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WE ARE THE DONS OF NOTRE DAME!

Taken from the Spanish word for “gentleman,” a Don of Notre Dame is a Gentleman of Mary.

He is committed to faith, scholarship, and service.He is committed to personal excellence,

integrity, and justice.

BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIG

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A PART OF SOMETHING BIG

YOUR FUTURE BE

Shay Boyle, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Enrollment847.779.8616 or sboyle@nddons.org

LaVerne Bontempo, Assistant Director of Enrollment847.779.8615 or lbontempo@nddons.org

John Draths ‘99, Assistant Director of Enrollment847.779.8613 or jdraths@nddons.org

Mike Smith ‘07, Enrollment Recruiter847.779.8622 or mike.smith@nddons.org

Notre Dame College Prep is the largest all-male, Catholic, college prep high schoolin Illinois. The Notre Dame Enrollment Team is excited to help your family navigate thehigh school admissions process and learn more about what it means to be a Notre Dame Don. First, we encourage families to attend our Enrollment events and Open Houses throughout the year. To get an inside look at what a typical school day is like, we highly recommend spending a Shadow Day at ND. Finally, all 8th grade students should take the Notre Dame Entrance Exam on the 1st Saturday in December and complete the application for admission soon after.

LET’S START THE CONVERSATION

WE’RE HERE TO HELP

@NDCP_Enrollment

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Notre Dame provides a variety of Scholarship and Financial Assistance options to our families. The Financial Assistance applications are available on October 1st each year. Let’s start the conversation and make a Notre Dame experience a reality for your family!Contact us for more information or to arrange a private tour of our beautiful 28-acre campus.

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS AT ND

- Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C

“The mind will not be cultivated

at the expense of the heart”

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Outside Scholarship Opportunities

* All students applying for financial assistance and scholarships must take the Notre Dame Entrance Examadministered annually at 8:00 am on the first Saturday of December.

Through the generosity of Notre Dame alumni and the community, scholarships are available to families who demonstrate financial need for the upcoming school year. For a complete list of scholarship opportunities available at Notre Dame, visit www.nddons.org and click on the “Parents” section.

Daniel Murphy Scholarshipwww.dmsf.org

Highsightwww.highsight.org

HSF SCHOLARSwww.hfschicagoscholars.com

Big Shoulderswww.bigshoulderfund.org

LINK Unlimitedwww.linkunlimited.org

BE PROACTIVE

$ 5,500All students scoring 98-100% will receive an award of $5,500 annually for a total of $22,000 over 4 years.

All students scoring 95-97% will receive an award of $3,500 annually for a total of $14,000 over 4 years.

All students who have a father or grandfather graduate from Notre Dame College Prep will receive a $500 Legacy Scholarship annually.

Notre Dame offers highly competitive academic SCHOLARSHIPS for those thatTAKE THE ENTRANCE EXAM AT NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP.

Our Entrance Exam is administered annually at 8:00 am on the first Saturday in December.

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All students scoring 90-94% will receive an award of $1,500 annually for a total of $6,000 over 4 years.

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THINK BEYOND ND

Carlos Reyes ‘18(Passages Charter, Chicago, IL) Carlos was a Daniel Murphy recipient award winner. He graduated Notre Dame with a 4.10 GPA and will be attending Carleton College in the fall on a QuestBridge Full Academic Scholarship. While at NDCP, Carlos was named an IHSA Scholar Athlete and member of the Chicago Fire Academic All-State Team. Carlos served as President of the Sci-Fi Fantasy Club, Secretary of the National Honor Society, Captain of the soccer team and Secretary of the Spanish Club. He was a lso a member of the ND Leadership Council and served as a Student Ambassador. “Notre Dame College Prep has provided numerous incredible opportunities for me to succeed not only in school,

but in life. I’m extremely thankful for the endless support given to me by all the teachers and staf f. Without NDCP, I would not be the young man I am today”

DON ALUMNI STORIES

Jeameril Wilson ‘17 (Gray Elementary, Chicago, IL) Jeameril is currently a freshman at Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA). He received a full athletic scholarship to play Division 1 Basketball, approximately $73,000 per year. “Notre Dame taught me the importance of education & the meaning of being a student-athlete. I was held to a high standard that was never lowered for any reason or circumstance. I was put in a position where I had to manage my time wisely & accomplish things efficiently & effectively! ND helped shaped my work ethic on & off the court which helped me be able to compete for and earn a scholarship at an academically rigorous and athletically competitive school.”

