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CHOOL SPIRIT!

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.
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After nine years under lay leadership, Notre Dame College

Prep returned to sponsorship by a religious order and
became affiliated with the Brothers of the Congregation
of Holy Cross on August 31, 2015. This affiliation
strengthens Notre Dames never-ending devotion to

educating the mind as well as the heart

as the Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross are

committed to educational ministries. In each of the seventeen high schools and two
institutions of higher learning, the Brothers strive for academic excellence and ensure
that the Holy Cross charism is present and alive within each of their schools. Being
part of this vibrant network enhances Notre Dame as the connections and access to
various resources are abundant. This make us stronger.
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 and 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.
Being a member of the NDCP community, a Holy Cross School, is very
special. It means that you are a part of a brotherhood and sisterhood of
schools across the country and around the world. It means that you will
immediately recognize another Holy Cross student as a friend -- even though
you may not have met. It means that how you learn is at least as
important as what you learn. It means that you will be there
to help someone who stumbles, and it means that someone
will be there to help you when you stumble. It means that
you will never feel alone and that you will never let someone
feel alone. It means that you will be prepared for college.

More importantly, it means that you will be prepared for life.

The mind will not be cultivated at the

expense of the heart
- Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C

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FAITH, SCHOLARSHIP, SERVICE.

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 ones 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.

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170 elementary schools, 35 cities, 70 zip codes,

30 faiths, 155 church parishes,
1 student body.
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 man 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.
BENEFITS OF AN ALL-MALE HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
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.

CULTIVATING TOM
At Notre Dame College Prep, we recognize that the
leaders of tomorrow are walking through our halls today.
Nurturing the potential leader in all our students is part of our daily culture. To help our students
find their leadership calling we offer an abundance of opportunities. From the newly formed Leadership
Council to the organizers of our Intramural Athletic Leagues, we encourage every Don to recognize
and utilize his leadership skills.

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.

THE MEDIA CREW: Club members offer iPad

assistance to fellow students and teachers.

16 SPORTS TEAMS: Team Captain positions are

offered at many levels, typically there are 1-4 captains

per team.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR LEADER PROGR AM:

25-40 students are selected annually. These students
assis t in moderating and of fering ins tr uc tion to
younger s tudent s in PE class.

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.

INTRAMURAL PROGRAM ORGANIZERS:

Student leaders help organize intramural events open
to all students.

BAND: Drum line and band majors.

ENROLLMENT STUDENT AMBASSADOR

PROGRAM: Student ambassadors help with Open
Houses, Shadow Days, and elementary school visits
w h er e s tu den t s s p eak to p r o s p ec ti 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.

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 fconf 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 Notre Dame College Prep Leadership Council

The newly formed 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 College and Career Counselor, Kristen Graf. They also attend a day-long
leadership seminar at Notre Dame College Prep. Members have participated in the National LEAD Conference. During the summer
each year, six to eight Leadership Council members attend the Holy Cross Leadership Retreat in Notre Dame, Indiana. During the
2015-2016 school year, members visited numerous elementary schools through the Junior Leadership Recruiting World Tour.

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ORROWS LEADERS.

Educating the Mind and the Heart

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TRADITON MEETS TECHNOLOGY

In the tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross, a Notre Dame College Prep
education promotes the development of the whole person. As the Congregations
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 todays digital world. As technology continues to evolve, Notre Dame College
Prep is prepared to integrate new devices and pedagogues into the school environment.
The Media Production lab contains iMacs and production software suites.
Wireless Chromebooks in the library allow for mobility and collaboration.
The new Makerspace in the library gives students a place to create and
cooperate on projects for classes, clubs, or just for fun. Currently there are two
design computers with Auto Cad and 3D modeling software, a 3D pen and
a 3D printer. There is a Mac computer with iMovie, Garageband and photo
editing software. The Makerspace is also the home of the Vex Robotics Team.
Students are working on a robotic that will compete in the Vex Challenge.
All Notre Dame College Prep students use Apple iPads. The iPad provides a wide-range of
apps to allow them robust visual, audio, a sensory learning opportunities for expansion
of innovative ideas and easy use.
Whatever the future brings, Notre Dame College Prep is dedicated to providing
our students digital opportunities that prepare them to lead successful lives.

10 Benefits of the iPad Technology Program at Notre Dame College Prep

1. Instantaneously access vast amount of applications,
e-books, and academic resources on NDs Wi-Fi network.

6. Teachers can be more creative in the classroom to

stimulate learning.

2. Significant cost savings by not having to purchase

traditional text books, calculators, and other digital
equipment.

