Great Futures Begin Here

CO-EDUCATIONAL LASALLIAN COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL

You're invited to experience a Lasallian education at De La Salle.

LASALLIAN

What is a Lasallian Education?

» Centers on Catholic values and personal relationships

» Emphasizes academic excellence, faith formation, and respect for the individual

» Commitment to service and social justice

» Inclusive community

» Enrichment of each student’s cultural, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development

Education

"De La Salle is where great futures begin for all of our young women and men." – FR. PAUL NOVAK, DE LA SALLE PRESIDENT

ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLEOur school was named in his honor. Born in Rheims, France, in 1651, St. John Baptist de La Salle was declared a saint in 1900. He is the founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (also known as Christian Brothers) and was a pioneer in education who aimed to transform the lives of young people. The Lasallian mission is thriving in educational and spiritual ministries throughout the world.

DIVERSE STUDENT BODYThe Christian Brothers have guided young women and men at De La Salle in both academic and spiritual development. Ever since the school’s founding in 1889, De La Salle Institute has been and continues to be a community, inclusive of various religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, working together to achieve a shared mission steeped in Lasallian tradition.

WE ARE A CO-EDUCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL.In our 130+ years of educating young people to be strong in mind, body, and spirit, we welcomed young women as Meteors at De La Salle in 2002, and made the complete transition to a co-educational high school in 2017

DE LA SALLE

Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever.

History of

100%OF STUDENTS PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE—OVER 24,000 HOURS

PER YEAR!

LASALLIAN SCHOOLS EDUCATE OVER

1 MILLIONSTUDENTS IN OVER

80 COUNTRIESAROUND THE WORLD.

Thomas Schergen ’97PRINCIPAL

As a Lasallian, Catholic high school, De La Salle offers students and families every opportunity you would expect of a larger high school but on an intimate scale, where every student is valued and accepted.

1889: The year Brother Adjutor of Mary founded De La Salle Institute

TECHNOLOGY• �De�La�Salle�was�the�first�school�in�

Chicago to adopt a one-to-one technology program.

• We intentionally chose hybrid personal computer/tablet to provide the versatility of hands-on tablet learning with the computing power of a PC.

• Apps-based learning provides students convenience by helping them achieve more in less time through interactive and personalized learning.

• Students keep their tablet after graduation.

• We have an agile ecosystem for learning that includes computers loaded with an abundance of learning software and e-books.

• Schoology is a digital learning environment that manages�all�aspects�of�our�instructional�efforts.

• Our Learning Management System allows teachers to communicate directly with students and parents along with administering assignments, tests, homework, and more.

• Doodle accounts for each teacher give students and teachers�greater�flexibility�to�schedule�office�hours.

• Because of our reimagined education that incorporates technology, De La Salle was already primed for remote learning�and�continues�to�be�a�leader�in�the�field.

ACCREDITATION De La Salle is accredited by Cognia, a global�leader�in�advancing�excellence�in education. De La Salle has been accredited since the onset of Illinois accreditation in 1923.

COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUMDe�La�Salle�offers�three�programs�of�study�including�Honors,�College Prep, and LaSalle College Prep. Our rigorous college preparatory curriculum prepares young women and men for the demands of post-secondary education and beyond. Our teachers inspire our students to learn beyond the classroom, to discover new ideas, and challenge them to become active in community service and social justice.

STEM ELEVATEDAs a Catholic and Lasallian school, we focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics while also elevating our curriculum to include Religion and Arts to offer�a�robust�STREAM�learning�environment.

Project Lead the Way - Through Project Lead the Way, our students are more than prepared to pursue STREAM-related careers.

• Grants from leading companies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (e.g., Google, NASA, ComEd) support our robotics and engineering programs, robotics competitions and also help us to continue�expanding�our�STREAM�learning�opportunities�while�gaining�notoriety in and around Chicago.

Engineering and Robotics Classes rank among student favorites and can lead to earning college credit.

Robotics Club, Girls Who Code, and 3-D Printing Club are just a handful of�extracurriculars�that�give�students�the�opportunity�to�put�engineering,�scientific,�and�technological�concepts�into�practice.

