2018 Admissions Viewbook

EXPLORE LOYOLA Bl ak efi eld

LOYOLA AT A GLANCE As the region’s premier school for boys in grades 6–12, Loyola Blakefield provides an unrivaled educational experience that forms the whole person.

FOUNDED IN

1852 65

STUDENT BODY:

970

ACRE CAMPUS

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

17

STUDENTS

LOYOLA STUDENTS HAIL FROM

110 ZIP CODES

OOL CATHOLIC HIGH SCH IN BALTIMORE

ALL-BOYS SCHOOL IN BALTIMORE COUNTY IN 2018

15,000 SERVICE HOURS PERFORMED ANNUALLY

CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN BALTIMORE COUNTY AS RANKED BY NICHE.COM

100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

Loyola Blakefield has consistently been honored as a “Top Workplace”

by The Baltimore Sun, which is one of the reasons why we boast the most talented and dedicated faculty and staff in the region.

% of Total AP Students with Scores 3+ 100

93

90

MORE THAN

89

90 % of Total AP Students

80 70

64

65

68

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

60 50 40

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL (1987)

30 20 10 0 2016

2017

Loyola Blakefield

BUILT FOR BOYS

2018 Maryland

1:1 PROGRAM @ BLAKEFIELD • M icrosoft Surface Pro Tablets issued to all students and teachers in grades 9–12.

• Dynamic interface: type, sketch, listen, record • Cloud-based platform means 24/7 access at home or on the road • Flexible and collaborative learning environment with full onsite IT support

We tailor every facet of the educational experience (schedule, technology, instruction models, co-curriculars, etc.) to the unique ways in which young men learn and interact.

Our recipe for success produces graduates who have all the skills to succeed in college and beyond.

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS

WHY LOYOLA?

Few decisions are more important than where you choose to educate your son.

With many options in the region, it is important to note what distinguishes Loyola from its peers. Discover why a Loyola education is one of the best decisions you will ever make.

tion What makes Loyola the region’s #1 destina for boys in grades 6 – 12?

Extraordinary faculty & staff State-of-the-art curriculum Commitment to forming the whole person ed as a regional leader in These are central to why we are recogniz rt? educating boys, but what really sets us apa

A Jesuit School

Inspired Academics

Jesuit schools are among the best in the world, and we are proud to serve our region by providing an unrivaled spiritual and educational experience in the Ignatian tradition. Our students achieve academic excellence here as the beginning of a lifelong discipline and pursuit, inseparable from faith and serving others. We call this process “educating the whole person” or Cura Personalis.

Students benefit from our unique formation, which holds as its first priority the personal care and support of the individual student. Our academic program prepares young men for a life of inquiry, learning, decision-making, and insight.

Students explore diverse course offerings and come to read more closely, think more carefully, and write more clearly. We ensure the appropriate level of support and rigor that is best for the individual student — one of the many reasons your son will succeed in college and beyond.

COMMUNITY The Loyola experience is shared by faculty, staff, students, families, alumni, and friends. Whether we are coming together to support our mission, gathering for spiritual celebrations, or working alongside one another to serve the greater good, everyone contributes to the vibrancy and impact of Loyola Blakefield.

Spiritual + valuesbased Education Retreats, service, and brotherhood are central to the experience of every student.

More than just a place for academic growth, boys explore their faith, stretch beyond their comfort zones, and set a course toward becoming a servant-leader — a unique Jesuit formation that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere.

INCLUSION We believe in the power and necessity of diversity to achieve a greater richness of ideas and to prepare our Dons to be leaders in an increasingly global community. Our students enjoy a campus that draws from the entire metropolitan region, bringing young men who possess a variety of talents and perspectives. Each blazes his own path as he grows during his time here. We celebrate the engineerartist, the poet-athlete, the cyber-musician and everything in between.

AN UNRIVALED LEARNING EXPERIENCE The Loyola experience is rooted in the same Jesuit traditions that have helped shape some of the finest schools in the world. A Loyola student encounters a wide variety of courses, is guided by master teachers, and is challenged and supported every step of the way.

EDUCATING FOR THE GREATER GOOD

Middle School

Our Dons learn math, science, language arts, history, and religion in an environment that ties together subjects, real-world applications, life experiences, and opportunities to provide service to others outside the classroom. Our teachers are experts at guiding our young men to recognize connections between what they learn and what they do and demonstrating the importance of applying their talents for the greater good.

Students in grades 6–8 experience an academic program that ignites curiosity, stretches their imagination, and ultimately leads to success at the high school level. They are also actively integrated with grades 9–12 for all aspects of student life, including sporting events, student forums, Mass, pep rally, mentorship opportunities, and more!

Teachers of Dons in grades 6–8 tailor lessons and activities to specifically meet boys at their level and take advantage of the abundant resources that our campus has to offer.

e Honored as one of th hools� “Best Private High Sc Daily in Maryland by The ings.

Record reader rank

Murray Learning Services Murray Learning is a fee-for-service program that supports bright, motivated students with documented learning differences. The goal of the program is to provide students with the tools necessary to succeed at the university level. Individual learning plans enable students to understand their learning differences, recognizing and utilizing their strengths as they work to improve in areas of weakness.

Learn more at loyolablakefield.org/murray

Upper School Our college prep and honors curriculum provide students with a variety of course offerings that spark creativity, explore conceptual and practical course materials, and build an academic profile that is coveted by many of the nation’s leading colleges and universities.

Teachers guide students toward becoming self-motivated, organized, independent, and conscientious scholars. This enables all students to excel at the highest levels possible with many enrolling in Honors and Advancement Placement courses.

