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The Catholic, Jesuit, All-Male, College

High School of Kansas City

Rockhurst High School Makes Jesuit Education Accessible for All!

Announcing Increased Financial Aid to Meet 100% of Exhibited Financial Need

Rockhurst's education and personal formation program is a leader in Kansas City. Our advanced college-preparatory curriculum is robust with dual credit and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, STEAM departments including robotics, engineering, fine and performing arts, and computer science, and built upon our Jesuit Catholic allboys program of intellect, faith, service, and brotherhood.

Rockhurst High School proudly dives deeply into its mission of faith and excellence. You will not find a more geographically nor economically diverse private school in Kansas City than Rockhurst. Excellence enhanced with financial accessibility is a priority.

By this action we intend to meet 100% of the exhibited financial need of qualifying families so that financial circumstances are not obstacles for a Rockhurst education. Through this enhanced initiative, we want to ensure all talented and motivated young men have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of a Rockhurst High School education.

A cornerstone of our mission is to ensure access to topnotch, private, Jesuit education is not limited by a family's financial circumstance. Living our mission, this fall we boldly announce a pioneering initiative that reflects our unwavering commitment to making sure a Rockhurst High School education is within your family’s financial realm. Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Rockhurst High School will be increasing financial assistance by 15% to $3.1M.

The application and need evaluation process has not changed, it takes into account a family's exhibited need as determined through analysis by an independent, third party agency, Financial Aid Independent Review (FAIR) in conjunction with the Rockhurst High School Financial Aid Office. If your son is accepted to Rockhurst High School based on his academic portfolio, 100% of your family’s exhibited financial needs will be met.

Our benefactors and school leadership believe in this vision. We invite prospective students and families to embark on this journey of opportunity and growth with our institutional commitment to meet 100% of your exhibited financial need.

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BROTHERHOOD

900studentsfrom 95zipcodes,representing 115gradeschools

ACADEMICS

312APClassenrollees, 26AverageACTScore, 12:1StudenttoFacultyRatio

AFFORDABILTY

47%ofstudentsreceive 2.7milliondollarsinFinancialAid, $4,150averagerecipientaward

CO-CURRICULARS

45+ClubsandOrganizations thatpromotestudent participationandleadership

PERFORMINGARTS

178 students participate in Choir, 101 students participate in Instrumental Music, 6 Theater productions each year

SPIRITUALITY

DailyMassofferings,4Full yearsofTheology,4Year robustretreatprogram, 8Jesuitsoncampus

SERVICE

40,000servicehours donatedannually,4domestic andinternationalservice immersiontripsoffered

STEAM

AllFreshmenlearntocode,1st STEMAccreditedHighSchoolin MO/KS,7Makerspacesthroughout thebuilding

ATHLETICS

615 students participate in 11 Varsity sports, 2 Club sports, 83 State Titles, 3 Multi-Purpose Turf fields, and 2 Gyms

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PUBLICATIONS

4StudentPublications, OpportunitiesinPhotography, Broadcasting,GraphicDesign, MovieMakingandEditing

FRESHMEN YEAR AT THE ROCK

A founding principle of Jesuit Schools is "Cura Personalis" which roughly translates to the "care of the whole person". Our Freshmen year programming is focused on the wholistic care and support of the young men entering Rockhurst. The goal is a smooth transition that promotes personal growth, academic growth, spiritual growth, and community building.

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FreshmenCuraProgram: Thisyear-longprogramisintendedto addresstheexpectationsRockhursthas foritsfreshmenandtoconnecteach memberoftheclasstoallthevarious resourcesourcommunityoffers,from thesocial,personal,academic,and spiritualdomainswithinourcommunity.

Theactivitieswillbevaried.Freshman smallgroupswillbevisitedby counselors,takepartinsocialactivities, worktocompletetheirCaminoPortfolio projectforFreshmanYearandmeetwith theDean'sofficeinFreshmanSeminar.

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Freshmen Club Fair:

With more than 45 clubs and organizations offered at Rockhurst, the Freshmen Club Fair provides an opportunity for students to check out the clubs and organizations they can join.

