EHS Viewbook

WE ARE EDGEWOOD A COM M U N I T Y FOR L I FE 202 1/2022 VIEW B O O K

WE L COME TO EDG EWOO D HIGH S C HO O L O F THE S AC RED HEART

GET to KNOW EDGEWOOD Edgewood is a Catholic co-educational high school founded in 1881 by the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. Edgewood educates the whole student for a lifetime of learning, service and personal responsibility through a rigorous curriculum. Enrollment is open to students regardless of educational or religious background. The curriculum is college preparatory, with a modified modular system of class scheduling that provides flexibility and promotes independent learning.

The high school lies on the shores of Lake Wingra alongside its sister elementary school and college.

As a private, inclusive, Catholic school in the Sinsinawa Dominican educational tradition, we provide a college preparatory curriculum steeped in faith and values, and co-curricular activities to satisfy every student’s interests. We aspire to provide an exceptional high school experience in an inclusive community where every student is inspired to study, reflect, and take action in pursuit of a purposeful life.

VALUES

we EMBRACE

as a Sinsinawa Dominican School

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TRUTH THAT WHICH CONFORMS TO REALITY OR FACT

COMPASSION MERCY, EMPATHY WITH ANOTHER’S SUFFERING

JUSTICE BEHAVIOR WHICH RECOGNIZES THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL GOD’S CREATION

COMMUNITY A MANNER OF RELATING BASED ON OUR RECOGNITION OF THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF ALL NATURE

PARTNERSHIP A MUTUAL RELATIONSHIP OF MATURE PERSONS WHO RECOGNIZE THEIR SHARED CALL TO ACTIONS OF JUSTICE AND LOVE

The EDGEWOOD EXPERIENCE The Edgewood Experience is easy to discover. You feel it as you walk through the historic front doors. You sense it in the friendly relationships among students in the hallways. You see it on the faces of students attentively learning. You hear it in the passionate teaching by faculty.

Edgewood knows how to turn high school into an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.

LEARN what MATTERS ACADEMICS

Edgewood’s caring and supportive faculty members have the time to work with individual students on building a foundation in the basics that allows students to achieve their full potential. Plus, our counselors take the time to build relationships with each student, providing the resources they need to be successful in high school and beyond.

COLLEGE PREP

Edgewood’s graduates are ready to excel, with 96% of them directly entering higher education. Recent graduating classes have been offered more than $10 million in collegiate scholarships. About half of Edgewood graduates attend Top 100 US colleges and universities, and nearly 1 in 3 enroll at UW-Madison.

Students come from MORE THAN

70

Middle Schools

3.6

Average GPA of graduates

41%

Percentage of student body receiving financial assistance

1/ 2

of students graduate with honors

STUDENT SUPPORT

Edgewood High School’s counselor-to-student ratio is 1:138. The American School Counseling Association’s “gold standard” recommendation is 1:250, and the Wisconsin counselor-to-student ratio is 1:459. Our counselors prioritize individual relationships and have multiple individual meetings with students and families per year in order to best serve and support their specific needs related to academic, personal, socio-emotional, and vocational domains.

DIVERSITY

Edgewood families hail from neighborhoods throughout Dane County and from more than 70 surrounding middle schools. We have a diverse and inclusive student body that respects our various identities and experiences. More than 40% of our students receive need-based financial assistance up to 55% of tuition costs.

96%

Average number of graduates directly entering post-secondary

EDUCATION

1:10

Average Teacher to Student Ratio

What GIVES US the EDGE CATHOLIC LIFE

Edgewood provides a faith-based environment and we take pride in fostering personal and spiritual growth. We have a religiously diverse student body, and courses reach out to all faith backgrounds. We offer monthly all-school liturgies and prayer services as well as optional weekly morning Mass.

SERVICE

Perhaps Edgewood’s hallmark asset is its dedication to service grounded in the values — Dominican in root, universal in relevance — of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community and Partnership. Every student fulfills 100 hours of volunteer service in their four years at Edgewood, and many complete twice that amount. Graduating classes typically leave a legacy of more than 25,000 combined student service hours!

