SAINT VIATOR HIGH SCHOOL
FUTURE LIONS Faith-filled | Academically Inspired | Ready to Serve | Fully Engaged 60 YEARS OF TRANSFORMING OUR WORLD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome..........................................................3 Who We Are: Mission, Vision, and Values........4 Faith Life..........................................................6 Campus Ministry..............................................7 Academics.......................................................8 Honor Societies...............................................9 Curriculum.....................................................10 Chris Bremner Director of Enrollment
Featured Academic Programs.......................11 Service...........................................................12 Innovation......................................................13 Clubs and Activities.......................................14 Athletics........................................................16 Fine Arts........................................................18 Transportation...............................................20 Student Life...................................................21 Tuition Assistance.........................................22 Alumni...........................................................23
Maggie Wiener Assistant Director of Enrollment
Strive to do everything well so Saint Viator High School 1213 East Oakton Street Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 (847) 392-4050 www.saintviator.com
that through you Jesus may be adored and loved. — Fr. Louis Querbes
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WELCOME
As the Director of Enrollment, I am pleased to welcome you to Saint Viator High School as we celebrate our 60th anniversary. During that time, almost 13,000 young men and women have experienced our commitment to academic excellence and faith formation. Our students go on to transform the world they encounter by remaining engaged in our Catholic, Viatorian mission during their high school years and well beyond. I joined Saint Viator in 2018, after teaching and working closely with middle school students and their families for 17 years. I am a strong believer in the positive impact a Catholic education can make in the lives of our students. Rooted in 60 years of academic excellence, our college preparatory curriculum continues to evolve and innovate as we prepare students to attend leading universities and ultimately launch successful careers in industries and services that can change the world for the next generation. Saint Viator is a welcoming place, and we celebrate our close-knit and supportive community. We hope you join us, whether you want to take advantage of our Shadow Days, Open House, tours, or join us for athletics, arts, and social events throughout the year. As you become familiar with who we are, I believe you will come to understand what it means when we say, “When you’re a Lion, you’re a Lion for life.” Thank you, Chris Bremner Director of Enrollment
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WHO WE ARE
Mission, Vision, and Values MISSION Saint Viator High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory community of learning called to provide religious formation and an academic program of excellence to young men and women. — June 1, 2019, Board of Governors
VALUES Catholic Identity
Fueled by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, Saint Viator is ignited to express our Catholic, Viatorian faith through study, prayer, and transformative action. Intellectually, we learn about our faith; communally, we gather around the altar; individually, we are inspired to help others through servant leadership; collectively, we include and embrace people of all backgrounds.
Viatorian Spirituality VISION Deeply rooted in our Catholic identity, we strive to do everything well so that through us Jesus may be adored and loved. Guided by the Viatorian mission, all members of the Saint Viator family discern who God wants them to be, discover what the world needs, and transform the communities they encounter through empathy, action, and inclusion. Saint Viator High School is recognized as an exceptional institution where tradition and innovation meet.
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Saint Viator commits to the highest standards in integrity, effort, and behavior to best serve our students, families, and society. Through a focus on excellence, dignity, diligence, and equity, we proclaim Jesus Christ and His Gospel and raise up communities where faith is lived, deepened, and celebrated.
Community and Learning
The Saint Viator High School family cultivates an environment of kindness and belonging for all to feel welcomed, included, respected, and involved. We foster success in life and prepare students to excel in college through academic rigor, engaging the intellect, creative collaboration, respect of individuals, embracing diversity and acceptance, and responsibility to oneself and others.
Educating the Whole Person
Saint Viator forms students who are faith-filled, intellectually inspired, ready to serve, and fully engaged in the Viatorian mission. We work to deepen our relationship with Christ, identify our given strengths, and purposefully meet the greatest needs of a diverse society.
