Admissions Viewbook 2017

DESTINATION:

IMMACULATE WHERE YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS. Fall 2017

As a Catholic school, Immaculate High School offers students an opportunity to focus on their spiritual development, personal moral commitments and service to others.

Choosing the right high school is critical. Finding the right fit is key to your success. Are you are looking for an opportunity to experience something different... something more? Then Immaculate High School is the place for you.

Immaculate High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

BE PREPARED

TO MAKE AN IMPACT and engage your future.

ABOUT IHS

500 Students

6,000+ Alumni

1962 Founded

IMMACULATE HIGH SCHOOL BY THE NUMBERS

350

#1

500 Students

30%

13:1

SAT Scores in Diocese of Bridgeport

Increase in Enrollment Since 2011

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

22

23

3X

Advanced Placement Courses

Average Class Size

Return on Your Tuition Investment

IMMACULATE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS Religion English Mathematics Science Social Studies World Languages Fine Arts Physical Education Senior Seminar (Health/Personal Finance) Community Service (25hrs/yr) Elective Credit Career & Technical Education: Business Technology World Languages

4 Years 4 Years 4 Years 3 Years 3 Years 2 Years 1 Year 2 Years

4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 1.0

1 Year

1.0

4 Years

1.0

1 Year

1.0

Total Credits for Graduation

25

ACADEMICS The hallmark of an IHS education is a roll-up-yoursleeves learning approach that takes you from our campus to making a real impact in the community. IHS faculty members don’t simply teach what they know, they shape what is known, and inspire and empower their students to do the same.

STUDENT LIFE Immaculate High School offers more than just books.

Students have an opportunity to express themselves and excel in campus ministry, athletics, the arts and more. By participating in clubs and activities, students develop skills such as leadership, collaboration, responsibility and self-discipline. Students eagerly become involved in at least one extra-curricular activity.

BECOME ENGAGED

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM and get involved.

National Honor Society

Key Club

44

STUDENT-RUN CLUBS Chinese New Year Celebration

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Immaculatehs.org/clubs

ACADEMIC

FAITH AND SERVICE

THE ARTS

> Finance and Investment Club > History Quiz Bowl > Latin Club > Literary Magazine > Science Club > Math League

> Campus Ministry > Housitonic Habitat for Humanity > Midnight Run Ministry > Morning Glory > Peer Leadership > Peers Assisting Leadership Success > She’s The First > Students Against Destructive Decisions

> Art Club > Chorus > Concert Band > Concert Choir > Drama Club > Guitar Ensemble > Instrumental Music Club > Musical Theater > Rock Band > Scenery Crew

INTERESTS

GOVERNMENT

HONOR SOCIETIES > National Honors Society > Key Club > Tri-M Music Honor Society

MEDIA > Newspaper Club > Photography Club > Video & Animation Club > Yearbook

> Baking Club > Brain Trust Club > Cyber Patriots > International Club > Ski Club > Stable > Weight Lifting Club

> Class Officers > Debate Club > Mock Trial > Model UN > Student Ambassadors > Student Council

ON THE FIELD AND ON THE COURT

Boys Football

Girls Field Hockey

Boys Indoor Track

Girls Basketball

Boys Lacrosse

Girls Softball

75%

Student-Athletes are on the Honor Roll

40%

Students play two or more sports

3

State Championship Titles in 2016-2017

40

30

Conference Championships

TEAMS BY SEASON

State Championships immaculatehs.org/athletics

FALL

WINTER

SPRING

Cheerleading Cross Country Field Hockey Football Soccer Girls Swimming Girls Volleyball

Basketball Cheerleading Boys Ice Hockey Indoor Track Wrestling

Baseball Golf Lacrosse Outdoor Track Softball Tennis

ATHLETICS At Immaculate, both the experienced athlete and the first time player can explore and develop their skills.

Our coaches help each student find their niche in a new sport or to further excel in a familiar one.

GET READY TO

REACH FOR THE SKY and test your talents.

FINE ARTS Nearly all IHS students participate in at least one or more visual arts or performing arts experiences during their four years at Immaculate. The Fine Arts faculty is dedicated to encouraging each student to use and develop his or her talents to their personal best. Often unexpectedly gratifying results occur as the individual or group stretches to prepare and present amazing art works, music and theater.

LEARN TO

EXPRESS YOURSELF and reach new heights.

Guitar Ensemble

Visual Arts

Fall Drama

Concert Band

OPPORTUNITIES

93%

Students participate in Fine Arts

Annual Arts in the Park Art Club Drama Club Fall Play Spring Musical Spring Cabaret Monthly Coffee House Tri-M Music Honor Society

ELECTIVE COURSES

12

HALO Nominations in ’16-’17

#1

Classical Musical HALO Award

Mixed Chorus Concert Choir Concert Band Guitar Ensemble Graphic Design Digital Sound Design Introduction to Art Drawing & Painting Sculpture & Design Portfolio Development AP Studio Art immaculatehs.org/finearts

Stations of the Cross

Daily Adoration

March For Life

SACRAMENTAL

Sacramental activities begin with daily Adoration. Additional activities include special holiday and holy day school-wide Masses, a prayer service for 12/14, class retreats, a Lenten penance service and opportunities for confession.