David Wendel ‘16 (River Trails Middle School, Mt. Prospect, IL) David is now the Club President of the University of Notre Dame Club Hockey program. This summer, David volunteered on a service trip to Lourdes, France. He also volunteers at La Casa de Amistad, an organization near the University of Notre Dame, as a tutor for individuals who plan to take the US Citizenship exam. “I was a member of the Hesburgh program at Notre Dame, so I was involved in many challenging courses that prepared me for the rigor I see now in college. The strong emphasis at NDCP on community service has impacted me throughout college as well. Doing service became such a big part of my life at NDCP, and I have continued since I graduated.”

Joe Zoeller ‘14 (Whitney Young Academic Center, Chicago, IL) Joe graduated from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA on May 24, 2018. He earned a Bachelor of Science and graduated in the top five percent of his class, Summa cum laude. After graduation, he began working for the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. in the Molecular Genomics Core and with the Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Development. “Balancing academics, sports, and service requires Notre Dame Dons to develop responsibility with regards to setting and maintaining a schedule. As a result, I was able to plan my time well to get the most out of my college experience.”

Kyle Cummings ‘16(Immaculate Conception, Chicago, IL) Kyle is currently a junior at Washington University (MO), one of the top academic universities in the country. He is pursuing a career in Engineering and he is also a member of the Wash U Football Team. He worked an internship at World Wide Technology in St. Louis, MO. “Being a Hesburgh Scholar at Notre Dame prepared me for the challenges of a highly competitive university. Additionally, being involved in a lot of dif ferent clubs and sports helped me to develop my time management and leadership skills.”

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OUR MISSION

Under the patronage of Mary, Notre Dame College Prep is a secondary school committed to educating young men to be gentlemen of faith, scholarship, and service in an inclusive, family-oriented community. Faithful to the Roman Catholic tradition and inspired by Gospel values, we prepare students to be lifelong learners and to lead lives of integrity.

OWNERSHIP

Ownership of Notre Dame College Prep now rests in an independent Board comprised of Notre Dame alumni, parents, educators, and Catholic leaders from the larger community of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

LIFE PREP

Notre Dame partners with each student and his family to provide a challenging college preparatory academic program. Our goal is to prepare each Notre Dame Don for academic success in college. We are equally committed to preparing each student in his spiritual life, in his moral life, and in his social life.

PERSONAL GROWTH PLAN

Each student is assigned a counselor who will work with him throughout his Notre Dame experience. Counselors support students by assisting them in managing a variety of development issues that arise during adolescence. Students enhance their self-understanding and learn effective problem-solving skills. We provide the following services: Academic Planning/Support, Personal/Social Support, Career Advising, and College Counseling.

COLLEGE PLANNING

The College and Career Center works with Notre Dame seniors and juniors on their transition to college. Counselors conduct senior and junior Insight Nights, NCAA Eligibility Center Presentations, and Financial Aid Nights for students and parents. Counselors also coordinate Notre Dame campus visits for a wide variety of college representatives and athletic coaches, process college and scholarship applications, and write college recommendation letters.

Educating the Mind & the Heart • The Cross Our Only Hope • Inclusive DiversityOption for the Poor • Leadership • Formation • Integrity • Family • Zeal

Notre Dame College Prep is committed to the tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross and considers the three pillars of education to be Faith, Scholarship & Service. In each area, students are called upon to do their best to develop the

talents they have been given. In addition to our foundational pillars, there are Nine Core Values which articulate the principles of a Holy Cross Education. At Notre Dame College Prep we have beeninstilling these core values inour students for over 60 years.