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FAITH LIFE SAINT VIATOR STUDENTS ARE FAITH-FILLED As has happened for 6 decades, there are many ways Saint Viator students connect with God, find their unique path to living a Christ-centered life, and best determine how they can help serve the needs of society. • • • • • • •
Daily prayer in classroom Teaching from a Christ-centered perspective Monthly all-school Masses Christian service trips Retreats offered throughout the year Clubs focused on Catholic social teachings Being inclusive and welcoming to all
Every day, students will hear the refrain, “Saint Viator, Pray for Us. Adored and Loved Be Jesus.” It is a continual reminder to connect to Gospel teachings and establishes a spiritual framework of ethics, hard work, service, and kindness that guides young men and women through their high school years.
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Intellectually, we learn about our faith; Communally, we gather around the altar; Individually, we are inspired to help others through servant leadership. Where you’ll find our graduates • • •
Superior General, Clerics of Saint Viator President & CEO, Mercy Homes for Boys and Girls Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Mundelein Seminary
Campus Ministry The Saint Viator Campus Ministry program supports the faith life of students, helping them experience an enriching, transformative, and flourishing Christian life. Students gather to talk, study, pray, connect, and grow together in faith and explore themes of Catholic social justice, service, and how to actively live their faith. Providing Liturgical Experiences Students serve as Eucharistic ministers, ushers, liturgical dancers, lectors, musicians, cantors, and choir members. Retreat Programs The camaraderie and bonds that form among the students during a retreat can be life-changing. The retreat experience provides an ideal opportunity for students to step back from everyday life while exploring their spirituality in a safe and relaxed environment. Retreats include Freshmen Retreat Day, Kairos, Quest, Urban Immersion and other opportunities to pray, reflect, and learn. Kairos Kairos is a 3.5-day retreat led by seniors and campus ministers where the value of Christian faith is lived and celebrated in the community. The purpose of this popular retreat is to help students identify and celebrate where God’s love is active in their lives. Many alumni share their stories of how this retreat was one of the most memorable experiences of their four years at Saint Viator.
Quest Quest is a 24-hour, overnight retreat away from school and home to meet new people and talk about important faith issues. Quest is designed to help freshmen and sophomores discover more about themselves, others, and God. The retreat is led by sophomores under the direction of a campus minister. Urban Immersion This 24-hour retreat at the David Darst Center in Chicago, immerses students into real-world experiences of poverty and injustice. Students analyze and explore their experiences through the lens of Catholic social teaching. This retreat inspires a commitment to serve and a passion for social change.
Saint Viator and Fr. Louis Querbes In 1831, Father Louis Querbes of Lyon, France, established a religious community of young men to assist the clergy in their parish work, especially the teaching of catechism. When Father Querbes was looking for a spiritual model for this group, he recalled Viator, the saint from his home city of Lyon who carried out similar work hundreds of years before.
Saint Viator
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Saint Viator lived in the fourth century and served as an aide to Bishop Just, helping young people develop their religious beliefs. By public acclamation, both Viator and Bishop Just were declared saints. Now, their legacy lives on through the Clerics of St. Viator. For more than 160 years, Viatorians have proclaimed the Gospel as educators and ministered to the needs of others, lifting up communities where faith is lived, deepened, and celebrated. Saint Viator High School was founded in 1961 in an effort to fulfill the Viatorian commitment to the Christian education of youth.
ACADEMICS
SAINT VIATOR STUDENTS ARE INTELLECTUALLY INSPIRED The college-preparatory curriculum at Saint Viator, based in Catholic values, empowers students to become lifelong learners making sound choices in a changing world. Students are encouraged to discover more about themselves and the world through rigorous, challenging, and thought-provoking coursework while preparing for the demands of college study. With a 60-year tradition of academic excellence, Saint Viator also embraces innovation in the classroom, continually presenting new opportunities for students to keep pace with developments in science, technology, and entrepreneurship.
FAST FACTS ABOUT ACADEMICS Our School •
Designated as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School (2008 and 2014).
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Recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for innovation in learning and teaching from 2015 through 2022.
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Named a Top STEM School by Newsweek.
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Recognized as a 2019 and 2020 AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award Winner.
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Accredited by Cognia (formerly Advanced Ed).
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Our average class size of 25 provides more personalized attention, learning, and leadership development.
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We uphold the values of the Viatorian Educator, a philosophy based on the Viatorian Catholic tradition of quality education.
