2023 Viewbook - Be A Bronco at Montini Catholic

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A Lasallian College

Preparatory High School

Greetings future Broncos! At Montini Catholic, we are proud to provide a high-quality Lasallian educational experience to all of our students. We strive to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment that supports the whole-student and the wide range of abilities and backgrounds that each student brings. At Montini Catholic, there is truly a place for all students to excel academically, to grow further socially and emotionally, to develop and compete athletically, and to grow in their faith and understanding of Catholic teaching. We continue to work hard to maintain our positive school culture and climate, and seek to provide our students with authentic and meaningful experiences to enhance their high school experience. We hope that you will come and visit us sometime soon!

- Chris Tiritilli, Principal

#be aBronco

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 and are lifetime members of one unique community. Our school consists of students from over 135 private and public grade schools in over 25 cities in the Chicagoland area. All faiths are welcomed members of our 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 La Salle Christian Brothers, which includes three universities and fourteen high schools.

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

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 well-rounded men and women, life-long learners and responsible citizens, who are ready to face their college years and beyond.

Montini graduates are well-rounded men and women, life-long learners and responsible citizens who are ready to face college and beyond.

Montini Catholic’s pursuit of academic excellence is reflected in a comprehensive, rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

#be inspired

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 15 Advanced Placement, Honors Level and 4 Dual College Credit Courses, Bronco students are set up for success.

Graduation Requirements

Our graduation requirements meet and exceed those recommended by the Illinois Board of Education for a college preparatory high school.

As Lasallian educators, our faculty members are dedicated to knowing their students, knowing how they learn, providing individual attention and helping them reach their full academic potential.

- Heather Sledzinski, Class of 2021 (Purdue University)

Montini has prepared me really well for college. 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.

Montini Catholic’s academic program paves the way for higher academic achievement resulting in graduates accumulating close to $86 million in academic scholarship offers in the past 5 years alone.

15 AP Exam Options (Sophomores-Seniors); 83 students took 153 AP Exams; 25 Perfect scores of 5 were recorded; 112 scores were 3+; Over 71% of the exams taken earned a 3 or better resulting in college course credit at most universities.

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 designed to help students learn at their unique level while preparing them for the demands of college.

Course List for 23-24 School Year

Business

Accounting

Advanced Accounting

Marketing

English

English (9-12), Honors (9-12)

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

Advanced Painting

Multilevel Art

Digital Design & Photography

Pottery

Theater Workshop

Music Appreciation

Digital Music I & II

Chamber Choir

Concert Choir

Varsity Choir

Concert Band

Honors Symphonic Band

World Languages

Chinese I, II, III & IV

AP French

Honors French

French I through IV

AP Spanish

Honors Spanish

Spanish I through V

Mathematics

Foundations in Algebra

Algebra I & II, College Prep & Honors

Algebra III with Statistics

Modern Algebra I

Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry *

Plane Geometry

Geometry, College Prep & Honors

Modern Mathematics

Algebra III with Statistics

Statistics & Probability/Trigonometry

AP Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

Multivariable Calculus *

AP Statistics

Introduction to Engineering

Physical Education

Physical Education/Health 9

Strength & Agility I & II

Beginning Pilates & Yoga

Lifetime Fitness & Games

Science

AP Biology

Biology, College Prep & Honors

Human Anatomy & Physiology*

AP Chemistry

Chemistry, College Prep & Honors

Earth Science

Physical Science

Environmental Dynamics

AP Physics I

Physics, College Prep & 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

Technology

Introduction to Computer Science

AP Computer Science Principals

Digital Making: Creating Functional 3D Objects & Systems

Robotics

Advanced Robotics

Programming in Java*

Theology

Theology 9 - Introduction to Catholicism

Theology 10 - Scripture

Theology 11 - Morality

Theology 12 - Social Justice

Theology of the Human Person

World Religions

Introduction to Philosophy

Faith in Media

Expressions of Faith

* Dual Credit Course – Upon completion, students earn both high school and college credit for the course & get a head start on their college journey.

Our Math Team placed 7th this year at State after earning the Regional Championship. The team has finished in the top 11 at the State Competition for

22

consecutive years.

Our Robotics Team was the highest ranking team at State in 2023 qualifying for the VEX Worlds Competition and ranked among the top

3%

in the world during their 2023 season.

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, Digital Making, 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 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.

Our focus is on learning that is collaborative, project based & centered on real world problems & solutions.

Our Innovation Center focuses on technologyconcentrating on 3D design & printing, robotics & drone design.

#be a champion

Our excellence in the classroom is matched by our long tradition of athletic success!

Bronco students excel on the field while never losing focus of their academic goals in the classroom.

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 athletic 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.

Additionally, we are quite thankful to have been able to invest close to $3,000,000 in upgrading our athletic facilities within the past 12 years.

30

IHSA State Championships

263

Teams have earned the IHSA Academic Achievement honor since the program began in 2003.

55

Division I Athletic Scholarships earned in the past 6 years!

23-24 Athletic Achievements

Girls Basketball earned the Regional and Sectional Champion titles!

Boys Basketball earned the Regional Championship trophy for the second year in a row! Wrestling celebrated a Regional Championship as well as 6 individual state qualifers (5 male, 1 female); and our Broncettes were IHSA State Qualifiers.

JV Hockey placed 1st in the Hayes Suburban League Championship! Girls Soccer and Softball each earned Regional trophies with our Softball adding a Sectional Championship to their records.

17 teams received the IHSA Academic Achievement honor. Montini celebrated 51 All Conference athletes; 290 athletes earned Academic All Conference honors in the 22-23 school year.