World Languages, Religion, and the Arts are at the heart of the human experience.�Learning�to�communicate�in�another�language�and�explore�artistic�expression�are�critical�to�our�students'�ability�to�succeed�in�a�global�society.�Students�gain�proficiency�in�French�or�Spanish�and�develop�their�creative talents at De La Salle.

Honors Students under the direction of a faculty advisor, must complete a capstone project and defend their thesis before a panel of faculty and administration in order to graduate with honors.

THE UNIQUE GIFT of a Lasallian education is learning how to think.Our young women and men explore subjects including literature, mathematics, science, and the arts in route to becoming lifelong learners who continually question and grow in their appreciation of the world and their place in it. At De La Salle, students actively participate in their learning environment, taking responsibility for their own intellectual development while being guided by gifted teachers who support them on their academic journey. Because De La Salle is a college preparatory school, classes prepare students for the rigors of a college curriculum, offering numerous honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes, along with the option to dual enroll in upper-level classes at De La Salle for college credit.

ACADEMICS

The 51st Annual Bridge Contest winner was Delaney Ortiz�'22�(bottom�middle),�whose�bridge�held�280�pounds.�Placing�second�was�Alondra�Calvillo�'22�whose bridge withstood 225 pounds of pressure, and in�third�place�was�Isabella�Brogan�'21�whose�bridge�sustained 215 pounds. This was a record-breaking year as Delaney’s 280 pounds is the new all-time student record. Together the students held up a total of 6,420 pounds or 3.2 tons.

"De La Salle is the reason I am a Bridge Structural Engineer today. I enjoyed the Honors Geometry class bridge design competition so much that it led me to

pursue a degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign."

– WILLIAM COLLETTI, S.E., P.E. ’07

21AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

75%OF FACULTY HOLD AN

ADVANCED COLLEGE DEGREE

25CREDITS TO GRADUATE

8 STEM -RELATED WORK SPACES

De La Salle guides our students and their families toward great futures beyond high school.

Our support and counseling resources ensure that students make informed decisions about their future, including how to identify and achieve their dreams.

Leadership and teamwork, innovation and vision, and creativity and imagination are not always measured by grades; we ensure students identify these talents within themselves.

COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPSDe La Salle Institute maintains educational partnerships with several colleges and universities to provide academic services and enrichment to our high school students. Adjacent is a list of some of the colleges with which we partner:

16COLLEGE CREDIT

COURSES AVAILABLE(AP & DUAL CREDIT)

96%OF DE LA SALLE GRADUATES

ATTEND TOP COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

10ONLINE CLASSES

AVAILABLE

COLLEGE PLANNING & STUDENT SERVICES

RESOURCES: » Coordination of college fairs

and college visits

» Standardized test prep (including ACT and SAT)

» College selection and application guidance

» Summer seminars for seniors to give students a head start on the process

» Conducting financial aid meetings

» “Family Connection,” De La Salle’s unique online resource for students and families, with extensive information on colleges, military tracks, and potential career opportunities

» Parent informational meetings

» Career counseling and guidance

» Real-life learning opportunities and internships

Graduation

Alabama A&M University Alabama State University Augustana College Aurora University Beloit CollegeBradley UniversityCentral State University Chicago State UniversityCoe College Columbia College ChicagoConnecticut College Coyne College Cuesta College Denmark College DePaul UniversityDePauw UniversityDominican University Eastern Gateway Community College Eastern Illinois UniversityElon University Fisk University G Skin & Beauty InstituteGeorge Mason University Grand Canyon UniversityGrand Valley State University Harold Washington CollegeHarper CollegeHope CollegeHoward UniversityIllinois Institute of Technology Illinois State UniversityIllinois Wesleyan University Iowa State UniversityJackson State University Juniata College Kennedy-King College

