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BRONCO at Montini Catholic
A Lasallian Preparatory High School
Our Mission Montini Catholic High School is a family-centered co-educational college preparatory high school rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as emulated by our founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle. We are committed to the education of the whole person. Our Lasallian tradition recognizes the sacredness of all persons and educates students of diverse abilities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Our History St. John Baptist de La Salle, a French cleric, founded the Brothers of the Christian Schools in the late 17th century. Named the Patron Saint of All Teachers, St. John Baptist de La Salle dedicated his life to providing a well-rounded, Christian education to students of all faiths. In 1963, the De La Salle Christian Brothers were invited to sponsor and manage a new Catholic High School in the Lombard area, and in 1966, Montini Catholic opened its doors to 217 freshmen. Today, Montini Catholic has graduated over 7,000 Lasallians, who are a diverse group of individuals that are lifetime members of one unique community. Our school consists of students from over 122 private and public grade schools in over 61 cities in the Chicagoland area. All faiths are welcomed members of the Montini Catholic family.
Montini students are part of a Lasallian community spanning 80 countries and currently educating over one million students worldwide. Locally, Montini Catholic is a member of the Midwest District of The De LaSalle Christian Brothers, which includes three universities and fourteen high schools. Lasallian education centers on five interlocking values: • Quality education • Inclusive community • Faith in the presence of God • Concern for the poor • Respect for all people A Lasallian education at Montini Catholic means that your calling matters to us. We firmly believe that your high school experience should be unique to your needs. Our Montini Catholic family touches hearts, stimulates minds, and cultivates leadership to prepare students for life, work and service. After four years at Montini Catholic, graduates are wellrounded men and women, life-long learners and responsible citizens, who are ready to face their college years and beyond.
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Let us remember, that we are in the holy presence of God.
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- St. John Baptist de La Salle
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be inspired to achieve your academic goals.
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for your future!
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It truly is an exciting time to be a Bronco! Montini Catholic provides the ideal-sized community - large enough to offer a wide breadth of programs and opportunities, and small enough for students to actually take advantage of them. We work hard to maintain a uniquely strong sense of community, family and faith. Our students will increasingly find themselves engaged in their own learning process. - Kevin Beirne, Principal
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inspired Montini Catholic’s pursuit of academic excellence is reflected in a comprehensive rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Our graduation requirements not only meet, but exceed, those recommended by the Illinois State Board of Higher Education. These requirements, along with a wide range of elective course offerings, including 15 Advanced Placement Courses and project-based STEM courses, provide Montini Catholic students with a well-rounded academic experience. Each year, Montini Catholic students excel in ACT and Advanced Placement examinations – well exceeding national and state averages in both testing programs.
Graduation Requirements Our graduation requirements meet and exceed those recommended by the Illinois Board of Education for a college preparatory high school. Theology English/Speech Mathematics Science Social Studies/Economics World Language Physical Education/Health Fine Arts Electives Community Service
4 credits 4 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 2 credits 2 credits 1 credit 2.0 credits 40 hours
An average class size of 20, allows teachers to get to know each student and carry out our founder’s mission to “touch their hearts and minds.”
Awards/Recognitions for the Class of 2020
158 Lasallian Graduates
52 Members of the National Honor Society 60 Academic All Stars & recipients of
the President’s Award for Academic Excellence
27 Illinois State Scholars
8 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars Montini Catholic’s pursuit of academic excellence, is also rooted in our commitment to small class size, individualized scheduling, digital learning and most importantly, engaging classroom instruction. Montini Catholic’s dedicated and talented faculty immerse students in their daily classroom instruction by utilizing iPad technology as well as traditional instruction methods. Seventy-one percent (71%) of Montini Catholic teachers hold an advanced degree.
4 AP Scholars with Honor 3 AP Scholars with Distinction 2 National Merit Commended Scholars 38 IHSA Academic Recognition Honorees 66% earned an unweighted GPA
As Lasallian educators, our faculty is dedicated to knowing their students, knowing how they learn, providing individual attention and helping them reach their full academic potential.