Camino Ignaciano Project:

The Camino Ignaciano Project is a four year Portfolio, showcasing each students triumphs within the framework of the Grad@Grad. These portfolios will be built over 4 years.

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Occasionally,all-classeventslike MassesortheannualFreshmanClubFair willoccur.

Freshmen Retreat:

Planned, led, and delivered by more than 150 upperclassmen, the Freshmen Retreat is all about growing deeper spiritually and in the brotherhood of Rockhurst.

Benefits of Single Sex Education

Tailored teaching methods: Customize our teaching strategies to meet the specific learning styles and needs of male students. Boys and girls may exhibit different learning preferences, and single-sex schools can focus on instructional methods that resonate particularly well with boys, such as hands-on activities, competition, and physical movement.

Addressing gender-specific issues: All-boys schools can specifically address topics and challenges that are unique to male students. We provide an environment where boys feel comfortable discussing these issues and receive appropriate guidance and support.

Reduced distractions: All-boys high schools aim to create a more focused learning environment and allow students to concentrate better on their studies. All-boys schools offer a diverse range of academic and cocurricular opportunities, that encourages boys to pursue a variety of interests and challenge societal expectations.

CollegePreparatoryCurriculum&Environment:Despite theoverallgrowthincollegeattendance,somestudies indicatethatmales,particularlyyoungmales,facecertain challengesinpursuinghighereducation.In2022,young menwereninepercentagepointslesslikelytohavea bachelor'sdegreethanyoungwomen(35%to44%)(1).A similardiscrepancyincollegeenrollmentexists,with73% ofgirlsversus64%ofboysenrollingincollege(1).At Rockhurst,99%ofourgraduatesgoontoacollegeor university,manyofwhichearnabachelor'sdegreeinfour yearsorless(nationalaveragetrendingtowardsfive years).Rockhurstoffers21AdvancedPlacement(AP) CoursesandnineAdvancedPlacementCreditProgram (ACCP)andHighSchoolCollegePartnershipProgram(HSCP) DualCreditcourses.

-1 CenteronChildrenandFamiliesatBrookings"CollegeEnrollmentDisparities"

Strong sense of camaraderie: The absence of girls can foster a strong sense of camaraderie and brotherhood among male students. This can create a supportive and close-knit community where boys can form lasting friendships, develop teamwork skills, and build social connections.

Nurturing self-confidence: Single-sex environments can create a safe space where boys can express themselves freely, build self-confidence, and develop their identities without feeling pressured. This can lead to increased participation in class discussions, extracurricular activities, and leadership opportunities.

Enhanced academic performance: Supporters of all-boys schools argue that the absence of girls can foster healthy competition among male students, potentially leading to higher academic achievement. Additionally, tailored teaching approaches and a more focused environment can contribute to improved engagement and academic outcomes.

Committed to Faith & Community

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 characteristics 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. We serve those across the city in many different zip codes (95) and feeder schools (115). In the spirit of Saint Ignatius Loyola, its goal is the formation of the whole person within a diverse and disciplined environment.

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, the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, Community Service, and Total Ignatian Experiences (TIE) to promote our Catholic values to the outside world.

Spiritually Guided - With a robust, four-year, Ignatian retreat program, Rockhurst focuses on guiding students through his spiritual growth during the formative years in a student's spiritual life. Many of our retreat programs are led by students, especially our Freshman Retreat, which is led and run by more than 150 upperclassmen. 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 regular all-school Masses

Did you know?

Rockhurst offers four "Total Ignatian Experience" (TIE) trips to students each year to experience serving communities in need. Service trips take place in Mexico; Guatemala; The Appalachian Mountain region of Tennessee; and at the Jerusalem Farm located in Historic Northeast Kansas City.

Daily MASSOFFERING

4 ORDAINEDJESUITS

2 JESUITSCHOLASTICS *INTRAINING

4 YEARRETREATPROGRAM

40,000

Designed for the Future:

What does it mean in an ever changing world to be prepared for your future? At Rockhurst High School we are dedicated to forming young men who can adapt, problem solve, and respond to their own future path. We do this through a variety of academic and co-curricular offerings that provide our students various paths to a successful and fulfilling future.