BEYOND THE BELL Any Loyola Don will tell you that his experience goes well beyond the daily academic schedule. With a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities, there are no limits to what you might discover beyond the bell.

Athletics

Clubs + Activities

Our athletics program is an indispensable part of our mission to educate the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our coaching staff stresses competing with character. That means keeping one’s humanity, grace, and perspective no matter the outcome of an individual or team competition.

Part of what makes Loyola a fun and engaging place for our Dons is the variety of co-curricular opportunities in the midst of a school culture that encourages everyone to get involved!

Our Dons thrive on competition. Take our swim team, for example, which has won 20 MIAA championships in the past 22 years.

Our student-athletes receive scholarships to play at some of the most competitive Division I, II, and III colleges and universities in the nation.

Learn more at loyolablakefield.org/athletics.

Whether writing for the literary magazine, performing stand-up comedy, planting trees in the community, or playing flag football with friends, Loyola offers a variety of extracurricular clubs and activities to keep our Dons entertained and enriched long after the last bell rings.

Discover more at loyolablakefield.org/clubs.

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Spiritual Formation + Service Retreats at every grade level provide opportunities for students to grow in their faith and form lasting bonds of brotherhood. Together, they become aware of God’s presence in their lives, discover the importance of community, and share experiences that create empathy and understanding.

Service work is where spiritual growth and being a man for others takes concrete form. Our Ignatian Service Program makes the concepts of love for the human family and commitment to social justice vivid and relevant. More than just an added requirement for graduation, global and local Ignatian service is an integral part of a Jesuit education and courses through the heart and soul of our curricula.

Discover more at loyolablakefield.org/service.

DID YOU KNOW THAT LOYOLA BOASTS THE WORLD’S LEADING MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CYBER SCIENCE PROGRAM?

Since its inception several years ago, the program has grown from a handful of students to over 150! With accolades from the most demanding and prestigious cyber competitions and impressive industry-leading internship placements, Loyola is the center of cyber education for middle and high school students across the globe.

Learn more at loyolablakefield.org/cyber

GRANTS

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AWARDS

We strive to make a Catholic education accessible and affordable by offering a variety of merit and need-based financial grants and awards. Our goal is to ensure that we partner with families in making their son’s dream of a Loyola education a reality.

THERE ARE THREE PRIMARY CATEGORIES OF GRANTS Need-Based Grants Our mission is to extend the opportunity to attend Loyola to students across the entire region. Financial aid grants are awarded to families with demonstrated financial need as determined through an application process via FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.

Academic Merit Scholarships We provide multiple levels of scholarship grants to students who display outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and involvement in co-curricular activities. Recipients are identified during the admissions process.

Athletics & Co-Curricular Scholarships Program directors, activity moderators, and coaches partner with our Admissions team to identify candidates for awards in a variety of areas, including speech and debate, interscholastic athletics, and the arts.

$3.2 MILLION

total need-based dollars awarded

current students who receive some type of grant or award

$600,000 total merit dollars awarded

LEARN MORE AT LOYOLABLAKEFIELD.ORG/GRANTSANDAWARDS

TUITION + FEES FOR 2018-19 Tuition: $20,100 Fees: $725 Total: $20,825* *PLUS ADDITIONAL $350 TABLET FEE FOR UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS

IGNATIAN SCHOLAR MERIT AWARDS Ignatian Scholar Merit Awards are given to Loyola’s top admissions candidates for their academic achievements and their anticipated success in our most challenging and accelerated course work.

Further, the scholarships serve as recognition of those who will be leaders among their class and within the Loyola community.

MAGIS AWARDS To recognize admissions candidates who distinguish themselves through active participation in co-curricular activities, dedication to academic pursuits, and a commitment to serving others, we award Magis scholarships to boys entering grades 6 and 9 that recognize their ability to go above and beyond.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY + FIRST RESPONDERS To honor their service and sacrifice, scholarships are available to sons of active duty military, police officers, and career firefighter/ EMTs. $5,000 scholarship awards are made to incoming 9th graders for each of his four years at Loyola.

SO WHAT’S NEXT? You and your family are one step closer to discovering the extraordinary difference a Loyola education delivers. Here is a list of next steps you should take:

SCHEDULE A SHADOW DAY loyolablakefield.org/shadowday

APPLY

Deadline is December 14th loyolablakefield.org/apply

APPLY FOR NEED-BASED GRANTS online application opens on November 1st, due by January 2, 2019 loyolablakefield.org/financialaid

ATTEND CAMPUS EVENTS view dates, topics, and times at loyolablakefield.org/discover

TRACK ALL DATES AND DEADLINES AT LOYOLABLAKEFIELD.ORG/DATES

MISSION Loyola Blakefield, a Catholic, college preparatory school, established by the Jesuits and imbued with the spirit of Ignatius Loyola, forms men to serve with and for others. The Loyola student is preparing to graduate as a man of integrity, who, because he strives “to find God in all things,” is open to growth, intellectually ambitious, religious, loving, and committed to diversity and doing justice.

CONTACT US Director of Admissions

Associate Director of Admissions

Administrative Assistant

Mr. John Feeley ’76

Mr. Stephen Abrams

Ms. Paddy London

(443) 841-3684

(443) 841-3682

(443) 841-3680

jfeeley@loyolablakefield.org

sabrams@loyolablakefield.org

plondon@loyolablakefield.org

@LOYOLADONS

LOYOLA BLAKEFIELD

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