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at Montini Catholic
A Lasallian College Preparatory High School
be inspired, b e a champion , be engaged, be an artist, b e a servant, b e prepared . . .
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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.
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Montini students are part of a Lasallian community spanning 80 countries and currently educating over one million students worldwide.
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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 cla ss size of
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allows teacher s to get to kno w each student a nd carry out our founder’s m ission to “touch their he arts and minds .” Montini Cathol ic’s pursuit of ac ademic excelle is reflected in a nce comprehensive rigorous college preparatory cu rriculum. Our gr aduation requir ments exceed ethose recomm ended by the Ill State Board of in ois Higher Educati on. Each year, Bron cos excel in AC T and Advance Placement exam d inations – well ex ce ed in g and state averag national es in both testin g programs. Our pursuit of academic exce llence, is also ro in our commitm oted ent to small clas s si ze , individualized scheduling, digi tal learning and m os t importantly, engaging classr oom instructio n . A de dicated and talented facult y immerse stude nt s in their daily classroom inst ruction by utiliz in g iP ad technology as well as tradit ional instructio n m et h ods. With an offering of 15 A dvanced Place m en t, 4 0 Honors Level and 4 Dua l College Credit C ou rs es, Bronco students are se t up for succes s. As Lasallian ed ucators, our fa culty is dedicate knowing their st d to udents, knowin g how they lear providing indivi n, dual attention and helping th reach their full em academic poten tial.
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Montini’s prepared me really well for college, and I know the leadership qualities, work ethic, and social skills I’ve developed throughout my time here will be crucial for college, and even the rest of my life. - Heather Sledzinskil, Class of 2021 (Purdue University) University of Illinois
ACT Averages Top 10% Top 25% Top 50% Top 75% MCHS Average National Average (Class of 2020)
33.2 30.8 28.7 26.8 24.6 20.8
AP Statistics
Average AP Test Score Comparison 3.27 Illinois Global USA
3.03 2.91 2.89
Montini Catholic’s academic program paves the way for higher academic achievement resulting in graduates accumulating close to 88 million in academic scholarship offers in the past five years alone. 15 AP Exam Options (Sophomores-Seniors); 66 students took 119 AP Exams; 23 Perfect scores of 5 were recorded in 8 courses; 94 scores were 3+; Over 79% of the exams taken earned a 3 or better resulting in college course credit at most universities.
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Course List for 21-22 School Year Business
World Languages
Science (continued)
Accounting
Chinese I, II, III & IV
Earth Science
Advanced Accounting
AP French
Physical Science
Marketing
Honors French
Environmental Dynamics
French I through IV
AP Physics I
AP Spanish
Honors Physics
Computer Technology Introduction to Technology AP Computer Science Principals
Honors Spanish Spanish I through V
CAD - Computer Aided Design I & II Programming For Robotics I & II
Mathematics
Programming in Java*
Foundations in Algebra Algebra I & II, College Prep & Honors
English
Algebra III with Statistics
English, Honors
Modern Algebra I
AP English Language
Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry *
AP English Literature
Plane Geometry
College Preparatory Reading College Preparatory Writing & Research Communications I & II
Geometry, College Prep & Honors Modern Mathematics Algebra III with Statistics
Creative Writing
Statistics & Probability/Trigonometry
Advanced Creative Writing Journalism
Analysis & Pre-Calculus, Honors
Social Studies World History & Geography Honors World History & Geography AP World History: Modern AP U.S. History U.S. History & Geography Honors U.S. History & Geography Contemporary American History Contemporary American History, Honors AP Political Science & Economics Economics, Honors Chicago History Introduction to Psychology AP Psychology
Calculus III *
Fine Arts
AP Calculus AB
Theology
Art I & II
AP Calculus BC
Theology 9 - The Bible and Jesus Christ
Multilevel Art
Multivariable Calculus
Theology 10 - The Paschal Mystery
AP Statistics
Design I & II
& the Church
Digital Design & Photography
Introduction to Engineering
Pottery I & II
Physical Education
Acting I & II Music Appreciation
Physical Education/Health Strength & Agility I & II
Digital Music Freshman Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Varsity Choir Concert Band Honors Symphonic Band
15
Advanced Placement Courses
Theology 11 - Morality Theology 12 - Social Justice & Spirituality Theology of the Human Person World Religions Introduction to Philosophy
Science AP Biology
* Dual Credit Course
Biology, College Prep & Honors
Upon completion, students earn both
Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology* high school and college credit for the AP Chemistry
course and get a head start on their college journey.
