Uniquely Brother Rice

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Commitment to ExcellenceFor over 50 years Brother Rice has been fostering a communityof faith where each young man is accepted, recognized, valued,

and challenged to grow whileActing Manfully in Christ Jesus.Brother Rice, in conjunction with Mother McAuley and St. XavierUniversity, has created a Catholic destination where young

men and women have come to learn, compete and professtheir faith. We are blessed to share a conveniently located,safe, college-like campus with these great Catholic institutions.

It is with this tradition and commitment to excellence thatBrother Rice is positioned to continue its leadership in

academics, athletics, spiritual guidance, and service to others.


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Academic AchievementAcademic success is a result of many components: a students hard work,parental involvement, a dedicated, caring faculty and coaching staff, and anurturing, supportive atmosphere. Our Uniquely Brother Rice philosophy

focuses on everyone, including fellow students, working together to achievescholastic success.

Studies show that students in a single-gender setting do better academically.

They study harder, concentrate more, and are more willing to participate inclassroom discussions. The dynamic learning environment at Brother Ricecreates a positive attitude that remains with our students for life.

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of the class

of 2010 is

continuing

their

educationat the

college

level.

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4

million

was thetotal

amount in

academic

college

scholarships

awarded to

the class

of 2010.

$7.1The classes are

challenging, but

theyre also really

interesting. Itsworth the hard work,

and Im proud of

my grades at the

end of the semester.

Kyle Bernaciak, 12

a c a d e m i c s


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Brother Rice commits itself to preparing each of our students for college and beyond. Our school offers three levels of curriculum tochallenge and inspire our young men: APEX/Honors, PREP, and FOCUS. Each students schedule is customized to challenge and strengthen

the skills of that student. In many cases a student will have a class schedule featuring an Honors course and a FOCUS course, as wellas PREP courses. Brother Rice has been recognized by the Educational Services for ACT as one of 382 schools across the country, andone of only 2 high schools in Chicago, that meet the ACTs exacting criteria for rigorous core courses. Brother Rice is clearly a leader

in preparing all high school students for postsecondary educationJon Erickson, Vice President of Educational Services for ACT.

I cant wait to get to school e

morning. I love seeing the ene

and enthusiasm in these kids

Eve Donnelly, AP English Tea

academics are thedoor to success

APEX/HonorsAPEX is an elite level honors program

designed to guide the truly academicallygifted student to his full potential.

APEX students take all honors level

courses, as well as a number of Advanced

Placement courses, over their sophmore

to senior years.

The average ACT score in 2010 for

APEX students was 31.

In 2010, every APEX student was an

Illinois State Scholar.

PREPPersonalized Response to Educational Potential (PREP) provides individual

scheduling for each student after the placement exam and department review.A mixture of different level classes is available. Each course is college-preparatory

and designed specically for ACT and SAT examinations.

FOCUSOur FOCUS program is offered for

students that may experience difcultyin completing the PREP program. FOCUSattempts to instill better study habits

and provide academic growth in order to

progress to PREP level. Highlights include:

Smaller classroom settings

(a maximum of 25 students per class)

Specialized teachers

Bi-monthly progress reports and

frequent contact with parents

3-year program in which many students

move into PREP program after 2 years

t h e c u r r i c u l u m c o n t i n u u m : a p e x / p r e p / f o c u s

FAST FACTS BR offers a Program for Advanced

College Credit (PACC), in which several

junior and senior level courses have

been accredited as college level courses.

This program is done in conjunction with

St. Marys University (MN) and Moraine

Valley Community College.

BR offers 11 Advanced Placement courses.

In 2010, 77% of students received a score

of 3 or higher on their AP exams, thus

yielding college credit for that course.

-Between AP exams and our PACC

program, it is common for BR students

to enter college with at least one

semester worth of credit hours.

In 2010, BR had 27 AP scholars (studentsthat passed 3 or more AP exams).


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Brother Rice graduates continue their education atsome of the most respected colleges and universities inthe country. Below is a partial list of those institutions:

it is said that a truly greatteacher doesnt simply teach,but lights the fire of learning

There is a difference between being accepted into college and being prepared for college. Our faculty believes thatcharacter, integrity, self-esteem, and a strong work ethic, along with a passion for learning, put our students far aheadof the crowd as they enter college. They provide counseling to our students in a number of ways.

Academic SupportOur faculty helps students developeffective study skills, organizational skills,and test-taking skills. They encourage

maximum effort from students toaccomplish individualized academicgoals. Our school provides tutoring and

other academic support services andassists students in their class selectionprocess. Counselors help students

register and prepare for standardizedtests and aid them in interpreting

their results.

