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TRUE EDUCATION SHOULD DEVELOP NOT ONLY THE INTELLECT, BUT ALSO MORAL CHARACTER AND RELIGIOUS FAITH.

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This Jesuit tradition of educating the “whole person” is hallmark to Marquette University High School, and is what sets it apart from every other high school in the state of Wisconsin.

For more than 155 years, Marquette High has delivered an exceptional, college-preparatory experience to young men, helping them develop spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, artistically, morally and physically. Students are immersed in a respectful, challenging, and caring environment and become part of a diverse community.

During their four years, students will develop their faith and acquire an awareness of the dignity and needs of all people. Upon graduation, they will join a distinct and vast network of Marquette High alumni around the world who are Christ-like “Men for Others.”

Come join us…

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Let the day begin....

Students arrive by car, bus or bike each day from the five-county metro area, originally from 168 private and public middle and grade schools.

Twenty percent are students of color and 84 percent are Catholic. The geographic, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of Marquette High allows students to learn to see life from a new perspective and experience a community that is representative of the world.

The faith community is vibrant and intentional at Marquette High.

Each morning begins with a senior leading the student body in prayer. At midday in the spirit of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuits, all stop to pray the Examen, a prayer where students, faculty and staff seek the movement of the Spirit in their daily lives and reflect on their day. Students attend liturgy, participate in retreats and service, and are immersed in an atmosphere that encourages, guides and supports living a faith-filled life – for life.

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“Diversity is important because it exposes us to the real world. Being at Marquette High has helped me make more friends and opens me up to new experiences.� sam smetek, class of 2015

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“Skills-based instruction ensures that instruction time is dedicated to teaching students how to read, think, write, and speak in a discipline. Students develop the ability to understand complex ideas and express sophisticated ideas on their own.”

JEFF MONDAY ’84, PRINCIPAL

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The Jesuit tradition is what distinguishes Marquette High from all other area high schools.

In preparation for college and life, students study the liberal arts – science, math, literature, language, social studies and the arts, grow in faith, and understand God’s purpose in their lives.

By design, courses don’t pigeonhole or track students.

Courses build upon previous ones and provide the academic base necessary so that a student will find himself prepared for any major he chooses at the college of his choice.

Co-curriculars provide additional preparation and discernment for college. For example, a student interested in engineering can join the robotics club, STEM club, or the engineering homeroom to explore his interests.

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“Students at Marquette High thrive in an environment that not only encourages the acquisition of knowledge, but also encourages the analysis of past ideas and the creation of new ones. The core of the educational experience is total engagement in the classroom and the extension of the classroom to other elements in a student’s life—the family, the athletic field, the service site, and the local, national and global community.”

Victoria Temple Bonesho, Social Studies Teacher

Cura Personalis (care for the whole person) is vital to the faculty-student relationship.

The teacher-student ratio at Marquette High is 1:13, and average class size is 21.

Fifty-five percent of the faculty have taught 10 or more years at MUHS and nearly 75 percent hold a master’s degree or higher.

MUHS alumni make up 20 percent of the school’s faculty, coaches and administrators.

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“I felt fully prepared for the rigor of the university classroom. Having the opportunity to take AP Chemistry and Honors Physics at Marquette High prepared me for Physics and General Chemistry classes at GWU.” John Kopriva ’11, Senior, Pre-Med, George Washington University

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Student Support Services operate in the spirit of the Jesuit tradition of Cura Personalis (Care for the Whole Person), which seeks to serve the needs of each individual student.

Academic and social support is provided through various programs, including advising, 9th Hour, Evening Enrichment, Academic Support and Freshman Math Study Hall. The overriding goal is to help students learn organizational and study skills and have a voice to ask for help when they need it.

Co-curricular activities are an integral part of Marquette high’s educational program.

More than 60 sports, clubs, homerooms and organizations combined are offered to meet a wide range of student interests including robotics, improvisation, trap shooting, rugby, scuba and debate. By participating in any of these activities, students can have fun, make new friends, develop and exercise leadership skills, and develop self-esteem and a positive attitude toward others.