7. Easy to transport. No more heavy backpacks or back pain.

8. Students can take control of their own learning and
utilize App Store to download free learning apps.

3. Submit homework to teachers directly online.

4. More organized note-taking during classes.
5. Easy to learn and use.

9. No longer have to go to your locker in between classes

to pick up books.
10. Shared access to files and assignments between
teachers and students.

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4 PROGRAMS, 1 MISSION.
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 educational
needs of our diverse student body and are tailored to provide challenging educational experiences for our students.

THE NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP

SCHOLARS PROGRAM

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 students abilities in all areas
of 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.

Students in the Notre Dame College Prep Scholars

Program are challenged with a curriculum
designed 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.

T H E S T. A N D R E S C H O L A R S P R O G R A M

THE BURKE 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 commitment
of 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.

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.

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

4 years of Religion
4 years of English
3 years of Mathematics
3 years of Laboratory Science

All students must pass the English Composition

Proficiency Exam and the United States/State of
Illinois Constitution Exams to graduate. Notre Dames
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 years of laboratory sciences, and four years of the
same foreign language.

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

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The Class of 2016 had 33 Illinois State Scholars.

ELECTIVE COURSES
Notre Dame offers a wide range of elective choices among the Arts, Humanities and Technology.
This list includes:
Art I
Art Traditions
Catholicism in Literature
Chicago Studies
Chorus
Contemporary U.S. History
Creative Writing
Digital Photography
Drama 1 and 2
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Economics
Ethics & Morality
Fine Arts Appreciation

Guitar
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Art
IOS App Development
Jazz Band
Journalism
Junior and Senior P.E.Leaders
Media Production
Morality & Social Justice
Music Appreciation
Music Theory
Philosophy
Psychology

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Notre Dame offers a full slate of Honors and Advanced Placement courses:
AP Biology
AP Calculus (BC)
AP Chemistry
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP European History
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP Italian Language & Culture

AP Latin
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Studio Art
AP U.S. History
AP World History

Publications
Sociology
Speech
Studies in Comedy
Symphonic Band
Rhetoric of Cinema
Roman Catholic Identity
2-D Studio Art
3-D Studio Art
Web Page Design
Weight Training & Conditioning
World Geography
World Religions

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Putting the needs of others

before your own.

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Notre Dame students volunteered

more than 20,000 hours of service
in 2015-2016.
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.
In 2015-2016 Notre Dame students took part in a Summer Immersion
trip to Harlan, Kentucky where they built new homes for local residents.

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WE ARE ND!

Sports and Intramurals

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.

Notre Dame has traditionally

had more than 50 percent of its
students participate in
one or more sports
each year.

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WE ARE VICTORIOUS!

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

Volleyball
Wrestling

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YANKEES DRAFT SAM FERRI 16

ROCKIES DRAFT JOHN HENDRY16

Ferri will attend and play baseball at Arizona State University (D1).

Hendry will attend and play baseball at the University of Indianapolis

During the Spring 2016 season, he caught, pitched and played

(D2) beginning in the fall of 2016. He played third base and pitched

out f ield for the Dons. His bat ting average was . 40 9 and his on

for the Dons. His earned run average for the Spring 2016 season

base percentage was 1 .10 0.

was 1.99 with 31.2 innings pitched and 30 strike outs.

29 CLASS OF 2016 STUDENT-ATHLETES TO PLAY SPORTS AT COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

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2015-16 Athletic Achievements

VARSITY BASEBALL
IHSA Sectional Qualifiers
IHSA Regional Champions

VARSITY FOOTBALL

ESCC Conference Champions

State Playoffs Qualifier

VARSITY BASKETBALL
IHSA Elite Eight Qualifier
IHSA Regional Champions
IHSA Sectional Champions

VARSITY BASS FISHING

VARSITY SOCCER

State Bass Fishing Final Qualifiers:

John DAmico 16 and Riley McAndrews 16

State Playoffs - First Round

Chicago Fire All-State Academic and
Athletic Team: Jack Wernet 16
Irish Cup Champions Varsity,
JV & Freshman

VARSITY BOWLING

IHSA Sectional Qualifier

IHSA Regional Champions
CCL North Division Champions
7th Place in State: Connell Kelleher 18
JV - CCL Champions, CCL North Division Champions

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY

IHSA Team Sectional Qualifier

FROSH/SOPH TRACK & FIELD

ESCC Conference Champions

VARSITY HOCKEY

AHAI State Elite Eight

Chicago Blackhawks Alumni All-State
Hockey Team: Dave Wendell 16
JV AHAI Blue Final Four
JV White Hayes Suburban Conference Champions