Kent State University Kentucky State University Lewis UniversityLoras CollegeLoyola University ChicagoMalcolm X CollegeMarquette UniversityMilwaukee School of Engineering Moraine Valley Community CollegeMorehouse College Morgan State UniversityMorton College Mount St. Mary’s University Murray State University Northern Illinois UniversityOlive-Harvey CollegeOlivet Nazarene University Parkland CollegePaul Mitchell SchoolPomona College Purdue University NorthwestRoosevelt University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s University of MinnesotaSaint Xavier UniversitySouth Suburban College Southern Illinois University CarbondaleSpring Hill College Tennessee State University Texas�Tech�UniversityThe University of Chicago The University of IowaThe University of MemphisThe University of MississippiThe University of VermontTriton College

Tuskegee University University�of�BuffaloUniversity of Dayton University of Dubuque University of Illinois at ChicagoUniversity of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of KentuckyUniversity of Michigan University of Nebraska University of PortlandUniversity of Redlands University of Rochester Valparaiso UniversityVet�Tech�Institute�at�Fox�College�Washington University in St. LouisWestern Illinois UniversityWestern Michigan University Wiley CollegeXavier University of Louisiana

DE LA SALLE'S CLASS OF 2021 WILL BE ATTENDING:

De La Salle offers several ways to earn college credit by taking university-level classes during high school: » 10 Advanced Placement (AP) classes

» Program for Advanced College Credit (PACC), a dual enrollment curriculum through St. Mary’s University of Minnesota enables students to take university-level classes

» Through AP & Dual Credit courses you can potentially�earn�significant�savings�in�college�costs

RETURN ON INVESTMENT: EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

SAVE TENS OF

THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN COLLEGE COSTS!

MEN’S ATHLETICSBaseball*†Basketball*†Bass FishingBowling†Chess*Cross Country†EsportsFootball*†Golf*†Ice HockeyLacrosse†SailingSoccer*†Swimming*†TennisTrack & Field - Indoor*†Track & Field - Outdoor*†Volleyball*†Water Polo†Wrestling

WOMEN’S ATHLETICSBasketball*†Bass FishingBowling*†Chess*Competitive CheerCompetitive DanceCross Country*†EsportsGolf*†SailingSoccer*†Softball*†Swimming/Diving†Tennis*†Track & Field - Indoor*†Track & Field - Outdoor*†Volleyball*†Water Polo

Excellence IN ATHLETICS

At De La Salle, we believe working together as a team, developing discipline, and encouraging a strong work ethic all play critical roles in the growth of the student.

• Meteors are members of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA).

• Over 70% of Meteors are recognized as members of all-academic sports teams. These high-achieving students showcase�the�top�level�of�academic�and�athletic�excellence.

• �We�offer�20�sports�programs�for�young�men�and�18�for�young women.

• Meteors compete in the Chicago Catholic League (CCL) and the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC).

Our campus houses state-of-the-art athletic facilities, featuring a 52,000-square-foot competition gymnasium; three full-size basketball courts; three volleyball courts; an indoor track; fitness�center;�two�batting�cages;�a�dance�studio;�a�wrestling�room;�a�training�room�with�access�to�a�full-time�trainer;�six�locker�rooms;�and�outdoor�playing�fields�for�football,�soccer,�lacrosse, baseball, and softball.

De La Salle’s athletic department enables student-athletes to learn the values and lessons of life that are closely associated with�the�Lasallian�experience.

* 2020-21 All-Academic Team Award† 2019-20 All-Academic Team Award

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BLUE & GOLD

SCHOOL COLORS

METEORSSCHOOL MASCOT

"I am honored to be a student-athlete at De La Salle because it is a one-of-a-kind experience. The coaches help you build better character, become a better athlete, and develop into a better person." – ARMAN HUSSEIN, '22

Ambassador Club

Art Club

Black Student Union

Book Club

Boxing Club

Campus Ministry

Chess Club

Choir

City of De La Salle (Student Government)

Concert Band

Creative Writing Club

Engineering Club

Environmental Club

Eucharistic/Peer Ministers

Fashion Club

French Club

French National Honor Society

Gaming Club

Girls Who Code

Haven (LGBTQIA) Student Union

Hispanic/LatinX Student Union

Introduction to Percussion

Investments Club

Journalism Club

Lasallian Youth

Math Club

Mock Trial

Model United Nations

National Honor Society

R.E.A.C.H. Club (Recognizing Ethnic and Cultural Heritage)

Science Club

Spanish Club

Spanish National Honor Society

STEM Club: 3D Printing, Drones, Robotics

Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.)

