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Brother Rice High School
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.
Brother Rice commits itself to preparing 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.”
D JON ERICKSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR ACT.
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98% college bound
95% to 1st or 2nd college choice
70% accepted to University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign
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Placement
At Brother Rice, we take student placement very seriously.
As incoming freshmen, a student’s placement is based on
much more than simply his entrance exam score.
A Brother Rice representative will meet with an adminis-
trator or 8th grade teacher at that student’s school to
discuss the academic ability, achievement, and study habits
of each student. Junior high grades are also considered
when placing a student. In addition, a student’s placement
is continually evaluated while at Brother Rice to ensure
the “best fit” for each student.
Accommodation Plans
There are 89 students at Brother Rice that have Individual
Catholic Education Plans (ICEP). We aim to accommo-
date as many students as possible with previous ICEP’s
and 401 plans. At the beginning of each school year,
the student and family have meetings with the counselor
and all teachers on the student’s schedule to ensure
accommodations. These students range from APEX level
to FOCUS level students at Brother Rice.
Having a website is more than just pictures, text and a domain. Web Develop-ment teacher Brian Barkowski ’95, takes students through every step of building, hosting and growing a website. Students learn hands on using tools like Codeacademy, WordPress, and Google Analytics. Integrating these technologies in the classroom creates an interactive and more engaging platform for students. At the completion of each school year, every Web Development student builds their own self-hosted website. Learning this technology at the high school level affords Brother Rice students the advantage of using these tools throughout their time in college and beyond.
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1 of 2 high schools in the city of Chicago that met the ACT’s exacting criteria for rigorous core courses.
99 Illinois State Scholars over the past 3 years— more boys than any southside Catholic school.
As Freshmen, the 2013 class had 10 students in top 5% nationally. As Seniors, that grew to 30 students (Average ACT of 30).
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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 Placement courses, over their
sophomore to senior years
The average ACT score in 2013 for APEX students
was 32.4
Every APEX student, as well as many students in the
PREP program, was an Illinois state scholar
It is common for APEX students to enter college with
20+ hours of college credit from Brother Rice classes
PREP
Personalized Response to Educational Potential
(PREP) provides individual scheduling for each student
after the placement exam and department review.
A mixture of diVerent level classes is available. Each course
is college-preparatory and designed specifically for ACT
and SAT examinations.
FOCUS
Our FOCUS program is oVered for students that may
experience diYculty in completing the PREP program.
FOCUS attempts to instill better study habits and provide
academic growth in order to progress to PREP level.
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
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College Credit Opportunities
Program for Advanced College Credit (PACC)
The PACC program consists of 10 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
The class of 2013 featured 26 AP Scholars (students
who 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 college credit hours. This makes
our students much more attractive to colleges and passes
along significant savings to their families.
PACC/AP Course List
PACC Courses AP Courses
Accounting AB Calculus
Cisco 1 BC Calculus
Cisco 2 Chemistry
Cisco 3 Economics—Micro
Cisco 4 Economics—Macro
English III U.S. Government
English IV U.S. History
IT Essentials European History
Physics English—Composition
Psychology English—Literature
German
French
Spanish
Music Theory
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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 our students to
fulfill their college dreams. Our five counselors (4 full
time counselors, and 1 College Counselor) assist students
and families in the college exploration process with
the use of the web-based Naviance/Family Connection.
Our staV 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 Brother Rice.
Counselors will also guide families through the financial
aid and scholarship application process.
Academic Support
Brother Rice oVers a “Resource Center” located in the
Pilon Library. The Resource Center, open to all students,
features two certified teachers available for tutoring in
math, science, and English during extended school hours.
In addition, upperclassmen National Honors Society
members oVer a tutoring service in all subject areas.
It is because of people like Dan Panfil ’95, that a shocking 95% of our graduates are attending their 1st or 2nd college choice! With Dan as a full time college counselor, he is able to develop relationships with admissions people from many of the top colleges in the Midwest and beyond. Dan educates them on our school’s rigorous curriculum and our great students, as well as our graduates on the benefits of each University. Additionally, Dan is very helpful in assisting the students in finding scholarships and financial aid opportuni-ties to attend college.
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98 students awarded $12.2 million in scholarships in class of ’13. Total number of scholarships offered was 345.
300+ universities visit Brother Rice annually.
Brother Rice High School, established by the Christian
Brothers, has successfully 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.
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Christian Service
Students learn about their peers and themselves by
interacting with diVerent 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 each
semester. 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.
Retreats
Retreat programs are integrated into the freshman/
sophomore curriculum. In addition, juniors and seniors
may participate in the popular Kairos retreat.
The Brother Rice Kairos program is one of the longest
running Kairos programs in the area. This year,
we will celebrate Kairos 126 through 129. The word
Kairos means, God’s time, and for four days, we
get away from the hustle of everyday life and take a step
back to focus on what’s truly important. During
God’s time, we are able to drop our masks, and clear
away the clutter to see what is really in front of us.
