Admissions Brochure - 2023-24

Founded in 1950, Mater Dei is more than a high school. We are a community built on fellowship and intellectual rigor, dedicated to developing our students’ talents as they pursue their dreams of academic excellence, artistic distinction, athletic glory, and spiritual growth.

Mater Dei and its students have influenced Orange County through campus ministry, the arts, academics and athletics.

Mater Dei students continue to become National Merit finalists, scientific scholars, CIF champions, award-winning artists and more! Our students are characterized by curiosity, ambition and service to others. Mater Dei students take these lessons with them as they move on to some of the most prestigious universities and well into their professional lives in the worlds of medicine, law, technology, finance, education, entertainment, government, business, and ministry.

Whether you’re a prospective student or parent, know that Mater Dei is a place to call home. We are a family.

We are MD!

IMPORTANT DATES

New Student and Parent Welcome Night: .................................. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Registration Deadline for Incoming Freshman: ........................................... Saturday, March 30, 2024

Pave Your Own Way

Mater Dei offers a comprehensive academic program in college prep, honors, and Advanced Placement. Our robust elective course catalogue provides a custom experience for students' unique interests and needs.

Our dedicated and talented faculty are the cornerstone of the educational experience at Mater Dei High School. Working collaboratively with our counseling and wellness staff, we prioritize a balance in student success and mental health throughout the high school journey.

ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

l 55 Honors l 21 Advanced Placement

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l Academic Decathlon

l Acapella

l Advanced Womens Ensemble

l Advanced Mens Ensemble

l Advanced TV Production III

l Algebra 1

l Algebra 2/Trigonometry

l Anatomy & Physiology

l Animation II

l Art III

l Art History

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l Bilingual Spanish

l l Biology

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l Calculus AB

l Calculus BC

l Ceramics III

l Chamber Singers

l Chemistry

l Chinese I

l Chinese II

l Chinese III

l Chinese IV

l Computer Science A

l Computer Science Principles

l Cultural Geography MUN

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l Dance Company

l Digital Photography III

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l English Language & Composition

l English Literature & Composition

l European History

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l Filmmaking III

l French II

l French III

l French IV

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l Geometry

l Graphic Design III

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l Latin I

l Latin II

Apple Distinguished School with a 1:1 iPad Program

l Latin III

l Latin IV

l Literature Form & Composition

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l Macroeconomics

l Marine Biology

l Music Theory

l Musical Theatre I

l Musical Theatre II

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l Newspaper II

l Newspaper III

l Newspaper IV

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l Physics

l Physics C

l Pre-Calculus

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l Spanish I

l Spanish II

l Spanish III

l Spanish IV

l Spanish Language

l Spanish Literature

l Statistics

l Studio Art: 2D Design

l Studio Art: 3D

l Studio Art: Drawing & Painting

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l Theatre Capstone

l Theatre III

l Theatre IV

l Theatre V

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l US History

l US History MUN

l US Government & Politics

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l Wind Ensemble

l World History MUN

l World Literature

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l Yearbook II

l Yearbook III

l Yearbook IV

Academic Resources

BLOCK SCHEDULE

Mater Dei High School is on a six day rotating block schedule. On a red day, students will attend blocks 1, 3, 5 and 7. On a gray day, students will attend blocks 2, 4, 6 and 8. Each block will be 75 minutes. The block schedule is helpful for students, as it allows them two days between classes to complete homework or prepare for a test.

OFFICE HOUR

Office hour is once a week at Mater Dei. It is at the end of the day for one hour. This is strictly used for academics. No practice, rehearsal or meeting can happen at this time. Teachers welcome students in for tutoring or will often have a review session before a test. Not every student must stay for office hour, but it is available for all students.

PAPER.CO

Paper.co is an online tutoring service that is available to all of our students. If a student is stuck on a question, needs help studying, needs someone to review an essay or get clarification about something discussed in class. Paper.co has tutors LIVE 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Paper’s tutors can help you in over 200 topics and four different languages.

CENTER FOR LEARNING

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 certified educational therapists, a learning specialist and a clinical neuropsychologist. Parents and students can meet to discuss study skills, learning styles and more.

MAPS

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.

STUDENT OUTREACH AND RESILIENCY (SOAR)

SOAR is an elective class taught by an educational therapist for students who may benefit from additional behavioral, academic, and emotional support (i.e., chronic/acute medical conditions, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and/or highfunctioning autism).

BRIDGE

Bridge is a small group class designed for students who want to improve study skills, organization, and critical thinking. Students may choose to enroll in this course or be placed in it at the request of their school counselor. No documentation or fee is required.

Preparing for a Digital World

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 students complete STEM projects in their science classes

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. In addition, students will earn one college unit.

