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
71.3%
Variety of Other Faiths
28.7%
STUDENT BODY
38% Caucasian
28% Hispanic
21% Asian
4% African American
9% 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 realworld 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.
ROBOTICS AND ENGINEERING The purpose of our robotics and engineering courses 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 Robotics Team, which takes place outside of the class schedule.
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.
ELECTIVE OFFERINGS - Intro to Coding - Robotics and Engineering - Biotechnology - Robotics/Programming - AP Computer Science A - Robotics Competitive Team - AP Computer Science Principles
Pave Your Own Way
WELLNESS Mater Dei is partnered with CHOC Children’s Psychology. We entered this partnership as we felt that there were many opportunities for increasing wellness activities as well as addressing a range of mental health concerns. The CHOC Psychology team includes a doctoral practicum student, postdoctoral fellow, and licensed psychologist. They are available to help with any mental health crises that might come up during the school day. The CHOC Psychology team is available for short-term therapy and brief assessments and referrals for moderate-to-severe issues. The CHOC Psychology team will work closely with the MD Counseling department, faculty, and staff to provide support and additional training to address student mental health concerns. They will also be piloting a uniquely designed social emotional curriculum in this next school year. Apple Distinguished School with a 1:1 iPad Program
ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS l 53 Honors l 22 Advanced Placement
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Calculus AB Calculus BC Capstone Seminar Ceramics III Chamber Singers Chemistry Chinese I Chinese II Chinese III Chinese IV Computer Science A Computer Science Principles Cultural Geography MUN
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Filmmaking III French II French III French IV
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Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV Spanish Language Spanish Literature Statistics Studio Art: 2D Design Studio Art: 3D Studio Art: Drawing & Painting
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Discover Your Passion
VISUAL ARTS • • • • • •
Art I/II Hn Art III Graphic Design I/II Ceramics I/II Hn Ceramics III Animation
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Hn Animation II Digital Photography I/II AP Studio Art: Drawing AP Studio Art: 2D Design AP Studio Art: 3D Design Hn Graphic Design III
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Yearbook I/II/III/IV Hn Yearbook II/III/IV Adv TV Production I/II Hn Adv TV Production Sports Broadcasting Acting for TV I/II
FILM & MEDIA ARTS • • • • • • •
Introduction to Media Newspaper I/II/III/IV Hn Newspaper II/III/IV Intro to Video Production Studio Production Filmmaking I/II Hn Filmmaking III
THEATRE ARTS • • • •
Theatre I/II/III Hn Musical Theatre Hn Theatre IV/V Hn Theatre Capstone
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MOVEMENT-BASED • • • • •
Dance I/II/II Dance Company Dance Prop Production Song Leaders Hn Dance Company
INSTRUMENTAL
Women’s Ensemble • Marching Band Men’s Ensemble • Concert Band Adv Men’s Ensemble • Symphonic Band Adv Women’s Ensemble • Percussion Hn Adv Men’s Ensemble • Guitar Hn Acapella Ensemble/ • Intermediate Guitar Hn Chamber Singers • Adv Guitar Hn Musical Theatre I/I • Hn Wind Ensemble Concert Choir • Orchestra Intro to Piano and Music • Hn Orchestra Theory • Hn Jazz Band AP Music Theory • Band Assistant Handbell Ensemble Choral Assistant Visit materdeiperformingarts.org
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) that are recorded and verified through Mobile Serve. We believe in living your faith through serving others in your community. Visit materdei.org/campusministry
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 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. • 129 CIF, State and National Championships, two Heisman Trophy winners, 11 Olympians (three in the 2021 Tokyo Games), six National and 17 State Gatorade Players of the Year in the school’s history • 67% 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 • 30+ student-athletes from the Class of 2021 signed Athletic College Commitments Visit materdeiathletics.org
SPORTS
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Baseball Basketball Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Volleyball Water Polo
Basketball Beach Volleyball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball Water Polo
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Cheerleading Cross Country Swimming Track & Field Wrestling
Boys Beach Volleyball Esports Equestian 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.
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.
STUDENT OUTREACH AND RESILIENCY (SOAR)
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-toteacher 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.
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 high-functioning autism).
STUDENT SUPPORT LAB (SSL) SSL offers drop-in, no fee, one-on-one after school academic support with peer tutors, a math teacher, and learning specialists, as available. It is held in the library twice a week for an hour immediately following Block 7.
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 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: 86-010-8540-9333 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.
85%
Students on the Honor Roll
63%
Students enrolled in Honors & AP
140
National Merit Scholars and 1 Gates Millennial Scholar in Mater Dei History
99%
College Acceptance Rate
230
Graduating seniors from the class of 2021 with a 4.0+
63%
Students invoved in Athletics
$70M
Million awarded in college shoarships
Students involved in the Arts
$7M
Million granted in NeedBased Financial Aid 2020-2021 school year
Los Angeles Disneyland Long Beach 20min 40min 50min 1.5hrs San Diego
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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. • • • •
Applications Available: NOW Information Night #1: October 13 Athletic Information Night: December 6 Early Qualification Deadline: December 10
• Information Night #2: January 12 • Entrance Exam #1: January 22 • Entrance Exam #2: February 26
*D ates 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.
Contact Us Jennifer Hornbuckle ‘03 Director of Admissions Marketing jhornbuckle@materdei.org (714) 754-1175
@materdeimonarchs @mdhsmonarchs @mdhsmonarchs @MaterDei
Nathan Underwood Associate Director of Admissions Marketing & Social Media nunderwood@materdei.org (714) 754-1175
Gloria Guzman International Student Program Director gguzman@materdei.org (714) 957-3776