The most common response to what a student’s favorite
experience at Brother Rice, is their time on Kairos.
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 student
peer ministers leads the entire school in prayer each day
during announcements.
Research has proven that boys learn best through hands-on activities. As an all-boy environment, Brother Rice High School is able to tailor its instruction to provide visual and kinesthetic lessons that will enhance your student’s learning experience. The spiritual experience at Brother Rice is similar. We have our senior peer ministers lead our prayer services and freshman/sophomore retreats throughout the year. The students learn best by getting involved in service and giving back to the community. At Brother Rice, teachers like Brother Hayes are able to develop students as both academic and spiritual leaders in their class.
Excellence on the playing field and in the classroom is
evident at Brother Rice. As a member of the famed
Chicago Catholic League, Brother Rice has built a proud
tradition of outstanding athletic achievement with
21 state championships, 132 varsity league titles, and
42 Tony Lawless Award-winners. Along with this
impressive record, our students are taught to play with
a strong Catholic, ethical, and moral compass.
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BaseballBasketballBass FishingBowlingCross CountryDivingFootballGolfHockeyLacrosse RugbySoccerSwimmingTennisTrack and FieldVolleyballWater PoloWrestling
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Dedicated Coaches
Our coaches are dedicated to success built on hard work
and discipline, both on and oV 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 new, modern
“FieldTurf” that is easier to maintain and reduces injuries
to our athletes. Our athletic facilities 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 to outnumber
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.”
For our coaches, like Head Football Coach Brian Badke ’92, winning is important, but it is secondary to building character for our young student athletes. Our coaches are role models for our young men, and take that role very seriously. Coach Badke works closely with his players to meet goals on the field, in the classroom and at home. The result is a well-trained athlete and team ready to compete at the highest level.
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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 them.
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AcademicFrench ClubGerman ClubSpanish ClubMath TeamNational Honor SocietyRoboticsSchool NewspaperScholastic Bowl
Intramural SportsFloor HockeyBasketballSand Volleyball
ServiceKey ClubECOsadersEdmund Rice SocietySADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)Student Council
SocialAnime ClubChess Club/TeamDance CommitteeDiversity ClubDrama ClubFishing ClubIrish Music ClubPep BandPetanque ClubPolitics ClubSailing ClubTechnology ClubTheatre/Drama ClubVideo Game Club
SpiritualKairosPeer MinistryLiturgy Group
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Endless Opportunities
Brother Rice encourages students to get involved, partici-
pate, and belong. We are proud of the fact that 93%
of the student body participates in co-curricular activities.
Involvement in these programs helps develop leadership,
cooperation, and self-direction. With 30+ clubs being
oVered at Brother Rice, it’s not hard to find something to
be involved in.
The Crusader “Crazies”
While the “Crazies” are not an oYcial club at Rice, it is
without question the most popular experience for a
student. Whether it’s home or away football, basketball,
hockey, and even baseball and volleyball games, you
can always count on the Brother Rice student body to be
in attendance to help give the Crusaders an edge.
All students are welcome and encouraged to take part in
this most unique experience, where all of our students
join in support of their school and friends.
Marching Band
The Brother Rice Music Program, in conjunction with
Mother McAuley, oVers a challenging and diverse
range of music courses to students. Students are oVered
instruction in the following classes: Symphonic Band,
Concert Band, Beginning Band, Jazz Ensemble, Marching
Band, Music Appreciation, and Vocal Ensembles.
This year, the band will be performing in Walt Disney
World. In coming years, members of the music program
will be oVered opportunities to travel abroad to learn
about music’s origin in Austria and the Czech Republic.
Boys from Brother Rice and girls from Mother McAuley are given the opportunity to take a wide variety of classes in the performing arts. Through music, you have a chance to see the world, as our students have traveled throughout the United States and Europe. What really makes our music department special is the people, like our Band Director Dan Briggs. In Dan’s third year he has doubled the size of the band, and breathed life into the program with his unbridled enthusiasm. Students of Brother Rice Music are a family. Whether playing in an ensemble, working on a solo, or just hanging out, they are a tight knit community that is always having fun.
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Entrance Requirements and Placement
All incoming freshmen are required to take the High
School Placement Exam on January 11th, 2014.
Doors open at 7:15 A.M.; the test begins at 8:00 A.M.
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. In order to qualify
for scholarships and financial aid, students must test
at Brother Rice.
Tuition
Tuition for the 2013–2014 school year is $10,150. There is
an additional $300 lab fee. Brother Rice oVers 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 Programs
Brother Rice oVers a vast array of memorial and academic
scholarships for both incoming and current students.
Currently, over 30% of the student body receives some
form of financial assistance from Brother Rice.
Edmund Rice Scholarship
Any freshman that scores in the top 15% on the
entrance exam will receive a $1,500 scholarship for his
freshman year.
