Mater Dei High School Brochure 2021

Mater Dei High School 1202 West Edinger Avenue Santa Ana, California 92707 www.materdei.org

Welcome

Welcome to Mater Dei High School, a tradition of excellence in Catholic education since 1950. Mater Dei High school is dedicated to the development of the whole person by offering students a wide variety of opportunities in academics, athletics, campus ministry, arts and much more. With an alumni community of over 29,000, we invite you to become a part of the tradition.

Mater Dei is centrally located in Orange County in the city of Santa Ana. We are 2.5 miles north of South Coast Plaza.

Students come from every city in Orange County and some commute from as far as Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.

Mater Dei also welcome students from all over the world and has a 5% international student population. These students add to the rich cultural and educational experience of Mater Dei. The Mater Dei community recognizes and embraces the different cultures represented in our student body and love seeing our school come together, learning and celebrating students’ cultures from all over the world.

Where Our Students Come From 50%

Catholic Elementary Schools

45%

Public/Private Schools

5%

International

Religiously Diverse Catholic

74%

Variety of Other Faiths

26%

Student Body

41% Caucasian

28% Hispanic

15% Asian

3% African American

13% Other/Undeclared

Preparing for a Digital World Body Viz

Students interested in medicine or any Life Science will find a one-of-a kind learning experience through the use of BodyViz virtual dissection software. 3D BodyViz images are created from real CT and MRI data and allow students to experience real-world instruction of anatomy and professional-level diagnostics.

Biotechnology Certificate

Through a partnership with Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College, Mater Dei students can earn a Biotechnology Certificate, which makes a student eligible to work in a Biotechnology lab after graduating Mater Dei. In addition, students will earn 1 college unit.

Stem Distinction Program

Mater Dei is proud to offer a robust STEM program to our students. Students interested in the medical field, engineering, computer programming, animal science, forensics, as well as any general interest in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, will find specially tailored pathways and assistance in further customizing their STEM experience to their unique interests and needs through our Science Department. Students looking to specialize in STEM will take a Science and Math course, as well as a STEM elective in engineering, coding, or Computer Science throughout all four years. In addition to STEM electives, all Science students complete STEM projects in their classes.

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Elective Offerings

Intro to Coding Intro to App Development Biotechnology AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science Principals

Robotics and Engineering Robotics/Mechanical Engineering Robotics/Programming Robotics Competitive Team

Pave Your Own Way

Wellness Our students’ mental health is as important as their physical health. It’s not always obvious when a child is struggling emotionally, but recognizing the symptoms and seeking early and effective mental health services are important for long-term health.

In response to this important topic, Mater Dei High School has entered into a partnership with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and their pediatric psychology department to provide mental health services for students. Beginning this fall, there will be a licensed psychologist employed by CHOC who will be supervising a full-time post- doctorate psychology fellow, also employed by CHOC. The post-doctorate fellow will be on campus full-time to serve the mental health needs of students. If on-going mental health services are needed, outside referrals will be made.

Additionally, CHOC will provide program development for our entire wellness program which includes mental health education to students, parents and faculty. We are proud to partner with CHOC, who has taken a leadership role in creating a national model of care for pediatric mental health.

Apple Distinguished School with a 1:1 iPad Program

Advanced Academic Programs 47 Honors

24 Advanced Placement

A Advanced TV Production Algebra 1 Algebra 2/Trigonometry Anatomy & Physiology Animation II Art III B Bilingual Spanish Biology C Calculus AB Calculus BC Capstone Research Ceramics III Chamber Singers Chemistry Chinese 1 Chinese II Chinese III Chinese IV Computer Science A Computer Science Principles Cultural Geography MUN D Dance Company E English Language & Composition English Literature & Composition European History F Filmmaking III French II French III French IV French Language