Personal CounselingOur faculty helps students developappropriate life skills, includingcommunication, problem solving,conict resolution, stress management,

and coping skills. Counselors providecrisis counseling and refer students forpsychological testing and professional

therapy when necessary. It is importantto provide students with encouragement,support, and insight as they work through

any problems they may encounter.

College and CareerServicesWe assist students and parents in

college exploration process with th

of the web-based computer progra

Naviance/Family Connection. Ou

helps students select a college ma

career that are in line with their ac

strengths, talents, and personal int

Our college counselors guide stude

and parents through the nancial a

and scholarship application proceshelp increase students awareness

knowledge of various career oppor


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c o l l e g e b o u n d

J.T. (Class of 2010)

was able to enter the U of I

with $30,000 in credit hours,

thanks to Rices PACC and

AP programs. Talk about a

return on your investment!

Eileen Rubey, J.T.s mother of the claof 2010

is attend

their rstcollege c

81%

Real World LearningBrother Rice has taken the next step integrating technologyinto the classroom. All student and faculty computers were

replaced with 300 new Dell computers. As a part of thisinvestment, we have added two new computer labs, raisingthe total to 5 classroom labs and 1 mobile lab equipped with

36 laptops and a wireless connection. These labs are openbefore, during, and after school.

75% of our classrooms are equipped with Smart Boards, whichare integrated into our daily lessons. iPads are available in thelibrary for students to use for research, homework, or reading.

Brother Rice is one of the only local high schools to be aCisco Certied Networking Associate, which allows us to offercollege level courses based on the Cisco Networking Academy.

Upon completion of these courses, students are well preparedto complete C.C.N.A certication.


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c a m p u s m i n i s t r y

hours

Everyone

is required

to performcommunity

serviceprojects.

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I was really

surprised by

how much

everyone caredabout each other;

you truly

are a family,

through good

times and bad.

Brian Craft, 13


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School MassesAs a Catholic high school, BrotherRice provides a wide range of spiritual

activities for the entire community.The student body gathers twice amonth for liturgical services, including

the First Friday liturgical series. Inaddition to daily classroom prayer,one of our Peer Ministers leads the

entire school in prayer each dayduring announcements. We offer massbefore school on Monday, Tuesday,

and Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m.

RetreatsRetreat programs are integrated intothe freshman/sophmore curriculum.In addition, junior and seniors may

participate in the popular KAIROSretreat.

getting outside ourselvesis the best way to learn who we are

Christian ServiceStudents learn about their peersand themselves by interacting with

different groups through serviceprojects. Freshmen and sophmoresare required to complete 10 hours

of Christian service within theschool year. Juniors and seniorsmust complete 20 hours, 10 in each

semester. There are a number ofservice project opportunities availablethroughout the school year and

summer. Many students take partin a variety of projects, more thansatisfying the minimum service

requirement.

t h e s p i r i t o f e d m u n d i g n a t i u s

Brother Rice High School, conducted by the Christian Brothers, has successfully educated young men living out the Essential Elements of a ChristianBrothers Educationfor over 50 years. A Christian Brothers education seeks to create a Community of Faith where each young man is accepted, recognized,

valued, and challenged to grow. Our schools motto, Act Manfully in Christ Jesus, is practiced everyday in the classrooms and on the athletic elds.

Brother Rice Outreach and Service (BROS)In the spirit of Blessed Edmund Rice, all students are required toparticipate in our BROS program as a portion of their semester

grade in Theology.

St. Martin Homeless Shelter Outreach

Twice a week for over fteen years, Br. Thomas Collins, CFC, hastaken groups of students to the shelter after school to deliver food,clothing, and toys, to tutor the residents in preparation for their GED

exam, and to work with the children of the residents.

The Edmund Rice Camp

Five years ago, countless Brother Rice students, alumni, faculty,

parents, and alumni parents began a free, one-week camp of artistic,athletic, recreational, and spiritual activities held at Brother Ricefor children of our community who could not afford to attend

summer camp.

Appalachian Service Trip

For six years, Brother Rice faculty has led an annual summer tripwith students to Applachia in partnership with the Glenmary HomeMissioners. The group has engaged in a variety of service activities for

the people of this impoverished regionin particular, home buildingand restorationwhile also engaging in community building andvarious enculturation experiences.


