YOUR VOICE YOUR SCHOOL YOUR FUTuRE MAKE tepeyac YOUR CHOICE 2228 S. Whipple Street | Chicago IL 60623 | 773.522.0023 |O Uourladyoftepeyac.org R L A D Y O F T E P E YA C . O R G | 1 our lady of tepeyac high school At Our Lady of Tepeyac High School, we do everything we can so you are fully prepared for college. Our fun, small classes and creative programs are available to all girls who are ready to challenge themselves, discover new things and make long-time friendships. You will have the chance to do all of that, and more. “My goals for the future are to always keep growing; life has no limits. I chose Tepeyac because it was a new place I had never imagined in 8th grade.” “Throughout my time at Tepeyac, I have learned how to work with my classmates, and how to be a good teammate and an outstanding Student Ambassador.” -Natalie Ramirez, Class of 2017 -Victoria Rodriguez, Class of 2017 “I chose Tepeyac because it is a good school environment, they take us on college visits and it’s easy to fit in.” “The teachers at Tepeyac are amazing; they push me to succeed. I am not afraid to ask questions.” -Abigail Gonzalez, Class of 2017 -Mya Medina, Class of 2017 BECOME A TEPEYAC girl as a tepeyac girl it’s easy to: •Make friends •Explore your talents •Deepen your faith •Become a confident, strong young woman LIFE AT TEPEYAc A ca d em i cs •We offer college-prep courses for ALL grade levels, in ALL subjects, for ALL students •Honors and AP courses are available in English, math, science, history, and Spanish. •Our students can choose to enroll in a variety of elective courses •We include ACT test preparation in classes beginning freshman year •Our small class sizes allow students to be challenged individually S T E M & tech n olo g y •Students are immersed in highly interactive, student-centered learning environments. •Computer lab, mobile and STEM laptop labs stocked with the latest Apple computers and ipads for student use at most times of the day. •School-provided e-mail and cloud-based office software lets students work from home Internet connection, and collaborate with peers on assignments. •Technology curriculum and electives prepare students for the modern world and open their eyes to career opportunities. M A K E F R I E NDs , B E C O M E A L E A D E R THROUGH CLUBS ‘‘ I have received so much help attending Tepeyac. I know Tepeyac is going to take me places in the future, and I cannot wait for those days to come.” -Alyssa Rodriguez, | Milikin University We offer a variety of clubs to join. Our students are allowed to start their own club of interest; every semester a new club is added. •Arts & Crafts •Forensics •Dance •Interior Design •DIY (Do it Yourself) •Cooking •Music •Disney •Manga •Chess •Yoga •Italian O U R L A D Y O F T E P E YA C . O R G | 3 dynamic helpful prayerful loyal risk-takers supportIVE open-minded happy l e g e n d a r y caring positive leaderS honest smart creative TEPEYAC ENTHUSIASTIC Humble wise motivated friendly service-oriented GIRLS ARE successful u n de rs tandi ng advocators graduates of 2014 $4.5 million offered in scholarships accepted to 80 colleges school started in 1927 100% of grads in college 17 AP Scholars 93% of girls receive scholarships Honors & AP classes college prep classes 60% enrolled in honor classes 71% first in family to attend college 16:1 student to teacher ratio Most reasonable tuition in all of Chicago: less than $5,000. strong math and science programs apple computers and ipads supporting families apoyando a nuestras familias • Committed to affordable education for all families; Tuition $4,900 • Comprometidos con la educación al alcance de todas las familias; Colegiatura $4,900 • Education is the most important decision for your future; we are here to help you every step of the way • La educación es la decisión más importante para su futuro; estamos aquí para ayudarle en cada paso del camino • We don’t stop after you graduate; we help you through college • No nos detenemos después de graduarse; le ayudamos a través de la universidad • We offer college scholarships as well • Ofrecemos becas universitarias • 93% of students receive a scholarship; every family has the opportunity to send their daughters to our school • 93% de las estudiantes reciben una beca; cada familia tiene la oportunidad de enviar a sus hijas a nuestra escuela • Numerous donors and foundations support our scholarship program • Numerosos donantes y fundaciones apoyan nuestro programa de becas Scholarships available to freshwomen • President’s Award $1,500 year/renewable all four years (score in the top 10% on placement test) Becas disponibles para freshwomen • President’s Award $1,500 año / renovable durante los cuatro años (puntuación en el 10% en la prueba de colocación) • Principal’s award $1,000 year/renewable (score in the top 20% on placement test) • Principal’s Award $1,000 año / renovable (puntuación en el 20% superior en prueba de nivel) • Sisters of the Resurrection Award $750 year/renewable (score in the top 30% on placement test) • Sisters of the Resurrection Award $750 año / renovable (puntuación en el 30% superior en prueba de nivel) • Legacy Award $1.000 dólares año / renovable, mamá, hermana o tía se graduaron de Tepeyac / St. Casimir • Legacy Award $1000 year/renewable Mom, sister or Aunt graduated from Tepeyac/St. Casimir DEEPEN YOUR FAITH •Attend mass frequently •Plan liturgies, sing in choir •Participate in retreats •Service projects throughout the city •In class, freedom to discuss moral and ethical issues college readiness program •Our young women visit 10 college campuses by the time of graduation. •We host an annual college fair. •College Readiness is built into our regular school day. •Freshwomen work in small groups to set goals. •Mini College Boot Camp: Juniors research colleges, draft personal statements; and review the necessary information for college applications. •College Boot Camp: Seniors finalize their personal statements and complete the Common Application which is used for over 500 colleges and universities. •The Tepeyac community continues to support and encourage our graduates during their college career—from financial aid to coursework, as well as life beyond academics. Tepeyac Girls in the city & Beyond Students have the opportunity to gain experience and learn important work habits as they intern and participate in programs during the school year and summer such as: • Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI) • After School Matters • Catholic Charities • Chicago Scholars • Student Conservation Association (SCA) • Golf Caddie Summer Program • DePaul University Latino Journalism Program 6 | M A K E T E P E YA C Y O U R C H O I C E In addition, each summer, Tepeyac takes a group of students to Eastern Kentucky, to spend a week helping build and repair houses in Appalachia. • This trip is open to all students, and some students choose to go every summer. • Students and teachers learn construction skills, get to know a different part of the country, and get to work side-by-side with a team of Tepeyac teachers and classmates. • It becomes a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain confidence, and build relationships with teachers and classmates. ‘ Steps to join the Tepeyac family Are you ready to be a part of our Tepeyac Family? These five steps will help you kick-start your future: 1 sports & organizations 2 Sports encourage friendships, teamwork, and individuality, while academic organizations help the girls establish goals and take responsibility for their school. A ct i v i t i es •Volleyball •Basketball •Soccer •Softball • Big Sister Little Sister • Haunted House • Dances • Ski Trip • Spirit Week O r g a n i z at i o n s •Student Council •National Honor Society •Peer Ministry •Student Ambassadors ‘‘ and more… 3 4 B r i n g your pare n ts to a n O pe n H ouse A P ply for a d m i ss i o n Download an application at ourladyoftepeyac.org take our placeme n t e x am Students must take the placement exam on January 10th to be considered for admission. “ I love being a student here because Tepeyac taught me to be a leader on the field, on the court and in the classroom.” -Susana Rios | Class of 2014 Call to Schedule your shadow day any Thursday or come to the big one on November 6th. Lunch will be provided, and permission slip is required. Appropriate school attire is required. Open House, Nov. 13th from 6:30-8pm, is an opportunity for girls and their families to tour the school, meet with teachers and students, and learn more about our academic program and extracurricular activities that we offer. S ports C ome for a S ha d o w Day 5 A tte n d the H S prep P ro g ram for I n com i n g F resh w ome n Incoming Freshwomen are required to attend the Summer program. Sessions cover Math, English, and study skills. The girls benefit from various team-building activities in which they learn to cooperate and communicate with one another before entering high school. O U R L A D Y O F T E P E YA C . O R G | 7 BACK COVER “THROUGHOUT MY TIME AT TEPEYAC i have learned that working in service is the way to life.” M i ss i o n Our Lady of Tepeyac High School is esmeralda De la luz, valparaiso university a Roman Catholic girls’ secondary school deeply rooted in the Little Village neighborhood that provides a multicultural educational experience, developing each young woman to her full intellectual and spiritual potential in an environment that values learning linked to faith, family, and community. “All the teachers at tepeyac are great; they care for me like a second family. all my classmates and teachers always treat everyone who comes to tepeyac like family. jocelyn castaneda, marian university HIGH SCHOOL 2228 S. Whipple Street Chicago IL 60623 773.522.0023 ourladyoftepeyac.org “Tepeyac has helped me through many obstacles. I have encountered many setbacks during my years here, and I have always been able to count on my school to help me...Tepeyac has provided me with many opportunities to reach my goals, and I am truly grateful.” Gabby Porter, DePaul University LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
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