Brother Martin Admissions Viewbook 2025-2026

YOUR CRUSADER JOURNEY STARTS HERE. See what it means to be part of something bigger.

The mission of Brother Martin High School is to form young men in a trusting environment rooted in religious values, personal attention, friendly discipline, and academic excellence, integrating the founding charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart with Catholic tradition to meet the needs of our changing world.

BROTHERS OF THE SACRED HEART IN NEW ORLEANS SINCE 1869 QUALITY CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOR BOYS 8TH - 12TH GRADE

AMETUR COR MARIAE

AMETUR COR JESU

Brother Martin School Prayer Loving and forgiving God, We thank you for the charism of André Coindre, the selfless service of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, and the sanctuary that is Brother Martin High School.

Please continue to bless us with leaders, teachers, and students of wisdom and compassion who love us, form us, challenge us, and inspire us.

Enlighten our minds, sanctify our hearts, strengthen our wills, and grace us with courage and trust to meet the needs of our changing world.

We ask all of this through your son Jesus Christ. Amen.

Ametur Cor Jesu! Ametur Cor Mariae!

“Be the man who never says die and someone who will face challenges and joys with courage and confidence.

Know emphatically that God loves you, and with Him as your guide, you will make this changing world a better place.”

- Gregory Rando `77 Brother Martin High School President

CRUSADER PHILOSOPHY The 157-year educational tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart is grounded in a holistic approach to education. We believe that young people learn from their total experience of the school setting.

RELIGIOUS VALUES We care for our students. Through our love, our challenging them, we show them God’s love. We help our young men journey through a faith-filled and meaningful life, all under the loving care of our gracious and forgiving God. We provide a sanctuary for all students.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE We challenge our students. Our varied academic programs encourage students to develop their God-given intellect, to nurture their curiosity, and to give them confidence in their future professional plans. Academic Excellence is different for each student. Our goal is for each young man to reach his academic potential.

PERSONAL ATTENTION We know our students. We know their families. We strive to know and value each student’s sacred story, recognizing that the complete experience of a young person exists in all aspects of his life - his family, his faith, his academics, and his own personal interests. Our students are more than grades and GPAs. They are young men of varied talents and interests, and we strive to know and support these.

FRIENDLY DISCIPLINE We respect our students. We trust them to do “the right thing” and “get in their way” when they don’t, not to punish but to correct. We want every act to be a “learning moment,” even their flawed moments. We want them to respect themselves and hold themselves accountable for living a moral life.

CRUSADER HISTORY Brother Martin is a private Catholic school offering a college preparatory curriculum for boys in grades 8 through 12. The school has a lay and religious faculty, which is under the direction of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, an international religious order founded in 1821 by Father André Coindre in Lyons, France.

In September of 1969, celebrating the 100th year of educational commitment to the youth of the New Orleans area, the Brothers of the Sacred Heart consolidated St. Aloysius (1869-1969) and Cor Jesu (1954-1969) high schools under the title of Brother Martin High School.

In selecting the name, the Brothers honored one of their own. His contributions to the Brothers and to education are inscribed on the plaque in the lobby of the school: Brother Martin Hernandez, S.C., a Brother of the Sacred Heart whose lifetime of dedicated service to the youth of New Orleans is perpetuated by this building.

CURRICULUM “Brother Martin High School is committed to academic excellence.

We believe in the unique potential of each student. Our curriculum is designed to provide educational opportunities that will enhance our students’ continued growth and development. We encourage students to work to their fullest potential, use their talents most effectively, and give themselves the broadest possible education.”

- Michael Lynn `04, Assistant Principal for Academics

UNSTRUCTURED CLASS PERIOD All students have one unstructured class period every day. The unstructured class period is designed to provide the student opportunities to do independent study, including reference work, and to use the library, Formation Center and resource centers. The student can also arrange conferences with teachers, guidance counselors and/or campus ministers. While always under adult supervision, the student develops a sense of self-responsibility, self-discipline, efficient use of his unstructured time, and serious study habits.