Brother Rice is proud to oVer over 25 diVerent
memorial scholarships, some based on need and some
on merit. A few are highlighted below:
Christian Brothers Service Award
Awarded to incoming freshman students displaying
outstanding service/leadership in their parish. Award
ranges from $1,000–$2,000.
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Tom Mikrut Scholarship
Awarded to graduates of St. Catherine’s of Alexandria
School. Award ranges from $2,000–$4,500. Recipients are
students that demonstrate financial need and have a
strong academic background.
Brendan Murrihy Scholarship
Awarded to boys from Evergreen Park. Award ranges from
$500–$2,500.
In addition to the scholarships oVered, Brother Rice oVers
financial aid to its families. All families are encouraged
to apply (applications are available at registration and in
the main oYce) through the PSAS service. Financial
aid is based on financial need, number of students in
Catholic school, and ability to pay tuition. Over $400,000
is awarded through the financial aid in amounts varying
from $750–$4,000.
Brother Rice also works very closely with a number of
outside scholarship organizations such as LINK
UNLIMITED, HighSight, Daniel Murphy Scholarship,
and Standing Tall.
To receive more information on all oVered scholarships
please visit our website at brotherrice.org/admissions or
contact our finance oYce.
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
sophomores must complete 10 hours of Christian Service
each year; juniors and seniors must complete 20 hours
of Christian Service.
Dress Code
Brother Rice students are allowed to wear the oYcial
“uniform polo” (adidas brand), found in the Brother Rice
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.
23-Acre Campus
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 one mobile lab
featuring over 300 new computers
New parking lot/entrance
New FieldTurf athletic field
Remodeled baseball field
Completely renovated band room
Remodeled cafeteria
Indoor Olympic-sized pool
Edmund Rice chapel
Theology center/lecture hall
Two gymnasiums
Weight/fitness room
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Transportation
Brother Rice is fortunate to be located in a safe and
convenient location on the corner of 99th Street
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—Shuttle
Brother Rice provides a shuttle bus between Metra’s
95th and Tulley train station in Oak Lawn and the school.
The shuttle picks up the students from the train at
7:18 A.M. and 7:38 A.M. and they are at school within
10 minutes maximum. The shuttle takes the students back
to the train at 3:00 P.M. There is also a shuttle option
at 6:00 P.M. after activities. Registration is required.
This option has become very popular with students from
Orland Park, Homer Glen, and Lockport, as Metra’s
Southwest line oVers convenient stops in those areas.
Private Bus Service (In Conjunction with
Mother McAuley): Four Routes
Brother Rice and Mother McAuley work together in
transporting their students to and from school.
We oVer private bus service through Positive Connections
Bus Company. After school, students on this
service have the option of taking the 3:30 P.M. bus
home or the 6:15 P.M. activity bus home.
There are four main bus routes that are oVered to
students and are available yearly on an as needed basis.
The stops on each route may vary based on ridership.
1 Western Suburb/Midway Route
The bus currently starts in the La Grange area at St. Cletus
and makes stops at St. Daniel, St. Rene, St. Symphorosa,
and St. Mary Star of the Sea.
2 Northeast Route
St. Gabriel, St. Jerome, St. Sabina, and St. Columbanus
are oVered on this route.
3 Southeast Route
St. Jude the Apostle (South Holland), Annunciata,
St. John De La Salle, and St. Margaret of Scotland are
oVered on this route.
4 SW Suburb Route
Students are picked up at a couple of diVerent locations
in the Orland (St. Michael), Tinley Park (St. George), and
Palos (St. Alexander) areas in the morning.
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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 the following towns:
AlsipBlue IslandBurbankCalumet CityChicagoCrestwoodDoltonEvergreen ParkFlossmoor Hickory HillsHinsdaleHomer GlenLa GrangeLansingLemontManhattanMattesonMidlothian MokenaOak ForestOak LawnOlympia FieldsOrland ParkPalos HeightsPalos HillsPlainfieldSouth HollandSummitRobbinsRiversideTinley Park
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Approximate bus routes.These routes change every year to accommodate our students.
Oak Lawn Metra Stop
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Sunday, November 3, 2013 Sunday, November 24, 2013 11 A.M.–1 P.M.
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 Crusader Day (7th and 8th) Monday, October 14, 2013 Crusader Day (7th only) Monday, February 17, 2014
7th & 8th GRADE EVENTS
Crusader Clash Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 6:00 P.M. Math Competition Saturday, November 9, 2013, 8:00 A.M. 7th Grade 3-on-3 March Madness Tournament Friday, April 5, 2014
ENTRANCE EXAM Saturday, January 11, 2014 8:00 A.M.
LEARN MORE
Please contact Tim O’Connell ’03 at 773-429-4312 or by e-mail at toconnell@brrice.org
10001 South Pulaski Road Chicago, Illinois 60655
773-429-4300
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