Your Future By Design learn.grow.soar. B E C O M E A H A W K L E T The Catholic, Jesuit, All-Male, College Preparatory High School of Kansas City
TOP 10 ROCK ATTHE 2 4 4 6 1 3 5 8 10 7 9 BROTHERHOOD 930studentsfrom 95zipcodes,representing 115gradeschools SPIRITUALITY DailyMassofferings,4Full yearsofTheology,4Year robustretreatprogram, 8Jesuitsoncampus STEAM AllFreshmenlearntocode,1st STEMAccreditedHighSchoolin MO/KS,7Makerspacesthroughout thebuilding ACADEMICS 312APClassenrollees, 26AverageACTScore, 12:1StudenttoFacultyRatio CO-CURRICULARS 45+ClubsandOrganizations thatpromotestudent participationandleadership PERFORMINGARTS 178 students participate in Choir, 101 students participate in Instrumental Music, 6 Theater productions each year AFFORDABILTY 47%ofstudentsreceive 2.7milliondollarsinFinancialAid, $4,150averagerecipientaward ATHLETICS 645 students participate in 11 Varsity sports, 2 Club sports, 80 State Titles, 3 Multi Purpose Turf fields, and 3 Gyms PUBLICATIONS 4StudentPublications, OpportunitiesinPhotography, Broadcasting,GraphicDesign, MovieMakingandEditing SERVICE 40,000servicehours donatedannually,4domestic andinternationalservice immersiontripsoffered
FreshmenCuraProgram: Thisyear-longprogramisintendedto addresstheexpectationsRockhursthas foritsfreshmenandtoconnecteach memberoftheclasstoallthevarious esourcesourcommunityoffers,from thesocial,personal,academic,and ritualdomainswithinourcommunity. eactivitieswillbevaried.Often,small roupsoffreshmenwillbevisitedby ircounselorsorothervisitorssuchas lubmembers,clubmoderators,and upperclassmen]FreshmanBrothers. Largergrouppresentationswillbe coordinatedbytheDean’sOffice. Socialgatheringsarealsoplannedto connectfreshmentonewpeopleinthe communityorsimplyreinforcethebonds alreadyforming.Occasionally,allclass eventslikeMassesortheannual FreshmanClubFairwilloccur. 3 1 4
A founding principle of Jesuit Schools is "Cura Personalis" which roughly translates to the "care of the whole person". Our Freshmen year programming is focused on the wholistic care and support of the young men entering Rockhurst. The goal is a smooth transition that promotes personal growth, academic growth, spiritual growth, and community building.
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Freshmen Retreat: Planned, led, and delivered by more than 150 upperclassmen, the Freshmen Retreat is all about growing deeper spiritually and in the brotherhood of Rockhurst.
Freshmen Small Group: Freshmen Small Groups consists of a small group of students and their counselor. They are an opportunity to connect freshmen with their counselor to help transition to Rockhurst and adjust to the demands of a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
FRESHMEN YEAR AT THE ROCK
Freshmen Club Fair: With more than 45 clubs and organizations offered at Rockhurst, the Freshmen Club Fair provides an opportunity to check out the clubs and organizations they can join.
Designed for the Future: What does it mean in an ever changing world to be prepared for your future? At Rockhurst High School we are dedicated to forming young men who can adapt, problem solve, and respond to their own future path. We do this through a variety of academic and co curricular offerings that provide our students various paths to a successful and fulfilling future. 30% Ofstudentsparticipatein instrumentalorchoralmusic Students are enrolled in Entrepreneurship For Others Course 82 Studentsqualifiedto competeinthe2022 NationalSpeechandDebate TournamentinKentucky 7
This course is designed to further develop students’ skills and confidence in the areas of public speaking, research, debate, and creative performance through preparation and exposure
Through the process of learning a programming language, students will create and not simply consume technology. In doing so they will develop their computational thinking and problem solving skills. Topics include graphics, animation, user interaction, abstraction, algorithms, and the object oriented programming paradigm. The language of choice for this course is Processing, an extension of the Java language. No prerequisite technical skills are required This is a required course for all incoming freshmen https://www.rockhursths.edu/academics/curriculum
This course inspires and engages students with the perseverance and determination of an entrepreneurial mindset. Relying on the values of "men for others", students will grow more confident in themselves and their ability to positively affect their community This course expands upon the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program encompassing student success concepts in the context of an entrepreneurial mindset Students refine their ideas in the real world by working through assumptions, data, and validation with experienced entrepreneurs. Culminating with an “Entrepreneurship for Others” (EF0) Pitch Night, open to the public, students will present their learning canvas experiences and any associated products or services. This highly sought after course is available to juniors and seniors.
This project based, year long elective course is designed as a lived discernment in the Ignatian tradition This course demands enrolled students see the "Magis" in their work, actively and intentionally working as a scientist conducting their research Students will engage with the scientific process, beginning with the proposal of an original hypothesis and ending in the communication of their research results. Initially, students will build a core literacy of scientific methodology through two separate instructor designed eight week projects. These projects, conducted in cohorts of three researchers, provide an authentic research experience designed to be accessible to students of varied academic background and experience.