Theater

Women in STEM

Yearbook All students are encouraged to take the opportunity to get involved in any of the activities and clubs on the list or to even create their own club.

De�La�Salle�offers�students�a�wide�range�of�extracurricular�activities. With more than 35 clubs and organizations spanning a wide range of interests, students are able to develop skills such as leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and self-discipline. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in activities that will broaden their social, academic, and cultural interests.

Student involvement in organizations outside of the classroom is an important component of our learning environment and compliments the overall academic experience.�We�encourage�all�students�to�become�involved�in�at�least�one�extracurricular�activity,�and�many�of�our�students participate in several.

Extracurricular�activities�range�from�leadership�and�membership roles with mock trial and yearbook to participating�in�clubs�that�focus�on�fine�arts,�performing�arts,�and�music.�We�offer�students�opportunities�in:

• Community Service

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Learning Beyond the Classroom

• Language and Culture

35+ ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS TO JOIN

96% OF STUDENTS ARE ACTIVE IN CLUBS &

SPORTS

Engaging CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Essential STUDENT SERVICES

FRESHMAN YEAR• Family interview with counselor

• Develop a four-year plan to succeed in high school

• Test prep for ACT/SAT

SOPHOMORE YEAR• Test prep in classes

• PSAT/NMSQT�practice�exam

• ACT�practice�exam

• SAT prep

JUNIOR YEAR• College fair with over 100 colleges and universities visiting

our campus

• Test prep in classes

• Junior�parent�night�to�discuss�testing�and�college�financial�aid

• Parent night with college reps

• Seminar to prepare for college admission process

• Three on-site SAT tests

• Two on-site ACT tests

SENIOR YEAR• College fair with over 100 colleges and universities visiting

our campus

• Seminar to prepare for college admission process

• Financial aid workshop to review FAFSA

• Detailed senior college planning portfolio

COLLEGE ADMISSION PREPARATION

The goals you set for yourself as an adult begin in high school; even how you�grow�as�a�person�is�affected�by�the�choices�you�make�during�your�high school years. At De La Salle Institute, we help you grow spiritually, academically, and personally. We help our students achieve the goals they set for themselves by preparing them for college and for life.

We help our students to prepare for their futures, but also help the parents and families through parent nights, information fairs, and school services. At De La Salle, you are not just enrolling in our school, you are becoming a part of our family!

70ZIP CODES

200GRADE SCHOOLS

DE LA SALLE WELCOMES STUDENTS FROM OVER

&

NURTURING THE EXPERIENCE

"The people at De La Salle offered so much assistance in educating and preparing us

for the college admission, financial aid, and testing process. I'm forever grateful!"

– MRS. SUSAN PORTILLO, DE LA SALLE PARENT

DE LA SALLE OFFERS: » Academic support with tutoring

» Meteor academic plan formulated by our learning service coordinator

» Full-time nurse on staff

» Full-time athletic trainer

» Learning services coordinator

THE DE LA SALLE CultureAs part of De La Salle, you will become part of a broad family that aims to develop every young person for greatness.

Through spiritual, academic, social, and athletic development, students at De La Salle become life-long learners in the Lasallian tradition while making lasting friendships with their peers throughout Chicago and in the surrounding suburbs.

De�La�Salle�faculty�are�professionally-trained�and�exemplify�the Lasallian values on a daily basis. They mentor and encourage young Meteors to become their best selves in mind, body, and spirit.

Upon graduation from De La Salle, our students are ready to conquer�life's�challenges�and�embrace�all�of�the�opportunities�before them. The skills our students learn at De La Salle will remain with them for a lifetime.

Our Lasallian network grows with each graduating class. The class of 2021 joined the more than 30,000 graduates who have received their diploma from De La Salle. They are now part of a growing network of 17,000+ living alumni who are willing to mentor and open professional and personal doors for fellow Meteors.