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We currently have 25 alumni on our faculty and staff.
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Over 75% of our faculty members hold advanced degrees.
Our Students • Average ACT score of 27 is higher than the state average and well above the national average. • The top 25% of our most recent graduates achieved an ACT score of 32. • 4 students in the Class of 2022 received perfect ACT scores. • 38% of the Class of 2021 were members of the National Honor Society. • 23% of the Class of 2021 were recognized as Illinois State Scholars. • 11% of the Class of 2021 received STEM Scholar Distinction, earning an average ACT score of 27.4. • 12% of the Class of 2021 received Querbes Scholar Distinction, which is the highest academic achievement a Saint Viator student can receive. • The Class of 2021 included 2 National Merit Finalists and 10 Commended National Merit Scholars. • Students are actively engaged in 20 Honors and 20 AP courses, with 322 students taking 596 AP exams and 85% receiving a score of 3 or higher. • 40 students from six countries are a part of our Reverend Mark R. Francis, CSV, International Program.
Where you’ll find our graduates • • •
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Managing Director - U.S., Banque Paribas President, Dunnet Bay Construction Founder and CIO, Cyberfanatics and member of the Forbes Technology Council
SAINT VIATOR STUDENTS STRIVE TO DO EVERYTHING WELL
Honor Societies National Honor Society (NHS) This is the nation’s premiere organization established to recognize outstanding high school students.
National Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta) This national high school and two-year college mathematics honors society includes activities such as participation in math competitions and peer tutoring.
Language Honor Societies
CLASS OF 2021 COLLEGIATE OPPORTUNITIES • • • • • •
The Class of 2021 received scholarship offers valued at over $24 million, an average of over $110,000 per student. 100% of our students who applied to a 2-year or 4-year institution were accepted. 90% committed to attending a 4-year school. 2% committed to attending a 2-year school. 44% will be attending private universities (26% Catholic). 71% will be attending schools across 27 states outside of Illinois (26% at Big 10 schools).
These scholastic organizations help promote the study of the language and culture and develop global citizenship in the 21st century: •
National Chinese Honor Society
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National French Honor Society
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National Italian Honor Society
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National Spanish Honor Society
National Art Honor Society Students in this honor society take part in advanced art experiences, creative service projects, and coordinating the Winter and Spring Fine Arts festivals.
Tri M Music Honor Society This international music honor society recognizes students for their academic and
TOP COLLEGE DESTINATIONS • • • • • • • • • •
University of Illinois Indiana University University of Iowa Saint Louis University DePaul University University of Dayton Miami of Ohio University of Wisconsin University of Notre Dame Purdue University
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Boston College Johns Hopkins University Marquette University New York University Northwestern University Ohio State University University of California Los Angeles University of Southern California Yale University
Where you’ll find our graduates •
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Professor of Statistics and Biostatistics, Rutgers University Principal, East Maine School District 63
SAINT VIATOR HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM While careers of the future may not even exist today, they will be based on traditional academic rigor combined with the technological innovation that we provide. Our curriculum is not just designed for what students aim to accomplish in four years, but also what happens after high school. Saint Viator has long been known as an institution where students prepare to excel in college and launch careers of distinction. Students enjoy independence, intellectual growth, and friendships in an environment where people respect their individuality.
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College-preparatory curriculum
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20 AP courses and 20 Honors-level courses offered.
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1:1 iPad program and SMART boards integrate technology into the curriculum.
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Flip classrooms provide more opportunity for handson learning.
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Individual support is available for college counseling, writing, and math.
ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS • Dual Credit Partnership with Loyola University Chicago • Distance Learning through Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute • Pathway to STEM Designation • Seal of Biliteracy
Profile of a Saint Viator Graduate A Saint Viator High School graduate reflects on the Viatorian educational values of life-long collaborative learning and intellectual independence within a Catholic community. Our graduates are critical thinkers who have the ability to evaluate information from diverse sources and apply appropriate solutions. They will graduate from Saint Viator prepared to discern, discover, and transform in the classroom, in social and professional settings, and among all those that they encounter.