ATHLETICS

About 75% of EHS students are on an athletic team, and 60% are involved in three sports! At Edgewood, athletic teams are accessible and an easy way to make good friends. The strength of our Crusaders program is shown in a record that includes over 40 WIAA State Championships since 2000.

FINE ARTS

We are proud to offer our students a broad range of academic courses in music, visual arts and theater. Our new McKinley Performing Arts Center provides an unparalleled experience for all students interested in music or the dramatic arts. Edgewood students have been awarded more than 75 Jerry Awards for high school musical theater.

FRESHMAN FUN!

25K+

Service hours logged by each graduating class

40+

Athletics WIAA State Championships

$10M

Average annual scholarship offers to graduating seniors over past 5 years

Transitioning from middle to high school is both exciting and a bit challenging. Edgewood’s unique Freshman Interdisciplinary Team (FIT) Program allows students the opportunity to gain confidence in their academic skills, while also getting the opportunity to meet all of their fellow classmates. At EHS, Freshman year incorporates peer to peer learning, where our 9th graders work in small groups and learn the values of collaboration and shared goals. Among the highlights of our Freshman program is the ability of our students to work alongside one another, create partnerships and make lifelong friends at the same time.

The PURSUIT of SPIRITUALITY Spirituality is an important aspect of an Edgewood student’s journey and we take pride in fostering a connection with God and one’s faith. Campus ministers and religious studies faculty facilitate our spiritual activities and carry on our daily mission of unity within our school community. In addition to religious studies courses, we understand the importance of ministry programs and retreats that allow our school community to engage in non-academic, faith-based experiences. With these, we seek a deeper source of fulfillment and developed sense of purpose.

TEACHING APPROACH EHS has a religiously diverse student body (about 65% Roman Catholic), so courses reach out to all students, teaching the Catholic tradition, examining other faith traditions, and discussing commonalities and differences.

PEER MINISTRY AND THE DOMINICAN PREACHING TEAM Peer ministers help in the planning and leading of liturgies, prayer services, and retreats. Edgewood’s Student Dominican Preaching Team integrates the ministry and teachings of our founders into student life through service and leading prayer in partnership with Campus Ministry.

LITURGIES AND PRAYER SERVICES We offer monthly prayer services and liturgies. Self-reflection and spiritual development is much more than academic and liturgical; it is a life-long experience one should foster and grow.

All students are required to go on the retreat designated for their class each year.

Retreats provide time for spiritual and emotional development and renewal.

GRADUATION SERVICE REQUIREMENT To graduate from Edgewood, every student must complete a minimum of 100 hours of community service.

ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIPS

Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS); National Association of College Admission Counseling; Wisconsin Association of College Admission Counseling. Edgewood High School complies fully with the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice.

2021-2022 STUDENT BODY

• Serves approximately 525 students in grades 9 through 12.

• Draws students from over 70 middle schools throughout the Madison metropolitan area and communities up to 50 miles distant and overseas.

• 41% students receive financial assistance.

• 17%* American students of color.

• 3% International students of color. *Students of color constitute approximately 58% of the Madison public school’s K-12 enrollment.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English 4.0 credits Mathematics

3.0 credits Science 3.0 credits Social Studies

3.0 credits Religious Studies 4.0 credits Physical Ed./Health 3.0 credits Fine Arts 1.0 credit Public Speaking 0.5 credit Electives †

7.0 credits Community Service 100 hours Retreats 4

† All students are encouraged to take 2 credits in a single foreign language, required by most Universities. Most students take 4 credits.

2219 MONROE STREET PREPARING for a lifetime of SUCCESS MADISON, WI 53711-1999

STAFF TO STUDENT RATIO

• Teacher/Student • Average class size • Counselor/student

1 to 10 19 1 to 138

ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS

Edgewood offers 13 AP courses.§ #Students taking one Exams with score one or more Exams of 3 or Higher 2021 140 71% 2020 149 71% 2019 160 78% ADVANCED SCHOOLING

2021 2020 2019 Post-Secondary School 96% 97% 94% Four-Year Colleges 91% 91% 90% UW System 37% 25% 30% GRADING SYSTEM

EHS uses a four-point grading system: A (93-100%) 4.0 A- (90-92.9%) 3.5 B (83-89.9%) 3.0 B- (80-82.9%) 2.5 C (73-79.9%) 2.0 C- (70-72.9%) 1.5 D (63-69.9%) 1.0 D- (60-62.9%) 0.5 F (59.9% and below) 0 CR/NC - Credit/No Credit* W - Withdraw** Honors, Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and PreApproved College Courses are graded on a 5.0 system. * Given for assistantships, independent studies, and in extenuating circumstances. ** Given in instances of academic misconduct, dropping past posted deadline, and/or as noted on transcript.