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Montini gave me an excellent balance of guidance and leadership while still challenging me - Yousuf Mitchell, Class of 2018, to find my own way. University of Illinois
of 3.5 or higher
Montini Catholic’s academic program paves the way for higher academic achievement resulting in graduates accumulating close to 56 million in academic scholarship oers in the past three years alone .
ACT Averages Top 10% Top 25% Top 50% MCHS Average
31.8 29.4 27.0 23.2 MCHS Class of 2019
AP Statistics
15 AP Exam Options (Sophomores-Seniors); 91 students took 164 AP Exams; 36 Perfect scores of 5 were recorded in 7 courses;
124 scores of 3 or higher; over 76% of the exams taken earned a 3 or better resulting in college course credit at most universities.
3.27
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Average AP Test Score Comparison
3.03
2019 Test Data (2020 data available in November.) Montini average for 2020 - 3.4
2.91 Montini
Illinois
Global
2.89 USA
Ensuring a lifetime of success A unique feature at Montini Catholic is that we do not place students into academic tracks. Our curriculum allows students to take courses within 4 academic levels: Advanced Placement, Honors, College Prep and Signum Fidei. Levels are determined by Placement and Proficiency Exam results, grade school records and/or grade school teacher recommendations. (Following our Lasallian mission of inclusive education, Signum Fidei is a selective academic program designed to work with 20 students each year who test below grade level.) All classes are engaging and aid in helping students learn at their unique level while preparing them for the demands of college.
Course List for 2020-21 School Year Business
Fine Arts (continued)
Science
Accounting Advanced Accounting Marketing
Concert Choir Varsity Choir Concert Band Honors Symphonic Band
AP Biology Honors Biology Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology* * Dual Credit Course AP Chemistry Honors Chemistry Earth Science Physical Science Environmental Dynamics AP Physics Physics, Honors
Computer Technology
World Languages
Introduction to Technology AP Computer Science Principals CAD - Computer Aided Design I & II Programming For Robotics I & II Programming in Java
English English, Honors AP English Language AP English Literature College Preparatory Reading College Preparatory Writing & Research Communications I & II Creative Writing Advanced Creative Writing Journalism
Fine Arts Art I & II Design I & II Digital Design Digital Photography Pottery I & II Acting I & II Music Appreciation Digital Music Freshman Choir Chamber Choir
15 Advanced Placement Courses
Chinese I, II & III AP French Honors French French I through 4 AP Spanish Honors Spanish Spanish 1 through 4
Social Studies
Mathematics Algebra I & II, Honors Algebra III with Statistics Modern Algebra I Plane Geometry Geometry, Honors Modern Mathematics Algebra III with Statistics Statistics & Probability/Trigonometry Analysis & Pre-Calculus, Honors AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Multivariable Calculus AP Statistics Introduction to Engineering
Physical Education Physical Education/Health Strength & Agility I & II
One-to-One iPad Program
AP World History & Geography Honors World History & Geography AP U.S. History & Geography Honors U.S. History & Geography Contemporary American History, Honors AP Political Science Economics, Honors Chicago History Introduction to Psychology AP Psychology
Theology Theology 9 - The Bible and Jesus Christ Theology 10 - The Paschal Mystery & the Church Theology 11 - Morality Theology 12 - Social Justice & Spirituality Faith in Media World Religions Introduction to Philosophy
40 Honors Level Courses
STEM Program
Montini Catholic’s growing STEM initiative introduces learning that is collaborative, project based and centered on real world problems and solutions. Increasing student experience in STEM fields is a very important part of the well-rounded academic experience at Montini Catholic. Since 2013, Montini Catholic has been developing classes and extra-curricular projects that encourage the use of creative problem solving and critical thinking. Montini Catholic's STEM initiative has a goal of creating innovative, creative, and flexible self -starters who are prepared for the changing world. The STEM program incorporates our extensive Mathematics and Science course offerings with Technology course offerings in programming, robotics, computer-aided drafting (CAD) and engineering along with extracurricular activities such as the Robotics Team, Math Team, Math Club, Science Club and Computer Club. Last school year, Montini Catholic introduced drone building and drone competitions to our STEM program. In the fall of 2019, we were proud to unveil our new state of the art Innovation Center, encouraging student collaboration and competition - which are key to technology based learning.
