We are BR

1of 2high schools in the city of Chicago that met the ACT’s exacting criteria for rigorous core courses

97of 2011 graduates that will be attending a college or university78%

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Illinois State Scholars in 2011. More boys than any other south side Catholic school

Number of AP Scholars (students that pass 3 or more AP exams) in 2011

Average ACT score of the top 45 (20%) students

$7.6million in academic college scholarships

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We are Excellence97

For over 50 years, Brother Rice High School has been fostering a community

of faith where each young man is accepted, recognized, valued, and

challenged to grow, while Acting Manfully in Christ Jesus. Our success is a

result of many components: a student’s hard work; parental involvement;

a dedicated, caring faculty and coaching staff; and a nurturing, supportive

atmosphere. Studies show that students in a single-gender setting perform

better academically. They study harder, concentrate more, and are

more willing to participate in classroom discussions. The dynamic learning

environment at Brother Rice creates a positive attitude that remains with

our students for life.

We are Academic “There is an expectation not only from the teachers, but also from the

guys in my class to work hard,” says Matt Page, junior (left), who

plays many sports and holds a 4.57 GPA. Mac Oldfield (4.67 GPA) adds,

“I’ve never felt like I needed to hide a good grade. In fact, we’re

always competing to see who can do better. Getting a great education

and playing for strong teams are the reasons I chose Brother Rice.

I love it here.”

APEX/Honors

APEX is an elite level honors program designed to guide the truly academically gifted student to his full potential.• APEX students take all honors level courses, as well as a number of Advanced Place- ment courses, over their sophomore to senior years• The average ACT score in 2011 for APEX students was 32• Every APEX student, as well as some students in the PREP program, was an Illinois state scholar.

PREP

Personalized 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 specifically for ACT and SAT examinations.

FOCUS

Our FOCUS program is offered for students that may experience difficulty in completing the PREP program. FOCUS attempts to instill better study habits and provide academic growth in order to progress to PREP level. Highlights include:• Smaller classroom settings• Specialized teachers• Bimonthly progress reports and frequent parent contact• 3-year program in which many students move into PREP program after 2 years

Academic Support

Brother Rice offers a “Resource Center” located in the Pilon Library. The “Resource Center”, open to all students, features two retired teachers available for tutoring in math, science and English during extended school hours. In addition, upperclassmen National Honors Society members offer a tutoring service in all subject areas.

Brother Rice commits itself to preparing each of our students for college

and beyond. Our school offers three levels of curriculum to challenge and

inspire our young men: APEX/Honors, PREP, and FOCUS. Each student’s

schedule is customized to challenge and strengthen the skills of that student.

Brother Rice is “clearly a leader in preparing all high school students

for postsecondary education.” JON ERICKSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR ACT.

We are College Ready “I still remember my first meeting with my counselor, freshman year,”

says recent graduate, Bill Rowe. “They asked if I had a dream school,

and I said I wanted to go to the Ivy League.” Bill was not only accepted

to Yale University, but brings with him a number of college credits

earned while at Rice. Bill’s parents attribute his success to the collabora-

tive effort by Brother Rice’s faculty. “It was amazing how much they all

helped Billy. This team effort to push him to his dream was so touching

for us as parents.”

Counseling Services

In addition to helping students transition to Brother Rice and deal with the many issues of high school life, our counselors are heavily involved in guiding your sons to fulfill their college dream. Our 4 counselors assist students/families in the college exploration process with the use of the web-based “Naviance/Family Connection”. Our staff helps students select a college and a major/career that are in line with their academic strengths, talents, and personal interests. This process begins freshman year and develops over the students’ four years at BR. Counselors will also guide you through the financial aid and scholarship application process.

College Credit Opportunities

Program for Advanced College Credit (PACC)The PACC program consists of 7 junior and senior level courses which are accredited as college level courses. This program is done in conjunction with St. Xavier University and St. Mary’s University (MN).

AP Courses In 2011, we had 107 different students sit for AP exams. 78% of the students received a score of 3 or higher, thus yielding college credit for the course.

The class of 2011 featured 32 AP Scholars (students which passed 3 or more AP Exams).

Between the PACC program and AP exams, it is very common for Brother Rice grads to enter college with AT LEAST one semester worth of credit hours. This makes our students much more attractive to colleges and passes along significant savings to their families.