VARSITY WRESTLING

IHSA Sectional Team Qualifier

IHSA Regional Champions
Hoffman Estate Tourney Champions
State Individual Qualifiers: Jake Barzowski 16,
Tom Simon 16 and Josh Barzowski 17
JV - ESCC Conference Champions

VARSITY GOLF

IHSA Sectional Team Qualifier

Past Athletic Achievements

BASEBALL

Conference Champions: 97, 98, 05, 15

Regional Champions: 03, 04, 05, 10, 15
Sectional Champions: 04, 05
Elite Eight: 04
State Champions: 04

BASS FISHING

State Finals 3rd Place: 13

Sectional Champions: 13

GOLF

Sectional Team Qualifier 13, 14,15

HOCKEY

Red Division State Champions: 76

White Division State Champions: 92, 10
AHAI Red Division Final Four: 15

FOOTBALL

BASKETBALL

State Playoff Qualifier: 89, 91, 92, 97, 98, 03,

06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13
Quarter Finalist: 89, 97, 12
State Runner-up: 89
Prep Bowl Finalist: 02

Conference Champions: 02, 15

Regional Champions: 90, 92, 93, 94, 97, 02, 09,11, 13 , 15
Sectional Champions: 97
Super-Sectional Champions: 97
Elite Eight: 97

WRESTLING

CROSS COUNTRY

VOLLEYBALL

12th Place Team in State Bowling Finals: 15

CCL North Division Champions: 15
CCL Champions: 08, 10, 14, 15

Regional Champions: 04, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

Sectional Champions: 04
Elite Eight: 04
Conference Champions: 98, 99, 00, 01, 14
Regional Champions: 99, 00

TENNIS

IHSA Team Sectional Qualifier: 15

ESCC 3rd Place Finish 15: Best in 24 Years

State Finals Qualifier: 12

BOWLING

TRACK & FIELD

IHSA Team Sectional Qualifier: 15

Conference Champions: 96

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1 COMMUNITY WITH
COUNTLESS WAYS TO BELONG.
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.
VISUAL ARTS

MUSIC

The Notre Dame Art Department offers a variety of classes in

The Notre Dame/Resurrection College Prep Band

traveled to Hawaii in 2015 and was invited to
per form for a special Easter Sunday ceremony at
Pearl Harbor. In 2015-2016, the Band won first
place in the Class A A and Pest Percussion in the
Illinois State High School State of the Ar t Band
Contest. Throughouteach year, they per form at a
variety of spor ting events, grade schools and
other venues.

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.

S P E E C H A N D D E B AT E

DRAMA

Each year the Speech and Debate Teams participate

The Notre Dame Drama Department performs two

in numerous tournaments. This year five Speech Team

productions annually in the recently renovated ND Theatre

members qualified for the Catholic Forensics League

in conjunction with girls from our sister schools. This past

National Tournament in Sacramento, California with two

year, the Drama team performed Stand By Me and Lord

students reaching the quarterfinal round. They were one

of the Flies in front of sold-out crowds! The ND Drama

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

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.

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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 percent of our students to develop
their skills and learn new ones.

Clubs and Activities

Over 30 different clubs are available for students to join,
including cultural, academic, service, and special 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 Teams

Lumberjack Club

Asian Club

Media Crew

Black Student Club

Music Club

Burke Scholars Buddies

National Honor Society

Campus Ministry Club

Peer Helpers

Chess Club

Pep Club

Debate/Speech Team

Science-Fiction Fantasy Club

Dons for Diversity

Spanish Club

Environmental Adventure Club

Student Council

Games Club

Ultimate Club

Grill Club

Velo (Bicycling) Club

Hellenic Club

Wild Chicago

Irish Club
Italian Club
Jugglers (Drama)
Leadership Council
Lettermans Club

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THE DONS OF NOTRE DAME
When 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.
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Investing in Notre Dame pays off!

16 million

Colleges and universities have offered an average of $

in scholarship money to our graduates over the past two years.