Saint Viator High School is recognized as an exceptional institution where tradition and innovation meet.
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FEATURED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Querbes Scholars •
The Querbes Scholars Program provides enriching activities that foster personal growth, intellectual independence, and faith development in accordance with the mission and vision of Fr. Louis Querbes.
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Querbes Scholars are students of exceptional academic promise, highly motivated, and imbued with a faith-based concern for others.
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This transformative program’s many enrichment opportunities prepare students to be among the top candidates for admission into leading colleges and universities in the nation.
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Invitations to apply will be sent at the completion of freshmen, sophomore, or junior years to students who qualify.
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The Querbes Scholar designation appears on the student’s transcript.
STEM Designation •
As part of our academic evolution, our STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) designated curriculum is ideal for students who are considering a college major in one of these fields.
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Students may join in their freshmen or sophomore years to supplement their college-preparatory coursework with an emphasis on STEM-designated classes and experiences.
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Upon successful completion of the requirements, students will receive a designation on their transcript.
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In this rapidly-growing program, students will create their own business and learn how to be entrepreneurs by developing skills in creative problem solving, critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork.
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Students are taught by teams of professional business men and women, many of them alumni, who are subject-matter experts in entrepreneurship and business development
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The Scanlan Center is ideal for students who have the potential to succeed academically, but might require more individualized support to excel in Saint Viator’s rigorous college-preparatory curriculum.
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Students accepted into the program have diagnosed learning differences, an Individual Learning Plan (IEP), a 504 Plan, Other Health Impairments (OHI), Response to Intervention (RTI) plans, a current psycho-educational evaluation report, Neuropsychological evaluation report, or qualify for services through a case evaluation by Saint Viator staff.
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The Scanlan Center staff has helped hundreds of students develop independent, lifelong learning skills. Approximately 80 students attend learning strategy classes each day, while 350 students make use of the testing center each week.
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Where you’ll find our graduates • • •
CEO & Co-founder, Tiesta Tea White House Correspondent, Politico News Anchor, WPIX, Pittsburgh
SERVICE
SAINT VIATOR STUDENTS ARE READY TO SERVE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE The young men and women of Saint Viator High School prepare to transform the world they encounter through the school’s robust service program. Our students learn to understand and identify needs inside and outside of their own communities, and then provide time and energy to make a profound impact in the lives of others. Through this enriching process, students develop their faith, hope, empathy, leadership, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial thinking to address injustices. By exploring the causes, connections, and consequences of injustice issues our students learn to: • Reflect on these issues through our faith, scripture, Catholic social teaching, and the lived experience of our Viatorian community. • Act and respond to these injustices through direct service or through actions of social change.
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VIATORIAN SERVICE LEARNING Over their four years at Saint Viator High School, students will complete a total of 65 service hours. There are many agencies and organizations where students show their dedication to serving others including Journeys: The Road Home, SALUTE, INC., Wings, Clearbrook, the Viatorian House of Hospitality, and Feed My Starving Children.
Where you’ll find our graduates • • •
CEO of Benetech & TechMatters Brigadier General, U.S. Army Members of the Illinois House of Representatives and State Senate
INNOVATION WHERE TRADITION AND INNOVATION MEET While the original footprint of the school that opened in 1961 still provides a classic academic setting, alumni and benefactors have seen to it that the facilities have grown and evolved to meet the needs of new generations of students. A tour of our facility will show original aspects like stained glass windows, the school crest in the lobby, and the illuminated cross atop the school that stands like a beacon to our community. However, over the years, the school has added critical components such as new and advanced science labs, the Marie Gallagher Academic Commons, the Scanlan Center, the Boler Center for athletics, Querbes Dining Hall, new band and choral rooms, and more to provide every student with the finest opportunities to grow academically, spiritually and socially. Our most recent additions include the Klues Family Innovation Center where students collaborate in subject areas such as business, technology, and fine arts, our Counseling Center to help students achieve academic success, discern the right path for college and career options, and seek support for their emotional and psychological well-being, and the newly renovated Murphy Wellness Center where state-of-the-art training equipment is coupled with leading-edge technology to help predict injury risk, track fitness status, establish prehab and rehab assignments, and validate the impact of training for all students and teams.