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“The ability to truly be yourself and be surrounded by people who accept you and hold similar values truly makes Marquette High unique.� aaron small, class of 2015

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Marquette High’s service programs help students realize that their talents are gifts to be developed for the good of the human community.

They are encouraged to use their gifts in the pursuit of the Jesuit ideal to become “Men for Others.” In order to promote an awareness of “others,” Marquette High is committed to a strong service program, a crucial part of every student’s development in areas of social responsibility and social awareness.

“Service opportunities have opened my eyes to the need in the world, and the people I have served have opened their hearts to me.”

Matt Schneider, Class of 2013

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“What I like about intramurals is that you can play sports competitively without having to be good at them.”

Jacob Webb, Class of 2016

“Achievement isn’t just a classroom concept. MUHS cross country is the largest all-boys program in the state (15% of the student body participates). It’s a no-cut sport; every runner races every week; and, while we are very team oriented, our main focus is on each runner improving steadily through the season. In other words, the main person he wants to conquer is himself.”

JIM KEARNEY, ENGLISH TEACHER AND HEAD CROSS COUNTRY COACH

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“Marquette High has changed me from focusing on myself to focusing on the community.�

Andy Krueger, Class of 2013

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ite inflammate omnia

Go forth and set the world on fire St. Ignatius Loyola

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The spiritual development of all students is encouraged and guided through a program of individual and group activities – academic and experiential. As a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, Ignatian Spirituality, a spirituality for everyday life, guides students in their faith development.

SERVICE PROGRAM: “MEN FOR OTHERS”

faith THEOLOGY COURSEWORK The theology curriculum introduces students to the history and tradition of the Catholic faith, and helps them reflect upon and grow in their religious and moral values and beliefs in light of that tradition.

The curriculum is designed to support each student’s personal faith development as well as an understanding and appreciation for other faith traditions. Four credits of theology coursework are required for graduation.

RETREAT PROGRAM Retreats are an integral part of the educational process and are required of all freshmen and sophomores and an option for juniors and seniors. Retreats provide each student an opportunity to develop his own faith life, his relationship with God and relationships with others in a setting outside of a typical classroom. The freshman retreat, led by juniors and seniors, is a dynamic experience that builds community. The upperclassmen develop leadership skills through the organization and implementation of this energizing experience. The sophomore retreat provides students, faculty and staff time for reflection and contemplation away from school.

For many students, the Kairos retreat is the highlight and culmination of their entire MUHS experience. Kairos is an optional peer-led retreat for juniors and seniors.

All retreats encourage students to reflect on their relationships with God, family, and one another.

Jesuit education encourages and assists in the formation of individuals who will put their gifts and talents into practice throughout their lives. At Marquette High, we hope that each young man graduates with a genuine concern for those in the world who are suffering. We accomplish this goal by having students work directly with society’s less fortunate. Our service program enables students to realize that their talents are gifts, which are to be developed for the good of the human community in pursuit of the Jesuit ideal of becoming “Men for Others.”

Students are expected to perform a minimum of 141 hours of service during their time at Marquette High.

These hours are a crucial part of every student’s development in areas of social responsibility and social awareness. The completion of all service hours is a graduation requirement.

Community Service requirements vary from year to year and are coordinated through the Campus Ministry Center and Theology Department. Students serve at a variety of community sites and agencies throughout Milwaukee including local soup kitchens and food banks, inner city grade schools, extended care facilities, facilities for the physically and mentally disabled and shelters for women and children.

Additional Service Opportunities In addition to the required service hours, students have opportunities to serve the community by participating in Homerooms such as Key Club, Best Buddies and Hilltoppers Defending Life, to name a few. They also have the opportunity to travel to Cheyenne River Reservation, South Dakota, one of the nation’s most impoverished areas. Internationally, Marquette High sponsors Somos Amigos, an intense 14-day summer service trip to the Dominican Republic or Quito, Ecuador to serve the people in needy, rural communities in a variety of ways.

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A Prayer for Generosity

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous.