THE FORMATION CENTER The Formation Center is designated to provide tutoring to students who need academic assistance before school, during their unstructured periods and/or after school. Students come to the center voluntarily or as required by teachers, counselors or the Formation Director. The Formation Center is also a place where students remediate missed or incomplete homework assignments in order to better prepare them for their classes. Teachers and National Honor Society members are available to provide any necessary assistance in building skills and strategies to foster students’ academic success.

REGULAR SCHEDULE 7:55 am

First Tone

8:00 - 8:50 am

First Period

8:53 - 9:43 am

Second Period

9:46 - 10:36 am

Third Period

10:36 - 10:41 am

Announcements

10:44 - 11:34 am

Fourth Period

11:37 am - 12:27 pm

Fifth Period

12:30 - 1:20 pm

Sixth Period

1:23 - 2:13 pm

Seventh Period

2:16 - 3:06 pm

Eighth Period

JUNIOR HIGH

HIGH SCHOOL

12

11

10

9

8

Financial Literacy

Computer Science I Computer Science I H Computer Science II H

ELECTIVES

Financial Literacy

Computer Science I Computer Science I H

ELECTIVES

Computer Science I

ELECTIVES

COMPUTER SCIENCE & ELECTIVES

Creative Writing

½ CREDIT ELECTIVES

English IV English IV H (DE) English IV H/AP English V H (DE) English V H/AP

Creative Writing

½ CREDIT ELECTIVES

English III English III H English III H/AP English IV H English IV H/AP

English II English II H English III H

English I English I H English II H

English 8 English I H [HSC]

ENGLISH

Fine Arts Survey • Music Appreciation • Visual Arts • Animation • Game Development

½ CREDIT ELECTIVES

Advanced Band Advanced Chorus Art II Studio Art III Studio Art IV Studio

ELECTIVES

Fine Arts Survey • Music Appreciation • Visual Arts • Animation • Game Development

½ CREDIT ELECTIVES

Advanced Band Advanced Chorus Art I Studio Art II Studio Art III Studio

ELECTIVES

NJROTC IV NJROTC V

Health & PE II PE III PE IV

NJROTC III NJROTC IV

PE III PE IV

NJROTC II NJROTC III

PE III

ELECTIVES Advanced Band Advanced Chorus Art I Studio Art II Studio

NJROTC I NJROTC II

Health & PE I Health & PE II

NJROTC I [HSC]

Health & PE I [HSC]

HEALTH & PE NJROTC

Applied Music I: Fundamentals Beginning Band Advanced Band Advanced Chorus Art I Studio Fine Arts Survey

ELECTIVES

Applied Music I: Fundamentals [HSC] Beginning Band [HSC] Advanced Band [HSC] Advanced Chorus [HSC] Fine Arts Survey [HSC]

ELECTIVES

FINE ARTS

H - HONORS

Advanced Math Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus H (DE) Pre-Calculus H/AP Calculus (DE) Calculus H (DE) Calculus AB H/AP Calculus BC H/AP Statistics H/AP

Algebra II Algebra II H Advanced Math Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus H (DE) Pre-Calculus H/AP

Geometry Geometry H Algebra II Algebra II H

Algebra I Algebra I H Geometry Geometry H

Intro to Algebra Algebra I [HSC] Algebra I H [HSC]

Religion IV

Religion III

Religion II

Religion I

Religion 8

RELIGION

AP - ADVANCED PLACEMENT

MATHEMATICS

Law Studies Psychology Teacher Cadet

½ CREDIT ELECTIVES

Psychology H/AP Economics

ELECTIVES

Civics Civics H United States Gov. and Politics H/AP

Psychology H/AP

ELECTIVES

American History American History H (DE) American History H/AP

Western Civilization Western Civilization H World History H/AP

World Geography [HSC] World Geography H [HSC]

