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OF THE SACRED HEART IN BROTHER MARTIN 2017 - 2018 NEW ORLEANS ADMISSIONS VIEW BOOK BROTHERS MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Brother Martin High School is to form young people through a holistic education that fosters academic excellence in a caring, disciplined community which integrates Catholic tradition and the charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart to meet the needs of a changing world “ WE ARE NOT HERE TO TEACH boys how to make a living BUT HOW TO MAKE A LIFE.” - Brother Martin Hernandez, S.C 1904 - 1991 Brothers of the Sacred Heart - In New Orleans Since 1869 Quality Catholic Education for boys 8th - 12th grade Pictured Left: Ryan Gallagher '00 - Principal Our Philosophy BROTHER MARTIN The 149-year educational tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart is grounded in a holistic approach to education We believe that young persons learn from their total experience of the school setting The most important aspect of any Catholic education is the development of Christian values and the transmission of the Catholic heritage OUR HISTORY Brother Martin is a private Catholic school offering a college preparatory curriculum for boys in grades through 12 The school has a lay and religious faculty, and is under the direction of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, an international religious order founded in 1821 by Father André Coindre in Lyons, France Our efforts to have religion spread through the school include campus In September of 1969, celebrating the 100th year of educational commitment to the youth of the New Orleans area, ministry programs, modeling of religious values, service with others, the Brothers of the Sacred Heart consolidated St Aloysius (1869-1969) and Cor Jesu (1954-1969) high schools under and religious activities and symbols in the school the title of Brother Martin High School We advocate an orderly and disciplined environment that is respectful, In selecting the name, the Brothers honored one of their own His contributions to the Brothers and to education consistent and fair, and based on a relationship of mutual trust and cooperation are inscribed on the plaque in the lobby of the school: Brother Martin Hernandez, S.C., a Brother of the Sacred Heart whose lifetime of dedicated service to the youth of New Orleans is perpetuated by this building To promote an environment characterized by Christian concern and friendly discipline, we give our personal attention to developing open and genuine relationships with our students and parents through opportunities outside of class time and in less formal settings We view academic excellence as the development of our students to the maximum of their potential We establish a demanding curriculum, provide interesting lessons, and continually adapt our curriculum to help St Aloysius 1869 - 1969 Cor Jesu 1954 - 1969 Brother Martin 1969 - Present our students become the persons God created them to be “The character and personality of Brother Martin High School is not determined merely by our buildings, but rather by the students and faculty who walk the hallways everyday Our entire school community personifies the educational charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.” Greg Rando ’77 - Executive Vice President of Brother Martin High School WITNESS Ametur Cor Jesu Integration of Faith and Life The primary goal of our religious education and campus ministry programs is to enable students to integrate their faith with their daily living Through classroom and service activities, the students’ experiences are examined in the light of faith, and emphasis is placed on applying religious values in students’ lives Spiritual Formation The religious life of the school and the spiritual development of students are the responsibility of all members of the school community We consider the leadership of the religion department and the campus ministry staff to be vital in the expression of the religious mission of the school Campus ministry staff and religion department members serve as role models and resources to other faculty and staff so that the mission of the school can be better accomplished Values in the Curriculum Christian values are inherent in all disciplines Through the articulation of these values and through efforts to discover the mystery of God’s self-revelation in all branches of learning, the teacher brings a Christian perspective to the classroom We believe that classroom prayer is a means of making students more conscious of the presence of God in creation, in daily events, in other, and in the learning process Campus Ministry Program We base our campus ministry program on the belief that each person has unique gifts from God to use in building a school faith community