Teach me to serve you as you deserve.

To give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to ask for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward, save that of the knowledge that I am doing your will. Amen.

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SACRAMENTAL LIFE A truly Christian life depends upon closeness to Christ in the saving acts of His life. In the Marquette High community the source of faith is expressed in the liturgies celebrated throughout the year. Students may attend morning liturgy (7:25 a.m. daily) or Thursday afternoon liturgies where the needs of the student body and community are remembered in prayer. Students are required to attend monthly “All-School” Masses, which include special church celebrations, religious holidays and feast days.

At midday in the spirit of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuits, all stop to pray the Examen, a prayer where students, faculty and staff seek the movement of the Spirit in their daily lives and reflect on their day.

Everyone is encouraged to make use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in his growth in Christ. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at the beginning of the school year, during Advent and Lent, as part of Marquette High’s retreat program and upon request in the Campus Ministry Center.

Additional opportunities for prayer include Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary, Stations of the Cross and post-retreat discussion groups.

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YEARLY SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENTS

24 hrs

37hrs

80 hrs

SOPHOMORE

JUNIOR

senior

DAILY EXAMEN

3

minutes of prayerful reflection about the day

ANNUAL STUDENT SERVICE HOURS

43,000

A Jesuit education is focused on the “whole person.” Academics at Marquette High not only develop the intellect of each young man, but also foster his moral and spiritual growth, and build character and soul.

Through our skills-based curriculum, your son will learn to:

Scholarship At Marquette High, students are encouraged to find their purpose and discover their passions. This happens inside and outside the classroom. Students don’t just learn; they learn to take action. They are encouraged to question, to understand, to want to make a difference. All of this is deeply rooted in the Jesuit traditions of social justice and service to others. The goal is for each boy to enter Marquette High as a freshman and leave four years later fully-prepared for college and a “Man for Others.”

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Problem solve Think critically Communicate effectively, orally and in writing Be a part of a team Provide leadership Be empathetic Manage time

Students are challenged and supported to achieve their personal bests. In addition to the regular, college-bound paced courses, accelerated, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered to meet the demands of students. Marquette High also participates in the Jesuit Virtual Learning Academy, a distance learning program that offers courses not taught at MUHS. Students are taken outside the traditional bounds of a classroom and into a learning community consisting of Jesuit high school students and teachers throughout the United States.

Academic Support Student Support Services operate in the spirit of the Jesuit tradition of Cura Personalis (Care for the Whole Person), which seeks to serve the needs of each individual student.

Academic and social support is provided through various programs, including advising, 9th Hour, Evening Enrichment, Academic Support and Freshman Math Study Hall. The overriding goal is to help students learn organizational and study skills and have a voice to ask for help when they need it. A student-teacher ratio of 1:13 and an average class size of 21 allows individualized attention during classes.

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Curriculum Academic excellence is a hallmark of the MUHS experience. The school’s curriculum is for the collegebound student. It is skills based, meaning we don’t teach to a test or believe rote learning is enough. A skills-based curriculum at Marquette High means students develop a deeper understanding of their liberal arts subjects, not only as the foundation for future college study but for a love for life-long learning.

The faculty at Marquette High is committed to the mission of the school – forming leaders who are: religious, loving, seeking intellectual excellence, committed to justice, and open to growth - inside and outside the classroom.

Besides teaching their discipline as well as crossing over and collaborating with teachers in other departments, they moderate and lead most of the co-curricular activities offered. They participate in liturgies and lead retreats, service trips and afterschool and evening academic support programs. Currently, 55 percent of the faculty have taught 10 or more years at MUHS. Nearly 75 percent

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Graduation requirements

Students must successfully complete 23 credits for graduation. Most students take six courses per semester.

English

4 credits

Mathematics

3 credits

Science

3 credits

Social Studies

3 credits

Theology

4 credits

World Languages

2 credits

Fine Arts

½ credit

Service Program

½ credit

Electives

3 credits, minimum

To graduate, students also are required to: Complete Fitness Program Freshman Year Attend Retreats Freshman & Sophomore Years Community Service

hold a master’s degree or higher. Twenty percent of the faculty, coaches and administrators are Hilltopper grads themselves, including the school’s president and principal.

