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On behalf of the Board of Directors, Administration, Faculty and Staff, we would like to welcome you to IC Catholic Prep, The School for Independent Thinkers. We are a college preparatory high school built on the solid foundation of the Catholic faith.

Expect MORE at IC Catholic Prep. The Faculty and Staff at ICCP take a genuine interest in each of our students, continuously challenging, empowering and nurturing them. Our students receive the guidance and academic rigor of a true college prep curriculum, but it doesn’t stop there. Our students also develop character, selflessness and confidence. They realize the value of attending a smaller school and capitalize on their opportunity to get involved and build a solid resume that allows them to enter the college of their choice.

But don’t take our word for it – see for yourself. Do your research and talk to another parent with a student who graduated from or currently attends ICCP. Or join us for an Open House, Sporting Event, or go on a tour of our campus. You will experience first-hand why IC Catholic Prep is the right choice for your student and family.

pamela m. levarPresident/Principal

very reverend thomas l. paul, v. F.Pastor

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locatIoNthe iC Catholic prep campus is centrally located in the heart of elmhurst. this safe and beautiful town is a wonderful place to send your children to school. Clearly defined by illinois highway 83 on the west, interstate highway 294 on the east, Grand Avenue on the north and roosevelt road on the south, elmhurst is one of Dupage County's more mature suburbs that successfully achieved the New urbanism ideal, with houses on grids that surround a pedestran friendly downtown. Our central location and close proximity to major streets and expressways makes the drive to iC Catholic prep convenient from anywhere.

traNSPortatIoNiCCp offers bus transportation to our families. routes are assessed every year based on the geographic location of our students (some restrictions apply). Bus schedules are developed in the spring following registration.

the metra union pacific West line station is also a great option. it's an easy two block walk from our campus and services 10 towns to the west of elmhurst and six towns to the east.

tuItIoNtuition for the 2014-15 school year has been established at $10,300. iC Catholic prep offers financial assistance, scholarship opportunities, sibling discounts and tuition assistance programs.

eNtraNce exam/academIc ScholarShIPAcademic scholarships are awarded to the top test takers on the entrance exam given at iCCp on January 10, 2015. top scholars are awarded in the amounts of $1,000 to $2,500 renewable annually. All scholarship recipients must maintain a high standard of academic excellence as well as practice an exemplary code of conduct. Families applying for financial assistance must do so every year as changes in family financial status may occur. students receiving academic scholarships may also apply for financial aid.

Visit ICCatholicPrep.org for more information..

enrollment: 310 studentsAverage instructional Class size: 19:1Number of suburban Communities our student Body Draws from: 40+

academIc ProGramSiC Catholic prep offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with emphasis on the core subject areas essential for college admission. Our core subjects include english, mathematics, laboratory sciences, social sciences and Foreign languages. Additionally, iCCp requires course work in religious studies, Business, Computer science and physical education. elective courses are offered so that students may pursue their unique interests. each student at iCCp is challenged and encouraged to achieve success according to their level of ability.

hoNorS ProGramiC Catholic prep’s honors program is designed for students with high ability or special interests. students are invited to participate based on their entrance exam scores and their academic performance. these courses cover more advanced material and move at a faster pace, and students do more independent work. honors courses carry a weighted grade. All courses not designated as “honors” are college preparatory.

adVaNced PlacemeNt (aP) ProGramAdvanced placement (Ap) courses are equivalent to college courses. the purpose of an Ap course is to prepare students to successfully complete the corresponding College Board Ap examination given at the end of the school year so that the students may earn college credit. therefore, Ap classes require high levels of reading, critical thinking, and especially writing skills. students must be able to perform at an accelerated level to accommodate large amounts of subject content. iC Catholic prep offers Advanced placement courses in english, Foreign language, mathematics, science and social science.

elmhurSt colleGe SeNIor oPtIoN iC Catholic prep has a partnership with elmhurst College which allows an iCCp student to take up to two courses at the college and earn college credit. if a student qualifies for the elmhurst College senior Option, the course can be taken at no additional cost (included as part of iCCp tuition). this option is available to students who have successfully completed the offered Ap Classes at iCCp and fulfilled their graduation requirements.

At IC Catholic Prep, students have an opportunity to enhance a lifelong passion for learning. Their experiences at ICCP will open their mind to new concepts and interests. We will give them the tools to tackle any scholastic challenge as well as lead them to discover their hidden talents and the potential that lies within.