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playing to learn

the values of teamwork

Rice PrideFor our students, Rice Pride meanssupporting our teams by attending not

only home games, but road games aswell. It is not uncommon for our fans tooutnumber the oppositions fans at

away games! Our home athletic eventsare among the schools most popularattractions. Gary Little Stadium and our

main gym are always packed with therenowned Crusader Crazies.

Dedicated CoachesOur coaches are dedicated to success built on hardwork and discipline, both on and off the playing eld.

Coaches encourage participation in multiple sportsand activities and never pressure a student-athleteto specialize in just one sport.

Athletic FacilitiesOur well-known Gary Little Stadium has brand new,state-of-the-art eldturf that is easier to maintainand reduces injuries to our athletes. Our athletic

facilities also include an Olympic-sized swimming

pool and a large, state-of-the-art weight room thatis open to all students after school.

of our students

participate in at

least one sport.

Everyone is

encouraged

to explore

his talents in

many ways.

74% Excellence on the playing eld and in the classroom is intertwined at Brother Rice.As a member of the famed Chicago Catholic League, Brother Rice has built a proudtradition of outstanding athletic achievement with 19 state championships, 128 varsity

league titles, and 40 Tony Lawless Award-winners. Along with this impressive record,our students are taught to play with a strong Catholic, ethical, and moral compass. Ourathletes play to compete, to learn the values that come from teamwork, and to have fun.

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Bowling

Cross C

Diving Footbal

Golf

Hockey

Lacross

Rugby

Soccer

Swimm

Tennis

Track a

Volleyb Water P

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Although I experienced many

great victories during my years at

Brother Rice, the lasting impressions

have not been the wins, but rather the

lifelong friendships, the respect for

great coaching, and the lessons that

come from battles well-fought.

Tom Gorman 85, Member of the

University of Notre Dame 88 National

Champion Football Team


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High school offers so

many exciting opportunities

to explore! Brother Rice

encourages students

to get involved, participate,

and belong. We are proud

of the fact that 83% of the

student body participates

in co-curricular activities.

Involvement in these

programs helps develop

leadership, co-operation,

and self-direction.


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I was a little shy at rst...

but some of my friends got me

involved in the marching bandtalk about expressing myself.

Michael Pufunt, 14

Brother Rice offers its students a variety of

different ways to get involved. As we like to say,Rice Pride Never Dies. That pride is instillednot only on the athletic elds and in the student

section for football and basketball games, but alsoin our activities, clubs, and societies. Clubs andactivities also offer an opportunity for students

to interact with Mother McAuley students, as anumber of our clubs are shared with McAuley.Some of the over 45 clubs and activities include:

Marching BandBrother Rices marching band is renownedstatewide and participates in many prestigious

competitions and parades, including the ChicagoSaint Patricks Day Parade.

Academic Math Team National Honor Society

School Newspaper Scholastic Bowl

Intramural Sports

Floor Hockey Basketball Sand Volleyball

Spiritual Peer Ministry Liturgy Group

Kairos

Service Key Club Edmund Rice Society

SADD (StudentsAgainst Destructive

Decisions

Student Council

Social Astronomy Club Dance Committee

Diversity Club Fishing Club Drama Club


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Brother Rice embraces itsroots as a neighborhood school;a number of our students walk

or ride their bikes to school.However, we do have manyfamilies who travel from several

towns away to come to BrotherRice. These families utilizeour transportation options.

Their towns and schools arehighlighted below:

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ORLAND HILLSCardinal Bernardin

SE CHICAGOAnnunciata

MATTESONColin Powell

CALUMET CITChrist our Savior

PALOS HEIGHTSSt. Alexander

LANSINGSt. Thomas More

DOLTONDirksen

OLMPIA FIELDSSt. John De La Salle

FLOSSMOORParker Allen

ORLAND PARKSt. Michael

LAGRANGESt. Francis Xavier

TINLE PARK

Central Jr. High

LEMONTOld Quarry

HOMER GLENHomer Jr. High

SOUTH HOLLANDSt. Helena of the Cross

RIVERSIDESt. Marys

MOKENANoonan Academy

TINLE PARKSt. George

BROTHERRICE H. S.

PLAINFIELDPlaineld Academy

SUMMITSt. Joseph

HINSDALEHinsdale Middle School

HICKOR HILLSSt. Patricia

#382This bus leaves Midway Airpoat 6:25 a.m. and Ford City at 6:37 a.traveling south on Central Ave. to

103rd St., then east on 103rd St. toPulaski. A bus departs from 104thand Pulaski going home at 1:50 p.m.

2:40 p.m., and 3:40 p.m.

