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- Kevin Beirne, Principal
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. “ ”
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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 and 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 our Montini Catholic family.
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Our History
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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.
Lasallian education centers on five interlocking values which are: Quality education Inclusive community Faith in the presence of God Concern for the poor Respect for all people
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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
After four years at Montini Catholic, graduates are well-rounded men and women, life-long learners and responsible citizens, who are ready to face their college years and beyond.
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.
Our Mission
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 3 universities and 14 high schools.
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Montini Catholic’s pursuit of academic excellence is reflected in a preparatoryrigorouscomprehensivecollegecurriculum.
Our graduation requirements meet and exceed those recommended by the Illinois Board of Education for a college preparatory high school.
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Our graduation requirements exceed those recommended by the Illinois State Board of Higher Education. Each year, Broncos excel in ACT and Advanced Placement examinations well exceeding national and state averages in both testing programs. Our pursuit of academic excellence, is also rooted in our commitment to small class size, individualized scheduling, digital learning and most importantly, engaging classroom instruction. A dedicated and talented faculty immerse students in their daily classroom instruction by utilizing iPad technology as well as traditional instruction methods. With an offering of 14 Advanced Placement, 40 Honors Level and 4 Dual College Credit Courses, Bronco students are set up for success. 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. Montini has 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. ”
“ Theology 4 credits English/Speech 4 credits Mathematics 3 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies/Economics 3 credits World Language 2 credits Physical Education/Health 2 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Electives 2.0 credits Community Service 40 hours Graduation Requirements #be
Montini pastoffersacademictoaccumulatingresultingachievementhigherpavesacademicCatholic’sprogramthewayforacademicingraduatesclose89millioninscholarshipinthe5yearsalone. 14 AP Exam Options (Sophomores-Seniors); 76 students took 143 AP Exams; 24 Perfect scores of 5 were recorded; 106 scores were 3+; Over 74% of the exams taken earned a 3 or better resulting in college course credit at most universities.
(Class of 2021) ACT Averages Top 10% 33.5 Top 25% 30.8 Top 50% 28.2 Top 75% 25.8 MCHS Average 23.5 National Average 20.8 (Class of 2021) AP AverageStatisticsAPTestScoreComparison USAIllinoisGlobal 3.20 2.892.893.03 74% Success Rate (Class of 2022)
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.
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PlacementAdvancedCourses One-to-OneiPadProgram CoursesHonorsLevel InnovativeSTEMProgram CoursesCreditDual Business MarketingAdvancedAccountingAccounting Computer Technology 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 AdvancedWritingCreative Writing Journalism Fine Arts Art I & MultilevelII Art Design I & II Digital Design & Photography Pottery I & II Acting I & II Music Appreciation Digital HonorsConcertVarsityConcertChamberFreshmanMusicChoirChoirChoirChoirBandSymphonic Band World Languages Chinese I, II, III & IV AP FrenchHonorsFrenchFrenchIthrough IV AP SpanishHonorsSpanishSpanishIthrough V Mathematics Foundations in Algebra Algebra I & II, College Prep & Honors Algebra III with Statistics Modern Algebra I Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry * Plane Geometry,GeometryCollege Prep & Honors Modern Mathematics Algebra III with Statistics Statistics & Probability/Trigonometry Analysis & Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus III * AP Calculus AB AP Calculus IntroductionAPMultivariableBCCalculusStatisticstoEngineering Physical Education Physical StrengthEducation/Health&AgilityI&II Science AP Biology,BiologyCollege Prep & Honors Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology* AP Chemistry,ChemistryCollege Prep & Honors Science (continued) Earth HonorsAPEnvironmentalPhysicalScienceScienceDynamicsPhysicsIPhysics 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 APIntroductionHistorytoPsychologyPsychology Theology Theology 9 - The Bible and Jesus Christ Theology 10 - The Paschal Mystery & the TheologyTheologyChurch11-Morality12-SocialJustice & TheologySpiritualityofthe Human Person World IntroductionReligionsto Philosophy * Dual Credit Course Course List for 22-23 School Year 14 40 4 Upon completion, students earn both high school and college credit for the course and get a head start on their college journey.
