Admissions | Brother Rice High School

Welcome from our President, Dr. Kevin Burns

May 19, 2013 by admin

Greetings parents, students, alumni, and friends,

Welcome to brotherrice.org! Our website has been restructured to provide you with information on “everything Brother Rice”! As you peruse our recently-improved website, we hope you’ll find all the information you need about Brother Rice: academic, spiritual, social, and athletic programs by using the links directly under the banner of our homepage. Also note that we have linked our site to other websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and LinkedIn. We’re proud to feature articles written by our students and staff, which you’ll find on The Standard and Crusader Clips pages. We’ve made it our goal to provide you with the latest information about school happenings, including athletic, service, and social events that you and your family would enjoy.

Please take some time to look around the Brother Rice website. We hope you like what you see! Feel free to contact us regarding any questions or comments you may have.

Sincerely,

Dr. Kevin G. Burns
President

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BR Hosts Brother Edmund Rice Scholarship Dinner

May 8, 2013 by Becky Pacetti Leave a Comment

Brother Rice High School was pleased to host its first Brother Edmund Rice Scholarship Dinner. This event was created as an alternative to visiting each individual grade school to present the Edmund Rice Scholarship Award, so that the incoming Edmund Rice Scholars and their parents could enjoy a meal and camaraderie with other Edmund Rice Scholars. Brother Rice President Dr. Kevin Burns, Director of Admissions Tim O’Connell, and senior student Mike Bettinardi, a graduate of St. Alexander School who is bound for the University of Illinois, spoke to the young men and their families about the exciting opportunities that await them at Brother Rice.

This year, Brother Rice High School will be welcoming 33 Edmund Rice Scholars. These young men received this distinction as a result of testing in the top 15% of test-takers on the entrance exam in January. Each Scholar will receive a one year $1,500 scholarship for academic excellence. Of the 33 Scholars, 6 hail from St. John Fisher Parish and 4 come to Brother Rice from St. Barnabas Parish.

Joining the Brother Rice family as Edmund Rice Scholars are the following incoming freshmen: Joseph Alvarez – Saint John Fisher, Brendan Ashley – Saint Linus, Justin Aubin – Saint Linus, Rob Balsewich – Most Holy Redeemer, Adam Baniewicz – Saint Gerald, Ryan Banky – Saint John Fisher, Jesus Barajas – Central Junior High, Ryan Biondic – Saint Gerald, Zachary Charters – Prairie Junior High, Daniel Collins – Saint Linus, Joseph Condon – Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, Brendan Corbett – Saint Cajetan, Kevin Fitzpatrick – Saint Cajetan, John Gallagher – Saint Linus, Michael Hack – Saint Barnabas, Matt Hanlon – Most Holy Redeemer, Daniel Harty – Saint John Fisher, Jacob Hutchinson – Saint Alexander, John Kane – Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, Sean Kenny, Jr. – Saint Barnabas, Brandon Lange – Mount Greenwood, Timothy Mahay – Saint John Fisher, Ryan McLaughlin – Saint Patricia, Jack Moran – Saint Germaine, Jake Moran – Saint Germaine, Jacob Munoz – Council Oak Montessori, Christopher Murphy – Saint John Fisher, John Murphy – Saint Barnabas, John Pufunt – Palos South Middle School, Jacob Schmitz – Saint Christina, Kenneth Schnur – Our Lady of the Ridge, Joseph Sweeney – Saint Barnabas, Theodosious Tavrides – Saint John Fisher.

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Brother Rice and Mother McAuley to Host Junior High Science Fair

March 15, 2013 by Becky Pacetti Leave a Comment

Brother Rice and Mother McAuley High Schools will co-sponsor a junior high Science Fair on Saturday, March 23, from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at Mother McAuley High School.

Boys and girls in grades 6 through 8 are invited to bring a science project focusing on an investigation or invention. Projects will be judged by Mother McAuley and Brother Rice teachers and alumni in the science and engineering fields.

For more information and to register for this event, please visit the Mother McAuley website.

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Shadow Day for 7th Graders – Monday, February 18

February 12, 2013 by Becky Pacetti Leave a Comment

Brother Rice invites all 7th graders boys to participate in the 7th Grade Shadow Day on Presidents Day, Monday, February 18. Participants will shadow Brother Rice students through a 30-minute period school day followed by a pizza lunch and afternoon fun! Activities will include 3-on-3 basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, and “jeopardy” games.