Arizona State UniversityAugustana College Ave Maria UniversityBenedictine UniversityBoston CollegeBoston UniversityBradley UniversityButler UniversityChicago State UniversityClarke University Cornell UniversityCreighton UniversityDePaul UniversityDrake UniversityEastern Illinois UniversityGeorgetown UniversityIllinois Institute of TechnologyIllinois State UniversityIllinois Wesleyan

Indiana State UniversityIndiana University Iona CollegeIowa State UniversityJohn Carroll UniversityLake Forest CollegeLoyola University ChicagoMarquette UniversityMiami University of OhioMichigan State UniversityMonmouth CollegeNorth Central CollegeNorthern IllinoisNorthwestern UniversityOhio State UniversityOlivet NazarenePepperdine UniversityPurdue UniversitySaint Joseph’s College

Saint Louis UniversitySaint Xavier UniversitySt. Ambrose UniversitySt. John’s University (NY)St. Mary’s University (TX)St. Norbert CollegeSt. Olaf CollegeThe CitadelTulane UniversityU.S. Naval AcademyUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of Colorado University of DaytonUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoUniversity of Illinois at SpringfieldUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of IowaUniversity of IndianapolisUniversity of KansasUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of MissouriUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of OklahomaUniversity of OregonUniversity of PittsburghUniversity of St. FrancisUniversity of WisconsinVillanova UniversityWestern MichiganWright State UniversityXavier UniversityYale University

Brother Rice graduates continue their education at some of the most respected colleges and universities in the country

There is a difference between being accepted into college and being prepared

for the college of your choice. We believe that character, integrity, self-esteem,

strong work ethic, and a passion for learning, instilled at home and

Brother Rice, put our students far ahead of the crowd as they enter college.

We provide support to our students in multiple ways.

PACC CoursesAccountingCiscoEnglish III English IV

Physics PsychologySpanish

AP CoursesAB CalculusBC Calculus ChemistryEconomics— MicroEconomics— Macro US GovernmentUS History

European HistoryEnglish— CompositionEnglish— LiteratureGermanFrenchSpanish

We are Athletic “The coaches and teachers push you on the field, but never let you forget

you chose Rice for your education,” says Martez Walker, a standout

football player holding multiple Division 1 scholarship offers and carrying

a 3.0+ GPA. “Coach Nye talks about ‘Sacrifice, Commitment and Effort’

being the cornerstones of success, and I try to follow that every day.

To a man, our team puts in the effort in the classroom first and on the

field second.”

Dedicated Coaches

Our coaches are dedicated to success built on hard work and discipline, both on and off the playing field. Coaches encourage participation in multiple sports and activities and never pressure a student-athlete to specialize in just one sport.

Athletic Facilities

Our well-known Gary Little Stadium has brand new, state-of-the-art “FieldTurf” that is easier to maintain and reduces injuries to our athletes. Our athletic facili-ties also include an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a large, state-of-the-art weight room that is open to all students after school.

Rice Pride

For our students, “Rice Pride” means supporting our teams by attending not only home games, but road games as well. It is not uncommon for our fans tooutnumber the opposition’s fans at away games! Our home athletic events are among the school’s most popular attractions. Gary Little Stadium and our main gym are always packed with the renowned ‘Crusader Crazies’.

A Variety of Sports• Basketball• Bass Fishing• Bowling• Cross Country• Diving• Football• Golf• Hockey• Lacrosse • Rugby• Soccer• Swimming• Tennis• Track and Field• Volleyball• Water Polo• Wrestling

Excellence on the playing field and in the classroom is intertwined at

Brother Rice. As a member of the famed Chicago Catholic League, Brother Rice

has built a proud tradition 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.

We are Spiritual “We have fun and enjoy giving back to the community” says Thomas Nye.

Thomas is involved in all sorts of things at Rice from football to

student council to math team to the APEX program, but he notes that his

spiritual experience at Rice has allowed him to grow and learn the

most. “Of all the things I have done at Rice in my 3 years here so far,

it has been extremely rewarding to work with the kids in the Edmund

Rice camp, as well as with my fellow classmates.”

Christian Service

Students learn about their peers and themselves by interacting with different groups through service projects. Freshmen and sophomores are required to complete 10 hours of Christian service within the school year. Juniors and seniors must complete 20 hours, 10 in eachsemester. There are a number of service project opportunities available throughout the school year and summer. Many students take part in a variety of projects, more than satisfying the minimum service requirement.