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Studentsqualfiedto competeinthe2022 NatonalSpeechandDebate TournamentinKentucky

30% Students are enrolled in Entrepreneurship For Others Course

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FEATURED COURSEWORK

Freshmen Choir

This Freshmen Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble and is a fine arts elective option for all freshmen at Rockhurst, regardless of previous experience The course serves as an introduction to singing, vocal technique, and music fluency and aspires to foster lifelong appreciation for music in all students. Freshmen Choir prepares students for future participation in Advanced Choir, Concert Choir, and Chamber Singers Freshmen Choir performs at concerts and festivals throughout the academic year. Freshmen Choir has ranked #1 in Electives selected by freshmen for several years. Rockhurst Choir program continues to be one of the largest all-male high school choir ensembles.

Entrepreneurship for Others

This course inspires and engages students with the perseverance and determination of an entrepreneurial mindset. Relying on the values of "men for others", students will grow more confident in themselves and their ability to positively affect their community This course expands upon the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program encompassing student success concepts in the context of an entrepreneurial mindset Students refine their ideas in the real world by working through assumptions, data, and validation with experienced entrepreneurs. Culminating with an “Entrepreneurship for Others” (EF0) Pitch Night, open to the public, students will present their learning canvas experiences and any associated products or services This highly sought-after course is available to juniors and seniors.

Introduction to Computer Science

Through the process of learning a programming language, students will create and not simply consume technology. In doing so they will develop their computational thinking and problem solving skills. Topics include graphics, animation, user interaction, abstraction, algorithms, and the object-oriented programming paradigm The language of choice for this course is Processing, an extension of the Java language. No prerequisite technical skills are required.

Broadcasting

The class will introduce students to the basics of radio and television broadcasting Students will have the opportunity to learn introductory journalism and technological skills to be used in future career choices in radio, television or online broadcasting. Students will become well-versed in news judgment, interviewing, as well as recording and editing video and interviews. Students will learn the elements of the storytelling process with a focus on preparing them to be able to do a broadcast story on their own. This course is a foundational course for future potential RHS broadcasting ventures/courses

This is a required course for all freshmen. https://www.rockhursths.edu/academics/curriculum

Committed to Excellence in Education

To graduatefromRockhurstHighSchool studentsmustcomplete:

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

1/2 Unit - Fine and Performing Arts

1/2 Unit - Computer Science and Engineering

1/2 Unit - Physical Education

100 Hours of Community Service

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12:1 STUDENT:FACULTYRATO

TypicalFreshmanSchedule:

Algebra I

Ancient Civilizations

Intro to Computer Science

Modern & Classical Language

Theology

English I Biology

Electives (2)

CUMULATIVE GPA DISTRIBUTION

STEAM @ The Rock:

First Cognia/AdvancED STEM Accredited High School in MO or KS for boys

Member of the National Center for Advanced Professional Studies Network (CAPSNETWORK)

All Freshmen learn to code in Computer Programming

15 STEM-Based Courses

Seven Maker Spaces throughout the building

40% of students participate in STEAM experiences outside of school

Voted one of the Top STEM High Schools in America by Newsweek Magazine

ITEEA STEM School of Excellence

College Credit Programs

It is our intention to make the best use of students' God-given talents by ensuring they are presented with the academic challenge and individual attention which has been the hallmark of Jesuit Catholic education at Rockhurst High School.