SOCIAL STUDIES

American Sign Language

½ CREDIT ELECTIVES

French IV H Latin IV H Spanish IV H

ELECTIVES

* Required for Honors Diploma Students

French III H Latin III H Spanish III H

ELECTIVES*

French II Latin II Spanish II

French I Latin I Spanish I

WORLD LANGUAGES

(DE) - DUAL ENROLLMENT

[HSC] - HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT

Each year requires a minimum of 6 credits

Physics of Technology I Environmental Science (DE) Fundamentals of Food Science

½ CREDIT ELECTIVES

Anatomy & Physiology Biology II H/AP Chemistry II H/AP

ELECTIVES

Physics Physics H Physics H/AP-C

Chemistry Chemistry H Physics H

Biology Biology H Chemistry H

Physical Science Physical Science H Biology H

Physical Science [HSC] Physical Science H [HSC]

SCIENCE

“Brother Martin has provided us with an education of both mind and heart. We’ve been taught to lead not with pride, but with purpose. Not for recognition, but in service.

We’ve been challenged to reflect on not just what we do, but on who we are.”

- Braeden Dunne Brother Martin Valedictorian, Class of 2025 The University of Alabama

Braeden Dunne Class of 2025 Valedictorian Visitation of Our Lady

Carson Landry Class of 2025 Valedictorian Christian Brothers School

Myles Monzon Class of 2025 Valedictorian Christ the King School

VOTED BEST PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE METRO AREA by CityBusiness 2025

Recent Brother Martin graduates were offered admission to the following Colleges & Universities: American University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

McNeese State University

Appalachian State University

Emory University

Michigan State University

Arizona State University

Florida Institute of Technology

MidAmerican Nazarene University

Auburn University

Florida International University

Middle Tennessee State University

Baton Rouge Community College

Florida State University

Millsaps College

Baylor University

Fordham University

Mississippi College

Belhaven University

Georgia State University

Mississippi State University

Belmont University

Georgetown University

Morehouse College

Benedict College

Grambling State University

Nelson University

Boston College

Harvard University

New York University

California Baptist University

Hawai`i Pacific University

Nicholls State University

Case Western Reserve University

Hendrix College

North Carolina A&T State University

Centenary College of Louisiana

High Point University

Northern Virginia Community College

Christian Brothers University

Howard University

Northwestern University

Clemson University

Illinois Institute of Technology

Northwestern Michigan College

College of Charleston

Iowa State University

College of William and Mary

Ithaca College

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

College of the Ozarks

Jackson State University

Nunez Community College

Colorado School of Mines

Jacksonville University

Oakland University

Colorado State University

Johns Hopkins University

Oklahoma State University

Cornell University

Louisiana State University

Ouachita Baptist University

Cumberland University

Louisiana Tech University

Pace University, New York

Delgado Community College

Loyola University Chicago

Purdue University

DePaul University

Loyola University New Orleans

Rhodes College

Duke University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Rice University

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Saint Louis University

East Tennessee State University

Saint Edward’s University

CRIMSON RECENT CRUSADER GRADUATES ARE ATTENDING THESE COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

Samford University

Tuskegee University

University of Mississippi

San Diego State University

United States Air Force Academy

University of Montevallo

Savannah College of Art and Design

United States Coast Guard Academy

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Seton Hall University

United States Merchant Marine Academy

University of New Mexico

United States Military Academy West Point

University of North Florida

Sewanee: The University of the South Shelton State Community College Southeastern Louisiana University Southern Methodist University

United States Naval Academy

University of New Orleans University of Notre Dame University of Oregon

Southern University and A&M College

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Spring Hill College

University of Arizona

University of South Alabama

Texas A&M at Galveston

University of Arkansas

University of Southern California

Texas A&M University

University of California, Los Angeles

University of South Carolina

Texas Christian University

University of Central Florida

University of Southern Mississippi

Texas Southern University

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Washington

Texas State University

University of Dallas

University of West Georgia

Texas Wesleyan University

University of Denver

Vanderbilt University

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy

University of Florida

Villanova University

University of Georgia

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

The Catholic University of America The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Oklahoma The University of Tennessee-Knoxville The University of Texas, Austin The University of Virginia Trinity University Tulane University

University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Holy Cross University of Houston University of Kentucky University of Louisiana at Lafayette University of Louisiana Monroe University of Miami University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

University of Pennsylvania

Wake Forest University Washington University in St. Louis William Carey University Xavier University of Louisiana Yale University

YOUR FUTURE IS

WE’RE GOING TO FIGHT FOR OUR ALMA MATER;

FOR BROTHER MARTIN, CRIMSON AND GOLD.