Fundamentals of Science Research
Introduction to Computer Science
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Advanced Competition Speech and Debate
All styles of speech and debate competition are available, with the expectation that students will try new styles and events of competition speaking This course provides students the opportunity to develop and improve critical reasoning skills, research, analysis, composition, persuasion, and personal performance confidence. Participation in Friday and Saturday Speech and Debate competitions are required.
Entrepreneurship for Others
<2.49 25299 3.0-3.49 35-399 4.0+ 25 20 15 10 5 0 Classof2022 First and only Cognia/AdvancED STEM Accredited High School in MO or KS for boys Member of the National Center for Advanced Professional Studies Network (CAPSNETWORK) All Freshmen learn to code in Computer Programming 15 STEM Based Courses since 2015 Seven Maker Spaces throughout the building 40% of students participate in STEAM experiences outside of school Voted one of the Top STEM High Schools in America by Newsweek Magazine ITEEA STEM School of Excellence STEAM @ The Rock: To learn more: http://steam.rockhursths.edu To graduatefromRockhurstHighSchool studentsmustcomplete: 4 Units English 4 Units - Theology 4 Units Mathematics 3 Units Social Studies 3 Units Science 2 Units Modern or Classical Languages 1/2 Unit Communication Arts 1/2 Unit Fine and Performing Arts 1/2 Unit Computer Science and Engineering 1/2 Unit Physical Education 100 Hours of Community Service TypicalFreshmanSchedule: Algebra I Ancient Civilizations Intro to Computer Science Modern & Classical Language Theology English I Biology Electives (2) CUMULATIVE GPA DISTRIBUTION 12:1 STUDENT:FACULTYRATO15 STEAMCLASSES Committed to Excellence in Education 60% OFFACULTY HAVEAMASTERSOR DOCTORATEDEGREE
71% COLLEGE ENROLLMENT CLASS OF 2022 OfstudentswhotookanAPexam scoreda3orhigher(outof5) Advanced Placement Credit Programs (ACCP): Honors French III, French IV (AP), Honors Spanish III, Spanish IV, Precalculus *Offered in partnership with Rockhurst University High School College Partnership Programs (HSCP): Honors Chemistry, Statics Engineering *Offered through University of Missouri Kansas City Advanced Placement (AP) Program It is our intention to make the best use of students' God-given talents by ensuring they are presented with the academic challenge and individual attention which has been the hallmark of Jesuit Catholic education at Rockhurst High School. RHSAverage ACTScore 26 312 STUDENTSENROLLED INAPCOURSES COURSES OFFERED: Art - Studio Art English - English III (Language/Composition), English IV (Literature/Composition) World Languages & Culture - French, Latin, Spanish Mathematics - Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles Science - Biology, Physics C E&M, Physics C Mechanics, Chemistry, Environmental Science Social Studies - U.S. Government, U.S. History, Comparative Government and Politics, European History, World History AVANCEDPLACEMENT(AP)PROGRAM 4 - YEAR COLLEGE 2 - YEAR COLLEGE JESUIT COLLEGES CATHOLIC COLLEGES PRIVATE IN-STATE PUBLIC IN-STATE PRIVATE OUT-OF-STATE PUBLIC OUT-OF-STATE 94% 4% 12.6% 15.8% 5% 23.4% 23.9% 41.9% Colleges/ Universities visit our campus each year 130+ AP PASS RATE NATIONAL AVG 60% COMPARED TO RHS 71%
Committed to Faith & Community 5 ORDAINEDJESUITS 3 JESUITSCHOLASTICS *INTRAINING
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The foundation of a Catholic School is religious formation. But, what makes a Jesuit education different? At Jesuit schools like Rockhurst, we are part of a model that highlights the following characteristics as important: Metropolitan Rockhurst High School serves the greater Kansas City area by educating Ignatian leaders, “ men for others”, in the Roman Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory tradition. We serve those across the city in many different zip codes (95) and feeder schools (115). In the spirit of Saint Ignatius Loyola, its goal is the formation of the whole person within a diverse and disciplined environment. Advocates for Faith Our students advocate and share their faith beyond the walls of Rockhurst. Our students participate in activities like the March for Life and the Ignatian Family Teach In for Justice to promote our Catholic values to the outside world. Spiritually Guided With a robust, four year, Ignatian retreat program, Rockhurst focuses on guiding students through his spiritual growth during the formative years in a student's spiritual life. Many of our retreat programs are led by students, especially our Freshman Retreat, which is led and run by more than 150 upperclassmen Rockhurst offers daily Mass and weekly Reconciliation and adoration. Monthly, students meet for class Masses in the Rose Theater, and our whole student body meets throughout the year on Holy Days of Obligation for all school Masses. Rockhurst offers four "Total Ignatian Experience" (TIE) trips to students each year to experience serving communities in need. Service trips take place in Mexico; Guatemala; The Appalachian Mountain region of Tennessee; and at the Jerusalem Farm located in Historic Northeast Kansas City. Did you know?