ACT RESULTS Year

Edgewood

PHONE 608.257.1023 FAX 608.257.9133 EDGEWOODHS.ORG

Wisconsin

National

2021 25.0 N/A N/A 2020 24.9 20.5 20.7 2019 25.6 20.3 20.7 NATIONAL MERIT HONORS

2021: 4 Finalists, 1 Recipient, 3 Commended 2020: 3 Finalists, 2 Recipients, 1 Commended 2019: 6 Finalists, 2 Recipients, 3 Commended ACADEMIC STANDING

It is the policy of the Board of Trustees of EHS that class rank is not routinely provided.

Class of 2022 GPA ranges (after 6 semesters): Highest weighted GPA: 4.4792 ; Lowest weighted GPA: 1.5988; Average GPA: 3.695

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

For purposes of college applications, Edgewood High School will report significant disciplinary infractions with discretion, however students are advised to self-report all disciplinary infractions in the application process.

COVID-19 STATEMENT

97% of Edgewood High School students maintained academic and attendance expectations through the sudden shift to virtual learning as a result of COVID 19. Therefore, letter grades were issued for the Spring 2020 semester.

For more than a century, Edgewood High School has been committed to academic and personal success, preparing our students with the confidence, skills and character it takes to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

COMMUNITY for LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM The EHS community service program helps students find active ways to live the Sinsinawa Dominican motto, “At the heart of ministry is relationship,” and to put into practice the values of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community, and Partnership, that are the foundation of Edgewood’s mission and central to all the educational institutions the Congregation sponsors.

EDGEWOOD IN THE COMMUNITY AN ANNUAL SCHOOL-WIDE DAY OF SERVICE As an integral part of our homecoming activities, the entire student body, faculty and staff, and even some parents and alumni head out to more than 50 sites in the Madison area for a full day of volunteer service. This special day provides over 3,000 hours of community service to parks, nursing homes, schools, hospitals, food banks, social service programs, and several non-profit agencies. At the conclusion of EIC, the students and staff return to campus to celebrate the day and reflect on our experiences together.

A COMMUNITY CONNECTED FOR LIFE The EHS community embraces its students after graduation and beyond. Edgewood graduates are connected for life and have the unique opportunity to network with fellow EHS grads in the professional world. Edgewood Crusaders share the same school bond and hail from the same amazing community that is Edgewood High School. Whether it be local, national or international, our graduates can open professional doors with the help of the Edgewood community.

2021-2022 COMMUNITY STANDARD ­— GR O U N D ED I N O U R M I S SI O N —

THE EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY IS COMMITTED TO WORKING FOR:

COMPASSION Inspired by the teachings of the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters we will foster our personal growth by:

— Studying —

Be mindful of others, actively listen, and critically think.

— Acting —

Be present, offer companionship, uphold human dignity, and encourage others to be accountable for their actions.

— Reflecting —

Examine our and others’ actions and interactions.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER THE LRC PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT ACROSS THE CURRICULUM WITH THE GOAL OF ENSURING THAT STUDENTS REACH THEIR GREATEST SCHOLASTIC POTENTIAL. The LRC serves approximately 20% of EHS students through a team of teachers who provide individualized attention and support. Students who take advantage of the LRC may have diagnosed learning differences, challenges like test anxiety or organizational struggles, problems in particular courses or trouble keeping up with content because of insufficient study skills or extended periods of classroom absence due to health issues or other time commitments.

The LRC also promotes student self-confidence and independent learning. The LRC teachers encourage students to take personal ownership of their academic lives by teaching the skills needed to be better students, as well as encouraging the development of social skills with peers, teachers and administrators. Teachers in the LRC are able to focus on the whole student, developing personal connections beyond those typically found in the traditional classroom.