which is firmly rooted in Catholic spirituality and tradition In campus ministry, we aim to complement parents or guardians in their primary role as religious educators, to support the parish as a center of Catholic life, and to extend the religion lessons of the classroom to lived faith experiences In our campus ministry program, we recognize the many gifts of the Spirit within our students, faculty, and staff, and call forth those gifts for service and ministry to the school community and to the church INSTRUCTION 35 AP Scholars In every aspect of the college preparatory curriculum, Brother Martin High School strives to provide educational opportunities to enhance the growth and development of its students Each student is encouraged to plan his own academic course selections with assistance from his teachers, guidance counselor, and parents Students enrolled in all four honors courses during their sophomore year are invited to participate in the Honors Program of Studies where they are required to continue taking honors or Advanced Placement courses in credit requirements at each grade level 2017 - 2018 Academic Courses Offered English English English I H (HSC) Computer Science ½ Credit Electives 9th Grade Computer minimum of Applications I credits Digital Media English English I English I H English II H Fine Arts Electives Beginning Band Advanced Band Advanced Chorus Health & PE Health & PE I Health & PE II NJROTC NJROTC I Mathematics Algebra I Algebra I H Algebra II H Geometry Geometry H Religion Religion I English English II English II H English III H Fine Arts Electives Advanced Band Advanced Chorus NJROTC NJROTC II Mathematics Geometry Geometry H Algebra II Algebra II H Advanced Math H Religion Religion II English English III English III H English III H AP English IV H English IV H AP Electives Creative Writing Fine Arts Electives Advanced Band Advanced Chorus Art I Fine Arts Survey NJROTC NJROTC III Mathematics Algebra II Algebra II H Advanced Math Advanced Math H (DE) Calculus AB H AP Religion Religion III English English IV English IV H (DE) English IV H AP English V H (DE) English V H AP Electives Creative Writing Fine Arts Electives Advanced Band Advanced Chorus Art II Fine Arts Survey minimum of credits Health & PE Health & PE I (HSC) Brother Martin High School Computer Science Computer 8th Grade Applications I maximum of (1/2 HSC) credits HSC=High Concurrent with Intro School Credit to Algebra 10th Grade Fine Arts Fine Arts Survey (HSC) Electives Beginning Band (HSC) Advanced Band (HSC) Advanced Chorus (HSC) their junior and senior years Students who successfully complete the program earn an Honors Diploma at graduation Mathematics Intro to Algebra Algebra I (HSC) Algebra I H (HSC) Religion Religion Science Earth Science (HSC) Physical Science (HSC) Physical Science H (HSC) % of Total AP Students with Scores 3+ Social Studies World Geography (HSC) World Geography H (HSC) 90 % of Total AP Students with Scores 3+ Science Earth Science Physical Science Physical Science H Biology H World Languages French I Latin I Spanish I “Success” on an AP Exam is defined 40 Computer Science Electives Computer Science I H 12th Grade Computer Science II H AP minimum of Computer Science (Fall) credits Computer Applications II (Spring) Game Programming Foundation I (Spring) Health & PE Health & PE II NJROTC NJROTC IV Mathematics Advanced Math Advanced Math H (DE) Pre-Calculus (DE) Calculus H Calculus AB H AP Calculus BC H AP Statistics H AP Religion Religion IV as an exam score of or higher, which represents the score point that research finds predictive of college success and Science Biology Biology H Chemistry H Social Studies Western Civilization Western Civilization H European History H AP World Languages French II German II Latin II Spanish II Science Chemistry Chemistry H Electives Biology II H AP Chemistry II H AP Physics H AP Social Studies American History American History H (DE) American History H AP World Languages Electives* French III H Latin III H Spanish III H UNSTRUCTURED CLASS PERIODS ALLOW FOR DAILY INDIVIDUAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES * Required for Honors Students • Branton Chapel • College Placement Center Science Physics Physics H Physics H AP Electives Anatomy & Physiology ½ Credit Electives Forensic Science Social Studies Civics Civics H United States Gov & Politics H AP Electives Economics Law Studies Psychology • Campus Ministry • Guidance Services • Intramural Program • Formation Center • Library • Resource Centers • Visits with Teachers • Food Services college graduation 2017 Brother Martin High School Computer Science Electives Computer Science I H 11th Grade Computer Science (Fall) minimum of Computer credits Applications II (Spring) % of Total AP Students with Scores 3+ World Languages Electives Chinese French IV H Latin