WE’RE GOING TO SHOUT ’TIL THE SKIES RESOUND IT;

WE’RE GOING TO WIN OVER FOES UNTOLD.

THE CRIMSON CRUSADERS ARE OUR HEROES;

THEY ARE THE MEN WHO NEVER SAY DIE.

SO WHILE THE WHOLE GANG IS HERE

LET’S STAND UP AND CHEER

FOR BROTHER MARTIN HIGH!

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Student Activities

ACADEMIC

ATHLETIC

Academic Games Team

Beach Volleyball

Book Club

Bowling Club

Close Up

Cheerleading

CyberPatriot Team

Fishing Club

Excalibur National Honor Society for Excellence in Science

Intramural Athletics

Herpetology Club

Rugby

Literary Magazine (The Pen and Sword)

Ultimate Frisbee Club

Literary Rally Mu Alpha Theta

Lacrosse

SERVICE

National Honor Society

Key Club

National Junior Honor Society

Student Ambassadors

Quiz Bowl Team

Student Council

Robotics Club

Student Recruiting Team

Tabletop Gaming Club

SPIRITUAL

World Culture Club

Crusaders for Life & Justice Team

Yearbook (Yesterday)

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

ARTS Art & Design Club Band (Concert, Marching, Pep, Stage, and Symphonic) Chorus Drama Club (Dionysians)

Student Ministers

OTHER CLUBS Crusader Streaming & Programming Network (CSPN) Culinary Crusaders Esports Team NJROTC Teams (Academic, Athletic, Color Guard, Drill, Orienteering Rifle)

LHSAA Teams BASEBALL 2025 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS 2025 CATHOLIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 2025 SELECT DIVISION I STATE RUNNER-UP

BASKETBALL BOWLING 2025 DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONS

CROSS COUNTRY 2024 DIVISION I STATE RUNNER-UP

FOOTBALL GOLF POWERLIFTING SOCCER SWIMMING TENNIS 2025 DIVISION I TEAM STATE RUNNER-UP 2025 DIVISION I SINGLES & DOUBLES STATE CHAMPIONS

TRACK & FIELD WRESTLING 2025 DIVISION I STATE RUNNER-UP 3 INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONS

Non-LHSAA Teams LACROSSE RUGBY 2025 STATE CHAMPIONS

CHEERLEADING 2025 LARGE VARSITY COED DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

8 TH & 9 TH G R A D E

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE 2025 Thursday, November 6

Open House

Wednesday, November 12

Elementary students are given online access to Archdiocesan Application forms, www.brothermartin.com, or visit www.archdiocese-no.org.

Friday, November 14

Students return completed Archdiocesan Application form to their elementary school with their one school of choice.

Tuesday, November 18

Applications & Records sent from Catholic Elementary Schools to High Schools.

Wednesday, December 3

All online Brother Martin Applications are due to the Admissions Office (click APPLY at www.brothermartin.com).

2026 Saturday, January 10

Application Day: all students must report to the school of their choice.

Thursday, February 26

Letters of Acceptance mailed to all 8th & 9th grade applicants.

Saturday, March 21

Crusader Registration Day for ALL accepted applicants.

Brother Martin High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies.

ADMISSION IS SELECTIVE AND BASED ON THE FOLLOWING: • The student’s desire to attend Brother Martin High School • Cumulative elementary school records • Recommendations of elementary school principal and teachers • Results of interview with each applicant and his parent(s)/guardian(s) Prospective students may request application materials at any time.

Experience the Crusader Brotherhood APPOINTMENTS FOR SUCH VISITS ARE MADE WITH THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE (504) 283-1561 EXT. 3022

“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS.” - Brother Jean Sobert, S.C.

Crusader Nation WHERE DO OUR CRUSADERS LIVE? Brother Martin students come from 53 different zip codes and over 122 different schools throughout the metropolitan New Orleans area and the United States.

LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN

KENNER 70065

114 70006

31

METAIRIE 70003

56

67

70005

73

GENTILLY 70122

70126

9

41

70124

151

70001

4

5

NEW ORLEANS LAKEVIEW/ LAKEFRONT

70002

EAST 70127

2

70129

6

81

70119

JEFFERSON 70121

11

12

58

70125

5

70118

8

70116

70117

7

2

ARABI 70032

12

6

70053

3

WESTWEGO 70094

70131

GRETNA 70056

2

HARVEY 70058

MARRERO 70072

18

23

15

17

Luling Mandeville Madisonville Pearl River Reserve Robert

MERAUX 70075

ALGIERS 70114

13

16 3 13 1 1 7

20

13

70115

Belle Chasse Covington Destrehan Hahnville Houma LaPlace

CHALMETTE 70043

70

HARAHAN/ RIVER RIDGE 70123

1 0 13 7 01 12 701 30 0 2

70062

70128

12 1 3 1 1 3

St. Bernard St. Rose Slidell Violet

3 6 47 2

TRANSPORTATION Carpooling is the most popular form of transportation, and a zip code listing in the student directory enables families to coordinate their efforts in this regard.

TUITION, SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE Tuition can be paid annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly.

Brother Martin continues to offer interest-free tuition payments, which can save the average family over $1,000 a year in interest fees on school loans.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance, in the form of Work Study Grants, is available and applies to tuition only (payment of the registration fee is required). Tuition Reductions are awarded to students whose families demonstrate financial need and are granted in conjunction with Work Study Grants. Brother Martin awards over $750,000.00 annually.

Brother Martin High School is currently partnered with 5 Student Tuition Organizations (STO) that help offer families the option for their children to experience the high-quality academic and spiritual opportunities provided by Louisiana Catholic Schools.

• ACE Scholarships

FINANCIAL INVESTMENT 2025-2026 Registration

$500.00

Activity Fee

$150.00

Tuition

$12,742.00

Total

$13,392.00

• Arete Scholars • Aspiring Scholars • Son of a Saint Scholars • LA Gator

STUDENT DEVICE TYPES 15% APPLE LAPTOP

27%

WINDOWS LAPTOP

58%

CHROMEBOOK

2025-2026

ACADEMIC SCHOLARS Students eligible for Academic Scholarships at Brother Martin are incoming 8th and 9th graders. These scholarships range in value from one month to three months of tuition and are renewable for an additional three to four years, depending on the recipient’s year of entrance and the student’s ability to maintain a 3.5 grade point average for each academic quarter and enroll in at least one honors course each academic year. A student’s elementary academic profile, including grades and standardized test scores, are taken into consideration when the scholarship committee blindly chooses recipients.

99 CRUSADERS ON ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

40 Honors 14 Advanced Placement 6 Dual Enrollment Courses

Scan the code for a complete list of Academic Scholars

“For each Crusader, on each and every day, we work to develop true understanding, mastery of skills, and a sense of self-motivated responsibility that will serve them through college and beyond.”

- Ian Supak Student Formation and AP Coordinator

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NOTABLE STATISTICS 12:1 S T U D E N T-TO - FAC ULT Y RATI O

70 50 24

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Average Class Size

A L U M N I on the Faculty & Staff

ATHLETIC TEAMS & EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS

TEST SCORES

COLLEGE

62 STUDENTS scored a

The Class of 2025 Graduates

30+ ON THE ACT TEST

31.4 24.2 AV E R AG E AV E R AG E ACT SCORE

ACT SCORE

100% tested

for Honor Graduates

95% 100% OF STUDENTS WHO TA K E A P E X A M S

SCORE A 3+

OF ELIGIBLE STUDENTS RECEIVE

AP SCHOLAR Recognition

qualified and earned

$17,413,719.00 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

TOP 5 ANTICIPATED MAJORS:

1. Engineering 2. Medicine/Health Sciences 3. Business Administration 4. Computer Science 5. Law Studies

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MR. CARLOS BOGRAN III ‘99 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR ADMISSIONS 4401 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70122 504-283-1561 EXT. 3022 WWW.BROTHERMARTIN.COM