Using background information supplied by parents and school counselors, LRC teachers identify individual areas that need attention and develop strategies to address those areas. In addition to receiving help with core material, students learn organizational and time management skills. The program provides other resources like audio books, website listings, computers and textbooks. The LRC offers alternative testing accommodations, including the use of a computer and extended time testing for enrolled students. The teachers problem-solve with the students as issues arise, providing feedback and communicating with faculty, counselors and parents via phone, email or PowerSchool.

There is a charge for LRC services, based on the number of periods per week the student uses it, from a minimum of one period per week to a maximum of six periods per week. Financial assistance is available.

ARTS DEPARTMENT Play with us! Musician in the morning, Athlete in the evening. Scientist in the classroom, Actor on the stage.

Photographer by day, Scholar by night. Participation in the arts is preparation for a world of options. We are proud to offer our students a broad range of opportunities in the performing and visual arts, where students learn skills and form lifelong friendships.

The Arts Department at Edgewood High School offers visual, performing arts, and non-performance arts learning to provide multiple, rich, community based opportunities to learn, create, and explore our creativity through the arts.

All students of all interests, experiences, and curiosities are welcome and will find a home for themselves in our arts community! Whatever you want to do and whatever experience you have, you will find a place to enjoy, learn, and grow.

We offer Academic Courses in:

MUSIC - for all voices, instruments, and genres that incorporate individual and ensemble based learning to make music, create, and learn about music.

VISUAL ARTS - to investigate a wide range of media and techniques, from both a historical and contemporary perspective, as they engage in the art-making processes. We also offer a course for students who will publish the EHS Crusader yearbook.

THEATRE - for students to explore their personal creativity and to work on their skills while learning about theatre in a classroom setting.

Additional learning opportunities are offered through courses exploring histories and cultures surrounding the arts and what we can learn from them to connect to our current lives.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The following co-curriculars have had a consistent following over several years and are anticipated to continue.

Students are also encouraged to find others who have shared interests and apply to start a group.

• Black Student Union/BIPOC • Book Club • Catholic Crusaders • Close-Up • Crusader Yearbook • Debate Team • Drama • Edgetones • Edgewood Honor Society

• Esports • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Focus Club • Green Edge Environmental Club • Inclusivity Club • Key Club • Link Crew • Math Team

• Model United Nations • Multicultural Club • Science Olympiad • Ski Club • Smile with the Community • STAR Club (Sisters Taking Active Roles) • Ultimate Frisbee • The Wayfarer

CRUSADERS ATHLETICS Edgewood High School students challenge and encourage one another to perform — in the classroom and in competitive athletic pursuits. About 75% of students belong to one or more sports teams. Since joining the WIAA in 1999 the Edgewood Crusaders have captured almost

100 Badger Conference Championships and have been State Champion or

Runner-up more than 50 times in 15 different sports. In addition to 21

WIAA-sanctioned sports for boys and girls (see list below; some teams with lower

participation are jointly hosted with other schools), EHS offers a title-winning

Dance Team, and teams for Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee and Ski/Snowboard.

BOYS’ SPORTS

GIRLS’ SPORTS

BASEBALL

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

CROSS COUNTRY

DANCE (NON-WIAA)

FOOTBALL

GOLF

GOLF

GYMNASTICS (CO-OP WITH VERONA)

HOCKEY LACROSSE (CO-OP WITH WEST, NON-WIAA)

HOCKEY (CO-OP WITH MIDDLETON)

SKI (DOWNHILL)/

SNOWBOARD

SNOWBOARD

SOCCER

SOCCER

SOFTBALL

SWIM/DIVE TENNIS TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL

SKI (DOWNHILL)/

SWIM/DIVE TENNIS TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL

LANCE JOHNSON STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CENTER Our new state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facility is open daily with professional staffing and year-around access. Athletes work closely with certified strength coaches to create individual and team goals and schedules to ensure flexibility and balance.