The day begins at 8:00 A.M. and ends at 2:00 P.M. Seventh graders should enter the school via the Pulaski entrance. Participants are allowed to wear dress-down clothing for the day, but please note that shorts are not allowed. Sign-up in advance is requested by filling out the form below.

Shadow Name*
FirstLast
Grammar School*
Current Grade School Level*
- 7th
- 6th
Address*
Street AddressCityStateZIP Code
Parent/Guardian Name*
FirstLast
Parent/Guardian Phone*
Parent/Guardian Other Phone
Parent/Guardian Email*
Brother Rice Host
Fill in the name of a current Brother Rice student you would like your son to shadow.
Parent/Guardian eSignature*
My son has my permission to spend the day at Brother Rice High School as a guest on February 18, 2013. I understand that he will abide by all the rules and regulations of Brother Rice High School. I have contacted his grade school to inform it that he will not be in school on the day of the visit. I can be reached at the phone number above in case of an emergency.
Signature Date*
02/5/2013

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Brother Rice Financial Aid

February 11, 2013 by Becky Pacetti Leave a Comment

Financial aid is available at Brother Rice High School on the basis of need. Need is determined by multiple variables including the number of children/students in a family, other tuition the family is providing, and/or issues that may affect family circumstances. All families, current and incoming, are encouraged to apply for financial aid.

To be considered for financial aid at Brother Rice, families must provide all necessary registration paperwork to the school office, including the registration fee of $200. Families must also complete a Private School Aid Service (PSAS) Student Aid form, which you can download below. Only a limited number of printed forms are available in the Finance Office and Main Office. Incoming families may also pick up a PSAS form at registration on Saturday, March 9. PSAS forms must be submitted/postmarked no later than March 15, 2013.

To view the Brother Rice Application for Named or Memorial Scholarships, please click this link. The Application for Named or Memorial Scholarships must be completed by March 15, 2013. For more information regarding financial aid, please contact Mike McShane at mmcshane@brrice.org or Tim O’Connell at toconnell@brrice.org.

Complete the Student Aid Form PDF directly on your computer screen by placing the cursor at the appropriate fields and typing in the information. You can then print the completed document and save it to your computer for their records (must be running Acrobat 7 or higher). Once complete, mail the form and processing fee to the following address:

Private School Aid Service
P.O. Box 89434
Cleveland, OH 44101-6434

English
Spanish

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The Standard: Solid Turn Out for Entrance Exam

January 31, 2013 by Jared Knightly '13 2 Comments

Brother Rice High School had 290 8^th graders take the entrance exam on Saturday January 12, 2013. This is due to all the events that Brother Rice held to inform 8^th graders about what Brother Rice has to offer.

Brother Rice made sure it did as much as possible to inform 8^th graders about the school, what a day is like here, showcase its academics and athletics, and provide a general feeling of the atmosphere in the hallway and all around the school.“Some events that we offered for 8^th graders were our two open houses, shadow days, the Crusader Clash, meet and greets, and various summer camps,” said Mr. O’Connell, Brother Rice Director of Admissions.

“We had a total amount of ninety-six different grammar schools test here as well,” said Mr. O’Connell. “Sixteen boys came from St. John Fisher, ten from St. Germaine, nine from St. Linus, eight from St. Mary Star of the Sea, six from St. Catherine.” These are only a few of many grammar schools students who tested at Brother Rice.

Brother Rice looks to build on that number of 290, and continue to make improvements on recruiting for next year’s entrance exam. The future looks bright, as Brother Rice continues to show excellence in academics, athletics, and preparing men of Edmund Rice for college and beyond.

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The Standard: Crusader Clash

December 11, 2012 by Jared Knightly '13 Leave a Comment

On November 20, 2012, Brother Rice High School held its third annual Crusader Clash for seventh and eighth graders. The Crusader Clash is an athletic competition that includes various sporting events, and it is also an opportunity to meet new friends and learn a little more about Brother Rice. This competition is not only an individual competition but also a team event consisting of four to six players.

The individual events included soccer kick, hockey shot, basketball hot shot and shoot away, volleyball serve, baseball speed and accuracy throw, football accuracy throw, weightlifting, standing long jump, and timed 30 yard dash. These events separated the strong from the weak as each recognized only one winner, making for a very fun and competitive evening.

