Come for 4 years... Stay for a Lifetime

Come for 4 years...
Stay for a Lifetime
Matt Felmon
St. Catherine of Alexandria
Attending University of Wisconsin - Madison
Dear Future Ritaman,
Hello! My name is Connor Healy. I was in your shoes just four years ago. Before
graduating from St. Cajetan grammar school, I had to make one of the biggest decisions
of my life. Reflecting on my time here, it’s hard to believe how fast time has gone by and
how much I have grown, thanks to my experiences while at St. Rita. Now as I move on to
college, I know St. Rita has laid the foundation for my life as both a student and a more
complete person. Looking back, I know I made the right choice when I selected St. Rita.
One of the best things about St. Rita is everyone’s involvement in activities. All of the
students and teachers are very passionate about the school and want to spend time together
outside of the classroom. During my time here, I was involved in many activities, including
Knights of Augustine, Scholastic Bowl, and Volleyball. The clubs and sports offered at
St. Rita are a great way to become more involved and promote the Augustinian core value
of Unitas.
The school’s academic programs challenged me to work hard every day and strive to
become a better Ritaman. All of the teachers are very knowledgable and truly guide each
and every student to reach their full potential. As an Augustinian school, St. Rita’s classes
are rooted in St. Augustine’s search to find truth and his role in the world. These values are
integrated daily and are at the heart of a St. Rita education.
After the completion of my high school years, I was awarded and have accepted a full
academic scholarship to continue my Augustinian education at Villanova University. The
past four years have prepared me for whatever my future holds. My experience at St. Rita
has left an indelible mark on me, and I will always consider the school a second home.
I encourage each one of you to join the St. Rita brotherhood and grow to love the
community as I have.
Connor Healy
St. Cajetan Grammar School, Class of 2011 • St. Rita Valedictorian, Class of 2015
Dear Prospective Ritaman,
There is a lot to learn before choosing the right high school, but you
are in the right place because St. Rita has something for everyone.
You will be invited to the St. Rita Family from day one, and create
friendships that will last a lifetime, enjoy experiences you will never
forget, and receive an education that will prepare you for college and life.
When searching for a high school, you will realize there are many available. I invite you to look
and see what other schools have to offer. I am confident you will give a second and third look at
St. Rita after visiting our beautiful school. Our students love being Mustangs and simultaneously
contributing to our history, tradition and success.
Please call us anytime at 773.925.RITA or drop an email to me at [email protected] with
any questions you may have. We also encourage you to fill out our information form online at
www.stritahs.com.
Finally, I invite you to enjoy a Shadow Day at St. Rita--it's a great way to see all we have to offer.
I hope to meet you soon, and Go Mustangs!
Mr. Ed Leiser '04
Director of Admissions
773.925.RITA
[email protected]
Pictured Left to Right:
John O’Neill ’79,
Director of Institutional
Advancement
Fr. Steve Curry, O.S.A.
Director of Augustinian Mission
Ernie Mrozek ’71
President
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Brendan Conroy (HON)
Principal
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Come join the 110-year-old brotherhood at St. Rita of Cascia High School
where we embody the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity and Love.
Fr. Steve Curry, O.S.A., Ph. D. -Director of Augustinian Mission
St. Rita High School
St. Rita High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young men, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus
and the tradition of St. Augustine, following the Augustinian philosophy of education.
St. Rita aims to form each student as a whole person: spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and
socially, and to provide its young men with the necessary skills to succeed in college and in life, leading to
life-long learning and personal awareness. Through the Augustinian core values of Veritas (Truth), Unitas
(Unity), and Caritas (Love), St. Rita strives to develop a bond between the members of the entire family:
Augustinians, faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni.
veritas
•
unitas
•
caritas
TRUTH
UNITY
LOVE
Top photo: The Student Government gathers with members of the Augustinian Order.
Above photo: Students participate in the St. Baldrick's Shave Day for charity.
Right Photo: Members of the Class of 2015 gather with Mr. Kieran Kellam ‘98, teacher.
