Malden Catholic Viewbook 2014

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Today’s outstanding students... tomorrow’s outstanding leaders.

Malden Catholic High School


Where will the future take you? Come see what makes Malden Catholic unique.


Malden Catholic High School began in 1932, when the Xaverian Brothers were

requested to administrate and teach at the Boys’ Catholic High School at Immaculate Conception Parish in Malden. In 1968, Cardinal Cushing invited Malden Catholic to serve young men regionally, and the school moved to its present location on Crystal Street. Throughout its history, Malden Catholic has earned a reputation for developing young men of character who act to improve the world. Many alumni hold leadership positions in business, government, law, medicine, religion and science. New horizons are open to Malden Catholic students in order to help them discover their individual gifts and talents, and to share those gifts with the greater community and the world.


Academic Excellence . . . A Focus on the End Result At Malden Catholic, we believe “academic excellence” is a process, and college

placement is the end product. Our students expect to be challenged, and they meet this challenge head-on. Attending Malden Catholic means you will have homework, and you will be better for it. We cultivate a “college mindset” in our students from the time they are freshmen until they graduate. From one-to-one meetings with your assigned counselor, to parentstudent information sessions, to our customized online college research tool, Naviance, we are highly prepared, trained and motivated to help you pursue your college dreams. Our guidance counselors will work closely with you and your parents to help you find the best “fit” college based on your individual interests and abilities. At Malden Catholic, our college placement record rivals that of any school and is especially impressive, given the average size of our graduating class. Nearly 99 percent of our graduates attend college. Most, 96 percent, attend four-year universities or colleges. In recent years, our top students have attended Harvard, Boston College, Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, Georgetown, MIT, Princeton and other nationally acclaimed schools.



Experienced, Dedicated Faculty . . .


The Right People Make All the Difference Teaching does not end when the bell rings at Malden Catholic. Our faculty is available daily after school, ready to answer questions or lend extra assistance on homework. They are also available during unstructured periods in the school day. Our schedule at Malden Catholic includes an unstructured period, enabling you to visit a teacher for extra help, go to the library or work quietly in one of our Learning Centers. Our teachers are an impressive group, with more than 75 percent holding a Master’s degree or Doctorate. They are experienced educators, with an average of 17 years in the teaching profession. They love what they do, and our students benefit from that.


Today Malden . . .


Tomorrow the World We will stretch you academically, but we will also stretch your worldview. Our school recognizes the increasingly global nature of business and of day-to-day life in America. It is with this in mind that we introduced Mandarin Chinese to our curriculum several years ago, along with award-winning programs in Latin and Spanish.


Your high school . . .


your future Malden Catholic

is a complete high school experience. We will prepare you — mind, body and soul — for a successful future. Whether your interest is hockey or creative writing, basketball or robotics, drama or Campus Ministry, we have activities and athletics designed to capture your interest and improve your skills. You will find that getting involved introduces you to new people and teaches you a lot about yourself. Now is the time to reach farther, push harder and try something new. At Malden Catholic, you will have support and encouragement along the way.


Get Your Game On! If you love sports, Malden Catholic is the place for you. Since 1932, our school has

been known as an athletic legend north of Boston. Malden Catholic Lancers show a spirit and passion for sport that has resulted in year after year of top rankings and championship achievements. We offer freshman, JV and varsity levels in 14 sports.

As part of the Catholic Conference, we offer the following competitive athletics: Baseball (spring):

Varsity, JV, Freshman

Basketball (winter):

Varsity, JV, Freshman

Cross Country (fall):

Varsity, JV, Freshman

Football (fall): Golf (fall):

Varsity, JV, Sophomore, Freshman Varsity, JV

Hockey (winter):

Varsity, JV, Freshman

Indoor Track (winter):

Varsity, JV, Freshman

Lacrosse (spring):

Varsity, JV, Freshman

Outdoor Track (spring):

Varsity, JV

Rugby (spring): Varsity Soccer (fall):

Varsity, JV, Freshman

Swimming (winter):

Varsity, JV

Tennis (spring):

Varsity, JV

Wrestling (winter):