Montini’s Innovation Center focuses on technology concentrating on 3D design and printing and robotics and drone design building.
19 Number of years our Math Team has qualified for the ICTM State Competition consecutively. (The team has placed in the top 10 for 12 years.)
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Montini Catholic students took first place at the Joliet Junior College LEGO Robotics Competition in 2019 and in 2020 they qualified for the VEX Virtual Robotics World Championship .
Montini has continually challenged me to push myself, and led me, to not only meet my goals, but to greatly exceed Jordan Lazowski, Class of 2015, them. University of Notre Dame
Montini students excel on the field while never losing focus of their academic goals in the classroom. Being a champion in the Montini Catholic athletic program means more than state and conference titles. It also involves hard work, discipline and dedication to excellence in the classroom and on the playing field or court. Two-hundred and thirty-two (232) Bronco teams have earned the IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award (established in 2003) which is presented to teams maintaining a 3.0 or better grade point average during their sport season.
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Our excellence in the classroom is matched by the long tradition of athletic team and individual success in state and conference competitions. Since the year 2000, Montini Catholic teams have won 29 IHSA state championships and numerous sectional, regional and conference titles. Bronco athletes have been offered Division One scholarships to prestigious schools such as Stanford, Notre Dame, Harvard, Princeton, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, Connecticut and Syracuse as well as Big Ten Universities such as Northwestern, Ohio State, Michigan, Illinois, Nebraska, Purdue, Indiana, Minnesota and Iowa.
My teammates, coaches and teachers have pushed me to achieve my goals. I wouldn't have been successful without them. – Jake Karczewksi, Class of 2018 (United States Naval Academy)
29 IHSA State Championships
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Athletic programs emphasize team play and leadership among students while promoting positive self image. Montini Catholic’s athletic program is committed to providing opportunities to its students in a positive and challenging environment. Our success is due to the emphasis that is placed on hard work, dedication, good sportsmanship and leadership along with the importance of team, and the bond that is formed between team members and coaches. Twenty-four athletic programs are available for students to choose from at the varsity and frosh/soph level. In a time in our society when the trend is to specialize in one sport, Montini Catholic encourages participation in multiple sports and a great number of student-athletes participate on two or more varsity athletic teams. ....
19-20 Athletic Achievements Our Wrestling Team celebrated
5 IHSA
Individual State Titles and were once again Chicago Catholic League Champions
1st Place Class 3A title, which was also their 3rd straight bringing home their 16th
consecutive state title - making them one of the all time greatest high school sports dynasties in Illinois. Our Broncettes were 2020 State Qualifiers this year and our Boys Soccer team took home the Regional Championship title. Girls Basketball were GCAC Conference Champs and ended
#3 in the IHSA 3A Championship. Hockey finished 1st Place their season as
in the Cougar Cup League Championship. We celebrated
45 All Conference athletes
(despite not having a Spring season) and
39 athletes committing to colleges during 4 National Sports Signing Days.
Team Sport Opportunities Girls
Boys
Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Figure Skating Golf Hockey Lacrosse Pom Pons Soccer Softball Tennis Track Volleyball
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Hockey Lacrosse Rugby Soccer Tennis Track Volleyball Wrestling
39 Athletes committed to colleges on National Sports Signing Days during the 2019-20 school year
232
Teams have received the IHSA Academic Achievement honor since the program’s inception in 2003.
