Marist Viewbook 2017

Faith + Family + Future

Be part of the

Marist Tradition

COMMIT TO EXCELLENCE

REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL • 65 classrooms, 7 science labs • Collegiate library, wireless technology • CAD labs, SMART boards, distance learning • WI-FI campus • iPad Program • Graphic design studio • Broadcast studio “Marist constantly challenges you to become the best version of yourself.”

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• Daily prayer • All-school liturgies • Senior Service Program • National and international mission trips • Community service opportunities • Retreats for all year levels

“Marist students are called to make Jesus Christ known and loved in their school community, in their families, in their parishes, and in their neighborhoods.”

Br. Hank Hammer, FMS President

LIVE YOUR FAITH The Mission of Marist High School as a Roman Catholic, coed high school, is to make Jesus Christ known and loved in the Marist Brothers’ tradition, while preparing students for higher education and life.

CATHOLIC COLLEGE PREP COED

BUILD YOUR FUTURE • More than 200 colleges and universities visit Marist each year • 100% of our graduates are admitted to college

• OVER $45 MILLION AWARDED IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

• 21 Advanced Placement classes

• 2 NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS

• Dual Credit Courses with Loyola University, St. Xavier University, and Moraine Valley College

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HIGHLIGHTS: CLASS OF 2017 • 61 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS • 3 NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS • 40 AP SCHOLARS • 13 AP SCHOLARS WITH HONORS • 21 AP SCHOLARS WITH DISTINCTION

• ACT Prep courses

• 3 NATIONAL AP SCHOLARS

• Daily tutoring program

• 3 CHICK EVANS SCHOLARS

• Explore leadership program

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Mr. Larry Tucker, Class of 1979, begins his 20th year as principal of Marist High School.

EXPERIENCE DEDICATION

• Over 75% of the Marist administration and faculty hold either a Doctorate or Master’s degree • 3 Marist Brothers, 1 Deacon and 126 lay colleagues • Average faculty experience is 12 years • 30 faculty members are Marist alumni

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GUIDANCE COLLEGE COUNSELING LEARNING SPECIALIST PEER TUTORING PROGRAM SOCIAL WORKER

CREATE FAMILY Students four years... brothers and sisters for life!

“This is no ordinary school.

Marist is a place where strangers become brothers and sisters, a school becomes a home and education matters. It can’t get much better than that.”

Brendan, Class of 2019 6

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• 21 Visual & Performing Arts Courses • String Ensemble • Jazz Band • Chorus • Dance Team • Home of the famous Marist RedHawk Marching Band • Fall Drama & Spring Musical Productions

REVEAL YOUR TALENTS

• Summer Lantern Theatre Group

“Marist is a community that provides the perfect balance between education, athletics, and activities. All students are given an equal opportunity to succeed.”

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BOYS’ SPORTS

GIRLS’ SPORTS

Baseball Basketball Bowling Cross Country Football Golf Hockey Lacrosse Rugby Soccer Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Dance Team Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

TRIUMPH AS A STUDENT ATHLETE PREMIER FACILITIES • 55 ACRE CAMPUS • FIELDTURF™ STADIUM • BASEBALL COMPLEX • SOCCER FIELDS • TENNIS COURTS • SOFTBALL STADIUM

RANKED TOP PRIVATE SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM

• ALL WEATHER TRACK • 3 GYMNASIUMS • FITNESS CENTER

—Chicago Sun-Times Marist High School supports the policies of the Illinois High School Association and may not promise or offer athletic scholarships of any kind.

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“Marist is so much more than a high school. Marist is a community, a family, a home, and a place where you learn how to enhance yourself and the world.”

Kaitlyn, Class of 2018

BE INVOLVED AND CONTRIBUTE

ACTIVITIES 1 Book 1 Marist Academic Team Anime Art Club Band Bass Fishing Billiards Boxing Chess Club Chorus Cooking Club Debate Club Ecology Club E.V.O.L.V.E. Fencing Club Fine Arts & Literary Club French Club French Honor Society International Club Intramurals Liturgy Committee Marist Youth

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Math Team Model United Nations National Art Honor Society National Honor Society Pro-Life/Pro-Love RedHawk Rowdy Spirit Club Science Club Sentinel Newspaper Spanish Club Spanish Honor Society Speech and Acting Team Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Student Ambassadors Student Council Technology Club Theatre Guild Ultimate Frisbee Yearbook

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MARIST HIGH SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO MAKING A CATHOLIC, COLLEGE PREP EDUCATION AFFORDABLE BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID Marist High School abides by all policies of the Archdiocese of Chicago. In recognition of our shared ministry, we and other Catholic high schools, cannot promise or predict specific dollar amounts regarding tuition assistance or financial aid before a student takes the entrance exam. We will promote the best attributes of our own schools while respecting the legacy and traditions of other Catholic high schools.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE “Marist financial assistance made the difference.

My child now has the opportunity to attend the most impressive high school in Chicago.”

Parent, Class of 2018

FINANCIAL AID • More than 25% of Marist families receive financial assistance.

• The average award for the 2017-18 academic year is $1800.

• The online financial aid application process opens in early December.

Visit the admissions section of our website at www.marist.net. Applications will be considered for all students who test at Marist on December 2nd.

Completion of financial aid forms does not guarantee assistance or admission.

TUITION INFORMATION for 2017-18 REGISTRATION FEE: 2017-18 TUITION: TOTAL: 14

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VISIT OUR CAMPUS FRIDAY AT MARIST SHADOW PROGRAM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST REGISTER WWW.MARIST.NET OR CALL (773) 881-5363

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.

MEET MARIST

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 6:30-8:00 P.M. PRESENTATION: 6:30 P.M. • TOUR: 7:00 P.M.

ENTRANCE EXAM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND • 8:00 A.M. $25 TESTING FEE REQUIRED

LETTERS OF NOTIFICATION

MAILED ON OR BEFORE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2018

For more information, please contact:

Mrs. Alex Brown, Director of Admissions

(773) 881-5330 • alex@marist.net 4200 West 115th Street, Chicago, IL 60655

MAKE MARIST YOUR FUTURE ENTRANCE EXAM Saturday, December 2, 2017, 8:00 a.m.

• Marist administers the HSPT entrance exam. $25 testing fee required.

• Students may pre-register online beginning November 18th.

• Registration is encouraged but not required.

• All students are welcome to test at Marist and can register the morning of the exam.

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For more information, please contact Mrs. Alex Brown, Director of Admissions, at (773) 881-5330 or alex@marist.net.

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