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Our Math Team placed 6th this year at State and has finished in the top 11th at the ICTM State Competition for consecutive years. 21 Our Robotics Team was the only private school team qualifying for the VEX State Competition and ranked among the top in Illionis for the 2022 season.
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Increasing student experience in STEM fields is a very important part of the well-rounded academic experience at Montini Catholic. Since 2013, we have been developing classes and extra-curricular projects that encourage the use of creative problem solving and critical thinking. Our STEM initiative creates innovative, creative, and flexible self-starters who are prepared for the changing world. The program incorporates our extensive Mathematics and Science course offerings with Technology courses, including AP Computer Science Principals, CAD (Computer Aided Design), Programming for Robotics and Programing in Java. Extracurricular activities include Flight Club (Drones), Robotics Team, Math Team, Math Club, Science Club and Computer Club. Students compete annually in the numerous competitions including the VEX World Robotics Competition and the ICTM State Math Competition. Our state of the art Innovation Center, encourages student collaboration and competition - which are key to technology based learning. Average Class Size of allows teachers to get to know each student and carry out our founder’s mission to ‘touch their hearts and minds.”
Focus is on learning that is collaborative, project based and centered on real world problems and solutions. Our Innovation Center focuses on technologyconcentrating on 3D design & printing, robotics & drone design.
Our excellence in the classroom is matched by our long tradition of athletic success!
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Being a champion 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. 263 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. Our excellence in the classroom is matched by the long tradition of athletic team and individual success in state and conference competitions. Since 2000, Montini Catholic teams have won 30 IHSA state championships and numerous sectional, regional and conference titles. Bronco athletes have been offered Division 1 (D1) scholarships to prestigious schools and Big Ten Universities.
Teams have earned the IHSA Academic Achievement honor since the program began in 2003. Division I Athletic Scholarships earned in the past 6 years! 54
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JV Hockey placed 1st in the Hayes Suburban League Championship and Varsity Hockey won their 6th 1st Place trophy in the Cougar Cup League Championship. Our Wrestling program made history sending our 1st female to State - along with 2 male qualifiers - resulting in 1 individual State Championship! 19 teams received the IHSA Academic Achievement honor. Montini celebrated 48 All Conference athletes and 2 CCL/GCAC Athlete/Players of the Year. 314 athletes earned Academic All Conference honors in the 21-22 school year.
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Girls Volleyball earned the 2021 State Championship title! Our Broncettes were #2 at State IHSA for the second year in a row. Boys Volleyball were Red Division Champions! Both varsity Basketball teams and Baseball brought home Regional Championship trophies! Girls Soccer finished #3 in State and our Bronco Softball team celebrated sectional champion status!
21-22 Athletic Achievements
2022-23 Team Sport Opportunities CheerleadingBasketballBaseball CrossFootballCountryGolf PomLacrosseHockeyPons SoftballSoccerTennis VolleyballTrackWrestling
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Students are motivated to step out of their comfort zones and to get engaged.
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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 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.
Your high school journey can be anything that you want to be and is limited only by your own ambition and creativity. Jake Mondschean, Class of 2018, Iowa State “ ”
Be an Artist TreblemakersBroadcastersAcafellasDramaClub Be Creative LiteraryYearbookMediaMagazineClubClub Be Social Montini Maniacs Uno 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 a Thinker Computer Club Chinese Club French Club Future ProfessionalsMedicalClubMathClubMathTeamRoboticsTeamScienceClubSpanishClub
Our Fine Arts program provides a number of opportunities for aspiring thespians, artists and musicians.