Students are motivated to step out of their comfort zones and to get engaged in the high school experience. Involvement in our student life program is a very important aspect of the well-rounded Montini Catholic college preparatory experience. Participation in clubs, organizations, activities and events enriches the educational experience and is considered an extension of the classroom. Students gain experience and knowledge beyond iPads and textbooks, develop leadership and social skills and make long lasting friendships by participating in the Montini Catholic student life program that features over 30 clubs and honor societies and 20 activities and social events. Students are encouraged to further develop their talent and skills in activities that they have a passion for and to “step out� of their comfort zones and experience new things in a friendly, respectful and supportive school community.
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engaged Activities First Step Social Game Day Kickoff Rallies Bronco Jamboree Homecoming Week Retreats Golden Gobbler Food Drive 4 Annual Concerts March for Life Mother Son Brunch Father Daughter Brunch Catholic Schools Week Turnabout Week Trivia Night Habitat for Humanity International Mission Trip Junior Senior Prom Dress Down Days Pep Rallies Founder’s Day Comic Con Trip Robotics Competitions
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Students paint their own pictures through their involvement choices. And no two pictures are - Jake Mondschean, ever the same.
Class of 2018, Iowa State
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Montini is like a second home to me. Getting to meet new people, try out new clubs, sports, and activities, and pushing your limits is what this school is about. This journey can be anything that you want it to be and is limited only by your own ambition and creativity.
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– Jake Mondschean, Class of 2018, Iowa State
Be an Artist Acafellas Broadcasters Drama Club Photography Club Treblemakers
Be Creative eSports Literary Magazine Media Club Photography Club Yearbook Club
Be a Leader Peer Tutors Student Ambassador Student Government
Be a Scholar French NHS Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society Spanish NHS Thespian Society Tri-M Honor Society
Be Social Montini Maniacs
Be a Thinker Computer Club English Club French Club Future Medical Professionals History Club Math Club Math Team Robotics Team Science Club Spanish Club
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artist The Fine Arts program at Montini Catholic provides a number of opportunities for aspiring thespians, inspired artists, passionate musicians and singers. Students can take advantage of opportunities to explore and develop their talents in a wide range of course offerings, concerts and theatrical performance opportunities, and participation in other extra-curricular activities and competitions. Fine Art is a graduation requirement for all Montini Catholic Students. Eighteen courses are offered in art, music and drama. These include four choirs and three bands which perform in six concerts each year. Extracurricular experiences include three music ensembles, two theatrical productions, and clubs for students interested in drama, film and photography. Music and Theater each have honors societies providing Montini Catholic students with a well rounded experience in the arts. Through our Fine Arts program, student are provided the avenues and experiences to develop, grow and challenge their musical and artistic interests.
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Being in the spring musicals were some of the most rewarding experiences of my life. - Jake Oostdyk, Class of 2018 I will miss it dearly. Lewis University
Bands Concert Symphonic Pep
Choirs Chamber Varsity Singers Liturgical Freshmen
Musical Ensembles Acafellas Treblemakers Percussion
Theatrical Productions Fall Play Spring Musical Summer Theater Camp
Concerts Fall Concert Christmas Concert Choral Christmas Tour Band Christmas Tour Winter Concert Spring Concert
Extracurricular Activities Broadcasters Drama Club Photography Club Set Crew
Honor Societies Tri-M Music Thespian
Our Lasallian mission fosters service to church, family and community while providing many opportunities for spiritual growth. Service is one aspect of the Montini Catholic experience that sets us apart from other schools. Our Lasallian Mission of education is rooted in the belief that we are servants of God. Through a four year theology curriculum, a four year retreat program (which includes Kairos Retreats), peer ministry activities, mission trips and an extensive community service program, we provide each student with a number of opportunities to grow spiritually, socially and to become difference makers.
