Montini Catholic High School 2015 Viewbook

Montini Catholic A Lasallian College Preparatory High School

Montini CatholiC’s goal, as a Co-

St. John Baptist De La Salle

eduCational private sChool, is to Make eaCh student’s eduCational experienCe unique to his or her needs. through our rigorous aCadeMiC prograM, extensive extraCurriCular opportunities, Multiple serviCe learning aCtivities and our faith based eduCation, our students graduate as life-long learners and responsible Citizens who are ready to faCe their College years and beyond.

De La Salle Christian Brothers The French Christian Brothers Order was established in France in 1682 by John Baptist de La Salle, a French cleric, who dedicated his life to providing a well rounded, Christian education to students of all faiths. John Baptist de La Salle was canonized by Pope Leo XIII in 1900. In 1950, Pope Pius XII named him the patron saint of all teachers.

Today, the Brothers of Christian Schools sponsor 790 secondary schools and 70 colleges and universities educating 890,000 students throughout the world. Locally, they sponsor Montini Catholic, St. Patrick and De La Salle in Chicago, St. Joseph in Westchester and Lewis University in Romeoville.

Montini Catholic In 1963, the Diocese of Joliet invited the De La Salle Christian Brothers to sponsor and manage a new Catholic High School in the Lombard area. On June 21st of that same year, Pope Paul VI, whose family name was Giovanni (John) Battista (Baptist) Montini, was elected to the Papacy. In his honor, the De La Salle Christian Brothers named the school Montini Catholic High School. In 1966, Montini Catholic opened its doors to 217 freshmen.

Today, Montini Catholic has graduated more than 6,000 students, 99% of whom have gone on to college. Our annual enrollment averages 670 students from over 140 private and public grade schools in over 60 cities in the Chicagoland area.

All faiths as well as diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcomed members of the Montini Catholic family.

“You must touch the hearts of those you serve.”

- St. John Baptist de La Salle

we are

dedicated our mission Montini Catholic High School is a family-centered coeducational college preparatory high school rooted in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ as emulated by St. John Baptist de La Salle and committed to the education of the whole person. Our Lasallian tradition recognizes the sacredness of all persons and educates students of diverse abilities, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

we are

prepared we are “Montini has continually challenged me to push myself and led me to not only meet my goals, but to greatly exceed them.”

- Jordan Lazowski ‘15 University of Notre Dame

One-TO-One iPAD PROGRAM 12 ADVAnCeD PLACeMenT CLASSeS nUMeROUS HOnORS LeVeL COURSeS eXPAnDInG STeM PROGRAM

ensuring a

lifetime of success Our curriculum allows students to take courses within 4 academic levels: Advanced Placement, Honors, College Prep and General education. Levels are determined by Placement and ProďŹ ciency exam results, grade school records and/or grade school teacher recommendations.

Rather than being placed into a single track, students are selected for classes that engage and aid in learning at their unique level.

99

%

of our graduates go to college.

student support Guidance counselors are available for academic, social, personal and vocational issues. They help students learn about the resources available to them and mentor each student through the college and scholarship application processes.

20

Average Class Size

“Teachers go above and beyond the want the best for

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inspired realize your

potential

classroom duties and their students.”

- Joseph Palasek‘15 University of Notre Dame

Our exceptional faculty, staff and coaches are with you throughout your high school journey. They’ll inspire you to reach your goals and set new ones. Students also encourage one another.

Our vast selection of clubs and activities provide many opportunities for involvement and mentoring.

“My classmates have truly let me be myself which allows my talents to shine.”

- Mia Porcelli ‘15 New York University Tisch School of the Arts

we are

artists 94 enjoy your

spotlight Channel your creative energies to express yourself through a variety of options: ACAFeLLAS BROADCASTeRS CHAMBeR CHOIR COnCeRT BAnD DRAMA CLUB FALL PLAY LITeRARY MAGAZIne LITURGICAL CHOIR PeP BAnD SeT CReW SPRInG MUSICAL SYMPHOnIC BAnD THeSPIAn SOCIeTY TReBeLMAKeRS

%

of Montini Catholic students participate in at least one extracurricular activity.

15 Bronco Teams

Earned the IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award in 2015

“Coaches teach that hard determination, “Teachers go work, above and beyond the and believing in yourself arethe thebest keysfor to want

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champions feed your

passion

comradery with teammates success.”

- Mason Weisenhoffer‘15 Northwestern University

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servants “Montini has instilled within us core values such respect, humility, service to others and faith in

live your

faith OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH: 4 YeAR ReTReAT PROGRAM ALL SCHOOL MASSeS BLOOD DRIVe

Students complete

40

+

HOURS

of service by graduation.

CAMPUS MInISTRY DAILY PRAYeR DRUG AWAReneSS PROGRAM eUCHARISTIC MInISTeRS FOOD & CLOTHInG DRIVeS FRIenDS HeLPInG FRIenDS GOD SqUAD LASALLIAn YOUTH GROUP On SITe CHAPeL PeeR MInISTRY SAnCTI FUTURI CLUB STUDenTS FOR LIFe

as leadership, God.” - Albert Holler ‘15 Vanderbilt University

Average amount of service hours by graduation is 62.

be dedicated be prepared be inspired be an artist

be a champion be a servant

be Montini!

we are

Montini!

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