Bands SymphonicConcertPep Choirs VarsityChamberSingersLiturgicalFreshmen EnsemblesMusical TreblemakersAcafellasPercussion ProductionsTheatrical Fall Play Spring Musical Summer Theater Camp Concerts Fall ChoralChristmasConcertConcertChristmasTourBandChristmasTourWinterConcertSpringConcert ExtracurricularActivities BroadcastersDramaClubSetCrew Honor Societies Tri-MThespianMusic Always try something new! It's impossible to know what your own experiences will be doing a certain activity without tying it first. Be open to learning and you might be pleasantly surprised by the outcome.”- Sarah
Students can take advantage of opportunities to explore and develop their talents in a wide range of course offerings.
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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. Ernat Class 2022 (University Illinois)
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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
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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.
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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 ‘74, Montini Catholic Board Chair SVP & Chief Medical Officer at Medstar Washington Hospital Center (Georgetown University); Association of America Medical Colleges, Chief Health Care Officer
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.
After their Montini 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.
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.
The andinforstudentspreparesexperienceCatholicMontinisuccesscollegeinlife. 120 Lasallian graduates 37 Members of the National Honor Society 49 Academic All Stars 20 Illinois State Scholars 4 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars 4 AP Scholars with Honor 1 AP Scholar with Distinction 1 National Merit Commended Scholar 66% earned an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or RecognitionsAwardshigher.&fortheClassof2022
Million dollars in academic scholarship offers were made to members of our Class of 2022. $18.5 of 2022 graduates earned an un-weighted GPA of 3.5+ at the time of their graduation 66% of participatedstudentsinthe AP program & earned college course credit before stepping onto a college campus. 74%
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Valparaiso University Vanderbilt University Villanova University West Point Academy Western Michigan University Xavier University Yale University
Miami University of Ohio Michigan State University Missouri University of Science & Technology
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
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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
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
Graduates earn scholarship offers from & attend some of the most prestigious colleges and universities.
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
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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
Attend an Open House Sunday, September 25, 2022 and/or Sunday, November 6, 2022 View times & register at www.montini.org/openhouse Take our Placement Test on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 8AM (Practice Test on Wednesday, November 30, 2022
TuitionTuitionforthe2022-23 school year is $13,625 for a single child, with a $600 discount for a second child and a $1200 discount for the third •Feeschild.Application Fee: $35 • Registration Fee: $190 • iPad Lease Fee: $250 • Student FreshmanFees:&Sophomore: $515 Junior: $655 Senior: $620 • Ebook/Textbook Fees are based on each student’s schedule. • Uniforms are available at Dennis Uniform (dennisuniform.com). • Transportation Fee (optional): $1,100 For more information regarding fees, please visit: www.montini.org and click the ‘Admissions’ button.√ √ √ √ √ Checklist
7PM) Earn an Academic Scholarship 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 Scholarships/GrantsOther
MontiniTransportationCatholicisconvenientlylocated 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. 2021 - 22 Routes West: Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Naperville, Aurora, Lisle Southwest: Downers Grove, North Lemont, Darien, Burr Ridge, West mont, Woodridge East: LaGrange, Western Springs, LaGrange Park, Westchester, Bellwood, Elmhurst North: Bloomingdale, Roselle, Addison, Lombard Office at 630-627-6930 x182. at
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Apply for Scholarships/GrantsOther • 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 Students can earn up to $10,000 over their highyearsfourofschool. Visit www.montini.org/scholarship for scholarship and grant deadlines, plus details about the application process.
• Students scoring between the 95-99th percentile receive a $2,500 scholarship. Students scoring between the 90-94th percentile receive a $1,500 scholarship. Students scoring between the 85-89th percentile will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
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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 Test on December 3, 2022. Scholarships are renewable for four years when a student meets the renewal criteria.
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Broncos come from many different areas within Chicagoland to be a part of our tradition of excellence. Zip Codes 74 Cities 61 Grade Schools 122
- Ryan Hubeny, Class of 2022 (University of Southern California)
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Montini is a close-knit community with a family atmosphere. I have never felt more welcomed than I have here. I will always be grateful for how they have helped me succeed.
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Broncos appreciate their differences, and thrive as one community.
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