24,650

SOCIAL

Social activities provide fellowship in a peer group that shares a faith commitment.

Outings to ball games, concerts, the March for Life, World Youth Day, Fan The Fire and Steubenville Youth Conference not only create community within IHS but also help integrate IHS into the local community.

Hours of Community Service performed by the student body

SERVICE

Pope Francis advises us to “be the first to bring good and respond to the God of love”. Campus Ministry offers students many opportunities to give service whether it be at the Morning Glory, John Paul II Center, the Midnight Run program, Habitat for Humanity and Rake ’n Bake days in local communities.

Each service opportunity is filled to capacity with students.

immaculatehs.org/spirituallife

SPIRITUAL LIFE Immaculate students grow through sacramental, social and service activities. They also build a community whose members partake of and appreciate their Catholic faith as well as respect and care for each other, especially those in need. We pray together, have fun together and work for others together.

BEGIN TO

PRACTICE YOUR FAITH and become empowered.

APPLY NOW HOW TO APPLY

Immaculate High School accepts only the Online Application for admission which can be found at: immaculatehs.org/apply

At Immaculate, we encourage our students to find success in academics, athletics, fine arts and clubs. IHS students come together from all walks of life to seek academic challenge, discover leadership and use the latest technology. Students practice their faith everyday. And the best part? Everyone is doing it together. Your classmates are family.

Each year, the Admissions Office recruits a highly competitive group of 125–130 domestic and international students in our freshman class. In addition, Immaculate High School welcomes transfer students to enter grades 10 and 11.

CHECKLIST

The following items must be completed: ✓ Online Application ✓ High School Placement Test ✓ RSVP for Open House ✓ Mustang for a Day Visit (recommended) ✓ Parent Interview and Tour (recommended)

IMPORTANT DATES October 1, 2017

October 13-14, 2017

OPEN HOUSE

WEEKEND WITH THE MUSTANGS

Explore student life, tour the campus, meet current students and faculty, enjoy refreshments and go home with a taste of what life at Immaculate is all about.

Join is for an action-packed weekend and experience IHS athletics with other Mustang fans during homecoming weekend! Enjoy a free ticket for prospective students. For game times please visit: immaculatehs.org/athletics

CLASS OF 2021 BY THE NUMBERS

14

125

Students

Alumni Legacy

43

15

Area Communities

Plan to participate in campus ministry

25

61

Area Middle Schools

50% Male

50%

Female

Plan to play a fall sport

86

Plan to Participate in the Fine Arts

October 28 & November 11, 2017

November 11, 2017

PLACEMENT EXAM (HSPT)

ENROLLMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE

Take the High School Placement Test at Immaculate, qualify for Merit-based scholarships and show us how smart you are!

PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS Learn all about the application and scholarship process and ask questions.

Complete the online application.

FINANCIAL AID (FACTS) APPLICATION DEADLINE ENROLLMENT DECISION & FINANCIAL AID NOTIFICATIONS

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION

Good news! There are many ways for you to afford to attend Immaculate High School. We offer need-based scholarships, financial aid, special payment plans, Sallie Mae and Your Tuition Solution payment plans.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID ACADEMIC (MERIT) SCHOLARSHIPS 6 awarded to members of the Class of 2021 Range from $1,000 to $2,500.

NEED-BASED (NAMED) SCHOLARSHIPS 26 awarded to members of the Class of 2021 Range from $1,000 to $6,500.

FINANCIAL AID Typically awarded based upon your financial need. $105,000 in Financial Aid was awarded to the Class of 2021.

DIRECT EXPENSES Tuition

$12,850

E-book/Supply Fee

$470

Technology Fee - Laptop

$565

OTHER EXPENSES Uniforms

$250-$300

Testing (PSAT)

$25

Membership Fees

$50-$75

CAMPUS VISITS DESTINATION:

IMMACULATE MUSTANG VALLEY ATHLETIC STADIUM

STATUE OF MARY INDOOR ATHLETIC CENTER VISUAL ARTS STUDIO

MULTI-PURPOSE ATHLETIC FIELD

LEARNING COMMONS

OPEN HOUSE

DIGITAL SOUNDS STUDIO

Sunday, October 1 11:00am - 1:00pm

MUSTANG FOR A DAY VISITS

Visits begin Monday, September 25, 2017. This is a wonderful chance to get an inside look at Immaculate High School. To schedule your Mustang For A Day Visit, please visit: immaculatehs.org/mfad

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Spend a full day at Immaculate • Shadow a Student Ambassador • Meet IHS students and faculty • Learn more about high school life • Eat lunch at the Mustang Café • Envision yourself as a Mustang

CONTACT US TOM BURNS DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

203-744-1510 ext. 148 tburns@immaculatehs.org

ROBIN MORAVSKY DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS

203-744-1510 ext. 145 rmoravsky@immaculatehs.org

SUSAN NOLAN BUSINESS MANAGER

203-744-1510 ext. 135 snolan@immaculatehs.org

STUDENT PROFILES

KIERAN DOOLABH ‘20

BRITTANY (YUXUAN) HU ‘19

MICHELE CURTIS ‘18

JILLIAN FREDETTE ‘18

I love how all the teachers are there to help and assist you if you are having any trouble or don’t understand anything; they are always there for you. My goal here at IHS is to develop myself in any way that I can so I will be prepared for college and the rest of my life.