GOALS OF OUR ATHLETIC PROGRAM • Promote the mission and goals of Edgewood • Maintain sportsmanlike behavior at all times • Improve motor skills • See the need for better health and physical fitness • Promote a desire to succeed and excel • Foster the development of moral and ethical standards • Learn the high ideals of fairness in all relationships • Learn to make proper decisions under pressure • Enjoy competition and comradeship

Opportunities to DISCOVER, PARTICIPATE and EXPRESS TALENTS 10 REASONS EDGEWOOD IS A SOUND INVESTMENT IN YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE

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LIFE SKILLS CHALLENGE ACHIEVEMENT DISTINCTION SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY GROWTH VALUES DIRECTION COMMUNITY ••• • •

Activities as Part of the Educational Experience

Co-curricular activities are designed to provide opportunities for student growth, challenge, and achievement outside the classroom. They are an integral component of Edgewood’s educational program and include a variety of options to appeal to a wide range of interests. About 95% of Edgewood students join a team or club, belong to a society or council, perform in musical ensembles or play an onstage or backstage role in drama. By participating in co-curriculars, students have fun, make new friends, enjoy time with one another, develop and exercise collaborative and leadership skills, increase self-esteem and learn to appreciate the strengths and talents of others.

Edgewood also encourages most co-curricular groups to engage in a service project.

Co-curriculars for Many Interests

Most co-curricular groups and activities at Edgewood have existed for a number of years. Students who want to form a new co-curricular club or activity are invited to do so by presenting a proposal to the assistant principal six months in advance of the following academic year so it can be reviewed and implemented at the start of school.

A faculty member (or several) must agree to serve as the moderator(s) for any student club or activity and some functions may require additional chaperones or security personnel. The school provides every club with a minimal budget. All funds should be spent in the best interest of the school.

Student Body Leadership CLASS COUNCIL Each of the four grade levels has a Class Council whose purpose is to unify the class, encourage all class members to become involved in class and school activities, lead the class in spirit and enthusiasm, sponsor service and other projects in which the class can participate, organize and support fund-raising projects.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Executive Council is composed of the president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer of the four grade levels. The council helps coordinate Class Council events that involve all-school activities and service projects, as well as provides leadership training for students. Homecoming is part of the fall sports season and includes a variety of activities. The Executive Council organizes Homecoming Week, specifically the “Dress Up” days, and in conjunction with the Class Councils, sign painting and door painting.

The senior class plans the dance and court, which are announced at the pep rally. The Homecoming Dance is open to all EHS students and is a “semi-formal” event.

STUDENT SERVICES provided in SUPPORT of all students STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT In keeping with Edgewood’s mission to educate the whole student, the Student Services Department works to offer guidance in academic, personal, socio-emotional, and vocational related areas based on each student’s uniqueness. All Edgewood High School counselors are licensed by the State of Wisconsin and hold master’s degrees and certification for counseling grades K-12.

Our unique Student Services model allows students to develop multiple individual relationships with counselors throughout their four years at Edgewood High School. Students are assigned to a school counselor that serves as a main resource for academic, personal, and socio-emotional support and encouragement for the duration of their high school experience. All students also work closely with Edgewood’s Director of College and Career Counseling to create and implement individualized post-secondary plans. Lastly, the associate principal, who is a part of the Student Services team, incorporates school counseling standards of practice in all areas of student life, ranging from extracurriculars, discipline, fine arts, and student leadership.

The Student Services Department directs a range of efforts toward fostering individual growth. With multiple personal connections within the Student Services Department, students have access to counselors who can assist with topics such as advising for course selection in preparation of post-secondary goals, leadership development, academic skill building, and mental health support. Counselors also facilitate action plans for students with special needs, including gifted and talented, learning disabilities, and emotional concerns. Counselors assist each student as he or she works toward achievement and fulfillment of his or her goals through one-on-one counseling, group offerings, and grade-specific communication.