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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES SAINT VIATOR STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN THE COMMUNITY Saint Viator students past and present will tell you that the participation in clubs and groups deeply enriches their high school experience and is often where life-long friendships are built. Whether academic, social, or artistic in nature, these clubs encourage students to learn new things, explore interests, develop leadership and decision-making skills, take on responsibilities, and open individuals to new possibilities for their future.
Student Pledge As a member of the Saint Viator High School community, I promise to conduct myself in a manner that reflects positive Christian values. I will respect others at all times — my fellow students, my parents/ guardians, teachers, coaches, and moderators. I will demand a 100% effort of myself in the classroom and co-curricular activities. I will accept responsibility for my own actions and report any threats or harassment of others, which endangers our school community. I will follow the rules and guidelines in the Parent-Student Handbook. I make this commitment to myself and to you, my classmates, to always be a Lion bringing honor to my family, my school, and myself.
CURRENT SAINT VIATOR CLUBS AND GROUPS Academic
Fine Arts
Academic Team DECA Math Team Scholastic Bowl Team
Band Concert Ban Jazz Band Musical Pit Orchestra Pep Band Percussion Ensemble Symphonic Band
Leaders Ambassadors Club International Student Council F.I.R.E. Crew Ambassadors LINK Crew (Freshmen mentors) Student Council
Language Clubs Chinese Club French Club Italian Club Spanish Club (Una Gente)
Journalists Viator Voice Newspaper Viatome Yearbook
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Chorus Chamber Singers Concert Choir Music Ministry Treble Choir Theater Theater Production and Tech Crew (Play and Musical)
Service Campus Ministry Team Garden Club: Veggie Lions Recycling Corps
Advocates Feminism Organization Justice League Racial, Equity, and Justice Advisory Board Respect Life Club Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Special Interests Anime Club Book Club Cahill Crazies Coding Club Drama Club Illustrators Club Intercultural Club Mahjong Club Ping Pong Club
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ATHLETICS SAINT VIATOR STUDENTS STRIVE TO EXCEL Participating in athletics at Saint Viator High School provides exceptional opportunities for personal development and athletic excellence. Individuals and teams wearing the Red Lion on their uniforms have won countless conference, regional, sectional and state championships since our inception. Our student athletes have a long history of success, whether achieving personal bests and breaking records, or expressing their commitment to others through leadership, teamwork, and collaboration. Saint Viator is the right size for students to excel in athletics and academics, as 85% of our students participate in one of our 32 athletic programs.
Strength and Conditioning
Saint Viator is committed to fostering an inclusive and enthusiastic environment where education, safety, and an understanding of basic strength and conditioning principles are prioritized. From our PE classes to varsity sports, every student has access to our highly-acclaimed Murphy Wellness Center where our full-time Strength and Conditioning Coach and Athletic Training staff take a unified and holistic approach to preparation, strength, agility, safety, prehab, and rehab programs.
Our Catholic mission, athletic excellence, and commitment to integrity, sportsmanship, ethics, generosity, and service are espoused in what we call the ViatorWay.
Where you’ll find our graduates • • • •
SAINT VIATOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAMS
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Boys
Girls
Baseball Basketball Bass Fishing Bowling Cross Country Football Golf Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo Wrestling
Basketball Bass Fishing Bowling Cheerleading (Competitive and Sideline)
Cross Country Dance (Competitive and Sideline)
Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo
Tight end, Chicago Bears Head of International Player Recruitment and Development for Atlanta United Assistant Basketball Coach, William & Mary University Event Coordinator, National Basketball Association
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TEAMS
85% Students Involved in Sports
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Students Committed to College Athletics 2020-2021
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FINE ARTS
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At Saint Viator High School, we understand the power of the arts. By providing exceptional training and extraordinary experiences,
SAINT VIATOR STUDENTS EXPRESS THEIR CREATIVITY AND TALENTS Saint Viator students will always have opportunities to develop their creative talents and explore their interests, whether they paint, sculpt, write, sing, dance, act, or play a musical instrument. The arts are integral to everything we do and are part of the wide range of experiences our students enjoy. Our recent renovations to artistic spaces in the school have created enhanced experiences for our students. It’s not uncommon for a student to be actively engaged in a sport, be a member of a club, excel academically, and find time to be in the school musical or play.