• Better focus on academic achievement and extra-curricular success• Opportunity and motivation to take more rigorous academic classes• Develop stronger bonds of friendship with their classmates• Teachers utilize unique teaching strategies as males learn differently than females• An environment free of cross-gender distraction and social pressures• More opportunities for males to obtain leadership positions in school

BENEFITS OF A NOTRE DAME ALL-MALE HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

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As part of our commitment to forming men of faith and service, students attend monthly mass, study the Catholic faith in the classroom, experience the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation, make an annual retreat, and serve the local community. Our four-year retreat program is designed to help our students develop a mature faith that can augment a solid academic foundation with a real desire to deepen one’s relationship with God.

During Kairos, the culminating four-day faith experience for our senior Dons, young men discover how God is present and working in their lives, especially among family, friends, and others with whom they interact on a daily basis. They learn the importance of sharing their gifts with others and becoming leaders in their faith.

BE FAITHFUL

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Our instructional programs have distinct levels of challenge: Hesburgh Scholars Program,College Prep Scholars Program, St. Andre Scholars Program, and Burke Scholars Program.

Each level is geared to prepare our students for college admission. Rigorous courses of study are designed to meet the educationalneeds of our diverse student body and are tailored to provide challenging educational experiences for our students.

• 4 years of Religion• 4 years of English• 3 years of Mathematics • 3 years of Laboratory Science • Biology and Chemistry or Physics are required• 2 years of the same Foreign Language• 3 years of Social Studies• Western Civilization • United States History • Social Studies Elective• 1/2 year Fine Arts; 1/2 year of Digital Literacy• 2 years of Physical Education/ Health

All students must pass the English Composition Prof iciency Exam and the United States/Stateof Illinois Constitution Exams to graduate. Notre Dame’s program of studies meets the State of Illinois requirements for admission to our state colleges. Highly selective universities and their respective colleges (i.e. engineering, pre-med, business, etc.) recommend four years of mathematics, three yearsof laboratory sciences, and four years of the same foreign language.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

THE ST. ANDRE SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Named in honor of Saint Andre Bessette, C.S.C., this college preparatory program is for students requiring assistance in achieving academic success at Notre Dame. St. Andre Scholars must exhibit consistent effort and a willing commitmentof time and energy to academic excellence. This transitional program helps at-risk students adjust to the first two years of high school and deal more effectively with the work and expectations of their final two years at Notre Dame, while preparing for the rigors of college. The program provides one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction.

THE HESBURGH SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Named in honor of legendary University of Notre Dame President Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., this program is designed to challenge the most gifted and motivated student with a demanding course of studies. It not only requires the development of the student’s abilities in all areasof the academic curriculum, but also seeks to further his overall development through involvement in various service-oriented and extracurricular activities. Successful completion of the Hesburgh Scholars Program results in a special diploma of distinction.The average Hesburgh Scholars ACT score is 32.5

THE NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Students in the Notre Dame College Prep Scholars Program are challenged with a curriculumdesigned to meet criteria for any state college or university. These students might also take some honor courses and are pushed to meet high academic expectations. Graduates from the Notre Dame College Prep Scholars Program have gone on to numerous selective colleges and universities. The average Notre Dame College Prep ACT score is 24.

THE BURKE SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Notre Dame offers a curriculum for students with mild to severe cognitive disabilities including those with Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome or other learning differences. Notre Dame is the first Catholic school in the state and one of twelve schools in the country to offer such a program. The Burke Scholars Program is named in honor of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke and her husband, Chicago Alderman Edward Burke.

BE SUCCESSFUL

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98% of our graduates have gone to college over the last decade.

Art I Catholicism in LiteratureChicago StudiesChorusContemporary U.S. History Creative WritingDebateDigital PhotographyDrama 1 and 2Earth & Environmental Sciences EconomicsEthics & Morality

Fine Arts AppreciationGuitariMusicIntroduction to ProgrammingIntroduction to ArtIOS App DevelopmentJazz BandJournalismJunior and Senior P.E. LeadersMedia ProductionMorality & Social Justice Philosophy

PsychologyPublications Rhetoric of CinemaRoman Catholic Identity Sociology Speech Symphonic Band 2-D Studio Art 3-D Studio Art Web Page DesignWeight Training & ConditioningWorld GeographyWorld Religions

ELECTIVE COURSES

Notre Dame offers a wide range of elective choices among the Arts, Humanities and Technology.