These are just some of the colleges to which our students have been accepted:
Adrian College

Creighton University

Lake Forest College

Rockhurst University

University of Dubuque

Alabama State University

Davidson College

Lawrence Technological Unv

Roosevelt University

University of Illinois at Chicago

Allegheny College

Denison University

Lawrence University

Rose-Hulman Inst of Technology

Unv of Il at Urbana-Champaign

Arizona State University

DePaul University

Lewis University

Saint Johns University

University of Indianapolis

Augustana College

DePauw University

Liberty University

Saint Josephs College Indiana

University of Kansas

Aurora University

Dominican University

Loras College

Saint Louis University

University of Kentucky

Ave Maria University

Drake University

Louisiana State University

Saint Marys Unv of Minnesota

University of Louisville

Ball State University

Eastern Illinois University

Loyola University Chicago

Saint Xavier University

University of Mary

Baylor University

Elmhurst College

Loyola University Maryland

Seminole State College

University of Mississippi

Bellarmine University

Eureka College

Loyola University New Orleans

Southern Illinois Unv, Carbondale

University of Missouri Columbia

Belmont University

Ferris State University

Marian University

Southern Illinois Unv Edwardsville

University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Beloit College

Florida Atlantic University

Marquette University

Spring Hill College

University of North Texas

Bemidji State University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Miami University, Oxford

St. Ambrose University

University of Notre Dame

Benedictine University

Florida Institute of Technology

Michigan State University

St. Cloud State University

University of Oregon

Bradley University

Fontbonne University

Millikin University

St. Norbert College

University of South Dakota

Butler University

Furman University

Milwaukee School of Engineering

St. Olaf College

University of St. Thomas

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Georgia Institute of Technology

Unv of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Stony Brook University

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Canisius College

Grand Valley State University

Missouri State University

University of St. Thomas

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

Cardinal Stritch University

Grinnell College

Mo Unv of Science and Tech

Suffolk University

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Carleton College

Holy Cross College

Montana State Unv Bozeman

Syracuse University

Unv of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Carroll University (Wisconsin)

Hope College

North Central College

Texas A&M University

Unv of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

Carthage College

Illinois College

North Park University

The College of Wooster

Unv of Wisconsin, Platteville

Case Western Reserve University

Illinois Institute of Technology

Northeastern Illinois University

The Ohio State University

Unv of Wisconsin, Stevens Point

CCC, Wilbur Wright College

Illinois State University

Northeastern University

The University of Alabama

Unv of Wisconsin, Whitewater

Central Michigan University

Illinois Wesleyan University

Northern Illinois University

The Unv of Alabama Birmingham

Valparaiso University

Chicago State University

Indiana University at Bloomington

Northland College

The University of Arizona

Wabash College

Coastal Carolina University

Ind Unv-Purdue Unv Indianapolis

Oakton Community College

The University of Iowa

Washington and Lee University

Coe College

Iowa State University

Ohio Northern University

The University of Memphis

Washington University in St. Louis

College of the Holy Cross

Iowa Wesleyan College

Ohio University

Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy Webber International University

College of William and Mary

John Carroll University

Olivet Nazarene University

Triton College

Western Illinois University

Colorado School of the Mines

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Otterbein University

University of Chicago

Western Michigan University

Columbia College Chicago

Kenyon College

Purdue University

University of Colorado at Boulder

Winona State University

Concordia University Chicago

Kirkwood Community College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

University of Colorado at Denver

Xavier University

Cornell College

Knox College

Robert Morris University Illinois

University of Dayton

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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.

Outside Scholarship Opportunities

Daniel Murphy Scholarship
www.dmsf.org

HFS Scholars
www.hfschicagoscholars.com

HighSight
www.highsight.org

Big Shoulders
www.bigshouldersfund.org

LINK Unlimited
www.linkunlimited.org

* All students applying for financial assistance and scholarships must take the Notre Dame Entrance Exam
on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 8:00 am.

Notable Notre Dame Alumni

Jim Pankow 65
Trombonist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
member from the rock group Chicago
Tom Walter 65
CEO and Chief Culture Officer at Tasty
Catering
John Moon Mullin 65
CSN TV Sports Bear Insider
Ji m P a n k

o w 65

John McDonough 71
CEO & President, Chicago Blackhawks
Rev. Greg Sakowicz 71
Pastor of Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago
The McCaskey Brothers - Owners of the
Chicago Bears. Michael 61, Timothy 63
(deceased), Patrick 67, Edward 71, George 74,
Richard 76, Brian 78, Joseph 79

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The Smithe Brothers - Owners of Walter

E. Smithe Furniture and Design. Walter 77
Tim 81, Mark 82

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Tim McGuire 68
CEO of Cutters Studios

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James Les 81
Head Basketball Coach at UC Davis, former
Head Coach at Bradley University and a
former NBA player