Chemistry, College Prep & Honors
One-to-One iPad Program
40 Honors Level Courses
Innovative STEM Program
4
Dual Credit Courses
Our STEM initiative introduces learning that is collaborative, project based and centered on real world problems and solutions.
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t of STEM fields is a very important par Increasing student experience in 3, nce at Montini Catholic. Since 201 the well-rounded academic experie t and extra-curricular projects tha we have been developing classes Our blem solving and critical thinking. encourage the use of creative pro s who , creative, and flexible self-starter STEM initiative creates innovative rld. The program incorporates our are prepared for the changing wo y e course offerings with Technolog extensive Mathematics and Scienc r Science Principals, CAD (Compute courses, including AP Computer Robotics and Programing in Java. Aided Design), Programming for m, Flight Club (Drones), Robotics Tea Extracurricular activities include b and Computer Club. Students Math Team, Math Club, Science Clu us competitions including the VEX compete annually in the numero n. the ICTM State Math Competitio World Robotics Competition and tion ter, encourages student collabora Our state of the art Innovation Cen to technology based learning. and competition - which are key
Our Robotics Team was the only private school team who qualified for the State VEX Competition and ranked among the top
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in the world for the 2021 season.
Our Innovation Center focuses on technology concentrating on 3D design & printing, robotics & drone design building. Our Math Team has finished in the top 11th at the ICTM State Competition for
19
consecutive years.
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IHSA State Championships
Teams have received the IHSA Academic Achievement honor since the program’s inception in 2003.
Division I Athletic Scholarships Earned in the past 5 years!
Montini stud ents excel on the field while never losing focus of the ir academic go als in the classr oom.
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Being a champ ion means mor e than state an conference titl d es. It also involv es h ar d work, discipline and dedication to ex ce lle n ce in the classroom and on the playing fie ld or court. Two-hundred an d forty-four Bro n co te ams have earned the IHSA Team Academic A ch ievement Award (establis hed in 2003) w h ic h is p resented to teams maint aining a 3.0 or b ett er gr ade point average during their sport seas on.
Our excellence in the classroo m is matched by the long traditio n of athletic te am and individu success in stat al e and conferen ce co m p etitions. Since the year 2000, Montini C at h o lic teams have won 29 IH SA state cham p io n sh ip s and numerous sect ional, regional an d co n fe rence titles. Bronco athletes have b ee n off er ed Division 1 (D1) scholarships to p re st ig io us schools and Big Ten Un iversities.
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Montini is a great school with alot to offer. My experience was amazing. Teachers and coaches truly prepared me for college by pushing me to do my best and teaching me the discipline that is needed for success in the class and on the (volleyball) court ! – Joslyn Boyer’19 (University of Wisconsin Badger)
Athletic programs emphasize team play and leadership among students while promoting positive self image.
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Montini Catholic’s athletic program is committed to providing opportunities to our 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-five athletic programs (13 for boys; 12 for girls) 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. ....
20-21 Athletic Achievements Our Broncettes were
#2 at State IHSA this
year and our Softball and Baseball teams both took home Regional Championship titles. Girls Soccer also brought home a Regional Championship trophy. Girls Volleyball
2nd in the Red Division. JV Hockey placed 1st in the Hayes Suburban finished
League Championship and Varsity Hockey won their 6th
1st Place trophy in the
Cougar Cup League Championship. Montini celebrated
35 All Conference
4 CCL/GCAC Athlete/Players of the Year. 15 Bronco athletes committed athletes and
to further their athletic careers in college during four National Sports Signing Days (despite not having regular seasons).
215
athletes earned Academic All Conference honors in the 20-21 school year.
Team Sport Opportunities Girls
Boys
Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Hockey Lacrosse Pom Pons Soccer Softball Tennis Track Volleyball
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Hockey Lacrosse Rugby Soccer Tennis Track Volleyball Wrestling
Students are motivated to step out of their comfort zones and to get engaged.
95
%
of Broncos participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
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Activities
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Involvement in our student life program is a very important
First Step Social Game Day Kickoff Rallies Bronco Jamboree Bingo Night Homecoming Week Retreats Adopt-A-Family Drive Golden Gobbler Food Drive Music/Band Concerts March for Life Mother Son Brunch Father Daughter Brunch Catholic Schools Week Turnabout Week Tacos & Trivia Night Habitat for Humanity International Mission Trip Junior Senior Prom Dress Down Days Pep Rallies Founder’s Day Comic Con Trip Robotics Competitions Theater Productions Volley for a Cure
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 Montini’s student life program that features over 25 clubs and honor societies and over 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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Your high school journey can be anything that you want 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 Treblemakers
#Be Creative Literary Magazine Media Club Yearbook Club
#Be a Leader Peer Tutor Peer Minister Pro Life Activist Student Ambassador Student Government
#Be a Scholar Chinese NHS 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 Chinese Club French Club Math Club Math Team Robotics Team Science Club Spanish Club
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 Set Crew
Honor Societies Tri-M Music Thespian
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Our Fine Arts program provides a number of opportunities for aspiring thespians, artists and musicians. Students can take advantage of opportunities to explore and develop their talents in a wide range of course offerings. Fine Art is a graduation requirement for all Broncos. Eighteen courses are offered in art, music and drama. These include four choirs and three bands which perform in six concerts each year. Extra-curricular experiences include three music ensembles, two theatrical productions, and clubs for students interested in drama, film and photography. Music and Theater each have honor societies - opening up a world of opportunities for students who are both gifted and academically capable.