This list includes:

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Notre Dame offers a full slate of Honors and Advanced Placement courses:

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AP Biology AP Calculus (AB)AP Calculus (BC)AP ChemistryAP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English Language AP English LiteratureAP European HistoryAP U.S. Government & Politics

AP Italian Language & CultureAP LatinAP Physics 1AP Physics 2AP Spanish Language & CultureAP Studio ArtAP U.S. HistoryAP World History

60 Dons have been named Illinois State Scholars over the past two years.

BE A LEADER

At Notre Dame College Prep we recognizethat the leaders of tomorrow

are walking through our halls today.

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Nurturing the potential leader in all our students is part of our daily culture. To help our students f ind their leadership calling we offer an abundance of opportunities. From our highly regarded Leadership Council to the organizers of our Intramural Athletic Leagues, we encourage every Don to recognize and utilize his leadership skills.

The Notre Dame College Prep Leadership CouncilThe Notre Dame College Prep Leadership Council is comprised of all club leaders and team captains. These student leaders meet monthly to discuss leadership strategies with the college and career counselor. They also attend a day-long leadership seminar at Notre Dame College Prep. Members have participated in the National LEAD Conference. During the school year, members of our Junior/Senior Leaders program visit numerous elementary schools to teach leadership skills while leading fun, interactive activities.

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35 CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS: Each offering President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary positions.

STUDENT COUNCIL: All 4 years are represented, offering President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer positions.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR LEADER PROGRAM: 25-40 students are selected annually. These students assis t in moderating and of fer ing ins tr uc tion to younger s tudent s in PE class.

ENROLLMENT STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM: Student ambassadors help with Open Houses, Shadow Days, and elementary school visits wh ere s tu den t s sp eak to p ro sp ec t i ve s tu den t s . These students attend several elementar y schools in the fall to teach a Leadership Class along with the Enrollment Office.

INTRAMURAL PROGRAM ORGANIZERS: Student leaders help organize intramural events open to all students.

BAND: Drum line and band majors.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Their mission is: “To create enthusiasm for scholarship, to simulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in students of secondary schools.”

THEATRE: Ac ting roles at various levels as well as stage crew positions.

SPEECH AND DEBATE: Stu den t s gain th e s el f-conf idence and higher- level thinking they n e e d t o become great leaders.

CAMPUS MINISTRY: Including Kairos Retreat Leaders, Altar Ser vers, Mass Coordination and Eucharistic Ministers.

THE MEDIA CREW: Club members offer iPad assistance to fellow students and teachers.

ND BIG BROTHERS CLUB: Juniors and seniors are chosen to mentor incoming freshman students.

16 SPORTS TEAMS: Team Captain positions are offered at many levels, typically there are 1-4 captains per team.

BE INVENTIVE

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BE INVENTIVETRADITION MEETS 1:1 TECHNOLOGY

In the tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross, a Notre Dame College Prep education promotes thedevelopment of the whole person. As the Congregation’s founder, Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C. stated,“The mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.” We believe such an experience is critical, as society has a great need for people who lead lives of intellectual curiosity, strong moral character, and social responsibility. We further believe the quality of an education depends in large part on the quality of the people engaged in this purpose. Consequently, Notre Dame educators are people of faith who motivate, inspire, and lead our students toward academic excellence while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and leadership. Notre Dame is also committed to producing young men who have the knowledge and skills to be successful in today’s digital world. As technology continues to evolve, Notre Dame College Prep is prepared to integrate new devices and technology experts into the school environment.

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• All ND students have an Apple iPad for all of their classroom needs. The iPad provides a wide-range of apps to allow them robust visual, audio, and sensory learning opportunities for expansion of innovative ideas and easy use.