Latin III Literature Form & Composition M Macroeconomics Marine Biology Music Theory Musical Theatre Musical Theatre II N Newspaper II Newspaper III Newspaper IV P Physics I Pre-Calculus Psychology S Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV Spanish Language Spanish Literature Statistics Studio Art: 2D Design Studio Art: 3D Studio Art: Drawing & Painting T Theatre IV Theatre V U US History US History MUN US Government & Politics

G Geometry Graphic Design III

W Wind Ensemble World History MUN World Literature

L Latin Latin I Latin II

Y Yearbook II Yearbook III Yearbook IV

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Discover Your Passion

Visual Arts • • • • • •

Art I/II Honors Art III Graphic Design I/II Ceramics I/II Hn Ceramics III Animation

Film & Media Arts • • • • • • • •

Introduction to Media Social Media Content Creation Newpaper I/II/III/IV Honors Newspaper II/III/IV Intro to Video Production Studio Production Filmmaking I/II Honors Filmmaking III

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Honors Animation II Digital Photography I/II AP Art History AP Studio Art: Drawing AP Studio Art: 2D Design AP Studio Art: 3D Design

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Film Studies I/II Yearbook I/II/III/IV Honors Yearbook II/III/IV Adv TV Production I/II Honors Adv TV Production III • Sports Broadcasting • Acting for TV I/II

Movement-Based

Theatre Arts

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Dance I/II/II Dance Company Dance Prop Production Song Leaders

Choral • • • • • • • •

Theater I/II Hn Musical Theatre Hn Theatre IV Adv Event Management & Stagecraft I/II

Instrumental

Women’s Ensemble • Marching Band Men’s Ensemble • Concert Band Hn Chamber Singers • Symphonic Band Adv Women’s Ensemble • Percussion Concert Choir • Guitar Intermediate Women’s • Intermediate Guitar Ensemble • Adv Guitar Vocal Workshop: Musical • Hn Wind Ensemble Theatre • Orchestra • AP Music Theory • Jazz Band • Handbell Ensemble • Band Assistant • Choral Assistant Visit materdeiperformingarts.org

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Campus Ministry

The Heart of Mater Dei

In the spirit of the Gospel, Campus Ministry at Mater Dei High School exists to support the spiritual growth and moral development of our school community. Campus Ministry offers many opportunities for student involvement including all school Masses, community service/outreach, retreats, and the Campus Ministry Club.

Service Prerequisites

• Complete eighty hours of service (twenty hours per year) recorded and verified on Mobile Serve • Enroll in a religious studies course each year • Attend all-school mass once a month • Complete a senior reflection Visit materdei.org/campusministry

Associated Student Body

ASB

The Mater Dei ASB Leadership Team is like no other. The team is comprised of approximately 400 student leaders who organize and coordinate more than 150 activities, clubs, and events for the Mater Dei students and its community every year.

Through student involvement and the encouragement of faculty and administration, student activities contribute to the school’s positive climate.

Athletics Over three seasons, Mater Dei offers 25 CIF sports with multiple levels and eight athletic clubs, providing a comprehensive opportunity for student-athletes to compete and grow.

• 127 CIF, State and National Championships, two Heisman Trophy winners, nine Olympians (four in the 2016 Summer Games), six National and 16 State Gatorade Players of the Year in the school’s history • 63% of the student body participate in athletic programs (as athletes, statisticians, managers, or student trainers) • State-of-the-art facilities include aquatic center, gym, athletic fields, track, weight room, baseball complex, and a golf practice facility.

• At least 30 student-athletes from the Class of 2020 signed Athletic College Commitments Visit materdeiathletics.org

Boys Sports: Girls Sports: Coed Sports: Baseball Basketball Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Volleyball Water Polo

Basketball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball Water Polo

Club Sports:

Cheerleading Basketball Cross Country Boys Beach Volleyball Swimming E-Sports Track & Field Equestian Wrestling Girls Beach Volleyball Ice Hockey Roller Hockey Sailing Surfing

A Center for L earning Mater Dei High School’s Center for Learning offers support for all students as a quiet place to work before school, during lunch, Office Hour, and after school. The Center for Learning staffs two full-time learning specialists. Parents and students can meet to discuss study skills, learning styles, and more.