My favorite class was Chorus because I love singing and was able to have a solo at two concerts this year. My advice to incoming freshman and transfer students would be to not be shy and try to make friends as soon as you get to Immaculate. You’re bound to find people that you click with and you’ll make lasting friendships.

I am grateful for this valuable opportunity of getting to know more about computer technology -- that is one of my favorite parts about attending Immaculate.

The spring musicals are wonderful experiences I will never forget because of the special bond you create with your fellow cast members, and put on a beautiful show that makes a gymnasium turn into a magical auditorium. Future students at IHS... be open to new things, seek opportunities that put you out of your comfort zone, because these unfamiliar doors can lead you to find your true self and become the best person you can be.

GILLIAN CHAPLEAU ‘20

RYAN FANELLA ‘19

MADISON HALAS ‘19

CONNOR MCNERNY ‘18

My favorite experience at immaculate is hands down, definitely the musical. I never got sick of it, I would always look forward to rehearsals and practicing. I also made so many new friends from the musical which makes my life at immaculate even better.

My favorite experiences have been with the field hockey team. Every girl on the team is like a sister to me and I wouldn’t trade that for the world. Playing sports or doing extra curricular activities help you form bonds outside of the classroom.

Look forward to your time at Immaculate and don’t be afraid.

The tight knit family community at Immaculate makes everyone feel at home.

In all my years, my favorite experience has been with the Immaculate hockey team, playing for the state semi-final. I believe that the sports at Immaculate will create life-long memories you’ll never forget, just like I’ll always remember that semi-final game at Yale.

My favorite experience while attending Immaculate was being a part of the indoor track team family. We begin each season with a candlelit running tribute honoring the memory of the twenty-six angels of Sandy Hook. This moving experience unites us as a team; as brothers and sisters committed to working together and supporting each other. Last season this special bond led us to both a conference and state championship.

CLASS OF 2017 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Adelphi University Albertus Magnus College Babson College Belmont University Beloit College Bentley University Binghamton University Boston College Boston University Bryant University Case Western Reserve University Central Connecticut State University Chapman University Clark University Clarkson University College of the Holy Cross Concordia College - New York Cornell University Curry College D’Youville College DeSales University Drew University Drexel University Eastern Connecticut State University Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Fashion Institute of Technology Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Institute of Technology Florida Southern College Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College Furman University Gannon University Gettysburg College Hartwick College High Point University Hofstra University Howard University Indiana University at Bloomington Iona College Ithaca College Jacksonville University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Johnson & Wales University (Providence)

King’s College La Salle University Lafayette College Lasell College Lehigh University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Maine Maritime Academy Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marist College Marquette University Marymount Manhattan College Marywood University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts Maritime Academy Mercy College Miami University, Oxford Mitchell College Monmouth University Morgan State University Mount Saint Mary College Mount St. Mary’s University Muhlenberg College Naugatuck Valley Community College New York Institute of Technology New York University Nichols College North Carolina State University Northeastern University Norwich University Ohio Wesleyan University Pace University, New York City Pace University, Westchester Campus Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Post University Providence College Purdue University Quinnipiac University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rivier University Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rutgers University-New Brunswick Sacred Heart University Saint Anselm College

Saint Francis University Saint Joseph’s College-ME Saint Joseph’s University Saint Mary’s College of California Saint Michael’s College Salve Regina University Santa Monica College Seton Hall University Seton Hill University Siena College Simmons College Southern Connecticut State University Southern Methodist University Springfield College St. John’s University - Queens Campus St. Lawrence University State University of New York Plattsburgh Stevens Institute of Technology Stevenson University Stonehill College Stony Brook University SUNY Buffalo State College SUNY College at Geneseo SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY Maritime College Syracuse University Temple University Texas Christian University The Catholic University of America The George Washington University The University of Georgia The University of Oklahoma The University of Scranton Trinity College Tulane University Union College (New York) United States Coast Guard Academy University at Buffalo The State University of New York University of Bridgeport University of California, Davis University of California, Santa Barbara University of Chicago University of Cincinnati University of Colorado at Boulder University of Connecticut

University of Dallas University of Delaware University of Denver University of Florida University of Hartford University of Maine University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth University of Massachusetts, Lowell University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of New England University of New Hampshire at Durham University of New Haven University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of North Dakota University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Rochester University of South Carolina University of Utah University of Vermont University of Washington Villanova University Wagner College Wake Forest University Walsh University Washington and Lee University Wentworth Institute of Technology West Virginia University Western Connecticut State University Western New England University Wheaton College, MA Wheeling Jesuit University Williams College Wofford College Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University

▶ Bold type indicates the college/university that members of the Class of 2017 have chosen to attend this Fall.

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