society.

Retreats

Mc Auley girls respond compassionately to the needs of their communities

Retreats are a critical part of the faith formation.

During the first three years, the retreats reflect that year’s curriculum. As seniors, the girls are invited to attend a Kairos weekend where they deepen their sense of spirituality and faith.

The young women of Mother McAuley High School have inherited a great tradition and a great responsibility. They are challenged to preserve their faith and make it grow, to have the courage to live by the Catholic values they believe in, to take the initiative to be women of the 21st century – educated women who respond to the needs of others. The faculty, staff and administration share in Catherine McAuley’s call to empower girls by serving as positive role models with a deep commitment to their faith and each other.

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Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars –

average ACT

IHSA Team

31

Awards

of faculty hold

advanced degrees

of students are involved in one

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strong

Academic Achievement

76% 80%

26,500 Alumnae

Students traveled to

1,500,000

$

425

in financial aid awarded to students annually

Interscholastic

Student Athletes

15,185

$

provided by students

in merit-based scholarships awarded to the Class of 2016

service hours

countries including Costa Rica, France, Ireland, Italy and Spain

34,000,000

1:13 ratio

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Mc Auley girls explore and develop their own unique talents

As part of McAuley’s liberal arts curriculum, students are encouraged to explore their creativity and express themselves in our visual and performing arts courses, clubs and activities. Classes range from beginning level to Advanced Placement, allowing students to try something new, with the opportunity to grow and challenge themselves in higher level classes.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment provide the perfect environment for girls to gain the confidence to star in our musicals, build sets for our plays, design our yearbook, decorate our halls with artwork, step up to the microphone for a solo in our concerts and vie for the “first chair� position in our orchestra or band.

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Mc Auley girls

explore interests and become leaders

Clubs & Organizations

At McAuley, there is a club for everyone. McAuley encourages students to develop community interests and leadership abilities through a wide variety of extracurricular activities and service projects. With a choice of over 30 clubs and organizations, students have the opportunity to explore many different interests, discover new talents and develop their own unique abilities. More than 80% of McAuley students participate in one or more of these opportunities.

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Academic Decathlon

Primary Colors

Action/Reaction

Quill and Scroll

Book Club

Respect Life

Broadcast and Production (MacMedia)

Road Runners

Eco-Macs

S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

English National Honor Society

Sailing

French National Honor Society

Science Bowl Team

International Thespian Society

Science Club

Intramurals

Spanish Club

Junior Classical League

Spanish Honor Society

Liturgical Ministries

Stage Crew

Math Macs Team

Student Ambassadors

McAuley Money Makers

Student Council

Mock Trial

Tightly Knit Community

Model U.N.

Varsity Club

National Art Honor Society

Women Who Write

National Honor Society

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Mc Auley girls

strive to be confident competitors The Mighty Macs continue to set an impressive bar for young women’s athletics.

Our teams and individual players have received state and national recognition.

More than 425 student athletes are involved in interscholastic sports at McAuley.

Mighty Macs are currently competing at the collegiate level at colleges and universities such as University of Notre Dame, University of Connecticut, University of Chicago, Boston College, The Ohio State University, University of Missouri, DePaul University and George Washington University.

Mother McAuley is a member of the Illinois High School Association (I.H.S.A), the sanctioning body for interscholastic high school athletic competition in Illinois, and the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (G.C.A.C.) In order to protect students’ individual eligibility, schools of the Archdiocese of Chicago support the policies of the Illinois High School Association. In doing so, Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School may not promise or offer athletic scholarships of any kind. Violations may result in the loss of eligibility for the student, coach and/or the school.

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Basketball

Lacrosse

Tennis

Bowling

Soccer

Track

Cross Country

Softball

Volleyball

Golf

Swimming & Diving

Water Polo

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Scholarships for first year students Agatha O’Brien Memorial Scholarship This scholarship highlights the ministry of Sister Agatha O’Brien, who in the face of extreme hardship, demonstrated leadership, courage, perseverance and service to those in need of education in Chicago from 1846 until her death in 1854. The $2,000 renewable scholarship is awarded to the top 5% of entrance exam testers.

Catherine McAuley Service Scholarship Four $1,000 scholarships are available for incoming freshmen who have been recognized for their service and leadership skills.

Lombard Family Scholarship Established by Mr. George Lombard and family to support students at Mother McAuley, this scholarship provides four incoming freshmen with awards based upon their excellent academic records and strong potential to be successful students at Mother McAuley. The scholarship award is $1,000 and is renewable provided students remain in good standing.

Mary Kean Coffey “Pay it Forward” Scholarship This scholarship recognizes four students who are leaders that participate fully in the concept of “paying it forward” by using their gifts and talents to support other students and their communities. The recipients will receive credit equal to one-half of the annual tuition charge.

Mother McAuley Board of Trustees Scholarship The Board scholar will receive credit equal to one-half of the annual tuition charge. Once awarded, a recipient is eligible for annual renewal provided she maintains a 3.0 GPA and continues to meet original criteria.

Sr. Ellen Marie Ryan, RSM Music Scholarship A $500 non-renewable scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student with elementary school music experience who desires to continue her music education at McAuley.