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The Monarch Academic Program for Success (MAPS) is a two-tiered, fee-based program for students with documented learning and attention differences. It is a graded, elective class with a low student-to-teacher ratio (8:1).

Qualification and accommodations such as extra test time in a quiet setting, oral testing, note takers, and more, are provided based on testing reports.

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Students with intellectual disabilities are supported through a peer mentor support program called Options.

Options students, who receive a certificate rather than diploma, are provided an inclusive education within Mater Dei classes, and work is modified to the student’s specific learning level.

Important Dates

Please visit www.materdei.org/admissions to begin your application. You will need to create a student admissions account, fill out the application form and pay a $75 application fee. Log in anytime to upload your application documents to complete your online application file.

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Applications Available: September 1 Drive-In Information Night #1: October 20 Drive-In Information Night #2: October 21 Early Qualification Deadline: December 11

• Entrance Exam #1: January 23 • Entrance Exam #2: February 20 • Athletic Information Night: TBD

* Dates subject to change. Please visit www.materdei.org/admissions for more information.

Visit Us!

Campus Tour - schedule a family tour of Mater Dei at www.materdei.org/tours Shadow Program - Have your student become an honorary Mater Dei student for a day! Sign up at www.materdei.org/shadowprogram Information Nights - Attend one of our all-school open houses! Attendance is open to students in grades 7 and 8 or high school students interested in applying to Mater Dei. Families can tour campus, meet students, faculty, coaches, department chairs, and club moderators.

Tuition Assistance

Financial aid is available on a need-based basis. To learn more about the tuition assitance process, please visit www.materdei.org/financialaid

69%

Students on the Honor Roll

140

48%

Students enrolled in Honors & AP

National Merit Scholars and 1 Gates Millennial Scholar in Mater Dei History

184

99%

College Acceptance Rate

Graduating seniors from the class of 2020 with a 4.0+

63%

Students invoved in Athletics

$45m

Million awarded in college shoarships

Students involved in the Arts

$7m

Million granted in Need-Based Financial Aid 2020-2021 school year

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48%

InternationalAdmissions Mater Dei High School accepts applications for grades 9, 10 & 11.

Applications are available and may be completed and submitted online at www.materdei.org/international TOEFL or IELTS is required if English is the applicant’s second language 9th & 10th grade - TOEFL 71+ or IELTS 6+ 11th grade - TOEFL 76+ or IELTS 6.5+

Brazilian & Chinese Applicants

Mater Dei High school partners with Three-W International (UCSE) to provide comprehensive international student enrollment management to students who hold a Brazilian or Chinese passport. Together, we provide support to our international students from general admissions to post-arrival, and beyond. If you are a student holding a Brazilian or Chinese passport and are interested in applying to Mater Dei High School, please contact: Three-W Brazil Three-W China Natalia Graca Warga Phone: 86-010-8540-9333 Phone: 310-923-0374 Beijing Time: Mon.-Fri. 9AM-6PM Whatsapp + 1 310-923-0374 application@ucse.net Skype ID: naty.graca PST: Mon.-Fri. 8AM-5PM nataliaw@threew.us *All paperwork submitted must be translated into English. A Form I-20 is issued after the international student has been accepted and registered.

Contact Us Jennifer Hornbuckle ‘03 Director of Admissions Marketing & Special Events jhornbuckle@materdei.org (714) 754-1175

@materdeimonarchs @mdhsmonarchs

Nathan Underwood Associate Director of Admissions Marketing, Special Events & Social Media nunderwood@materdei.org (714) 754-1175

@mdhsmonarchs

@MaterDei

Janet Lee International Student Program Director jlee@materdei.org (714) 957-3776