Top Left photo: Seniors enjoying their last few hours
together on graduation day.
Top Right photo: The Spanish Club decorated for their
“Day of the Dead” celebration.
Left photo: St. Rita Pride Week
St. Rita Class of 2015 ACT Data
Top 10% of Class of 2015 by GPA: 28 ACT
Top 10% of Class of 2015 by ACT Score: 30 ACT
Top 25% of Class of 2015 by GPA: 26 ACT
Top 50% of Class of 2015 by GPA: 25 ACT
Ethan Gray, Class of 2015, National Award Winner
Ethan Gray is the winner of the National Federation of State High School Associations’
(NFHS) “National High School Heart of the Arts Award.” While Ethan did not read
sheet music when he entered St. Rita as a freshman he now excels in playing 11
musical instruments—while focusing on saxophone, clarinet and guitar—playing in the
pep, jazz and marching bands. He also was involved in the Spanish Club, the Paintball
Club, and the Theatre Program. He is also an accomplished visual artist, lending his
talents to yearbook covers and collaborating with professional comic book artists.
St. Cajetan Parish, Class of 2011 • Columbia College, Class of 2019
iPads In The Classroom
Integration of this tool into
our curriculum offers exciting
opportunities in teaching and
learning, student initiative
and leadership, presentations,
streamlined communication, organization and
innovative assignments and assessments. The iPad
opens up new possibilities for teacher creativity
in creating their own ‘text’ books, developing
interactive lessons that provide important feedback
to students, and incorporating the relevant world
seamlessly into the classroom experience.
Teachers and students utilize electronic texts
and/or primary and secondary materials available
on the internet, helping prepare our students for
college and the working world. In addition, families should realize a savings on textbook
purchases over the course of two to four years.
The iPad is only one tool for learning, and it will
never replace the student-teacher relationship
which lies at the heart of a St. Rita education. The iPad cannot replace hard work and intense
study as a path to success, nor can it motivate
a student all on its own. It is one of
many means by which a student can
achieve success in the classroom.
“At the heart of the St. Rita experience is the relationship
that forms between Ritamen and their teachers.
The iPad will not replace that - but we think it will
enhance the partnership of teachers, parents and
students through smoother communication,
heightened support and increased creativity in
both teaching and learning.”
-Brendan Conroy, Principal
St. Rita of Cascia High School
• Over 600 students enrolled
• Average class size of 25
• Student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1
• Student body represents more than 175 grammar schools
from throughout the greater Chicagoland area.
While not all students who attend St. Rita are Catholic, we strive to
develop each student’s relationship with God and his faith.
St. Rita’s state-of-the-art facilities are spread across a beautiful,
self-contained 31-acre campus.
Students at St. Rita are involved beyond the classroom: 93% of our
students participate in at least one sport or extra-curricular activity,
many in leadership roles.
Why All Boys?
Free from the pressure of worrying about how young women might
perceive them, Ritamen thrive in the all-male environment. Here, they
“have the freedom to explore their individual interests and identities” and
can pursue their goals "with confidence" in their own abilities and “mutual
respect“ for their peers.
A Ritaman might be an actor, an athlete, or an altar server--or all three.
The supportive, all-male environment fosters his becoming who he should
be as a student, and lays the foundation for who he will be as a man: a
productive member of his community, a man of faith and family.”
-Adapted from "Single Sex Classrooms in the 21st Century,”
by Reese and Corrin
Eric Walker, Class of 2015. Attending the University of Minnesota
“St. Rita has ultimately prepared me for the future. It has provided
me with the tools to be successful both academically and athletically.
Being active at St. Rita gave me a great deal of discipline which
played a huge role in completing my goals and committing
to the University of Minnesota. Go Mustangs!”
Morgan Park Academy, Class of 2011 • University of Minnesota, Class of 2019
Faith & Values
In the spirit of St. Augustine, Ritamen since 1905 have been challenged to be restless
in their pursuit of the knowledge of God; and in the spirit of our patroness, St. Rita
of Cascia, to be committed to their faith. We welcome students of all faiths and
challenge them to grow in their knowledge and love of God.