IV H Spanish IV H ½ Credit Elective Chinese H - Honors | AP - Advanced Placement | (DE) - Dual Enrollment | (HSC) - High School Credit Louisiana Global As part of the school’s academic program, unstructured time develops in students a sense of responsibility and selfdiscipline Students are required to remain on campus throughout their entire academic day GRADUATE PROFILE • In 2016-2017, 90% of Brother Martin students taking the AP course exam scored or higher, which qualifies them 2017 Valedictorians Les Daniel Levy, Jr Les will attend Stanford University and major in Political Science He received the Allstate Sugar Bowl Scholarship and was recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction for college credit in that content area • Approximately 79% of the Class of 2017 was eligible for the TOPS Scholarship and 56% of those recipients qualified for the Performance or Honors Award • The ACT Average for the Class of 2017 (100% tested) is 24.6 (National Average is 21.0, Louisiana State Average is 19.6) Honor Graduates and AP Students earned an ACT Average of 30.0 • 99% of our graduates are offered college acceptances The remaining 1% enlisted with a branch of the United States Armed Forces • Honor Graduates from the Class of 2017 earned an average of 18 college credit hours upon graduation • The Class of 2017 collectively performed over 24,840 hours of service to the community “Get Involved! I felt that this phrase was constantly being instilled in our minds However, it is because of the opportunity to get involved in the numerous extracurricular and service-based projects at Brother Martin that I have formed friendships, grown as a person, strengthened my faith life, and developed important virtues and mindsets that will prove instrumental for the rest of my life Some of my fondest memories of high school occurred before and after school hours.” Justin Jude Levy Justin will attend The University of Alabama and major in Biomedical Engineering He was recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as a Finalist “Our time here at Brother Martin has also taught us one of the most valuable lessons that we could ever learn: the love that God has for us We’ve learned that worshiping the Holy Spirit, while much different than bowing down to the Crusader Spirit at Pep Rallies, is just as exhilarating and even more powerful We’ve learned of the incredible power of the one, eternal God, and we’ve learned of the blessing of trusting in His infinite wisdom.” Jonathan A Gacharná Jonathan will attend Northwestern University and major in Biomedical Engineering He was recognized as a National AP Scholar “To our teachers: thank you for the effort and dedication you put into teaching us as your students, both in and out of the classroom From integrals and quantum physics to essay writing and history; from rehearsing lines and chords to running drills and lifting weights, so much of what we have learned and mastered, so much of what helped us mature from 12-year-olds into men, we owe to you.” “OUR GRADUATES ARE BECOMING WELL-ROUNDED, FAITH-FILLED, SELF-DISCIPLINED, COMPASSIONATE, & ACADEMICALLY PREPARED MEN WHO RESPOND TO GOD’S LOVE.” - Educational Mission and Ministry 11 Crusader Graduates for the Class of 2017 were offered Admissions to the following Colleges and Universities College Abilene Christian University Auburn University Ball State University Barry University Baton Rouge Community College Baylor University Belhaven University Boston College Cal Maritime California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Case Western Reserve University Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Delgado Community College Dillard University Duke University Earlham College Elaine P Nunez Community College Emory University Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Gemological Institute of America Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Gulf Coast State College Henderson State University Houston Baptist University Howard University Indiana University at Bloomington Langston University Louisiana State University Louisiana State University in Shreveport Louisiana Tech University Loyola University New Orleans McNeese State University Millsaps College Mississippi State University Morehouse College Nicholls State University North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina State University Northeastern University Northwestern State University of Louisiana Northwestern University Oglethorpe University Oregon State University Our Lady of Holy Cross College Pace University, New York City Prairie View A&M University Purdue University Rhodes College Rice University Roosevelt University Saint Louis University Savannah College of Art and Design Seminole State College Southeastern Louisiana University Southern University and A&M College Spring