School Masses

As a Catholic high school, Brother Rice provides a wide range of spiritual activities for the entire community. The student body gathers twice a month for liturgical services, including the “First Friday” liturgical series. In addition to daily classroom prayer, one of our peer ministers leads the entire school in prayer each day during announcements.

Retreats

Retreat programs are integrated into the freshman/sophomore curriculum. In addition, juniors and seniors may participate in the popular KAIROS retreat.

Brother Rice Outreach and

Service (BROS)

In the spirit of Blessed Edmund Rice, all students are required to participate in our BROS program as a portion of their semester grade in theology.

St. Martin Homeless Shelter OutreachTwice a week for over fifteen years, Br. Thomas Collins, CFC, has taken 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 CampFive 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 Rice for children of our community who could not afford to attend summer camp.

Brother Rice High School, conducted by the Christian Brothers, has success-

fully educated young men living out the Essential Elements of a

Christian Brothers’ Education for 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 school’s

motto, “Act Manfully in Christ Jesus,” is practiced every day in the

classrooms and on the athletic fields.

We are Involved “We’re not on the basketball team, but we cannot wait for the season to

start,” say seniors Kevin McDonnell, Kevin Salmon, Pat Parilli,

Mike Sheehy, Harry McCarthy, and Jack Miller. While they are involved

in various activities at Rice, it is the time spent rooting for their

fellow Crusaders that they will never forget. “It sounds silly, but we

all look forward to Tuesday/Friday nights in the winter months.

There is definitely a bond formed in the ‘Crazies’ from freshmen to

seniors—we all have a blast,” says McCarthy.

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 instilled not only on

the athletic fields and in the student section for football and basketball

games, but also in our activities, clubs, and societies. Clubs and activities also

offer an opportunity for students to interact with Mother McAuley students,

as a number of our clubs are shared with McAuley.

Endless Opportunities

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, cooperation, and self-direction. With 40+ clubs being offered at Brother Rice, it’s not hard to find something to be involved in.

Marching Band

The Brother Rice Music Program, in conjunction with Mother McAuley, offers a challenging and diverse range of music courses to students. Students are offered

instruction in the following classes: Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Beginning Band, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Music Appreciation, and coming very soon, Vocal Ensembles. This year, the band will be performing in Walt Disney World. In coming years, members of the music program will be offered opportunities to travel abroad to learn about music’s origin in Austria and Czech Republic.

Academic• Math Team• National Honor Society• Robotics• School Newspaper• Scholastic Bowl

Intramural Sports• Floor Hockey• Basketball• Sand Volleyball

Service• Key Club• ECOsaders• Edmund Rice Society• SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions• Student Council

Social• Astronomy Club• Dance Committee• Diversity Club• Drama Club• Fishing Club• Sailing Club• Theatre/Drama Club• Video Game Club

Spiritual• Peer Ministry• Liturgy Group• Kairos

Entrance Requirements and PlacementAll incoming freshmen are required to take the High School Placement Exam on January 14, 2012. Students who plan to enroll at Brother Rice must be present. Doors open at 7:15am; the test begins at 8:00am and lasts until noon. The date and fee ($25) is set by the Chicago Archdiocese for all Catholic high schools. No pre-registration is necessary.

Acceptance to Brother Rice and placement in academic programs are based on

the exam, completion of grade school, and recommendations by grade school teachers

and administrators.

TuitionTuition for the 2011–2012 school year is $9,150. There is an additional $300 lab fee. BR offers a $750 discount for a second son in attendance, and a $500 discount is given for any additional siblings beyond that. Siblings at Mother McAuley receive a credit for $250 from each school ($500 total). Tuition may be paid in full at the beginning of the school year with a $250 discount, or families may enroll in a 10 month payment plan (July–April).

Scholarships and Financial Assistance ProgramsBrother Rice offers a vast array of memorial scholarships and academic scholarships for both incoming and current students. Incoming freshman that score in the 90th percen-tile and above on the entrance exam will receive the “Edmund Rice Scholarship”; the scholarship carries with it a $1,500 discount for freshman year. BR is proud to offer over 25 different memorial scholarships, some based on need, some on merit. A few are highlighted below:

In addition to the scholarships offered, Brother Rice offers financial aid to its families. All families are encouraged to apply (applications available at registration and in the main office) through the PSAS service. Financial aid is based on financial need, number of students in Catholic school, and ability to pay tuition.