Spiritual Growth
• Theology classes (four years)
• Monthly all-school Masses
• Daily Mass and Communion Services
• Daily prayer
• Thursday morning Novena to St. Rita
• Opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
• Students are offered the opportunity to receive the
Sacraments of Initiation to the Catholic Church
Service
• Weekly voluntary mission collection to support the
Augustinian Missions in Peru
• Weekly trips to P.A.D.S. Food Shelter
• Summer service trips with Habitat For Humanity
• Knights of Augustinian student faith and service Fraternity.
Retreats
• Annual retreats culminating in Kairos retreat for Seniors
St. Rita’s Big Brother Program
“The mission of the Big Brother Program is to build
community, to lead by example and to help all members
of the school community live out our core values.
Currently we have over 60 active Big Brothers
who represent the diversity of our student body
and who act as peer mentors to our freshmen.”
Megan Leider, Ed.D.
Science Department
Moderator of Big Brother Program
The mission of the Office of Student Life and Ministry at St. Rita is to build a strong, healthy,
Christian community based upon ideals of the Gospel and the Order of St. Augustine. We strive to
instill within each Ritaman the Augustinian core values of Truth, Unity and Love. This mission is
fulfilled by helping each young Ritaman recognize and develop his own unique gifts and talents
to their fullest potential and share them with others. The student body is a faith community that
seeks to grow in love of God and neighbor.
Chapel Windows
Completely renovated in 2000, the spectacular St. Rita
Shrine Chapel has just received another upgrade—the
reinstallation of the original stained-glass windows from
1961.
The windows had been removed from the St. Rita Shrine
Chapel when St. Rita High School purchased the Western
Avenue Campus from the Archdiocese in 1995.
Fr. Tom was able to locate the windows--still crated
in storage in the basement of Mundelein Seminary.
Fr. Tom asked the Archdiocese for the windows—
and they said yes. The next step in the process was to
raise the $60,000+ to reinstall the original windows.
Remarkably, within a couple weeks, loyal attendees of
the St. Rita Novena pledged the money and the project
was a “go”.
Academics
At St. Rita, we believe all our students will
be capable of achieving college success upon
completion of our rigorous curriculum.
We examine every applicant’s junior high track
record and Entrance Exam scores. In our adaptive
curriculum, a freshman is placed in a unique
combination of Augustinian Academy honors
classes, Mendel Program college prep classes,
and/or Villanova Program classes for academic
support that best suits his own strengths and needs.
After freshman year, the student can move into the
academic levels in each subject that meet his
evolving needs, whether Advanced Placement,
honors, college prep or academic support. His
counselor, teachers and administrators help him
and his parents craft the best program for him each
year.
• 47% of the Class of 2015 earned academic
scholarships
• The 181 graduates of the Class of 2015 earned
$17.6 million in college scholarships (average
$97,000 per graduate)
• 70% of teaching faculty, counselors and
administrators hold advanced degrees.
Three hold PhDs
• Honors average ACT score (two or more honors
classes): 28
• Overall average ACT score: 22
• 85 National Honor Society members
(47% of class of 2015)
Where Are RitaMen Now
Arizona State University
Austin Peay State University
Ball State University
Butler University
Central Michigan University
Creighton University
Dartmouth College
DePaul University
Eastern Illinois University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Ferris State University
Grinnell College
Illinois State University
Illinois Wesleyan University
Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne
Indiana State University
Indiana University
Iowa State University
John Carroll University
Johns Hopkins University
Lewis University
Loras College
Loyola University
Marquette University
Miami University (Ohio)
Michigan State University
Mississippi State University
Northern Illinois University
Northern Michigan University
Northwestern University
Pepperdine University
Purdue University
Saint Joseph’s College
Saint Louis University
Saint Xavier University
Seton Hall University
Southern IL. University
Spring Hill College
St. Ambrose University
St. Norbert College
Syracuse University
Texas A&M University
Texas Southern University
Tulane University
University of Alabama
University of Dayton
University of Illinois
University of Iowa
University of Kentucky
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Mississippi
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska
University of Notre Dame
University of Oklahoma
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rochester
University of St. Thomas
University of Tampa
University of Tennessee
University of Texas
University of Utah
University of Wisconsin
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army
U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Naval Academy
Valparaiso University
Villanova University
West Virginia University
Western Illinois University
Western Michigan University
Yale University
Xavier University
Dan Smith, Class of 2015
“I came to St. Rita as a freshman ready and eager to learn as much as possible
and to have fun. As I now move on to the next stage of my life, I can say without
hesitation that St. Rita provided me the amazing opportunity to develop myself
academically, physically, and spiritually. I hope my time at Purdue will be as fun
and exciting as my four years at St. Rita, and I am proud to call myself a Ritaman.”
St. Christina School, Class of 2011 • Purdue University, Class of 2019
Son of Mike, Class of 1989
The Augustinian Academy courses include
15 College Board-approved Advanced Placement (AP) classes in
all subject areas and honors courses in nearly every academic
department. Motivated and qualified students who take advantage
of Augustinian Academy offerings are well-prepared to enter the
nation’s most competitive universities with academic scholarships.
The Mendel Academic Program offers an
appropriately challenging curriculum for the college-bound student.
Focused on developing the essential tools for success at the college
level, Mendel courses also stretch students to grow in many ways
and inspire them with interesting electives. The Mendel Program
students often take honors and AP courses.
The Villanova Program is rooted in
St. Augustine’s directive, “to each according to his need.” We assess
each student’s individual level of development and assist him to reach
his full potential to prepare him for college. Counseling, extended
testing time, tutoring, double-periods of math, learning resource
and reading classes are offered to freshmen and sophomores.
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
English - Language & Composition
English - Literature & Composition
European History
French
Human Geography
Music Theory
Psychology
Spanish
Studio Art
US Government & Politics
US History
World History
Honors Courses
Band
English
Latin
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Spanish
Technology
Theology
Faculty Stats
Teacher Spotlight
Mr. Kieran Kellam ‘98:
“Teaching at St. Rita is not my
job. It is my vocation. Through
our Augustinian tradition, our
community fosters the growth
of our young men spiritually,
intellectually and socially. We build men of character
and we do it in a way that
shows we care.”
AP Courses
Mr. Drew Harweger:
“Diversity of peoples and
cultures is not only why I am
passionate about history, but also why I teach at St. Rita.
Like a painter to his canvass,
heterogeneity enables one to
experience a more vibrant
world.”
St. Rita supports teachers who
want to learn, grow and develop
in their chosen fields. 70%
of the faculty hold advanced
degrees, including three
Doctorates and two PhD
candidates. St. Rita teachers
are often students in their own
right: there are always teachers
on staff who are seeking an
advanced degree while teaching
at St. Rita. Faculty hold
degrees from Illinois,
Marquette, University of
Chicago, Notre Dame, St.
Xavier, Michigan State, Loyola,
Northwestern, DePaul, Stanford,
Vilanova and many other
colleges and universities.
Athletics
St. Rita High School has a rich tradition of athletic
excellence forged by determination, hard work, and
character. Students are encouraged to participate in a
variety of sports and to develop their talents. Ritamen
are true scholar-athletes: high expectations in the
classroom carry over to athletics. Participation in
St. Rita’s storied athletic program teaches students
discipline, teamwork, dedication, sportsmanship
and hustle. St. Rita offers 16 interscholastic sports,
most of which have three playing levels.
The St. Rita athletic department is focused on a
balanced development of our young student
athletes. We always keep in mind that our
athletes will spend more time on this earth as
members of society than as athletes. Therefore
our primary focus will always be about
creating an environment that fosters structure,
care and discipline. We believe winning will be
a by-product of that environment but the true
winners will be our student athletes as they go
on to make a difference in their families, friendships, jobs and members of society.