Communication

Academic Planning

Curriculum Guide Student Handbook Grade-Level Newsletters College Planning & Student Services Resources PowerSchool Learning Guides

4-year Curriculum Development Course Selection Guidance Advanced Placement Exams Student/Faculty Liaison Parent-Teacher Conferences Credit Recovery Planning Dual Credit Planning

Personal/Social/ Emotional Support Individual & Small Group Counseling Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy Leadership Opportunities Community Resource Referrals

Academic Support Freshman Interdisciplinary Team Peer Tutoring Program Eligibility Monitoring Individual Goal Setting & Skill Development

Career Exploration Career Education Field Trips & Seminars Job Shadow & Internship Opportunities

Grade Level Support Freshmen “Get to Know You” Individual Meeting (Fall) Course Selection Individual Meeting (Spring) Classroom-based Group Guidance (10-12 sessions, Fall & Spring) College/Career Prep Family Night

Sophomores Progress Check & Pre-ACT/PSAT Individual Meeting (Fall) Course Selection Individual Meeting (Spring) Practice ACT College/Career Prep Family Night

Juniors College Prep Assemblies (Fall & Spring) Junior College/Career Course (Spring) Student/Parent College/Career Individual Planning Meeting (Spring) Course Selection Individual Meeting (Spring) Student Resume Development College Admissions Representative Visits PSAT/ SAT/ACT SCOIR College Exploration & Application Management System

Seniors Senior College Assembly (Fall) Various College Application Workshops (Fall) Ongoing Individual Planning Meetings (Fall & Spring) Financial Aid Info Night Summer College Application Courses Scholarships SAT/ACT SCOIR College Exploration & Application Management System College Admissions Representative Visits

2018-2021 COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES American University Amherst College Arizona State University Auburn University Augustana University Ball State University Barnard College Bates College Baylor University Beloit College Belmont University Bemidji State University Boston College Boston University Bradley University Brandeis University Butler University California Polytechnic Institute Carleton College Carroll University Carnegie Mellon University Carthage College Case Western Reserve University Christendom College Colorado School of Mines Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colgate University College of Charleston College of Saint Benedict College of Saint Scholastica College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary Colorado College Colorado State University Columbia University Concordia University - Chicago Connecticut College Cornell College Cornell University Creighton University Dartmouth College Delaware State University Denison University DePaul University DePauw University Dickinson College Drake University

Duke University Edgewood College Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emory University Finlandia University Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida State University Fordham University Franklin and Marshall College Furman University George Washington University Georgetown University Gonzaga University Grinnell College Gustavus Adolphus College Hamilton College Harvard College High Point University Hope College Hofstra University Howard University Illinois State University Illinois Wesleyan University Indiana University Iowa State University James Madison University Johnson and Wales University Kalamazoo College Kansas State University Kentucky State University Kenyon College Lafayette College Lakeland University Lawrence University Lehigh University Lewis and Clark College Loras College Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Luther College Macalester College Madison College Marian University Marquette University

Miami University - Oxford Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Middlebury College Milwaukee School of Engineering Montana State University New York University Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Northern Illinois University Northern Michigan University Northern State University Northwestern University Oberlin College Occidental College Ohio University Ohio State University Oregon State University Penn State University Pepperdine University Pitzer College Pomona College Providence College Purdue University Reed College Ripon College Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Catherine University Saint Cloud State University Saint Louis University Saint Francis University San Diego State University Santa Clara University Simmons University Skidmore College South Dakota State University Southern Illinois University Southern Methodist University Southwestern University Spelman College St. Ambrose University St. Mary’s University of Minnesota St. Norbert College St. Olaf College Stanford University Syracuse University Temple University Texas A&M University

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Our Philosophy of Financial Assistance Making an Edgewood education affordable to as many Madison area students as possible has long been a part of the Sinsinawa Dominican mission. Currently, tuition and fees (which include each student’s books and Chromebook) cover about 80% of the actual cost of educating a student. The remaining expenses are subsidized through a strong program of fundraising appeals and special events that includes participation by current families, alumni and parents of alumni.

In addition, Edgewood provides annual need-based financial assistance in the form of grants to help defray the full tuition cost. A variety of circumstances may exist, but because funds are limited, families who wish to qualify for tuition assistance apply using a standard form and an explanation of their own particular needs. Financial assistance may be granted for up to a maximum of 55% of tuition and standard fees.

In 2021, Edgewood awarded grants, serving approximately 41% of the student body.