Robotics and Engineering

The purpose of our Robotics and Engineering program is to provide students with an introduction to the engineering process including: engineering design, mechanical structure, electrical systems, computer programming and scientific principles. Students will understand that these components are linked together and interact as they take an idea or problem from its original conception to its final form. Students also have the opportunity of joining the extracurricular competitive Robotics Team, which takes place outside of the class schedule.

Science Class Offerings:

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Zoology

Elective Offerings:

Intro to Coding

Robotics and Engineering

Biotechnology

Robotics/Programming

Marine Biology

Anatomy & Physiology

Sports Medicine

Forensics

AP Computer Science A Robotics Competitive Team

AP Computer Science

Principles

Aviation

Discover Your Passion

At Mater Dei, we believe in developing the whole person, offering incredible programs in the arts for all students to explore. The Arts Department continually introduces new and exciting curriculum to give students valuable and practical experience both in the classroom and in everyday life. They can choose classes in film and media, performing, or visual arts.

47% Students involved in the Arts

Choral and Vocal Music

Mater Dei Choral and Vocal Program is proud to offer vocal training and musicianship education at the highest level which will prepare students not only for university training but will lay the foundation for a successful career in performance. The Mater Dei Choral Program has traveled to Italy and New York and has performed in the Sistine Chapel, Carnegie Hall and for the Pope!

Instrumental Music

The Mater Dei Instrumental Music Program offers opportunities from beginning to advance in the areas of Band, Percussion, Orchestra, Guitar, Piano, and Color Guard. Our top performing and competing ensembles, such as, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, and Code Red-Rock/Pop Band rehearse after school and represent Mater Dei locally, nationally, and internationally via live concerts, competitions, and travel tours. Notable recent performances and travel include: Segerstrom Concert Hall, Chapman University Memorial Hall, Disneyland Recording Session, Universal Studios Orlando, and more. Recent alumni have participated in college bands at USC, UCLA, UC San Diego, Arizona State University, Notre Dame, Villanova, Purdue and more.

Dance

The Dance Program at Mater Dei High School encompasses the dance and yoga activities on campus with versatile offerings to develop artists at every level and focus. We have 3 advanced level Honors Dance Company groups for the 23-24 school year including Dance Conservatory, Song, and Hip Hop, with recreational dance training offerings through our Dance Elective Classes, and Yoga classes for students looking for a focus on well being and improved athletic performance through yoga practice.

Theatre

Mater Dei Theatre is dedicated to telling authentic stories that engage, entertain and enrich our community. Students can choose from a variety of classes that range from beginning to advanced theatre. Students can learn not only the art of acting but also behind the scenes training.

Visual Arts

Mater Dei currently offers 19 Visual Arts classes. The Visual Arts Program offers an array of classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced artists in various mediums including pencil, paints, ceramics, photography and graphic design. Student artwork is showcased throughout campus and is featured in the Annual Student Art Show each spring. Students have exhibited work in a number of art shows including Imagination Celebration, Color it Orange Juried Art Exhibition, and the California Art Education Association Youth Art Month Exhibition to name a few.

Film and Media Arts

Mater Dei’s Film & Media Arts

Department offers 30 college preparatory courses including six courses at the Honors Level. Students interested in filmmaking, film studies, television production, journalism, and content creation should explore all that this department has to offer. From media production to filmmaking, scriptwriting to television production, and student publications including the Scarlet Scroll Newspaper and Crown Yearbook, this program is designed to educate and give experience in this competitive and exciting industry.

GLORY LOVE

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2023

The Class of 2023 courageously journeyed through most of their high school years amid unprecedented difficulties. They exhibited unwavering resilience and unparalleled determination with their ability to adapt, persevere, and thrive despite incredible challenges.

Money Offered: $142 Million

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Faith in Action

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.

As part of the curriculum, students are asked to complete 80 hours of service (10 hours per semester) which are recorded and verified through MobileServe. Through experiences with Campus Ministry, Monarchs Honor Mary, Mater Dei, give Glory to God, and live lives of Love

Visit materdei.org/campusministry

Our Values

As Monarchs, the words Honor, Glory and Love are a very intentional set of words. We find a way to honor the people we are with and honor God. We bring glory, not just to ourselves but to God and the greater community. And in everything we do, we do with love. Our colors also correspond with these words.

Honor

Gray, A color associated with wisdom, represents our rich tradition of excellence since 1950. Each generation of Monarchs understands the responsibility of honoring those who came before while lifting those who will come after.

Glory

White represents the spiritual life of Mater Dei High School through prayer, sacraments, and service.

Love

Red represents love, compassion, and the true pride of being a Monarch. Red is the signature color of Mater Dei High School.

Campus Life

Associated Student Body (ASB)

The Mater Dei ASB Leadership Team is like no other. The team is comprised of approximately 375 student leaders who organize and coordinate more than 150 activities, clubs, and events for 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.