Tradition of Excellence Scholarship This $1,000 non-renewable scholarship is available to incoming freshman students who are daughters, granddaughters and/or nieces of Mother McAuley High School or St. Xavier Academy alumnae.

Hometown Heroes Daughters of members of local police and fire departments are eligible to apply for this $750 non-renewable scholarship. Two scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen.

Daniel P. Haerther Scholarship This scholarship is offered to three current freshmen who are strong students, involved in their school and community and have plans to attend a four year college or university. This scholarship is equal to one-half of the annual tuition and eligible for annual renewal. Applications are available first semester freshman year.

All award recipients must have taken the entrance exam at McAuley and must have been accepted and enrolled in order to receive an award. A complete list of scholarship opportunities and criteria is available on our website under Admissions.

Other Financial Assistance Organizations Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund: dmsf.org Link Unlimited: linkunlimited.org Highsight Scholars: highsight.org HFS Chicago Scholars: hfschicagoscholars.org

Tuition

Transportation

Tuition for 2016-2017 is $11,100.

Student Bus Permits Many students travel to McAuley using the CTA. Student Bus Permits may be purchased in the beginning of the school year and cost $5. Ventra cards are available for $2 and allow the girls to get the student rate. Check the CTA website for more information on routes and rates.

Financial Aid grants are available and are based on the financial need of the family.

The online FAST financial aid application will be available on our website beginning in midJanuary. Mother McAuley High School awards $1.5 million in financial assistance.

Family Discount A $500 tuition discount is given to the second and subsequent daughters attending McAuley at the same time.

If a brother attends Brother Rice High School, a tuition credit of $250 will be provided by each school.

Metra Shuttle Service The Mother McAuley shuttle bus will pick up students using the Metra in the morning arriving on the #810 train to the Oak Lawn Metra Station at 7:37am. After school, the bus will drive the students to the station for the #819 train leaving at 3:14pm.

Students are responsible for their own Metra fare. Visit metrarail.com for more information on the train schedules and fees.

The fee for the Metra Shuttle Service is $250 for the school year.

Legacy Discount McAuley offers a $500 legacy scholarship for any incoming freshman whose mother graduated from McAuley.

Point-to-Point Service Mother McAuley and Brother Rice High Schools are offering joint bus service to/from the following areas:

Work Study Opportunity Supplemental Grant: $500 per year

Northeast Route: St. Sabina, St. Barbara, St. Columbanus, St. Gabriel, St. Jerome, St. Philip Neri

Northwest Route: St. Cletus, St. Bede, St. Daniel the Prophet, St. Albert the Great, St. Gall and Queen of Universe

Southwest Route: St. George, St. Michael, St. Christopher, St. Terrance, St. Alexander, Our Lady of the Ridge Southeast Route: St. Jude the Apostle, Annunciata, St. John De La Salle, St. Benedict, St. Margaret of Scotland The Point-to-Point service will cost $1,500 round trip/$800 one way.

Routes and pricing are subject to change based on ridership and interest.

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Save the Dates

Shadow Days

Shadow Days Begin Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Girls Night Out Friday, December 9, 2016 6:00pm - 9:00pm

See what it’s like to be a McAuley girl! Follow your Mighty Mac’s schedule. Meet our teachers and students.

Participate in class if you like! Lunch is on us!

“One Last Look” Open House Thursday, January 12, 2017 7:00pm – 8:00pm

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All 7th and 8th girls who are considering McAuley are welcome.

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Visits for the first semester are scheduled between Sept. 6 and Dec. 11 except Oct. 5, 22, 23, Nov. 23-25.

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Arrive at the McAuley Main Office at 7:45am.

Students are welcome to spend the entire school day at McAuley. School gets out at 2:55pm every day except Thursday which has a condensed schedule and a 1:35pm dismissal.

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Please dress appropriately. Pants or skirts are acceptable but no tank tops, sweats, shorts or flip flops.

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A FREE lunch pass will be provided.

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Register for a Shadow Day at mothermcauley.org or call the Recruitment Office at 773-881-6567.

Financial Assistance Information Night Tuesday, September 20, 2016 7:00pm – 8:00pm Parent Shadow Days Wednesday, October 5, 2016 Friday, November 11, 2016 Jr. High Art Workshop Thursday, October 6, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm Columbus Shadow Day Monday, October 10, 2016 Open House I Sunday, October 16, 2016 11:00am – 1:00pm

3737 W. 99th Street Chicago 773.881.6500

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Honors Information Night Wednesday, November 2, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm Open House II Thursday, November 10, 2016 6:00pm – 8:00pm Backstage Pass - “Footloose” Thursday, November 17 Saturday, November 19, 2016 7:00pm

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Incoming Freshman Placement Test - Class of 2021 Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:00am 7th Grade Shadow Day Monday, February 20, 2017 Jr. High Performing Arts Workshop Thursday, February 23, 2017 3:30pm Incoming Freshman Registration/ Uniform Measurement Saturday, March 4, 2017 8:00am - 12:00pm Grammar School Science Bowl Thursday, March 9, 2017 MacMonday April 3, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm