Mother McAuley
Empowering young women to enjoy not just equal opportunity, but every opportunity
SINGLE-GENDER BENEFITS 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*: • Greater academic engagement
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
• Higher confidence in mathematical ability and computer skills
positive role models and abundant avenues for personal growth and
• Higher SAT scores
development, girls cultivate the leadership and confidence skills
• Greater interest in graduate school
to pursue a world of endless opportunities.
• Greater interest in engineering careers • Stronger predisposition toward co-curricular involvement • Greater political engagement The statistics speak for themselves: 100% of McAuley 2017 graduates were accepted at colleges and universities; a percentage far in excess of the national average. * Source: Sax, Ph.D., Linda. Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their Characteristics and the Transition to College. Los Angeles: The Sudikoff Family Institute for Education and New Media and UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies. 2009.
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Empowering young women to put academics first
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.
Mother McAuley integrates a rigorous liberal arts philosophy with a college preparatory curriculum. You actually learn to think beyond the classroom to see “the big picture.” Creative problem solving becomes second nature because it’s part of your everyday learning experience. McAuley expects you to earn more than course credits. You’ll discover that “learning how to learn” is an incredible thinking habit that will also lead to self-confidence in your ability to think critically and communicate with others. • College preparation grounded in a solid liberal arts curriculum • SAT/ACT scores surpass national coed levels • Environment uniquely nurtures young women’s learning styles, leadership skills and self-confidence • Extensive selection of courses and activities offered in a community atmosphere • Premier, state-of-the-art fine arts program and facilities • 33 Honors Courses • 18 Advanced Placement Courses
CLASS OF 2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Some of the College and Universities that McAuley graduates are currently attending: American Academy of Art
Northwestern University
Arizona State University
The Ohio State University
Ave Maria University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ball State University
Pennsylvania State University
Baylor University
Purdue University
Belmont University
Rhodes College
Boston College
Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
Boston University
Saint Louis University
Butler University
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame
Clemson University
Saint Xavier University
College of William and Mary
Savannah College of Art and Design
Columbia College
Seton Hall University
Cornell University
Southern Illinois University
Creighton University
Spring Hill College
Denison University
Tennessee State University
DePaul University
Tufts University
• $37+ million in merit-based scholarships offered to the Class of 2017
Drake University
Tulane University
Fordham University
University of Chicago
The George Washington University
University of Colorado
• 1 A. Franklin Pilchard Scholar
Hampton University
University of Dallas
Illinois State University
University of Dayton
• 100% accepted to college; 83% accepted to their first choice
Illinois Wesleyan University
University of Illinois
Indiana University
University of Iowa
Loyola University
University of Kansas
• 18 Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars
Loyola University – New Orleans
University of Kentucky
Marquette University
University of Massachusetts-Boston
• 3 Chick Evans Caddie Scholarships
Michigan State University
University of Memphis
Milwaukee School of Engineering
University of Michigan
• Average upper quartile ACT score: 28 • 2 National Merit – Commended Scholars • 17 AP Scholars • 1 AP Scholar with Distinction • 6 AP Scholars with Honors • 74 National Honor Society members • 40 Illinois State Scholars
University of North Carolina
• 9 College Credit Courses
University of Notre Dame University of Pittsburgh
• Strong curricular and financial investments in science, technology and art programs
University of Southern California University of South Carolina University of Wisconsin - Madison Villanova University Washington University
Monmouth College New York University
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Student Commons
Empowering young women to thrive when their learning styles take center stage Mother McAuley has advanced our academic and technological growth through our 1:1 Apple iPad® program. The Apple iPad is mobile, compatible with many different environments, may be upgraded at minimal cost and has numerous affordable applications available. The iPad: • provides access to the internet for immediate research uses • uses digital text books and instructional videos • polls students for immediate answers
Mother McAuley is first and foremost a community
student’s academic success. In addition to faculty,
• fosters critical thinking skills through engaging curriculum
of learning, friendship and growth. Collaboration
students work with peer tutors from the National
• gives students opportunities to attend virtual field trips
and team work are key components to success
Honor Society.
• helps students collaborate using Google Apps for Education
in college and the workplace and in our newly-
• nurtures creativity within project-based learning and study
renovated Student Commons there are social and
• allows classrooms to go paperless
group project spaces where students can gather to
• shares instructional notes and/or data
relax, foster friendships and work on assignments. Individual learning styles are embraced and
Mother McAuley also has a mature Learning Resource Program to support students who face learning obstacles. Visit our website under Admissions for more information regarding our Learning Resource Program.
supported at Mother McAuley. There are many resources available to students who need extra assistance in a specific subject or before a big test. McAuley’s Learning Resource, Math, Media and Science Centers are staffed with faculty members before, during and after school to ensure each
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Empowering young women to respond compassionately to the needs of their community 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,
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.
to have the courage to live by the Catholic values they believe in, to take the initiative
SERVICE
to be women of the 21st century – educated
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.
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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RETREATS 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.
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Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars Average ACT
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student athletes signed letters of intent to play sports at colleges and universities throughout the country
$37,000,000 in merit-based scholarships awarded to the Class of 2017
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of students are involved in one or more clubs
service hours provided by students
of faculty hold advanced degrees
student athletes
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80% 15,550
76% 13:1
26,800
student/teacher ratio
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alumnae strong
Students traveled to countries including Costa Rica, France, Ireland, Italy and Spain
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IHSA Team Academic Achievement Awards 11
Empowering young women to 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, lay out 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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Empowering young women to explore their interests and become leaders 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 37 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.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Academic Decathlon
Primary Colors
Action/Reaction
Quill and Scroll
Book Club
Respect Life
Broadcast and Production
Road Runners
(MacMedia)
S.A.D.D.
Girls Who Code
Sailing
English National Honor Society
Science Bowl Team
French Club
Science Club
French National Honor Society
Spanish Club
International Thespian Society
Spanish Honor Society
Intramurals
Tech Crew
Junior Classical League
Student Ambassadors
Liturgical Ministries
Student Council
Math Macs Team
Tightly Knit Community
McAuley Money Makers
Unity Community
Mock Trial
Varsity Club
Model U.N.
W.I.S.E.
National Art Honor Society National Honor Society
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(Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Eco-Macs
(Women in Science and Engineering)
Women Who Write
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Empowering young women to be confident competitors You’ve heard of the McAuley Mighty Macs! They’ve set an impressive bar for young women’s athletics for years. Our teams and individual players have received state and national recognition. More than 425 student athletes are involved in interscholastic sports at McAuley. Mother McAuley is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), the sanctioning body for interscholastic high school athletic competition in Illinois, and the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC).
Bowling Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving
The 2016 Varsity Volleyball Team added the 15th State Championship title to McAuley’s outstanding record. The team was unanimously ranked #1 in the nation by all 4 national polls: USA Today, Max Preps, PrepVolleyball, and FloVolleyball.
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Basketball
Tennis Track Volleyball Water Polo
Mother McAuley High School abides by all applicable policies of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the IHSA. In doing so Mother McAuley High School does not promise or offer athletic scholarships of any kind. Violations of IHSA policies may result in loss of eligibity for the student, coach and/or school. In recognition of our shared ministry, Mother McAuley does not promise, predict or otherwise allude to specific dollar amounts regarding tuition assistance or financial aid before a student takes the entrance exam. Mother McAuley promotes the best attributes of our school while respecting the legacy and traditions of other Catholic high schools.
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Scholarships for first year students
See what it’s like to be a McAuley girl! Follow your hostess’ schedule. Meet our teachers and students. Participate in class if you like! Lunch is on us!
Family Discount A $500 tuition discount is given to the second and subsequent daughters attending McAuley at the same time.
Parents should register their daughter at least three school days prior to a visit by completing the form on our website at mothermcauley.org or by calling the Recruitment Office at 773-881-6567.
Mother McAuley Board of Trustees 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. The $2,000 renewable scholarship is awarded to the top 5% of entrance exam testers.
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.
Catherine McAuley Service Scholarships
A $500 scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student with elementary school music experience who desires to continue her music education at McAuley.
Legacy Award McAuley also offers a $500 legacy award for any incoming freshman whose mother graduated from McAuley.
Tradition of Excellence Scholarships
Work Study Opportunity Supplemental Grant: $500 per year
Sr. Ellen Marie Ryan, RSM Music Scholarship
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 renewable scholarship is equal to one-half of the annual tuition charge.
Lombard Family Scholarship Established by the Lombard family, this renewable $1,000 scholarship provides four incoming freshmen with awards based on their excellent academic records and strong potential.
Mary Kean Coffey “Pay it Forward” Scholarship This renewable scholarship recognizes 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 community. Four recipients will receive credit equal to one-half of the annual tuition charge.