ASB and Class Officers

An officer position is the highest position in our student leadership team. The ASB student leaders organize and coordinate more than 150 activities and events each year. The faculty and administration recognize that students are the heart of the school community and therefore encourage student input and feedback at every opportunity.

Commissioners

There are several commissions who serve the school in different capacities. Students interested in being part of ASB as a commissioner are required to submit an application for a specific commission and complete an interview process. Applications are available online in February or March and selections are made for the upcoming school year in April.

Class Senators

Additional class representatives for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are selected by the Class Advisor and Class Officers at the beginning of each school year. Class Senators work with the Class Officers and Class Advisor to plan and execute events for their specific class. Students interested in being part of ASB as a Class Senator are required to submit an application and complete an interview. Applications are available online in September and selections are made in early October.

Clubs

Mater Dei offers an extensive club program to meet the interests of all of our students. There are over 85 active clubs offering everything from learning new skills to competing in Mock Trial. Depending on a student’s schedule, they are able to join multiple clubs expanding on experiences and friendships. New clubs are formed every year based on student interest and excitement. All Mater Dei clubs are required to secure a faculty/staff moderator.

Honor Clubs Educational Clubs Social Clubs

These clubs are identified with nationally recognized organizations focused on promoting academic and artistic success. Each club has its own designated eligibility criteria and participation requirements. Some of the clubs include California Scholarship Federation (CSF), International Thespian Society, National Honor Society (NHS) and more.

Academic Teams

Educational Clubs allow students opportunities to learn a specific content area related to a current curriculum. These clubs are designed to educate, and create opportunities for students to learn beyond the normal classroom setting. These clubs include Entrepreneurship Club, MD Finance Club, Pre-Med Club and more.

Our Academic Teams are led by a head coach who creates regular practice sessions and brings in content experts when needed. Each of our academic teams compete regularly and have won numerous awards in each field. Our academic teams include: Academic Decathlon, Junior States of America, Speech and Debate, Mock Trial, Model United Nations and Robotics.

Social Clubs create the opportunity for students to come together and enjoy a common interest. This can include anything from gaming and movies to baking and rock climbing. These clubs include, the Disney Club, Badminton Club, Book Club and more.

Humanitarian & Social Awareness Clubs

Humanitarian and Awareness Clubs allow students opportunities to explore and participate in services and events which provide growth spiritually, emotionally, and humanely. These clubs include Project Planet, A Friend in Need Club, Right to Life Club and more.

What We Do

MD Counseling

Our mission is to provide ALL students with a comprehensive school counseling program that encourages the development of the whole person: academically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and vocationally. In partnership with teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, and a caring community, our school counselors support all students to become lifelong learners and leaders, committed to serving God and society with a profound sense of social justice, founded in love.

Academics College Career

Counselors are available to assist with academic guidance, college and career planning, and wellness counseling and referral to outside resources.

We hope to create preventive & proactive programs to inform all students of resources and skills. We provide individual meetings, family conferences, classroom lessons, student/ parent workshops and more. Please see our menu of pages by topic for more information on our program and services.

The MD Counseling Team provides resources, support, and information to students and their families throughout their four years of high school as they navigate the road to college and beyond. We offer a variety of resources to help our students prepare for college applications and find the right school.

Throughout the course of their four years, our students will discuss what they want to do after college. We offer three different events for students to explore different opportunities: College and Career Night, Career Day and Senior Interview Day.

of our students are enrolled in Honors and AP classes 63%

of Students appear on the honor roll 85%

Counseling

Social & Emotional

Mater Dei High School strives to provide its students, families, and faculty members with as much supportive help as possible and is aware that today's stressful lifestyles make that support increasingly necessary. 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 wellbeing.

CHOC Psychology

Mater Dei is partnered with CHOC Children’s Psychology. We entered this partnership in Fall of 2020 as we felt that there were many opportunities for increasing wellness activities as well as addressing a range of mental health concerns. Mater Dei and CHOC’s partnership is comprehensive, with the focus on promoting the mental, emotional, and social development of students.

Be Well

The Be Well Mater Dei Curriculum is a Wellness Program that is being integrated and created by Mater Dei High School Catholic Educators and CHOC Licensed Clinicians and Psychologists. Our mission as Catholic school educators, dedicated to holistic education, includes as a key component, the integration of wellness. The competencies of the wellness curriculum include, knowing and controlling oneself, relating to others, and making good choices.

student to counselor ratio 240:1 college acceptance rate 99%

Mater Dei Athletics

Over three seasons, Mater Dei offers 28 CIF sports with multiple levels and 7 athletic clubs, providing a comprehensive opportunity for student-athletes to compete and grow. Our stateof-the-art facilities include an aquatic center, gym, athletic fields, track, weight room, baseball complex, and a golf practice facility.

