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Brother Rice
High School
2013 2014 School Profile
Brother Rice High School is a private, all-male, Roman Catholic college preparatory high school.
Brother Rice is located on the far southwest side of Chicago. It is situated on a 23-acre campus sharing its borders with the towns of Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn as well as Saint Xavier University and Mother McAuley High School. Students who attend Brother Rice come from the southwest side of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Students of all races and ethnic backgrounds are represented; over 85% of our students are Roman Catholic. The Edmund Rice Christian Brothers of North America, formerly known as the Irish Christian Brothers, conduct the school which consists of a student body of 850. The faculty is composed of 66 teachers, both religious and lay, 25 of whom have at least one Masters Degree or higher. Students are admitted to Brother Rice High School according to the results of a national competitive examination, their grade school record, and the recommendation of their grammar school teachers. Students are placed in high school courses according to their overall record.
Mission We, the family of Brother Rice High School, are a diverse, Catholic Christian community, committed to preparing young men for college and the process of life-long learning. We educate young men to act manfully in Christ Jesus and to deal wisely with their world in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the charism of Edmund Rice.
Curriculum The traditional college preparatory curriculum at Brother Rice High School requires 24 credits for graduation. Advanced Placement and Honors courses are offered in multiple disciplines. 95% of Brother Rice graduates attend college.
10001 South Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60655 773-429-4300 Fax: 773-779-5239 Counseling Office: 773-429-4316 www.brotherrice.org ACT/CEEB School Code: 140682
Accreditation:
Brother Rice High School is accredited by the State of Illinois and the North Central Association. We are a member of the College Board, the Illinois Association of College Admission Counselors, the National Catholic Educational Association, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Brother Rice is also a Recognized Exemplary School in the U.S. Department of Education Exemplary Schools Program. Brother Rice High School has been named one of the best Catholic secondary schools in the nation by the Catholic Honor Roll (this designation is given to only 50 Catholic high schools nationwide).
Graduation Requirements:
Theology English Mathematics Social Studies Science (all lab sciences) World Language Physical Education and Health Computer Technology Electives Total 4 credits 4 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 2 credits 1 credits credit 3 credits 24 credits
Grading System:
Listed below are the academic grades and percentages used by Brother Rice High School. Included is the weight multiplier for advanced courses. An H following a course on a students transcript indicates an Honors course; an AP indicates an Advanced Placement course.
In addition, freshmen and sophomores must complete 10 hours of Christian Service; juniors and seniors must complete 20 hours of Christian Service
Percentages Unweighted Weighted H & AP 99-100 4.2 5.2 95-98 4 5 93-94 4 5 91-92 3.2 4.2 87-90 3 4 84-86 3 4 82-83 2.2 2.7 78-81 2 2.5 75-77 2 2.5 73-74 1 1 71-72 1 1 70 1 1 below 70 0 0
Honor Roll:
Superior Honors High Honors B Honors A grade point average of 4.6 or better A grade point average of 3.9 or better A grade point average of 3.0 or better
Contacts
President Dr. Kevin Burns 773-429-4313 kburns@brrice.org Assistant Principal Mr. M. Jacob Mathius 773-429-4321 docmathius@brrice.org Athletic Director Mr. Phil Cahill 773-429-4346 pcahill@brrice.org Counselor Ms. Amy Axelrood 773-298-2535 aaxelrood@brrice.org
Principal Mr. James P. Antos 773-429-4396 jantos@brrice.org Recruitment Director Mr. Tim OConnell 773-429-4312 toconnell@brrice.org Counseling Dept. Assistant Mrs. Mary Beth Jantz 773-429-4316 mjantz@brrice.org Counselor Br. E.O. Carty 773-429-4317 ecarty@brrice.org
Assistant Principal Mr. Robert J. Alberts 773-429-4468 ralberts@brrice.org Registrar Mrs. Darlene Diehl 773-429-4309 ddiehl@brrice.org Director of Counseling Mr. Daniel Panfil 773-298-2540 dpanfil@brrice.org Counselor Mr. John McCarthy 773-429-4320 jmccarthy@brrice.org
Any failure at a marking period or any grade lower than a C eliminates Honor Roll inclusion.
APEX (Academic Pursuit of Excellence) is a special program designed to guide the truly academically gifted student to his full potential. Academically gifted students are admitted into APEX to help assure a challenging academic environment appropriate to their talents. PACC (Program for Advanced College Credit) is a program offered through St. Marys University, Saint Xavier University and Moraine Valley Community College where a number of junior and senior classes have been accredited as college level courses. FOCUS is offered to students in need of more individualized strategies to improve their academic skills and prepare for post-high school plans. Most students remain in the program for two years and by junior year many students are mainstreamed into regular academic level classes. FOCUS students are not required to take a world language.