Everything they do at ICCP will move them closer to their goal of entering the college of their choice. They will develop top notch study skills, become masters of time management and improve their test taking ability in preparation for the academic challenges that lie ahead. College Prep, Honors, AP courses and the Elmhurst College Senior Option Program provide multiple avenues to pursue accelerated learning.

enrollment: 310 studentsAverage instructional Class size: 19:1Number of suburban Communities our student Body Draws from: 40+

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ct At iC Catholic prep you will discover a better way of learning as we embrace the always connected classroom through cloud computing, using Google Apps for education, Google Classroom, and Office 365. iCCp students are connected with their classmates and their teachers anywhere, any time, on any device. essential to making academic programs successful, technology is integrated into the curriculum daily. iCCp's courses are engaging with interactive and collaborative projects where students are continually challenged to transform information into knowledge. having courses that use learning technologies, our students will be prepared for college and beyond.

iCCp students and faculty utilize brand new hp eliteBook revolve 810 tablets in the classrooms loaded with Windows 8, ms Office 2013, and more.

in addition to making enhancements at our plunkett Athletic Complex, iCCp has also made renovations in the iC gymnasium. the game floor has been sanded down, and both the gym and stage flooring were repainted and sealed as part of ongoing maintenance. We've also added a newly integrated sound system for both the gym and theater, new wall pads, refurnished doors, molding along the base of gym, lights around the perimeter of the gym to match the main floor lights, and made repairs to the exhaust fans. As a student athlete, fan or guest at one of our theater productions, you will enjoy this newly rennovated space. in the near future, we have plans to add air conditioning.

in 2013, iC Catholic prep built a brand new state-of-the-art athletic complex equipt with close to 150,000 square feet of FieldTurf to accommodate baseball, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball and new this year – cross country.

plunkett Athletic Complex was one of the first combination athletic turf playing surfaces in the area and includes a full-size turf baseball field and football field. iCCp now provides the ultimate in usability, safety, and durability – transforming plunkett Athletic Complex into a symbol of pride in our community.

Over the past year, iCCp has also enhanced the entrance, added batting cages, and increased seating for our fans. Our high tech sound system, user-friendly accessible facilities, and additional seating create a lasting impression for all who visit or compete at our facilities.

Our next goal is to complete the lights so that iCCp sports will become more than just an extracurricular activity. events under the lights will become a place the whole town can gather and enjoy cheering the KNiGhts on to victory.

in·spired [in-spi-rd]1. extraordinarily good: brilliant and creative2. motivated by something: based on a particular motive or exampleMORE

Break the Mold.While many students seek the anonymity of a bigger high school, as still others simply follow their grade school friends to one high school or another, IC Catholic Prep is methodically developing a different kind of student – these are the industry-building entrepreneurs of the future, the imagination-bending artists, the let’s-get-going leaders, the I-will-make-a-difference citizens – and we welcome them and nurture them and empower their independent thinking at ICCP not because they fit some mold, but rather because they are the ones who seek to break it.

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in·spired [in-spi-rd]1. extraordinarily good: brilliant and creative2. motivated by something: based on a particular motive or example

mo·ti·vat·ed [mot-e-vàyt-ed]1. give somebody incentive: to give somebody a reason or incentive to do something2. make somebody willing: to make somebody feel enthusiastic, interested, and committed to something

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Experience How High School Should Be.Imagine a high school full of smart, talented, open-minded and open-hearted young people where students know almost every other student’s name; where teachers yell "good luck tonight" to a student athlete from the opposite end of a crowded hallway; where class discussions are candid and challenging and students speak their minds and ask the really big questions; where students tutor classmates during lunch and students refer to their school as “we” and “us” and “our” without even realizing they are doing it – this is how high school should be, and this is how high school is at IC Catholic Prep.