Brother Rice also works very closely with a number of outside scholarship organizations such as LINK UNLIMITED, HighSight, Daniel Murphy Scholarship, and Standing Tall. For more information on these scholarships, please visit brotherrice.org/admissions.

Graduation Requirements Brother Rice requires that all students have 24 credits for graduation. The majority of our students graduate with more than 24 credits. In addition, freshmen and sopho-mores must complete 10 hours of Christian Service each year; juniors and seniors must complete 20 hours of Christian Service.

Becoming a Brother Rice Student

Knight, Valadez, Wortham ScholarshipScholarship in name of three fallen

Crusader Chicago Police Officers.

Award for sons of Chicago Police

Officers. Ranges from $500–$2000.

Christian Brothers Service Award Given to incoming freshman students

displaying outstanding service/

leadership in their parish. Award

ranges from $1000–$2000.

Tom Mikrut Scholarship Given to graduates of St. Catherine’s

of Alexandria. Award ranges

from $2000–full tuition. Recipients

are students that demonstrate

financial need and have a strong

academic background.

Brendan Murrihy Scholarship Given to boys from Evergreen Park.

Award ranges from $500–$2500.

To receive more information on these and other scholarships please visit our

website at brotherrice.org/admissions or contact our finance office.

Diverse Student BodyBrother Rice embraces its roots as a “neighborhood school”; a number of our students walk or ride their bikes to school. However, we do have many families who travel from several towns away.

TransportationBrother Rice is fortunate to be located in a safe and convenient location on the corner of 99th and Pulaski Road. As a result, we are on multiple bus routes from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Pace bus systems. Students receive reduced fares with student ID.

Metra—ShuttleBR provides a shuttle bus between Metra’s 95th and Tulley station in Oak Lawn and the school. The shuttle picks up the students from the train at 7:20am and they are at school by 7:30am. The shuttle takes the students back to the train at 3pm. Registration is required.

SW Suburb Bus ServiceWe offer private bus service through Positive Connections bus company. Students are picked up at a couple of different locations in Orland, Tinley Park and Palos areas in the morning. After school students on this service have the option of taking the 3:30pm bus home or the 6:15pm activity bus home. Currently, only students signed up for the private bus service are eligible to ride the activity bus. This may change in the future.

23-Acre Campus

Dress CodeBrother Rice students are allowed to wear the official “uniform polo” (adidas brand), found in the BR bookstore, all year long. Students are always expected to be in dress slacks (black, grey or khaki) and dress shoes. A solid color dress shirt and tie are expected for days when the student body gathers for mass.

• State of the art science wing • 2 chemistry labs • 2 biology labs • 1 physics lab • 2 computer centers • 5 full classroom-style computer labs and 1 mobile lab featuring over 300 new computers

• New parking lot/entrance• New FieldTurf athletic field• Remodeled baseball field• Indoor Olympic-sized pool• Edmund Rice chapel• Theology center/lecture hall• 2 gymnasiums• Weight/fitness room

AlsipBlue IslandBurbankCalumet CityChicagoCrestwoodDoltonEvergreen ParkFlossmoor Hickory Hills

HinsdaleHomer GlenLagrangeLansingLemontMattesonMidlothian MokenaOak ForestOak Lawn

Olympia FieldsOrland ParkPalos HeightsPalos Hills PlainfieldSouth HollandSummitRobbinsRiversideTinley Park

10001 South Pulaski Road • Chicago, Illinois 60655 • 773-429-4300

SaturdayJanuary 14, 20128AMFor more information, please contact Tim O’Connell

at 773-429-4312 or by e-mail at toconnell@brrice.org

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ENTRANCE EXAM

OPEN HOUSES Sunday, November 6, 11am–1pm

Sunday, December 4, 11am–1pm SHADOW DAY/CAMPUS TOUR To schedule a shadow day or campus tour on a convenient day, please visit www.brotherrice.org/admissions or contact Tim O’Connell ’03 at toconnell@brrice.org

Crusader Day (7th and 8th grades) Monday, October 10

Crusader Day (7th grades only) Monday, February 21 OTHER GREAT EVENTS Homecoming Football Game vs St. Rita Friday, September 16 at 7:30pm

Crusader Clash Tuesday, November 22 at 6pm

7th Grade 3-on-3 March Madness Tournament Friday, March 30