Calling All 8th Graders: Guerin Prep Hosts Entrance Exam on Saturday, January 10

CHICAGO, IL (January 6, 2015) Guerin College Preparatory High School (Guerin Prep) will host its entrance exam from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10. The exam is the first step toward admission for the class of 2019. Guerin Prep (www.guerinprep.org), a Catholic, co-educational college preparatory school situated on a 23-acre campus in River Grove on Chicago’s Northwest side, serves approximately 450 students from Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Celebrating its tenth year, Guerin Prep offers students two new cutting-edge programs beginning this year: the Department of Research and Innovation, in which students will participate in STEM-focused classes, build robots and experiment with Guerin Prep’s new 3D printer; and the Guerin International Experience, where students learn side-by-side with 13 Chinese students completing their high school studies at Guerin. With a commitment to strong academics, arts and athletics, Guerin Prep students experience a unique well-rounded, faith-based education that teaches them to be critical thinkers, engaged leaders and caring individuals.

“We encourage all students considering their high school options to take Guerin’s entrance exam,” said Steve Baldwin, President of Guerin Prep. “Guerin Prep is an excellent choice for all students considering their high school options. The addition of our two new programs only serves to strengthen an already stellar academic curriculum. Our students have the opportunity to explore their diverse interests and excel in many ways - and our graduates have gone on to more than 100 universities and colleges including Yale, Notre Dame, and Michigan State,” he added.

Prospective students are also invited to attend Gator Junior High Night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Friday evening before the entrance exam, where they will watch the Guerin Prep Gators boys’ basketball team take on Ridgewood High School and enjoy complimentary pizza. They will also have the opportunity to meet Guerin Prep students, athletes and coaches. To participate in Gator Junior High Night on Friday, January 9, students should report to the Holy Cross Gymnasium, located at the southern end of the campus, where they will be greeted by an ambassador of the school.

The January 10 entrance exam will take place at Guerin Prep, 8001 W. Belmont Avenue, River Grove, IL. The cost of the exam is $25. Prospective students should arrive at 7:45 a.m. for registration, and bring two pencils and a calculator. Students are invited to stay for pizza following the exam. There will also be an informational session for parents at 8:00 a.m. Students who take the entrance exam at Guerin may qualify for scholarships and financial aid.

Background

Guerin College Preparatory High School was established in 2004. The school sits on the 23-acre campus of its founding schools, Holy Cross High School for boys and Mother Theodore Guerin High School for girls, at the corner of 80th and Belmont in River Grove. The school boasts a 1:12 teacher-to-student ratio and a 100 percent college acceptance rate. Guerin Prep is structured to meet the individual strengths and needs of each student. The curriculum includes three rigorous academic programs of study (Sullivan College Preparatory Program, Providence College Preparatory Program and the advanced Nolan Scholar Program), as well as an advanced placement program for students. As mentioned above, Guerin Prep is proud to offer students two new academic programs: the Department of Research and Innovation, a high-level program focused on STEM, robotics, and entrepreneurial-based classes; and the Guerin International Experience, offering students exciting opportunities to learn side-by-side and peer-to-peer with 13 Chinese students currently completing their high school education at Guerin Prep.

All Guerin Prep students participate in a four-year theology curriculum and can also choose from a variety of programs including band, strings, piano, choir, theatre, dance, photography, drawing, design, and ceramics. Guerin Prep offers a variety of interscholastic sports teams for both boys and girls, including softball, basketball, track, hockey, cross country, and wrestling. The school also has an athletic center with a weight room, two full-sized gymnasiums, and a wrestling room. There are more than 30 academic, arts, leadership, and honor society clubs. Please visit www.guerinprep.org for more information.

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