Rockhurst High School Viewbook 2020

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WHY ROCKHURST? Find out why Rockhurst is a leader in Catholic, private education in Kansas City.

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INTELLECTUALLY COMPENTENT Rockhurst prepares students to compete in an ever-changing educational landscape.

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RELIGIOUS Religion & Morality, steeped in the Jesuit Tradition, are two things that set Rockhurst's rich curriculum apart.

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MEN OF THE FUTURE What does it mean to be "Future Ready"? See how Rockhurst prepares 21st Century Learners.

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THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS Learn more about the Application Process at Rockhurst High School.

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OPEN TO GROWTH Rockhurst helps form boys into young men, with open minds and open hearts.

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LOVING What does it mean to be loving in 2020 and beyond?

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COMMITTED TO JUSTICE The Jesuits' focus on social justice is present throughout Rockhurst's curriculum and service-based learning experiences.

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AFFORDABILITY AT THE ROCK Learn more about the financial aspects of Rockhurst High School.

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WHY ROCKHURST?

Welcome to Rockhurst High School, the Roman Catholic, Jesuit, College Preparatory school in Kansas City.

Thank you for your interest in a Jesuit education for your son. Our goal is to have him prepared to succeed in college and lead in the world.Â

You will choose a school for your son that: Has an average ACT score of 27 Offers 20 AP courses, with 335 enrollees, with a 79% pass rate Sees 99% of our graduates go on to a four-year college or university Offers 45+ co-curricular activities Offers a robust four-year faith formation program. Rockhurst graduates in college report that 72% are still active in their faith Has four Jesuit priests on campus Has 60% of teachers with Masters and/or Doctorate Degrees At Rockhurst we take pride in the men we help to form through the principles of the Graduate at Graduation: Intellectually Competent, Open to Growth, Loving, Religious, and Committed to Justice.

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE OPEN TO GROWTH? We offer 45+ co-curriculars for students. These serve as opportunities to learn and grow in other areas. Of those clubs, our Choir boasts more than 230 members.

Whether you are a burgeoning programmer with sights set on Robotics, a RockFit (CrossFit) enthusiast, one with an interest in giving back by being part of the Lemonade Club (an offshoot of the Alex’s Lemonade Stand program that gives money to cancer research), or an adventurer whose desires lead you to our Outdoor’s Club and one of their various hiking adventures across the world, there is a place for you at Rockhurst.

Rockhurst also offers 11 interscholastic varsity sports and two club sports to help you grow in athletic ways. At Rockhurst we pride ourselves on a sports program that promotes healthy lifestyle, commitments to team and sportsmanship, and a focus on academics.

Rockhurst offers Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swim and Dive, Tennis, Track & Field, and Wrestling as interscholastic Varsity sports. Rockhurst also offers Hockey and Volleyball as club sports.

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CHOIR MEMBERS

45+

STUDENT CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

645

STUDENT ATHLETES

11

VARSITY SPORTS

INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIANS

5

THEATER PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE INTELLECTUALLY COMPETENT? To graduate from Rockhurst High School students must complete: 4 Units- English 4 Units- Theology 4 Units- Mathematics 3 Units- Social Studies 3 Units- Science 2 Units- Modern or Classical Languages 1/2 Unit- Communication Arts

12:1

STUDENT:TEACHER RATIO

1/2 Unit- Fine and Performing Arts 1/2 Unit- Computer Science and Engineering 1/2 Unit- Physical Education 100 Hours of Community Service Typical Freshman Schedule: Algebra English 1 Ancient Civilizations Biology Intro to Computer Science Electives (2) Modern & Classical Language Theology

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60%

OF FACULTY HAVE ADVANCED DEGREES

AP COURSE ENROLLEES IN 2019

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE LOVING?

At Rockhurst being loving translates to many things; one those things is "Brotherhood". Being physically strong, creatively strong, and intellectually strong are all very important components in the formation of young men, but being emotionally strong is something that Rockhurst takes pride in instilling in our students. Whether it is our commitment to serving others through service, the brotherhood fostered among classmates and peers, or the ability to be vulnerable in our retreat and social-emotional counseling opportunities, Rockhurst knows an emotionally strong young man is a successful young man.

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YEAR IGNATIAN RETREAT PROGRAM

Our counseling department has developed a peer-led program to combat the stigma around mental illness and it has led to interventions for those seeking help or in need. The unique aspect of this program is it's designed for students to recognize signs of distress in their peers and what to do when they are worried about a friend.

Teaching our students to be advocates for those in need is a core value of the Rockhurst education.

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UPPERCLASSMEN SERVE AS LEADERS & GROUNDS CREW AT THE FRESHMAN RETREAT

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FRESHMAN AMBASSADORS HOST OVER 350+ SHADOWING STUDENTS

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE RELIGIOUS?

It goes without saying that the foundation of a Catholic School is religious formation. But what makes a Jesuit education different? At Jesuit schools like Rockhurst we are part of a model that highlights the following things as important: Metropolitan - Rockhurst High School serves the greater Kansas City area by educating Ignatian leaders, “men for others”, in the Roman Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory tradition. In the spirit of Saint Ignatius Loyola, its goal is the formation of the whole person within a diverse and disciplined environment. We serve those across the city in several different zip codes (95) and feeder schools (112).