-Mike Zunica, St. Rita Athletic Director
Fall Sports
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Winter Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Hockey
Swimming
Wrestling
Spring Sports
Baseball
Lacrosse
Rugby
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
University OF Kentucky-bound Charles Matthews ‘15
St. Rita’s Catholic League Award Winners
In the last two years, the Chicago Catholic League honored the following seniors for being selected as Lawless
Award Winners--the highest honor a player can earn in their particular sport. The Ritamen given this award
were: Jake Shepski (2014, baseball), Dominique Matthews (2014, basketball), Joe Lopez (2014, lacrosse),
Nick Goldsmith (2014, soccer), Treston Forbes (2014, track and field), Charles Matthews (2015, basketball),
and Marty Bechina (2015, baseball).
Additionally, Tommy Mister (football) was named 2014 Catholic League Offensive MVP, Eric Walker (track
and field) placed 8th overall at the 2015 IHSA State Meet in High Hurdles, and Austin O'Connor
(wrestling) won 2014 and 2015 IHSA Individual Wrestling Titles.
Marty Bechina, Michigan State University
“The night before the high school entrance exam, I was still not
sure where I wanted to go to school. Finally, late that night I
made the decision to attend St. Rita. After my four years here,
it was the best decision I ever made. St. Rita just felt like home
to me and presented me the entire package: rigorous academics
and athletics with a strong faith-based experience. Through
hard work, dedication and the support of my teachers, coaches
and academic advisors, I was able to achieve high academic and
athletic honors (4.68 GPA -6th in my graduating class, football
team captain and Tony Lawless Award recipient for baseball)
while making lifelong friendships. My St. Rita experience
has prepared me well for the next journey of my life as a
student-athlete at Michigan State University in the Big Ten
Conference.”
- Marty Bechina, St. John Fisher school, Class of 2011 St. Rita High School, Class of 2015
Current St. Rita alumni involved in major Division I athletics.
Victor Law
St. Rita Class of 2014
Basketball
Northwestern University
Jake Shepski
St. Rita Class of 2014
Baseball
University of Notre Dame
Lawless Award-winning coaches
In the last two years, St. Rita has had four Tony Lawless
Coach of the Year Award winners: Todd Kuska ‘90
(football), Jim Juchcinski ’97 (lacrosse), Gary DeCesare
(basketball ), and Mike Zunica (baseball).
GO MUSTANGS
Will McNamara
St. Rita Class of 2012
Football
Dartmouth College
Tommy Mister ‘14 (football, Indiana)
Nick Goldsmith ’14 (football, Pittsburgh)
Michael Zunica ‘12 (football, Kansas)
Kenny Golladay ’12 (football, Northern Illinois)
Max Kurucar ‘12 (football, Penn)
Dominique Matthews ’14 (basketball, UIC)
A.J. Avery ‘12 (basketball, Western Michigan)
Tony Hicks ‘12 (basketball, Penn)
Nate Soria ‘14 (baseball, Xavier)
Mike Costanzo ‘14 (baseball, Austin Peay)
Eddie De La Riva ‘12 (baseball, Purdue)
Zach Soria ‘12 (baseball, Florida International)
Student Life
Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. ‘83, often tells freshmen, “You come to St. Rita for four years, but you stay for a
lifetime.” From the first days of freshman year, the St. Rita student learns what it means to be a Ritaman.
Then, he spends the rest of his life living in the brotherhood of Ritamen.
This does not happen by accident. The true Ritaman embraces the Core Values of Truth, Unity and Love by
immersing himself in study and service, faith and fun. Ritamen do this in numerous ways: as Junior Board
members of the Ronald McDonald House, PADS volunteers, Big Brothers helping to foster a positive and
fun school culture for freshmen, members of a team or club, or even International Exchange Program
participants. They lead by example, with the Core Values as their guide.
“Involvement is essential in the life of
every Ritaman. Our clubs and activities
provide the ability to learn and strengthen
talents and leadership, all while building
lifelong friendships. The end of a school
day only marks the start for the rest of
a Ritaman’s daily experience.”