Hill College Stanford University Stonehill College Syracuse University Texas A&M University Texas A&M University, Galveston The University of Alabama The University of Alabama at Birmingham The University of Arizona The University of Memphis The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tufts University Tulane University Tuskegee University United States Air Force Academy United States Merchant Marine Academy University of California, Davis University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of Colorado at Boulder University of Dayton University of Denver University of Houston University of Indianapolis University of Louisiana at Lafayette University of Louisiana at Monroe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor University of Mississippi University of New Orleans University of Notre Dame University of Richmond University of Rochester University of Southern Mississippi University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Virginia Tech Wake Forest University Walters State Community College Washington and Lee University Washington University in St Louis Xavier University of Louisiana *The 2017 graduates will be attending the Colleges and Universities bolded in gold 13 FORMATION Personal Attention Guidance Department Consists of seven full-time counselors, one assigned to each grade level, one college placement counselor, and a Student Formation Director All counselors are available to students, parents, and teachers in order to assist in the total development of the young men at Brother Martin The department offers academic, personal, college, and career guidance services The College Placement counselors work with students and parents to research students’ future opportunities and to make decisions regarding post-secondary education and career choices "We see our schools as successful if students graduate with a strong belief that God loves them Students develop this belief in proportion to two factors: how much their teachers love them and the extent in which students sense teachers' love through the interest shown them in the classroom and extracurricular activities." College Placement Center • The College Placement Center houses an extensive library of print, computer software, and internet tools as well as information on college admission, financial aid, athletics, career information, and scholarships • A College Placement Handbook is prepared for each junior and senior • The College Placement Center holds financial aid seminars for junior and senior parents about TOPS and other financial aid programs • College and Career Days are organized annually by the College Placement Center Formation Center The Formation Center is designed to assist students in reaching their full academic potential through tutoring and homework assistance The center is open from 7:15 A.M to 4:00 P.M daily for student use Faculty members and National Honor Society students are available for tutoring and homework assistance The primary goal of the Formation Center is to teach personal responsibility and create hope in every one of our students no matter their academic ability 14 - Educational Mission and Ministry EVERYTHING WE DO TEACHES! Student Activities Quality extracurricular programs develop students’ pride in their school and in themselves, increase their receptivity to formation, and promote their success in all aspects of school life ACADEMIC Rho Kappa National Social CO-CURRICULARS Academic Games Teams Studies Honor Society Chorus Behavioral Ecology & Speech and Debate Club Crusader Bands (Concert, Environmental Science World Culture Club Stage Band, Marching, Research Team Yearbook (Yesterday) Staff Book Club Chess Club Chi Alpha Mu Close Up Crusader Correspondents Culinary Crusaders CyberPatriot Team Excalibur National Honor Society for Excellence in Science FIRST Tech Challenge (Robotics) Literary Magazine (The Pen & Sword) Literary Rally Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society National Junior Honor Society Quiz Bowl Team ARTS Art & Design Club Drama Club (Dionysians) Pep & Symphonic) NJROTC Teams (Academic, Athletic, Color Guard, Drill, Orienteering, Rifle) SERVICE CLUB ATHLETICS Key Club Beach Volleyball Student Ambassadors Bowling Club Student Council Cheerleading Student Recruiting Disc Golf Club Fishing Club / Crusader Anglers Intramural Athletics Lacrosse Club Martial Arts Medical Support Staff SPIRITUAL Crusaders for Life Ministers of Holy Communion Student Ministers Welcoming Diversity Rugby Club OTHER CLUBS Sailing Club Magic Club Ultimate Frisbee Club “We believe that high quality extracurricular programs help to develop student’s pride in their school and in themselves If students feel good about themselves and about their school’s extracurricular activities, there is a better chance that they will feel good