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WINter SPortSBoys Basketball Girls BasketballBoys BowlingGirls BowlingCheerleading Dance Boys Hockey Boys Wrestling

SPrING SPortSBoys Baseball Boys & Girls Bass Fishing Boys Lacrosse Girls Soccer Girls Softball Boys Track & Field Girls Track & Field

In COllEgE SCHOlARSHIPS EARnED BY THEgRADuATIng ClASS OF 2014

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Reach Your Potential.IC Catholic Prep faculty, many of whom are born teachers, personally invest themselves in the success of their individual students, working closely with them before, during and even after school hours to ensure each young man or woman receives the one-on-one attention, subject matter expertise, and continual encouragement they often need and very much deserve in order to reach their god-given potential, and then some.

pre·pared [pri-pérd]1. willing: willing and able to do something2. ready to deal with something: in a suitable physical or mental state to be able to cope with something, often something hard or bad3. made, or made ready, beforehand: made ready or put together in advance

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pre·pared [pri-pérd]1. willing: willing and able to do something2. ready to deal with something: in a suitable physical or mental state to be able to cope with something, often something hard or bad3. made, or made ready, beforehand: made ready or put together in advance

American University • Augustana College • Boston College • Butler University • University of California at Los Angeles • Columbia College Chicago • Creighton University • University of Dayton • DePaul University • DePauw University • Dominican University • Drake University • Eastern Illinois University • Elmhurst College • Emroy University • Florida State University • Gallaudet University • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Illinois State University • Illinois Wesleyan University • Indiana University Bloomington • The University of Iowa • John Carroll University • Knox College • London College of Fashion • Loyola University Chicago • Marquette University • Michigan State University • University of Michigan • Minnesota State University Moorhead • University of Missouri • University of Notre Dame • North Carolina A&T State University • Parsons The New York School for Design • Pepperdine University • Purdue University • Saint Louis University • Saint Mary’s College • St. Norbert College • Tulane University • Valparaiso University • United States Naval Academy • University of Wisconsin-Madison

Surprise Yourself.At IC Catholic Prep, we gently nudge students to take classes or join extracurriculars that lay just beyond their comfort zone – maybe he is an athlete who wants to act in a play but is afraid; or maybe she is a second-generation Italian who wants to know what her naples-born grandparents really talk about at Thanksgiving but doesn’t speak the language; or maybe he is an average-to-good student who has a true gift for writing, wants to apply for AP English, but wonders if he can cut it – we nudge them because we believe that when a student takes a chance and surprise themselves, even if they make mistakes, that’s when the real learning begins at IC Catholic Prep.

en·cour·aged [in-kúr-ijd]1. give somebody hope or confidence: to give somebody hope, confidence, or courage2. urge somebody to do something: to motivate somebody to take a course of action or continue doing something

OF ICCP STuDEnTS PARTICIPATE In OnE OR MORE SPORTS ORExTRA CuRRICulAR ACTIvITIES.

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con·nect·ed [ke-nékt-ed]1. joined together: joined or linked firmly together2. related: having something in common3. with beneficial social connections: having useful business or social connections

Succeed at more than just College.It’s been proven time and time again that students at IC Catholic Prep learn the academic fundamentals to absolutely thrive in the college of their choice. We also equip them with the character to make the right decision even when no one’s looking, the selflessness to stop for a moment and help someone who may suddenly find themselves helpless, and the courage to challenge the norm, to stand-up to the herd mentality, and to maybe – just maybe – move the world in a slightly better direction because they did. At ICCP, students have an opportunity to learn something more. They are challenged and inspired to think independently, act selflessly, and lead confidently so they will succeed in college, thrive in life and make the world a better place.

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achIeVemeNtS of the claSS of 2014

the Class of 2014, over the course of four years, provideda total of 6,241 hours of service.Earned almost $5.5 Million in college scholarships99% continuing their education ACt Scores: top 10% average ACt Score: 32 top 25% average ACt Score: 30 top 50% average ACt Score: 27Overall Class of 2014 average ACt Score: 248 Monsignor Plunkett Distinguished Scholars16% are Illinois State Scholars31% are members of the National Honor Society31% are Presidential Scholars1 National Merit Commended Scholar2 Members of the Daily Herald Leadership team -Honorable Mention 15% Admitted directly into the Honors Programs attheir selected College or University

15 Graduating Athletes were named SCC All-Conference2 Graduating Athletes were named All-State Athletes29% of Graduating Athletes were SCC All-Academic Selections21% of Graduating Athletes will continue their athletic career at the collegiate level

u·nique [yoo-néek]1. only one: being the only one of a kind2. special: different from others in a way that makes somebody or something special and worthy of note3. limited to somebody or something: limited to a particular person or thing

Matter More.We are proud of each and every one of our students, as they shine in their own unique and individual ways. Our students matter more to us than just their collective ACT scores or the number of Ivy league schools accepting them – in fact, pull a boy or girl from our hallways and we will know their individual strengths, their personal challenges, their secret aspirations, their hidden fears, their BFF’s, whether or not they take a train to school each morning or whether someone drops them off, and so on – we know these things not because we need to or because the State dictates we do, but rather because we care about our students, every single one of them, for the young person they are today and for the mother/father/friend/neighbor/leader/disciple they will surely become tomorrow. At ICCP, you’ll surprise yourself with all the new talents you will uncover. It is very real when we say that at IC Catholic Prep you will matter more here. you will. unique

OF THE ClASS OF 2014 ADMIttED DIRECtLy INtO tHE HONORS PROGRAM AT THEIR SElECTED COllEgE OR unIvERSITY.