• The ND Computer Lab was remodeled with new tables and desktop IBM computers to allow for more collaboration and flexibility.

• The Science Classrooms have new all-in-one computers that feature a larger screen.

• The Media Production Lab contains iMacs and production software suites for morning news announcements and video creation.

• Wireless Chromebook’s are available to students in the library to allow for mobility and collaboration.

• The Art Studio has 20 new iMac computers with the full Adobe Suite and Final Cut software.

• Wireless infrastructure upgrades were recently performed to meet the growing technological demands of students and teachers.

• The Makerspace, located in the library, gives students a place to create and cooperate on projects for classes, clubs, or just for fun.

• The Makerspace features two design computers with Auto Cad and 3D modeling software, a 3D pen and a 3D printer and a Mac computer with iMovie, Garageband and photo editing software.

RECENT TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTSAT NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP

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In 2016, Notre Dame College Prep entered intoan exclusive partnership with Under Armour.All ND teams will wear Under Armour gear fortheir games and competitions.

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BE A WINNER

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Involvement defines a mid-size school such as Notre Dame. Our students have excellent opportunities to get

involved with athletics and intramurals. We offer 16 different interscholastic and a wide array of intramural sports.

VARSITY SPORTS

Baseball • Basketball • Bass Fishing • Bowling • Boxing • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Hockey • Lacrosse •

Soccer • Swimming • Tennis • Track & Field • Volleyball • Wrestling

INTRAMURALS

Basketball • Boxing • Dodgeball • Flag Football • Navy Football • Ping Pong • Scholastic Bowl • Softball • Tug of War

• Tennis • Volleyball • Wrestling

Sports & Intramurals

Notre Dame has traditionally had morethan 50% of it’s students participate inone or more sports each year.

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80 DONS HAVE GONE ON TO PLAY A COLLEGE SPORT IN THE PAST 4 YEARS.

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SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL ESCC CHAMPIONS

FRESHMAN BASKETBALL ESCC CHAMPIONS

JV BOWLING CATHOLIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

VARSITY BOWLING IHSA REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

& CATHOLIC LEAUGE CHAMPIONS

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY IHSA STATE FINAL QUALIFIERS

VARSITY TENNIS ESCC NORTH DIVISION CHAMPIONS

VARSITY WRESTLING IHSA STATE “ELITE EIGHT”

& REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

BASS FISHING IHSA STATE QUALIFIERS

& SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS

VARSITY BASEBALL ESCC NORTH DIVISION CHAMPIONS

VARSITY FOOTBALL IHSA 6A STATE SEMIFINALS

BE A CHAMPION

BE COMPASSIONATE & GIVING

As Gentlemen of Mary, Notre Dame students are called to be men of faith, scholarship, and service. Each student is

required to participate in the Notre Dame Christian Service Program during his four years of high school. All students

must complete a minimum of 25 hours of volunteer service per year during their first three years and 15 hours during

their senior year. In true Notre Dame fashion, many students go well beyond this requirement. Each Notre Dame

student will volunteer a minimum of 90 service hours during his four years in high school.

Students can provide service at Notre Dame in a variety of ways. Students can serve as Ambassadors and volunteer at

athletic and community events or at specific events organized by the Christian Service Office. They may also provide

service to their parish, elementary school, or local community by coaching, tutoring, or participating in neighborhood

clean-ups, etc. Notre Dame students have volunteered with a variety of local charities and organizations such as the

Danny Did Foundation, Maryville Academy, Feed My Starving Children, Misericordia, Catholic Charities, Habitat for

Humanity, St. Thomas of Canterbury Soup Kitchen, etc.

At Notre Dame students volunteer more than 20,000 hours of service annually.

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Paul Bergstrom ‘18 (St. Emily, Mount Prospect) came to the NDCP administration with the idea to develop an event to celebrate all ability levels. He created the concept of a field day, Ability Against Adversity or A A A day, including different sports and activities. Paul wanted students with special needs to showcase their talents and be s tar s for the day. “I wanted to let these kids be kids for a day and to get to hang out with high school kids.” Paul, a Hesburgh Scholar, captain of the baseball team and Summa Cum Laude honor student, will be attending Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska on a baseball scholarship.