- Josh Blaszak, ‘02 (right),
Director of Student Life & Ministry
Clubs
Band
Broadcasting Club
Chess Club
Computer Programing class
Cooking Club
Creative Arts Society
Debate Team
Exchange Program
Fantasy Sports League
Flag Football
French Club
Games Club
Natir - Satirical newspaper
National Honor Society
Outdoors Club
Rock & Roll Club
Role Playing Guild
SADD
Scholastic Bowl
Seinfeld Club
Spanish Club
Stock Club
Theater
T-shirts Club
Ultimate Frisbee
Yearbook, “The Cascian”
Investing in your future
• Constructed The McCarthy Center for Ritamen
• Transformed the library into the Van Leuven Family Research Center
• Completed renovation of the Chemistry, Physics and Biology labs
• Updated technology in every classroom
• Resurfaced Pat Cronin Field at Doyle Stadium
St. Rita
Science Labs
The Science labs have
been updated in the
last five years.
• allows for better
organization for
teachers and students
• each station has its
own outlets and sinks
• new lab equipment
St. Rita
Gymnasium
One of the largest gyms
in the Catholic League.
• 1500-seat capacity
• Newly refinished and
repainted hardwood floor
• New Scoreboard
The Van Leuven Family
Research Center
The Van Leuven Family Research Center opened in
November 2013, offering a comfortable, inviting,
21st century research and study center for Ritamen and
their teachers. The Van Leuven Family Research Center
contains the following equipment and amenities for
our Ritamen and teachers:
• Two iPad carts, containing 36 Apple iPads
• 45 computers (12 Apple iMacs and 33 PCs)
• Group project rooms
• Wireless connection to the 60-inch projection screens
Doyle Stadium
Eleven years ago, St. Rita was the first
Chicago-area school – public or private
– to install an on-campus synthetic
sports field. St. Rita is proud to
announce that in July, 2014, the surface
of Pat Cronin Field at Doyle Stadium
was upgraded with a new artificial
surface, using state-of-the-art
GameDay Grass 3D technology.
Widely considered the best available
anywhere.
St. Rita Pool
Our on-campus pool has
been renovated and updated
in the last year to ensure our
students and athletes can
take full advantage of our
swimming and water polo
programs and physical
education classes
McCarthy Center
Opened in the spring of 2012, the McCarthy
Center is a hive of activity after school.
Students can grab a bite to eat, knock off
some homework, play a spirited game of
ping-pong, watch TV or just catch up with
their buddies while waiting for a ride or
athletic practice to begin. They never have
to leave the campus to get what they need
or want.
• equipped with televisions, pool tables,
ping-pong, and foosball tables in
comfortable seating areas.
• food from Millie's Cafe
• outdoor patio
Admissions & Financial Aid
Tuition for the 2015-2016 school year is $10,800. There is an annual, non-refundable registration fee of $400
and an activity fee of $150. Unlike other schools, there are no additional charges for mandatory fundraising.
Under IHSA rules, St. Rita does not offer athletic scholarships. Over 70% of St. Rita students receive some
sort of demonstrated, need based financial assistance.
Academic scholarships for freshmen are awarded based on
performance on the St. Rita High School Entrance Exam.
Students whose scores fall within the following percentiles
will be awarded accordingly. Scholarship renewal amounts
are based on the student's GPA. In an effort to award
academic achievement based on student performance,
scholarships are awarded to sophomores, juniors and
seniors based solely on GPA.
National Percentile
Scholarship Amount
99+
95-98
90-94
85-89
80-84
$2,500
$2,000
$1,500
$1,250
$1,000
Brother Scholarship
Families with two brothers enrolled at St. Rita at the same time will receive a $2,500 tuition scholarship
each year. Families with three sons will receive a $6,000 tuition scholarship each year.