Technology

Sophomore – Senior Years

“ They get boys.”

WHAT MANY PARENTS SAY WHEN ASKED WHY THEY SEND THEIR SON TO MUHS.

Marquette High is a fully-wireless campus and allows students to use their own computers to support and enhance their studies. For those students who don’t bring a computer or tablet to school, the school provides ample computer labs and teachers have access to iPads for classroom and lab activities. Technology is seen as a valuable tool for learning, however, not in and of itself.

The Jesuit education model embraces experience and conscious learning – that’s what drives the school’s strong, college-preparatory academic program.

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teachers with a master’s degree or higher

74%

A Jesuit education places a high importance on community involvement. A student’s growth in maturity and independence requires active participation in the world around him. Being involved in activities allows students opportunities for personal discovery and creativity, and an attitude of reflection. Students are encouraged to be open to growth and engage their mind, body and spirit.

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community STUDENT BODY PROFILE Marquette High seeks to create a diverse community where students are challenged to see the world from perspectives they’ve never experienced – be it geographic, ethnic or socio-economic. This reaffirms the strength of the Jesuit educational tradition. Marquette High attracts students from the five-county metropolitan area, from more than 168 primary schools (parochial, private and public). This diversity contributes to a school community where students make friends with a variety of people. Students also have numerous opportunities to meet young women from throughout the same fivecounty area. This happens through the robotics club, theatre productions, dances, sporting events, and new friends at school. It is common for students to develop a network of friends, both male and female, which spans the city of Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs. With this unique blend of racial, ethnic and social backgrounds, our students are well prepared for modern society.

STUDENT LIFE Students are strongly encouraged to get involved in one of the many student clubs, organizations and athletic teams. It is the best way to make new friends who share a common interest. Freshmen are required to participate in at least one activity during the year. A sports team counts. A wide variety of activities are offered to meet every student’s interests. Currently there are more than 60 organizations and homeroom activities to choose from.

Our athletic program is successful, not only in terms of wins and titles over the years, but more importantly – in participation. Ninety percent of the student body will play a sport during their four years. While the MUHS sports program is competitive, it is also our philosophy to include as many students as is reasonably possible. We have 14 interscholastic sports and six club sports. There is at least one no-cut varsity sport in every season and freshman teams are fielded in every sport.

We encourage students (and parents) to see athletics as a place to break new ground. If it is not in the sport they’ve played and loved their first decade of life, perhaps they will find a new challenge in a new sport, along with new friends and a physical activity they can play and enjoy for life.

Intramurals Seventy percent of students participate in the intramural program. Students from all ability levels form teams for some friendly competition during the lunch hours on regular school days. Intramural sports include soccer, basketball, dodgeball, kickball and ultimate Frisbee.

Fitness Traditional physical education courses are not offered at Marquette High. The fitness program (which has a requirement for freshmen) is based on teaching lifetime activities that provide long-term benefits to health and well-being. Students that participate in fitness activities and make healthy diet choices have been shown to decrease their risk for disease later in life, have more energy, deal with stress more effectively and perform better academically. The fitness center offers 4,500 sq. ft. of strength and conditioning equipment and programming led by two full-time, certified strength and conditioning coaches to help all students achieve their fitness goals.

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COUNSELING AND ADVISING The Counseling Department offers support to students to help them grow into happier, more complete human beings. Students receive guidance in developing study habits, selecting courses, as well as the opportunity to talk about issues in their lives. Freshmen meet in an advising group consisting of a devoted faculty moderator and a dedicated senior big brother. The purpose of this group is to discuss transition and teen-related issues.

During a student’s final three years, he chooses a faculty advisor who meets with him regularly on a one-on-one basis to develop a supportive and nurturing relationship.

College Counseling works with students throughout their four years as they examine career choices and choose an appropriate college or university.