Varsity



Widen Your Circle of Concern At Malden Catholic, our Campus Ministry encourages many types of charitable works. We emphasize the value of compassion in reaching out in caring service to others. In addition to monthly drives, our students take the opportunity to do valuable and needed Christian Service in so many ways and with so many people. Some students volunteer to work with young people who have intellectual disabilities; others go faithfully to soup kitchens to feed the hungry. Our young men have travelled to Washington, DC to Defend Life, and many upperclassmen serve their “younger brothers� here at MC through after school tutoring. Some of our students have travelled to the Dominican Republic and to inner city neighborhoods in the U.S. to work with those in need.


Try Something New Are you interested in world events? Do you enjoy snowboarding? Is art your passion? At Malden Catholic, we offer more than 25 clubs and activities designed to capture your interest and develop your talents. There are many afterschool activities. The following is a sample of what we have to offer:

Crystal Radio Crystal 99 Newspaper

Lancer Buddies

Art Club

Chess Club Chorus

Quiz Bowl

Jazz Band

Habitat for Humanity The Lance Yearbook

Spanish Club

Model Bridge Mock Trial

Lancers In Action Sports Management

Robotics Team Admission Ambassadors

Model UN Science Club Ski and Snowboard Club



A Center of Excellence in Math and Science Malden Catholic graduates have a long tradition of success in achieving excellence at “top tier” universities in engineering, science and mathematics programs. Recent acceptances at prestigious institutions such as Carnegie Mellon, MIT, EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University, Georgia Institute of Technology and Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute attest to this success. It’s the combination of what our students do in and out of the classroom that makes a significant difference. In the classroom, our students benefit from a strong academic program that includes course electives in Java Programming, Web Design, Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering Principles, and Advanced Placement courses in Calculus, Chemistry, Physics and Statistics.

Out of the classroom, we offer our students co-curricular opportunities to investigate technical career fields and ultimately become better prepared for advanced education. Technical exploration activities include: Sci ence Club Exploring biology, chemistry and physics M ath Team Competing as a member of the New England Math League M odel Bridge Competition Sponsored by the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Th e Ralph Salvucci OnLine Bridge Contest A software-based bridge design contest sponsored by the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Th e Robotics Team Competing in the regional and international Botball Robotics Competition


How to Apply At Malden Catholic, we look at how well you will fit within our Community. Transcripts, test scores and recommendations from teachers tell part of the story. We get a complete picture by looking at your extracurricular activities and by interviewing you, looking for genuine signs of leadership and strong character. Freshman Application

Our application is online at www.maldencatholic.org. Applicants must also take the Archdiocesan Entrance Exam. Contact our Admission Office to register for the exam and for details. Malden Catholic will also accept SSAT test results. Also required are transcripts and two letters of recommendation. There is no application fee. For complete information on how to apply, please contact our Admission Office at 781-475-5293 or see www.maldencatholic.org Transfer Application

We welcome transfer students. The process is similar to that for freshmen, but no there is no entrance exam. Please call the Admission Office at 781-475-5308 to request a Transfer Application and to learn more. Financial Assistance

Accepted students are considered for financial aid and private scholarships based on the results of their FACTS financial aid application. The FACTS application may be accessed online beginning Nov. 1 for the following school year at www.factstuitionaid.com Merit scholarships are awarded on a selective basis to students demonstrating outstanding academic promise on the basis of their entrance test scores. A limited number of leadership scholarships are awarded at the time of freshman acceptance. For further information, please contact our Business Office at 781-475-5330.



Malden Catholic High School is a private boys’ Catholic school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. Its mission is to create a community of faith that promotes the dignity of all through Gospel values and an environment that fosters the love of God, of self and of others. Dedicated to the spiritual, intellectual, creative, social, and physical development of its students, Malden Catholic offers a college preparatory curriculum, sensitive to individual needs in a Catholic, familial atmosphere. Malden Catholic is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Malden Catholic High School 99 Crystal Street Malden, MA 02148-5994 www.maldencatholic.org A Xaverian brothers sponsored school since 1932


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