Metra(312) 322-6777

www.metrarail.comBrother Rice provides a shuttle busbetween Metras 95th and Tulley Stre

Station in Oak Lawn and the school.Registration is required.

Car Pool

The Brother Rice website provides amessage board for parents to use in

consolidating rides.

TransportationBrother Rice is blessed to be located in

a convenient and safe location on thecorner of 99th and Pulaski Road.

CTA (Chicago Transit Authority)(888) 968-7282www.chicagotransitauthority.com

Buses that travel on Pulaski and 103rdstreet pull directly into our parking lot.CTA offers student permits for reduced

fares, which may be purchased at theBrother Rice Bookstore.

Pace(847) 364-PACEwww.pacebus.com

#381This bus leaves Moraine Valley

Community College traveling north on88th Ave. to 95th St. and then east toPulaski. Students may transfer to the

53A S. Pulaski bus and arrive at Br. Rice.

diversity enhances the educational experience

For additional information, please contact Ann Hayes at (773) 429-4345

or e-mail [email protected].


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Entrance Requirementsand Placement

All incoming freshmen are required totake the High School Placement Exam onthe second Saturday in January. Students

who plan to enroll at Brother Rice must

be present. Doors open at 7:15 a.m.; thetest begins at 8:00 a.m. and lasts until

noon. The date and fee ($25) is set by theChicago Archdiocese for all Catholic highschools. No pre-registration is necessary.

Acceptance to Brother Rice andplacement in academic programs are

based on the exam, completion of gradeschool, and recommendations by gradeschool teachers and administrators.

Graduation RequirementsBrother Rice requires that all studentshave 24 credits for graduation. The

majority of our students graduatewith more than 24 credits. In addition,freshmen and sophomores must

complete 10 hours of Christian Serviceeach year; juniors and seniors mustcomplete 20 hours of Christian Service.

Dress CodeBrother Rice is transitioning its dresscode for the 2011-2012 school year.Our new dress code will be a Brother

Rice polo (maroon or orange) that canbe purchased in our bookstore, solid

color dress slacks (black, grey, or khakionly), and dress shoes. On days whenthe student body gathers for LiturgicalServices, the dress code will be a solid

colored dress shirt and a tie.

FacilitiesA 23-acre campus featuring the areasnest facilities: State of the art science wing, including

2 chemistry labs, 2 biology labs,

1 physics lab, and 2 computer centers 5 full classroom-style computer labs

and 1 mobile lab featuring over300 new computers

New parking lot/entrance

New Field Turf athletic eld Newly remodeled baseball eld Indoor Olympic-Sized Pool

Edmund Rice Chapel Theology Center- Lecture Hall 2 gymnasiums

Weight/tness room

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TuitionTuition for the 2010-2011 school yearis $8,650. A $750 discount is offeredto families with a second son attending.

A $500 discount is given for any additionalsibling beyond a second. Siblings at Mother

McAuley receive a credit of $250 fromeachschool, for a total discount of $500.

ou may pay in full at the beginning of

the school year and receive a discount orparticipate in a 10-month payment plan.*

* Payments are due on the rst of each month (July-April).

Scholarships & FinancialAssistance ProgramsBrother Rice offers memorial scholarships

through generous alumni, friends, andfamily. The Edmund Rice Award and otheracademic and leadership scholarships are

available to incoming freshmen. Contactour Finance Ofce for a list of scholarshipsor visit brotherrice.org/admissions.

Financial Aid is offered and is available asneeded. All families are encouraged to ll

out an application. We work closely witha number of nancial aid organizations.Contact the Finance Ofce for information

or visit the website.


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c r u s a d e r s h a d o w d a y Monday, October 11

A special shadow day opportunity that consists of 30-minute classes

followed by lunch and activities for the shadows in the afternoon.To shadow this day or any day that is convenient for you, please visit

brotherrice.org/admissions.

o p e n h o u s e sTour the campus and meet our teachers and coaches.

Sunday, November 14, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 5, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

c r u s a d e r c l a s hTuesday, November 23, 6:00 p.m.

e n t r a n c e e x a m Saturday, January 8, 2011, 8:00 a.m.

Mission StatementWe, the family of Brother Rice High School, are a diverse,

Catholic Christian community, committed to preparing young men for

college and for the process of lifelong learning. We educate young

men to act manfully in Christ Jesus and to deal wisely with their world

in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the charism of Blessed

Edmund Ignatius Rice.

b r o t h e r r i c e h i g h s c h o o l

10001 S. Pulaski, Chicago, Illinois 60655

773.429.4300 www.brotherrice.org

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