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2018 Mission Trip to Jamaica
At Montini Catholic, students grow as Christian leaders. They develop respect for themselves and for others, they become more aware of social issues and social injustices, they see the importance of helping others, and they realize that they truly have the ability to “Touch the Hearts” of others.
Go out and do something good for someone, but make sure that it is someone who can’t pay you back. That is the basis of true Christian service. – Michael Blanchette, Campus Minister
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12,022 Service hours performed during the 19-20 school year by the Montini Catholic student body. * numbers reflect up until March 2020 when students experienced Covid shut down.
Campus Ministry Eucharistic Ministry Fellowship of Christian Athletes Food & Clothing Drives Freshman Day of Recollection God Squad Habitat for Humanity Trips International Mission Trip Junior Overnight Retreat Kairos Retreat Lasallian Youth Group March for Life Trip Peer Ministry Reconciliation Sancti Futuri Club Sophomore Day of Service Community Service Projects Youth in Government
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prepared The Montini Catholic College Preparatory Experience prepares each student for success in college and in life. The Lasallian Mission of Education enriches the whole person through classroom instruction, use of technology and the development of the student’s cultural, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual well being. Traditionally, 99% of graduates continue their education in some of the most prestigious universities and colleges throughout the United States. Montini Catholic students are not only assisted by a staff of three full-time counselors, but also by a full-time college admission counselor. In addition to the personal attention that our students receive from their counselors, they are also aided in their college and career search through the NavianceŽ college and career software program, college visit days, regular visits from college admission representatives to the Montini campus, college planning seminars, annual college fair and career day.
6,118 Number of service hours completed by the Class of 2020 at graduation.
$20,000,000 in academic scholarships earned by our Class of 2020
The Montini Catholic education experience will prepare you for success in college and in life. In their pursuit of academic excellence, 66% of the 158 members of the class of 2020 earned an un-weighted grade point average of 3.5 or greater at the time of graduation. Twenty million in academic scholarships and grants were awarded to the members of the class. Eighty percent (80%) of the graduates participating in the Advanced Placement program earned college course credit before stepping foot on their college campus. After their four year college preparatory educational experience, Montini Catholic graduates are confident, well-rounded men and women who are life-long learners, leaders and responsible citizens ready for their future and the challenges that await them.
Graduates earn scholarship offers from & attend some of the most prestigious colleges and universities. Academy of Art University, SF Arizona State University Augustana College Benedictine University Boston College Boston University Bradley University Butler University Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Colorado State University Columbia College Chicago DePaul University Dominican University Eastern Michigan University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Fordham University Harvard University Hope College Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State University Illinois Wesleyan University Indiana University Lewis University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Marquette University Miami University
Miami University of Ohio Michigan State University Missouri University of Science & Technology New York University North Carolina State University North Central College Northern Illinois University Northwestern University Ohio University Ohio State University Oklahoma State University Philadelphia University Princeton University Purdue University Robert Morris University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Southern Illinois University Southern Methodist University St. Ambrose University St. Joseph’s College - Indiana St. Louis University St. Mary’s College Notre Dame St. Mary’s College of California St. Mary’s University in Minnesota Stanford University Syracuse University Texas A & M University Texas Christian University
United States Naval Academy University of Advancing Technology University of Alabama University of Chicago University of Cincinnati University of Dayton University of Illinois at Champaign University of Illinois at Chicago University of Iowa University of Kentucky University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of Missouri University of Nebraska University of North Carolina University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Southern California University of Tennessee University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Valparaiso University Vanderbilt University Villanova University Western Michigan University Xavier University Yale University
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Montini’s rigorous courses have taught me how to sufficiently manage my time, and to prioritize! I am more than prepared to take on everything Eastern Michigan has to throw at me! Gianna Salzbrunn Class of 2016, Eastern Michigan
get started Tuition TUITION FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR IS $12,950 FOR A SINGLE CHILD, WITH A $600 DISCOUNT FOR A SECOND CHILD AND A $1200 DISCOUNT FOR THE THIRD CHILD.