Family Involvement Community at Marquette High also involves a student’s parents and guardians, siblings and extended family.

Activities and programs often have one or both parent/ guardian or family attending such as the mother/son breakfast, family tailgate party, father/son dinner, mother/ son dinner dance, special Masses, annual auction, prayer services, retreats and service projects. The Mothers Guild and Fathers Club are organizations that provide great service to the school and give parents an organized way to connect with other parents and the school.

Marquette High also offers parents and guardians its support so that the education of the boys truly is a joint effort. The Parent-to-Parent Network is a parentrun organization designed to increase communication among parents, offer opportunities to explore various parenting issues and provide support for confronting unhealthy attitudes or behaviors. As students begin their college searches, the College Counseling office provides parents with seminars and information to navigate this once-in-a-lifetime process for their sons.

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Marquette University High School is a Catholic School in the Jesuit tradition. The Jesuits, formally known as the Society of Jesus, traces its roots back to 1540.

St. Ignatius Loyola is its founder.

HISTORY & TRADITION School History Marquette University High School is known for its commitment to educational excellence in the Jesuit tradition and traces its roots back to 1857 when St. Aloysius Academy opened at Second Street and Michigan Avenue in what is now downtown Milwaukee.

In 1864, St. Aloysius moved to a new building, and changed its name to St. Gall’s Academy. Hard times forced St. Gall’s to close in 1872, but in 1881, a new Jesuit school opened “on the hilltop” at 10th and State Streets, from where the high school’s nickname “Hilltoppers” originated. The school was named Marquette College and educated students beginning at age 14. Boys studied for a six years before receiving a college diploma. The first three years were equivalent to a modern-day high school. In 1907, the expanding school was separated between academy and college levels and each extended its courses to four years, so separate diplomas were awarded, The Academy remained at 10th and State Streets, and the college, now known as Marquette University, moved to its present location on Wisconsin Avenue.

In 1922, Marquette Academy changed its name to Marquette University High School and moved to its present location at 3401 W. Wisconsin Avenue thanks to a major financial gift from the Johnston family by Ellen Storey Johnston in 1925.

entrance to the school on Michigan Street and a major renovation of the Doerr library were completed. In 1998, Marquette High dedicated Quad Park, a soccer and track and field facility located at 38th Street and St. Paul Avenue.

In 2000, third- and fourth-floor classrooms were renovated, including the addition of four new classrooms created in the former third-floor chapel. In 2008, the former Jesuit residence was razed and replaced with a two-story addition that includes the Yontz Fine Arts wing and administrative space. The 350-seat Three Holy Companions Chapel also was built and named for St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Francis Xavier and St. Peter Faber, the men most associated with founding the Society of Jesus.

Also in 2008, the third-floor’s chemistry laboratories were renovated and the old gym was transformed into additional science classrooms and laboratories. Locker rooms, a fitness center, and athletic training space also were created in the lower level.

In 2011, the Aldine Court apartments located just east of the school and purchased in 2008 by Marquette High, were demolished to make way for future school expansion. The cafeteria and kitchen, now named the Cannon Commons and Hatch Kitchen, received major renovations during the summer of 2011. In 2012, a classroom was converted into a 150-seat Black Box Theatre in the Fine Arts wing.

In 2013, the school upgraded its practice field now named Takton Field by installing artificial turf and adding a new storage building, fencing and lights. Major renovations to the school’s theatre dressing rooms also were completed.

Generations of teachers, students and benefactors have contributed to the heritage we now enjoy. Each generation in its turn is equally important in maintaining our spirit. We have a rich tradition in which we take great pride.

The building remained the same until 1961when a gymnasium building was added where there had been a football practice field – known as “the rock pile” by generations of bruised athletes. Late in 1986, the High School purchased the property west of the school to use as an athletic practice field. In 1994, a new Henke

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The Jesuits Today

St. Ignatius Loyola is known as the founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). Born in 1491, he was the youngest son of a nobleman from the Basque region of northern Spain. In a quixotic attempt in 1521 to defend the Spanish border fortress of Pamplona against the French artillery, his right leg was shattered by a cannon ball. Although he survived, he began a long period of convalescence. During that time, he read many religious books. These books and the isolation of the recovery period brought about a conversion, which led to the founding of the Jesuits. Ignatius began to pray. He fasted, did penance and works of charity, dedicated himself to God and, decided to study for the priesthood.