Incoming freshman students who are daughters, granddaughters, and/or nieces of Mother McAuley High School or St. Xavier Academy alumnae are invited to apply for this $1,000 scholarship.
Hometown Heroes Daughters of members of local police and fire departments are eligible to apply for this $750 scholarship. Other Financial Assistance Organizations Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation: www.dmsf.org Link Unlimited: www.linkunlimited.org Highsight Scholars: www.highsight.org HFS Chicago Scholars: www.hfschicagoscholars.com All award recipients must have taken the entrance exam at McAuley and must have been accepted and enrolled before receiving an award. A complete list of scholarship opportunities and criteria is available on our website under Academics.
McAuley awarded $283,000 in scholarships to incoming freshmen in 2017.
September Be a Mac
Shadow Days begin September 5
Take a Look Around Open House September 24
Get Creative Art Workshop October 5
Make New Friends Girls Night Out October 20
CTA Many students travel to McAuley using the CTA. Ventra cards are available for $2 and allow the students to get the student rate. Check the CTA website for more information on routes and rates. Metra Shuttle Service The Mother McAuley shuttle bus will pick up students using the Metra in the morning arriving on the #808 train to the Oak Lawn Metra Station at 7:14 am. After school, the bus will drive the students to the station for the #819 train leaving at 3:14 pm. 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 $300 for the school year. Mother McAuley, together with Brother Rice, offers a point-to-point bus service from various locations throughout the city and suburbs. Routes and pricing are subject to change based on ridership and interest. Please visit our website for more details.
Cheer Us On
Attend a Mighty Mac Sports Event
Save Your Spot Test pre-registration begins November 18
December Test Day
Take the Entrance Exam on December 2 at 8:00am
• All 7th and 8th girls who are considering McAuley are welcome. • Visit McAuley any day between Sept. 5 and Dec. 1 except Oct. 17-19, 26, 27 and Nov. 22-24.
Transportation
November
October
Shadow days
Tuition Tuition for the 2017-2018 school year is $11,550. 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 October 2017.
Agatha O’Brien Memorial Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is available for incoming first year students who have been recognized for their service and leadership skills.
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Financial information
• Schedule a visit on a day that you do not have school. • Arrive at the Main Office at 7:45am. Students are welcome to spend the entire school day at McAuley. School gets out at 2:50pm every day except Thursday which has a condensed schedule and a 1:38pm dismissal. • Please dress appropriately. Pants or skirts are acceptable but no tank tops, sweats or shorts. • A FREE lunch pass will be provided.
January Get Assistance
Apply for Financial Assistance & Scholarships
February It’s Official
Acceptance letters mailed February 1
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Save the dates SEPTEMBER Shadow Days begin Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Financial Aid Information Night Wednesday, September 20, 2017 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Test day
Saturday, December 2, 2017 Entrance Exam 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. Pre-registration begins November 18, 2017.
Jr. High Choir begins Thursday, September 21, 2017 Open House I Sunday, September 24, 2017 11:00am – 1:00pm Volleyball Grammar School Night Tuesday, September 26, 2017
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Parent Shadow Day Friday, November 3, 2017
Incoming Freshman Music Placement Tuesday, February 13, 2018 4:00pm-7:00pm
Backstage Pass Thursday, November 16 Saturday, November 18, 2017 7:00pm Test Pre-Registration begins Saturday, November 18, 2017 “One Last Look” Open House Thursday, November 30, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm Basketball Grammar School Night Thursday, November 30, 2017
DECEMBER Incoming Freshman Placement Test Class of 2022 Saturday, December 2, 2017 8:00am
Parent Shadow Day Wednesday, October 4, 2017
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Jr. High Art Workshop Thursday, October 5, 2017 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Incoming Freshman Registration/ Uniform Measurement Thursday, March 1, 2018 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus Shadow Day Monday, October 9, 2017
March Welcome
Registration, uniform measurement and scheduling March 1
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April Meet Your Classmates Freshman Fiesta April 11
7th Grade Shadow Day Monday, February 19, 2018
Mac Mondays Mondays , March 5, 12, 19, 2018 3:30pm-5:00pm
Honors Information Night Tuesday, October 10, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm Girls Night Out Friday, October 20, 2017 6:00pm - 9:00pm Open House II Tuesday, October 24, 2017 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Grammar School Science Bowl Thursday, March 15, 2018 3:30pm - 6:30pm Jr. High Performing Arts Workshop Thursday, March 22, 2018 3:30pm - 8:30pm