Legacy Scholarship
Students who have a father, grandfather, or great-grandfather who graduated from St. Rita, Quigley South
or Mendel Catholic High School are awarded a $1,500 Legacy Scholarship for their first year. To qualify,
students must submit a one-page essay on “What St. Rita means to me.”
Sister Scholarship
Freshmen who have a sister who concurrently attends any
Catholic high school are awarded a $500 scholarship for their
freshman year.
Shadow students meet New England Patriot
& University of Notre Dame graduate Darius Fleming
(St. Rita Class of 2008) at a school pep rally.
Shadow Day Information
Who? All 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys interested in attending St. Rita.
What? Join a current Ritaman during the school day to see what it's like. Lunch is provided to each shadow.
Please dress in your grade school or St. Rita attire. Students can sign up online at: www.stritahs.com/admissions
or call (773) 925-6600 ext. 6616 to speak to Asst. Director of Admissions, Mr. Sean Estand '07.
When? Students can shadow on any day that St. Rita has a full day of school. Please arrive at St. Rita at
approximately 7:45 am and be picked up at 2:20 pm.
Where? Please enter through the Main Office doors that face Western Avenue and report to the
Admissions Office.
Transportation
St. Rita High School is committed to
providing students with the most efficient,
affordable, and safest transportation
possible. Our privately owned shuttle buses
allow students to have a quicker, more convenient commute at a lower cost.
All bus routes have morning, after school and after activities availability.
Routes are redrawn every year based upon ridership.
Near North Lake Shore Drive
Stops beginning in Wrigleyville and Lakeview, continuing south on Lake Shore Drive to Hyde Park,
Bronzeville, and Blue Island.
Bridgeport/ South Loop
Stops beginning in Little Village and Pilsen, continuing throughout the Bridgeport and Canaryville
areas.
Garfield Ridge/LaGrange
Stops begin in LaGrange and head east throughout Garfield Ridge, Archer Avenue and 55th Street.
Cicero/Berwyn/Riverside
Stops in Riverside, and continues through Berwyn, Cicero, Archer Heights and West Lawn.
Southeast Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Stops beginning in Northwest Indiana, continuing through Lansing, Steger, Chicago Heights,
and Matteson.
South Suburban
Stops beginning in Crestwood, continuing to 103rd Street through Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park,
Mt. Greenwood & Beverly
Shuttle Services from Metra Lines
SouthWest Service Line (SWS)
New Lenox, Orland Park, Palos, Frankfort, Mokena, Homer Glen, Worth, Chicago Ridge, and
Oak Lawn are a short train ride to the Wrightwood Metra Station where the St. Rita shuttle runs.
SAVE THE DATE!
MATH COMPETITION
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
4:00 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL CLINIC
Saturday, November 7, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
BASEBALL CLINIC
Saturday, September 19, 2015
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
IT'S ACADEMIC!
SOCCER CLINIC
Monday, September 21, 2015
7 p.m. - 8:30p.m.
HONORS INFORMATION NIGHT
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
7:30 p.m.
COLUMBUS SHADOW DAY #1
(6th, 7th & 8th grades)
Friday, October 9, 2015
7:30 a.m - 2:22 p.m.
COLUMBUS SHADOW DAY #2
(6th, 7th & 8th grades)
Monday, October 12, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 2:22 p.m.
PROSPECTIVE PARENTS SHADOW DAY
Thursday, October 22, 2015
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, November 1, 2015
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
St. Rita High School
Team-based competition (all boys) that tests students'
knowledge in a variety of subject.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
4:00 p.m.
DISCOVER ST. RITA, EVENING
OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS
A fun-filled evening of athletic games and competitions.
Prizes awarded to the top competitors.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
OPEN GYM
Monday, December 28, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
8TH GRADE ENTRANCE EXAM
Saturday, January 9, 2016
8:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTS’ DAY SHADOW DAY
(6th & 7th grades)
Monday, February 15, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 2:22 p.m.
St. Rita of Cascia High School
7740 Western Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60620
P: 773-925-6600 • F: 773-925-2451 • www.stritahs.com
@StRitaHS