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Director of Marketing, Warner Music Group Theater actress and singer, Broadway Opera singer, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
PERFORMING ARTS CURRICULUM Choir and Band Music Ministry Concert Band and Symphonic Band Treble Choir and Concert Choir Choir and Band Travel Digital Music and Hip Hop Production
Theater Theater I and II Film Study and Production Fall Play Spring Play Annual Musical
Art, Design, and Technology A variety of design and art classes give students an opportunity to develop their skills: •
Introduction to Visual Art
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iPad Media Arts
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Introduction to Photoshop
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2-D Design and Advanced 2-D Design
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3-D Design and Advanced 3-D Design
Our Winter and Spring Arts Festivals provide the academic classes and co-curricular programs an opportunity to showcase their talents to the school and community.
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TRANSPORTATION
STUDENTS FROM FAR AND WIDE TRAVEL TO ATTEND SAINT VIATOR The value of a Saint Viator education attracts students from a large geographic area, with families residing in 66 communities. Our Rev. Mark Francis International Program also welcomed 40 students from six different countries. Whether you are just around the corner or a few towns over, there’s a way to get here. Students commute from miles in every direction — from Crystal Lake, Lake Zurich, Itasca, and Edison Park, utilizing several transportation options including taking the Metra and Train Station Shuttle, the Southwest Shuttle, or arranging for carpooling with the CarpooltoSchool app.
BY SHUTTLE Train Station Shuttle The Train Station Shuttle travels to and from Saint Viator on all school days from the downtown Arlington Heights train station. Students who take eastbound or westbound Metra trains, or who live in the downtown Arlington Heights area, may use this service. The bus leaves the station between 7:35 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. on regular attendance days. After school, the shuttle bus leaves Saint Viator at 3:00 p.m.
Southwest Parishes Shuttle The Southwest Parishes Shuttle is provided before and after school on all regular attendance days to and from the following stops: St. Walter, St. John the Evangelist, and St. Hubert. Shuttle service is dependent on minimum ridership.
BY CAR Saint Viator is easily accessible from many roads and major highways, including I-90, I-53, Route 12, and Route 14. Many Lions find that carpools are the most convenient way to travel to and from Saint Viator. This year, we have partnered with CarpooltoSchool, an online service, to assist families looking to create carpool opportunities.
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STUDENT LIFE
DAILY SCHEDULE Navy/Red Days
COUNSELING CENTER The staff of the Saint Viator Counseling Center can serve as a tremendous resource to students during their four years of high school. The Counseling Center staff will provide assistance with class selection and registration each year, but will also provide assistance with college and career planning, and are ready to assist in dealing with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. WELLNESS Saint Viator employs a full-time school nurse to assist with the overall health and wellness of our students. In addition to keeping all required student health records, the school nurse assists with treating illness and injury during the school day, administering prescribed medications as needed, and serving as a resource for students who are experiencing emotional or mental health concerns. The nurse works in close collaboration with both counseling and athletics to ensure the students are cared for in a holistic approach. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All classes at Saint Viator are considered college preparatory or Honors/Advanced Placement, empowering all students to become lifelong learners making sound choices in a changing world. We are continually evaluating our curriculum and graduation requirements to ensure that our students are exceptionally well prepared to succeed at the college or university of their choice. Currently, our graduation requirements are as follows: • English - 4 years • Theology - 4 years • Social Studies - 3 years • Mathematics - 3 years • Science - 3 years (1.0 credit Life Science, 1.0 credit Physical Science, 1.0 credit elective) • Modern World Language - 2 years • Physical Education/Health - 2 years • Fine Arts - 0.5 years • Computer Technology - 0.5 years • Electives - 2 years
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GRADING SCALE For this school year, Saint Viator will utilize a 10-point band letter grade scale which includes letter grades (including +/-), point totals, and associated Grade Point Averages as follows: A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D-
98 - 100 97 - 93 92 - 90 89 - 87 86 - 83 82 - 80 79 - 77 76 - 73 72 - 70 69 - 67 66 - 63 62 - 60
4.33 4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67 2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00 0.67
All AP courses are weighted at 1.0. Honors courses are weighted at 0.67. No weight is added to college preparatory courses.