Advanced Placement Credit Programs

(ACCP):

Honors French III, French IV (AP), Honors Spanish III, Honors Spanish IV, U.S. Government, Precalculus

*Offered in partnership with Rockhurst University

71%

OfstudentswhotookanAPexam scoreda3orhigher(outof5)

High School College Partnership Programs

(HSCP):

Honors Chemistry, Object Oriented Programming, Statics Engineering

*Offered through University of Missouri-Kansas City

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RHSAverage ACTScore

COLLEGE ENROLLMENT CLASS OF 2022

COURSES

Athletics at The Rock 83

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

615

ATHLETIC ROSTER SPOTS

For more information about athletics, visit our website: www.rockhursths.edu/athletics

Sports offered at Rockhurst:

Baseball (spring)

Basketball (winter)

Cross Country (fall)

Football (fall)

Golf (spring)

Ice Hockey (fall-winter)*

Intramurals (year-round)

Lacrosse (spring)*

Soccer (fall)

Swim & Dive (fall)

Tennis (spring)

Track & Field (spring)

Volleyball (spring)*

Wrestling (winter)

*denotes club sports teams (not MSHSAA sponsored)

SPIRIT SPIRIT COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

TRADITION TRADITION

BROTHERHOOD BROTHERHOOD

Co-Curriculars at The Rock

Rockhurst is home to many student co-curricular activities. Co-curriculars are an ever-expanding and dynamic part of Rockhurst student life. Due to this dynamic nature, offerings can vary from year to year

ACE (Architect-Construction-Engineer)

Album Club

Astronomy Club

Automotive Club

Bowling Club

Cannonball Club (religious vocations)

Chess Club and Team

Chapel Choir

Chamber Choir

Classics Club

Conservation Club

Culinary Club

Digital Arts Club

Drama Club

Drone Club

Drum Club & Drum Corp

ngineering Club

ntrepreneurship Club

aber Society (altar servers)

rench Club

reshman Brothers Program

Future Business Leaders of America

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By the Numbers: 45+ STUDENTCLUBS& ACTIVITIES

178 CHOIRMEMBERS

Multi-Ethnic Education Team

Musical Production Club

National Honor Society

Ni Hao Club (Mandarin Chinese)

Outdoors Club

Pastoral Council

Pep Band

Photography Club

Ping Pong Club

Prep News

Pro-Life Club

Racquetball Club

Regis Club (Service)

Robotics Club and the Jesubots

Rock Collection Literary Magazine

Rockfit Club

Science Club

Scholar Bowl Team

Software-Engineering/ Cyber Patriots

Sources of Strength

Spanish Club

Speech & Debate

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Future Doctors of America (Doc-lets)

Hackers Club (software engineering)

Hacky Sack Club

Human Dignity Club

Improv Group/Stomp Rocket

Interfaith Club

Investment Club

Joseph of Arimathea Club (Pallbearers)

Lion Dancing Team

Math Club & Team

Mock Trial Team

Model United Nations

Spikeball Club

Spoken Word Club

Student Diversity Union

Student Success Center

Student Government Association

St, Joseph "Men for Mothers" Club

Table-Top Gaming Club

Ultimate Frisbee Club

Video Game Club

Visual Arts Club

Yearbook Club

Yell Leaders

Committed to Faith in What's Next

The community of Rockhurst High School has great hopes for the young men who graduate from our school. Saint Ignatius challenged us to do better-than-average work and to lead and serve others Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, for the greater glory of God.

THE GRADUATE @ GRADUATION

OpentoGrowth

WithSapientiainChristo("WisdominChrist"),agraduatehasbeguntostretch hismind,imagination,feelings,andreligiousconsciousness,andhe understandstheneedforcontinualgrowth.

IntellectuallyCompetent

When young men leave Rockhurst High School, their growth is not complete. However, the Ignatian tradition and community help them mature and grow more confident in themselves and in their ability to positively affect their community.

Life will hold many challenges for our graduates. It is our job to prepare them with the intellect, spiritual awareness, and physical strength to deal with them in their own lives, and to help others do the same. These five characteristics, known as the Graduate @ Graduation (Grad @ Grad), define our ideal graduate, a young man equipped to continue the mission of Saint Ignatius.

ARockhurstgraduateexhibitsamasteryofthefundamentalacademic requirementsforhighereducation,aswellastheinterdisciplinaryskillsand understandingsthatgobeyondwhatisrequired.Healsoseestheneedfor intellectualintegrityandintegratingspiritualvalueswithallaspectsofhislife.