about classroom work, discipline, and any other aspects of school that are necessary to develop them into the type of persons God has created them to be.” -Educational Mission and Ministry 16 17 “ THE MEN WHO ” NEVER SAY DIE - The Crusader Fight Song 8th 9th JH JV V Various Grades Tryouts* 2016 - 2017 athletic achievements B O WL I N G • 5A Undefeated District Champions • 5A State Semifinals CROSS COUNTRY • 5A District Champions • 5A Regional Champions • 4th at 5A State Meet key 18 JH: 8th - 9th Grade *LHSAA eligibility rules apply to all students participating in JV: 9th - 11th Grade interscholastic athletic competition Residence requirements V: 9th - 12th Grade not apply to junior high teams GOLF • 3rd at 5A District Match • 3rd at 5A Regional Match • 7th at 5A State Match B A S E BAL L • Division I Quarterfinals FOOTBALL • 5A State Semifinals S O C CE R • 5A District Champions • Division I Quarterfinals S WI MMI N G • 3rd at 5A District Meet • 3rd at 5A Metro Meet • 11th at 5A State Meet B A S K E TB AL L • 5A District Champions • Division I State Runner-Up TENNIS • 5A Regional Champions • 3rd at 5A State Championship WR E S T L I N G • 3rd at Division I State Championship • 22 student athletes were recognized to 5A State All-Academic Teams in their sports • 23 athletes were recognized as All-District • 16 athletes were recognized as All-Metro/Region • 12 athletes were recognized as All-State • 11 athletes will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level ADMISSIONS WHO ARE OUR TIMELINE CRUSADER FAMILIES? Brother Martin students come from throughout the metropolitan New Orleans area, from over 50 different zip codes and over 125 different elementary schools admissions is selective and based on the following: Desire to attend Brother Martin High School Cumulative elementary school record Recommendations of elementary school principal and teachers Results of interview with each applicant and his parent(s)/guardian Prospective students may request application materials at any time 133 Kenner th and th grade timeline 70062 12 NOVEMBER Thursday, November Open House Monday, November 13 Elementary students are given online access to Archdiocesan Application forms at www.brothermartin.com or visit www.archdiocese-no.org Wednesday, November 15 Students return completed Archdiocesan Application form to their elementary school with their one school of choice DECEMBER Friday, December 1  All Brother Martin Applications are due to the Admissions Office JANUARY Brother Martin High School 8th and 9th grade Admissions January 2018  Interviews Saturday, January 6  Application Day: all students must report to the school of their choice FEBRUARY Thursday, February 22 Decision letters are mailed to all 8th and 9th grade applicants MARCH Saturday, March 10 Crusader Registration Day 70128 11 Enrollment Distribution 70065 Ama 1 Barataria 1 Belle Chasse 21 Braithwaite 1 Covington 1 Destrehan 21 Hahnville Lacombe 4 Lafitte 2 LaPlace 12 Luling 7 Mandeville 7 Norco 2 Pearl River Pontchatoula 1 St Bernard St Rose Slidell 49 Violet 70002 80 70003 107 70006 61 70001 Metairie 72 70005 90 Harahan/ Jefferson 70121 15 River Ridge 70123 75 New Orleans East Lakeview/ Lakefront Gentilly 70119 14 70125 70116 70117 70115 12 Arabi 70053 17 70094 70072 16 Marrero 70129 10 70043 15 Chalmette 70075 Meraux 70114 Gretna 70058 26 70127 70032 30 13 7010 701 70118 Westwego 70126 10 70122 39 70124 74 701 12 • • • • 70056 44 Algiers 70131 32 Harvey TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE YOUR SCHOOL TOUR School tours are conducted in the fall Appointments for such visits are made with the Admissions Secretary, (504) 283-1561 ext 3022, and are scheduled preferably on a day when the student has a school holiday 20 Carpooling is the most popular form of transportation and a zip code listing in the Parents Club student directory enables families to coordinate their efforts in this regard Round-trip or one-way busing is also available to students on the east bank and west bank of Orleans and Jefferson Parishes 21 SCHOLARSHIP Financial Assistance TUITION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID Tuition can be paid annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly Brother Martin continues to offer interest-free tuition payments, which can save the average family over $900 a year in interest fees on school loans Students eligible for Academic Scholarships at Brother Martin are incoming 8th and 9th graders These are renewable for an additional three or four years depending upon the recipient’s year of entrance Academic scholarships are merit based A student’s elementary academic profile including grades and standardized test scores are taken into consideration when the scholarship committee blindly chooses recipients Financial assistance, in the form of Work Study Grants, is