V I S UA L A R TS

The Notre Dame Art Department offers a variety of classes in

our spacious Art Studio. These include Introduction to Art,

Art Traditions, AP Art, AP Art History, Art 1, 2-D Drawing

and 3-D Studio, and Fine Arts Appreciation. The Art Room

is equipped with 20 iMacs with the full Adobe Suite and Final

Cut software. The ND Fine Arts Festival takes place annually

to showcase the talents of our students. Students produce an

annual publication called Vision to highlight the students’

work throughout the year.

M U S I C

The Notre Dame/Resurrection College Prep Band

recently traveled to Disney World and marched in the

Magic Kingdom parade and performed on the Market-

place Stage at Disney Springs. They won First Place in the

Class AA and Best Percussion in both the Illinois State

High School State of the Art Band Contest and the

Midwest Music Festival. Additionally, the band was

featured on the WGN Morning News on the morning of

Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, and again on the

morning of Opening Day 2017.DR AMA

The Notre Dame Drama Department performs two

productions annually in the recently renovated ND Theatre

in conjunction with girls from our sister schools. This past

year, the Drama team performed “A Few Good Men” and

“The Three Musketeers” in front of sold-out crowds! The

ND Drama Department is unique in that students are

extremely hands-on. They assist in writing the scripts,

designing the costumes, composing the music, and

managing the lighting and sound engineering.

S PEECH AND DEBATE

Each year the Speech and Debate Teams participate

in numerous tournaments. In 2016-17 five Speech

Team members qualified for the Catholic Forensics

League National Tournament in Sacramento, California

with two students reaching the quarterfinal round. They

were one of 24 duo teams in the United States to do so.

At Notre Dame, we offer a variety of opportunities for students to experience the Arts.The Fine Arts curriculum includes classes in Visual Arts, Music, Speech, Debate, and Drama.

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Notre Dame students continue to learn, grow and strengthen friendships outside the classroom through co-curricular activities that provide an

outlet for 95 % of our students to develop their skills and learn new ones. Over 40 different clubs are available for students to join, including cultural, academic, service, and spe-cial interest groups. Each club plans their own activities and outings. Examples include restaurant visits,

museum trips, and international trips. The Irish Club has been to Ireland, the Italian Club has been to Italy, the Spanish Club has been to Spain, and the Jugglers Drama Troupe has visited England.

Academic TeamsAsian Club

Black Student ClubBurke Scholars BuddiesCampus Ministry Club

Chess ClubDebate/Speech Team

Dons for Diversity

Environmental Adventure ClubGames Club

Grill ClubHellenic Club

Irish ClubItalian Club

Jugglers (Drama)

Leadership CouncilLetterman’s ClubLumberjack Club

Media CrewMusic Club

National Honor SocietyPeer Helpers

Pep ClubScience-Fiction Fantasy Club

Spanish ClubStudent Council

Ultimate ClubVelo (Bicycling) Club

Wild Chicago

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BECOME A DON FOR LIFE

THE DONS OF NOTRE DAMEWhen you become a Don, you join a brotherhood with ties that bind throughout

high school and beyond. Only a Don can truly understand what it means to be a Don - working hard, serving others, cheering loudly.

Being a Don is about you becoming you.

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LOCATION AND DIRECTIONSNotre Dame is conveniently located on Dempster Street in Niles, IL (just west of Harlem and east of Milwaukee Avenue). Many of our students use either CTA or PACE with Milwaukee, Harlem, and Dempster as the main routes. There are also Metra stops from downtown Chicago or from Arlington Heights.

We can arrange a morning bus service to pick you up from the train station. In order to find the most direct route from your school to Notre Dame, please visit www.nddons.org/admissions. We are happy to assist you in researching the easiest wayfor you get to Notre Dame!

Our students come from 35 different cities in the Chicagoland area.

We offer our morning-only bus service using eight new mini-buses. Our bus routes vary dependingon interest and are geared to better serve our students who do not have a direct route.