In this 21st century, the Society of Jesus is the largest male religious order of the Catholic Church. Nearly 24,000 priests, brothers and seminarians serve in 112 nations on six continents. The Society of Jesus has enjoyed a special relationship with the Supreme Pontiff dating back to their foundation as St. Ignatius and the first companions placed themselves at the disposal of the Holy Father. The Society is the only religious congregation that has a specific vow of obedience to the Pope in regards to mission.

As a student in Paris he drew a small band of friends to himself, including Francis Xavier and Peter Faber, and directed them in extended prayer and meditation according to his Spiritual Exercises. The first Jesuits were ordained to the Catholic priesthood in Venice and offered themselves in service to Pope Paul III. In 1540, Paul III approved the Institute of the Society of Jesus. Ignatius was elected General Superior and served in that post until his death in 1556 at the age of 65.

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Jesuits arrived in what is now Wisconsin in 1660, when Father Claude Allouez founded a mission on the shores of Lake Superior near present-day Ashland, Wis. The Jesuits who came after him were active in many pursuits, including work among the Native Americans of the region.

Marquette University High School is one of 60 Jesuit High Schools in the United States. It is one of three Jesuit-affiliated educational institutions in Wisconsin.

The other two are Nativity Jesuit Middle School and Marquette University. Marquette High is committed to its Catholic, Jesuit mission and tradition and embraces the belief that true education should develop not only the intellect, but also moral and spiritual character.

HOW DO YOU MEASURE ROI? Return on Investment cannot always be measured monetarily.

It is not always tangible.

The value of a Marquette High education brings apparent short-term benefits, but continues to reveal itself throughout a graduate’s lifetime.

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Open to Growth The MUHS graduate takes some intentional responsibility for his own growth. He strives to grow in the realization and use of his talents. He is beginning to understand that leadership is a vehicle of growth for both himself and others. The graduate is learning how to learn.

Consequently, he desires learning as a life-long process to develop imagination, feelings, conscience, and intellect. He is developing compassion for others by respecting diversity and by accepting and offering constructive criticism. The graduate is willing to risk new experiences and recognizes them as opportunities to grow. A close relationship with God enables him to nurture such openness.

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The Graduate at Graduation The young men who graduate from Marquette University High School have completed a program of formation that strives to develop in each person the characteristics and qualities that reflect the tradition and ideals of Jesuit education. Each graduate is provided with and asked to respond generously to the challenge to become a young man who is: Seeking Intellectual Excellence The MUHS graduate is encouraged to exhibit a mastery of academic skills for advanced education and development of character. He is trained in basic study and research skills so that he is prepared for life-long creative learning. He is developing an aesthetic capacity.

The graduate is developing intellectual integrity and honesty. His repertoire of knowledge enables him to view his community in a compassionate and hopeful way.

Similarly, he is developing a critical consciousness, which enables him to analyze and question the issues facing our society.

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The MUHS graduate knows that God loves him and he returns that love through prayer and service. He has begun to experience a personal relationship with God and has reflected on that relationship in prayer. He seeks to recognize the work of God in others. He is aware that the Catholic Church is an instrument to aid personal development. The graduate seeks to develop a personal faith that recognizes injustices and promotes just actions.

Loving The MUHS graduate is seeking to understand and to love himself and others. His relationships are deepening as he moves beyond self-interest and to disclose himself, accepting the mystery of other persons and cherishing these persons. The graduate is beginning to integrate his interests, concerns, feelings, and sexuality into his whole personality. The graduate, to the best of his abilities, gives himself to others in service and is becoming sensitive to the beauty and fragility of the created universe.