available and applies to tuition only (payment of the registration fee is required) A limited number of Tuition Reductions are awarded to students whose families demonstrate financial need and are granted in conjunction with Work Study Grants 2017 - 201 SCHOOL YEAR Tuition $9,850.00 Registration $350.00 Total $10,200.00 Great care is taken to ensure that the school does not become available only to the social, academic, or athletic elite No student is refused admission solely because of inability to pay the tuition - Educational Mission and Ministry During the 2017 - 2018 school year, Brother Martin families will receive over $600,000 in academic scholarships, work study and tuition reduction grants, and other financial aid 22 2017 - 2018 Academic Scholarship Recipients PHASE III Master Plan for Brother Martin High School Phase III Goals $6.8 Million Capital Campaign Brother Martin High School continues the commitment the Brothers of the Sacred Heart made to the youth of the New Orleans area nearly 150 years ago After successful completion of Phases I and II of our Capital Campaign, we again turn our attention to the ongoing needs within our school community Capital projects planned for Phase III include a complete renovation and expansion of Food Services into the existing library space, and Benson Mall and Conlin Gym entrance renovations The construction and relocation of the current library to the 2nd floor Resource Center is scheduled for completion in November 2017 The relocation of the Formation Center, classroom building renovations, sprinkler system installation, and A/C modifications have already been completed in the 2nd floor Resource Center Library to the 2nd Floor • Relocation of the Formation Center • Relocation of • 2nd Floor Classroom Building Renovations Benson Mall Renovations and Conlin Gym Entrance Renovations • Food Service Renovation and Expansion into the existing Library Space • • AC Modifications • Sprinkler System Infrastructure throughout Classroom Building Brother Martin High School’s completed phases Thomas F and Elaine P Ridgley Fine Arts and Athletic Center Phase I 24 E A Farley Field Phase I The Roland H & Macy Paton Meyer Science and Mathematics Building Phase II Tom and Gayle Benson Mall Technology in the Classroom The Brother Martin Library provides students opportunities for critical thinking, creation of knowledge, and a deeper understanding of complex issues This is achieved when our students: • Connect to high quality resources • Engage in meaningful assignments • Discover the pleasure of reading for personal interests • Experience the process of accessing, evaluating, and using information Students may check out any book, reference work, DVD, or magazine from the library The Brother Martin Library Resources web page links to our public access catalog, e-books, student tutorials, subject guides, and multitude of subscription databases providing quality content to help students with their research needs The entire student body, faculty, and staff also participate in our annual “Great Read” community reading initiative as well as a summer reading program The Library’s Schoology blog, student-generated reviews, and the Bibliomaniacs Club allow students to share books they have enjoyed Students are required to bring a personal device from a pre-approved list that is capable of connecting to the school’s secured wireless network for accessing and researching online material, completing assignments and assessments, and submitting work electronically USERS OF TECHNOLOGY AT BROTHER MARTIN WILL CREATE AND COLLABORATE FROM ANYWHERE UTILIZING GOOGLE APPS to edit, store, and organize work in the cloud SCHOOLOGY to view, discuss, and submit work, as well as interact with faculty and fellow students NETCLASSROOM to check a student’s grades ALEKS to practice math skills in a highly-individualized learning path MYMATHLAB to work towards mastery of either Pre-Calculus or Advanced Math TURNITIN to allow for peer editing and to check for originality SMARTMUSIC to practice and master musical skills NAVIANCE to research college options and track college applications BROTHER MARTIN STUDENT DEVICE TYPES 15% APPLE LAPTOP 50% 35% WINDOWS LAPTOP CHROMEBOOK BROTHER MARTIN LIBRARY 27 BROTHER MARTIN PHASE III 28 29 Crusader Fight Song We’re going to fight for our Alma Mater; For Brother Martin, crimson and gold We’re going to shout ’til the skies resound it; We’re going to win over foes untold The Crimson Crusaders are our heroes; They are the men who never say die So while the whole gang is here Let’s stand up and cheer For Brother Martin High!!! BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL Mr Carlos Bogran III ‘99 Director of Admissions 4401 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122-3898 504-283-1561 Ext 3022 | www.brothermartin.com x