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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. 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.
2 Habitat for Humanity Service Opportunities Each Year
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I truly see my role as a ministry, much more than a job. I am blessed to help students have these experiences that are life changing. –
Michael Blanchette, Campus Minister
1 International Service Trip to Jamaica Each Summer
4 Year Retreat Program
Mission Trips
All School Masses
On Site Chapel Daily Prayer
Our Lasallian m ission fosters service to church, family and com munity and provides m any opportunities for spiritual growt h. Campus Minis try Eucharistic Min istry Food & Clothin g Drives Freshman Day of Recollection Habitat for Hu manity Trips International M ission Trip Junior Overnig ht Retreat Kairos (Senior) Retreat Lasallian Youth Group March for Life Trip to D.C. Peer Ministry God Squad Reconciliation Opportunities Youth in Govern ment Sophomore Da y of Service Community Se rvice Projects
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. Service obligations were paused for the 20/21 school year due to Covid.
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I look back at my years at Montini as being the formative years that launched me successfully for college and for life.
– Dr. Jan Orlwowski ‘75, Montini Catholic Board Chair SVP & Chief Medical Officer at Medstar Washington Hospital Center (Georgetown University); Association of America Medical Colleges, Chief Health Care Officer
After their Monitni Catholic experience, 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.
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of 2021 graduates earned an un-weighted GPA of 3.5+ at their time of graduation.
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Million dollars in academic scholarship offers were made to members of our Class of 2021.
80
%
of 2021 graduates participated in the Advanced Placement program & earned college course credit before stepping on their college campus.
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 Naviance® 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.
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Montini’s rigorous courses have taught me how to sufficiently manage my time. I was prepared to take on all college had to throw at me!
Gianna Salzbrun n
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Class of 2016, Ea
stern Michigan
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 California Institute of Technology 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 Savannah School of Art & Design 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 Champaign University of Illinois 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 West Point Academy Western Michigan University Xavier University Yale University
#get started Tuition
TUITION FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR IS $13,210 FOR A SINGLE CHILD, WITH A $600 DISCOUNT FOR A SECOND CHILD AND A $1200 DISCOUNT FOR THE THIRD CHILD.
Fees • Application Fee: $35 • Registration Fee: $190 • iPad Lease Fee: $250
Checklist √
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Schedule a Shadow Day
by calling our Admissions Office at 630-627-6930 x182.
Attend an Open House Wednesday, October 13, 2021 and/or Sunday, November 7, 2021 View times & Register at www.montini.org/openhouse
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Take our Placement Test
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Earn an Academic Scholarship
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on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 8:00 AM (Practice Test on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 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.
Apply for Other Scholarships/Grants
• 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.
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 Southwest: Downers Grove, North Lemont, Darien, Burr Ridge, Westmont, Woodridge East: LaGrange, Western Springs, LaGrange Park, Westchester, Bellwood, Elmhurst North: Bloomingdale, Roselle, Addison, Lombard
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 years 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 4, 2021. 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
EARN
scholarships * Visit: www.empowerillinois.org
Visit www.montini.org/scholarship for scholarship and grant deadlines, plus details about the application process.
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Students at Montini Catholic appreciate their differences, and grow as one community.
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Jim Segredo, President Montini Catholic High School
Students come from many different areas within Chicagoland to be a part of our tradition of excellence.
74 Zip Codes
61 Cities
122 Grade Schools
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When choosing a school for our children, we loved knowing that faith and family are important parts of daily life at Montini. - Mrs. Denise Ortiz (alumni parent)
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“Let us remember, that we are in the holy presence of God.” - St. John Baptist de La Salle
Jennifer Long Kavanagh ‘97 Admissions Representative jkavanagh@montini.org 630-627-6930 x182
Mike Bukovsky ’83 Admissions Representative mbukovsky@montini.org 630-627-6930 x183
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