120

67%

OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS

Fall Winter

Boys Cross Country

Girls

Cross Country

Girls Golf

Football

Girls Flag Football

Girls Tennis

Girls Volleyball

Boys Water Polo

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Cheerleading Boys Soccer

Girls Soccer

Girls Water Polo

Boys Wrestling

Girls Wrestling

Around The World

English Language Support

Mater Dei offers an English Language course for our international students to improve speaking, reading, and writing. We also offer Academic Assistance Program (AAP) which provides small group and individual tutoring with Mater Dei teachers after school.

Homestay

Mater Dei High School is a day school and does not offer on-campus housing or dormitories. International students must live with a parent or adult guardian. International students who need a homestay may review the homestay services listed on our website as possible resource options.

International Activities/Events

Students at Mater Dei High School come from all backgrounds. Our Mater Dei community recognizes and celebrates the different cultures represented in our student body with celebrations throughout the school year such as Lunar New Year, El Dia de Los Muertos, etc.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

Mater Dei High School accepts applications for grades 9, 10 & 11. Applications are available and may be completed and submitted online at 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

Natalia Graca Warga

Phone: 310-923-0374

Whatsapp + 1 310-923-0374

Skype ID: naty.graca

PST: Mon.-Fri. 8AM-5PM

nataliaw@threew.us

Three-W China

Phone: 86-18801146876

Beijing Time: Mon.-Fri. 9AM-6PM application@ucse.net

*All paperwork submitted must be translated into English. A Form I-20 is issued after the international student has been accepted and registered.

About Mater Dei’s Mascot –the Monarchs History

The first graduating Class of 1953 selected the Monarch (a lion) as our school’s official mascot along with the colors of red, gray, and white. Over the years, the tradition of the mascot grew to include a male lion named “Monty” and a female lion named “Molly.”

What Does it Mean to be Monarch?

The Monarch is a potent symbol of strength, teamwork, leadership, and confidence. As scholars, artists, athletes, and leaders, we strive to embody these traits while pursuing excellence and representing Christ and our Patroness with Honor, Glory, and Love.

Commonly referred to as the “King of the beasts,” the lion is an emblem of Kingly power and might. The Christ-lion, the Lion of Judah, is a beacon of light, courage, bravery, agility, and dignity. He is a fighter and signifies the line of David, descended from the tribe of Judah. Jesus is our lion who retreats before nothing – not temptation, suffering, sin, or even death. The lioness depicts our Great Mother – Mary, Mater Dei – our Protector, our Patroness.

What’s in a Mane?

The size and coloration of the Monarch’s mane signifies fitness, health, skill, ability, and might. However, not all lions develop manes of equal size or coloration. It takes sturdy genes and a very healthy constitution for a lion to live long enough to grow a substantial mane. The length and darkness of a mane are caused by the lion’s habitat. Lions living in warmer places have lighter and shorter hairs than those in cooler regions. Thus, the mane of the Monarchs represents the enduring legacy of our school and pays homage to our location in Santa Ana, CA, where we proudly stand as the oldest Catholic high school in Orange County.

Tradition Never Graduates

As Monarchs, we know that our bond transcends our high school years: “Once a Monarch, Always a Monarch.” As a community of faith bound by Mary, Mater Dei, we also believe that God is ever with us:

“I command you: be strong and steadfast? Do not fear or be dismayed, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9

Become a Monarch!

Admissions Process

Step 1: Create Admissions Account. Fill out the application form and pay the $75 fee.

Step 2: You will receive an email prompting you to log back into your account to complete the admissions checklist items.

• Application Fee of $75

• Application

• Parent Letter

• Student Letter

• Previous two years of grades (applying as a Freshman, we need all of 7th and 8th grade). ***If applying for Early Qualification, we only need the first quarter, trimester or semester of 8th grade.***

• E-Recommendation Form from a current teacher, counselor or principal

• Copy of Birth Certificate, Passport and/or Green Card

• Catholic Baptismal Certificate - (if student is Catholic) - This form is required to qualify for the Catholic Tuition Rate and must be received by February, 2023 if you are applying for need-based financial aid.

• Immunization Records (Due by February 1, 2024)

What is Early Qualification? Why should my student be Early Qualified?

Early Qualification is a conditional Acceptance to Mater Dei High School. The advantages of a student being Early Qualified is finding out about admission earlier than the general admission period, not being subject to a possible waitlist for our freshman class, and finding out about financial aid (if applicable) at the earliest possibility in February. We will be sending an Early Qualification Welcome Box to the first 250 students who are Early Qualified! Let's get those applications completed!

Feel free to reach out to Mater Dei Admissions at (714) 754-1175 if you have any questions.

Go Monarchs!

VISIT MATER DEI

Campus Tour – Schedule a family tour of Mater Dei at materdei.org/tours.

Shadow Program – Have your student become an honorary Mate Dei student for the day! Sign up at 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.

FINANCIAL AID

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