Merit-Based Awards Edgewood’s financial assistance program is primarily a need-based one. However, there are several distinguished and highly competitive merit-based award programs designed to recognize students who have reached the highest levels of scholarship, leadership and service. Admitted students may apply in the spring of 8th grade for the Saint Catherine of Siena Tuition Grant, the Lance Johnson Memorial Award and the Trustee Academic Award Program (TAAP).

Texas Christian University Texas State University Thomas Aquinas College Trinity University Truman State University Tufts University Tulane University United States Marine Corps University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Buffalo University of California - Berkeley University of California - Davis University of California - Irvine University of California - Los Angeles University of California - Riverside University of California - San Diego University of California - Santa Barbara University of California - Santa Cruz University of Chicago University of Cincinnati University of Colorado - Boulder University of Connecticut University of Dayton University of Denver University of Dubuque University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hawaii University of Illinois Chicago University of Illinois Urbana Champagne University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Maine University of Maryland University of Massachusetts - Amherst University of Miami University of Michigan - Ann Arbor University of Minnesota - Duluth University of Minnesota - Rochester University of Minnesota - Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of Montana University of Nebraska - Lincoln University of Nevada - Las Vegas

University of New England New Hampshire University of New Mexico Albuquerque University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill University of North Dakota University of Northern Colorado University of Northern Iowa University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Portland University of Richmond University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of St. Thomas University of Tampa University of Tennessee - Knoxville University of Texas - Austin University of Utah University of Vermont University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire University of Wisconsin - Green Bay University of Wisconsin - La Crosse University of Wisconsin - Madison University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh University of Wisconsin - Platteville University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point University of Wisconsin - Stout University of Wisconsin - Superior University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Valparaiso University Vanderbilt University Villanova University Viterbo University Wartburg College Washington State University Washington University - Saint Louis Wheaton College Winona State University Xavier University

Lance Johnson Memorial Award Program This award is a high honor and selection is competitive. Recipients must meet the following criteria to be selected for this award program: Students who have had a 3.75 G.P.A. or above throughout middle school and who have demonstrated leadership, volunteer service and extracurricular involvement. Academic achievement accounts for the greatest weight in scoring, but there must be a demonstrated financial need and the amount of consideration given to the cover letter, essay, resume and letter of recommendation is higher, although academic performance still has significant weight. Award amounts of $200-$1500 are determined by need and the number awarded (four or five in a year, depending on applications). Awards continue for four years if the student remains in good standing.

Saint Catherine of Siena Tuition Grant This tuition grant, inspired by the life and teachings of St. Catherine of Siena, covers the full tuition cost at EHS continuing over four years (9-12 grades) to one incoming freshman every year with a racial-ethnic minority heritage and/or who arrived in the U.S. as a refugee or asylum seeker. Other eligibility requirements include being a resident of Dane County for at least three years, qualifying for financial aid based on the EHS Tuition Aid Data Services application, demonstrating high moral character consistent with the Sinsinawa Dominican values of truth, compassion, justice, community and partnership, demonstrating a high level of motivation and self-discipline, demonstrating above average academic achievement for three years prior to entering EHS as a freshman, and engages in volunteer or other activities to advance the Dominican values. Grade transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a personal essay are part of the application process.

Trustee Academic Award Program The Trustee Academic Award Program selects recipients from those students who have had a 3.75 g.p.a. or above throughout middle school and who have demonstrated leadership, volunteer service and extra-curricular involvement. Academic achievement accounts for the greatest weight in scoring. The TAAP is a high honor and selection is competitive. Five freshmen are selected by a scholarship panel and are awarded $1000 per year for four years. Students are eligible for annual award renewal as long as they maintain a 3.5 g.p.a. and are in good standing with the school.