Advocates for Faith - Our students advocate and share their faith beyond the walls of Rockhurst. Our students participate in activities like the March for Life and the Ignatian Family Teach-In to promote our Catholic values to the outside world.

In a recent survey of graduates from the years 2007-2014, 72% of graduates of Rockhurst say they have stayed active in faith-related activities after Rockhurst, 40% higher than the national average. Rockhurst offers daily Mass and weekly reconciliation and adoration. Monthly, students meet for class Masses in the Rose Theater, and our whole student body meets throughout the year on Holy Days of Obligation for all-school Masses.

Spiritually Guided - With a robust, four-year, Ignatian retreat program, Rockhurst focuses on guiding your son through his spiritual growth during the formative years in a student's spiritual life. Our retreat program puts the leadership of many of the aspects in students' hands, especially our Freshman Retreat, produced and guided by more than 100 upperclassmen.

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Monthly CLASS MASSES

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MASS OFFERED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE COMMITTEDÂ TO JUSTICE? Following the Jesuit theme of "Walking with the Excluded," the Ignatian Service Program gives year-round to the community.

How can we serve others in need around us? That is the question underlying all four years of the Rockhurst formation. The answer is presented in one very clear commitment required of every Rockhurst student: service for or with others. It may be considered a requirement for graduation, but if you ask our students it is treated as more of a lifechanging opportunity to see how our actions can positively impact those around us.

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SERVICE IMMERSION TRIPS

Our service begins the very first day of freshman year with Freshman Service Day and continues throughout the next four years, culminating with Senior Service Projects. Senior Service Projects are a three-week intensive service program through agencies and organizations within Kansas City metropolitan area and around the continent. Students are given the opportunity to give back to the organization of their choice complementing the affective learning outcomes of the classroom curriculum with experiential opportunities that serve to transform their hearts more toward the Heart of Christ. Our dedication to service comes from the life and example of Jesus Christ in the Gospels, from the Catechism, Catholic Social Teaching, and the centuries-old and more recent Jesuit documents that call for "the service of faith and promotion of justice.

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HOURS OF SERVICE PER STUDENT DONATED DURING SENIOR SERVICE PROJECTS

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SERVICE HOURS DONATED ANNUALLY

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MEN OF THE FUTURE

Freshmen begin meeting with their college counselor in the spring semester to start laying the path for college. This builds a strong 3.5-year relationship with their college counselor who can advise them on the college planning process.

-THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER-

What do you need to compete in a modern world?

In a survey of 2007-2014 graduates of Rockhurst High School, 99% went on to a four-year college or university. Of that 99%, 73% went on to finish their degree in four years or fewer, which is 23% higher than the national average. Also, those students brought with them an average of 15 college credits from their time at Rockhurst. This is due in part to the rigorous, college preparatory, curriculum and our extensive, four-year college counseling program.

Rockhurst students are prepared to compete in an everchanging work environment. Rockhurst prides itself on being the first school in Missouri or Kansas to earn the national AdvancED STEM Accreditation. Rockhurst's STEAM program offers a robust, four-year curriculum that promotes 21st century learning and intertwines with a rich liberal arts foundation. All freshmen are required to take a computer science course in order to learn how to code.

Beyond that, we offer coursework in engineering, computer science, robotics, entrepreneurship, and opportunities for independent science study. To see more about our STEAM program, please visit: http://steam.rockhursths.edu

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1st

ADVANCED STEM CERTIFIED SCHOOL IN KS & MO

NEW STEAM-BASED COURSES

30%

OF CLASSROOMS ARE DESIGNED FOR ACTIVE LEARNING

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AFFORDABILITY AT THE ROCK At Rockhurst, we never want finances to impede on a student’s desire to be a part of our Brotherhood. Rockhurst uses FAIR, a third-party site, to conduct a

2020-2021 TUITION: $13,700 (EVALUATED EVERY FEBRUARY BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES)

thorough and fair assessment of a family’s need.

During the process we look at income (both taxable and non-taxable) as we take into account assets, expenses, liabilities, and the number of children attending Catholic (or tuition-based) schools (K-12).

We ask and encourage families to bring any special circumstances to our attention, recognizing that each case is unique and wanting to offer assistance in ways that best fit your family's

ACTUAL COST TO EDUCATE: $14,900 ($13,700 TUITION, $1,000 LUNCH FEE, $200 TECHNOLOGY FEE)

2019-2020 FINANCIAL AID AWARDS: $2.7 MILLION 47% OF YOUNG MEN AT ROCKHURST RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

AVERAGE AWARD: $5,900 PER FAMILY MANY OF THOSE STUDENTS AWARDED AID PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK GRANT PROGRAM AS A WAY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR FUTURE.

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ADMISSIONS PROCESS 2020-2021

WHAT'S NEXT? VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS: APPLICATION TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID VISIT US HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST

EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 15, 2020 MIKE COMISKEY '03

BETH JEROME

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

ASST. DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

MCOMISKEY@ROCKHURSTHS.EDU

BJEROME@ROCKHURSTHS.EDU

(816) 363-2036 EXT. 559

(816) 363-2036 EXT. 557

WWW.ROCKHURSTHS.EDU/ADMISSIONS

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ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL 9301 State Line Road Kansas City, MO 64114 (816)363-2036 www.rockhursths.edu