The team events allowed the competitors to be on a team of four to six players. Teams were composed of friends or someone that the students just meet that day. Team events consisted of dodge ball, four-on-four basketball, four-on-four knee football, and, to finish the night, tug-of-war.

At the end of the night, pizza was served to the athletes while awards were presented to the victorious teams and to the individual winners. Medals were given out to the individuals who placed 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd place in any of the individual events. For the teams who placed 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd overall, plaques were awarded. Not only the winners, but all of the young athletes enjoyed this great opportunity to have fun and make new friends at the Crusader Clash.

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The Standard: Brother Rice Open House

November 26, 2012 by Sean Martyn '13 Leave a Comment

On Sunday November 4, approximately 200 families of 7^th and 8^th graders visited Brother Rice to get a firsthand look at the school during the first of two Open Houses this year. Many families from several neighborhoods and schools came to see what Brother Rice is all about. Prospective students from across the south side viewed the chance to visit Brother Rice as an opportunity to picture themselves as future Crusaders. Open House is one of the best ways to help make that decision easier.

The 7^th and 8^th graders and their families were led on a personal tour throughout the school by a National Honor Society student, making several stops along the way. Among the first stops on the tour was the academic presentation given by Mr. Alberts and Mr. Klutcharch in the library, where they discussed topics like the Resource Center, the different levels of academic difficulty, and the requirements for graduation. Following that presentation, the tour went through the Cainkar Center for a talk about technology and business classes here at Brother Rice. NHS students also led their groups to another presentation in the chapel that talked about religious life and theology classes. As each tour traveled from place to place, these families also stopped by various tables set up by teachers. Information about each subject was put on display, showing everything from English and math, to history and science.

Besides the academics of Brother Rice, another very important aspect of the school is the strength and excitement surrounding the social atmosphere and sports community. Rice athletics were all gathered in one place, the North gym, for 7th and 8th graders to see what Rice athletics had to offer. The coaches and players of every sport were excited to meet each young athlete and hear about their interests in that respective sport. The cafeteria was the place to be for those interested in the vast amount of student activities at Rice. Brother Rice houses a variety of different students interested in all kinds of topics ranging from politics, technology, chess, drama, and fishing. There are also many service groups and programs available to these future Crusaders like SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Key Club, and the Edmund Rice Society.

The Open House was not only a chance for young students to visit Brother Rice with their families, but also a chance for the students and staff to display their Rice pride. Hopefully, these young men and their families have a better understanding now of what the Brother Rice experience is all about.

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A New Look for Brother Rice’s Admission Book

October 30, 2012 by Becky Pacetti Leave a Comment

Brother Rice is pleased to give you a glimpse of our new admission book, created by graphic designer Adam Middleton, Class of 1991 of Yellow Barn Design. This book features amazing photos and graphics that present “everything Brother Rice.”

Shadows who visit the school from now until the entrance exam on Saturday, January 12, will receive the admissions book; copies will also be available at Open House I, which will be held on Sunday, November 4 at 11:00 A.M. and Open House II on Sunday, December 2 at 11:00 A.M.

To set up a visit to the campus, please contact Admissions Director Tim O’Connell at toconnell@brrice.org.

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Basketball Shooting Clinic for 7th and 8th Graders

October 8, 2012 by Becky Pacetti Leave a Comment

The Brother Rice Basketball Shooting Clinic will be held on Sunday, October 14, 5:00 P.M. to 6:45 P.M. for 7^th graders (doors open at 4:30 P.M.), and from 7:30 P.M. to 9:15 P.M. for 8^th graders. This clinic is free of charge and is open to all 7th and 8th grade boys.

Directed by Brother Rice head basketball coach Pat Richardson, instructors including the Crusader coaching staff, alumni players, and current Crusader players will teach grade school players the proper mechanics of the jump shot as well as a number of drills to improve their shooting.

Each participant will receive a packet containing a shooting chart, shooters checklist, common faults of the jump shot, off season workout program, season pass to all Crusader home games, a t-shirt, and pizza and pop after the clinic. Please bring basketball clothing: shorts, t-shirt socks and shoes. Basketballs will be provided.

For more information, download the flyer or contact Coach Pat Richardson at 773-429-4332, prichardson@brrice.org.

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