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Just for ParentsbreakfaSt WIth the PreSIdeNt/PrINcIPalMeet our President/Principal, Pamela levar, for coffee, fruit and breakfast pastries! An informal setting for some good old fashion Q&A's. IS and WHY ICCP is the right choice for your family.

tuesday, SEPtEMBER 30 @ 8:30AM

PareNt ShadoW daySgo back in time and put yourself in your child's shoes or seat - literally! Experience a morning with us for a sneak preview of what life would be like for your child as an ICCP Knight.

Wednesday/thursday OCtOBER 8 & 9tuesday/Wednesday NOVEMBER 4 & 5Call the Admissions Office at 630.530.3484 for more details and to schedule your parent shadow day today!

meet IccPJoin us for Wine & Cheese! Meet some of the administrators and hear Pamela levar, President/Principal, of ICCP give a State- of-the-School Address. An additional topic for disscussion: What is the best high school environment for my child?

thursday, OCtOBER 9 @ 7PM

PlaNNING for hIGh School aNd beyoNd learn more about the admissions process and financial-aid offered to students at ICCP. We'll also have representation from the Admissions & Financial Aid offices of Elmhurst College to share: "What are colleges/universities actually looking for?"and discuss why attending ICCP provides a great return on your investment.

Wednesday, NOVEMBER 19 @ 7PM

homecomINGICCP Homecoming Pep Rally - go KnIgHTS! Friday, OCtOBER 3 @ 6:30PM (gym)varsity Football game and Post game All School Reunion Tent Party (Plunkett Athletic Complex)Saturday, OCtOBER 4 Varsity @ 1PM (Tent Party post game)Celebratory Homecoming Mass (IC Chapel)Sunday, OCtOBER 5 @ 9AM

oPeN houSeMeet the administration, faculty, coaches and students of ICCP. Take a guided tour and learn everything one could want to know about ICCP.

Wednesday, DECEMBER 3 @ 6:30PMPresentation starts in the IC gym.

camPuS tourSThe Admissions Department understands the demands of working parents or hectic schedules, so if you can't make it to any of our events, we would be happy to schedule a private tour for you and your family.

Call the Admissions Office at 630.530.3484 to schedule your private campus tour.

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ShadoW daySSpend a day with us for a sneak preview of life as an ICCP Knight. Pick a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. 8th graders can begin shadowing in the Fall. 7th graders can begin shadowing in February.

Call the Admissions Office at 630.530.3484 to schedule your shadow day today!

Jr hIGh dodGeball tourNameNt7th and 8th grade studentsSaturday, NOVEMBER 1 6:45PM in the IC gym

IccP math coNteSt7th and 8th grade students ICCP tuition scholarships will be awarded to the highest scoring 8th grade students. Saturday, NOVEMBER 15 8:30AM in the school building

Jr hIGh academIc olymPIad trIVIa7th and 8th grade studentsSaturday, NOVEMBER 226:45PM in the ICCP Cafeteria

eNtraNce exam PreP WorkShoP & exam8th grade students onlythursday, jANUARy 8 7PM Saturday, jANUARy 10 8AM Registration Required ($35). New this year! Transportation provided to campus for test.

SPort youth kNIGhtS games, raffles, prizes & more! Free admission for all grade school students. VolleyballWednesday, SEPtEMBER 24 Knights vs. Wheaton Academy5:30PM @ ICCP gym

football (homecoming)Saturday, OCtOBER 4 Knights vs. Riverside Brookfield 12PM @ Plunkett Athletic

GIrlS baSketballFriday, DECEMBER 5Knights vs. Rosary6PM@ ICCP gym

boyS baSketballFriday, DECEMBER 12Knights vs. Riverside Brookfield6:30PM @ ICCP gym

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