Dominican High School Viewbook 2019-2020

DISCOVER THE E C N E R E F IF D N A IC DOMIN

DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL

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Welcome Home.

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The right approach to the best high school experience.

The Dominican community is equipped with the opportunities to CONNECT students with teachers, with their peers, with God, with their community, and with their calling. These connections are built on the foundation of a school community that feels like HOME. Our students know that they matter, that they will be pushed to become the best versions of themselves, and that they are loved.

That’s THE DOMINICAN WAY.

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Ready for More At Dominican, being CONNECTED starts with learning to be confident, determined, and flexible enough to handle the obstacles that come with teenage life. From the moment that our upperclassmen greet new freshmen every fall, to our hat tossing ceremony at commencement each spring, our community comes together to make the Dominican mission a reality.

Vibrant fan sections cheer on our athletes and performers. Parent groups organize cookouts and celebrations. Student leadership groups plan dances and other programs. Being a Knight leads to an appreciation of what can be accomplished when people work together, because COMMUNITY is at the heart of everything we do.

Some of our most popular events include: • Back To School Dance • Powder Puff Pep Rally • Homecoming Week • Freshman Admission Party • Winter Formal Dance • Prom

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION Being known by name means being connected to teachers in a meaningful way. Dominican students know that what they accomplish in the classroom matters because they matter to their teachers.

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By Name

By Need

By Gift THE DOMINICAN WAY starts with our dedicated teaching staff, who knows each student by name, by need, and by gift. Our enrollment of 350 students is the perfect size, allowing each student to EXPERIENCE the meaningful moments that allow them to grow into their full potential. Dominican graduates have conquered college-level academic rigor, have completed an integrated service program, have mastered advanced technology skills, and have learned to embrace new, diverse perspectives.

The Dominican curriculum is carefully tuned to intersect with the gifts of our students along with the demands of life after high school. This is why Dominican students feel so CONNECTED to their teachers, their coursework, and their future callings.

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Every positive experience starts with opportunity.

From day one of freshman year, Dominican students feel welcomed and included. Being a Knight means being encouraged and expected to contribute to the fabric o f the school. All Dominican graduates deserve the crucial OPPORTUNITY to develop themselves outside of the classroom.

Dominican students don’t have to specialize. As their interests and talents develop, they feel empowered to explore new passions. Being part of the Dominican community means feeling a sense of IMPORTANCE and BELONGING.

YOU DESERVE TO MATTER.

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A school where the first teacher is Christ.

At the core of the Dominican mission is the belief that everything we do should begin with faith. Dominican students are asked to use Christ as a model for the way they think, the way they act, and the way they treat other people. With daily religion classes, regular masses, yearly retreats, and with service expectations integrated into the curriculum, our students develop a fundamental understanding of why it is important to live their lives with values and morals.

Over four years each Dominican student participates in the uKnighted integrated service program. Through on-site service experiences, in-class service related assignments, and a reflective seminar series, Dominican students work to meet the following goals: • Learn to actively live the Pillars of Dominican Life • Serve the poor in the community • Integrate service into daily life • Apply service to daily life • Develop an understanding of poverty and how it a ffects the whole person

PILLARS OF FAITH Dominican was founded by the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters who are proud members of the Order of Preachers. Starting with their founder, Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, the Sinsinawa Dominicans have a long tradition of excellence in education. The values, and model of St. Dominic and the Sinsinawa Dominicans are ingrained deeply into the identity of Dominican High School. Our vision starts with the four pillars of Dominican life: prayer, study, community, and preaching.

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CLUB OFFERINGS Black Heritage Club Biomedical Club Chess Club Co-Ed Intramurals Debate Club DIY Club Environmental Club Fuego Latino Club International Film Club Investment Club Knight Life Team Knitting Club Life Skills Multicultural Club National Arts Honor Society National Honor Society RedGen Student Group Rock Climbing Team Stage Crew STEM Team Tri-M Music Honor Society Veritas Preaching Club Weight Lifting Yearbook Young Entrepreneur Club and more!

Being a Knight means being a leader.

It means running small club activities, organizing school-wide programs, and taking on issues that affect the world.

Dominican clubs are founded and run by our students. Each year dozens of club offerings are available for students to join, and club time is even built into the schedule. Regularly, all students are given time to meet with their clubs, making it even easier to balance other extracurricular opportunities.