2023-24 Team Sport Opportunities

Baseball Basketball

Cheerleading

Cross Country Dance Football

Golf Hockey Lacrosse

Soccer Softball Tennis

Track Volleyball Wrestling

Athletic programs emphasize team play and leadership among students while promoting a positive self image.

of Broncos participate in at least one extracurricular activity.

First Step Social

Game Day Kick-off 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

Winter Spirit Week

Tacos & Trivia Night

Habitat for Humanity

International Mission Trip

Junior Senior Prom

Dress Down Days

Pep Rallies

Founder’s Day

Robotics Competitions

Theater Productions

Volley for a Cure

Students are motivated to step out of their comfort zones and to get engaged.

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 to experience new things in a friendly, respectful and supportive school community.

Your high school journey can be anything you want it to be and is limited only by your own ambition and creativity.

– Jake Mondschean, Class of 2018, Iowa State

Be an Artist

Acafellas

Broadcasters

Drama Club

Treblemakers

Be Creative Baking Club

Book Club

School Newsletter

Literary Magazine

Media Club

Yearbook Club

Be Social

Montini Maniacs

Ping Pong Club

Uno Club

Be a Leader

Awareness in Action

Peer Tutor

Peer Minister

Pro Life Activist

Student Ambassador

Student Government

Be a Scholar

Chinese Club/NHS

French Club/NHS

Mu Alpha Theta

National Honor Society (NHS)

Spanish Club/NHS

Thespian Society

Tri-M Honor Society

Be a Thinker

Chess Club

Computer Club

Future Medical Professionals Club

Math Club/Math Team

Robotics Team

Science Club

Our Fine Arts program provides a number of opportunities for aspiring thespians, artists and musicians.

Bands Concert

Symphonic Choirs

Chamber Concert

Varsity Singers

Musical

Ensembles

Acafellas

Treblemakers

Theatrical Productions

Fall Play

Spring Musical

Summer Theater Camp

Concerts

Fall Concert

Christmas Concert

Choral Christmas Tour

Band Christmas Tour

Spring Concert

Extracurricular Activities

Broadcasters

Drama Club

Set Crew

Honor Societies

Tri-M Music

Thespian

#be an artist

Students can take advantage of opportunities to explore and develop their talents in a wide range of course offerings.

Fine Arts is a graduation requirement for all Broncos. Fifteen courses are offered in art, music and drama. These include three choirs and two bands which perform in five concerts each year. Extra-curricular experiences include three music ensembles and two theatrical productions. Music and Theater each have honor societies - opening up a world of opportunities for students who are both gifted and academically capable.

Always try something new! It's impossible to know what your own experiences will be doing a certain activity without trying it first. Be open to learning and you might be pleasantly surprised by the outcome.

- Sarah Ernat Class of 2022 (University of Illinois)

Our Lasallian mission fosters a community of service and provides many avenues for spiritual growth.

#be a servant

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 and 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.

40

Service hours required to graduate.

Opportunities

All School Masses

On Site Chapel

Daily Prayer

Campus Ministry

Eucharistic Ministry

Food & Clothing Drives

Freshman Day of Recollection

Habitat for Humanity Trips

International Mission Trip

Junior Overnight Retreat

Kairos (Senior) Retreat

Lasallian Youth Group

March for Life

Peer Ministry

Reconciliation Opportunities

Youth in Government

Sophomore Day of Service

Community Service Projects

My years at Montini are an experience that I would not trade for the world. I have met some of my very best friends. I have also been blessed to grow in my faith and learn what it truly means to be a Lasallian. Along with this, I have received an exceptional education which I am extremely thankful for, as I truly feel prepared for college.

– Sara Severin, Valedictorian - Class of 2023

that await them.

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 assisted by a staff of three full-time counselors as well as a full-time college admissions counselor. In addition to the personal attention 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.

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

The Montini Catholic experience prepares students for success in college and in life.

Awards & Recognitions for the Class of 2023

119 Lasallian graduates

45 Members of the National Honor Society

52 Academic All Stars

20 Illinois State Scholars

5 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars

1 AP Scholar with Honor

2 AP Scholars with Distinction

60% earned an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher.

60%

of 2023 graduates earned an un-weighted GPA of 3.5+ at the time of their graduation

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Million dollars in academic scholarship offers were made to members of our Class of 2023.

71%

of students participated in the AP program & earned college course credit before stepping onto a college campus.

There were so many dedicated and talented teachers during my time at Montini. Biology is the best course I’ve ever taken, with countless hands-on dissection experiences and knowledge that remained helpful even in college courses.

Albert Holler, Class of 2015 M.D. Candidate Johns Hopkins School of Medicine '24

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Graduates earn scholarship offers from & attend some of the most prestigious colleges and universities.

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Tuition

Tuition for the 2022-23 school year is $14,160 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: $195

• iPad Lease Fee: $250

• Student Fees:

Freshman & Sophomore: $525

Junior: $665

Senior: $820

• Ebook/Textbook Fees ($170) are based on 2022/23 amounts and subject to change.

• Uniforms are available at Dennis Uniform (dennisuniform.com).

• Family Fundraising Obligation: $100

• Transportation Fee (optional): $1,100

Schedule a Shadow Day at: www.montini.org/shadowday

Attend an Open House

Sunday, October 15, 2023 and/or Thursday, November 2, 2023 View times & register at www.montini.org/openhouse

Take our Placement Test

on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 8AM (Practice Test on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7PM)

Earn an Academic Scholarship

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

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.

2022 - 23 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 on the Placement Exam for students taking the first Placement Test on December 2, 2023. Scholarships are renewable for four years when a student meets the renewal criteria.

• 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.

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

• Montini Catholic Legacy Grant

* Visit: www.empowerillinois.org

Broncos appreciate their differences, and thrive as one community.

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.

- Ryan Hubeny, Class of 2022 (University of Southern California)