Anthony Napolitino 93
Alderman of Chicagos 41st Ward
Danny Pudi 97
Actor from NBC-TVs sitcom Powerless
and Community
Ernie Halvorsen 00
Winner of CBS-TVs Amazing Race in
December 2012
Adam Jahns 01
Chicago Sun-Times and CSN-TV Sports
Reporter
John Bowler 02
Former Professional Basketball Player
Ian Gentile 04
Manager of Hockey Administration,
Chicago Blackhawks
Will Harford 05
Pro Baseball Scout - Cincinnati Reds
Danny Mueller 10
Clubhouse Attendant of the Chicago Cubs
Rodney Pryor 11
Georgetown University Basketball Player
Chris Nichol 14
2-time Silver Medalist in Swimming at the
Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 15

Visit www.nddons.org/alumni for more information.

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Open Houses

Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm

Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 11:00 am-2:00 pm

Enrollment Events & Information

Notre Dame College Prep offers numerous contests and fun events for prospective students.
Please visit www.nddons.org/admissions for information on dates and times.

Football Jersey Night

Soccer Clinic
Academic Bowl
Cross-Country Invitational
Science League Challenge
Sports Olympic Night
Basketball Jersey Night and Pizza Party
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Shadow Days

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Shadow Days are for prospective students who would like to visit Notre Dame for a school day. Eighth grade students can
shadow throughout the year, while seventh grade students are welcome to shadow during the spring semester.
To schedule a shadow day, please contact LaVerne Bontempo at 847.779.8615.

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION-HOW TO APPLY IN THREE EASY STEPS

1: Take the entrance exam on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 8:00 am. There is a $25
testing fee. Applicants will receive the Freshman application packet at this time.
* Make-up exams are scheduled by appointment.
2: Submit completed Freshman application packet and $25 processing fee and return to
the Enrollment office.
3: Upon receiving official acceptance in February, attend your scheduled registration night to
officially enroll as a Notre Dame College Prep student.

TRANSFER ADMISSION

Any student seeking to transfer to Notre Dame College Prep should contact the
Enrollment office at 847.779.8615 to request a Transfer application packet.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Notre Dame offers highly competitive academic scholarships for those that take the
Entrance Exam at Notre Dame College Prep on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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All students scoring 98-100% will receive an award for $5,500 annually.
All students scoring 95-97% will receive an award for $3,500 annually.

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

QUESTIONS ABOUT ENROLLMENT?

WE ARE HERE TO HELP.
Shay Boyle, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Enrollment
847.779.8616 or sboyle@nddons.org
LaVerne Bontempo, Assistant Director of Enrollment
847.779.8615 or lbontempo@nddons.org
John Draths 99, Assistant Director of Enrollment
847.779.8613 or jdraths@nddons.org
Mike Smith 07, Enrollment Recruiter
847.779.8622 or mike.smith@nddons.org
Address: 7655 West Dempster Street, Niles IL, 60714
Twitter Page @NDCP_Enrollment

Notre Dame College Prep | www.nddons.org | 847.779.8615 | facebook.com/NotreDameCollegePrep | @NDCP_Enrollment

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MORNING BUS TRANSPORTATION

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

LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS

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 way
for you get to Notre Dame!

Notre 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.

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

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Milwaukee District North

Edison Park
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Kennedy Expy 90

Skokie
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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. In 2015, through a comprehensive
fundraising effort, Notre Dame installed
New Aluminum Bleachers in Legends Field
and handicap accessible ramps in the Stadium.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE:

20 New iMacs were installed in the Art Room with the full Adobe Suite
and Final Cut software.
New Technology Makerspace
New Digital Media-A/V room for morning news announcements
New wireless technology infrastructure for NDs iPad environment
New flat screen TVs in the school for announcements
New parking lot with space for 250 student vehicles
New gym floor
New baseball stadium backstop and batting cages
New gym signage highlighting Notre Dame athletic accomplishments
New energy efficient windows
New lobby furniture
New outdoor electronic announcement sign
Our Ladys Grotto
Stadium turf field for football, soccer, and lacrosse
Renovated cafeteria
Renovated St. Andre Academic Center
Indoor Golf Performance Center with 2 golf simulators
School elevator
Renovated art studio and performance theatre

State-of-the-art weight room equipment

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Open House Dates

Thursday, September 29, 2016
5:30 pm8:30 pm
Sunday, October 30, 2016
11:00 am2:00 pm
7655 West Dempster Street, Niles IL, 60714
847.779.8615 tel 847.965.2983 fax
www.nddons.org

Entrance Exam
Saturday, January 14, 2017
8:00 am

@NDCP_Enrollment