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Through the generosity of the Notre Dame College Prep family, the school has been able to create facilities on our beautiful 28 acre campus that rival any school in the Chicago area. Through a

comprehensive fundraising effort, Notre Dame is able to continually upgrade our facilities.

RECENT CAMPUS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS• All-new Legends Field Scoreboard• New carpeting in the Library• New curtains in the classrooms• New outdoor aluminum bleachers throughout

Legends Field • New turf added to Legends Field• New state-of-the-art weight room equipment • New home ice arena for ND Hockey with

dedicated locker room • New energy-efficient windows in our classrooms • New Air Conditioning units in the Cafeteria• New Wrestling facility for ND Varsity Wrestling

and ND Kids Club

• New flat screen TV’s in the school hallways for announcements

• New Baseball stadium backstop and batting cages

• New gym signage highlighting Notre Dame athletic accomplishments

• New soccer goals in Legends Field• New Main Entrance furniture • New outdoor electronic announcement sign • Newly paved campus roads• Newly painted Gym floor & Weight Room

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Investing in Notre Dame pays off!

Visit www.nddons.org/colleges for a complete list of colleges and universities Notre Dame students have attended.

• A full tuition scholarship is available annually to St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX because NDCP is a Holy Cross school • NDCP is also offered an endowed scholarship from the University of Portland, a Holy Cross Catholic University• The University of Dayton and Loyola University also give scholarships to students who attend Notre Dame College Prep•Notre Dame grads have also received leadership scholarships as a result of their Notre Dame experience

Commitment to Catholic Eduaction College Scholarship Opportunities

The Notre Dame College Prep college and career counseling department is committed to providingindividual attention to each student’s journey toward a successful future.

Emmett O’Malley ‘17 (Lincoln Hall, Lincolnwood, IL) was a Summa Cum Laude graduate, captain of the NDCP Varsity Soccer team, Leaderdship Council member, Kairos leader and Communications Chair of the National Honor Society. Emmett’s outstanding academic record at ND along with his leadership experiences resulted in a $112,650 scholarship to the University of Dayton. Emmett’s scholarships include: the Trustees’ Merit, the Leadership in Service, the Commitment to Catholic Education and the UD Promise Award. His 4.0 GPA first semester at Dayton gained him admission to UD’s highly selective Entrepreneurial Program. “Notre Dame is a place where you can improve the skills you already have as well as develop new ones. You will be provided with the one on one attention you need in order to succeed in your classes. As a result, you will open yourself up to more scholarship and college credit opportunities.”

Our recent graduating classes have earned an average of$15.5 million for college scholarships.

Shay Boyle, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Enrollment847.779.8616 or sboyle@nddons.org

LaVerne Bontempo, Assistant Director of Enrollment847.779.8615 or lbontempo@nddons.org

John Draths ‘99, Assistant Director of Enrollment847.779.8613 or jdraths@nddons.org

Mike Smith ‘07, Enrollment Recruiter847.779.8622 or mike.smith@nddons.org

Address: 7655 West Dempster Street, Niles, IL, 60714Twitter Page @NDCP_EnrollmentInstagram Page ndcp_enrollment

OPEN HOUSESNotre Dame College Prep holds 2 open houses in the fall of each year.

Please visit www.nddons.org/org for dates and times.

ENROLLMENT EVENTS & INFORMATIONNotre Dame College Prep offers numerous contests and fun events for prospective students.

Please visit www.nddons.org/admissions for information on dates and times.

FRESHMAN ADMISSION-HOW TO APPLY IN THREE EASY STEPS

QUESTIONS ABOUT ENROLLMENT? WE ARE HERE TO HELP.

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1Take the Entrance Exam scheduled annually at 8:00 am on the first Saturday of December. There is a $25 testing fee. Applicants will receive the Freshman application packet at this time. * Make-up exams are scheduled by appointment.

2 Complete the Freshman application packet online and submit the $25 application fee.

3 Upon receiving your official acceptance, attend your scheduled registration night to officially enroll as a Notre Dame College Prep student.

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