CURRICULUM OFFERINGS CURRICULUM OFFERINGS ARTS, VISUAL 2D Studio Art I, II/III 3D Studio Art I, II/III Photography/Advanced Yearbook Publishing/Graphic Design Art Assistantship AVIATION Aviation I & II* BUSINESS & COMPUTERS AP Computer Science* Introduction to Computer Science* Introduction to 3D Printing* Dual Credit Courses: Accounting* Business Law Exploring Entrepreneurship Intro to Business Jumpstart to Computing with Python Marketing* Personal Finance* CLASSICS Classics - Honors COMMUNICATION ARTS Public Speaking Advanced Public Speaking Acting ENGLISH English I English II or English II-Honors American Literature American Multicultural Literature Dystopia & Science Fiction Great Literature: Voices of Change Modern Drama and Playwriting Modern Journalism: Research and Writing AP English Literature and Composition§ AP English Language and Composition (new for 2021-2022)

LANGUAGES Latin I, II, III, IV, AP§* Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP MATHEMATICS Algebra I or Algebra I-Accelerated Geometry or Geometry-Accelerated Algebra II or Algebra II-Accelerated Algebra III College Algebra for Seniors Pre-Calculus-Honors AP Calculus AB§ AP Calculus BC§ AP Statistics§ MUSIC Concert Band Concert Choir Crusader Singers Show Choir* Edgewood Chorus Jazz Ensemble Mass Band* Orchestra Piano (Beginning, Second Year, Intermediate, Advanced) PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education I Health Education Fall/Spring Recreational Activities Fall/Spring Team Sports Flexibility Enhancement/ Stability Ball Training Introduction to Athletic Training/ Advanced Athletic Training Lifeguarding Speed, Agility and Plyometrics Sports Psychology and Careers Weightlifting I, II & III

RELIGIOUS STUDIES Literature & History of the Christian Scriptures Literature & History of the Hebrew Scriptures Moral Philosophy and Christian Ethics Peace & Justice Studies Survey of Religious Studies Church History* Comparative World Religions Peer Ministry Personal, Moral, and Social Psychology Prayer & Spirituality in Modern Culture SCIENCE Biology Chemistry or Chemistry-Honors Astronomy Biophysics* Earth Science Environmental Field Education*/Advanced Genetic Biotechnology Human Anatomy and Physiology Physics or Physics-Honors AP Biology§ AP Chemistry§ AP Environmental Science§ AP Physics C: Mechanics§ SOCIAL STUDIES U.S. History World History American Political Systems* Global Issues* Economic Principles Law Recent American History AP European History§ AP U.S. History Required courses are italicized

* Courses not offered in 2021-2022

§ Because of the demands placed on students who take AP courses, they are encouraged to take only two at a time.

However, highly motivated and talented students may take additional AP courses in a year with the approval of their counselor, who will consult with the AP course teachers.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS for FRESHMEN

A completed application file at EHS consists of:

1. Completed Online Application

2. Copy of the Student’s year-end report card from seventh grade

3. Test results from the standardized test called Star 360 STAR 360 EXAM Edgewood offers this assessment test to eighth grade students as a part of the application process. You may contact EHS Admissions (admissions@edgewoodhs.org) to sign up for a test date or learn more about the test and how it is used.

Or, if your school administers the STAR 360, you may send us a copy of your child’s test results by December 15, 2021.

For your planning, please be aware that we request the most recent available grades from eighth grade (self-reported) within this application, and that you mail/email the seventh grade year-end reports to us.

So please complete your application after Q1 grades are available.

The due date for applications is December 15, 2021. You can expect this application to take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Join us for the EXPERIENCE of YOUR LIFETIME! ADMISSIONS, TOURS and OPEN HOUSES The best way to experience Edgewood High School is by visiting! Attend an open house, shadow a current student or tour our school. To register for any of these options, visit our website at edgewoodhs.org/admissions.

Please contact the Admissions Office at: admissions@edgewoodhs.org or (608) 257-1023 x134 or x131.

OPEN HOUSES These events give you a glimpse into the Edgewood experience and provide the opportunity to hear from our President, Principal, faculty members and current students. If you would like to attend an Open House, you will need to register in advance.

MEET WITH ADMISSIONS & TOUR OUR SCHOOL Edgewood is here for you every school day. If you have specific questions, want to take a school tour or are interested in learning more about what we offer, it’s easy to set up a meeting with our Admissions Office.

SHADOWING A STUDENT Discover what it’s like to be an Edgewood student! Current 8th graders are welcome to experience a day in the life of an EHS student by spending the day shadowing a current freshman. Our students strive to make all guests feel welcome and shadowing is a common experience here. *Please refer to our website for the most current information regarding shadow days.

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