Brother Martin Admissions Viewbook 2023-2024

Brother Martin High School

AMETUR COR JESU

“LOVED BE THE HEART OF JESUS.”

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!

AMETUR COR MARIAE

“LOVED BE THE HEART OF MARY.”

MISSION STATEMENT

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 8 TH - 12 TH GRADE

2023-2024

PARTNERS IN MISSION

PHILOSOPHY

The 155-year educational tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart is grounded in a holistic approach to education. We believe that young persons learn from their total experience of the school setting.

The most important aspect of any Catholic education is the development of Christian values and the transmission of the Catholic heritage. Our efforts to have religion spread through the school include campus ministry programs, modeling of religious values, service with others, religious activities, and symbols in the school.

We advocate an orderly and disciplined environment that is respectful, consistent, fair, and based on a relationship of mutual trust and cooperation.

To promote an environment characterized by Christian concern and friendly discipline, we give our personal attention to developing open and genuine relationships with our students and parents through opportunities outside of class time and in less formal settings.

We view academic excellence as the development of our students to the maximum of their potential. We establish a demanding curriculum, provide interesting lessons and continually adapt our curriculum to help our students become the persons God created them to be.

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.

BROTHER MARTIN 1969 - PRESENT

COR JESU 1954 - 1969

ST. ALOYSIUS 1869 - 1969

HOPES FOR OUR GRADUATES

"During my five years…I also began to understand just what made Brother Martin special. It wasn’t just the curriculum or the athletics. Nor was it just the teachers or the community. It was a combination of all these things and more; the notion of a truly wholistic education that the school loves to brag about. It was the principles ingrained in my brain by popular phrases that I heard enough times; phrases such as: “get involved,” “be a servant leader,” or “get the job done.” This is the sort of approach that proves successful in educating young men for a full lifetime, but it is only possible because of our dedicated focus to the Brothers’ mission."

- Luke Alvendia ‘23 St. Martin’s Episcopal School, Louisiana State University

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

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.

“EVERYTHING WE DO TEACHES SOMETHING.”

- BROTHER JEAN SOBERT, S.C.

WHAT MAKES BROTHER MARTIN UNIQUE

UNSTRUCTURED CLASS PERIOD

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

REGULAR SCHEDULE

STUDENT DEVICE TYPES

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.

RECENT GRADUATES WERE OFFERED ADMISSION

American University

Arizona State University

Auburn University

Baton Rouge Community College

Baylor University

Belhaven University

Bethany University

Blinn College

Boston College

Brandeis University

Carleton College

Case Western Reserve University

Centenary College of Louisiana

Christian Brothers University

Clemson University

College of Charleston

College of William and Mary

College of the Ozarks

Colorado School of Mines

Colorado State University

Cornell University

Cumberland University

Delgado Community College

DePaul University

Dillard University

Duke University

East Tennessee State University

Emory University

Fletcher Technical Community College

Florida Institute of Technology

Florida State University

Fordham University

Furman University

Georgia State University

Grambling State University

Hardin-Simmons University

Hampton University

Hendrix College

Howard University

Iowa State University

Jackson State University

Johns Hopkins University

Lees-McRae College

Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University Eunice

Louisiana Tech University

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University New Orleans

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

McKendree University

McNeese State University

Michigan State University

Middle Tennessee State University

Millsaps College

Mississippi College

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Mississippi State University

Morehouse College

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

New York University

Nicholls State University

North Carolina A&T State University

Northeastern University

Northwestern Michigan College

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Nunez Community College

Oklahoma State University

Pace University, New York

Pepperdine University

Prairie View A&M University

Purdue University

TO THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES:

Rhodes College

Rice University

Saint Louis University

San Diego State University

Savannah College of Art and Design

Seton Hall University

Southeastern Louisiana University

Southern Methodist University

Southern University and A&M College

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Spring Hill College

Texas A&M at Galveston

Texas A&M University

Texas Christian University

Texas Southern University

Texas Wesleyan 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 at Dallas

The University of Texas, Austin

The University of Virginia

Trinity University

Trinity Valley Community College

Tulane University

Tyler Junior College

United States Air Force Academy

United States Coast Guard Academy

United States Merchant Marine Academy

United States Military Academy West Point

United States Naval Academy

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas at Monticello

University of California, Los Angeles

University of Central Florida

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Dallas

University of Denver

University of Florida

University of Georgia

University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Holy Cross

University of Houston

University of Louisiana

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

University of Louisiana Monroe

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

University of Miami

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

University of Mississippi

University of Montevallo

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

University of New Orleans

University of Notre Dame

University of Oregon

University of Pennsylvania

University of San Francisco

University of South Alabama

University of Southern California

University of South Carolina

University of Southern Mississippi

University of Tennessee Southern

Washington University in St. Louis

Wheaton College, MA

Whitman College

William Carey University

Xavier University of Louisiana

Yale University

York St John University

CRUSADER EXTRACURRICULARS

ACADEMIC

Academic Games

Aquaculture and Herpetology Club

Book Club

Close Up

CyberPatriot Team

Excalibur National Honor Society for Excellence in Science

Literary Magazine (The Pen and Sword)