Fees • Application Fee: $30 • Registration Fee: $185 • iPad Lease Fee: $250
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on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 8:00 AM (Practice Test on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 7:00 PM)
which are awarded to incoming freshmen who sit for the December Placement Exam at Montini Catholic. Academic Scholarships are renewable for four years and range from $1,000 to $2,500 - based on a student’s national composite score on their Placement Exam.
• Student Fees: Freshman & Sophomore: $495 Junior: $635 Senior: $600 • Ebook/Textbook Fees are based on each student’s schedule. • Uniforms are available at Dennis Uniform (dennisuniform.com) • Transportation Fee (optional): $995 For more information regarding fees, please visit: www.montini.org and click the ‘Admissions’ button.
Students can earn up to $10,000 over their four years of high school. Montini Catholic’s Academic Scholarship Program awards students up to $10,000 over their four year of high school. Scholarships are awarded to students based on national percentile ranking of the Placement Exam scores for students taking the first Placement Exam on December 5, 2020. All scholarships are renewable for four years if a student meets the renewal criteria. • Students scoring between the 95th to 99th percentile receive a $2,500 scholarship. • Students scoring between the 90th to 94th percentile receive a $1,500 scholarship. • Students scoring between the 85th to 89th percentile will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Apply for Other Scholarships/Grants • Empower Illinois Tax Scholarship Program* • Montini Catholic Financial Aid Grant • Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) Grant • Kazma Family Foundation Scholarship • Bishop Blanchette Scholarship • LINK Unlimited Scholarship • Holy Family Scholarship Chicago Scholars • Johnathan Weiger “Johnny Always Wins” Memorial Scholarship • S.P.A.C.E. Grant for Full-time Employees of schools within the Diocese of Joliet • Montini Catholic Work Study Program * Visit: www.empowerillinois.org
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scholarships Visit www.montini.org/scholarship for scholarship and grant deadlines, plus details about the application process.
A diverse student body allows students to appreciate one another’s differences and to learn and grow as one community.
61 Cities
122 Grade Schools
74 Zip Codes
Students come from 61 different cities within the Chicagoland area to be a part of our tradition of excellence. 67 from Lombard 61-70 from Downers Grove & Westchester 21-30 from Bolingbrook, Naperville & Oakbrook 11-20 from Addison, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hillside, Plainfield, Villa Park, Westmont & Woodridge
1-10 from Arlington Heights, Aurora, Bartlett, Bellwood, Bensenville, Berkeley, Berwyn, Bloomingdale, Broadview, Brookfield, Burr Ridge, Carol Stream, Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Des Plaines, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Forest Park, Glendale Heights, Hanover Park, Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Homer Glen, Indian
Head Park, Itasca, LaGrange, Lemont, Lisle, Maywood, Medina, Melrose Park, Montgomery, Norridge, North Aurora, North Riverside, North Lake, Oak Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Palos Hills, Park Ridge, Romeoville, Roselle, Saint Charles, Wayne, West Chicago, Western Springs, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Winfield & Wood Dale
Transportation Montini Catholic is conveniently located in Chicago’s Western Suburbs. We are proud to offer 4 morning transportation routes. Every year, we alter our pick up locations to best accommodate our students who utilize our bus service. Buses arrive at Montini Catholic around 7:30 AM.
2020 - 21 Routes West. Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Naperville, Aurora, Lisle
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Southwest. Downers Grove, North Lemont, Darien, Burr Ridge, Westmont, Woodridge East. LaGrange, Western Springs, LaGrange Park, Westchester, Bellwood, Elmhurst North. Bloomingdale, Roselle, Addison, Lombard
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My daughter wanted to attend a school where she would make new friends and be treated like a person, not a number. Sending her to Montini is a decision we will never regret! - Mrs. Theresa Donaldson, Montini Catholic Parent, Divine Providence Parish
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