Committed to Justice The MUHS graduate is developing a strong sense of the dignity and equality of all persons. He acknowledges and respects all people. He has begun to acquire skills toward improving his world, whether through his family, his school, his career, his city, or his nation. He is beginning to understand individual and structural injustices. The graduate knows that God can be found in all things. In working toward a just world, the graduate is preparing to contribute his gifts and talents to his community. He is becoming aware of his participation in bringing God’s kingdom to reality.

An Investment Besides providing the confidence and tools for a successful college experience, a Marquette High education also delivers a strong foundation that allows our graduates to define success as being happy and “Men for Others.” It teaches our young men to understand early in life that money and title can be the by-product of living a successful life, but not the measure. We want our alumni to flourish in their careers, but just as important be loving sons, husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, and community or religious leaders.

The investment is about the future, it’s more than a piece of paper that offers entrance to a college of choice.

This investment in the future is by definition a sacrifice in the present, not only for the student but for his entire family. And though this sacrifice is measured differently from family to family, the application of values, as explained in The Graduate at Graduation, are ones we all admire and want to instill in our sons.

Currently, Marquette High has more than 22,200 alumni in all 50 states and 33 foreign countries. When a student graduates from MUHS “the brotherhood” expands and now he is a part of this vast alumni network. He also will find a connection to other Jesuit-school graduates in the world. The relationships that develop among students with faculty are enduring; so much so that a life-long network exists for all alumni and their families, which provides faith, community and career support through many significant connections.

Marquette High’s mission is to educate young men to be “Men for Others.” It fosters a culture where students will demand more from themselves and will strive to achieve excellence in all things they pursue. We want graduates to be leaders in service for the Greater Glory of God, embodying the hallmarks known as The Graduate at Graduation.

The school’s commitment to faith, scholarship and community means we help young men develop not only their minds but also a personal relationship with God, an understanding of the world around them, and their responsibility to others.

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College and University Bound Each year, 98 percent of MUHS graduates enroll in the colleges or universities of their choice, with many receiving scholarships and academic recognition. The other two percent may select a specialty or technical school or join the military. Over the past five years, MUHS students have enrolled in more than 150 different colleges and universities in the United States and abroad.

In addition to Marquette University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and various public and private schools within the state, graduates have been admitted to the following selective colleges and universities in the past three years: Amherst College Boston College Boston University Brown University University of Chicago Columbia University Cornell University Creighton University Dartmouth College Duke University Emory University Fordham University Georgetown University Harvard University Loyola University Chicago Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Minnesota Morehouse College

New York University Northwestern University University of Notre Dame University of Oxford Princeton University Purdue University Rice University Santa Clara University University of Southern California Stanford University Syracuse University U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Naval Academy Vanderbilt University Villanova University West Point Xavier University Yale University

98% network of graduates in 50 states and 33 countries

22,200

27.3 Characteristics of a Jesuit Education Magis: Literally translated “more.” This is the challenge to strive for excellence.

Men for Others: Sharing gifts, pursuing justice, and having concern for the poor and marginalized.

Cura Personalis: “Care for the Whole Person.”

Respecting each person as a child of God and all of God’s creations.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (AMDG): “For the Greater Glory of God.” Finding God in All Things: The spiritual realization that God is “working” in every thing that exists.

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Choosing a high school is an important decision that needs to be made by the student and parents/ guardians together. The teenage years are truly a time of formation for young men as they grow to manhood. At Marquette High, we focus on educating the whole person and nurture the individuality of your son so he can become his best and be well prepared for his future.

admissions ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

HOW TO APPLY:

Marquette High seeks any young man of promise interested in a Catholic, value-based, college-preparatory education. A Marquette High experience requires that students apply their mind, body and spirit to every aspect of their lives. Admission to Marquette High is open to qualified young men of all faiths and denominations, without regard to race or national origin.

1. Complete an application online prior to the November entrance exam.

2. Attend the annual open house, held on the fourth Sunday of October.

3. Take the November entrance exam which includes a written essay.

4. Once a student has submitted an application and has completed the entrance exam, Marquette High will request transcripts from his current school.