20 DE LA SALLE FACULTY AND

STAFF ARE SCHOOL ALUMNI

9 MEMBERS OF OUR STAFF ARE ALSO PROUD METEOR

PARENTS

"De La Salle provides an opportunity to become friends with students from different backgrounds, but what we all

share is that we want to build our futures upon the solid foundation that a De La Salle education provides."

– MATTHEW CHAVEZ '21, DE LA SALLE ALUMNUS Last�year's�Mayors�of�the�City�of�De�La�Salle� Matthew Chavez '21 and Sydni Schaffer '21

Discover Yourself   AT DE LA SALLE

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STUDENT ATTRIBUTES:

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52% YOUNG MEN

48% YOUNG WOMEN

70% HONOR ROLL

STUDENTS

56% CATHOLIC

44% NON-CATHOLIC

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De La Salle Bus RoutesRoute A - MidwayRoute B - SouthwestRoute C - SoutheastRoute D - East Side/Far SouthRoute E - North Side/Near West Side

Suburban Metra and South Shore Rail Lines

Chicago CTA “L” System

LOCATED IN CHICAGO'S

SOUTH LOOP NEIGHBORHOOD

Our campus is centrally located in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood and has numerous, convenient transportation options, including a private De La Salle bus�system�offering�five�routes�covering�many�parts�of the Chicagoland area. These buses are operated by full-time De La Salle employees. In addition to transportation before and after school, De La Salle offers�bus�service�following�practices�and�activities�Monday through Thursday. Other options include the nearby Metra train that stops on 35th Street, two blocks from our campus as well as the CTA train and bus systems.

NUMEROUS PATHS to De La Salle

ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID

COME FOR A VISIT!Open houses, shadow days, tours, and other visit options are offered

throughout the year. Go to www.dls.org/visitdls.jsp to see all available options.

Become a Meteor! De La Salle is committed to providing an excellent education for students of all economic backgrounds and offers financial aid to help families afford tuition.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION Students�who�take�the�entrance�exam�at�De�La�Salle�Institute�on�Saturday, December 4, 2021*�are�eligible�to�apply�for�financial�aid.�The�window�for�submitting�completed�financial�aid�applications�opens�on�Friday, October 1, 2021*.

Additionally,�De�La�Salle�offers�academic�scholarships�(Presidential�Scholarships)�based�on�the�score�achieved�on�the�entrance�exam�scheduled�at�De�La�Salle.�The�chart below provides the levels of the Presidential Scholarships based on the National Percentile Score.

• 99+: $40,000 ($10,000 annually)

• 96-98: $32,000 ($8,000 annually)

• 90-95: $24,000 ($6,000 annually)

• 85-89: $20,000 ($5,000 annually)

For complete details, visit www.dls.org/financialaid.jsp, send an email to financialaid@dls.org, or call 312.842.7355.

WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATIONS:

Many of these scholarships have deadlines during the fall of your 8th grade year. Please�check�the�website�for�more�information�so�you�don't�miss�out.

– Big Shoulders: bigshouldersfund.org – HighSight: highsight.org – Holy Family Scholars: hfschicagoscholars.com – LINK Unlimited: linkunlimited.org – Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation: dmsf.org

ADMISSIONS INFORMATIONTo be considered for admission to De La Salle, we ask for the following information (in addition to�completing�the�entrance�exam�at�De�La�Salle):

– 7th and 8th grade report cards records release – Copy of standardized test scores in 7th and 8th grade – Specialized Education Plan/IEP/504 plan (if applicable)

For complete details, visit www.dls.org/admissions.jsp, send an email to admissions@dls.org, or call 312.842.7355.

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*All dates are subject to change based on COVID-19 concerns and CDC guidelines.

DE LA SALLE TUITION

$13,700REGISTRATION FEE

$300

ENTRANCE EXAM DATESaturday, December 4, 2021* at 8:00 a.m.Entrance Exam pre-registration begins on Friday, November 19, 2021*.

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