Rosary High School Viewbook 2017

ROSARY High School

Catholic, College Preparatory School for Young Women

A School For You,

by you!

Imagine a school that is solely dedicated to YOU. Rosary develops your academic, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being the minute you walk through the door. This focus is what sets Rosary High School apart from other schools. Its commitment to young women like you is why Rosary students far exceed other schools’ achievements. This individual attention for each Rosary sister is why you will have endless choices, opportunities, and confidence to create a bright future.

100% college bound, 95% to four-year institutions

Determination

Julia Isaacs Chick Evans Scholar, University of Wisconsin “At Rosary, you can see future businesswomen, politicians, scientists, writers, Broadway stars, and professional athletes coming together to share ideas and talents. Rosary has created a culture of achievement by not only emphasizing the importance of academic success but also spiritual and character development. Next year, I will be blessed to be attending the University of WisconsinMadison on a full-tuition and housing scholarship, which would not have been possible without Rosary.�

be your

best self!

Academically, Rosary will push you to be your best self. On average, students consistently increase an unprecedented 25 percentile points on standardized tests from their freshman year to their junior year.

Because of Rosary’s attention to your academic strengths and weaknesses, you will reach your fullest potential, attend your first-choice college, and receive scholarships to pay for it.

ACT Avg. Score: 26 Top 10% of class: 34 Top 25% of class: 32 Top 50% of class: 30

Motivation

Talia Carello West Point “Rosary High School gave me so many opportunities to succeed. I have been so blessed to have been honored with an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

There I will be challenged on a whole new level, but Rosary has prepared me for this new level of intensity.

Rosary High School gave me the confidence to set high goals for myself and the chance to achieve them.�

Integrity

Alexis Johnson Full-Tuition Music Scholarship, Stetson University “Rosary High School has given me many opportunities to really push myself both academically and musically.

The Rosary faculty and staff strive to make sure you succeed in the classroom as well as in college and into your future career. Rosary has helped me to become the strong, independent woman I am today. I am proud to say that I will be attending Stetson University on a full-tuition scholarship. I plan to do a double major in psychology and music, and I can confidently say that Rosary has prepared me well for this next step in my life.�

stand up and Be Recognized for Your Unique Voice!

Rosary offers abundant opportunities to develop your individual interests. With over 30 clubs and organizations, you can choose what you are passionate about and where you want to make a difference. In addition, every leadership position is available to YOU. Participate in the LEAD program, run for student council, or take a leadership role in one of the many clubs.

It’s YOUR choice!�

Choose from over 100 classes, 13 Honors classes, and 7 AP classes; earn up to 26 College Dual Credits; and benefit from the 1:1 iPad program.

Be a Part of a ChampionshipCaliber Team!

Year after year, Rosary’s athletic program produces individual and team state qualifiers through its eleven sports teams. And because of Rosary’s support and dedication to athletics, 10-15 athletes each year receive athletic scholarships for college. Regardless of your experience and level of skill, Rosary has something for you!

82% are StudentAthletes with an Average GPA of 3.4

Tenacity

Alexis Yager Full-Tuition Athletic Scholarship, University of Tennessee “My experience at Rosary High School was everything I was told it would be. The academic challenges that push us to succeed and prepare us for college are combined with a truly rewarding spiritual experience.

Being part of the swim team created an environment where I learned the importance of leadership and self-discipline that I will carry throughout college and beyond. This fall, I will be continuing my academic and swimming career at the University of Tennessee. I’m sure there will be challenging times and adversity ahead, but I feel my four years at Rosary have prepared me for this next chapter in my life. I’ll forever remember my Rosary High School experience.”

Where WE’re From!

Rosary students come from throughout the Chicagoland area. Students commute to Rosary by car, bus, and train. With easy access off I-88, a provided bus system along the Fox River, and a daily pick-up at the Aurora train station, Rosary makes it easier to access its exceptional education.

Barrington

90

96% receive college scholarships for a total of $15M+ on average each year.

South Elgin

St. Charles

33 46 60 Cities

& Towns

Kingston

Geneva

Malta Dekalb

Wayne 355

West Chicago

Winfield

Maple Park

Elburn

290

Lombard

North Aurora

Chicago

Wheaton Clarendon HIlls

88

Naperville Big Rock

Aurora

Sugar Grove

355

Lisle

Montgomery Bristol

CODEs

schools

Bartlett

Batavia

Sycamore

ZIP

grade

290

Elgin

Bolingbrook

Oswego

55

Plano Sandwich Somonauk Millbrook Leland Sheridan

Newark

Yorkville Plainfield

Romeoville

355

Homer Glen 80

Where WE’re going!

Rosary graduates are accepted for admission to a wide selection of colleges, universities, and institutes, allowing them to choose the type of education that best meets their overall and long-term educational goals.

Information Take A Tour Get an up-close and personal walk through Rosary.

Tours are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays every week throughout the school year.

Schedule a Shadow Day Every eighth grader is strongly encouraged to come to Rosary for one school day. A shadow day provides a day in the life of a Rosary student. Each eighth grader is hosted by a current freshman with similar academic and extracurricular interests. Shadows are asked to dress casually and arrive at 8:00 a.m. and be picked up at 3:15 p.m. Lunch is provided.

Attend a social Activity Eighth graders are welcome to attend Rosary sporting events, Marmion football games, the Rosary/Marmion homecoming bonfire, or the Rosary musical to get familiar with the social aspects of student life.

Attend the Open house The Open House provides an introduction to the faculty and staff with an in-depth view of Rosary’s curriculum, activities, athletics, and culture.

Art Institute of Chicago Augustana College Aurora University Baylor University Bellarmine University Benedictine University Berklee College of Music Boston College Bowling Green State University Brown University Butler University Clarke University Colorado State University Concordia College Cornell University DePaul University Dominican University Duke University Georgetown University Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana University Iowa State University Lewis University Loyola University, Chicago

Marquette University Massachusetts Institute of Technology New York University University of Notre Dame Northern Illinois University Northwestern North Central College Ohio State University Olivet Nazarene University Purdue University Syracuse University U.S. Air Force Academy University of Chicago University of Illinois University of Iowa University of Michigan University of Wisconsin Valparaiso University Vanderbilt University Villanova University West Point Xavier University Yale University

This is not a comprehensive list of all the colleges and universities which have accepted Rosary graduates.

Take the Entrance Exam Eighth graders seeking admission into Rosary High School must take the High School Placement Exam.

This standard indicator and the information gathered from parents, teachers, and grade school transcripts are used to determine acceptance to Rosary.

There are two entrance exams. To be considered for scholarships, students must take the first entrance exam in early December.

Financial Assistance Rosary provides hundreds of thousands of dollars in both merit-based and need-based assistance each year. Merit-based scholarships are awarded depending upon the criteria established by the benefactor.

Only the students who take the December entrance exam can qualify for merit-based scholarships.

For need-based assistance, financial information must be submitted through FACTS in January to be considered for financial aid. All parents are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to receive financial aid.

See website for dates.

ROSARY High School

Open House

Sunday, October 29, 2017 Noon

901 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, IL 60506

Shadow Days

(630) 896-0831 rosaryhs.com admissions@rosaryhs.com

Entrance Exams

Tuesday–Thursday Beginning in October

Saturday, December 2, 2017 * Saturday, January 6, 2018 *Scholarship qualifying exam