5. Admissions decision letters are mailed to students the first week of January.

The admissions process includes a thorough evaluation of every applicant before admission is granted. Below is a list of items that are used in the admission process: 1. Review of admission application.

2. Review of academic progress reports from 6th through 8th grade including grades, attendance and behavior.

3. Results of entrance exam.

4. Review of entrance exam written essay.

5. Review of previous standardized test results.

6. Confidential Teacher Recommendation.

7. Student Interview (if necessary).

8. Student must successfully complete 8th grade.

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explore muhs CAMPUS VISIT PROGRAM

CAMPUS VISIT PROGRAM FOR PARENTS

Interested 8th grade students are encouraged to spend a day at Marquette High anytime during their 8th grade school year. Seventh-grade students who can’t wait to see what being a Hilltopper is all about can visit during the spring semester of 7th grade.

Parents are invited to attend a 30-minute coffee time and brief presentation after dropping off their sons. Following the presentation, an optional 20-minute building tour will be available for interested parents.

Answers to questions such as “What will high school be like?,” “How will I fit in?” or “What’s for lunch?” are common questions and best answered by an in-person visit during a regular school day. It’s truly the best way to experience what it is really like to be a student at Marquette High.

Campus visits are set up through the Admissions Office.

Visiting students will be matched with a Hilltopper Ambassador with common interests. Campus visit dates (September – April) are posted on the school’s website.

Students arrive by 7:40 a.m. (8:40 a.m. on Thursdays due to “Late Start”) and can be picked up at 3:15 p.m.

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Check the website for available Campus Visit Days and register online to schedule a visit.

CAMPUS VISIT TIPS • During the lunch period, students will eat lunch in the Cannon Commons and meet other MUHS students.

They will receive a lunch voucher to spend as they choose. Some students bring their own money in case they would like to buy additional food at lunch or a snack during the day.

• Prospective students are advised to bring a book to read during the study hall period or if a teacher gives a quiz/test during class.

• Prospective students must follow the student dress code. Appropriate dress is a collared shirt with khakis or cargo pants or jeans.

• If a student is visiting on an All-School Mass day, they will be required to wear a shirt, tie, dress pants (khakis are fine) and dress shoes.

financial aid TUITION AND ASSISTANCE

TUITION PAYMENT PLAN

After students are admitted to Marquette High (January), families may apply for financial assistance through the school’s financial aid program. Generous alumni, parents and friends allow the school to offer nearly $2 million in tuition aid each year.

For families that are interested, Marquette High offers a tuition payment plan through Smart Tuition. This plan is designed to hold down tuition costs and ease the financial burden on families. The plan allows parents to determine the amount of tuition they will pre-pay prior to the beginning of the school year. The balance of the tuition, including a small fee, is then payable in 2, 4, or 10 equal installments from August to May. Information will be sent to all families in the spring.

Parents seeking financial assistance for their son must complete an online application that highlights annual income, assets and liabilities. MUHS contracts with Financial Aid Independent Review, Inc. to process the financial aid applications and provide an objective evaluation of each family’s financial need. FAIR is a nationally recognized leader in financial need evaluation services for private schools.

The Financial Aid Committee reviews the recommendations and information provided by FAIR to determine the amount each qualified student will receive. MUHS cannot guarantee aid to all applicants.

Awards are based on overall financial need (as indicated using federal tax forms) and timeliness of application.

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Financial aid information is mailed with Admissions decision letters.

Nearly one-third of the student body receives financial aid.

There are no income limits to applying for assistance.

Financial aid awards will be distributed the third week of February.

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OUR MISSION

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Marquette University High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, urban, college-preparatory school for young men.

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Marquette High strives to form leaders who are: • • • • •

Religious Loving Seeking intellectual excellence Committed to justice Open to growth

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Marquette High fulfills its mission by: • Providing a respectful, challenging and caring environment for a diverse community of students • Educating the whole person – spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, artistically, morally and physically • Deepening students’ awareness of the dignity and needs of all people Forming men for others who will act like Christ, who came “not to be served but to serve.” (Mark 10:45)

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