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Athletic Offerings FALL Football Boys Volleyball Girls Volleyball Girls Tennis Boys Soccer Cross Country Boys Lacrosse

WINTER Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Cheer Team Wrestling Ice Hockey

SPRING Boys Tennis Baseball Softball Track & Field Boys & Girls Golf Girls Soccer Girls Lacrosse

KNIGHT PRIDE Dominican athletes compete at the highest possible level every year. In nearly every sport, Dominican offers participation opportunities for beginner and intermediate athletes, which complement our highly competitive varsity level offerings for advanced athletes.

WELCOME TO THE KNIGHT LIFE.

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Being at Dominican means being involved.

Dominican graduates who walk across the stage to receive a diploma look out into the audience of classmates, teachers, friends, and FAMILY knowing that Dominican has changed them into strong, intelligent, and confident individuals. What they might not realize is that we look back at them knowing they have changed Dominican. Every student is asked to make meaningful contributions to the culture of the school because every student is important.

Nine out of ten Dominican students participate in extracurricular activities.

Many of these students participate because they are continually ENCOURAGED to be involved by teachers, coaches, moderators, and peers. Our student body is the optimal size, so every student has access to our programs and is invited to take advantage of the opportunity to be involved in multiple activities throughout the year.

LEADING THE WAY ON STAGE Dominican theatre is recognized throughout the area as one of the premier programs in the state. Many of our students grow up dreaming about their turn to appear on the Dominican stage. With multiple fall plays, a large spring musical, and a dance revue, there are many opportunities to become part of the Dominican theatre legacy.

WELCOME HOME Community is the engine that makes Dominican so successful. When going to school means being part of something bigger than themselves, students learn the most important lessons we offer.

1:1 98% of graduates go on to 4-year universities

Concurrent Enrollment opportunities to earn actual college credits

12 AP level courses offered

STEM focused offerings in addition to rigorous humanities

1:1Laptop program & integrated technology classes for all students

Our alumni often come back to tell us how much more prepared they are for college courses than their peers. Our challenging curriculum is focused on priming students to thrive at the college level. Graduating from Dominican means you are ready to meet the expectations that college professors will have for you in math, science, language arts, social studies, and across the curriculum.

Dominican students are also provided with the support they need to navigate their course load.

Dominican teachers strive to meet the needs of each student individually and are available throughout the day to provide guidance. Academic support programs are readily available for any student who needs assistance, and our administration and academic counselors are proactive, looking for students who need support before larger problems develop.

BY NAME BY

NEED

BY GIFT

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Dominican graduates are ready to Connect with the world.

Dominican graduates are prepared to succeed.

The Dominican class of 2019 earned over $9 million in scholarship offers from colleges and universities nationwide. Our talented college counselors focus on guiding future graduates toward acceptance at the best schools that fit each students and earning the financial support necessary to make attendance possible. Colleges are eager to accept Dominican students and are confident that our graduates are ready to excel at the college level.

Dominican graduates have been accepted at the following schools: Boston College Boston University Case Western Reserve Columbia University DePaul University Dominican University Drake University Fordham University Georgetown University Harvard University John’s Hopkins Loyola University-Chicago Marquette University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design New York University Northwestern University Ohio State University Princeton University Purdue University

Regis University Seton Hall University St. John’s University St. Mary’s University Stanford University Syracuse University United States Air Force Academy United States Naval Academy University of Chicago University of Chicago University of Connecticut University of Kansas University of Miami-Ohio University of Michigan University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Wisconsin-Madison Villanova University Washington University-St. Louis West Point Xavier University

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Now it’s your turn.

Choosing the right school is an incredibly important process, a nd gaining as much information as possible can help make that process easier. In order to apply and enroll at Dominican, follow the steps below.

FALL

Explore

Attend a Preview Day Attend Open House Schedule a private tour

Apply

Complete the online application Request records from your current school Register for the Dominican Entrance Exam

WINTER Decide

Look for admissions decision Indicate your intent to enroll ttend the Accepted Students Party A

SPRING Register

Attend Course Registration Night Take any necessary placement tests Visit www.dominicanhighschool.com/important-admissions-dates to stay on top of all of the important dates and deadlines.

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Apply online at www.dominicanhighschool.com