Religious

AgraduateunderstandsthemajordoctrinesandpracticesoftheCatholic Churchandwillhaveexaminedhisownreligiousbeliefsinordertochoosea fundamentalorientationtowardGodandestablisharelationshipwitha religioustraditionand/orcommunity.

Loving

Bygraduation,aRockhurststudentiswellonhiswaytoestablishinghisown identity.Heispreparedtomovebeyondself-interestorself-centerednessin relationshipswithGodandotherpeople,riskdeeperinvolvementin relationships,acceptthemysteryofanotherperson,andcherishthatperson.

CommittedtoDoingJustice

ARockhurstgraduatehasachievedconsiderableknowledgeofthemanyneeds oflocalandwidercommunitiesandispreparingtotakeaplaceinthese communitiesasacompetent,concerned,andresponsiblemember.

CLASS OF 2023 COLLEGE LIST

(Colleges in blue have students enrolled. Colleges in black are additional schools where students were accepted).

Arizona State University Auburn University Aurora University Avila University Baker University Baylor University Bellarmine University Benedict College Benedictine College Bluffton College Boston College Boston University Bowling Green State University Bradley University Butler

University Case Western Reserve University Central Methodist University Central Michigan University Chapman University Clemson University

Costal Carolina University College of Charleston Colorado State University-Fort Collins Columbia College Chicago Columbia College Missouri

Columbia University in the City of New York Concordia University- Chicago Cowley County Community College Creighton University Dartmouth College DePaul University Drake University Drury University East Carolina University Eastern Michigan University Elon University Florida State

University Fordham University Furman University Georgetown University Georgia State University Gonzaga University Hawaii Pacific University

High Point University Howard University Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana University-Bloomington Iowa State University Johnson County

Community College Kansas State University Lafayette College Lake Forest College Langston University Lewis and Clark College Lindenwood

University Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Lynn University

Malcalester University Marquette University Maryville University of Saint Louis Massachusetts Institute of Technology McPhearson College

Metropolitan Community College Miami University-Oxford Michigan State University Mississippi State University Missouri Southern State

University Missouri State University- Springfield Missouri University of Science and Technology Missouri Valley College Monomouth College

Morehouse College Nazareth College Nicholls State University North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Northwest Missouri State University Ohio State University Oklahoma State Oklahoma Wesleyan University Olivet Nazarene University Ottawa

University Park University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Pittsburg State University Purdue University Regis University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College Rice University Rockford University Rockhurst University Saint Anselm College Saint Louis

University Saint Vincent College Santa Clara University Seattle University Southern Illinois University- Carbondale Southern Methodist University

Spring Hill College Stevenson University Sul Ross State University Swarthmore College Temple University Texas Christian University Texas Tech

University The American University of Paris The University of Alabama The University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill The University of Tampa The

University of Tampa The University of Texas at Austin The University of the South Trinity College Trinity College- Dublin Truman State University

United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy University College Dublin University of Aberdeen

University of Alabama in Huntsville University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of California- Irvine, Santa Barbara University of Central Arkansas University of Central Missouri University of Colorado, Boulder University of Colorado-Colorado Springs University of Dallas University of Dayton University of Denver University of Evansville University of Florida University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign

University of Indianapolis University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Massachusetts

University of Michigan University of Missouri-Columbia University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Nebraska University of New Mexico

University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of San Diego University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of St. Thomas (MN) University of Toledo University of Tulsa University of Utah University of Virginia University of Wisconsin Villanova University Wake Forest University Washburn University Washington University in St. Louis Western Michigan University Wichita State University William Paterson University of New Jersey Xavier University

2022-2023 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

$2.7

Committed to Making Rockhurst Available to All Families

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 each family's needs. The typical need-based awards range from $1,000 to $13,000 with the average award for families being $4,150. All students awarded aid are required to participate in the work grant program.

Catholic Educator Discount

TUITION DISCOUNTS:

Families with a parent working full-time in a Catholic elementary or secondary school in the Diocese of Kansas City-St Joseph or the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas qualify for a $750 tuition discount per student

Sibling Discount

Second sibling: $750 tuition discount

Third sibling: 50% tuition discount