We offer 45+ co curriculars for students. These serve as opportunities to learn and grow in areas outside the classroom. Whether you are a burgeoning programmer with sights set on Robotics, a RockFit (CrossFit) enthusiast, a compassionate heart moved to volunteer for the St. Joseph of Arimathea society and bury the dead who have no one to bury them, or perhaps an adventurer whose desires lead you to our Outdoors Club and one of their various hiking adventures across the world there is a place for you at Rockhurst. If there is not an activity already offered, we encourage you to consider starting your own club by contacting the Student Life office. Rockhurst also offers 11 interscholastic varsity sports and two club sports to help train the body, mind, and spirit. At Rockhurst, we pride ourselves on a sports program that promotes a healthy lifestyle, commitments to team and sportsmanship, and a focus on academics. Rockhurst offers Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swim & Dive, Tennis, Track & Field, and Wrestling as interscholastic varsity sports. Rockhurst also offers Ice Hockey and Volleyball as club sports.
645 STUDENT-ATHLETES 45+ STUDENTCLUBS& ACTIVITIES 101 INSTRUMENTALMUSICIANS 178 CHOIRMEMBERS 6 THEATERPRODUCTIONS PERYEAR 11 VARSITY SPORTS 2 CLUB SPORTS By the Numbers: Committed to Growth and Discovery
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OpentoGrowth WithSapientiainChristo("WisdominChrist"),agraduatehasbeguntostretch hismind,imagination,feelings,andreligiousconsciousness,andhe understandstheneedforcontinualgrowth. IntellectuallyCompetent ARockhurstgraduateexhibitsamasteryofthefundamentalacademic requirementsforhighereducation,aswellastheinterdisciplinaryskillsand understandingsthatgobeyondwhatisrequired.Healsoseestheneedfor intellectualintegrityandintegratingspiritualvalueswithallaspectsofhislife. Religious AgraduateunderstandsthemajordoctrinesandpracticesoftheCatholic
The community of Rockhurst High School has great hopes for the young men who graduate from our school. Saint Ignatius challenged us to do better than average work and to lead and serve others Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, for the greater glory of God. When young men leave Rockhurst High School, their growth is not complete. However, the Ignatian tradition and community help them mature and grow more confident in themselves and in their ability to positively affect their community. Life will hold many challenges for our graduates. It is our job to prepare them with the intellect, spiritual awareness, and physical strength to deal with them in their own lives, and to help others do the same. These five characteristics, known as the Graduate @ Graduation (Grad @ Grad), define our ideal graduate, a young man equipped to continue the mission of Saint Ignatius.
Churchandwillhaveexaminedhisownreligiousbeliefsinordertochoosea fundamentalorientationtowardGodandestablisharelationshipwitha religioustraditionand/orcommunity.
Loving Bygraduation,aRockhurststudentiswellonhiswaytoestablishinghisown identity.Heispreparedtomovebeyondself-interestorself-centerednessin relationshipswithGodandotherpeople,riskdeeperinvolvementin relationships,acceptthemysteryofanotherperson,andcherishthatperson. CommittedtoDoingJustice ARockhurstgraduatehasachievedconsiderableknowledgeofthemanyneeds oflocalandwidercommunitiesandispreparingtotakeaplaceinthese communitiesasacompetent,concerned,andresponsiblemember.
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5% Income more than $150,000 13% Income $100,000 to $125,000 9% Income $125,000 to $150,000 24% Income $75,000 to $100,000 49% Income less than $75,000 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BREAKDOWN $2.7 Million Amount Awarded PROFILES OF ASSISTANCE (PERCENTAGE OF FAMILIES RECEIVING AID BY INCOME LEVEL) 47 Percent Families Receiving
Financial Aid Department financialaid@rockhursths edu 816 363 2036 ext 583 CONTACT US 529 SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Did you know 529s are now available to be used for Private K-12 school tuition? Please consult your financial advisor for more information. 2022-2023 TUITION $15,975 $14,700 Tuition $1,050 Lunch Fee $225 Technology Fee We ask and encourage families to bring any special circumstances to our attention, recognizing that each case is unique and wanting to offer assistance in ways that best fit each family's needs. The typical need-based awards range from $1,000 to $10,000 with the average award for families being $4,150. All students awarded aid are required to participate in the work grant program. Committed to Making Rockhurst Available to All Families MO SCHOLARS Did you know you could qualify for up to a $6,375 Scholarship through the MO Scholars Program? If your son attends a Public/Charter school or your son has an IEP you could qualify. More info can be found at the website below: brightfuturesfund.org/moscholars DISCOUNTS Sibling Discount Second sibling: $750 tuition discount Third sibling: 50% tuition discount. Catholic Educator Discount Families with a parent working full time in a Catholic elementary or secondary school in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph or the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas qualify for a $750 tuition discount per student.
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