Literary Rally

Mu Alpha Theta

National Honor Society

National Junior Honor Society

Quiz Bowl Team

Tabletop Gaming Club

World Culture Club

Yearbook (Yesterday)

ARTS

Art & Design Club

Band (Concert, Marching, Pep, Stage, and Symphonic)

Chorus

Drama Club (Dionysians)

ATHLETIC

Beach Volleyball Club

Bowling Club

Cheerleading

Fishing Club

Intramural Athletics

Lacrosse

Martial Arts Club

Rugby

Sailing Club

Ultimate Frisbee Club

SERVICE

Key Club

Student Ambassadors

Student Council

Student Recruiting Team

SPIRITUAL

Crusaders for Life & Justice

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Student Ministers

OTHER CLUBS

Crusader Streaming & Programming Network (CSPN)

Culinary Crusaders

NJROTC Teams (Academic, Athletic, Color Guard, Drill, Orienteering Rifle)

STUDENT ACTIVITIES GET INVOLVED!

LHSAA ATHLETIC TEAMS

BASEBALL

BASKETBALL

BOWLING

CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL

GOLF

POWERLIFTING

SOCCER

SWIMMING

TENNIS

TRACK & FIELD

WRESTLING

2022-2023 CRUSADER TEAM RESULTS

BASEBALL - District Champions

BOWLING - District, Bi-Regional, State Champions

CROSS COUNTRY - Regional Champions, State Runner-Up, Top 100 Team in USA

FOOTBALL - State Runner-Up

GOLF - Catholic League Champions, 4th place at Regionals, 5th place at State

TENNIS - Doubles State Champions, 3rd place at State

WRESTLING - District Champions, 3rd place at State

CRUSADER ATHLETIC TEAMS

36 ATHLETES RECOGNIZED AS ALL-DISTRICT

24 ATHLETES RECOGNIZED AS ALL-STATE

# BE A CRUSADER

SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE TOUR THIS FALL!

Appointments for such visits are made with the Admissions Office (504) 283-1561 Ext.3022

ADMISSION IS SELECTIVE & BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

• 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.

8 TH & 9 TH GRADE

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE

OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, November 2

Wednesday, November 8

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

Friday, November 10

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

Tuesday, November 14

Friday, December 1

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

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

Saturday, January 13

Thursday, February 22

Saturday, March 9

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

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

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.

WHERE DO OUR CRUSADERS LIVE?

Brother Martin students come from 56 different zip codes and over 117 different schools throughout the metropolitan New Orleans area and the United States.

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.

2023-2024 ACADEMIC SCHOLARS

for the Class of 2027 & Class of 2028

Students eligible for Academic Scholarships at Brother Martin are incoming 8th and 9th graders. These scholarships are renewable for an additional three or four years depending upon the recipient’s year of entrance. Academic scholarships are merit based. A student’s elementary academic profile, including grades and standardized test scores, are taken into consideration when the scholarship committee blindly chooses recipients.

COMPLETE LIST OF ACADEMIC SCHOLARS

43 HONORS, 15 ADVANCED PLACEMENT & 8 DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES OFFERED

117 CRUSADERS ARE CURRENTLY ON ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

TUITION, SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID

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.

2023 - 2024

Registration $500.00

Activity Fee $150.00

Tuition $11,838.00

Total $12,488.00

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.

"I was awarded an Academic Scholarship as an eighth grader, which was the beginning of my journey towards academic excellence. Throughout my years at Brother Martin High School, I have been surrounded by a community of teachers and peers who have pushed me to earn achievements beyond my greatest expectations. I would never have dreamed that I could score a perfect 36 on the ACT or become a National Merit Semifinalist without the environment of greatness that is fostered here on Elysian Fields."

- Dylan Rhoton '24 Kehoe-France School Southshore

WHY BROTHER MARTIN?

24 AVERAGE ACT (100% tested)

The following stats are 4-year averages: 31 AVERAGE ACT for Honor Graduates

49 ALUMNI FACULTY/STAFF

12:1

87 % who take AP Exams SCORE A 3+

The Class of 2023 Graduates qualified and earned $15,692,361.58 in College Scholarships.

TOP 5 ANTICIPATED MAJORS:

1. MEDICINE/HEALTH SCIENCES

2. ENGINEERING

3. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

4. COMPUTER SCIENCE

5. LAW STUDIES

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

24 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

70+

EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS AND ATHLETIC TEAMS

CLASS OF 2023 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS

2 FINALISTS 1 COMMENDED