TUITION ASSISTANCE THE VALUE OF A CATHOLIC PREPARATORY SCHOOL EDUCATION The value of a Saint Viator High School education is immeasurable. Students who graduate from Saint Viator are not only ready to attend some of the most demanding colleges in the nation, but they are well-rounded students with a focus on ethics, service, and leadership. Our students are some of the highest achievers in the nation, whether they are earning a perfect ACT score, competing and succeeding at the state level in academics, arts, and sports, or being accepted to the colleges of their choice. Last year’s graduating students received an average of over $110,000 in college scholarship offers. Our students often save additional college tuition costs by being able to finish college early after successful AP exam results.
MAKING SAINT VIATOR AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES Each year, Saint Viator is able to provide tuition assistance to families who show need. Tuition for 2021-2022 is $14,800. In the coming year, we will provide $2M in tuition assistance to approximately 30% of our student body. There are a variety of scholarships and grants available to all families. For specific details on available offerings, and how to apply, visit www.saintviator.com/admissions/tuition.
SUMMER WORK STUDY AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Expanding upon college and work resumes, students accepted into this program will gain invaluable real-world experience while having a portion of their tuition paid by the sponsoring business. Student selection is based on maturity level and financial need. Priority is given to rising sophomores. Students have been placed with local alumniowned businesses in law, engineering, manufacturing, the performing arts and other disciplines.
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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT No one demonstrates our commitment to the phrase “When you’re a Lion, you’re a Lion for life,” than the roughly 13,000 alumni of Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary High Schools. Many alumni give back to their alma mater by providing mentoring and internship opportunities to current students and young alumni. INCubatoredu Alumni mentors guide students through the entrepreneurship program known as INCubatoredu. In this program, mentors help students create their own business and learn how to be entrepreneurs by developing skills in creative problem solving, critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork. STEM Speaker Series Alumni industry speakers are invited to present throughout the year to students participating in our STEM-designated curriculum program. Past speakers have included emergency room doctors, chief financial officers, structural engineers, and more. AlumniConnect AlumniConnect is the networking and mentoring portal for all Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary alumni. This platform is a critical tool for mentoring, posting jobs, and sharing resumes after graduation. College and Career Connection This program allows current students to talk to alumni about college and career choices. The Counseling Department and Alumni Relations offer various panels and opportunities for current students to meet with alumni.
LOYAL HEARTS BUSINESS FORUM Our Loyal Hearts Business Forum facilitates networking and career growth. This forum is an opportunity for alumni to reconnect and forge new professional connections. Previous event topics included the job market, cybersecurity, and mental health.
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Saint Viator High School 1213 East Oakton Street Arlington Heights, IL 60004 www.saintviator.com @SVHSFutureLion (847) 392-4050
Fr. Daniel J. Lydon, CSV ’73, President Mrs. Ann Perez, Assistant to the President for Mission Deborah A. Scerbicke, Ph.D., Assistant to the President for Operations Mrs. Karen Love, Principal Mr. Michael Field, Assistant Principal
Future Lion Events • • • • • • •
Campus Tours Future Lion Shadow Experience Parent Informational Sessions Future Lion Football Game - October 22, 2021 Open House - October 24-25, 2021 Tuition Assistance Seminar - November 3, 2021 Placement Exam - December 4, 2021
www.saintviator.com/admissions
Contact us! Let us know if you have any questions about attending Saint Viator High School, including details about transportation, scholarships, grants, campus tours, and the placement exam. Mrs. Chris Bremner - Director of Enrollment (847) 392-4050, ext. 256 - cbremner@saintviator.com Ms. Maggie Wiener - Assistant Director of Enrollment (847) 392-4050, ext. 259 - mwiener@saintviator.com